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Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10

sAAkesPeARe.eAcoN AGAIN.

The ercentennary of Shakespeares death approaches And in the discussions of the next few weeks, shall inflicted the and cons of the great "Baconan controversy" The cranks who prove by mysterious cphers that Shakespeares plays writ ten by Lord Bacon rushing to the front again.
 Perhaps it doesn't make any great amount of differ who those matchless dramas We have them, and that enough. long the critics insist pressing this authorship controversy makes an inter esting problem take up and settle for ourselves And the task is really far simpler than the scholars admit Anybody with little appreciation of literary quality can figure it out for himself
 Just pick up volume of the plays and read three or four of them Don't study them, but read them you'd read novel. Then through volume or two Lord Bacons recognized writings Then ask yourself
 Could this cold precise scholarly, logical Bacon the judge scientist and philosopher possibly have written those pays?"
 And you'll probably conclude: 'No-no than the encifu careless romantic, exuberant poet could poss bly, have written those cold of science poso rhy"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
DRESS SUITS FOR HOLDERS.

The Holders Union of Worcester, Mass, has decided that it's members shall evening clothes" ap preaching social function The enthusiastic about
 And indeed why not? As the unions business agent There is why the laborer should ap his after dinner affairs properly garbed would of the artificial lines that now separate the classes"
 That's angle of the dres squestion that been ignored. ohs that the much abused dress suit intended originally a of uniform preventing competition in dress and reducing all the level It's really badge of democracy rather than of arisoeraey. And if the workmen adopt the democratic triumph will becomplete.
 Most skilled workmen probably afford the cost, far as that Evening clothes bit expensive to begin with but they properly for.
 There isn't much to be said however in favor of the particular type of evening dress represented by the dress suits" When changing into evening garb universal American practice let's hope that the costume will evolve into something more comfortable and artistic.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
LIBERTY FOR GIRLS.

Madame SchumannHeink, the famous opera singer. is about American girls.
 TO me-" she says the liberty allower the youth is shocking. Chaperones to be extinct the dodo, after girl reaches the age of ten"
 Perhaps they do that sort thing better elsewhere Unquestonab there's larger ratio of chaperones the girl population in the highly cived of Europe When it to Latin countries particularly the Spanish countries of both the old and world. | is impossible to around in mixed society without pumping into duenna
 It shocking doubt sensitive foreigners, the liberty allow young people But it doesn seem to most of the critics that the for this horrifyng situation found in the the American youth The simple is, that young people be trusted take themselves without being watched And the lack of chaperones far from being sign of moral axy, is evidence a sex equality and moral integrity of which the old world has almost conception.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
SEX EDUCATION.

Dr. J. M Exner of New York urged education in schools upon the Religious Education association in sion in Chicago.
 Dr. Exner had been making investigation as to the effect education lack of upon college boys Out 1000 students. S75 per cent had received their first striking and permanent impressions about sex before thirteenth year 915 per cent had received their first information unwhoesome sources, and 70 per this information had led morbid ity and distorted the whole question. 945 per cent received information from responsible sources average of six years late. Nine-tenhs of those who had received responsible information said it had distinctly good influence upon their lives.
 The first agitation upon thi smatter sprung out of feeling that things wrong and something ought tobe done about it. but impressions the whole subject necessarily vague. Such investigation that of Dr. Exner clears up of the argued points It in dcaes that responsible information is wise, and that it must begin early in order to be effective
 The darkness cloak for crime and that innocence thrives upon light is lesson beginning to be learned Just how to mpar the needed information is the next point to settled Classes in hygiene fathers and mothers is one of the solutions.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
Friday Morning, March 10, 1916.
AMERICAN DRAMA.

