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Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
HIT HIM HARD

Ollat Anderson, who has been un- der che weather ot the home Of his mother for several days, was feeling sufficiently improved Co attend Che rccont bah given by che hremcn ot tbc Natatorium and now he wishes hc had remained ot home as whom hc went Go tho coat room ot the con- elus'on of thc dance, Ac found that his oycrcoat. hat and rubbers' had been appropriated hy someone else. The person making thc mistakc-il it was mistake is requested Go see Mr. Anderson and rcctify mat tors.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
JUNEAUs NEW SCHOOL HOUSE

Architect Harlan Thomas, Arcade Bldg. has been commissioned by the school board at Juneau, Alaska. 10 prepare the plans for the construc- .tion of thse new combination grade and high school there
 Mir. Thomas will leave Thursday for tho North and will return about the middle Of December when plans will be started and bids taken. al- though work will probably not pro- ceed until spring on account of the weather.
 Bonds for this building in the sum Of S75.OOO were voted last month as reported at the time in these col- umns. Seattle Daily Bulletin.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
WILL THERE BE MUSIC IN YOUR
 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS2

Music is the fourth great essential need Of human nature first Food. then Raiment. then Shelter. then MUSIC.
 Did it ever occur Co you that l am merchandising a human necessi- ty- CEdison. Victor and ColumbiO "a vital thing in mans life. Music is the universal balm. It soothos and heals where material remedies fall short. It comforts where words do not. It stimulates and invigorates. It sweeteus bitter hours. It feeds that part or as we call our soul.
 An old saying: What is home without mother?" Likewise: "what is home without Music?"
 Our assortments of Holiday Pres ents are most complete and our pric- es are inviting. Everything we sell lis Guaranteed as represented and you are welcome to call and investi- lgate. We may possibly have just what you are looking for.
 ELMER F. SMITH,
 The Front st. Druggist.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
ATHLETIC CLUB
 DULY LAUNCHED
Islanders Enthusiastic Over Prospect for High Class Organized
 Sport

The Douglas Island Amateur Attn |letc Club was duly launched last might when a smoker was held at Ithc Natatorlum which was attended Iby more than two hundred onthusi- 'astic residents Of Douglas and Tread we'll. the majority Of them young linen.
 A basket ball game was the first feature Of the evenings program, thc contestants being two picked teams captained by Grover Kertis and Wm. Barquist. the score being lG to in favor Of the Kertis team. At the conclusion Of tho ball game Mayor OConnor, Of Douglas, presi- lent of the newly formed Athletic Club. took the wheel and, in a stir ring address, explained the objects of the organization and the advan- tagcs Co accrue from it provided everybody pulled together. The mayor was never in more patriotic ,o-thc-Ialand mood than last night General Manager P. R. Bradley fol- lowed the chairman along the same lines and was roundly cheered. 9th or speakers were Jack Wilson, Cap lain Morgan of the Gent, E. J. White, pr. Ellis and Athletic Director Thos. Mcdonald and F. J. Dyer.
 Messrs. Pittman. salmonson and Wallace entertained with a mandolin trio and Mir. Carno with accordeon solos. Fred Lynch and Francis Corn wall captiyated those present with socal solos and a scion Of sunny It- ally stepped dance that was some thing new to many present. The program ended with a four round boxing match between a couple Of Juneau boys. Granger and sharkey.
 An the time the program was be- ing rendered refreshments. "TeX Clays." hot dog. sandwiches and beer. were being served and every body was happy. Tom Mcdonald was in charge of the contests and kept things going, while the literary md musical end of the program was ln charge Of Mayor O'Connor, Doz- ems Of new members added their names to the Club membership roll md an around the smoker-social wns a grand success.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
ALASKA'S FIRST
 TELEGRAPHER
George S. Fleming Pioneer Morse Code Man of North, Now
 Visiting Here

