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EDITORIAL
"OLD G LORY"
"America For Americans
WATCH AMERICA
In a statement made }a Washing
tou the other day, Herbert C.
Hoover, whose war specialty is
food conservation and control, said:
"The United States has done mor
in four months than Germany did in
a year."
If confusion did not attend Am
erica's entraace Into the war the
world would be the witness of a
miracle of transformation. A na
tion of 100,000,000 devoted to peace
cannot get into a war calling for
millions of men and billions of dol
lars with the gavoir faire, of a
cotillion leader entering a ballroom
or with the sang froid of the wear
er of the championship belt step
ping into the prize ring. But being
in, Americans will acquit them
selves as Polonius advised Laertes
to do, that those who sought the
uuirrrel mighu rue their folly and
respect the foe.
Watch America; This country's
preparation and performance in the
world war will present to the world
a now aspect of the American, al
ready an epic figure ia the glory,
of human progress.—Juneau Empir
COAL TRICES
The problem of coal prices and
supplies during the coming winter i
far from satisfactory settlement by
the federal provisional priced making,
according to the comments of some
of the leoal dealers. The presi
dent hag announced rates per ton
at which coal is to be sold at the
various mines, and this action, it
is stated, is to be followed later by
the fixing of retail prices. So far
as the matter has progressed fed
eral rates have not been enthusiasti
cally received by tha trade. While'
mine operators are making no state
ments as to their intentions, retail
coal prices in Seattle are now ap
proximately $1.75 peT ton higher
th-an the government estimates on
some grades, and retailers suggest
that coal is likely to be no cheap
er during the coming winter.
Tha price at Washington coal
mines, as fixed by the president of
the United States, ranges from 53
to $3.50 per ton for the different
grades. The cost of transportation,
cartage, handling, and the ordinary
profit after it leaves the mines, add
approximately ,£3.50 per ton for
coal delivered in the consumers'
bins. Even at government rates It
id probable that coal will be sold
at higher prices than a year ago.
The cutting off of the usual fuel
oil supplies on September 1, will
also operate to increase the con
supmption of coal, and under or
dinary circumstances would stimu
late prices. These conditions, per
haps, may be considered in any fu
ture readjustment of the tentative
federal rates.—Seattle P.-I. j
Daily Points For
Citizen Soldiers
(Issued t>x the War Department
And all rights to reprint
Reserved).
YOUR EQUIPMENT AXD ARMS
Each soldier In a modern army;
carries with him sufficient food,
clothing, shelter, fighting arms,
and ammunition to take care of
himself for a short period in case
he should be separated from his
company. The total weight of his
load, in addition to the clothes ho
I
wears, is 50 to 70 pounds. Thq
number of artlcloa Is suprlsinglyf
large. They are so derived, how
ever, that by ingenious methods of
(Packing and adjusting they can all
la carried with the leagt possbile
effort.
You are personally responsible for
(all the arms, clothing, and supplies
issued to you. The trained soldier!
(keeps track of them.
You will receive on enlistment an
ample supply of clothing, including
not only your uniform, but extra
shoes, shirts, underclothes, and
socks. You may not be able always
to keep your clothing spotlessly
clean. But whem it becomes dJLrted
or spotted take tlie first opportuni
ty to clean it thoroughly.
Your shoes must be cleaned and
palished frequently. Wet shoes
should be carefully dried.
In general, see to it that all your
clothing is as neat and clean as pos
sible at all times. Mend rips and
sew on buttons without delay. This
will add to your comfort as well I
as appearance.
Wear your hat straight. Keep all
buttons fastened. Have your trous
ers and leggings properly laced.
Keep yourself clean shaved. Carry
yourself like a soldier.
Besides his extra clothing a sol
dier carries a blankett, a rubber
poncho, a canteen, a mess kit, in
cluding meat oan, knJfe fork and
spoon, a cup, toilet articles, a
first aid package, and some minor
belongings.
One of the most useful pieces Is
one-half of a shelter tent, with
rope and pins. Two men can com
bine their halves and set up a
shelter tent in a few minutes.
Your chief fighting tools will be
a rifle, a bayonet in a scabbard, a
cartridge belt, and an Intrenching
tool.. t
The rifle is the soldier's closest
friend. Hia first) thought should be
to guard it and care for it above
all his other possessions.
In caring for a rifle) it 16 especial
ly important to keep the bore clean.
In so doing be sure to avoid injur
ing the delicate rifling which caus
es the bullet to spin as it is forced
out and thus greatly increases the
accuracy of firing.
Don't play with your rifle. A rifle
or revolver, whether loaded or un
loaded, should never be pointed at
a person unless you fully Intend to
shoot that person, if necessary, In
the performance of your duty.
