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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

---- (Dawson Newsl9gEus SShyt
 Saturday, October 25, will sgnalize day Dawson cannot forget-heY laundering of the steamship So- pha with 343 precious souls.
 On that sad day the Northland suffered as never before Alaska and Yukon stricken together. On this fair city the hand of was laid heav- fer than on any other part of the North Dawson heavily of her richest blood the battleelds of Flanders, but here at her threshold the toll she paid by far heavier than she sustained in all the world
 tell the tale of that ineffaceabe tragedy of October 25 in Lynn Canal Not escaped to convey to the world the detail of the catastrophe.
 The most imaginative mind can visualize but waters It is well that the veil be drawn OCT the scene to fttingy cherish the memory of the beloved who pershed and to again highly resolve to carry with that brave spirit which no doubt was theirs to the end. Who doubt but what they met the summons with all that resolution and calm ness befting the stout of hearts whose lot it was to blaze the trail into the last frontier and reclaim an empire. Who doubt but what the woman played in the last hour befittinga the climax of epic theme of race unconquered and un- conquerabe.
 The heroes and the heroines of Dawson and the of the broad Northland who went to their re- ward with the Sophia enshined forever in the hearts of Dawson. The months have softened the sorrows of those left at home to suffer most. Love and abide, but there be and should survive Regrets useless for what could not be helped, but there remains the lesson that Yukon should not falter in the resolution to toll unceasng ly to obtain safety for navigation in those perious waters The toll the Northand already has paid is priceless. Other thousands of souls pass annually over the same waters. The work of asking for bet
 ter safeguards has been started Let is be followed up with vigor worthy the memory of the departed. And again, in their and in loving memoriam let Dawson lower her flags the first anniversary of the day of her greatest oss-October 25.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
PRINCESS SOPHIA DISASTER ONE YEAk
 AGO TODAY

Tbis ia the anniversary of the greatest olsas'ei that ever occurred in the North. It was one year aao this evening that the Princess Sophia went do"n with some $50 lives-343 was the OFFICIALLY oe'e. n,fned number Among them some of the lead- .-..7 naor,o and noneers of the North-men and wo- men whose places will never be refilled
 The Princess Sophia struck on Vanderbilt feel in the early morning on October 24 1918. All that day and the next the vessel hung on the rock' ap- narcntly safe until near nightfall, when, in a blind ;rl, snow storm and with the wind blowing living gA she was carried from her position and sunk Her passengers and were given to the mercness waves and not one survived the ordeal. It was black Friday in the history of the North
 The most appropriate testimonial of love that we can offer the Princess Sophia dead is to make navi- gaton of the passage safe for those who still live to navigate it and those who will come after
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
NO SUGAR RECEIVED
 BY LOCAL MERCHANTS
 ON CITY OF SEATTLE

Local merchants were disappointed in not receiving any sugar shipments on the City of Seattle which arrived here yesterday. The sugar situation still remains acute with very little on hand in some e-sf ahe stores and at all in others. The practice of re- stricting the amount sold to pur- chaser is still being carried out.
 Although no sugar arrived there were good varieties of fresh fruit re- ceived at all the places that handle this class of goods Among the things that came up in unusually good shape were Concord grapes, California grapes and winter pears. Apples, of course, in many varieties were also received.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
THIS IS NO TIME FOR CARPING
 CRITICISM

