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Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17

is trying Co break tho monopoly in schools. He is rcvoluatlng the land .tt is only I've years since Lloyd George. against fierce opposition, started Co reyaluc the lands Of Eng. land General Corrunza is finding it no easy task to reyaluc the land in Mexico.
 The free municipality or the town. ship system hc is seeking Co cstab. Iish. A bigger job than it appear. on the surface. for it will shift thC political emphasis Mexico from per soualitics Co parties and principles and educate thc people In co-opcra- ton.
 In Military affairs he is making Che troops federal force When state troops are eliminated the temp tation of thc state governors Co use them for their own political ombi- tous will be removed.
 Mexico is paying thc price ot des- potism. bad government. devastation, high taxes and general impovcrish- mont has followed tho years when the country was drained of its wealth and its riches gIycn Go foreigners.
 Tho lack of money and credit is a legacy Carraula received from the old regime. and it will take time Co adjust Che finances Of Mexico
 As country it Is os large as Great Britain. France. Germany and Austria-Hmgay combined Sparsely populated but possessing great re- sources. and its financial salvation should come from within its own borders.
 Carrauza has banked the fires of revolution and he is trying to make Mexico support Che McXicans.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
SENATOR JONES
 REPORTS DELAY
Tells City Council Officials are Tardy in Going after Elec-
 tric People

The feature Of the regular week. ,y meeting of the city council Mon day night was the appearance before that body Of Senator C. W. Jones in connection with Che matter Of the on-paymcnt of taxes claimed by the lefty from the Alaska Electric Light & Power Company Of Juneau, oper- ating in Douglas. Mir. Jones has been acting in the matter for the town and says he has a ease but that the district attorney is dilatory in entering suit and, as he. Sir. Jones. is to leave in a day or two for Cal- ifornia. he wished to explain condi- tlous to the council before going a- way. The latter body thanked him and assured him his services in thc matter were highly appreciated.
 The council ordered notices print ed urging all owners Of lots in che townsItc Of Douglas to call at the office of John Henson and sign the petition to the government which will enable them to obtain title to thei property Coal 10 the amount or i5J tons was reported on hands
 Bills were paid as follows: C. " Jones. S5O.5O; Tom Vanilla. S72o; R. Lawrence, S317j; Fire Depart mcnt, Slj; 4. E. Gurr SEQ; l.. w. Knbun, S2S.7O; B. Grnyrock. $3.75: C. w. Young Co, $4l5; II. Erie. $1OO; D. Ccderleq, S32; Standard oil Co., S15O.75; J. ". Grant, S3o; W. A. shafcr Sl5O; Trcadwcll co, $1SO; Telephone Co.,, $7; C. w. Carl son. $3; II. V. Sully. $S; News. $G; Northern Lumber Co, SllO; W. Pcl- omen, Sl9.2O; Chas. Johnson. SGO. John M1rkaunan. S32
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17

track athletics and baseball may be conducted the same as Is done among the athletic clubs and schools in tho States. Basketball will also be in cluded In the contests this fall and plans for the organization ot teams win soon be compleaed.
 "The fact that Sl,OOO worth Of athletic apparatus Is already on hand owned by the Treadwcll Co.," said Mir. Mcdonald. "is further reason why we should organize classes i'm medlately without a great financial outlay at the start"
 Schedule time and place Of Che athletic classes will be posted after the organization meetings early next week. All class work will be done Co music. A small membership fee will also be decided upon soon.
 The formal organization Of the Douglas Island Athletic Club was perfected last night with the elec- tion ot the following officers.
 President. NJ. ]. OConnor; secre- tary. Charles Hall.
 Directors Jack Wilson James Daniels. James Stoody. Nelc An- derson. Oscar Fitzhugh. Jack Hen son. Monte Benson. Walter stevens and Grover Kertis.
 A meeting Of the officers and di- rectors will be held tomorrow. Sat urday night. at o'clock in the Treadweu fire hall The new organ ization will have the use Of the Treadwcu Club. Natatorium and Douglas fire hall
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17

 SIMILARITIES
Lives of Wilson and Hughes Have Followed Very Much along
 Identical Lines

