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Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
WOMAN'S CLUB
 TAKES ACTION
Douglas Island Organization Ad- dresses Each Member of Ter
 ritorial Legislature

AS one result of tho meeting Of the Douglas Island woman's Club held on Tuesday of this week, a copy of the following self-explanatory letter was on yesterday mailed to each member of the Territorial leg islature:
 Honorable Territorial Representa-
 tive.
 Sir: The Douglas Island Woman's Club earnestly requests your atton- ton and cooperation in the follow ing matter:
 The passing Of a bin for the es- tabllshment and conduct Of a Ter ritorIal Clubroom in each incorpo- rated town, and other camps in Alas ka, as a substitute for the licensed saloon which ceases to exist on the first day of January next
 There are, as you we'll know in every town and camp in Alaska, large majority of single unattached men. usually good workmcn with financial means, who have no even ing resort wherein to congrcgate and talk. read, or otherwise amuse themselves during leisure moments, outside of the saloon the redlight quarter. and in some places the cab ins of the natives.
 Large numbers of these men, par tlcularly newcomers, have patron ized such places, so we are inform ed, chiefly because there was no other welcoming shelter for them.
 We believe these men deserve your kindly consideration, as their pres oncc is necessary in the development of the country, and their moral char acter and good citizenship are valu- able elements in the upbuilding Of our Alaskan empire.
 We believe that such proposed ter rItorial clubroms, conducted as non partisan, non-sec:arian rest rooms for men, and offering them shelter. warmth, necessary conveniences. soft drinks, hot coffee. and facilities for one or more popular games which do not involve discredit, would hll tremendous need throughout the ter ritory, and have a tendency to pre- vent insanity in remote settlements We further believe that such club rooms might be made self-supporting after a short period Of time.
 Respectfully.
 Isabel Amber Gilman, LL. B.,
 Chairman.
 Mrs. l.. s. Ferris, Pres. Douglas Island Woman's Club.
 Mrs. Mary A. Walker. Pres. Douglas Parent-Teachers Assn.
 Club Legislative Committee.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
CANADA EXTENDS
 OLIVE BRANCH
Dominion Government Willing to Make Concessions to Ameri.
 can Fishermen.

A recent telegram from Washing ton says:
 The British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring Rice, conferred with secre- tary Reddeld today about legislation now pending which by prohibiting the importation of fresh or frozen fish from Canada, except under cer- tain conditions, seeks t2 rehabilitate the American salmon industry on the Pacific Coast
 The Canadian government desires Co avoid prohibitory legislation and may make concessions to make it un. necessary
 After seeing Mir Redheld, Sir Cecil advised the Ottawa government it should require the Grand Trunk Pa ciGc railroad to discontinue exclus- i've concessions to Prince Rupert fish houses, which it is claimed are ruin ing the fish industry at Ketchikan, Alaska. An agreement probably will be made, it is learned, by which the Grand Trunk will operate a steam ship from Prince Rupert, Canada, to Ketchikan to take care of the Amer lcan catch
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
LYRIC NOTES

Tonight. "The Song o' Che Wage Slave" from The Spell of che Yukon. by Robt ". Service Edmund Breese plays Che leading role iu this splen- dld photo play
 Sunday and Monday. another big big Triange program. Lillian Gish In "The Lily and Che Rose. a mag niacent aye-recl production. and Chas. Murray in a two-part Key stone comedy. "The Great Vacuum Robbery"
 Tuesday .and Wednesday. the mu- dcaI comedy comedian tn "The Pur- pie Lady" a mixture ot laughs and thrills. See tho celebrated tango parlors. Some class. Commencing Monday children accompanied by thelr parents win be admitted free every night. Sundays excepted
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
IN POTENTATE CIRCLES

According to dispatches received this morning. yesterday was a busy day among the higher ups" Elm poror Nicholas, czar of Russia, ab- dicated his throne in favor Of his only son, who is twelve years Of age, but the responsibility Of the position was assumed by the czar's brother, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich. There is monstrous revolution un- der way in Russia and the czar de- cidod Co stand from under.
 Another telegram says General Carrunza has resigned the presi- dcncy of Mexico, to which position he was elected only last Sunday by the largest majority ever given a president in Mexico.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
PLANT POTATOES,
 SAYS GEORGESON
Head of Department of Agriculture in Alaska Hands Out Good
 Suggestion

