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Douglas Island news., 1915-09-15

Chairman Edes, of the engineering commission, announces that no docks will be built at Seward this year, as there is not sufficient money in the commissions possession.
 United States Judge Robert W. Jen- niugs has ruled that the Alaska terri torial legislature bad no right or power to change the crime of selling liquor to Indians to a misdemeanor from fel- ony.
 Julia Walcott, a footlight favorite in the halcyou days of Dawson, passed away recently in Chicago. Julia was one of the most popular actresses ever in Dawson, and, after leaving there, worked up to the foremost companies in the legitimate drama.
 It is said that the captain of the ship Sinaloa, which brought the railroad equipment from Panama, is holding over at Anchorage and insisting on payment in gold for bringing the cargo north. The gold during these war times IS regarded by Mir. Captain as the most sure and valuable menium of exchange,
 Falcon Joslin, the mining operator and railroad magnate of Fairbanks, has purchased a half interest in the Tolovana claim located by Mike Hess. He paid 5000 for the interest in the claim and will spend thousands Of dol lars in opening the ground. Machinery will be taken to the property this winter and dump taken out.
 Two bits a word makes talking over the government telephone line between Seward aud Anchorage rather expeu sive and is crowding the rate, especially when it is taken into consideration that the line was built by thirty five cents an hour labor, and principally by "bohuuks" at that, Consistency thou art a jewel-but the flash is a "phouy" one.-Ex
 The steamer Corwiu arrived at Nome on Sept. lst from its walrus cruise in the Arctic. Her master reports that ice conditions are SO heavy that the vessel wss unable to call at any port in the Arctic. She encountered immense foes of ice and predicts an early close of Boring sea navigation Eskimos from the Mackenzie river and many other points in the Arctic said they had seen DO signs of Explorer Stefans- son or members of bis expedition. All hope of ever seeing them alive appears to have vanished
 Fairbanks. A company of local cap- italists are planning the organization of stock company which will open coal mine in the Bonui6ed district and bring it here for use of the people of the town and for the mine owners on the creeks. Auto trucks are to be used The trucks will each draw four sleds on which will be loaded seven tons of coal. The distance to the mines is forty miles. The coal is expected to reduce fuel bills one-baf, as wood is now used for steam purposes and for heating buildings. The land office has a force of surveyors at work surveying the coal lands, and as soon as possible application will be made for lease of the claims, so that mining operations can start, and tbe coal be~used this winter
Douglas Island news., 1915-09-15

Tanana mine operators have filed notice that their employees are not working for them under the new com pensation act. There is a general move to avoid the territorial law passed at the last legislature session.
 A Fairbanks newspaper, memory suggests that it was the Alaska Citizen, says that trained law officers should be on hand in Alaska to ferret out crim- inals. It must be admitted that in the past few years quite few murders have been committed in the territory and in some cases the murderers have got clean away. This may be due to the fact that changes of administration mean too many changes in the person nel of the officers of the law. The DO litical spells system is bad one and tends to lead to corruption in public affairs. It also leads to incompetency, and the sooner all parties come to an agreement to put an end to it the better. However, as long as one party is deter mined to uphold the practice it would be bad policy for the other to abandon it. as such course would result in giving one party possession of the whole machinery of tho government. A prominent poet recently said that one of the drawbacks of democracy is that too many people have to be pleased and satisfied, but, after all, there is DO reason why democracy cannot enact laws abolishing the spells system 10 the extent that the appointees of any party can hold office for life. By this means one party would have as many appointments at it's disposal as the other Unquestionably Alaska has been saddled with some officials who were made officials because they failed at everything else.-Seward Gateway.
 The United States department of agriculture has recently furnished a statement for intending settlers in Alaska showing the crop values pro- duced by Alaska farmers in the dis. trict about Fairbanke, and these are of such character as to quiet any doubt as to the practicability of farming in the valleys of the great territory. The Fairbanks district is pretty we'll north, and less likely to carry on general farming operations pro6tably than some of the valleys farther south. Yet forty-five farmers of that district last season produced crop yields to the value of $500 per acre. These com prised winter wheat, barley, oats and hay, with large yields of potatoes, ruta- bagas and turnips, cabbage and the ordinary field vegetables. Stockraisers have also recently made a profitable showing through their herds of cattle. While the large returns reported from the Fairbanks district place it in the area of profitable farming, the showing is also dependable evidence for settlers who are going, or preparing to go, into the district traversed by the govern ment railway from Seward to Fair banks. There are thousands of acres of land in these valleys capable of pro- ducing profitable crops, and contribut- ing to the prosperity of large agricul- tural population. On the showing made, it is evident that Alaska will ultimately add to it's rich mineral pro- duction the substantial and dependable asset of annual dividends from the farm.-EX,
Douglas Island news., 1915-09-15