Clayton Hamilton writing in Vogue, says that we have no great drama today because we have no national ma, and We have national drama because have too much New York in it.
 All great cities he explains pretty much alike.
 New York is cosmopolitan, and therefore the -east American of our cities And yet New York persists in dominating drama, the exclusion of elements rep resenting genuine American life and motives.
 ITO American" he says "as it is superfcally and superciousy the metropolis is not Amer ca at all interpretation of what is def- ttivey national in national life, should look to the provinces; and this done except in a few extraordinary compositions like Children of Earth by Alice Brown
 Many of plays-the majority perhaps-are set in little cities but in these plays not genuinely study the life little cities; merely transfer different locality the life that has been studied in Times Square MT. George M Cohans practise is in pont. Such plays Hit the Trail Holliday Broadway Jones and GetRchCuic Walngford set in provincial towns; but nearly all the characters behave Times Square people would behave if transported little city and not at all as natives of little city would behave"
 England has greater drama he says because British paywrigs have gone for their themes and characters to the smaller towns and rural districts of England Scotland Ireland and Waes and because there such great theaters the Abbey in Dublin and the Gaiety Manchester, with able~repertory companies, and agers encouraging new talent and ignoring London stand ards
 The moral of this to be that ought to have good stock companies established in such cities Chi cago, Denver San Francisco and New Orleans, ting the New York influence and giving us genuine American drama.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10

cleared up. Ii the young men. who have been taught a love for an open life in the army, do not remain aJ home after the war, taxes and trade troubles must be still heavier. It is the experience of the past that wars are followed by the emigration of the young and adventurous.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
MONEY FOR ARIZONA.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The an nual appropriation bill reported to the Senate committee. includes $175,000 for an irrigation project on the Giis river near Florence, Arizona.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
First and Last Cases

Municipal Magistrate Erie presided in bis first trial Tuesday morning when John Harris was before him on the charge of having stolen fifteen simo' leans from Josie Thomas, a naughty na- tive daughter done in bronze. Josie home ports at Hoonsh and was here to obtain the latest in Easter millinery and lingerie. John-and how he man aged it is a mystery-found her pocket and extracted the cash. For the of fense Magistrate Erie taxed him two for one by fuiug him s30 and trim minqs and, in default of payment, to retire for a period of l5 days to tbe iu- hospitable interior of the skoOkum house. John retired and is serving out the fine.
 R. R. Hubbard, retiring municipal magistrate, tried bis last case on Mon day. when John Paris lno relation to Plaster Paris) was before him on the charge of disorderly conduct. Johu had cultivated a red plush jag and was making himself offensive to those who believe in peace aud quiet. He settled by coming across with a xxx
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
WAGON ROADS ESSENTIAL TO THE
 DEVELOPMENT OF ALASKA

Whereas, the rich and varied re. sources of Alaska can be developed only with the construction of railroads and wagon roads; and
 Whereas, the Government is now constructing between four and five hundred miles of railroad in Alaska, successful operation Of which is de. pendent upon the settlement and open. ing up of the adjacent country; and
 Whereas, the government has con. structed in Alaska some nine hundred miles of wagon roads, which have proven of inestimable value in the de- Velopment and settlement of Alaska;
 It is hereby resolved, by the Alaska Burea0 of the Seattle Cham Der of Com mercr, that Congress should give all possible aid toward the construction of a comprehensive and extensive system of wagon roads that will render possible the opening up and settlement of the great interior of Alaska, and the eco nomicsl development of her rich re- sources.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
Neglected the Lemon

A disgraceful exhibition, the result of too much oil of joy, occurred in Ju- neau at an early hour Tuesday morn ing when a number of drunken ma rines from the United States cosst guard steamer Manning which was then in the harbor, undertook to run DOT tion of the territorial capital to suit themselves, they having taken offense because one of their fellow blueiackets bad been run in the previous evening for disorderly conduct on the street. Going ashore presumably for the pur- pose of rescuing their imprisoned com panion, they became mixed up with Policeman Harrington and would, DO doubt, have given him the worst of it had not civilians interfered. Three of the sailors were harvested and taken to jail and the others decided that die cretion was in order and returned to the ship. Just why the marines were permitted by their superior officers to be ashore at SO late an hour of the night is not known.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12

presentation was even more valued by him than the costly present.
 Other guests at the banquet were P. R. Bradley, experimenting engineer of Che Alaska Treadwell and Alaska Ju- neau Gold Mining companies; B. M. Behrends, pioneer banker of Alaska; D. J. Kinzie, Jas. Christoe, Thos. Me- Donald, "Babe" Samples and E. J. White.
 The banqueters were seated at 9l5 and it was three hours later that @Auld Lang Syue" was gently warbled.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
Skagway Players ''Renig"