There is altogether too much agitation and fault finding this time throughout the country-and Ill Alaska. There time when conditions called louder upon the to keep their heads Those in public office in the Nation and in Alaska are doing all within their power to aid in bringing things as nearly normal basis possible in the shortest possible time, arr
 The Nation has done a great work in that line. The army of more than 100000 men which. was sent the fight for the national honor and safety and the cause Of humanity has Been brought home in less time than it took to send 1t over. The more than 2,000,000 other soldiers who were the various camps have been discharged and sent home The eleven months since the armstice has the movement and reabsorption of some 4.000.O00 men, all of whom had to be carried by railroads and most of whom had to be carried by both rail and water. It has been Hercuean task, and it has been performed with dispatch and competency
 It is disgraceful that men, both in business and among the laboring classes, have sought to take ad of these tremendous burdens for profiteerng purposes. It is shameful that l. w. w. agitators and many politicians men seeking easy jobs at the expense of labor organizatiins and those who are trying to win the next election for other have taken advantage of the situation ate much unrest ,dstrust and factional friction possible.
 This is time that calls for cooperation all along the line if there such a time It is a time when men should think before they speak a time when they should not find fault unless they know what they criticisng. Good and level headed citizens will aid those who trying to perform their several tasks spite of irresponsible crti- clsms from those who thinking of other things than the restoration of orderly procedure in the coun- try. The public should permit those who profit from chaotic conditions have the stage This is not a time when the average citizen can afford to permit irresponsible agitators, dscontent manufac- turers. promoters of gloom and suspicion to control thought.
 The officers whom the people have chosen to di- rect the affairs of the United States through this crisis and those who have been selected to the people of Alaska not in league with profiteers of high low estate. they listening to trouble making agitaters and politicians. They are doing grandstanding. They quietly and with de- tsrmined resolve trying to the great American public in accordance with their oaths office with out regard to the effect their political for tunes. and they should have the support all along the line that such service merits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Luke McLuke Says


 Once in while you meet a man who seems disappointed because he wasn't born jackass and who puts in most of his time trying to make one out of himself.
 What has become of, the old-fash ioneda woman who, when Fshei had : cold in her head, used to refersto hen nose as a sugar tree?
 Even when he knows that bad habit is breaking him man finds i, hard to break a bad habit
 Love may be blind. But there is nothing wrong with it's sense o smell when one of the lovers eat: onions.
 Why is is a girl who can swim ten times as far as her tutor likes tt have a man teach her how to swim every time she puts on bathing suit?
 The O. f. man who got up ant milked the COW at a.m., now has Z son who gets mad because the milk man rattles the bottles and wakes him up before am.
 Why is it that an all-night milk man can't kick the brake off hi: wagon after each stop unless he makes a noise like 14-inch gun be ing discharged? ,g .s r.-.s7gs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Things Are Better
(Va1daZ Miner)

(ValdeZ Miner)
 This time last year the United States in the throes of struggle which threatened to wipe cvili ration off the map Our boys going to France Tn steady stream; others dying and wounded on the battlefelds of Europe the nation exerng every effort to finance the great neighbor was aEainst neighbor, ands had continued up this tne conditions wouldg have been frghtful The war 0yef our boys shdme ours war bondsYGfa paid cr,s and while the winter may be long and hard coalitions are much better than last eve shopld be wiling to make almost any sacrifice. Times may be Hard; prices will undoubtedly be high, but the same spirit of optimism which made Alaska an empire in '9S tshould prevail now. Keep your money at home. do not attempt to fudge ons your leghbor, and you will bigger and better Val iez in the spring of nneteen-twenty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

The Plumber has such a variety of work, he must be able to sur mount conditions. It's like the Dutchman addressing his dog:
 You vas only a dog, und I vas man, but I wish vas you. Ven you go init the bed in, you shust durn round three times and lay down. Ven l go init the bed in, I haf to lock up the place and wind up the clock and put the cat out and undress myself, und my wife wakes up and scoles me, den the baby cries and l haf. to walk him up and down; den mabe ven shust go to sleep it's time to get up again.
 Wen you get up you stretch your self and scratch. a couple iof times und you vasanp. q AafF,to light the fire und put SnS tie Aettle, scrap some init my wife a1retty, and mabe get some ebreakfasts.--.Yeu-b play round all day and haf plenty of fun, I -liaf to work and haf plenty of troubles. Ven you die you's dead; ven I die I haf to go to hell yet, maybe"
 We are on the jump all the time, ready to serve you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
WILL TRY RANCHING
 IN HAYNES VALLEY

H. H. Walton, who was engaged in the transfer business here, has left for Haincs accompanied by his wife and two children, Beatrice and John Fenwick. to begin ranching at Haines. He took along his stock MT. and Mrs. w. Miller accompanied the party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

