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The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12

older girl and listened TO the howl
ing wind
Probably not" replied Marie. who
was gazing abstractedy from the
living room window out over the
frozen lake.
Marie was quite sure Santa would
not come. Santa would have TO De
her brother Frank. who was Emeiine's
fnther. and he was at Sloan CITY. ~
miles away. helping an Ice company
put up next summers supply. lie
had promised to bring something FOR
Emeline's Christmas. but Marie knew
he would not attempt the trip tn the
storm.
Frank was the lightkeeper and the
government records showed Marie TO
be his assistant. Frank kept the light
burning during the summer and in the
winter found jobs of various kinds to
perform.
About five O'Clock. through the
storm. Marie heard an automobile
horn. and presently came knock on
the door. Ben Clark. blanketed with
snow, stood there when she opened 1t.
81 can't stay" he said, "or ] won't
he able to drive back, because the road
is drifting badly. l came because
heard some news you'll be interested
In. Harry Hammond went out on the
ice this morning with his dog team,
and up at the village fisherman just
came In with the news that the Ice
had cracked and part of 1t went out.
Hammond didn't have a chance in a
thousand. especially in this storm. He
surely must have drowned"
Marie started back. horror In her
eyes.
Harry drownedl" she cried. at
doesn't seem possible. Are you sure?
Can't you do something? Take me out
on the ice in your car. Perhaps he's
still alive. lying somewhere on the Ice
long ways out"
"Whatg" exclaimed Ben. go out
there in this bowling blizzard? The
ice might hold up for long ways.
but I'd ruin the car and we'd stand
good chance of getting pneumonia. II
we didn't get lost and wander into
open water"
Early that night the villagers were
startled TO see red bar of light shoot
from Clayton Point. 1t was the first
time in history that that light which
had guided many "A ship through sum
mer gales, had shone forth into win
ter night.
t.. IL. tt<.I.t Nj .ia
looking through the great glass wall,
striving to pierce the darkness and
storm with eyes that were red from
weeping.
There's not much hope" she mused,
but there's just chance he's still
alive and the old light might help
him.
For hours she remained at the post,
watching and waiting, all but hopeless.
Midnight found her asleep in chair
close by the light, exhausted by her
long vigil.
A scream from below made her wide
awake. She stumbled down the stairs
and groped her way to Emeline's room.
To her surprise n lamp was burning
and there was Emeline seated on the
bed. bouncing a doll, fully as large as
herself. on her knee.
Santa tamei" cried the little girl,
and now Marie realized that it had
been a scream of joy that awak
ened her.
Santa tame!" repeated the tot. 50
found this right on my bed"
Unable to understand, Marie went
out into the living room and lighted a
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
BY r. RAY BAKER
1919. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

emerged. Seems he's gettin' in
hurry about it. Christmas don't come
till tomorrow"
There was nothing about the sailor
to denote that he was a seafaring
man, unless it was his rolling gait, for
lie was bundled up much as the other
man. although his coat. instead of
being fur. was an old fuzzy blue one
Navigation had closed some months
ago, because large share of the
lake had an icy blanket. and
Harry Hammond was obliged to find
other pursuits till spring So he
fished through the ice and helped keep
the village of Bennett supplied with
food
His knock was answered by dark
eyed girl of three years. who smiled
brightly.
Hello, Emellne." he said and he
took her in his arms and asked her
about Santa and what she expected
the old gentleman from the North to
bring her.
"Big dolls what l want" she told
him, trying to spoil the part in his
hair. and failing because there was
not any there to begin with "Dat's
all-just big doll"
From the adjoining room came an
other dark-eyed girl of nineteen wip-
ing her hands on an apron.
Harry placed the tot on the floor,
and as he did so he discovered pic
ture standing on the table. 1t was
of a very good looking young man.
81 see Mr. Clark left present."
Harry said. and Immediately wished
he had kept his thoughts to himself,
for the girl flared up.
"Yes.' she said with a tinge of de-
fiance. ben Clark left me his pic
ture. l hope. you don't object"
The sailor studied the blue pattern
In the faded red carpet
"Wouldn't do much good if did,"
he responded. ''You an he's gettin'
pretty thick. Marie. thought things
was pretty well understood between
you an me-but that was before Ben
commenced takin' you ridn' and
shinin' up to you. A man with a car
certainly does have an advantage over
us poor guys.
Marle's cheeks grew red and she
tapped her foot.
Look here. Harry Hammond"
she said in a voice that sounded like
a rlngmaster's whip cracking, 'yeu
nor no man is going to dictate to me.
Mr.. Clark has been very nice. Besides,
he's highly refined gentleman. and
you-well. you're not. and you know
IT."
Ben turned toward the door
"Mebbe l better step out o. 1t alto
gether." he observed.
He opened the door and was about
to step out. when Emeline sprang into
his arms. He kissed the child on the
forehead. then put her back on the
floor and went out, remarking to him
self that "this sure is some merry
Christmas"
That afternoon storm that had
been brewing for days vented its spite
on the village and Its surroundings.
which Included Clayton Point and the
lighthouse. A raw. stiff wind carried
biting pieces of hard snow.
"Mebbe Santa Claus tan't tome" said
the tot. as she snuggled up to the
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12

