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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
MORE EFFICIENCY NEEDED.

While il is admitted that labor is producin. more in proportion to the number employed now thal II was year ago have Herbert Hoover's wor Tor It that We are not nearly making the rccor n production that we did during the war He point out that while we have about 5000, 900 unempIoye. in the United States we are producing 80 te 40 per cent. less than producing when ". mad 4,O0O,o00 men in the army, and thus withdraw from pfoduction. Mr. Hoover believes that lack e cooperation among employers is one of the reason Tor the slowness of production, and for the Vast on account of tdlencss. He contends there shoull be some sort of clearing house among employer. which could arrange for the transfer of labor iron the lhdustfles whose products moving slowP 10 those whose products gre in ready demand an, Tor the construction of Improvements repairs an. new undertakings al times when the demand for Iaba. Is not at peak. He urges. for instance that [ great deal of this sort of could be done in th. winter time when there is more or less idleness on tAe farms and in other outside employment This wou. add greatly 10 the production of the country. an help to do away with seasonal idleness and it's enee business
 That there is need for more efficiency in pro auction must be admitted, and it seems likely tha, improvement could be brought about by the suggested oo-operStion
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
AMERICANS ABROAD WANT TAX RELIEF

American business men from thfrty-Gyc foreigs countries have been invited to the National Foreign Trade Council 10 present, during the Eighth No tional Foreisn Trade Convention their views on th taXatop Of American citizens living abroad I'm. important meeting will be held in Cie,eIaaa Ohio in Nav
 Serious efforts already being made bv tba American Chambers of Commerce at Rio Buenos Aires, Mexico City. Shanghai Loadcn. sqo papI, and Barcelona to obtain from Congress the eiminl- ton Of Ameriian taxes nov levied the income r.- ceived by Americans living abroad and derived from foreign
 This taxation has put American foreign troder+ at a great disadvantage in competition with their foreign rivals who pay taxes 10 their home gov erIments on income derived from foreign, sources
 In the Philipppines for n5ance. an American conducting d business in the city Of Manila and real izing aknet proat. of S5oooQ therelrom pays com
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

bned Philippine and United States income tax oi $9,19o. A Filipino British, SpaniarQ Chinaman Japanese or citizen any country the United States, conducting like business and earning llke profit pays only the Philippine tax which amounts to S2535 In other words, the American merchant would have to pay $6655 more than his foreign competitors. Should the net income be $100,0Go then the margin against the American merchant is $24,20
 It is evident that to the extent of his advantage in income the foreigner can underse and over bid the American or can use the amount in adver- Using in otherwise pushing his wares.
 The National Foreign Trade Council has con- mcnced a careful study of the relation between foreign and American taxation. The results of this research which is being conducted in cooperation with the Department of State, will be made available at the time of the Cleveland Foreign Trade Con vcntion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

The reappointment and prompt confirmation of Col E. Lester Jones as Director the Coast and Geodetic Survey is pleasant to Alaskans. Col. Jones is one of the best friends Alaska in Wash ingtOn, and he is of the best informed on Alaskan matters He has spent two summers in Alaska and last summer when he here he said it would be his purpose visit the Territory each year while he ii at the head of the Coast and Gcodeic Survey l. Is good to be assured that shall have his ser1 ices Tor another four years in his present very imporau capacity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12


 Nelson, Edor) When there is music in the air we all ar, blithe and gay; and when read bright Topics jokes it works the self way. If it were not fol music to what strains would we dance? Likewise ti musical accompaniment that to singers gives chance Nc matter what the instrument that persons chanc. to play, good music adds joy to living, do Topic of the Day CFilms) Now, some music it is mrthfu of d kind we all enjoy, and tunes are mos hurtful in the way that they annoy. But, funn. words help many song to register hit; so tha is why dear readers, Topics jokes submit Young woman (entering music store)- Have you Kissed Me in the Moon Light!'?" Cerk-"I don't think so; I'm here Maybe il was the other man.''-(Ft. Will fam Times-Journal, Canada)
 Why do you allow your daughter to bang the piano so hard?
 I'm hoping she'll either sprein her wrist or bust the instrument Boston Tran scrpt)
 Toinette-'l hear there was lots of music at Nellies house last night"
 Tony-"Yes! Charlie proposed and gave her brass band -(Rutgers)
 T always moved by the sound of music" said young Phathead the clock struck eleven.
 Let me play something for you" said Miss Uplate, with sudden eageruess-( Jack CaHuck, Toronto, Canadal.
 Tim-"A pretty girl is like a melody" Jim-'Yes. l saw the other night that looked pretty sharp and she knocked me flat. so I her a note
 Tim-"What did she say?"
 Jim-"Oh she told me not to play California PelicanD
 Tesse-"Agnes always finds something 10 harp on
 Besse--'Yes 1 only hope she'll be as fortunate in the next world."-(N Y t. Aumnus1
 Bobby, see your music teacher coming Have you washed your face and hands?" .Yes'm"
 And your ears?"
 Well una, l washed the one that will be next 10 her. '-( Boston Transcript Music advertisement in Pittsburgh store. Kiss Me Again" for 43 cents-Trenton N. J.. Timesl
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Luke McLuke Says

