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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Dear Sir: have read with much satisfac-
ton the military articles of Mr. Frank II.
Simonds, and within the last few days his
articles critcising the administrations atti-
tude toward the Allies and their blockade.
The greatest danger to the United States
in this whole situation is not the menace OF
Germany in itself but the forfeiture Of The
friendship Of our natural friends, England
and France, danger which Mr.. Simonds
hardly exaggerates
One could wish that you would point out
the way 20 avoid it. Many of US would have
long ago been prepared TO break with Ger
many. And yet the Presidents attitude %
neutrality is at least defensible.
But if that attitude is to be maintained il
must be consistent and how can this be un-
less the scales are evenly held between the
two belleerents and both required equally
10 conform TO the principles of international
Law? The fact that Germany's breaches are
criminal and nhuman, while those charged
against England are mere msdemeanors af-
fecting property alone, does not absolye u
from protesting against both
What middle course is open to US besides
either siding openly with the Allies or pro-
testing against all breaches Of international
law by either side so far as they affect
American interests?
There is meme unless we can reach the
conclusion that the acts OF which the admin
istration complains against England are in
fact not breaches Of law. And there is much
70 be said for this view
In contrast with Germany's acts. which
have been justihable upon no principles OF
international law or morality, the conduct
criticised on Engand's part has been upheld
by her jurists and by those Of France, and
these have largely based their opinions upon
the conduct and contentious Of the Unitei
States in our Civil War.
And. indeed. the difference between send
ing goods to Mexico or Cuba TO be shipped
thence TO the blockaded Confederacy is a.
least supcrfcially similar 20 the case Of send
ing goods to Holland, 70 be thence shipped
into blo;kaded Germany.
Il is no; to be doubted that the English
government is prepared to justify its cause
By reason
A presentation by The Tribune of the rea-
sons so relied on would 20 far TO create that
public opinion which you desire 10 move IN
favor of cause that Will neither make us
the football Of German diplomacy nor expose
US to the enmity of our own true friends.
And another thing necessary TO be kept con-
stanty before the public IS the fundamental
distinction between breaches of law which are
criminal. immoral and nhumane and not open
to any justification, and those acts as to the
legality or illegality Of which there IS a.
least a dispute and which in no case con-
Germ any question but that OF pecuniary IN
jury. ChAS. KObiNSoN 9N'Ih
Now York. Jan. -. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
More Cabs, Not Higher Fares.

Chief Drcnnen OF the Taxicab Bureau in
the Department Of Licenses sees behind
protest against a minor phase of the regu-
,ations a determination TO bring pressure
OH Mayor Mitchell for an increase IN taxi
cab rates and a limitation Of the licensing
Of public hacks. Just why such campaign
should he directed against the Mayor, who
las troubles enough of his own, instead oil
against the Board of Aldermen, which
would have the say in the matter, doesn I
seem clear. In any case, the taxlcab peo-
rlc might better devote their attention to
caring for the large and profitable busl-
ness which they seem now to enjoy.
The present rates Of fare are not, per-
haps as low as they should be OF event
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
The Germ Duel.

The code duello still has its devotees IN
our pacifst midst. The weapons in favor
are not those conventionally associated
with the duel of romance-they do not
come within the provisions of the Sullivan
law-but none could he deadlicr. Those
who remember their adventures with Sher-
lock Holmes will recall the fatal duel IN
which the principals swallowed each a
harmless looking little pill and stood re-
earding each other until he who had picked
the poisonous one fell at the others feet
There is an echo of this in the challenge,
widely advertised in print. which a Chi
cago physician has just sent to the Health
Commissioner of that city. The proposal
is made that each inoculate himself with
germs. the result to vindicate-or not, as
it turns out-his ability to pick the non
pathogcnic variety. The formal challenge
reads as follows:
First. we will both personally prepare
FIVE cultures of germs, all Of common
type. three Of them non-pathogenlc and
two of them pathogenic.
Second, through a referee mutually
selected we will exchange the prepared
cultures.
Third, each of US will personally ex-
anime and diagnose the cultures and pick
out the three harmless ones.
Fourth. to show our faith in our abil-
itv to pick out the harmless germs from
the dangerous ones, we will inoculate
ourselves with three cultures we select as
the safe ones
OF course, the Health Commissioner
may prove entirely "too proud to fight
but the programme suggests an interest
ing advance over the pill duel Of fiction
in giving the decision TO skill rather thar
to chance alone. There is hint here
too. of the gradual Identification of medi
cal with military ethics, with this advan
tage to the public, that with every doctor
defeated in a duel it has a better chance
of beating the mortality tables.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