George $. Fleming. accompanied by his wife. arrived in Douglas last Saturday and have since been guests at the home of F.. J. White. They will leave for California. and prob- ably for Honolulu, early next week.
 Mir. Fleming enjoys the distinction Of having sent the first telegraphic message ever transmitted over a wire in Alaska and that was in the sum mer Of 1898 when he installed wire from the offices Of the White Pass Railway Company i'm Skagway to the shops Of the same company in the upper end Of town and less than a mile in length, E. B. Barteau still in the employ Of the company with headquarters at Panama, Alas ka. being the operator at the shops end Of the line.
 Early in '99 and after being train dispatcher for the White Pass nearly a year. Mir Fleming resigned his po- sition to accept a position with the Canadian Government Telegraph which had just completed line from Bennett. British Columbia. to Dawson He was sent to the locality near where the town Of Whitchorsc was afterwards laid out and built. his office being a one-room cabin on the opposite side of the river from the present town and only a few hundred feet below the famous Whitehorse Rapids When the town was built on the other side of the river the Dominion government con structed a fine two-story building for telegraph office and it has been the headquarters Of the Northern Division of the business ever since. Mir. Fleming has been in charge of the office at Whitehorse continuous ly all during the past more than seventeen years except for a few va cations spent on the outside. For the past three years he has been diyis- ion superintendent of the line and is now on his way outside for the first time in five years.
 Mrs. Fleming was the first white woman in the town Of Whltehorse and was with her husband there for fully year before the town was started her nearest woman neigh Dor being at Caribou, forty miles distant
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
TREADWELL WILL
 INCREASE FORCE
Supt. Wayland Tells Juneau Paper That More Men Win Work
 Underground

Tho following interesting news relative Go mining operations at Trcadwcu appeared u thc Juneau Dispatch of Wednesday morning
 Miuc crows at Che TryaJvcl mines are Go bc increased ou January lst 10 is estimated that at least sixty more underground and mill men wan be employed ou that date Gradually numbers age Co bc increased until by midsummer it is expected thc allied Trcadvgl Eroup win be mp Go old time milling standard
 This important announcement was made Co tbc Dispatch by Russell Wayraud. general manager ot Che rreaJwcu properties. yesterday.
 Recent development work ou che twenty four hundred level of che Ready Bullion has opened up shoots os o-e which win be stopped ready for drawing shortly after Che first of Che year This orc vul bc drawn Co Che surface and tcd Go the Mex jean mu. which has been partly closed down by reason ot shortage %. urg About forty miners and mill men win bc engaged Go carry on this increased output, The additional crow win bc recruited from Che list ol avauabl, men oa thc company waiting ust
 Nt Che TrcldvoI mine sufficient new development work has been sue rcssury carried ou to allow at least twenty more underground and mill men Co r1 .1 work.
 eve ara er1vl.ug development work witch view of giving aIl Che men possible work during che wiu-
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING

The annual meeting of the Congre- eational church was held Tuesday evening when large number were present and when various reports submitted showed the affairs or Inc church Co be in splendid and en- tourarinc condition officers for thc coming year were elected as fol- lows Clerk. $. J. Hopper; Trustees. R. J. Dunn. L.. B Wright and IT. w. Irving: Deacous. s Stone. J. R. GucrIu. $. J. Hopper and II. W. lr- ving: Dcacoucsscs. Mcsdomcs !. D. Carpenter and L.. B. Wright; Repre- sentative of Music Committee. Mrs. T. D. Carpenter The Ladies League showed upward of 5000 Co have been collected during the past year. there being a balance Of S35O in the treas ury. Gains in the church membership for Che year were shown
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
FINE WINTER WEATHER

More than week has elapsed since any rain fell here. There arc six inches of snow on the ground and it is quite dry, making excellent slcighiug The temperature for the mast week has been ranging from s0 to so above zero. A severely cold spcll prevails iu the interior, Che tenn peraurc registering 52 below at Dawson Wednesday and 53 ycster- day. At Fairbanks Wednesday it registered 5O below. lt was 36 be- low at Whitehorse yesterday and on Iy 8 above at Skagway.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
SAFEGUARD THEIR PATRONS

The gangplank leading to the Gents dock at Juneau has lately re- ceived another row Of clcats, making one on each side of the approach, a decided improvement these slippery and uncertain times. The Gent peo- pie never overlook anything tending to add to the comfort and safety Of their patrons.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
FOR eAsTINEAU BRIDGE

Lato adviccs from Washington state thnt SIOo.OOO of the S8OO,OOO estimated for the construction of the bridge over Gastincau Channel at Juneau win be available for starting tho work carly in thc spring All Of which is cheering information for the people of this vicinity
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
APPEAL IS MADE
 TOLABOR UNION
Brothers at Anchorage Need Money With Which to Complete
 Union Hall
Alaska Labor Union.

