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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
THE OATHS OF NATIONS.'

Never A colder sbiyer ran down the back of the world than when the German nation, through It's spokesman, declared that the most solemn treaties of nations nothing nor less than scraps of paper That affirmation opened impossible abysses between the closest neighbors and shook the very foundations of Governmental life.
 Four short years have passed and that basphemous theory has indignantly repudiated by the hu that it proposes to rebuild the temple of cviljzatie nppn those very arguments which the Germans sacregously cast into their waste bas- ket The world has travelled good ways in it's nor al progress those foul words of the Chancellors recall to minds the skeptca philosophy or Pls- tol in Shakespeares Henry w."
 My love-" he said to the hostess of the inn when starting for France
 -"Give me thy lips;
 Look to my chattels and my movables
 Let rule; the word is Pitch and Fay
 Trust none,
 For oaths are straws, mems faiths wafer cakes
 And Hod-Fast is the only dog
 Yoke fellows in arms
 Let to France: like horse-leeches, my boys
 To suck, to suck, the very blood to suck
 Hold Fast" is not the only dog today! Let-Go now rules the pack! The Germans are disgorging the Government @ is sending back to Belgium the gold it appropriated and the Archbishop of Stras- burg, it. Metz has shipped to France tons up- tons of sacred ornaments stolen from sister churches.
 'Oaths straws?' Oh, no, but golden bands! Trust none?" Trust all!
 The very idea of the League of Nations which President Wilson is advocating is founded upon the idea that oath between nations is sacred as an oath between individuals.
 The war has been won at a frightfu cost, but the price will have been too high if it shall have established for good and all the sacredness Of the oaths of nations
 It will be ages before any other nation will ever again call treaties scraps of paper," wafer cakes wsps of straw" for ages will have to elapse be- fore the stigma of Germany for having done so can be washed away.
 Faith in pighted words of nations is the only power that keep this world from eternal war, and when treaty peace signed and that league is form ed confidence in another because of the horror inspired by seeing what havoc has been wrought by lack of sense of honor
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
MIR. FERRIS RETIREs FROM JOURNALISM.

The suspension of the publication of the Alasha Juneau Douglas Island News marks the retirement of L. & Ferris labor agent for Treadwell companies from short very successful journalist The Alaska Douglas Island News was weekly letter to the former employees of the Alaska Juneau and Treadwell companies in the army. It told ol the whereabouts the boys in the forces, and the
 intimate and personal home news. It exactly met the nurpose for which it intended and the flood ol congratulaory letters from and the various endorsements and army posts from former Gastlneau channel boys proved the worth of the intention MT Ferris little weekly paper well edited, and well put
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
\ LoRxfxIll5 sRBn 1.i.l

That Private Cornelius Wander bilt, Jr., believed to be the wealth fest private in the American army. who returned from Europe with his father, Brigadier General Corne- lius Vanderbilt, on July 31, spent three months at the front, was gassed, had two automobiles prac- tically shot from under him, had many hairbreadth escapes and won a reputation for volunteering for dangerous service, was revealed in a letter which reached here from Camp Lewis, Wash, where he is stationed. Known as "Neily" by the men, he proved his mettle by braving every danger and won the confidence of his comrades, who at first stood scepticany aloof and watched him to see how he would behave
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
TOM MCGOWAN.

Tom McGowan will be remembered by his thou- sands of friends account of his genial ana asree able personality and his loyalty associates and clients His wit his good fellowship the pleasure ne gave and his delight in the giving, made him per sonay very popular His ability alawyer and bus- mess man, his penchant for settling business differ ences for his clients without lawsuits, his fidelity to his work all admired. Few people possessed his charming personality that appealed to so strongly by everything of human interest.
 As politician, Tom McGowan was of an old school. school that passed ago, to re- turn He trained under the personal direction of Chris. Buckley, when the latter supreme in San Francisco, whose methods were those generally in vogue in American municipalities during the $70s, 'SOs and early '90s
 However in spite of his adherence to the person. al quantity idea of politics, Tom McGowan, a candidate for Territorial Senator in the Fourth Di- vison carried Fairbanks in both the election of 1914
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

negra fraernal organization, has just ended it's annual convention in Hot Sprins, Ark The following off cers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Grand Kazema-W. L. Purifey. Grand Penuza-W. D. Suggs. Grand Zunksto-R. L. Chandler. Grand Harbenza-J. H. Dansby. Grand Cazique-P. A. Wick. Grand Imo-W. Hardrick Grand Bumazema-I. N. Ware.
 Advice Don't initiate men of great wealth, Advised old Uncle Fetters; You make monkey of yourself Each time you ape your betters,
 Oh, Joy
 Now that you have got through saying Merry Christmas" we will inform you that Mary Easter lives in Sewanee, Tennessee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
Luke McLuke Says

