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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
LABOR'S OPPORTUNITY

The call the Fortieth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Labor, to be held at Montreal. June ', has been issued
 Many important matters will be up for consid- eraton The call insists that every effort must be made to broaden the field of labor to strive to bring about more effectualy than a better day in the lives and homes of the oilers.
 With this, a general proposition, the entire country will sympathize. But labor's opportunity is in it's hands. Now is the time for it to put itself record loyal to government and civza- ton in such wise that the future maX be made se- At this great conference the respect for American institutions should be stressed and em- phasized. Labor should realize and proclaim that nation of individuals must live for others that it is the welfare of the commonwealth that is of superior importance, and that to conserve the welfare of the commonwealth a whole the pr- affairs of indivi viduals and groups be held be subordinate. It is labors opportunity to declare that it will countenance policy action that would threaten the peace welfare opportun- ity of others
 America will back every legitimate aspiration and demand of labor which does not tend to lessen the general faith in the basic principles for which the nation stands.
 Labor-we all labor-must realize that in unity Of interest alone successfully forward the enjoyment of splendid social and industrial destiny
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
REHABILITATION OF GREAT BRITAIN

Considering the extent to which the industries of England transformed to meet the exigienees of the world war, the rehabilitation of Great Britain to peace basis. and the rebuilding of her export trade is remarkable. Ending the with precedented trade balance against her. she is reduc ing it month by month in a that is bringing sterling exchange rapidly back it's normal level iH the international market.
 During the war, when imports greatly in excess exports when her gold stocks were reduced that suspension of further export gold necessary, sterling exchange fell low that a stabilizing agreement with this country had to be effected. Compared with the dollar the British pound had depreciated almost 40 per cent, and after the armstice approached the $3 level fore its appreciation began. Lately reached s4 06 and although a decline of 20 has taken place the market for sterling is stable, compared with what it was year
 The principal for this is found in the steady expansion of her export trade the of imports, the due growing surplus of pro duction the other the result of rigid economy the curtament of non-essential and luxury purchas- es This is shown strongly in increase of ex- ports of more than $110, ,000 000 in March and reduction of $2I, 900 900 in imports a recovery of more than $13O, 900 in trade balance in one month At the same time London sent to this coun- try s51 900 900 of gold and made other substantial provision to take of the Anglo French loan due next fall and in the last three months has paid off $S7o 900 of the national debt incurred by the war
 While the trade balance of this country still Is running heavily against Great Britain it is more largely than before account of the purchase of raw materials for her industries, which will be
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
Luke McLuke Says
Luke McLuke Says

Luxe McLuke says
 Never say anything mean about fools They are so plentiful that you are bound to offend about a 1ozen people,
 When a girl is in love she cant see why two can't live as cheaply as one. All the furniture they ever need is one chair.
 Doggone this High Cost stuff any way! Excelsior is so high that girls who are not Cord Fed are going without hips.
 If the girls would stand in front of their mirror for an hour and watch themselves chew gum there would not be much gum chewed
 The man who isn't. spends most of his time bragging that he is IS good as anybody.
 Another reason why married folks have so many battles is because you cant make a wife understand hat there is big difference between Love and Jealousy
 The girls are going to wear socks his summer. Whats the use? The invisible skirt will show enough without putting stockings in the dis card
 roundhouse curve won't do a pitcher much good. But it sure helps when girl has it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
ALASKA NOT A PICKWICK CLUB

It is dscredable to patriotic Alaskans to say that Reds in Alaska than it is to good citizens in the Territory to that we have any other class of criminals here It Is no more a reflection the patriotism of people to say that there intriguing l. w. W.s here than to say that have bootleggers an unhung murderer in the Territory If it has been represented that pa tro boats needed in the Territory because of danger from the Reds that here and are likely come here and because of danger from other sorts Of criminals the truth presented as it is.
 There is danger, and the record of the last year proved the danger It would be far more credtable the fair of the Territory and the patriotism and loyalty of her people, and speak more plainly for their support of law and order, If people unanimous in backing up those who take precautions to provide against danger of unlawful procedure Those who insult the Territory they who de- nounce the precautions taken and pretend to do so in the name of the people.
 The people of Alaska not living in Let's Pretend" land, and need childish defenders nor they members of Pckwick Club. They are tired of the fooshness of of the cheap poli- ticians who talk in solmen make believe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
Cold Water Thawing
Dawson News)