It is our opinion that the busy man who has two middle names and has time 10 use them both, isn't very busy.
 Some men are SO doggone cautious that they never get anything done.
 When man makes a promissofY note it goes out on his doorstep and waits for him.
 A woman is smart enough not 10
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
No Joke !

Say something complimentary to your wife every day and you will re move one wrinkle from her brow Luke McLuke. But the average man is so short-sighted as to save all his pleasing remarks for some girl who never had a wrinkle in her life. Wilmington News-J Journal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
Turf Luck {!

Another hard luck story is that of the man who carried accident in surance and was kicked by mule and forced to remain in bed for a month. The insurance company wouldn't pay him anything because it held that it wasn't an accident. They claimed that the mule kicked the man on purpose.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
Mean Brute

"All men are fools snapped Mrs Gabb.
 Maybe they are replied Mir Gabb. But the single ones have a chance to forget the fact now and them
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
Here's Something To Worry Abou

Here's Something To Worry About!
 We do not just know what it is all about but we discovered this in the editorial columns of the Day ton. Ohio, Herald:
 "The examples chosen were taken from phrases involving the use of the copula, or the so-called verb to be-. which is not a verb at all In Arabic. the verb to be is not ex- pressed. You are supposed to know il is there. Therefore. it governs no ease. accusative or nominative. and there is a real reason for having the same case after il as before it be cause the subject and compliment are really in appostion'
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

The Calgary Eye Opener ntmates that the prairie Provinces in danger depopuation through immigration to British Columbia. It says Nancouvor's population booming slogan is No Poll Tax and lots of Booze" Who can resist this ap- peal?" it asks
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

Census reports show that the colored population Of several of the Southern States have either de- creased made very slight gains in the last ten years. The is immigration from the farms to the industrial centers It is estimated that 500 900 negroes left the South for the North between 1910 and 1920.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

The public will find it easy to approve the de claration of Speaker Nerland that he favors making it business session nd not devoted to politics. Every legislative session ought to be business session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
Ouch ]

q expect that you have found my son to be very valuable man iii your office," said the Proud Father.
 "Yes," replied the Weary Business Man He is about as valuable around here as a 1911 calendar"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

Even if the next Congress should turn out to be any good we don't suppost it will have much time to do anything but clean up after this one-( Ohio State JournaI)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

The rest of the country think well of Hughes and Hoover that it will probably counterbalance any oooness toward them the part of Hiram Johnson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

MT Bryan starts out his mission the salva- ton of the Democratic party, with a following His brother has already joined the movemcnt-( Toledo Bade)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
BITS OF BY.PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 EEccnirer
The Horrors of Prohibition

"Whiskey will, take the Goat off a mans back" announced the Pro hibitionist.
 That's nothing" commented the Rummy "The kind of stuff they sell nowadays will take the coat off a mans stomach"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

Our Daily Special Don't Say Smart Things If They Are Going To Make Other People Smart
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

Whats the Fare To Urbana? Iva Still is teaching Civics in the Jrbana Ou) High School
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
Gosh! :!

w. J. K reports that he got a hare lip from drinking too much hair tonic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12

Old papers for sale at the Empire office, 25 cents a bundle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-12
Music Smiles From Here and There.