Anybody in normal physical con
dition can learn to be a good shot.
Two of the most important points to'
remember are to take a deep breath
just before completing your aim so
that you may hold the rifle with
perfect steadiness, and to squeeze
the trigger so that the gun will
not be Jerked from its aim at the
moment of firing .
In modern warfare the intrench
ing tool is an essential part of
your fighting equipment. The* eight
men in each squad carry 8 tools:
4 shovels, 2 Dick mattocks, 1 polo
or hand-as, and 1 wire-cutter.
Don't look on practice in digging
trenches as if it were drudgery.
Skill in seeking and making cover
.from the enemy's fire is far from I#
ing a sign of weakness on the sol-j
dier's part.
Fly Swatting;
rhere were two maiden ladles, both pour
and eld.
Who caused the hotel men to totter
When, seeing a fly, they would sputter
and scold
And wildly rush round with a awotter.3
rher ftrjunshed ail. the flies In their rant*
Ing ar.d rase.
The wall paper stained up with bleed
Ins:
Itvxy'd swat a fly on the very same paga
Or letter you chanced to be reading.
rhey swatted a fly on a gentleman's no»»
Who, hunting a button, was kneeling.
Ho rose and asked sharply. "Now; do you
suppose
This makes for •community' feellnjT"
They stained all the tablecloths, dreeaea
and books:
They squashed th>:n on chairs and on
tables
nil the men folks all begged them, with
piteous looks.
To confine their attentions to stables.
Now, swatting Is obsolete. Hall to the
trap!
Goodby to this smashing nnd Ytot.
JTha blood and tho ctalns; we can now
take our naps
In summer In peace and In quiet
,.jii iiyinj
ATLIN NOTES
The bazaar for the benefit of
the Bed £ross was the event of the
past week and was held oa the
24th under the auspices of the
Daughters of the Empire.
At the stall presided over by
Mrs, Eggert and Mrs. Taylor were
all kinds of tempting fancy work
and useful articles which found a
ready gale and realized a handsome
sum.
Mi&a Benson and Mtesl Taylor
kcjpt up a, brisk sale at the candy
stall while Miss M. McDonald and
Mrs. Cartmel dietspnsed ice cream
and punch. Mrs. Dunlop and Mrs.
"Wilson did a good trade in neck
ties and other small essentials for
men's wear.
Dinner was served by the kind
permission of Mr. Roxborough in
the dining room of the Kootenay
hotel. All the good tliir.gsi were
collected by Mrs. John, Roxtxxrough,
convener, and as to the waitresses,
fair and smiling, might put even
professionals in the shade
May Net $.">00
The tips, ws are given to under
stand, will help to swell the funds 1
considerably. When all Li collect
ed from different sources the re-;
ceipts are expected to reach the usu
al $500.
The dance that followed in the
evening was well attended and en- J
joyed by all.
Among the guests wero Mrs.
Chas. Eggert of Prince Rupert, and
the Misses Dalton and Fisher of
Seattle.
We have to thank Mrs. McDonald,
mho haa always been unfailing in
her generosity, for the use of her
hall—it is admirably adapted for
such gatherings and we owe Mrs.
McDonald a debt of gratitude.
CUPID MAKES VISIT
TO ATLIX
Cupid has again been on a visit
to this district, he seem* to find
the climate very congenial. In
this particular instance Mr. Paxton
united a happy couple from Discov
ery, now Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelson.
ATLIN JUNE AX' ROAD
There are rumors here that the
Atlin-J uneau road has been actual
ly started and it looks hopeful for
all concerned.
MRS. LA ROSE RECOVERING
We hear that Mrs. LaRose is re
covering and is expected to return
this week.
Mrs. Hampton has undergone
treatment in Skagway for one of
her eyes and we are glad to say that
the recovery Is complete.
CONVICTS' MUTINY
AT STATE PRISON
STILL IN PROGRESS
Walla Walla, Aug. 21.—Mutiny
among the priosners of the Washing,
ton state penitentiary here contlnj>
ed all day and night. Tomorrow a
special session of the board of con
trol will be held to consider the
sftuation.
The convicts demand the resigna
tion of Acting Captain of the Guard
Burk and Turnkey Dickson, of No.
! wing. Burk is to taker office Sep
tember 1, afterr about four years'
experience ae chief turnkey. He
.was a former police officer In Ta
coma.
As a result of the mutiny the
jute mill was closed an of today
and nearly all the prisoners kept
in. their cells.
It has been Impossible to discov
er all of those who have Joined in
the hammering on the cell walls
and doors, but about sixty are be
lieved implicated. Evrey window on'
the east side has been broken and
gome cell doors are weakening.
