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Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
COUNCIL MEETING

At the regular meeting Of the city council Monday night an members were present except Councilman Jensen who left early last week on a visit Go Minnesota. Very little business was transacted aside from that of a routine nature Alderman Gurr reported 5g2 tons Of coal on the dock and also that lights had been installed on the dock between the warehouses where darkness for merly prevailed The question Of having the chief of the fire depart mont make canvass Of the town and inspect the chimneys. hucs and pipes was discussed. Bills were or dered paid as follows: Cheney & Zigler. S25O; Public School. S2.OO0i Telephone Co.,. S7. Electric Light Co, SSS.S5: L.. w. Kuburn, S3715; A. E. MovaL S75; First Territorial Bank $500: John Jensen. SS1.GO; Joe Wehrcu. SiS; Standard on Co. S36.6O: M. J. O'Counor. S3.3O; Doug las Island News. S9.65.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
CHILDREN, GET BUSY

In order that timc-honored GUS tom may be encouraged. the editor Of this paper will give one years subscription for the best short poem. not to exceed four verses Of four lines each. on the first fall of "The Beautiful" a subject that our grand parents, iu the mudpic days of youth were wont to perpetuatc in poetry. To give an idea of what must not be written. the following verse is sub mittcd. Anything like it will join the everlasting throng in the waste basket
 The Autumn snow Is falling.
 ls falling. dontchcrkuow;
 The Autumn snow is falling.
 Is falling To and fro
 The competition is open only Co school children of Douglas and Trcadwcn without regard 10 age limit All cnusions must be in with in one wccl, after there is sufficient snow 10 track rabbits in the Doug las ball park.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
EIGHT HOUR
 LAW INVALID
Judge Bunnell at Fairbanks Declares Act of Last Legislature Co
 Be Void

Fairbanks. Oct % Judge Charles E Bunueu. oI che United States uis- trict Court. has held che ciEbt-hour law enacted by che last legislature. making eight hours a Jays work iu the placer mines. void iu chat lt did not conform fo tHc organic aot under which che legislature was created.
 The courts decision was iu che ease of tbc United States ys Howell and Cleveland. rho Hot Springs op- orators who were indicted by che Ruby grand jury
 Members of thc local bar generally agree that rbc reasoning ot tbe court Is sound and that rHg decision win stand.
 Judge Buuueu dismissed tbc tho dictment. and discharged Che bonds men of Che accused.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

 CLOSES DOWN
George E. James Co. Sawmill Com pleting Banner Season in Its
 History

The big saws of the George E.. James Company sawmill closed down yesterday evening for the winter but the planers will run yet for probably a month. The season just completed by the lumber cutting department of the big industry has been the most successful in its history, opcr- auons being continued nearly a month longer this year than eyer before. this condition being due Co the heavy demand. mostly by the several fish canncry concerns within a radius Of a hundred miles or more of the mill. Since the mill started last April over seven million feet Of lumber has been cut and, as stated above. while much of it was taken by cannery companies, there was a large local demand on Gastineou Channel
 But the fact that the mill has par iany closed down for the winter does not mean that any Of the men win be thrown out of work On the contrary. the entire force. or as much of it as cares Co go. will accompany Mir. James Co Fish Bay, fifty or sixty miles out in the direction Of Sitka, where his company will erect a biz box factory and where it is necessary that a number Of buildings be erect ed at once. The output Of the box factory will be taken by the cauncry companies. Among the prominent employees who will go to Fish Bay are Head Sawyer Bert Loomis. Mill wright Lou Miller and several oth- CTS. It is not likely that they will get away before election. The com pauys tug boat Alice win act as tender Co che new industry at Fish Bay during the winter
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
REHEARSALS
 UNDER WAY
Preparations Going Merrily on for Big Amateur Play for
 Bremen

