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The Alaska citizen., 1912-06-24
WOMEN CAN'T USE BRIDGE

:. chant of women for smuggling :. :. has caused their exclusion from :. :. the new bridge over the Rhine .:. < at Lustenau, which connects :. :. Germany and Austria. The ... :: latter country originally op- :. :. circumstances, but finally con- :. |. sented to it on condition that :. :. it should be used only by men :.
 {. because women were very eff ..
 < cient smugglers. :.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19
Notice of Hearing Upon Final
 Account

In the United States Commissioner's Court
 Precinct of Juneau, before G. c. Wiun, U,
 s. Commissioner and eX-ORcio Probate In the matter m rt of the estate of Julius Heub-
 ner, deceased.
 John Henson, having rendered and filed his final account as administrators of the above entitled estate, iS is ordered that Sat urday, the third day of August, 1912, at the offict. of the undersigned United States Com missioner and eX-Officio Probate Judge, at the United States Courthouse, at Juneau, Alaska, be and the same hereby>is appointed as the time and place for hearing upon said final account. All persons interested in said estate are hereby required to be and appear at the time and place above mentioned and show cause, if any they have, why said final account should not be allowed as filed.
 It is further ordered that 0 copy Of this order be published in the Douglas Island News, a newspaper printed and published ln Douglas, Alaska, for five consecutive weeks prior to said day of hearing.
 Given under my hand this 17th day of May, 1912. G.C. WYNN,
 U S. Commissioner and exOficio Probate Judge.
 First publication May 29, 1912.
 Last publication July s, 1912.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19
Serial No. Ol52S. NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Jnneau, Alaska, June II, 1912.

Juneau, Alaska, June II, lSl2. Notice is hereby given, that L. Kane, citi. zen of the United States. over the age or twenty-one years, and residing in the Dis trict of Alaska, and at HOonah, Alaska, has under and purSuent to Secs. l2 and IS ot an Act of Congress of date March Srd, lS9l, as amended by Section 10 of an Act ot Congress of date May 18th, 1898, entitled An Act eX- tending the homestead laws and providing for the right of way for railroads in the Dis trict of Alaska, and for other purposes, ap- piled to purchase the lands embraced m .s: O. .. Non-Mineral Survey No. 669, situated on west shore of Excursion Inlet, two miles from its head in the District of Alaska and more par ticularly described as follows, tO-wit:
 Beginning at cor. No. NJ. c, on mean high water mark of west shore of Excursion In let, cor not set; wit. cor. bears west 0.45 chs, U. s. L. NJ. No. 669 bears N. 40 deg. SS min: w. S92 chs dist; thence west l7S5 chs. to Cor: No. 2 an iron pipe set m ground marked . 669 Cor. 2; thence north lfbO chs. to Cor. NO; B. an iron pipe set in ground marked $ 659 Cor. 8; thence east H,48 chs. to Cor. No. NJ. C., cor. not set; wit: cor. bears west l:O0 chs a rock set in ground marked : 669 c. 4 w. C.; thence meandering mean high tide or EScur% sion Inlet cps. IA deg. @ min. E. 0.7S chs; (2) $. 20 deg. 59 min. w. 1.T chs; tS) N, IS deg. 2S min. W. 087 chs; (l) $. deg. 52 min. E. +,2S chs; (5) s, deg. 56 min. w. 4.56 chs; l6) S 2S deg. S5 min. E. $40 chs; CD s. S8 deg. 4S min. E. 2.6S chs. to cor. No. ] NJ. c, the place of beginning. Area PATS acres. Var. at all cor nerS Sl deg. l5 min. East.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any portion of said land are required to file an adverse claim with the Register and Re- ceiver of the U. S. Land Office at Juneau, Alaska. during the period of publication, or within thirty days thereafter, otherwise proof and entry of said land will be made by said applicatant.
 LOUISE KANE.
 U. s. Land Office, Juneau, Alaska,
 June II, 1912, It is hereby ordered that the foregoing no- tice be published for statutory period in the Douglas Island News, @ weekly news paper published in the town of Douglas, Alaska, in the District of Alaska, which said newspaper is hereby designated as the news paper published nearest the land above de- scribed. c. B, WALKER,
 Register. First publication June I9, 1912.
 Last publication August T, 1912.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