Now that Che election is a thing of the past it is interesting to com- pare Che personalities Of the late can- didotes for che presidency of hc United States.
 Many close parallels may be drawn between Mcssrs. Hughes and Will son. Both are scholarly industri- ous mcn Of great force of character who have risen from moderate cir cumstauccs Co thoir present cmi- ncuco. Both arc remarkable public speakers
 Both arc inclined Co Doc "boolash. % Neither shows more than a slight interest iu ports. although Inc Pres idcut sometimes attends baseball and football games and plays golf and Mr. Hughes likes mountain climbing. Nr Wilson is subjoc, to frequent colds and headaches. while Mir. Hughes has been forced by ul health Co lct up u his energetic life at times.
 The legal profession attracted both candidates u early manhood. but while Mr. Hughes has continued throughout bis career lawyer and jurist when mot iu public office, Mir. Wilson was drawn to thc fields of literature and historical writing Both men have had long experience "tcachug Che young idea to shoot m college classes.
 MT. Hughes Is 5i years old about five years younger than his oppon- eut. Both men are married, Mr. Wilson for the second time. and both have several children. Both entered active life as lawyers, Mr. . Wilson in 1882 and Mr. Hughes two years later
 Mir. Wilson is a yoluminous and popular writer Mr. Hughes liter ary style is heavier and he has writ ten little of a popular character.
 Both men are sincere Christians Mir. Hughes Is a Baptist and Mir Will son is Presbyterian
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
COMING CARNIVAL

Under the auspices of the ladies of Trcadwcn and Douglas a carnival will be held at the Treadwell Club December IS and lg for the benefit Of suffering Sorbiaus and other un- fortunate people Of the Balkans. The carnival was decided upon yes tcrday at ameeting of the ladies held at Che home Of Mrs F. R. Brad Icy Trcadwell mention of which appears elsewhere in this paper. The cause is most worthy one and IS deserving of mstintcd support Later and moro extended mention of Che carnival will be made in subsc- quent issues
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
HAPPILY wEDDED

Mrs. Esther Austin and Jack Brahm were united in marriage Tuesday night of this week at the Congregational church. Rev. E. s. Bollinger officiating The attend ants were Mrs. Jack Henson and Fred DahlQuist The bride is long time resident Of Douglas and is head operator at the Douglas Central tcl- ephoue office, while the groom is em- ployed at the Central Power plant at Treadwcll Both the young pco- pie have many friends who join with this paper in wishing them uulim- tied happiness in their new relations.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
PARTY LINES
 CLOSELY DRAWN
Next Territorial Legislature Almost Evenly Divided on Politi-
 cal Faith

The following, worked out by the Juneau Dispatch, is probably about correct
 According to election returns Co date there will be four Republican members Of the Senate. three Demo cratic members and one Progressive, and eight Republican members Of the House, seven Democrats and one Independent.
 Should final returns bear out these figures. 0. P. Hubbard. the Progress sive member Of the Senate. and C. K. Snow, the Independent member Of thc House. will practically hold the balance of power in their respective branches Of the legislature.
 For instance. in the House, i'm ey- cry ease where party lines may be drawn. Snow will have the deciding vote. In the Senate, also, Hubbard can side with the Democrats and make tie vote. Without him vot- ing. the republicans would have a majority of ono. Following is the lineup SO far as the returns now show:
 Democrats in Senate Charles A. Sulzer, first division. Frank A. Aldrich, second division. John Roman, third division.
 PrOgressives in Senate O. p. Hubbard, third division.
 Republicans in Senate J. R Heckman. first division. John Sunback, second division. O. P. Gaustad, fourth division. Dan Sutherland, fourth division.
 House Democrats
 W. W. Casey, first division. J. p. Daily. second division. Frank B. Cannon. third division. r. IT. Holland, third division. r. M. Price, third division, or Chas. MuCallum.
 W. T. Burns, fourth division. l.. C. Hess, fourth division
 Independent
 C. K. Snow, Of fourth division.
 House Republicans John C. Held first division Monte Benson, first division. James Frceburn or P. C. McCor- mack, first division.
 A. A. Allen. second division. Nate Coombs, second division. IT, M. Reed, second division. Joseph Murray, third division. Andrew Ncrland. fourth division.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
INTERESTING PICTURE

A 1900 foot film. depicting the olectrization of and the magnificent scenery along the mountain divisions of the Chicago. Milwaukee x SC. Paul Railway, was shown at the Or pheum in this place Tuesday and Wednesday of this week through the courtesy Of A. E. Harris. general Alaska agent for the company with headquarters at Juneau. The pie turc is a most interesting one show ing, as 1t does, some of, the finest mountain scenery on the American continent.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
FOR STARVING SERBIA