Any man cal make a fool of
himself by trying to act smart.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
Their Job.

There is chorus of butchers and
bakers in that vaudeville act.'
Il suppose they are feeders for the
STAR
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
Pure Air.

Pure nil Is blue. because. as Ne,eion
tell MS. the molecules of the air have
the-rliickness necessary to reflect blue
rays. When the sky is moi perfectly
pure the atmosphere is blended With
percepIible vnpors. and the sliffused
light Is mixed with large proportion
OF white.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
YOUR COLD is EASED
AFTER THE FIRST DOSE
"Pape's Cold Compound" then breaks
up cold in a few
hours

relief comes instantly A dose taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken usually breaks up severe cold
ana ends all the grippe misery.
The very first dose opens your
ciosged-up nostrils and the air pass
ages in the head, stops nose running,
reiieves the headache. dullness, fever
ishness, sneezing. soreness and stiff
ness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
and snuffiing Clear your congested
head! Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
compound" which costs only a few
GEMS at any drug store 1t acts with
OUT assistance, tastes nice, contains no
qu,nine-Insist upon Pape's ADV.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
Snakes Ratties.

The r;ttles of the rattlesnake are
but a number of small bones on the
tail so loosely fastened together that
they make clinking noise when
shaken.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
important to Mothers
Liaht Waves, Pressure.

BY the use of delicate apparatus
which he invented n Russian scientist
has demonstrated that light waves ex-
ert Il measurable mechanical pres
sure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12
Not Restricted.

THAT gentleman who just entered is
n free thinker" "Oh, indeed Is he
a bachelor or widower?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-12

Any man who calls himself an idiot
wants others To question his veracity.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that pur- suant to a writ of election issued by the Governor Of Alaska, on April 2Sth 1919, under and by virtue Of the authority conferred on him by an act of the Legislature of the Ter ritory of Alaska, entitled,
 An act providing for a special
 election to fill a vacancy in the
 office Of Delegate from Alaska
 in the House of Representatives
 and declaring an emergency and In conformity herewith an election will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 3fd. 1919 between the hours Of o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. m. Of said day for the purpose of electing Delegate from Alaska ill the House of RepresentatiTes of the United States, to fill the vacancy caused as aforesaid.
 The Common Council of Skagw way having heretofore, by ordinance duly designated the Voting Pre- ciScts Of said Town and the poll ing place thereof, the electors are hereby notified:
 That all duly qualified voters residing within the boundaries of said Town of Skagway will vote at the CITY HALL Building, loca- ted on Fifth Ave. near State St., in and upon Lot of Block s, which Is owned by the City of Skagway the same being the duly designated polling place in and for the Town of Skagway.
 Dated this first day of May 1919
 ThA Common Council of the Town Of SRagway,
 By c. H Rogers. Clerk.
 May 8, IS, 22.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10