Two insane men were brought out from Anchorage recently. One was a white man who walked naked through the streets of Anchorage in broad day light. The only covering on him was cloth around the neck and a string around the waist, but hanging to the string was an alarm clock
 The l9l5-16 edition of the Alaska Yukon Gazetteer and Business Direc. tory has just been issued by R. l.. Polk l. & Co. of Seattle. It is larger and more complete than ever before and is a re- liable source of information on Alaskan cities, their population, industries and resources. The Polk company has been publishing this directory every two years since 1899. This years issue contains an alphabetical list of busi- ness firms aud private citizens of the towns of Anchorage, Cordova, Dawson, Douglas, Fairbanks, Haines, lditarod, Juneau, Ketcbikau, Nome, St. Michael, Seward, Skagway, Thane, Treadwell, Valdez, Whitehorse and Wrangell, and every village in the territory. It has an exhaustive history of each industry of the North.
 Shortage of water in the Ruby dis trict while curtailing gold production for the season somewhat will have a marked influence for good on the region as a great deal of extra prospecting has been done, declares Sewell Dalby, an Alaskan pioneer of '97, who is in Seattle on business trip, says the P.-l Shortage of water has cut down pro. duction," said Mr. Dalby. "This, how ever, will have a good effect on the future of Ruby, as a great deal of pros pecting has been done There has been some trouble and will likely be more over the eigbt.hour law. The miners want pay for ten hours work, and by law work but eight hours. They will not stand for a cut and many of the mines are running right along, how ever. What Ruby chiefly needs is better road system, SO that freightrates can be cut down."
 George Friend, one of the most ex tensive mining operators in Flat creek, in the Iditarod district, was an arrival in Skagway on the Jefferson yesterday and an outgoing passenger on the train this morning enroute to the interiorsays the Alaskan. Mr. Friend was the prin- cipaI in one of the biggest hold-ups by highwaymen that ever took place in the North. In the summer of 1911 he was going from Flat creek to Iditarod, distance of eight miles, with the cleanup of bis company, amounting to s3O,OOO in gold dust. When about a mile and a half out of Flat creek he was stopped by two men who stepped out front of him from the brush along side the trail, and with leveled revolvers forced him Co turn over bis gold. After the hold up Mr. Friend returned to Flat creek and gave the alarm and within three hours the robbers had been apprehended and the gold recov cred from where it had been hidden in the moss a short distance from the place where the robbery took place. The men are now serving 1O'year terms in the penitentiary for their daring at tempt to gain a fortune. The holdup and the expense of recovering the gold cost Mir. Friend SL000,
Douglas Island news., 1915-09-15

Panama mine operators have filed notice that their employees are not working for them under the new com pensation act There is a general move to avoid the territorial law passed at the last legislature session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
SIS skirts $2.95

On one rack we display a num- Der of odds and ends of Wool and Taffeta Skirts.
 Some black, some colors.
 Take your choice of any Skirt on this rack for 2.95, and if you come first you will find several which sold as high as 15.00.
 (Women's Garments, 2d Foor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11

Just because these Suits consider their mediate attention We cannot strongly Recognize this
  will lend to wardrobe Whether home of purchased) will make of realize this black coored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
Sale of $27.5O crepe meteor dresses $14.95

