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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

Union. but that the outside branch OF
the Mutual Welfare League had not
completed the arrangements yet: since
his tart message OF resignation Mr.. Us
borne has received man. requests 10
take the stump.
Resignation Is Accepted
The official notification that his resie
nation had been accepted was recelven
Yesterday. James NJ. Carter; superb
tendent Of Prisons, named Depuss
warden Calvin Derrick 10 take his place
temporarily. The resignation goes INTO
effect tomorrow. ,.N,
MAY | add the personal touch. MI
Carter wrote, that | have appreciated
very sincerely the aggressive pioneer
work you have done in PRISON reform.
and I consider il personal loss tha'
Won deemed il necessary at this time
to sever your relations in this impof
tant work >"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

ing day. He will continue making
speeches until Election Day, but he
isn't sure just where they will be made.
He ends all his addresses the same
way. He announces his intention to
vote for Wilson and keep the wolves OF
the Republican party out OF power.
SPARROWS STOP CITY GAS.
Two little sparrows caused every gas
user in Menomnee 20 so without gas
for several hours, says THE Milwsu-
kee Sentinel" The birds built their
nest in the outlet pipe of the water tank
through which the gas is passed. Dur.
ing the heavy rain the tank overfowed
because the nest clogged the outlet
pipe. The overhowing of the tank dis
arranged the apparatus and shut of
the gas. The nest was removed later
and the gas supply restored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
Kansas Safe, Says H. J. Allen;
Missouri and Nebraska, I 90
Moose eader Finds 90 Per Cent of Progressives or
Hughes-Bay State Man Gives 80 Per Cent OF
Party There to Wilson

heir normal vote the independ snts and
Progress ,ives would so swell the vote
that President Wilson would carry me
state, Mr.. Hale said. He insisted that
fully 80 per cent of the Massachusetts,
Bull Moosers would vote for wilson.
Chairman Vance c. Mccormick. OF the
Democratic National Committee. did not
return from the celebration of Pennsyi-
vania Day at Shadow lawn, but went
with the Pennsylvanians as far as MS
home at Harrisburg. He will go to Chi
cago to-day for conference to-mor-
row with the Western managers of The
Democratic campaign. He expects also
TO meet in Chicago several Of The state
chairmen from the Middle Wes IN
States. On the return trip ne will stop
at Detroit, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester
and Albany for conferences with local
Democratic leaders, reaching here next
Thursday.
while travelling in Canada in the
summer of 1915 | happened to be fel-
low passenger on the train with ex-
President Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt was
outspoken in his condemnation OF the
efforts of the Democratic party and OF
President Wilson 20 preserve peace. he
spoke bitterly of Germany, both on ac-
count Of the invasion Of Belgium and
the destruction of the Lusitania, and
declared unequivocally that il he had
been President at the time that the
Lusitania was torpedoed this country
would have declared war within twenty
four hours if he could have controlled
H."
The above statement was given out
yesterday by the Democratic publicity
bureau as made by Hollins II. Ran
dolph. great-great-grandson OF
Thomas Jefferson and lawyer OF At
lants. Mr.. Randolph supported SEN
etor Oscar w. Underwood for the
Democratic Presidential nomination at
Baltimore in 1912.
Whenever q real Tammany man visits
Democratic national headquarters and
saws anything favorable to President
Wilson the publicity scribes work over.
time jotting it down. They backed
Thomas +. Smith, secretary OF Tam
many Hall, into a corner yesterday and
got this out OF him:
"This is Wilson year; all the Re-
publican opposition cannot defeat him
with a united Democracy and the inde-
~. ndent voters for him"
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
REGULAR MEETING
 OF CITY FATHERS
Satisfactory Progress Reported in All Matters of
 Improvement.

Away back in the far away, dim and distant past when these United States of ours was in the uustarched robes of infancy, some person compiled song Go tbe effect that "Three Roguish Chaps Fell Into Mishaps," all of which has nothing whatever to do with the fact that three young meu who operate what they are pleased to term "Mes- senqer Service,7 were summoned be- fore the council Monday night and iu formed that their manner of living was not in accord with the law made aud provided and that they must re- form or be prosecuted. They were given until May 10 Go turn over new leaves.
 All the couuciimen were in their seats and the usual routine work was quickly disposed of. All the cOmmi,- tees reported progress in their depart menus, the reports showing the town to be in good sanitary condition except at two or three places, the fiuauces Co be encouraging, there being S9,S2lO5 in the treasury, and rapid progress in the line of street building and repairing.
 It was agreed Go build a new float at the southeast corner of the City Dock, the estimated cost of which was put at $500
 Bids for Che work on the Third street bridge were opened, ranging all the way from SGOOdowu to S235 Jos. Weh'
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
THEY CONTRIBUTED
 TO CITY EXCHEQUER
Magistrate Erie Has Field Day in His Court and Collects
 Hiyu Money.