The Douglas Dramatic Club Is o. gain Co thc fore iu preparation for che best amateur production ever staged on Che Island. "The Heart Of che Shamrock" which will be pro- duccd in Che Lyric Theatre iu this city Monday and Tuesday nights. November 2O and 2l. for the benc- at of thc city volunteer fire depart meut The play Is a three-act dra- ma depicting western life. fun ot pep" and interesting from start Co finish. with both pathos and comedy nterspersed. The east an we'll known and popular local people. Is as follows.
 Father O'Neil-Roy Nolaud.
 Bob. che sheriff. called the broth er of che Shamrock III. E. Murray.
 Laddic. the youngest brother Pat Mcclure.
 Grizzly Adams. a cattcman-Jack Brahm.
 May. an Irish rose-Jessie Ross.
 Tad. a city Gertrude John son.
 Miss Donovan, the housekceper Stella Mcleod
 Joan Carrigan. ranchman's daughter Mollic Wiitenau.
 The entertainment will have the hearty support of an Douglas as our people realize that the fire depart meut Is the best and safest iusur- aucc we have and that the boys are entitled Go every encouragement in their sclf-denying labors in behalf Of thc town.
 Another date has been spoken for by Che 6remen and that is Novem- bcr aO. Thanksgiving. when the big annual Gremens ball will be given m Che Natatorium.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
OBSTRUCTION REMOVED

The building owned by M. s. Hud- son on thc corner opposite the store of J w Martin. which building stood out like sore thumb. taking up something more than three feet of the sidewalk has been cut on uu- ul it conforms with the street line. the work being done by II. V. Sully. When Mr. Hudson constructed thc building the street line was not de- fined and when it was. Che house waa moved out Co it. In fact. this is Che third time the same structure ha. been moved to what was suppose Co be the street line. Mike" is sor- ry now that he did not build thc house on wheels in the first place
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
SCHOOL
 HAPPENINGS
Active Preparations Under Way for Many Events During
 Winter

At the last meeting of the Kamcra Klub. committees were appointed to make arrangements for the banquet to be given in honor of the Juneau high school football team. Arthur Olson. Douglas oliver and Arthur Liljcstrand are the members Of a general arrangement committee Ed Jackson, Leonard Hodgckins and Dick Mccormick are on the enter tainment committee. By giving this banquet the boys Of the two teams will become better acquainted and more friendly.
 lt was suggested that the Kamera Klub reorganize into an athletic club. The question was left open for dis cussion and will be voted on next week at the regular Klub meeting.
 The fans and enthusiasts of the channel may be preparing 10 witness some pretty interesting battles with Juneau High in basketball, indoor baseball. wrestling, etc.
 The |. N. O. U. had very inter csting meeting last week. Commit tees were chosen to work with the Vikings for the arrangements of a joint Halloween masquerade party 10 be held at the school. Friday ev- ening. October 27. When an the business was over an interesting contest was enjoyed by the club members. Wilma Gamble won the prize.
 The Vikings are making great plans for the Halloween party. At their last meeting most Of the even ing was spent in telling jokes and stories.
 Al the assembly last Friday morning Mir. Dave Christoe gave a very interesting talk on the advan- tagcs of pharmacy as a profession. His remarks were thoroughly en- joyed by all who had the opportun- ity of hearing him
 A series Of very interesting voca- tional guidance talks is being giy- cn Co the high school The speak CTS for next month will be as fol- lows:
 Oct. 27. Mir. E. J. White, Journal ism.
 Nov. 8, Miss Green of Juneau, Li- brary work.
 Nov. 10. Mrs. Franks of Trcadwell, Nursing.
 Nov. l7. Miss Wechter of Juneau. Business.
 The Penelope Club held its last meeting Tuesday evening. The girls sewed most of the evening.
 The library class is really doing things now. About fifty books have been catalogued during the last week.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
NOME PIONEER

The people of this community suf- icrcd real and widely felt loss when yesterday morning Junius J.. Wackeuhcimcr passed away at the Holy Cross hospital His death was not unexpected as he had been tail- ing for some time About a month ago bc came from Dime creek, where he was United States commissioner. for treatment in Holy Cross hospi- taI He was suffering from a com pliCltiou of ailments. His demise yesterday win be genuinely mourued by people in an walks of life for Mr. Wachcuhcimcr was an old timer whose interests were wide. A prom incnt member of the Pioneers. he was also a Mason and a member ot the Western Federation Of Miners which he twice served as president Nome Nugget. Sept 80.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
THOSE POOR DUCKS

Too bad. too bad There will loo a shortage of ducks next year owing Co the fact that Albiu Baritcllo City Marshal w. A. Shafcr and Fred Gius left yesterday for Che duck pas- mrcs Co be gone a week or ten days, or as long as any quackors are Co bc found. The went in che formers launch City of Rome Hughic Ira cey is acting as marshal during Shal- CTS absence and an who are avcrsc to being run in" will do well to tread the straight and narrow path.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
NOME PAPER
 REPORTS STRIKE
Paystreak Discovered Near Fort Davis Which Yields S7
 to the Pan