 MT Miles the dsIoverer of the cold-water syS- en thawng gold-bearing earth, has brought to the world an economic boon That his discovery is practical is thoroughly demonstrated It has been put the test these last two years in portions lof Alaska and during the last year in the klondke camp, and has proved to be all that has been claimed for it. It reduces the cost of thawing to such degree that graves hitherto of such low grade they could be mined not be made to yield their golden grains at profit
 The thawing of the frozen aurferous graves was begun years ago in Yukon by the simple method of wood fires Wood cut at great expense, and ground thawed by slow and painstaking process to the bedrock and thaw necessitated every foot Tor two and the work of removal of the thawed ground being attendant with risk of being gased. After that came the steam-thawing process, in which millions of dollars expended in all the large placer camps of the North, and only the cream of the frost locked ceelds recovered Dredges hydrau- lies other works carried with great difficulty.
 Now a who introduces a system of thawing simple to be amazing in its mere simplicity He found in short, that steam and superheated steam being volatile, had the ten dency to back to the air, thus proving but partially effective, Hot water of little value. But the simple old cold water which running to everywhere throughout the broad North land, found to contain many units of heat which annually has gone to waste right under the eyes of the miner and he did not it. The detection of this immense heat reserve promises to be the salvation of gold mining in the Northland
 No miner and for that part, no person in any calling whatever will be fully appreciative of the great possibilities in simple processes of nature lying every hand who does not become familiar with the remarkable Miles cod-water thawng dis covery. It means boon to hundreds of miles of lowgrade placer gravel streams in Yukon and in every gold d-bearng country of the Arctic and sub gold yield in time by untold millions which other wise never would have been recoverable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

turned into manufactures for further export For the nine months of the fiscal year ended June 30, 1919. the trade balance of this country against Great Britain was $1,3S3, 100000, For this fiscal year. including all materials. the balance against her is $16000000 less, at the rate of approxi- mately $20,O00,0O0 year. For March this year, deductng the gold shipments, recovery of close to 5000 900 made at the rate of about $6O,O0O,- 900 a year, showing steady progress toward an equilibrium of trade
 All this speaks strongly for the stability of Great Britains industry and trade, and for the soundness of her commercial and financial policy. While the appreciation sterling exchange, in comparison with the decline of the French franc and the Italian lire may be due in part the calling of loans made to France and Italy. it is largely due to the re- markable expansion of her export trade, which was made possible by the quick return of her industries to peace basis and the recovery of her produc- tive to point that has rendered her able accumulate a surplus to sell
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
Oh!

q hope that you make a practice of saving" said the nosey Social Worker, after he had butted into the home of a Laborer
 "Oh. Yes" replied the Laborer. q make it a rule never to spend more than two thirds of my wages every week"
 That's fine," said the visitor q suppose you put the rest in the sav- ings bank
 q do not" replied the Laborer. q give it to my wife to run the house on"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

"Cordova much of her success to her good fortune in having of the best daily papers in the Territory. No matter how hard the times her people have kept up the paper, remarked MT. Bart ley Howard, Masonic Lecturer, who is in the city this week official business And ant it the truth A town is judged by it's paper It's advertising columns show the prosperity of the community or it's decay-( Valdez Miner
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

Just about the time Alaskans think they have something nailed down Congressman bobs up and takes all the joy out of life Cordova had all arrangements made for Federal building, and comes Rep. Mann and moves to strike the $100 900 from the propration.-(Valdez Miner)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
Great Scheme!