tried was evidently at loss, but cut the
matter short by fning the landlord ana
remarking that the new point raiseu
might be matter Of inquiry at the prop
er time The law is so new that there
ere as yet no precedents 10 base opinions
on in doubtful cases; it seems however
that in doubtful cases the rule is to decide
,gainst the accused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

II is reported that the Rev. Dr. Charles F.
Aked is to receive $4,000 for suspending his
ministerial duties while a member of the Per-
manent Peace Tribunal. So now We know
ubv he PLAYED leap frog on the deck OF the
Oscar II with such abandon.
or the two daily serials now running, our
Country. By Our President" and "Our Presi-
dent by Our Countrymen," which, should YOU
say, is written CON Gmore!
Shifting is becoming greater luxury every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
TUESDAY. JANrARV is. 1919.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

Shifting is becoming greater luxury eve
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
(By Mark Moe)


The freshman class will entertain the
other classes tomorrow night. AS there
have not been many social functions
lately large crowd and a good time is
expected.
The senior class posed for an Ore
gonian camera man Monday afternoon.
They are now patiently waiting to see
their pictures in our metropolis larg-
est newspaper. 80 1
The junior prom will be held Friday.
May 8. This is always gala event
for the juniors and seniors.
The Stevenson baseball team will
play on Hood River sod for the first
time in many, many moons. The local
team did not deem it wise to send spies
down there to find out what kind of
ball they are playing, for last year the
locals beat them bad on their own
grounds. However. Hicks. pitcher,
cannot pitch on account of sore hand,
and Henderson, sub pitcher, has not
recovered sufficiently from his other
game. Capt. Clarie Hale is the only one
left who can pitch well, and he is need
ed more at short stop than on the
mound. This would seem to throw the
odds about even, but you never can
tell.
Mrs. Ralph Root entertained the
school for few minutes in an assem-
bly, last week with her singing.
The tennis tryouts are becoming real
interesting. They will be finished in
plenty of time for the tournament with
White Salmon here on Saturday. From
present indications the three who will
make the team are Gassoway, Loving
and McClanathan.
The plans for the proposed new
building are in the main hall of the
high school building. Much excitement
is prevailing over the coming election.
Even the seniors, who will not be in
school next year, are working. Ii the
people would only realize the need of
more room. and that not to vote this
bond issue would raise their taxes, in
order to rent this room, they would
know that these students are not work.
ing for wrong cause.
Tuesday afternoon the track and
basketball pictures were taken. All
of the pictures so far taken are devel.
oping nicely and should make good
showing in the Mascot.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
BASEBALL

Hood River will have two organized
baseball teams this year. The Hood
River team, organized several weeks
ago with Hugh Garrabant as manager,
will be composed Of players of the
down town district Of the city, while
the Heights team, L. v. Driscoll man.
ager, and composed of the Heights Sec
tion of the city and number of new
corners. was formed the fret of the
week. Chas. Hart. q favofite with
local fans, has been drafted to pitch
for the new aggregation. AL Heinz,
formerly of Seattle. will catch. Bailey,
former player Of Coos Bay towns,
will play with the Heights team.
Those desiring to try out for the
Heights team are asked to attend
practice at Columbia park Sunday
evening.
The Hood River team will journey to
Moro for game Sunday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27