Dresses of the better sort which are recommended for the woman who will travel and who will need practical costumes for semi-for- nal occasions.
 These Dresses are of pretty soft crepe meteor, in the new ruff fled fashion, as well as other good models.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
S1 specials for Monday only

l5 yards 36-inch Sea Island Sheeting for 100.
 12 yards 36-inch Lonsdale or Fruit of the Loom Bleached Sheeting for 100.
 2o yards good quality Apron Check Gingham for LOO.
 I Bed Sheets, size 72x90. for 100.
 l2 hemmed Pillow Cases size 42x36, for 100.
 70 yards standard brand Calico for 100.
 Limit of LOO worth of each special. No phone or mail orders. (Majn FIoor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
New Organdy waists S2.9 .95

These Waists are of the dressier type and will appeal to women for afternoon and semi-formal occasions.
 Are eautifully lace trimmed. Made of organdy with three-quarter length sleeves. (Waists, 2d Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb
For large women, CT E0 extra size waists Q1.JU

Women who wear extra sizes have been neglected long enough. Now it is no longer necessary. for them to make their own waists or have them made.
 These Royal Waists, in sizes 46, 4S and 50, are splendid values and are displayed in fash onable models of lingerie cloth. Royal Waists are noted for the careful manner in which they are made and for their neatness of fit (Waists, 2d FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
Fig h t finch elec-
 tric fans S6.98

This electrical store is the only place where Fans as good as these can be pur- chased at this low price, Fan is in. mbination Operates on either direct or alternat
 ing current.) You have no idea what a world of comfort and pleasure this little fan for 6.9s will bring into your home. 9th FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11

We call special attention to this group of Parasols, as it includes a number of specially purchased models which were extraordinary at their original price. The best selectionaof Parasols ever offered you at this low price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb
Lovenan, Joseph 6 Loeb

The march of progress must never halt
 Always onward
 Always upward-ss
 This store-s salesforee-its wares-its policies fleet the happy healthy, hopeful spirit of progress
 On this printed page publish number of merchandise inducements represents unit through which generate desire to trade here f.f Making announcements equally interesting every day year in and year out-nothng impede onward and upward strides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-11
S2O refrigerator
 S16.95

Known as No. 125 and noted for its economy and ef- ficiency.
 Made of solid ash, double thick walls. Sanitary white enameled lined = easy to clean. A thoroughly good Refrigerator, neatly finished and convenient, with top ice ing arrangement.
 (4th FIoor)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26
ANNUAL MEETING
Of AMERICAN
PLOWMEN
National Farmers Union Renders In
selfish Service to Agriculture.
BY Peter Radford.

The National Farmers Union will
hold its annual convention in Lincoln
Nebraska, on September seventh, and
will round out the eleventh year OF
its activities in the interest of the
American plowman- When that con-
vention is called to order every farm
er in America should pause and bow
his head in honor OF the men gath
cred there to render a patriotic and
unselfish service to agriculture. That
organization, born in the cotton fields
OF Texas, has grown until geograph-
ically IL covers almost the whole of
the United States and economically
1T deals with every question in which
the welfare of the men who bare
their backs to the summer sun are
involved. It has battled for a better
marketing system, rural credits, cheap
money, diversification, scientific pro-
duction, agricultural legislation and
has carried on it's work of education
and cooperation in season and out.
The Farmers Educational and Co
operative Union of America brings
the question of organization squarely
before every farmer in this nation
Without organization the farmers can
neither help themselves nor be helped
by others and through organization
and systematic effort all things are
possible.
The farmers of the United States
contribute more and get less from
government than any other class Of
business. They have better securities
and pay a higher rate of interest
than any other line of industry. They
market more products and have less
to say in fixing the price than any
other business and they get more
political buncombe and less construc-
tive legislation than any other class
of people. The farmers can only &C
quire such influence in business, in
government and in economics as will
enable them to share equitably the
fruits of their labor through organiza-
ton and every farmer on American
! soil who desires to help himself and
his fellow plowmen should rally
around the Union.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26
NOTICE
Of Animals ImpOunded