Anchorage. Alaska. TO the Members and Friends of the
 Alaska Labor Union:
 The Union is out to borrow enough money to finish building the big La- bor Temple. We know you have the welfare cf the community and the Alaska Labor Union at heart, for you have shown this by donations so literally made towards the build ing fund. The amount raised is in- sufficient to accomplish the object desired, and in order that we may proceed without delay and secure the use Of the big building, we want you to loan as as much money as you can conveniently spare This loan will be secured by a first mortgage on the lot and Labor Temple; this in itself is good enough security, but in addition to that there is the back ing Of nearly four thousand union men and that alone would guarantee the payment Of the money and i'm terest. The amount to be raised is fifteen thousand dollars, divided in to bonds in denominations of $5. SlO, $25, $50 and $1OO, bearing 6 per cent interest per annum, redoemable In from one to five years, at call.
 What is the sense in leaving your money in the bank. Co be loaned out by the bankers, when you can in- vest in these bonds and get per cent for it? IT the banks will take our security for the money, you sure ly can afford to do SO. For a union man to buy these bonds is to loan himslf the money, and save the iu- terest: for non-union man or wo- man it is a good investment and bet ter than a savings deposit You get your money back, with interest, and you help out the town and the Alas ka Labor Union at the same time. Write or call on the Secretary at the Union office and subscribe for one Of these bonds. lt will be a token of your good will and faith in the organization Do it now.
 ALASKA LABOR UNION.
 P. II. Ringstad, Secretary.
 A box Of Leiyers' candy will de- Iipbt vour wife
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
MAYOR MAKES TALK

The feature Of the Parent-Tcacher Association meeting at the school house Monday night was an address by Mayor o'Connor on current top ics. There was q good crowd present and after adjournment refreshments were served
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
POLICE COURT LIVELY

According to a report submitted at Che council meeting Monday night by Alderman Subbins, chairman of tbc committee ou health and police. che amount ol fines collected in thc police court during the month Of November totalcd S19O. A large DOT tou of this was collected from ln- diaus who had been arrested for drunkenness
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

ter moaths." said Manager Wayland'
 About two months ago the Tread well company laid off close Co goo men by reason Of temporary ore shortage Extensive development work has been carried on Co pick mp Che ore reserves, and gradually this Is being accomplished
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08
PATENT BERRY BOX

O. l.. Pcderson. formerly bookkeep- CT in the Douglas Market, has gone Co Tacoma, Wash, where he hopes to enlist capital in the exploitation of a berry box Of his own invention and one which promises to be a ready seller.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

A fuu and complete line of toys and Xmas novelties now on display at Martins (2)
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

Billy Che Blk lost his best girl by not buying candy ot Leiycrs' Served him right
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

DEAR FRIENDs:-
 As the happcs of the is approaching wish to extend you and invite you your children and your Co inspect the greatest dis play O. Holiday in Douglas
 No the girls or boys may be can supply thc gifts will make them glad on Christmas We have poyhngs goods and Practical gifts No matter you wondering what on earth to buy you can find an answer O your question here.
 have extraordinary effort this year to have on hand goods that the market and everything is brand new nothing left from last year Fancy goods Wood, Silver Cut Glass Pyralin Ivory Toilet sets Military Sets Bruch Sets all priced suit
 BooksIae popular copyright books books for girls and boys Bibles Fancy Gift and Toy Books. Dolls Toys Teddy Bears and Infant Sets Christmas Stationery. Folders, Calendars and the famous Photographic Panoramic Views.
 Also exquisite Powders and Toilet Combination Sets Everything plain figures and there ample storage room to your purchases until ready them.
 Last but not -I CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. Again you visit Christmas display. and see the things whether you buy not beg to remain,
 Respectfully yours
 GUY L.. SMITH
 Guys Drug Store, opposite Post office.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