The Nome Nugget reports a new strike thus
 What is said Co be a strike ot some magnitude has been made by Jensen and son on the second bench line a short distance below Fort Davis ac- cording Co reliable reports reach ing town.
 From the statement of those who are aware of the circumstances, the ground is located about three-fourths of mile from the military post and in the near vicinity Of the place which attracted some attention as a producing section six or eight years ago.
 The Jcnscns are reported Co have located the pay at a depth Of eigh- teen or twenty feet. The amount of development work SO far accom- pIished Is slight but is said Co be sufficient Co show that the strike is of more than passing value. The paystreak is about two feet in thick ness and IS said Co carry exceptional values. According Co the statement of one party. pans as high as six and seven dollars are by no means m- usual and the average is out of the A number of parties are reported Co have left for the new dis coyery iu the hope Of picking up a of the pay.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
PIONEER LINE
 IS ABSORBED
Pacific Coast Steamship Company Gives Notice of Its
 Retirement

From a circular letter sent ont to newspapers concerning Iiscontinulng it's advertising at midnight of Octo- bcr alat Che Pacific Coast Steamship Company snbs'anua'cs inc news of
 its absorption by thc Pacific Alaska
 Navigation Company known as the Admiral Line. The two companies have been merged and thc name of the latter will be used in thc opcr- ation Of the several steamers former ly operated by thc two companies.
 The retiring of thc Pacific Coast Company from Alaskan waters will cause the minds of oldtImc Alaskaus to hark back considerably more than a quarter of century and Co thc days when it was practically the only company operating steamers be- tween Puget Sound ports and Alaska. Co the days when Juneau and Sitka marked the farthcst north terminals. they being visited about once every three weeks by thc autiquatcd tub. George w. Elder. and later by the City Of Topeka. Those same old timers will recall. with a tinge Of regret. the halcyon days of Captain Jim" Carroll who imagined he was n line for the goycrnorship of Alas lya any time he saw nt to retire from sea-faring life. The P. C. s. s. Company had a monopoly in those days and right Justify was that mon opoly exercised aye. to the rubbing In stage.
 The Pacific Alaska Navigation Company Admiral Line which has taken oyer thc q. C. $. $. Co.,. has enjoyed wonderful career in .hc short time it has been operating. Its destinics arc guided by Hive ones" and the reputation it has al- ready established in thc North be- speaks for it a great future
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
PROFESSIONAL TALKS

A series Of talks arranged by School Principal Miss Tracey and de u,crcd by professional and business mon and women before che grades and high school one every Friday morning. is feature 60; thc public school E. J. White spoke few minutes this morning on the subject oi Journalism and Miss Green ol Juneau will deliver au address next Friday morning on Library Work other speakers will follow on subse- qucut Fridays.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
AFTERMATH OF
 FISHERY FIGHT
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon Alaska's Only Friend and
 Champion

Tho Pacific Fisherman, in its last issue. contains an article of great in- tcrcst Co southcastcn Alaska As a matter of fact, it is of vast interest to every American as it shows the fight that has been made by Canada against the American interests Co secure one of our most valued i'm dusuics the fishery or course the Americans lost. but it was because most of them had never studied the situation and much less the results.
 The article contains records of the debates of the question. in which Senator Chamberlain Of Oregon was the champion and in which the Cam adian Interests are shown i'm a most hideous light lt shows how Sir Joseph Pope. Canadian minister of external affairs. disgruntled, re- ceivcd no satisfactory encouragement from any department and had to turn to some of our lawmakers, who, in their anxiety to please or gain, acted as traitors to our interests and committed what may be called Urea son" against their countrymen by defeating the bin intended to remedy thc wrong that is threatening to. from the map every town i'm southeastern Alaska.
 The writer in conclusion says
 And now. when the adoption Of this measure would mean the remov- ll Co southeastern Alaska towns of about two thousand fishermen with their families. we find Alaska's rep rcsentatiyc CD working surrepu- .iousIy against the bin in Washing ton. We'll might we say, The Lord preserve us from our friends.
 The article is well worth reading ls it furnishes food for thoughts It shows what our Delegate has done for us as well as the Canadian inter ,sts. Kctchikan Progressive-Miner.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
BAZAAR NEXT WEDNESDAY