To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that l have this
day placed in the city pound the fol
lowing described animals which have
been found running at large within
the corporate limits of the city OF
Ocala, contrary to the ordinances Of
said city:
One red barrow. one black barrow,
two red and black sows. one black
sow, one red and black pig, one black
pig marked crop one ear, split and
hole in other.
The owner thereof, or their agents,
and all whom it may concern, are
hereby notified that if the animals are
not claimed and all expenses Of tax
ing and impounding thereof are not
paid within three days from date
hereof, to-wit: On the 2Sth day Of
July, 1915, ! Will sell the same 10
the highest and best bidder, said sale
to take place between the hours of
II a. m. and 3 p. m, on said day at
the city pound in Ocala, Florida.
W. +. Adams,
1t Marshal City Of Ocala.
c. A. Holloway, Imp.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26
POLITICAL G0SSIPS

When one class of people has any
thing to say, it has become largely
the custom to make a political issue
out of ii instead of a friendly discus
sion. to print IL in a law book instead
of a newspaper and to argue II be-
fore a jury instead of to settle ii in
the higher courts OF Common Sense.
As a result, political agitators, polit-
ical lawyers, political preachers and
masculine women are powerful in
politics and dissension, selfishness, in
tolerance and Mysteries run rampant
In public affairs, for when the low,
damp, murky atmosphere of misun-
derstanding envelops public thought
1t breeds political reptiles, vermin,
bugs and lice which the pure air Of
truth and the sunshine Of understand
ing will choke to death.
We have too many self-appointed
interpreters of industry who are in
capable OF grasping the fundamental
principles of business and who at best
can only translate gossip and add
color to sensational stories. No bust
ness can stand upon error and might
rules-right or wrong. No industry
can thrive upon misunderstanding,
for public opinion is more powerful
than a Kings sword.
When prejudice, suspicion and
class hatred prevail, power gravitates
into the hands of the weak. for dema-
gogues thrive upon dissension and
statesmen sicken upon strife.
The remedy lies in eliminating the
middleman-thep political gossip-and
this result can be accomplished by
the managers of business sitting
around the table of industry and talk
ing 1t over with the people. Inter
change Of information between indus
tries and the people is as necessary
to success in business as interchange
in commodities, for the people can
only rule when the public under
stands. Away with political interpret
ers who summon evil spirits from
their prison cells and loose them TO
prey upon the welfare of the people
in the name of My Country"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

There viii be a picnic at Pine Isl
and, about half mile west Of Romeo
at a point near the old Shipp place, or
Thursday, August 9Th. Speakers or
both sides will be invited to address:
the people on the question of county
division. There will be sack races
foot races and other amusements
The public cordially invited to attend
and bring well filled baskets. Re
freshments viii be served by Mr.. J
T. Hutchins. Respectfully,
W. o. Brewer.
J. t. Hutchins,
J. 3. McGehee,
J. 3. Dean,
w. H. Markham,
J. d. Virgins,
L. II. HERS,
T. F. Morgan,
Joe Walker,
J. L. Startling,
General Picnic Committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Clarence c. Hill, Jr. formerly of st
Augustine but now of Americas, Ga.
is visiting with his parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. c. C. Hill, at their home on Car.
era street. Mr.. Hill served his APP
premiership in the printing trade
with the Record company. He is now
an expert linotype operator, being
employed on the South Georgia Prog
ress at Americus.-St. Augustine Re
cord.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Senator J. B. Conrad of Volusia
county, died at his home near DeLand
Wednesday. The illness of Senator
Conrad and his subsequent absence
from the last session of the legisla-
ture defeated the statewide amend
ment as it was said that he was com
mitted to the measure and the bill
lost in the Senate by one vote
Plant City Courier.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Oxford notes in Sumter County
Times: Not only is Oxford going to
have big time in the picnic line the
first Saturday in August, but other
things will happen that day. Captain
McGahagin states that the Oxford
Rifles will give an exhibition of fancy
drilling, sham battle, etc. Miss
Lille Griggs who has been. visiting at
Ocala for a spell has returned home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