The Hood River team will journey to
Moro for game Sunday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
Power Poles Removed

A half of the power line poles in
Hood River will..soon be removed. The
Hood River Gas 4 Electric Co.. which
recently purchased the Hydro Electric
system, will remove the wires and
poles of the latter company, except in
territory not furnished by the surviv-
ing concern.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
Catholic Church

Next Sunday. the first after Easter.
is called Whit Sunday. The order of
divine services for next Sunday will be
as follows: First Holy Mass at 8 ".
m. with sermon and distribution of
holy Communion during mass. High
Mass at 1890 a. m. with sermon and
singing. May devotions in the evening
at z. 45, consisting of appropriate hymns,
prayers, a short instruction and the
May procession. The benediction with
the Blessed Sacrament will conclude
the evening service.
All are kindly invited to attend.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
Christian Science Services.

Christian Science Services will be held
in Room 2, Davidson Building, Sun
day, II 100 a. m. Subject: "Everlast.
ing Punishment.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Wednesday service, Sp. m.
The reading room is open daily from 8
to 5 p. m, room z, Davidson building
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
Journal Offers Dock Aid

F. s. Kingsbury, local representative
of the Regulator line. declares that he
is pleased with the offer made by the
Portland Journal in aiding Columbia
towns IN securing docks. The Portland
daily offers free of charge plans for
wharf sites and free legal advice to
the municipalities.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27
Reception for Pastor

A reception TO Rev. A. s. Donat and
family will be given Thursday evening
at 5 o'clock in the Congregational
church parlers. A short program will
be given. Mrs. Louise Boyden and one
of her pupils. little Bessie Staten, will
assist. All are invited.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-04-27

At meeting of the Willamette Bap-
tist Association. held in Portland last
week, it was decided to hold next
years meeting at the local Heights
Baptist church.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
MO- 1, VOLUME 19

With this issue the Douglas Island
 News passcs from Che 18th into the
 i9th year Of its existence. During the past eight months and under its
 present ownership Che News has changed lmodcsty prevents the use of tho word "improycd'D more than during Che previous moro than sey- cntccn years. Other and more im- portont changes are contemplated, it being the intention of tho present owner of this paper Co give Co the people of the Island and surround incs the very best service possible and commensurate with the support extended. Tho fact remains, how ever. that it is difficult to serve DOT tcrhouse smothcred i'm mushrooms for the price ol liver and onions. Be it said Co Che credit Of the people Of the Island or the majority of them, that they are patriotic Co their home industries and are becoming more 80 with each succeeding month. There are those here. however, the same as in every other locality who send away for everything on which they can save five cents.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
AFFECTING WASHINGTON

Washington. Nov. 2l.-The high cost of living is probably affecting the people of the national capital as seriously as the residents Of any section of the United States Prices ot commodities classed as necessaries ot life have increased from twenty i've to fifty per cent, but wages re- main practically unchanged. The Associated Charities announces great apprehension as Co the needs ot tho poor during the coming winter. and the Gospel Mission. which operates a cheap restaurant. says it has never before had such a run as at present from the people who are compelled Go buy their food at place where they can get it at one cent per dish. It is very evident that while some people have prohted greatly from war-order prosperity there are many thousands who do not find their in- comes keeping pace with the m- creased cost of living.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
AGRICULTURAL
 POSSIBILITIES
Experiments Under Way in Interior Alaska That May Prove of
 Great Value