Gus Zuliana and Emil Eyruphia leither of which names might be taken for a new-fangled tooth washl were be. fore Judge Erie Monday morning with the charge "D. & D." after their names. They had poured both deeply and fre- quently of the cup that inebriates and had likewise engaged in what is errone ously called "the manly art," that is, they "ft aud fout" but failed to settle the question as to which was champion. Each contributed ten dollars to the city exchequer
 John Harret, known in social circles as "Cordwood Jack," looked too long on stark naked hootch as 1t reared it's head in the "long glsws, don't ye know,1 ahd neglected to put a squirt of lemon in it. The result was a bright red jag. He faced Magistrate Brie yesterday morning when he was given an option on coming across with $40 or spending twenty days in the lonesome house. Not liking the looks of the latter, he re. mitted
 Mary James is salmon-scented daughter of a once proud and war-like people, now decadent aud moth-eaten. Mary observed May Day by encom- passing several spring swallows of that which put Peoria, Illinois, on the map as the leading distillery town of Amer ica. She reposed in Hotel de Shafer Monday night, and yesterday morning her moon-shaped face adorned the po- lice court, where she acknowledged the corn (the evidence showed it was rye) aud was permitted to choose between paying twenty dollars, spending ten days in jail or going to Juneau. As Mary homeports in the latter city, her going there as not meant as a pen ance. She chose the latter and, in the event of her return to Douglas, the jail sentence will be taken off the sus- pension hook.
 John Jacobs is an Indian and
 He licks up booze to beat the band.
 When Marshal Shafer found him Monday night John had just drained one bottle and was fortified with full quart for immediate consumption John is from Sitka, which is a dry town, and when he gets where there is booze, he goes some He told the court he obtained the stuff from a stranger on the wharf at Juneau. Asked to de- scribe the stranger, he said he wore a coat, also pants. Further theo that his memory was faulty. He admitted the charge aud was handed one that made noise like forty dollars or twenty days in retirement. Not having the Ready John Davis in his raiment, he retired
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
CARNIVAL
 GLOWING SUCCESS
Tonight Closes Weeks Reign of Fast and Furious Fun
 at Natatorium.

The Eagles carnival which began in the Natatorium last Thursday night and which has since continued in a blaze of glory, will close tonight after a most successful run. The Eagles had carefully prepared for the affair and everything from the beginning has gone smoothly yand without hitch or dc lay. The ladies have contributed large ly to the general success of the carni val, several of them having devoted their time each evening to it's welfare.
 Fourteen booths lined the walls of the big Natatorium aud at any one of them fortunes were won and lost every few minutes. The dancing arena in the center has been crowded every night and good music bas served to en liveu each gathering. The result of the vote for carnival queen resulted in the election of Miss Mollie Wiitanen, for whom 1,O72 ballots were cast. The vote was announced Saturday night and Monday night Miss Wiitauen was crowned with pomp, splendor and ar- ray.
 Great interest was Centered in the baby contest, the Deuuard twins hay iug all competitors outdistanced with l ,82O votes. The voting will continue tonight, the result being announced at the close of the affair. Other contest ants are Babies Christman, Erickson, DeMytt, Spence, Steadman aud Gilli- gan-each of which is sweeterand cutter looking than the others.
 The carnival is proving a great fn- ancial as we'll as social success and those who have devoted their time and talents to making it "go" as it has, are deserving of much credit. The profits will be something less than 5lO000000.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Case Is Withdrawn

The case of Psihas vs. Pantages came on for hearing before Commissioner John Henson Saturday, the plaintiff claiming defendant owed him $40, a balance on an SsO account, of which sl4 was for merchandise and 566 cash ad- vanced. The parties were represented by Attorneys o. II. Tucker and II. II. Folsom, respectively, of Juneau. Before the case bad progressed far the at torney for the defense brought out that the S66 alleged to have been ad vauced in cash was advanced in poker chips. Seeing that his client was being led on very thin ice and that, ou his own evidence, he was liable to pros' ecution for running a gaming house, be asked permission to withdraw the cose, agreeing to pay all costs. The request was granted.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
New Pastor Called