Prof C. c. Georgeson, of che de- pertinent of agriculture. who is in charge of government work In this line in Alaska, was here for a short stay curoute Co Che experimental sto- tIon at Kodiak
 While here the professor gave an cnlightcniug talk on raising pota- toes. which he considers a most vital move for Aaskans this season.
 with potatoes ot SlOO per ton. there should be no need for- further encouragement in this line of agri- cultural development for thc terri tory" said Georgcsou. "All that is needed now is a hint on how Co get Che best results.
 "As Che season is short and tho growth rapid iu this latitude, best results are secured by keeping the seed iu a warm cellar under cover until it sprouts. Plant as soon as Che ground Is worked. but not until Che new shoots have sprouted suni- cicuuy Co turn green at the tips This win insure a maximum growth and return for your efforts.
 "Do not plant potatoes in marshy ground but in ground that is well drained. Che sunny side of low rises being preferable.
 Alaska is awakened ot last to its agricultural possibilities. and be- licyc there win be great strides Chi. year. The territory is capable of sup. porting a large population within it. solf and the sooner it raises instead or imports food products. the better for development in other lines. ."- Seward Gateway.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
D. 1. ATHLETES
 DEFEAT THANE
Spirited Game of Basket Ball We'd nssday Night Results in Score
 of 24 to IA

Another victory was added Co the long list already Co Che credit ot Che Douglas Island Athletic Clubs bas- ket ball team Wednesday night when The scalp of the Thane team was taken after a very exciting game.
 At Che end ot Che first halt the score stood l2 Co n iu favor ot thc visitors. but In the last halt they were outplayed In every way. At the finish Che score was % Go l4 in favor ot the Islanders.
 Between thc halves ot Che game two boxing contests were pulled on in a nice and Iadylikc manner. being staged especially for Che benefit of Che ladies. ot whom fully 100 were present. and. while they were prob- ably interested. it was entirely too tame for Che majority ot che sterner sex present. The contestants were Norman Worth and James Kennedy. and Olsen and Hodgkins all good men. but instructed Go so easy.
 The lineup ot the basket ball teams were as follows. Thauc -Postie. center: Carlson and Barquist. for wards: Thompson and Thomas guards. Douglas A. C.-Hertis. ceu- ter: Higley and Foreman. forwards. Brown and Grundler. guards. lt was Che first time Grundler had played since his return from school tn Se- attle and he gave a good account Of himself
 The game was witnessed by fully 300 people. Che most enthusiastic crowd yet seen at a game this season. There is a possibility that another game win be played between Che same teams in Che near future.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
ONE sQUAw's STANDING

An Indian woman was in police court few mornings ago with the charge of having cultivated a red one against her. She argued that, in view Of the fact that she was married to a white man. she had all the privileges of the pale-face sis tors. But owing to the fact that she took her husband into her tribe in- stead of him taking her away from it. the court ruled that she was still an Indian with no rights Co look upon oil of joy when it rears up on its hind legs in a "glaws, doncher- know" She was retired Co the lone some house for five days. It was the first time a local court had been called upon Co decide the social status of an Indian woman married to white man, but living in the environments Of her childhood.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
18th ANNIVERSARY

The Northern Light Rebekah lodge of this place will celebrate the 18th anniversary of the lodge to- night at Odd Fellows hall, beginning at 8 o'clock. All odd Fellows and their families are invited, including visitors. A good time is promised. Cards, other games and refreshments will be the features Of the evening.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
COST OF BOYS
 AT TWENTY ONE
Placing Their Own Valuation on Them. They Are Well Worth
 the Money.
So you are twenty one.