Especial advaice service to The Empire from Topics Of thce Day Department of Literary Digest, Rutgers
 Nelson, Editor)
Graham guardian., 1921-03-04
For over m hsur the anguished

For over ~ hSur the anguished
mother walked up and down. Then
rs II she had at last reached con.
clusion, she went 10 the servants
quarters. There she sent the maid to
ask Tonnibel 70 come out TO Doctor
Paul's conservatory for q minute.
Tony silently stared at the white
woman when they came face TO face.
Mrs. Curtis swallowed her pride, gulp-
ing at the Jumps that rose in her
throat.
"Tm sorry about this afternoon.
Miss Devon" she said. 81 really didn't
understand"
Tonnibel thought in a flash that
Mrs. Curtis must have gotten re.
ligion; nothing but softening Of
heart could account for the apology.
Never mind" she choked. "rm
awfully sorry about my daddy, but If
he will be bad, then suppose be
must go to JAM"
This statement renewed the dredd
In Mrs. Curtis heart about her son.
Gould you take a. message to my
Cousin Paul for mef she ventured.
@What Is HY' asked Tonnibel,
thiclSly.
''My son is H." Mrs. Curtis ex-
planned tearfuily, "and he must go
away. haven't any money, but II
Paul knew about it he'd help me.
VIII you ask himf'
Tony thought minute.
"Not tonight" she replied. "Mebbe
Doctor John"
mo, he hates ny son." the other
cried passIonateiy. "Oh, you mustn't
say anything to him about H."
Tonnibel Devon was awfully
tempted to refuse the naughty woman
who had pulled her around by the
hair only that afternoon. But she re
membered Philip, remembered hi,
love for her. and reiented.
"Come along back tomorrow morn
ing, and mebbe I can get you some,
she answered. walking away. Their
over her shoulder she flung back, 'Tl
try, anyhow"
With this last statement Mrs. Cur
lis had to be satisfied. Reggie suf
fered dreadfuify the night through
his mother sitting at his bedside
Tony Devon afss had been awak,
most Of the nfxht. In the mornin,
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.Tnen youm stay tfre doctor toad

'Then you'll stay" tfre doctor toad
her in a voice low-pitched and stern.
"If your father thinks"
'I'm goin' TO have my girl" gritted
Uriah.
"'rhen you have the law at your
hand TO use, Mr.. Devon" returned the
doctor, "nnd you, Sarah, I'll ask you
to attend to your own affairs after
this"
.But, Cousin john" argued Mrs.
Curtis, "she's the mans own child.
Surely he has a right Toto"
A sound of bell peallng through
the house cut off her words. Then
came heavy footsteps in the hall. Be
fore anyone could figure on the cause
Of this commotlon. the door burst
open and several uniformed men
came in. When Uriah Devon caught
sight of them, he made dash for the
window, but two heavy officers were
on him before he was half way across
the room. It took but few minutes
for the officials to explain to Doctor
Pendlehaven that they had been trail
ing Devon for a long time, that he
was wanted for crime In Syracuse.
When they were leading him out
manacled and deeply enraged, he
turned on Tonnibel.
"Ill get even with you, miss" he
snapped at her, his eyes full Of hate
'and I'll get even with you too, mis-
ter" He threw the last half Of his
sentence at Doctor John, whose only
reply was shrug Of his shoulders.
During the struggle between the de-
tectives and Uriah, Mrs. Curtis had
clutched at Pendlehaven's neck, but
he had cast her off without ceremony.
Now the three were alone, Tonnibei,
rslpitating and fearful, Mrs. Curtis,
sobbing on the floor, and Doctor John,
looking at her sternly.
Sarah" he said haughtily, II saw
the disgraceful way you were pulling
| this child's hair when came In, and
at last, much as dislike doing II, I
must ask you TO leave my house"
"Leave?" Mrs. Curtis screamed.
L
/ in the world but this"
A careless gesture from Doctor
John told Tonnibel that that fact
didn't interest him. She slipped her
hand into his. Lifting eyes that were
troubled and dark-circled, she begged !:
"Let 'er stay, Cousin John. Mebbe
she didn't know my daddy would have
killed me If he'd got me back to the
Dirty Mary"
Pendlehayen put his arm around