Eroctors. 69 sets for 45 cents. Get one for your boy and develop his ability. Leivers.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

The way Co get your rivals goat is Go send Dulcianna a box oI Leivcrs delicious candy. They an tall for it.
Douglas Island news., 1916-12-08

A box Of Leiyers' candy will de- light your wife.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
GERARD PRESENTS
SUBMARINE NOTE
TO GERMAN OFFICE

WASHINGTON, March pa quick
reply is expected from Ambassador
Gerard to the inquiry directed to him
as to whether Germany accepts re-
sponsibility for the attacks upon the
steamers Sussex. Englishman and
Manchester, in which American lives
were jeopardized. Until that reply is
received the United States will mark
time"
AS the situation now stands, there
is no conclusive proof which would
show that any of the vessels were
torpedoed. The administration has
assumed that they were, and is plan
ming to deal with the situation from
that viewpoint But it is conceded
that if Germany shall decline to admit
that one of its submarines was respon-
sble it will be difficult task for this
government to act.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
C. 0. P. MEMBERS
AROUSED over
MEXICAN PLANS

WASHINGTON, March 29-The Re
publican members of the United States
Senate conferred again today regard
ing the Mexican situation The series
of dispatches sent from the border by
Senator Fall to Senator Gallinger, Re-
publican senate leader, has caused a
distinct furry among his party col
leagues He very frankly declares
that the American punitive expedition
is In grave peril, and that if it is not
strongly reinforced Immediately dis
aster will be courted.
The Republican members conferred
secretly in an endeavor to reach an
agreement as to what can be done
Certain members of the leaders head
ed by Senator Borah of Idaho, desire
to force action on the Sherman reso-
luton, which directs the president to
call for volunteers. Others point out
that this action might be unwise at
this time, inasmuch as it would give
the administration forces the oppor-
tunity to charge that the situation was
being used for political effects.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
TRADE PACT
OF ENTENTE
PERFECTED

PARIS. March 29-Newspapers ex-
press the opinion that victory for the
entente powers is absolutely assured
by the new agreement entered into by
eight allied nations to secure unity of
military action, unity of economic ac-
ton and unity of diplomatic action.
''In the future there will be no sue
cession of unrelated actions on the
part of the various nations says the
Matin. "A single wish, a single act,
will meet every need. Stabilization
of freight rates and equal distribution
of oversee transportation constitutes
one of the most important steps to-
ward mutual victory yet achieved
England has held an overwhelming
advantage in maritime tonnage, from
which she could have been benefited
immensely, but with admirable self
abnegation she readily consented to
this arrangement. The momentous de-
cisions reached yesterday mean that
henceforth war against the common
enemy will not constitute several
small, isolated wars. but an immense
united offensive of the allies"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
LUTHERAN PASTORS
DENY CONSOLIDATION
PROJECT UNDER WAY

That there is no foundation for the
rumored merger of the Second En-
glish Lutheran church and the ST
Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church
would be effected was the belief of
the pastors, Rev. e. G. Howard and
Rev. G. Huber.
Both declared that there was no
likelihood of such a consolidation be.
ing made and thought perhaps the
rumor was inspired through their
designations.
There has never been any thought
of possible merger" Rev. Huber EN-.
rhatically declared, lit will never take
place. A consolidation would be of
benefit to neither church. Each is
large enough to engage the attention
and activity of the respective congre-
cations Rev. Mr.. Howard said that
he had not heard the rumor and gave
no consideration to its possible found.
alton.
The two pastors have resigned, Rev.
Mr. Howard to accept call to Wheel
ing. West Virginia, and Rev Mr.
Huber to become missionary superin-
tendent of the East Ohio Synod. The
councils of the churches are consider
ing the selection of successors but SO
far have reached no decision.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
CHANGES MADE
IN 7 PRECINCTS
FOR next FALL