so you are twenty-onc.
 And you stand up clear-cycd, clear minded and look al thc world in Che face. You are a man.
 Did you ever think. son. how much it has cost Go make man out Of you2
 Some one has figured up Che cost iu money oi rearing @ child. He says Co bring up young man Co legal ogc care for him and educate him. costs S5.OOO. which Is a lot ol money Go put into flesh and blood.
 But that isn't an.
 You have cost your father many hard knocks and short dinners and gray strcaks lu his hair, and your mother oh. my boy. you win never know. You have cost her days and nights Of anxiety and wrinkles iu her dear face. and hear,aches and sacrifice.
 It has been expensive Go grow you- but
 If you are what we think you are. you are worth an you cost and much more
 Be sure of this Your father does not say much but Hello. Sonl" but way down deep in his tough.staunch heart hc thinks you are thc finest ever. and as for mother. she cannot keep her love and pride for yoU out ol her eyes. You are man now
 And some time you must step into your fathers shoes. Hc wouldn't like Co have you call him old, bat just che same he isn't as young as he used Jo be. You see. young man. hc has been working pretty hard for more than twenty years Co help you up. and ol- ready he and your mother are begin niug Co lean ou you.
 Doesn't that sober you twenty one.
 Your father has done fairly we'll but you can do better You may not think SO. but he does. He has given you a better chance than he had. u many ways you can begin where he left on. He expects a good deal from you. and that is why he has tried Co make a man Of you. Don't finch. boy,
 The world will try you out, lt will put Co test every fiber in you but you are made Of good stun. Once che load is fairly strapped on your shoul- dcrs you win carry it. and scarcely feel it; iI only you have a cheerful and willing mind
 10 is high time you are beginning Co pay che freight and your back debts, Co your father and mother.
 You will pay them. won't you boy,
 How should you pay them2
 By being what your father and mother are praying you will bc-a man.-The odd Fellow.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
GOVERNMENT KY.
 IS CRITICISED
Camps Where Men Are Required to Live Said to Be Unsanitary
 and Fierce"

Delegate Botkln returned Thurs day from Chickaloon and reports that the camp conditions along the line are fierce" "The Chickaloon camp is the worst Of all. and the bunk house has no floor and as a result is cold and damp Men suffered here more than anywhere along the line" said the delegate.
 The accommodations were found to be much better in the station mems camps than in the Commls- sion's, and the food served is far sue perlor
 In their recommendations Of May 2 to Commissioner Frederick Mears, the members Of the board Of arbitra- tion and conciliation said:
 "Government quarters for employ eesshould be models or object les sons of possibilities Of what the best practical methods Of housing. feed ing and sanitary conditions should be with full consideration for the temporary as well as permanent lo- cations on the government railroad.
 Camp, mess and sleeping quar- ters after the first winters expert ence are to be made as comfortable and sanitary as conditions will war rant, and, further, that a sanitary inspector will have full supervision so that complaints can be promptly adjusted and eliminated"
 lt is patent that the above recom- mendations are criminally tabooed.- Alaska Labor News.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS

The Douglas High School Cadets is the latest organization on Che lsl- and and weekly drills will be held in the near future. V. A. Walker is drllImastcr and instructor and. os he is deeply interested in his work. the boys are bound to make good progress in acquiring military toc- tics. Later thc company will elect officers from its ranks.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
ITINERARY IS
 ANNOUNCED
Alaska Bureau of Seattle Chamber of Commerce Plans Extensive
 Junketing Trip

The following Is from the Seat Gle post-Iutcllfggnccr of the llth:.- Plans for the tour of Alaska dur ing Che coming summer, which is be- ue organized by Che Alaska bureau . of thc Seattle Chambcr Of Commerce and Commercial Club. are now suf- Gcicauy advanced Co announce the dates for Che arrivals in Alaskan .citics Of the party. which will leave Seattle to participate in Che cele- brauous commcmoratiug thc 6ftieth anniversary of Che purchase Of that territory from Russia by the United States.
 The dates, as arranged by J. L. ucPhcrson, secretary Of the Alaska bureau follow:
 Kctchikan. July 9; Wrangoll July . 10; Petersburg, July 10; Juneau, July II and l2; sitka, July l3; Sew lard. July l7; Anchorage. July IS !. and lg; Valdez. July 2l and 22; .HaIucs. July 2i; Whitehorsc, July .2S; Dawson. July 3l; Skagway, July . 2l and %; Eagle, August |; Circle, . August Q; Fort Yukon. August g.; Rampant. August {; Panama. August .l. Ncuauo, August 6; Fairbanks, August and Si Ruby August 10; Nome. August n and 10.
 Plans for thc tour are being work ed out on a most elaborate and spec |tacular scale, promising a succession |ol most interesting features and ed- 'uoatiopol events
 The Alaska bureau party will leave Seattle July 2, at 9 D. m.. on board the steamers Mariposa and Ad- miral Farragut and will be accom-
 panied as far as Sitka by boats and
 yachts of the Seattle carnival com
 mittcc. Leaving SitSa, the party will continue Co the westward as far as Anchorage. Those making Che interior trip win leave the boats .at sEaEway on Che return from the
 west. the remainder Of the party re- turning Co Seattle.
 This coast tour will take twenty
 one days and win cover 4.2S5 miles .by steamboat with side trips of
 about scycnty-scyen miles by auto
 and sos miles by railroad, a total of
 5.2lO miles The side trips now
 outlined include auto trips from Ju-
 ncau Co Mcndonholl glacier and sil-
 yer Bow basin and boat trips to |Thauo. Douglas and TreadwoII; rail
 road from Skogway to the summit of 'thc White Pass; railroad from Cor .dova to Child's glacier, and from Val
 dez through Keystone canyon to tho
 summit of Thompson pass. From
 Seward by railroad to Lake Kcnai
 and from Anchorage over the gov crument railroad to the center of thC Natanuska coal field The party for the coast tour will be limited tC about 24O.
 . The party making the interior tour. which will be limited to about hoo of those on the coast tour, will traverse the White Pass & Yukon
 railroad to Whitehorse. A stop win , probably be made at Caribou for Q i side trip over tho beautiful Tagisl - and Atlin lakes. At WbitehorsO two of the modern river steamers ot tho White Pass & Yukon route will l carry the party down the mighty
 Yukon.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
OvERHAULING FISH BOAT