A number of the ladies Of Douglas Island met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. R. Bradley at Treadwell for the purpose Of deyis- ing ways and means of raising mon cy and in other ways to provide for the relief of the starving women and children in Serbia Anyone wishing to contribute to the worthy cause may report to Mrs. Bradley
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
GEN. CARRANZA
 MAN OF HOUR
Will Eventually Work Out Mexico's Salvation II Given
 Support
lny George Mcrherson nmtcrl

tBy George McPhcrson lluhleIl
 There is no certainty about Villa whether he is dead or alive. who can say? He has been reported dead in SO many places we might be par doned for assuming that, personally, he Is a myth
 Vcuustiano Carranza is not a myth he Is In Mexico the de facto head Of that nation.
 In appearance, he is tall. grey haired man. carrying easily his fifty nine years When walking he strides ahead as if he had business on his mind Seated at his desk. he talks in quiet tones about the Revolution and the remakinE of Mexico ia a calm. matter-of-fact way.
 There is nothing of thc swash- buckler. or the melodramatic hero. about him. A farmer. a "rauchero' by taste and inclination, a lawyer by profession. naturally student and an idcalist compulsiou and pat riotism have made him man of action. He Is moderately wealthy and has spent nearly a lifetime iu public service, SO he is removed from thc charge ol being political ad- vcnturcr
 Political offices are acid tests Of mems characters. Carranza has been tried by his country in various of
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
NIP AND TUCK
 TUCK WINS
Delegate Contest Not Definitely Set tied for Full Week after
 Election

At no stage of the count of the Delegate vote has Wickersham been less than 100 votes behind sulzer but at several stages in that same count there have been hopes by his friends and fears by his enemies that the small lead Of his opponent would be wiped out and that the lunr-tlme Delegate would nose ont {"
 However though slow in coming in, returns which arrived from four days to week after election, made but little difference in the standing Of the two candidates and. with still few distant and obscure precincts Co hear from, probably not l5O votes in all. Sulzcr. the Democratic can didate. is still between 75 and loo Co the velvet" and the Wick habit" i'm Alaska, after clinging for eight long years, has been broken away from. ReQuicscat in pace CWc are not sure that "Requies" is the right name for the eat, but will let it go at that.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
NOW EATING REGULARLY

Thomas Dcvinc, known here as Fish Tom" in lieu of paying S15 in cash. is now serving seven days m thc Juneau city jail i': drunkenness. Juneau lately east her net fer va grants and undesirablcg in general and the "nshy" cni Ngs landed with the others.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
Lutheran Immanuel
EARLY BOAT CANCELLED

The Island Fofry Co.,, operating the Gent. has cancelled the early morn ing trip, leaving Juneau at C o'clock, the first departure now being 7:3O from Juneau and from Douglas. Otherwise. the schedule is in effect as formerly.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
VERY SUCCESSFUL

The charity dance at Labor Union Hall Wednesday, night was we'll at- tended and highly enjoyed. A nice sum was cleared for the purpose for which it was given.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
TURKEY SHOOT

The Treadwell Rifle Club is ar ranging a Thanksgiving turkey shoot in teams of five at 60 cts. per entry a rare chance Co get a bird for practically 'noddIngs."
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
SYSTEMATIC
 ORGANIZATION
Islanders Given Rare Opportunity for Receiving Athletic
 Instructions