This is time in the history of the country when patriotism demands that every man do hs duty ana encourage those who trying to do theirs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

However General Ludendorff perhaps justi- fed in trying to what he could do historian de poor prophet.-( Detroit News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

years old has been unearthed in Egypt. The loaf weighs 60 pounds"
 "Huh," grunted MT. Younghubby. Some bride must have baked it for her husband"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Speaking of the trees feled by William Hohen- soliern wonder if the family was included ? -(Los Angees Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

The Board of State Chemists of Pennsylvania has been holding special sessions in order to determine what fresh egg is. They might obtain valuable information by calling in Senator Reed. He at least might be able to say what the other kind is like.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Oh! Q-Whatis Congress? A-Congress is a body of reform CTS elected to tell you what you must not do. Q-What is a Legislature? A-A Legislature is body of re- formers elected to tell you what you must do.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

The man who won't work has right to kick about high prices. More production would make over prices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

When everybody strikes shall have to get ev- ,rything we need from some foreign and and then nobody in the United States will be required to work 1t all-( Philadelphia Press
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Bad weather will start before the month ends md if you wish to horses and drivers much work nave your coal bins filled now.-(Valdez Miner)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Mean Brute!

My goodness!" exclaimed Mrs. Younghubby as she looked up from the magazine she was reading. 'It says here that a loaf of bread 5000
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Since one judge has ruled that it is legal to buy whiskey for sick friend the spirit of philanthropy inducing house. to-house canvas search of sick ,riends.--( Chicago News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

If you cannot love your fellow man as much al yourself think as well of him as you
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
TRANSPORTATION RATE
 PROPOSAL

Washington dispatches say Senator PoindeXter Is seeking legislation to make it illegal for Canadian transportaion lines to charge lower rate through Prince Rupert between Alaska and the East 'ha" The rates between Alaska and the East through sc attle It is not likely that Congress will seriously consider such legislation.
 If Senator Poindexter would Alaska well he would endeavor to get rate via Seattle that would be as low as that through Prince Rupert. In these days when people interested in cheaper means of construction and development and lower living it sounds strange to hear of efforts to force people to increase charges for that service
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

as The Administration has been accused of every thing but losing the
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

r,1 Flaw, Flaw! When two women meet on any old street,
 To out-talk each other they try; They gab and they blab, and they
 blab and they gab. 1s si' They're swapping an "P' for an '1."
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Ouch! i!

Will l. Hurt is not a dentist. He runs a grocery in Louisville, Ky.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Men,.

Men.
 Wilmington News-Journal.) Luke McLuke says that men are a lot like fish--you never hear of them getting the hook if they keep their mouth shut. That's right, Luke, and a lot of men are like rats, they get caught for doing too much nosing around.
 Strange! Shivers, Miss, and Summerland, Miss, are adjoining stations on the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. ~' ab3 al S.c fe-.-ft-
 Names Is Names a51 4 A little, Helper has arrived at the home of John D. Helps of Juneau, Alaska bue suicici ta alas'FU I lN r sff f5g l--1 U flspGnuf o' li0 sGnoqeAtta Girl! na ojnl s Pay as you can and you will find the going easier But what we start ed to tell you was that Neva B. Det- ter has jewelry store in Lincoln ton, N. c.
 Whoopee! Let her in! Let who in? Why, Sheeza Bear, of Austin, Texas!
 Names Is Names. Seldom Luce lives in Leban on, Ohio.
 Our Daily Special. A lot of us are only as honest as we have to be.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

The man who would rather lose friend than dollar may eventually lose both
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

There is plenty of room at the top The troub is that high altitude makes most of us dizzy
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Just because people at odds don't jump a the conclusion that they not trying to get even
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

l Dead men tell tales. They leave that to tl
 romancers who write their own biographies
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

The Anti-Saloon League missed bet when it failed subsidize Uncle John Shell of Greasy Creek Ky, who presents convincing evidence of being Is! years old. Uncle John admits that he has 'chawed tbacker' and "tuk drink of lcker' whenever he could get it throughout his long life.--(Cincnnati Enquirer)
 Possibly Uncle John was not able to buy much of either. His long life may be an illustration of the blessings of poverty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Just because girl thinks fellow is a bricl IS no reason why he should throw himself at hel head
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Our Daily Special.