Hal johnston, manager for the White Pass Athletic club, reports that it would be almost impossible for the Skagway quintet to meet the Treadwell teams in game this season. Most of the memb bers have been on their vaca tions and are now busily preparing for sprinq and sumner work. The trip would require a ten days' lay off aud he believes that representative team could not be assembled at this period. -Skagway Alaskan.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
New U. s. Commissioner

John Henson has lately been ap pointed a United States commissioner by Judge Robert w. Jennings and Douglas now has a commissioners court of her own, thus doing away with the necessity of taking a sea voyage every time the services of commis- sioner are required. As evidence that such officer was badly needed here, two cases were filed in Judge Henson's court this forenoon.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
GOOD WORK DONE
 BY ALASKA BUREAU
Seattle Chamber of Commerce Is Boosting for Northland
 Along Right Lines

The following letter and resolutions are self-explsnatory:
 Seattle, March 28, 1916. Mir. k. J. White,
 "The Douglas Island News,"
 Douglas, Alaska.
 Dear sir:-Enclosed we are forward ing you copies of resolutions recently adopted by the Alaska Bureau and Trustees of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
 These resolutions set forth the neces- sity for a greater measure of territorial government and home rule for the people of Alaska, and a comprehensive plan of wagon roads that will make possible the settlement of ber vast interior.
 We have forwarded copies of these resolutions to members of our delega- tion in Congress, and all other members personally known to the writer, re- questing their support.
 We have also requested the commer- cial organizations of the coast to adopt similar resolutions and urge the sup port of their representatives in Con- gress. Yours very truly,
 J.L. MCPHERSON, Manager.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
IMPROVEMENT IS
 THE WATCHWORD
Newly Elected Board of AL dermen Take Over City At-
 fairs in Promising Manner

Everything points to progressive and business administration on the part of the new city council, the mem bers of which were inducted into of flee Monday night of this week when Commissioner John Henson adminis- tered the necessary oath. The ontgo ing board held a meeting early in the evening, turning over the reins of gov- ernment Go their successors shortly after 8 o'clock. All the new members were present and no time was lost in effecting a permanent organization which resulted as follows;
 President of Council and Mayor
 ex-Ofcio ............M. J. O'Connor City Clerk and Municipal Mag
 istrate ....--......... u6ury DIle City Treasurer. A. E. Gurr City Marshal. l..............Wm. Shafer Wharfnger .............L. W. Kilburn Health Officer ......Dr. A. R. Sergeant Assessor. or...................L L. A. Slane
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
HOPP FAMILY
 LEFT SUNDAY
Popular Newspaper Man with Wife, Daughter and Mother,
 Passengers on Humbolt.

Cbas. A. Hopp, former editor and proprietor of this paper, accompanied by his wife, daughter and mother, took passage on the steamer Hmm bolt last Sunday for Seattle, where the three ladies will remain for month or six week while the late member of the fourth estate continues on to a small farm owned by him near the town of Euumclaw, in King county, Washing. ton, on which he will at once erect a home for his family. While the home may have a Queen Ann front, the rear portion of the structure will probably be more suggestive of Mary Ann, that is, if Chas. A. is the architect.
 The wharf was crowded Sunday with the many friends of the Hoppe, who as sembled to bid them bon voyage aud good luck in their new home. The parting was a sad one. not only to the family, which had made Douglas it's home for IS years, but to soores of their friends, who had known them during the whole or much of that per- iod. While Mrs. Hopp, their lovely daughter, Miss Leah, and the dear old grandmother, Mrs. Adam Hopp, were all made much of during the last few dave of their stay in Douglas, it was not until Saturday night that Chas. A. "got his" by being both watched and chained
 Saturday night shortly before 9 o'clock, Mir. Hopp was sent for to come to the home of M. J. OConnor, which he did, only to find a couple of dozen of his frieods who later seized upon and marched him over to the D. l. l.. U. hall, where a banquet Ht for king even in times of peace-was the order, there being everything in the line of drinkables, eatables and edibles from "Slugovich" cocktails 10 "wild goose from Gambler bay" When the appre. ciative stage had been reached, Toast. master O'Connor, in an address which would have >done credit to Patrick Henry of colonial days, presented Mir. Hopp with beautiful gold watch and chain, the former bearing the inscrip- ton;
 gro Cbas. A. Hopp, Editor of the Great Religious Weekly, Douglas, Alas ka. From a Few of His Old Tllicums, April l, 1916"
 The "Old Tillicums," iu whose be. half Mir. O'Connor made the presenta tion, were Henry Erie, A. E. Gurr, Wm. Stubbins, Paul Bloedhorn, A. Baritello, Julius Jensen, John Henson, Joseph Riedi, John Henson, Jr., John Lang seth, pr. A. R. Sergeant, Ed. Andrews, M.J. O'Connor, B. R. Lievers, F. A. J. Gallwas, Frank Bach, A. T. Nelson.
 Mir. Hopp was completely Aabber Qasted tmost men are under such cir cumstances but feelingly expressed his appreciation of the handsome pres ent, but it was plain that the spirit and good friendship which prompted the
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
ALASKA ENTITLED TO FULL MEASURE OF