That there Is no stage in lifo be- tween Che cradle and Che grave when tho red blood og Che Island can not exercise itself In a manner both sci- cnt.ac and hcalthful is about Co be demonstrated by Che recently organ izcd Douglas Island Athletic As sociatiou. according Co steps taken at rousiug meeting held at the fire hall last night. Already more than 800 names have been enrolled on che List of membership which win not bc complete until it bears Che name of every live one on the Island Iu keeping with thc eternal fitness ot things. Tom Mcdonald. athletic in- structor at Trcadwell. Is one ot che primo movers iu Che new orguuiza- tiou and win be in charge of Che athletic instructions which he out lined at last nights meeting as fol- lows
 "Tbc purpose or Che organization is Co give Che young and old of Doug las Island an opportunity Co carry on dcduitc. systematic and regulated work in athletics.
 "Boys from 70 Co I6 years who are interested iu belonging Co the Athletic Association are requested Co meet at Che Trcadweu Club at 9 o'clock Saturday afternoon. when a class of boys win be organized.
 "A class tor ladies win also be organized Monday afternoon at four o'clock at thc Trcadwell Club. Girls between Che ages ot 70 and l6 years are also requested Co meet with the ladies Monday. although it Is planned Go conduct separate classes for Che girls and ladies Negotia- tIons arc being made this week with Miss Chastecu. og Che TrcadweIl school. Go conduct the girls classes. %
 In discussing the work whic6 Joe boys would take up. Mr. Macdonald said the boys classes would embrace collective and rythmic gymnastics, calcsthenics. apparatus work. swim ming and boxing from time to time; they win also have gymnasium games.
 The work which Che ladies and girls classes win take up win bc similar Co that outlined for Che boys. including collective and rythmic gymnastics. and special supervision iu swimming
 For Che older boys and for men. boxing and wrestling. swimming and smokers from time to time will be arranged. If time and interest are sufficient. a mems gymnasium class win also bc organized
 "Thcre Is possibility" Mr. Mac Donald added. "that arrangements can be made Go hold swimming con- tests between Che Douglas grammar school boys and probably Che high school boys. and similar classes from thc Juneau school"
 The Athletic Association plans al- SO Go hold one or two indoor meets during the winter. Contests will be arranged according to the weight ot the contestants By spring thc As- sociation hopes that competition iu
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17

The Xmas Holidavs win soon be here. have on display now a very nice selection of Holiday goods and useful presents. These goods were purchased from the Factory last February before the War Prices were applied there fore l am in @ position Co save you from % Co 30 per cent. Mako your selections early
 ELMER E. SMITH,
 The Front SC. Druggis
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17
DOUGLAS CHURCHES
Congregational

lRov. E. s. Bolllnger, pastor) 10 a. m. Sunday School II a. m. Worship. Life at its Best" 7:3O, Worship. What Is a Spiritual Man?" Wednesday. 7:3O, Hour Of Prayer, beginning the study Of the Gospel of John.
 Thursday. 7:3O, Social evening by the Ladies League.
 Lutheran Immanuel CRcv. Martin l.. Larson, pastorD Sunday school at 10 a. m. Di- vine service at 7:3O D. m.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17

A full and complete line of toys and Xmas novelties now on display at Martins. C2t)
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-17

Get your Thanksgiving turkeys, chickens and geese at the Third st Market t2t)
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Environment To
Be Taylor's Topic

Next Monday night at Sis ,. M, at
the new Central Christian church.
DR.. ]. J. Taylor. who has been conduct
ing revival meetings. will give his pop.
ular lecture on the subject Environ
ment." DR.. Taylor has delivered this
sermon In many parts Of the United
States and carrier the strongest en-
dorsements OF leading ministers and
educators, a large sale OF tickets have
been made and a big house is al
ready assured. Admission will be %
cents.
There was a packed house at the
Central Christian church revival last
night. Gallery and auditorium was .
jam OF people. The weekend of the
meeting closed with the revival tide
higher than at any time since the
meetings began. At tile conclusion Of
the sermon by Dr. Taylor. six persons
responded to the gospel invitation. One
hundred and thirty.three make up the
total. Of conversions TO date. Follow.
ing the invitation. Or. Mitchell. pastor
OF the church. baptized II persons.
The various organizations Of The
church are actively nj work to make
the attendance and results OF next
SUNDAY the most helpful since the re-
viYal began. The Bible school aims 10
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department. dispatches from FL Paso

department dispatches from FL Paso
today refer to unconfirmed report Of a
second fight with American troops at
Parral. General Funston today tele.
graphed the Wa: department that he
had not heard from General Pershing
for three days. Secretary Baker said
that General Funston was urging Gen.
eral Pershing to rush a report on the
Parral incident.
General Funston's message was
taken to indicate that the silence OF
General Pershing was probably due 10
inability to get information rather than
to interruption OF communication.
General Funston has been iii commu-
aication with authorities in close
touch of advanced expedition but had
asked General Pershing 10 report Of
tener II possible to keep the war de-
.partment advised. Secretary Baker
said lie still was waiting for a report
on the conferences between General
Pcrshing and Generals Herrera and
Gutierrez.
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AWAIT ATTACK ON
AMERICAN LINE
Concern Felt For Safety of
Our Line of Commu-
nication.