her, and with ring Of ferceness In
his voice. said:
"There, Sarah, there's pity for you.
II you stay. It's because Tony Devon
pleads for you, not because l have
any sense Of duty toward you. ]
hope 7ou feel properly grateful"
The doctor strobe to the door,
opened It and motIoned for her to be
gone. Then weeping, she cIattered
away, her sobs audible even after the
door was closed.
For a few moments Tony Devon
wept silently In John Pendlehaven's
arms.
"Oh, It's awful TO have daddy taken
away to JAIL" she moaned, but he
won't be good, he just won'tr'
you're much better off to have
him away, little girl" soothed Pen
dlehayen.
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him away, Jehn. Obi You can't re-
fuse me this, you simply can't"
"Going away doesn't seem to help
your son any. as l see," answered the
doctor. "He might better stay home.
Walt TIL tell you something, Sarah"
he went on with wave Of his hand
to stop her plea. "You are running
that boy. Three-quarters Of the time
you don't know where he is, and he
drinks like fish,"
The woman knew what her cousin
said was true; but the money she had
to have. Yet she dared not confess
~hat made 1t necessary.
"But this time. john" she wept
brokenly, hell go to place l send
him. He's promised he would. John,
you must help me-"
Pendlehaven sat down and took up
the book he had been reading.
Il refuse to hand out any more
money for that boy" said he. LET
him stay awhile, Sarah, and see how
that works out. No. no, there's
no use of your begging me, I refuse
absolutely"
Mrs. Curtis fed away almost dis
trncted II she should see her son
tnken to prison like Devon had been
that afternoon, it would hill her, And
how could she face him without a
means to help him escape! If she
could only gain admission to Cousin
Paul! He had always been the more
tender hearted of the two
For while she walked up and
down her room, wringlng her hands.
She was in state of terrible anxiety
when Katherine came in.
Hes got to 60" repeated Mrs. Cur
tis, after she had told the whole story
to her daughter. HE says he'll be
arrested II he doesn't and has made
me promise not to tell John. Oh, If
| could only get to Paul"
mo one but that girl is allowed
near him." flashed back Katherine.
''By Johns orders" supplemented
Mrs. Curtis.
katherlneS lip curled.
Then why not appeal to her,
mammal Perhaps she'd reach the
ears of his majesty, the Lord AL
mighty" said She
"Oh, Kathie, done be horrid, >
sobbed her mother. You know very
well couldn't ask him through her"
"Then what will you do7" demand.
ed the girl. "You say Cousin John
won't help Rege, and you refuse tc
ask the girl to ask Cousin Paul. Then
what will you do?"
you ask her, Kathie," said Mrs
| Curtis, In coaXing tones.
Katherine tossed her head.
you've got nerve to send me Il
her for anything" she shot back. SO
will notr'
Mrs. Curtis came forward with
trembling footsteps.
"Not for your brothers sake7 oh
Knthie, dol"
"No, won't" said the girl. "Sc
just don't ask me. Reggle's not my
son, and l haven't any sympathy fol
him" With that she made for Tho
door and was gone.
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sYYe hoy. "ff you don't want me ar.
rested like that man today, then give
me some money TO get out with"
He dropped his head, and for mo.
ment she stood staring at him. Then
her mother-heart relaxed, and she
sank beside his chair.
Darling she crooned, darling
boy. go to your Cousin John and tell
him all about it. He will forgive you
and help you"
The boy bounded up, maddened be-
yond endurance.
"Great God" he cried, he'd box
me up for ten years No, no, you've
got TO help me get away from Ithaca
I must have money"
await" said Mrs. Curtis, and she
hurried from the room.
When she appeared before Doctor
John in his Office, he arose hastily.
whats the matter, SarahT he
asked.
"John," she entreated, forgetting to
raise her handkerchief to wipe away
her tears, II must have some money
tonight. A lot of IT."
''For Reggief" doomed forth Pend
61ehaven.
"Yes, he's sick, and l want to send
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>cHAPTER XIII.
Good for EVIL.