The Congregationalists of this place have extended call to Rev. E. s. Bol- finger, of Portland, Oregon, to take the place of Rev. Owen Umstead, resigned, which resignation takes effect about the end of the preceut month, when he, accompanied by his family, will leave for California. The reverend gentle. man is undecided as to where he will locate but he has the earnest wish of the people of Douglas for his success wherever his lot may be cast. The de- parture of the Umstead family will be much regretted by the host of friends they have made during the nearly four years residence here. Rev. Bollinger, who has accepted the call extended, will come Go Douglas we'll recommend ed. He has been pastor of the High lands Congregational church of Port land for the past nine years and preVi- ous to taking chat charge was located in Oregon City in charge of the Con. gregatioual church for seven and a half years A farewell will be rendered the departing minister and family, per. haps about the middle of the month. Those in charge of the farewell are Mesdames l. D. Carpenter, c. A. Haig Ter, R. R. Hubbard and Messrs. II. G. Neville and X. J. Dunn.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Swanson Suicides

John Swanson, miner employed at Treadwell, committed suicide last Fri day night by cutting his throat with razor He had been drinking heavily for several days and despoudeucy is supposed to have driven him to com unit the rash act. Commissioner Hen son, as coroner, conducted an inquest on Saturday when the facts elicited were as stated above. Undertaken Sully took charge of the body, which was buried in the Douglas cemetery Sun day, a large crowd escortiug it to it's final resting place. Three brothers of the unfortunate man reside here aud are employed at Treadwell.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03

Delinquent tax for the year 1915, amounting Co approximately $500, was reported.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Al-Ki In and Out

The steamer Al-Ki arrived Saturday night with a full cargo for the Channel district, forty tons of which were for Douglas. She also had five passengers for this place. She sailed at 2 s. m. Monday for the south, taking from here Mr. and Mrs H. 4. Dahl, who went to Petersburg, where the former will be employed in the store of John Stoft.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03

ren was awarded the contract at 9@oo'
 Wehreu was also given tho contract Co repair D street for S46O.
 I'D. GiHs will build the new fire room on St. Ann avenue for S67.
 For all the above improvements the town furnishes the material, lumber, etc. The Third street bridge must be completed by June ] aud no money, save that for labor, will be paid on any of the contracts until the work is com pleted and accepted.
 Complaints were made before the council that the law regulating the sale of liQuor is being violated, that there were numerous drunks on the streets last Sunday The marshal was instruct ed to exercise vigilance in bringing the offenders to justice.
 The "doings" started by this paper for better mail service between here and Juneau were endorsed by the couu cil and the clerk was instructed to com muuicate with the city clerk of Ju- neau requesting the Juneau council to take similar action in the matter.
 The custom of women occupying rooms over bars was frowned upon and orders were issued to have them vacate under penalty of the resorts harboring them being closed.
 The following bills were ordered
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Mining Engineer Here

Donald Steel, a young mining engi- neer from Sau Francisco, arrived Sun day and is representing R. A. Kinzie in the work which will be under way here in a few days, prospecting with dia- mond drills the Jersey City, Tyee and Holman groups of quartz claims, for which work Lynch Bros. of Juneau have been awarded contract.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Democratic Caucus

A Democratic caucus will be held in Che city council cham Der, Douglas, Fri. day night, May 3, at S:30 o'clock. All Democrats are urged to be present.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Executrix Named

Mrs. Carrie Louise Somerville has been appointed by Commissioner Hen son executrix of the estate of her brother, John Rangren, deceased, which estate is valued at S4,OOO. The amount of bond has not yet been named.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
Hudson Returns

Michael Hudson of Nevada Creek, where he has valuable quartz holdings, returned Monday on the humboldt from California where it is understood he arranged for the working of his property at an early date.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
At Lyric Friday Night

The Douglas High school will enter tain with Penelope and Kamera Kub plays at the Lyric theatre Friday night, beginning at 8 o'clock. A most enjoy able program is promised. Admission DO eents.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
BEER LADEN AUTO
DRIVER ARRESTED
Auto Was Loaded, not Driver; M. c.
Thompson Punched with Per
petual Use" Supply of
Bottled Suds