The convicts have succeeded in
iremoving Oregon boots and are
heaving them through) the windows
fwi>h ropes made of bedding. A guard
is stationed at the prison gate and
the public is excluded.
Your Dalntie*.
Lay your organdie collars flat on the
cardboard that comes from the laun
dry in men's shirt bosoms; snap on
half a dozen rubber bands to hold them
In place.
The most delicate collars can be car.
rfed for weeks In the cover of a suit
case or trunk this way, taking up al-*
most no room and remaining absolutely
fresh.
Stains on Hands.
To prevent staining fingers when
blacking the stove Just dig your nails
Into tho laundry.soap so as to fill space
between nail and finger with soap, put
a'paper bag on each hand and whin
through wash the hands and all black
lead comes off with the soap.
FRATERNAL ORDERS
Arctic Brcxlwrbood. —
Camp Btagw it No. 1.
A. B. meats every *«s
ond and fourth Tues
day erenin^ at 8:30 P
m. glmrp. Vlsitlnjc brothers cordia-1
lji welcome. Edward A. Kamuion,
Arctic Chief. W. B. Haxerares, Arc
tic Recorder.
Fraternal Ordrr
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Skayway Aerie
Ko. 25, Frater
nal l>rOer of
mAsts Uia first &iui thini
WeOoe*l«j- nigtc of Mch month at
Uilt ball on Fifth Avenue. \ lett
ing bruOticra cardtaUy tnrttwl to
»U«nJ. J. M. QroUbach, W. I».
J. V. Miller, S«a*it*ry.
F. A A- M.
WhlU» Pas# Lodge
F. & A. M. No. IIS'
meets 2d and 4th
Saturday Evenings
or ©acn montliF. Visiting Brethren
art welcome.
HAROLD TALBOT, W. M.
JAMB3 W ALLACE, Secretary.
B. P. O. ELKS
Slc&g w»j Lode*
No. 421, B. P. a
E. m«e ts erery
lit &ni 3rd Thurs
day night at 8:30
o'clock. Visiting
brothers oordisJly welcome.
W. B. BATSOX, B. R.
r. J. VAfc'DEWAli, Secreurr
Plonrer of A!**kjk Ijjloo, Xo. 12,
meet* tn A. B. Hall first Monday In
evcrj month at 8:30 p. in.
Visiting Brothers cordially wel
come.
W. L. 8TEVEX80X, Pre#.
P. H. Doree, Roc. Sec.
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Office Boors: 9-12 a. m. 1-6 p. m.
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of Jamemm Atarta.
Dealer* la
RUBBER, COPPER, BRASS
LEAD, EDJG, SACKS, RAGS
HOPE, SCRAP IRO>
Rear of Sp2ck«n» Poatoftiee
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J. IKUTA
MANUHMTDRIS"
JEWELER
VVATCHES&CLOCKS
Curios, Ivor/ Carvings
» Indian Baskets
China wd Cut Glass
Official WatcJ Inspector for the
W. P. 41 Y. Route
Mail Oniers iven prompt care
$109 Reward, 3>t00
The readers of 1:11* i-ii-cr wPt b«
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Srtaded dls< a so il t «.ltn.~c has
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Catarrh. Hall's Ctt -*rrh ''-:re is the only
positive cure now kuow.i >» 11roedieal
frsrtemity. Catarrli beh,,: .< constitutional
disease, requires a <•; iisl'tnttonal treat"
ment. Hull's Cat trrli Cu.e Is tal.en in
ternally, actinp dlr.vly t;:v.r the Wood
and mucous surfaces o:' 'lie system, there
by destroying the tw-n<.. iou of the dis
ease. andpvlti(T t' e p-itlen; strength by
building up the cnsilmtkm and assisting
nature In doing Its wot!;. The proprietors
have so much faiili In Its cumtlve pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails i < t.rc. Send
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SoM tiv all Truer!*'"
Take Hall's Family l'llls for canstipatlaa."
—AdTertiaemeat. |
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for every ordinary houaeJjold ail
ment. Tbere Is room for San
Toi Remedies in your medicine
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at Keller Bros., The San-To*
Dnn store.
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ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
SAILINGS FROM SKAGWAY JUNE I9I7
FOR SEATTLE and PUGET SOUND PORTS
a s. AijkXKDA a up 23
t. R. JEFFERSON Au®. 30
S. & KARIPOSA S^. 3
A & UOLPHLN Sepl 10
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S. 8. M4EIPOSA Aa* 27
S. A NORTHWK8TB3LX Ang. 31
a. S ALAMEDA Srp» 5
SAILINGS STTBJKCT TO CHA.VCH WITHOUT J90T7PR
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October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 22
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