The league room at the Congrcga- uonaI church was a scene Of great activity yesterday in preparation for the annual Bazaar to be held by the Ladies League next Wednesday. The committees an have their work we'll u hand and the bountiful sup ply of beautiful and artistic articles contributed for the fancy work de- partment promises a rare chance for their friends to secure lovely Christ mas gifts at moderate cost. The ba- zaar will open at 7:3O in the even ing
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
PANsY BLOSSOM

The Douglas Island News has re- ccived new quick change Model Five linotype. and also a new press The size Of the paper has been en- Iarged from five to seven columns, thus affording the Stroller" moro room in which to stroll" In it's new dress the News is greatly i'm proved in appearance. Editor White. the dean of journalism in the North. has our congratulations. wrangell Sentinel.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
WHERE SULZER
 IS BEST KNOWN
Candidate Will Receive Unanimous Support of His Many
 Empi0yeS
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 To thc General pubug
 Ata meeting held Iu our hau June 6h. 1916. au members being pres ent. a motion was made. seconded and unanimously carried Co give Senator Charles A. Sulser ot che Alaska legislature. our entire sup- port iu his campaign for Delegate Co Congress.
 Mir SuIgcr has been resident here for tbr past fourteen years. Untu Che last year hc was General Manager tor tbc Alaska Industrial Company. but since last year hc has operated che mines himself ls lessee. During aU tbcs, fourteen years he has proved himself a true friend ot Labor
 He gave che cIeht-bolr day ol his own free win m ig01 upou starting operations .u Alaska and rbIs was long before anyone c.sc had the same rule u Alaska Hc has aI- ways paid che highest wages u this District. given everybody a square deal and treated everybody as a man. There is not man who ever worked .u Senator Sulzcr's camp who win mot speak of him u thc highest terms. and we know from long oh- scryatiou chat bc has thc gualidca- tious Co ably represent us u Com gross.
 The foregoing are only few ot Che main facts of MT. SuIzcr's char acter which have cndeared him Co Che workers. so we wish you Co rally Co his support and leave uo obstacle iu Che way Cor his election for Dele gate GO Congress from Alaska
 With best wishes Go you. we re- main.
 Very truly yours.
 THOMAS n. BUTLER Pres.
 n. R RAFFELSON, See.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
BENEDICT J. Nj. KELLER

J. M. Keller of the Skagway Alas kan, known to everybody from San Francisco Co Nome. is now like many articles manufactured exclusively by Germany. on the market Jack sprung surprise on his friends Wednesday night of this week when he and Miss Myrtle Lindsay, a fair of Juneau. were united in at the homo Of Dr. Keller brother Of the groom, in Skagway. That happiness may be their portion is the wish Of all their friends.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
MUST REMAIN IN PEN

J. P. Rose, convicted of perjury in connection with the recent trials for crimes against children, must serve time in the penitentiary during the time his appeal is being perfect ed. according to word received in Fairbanks. as tho circuit court Of appeals has upheld Judge Bunnell's decision in the matter.-Ex.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
DR. KUHN IS PLEASED

pr. c. F. Kuhn. former physician at Treadwell. now residing at Port Townsend. Wash, in a letter Co the editor of the Douglas Island News. says: Your paper iu its new dress was received this morning. Oct. IS. and lt surely Is a great improvement over what it formerly has been. Enclosed is my check for six dollars which please credit on my subscrip- tion. Tho doctor sends his regards GO all old friends ou tbc Island
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
LYRIC NOTES

Friday and Saturday Episode 2l or the Broken Coin" parts. and a ratuiug two-rccl b. Ko. comedy. "Uuder New Management"
 Sunday ay-Chas. Dickens immortal masterpiece David Copporfield" g parts.
 Monday and Tuesday e. Chaplin in "The vaEaboud" his third Sl- OOO.OO comedy. and Burr Mcintosh in "In Mizzoura. 8 parts.
 Wednesday and Thursday -"ThJ spenders." one ot Broadway's big successes.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
NEW INDUSTRY

Ray w. Smith and Max J Pcyscr have opened the Douglas Rcnoyatory in the old Thomas building opposite Guys drug store. where they are prepared to do an kinds of dry clean ing. pressing and repairing on short notice and at reasonable prices They lrc also agents for the famous Dct- mor Woolcn Company whose samples they have on exhibition
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
POLES DISTRIBUTED

Poles for the construction of light and power lines are being distributed by the Treadwell Company along Fifth street the entire length of Douglas from north 10 south for which franchise was granted by the Douglas city council some weeks ago.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
HUNTERS RETURN

