Douglas Island news., 1914-10-07

Cigars, cigarettes, pipes and tobaccos. Rooms for lodeers Corner Front aud Bradley streets, Douglas, Alaska.
 Mir. B. B. Haugan, said to be an orator of more than ordinary ability, lectured last night on the subject, "Krig og Fred" which, being interpreted, meaus "War or Peace" Tonight dance will be given in his honor by the Sons of Norway
 It is announced that on Monday, Oc- tober 12th, the Juvenile Bostooians will open at the Lyric theatre in Doug las for series of entertainments. The young men aoout town who witnessed the former efforts of this lively con- pany are carefully saving up.
 Hose Company No. 1, of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department, held lively meeting at the city hall Monday night Two new members were ac cepted by the vote of the meeting. The company still has a small balance in the treasury, part of which was ap- propriated for refreshments on this occasion.
 One of the largest assortments of pipes ever brought North may be seen at Keist's Pool Room. There are pipes that will fit any kind of O mouth, from a college boys mouth with cupid curves to an old worn out mouth with grooves for the tobacco juice to run off. Keist also has extra stems aud repairs for your old pipes.-Adv.
 DIED-Mrs. Susan S. Cottrell, be- loved wife of James Cottrell, died on Wednesday, Septem Der 23rd, at the home of her brother, Johu R. Beard, in Lebanon, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Cot trell were for many years residents of Douglas. The deceased is survived by her husb band and married daughter living in Spokane, Wn. Douglas friends extend their sympathy.
 Mir. and Mrs. S J. Kane and children came over from Hoouah last week. Their visit to Douglas at this time was principally because of the illness of their little daughter, Patricia, who has been a sufferer for several weeks with stomach trouble. Mir. Kane returned to Hoouah on the steamer Georgia this morning. Mrs. Kaue will remain in Douglas until Patricia recovers.
 Because of the oyercrOwded condi. ditiou of ,he primary room in the Douglas public school it has become necessary to divide the hours between the first aud second grades The older ones receive attention in the morning aud the very little tots in the afternoon. This plan will make plenty of room for all, and will enable the teacher, Miss Rhodes, to give to each pupil her care ful attention. There are DOW 56 of the little folks to look after.
 Last Friday morning at the Douglas High school, an interesting debate was held, the question being "Resolved That Germany Was Justified in Declar ing War;" The affirmative was sus- tained by Miss Ruth Salmonson and Colville Gallwas, and the negative was supported by Miss Esther Oliver and George Hellrich. This was the first debate of the year among the students and the manner in which the subject was handled by both sides gave prom ise of great accomplishment in the future. The judges gave the decision to the affirmative.
 A thousand dollars worth of cook stoves, ranges and heaters will be closed out at actual cost at John Feusi's hardware store on Front street. If you need a stove, this is a chance to save money-Adv.
 Col. D. c. Jackling, the millionaire mine owner, of Salt Lake and Alaska, has become heavily interested in the Pacific Alaska Navigation, company, and recently became a director of the corporation.
 "SlTKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- mOdations, American or European plan. For terms apply to Dr. l.. F. Goddard, Sanitarium, Alaska.-Advertisement.