15' E., l.4O chs. (S) s. 42' oo' E., s.SO chs, (4) s. 5o' SO' E., 3.6O chs. (5) N. sic OO' E., S.7O chs. (6) s. S10 15' B., 300 chs. CD 59' OO' E., 300 chs. (S) S. 490 45' E., 800 chs, to Cor. No 2, M. C., thence E. 21.75 chs, to Cor: No 8, on a line of ordin- ary high tide Chilkat Inlet, whence U. S. L. M. No. 175 bears N. S6' 16' D., S2.57 chs, thence N. 3746 chs to Cor. No. 4, w. 4O.00 chs to Cor. No. 5, thence s. 30.19 chs, to Cor. No. l, M. C., the place Of beginning, containing 142.S2 acres
 Said proof will be submitted by said Martin MadSen and by two Of tho following witnesses O. A. Lindholm, T. D. Page, c. B. Me Rae and George Yogel, all of Haines Alaska. on the 18th day of Au- gust 1919, before R. M. oGell, no- tray public, Gt his office at Hatnes, Alaska.
 Effie A. Frisbee, Register
 First publication May Sth.
 Last publication July 21st.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10
DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR United States Lard Office
 JUNEAU, ALASKA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thomas D. Lahey of Haines, Alaska, has filed notice of his intention to submit final three year proof in support of his homestead claim, to the following described tract, to- wit:
 Beginning at Cor. No. l, whence U. S. L. M. bears N. 52' g. D. 1,O6 chs. thence E 40.00 chas. to Cor. No 2, thence s. 79.Ss shas. to Cor. No 3, thence W. 4O.OO chs. to Cor. No {, themes N 79.s7 chs. to Cor. No 1, the place of beginning, con tatning an srea of 31s.50 aeres' situated in Lat. 590 21' N., Long, 1869 62' w., between Chilkat Lake and Chnkat River, Mag. Varsation 31o 36' E., and known as U. 8. Sur Tey 78S.
 said proof will be submitted by said Lahey and two of the follow in witnesses, viz: H. O. Banta' JohR William Combs and G. W. Hlnchman, all Of Haiues, Alaska, on the 10th of May 1919, before U. B. Commissioner J. J. Kennedy at hIs office at Haines, Alaska.
 c, B. WALKER, 60 con. times. Register.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10

DhfAr1IhH4NI or JUG A1N UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE" JUNEAU, ALASKA. MNrch 12, 1919
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Harriet S. Pullen of Dyea, Alas ks, bas filed notice of final three year proof in support of her hom e- stead application Serial 0S946' for the following described tract, to- wit:
 Beginning at Cor. No. ], whence U. SLIM. Nos bears s. S5'6O'E-2.7S chs, thence S. 6.51 chs. to Cor. No. Z, thence w. 3.4S chs. to cor. No. 8, thence s. 4.O6 chs to Cor. No. 4, thence E. 5.SS chs. to Cor. No. 5, thence 5. 2S.95 chs. to Cor. No. 6, ". c. and M. C., West Branch ot Dyea River, thence meandering (l) s. % 5.7O chs. (2) s. 1S' 15' W.. 6. 50 chs to point on line of ordinary high tide, Dyea Inlet, thence mena- anderius s. 160 E. 5.19 chs. (4) s. 430 k. 44O chs. (5) S. 7016'E. 5.SO chs. (6) s. 210 3O' w. 2.2O chs. to Cor. z, M. c. on said line Of ordi- nary high tide, thence ". 26.42 chs to Cor $, M. c. on line of Ordinary high tide of Tidal Slough, thence meandering CD N. 130 15' w. 2.10 chs. (S) N. 25o 45' E. 2.50 chs. (9) N. SS0 3O' E. 3.3S chs. (10) N. S70 SO' W. 1.73 chs. CID S. 42' SO' w. 200 chs CPD 8. 27' 15' W 2e0 chs. (13) S. SC 45' W. 2.6O eh (14) s. 120 45' E. 1.1S chs. to Cor. No. g, M. c. on said slough, thence w. 4.49 chs. to Cor. No. 10, thence N, 45.94 chs. to Cor. No. II, thence E. 2.66 chs. to Cor. No. 12, thence N. 8 chs. to Cor. No. 1S, thence ". 1 chs. to Cor. No. IA, theECe 5. 2.50 chs. to Cor. No. 15, rhence ". 1.66 chs. to Cor. No. Is, thence N. 14.24 chs. to Cor. No. IT, theuce E. 2S.49 chs. to Cor. No. l. the place of beginning, excepting therefrom tract herein described as follows, beginning at & point de- nominated Cor. No. IS, which lies s. 59024' ". .72 chs. from VIC. No 6, NJ. C., thence w. 1S.40 chs. to Cor. No. 19, thence N. 1 ch. to Cor, No. 20, thence E. 1.50 chs. to Cor. No q, thence s. 50 chs. to Cor. Nc 22 thence E. 11.90 chs. to Cor. No. 25, thence S. 50 chs. to No. IS, the place of begsAning, 6 cemetery, containing an Area of .75 acres sal5 survey being denomdnated Sur vay 1249, and containing an area of 1Sl.S3 acres, situated in Lat. 59' SO' 64~ N, Long. 1859 2O' 30" w., at Dyea. Alaska, at the head of Dyea Inlet.
 Said proof will be submitted by said claimant on the 21th day of July, 1919, before U. s. Commis- sioner, J. J. F. Ward, at his office at Skaaway Alaska, and by two of the following witnesses, Louis s. Keller. Prosper H. Ganty, Martha B. Keller, John Joseph Chambers, all of Skagway, Alaska.
 Fife A. Frisbee, Register April 8 1919 first insertion
 JuRe 19, 1919 last inclusive
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10