ALASKA ENTITLED TO FULL MEASURE OF
 TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT
 Whereas, The National resources of Alaska are now administered by numerous bureaus of the Government, under the direction of officials un familiar with conditions iD Alaska, which has resulted in inefficiency, con- fusion and curtailment of the develop ment of Alaska;
 1t is hereby resolved, by the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, that the administration of all national resources in Alasks, other than those of scientific research, should be placed in a Board resident in Alaska;
 It is further resolved, that Congress be urged to grant to the people of Alaska as full territorial form of gov- ernment and measure of home rule as was granted to our other territories.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
Record of Outgoing Fathers

At the last meeting of the old council, held Monday night just previous Go the taking over the reins of government by the new board, the following annual report was submitted by Clerk Hub. bard
 Fourteenth annual report of the City Clerk of the City of Douglas, Ter ritory of Alaska, fromApril 18th, 1915, fn l mil laf lQlR
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12

instructed to call for bids for a new building, I2x2O, as a sort of loung ing room for the iremen.
 There being DO other business, the council adjourned to the matted milk emporium of Lievers & Lievers, where it was taken through straws.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12

The Ladies' League of the Congrega tional church will give one of their enjoyable Ten Cent teas at the church parlors tomorrow afternoon. Members and friends of the league are invited.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12
Benefit Dance

The New City Band of Douglas will give a benefit dance at Italian Society hall Sunday night, April 23, beginning at 2 o'clock. A general invitation is ex- tended. Good music is promised and a good time is assured. Admission sl; ladies free.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12

Go to Leivers & Leivers for Easter Flowers, Potted Plants and Easter Decorations.
Douglas Island news., 1916-04-12

PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
 Wharf-Gurr, Stubbius and Lievers.
 Health aud Police-Stubbins, Liev- CTS aud Gurr.
 Finance-Lievers, Livie and Rieki.
 Sewers and Drainage-Riedi, Livie and Jensen.
 Public Works and Streets-Jeusen, Lievers and Riedi.
 Fire and Water-Livie, Gurr and Jensen.
 In accepting the mayorally of the city Mir. O'Conuor said it was like com ing back home; that it was no new honor to him but that he appreciated the compliment paid hin. He prom ised a business administration and among other things said; No macques or pimps will be permitted to remain long on this side aud the first ordin- ance introduced will be one providing for the closing of the saloons at mid night. As your mayor, every body will look alike Go me and no fsvors will be shown. It proves that the people were satisfied with the 'O'Connor gang else they would not have elected us, and l., for one, will not betray that cond dence."
 Judge Erie also made a short speech of acceptance.
 The salaries of the new officers will be the same as have been paid formerly. The services ot one peace officer and of the city attorney were dispensed witb' by which a saving of sl75 per month will be effected. Marshal Shafer was instructed to henceforth take the night shift until further notice, Mayor O'Con nor promising to look after the welfare of the city in daylight.
 The committee on fire and water was instructed to arrange for putting in a new 8inch pipe line leading from the pump house tO LaUghlin's corner, the pipe now used being inadequate to the service required.
 Clerk Erie was instructed Go secure necessary stationery for bis work.
 The committee on fire and water was
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05
Alaska Furniture and Under
 taking Co.,, Inc.