A lot of us are only as honest a! we have to be.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

There was a xybung lady named
 Kimmy, Who was asked by young man to
 shimmy She studied a while, Then she asked with a smile: If I shimmy, Jim, whatll you gim-
 me?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
QUAKER QUIPS

Philadelphia Record) If money talks how we say that talk is cheap?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Don't tell all you know. Give people the priv-
 lege of guessing
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
The Tight Wad.

An angry man is Oswald Fine,
 He certainly is paned; He paid a whole dime for shine
 And then it went and rained.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

Ouch!
 The man had just landed on his back on the sidewalk. He sat up and glared at the ban ana skin behind him. "Ah, hal" he exclaimed. "So you are the power behind the thrown!'
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Names Is Names.

Seldom Luce lives in Lebanon Ohio
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Good Dope.

To petty grievances be blind,
 Forget them in hurry; Keep busy, son, and you will find
 You'll have less time to worry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Whoopee!

Let her in! Let who in? Why Sheeza Bear, of Austin, Texas!
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Strange!

Shivers, Miss, and Summerland, Miss, are adjoining stations on the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25
Remember the Sophia

-- (Dawson Newsl9ggot sshyf T Saturday, October 25, will signalize day Dawso1 cannot forgetthey laundering of the steamship So
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-25

NdTHcS TS NdTIIcS ' fs - A little, Helper has arrived at, the home of John D. Helps of Juneau Alaska bue gIhcali sa aoGs'gU ]
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
FORD FOR
BRAVE LIVES LOST

MT, CLEMENS. Mich, May ia
When the million dollar libel suit OF
Henry Ford against the Chicago
Tribune is resumed tomorrow. Attor-
ney kirkland, for the defense, will
continue his opening statement
In his frst address kirkland said
the defense will be presented two
ways. I'VE contend and we will prove
that because of his propaganda. in
.fluence and wealth. the plaintiff did
keen the Congress of the United
States from properly preparing the
army and navy for war and did sue
coed in costing this nation many
brave lives" Kirkland said. we
will also prove that the Tribune edI-
torial writer did not use the word
anarchist in the same sense contend
ed by the plaintiffs, counsel"
The crowd at the court was tho
largest since the suit, was opened.
Henry Ford sat with his son, Edsell.
through the morning session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
DIR. ANNA shaw TO
. GET SERVICE J MEDAL

A distinguished service medal will
be presented tomorrow to Dr. Anna
Howard Shaw, chairman of the wor,-
ans Committee of the Council OF Ma
tiona4 Defense.
secretary of,1Tar Baker will max :
the presentation. The medal was
awarded DR.. Shaw in appreciation OF
her services on the woman's commit
tee and as a recognition of the meri-
torious service rendered by women Of
the country during the war
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
THE JTTNEY STILL JITs

Recent articles on the war tax just
levied on soft drinks, CONNECTIONS. etc.
have given rise to some misunder-
standing, and the VIM. Wrigley, jr..
company issues a statement to the eff
feet that the three per cent tax on
chewing gum does not affect the re-
tail dealer or the consumer. Mr.
Wrigley explains that the manufac-
turers stand this tax. and there should
be no change in the price charged
YOU for your package OF wrigIey's
Spearmint, DoubIemint or Juicy Fruit.
In other words, the jitney still tits.
Thanks, Mr.. Wrigley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
DEMoBILIzE CALlFoRNIANS
At PRESIDE AFTER MAY 20

California men leaving army posts
for California are to be sent to the
Preside for rehabilitation after May
20. as Camp Kearney. Cal. is to be
discontinued as a rehabilitation CEN
ter. the War Department announces.
Men leaving army posts after May
20 are all to be sent to the Presidio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
RAI[ROADTRAINMEN
r SUPPORT LEAGUE