D. W. shelton, who recently pur- chased Che gosboat Frances of Ketch- kan. is having her thoroughly over hauled and expects Co get away on his first fishing trip early next month. The Frances is a good and staunch craft with a capacity of six tons, net, and is good for any seas she may encounter. The general im- pression is that MrShelton is getting into a good business at good time.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
POLICE COURT

Gus Usala. am old offender, was be- fore Magistrate Erie yesterday morn ing charged with drunkenness As Gus has played numerous engage ments lately in the same role. he was given GO days in the back room next to the pump house.
 Sam Hanson not only cultivated a six-cylindor jag Wednesday night, but also furnished the wherewithal for a native son to do the same thing. Sam went to jail yesterday for Zen days.
 Jack Kelly, though a native to the manor born. has ideas of his own regarding the respect a wife should show her husband and when he returned to his abode Wednesday night and found that his wife had forsaken his vine and fig tree for that of another. he waxed exceeding wroth. Aye. more. He went after his erring spouse and not only took her home but administered on her derenseless shoulders sound lam basting. Pecvcd at her husbands actions, Madame Kelly complained to the police and yesterday morning Magistrate Erie charged mp ten plunks against Kelly. As the latter did not feel that he could trust his wife to keep in the straight and narrow path while he was serving out time in jail, he came across with the ready John Davis and is now out where he can keep close tab on his frail helpmeet
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
FATAL ACCIDENT

Walter webber. deckhaud on the steamer Admiral Watson. was struck on Che head by a cable just as Che boat was casting of from the City Dock Monday morning. His skull was broken and he died at St. Ann hospital Che following night. The body was cared for by Under taker T. p. Sheldon and was shipped south on Che steamer Seattle today.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
DoUBLE.HEADER BASKET BALL

There will bo a double-headcr game or basket ball tomorrow, Sat urday night ot Che Douglas Nat between the school teams of Juneau and Douglas. A "ripsnortin' con test is promised. Admission, 20 cents.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
PREPARING FOR BIG TIME

The Daughters and Sons Of Nor way have all arrangements com pleted for a necktic social and dance which will take place at Eagle hall Wednesday night of next week. There will be good music, hrst-class "eats" and everything else that goes to make an enjoyable occasion.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
LENTEN SERVICE AT ST. LUKE'S
 FRIDAY

The service at St. Luke's (Epls- copaD church Friday evening will consist of the Litany or General Sup plication and Bible reading. and the address will be on the subject of "The Souls Safety" The public is invited.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
SALvAGING COAL

Martin olson has recovered about 60 tons Of the 21O tons of coal which went down when the floor of his warehouse collapsed two weeks ago and expects to get most of the re- mainder during the low tides next week.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
SOCIAL COMING UP

Hose Company No. 1 of the city fire department will hold a social some time next week, probably We'd uesday night, at the City Hall when dancing, cards and refreshments win be prominent features. It will be an enjoyable affair.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
TO CANDIDATES

Any and all candidates placed in nomination for the city council or school board are invited to lair" their views in the columns of this paper free of charge in the issues to be published between this date and election day
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
MASQUERADE BALL

The order of vasa will give a mas querade ball at Eagle hall tomorrow night, for which extensive arrange ments have been made There will be hrst-class music and everything else that makes for a good time.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
THRESHOLD OF SPRING

officially, spring will begin next Wednesday, the 2lst, but actually it may be nearly a month behind schedule time in this part of the foot stool.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
DANCE SUNDAY NIGHT

There win be dance in Italian hall next Sunday night Che 18th. when music win be furnished by che New City Band. A good time Is promised
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16
CANDIDATES
 ARE SELECTED
Eighteen Citizens Placed in Nomin- ation at Last Nights Caucus
 for Council
FOR CITY COUNCIL mor E. Smith. drnEEIst.

