PRODUCTION OF
HOME GRAPHITE
IS ENCOURAGED
WASHINGTON, July 5.—Foreign
control of American graphite industry
is to be wiped out if a bill by Con
gressman Heflin of Alabama is made
a part of the forthcoming tariff bill.
Millions of American capital were in
vested in war-time graphite enter
prises in Alabama, Montana, Colorado
and other states. American crucible
producers learned the valuable lessoft
tha they need no longer depend upon
German and Ceylon or Madagascar
graphite for results. Under present
conditons Americans stand to lose
vast fortunes unless congress furn
ishes relief, and Congressman Heflin's
bill asks that a tariff of 2 cents per
pound for low grade or amorphous, 3
^ cents per pound of graphite content.
Ceylon, and 6 cents per pound of
graphite on crude concentrated or re
fined flake be granted. On the manu
factured product, he asks a tariff of 5
cent sper pound of graphite content.
This bill is backed up by the Amer
ican chapter of the American Mining
Congress and by the graphite pro
ducers representing Texas, Colorado.
Montana, Pennsylvania, New York,
South Carol ine admadsnc(j HETA
South Carolina and Alabama, grouped
PENNSYLVANIA PENALIZES
SPURIOUS CHECK PASSERS
PHILADELPHIA, July 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Issuers of worthless
checks will find new perils from now
on in practicing that method of fraud.
A law has been placed upon the
statute books of Pennsylvania defin
ing the issuance of a worthless check
as a misdemeanor. Hereafter, under
its provisions, not only will the issu
ing of a “no account” check, or one
^ of the kind which returns with the in
scription “not suff,” be punishable,
but the new law says, “the mere fact
of miking, drawing or delivering such
a check will be prima facie evidence
of intent to defraud,” unless the
drawer makes good the amount of the
check with interest within ten days.
For the person who draws and ut
ters a worthless check for an amount
less than twenty dollars the penalty
on conviction is $100 fine or thirty
days’ imprisonment, while for the
^ drawer of a check for more than
twenty dollars the imprisonment is
two years.
Electricity for service, that’s why
we sell electric waffle irons, toasters,
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grills, toast-stoves, immersion heaters,
curling irons, cozy-glow heaters,
and everything. Northwestern Hard
ware company.
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CAPT. JAMES H. KEELING
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Capt. James H. Keeiiug, who has
been twice decorated by the king of
England for his services as surgeon
with the British forces, and who was
twice wounded in battle. He was in
Europe for 20 months. Captain Keel
ing went across with the American ex
peditionary forces and was detailed
with the British because they had lost
many surgeons.
BA5III3ALL
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Hal Chase has been hitting in poor
luck.
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The Great Zim is going well now at
hat and afield.
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Larry Doyle is batting better than
he has in years.
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Louisville has secured Walter Bar
bare from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Dick Rudolph does not seem to be
the pitcher that he was a few years
ago.
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The Toledo team under Rollie Zei
der’s management is gradually im
proving.
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Pitcher A. R. Thomas, a left-hander,
has been signed by Patsy Flaherty of
the Louisville club.
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Babe Ruth, who looked so formidable
at bat this time last year, isn’t hitting
so well this season.
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The Boston Braves have returned
Pitcher Lefty George to the Columbus
American association club.
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Bert Humphries, who was released
by Louisville because of a sore arm,
has been claimed by Toledo.
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Jack Martin, former Brewer, is bit
ting the ball at a great clip for the San
Antonio club of the Texas league.
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John McCloskey, who managed the
Brewers years ago, is now piloting the
Beaumont club of the Texas league.
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Frank Schulte’s club played to 6,000
fans in its opening contest at home.
Binghamton is a red-hot ball town.
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Charley Herzog is playing a good
game at second base for Boston. He
and Maranville work well together.
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Billy Stewart, Louisville’s new pitch
er, was in the navy and last year
played with Jack Barry's team of
jackies.
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The purchase of Derrick from In
dianapolis by Seattle shows Bill Cly
mer still believes in his old association
acquaintances.
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Ross Young is 25 per cent better
this year than he was last. He is hit
ting wonderfully and playing an alert
game in every respect.
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Jimmy Austin keeps right on going,
like Tennyson’s famous brook. Many
rookies wish this veteran would fade
away, but Jimmy says he’s just start
ing.
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Manager Lee Fohl of the Cleveland
Indians is enthusiastic over Harry
Lunte, who has, he says, a pair of
hands that always seem to be where
the ball is.
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The Chicago fanu are said to have
been riding Leslie Mann pretty hard.
Just why is not clear, unless it was
that his holding out tactics were ad
vertlRprt too nniph
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BANDITS ACT AS
DANCE MASTERS
Whirl Pistols and Whistle While
Quintet Jig to Their
Tunes.
RUDE PAL REPROVED
Gentleman Bandit Draws Line at Tak
ing Money From Those Who Enter
tained Them—“I’ll Be Blowed,”
Says Saloonkeeper.
Chicago.—The gentleman bandit and
hfs roughneck friend, William, were
out for an evening’s entertainment.
Th*y strolled into Frederick Zuitcher's
saloon. William flourished a revolver
and began:
“Hey, youse guys, line up ober dere
an—”
“No, no, William,” expostuated the
G. B. “Pardon the interruption, but
your words and mannerisms would
shock the finer sensibilities of a dumb
waiter.