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 1s.-The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, in
convention are on record today as sup.
porting league of nations and the
principles as laid down to the peace
conference by President Wilson.
More than 1000: railroad men. rep
resenting $4,000 members OF the
order in the United States and Can
ada, unanimously adopted the resolU-
tons OF assurance which were for
Uaardsd by cable to the President at
Versailles. 1888
Recent sessions were devoted al
most entirely TO- a discussion of the
last wage increase affecting .trainmen,
which became effective January 1.
President Lee, of the brotherhood, de-
clared that this discussion will prob
ably occupy several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
Thrilling Hero Deeds
Not Always Confined
Tothe- Roar of Battle

In these days OF a Hood Of hero
stories from the war. one is apt to
forget the acts Of heroisin that are
performed almost daily by people in
the ordinary run OF life. acts perhaps
deserving of greater. Commendation
Because performed without the stimu-
lus OF military ardor and the knowE-
cage IF a great eauSe:to he. served:
acts which call for an altruistic efface-
rlent of self to save others from death.
u the annual report OF the Carnegie
Hero Fund Commission, stories OF
heroisIn are TO be found that equal
any we have had from the war.
BY the provisions Of the admins
tEation of the fund esta blished by Mr..
Carnegie, no award can be made by
the commission for acts Of especial
btavery, except where the perform
snce of the act would not be reason
ably or ordinarily expected in line OF
duty. That is. M .Carnegfe seeks go
reward' heroism which is performed
purely as an unselfish act Of Devotion
and service. --... z.-.-
saved Two Women -.
Shirley L. Starkey. a student
twenty-five years old, is one Of the
most dssetylngs Of. the beneficiaFies.
While attending school at Huntington.
west Virginia, Starkey had room at
the home of Mrs. Annie B. Mcdowell.
who was siXtF-three-year OF age. On
February 16. 1915. an insane man en-
tered the house and was threatening
the lives of Mrs. DcDowell and her
daughter, Lucy B. Mcdowell, twenty
: six years old. with a revolver
Starkey heard that the man was in
the house, From previous reports of
the mans character, he knew that 1t
would be g. most dangerous undertak-
ing to attempt to interfere with him.
Nevertheless, he went downstairs and
confronted him. The. lunatic, 'on-see--
ing Starkey coming, attempted to
shoot Mrs. Mcdowell. Starkey Crap
Piled with hiFa and the man turned the
gun on him and fired. The bullet
passed through Starkey's coat near
the heart and lodged in the muscles
of the back, but Starkey threw his
opponent-taz=the--ho aF.-ands ,held-rlaim
there until others came. and in the
struggle with the newcomers the
lunatic fired three shots at them with
out effect, and then killed himself.
Starkey was In the hospital eighty
six days. but recovered He was
awarded a silver medal. $500 disable
ment benefits, and $1,000 for
worthy purpose as needed.
Lost Life In Effort.
Hugh F. Proctor. anSaseistant fore
man lineman twenty years ago, lost
his life IN attempting 70 save that or
Floyd V. Shipe, a laborer. aged eight
cen. While on tour Of duty Walking
between the rails OF a railroad track
near Clifton. Va. he noticed Shipe
walking down the track ahead of him.
Because of the noise of an approach
ing train on one track, neither heard
he train. coming Qn-the track on
which Shipe was walking. Proctor
inally saw it when VI was only about
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18
eENs.HoRE AND RoSEMsAUM
ON HoMEWARD-B0UND SHIP

Brig. Gems. Tiemann n. Horn. and
Otto B. Rosenbaum. both welI-knowA
in washington, arc on their way
home. They sailed from Brest on
the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria on
Wednesday. the War Department an
nounced yesterday.
Brizadier General Rosenbaum.
whose home Ia 2115 p street north
west, was In command OF the 155th
Infantry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-18

would be, to believe that the souls OF
all these dear young soldiers who left
this life so prematurely. are to re-
turn in some later incarnation as
great peace crusaders. urgent for
peace and against war such as the
world has never known"
For All Occasions
that require the most beautiful flowers
consult GUIDE, 1914 F.-Advt.