Four hundred bottles of beer were
brought into Phoenix for his personal
use, declared NJ. c. thompson alleged
bootlegger, to the sheriff and his depu-
ties when he was arrested. Il never
drink anything but beer" he said
well, what about the automobile
full of whiskey you brought in a week
ago" he was asked.
What wihskey?" he answered inno-
Gently.
That the liquor traffic received
severe blow in the arrest of Thomp-
son, r. H. Fuqua and r. A. Higgins
is believed by the local officers who,
after a series of watch parties, caught
the men with the goods. 1t is under
stood that personal use" will be the
defense in each case.
Thompson, whose real name is said
to be w. H. Wilson, was the first man
apprehended and he gave the sheriff
and his deputies two mile chase be-
fore they succeeded in taking him into
custody. The watchers waited down
by the Hassayampa for their man.
whose frequent trips to Needles had
aroused their suspicion. When he did
arrive he nearly gave them the slip by
driving an unnumbered car in place of
the motor by which he made his former
trips for the same alleged purpose. He
refused to stop and there was some
little speedway race before the officers
apprehended Thompson, who denied
bringing in the booze for any other
purpose than his own use.
He entered . plea of not guilty when
arraigned on four charges in the su-
perior court and was unable 10 furnish
the $500 required By the court
Fuqua and Higgins were arrested at
PalO Verde. They were in the same
machine and are believed to have been
working the game together Sixteen
cases Of whiskey We're in their posses
sion when the arrest was made There
are three charges against them and the
/ bail in each case was placed at 5000
which they furnished Their cases
We're set for July while the Thomp-
. son case has not yet been set.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
IRRIGATED LANDS
TAXES REDUCED
Supervisors Sitting as Board of Equal
izat'on Cut Four Million From
Assessed Value Of County

TIC hoArd Of supervisors sitting as
beard of equalization yesterday
passed 4 resolution reducing the as
sesseG value Of irrigated farm lands
and town and city lots twenty per cent
If the state tax commission does not
raise LAID values this viii make a de-
crease Of five or six million dollars
M2ricopa cOuntNs assessed valu
last wear was S74 600 600 but owing
to the reduction Of 20 per cent on GER
tain lands the value this year will be
but S70,0Oo00O. There is an increase
of over one million dollars in the nev
property added to the roll.
This resolution will cover the COM
plants made by the taxpayers OF
Five Ponls and several other sections
of the county. The board completed
its work as ar equalization board yes
terlay although there are q few cases
% 10 taEer up Individually.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
CHURCHES
The Frat Baptist Church

The Cowardly Pacifist" will be
the subject of the morning sermon,
this being the second in the series on
The He'll Of War" In the evening
The Odd Fellows will hold their
memorial services in this church, Dr.
Varney preaching the sermon. The
general public is cordially invited to
this service. Services at II a. m. and
p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. M
y. Y. p. L. at Z o'clock. The I'm
manuel Mission, W. W. Greene, sup
erintendent, will meet at p. M
George r. Varney, D. D.. pastor; r
w. Getsinger, superintendent; l.. S
Blackman, chorlster. The male quar-.
tet will sing.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Christian Science

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Ar
iZona School of Music North Central
avenue. Sunday service at IL a. m.
Subject of the lesson sermon: God,
the PreserVer of Man. Golden Text
jeremiah 30:1 Il am with thee, saith
the Lord, 10 save thee"
The Wednesday evening testimonial
and experience meeting is at o'clock.
The reading rooms maintained by this
church are located in the Noll build
ing on First avenue. Rooms 221 and
22j, and arc open daily, except on Sun
day, from IL a. m. to p. m. AT thess
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
First Christian Church

w. :. Buchanan, pastor
Bible school at 945 a. m. Fine mu-
sic. fine fellowship, and great truths
for the intellect as well as food for
the soul. Communion service at 1900
4. m. We invite you to the Lords Ia
ole, because He has authorized it,
Come and receive blessing from God.
Preaching services at 1880 a. m. and
500 p. m Morning subject, "The
Wise Men and the Child" evening
subject. Shall Jesus Reign" Chris
tan Endeavor at ECO p. m. All young
people invited to this service. Prayer
meeting on Wednesday night at 500
o'clock. Official board meeting Mon
day at 500 y. m. This is an important
meeting and no member should be alb
sent. IL friends and strangers in the
city have a cordial invitation to attend
the ABOVE services. We make them
brief.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Central Methodist Church