FOR CITY COUNCIL Elmer E. Smith. druggist. IT. E. Murray. manager City Water
 Works. Wm. Liyic, Treadwell employee. Oliver Olson. clerk and book
 keeper. Joseph Evans. Trcadwcll employee. D. W. shelton, manager Carstcns
 Company. J. w. Martin. general merchant. Leo Young, hardware merchant. E. J. White, editor and publisher. Matt Hahn, Trcodwcll employee. B. R. Lcivers. merchant and man
 ulocturcr. I'D. Guis. contractor and builder. n. G. Newell. TrcaIwcll employee. T. p. Sheldon. furniture dealer Paul Blocdhoru. jcwcler William Miller. barber August Olson. TreaIweI employee. William Steele. engineer FOR TREASURER OF SCHOOL
 BOARD Joseph Patterson. Mary A Walker Nick King
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16

Mrs. Emil Uberti. who was oper- atcd upon at the hospital a few days ago. was able Co return Co her home Wednesday.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16

Labor Union hall was crowded last night when Mayor M. J. O'Cou- nor called for order and briefly stated that thc object of Che mcet- ing was Co place In nomination can- d,datcs from which seven city com- cImcu and one member of Che school board would be selected at thc up- proachmr municipal election
 Mayor O'Couuor declined a uom- nation for chairman. Co which posi- uou Elmer E. Smith was selected without opposition. IT, E. Murray was tbc unanimous choice for sccro- ury a half a dozen or more having declined thc nomination.
 Without further preliminary the meeting proceeded Co hc uomIuo- ton of candidates, Che result Of which appears boyc Others named, but who withdrew their names were A. T. Nelson, Gus Grundlcr and ?. n. Fox.
 The meeting was @ very hurmoUi- ous one from start Co conclusion.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-16

The meeting was Q very harmoui- )us one from start Co conclusion
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-05-07

Many Minnesota G%uardsmen Relieved
Of Active Duty.

st. Paul, May 6-Adjutant General
Fred b. Wood issued orders withdraw
ing from active service the First field
artillery and about 500 men of the
Third infantry, thus returning to civil
life more than 100 national guards
men barely a month after they had
given up positions in response TO the
call.
The state troops will be replaced
by men of the First infantry and 500
recruits from Fort Smelling, state Off
cials taking the view they should not
LAY state troops 81 a day for guard
duty when f~ederalized troops may per.
form the work. Federalized guard
units are paid at the rate of 80 cents
a day.
The change will effect a saving OF
more than $500 a day TO the state
war funds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-05-07
MADISON GRAIN MAREET.
SIOUX CITY LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sioux city. May Usual Satur-
day conditions existed i'm cattle
trade. Ram was limited. and prices
i'm all branches n0minally steady with
those prevailing the previous day
Weeks total foots up approximately
1000. a slight falling off from the
previous week, but "a good increase
over the corresponding time a year
ago.
Market on killing cattle. which
formed the big end of the run for the
six dag period. has followed an un-
even course. UPS and downs were
many. and although there was a
touch of strength towards the close.
the price list shows reYisions to be
downward Steers felt the sharpest
decline. while cows and heifers were
favored. and i'm light supply.
Demand for stOckers and feeders
showed urgently all week. and prices
we're forced higher. General run of
both steers and she stuff scored d
gain of 10 15c with the upper
classes closing as much as 25c high
er than d week ago
Week end hog trade drew q heavy
supply. and with outside wires indi-
eating beari-hness. the trend TO
prices locally showed weakness
Loss generally was steady 20 Sc low
en-. while the fun decline was noted
AT close. Tops reached SIS So. With
the bulk Of sales from SIS s0a
1855.
No sheep arrived for the closing
dav Of the week. Conditions i'm THIS