William A. Gilmore, republican can- didate for delegate to congress, is now campaigning in the country to the Westward and will strike this part of Alaska the last of this month. MT. Gilmore has resided in Nome for twelve.years, and has twice been select ed by the people of that town for mayor. He is lawyer by profession and a native of the state of California.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

Reports from the Westward this week are more encouraging. The rev. enue cutters have been rushed to the stricken district and have been able to render great assistance. Two deaths are reported at Kodiak, woman and child. Residents of Katmsi and Doug las on the Alaska peninsula have been brought to Afognak. Welcome rains have cleared the streams and the water in some is fit to drink. The fall of ashes in many places is two or three feet.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

NJ. J. O'Connor will leave on the Hum boldt for his trip to his boyhood home in Ireland, which he has not seen for quarter of a century. Both his father and mother are anxiously await ing bis return. Douglas Island will miss him while be is gone, but under the circumstances we will have to spare him for few months.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

For saie-137 acres good water front farm land OR Puget sound. Will cut into smaller tracts if desired. Easy terms at half the price others are re- ceiving for adjoiniug lands, See N. j. Emory, Sans Souci hotel, Douglas,
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

The Douglas Civic Improvement Club will give a ball at the Lyric theatre on Friday evening, aud every body Is invited to attend. Prof. Kron- miel's orchestra will furnish the music, which is guarantee of its excellence. The ladies of the Club will serve ice cream, cake ana coffee during tbe even- ing in the banquet room upstairs. The price of admission has been fixed at soc for each person. The club plans to make this not only pleasant and pop. ular dance, but one of the social events of the season.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

The pleasure boat Killarney was launched on the placid waters of Ready Bullion lake telday, aud Capt. Burke proudly announces that he is ready to entertain tourists of all ages and compilations. The Killarney has old-fashioued ash propellors, but is the first boat in Southeastern Alaska to be launched 1000 feet above sea level.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

Builders, take notice, you can save money if you buy your doors, windows, nails, roofing papers, building papers, deading felt and corrugated iron from Jensen's Hardware store.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

w. D. MacMillsn, wifi and children retured from Teuakee .nUuday eveuiug. Billy says he came home to get away from the bugs (mosquitos and gnats] that are now in their glory. Mir. Mac Milan, ST., is enjoying the baths and has thrown away his cane because of the benefits received.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

The Dispatch announces that Juneau officials will insist on sane celebra- tion of the Glorious Fourth. We never supposed they had anything else.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

We hope none of our Eastern friends will confound the Douglas settlement out on the Alaska Peninsula with the City of Douglas on Douglas Island.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

The report that an Alaska grand jury agreed not to prosecute con- fessed perjurer if he would resign a federal office, reminds us of the old fashioned days when it was crime to compromise a felony.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

entries the sports must be made before F o'clock noon that for Che baseball tournament be by mr July 3, 1912
 &-E drilling contests $500 per
 writing the Sports Committee D. r. Kennedy charmau Wilson, Nelson, M F. Thomas, w. P Lass, l. Muligau M. V. Chrstman.
Douglas Island news., 1912-06-19

Alaskans have their ears to the ground listening for news from Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
Torrington's Suicide Mania

Henry Unger, 45 years old, a farmer living in the outskirts of Torrington. committed suicide early Sunday morn ing by hanging. He had been on a weeks debauch and Saturday evening drove his wife from the house. She took refuge with her brother August Kobash. Kobash went to the farm Sun- day morning to talk with Unger and not finding hlm in the house, went to the barn. He found the body hanging by the neck from a rafter.
 For the second time this month. Mrs. Michael Hayes of Broad Street. in the same town, attempted suicide Sunday. She left the house and went to Turner and Seymour's pond where she was about to throw herself in the water when she was rescued by her husband who had followed her from the house.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
EATING AND SPEAKING
Men of the Churches to Get Together
 in Important Meeting.