COLUMBUS, y. NJ, April Ia
Gravest concern for the safety OIL
American lines Of communication was
manifested in military quarters here
today. Every preparation has been
made at the base here to keep the
line intact. Motor trucks lined up and
filled with rations stood In front OF
military headquarters awaiting. and
the telegraph station here as order
ed to be kept open throughout the
night. No reason was given at military
Headquarters for the unusual activity
but unofficial reports gave assurances
that 1t was based on reports by Cap
tain L, S. Grant in command OF a
small detachment of Americans
guarding THE line at Ascension. 6O
south OF the border.
1t is known that with diplomatic re.
lations between the United States ana
CarranHa pending. close watch Is be-
ing made for Il trace of the 1000 mel
under General Gomez who were re-
norted TO he moving from Sonora into
chihuahua in such 4 way as TO present
possible menace TO the American Inns
or communication. However, reports
from military sources indicate that the
force today could not be located IN
Northwestern chihuahua.
From the fact that no word From
General Persliins has passed though
hare "evernl days it is assumed that
The cxpedItiunary headquarters is be
vond communication with the Amer
lean end Of supply route. Numbers
OF messages passing through here from
Funston Indicate further that the de-
partment commander is directing the
new move personally.
WASHINGTON. April 15.-statc
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Gets New Position-Jessc Falkcn.
stein, who Ind been connected for
some time with the II. j. Heinz com
pany as travelling salesman, has re-
signed that position and accepted one
with the Joseph Spicdcl Grocery com
pany of Wheeling. ills duties will be
confined to the M%organtown district.
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Special NOTICES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PARDON,

TO WHOM 1T MAY CoNCERN:
You are hereby notified that th an
dersIgned, Mary Dworakoska, w'.d on
tbs 18th day OF April, 1916. confess
ed before r. Leigh Fleming. a Justice
OF tho Peace OF Marion county. West
Virginia. to the offense of bringing into
the State Of West Virginia intoxicating
liquors. in violation OF Section 81 OF
Chapter Z Of the Acts of the Legisla.
ture OF West Virginia. 1915. will on
the 18th day of April. 1916. app!S 10
the Governor Of West Virginia for ii
conditional pardon and the remittance
OF tho fine imposed for said offense.
MARY DWORAKoSkA
BY Counsel.
4.15.Oe-pt
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increase its attendance over last Sun
revival. Sunday morning at 1915
a. m. DR.. Tavlorl will deliver an adj
dress to the new converts on The
Christian Race. In the evening at
$50 p. m. he will speak or The
Shut Door. The Christian Eudearor
III hold an invitation meeting for the
young people OF the church and any
OF the city o members OF other
young peoples societies. An excellent
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SERVICES An Y. M. c. a.

The Presbyterian congregation will
worship tomorrow in the Y. NJ. {. 4.
building and the regular hours Of ser
vice for the Sabbath school. the morn
ing and evening church services and
the Christian Endeavor society will
be observed. DR.. II. G.. Stoetzer the
pastor returned this morning from a
brief visit to ~Morgantown.
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Town Talk

Architect Here-Milburn Hester.
the architect for the Fairmont
hotel, Will be in Fairmont again this
evening to confer with the members
OF the executive committee to further
decide upon details OF the plans and
specifications OF the building. The
committee hopes to have these plans
In shape by the first OF May to sub.
init them to contractors for bids on
the construction OF the hostelry.
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1.-THE rnr:n RI tl.o "Grcat Bear" will
take heS th-nu~h the Pacific oc2ar- 70"
Q. distance of about 1000 miles on the
first leg Of the long journey from Sc
attic, on which She will reach tn"
fAleutian Islands. where. us she turns
northward she will expect 10 nncount.
erEmuch floating ice. This however
gissnot, respected to hamper her as llcr
three great sails and her powerful oil
burning engines are regarded as am.
3pleSto make the handling Of tnc boat
easy, though the desired speed of sev-
en- knots an hour may be attained at
al19times.
Another thousand miles will bring
her sto5the Gulf of Anadyr. Off the 81.
beriany coast. Then she will pass into
the Arctic ocean and will circle Point
Barrow through the Beaufort Sea and
having added another two THOUSAND
miles OF the distance travelled from
Seattle, she will reach Coronation
Cult, on the Northern coast If Cana.
da. where the journey will end. Tho
retrru will be made over the same
route.
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Razing church-Work OF raZing the
old Presbyterian church is progress
ing rapidly and In another week or
so this landmark on Jackson street
will be no moro. But II all plans ma
terialize, a eve and greater church
building will be erected on the site
and be ready for the congregation by
fall,