The following from the Fairbanks Citizen is suggestive Of the agrlcul- tural possibilities Of interior Alaska
 The Panama valley now boasts Of a flour mill. the first i'm tho history of interior Alaska. if not in the his- tory of the whole territory. On recent boat. Magnus Nelson. one of the progressive rauchcrs of the d., trict. received his flour mill and is now prepared to make his own flour from wheat grown on his farm. The mill is but the beginning marking the commencement of on epoch in the history Of agricultural interior Of Alaska The step from this perl od Of thc little hand flour mill 10 the great milling establishment Of the future may extend over a con siderable period of time. as world affairs are counted today. but at least one enthusiastic and success..I farmer Of the district believes it will be i'm tho lifetime of the hardy pio- neers that are now tlling the soil.
 Mir. Nelson intends only 10 make his own flour at this time, but the very fact that he is able to do it indicates to other farmers that it will be but a short time until many of them are installed on the ranches Of the district
 Many efforts have been put forth to boom the industries Of the Teu- ana and the farmers would now like to have some hnancicr or capitalist get around him enough people inter estcd in the country 10 build one large mill that will be able to handle all the wheat raised in the country. that it may be turned into flour and thus cut down the expense 10 the consumer
 To many this may seem an idle dream. but to the farmers who start ed to grow spuds and other yegeta- blcs when people ieercd at them, and who have proven the industry a sue cess it is a serious proposition.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
IS ADVOCATE
 OF POLYGAMY
Yukon OCtogenarian Would Import Ten Thousand Women to
 That Country

Captain IT. S. Back, of Carmacks. on the Yukon river half way between Whitchorsc and Dawson was in Douglas few days ago when he called on the editor of the News and laid before him a plan conceived by himself for the omoliorauon Of ey- isting conditions in that great iu- land country
 Captain Back. veteran ot Che Civil War and for many years In Che cm- ploy Of thc Federal government as guide. Indian fighter and rreighter m the early days Of the Northwest celebrated his 79th birthday sever al months ago but is yet as active as many men only half his age. He is now on his way to the outside and he intends. while away Co en- deavor Co persuade the powers that Transportation of all che women who will enlist to come. up Co ton thous- and. Co Yukon and lower Alaska where they win bo welcomed by sey- erol thousand men who. according Co Che aged philosopher. are unable Co take care of themselves
 In cosc only a fcw hundred wo men can be persuaded to make the trip into the Interior Captain Back win advocate thc passage of law permitting plural husbands from two Co five ms he says it would re- auirc several oI them, such as they arc. Co support am up-to-dote woman in any kind Of style.
 The captains roai mission to the outside. however is Co interest capi- Gal iu creek about fifteen miles back from scllark on which he has discovered gold to such am extent that a man can rock out one ounce per day by Che most primitive meth ods the old hand rocker He first discovered che creek seventeen years ago but not until thc past summer did he prospect it Co any extent Then he spent practically an Of the summer on it and what Inc demon suatcd fully convinced him that he has one of tho best drodge proposi- tions ever discovered in tho North.
 Captain Back says therc is a large area of uuprospccted ground in tbe vicinity Of his discovery but that the nrcsidc miners Of that country are not sufficiently contemplating to get out and prospect. That is one reason why he advocates filling the country up with women as he be- lleyes they would stimulate the men to action. The old captain promised to pay another visit Co Douglas on his way back in Che spring.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
IN YE OLDEN DAYS

Alma, Me-, Nov l2. l9i6. E. ]. White, Douglas Aluska
 Dear Sir. -lnclosed please nna money order for $500 for subscrlp- tion to the Douglas Island Nevu. l think you have improved your paper very much but it seems queer not to see it in the old shape. have taken the News for long time. In fact, | lived in Coughs when the first copy was printed. left Douglas .our years ago and quite a numhec Of the old-timers have gone since then and among others C. A, Hopp. was very sorry to hear of his death. We are having very good times in this part of the country but everything we buy is high.
 Give my regards Co stubhins. Ecu si and the Murrays
 Respt Yours,
 c. IT. CARLETON,
 Ana Maine.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
TREADwEII TURKEY SHOOT

All arrangements for the turkey shoot on the grounds of the Tread well Gun Club are now complete and the contests will take place Sunday beginning at 1915 o'clock. The following rules have been formu!at- ed for the shoot.
 All shooters are to be classed off according to their past records at the traps. and are only allowed 10 win one turkey All squads Of five shooters win shoot their ten blue rock. run and make room for the next squad. and any, and an ties from the former squad will be shot on Cmiss and out immediately ai- ter squad No 9 finishes Each shoot or is Co furnish his own shells and pay the secretary 65 cents before entering thc contest. The shoot is open Co all
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
THOSE KLUKwAN INDIANS