Men of the Churches to Get Together
 in Important Meeting.
 There will be an informal meeting, with good takers and refreshments, for the men of the churches, on Friday evening at 7.30 i'll the soclal rooms of the Pilgrim church. The purpose is to promote fraternal relations between the men of tue churches, to hear an address by MT. Carl Wurtzbach, of Lee, on the " Men and Religion Movement and to talk on what we can do i'll Canaan.
 The so-called Men and Religion Forward Movement has awakened great interest all oy CT the country. Eight day campaigns are being held in central cities all over the country, the purpose being not only to awaken the interest of the men in the churches but to stir up the churches to more active service for the general social uplift. While the big program of the movement may not be possible in small town, it is believed that such getto2ether as is planned for Friday night will be enjoyable and valuable MT. Wurtzbach is we'll known in Berkshire county and is we'll in- formed on the movement. Concerning him Rev. L.. D. Bliss of Lenox writes, "he gave us 9 great talk not long ago and also spoke in Stockbridge." The men of Canaan will be interested to hear him and to get in line with this great 'mosement Several towns around here are organizing along this. line. '' ''.
 All the men of Canaan are cordially invited. The affair will be most in- formal-they won't have to break the ice as there won't be any ice to break. The committee of the Brotherhood in in whose name the invitation IS issued consists of R. D. Peirce, chairman Dr. J. G. Adam, G. W. Ford, A. ". Hol- sapple and E. T. Rowe. <
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
Hard Winter for Ducks

A party of young men who were ranging across the salt marshes between Black Hall and South Lyme Saturday discovered tragedy in bird life as they found the bodies of twenty black ducks during their walk. An examination of starved to death. It is assumed by the men along the shore that the ice. which has covered so much of the Sound. the flats and the creeks, cut of their food supply completely and that great num- bers of them have starved to death.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
BASKET TBALl.
Canaan Loses to Housatonic-Two
 Good Games Booked.

Canaan played a lively game of bas- ketball against Housatonic in the local Town Hall, Saturday night, and the result was defeat for the Canaan team, 28 to 22 The local team was weakened by the absence of Mcclure in the first half, when the visitors got lead which our boys Were unable to overcome in the second half, when he took his position. at center. The game was we'll attended, 8 considerable number of Housatonic rooters accompanying their team to give them encouragement.
 The lineup of the Canaan team was as follows: Wilcox, rb.; Dempsey, ID Kane, McGuire, C.; Dalton, If; Scott, If.
 Housatonic team Toolin, rb.; O'Lally. lb.; McCarthy, C.; Leavy, If; Richards, If.
 Wigglesworth, referee; Hawkins, time keeper.
 The Canaan team will play the Lenox team here March Q, and the Lee team March l6 These are considered the fastest teams in Berkshire county, and good games are to be expected.
 The local team is we'll managed and in good financial condition, having at present no outstanding debts, and $36 ill the treasury. For some time past the boys have been handicapped by having no place to practice, which will account largely for the indifferent manner in winch they have been playing. At present, however. they are assured of plenty of opportunity for practice, in Town Hall, and they will undoubtedly put up better quality of basketball.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
Governor Baldwin Didn't Say 1t.

A dispatch received from Columbus, O., says that the Harmon headquarter, in that city report Gov. Baldwin n> saying:
 "I am satisfied that Harmon is the only rnan in the Democratic party who can beat President Taft"
 When the above was shown to Gov. Baldwin aud he was asked whether he had made such statement, he replied {:
 "No, never. I have stated that liar mon would make the strongest candi- date for the Democratic party to put before the people, but there a number of other good Democrats who have deserved we'll of the party and of the nation, and if the Democratic party puts up thr right man I think they will win out this fall With any candidate who stands for a reasonable reduction Of tariff rates and economy and efficiency in the public service the Democratic party is pretty sure to win before the split between President Taft and ex. President Roosevelt. They are now almost certain to win out if they put the right man forward"
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
Throw Down the Barriers.