Luke McLuke Says
 The difference between a matri- monial match and an ordinary match is that an ordinary match can have only one flare-up.
 The trouble with the man who thinks that he is wise is that he telling about it.
 When man eats like hog Ma. ture tries to warn him by making his stomach so big that it crowds him away from the table. 84
 When a man gets old enough to have boys of his own to lick he likes
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

The holiday number of the Ohio Socialist con- tains the joined pictures of Eugene w. Debs, Nikoai Lenne and Karl Lebknecht representatives of the of the common people. Why not fill the hand by inserting Wilhelm Hohenzollern and Johann von Bernstorn?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
DINNER DANCE AT
 GASTiNEAU ENJOYED

The lobby of the Gastineau Hotel was well filled with the guests of the Gastineau and their friends at the dinner dance given by the man. agement of the hotel last night. A three-piece orchestra furnished ex- cellent music and the dancers en. joyed themselves until midnight.
 Watch for our annual clearance sale the early part of next month. Watch for dates of our annual clearance sale and save money. If
 GOLDSTEIN'S EMPORIUM.
 
 Phone 1t to The Empire. No. S74.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

We have taken a carfeul survey of the personnel of those who will constitute Aaskas next legislative body, having in view their records integrity and ability and we believe we are safe in saying they will not be guilty of anything akin to of the acts that characterized the assinine of the past. (Corova Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

and that of 1916 Hundreds who disagreed with him politically voted for him because they likel him. was a tribute to his personal popuarty-to Tom McGowan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg- -Schwerin gives it out that in her opinion Germany made a mistake in starting the war. Just how far ideas percolated -(Cleveland Plain Dealer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Welcome home, ye sons of Uncle Sam, who have nobly done duty at camp whether or wise. Let the bright lights shine in honor of your noble sacrifce-for country and incidentally the health of the community.-( Cordova Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Easy to kill but hard stop is the expert opn- ion of a Prussan General concerning the American troops And not so blamed easy to klll' elther, h0 matter what this selfsatsfed loser has to say other wise.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

If you get up early in tho morning before the fur mace and factory fires have been started you will mo- tice that the snow falling in the night is the oid-fashioned white variety that on which you used to go sledding years ago-(India napolis Star
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Instead of plotting to regain his crown Bill ought to De glad to retain the place where the used to be- Washington Post
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

When his wife is obliged to do get a good roast once in a while.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Although Champ Clark has new Presidential boom. it's to be feared that his venerable canine will be treated the same old way.-(Anaconda standard.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Some people talk necessarily only to keep you from finding out that they have nothing to say.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luke KcLuks .@
 -:- 8E Copyright by Cincinnati
 EnQuire1 ''S''
Aain't 1t the Truth

Aain't 1t the Truth The Christmas tree is gone, you Il
 find
 It in the garbage can; Freds locomotive will not wind, And Paws busted man. Wills games are scattered OCT the
 floor;
 Jim's broken his express, And Nav feels peeved and mighty As she sweeps up the mess. But, in eleven months from now, Maw's face will wear a smile; She'll shop eight hours a day, I'll
 VOW;
 And she'll blow in a pile. The Christmas spirit comes anew, It fills the heart each year; And, though the aftermath be blue, The prospect brings good cheer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

He Ban a Swedish Teller
 Some men brag about the, fact that they are all American. But what he started to say was that Ben Allswede lives on R. R. 66 Manito woe, Wis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Have sunny disposition. Don't care whether you give other people freckles or not.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

The Honest Advertiser (For Sale Ad. in Cincinnati Paper) 9Sh Acres Fine Farm
 II Miles Fountain Square
 1 Mile of Madisonville This is kind of place you have been looking for, so don't waste any time in seeing this.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

If you order frogs legs in res taurant and the waiter forgcts you. you are apt to feel that you have a kick coming.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
The Younq Folks