“Now, gentlemen,” turning to
Zuiteher and four patrons, “we’ll ask
your indulgence for this evening’s
frolic. He spun his revolver on his
forefinger as he thought. “Suppose, if
there are no objections, that we start
with a little danct?.”
“Dat’s de mustard!” seconded Wil-„
liam. “Make ’em shimmy. Get at it,
youse—”
“Yes, gentlemen. I am sure you are
I adept at the new dances, though I pro
fess some have rather—er—vulgar
naflfrk. Nevertheless, shaking the
shimmy it will be.”
Zuiteher and the four patrons shuf
fled nervously.
I “They are embarrassed, I see,” con
tinued the master of ceremonies.
“Strike up a little tune, William.”
William turned his nose moonward
and began whistling “How You Going
to Keep ’Em Down on the Farm.”
“Now, all together.”
The five hesitated. The revolver
stopped spinning on the G. B.’s fore
finger and pointed menacingly at the
abdomens of the five.
Jig to William's Tune.
Zuiteher stepped out into the saw
dust in front of the bar and, as Wil
fco V, I
“A Little Faster, Gentlemen.”
liam expressed it, “hit ’er up.’ One bj
one the other four joined him.
“Wheel” shouted William, “dem
guys is lolla polluzas at dat.”
“Quite correct, William,” assented
the G. B.
“A little faster, gentlemen,” as Wil
liam resumed his alternate singing and
whistling, and patted his foot.
After five mi/iutes vigorous shimmy
ing, perspiration began to gather on
five foreheads,
“Lay down to it,” he yelled, punctu
ating his cry with a revolver shot.
Zuitcher dropped to the floor. There
were four more thuds.
“Now, if you gentlemen are a bit
fatigued, perhaps you would appreciate
a moment’s rest.”
The agitation on the floor censed.
Presently the gentleman bandit glanced
at his wrist watch.
“It is growing late,” he said coolly,
“so I expect, perhaps we had better re
sume. Now, all together.”
William began whistling.
Grow Tired of It.
The men began flopping monstrously.
William, continuing his musical efforts,
edged toward the cash register.
“None of that,” his companion com
manded sharply. “Would you take
money from those who entertain you.”
William began to remonstrate. The
two argued.
“The dance grows tiresome,” finally
said G. B. “But ’twas pleasant while
it lasted. I thank you gentlemen and
bid you good-night.”
“An’ don’ youse follow or I’ll plug
you—”
“Come, come, William,” protested his
companion, bowing to Zuitcher and his
companions In misery.
The two strolled out Into the dark
as the five arose cautiously.
“Well, I’ll be—be biowed,” exploded
Zuitcher, when the bai\dlts were out of
earshot. “What’ll you have, fellows?"
“The police,” yelled one, racing to
the telephone.
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Do you know the Horseshoe J
Billiard Hall carries one of the
most complete stocks of Tobacco
and Cigars handled by any store
in Alaska?
We have special facilities for
storing tobacco to preserve its
strength and insure it reaching
you in perfect condition. You
will find your favorite brand
here, moist and fragrant.
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Standard Brands of
Cigars
including large sizes in the
Mozart, Lovera, Optimo, Up
mann, Roi-Tan and La Prefer
entia.
2 for 25c
$6.00 per box of 50
Popular brands of Smoking To
baccos in tins, such as Velvet,
Prince Albert, Tuxedo.
3 for 50c
$2.00 per dozen
We carry a full line of Pipes,
Tobacco Pouches and other
Smokers’ Accessories.
THE HORSESHOE
BILLIARD HALL
E. L. HARWOOD, Prop.
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“Bevo” Is Here
It*s a drink that surely fills the bilk
Delivered to the trade or families in
large or smali quantities
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WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SUPPLY OF
PASTEURIZE D SWEET MILK
AND CREAM ON HAND. ALSO BUTTERMILK AND BULGARIAN
. BUTTERMILK
PHONE YOUR ORDERS
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Wall Paper
AND DECORATIONS
We also Do Painting, Decorating and Paper-Hanging. Estimates
cheerfully furnished for the best of work by experienced workmen.
STEAM HEAT ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Overland Hotel
MRS. J. W. KENNEDY
Chitina, Alaska
POOL TABLE IN CONNECTION
BEST BRANDS OF CIGARS KEPT
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in the national organization.
The requirements of the United
States have been 40,000 tons annually,
of which 24,000 tons must be 60 per
cent crucible graphite. The annual
value of the imports is $1,200,000.
coming from Ceylon, Madagascar and
Mexico. The Mexican graphite is the
low grade or amorphous type. The
uses for graphite are for crucibles, 60
per cent; stove polish, 16 per cent;
lubricants, 10 per cent; facing, 5 per
cent; paints, 5 per cent and 5 per cent
for all other uses.
\ England practically controls the
graphite situation through ownership
in the Ceylon field and control ol
Madagascar. Alabama alone can furn
ish 50 per cent of the entire domestic
demand, while vast deposits have
been opened in T’exas and Montana
of such richness in graphite content
that they bid fair to compete with
Ceylon in the manufacture of cruci
bles. Older graphite deposits are
found in Pennsylvania, New York and
the Carolinas. Reports have been
presented to the United States Tariff
Commission showing that a combina
tion of American clay and American
graphite has added 30 per cent to the
life of crucibles, and upon this show
ing and the necessity for protecting
a national defense resource, the gra
phite men will make their fight to
save the millions now invested in
mines from the inroads of the low
cost foreign product.