The preacher, poet and reformer. Rev Minot Savage, has written and said many notable things III the course of his addresses for and about womanhood; but nothing of deeper significance rela tive to the present agitation along the line of Woman Suffrage than the follow ing paragraph from a memorial sermon on that fiue, old-school type of woman patriot and temperance reformer, Mary A Livermore:-
 II believe thaA the only way in which we can find out what women are and what they can do Is to throw down all the barriers. Can a woman be a lawyer How can you ever find out if you do not give her a chance to try? Can she be a successful physician? How can that matter be determined without giving her an opportunity? Gan she win her way as preacher? You must give her chance; and then you can answer the question. Now believe, friends, as have said, that it would be better for all women to be wives and mothers. That does not mean. however, that they must give up activity in the world. Mrs. Livernore, wish you to note. although she was editor and publisher, a worker in every modern reform, preacher, lee turer. engaged in every department of life, almost. was at the same time a loving and devoted wife, tender home maker and mother, a sweet, ideal woman. There was no degradation of her wsmanhood, no perversion of her womanhood, no hardening of her womanhood, no undermining of any of the sweetness or sanctities of her womanhood, in the fact that she en- gagged in all these worldwide occupa- tions that played so large part in her life, l believe that it is better for all women to be wives and mothers; but they should be all free to be and to do whatever they can be or do at the same time. I have no fear that there can be any possible change for the worse in human nature. Find out what women can do, find out what women can be. and the matter will take care of itself. If an audience does not wish woman for it's preacher, that will settle itself. If there are not clients for woman lawyer. that matter will take care of itself. If there are not enough who wish to have women physicians, that will take care of itself. Pres. Canaan E. F. l..
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
FIREMEN CALLED OUT.
Insurance Experts See the Hose Go. In Action-Lower Insurance Rates.

Insurance Experts See the Hose Go.
 In Action-Lower Insurance Rates.
 The long expected rating committed of the New England Insurance Ex- change has visited Canaan, inspected our system of fire protection, pro- nounoed it good, and promised reduc- tion of the high insurance rates which have always been imposed upon Canaan property owners because of inadequate fire protection.
 The rating committee consisted of chairman I. l.. Holt, of Meriden; s. 0. Avery, representing the Hartford Fire Insurance Co.,, Hartford; W. B. Orut- tenden, National Fire Insurance Co.,, Hartford: E. G. Beardsley, Home Insur- anoe O., New York; Eugene s. Archer. German American, New York. They arrived on the morning train, and after conferring with the committee appoint ed by the Business Mems Association- Messrs G. s. Fuller, A. w. Holsapple and Henry B. Ives-visited the Hose house and examined the apparatus, and decided to have the fire alarm sounded in order that they might see the hose company in action. Accordingly Miss Joyce, assistant manager of the tele- phone office, called Sexton Frank Coons, of the Methodist church, who rang the church bell, soaring the community out of its usual calm and bringing the mem- bers of the company from their offices, stores, shops, etc., on the double quick. They gave creditable demonstration, The hose cart was brought to the Humphrey hydrant and 8 connection made, and another line of hose was con- meoted at the Whitford hydrant and the water turned on simultaneously at both places. The showing was satisfactory 1nevery way, and the committee com plimented the firemen on their efficiency and congratulated the Business Mems committee on the equipment. After the demonstration the committee held a session in Whittlesey 6 Adams office, conferring oyer, rates, and announced that as result of their visit they could give reasonable assurance that the rates would be lowered. '
 The time made by the drenen was not remarkable, for them, but eminent ly satisfactory to the committee. It took four minutes to get the bell ringing after the telephone call. In five min utes't the department, represented by is men, were out; in eight minutes the frst'line of hose was laid; in 10 minutes both lines were laid and the water turned on. Foreman Wigglesworth aud Assistant Foreman Hugins were ia command of the demonstration.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
BOY SCOUTS IN CANAAN
Troop Organized With Principal EId-
 ridge as Scout-Master.