w. j. Sims, pastor. Sunday school
lat 9:45 a. N. c. A. Jemison. superin-
tendent. Morning worship at 1900.
Sermon by the Rev. Mr.. Gaddis. Sub
iect, Christ and the Modern City"
EpWcrth League at 700 D. m. Even
ing worship at 500 p. m. Sermon by
tie pastor.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11

rooms welcome is extended to the
public, and the Bible and authorized
literature concerning Christian Sci
ence may mere be read. borrowed or
purchased il desired.
All are cordially invited to attend
church services.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
First Methodist Episcopal Church

Ray Clarkson Harker. d. D.. min
lister. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Pub
lie worship with sermon at 1900 a. m.
and 500 d. m. Subject of morning
sermon: MANS Highest Aim" Even
ing topic, Seeking and Holding the
Truth " Epworth League meeting at
700 O'Clock. Church is at the COL
street
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Trinity Pro- Cathedral

William Scarlet, dean. The Cattle
dral House is situated at the head Of
First avenue on Roosevelt street.
Services or Sunday, June 18th: Sun
day school at 9:45 a. M; Bible classes
at 10 90; morning service at 100
a. m. Dean Scarlet will preach at the
morning service
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Bethel Methodist Church

North 7th street and Osborn Road
Eustace Anderson. pastor. Bible school
at 10: 90 a. m, subject: THE Sure Har-
vest" Sermon BY the pastor at 11i00
a. m subject, The Vision That Trans
forms" This is the secret of all pro-
gress- Epvorth League at $50 D. M,
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11

Corner of Madison and 9th avenue
Sunday services: Sunday school 9:45
n. m; preaching at Il: 90 a. m. and s
p. M; prayer meeting Wednesday
evening ct 500. All are welcome to
attend these meetings w. Fl. Knight,
pastor.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Services are held in the W. C. r. L.
building, 2e7 West Monroe street BIZ
BILE class and Sunday school at 9:45
a. m II. J. Fast, superintendent
Morning service at 10:45 a. m. Sub
iect, "Christ's Pentecostal Gift to His
Church.. No evening service All are
welcome Emmanuel P. Frey, pastor
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Second avenue between Washington
and jefferson streets.
Bible school at 9:45 a. M c. f. New
conner, superintendent. Morning wor-
ship at 1900 a. m. Sermon by the
pastor, Rev. Joseph Ernst Stermer.
Subject, "frhc Coming of the Holy
Spirit" Evening service at 500 p. m.
Everybody welcome
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
The Will and the "

subject, The Will and the Way.
Sermon lecture by the pastor. SID
p. m. subject; "Why | am a Metho-
dist" with some observations on
Methodist union
We win again be in our new audi
forum Sunday. The public will be in
terested to know that the magnificent
church is being finished as rapidly as
the work can be done.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Caoitol SUNDAY School

Meets at the Capitol school house
ut 500 D. m. at the Camp Ground,
W A. Cox superintendent A cordial
invitation IS extended to the commun-
itv 10 attend and assist in making
this great and useful school.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Alhambra Church

Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. S. S.
Green, superintendent. Preaching ser
vice at $50 p. m. Sermon by the pas
tor. Epwortn League at 500 p. m.
W. ]. Sims, minister.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
Second Baptist Church

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m Preach
ing at 1l:00 Il. m. b. Y. P. L. at
ZOO p. m. Preaching at SOC p. m.
Morning subject: Confidence in God 5
Grace" Evening The Fare, From Je-
rusalem to Jerico f. T. Walker, pas
tor.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11
First PreshYterian Church

Sunday school $50 a. m. Morning
worship at II o'clock. Sermon by the
Rev T. NJ. Sweet, Jr. Indian service
AGO p. m. Sermon by The Rev. Mr.
Sweet All are cordially invited tC
attend these services. Church at tho
corner of Third avenue and Adams
street.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11

at Hoo Z. m. and 500 u. m. At 3
p. IN. the Sunday school viii have theii'
Children's Day exercises
Arizona republican., 1916-06-11

Tanners Chapel A. M. E. Church
Rev. H. Herring, pastor Preaching