A White Pass train will be nun out for Whltehorse late this after noon so as to take over the passen- gers arriving up on the Princess Mary which is expected to reach this port about five o'clock.
 A train is scheduled to leave Whitehorse for here Monday morn ing at 4:S0 o'clock.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10
DEPARTMENT of the INFERIOR United States Land Office
 Juneau Alaska
April 25th, 191E

April 25th, 1919.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Martin Madseh Of Haines, Al asEa, has filed notice of his in- tention to submit final three year proof in support Of his homestead aplication Serial O3935 for land embraced in U. S. Survey No. l242, situated in Lat. 590 O9B N., Long. 1852 22' w., on Chilkat Inlet about F miles S. of ChAkat Village, described as follows:
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, M. C., on line of ordinsEy high tide Chfl- kat Inlet, thenoo meanderJng CD s. 6o' 65' B, ,95 chs. (2l N. S4'
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10
(official Puhlication) REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL
 CONDITION

CONDITION . OF The BANK OF ALASKA, located at Skagway, Territory of Alaska, at the close of business on the 30th day of April 1919. RESOURCES Loans and discounts SlS5,5O2.46 Oyerdrafts 2,026.45 Bonds, Warrants and oth- CT securities 455.OO BAI,king house furniture and fixtures 43,694.1S Other real estate owned 250.O0 Due from Banks S6,497.64 Checks on other banks
 and other cash items 2,199.54 Cash On hand I9,3Ol.39 Expenses in excess of
 earnings iO,S17.1O Collections 654.SO Capital Segregated to
 Branches 100000
 
 
 Total $325, ,S9S.56
 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in 100000 Surplus fund 1S,SVo.oO Due 10 Banks A hI deposits SO,342.S4 Deposits 4S,3bO.65 Certified cheeks 9S.55 Cashiers checks 3,606.42 Notes and bills rediscount~ ed None Bills payable (including cer- tificateS of deposiD for
 mouey borrowed None Total 325,S9S.56 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 TERRITORY OF ALASKA $S.S.
 1ST JUDICIAL DIVISION l, Helen D. Lynch, Asst. Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best of my Knowledge and belief.
 (Signed) Helen D. Lynch,
 Asst. Cashier. Correct Attest:
 (signed) E. A. Rasmuson.
 (Signed) P. H. Ganty.
 Directors. (SEAL)
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day Of May, 1919.
 Martin Conway, Notary Public in and for the Terri tory of Alaska. My commission expires February 2, 1920.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-10

You will regret it if you lose one instsllment of our serial story, EVOLVE; OF THE SEA" grip ping story of the deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

very scarce and expensive. Most large centers in Turkey and Asia Minor need medical assistance.
 The care of 8 million or more destitute Armenian, Syrian and Greek refugees In the Caucausus and throughout Asia Minor presents a most serious problem. It Is estimated that there are in these coun- tries no less than half million father less children whose condition demands immediate attention. The American com mittee for relief in the Near East is talk tne up the task but is finding that it's resources are being severely taxed.
 Smallpox is prevalent in Constantinople two cases having developed in the Amer ican colony. while the Swedish minister Is only now recovering from severe attack Most hospitals are hard pressed for medicines and supplies, while the shortage of physicians is pronounced.
 Finances, too, are disturbing the Turks. The Turkish pound has depreciated; it's present value being 20 per cent below nor nal, while gold is at a high premium. The exchange rates of money of mos' other countries also has declined, the American dollar, the English pound anG the Greek drachmai being the only is- sues which have stood firmly at par.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