The Young Folks Today's Grandpa don't care a hoot For old age, you can bet; He dresses in a college gait, And smokes a cigarette.
 -Uuke McLuke)
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And grandma too, has proven that She's stylish and alert; Just gaze upon her youthful hat, Behold her knee-length skirt.
 -(Newark Advocate.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
No, Old Dear, Not a Particle

Dear Luke: Is there any rela.
 tionship between a pop of pistol and a son of a gun?-(Agnes)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

The idealist as well as the aviator may have some difficulty in coming down to earth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Names Is Names Bunk Boats lives in Bells, Tenn.
 Our Daily Special A Woman Has Reached The Age Of Discretion When She No Longer Tells It.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
Quaker Quips
Philadelphia Record)

possible for a man to be cornered who isn't square.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
Oh!

"No real man will strike a woman, remarked the Young Fellow.
 Except in self-defense," added the Married Man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
Who?

Who gave ragtime
 To this great nation, And put the sin
 In syncopation?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Where Is the Grand Muckamuck? The imperial Council of Jugames
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
Paw Knows Everythinu

Willie-Paw, why is marriage call ed a tie?
 Paw-Because so many men are roped in, my son.
 Maw-Willie you put your night work away and go to bed this min ute.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Phone 1t to The Empire. No. STA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Help Bluebeard had dragged Fatima in whetting his knife. "Oh, we'll" remarked Fatima as she gazed at the assortment of skulls hanging around the chamber, "Pm not the first woman to lose her head over a man."
 Another Daml
 I sing with glee
 Of Mrs. Hekkret;
 They that say she
 Can keep a secret.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
NORTH GLADE

Mighty changes have been taking
place in this old world--a mighty bap-
tism of fire and suffering, but a Won
derful Transforming influence, such,
we hope, as will make new world "in
which dwelleth Righteousness.
With sorrow we would note the pas
sing away of a neighbor Mrs. William
Colmer, who was buried at Bittinger
on Sunday.
Also another Garrett countian, in
the person of Mrs. Charles e. Hoye,
of Santa Monica, California, who died
of influenza on the 18th inst.
We are informed that Ray Harvey
has been quite i'll with an attack of
influenza. He is at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. James Lish, in the Ryan's
Glade section.
We were saddened to hear of the
accidental shooting of John Recknor
which occurred recently. Boys, the
old-time 'serenade has been discontin-
ued in most places. Had we not better
cut it out here?
G. B. Moon, of Cleveland, Ohio
spent a few days with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Moon, of this
place. He returned to Cleveland or
Monday
Miss Della Savage spent a week Of
her vacation with her sister, Mrs
Moon, at this place.
We have learned that C. H. O'Brier
has sold his farm and will soon leave
this community. The O'Briens have
many good frieds here who will mis-:
them greatly.
We congratulate our young friend
Earl Harvey, who is the purchaser O.
the above farm,
We are glad to know that your cor
respondent at Meadow Mountain still
lives, and we hope to hear from hin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
LAWRENCE B. FINZEL.

Lawrence B. Finzel, aged As, died
last Saturday morning at his home in
Frostburg of influenza. He is surviv-
ed by his wife, three sons and one
daughter; also his aged father, Henry
Finzel, of Finzel, Garrett county; five
brothers, Patrick E. Finzel, former
member of the Maryland House of
Delegates from this county, and Hen
ry and Ira Finzel, all of Frostbburg,
and William and Thomas Finzel, of
Garrett county, and five sisters, Mrs.
Bertram Blair, Mrs. Henry E. Knepp.
and Miss Margaret Finzel, of Finzel;
Miss Lula Finzel, of Baltimore, and
Miss Alice Finzel, of Grafton, W. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
The DEATH RECORD.
WILLIAM III. H. FRIEND