In order to comply with the law,
which requires a precinct to contain
approximately $50 voters, seven pre-
cincts in Wayne township have been
changed by the county commission
erS. A new precinct in the fifth ward
to be known as the thirty-siXth pre-
clnct will be created for the purposes
OF the fall election. The boundaries
of the following precincts have been
changed: Third, fifth, twentieth. TWEEN
ty-second, twenty-fourth. twenty-fifth
and twenty-seventh. All of these with
the. exception of the. third aud fifth
are in the fifth ward
The new precinct in the fifth ward
is to be bounded as follows: All of
the fifth ward lying north of C street,
south of G street, east of North Six
teenth street and west of North Nine
teenth street
The twenty-seventh precinct, which
was the largest precinct in the city
from the point of number Of voters,
contained $40 votes, according to the
last registration The twenty-fifth
contained 337 and the twenty-second
contained 1896 The new thirty-sixth
precinct will contain 204 votes, accord
ing to the last registration.
The first column in the following
table shows the number of votes un-
der the new arrangement and the
second column shows the former votes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
JOHN LONTz
Will Vote
FOR PARTY

Il sl-all cast my vote for the Demo
cratic party in November as l have
always done"
So reads telegram just received at
Shelbyville, Ind. by John d. DePrez
editor of the Shelbyville Democrat
from John NJ Lontz Of Richmond, de-
feated candidate for the Democratic
congressional nomination, now on a
tour of the south.
The telegram, it is stated was in
reply to letter of inquiry written by
DePrez, requesting Lontz to confirm
or deny the report that he had with
drawn from the Democratic party.
Following the primary election it
was announced by Lontz's friends that
in the future he would be politically
Independent although still subscribing
to the cardinal doctrines of Demo
cracy. Further it was announced that
Lontz would have nothing more to do
with the Wayne county Democratic
organization as a result of treacher-
Gus treatment received by him during
the campaign.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
U. s. TO PRESS
SUbSEA BOAT
CONTROVERSY

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The
United States will make an issue of
the attack on the steamers English
man, Sussex and Manchester Engi-
neer. whether Germany denied re-
sponsibility or not.
So far as the sinking of the English.
man was concerned officials declared
positively this afternoon that it seems
without excuse"
The steamer tried to escape and was
shelled, but the substance of affi-
davits now in possession of the state
department seems to conclusively prove
that when the torpedo was fired that
sent the vessel to the bottom the Eng
lishman was a hopeless mark for the
explosive
In the case of the Sussex there is
little doubt in the mind of the presi-
dent and his advisers that the channel
ferry" was torpedoed without warn
ing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
SUBMARINE HAD RIGHT
TO SHELL STEAMER

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Informa
tion was received at the state depart
ment today indicating that the steam,
er Englishman was trying to escape
when it was sent to the bottom by a
torpedo fired from a submarine, Af-
fidavits from three American surviv.
ors cabled from Liverpool stated that
the Engilshman was shelled by sub
marine before it was sunk Officials
said here that it was almost evident
that the Englishman tried to escape.
1t was stated on authority, if it is
shown conclusively that the English
man was trying to escape, there is
nothing that this government can do.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
RAILROADS TO RUN
SPRING EXCURSIONS

Excursions running out of Richmond
this spring and summer are practical
ly assured according to word which
reaches Pennsylvania railroad Off.
Gals.
Passenger agents representing every
railroad entering Cincinnati met yes.
terday in a hotel in that city and de
cided to hold excursions this year
1t was pointed out that excursions
were the best things possible for ad-
vertising purposes and should be con-
tinued. The only discussion was on
rates so trips from northern points in
Guiding Richmond would not conflict
with those from Kentucky and south
ern points.
The excursions will begin on Easter
Sunday and continue until Septem-
ber
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-29
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TRAINS in COLLISION:
LIMITED HIT WRECkAGE

CLEVELAND March in
Amherst hospitals
dead injured New York
persons killed
probably Relief
When
horrible wreck the Twentieth Century Limited Mentor
in
New orkChigo 8-hour-run.
in No
of
before could
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