Were you ever robbed by a hold up man?" asked Hogan.
 No" replied Casey. When I'm out late at night and have money with me, I always walk home back. ward"
 And why do you walk backward ?" asked Hogan.
 50 that no hold-up man can sneak up behind me-" replied Casey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

Wickersham is a dead cock in the pit, politically speaking, in Alaska. His recent attempt to dictate to the residents of the Territory met with the that it desrved He telegraphed from Washington to his friends and the press urging support of Her ron and defeat Hazele at all hazards but the voters refused to do 'er-( (Cordova Times
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

The time is coming in the United States when it will no longer be possible for any single group of men to threaten the people of this country with commercial chaos starvation if their demands are not granted.-( Cordova Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
Explained

Shoes are higher because leather is high
 Leather is high because hides are high.
 Hides are high because they are scarce
 Hides are scarce because butchers are killing less cattle.
 There is less demand for meat because meat is high.
 Meat is righ because cattle are scarce.
 Cattle are scarce because the de, mand is so heavy.
 The demand for cattle is heavy be cause hides are high.
 Hides are high because leather is high.
 Leather is high becouse shoes are high.
 Very simple, isn't it?
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

With that instinctive conservatism to be found in all great minds have avoided the overalls move ment and have decided lot with the patched pants cult, so to speak
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

The Iron Trade Review German pig iron production was 6290,000 tons in 1919, against 19, 300 900 tons in 1913. The steel ignot output fell from 1S,94O,O to 7770,00O metric tons in the period.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

The present voting age for women in England is 30 years. bill to lower it to 21 years failed There are 5000 900 more women who could vote if the age qualifications equal with that of men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

The returns from Washington show that Sena- tor Pondexter may safely proceed with the preparation of speech to be used when he with draws in favor of somebody else.-( Detroit Free Press
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

That Congressional junket to the Far East will be expuensive. but after all it may be worth while to keep 165 members of Congress of the country that long New York Telegraph)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

It makes the Alaskan bachelor to read about the Californian marrying thirty women and killing them all. If women get to be a drug on the Outside market why not send them to Alas ka.- (Naldez Mner)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
Ho, Hum!

And he is black
 Ho, Hum! lot of funerals look like ioy rides nowadays. But what we started to say was that the Jolly-Sexton Com pany is doing an undertaking busi- ness in Grand Rivers, Ky.
 Why? We're all too solemn, I'll agree. fellow seldom laughs Why don't we wear the smile that we Use in our photographs?
 Luke McLuke.
 Names Is Names Grandez Dingus lives in Alpharetta. Kentucky.
 Wuff! Sign in the window of a grocery store on Fifth street. Cincinnati: Be Kind To Animals
 Pet Corn.
 Who'll Kick In With a Rib? Head line in Columbus (O) Cit izen:
 NEW WOMAN'S BODY TO BE FORMED
 Our Daily Special The Woman Who Marries Fol Money Usually Takes It Out In Alimony
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -;- Copyright by Cincinnatd Enquirer
Oh, Joy!

Oh, Joy!
 What do you do for amusement on Sunday, now that prohibition is the Foreigner.
 oh replied the American, I've have the sacred caberet, the sacred roof garden and the sacred jazz dance on, almost every corner"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
w ell. We'll

Ever Green works in the mail room at the Toledo CO) Union station, And he is black.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

When We wear wooden shoes We will not to go to the shore to enjoy the boardwalk
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

Mars isn't signalling us, but the Martans may De wondering. What earth they trying to do?
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

We wouldn't hear much about the high cost of living if fewer people were bound to keep on living high
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20

There is many woman who, when given her choice, always chews the rag.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-05-20
BREEZY BUBBLES

Philadelphia Bulletin) Even duty is better for being well done
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
City Playground
Opened
Need More Equipment For The
Benefit of the Children