R. R. Hubbard, L.. s. Ferris, J.. stoody, Guy Terry, J. Daniels and C. Yorke who have been hunting in Rocky Pass and Hamilton Bay sec tious for Che past several days. re- turned yesterday evening with hiyu ducks
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
TANNER HERE NEXT WEEK

Senator ]. NJ. Tanner. candidate for reelection. spent this week at his home in Skagway but will be on Gas tucau Channel tomorrow and until Che latter part of next week. He will spend couple Of days on the Island in the interests of his candi- dacy and we bespeak for him a good reception. He is a thorough Alas kan and Is thoroughly conversant with the needs of the Territory.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
CANDIDATE HICKMAN HERE

James R. Heckman Of Ketchikan. Republican candidate for Territorial senator for this division. has been circulating among his friends here and at Treadwell for the past two days and has been we'll received. Mr. Heckman is a man Of pleasing ad- dress. good mixer and a typical old-tImc Alaskan.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
TEMPERANCE RALLY

There will be a temperance rally held Monday night. October 3o. in the Congregational church. begin ming at 7:3O o'clock. There will be a number of good speakers in at- tendance, among them Dr Condit and Rev. Waggoner of Juneau. A cordial invitation to be present is extended Co all friends of temper ancc.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
BIG DINNER COMING UP

The Catholic ladies are busy pre- pairing for the big time they vii have on the 10th. l7th and 18th in the way of Gno dinners at A. C. C. Hall. Remember the dates
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
MEDAL CONTEST

\ number ol children of che Gone gregatloual Sunday school win hold a contest at che church tonight u Che way of rccItauous. beginning at $500 o'clock. The public is cordially invited The following program win bc rendered
 Chorus ........Hsh School Girls Music ......... strluEcd Orchestra Vocal Solo ..........Mlss Hopper Vocal Solo ..... Mrs L. B. Wright Reading ............ Harriet Sey Medal Contest Boys Ernest Smith
 Peter Carlson Albert White
 Stanton Martin. Euo Laitlaw
 Alfred Hewerr
 No admission win be charged bu, a collection will be taken
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

WANTED D-Two competent maids for general houscwork Apply or phone Co Goldstcin's Emporium Ju- neau. llt
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
NEW B B TEAM

The Douglas fire department Is trying out basketball team that bids fair Co be championship win- ner
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
SEND OFF TO MR. BRADLEY

Last Monday evening when Pres ident and Mrs F. w Bradley were ready 10 leave for their home in San Francisco. the New City Band Of, Douglas. twenty-siX strong marched 10 Treadwcll and escorted the departing guests 10 the steamer.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

Mrs Harriet Pullon. of skagway. arrived yesterday on visit to her son Royal who is known to fame as the Steam Heat" man of Tread well. Mrs Pullen is proprietor Of the Pullen House i'm Skagway and is one of the best known women in tlasi.p She Will return Co her home on the City of Seattle due from the south today.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-19
AGRICULTURAL NOTES.

In many parts of this County fewer
hogs are grown than formerly, and
when the question of why is raised,
the answer is because of hog cholera.
Heretofore enough hogs were kept to
make use of the farm wastes and the
grain without a market value and not
only is a great deal of food stuff prac-
tically wasted but this minor source
of income is missed, a good part of
which was profit.
Delaware, along with other big hog
producing states, is making some ef-
fort to keep down cholera, and goes
even farther than any other state in
furnishing, without cost to the farm
er in infected districts, the serum and
virus for treating hogs. At the pres
ent writing Delaware has been giving
the double treatment for the preven-
tion of cholera for about a year, and
neople would like to have the results.
Evidently our Delaware farmers are
opposed to the treatment or its use
would become more general. Single
exceptions and instances are usually
taken to prove thing of no value,
but we should judge this as every
other statistical work on the basis of
averages. The following results were
obtained from farmers of Kent Coun-
tv where most Of the work was done
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-19

terest. It is hoped that this may be
made an automobile excursion so that
alfalfa but that of many others the
same day. This will be a good boom
for the agriculture Of the county and
should be one of the best sort of ed
ucational trips. If this plan is car
ried out circulars will be printed Civ
ing the schedule and places Of hold
ing meetings, and other information
of interest in connection with the
trip. The County Agent has just fin
ished an interesting experiment in
regard to the growth Of chickweed,
which is proving so troublesome in
some sections in alfalfa. The weed