It is too bad that those Klukwan Indian musicians have not seen .nt or been encouraged since their arr rival to at least give an open air con cert in order that the residents Of Douglas might have the pleasure and experience Of hearing them. Per sonally. having heard this band play something over a year ago, we do not hesitate in pronouncing them nothing short of wonders. their lead cornet player being one Of the best "tripple toungers" in the North. Some arrangement should be made whereby the people of the Island should hear them during their visit here. They have given a number Of concerts in Native Hall on the beach. but that ls an out-of-the-way place for whites to congrcgatc
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
AN EXCELLENT
 ENTERTAINMENT
Everybody Turned Out to Witness The Heart of a Shamrock
 at Lyric

The "s. R. O." sign was early dis played at tho Lyric Theatre Monday night. Che first public appearance ot thc local company producing "The Heart of a Shamrock" for the benc- ft ot the Douglas Are department. every seat in the house being occu- pied by Che time thc curtain went up at S.I5 after Che rendition Of thc nterludc by Che full Lyric or chcstra. lead by Prof Dyer
 Everybody present was In a re- captive mood. They went prepared Co give Che actors a good reception and expecting Co be entertained anu they were not disappointed. The play was typical ot western rural uge. Che caste all having been re- gently trausplantcd from Irish Co American soil
 As no two persons could agree as to who was Che leading lady. the honors were evenly divided between thc four who appeared in Che fol- lowing roles:
 May. on Irish rose. Miss Jessie Koss.
 Cad. a city wait. Miss MOlic Witt amen;
 Mrs Donayau. Che housekcepcr. Miss Stella Macleod;
 Joan. ranchmaa's daughter. Mrs. n. IT. Precht
 or Che male members ot che caste. Roy Nolaud. as Father O'Neil. and Pat Mcclure as Laddic. the black sheep of Che O'Ncn family. had Che most difficult parts. while Bob o. Neil. the sher.r. impersonated by II. F. Murray. and Grizzly Adams. a cattlemau. impersonated by Fred Lynch. were euyicd by an the young mon in Che audience on account of the hugglng they were required Co do and at which they both demon strated that they are past masters. 10 was really a pity that Nolaud and Mcclure both had Co return Co their prosaic daily occupations next day
 Miss Ross and Mir Lynch each fa- Vorcd with solus which were greatly enjoyed. A string trio Messrs. Sal monsou. Pittman and Wallace. also delighted the audience.
 The play was reproduced Tuesday night Co another ful house, when it possessed an Che pep ot the first night. At 90 cents. the admission charged. upward ot $500 was taken in. of which over y2O0 was clear.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
EDITOR CHARLES RESIGNS

Editor Sidney D. Charles, who for three years past has we'll and faith fully ground out" the heavyweight editorials for the Juneau Daily Dis patch. has resigned and will wreck his typewriter. burn his lead pencil. beat his scissors into pruning hook. and throw out the pastepot on the 3Oth ot the present month. He has not made known his intentions for the future but the good wishes Of the fraternity win abide with him Proprietor Ed C. Russell has not an nounced Mir. Charles successor. but then Ed Is not like a man who can't do thc work himself it be has to-
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
JACK LONDON DEAD

Jack London, the well-known and popular writer Of fiction. died at his home at Santa Rosa, California, Wednesday night quite suddenly, be- ing m but a few hours. He was born in San Francisco and was forty years of age.
 Jack London visited Alaska and Yukon early in 1898 when material for his most popular book, "The Call Of the Wild" was obtained. This, with "The Sen Wolf" John Barley corn" and "The Valley of the Moon" were the most popular of his productions. Having dissipated very heavily in his younger days. he became a strong advocate of temper ance the last few years Of his life. Politically, he was an ardent Social ist.