William H. H. Friend died at his
home in Friendsville on Friday, Jan.
18th, after a short illness of pneumo-
MIA. A courteous gentleman of the
old school, Mr.. Friend was esteemed
and respected by all who knew him
and dearly loved by legion of friends
! and relatives. The most Of his life
was spent in Friendsvflls and the i'm
mediate community. He served through
the Civil War and was lieutenant in
the Union Army when he was honora-
bly, discharged from the service. He
will be mourned by his old comrades
IN arms who are still with US. For a
long term 6 years Ne. Friend was a
Justice Of the Peace in this town and
District No. 9, and as such he was
known far and wide for his fairsand
honest Judgments in all matters that
were taken before him He carefully
studied the laws of the country and
his services were always in demand as
legal adviser, which he was always
ready to give. He Joined the Meho-
dist Episcopal church many years ago
and was always faithful and consis-
tent member of that denomination.
He was president of the first borough
council and remained q member Of the
board for many years, only resigning
when he found his health would not
permit him to continue his duties as
such.
After a short service at the home
of Postmaster C. V. Guard, where Mr..
Friend made his home, he was laid to
rest at the Blooming Rose cemetery
on Sunday, Rev. William Anderson, his
pastor, officiating, assisted by the
Rev. L. K. Young, pastor Of the Luth-
eran church in Friendsville, and the
Rev. Mr.. Yates at Blooming Rose, the
Friendsville Male Quartette rendering
some appropriate music at both the
home and place of interment.
At Blooming Rose a large number
of persons attendedto pay their last
respects to one whom they greatly adj
mired and loved while he was living.
At Blooming Rose, on account of the
nature of his last illness the services
were held in the open air, his sons be-
ing the pail bearers. He is survived
by 5 sons and one daughter to mourn
the passing of this noble man and ex-
cellent citizen. He was born on No
vember 9th, 1910.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK,

A good beginning was made last
week cutting ice on the lake, but the
rain and warm weather has stopped
the work for the present, but the ice
is still solid and few cold days and
nights will make it alright again.
The smoothe ice made fine sport for
the young people, crowds of whom
came down from Oakland several ev-
enings last week and enjoyed an hour
or two of this exhilerating exercise.
The supply Of gas has so increased
that it was possible on Sunday last to
resume regular church worship in the
church here and at Loeb Lynn.
Rev. Bissell and his interesting
family were completely surprised last
Friday night when Rev. H. E. Friend
quietly opened the parsonage door at
NE head of large pounding party,
who filed, filling three rooms and TAX
ing possession of the house, the par
son and his family, Who took their
surprise and pounding rather good
naturally. After spending an hour
or more together the crowd retired,
leaving substantial evidence to the
pastor and his family of their good
will and appreciation. The minister
seemed to preach better Sunday night
after passing through his recent ex-
perience.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
THE FARM WOODLAND
State Forestry Board Gives Ad-
vice Concerning Timber.

This is the time of year when the
most neglected part of the farm comes
in for some consideration. A wood lot
is necessary adjunct of every well or
dered farm. 1t is looked to as the
source of fire-wood, fencing, building
material, and has often helped out the
owner with ready cash from the sale of
timber. While it is true that the wood
land is the only part of the farm that
will not deterior ate if left alone. il is
also true that no other part of the farm
will bring better returns for a small
amount of intelligent care than this
same woodland. Growing trees for
timber is not much unlike growing
other crops. Planting, weddings, thin
nings and certain cultural operations
are often employed to advantage in
timber growing. AS in handling other
crops. there is the right thing to do at
the right time to get the best results.
When timber reaches maturity, it
should be cut, but young, thrifty trees
of desirable kind should be saved for
further growth. In the matter of cut
ting fire-wood-a winter operation on
practically every farm-there is first
the opportunity to help the woodland by
making an improvement cutting to rid
the woods of trees of little or no pros
pective value-tree weeds-and thereby
release more valuable growth. On
the other hand, with no definite plan of
what to cut, the wood-chopper often
takes the straight, thrifty trees of the
best species. leaving the kind that are
only fit for firewood to stand.
The State Board of Forestry, $50
North Howard Street, Baltimore, Mary
land. has helped hundreds in the hand
ling of woodlands for greater profit, and
| exteans its service to all.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23