Manufacturers of all kinds of furni- ture, store fixtures and show cases. We also manufacture our own cloth covered and varnished caskets. We are the only licensed embalmers and fun eral directors who make their own goods in Alaska We have been on Douglas Island for the past thirteen years and our work has always proved satisfactory We are in class by our selves in this liue of business, and if you deal with us you are dealing with a sober and industrious firm. When need ing anything in our line call or phone No.44. Morgue at St. Ann Hospital,
 Alaska Furniture & Undertaking Go. Inc., by l.. c THOMAS.
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05

Douglas started in the new year with a bad taste in her mouth, caused by the epidemic of crime that just at that time broke out here. All of our boast ing about a quiet, orderly town was dissolved as a mist by the record of two burglaries, a murder, several rob- berries and numerous other disrepOtable escapades that arc a disgrace to any community. We do not believe that any of them can be laid at the door of drink or dire want. It is mostly just pure cussedness, and comes from a class of people whose presence in Douglas is what might be called a tribulation. Douglas has no intention of being burdeued with law wbreakers, and we expect many of them will depart at tbe frst invitation rather than take chances on Che chain gang.
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05
Accident at Treadwe1

Two miners were killed in the Tread we'll mine yesterday morning about g o'clock. Very little is known about Che accident except that the two men were engaged in bulldozing, am ex- plosioD shook Che mine, and the supply of powder which tbe men had taken with them for their work was found to have exploded. The victims were:
 Domeujco Ciotta, native of Feltre, Villapaiera, Italy, aged fl years. He is survived by a wife and four children under the age ofll years, residing in Italy.
 Clio Guizzo, a native of Paveojilidino, Italy, aged % years, unmarried.
 The funeral services will be held at she Catholic church in Douglas, on Thursday, January 9th, at 9:3O o'clock a. m., Rev Father Boccati officiating Iuterment at the Douglas cemetery.
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05
AMODERN WIPE

will at all times keepa small supply of liquors on hand, not only for a stimu- lant, but for medical purposes. A bottle of good whiskey or brandy in the house may save yon a score of doctors visits. We have on hand the finest Hue of liquors ever shipped to Alaska or any other country. All our goods are guaranteed under the Food and Drug act of June 30th, 1906.
 Free delivery to all pa'ts of Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05
Another Robbery

Last Thursday night burglars entered the store of Wm. Stubbins by breaking in through a rear door and stole about fifty dollars worth OF merchandise, clothing, shoes, purses, neckties, shirts and cuff buctons. The manner of gaiu- ing an entrance, and several other ear marks, seem Co indicate that tho Hubbard robbery and this may be charged Go Che same gang. About all the trace the robbers left are marks made by a bloody finger, supposed to have been cut in breaking open the door. Mr. Stub6ins says shat tbe robber was evidently gentleman, as be SC lected small shoes, and, in going out, attempted to close tbe door to keep the snow out. The police of tbe town are making every eGort to locate the guilty party.
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05
DOUGLAS PEOPLE PRAISE
 SIMPLE MIXTURE

Many in Douglas praise the simple mixture of buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., known as Adler i-ka. This remedy is the most THOROUGH bowel cleanser ever sold, being even used successfully in appendicitis. ONE SPOONFUL relieves almost ANY CASE of consti. patton, sour or gassy stomach. ONE MINUTE after you take it the gases rumble and pass out. Adler i.ka can not gripe and the INSTANT action is surprising. Guy l.. Smith, druggist.
Douglas Island news., 1916-01-05

Delegate James Wickersham has in- troduced in congress bill providing for full territorial form of govern ment for Alaska. We have not heard shat the Delegate has in any manner abandoned his plan for statehood for Alaska. This brings Go us the question that has long been in our miud--while the press has argDed the matter bit terly-Why is it not possible for Alas kans Co battle for bosh a full territorial government now and statehood when we can get it2