The Civic League Play Ground was
opened Wednesday afternoon at the
High School grounds. and many
children were on hand to enjoy the
games and story telling. Miss Jean
nette White, Miss Frances DeLorme
are to have charge of the playground
this summer and great things are
planned for the children of Sucter.
The playground will be opened in the
mornings from $3.50 to 1880 and IN
the afternoon from to Z. Stories
are to- be told the children every day
and games are to be planned fo. them
There are several shutes, giant swings
and other equipment on hand but the
playground is badly in need OF other
equipment for the many children tnat
will come. Swings, oasebails and
footballs are needed most and here IS
a good place for some citizens CT
Sumter to be Of great benefit TO the
young people by their generosity. This
playground will be of grx:at benefit 10
the city by providing for the children
place where they car go and get
wholesome amusement under compe-
tent direction. The Civic ;IeaGae is
to be congratulated on thai. Efforts
along this line, and it is hoped that
| the parents will cooperate with Misses
White and DeLorme to make q sue
| cess Of the venture.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
Librarians May
Unionize
Leaders Urge Organization AS
Means of Increasing Pay

An adequate market value for Ii
brary service is the greatest need con-
fronting public libraries IN America
today, in the opinion of the members
of the American Library Association.
Reports reaching the Sumter Car
negie Public Library from the annual
conference of the a. l.. A. recently
concluded at Colorado Springs. illdi-
cate that the problem OF low salaries
was the outstanding feature of the
Keynote speech of the president OF
the Association. Chalmers Hadley, LII
brarian OF the Denver Public Library.
,An assistant in The public library OF
large middle west city declared that
the war had taught librarians and
teachers olike that remunerative oc-
equations were open to them, and
that Of the many assistants who had
left the library in question to take UP
war work, only one has returned. Ii
brarians reported a general shortage
of library assistants all over the coun-
try and urged the organization OF
workers, through the aid of the
American Library Association, as
solution.
The seven hundred Librarians
adopted a resolution urging all lib
rary trustees "to labor earnestly to
have salary scales so increased that
the younger members Of their stats
shall be given sufficient pay for "a
decent livelihood and that increases
shall be given for experience and at
fainments, that the best minds may
be induced to enter the service and
remain in it.' The Books for every
body" movement, which is raising a
Books for Everybody fund of So
000, 900 for library extension in
America, was hailed as an enterprise
which would better the status Of IL
brarians-
Public library workers of New
York City are now fighting for a
share of the $4,000, ,oeo pay increase
to be apportioned among city en-
.ployees. The beginning salary in the
New York Public Library. after high
school graduation and years IL
brary. training, is now ss4o.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
BIG pnoFTEER INDICTED
Warrant Issued For Gin,bel Bros.
On a07, Counts.

New York, Jlne 23.-Gimbel Broth
ers of New Pork, operators of large
department store here and controlled
by interests which own similar
establishment in other cities, today
were indicted on 2O7 counts for profl-.
teering in clothing.
Frederick GimbeI vice president OF
the corporation, Joseph J. Dowdeli, a
merchandise manager, and Charles d..
SIawter, clothing buyer, were indicted.
OH the same charges.
The Gimbel indictment states that
the average profit on all 207 articles.
mentioned was '.103 Lilo per cent. = M.
one instance q suit Of mohair clothes,
which was said to have cost Gimbel
Brothers $3.50 was offered FOR sale at.
$40. "a gross profit Of 263 per cent. -
The grand jury in the indiement as
serted that a gross profit ofy55 per!
cent would have leen ample TO yield
GimbeI Brothers a reasonable profit,
after the costs Of garment and pay
ment Of all overhead charges in con-.
nections with its sale. s.ss,
a summer bargain sale" of over
coats netted Gimbel Brothers a gross
profit of 100 per cent, according to-
the Indictment.
The Indictment of Gimblei Brothers
followed asecret inquiry by. the Fly
ing squadron" of profiteer hunters
which lasted about a month and spec
flies 207 articles offered for sale. q t
the New York store on June s, last.
The defendants are to appear for
pleading tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
Illuminating Graves.