The county Judge has issued mar
rage licenses to Nathan V. Webb and
Laura Parker, H. H. Smith and Hazel
Stewart, Ebert NJ. Griggs and Edith
Cordery. Mr.. Griggs and Mr.. Cor
derry live in the Lynne neighborhood
and it is understood they were united
by Rev. 3. |. Hull yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

H. NJ. Hampton, legal light of Ocala,
is in the city on a sightseeing visit.
A native Floridian and a practicing
attorney in the Marion county me-
tropolis for years. Mr.. Hampton had
never been in st. Petersburg before
and says he had never dreamed the
Sunshine City to be such place as
nc finds it.-St. Petersburg indie
pendent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

The Temple will have six reels to-
night, "The Closing of the Circuit" a
Vitagraph drama, "Her Career" a
Selig drama, "Mixed Flats" Lubin
comedy and "The Clairvoyant Swim
der" Kalem drama. Tomorrow
night will come the dramatic de-
nouement of "The Exploits of Elaine. -
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Section Master Perry Of the Atlant-
ic Coast Line is doing some needed
work on the Oklawaha and Fo!t
King crossing. He will put the cross
ings in gooc shape, but they will rot
remain that way long. The council
should make the railway company
put down high rails.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Miss Maude Campbell and Mr..
Rogers of Centralia, were united in
marriage last Tuesday afternoon, by
Judge de Muro. The happy couple
left that evening for Ocala. The
Chronicle wishes Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers
a long, happy and prosperous life
Inverness Chronicle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

On the night of August 9th, there
will be a grand gold medal contest
held in Ocala. No one can compete
in this except those who already have
won gold medals. This promises to be
very interesting and TO add to its at
tractiveness, the state president of
the w. C. T. U. will be with us and
encourage US with a short talk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Coleman notes in Sumter County
Times: Mr.. B. C. Bridges, wife and
daughter, Miss Evelyn Bridges, went
to Ocala Monday to spend several
days. Mrs. Julia Hall and
daughter, Miss Annie, are spending
some time in Orange Springs visiting
her mother.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Mrs. R. L. Spires of Macon, Ga, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. j. C. Touch
ton of this city. Their mother is ex-
pected to arrive tonight from New
Smyrna to be with her daughter and
son the remainder of the week. They
are guests at the Hotel Wayne.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

MILFORD Harold who delivered the
Times-U Union last week during the alb
sence of one of the carrier boys in
Clearwater, will be numbered this
carrier bows
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26
PHILIP

Philip, the Macedonian king. while
drowsy with wine was trying a case
and the prisoner after sentence was
pronounced. exclaimed, Il appeal.
And to whom do you appeal?" in
CURED the astonished monarch. L
appeal from Philip drunk to Philip
sober" replied the prisoner. and the
king granted the request and at a re-
hearing gave the prisoner his liberty.
The people drowsy with the wine of
discord ofttimes pronounce a verdict
on public questions which they reverse
in their more calm and deliberate mo-
ments. The next best thing TO make
ing no mistakes is to correct them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

Miss Marie Love, who has been
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Hay for
the past three weeks, left Sunday for
Ocala to visit a few days and from
there she will go on to her home at
AIachua. Miss Love made many
friends while here who regretted to
see her leave.-Inverness Chronicle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26

The true ideal both for the parents
and the child is balance in character.
The old Greeks did not fail while they
lived out the maxim. Nothing too
much" The prodigy is no special
comfort to himself or to his friends
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-07-26
0CALA TEMPLE
dPLE
PYTH1AN SISTERS

The Ocala Temple Lodge No. %
Pythian Sisters, meets every Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 at Castle Hall, west
of courthouse. Visiting members are
cordially invited to meet with us.
Lena Tompkins, NJ. f. c.
Kate b. Howell. NJ. r.