First Sergt. John P. Davis Company K, 167th infantry, well known anu popular Birmingham man, writes rom Germany as follows:
 Headquarters Company K, 167th In
 fantry, American Expeditionary
 Forces, Army of Occupation, Ger
 many, February 26 ,1919.
 "Messrs. Pegram & Meads, Ensley, Ala.'
 U. S. A.
 "Dear Friends Sometime has elapsed since I wrote you last, due to the fact that my opportunities for writing have not been so numerous. Too, after be- ing engaged in the combat business for over a year, I find it rather diffi- cult to settle down long enough TOT any extensive correspondence. or course. lit is evident that you are aware of the Fact that we are here doing the Watch on the Rine.' There is noth- ing difficult about 1t, but the life is really montononous, especially to one who has experienced the many excit- ing and haphazardous situations wnlcn we have in the past year.
 Tt might surprise you to know that our stay here is being made all the more pleasant by the German people, which, of course, is something out or the ordinary for it is not the cus- tom of the German people to accord an invading army so much consideration and respect as they do the American army. Naturally, we were expecting some cool treatment"on the part of the German people when we first entered their borders, but instead we have been accorded all the hospitality l would wish for. There are, however, excep- tions to the rule, for occasionally we come in contact with Germans of the Prussian class who have no love for anything which Is not German, but those kind are very few and easily subdued
 SOME OF THE ENG AGEMENTS
 "It might be of interest to you to know moro of some of the important engagements in which this famous 'Old Fighting Fourth has participated. l think I have told you of the part we played in helping to break the last German offensive at Rheims in July, 191S We were on the Champagne front and were brfgaded with the Blue Devils" the most famous of the French
 fighting units. The bombardment put over by the Germans was the most vio- lent of any during the whole war. so We were told by the French, While the retaliation by the allies was even greater The whole affair was only a waste of ammunition for the Germans, as they did not get anywhere at all. | They simply couldn't pass this Rain bow division. That seemed to have blasted all hopes which the Germans ever had for victory. The failure ot this offensive was the turning point of the war
 After playing such an important role on this front we were ordered to Chateau Thierry to assist in the biz drive instigated by the Americans. The greatest work that was done at Chateau Thierry was that of both the Rainbow division and the New England (Twen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
FOOD PLENTIFUL AMONG THE TURKS Abundance of Vegetables of All Kinds, But Prices
 Are Still Very a
 High
By Associated Press


 Constantinople, February &.-Contrary to reports Turkey Is well supplied with food, and. while prices are unusually high they are much lower than those pre- vailing in the Balkan states and in some other countries of Europe.
 The following list of current prices which the conslmer Is called upon to pay shows the actual condition:
 Flour 26 cents 8 pound; potatoes Il cents; beans 20 cents; meat 50 cents and eggs 90 cents a dozen.
 Vegetables of all kinds are not only abundant but relatively cheap. Clothing and shoes also may be had, but general ly the prices charged are so high as to take them far beyond the purses of the poor. Hotel rates are lower than in most European cities, and the service Is as good as could be expected in country lust emerging from long war. i In order that foodstuffs may be placed within range of the poor, the American food administration is now selling white flour at 10 cents a pound, which is ex- .pected to bring down other prices as Tar as tho actual necessities are concerned. The work of the Americans is attracting wide attention and much interest.
 Drugs, and in fact all medicines. are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
MANY WOMEN TO BE
 WITHOUT HUSBANDS
Estimate Made That 1,5O0, 900 English Women Will Never Have Chance to Marry
By A.sociatsA Press


 London, March 5.-There are 1,6O0,000 women in this country who will never have the chance of getting married, is the statement of Miss Norah March. editor of National Health. In 1917 there was a surplus of 1.337,000 marriageable women over marriageable men. and since then there have been the war cas- ualties of 1918.
 Miss March says that emigration will remove few of these surplus women, while economic independence will pre- vent women from marrying men for the sake of home.
 Many men and women in this age of modern advancement" says Miss March, ''are getting different views from those held in the past, and regard women's s right to motherhood as supreme in- dividual prerogative. Having such wide choice of wives. the question re- mains as to whether the men Will choose the best and strongest women, as upon the women will eepend largely the future human race, since the best of manhood has been cut of. The choice really rests with the women for with marriage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Radium Ore in England

London, March 3-The discovery of considerable body of pitchblende-the ore of radium-is reported from the vil- lage of Hampstead on the borders of Dartmoor. Samples were submitted to the mineral resources development de- partment of the military munitions, whose experts said 1t was pitchblende
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Ups and Downs of Life
By Associated Press

London, March S.-W. M. Able white entered the war as private in the British army, won the mili- tary cross and rose to the rank of brigadier general Demobilized, he has returned to his pre-war job with the city of London board of guard fans as third assistant clerk" This, after having held the command of thousands of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Efficiency experts have been studying files and find that the life of one of these tools, on the average, is 25,000 strokes. To employ a file for more than it snormal periodof usefulness. 1t is claimed, more than doubles the cost of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

In the fiscal year 1918 the United States shipped almost as many tractors to Mexico as to all other Latin Amer ican countries, Mexico's share lacking only of the combined total of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

with an oxide content of 2s per cent. somewhat richer than the ore imported from America. The extent of the de- posit has not yet been ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

others. The leading position of this neighboring country in our export trade in tractors Is due to the action of the Mexican government in stimulating az riculture by exempting farming imple- ments from import duty. and even by importing such machinery for sale at cost to Mexican farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Apparatus which automatically sup
 plies more oxygen to aviators the higher they fly has been invented by JChicago-man.