Two daysAannually are observed il
Illuminating the graves of the Cen
trail cemetery OF Vienna This bury
ing place, while comparatively mod
ern, Is regarded as one Of the two
most beautiful in the world. The il
Illuminating ceremony occurs on AS
cension day and on the anniversary Of
the burning Of the Ring theater in
1881, when many fell victims to the
flames. When stationarv lamp posts
of midget size are at the sides OF 9
plot, these are lighted, but those not
equipped depend upon the bereaved
loved ones who still remain to mourn
them to carry lighted candles and
torches as q means of illumination.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
A LOAD OF LOVE LICKs.

Verify. all the milk of human kind
ness has not dried up in the fcrn-
tain of human hearts. AS shlsrd-
ant. evidence Of this you should visit
the larder of the Salem, Baptist parson!--
age this morning and just TAKE = peep
IN. 1t is. just simply luxuriatMg in D
wealth of astronomical good things
left there by the thoughtful hands CT
the mer4bers of the Salem Baptist
church, as tokens Of love and ef,ifl-
dence for and in their pastor, Rev. +.
w. Reynolds. Last Sunday marked
the third anniversary OF Mr.. Reynolds
pastorate AS very beautiful anu
happy aftermath the members Of his,
congregation gathered Ell nlasSe at the
parsonage last evening without any
previous announcement, of course, ana
indulged in what is very pleaslngly
and fa1iiliarly known to church folks
as an old time pounding. Just a load
of love licks every one Of which went
to the heart After the pounding an
hour of very happy social intercourse
was held, every moment of which was
replete with JOY and happiness. Then
after some appropriate remarks by
the paster and a prayer. by Bro. Benz.
P. Outline, senior Deacon. the people
dispersed leaving behind them a
hearty grip of the hand, and an ex-
preston of hope that we might enjoy
the return of many such occasions.
This morning as the pastor and his
family sit amid the after-giow of it
all the sun seems to shine just little
brighter, the birds seem to sing just
a bit more CHEEKY, and there seems to
be a sweetcr fragrance to the flow
ers bloom. INDEED life seems touched
with the colorings of finer hope
fulness. And in the inspiration of it
all We Will go forth to the tasks that
await our hands with a greater cour-
age, more abounding faith. larger
hope May God bless the members
of Salem Baptist church, it is great to
be the undershepherd of such a royal
loyal people.
REV. E. ". REYNOLDS. 4
June 90. 1920.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
FUNDS For THE DEyE1oPEMENT
Fssasisss BOARD.
Richland and Charleston Counties
Lead off With Their Quotas.

/ Columbia. June 233.-Riehland and
Charleston counties are tie first III
fSouth Carolina to definitely promise to
raise their quotas in the statewide eX-
pansion campaign of the South Caro-
ina Development Board.
In RichIand, the county chairman,
Charles H. Barron, today made such
progress in preparations for the actual
solicitation that he. not only assured
members of Governor Coopers state
committee the county would raise its
quotoa of $4,000, but he predicted
that this sum will come from Colum-
bia alone and much more from the
balance OF the county.
At a. meeting Tuesday afternoon in
Charleston over which J. Ross Hama.
han, president Of the Chamber Of
Commerce and county chairman pre-
sided, and which was attended by
about 25 of the prominent men OF
the city and county, the definite de-
cision was reached that those present
should underwrite the county's quota
of $4,000 then and there.
This action followed a complete
survey of the development boards
posi- bilities for the accomplishment
of what it has undertaken. Among
those who spoke in enthusiastic terms
of the board and its program was r.
Goodwin Rhett. Those in the meet
ing represented so nearly all of the
leading elements in the business and
professional life OF the county that
allotments were. asked for and accept.
ed on the spot, so that each group
pledged itself to obtain sums ranging
from. $1,000 to $4,000. The canvass
for individual members will also be
undertaken this week.