 A troop of Boy Scouts has been or ganized Tn Canaan and is under the lead of Principal Eldridge, who has taken the office of scoutmaster for the time being. The boys have been eager for some time to have troop organized, and when the opportunity was offered sixteen boys applied for membership and were organized into two patrols. At present thls is as large as the troop can be, because for the present the meetings must be held in private houses. Scouts are boys between the ages of 12 and IS.
 The boys have elected the following vice president, Arthur White: secretary, Nelson Parsons; treasurer, James Flynn.
 The first meeting was held Saturday, February IT, at the home of Mrs. Nestell, and the second meeting at Miss Browns studio last Saturday evening, and the boys are enthuslastic. At the meeting Saturday night MT. E. l.. Baker, of New York, who was Mir. Eldridge's guest over Sunday, gave the boys an &C., count of the great Scout reception to Sir Baden-Powell, the originator of the or ganization. Six thousand Scouts took part in the maneuvers iu an armory in New York.
 The first degree tor Scouts is that of Tenderfeet, For thls boy must know the scout law, signs and salute. must know the history of the stars and stripes and be able to tie four standard knots. He then takes the Scouts oath and is enrolled as tenderfoot. The following boys have already taken the degree and more will be initiated at tue next meet ing: Arthur White, Nelson Parsons, George Laffargue, James Flynn and Harvey Caldwell. Besides those al ready mentioned, the following boys are in the patrols: Whittlesey Abbe, For bes Adam, Malcom Adam. Thomas Blackwell, Crawford Drumm, Raymond Drumm, Gilbert Fitch, Joseph Killawes. John Nelson. Edward Parmelee, Lewis koraback, Karl Warner. < In organizing the troop, ". King Stone has been of great assistance. MT. Stone was a Scoutmaster on Staten Island be- fore moving to Canaan. Several young men have agreed to act ast Assistant ScOutnasters and committee of ladies' has been formed to assist ln every way possible. Mrs. NesteII is chairman of this committee. AS the boys must meet in private houses the ladies have under; taken 70 provide meeting places for thein, and any ladies who would be willing to open their houses for this, purpose should notify Miss s. W. Adam.
 The Scouts motto is Be Prepared" and the Scouts oath is: T give my word of honor that will do my best-Q) to do my duty to God and my country; (ay to help other people at all times; (3) to obey the Scout Law"
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
CANAAN BAND BALL.
Local Musical Organization to Give ~ -..- Grand Ball April I9.

Local Musical Organization to Give -.-- Grand Ball April I9.
 Canaan Citizens Band is planning to give a grand ball in Town Hall, Friday evening, April 19, and it is expected to be one of the best events of. the kind that Canaan will have had this season. A first class orchestra will be engaged, and the committee will spare no effort to make this the crowning social affair of the post-Lenten season. It will, besides furnishing an occasion of genu, me enjoyment, afford an opportunity for the people of Canaan. by supporting the undertaking, to show their apprecia- tion of the boys efforts to maintain in Canaan an excellent cornet band which deserves the encouragement of all our cItizans.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
Charged With RIackmail.

Four Italians were arrested in New Milford Monday night on suspicion of being implicated in blackmail scheme. Salvatore Motto alleged that Donado Morratto demanded $25 firm him under pain of death, and that he paid over 30 Morrotto denied that he had received any money. Both had revolvers, so an additional charge of carrying concealed weapons was made against them.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-29
CHURCH UNITY
Rev. Mir. SmYth Pronsunees It Impos- sible of Realization.

HeV- MT. SmItn Fron@unc0s tt tmpos-
 sible of Realization.
 Rev. Joseph P. Smyth, of Christ Episcopal Church, preached on Church Unity last Sunday morning, taking as his text Ecclesiastes. XI, {: He that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. ' The preacher likened the cloud. .gazer to the theoretical ideslist who pursues the unattainable and whose pursuit is profit less :. aud under the head of profitless pursuits he chased the movement for Church Unity. It is not only impossi. ble of practical realization bat it's tend ency is to encourage disloyalty to church utilization. Christian unity he regarded as & more rational and desirable ideal, but church unity, as it is being advocat- ed. can never come, and its persistent agitation will tend to church discord, just as, the universal peace congresses are apt to bring more war than peace. The Episcopal church can have no part i'll the movement for church unity-it would have too much to lose and so lit tie to gain. The Nlcene Greed has re. tained it's present form for 1900 years and will retain it for another 1900 years and longer. The speaker admonished the members of his church to have noth- ing to do with the church unity move. ment