That night for dinner, five people
sat about the Pendlehaven table. Reg
gle, pale and miserable looking, sat
next to his mother, and Philip Mac
Cauley was opposite Doctor John.
Katherine, silent and morose, was at
her own place. She had heard her
mothers version of the afternoons
happening in amazement and anger,
and it only added to her discomfort to
hear Cousin John tell the tale to
Philip.
Sarah thinks" went on the doc
tor, that we should have taniely
given her up without word to-to
that brute!"
81 can't see how you can keep
mans child from him, Cousin john"
excused Mrs. Curtis, a dull red
mounting TO each high cheekbone.
Pendlehaven laughed.
"She wouldn't have been much use
to him In prison, my dear Sarah" was
his answer.
"Whatre you talking aboutf de-
manded Reggie, turning red-rimmed
eyes on his mother.
"Your Cousin John insists on keep
ing the daughter Of man named De
Won In the house here when her IA
ther wants her home," she replied.
Reggie's face grew misty gray.
Devon" he repeated mechanically.
"T didn't know we had any such girl
herew
"She's always with Cousin Paul."
remarked Katherine, with a sldelons
glance at Philip. at does seem sat
isfying, though, to know who she is.
Mother says she comes Of common
stock"
MacCauley's face grew dark, Snd
Pendlehaven east a glance Of anger
at his young cousin.
both Kathie and l." began Mrs.
Curtis. "Why, Reggie, my darling. I
never saw you look so sick in my
| lifer
cav, cut It'll" growled the boy, un-
steadily. "Tell me what became Of
the girls father"
Hes going to jail for nice long
rest" interjected Pendlehaven. ut
seems he was mixed up In a theft in
Syracuse"
Reginald got up from the table.
II don't want anything more to
eat he growled, as his mother start
ed to demonstrate with him. I'm 90.
ing to bed"
When he got upstairs, he looked at
himself In the glass. How white and
thin he had grown! He looked as II
he had died and was trying to come
TO life again. He was frightened al
most out OF his wits too. Then Ton
nlbel Devon reilly was In the house. I,
hadn't been her ghost that had thrown
him bodily from the window sill after
all. Urlah, knowing that, had come
and made demand for his daughter
and had been arrested. Perhaps he
would be arrested also, and for a
crime worse than stealing. Had the
| girl mentioned the fact Of his trying
to poison Paul Pendlehaven7 II she
hadn't, would she7 When Mrs. Cur.
It's came in to nsk how he felt, he was
crumpled in 4 big chair, shaking as
II he had been attacked with asue.
"My goodness, Reggie, you look
awful" she said, coming to his side
Tell me, child. what's the matterf
y There's matter enough" faltered
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dlehaven walked into the room. Uriah
dropped the girls hands, and Mrs
Curtis fell back with a startled ejact.
lation.
'NYhat does this meant" questioned
Doctor John.
"My fathers here" said Tony, her
voice breaking.
"Her father, Cousin john" Mrs.
Curtis repeated.
1--WE come for my girl, mister" said
Uriah, plucklng up his courage.
"And She" Perdlehaven kept his
eyes on Tonnibel, docs she want to
60 with your ....
whether she wants to 60 or not,
she WILL" calculated the other man,
Nobody can keep a kid from her own
father, I'm q guessin'."
"Tony, child" broke forth Doctor
John, don't look so frightened. No
ones going to hurt you while you're
with me. Come here, my dear"
His voice was so low, so tender,
that Mrs. Curtis ground her teeth In
rage, and Uriah Devon felt his power
ebbing away.
Tonnibel walked swiftly to Doctor
Johns side and slipped her hand into
his
CHOSE two said I couldn't even say
good-by TOTO" She bowed her
head against the kindly arm that sup.
ported her and for moment was SO
agitated she could not proceed.
"Hush, dear" pleaded Pendchaven,
Hush DO YOU want to stay here?'
"Ges, oh, yes, sir do, indeed, sir y
she cried. "But--but--"
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sitter breakfast, she set about gather
ing courage TO approach Doctor Paul.
With Gussie Piglet in her arms, she
sat down beside him, and now the
minute was there TO speak, Tony
didn't know how to begin. But to be-
gin meant to begin, Tony had learned,
so she coughed and blurted:
"Your cousin, Mrs. Curtis, is kind
OF pretty, ain't sheT'
"She would be If she didn't cry so
much" responded Doctor Paul.
This gave Tony the opening she
wanted.
"Her boys awful sick, so she says"
she broke out. 'that's why she cries.
II he don't go away, he'll die, mebbe."
The lovely gray eyes grew darker
az they searched his. and Doctor Paul
leaned over and looked keenly at her.
did Cousin Sarah ask you to come
to me, little girli" he questioned in a
kindly tone.
Tonnibel nodded.
"She says Doctor John don't like
her boy, and mebbe you'd help her,
said the girl, blushing.
The man considered the red face
moment.
"WouId it please you TO have me
help her and himT' he then queried.
81 should think you'd be the last per-
son to ask that. My brother told me
she's always very unkind TO YOU
"She don't know any better" re-
piled Tony. "She's never learned
what lovin' awful hard means, and
mebbe she's so worried over her boy
she's got to be horrid to some one
(Continued next week.
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God, who could be so damnable as
thnt1 Come, let me get the stuff"
Together they stole back to Tomb
bel's room and DR.. John carried away
the medicine with him, leaving Tony
with a caution not to speak of the
matter TO his brother, Putting on his
clothes, John went outside and made
a tour OF the house. It wasn't difficult
to find the place where the man had
fallen, but there was no sign Of him
anywhere.
Tonnibel did not sleep at all that
night But very early in the morning
she arose and slipped into DR.. PauPs
room and put back the medicine DIR.
John had given her.
During the morning DR.. John PEN
dIehaven softly entered her room. He
came forward, his hands outstretched,
his face white and very grave.
Darling little GIRL he whispered,
with much emotion. "You have saved
my brothers life. The villain, who
ever he was, put the rankest kind of
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CONTINUED next week.