DR.. R. A. Ravenscroft; Mrs. Harvey ].
Speicher, Miss Sadie Spoerlein.
District No. CIV. A. Smith, How
ard Brenneman; Mrs. Thos. E. Bish-
off, Mrs. T. C. Hinebaugh.
District No. 7-Gilmor S. Hamill
ST.. A. D. Naylor; Mrs. D. S. Davis,
Mrs. E. 2. Tower.
District No. Sd. o. Roth, R. L.
Neville; Mrs. ]. G. Robinson, Miss
Minnie Chisholm.
District No. 9-Frederick Werner
Thos. j. Johnson;
District No. 10-Chas. A. Ashby
P. J. Garrett; Mrs. James Amman
Miss Sada Thrasher.
District No. 11-Daniel Warn, O.
S. Fike; Mrs. Ohio S. Fike Mrs. Susan
Garlitz.
District No. 12-J. B. Emory, Clyde
Broadwater; Mrs. Josephus Glotfel-
ty, Mrs. Thomas B. Wiley.
District No. 13-F. G. Trout. John
A. Long; Mrs. Carter Long, Mrs. Rob-
ert Brown.
District No. 14-D. M. Dixon, Chas.
W. Ream; Mrs. B. F. Schoch, Mrs. B.
H. Sincell.
1t was unanimously decided that a
general meeting of the officers and ex-
ecutive committee and Womans Sec
ton be held on Wednesday, February
9TH, at II o'clock a. m, to determine
the site for the memorial and to fix
the amount to be raised with which
to build it, and to transact such other
business as may properly come before
the Association.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
SWANTON

Privates Harold Bateman and AL
bert Johnson, who have been with the
United States forces in France. have
returned to their homes.
Misses Sue Burke and Bessie SWEET
ger, of Piedmont, visited relatives and
friends in Swanton over Sunday.
Mr., B, F. Lawrence has nearly COM
pleted his house and has now occupied
it with his family.
Mr.. Harry Mosser, who has been in
the U, S. Navy for some time, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Truman
Mosser, last week and tells US that he
will again sail for France on Monday.
Mr.. VIM. Pritt, who has been en-
ployed by the Century Lumber Com
pany for some time, was called home
last Friday on account of the death
of his mother-in-law, Mrs. VIM. Col
mer, of Meadow Mountain. She was
buried at Bittinger on Jan. 10.
L Mr.. Milton Friend has been very ill
for several days.
County Superintendent F. E. Rath-
bun;3of Oakland,spent last Wednesday
in Swanton looking after the interests
of the schools here.
DR.. Henry W. McComas was called
to the home of Mr.. Oliver Sweitzer
last Sunday where Mr.. Sweitzer and
Mrs. Hattie George and family are all
lying extremely i'll of the grip.
Miss LovadaWilt visited home folks
at Fort Hill over Sunday.
The many friends of James Smear
man will be pleased to learn that he is
recovering from a stroke of paralysis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23

Miss Ethel Tasker, of Deer Park
spent last week with relatives il
Swanton.
Mrs. P. M.Wilt made visit to Oak.
land Monday to consult dentist.
Mrs. E. Jackson, of this place, was
taken very i'll at the home of her sor
Mr.. Ben Jackson, in Piedmont, last
week, and is lying there in very ser.
ious condition.
Miss Carrie Shank, of Swanton, anc
Mr.. Lynn Wigfeld, of Cresaptown
were quietly married in Cumberland
last Tuesday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
STEYER

Miss Pearl Hanlin, of Henry. w.
Va, spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends here.
The Rally Day program of the Ep-
worth League on Sunday night prov
ed to be success with a large num-
Der in attendance.
Miss Ellie Schaeffer, of Mt. Storm.
West Va, is making an extended visit
to her sister, Mrs. |. E. Steyer. and
friends in this section.
The mines are operating again af-
ter few days 'hold-up because of en-
bargos on the shipping of the pro-
duct.
A number of families have moved
from our town to other coal mining
centres.
Mr.. Alonzo Beckman and family
have moved near Shook Shop school
house, where Mr.. Beckman will be
employed in country coal mine.
Mr.. Charles Ullery has changed his
place of dwelling and is now living in
the' superintendent house. Mr. Ul-
lery is the new mine boss.
Mr.. CIV. Propst was caller at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. T. Steyer on
Sunday.
Mrs. c. E. Shillingburg spent day
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T
Steyer, recently rc
Mr.. R. L. Nevill was business Wis
itor here on Saturday last.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
MiRS. RACHEL s. DOFFORT.

Died, at her home in Hagersto%:.
Jan 10, 1912, Rachel S. Dofforu aged
10 years, 8 months and IL days. Size
is survived by four children: Mrs. M.
R. Hamill, Oakland; Mrs. W. S. Davis,
Keyser, W. a.; John George Doffort,
Conneaut, o., and Mrs. A. R. Raft,
Hagerstown, with whom she made her
home. Twelve grandchildren and 5
greatgrandchildren also survive the
deceased lady. The funeral was held
yesterday at Keyser with interment
in Queens Point cemetery where her
husband was buried &c years ago.