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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-27
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Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
NEWSPAPER CHANGES

There seems Co have been a general shakc-up u newspaper circles n Anchorage lately. Chas lgrrUu. owner of Che Times. has taken over che Alaska Labor News chat was long on Torch of Rcasou"aud simi- lar literature and Che name Of Lena Morrow Lewis no longer has place at chat papers masthead. Also. SId- ucy Charles. the wcllkuovn Juneau newspaper man. went Co Auchomgc thIs week iu answer Co a cablceram asking him Co accept che editorial chair iu Che office of thc Daily Times. u che meantime. Che Anchorage Weekly Democrat pcrpctratcs ten pages of interesting reading matter every week and otherwise demon stratcs that Anchorage is good newspaper town and a good place for Sidney Charles who is a good news paper man.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
CELEBRATION
 ALL ARRANGED
Islanders to Observe Natal Day of Republic in Grand and Patri-
 otiC Manner

AI arrangements are practically complete for Che celebration of Che birthday ol American Independence. thc glorious Fourth ot July
 The sum ot Sl5o has been appro- pr.atcd for sports. S20o for music and other sums for uc.dcuals. Ncishboriug cities and towns win be invited Co join with us and che day win be one long Co be rcmcm- bercd iu local history.
 An hIs was agreed upon at a meeting of thc general committee held last night. The oratury com mittcc has secured Attorney George Irving. au intensely patriotic spcll- binder of Juneau. as orator or thr day. tbc Perseverance baseball team. to date champions or che Channel win contest with Che Island team for supremacy and S2UO iu cash and. al- together. it win bc a grand ccIcuru- uuu
 M J. O'Couuor was selected last night as Marshal of Che Day and hc win keep things moving as they should.
 A complete program Of events win appear in next weeks paper.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
RECEPTION BY LEAGUE

Tho business meeting Of Che Lac dies League of Che Congregational church yesterday afternoon was one long Co Doe remembered by the friends and members Of the organization. The committee having matters in charge had arranged quietly to make it the occasion of a reception Co Mrs. R R. Hubbard and Mrs. Jas. Wallace. both most efficient and helpful members for years, but who win leave Douglas in the near future. This League is one of the oldest or gan.zatious on the Island and they win kccnly feel the loss they arc sustaining during these days But Che League will push forward and continue its good work. While it is allied with thc church, it controls les affairs independently of the church. The next social feature will be a patriotic meeting on July 5th, in thc interests of tho local Red Cross. An Che proceeds of the affair will be turned into the Red Cross treas ury. Photographer Andrews took a picture of Che company on the church steps after adjournment.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
ALASKA LUMBER
 FOR WARPLANES
James Sawmill Company to Make Big Shipment to Seattle on
 Steamer Alld

The George E. James Co. has been delivering lumber from its yards in Douglas Co the City Dock for several days past and whom the Alld sails for thc south Saturday she will car ry about SO.OOO feet of clear Alaska spruce which will be utilized by the government in tho construction Of machines for the aviation corps.
 A cablcgrum ordering the lumber was received Tuesday ot this week and since that time a force of men has been busy picking out the class of timber specified and that selected is entirely free from knots and is as fine or finer than can be procured elsewhere
 Experts in warplanc construction assert that Alaska spruce is particu- larIy adapted Co that purpose and. such being the case there is likoli- hood that exporting it will become quite an industry before many weeks and for the period during which the war lasts.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
AMERICAN LAKE
 CANToNMENT c
to Spend Five Million Dollars Near Tacoma in Next
 Three Months

As evidence that the United States does things on big scale once it gets started, the following is given relative Co the construction of the army cantonment at American Lake, near Tacoma, Washington:
 Cantonmcnt construction cost to approximate $4,OOO,OOO.
 Roads, sewage system, water sys- tenn and Improvements, $1.OOO,OOO.
 Employment of between 5000 and 5000 men.
 New railroad construction which will employ 1900 or more men.
 Railroad bctterment to cost several thousand dollars.
 Building material required Lum- bor, 32.OOO,OOO feet, basic price, SIS per thousand; doors and windows. l5O.OOO; 20 miles of water and sewer pipe; 3O,OOO tons of crushed rock nails, etc, by carload quantities.
 Buildings Co be constructed -177O barracks, 537 mess buildings. l77 kitchens, 531 animal shelters
 Majority of buildings Co be one story structures, l5O to 200 feet long and 40 to DO feet wide
 Eight hundred buildings will be two stories high, 45x15O feet, and of permanent structure.
 Stables for 15,OOO horses and mules.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
CALLED AWAY HURRIEDLY

W. s. Esman left hurriedly Mon day night in answer to a cablegram from Chico, California, announcing the serious condition of his father, aged 7S years and who had the mis- fortune 10 break one of his hip bones recently. Mrs. Esman is already in California. having left here about five weeks ago. She was visiting at the home of her husbands father when the latter was injured and it was she who wired her husband to hasten out. The News will follow the Esmans and keep them posted on Island dolngs during their ab- sence. the length of which is now indefinite. The senior Esman owns a big cattle ranch, the looking after of which will dovolve on W. J. for time.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
OPENED VERY
 AUSPICIOUSLY
Alaska Coast Fish Company Begins Business under Most Favorable -
 Conditions

The Alaska Coast Fish Company r. Douglas began buying fish just a week ago today. since which time fn,rg has not been % day that it has mot transacted considerable business and by thc tune it had been open l> hours Che first shipment was made s1u,hvard. twenty boxes hay- me been dispatched Co Seattle on Che Jefferson Sunday
 Fishermen. some with large car goes. others with only few hundred pounds are now arriving wI'h their catches daily and 5u are being cared tor most satisfactorily to aI parties interested. Prices 1s good as can be obtained anywhere lr this portion ef Alaska arc br.uE paid and when Che ra.o.e arc sold thc boats are again m.utcI with a4 they require without leaving Che dock.
 C. D. Morgan head ot tbc com r.ry is ..tcrmu.J t1 make 'hc bus.- ness a sr,Dcs. .tu fhc very ausp, ..uu. b.e.uu.uE made luEcr- vtli i's mm. career I'c ts satisfied 9nd his customers arc satisfied
 The name of Che business printed u largo letters ou tuc Channel side ol thc new building .s good adycr- U-.meu. for tuc business.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
MUCH BOOZE
 DESTROYED
Officers Capture and Destroy 7,2O0 Bottles of the Old Stuff at
 Anchorage

As thc good ship Lucy left the Golden Gate bound for the far North thc crew was clatcd at Che prospect of r1ir voyage and as they looked skyward ot the joyous figure of tho little god, Bacchus. resting on thc yardarm. they were certain that fair winds and good weather were ahead ; but. alas. as thc good ship sailed up Che Inlet old Bacchus became nervous and in a measure frightened and the crew were itching for the feel of the land. With one fell swoop and with evidence of Gay" rcrocity Che mInious of thc law took possession of che good ship Lucy and as a result of their activities 7,2OO bottles of hootch. as mellow as moonlight, were taken ashore and the little god of yinous joy was given a ducking into Che waters, turgid and muddy, Of Che Knik Arm.
 It has been noted lately that a certain school of black fish has been observed in Che immediate vicinity of Anchorage, no doubt in anticipa- ton of thc demise of John Barley corn and an early frcshening of the local waters. RcQuicscat in pace Anchorage Democrat.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
SUPERINTENDENT
 IS RETURNING
R. G. Wayland, of Treadwell Com pany Due Home Tomorrow
 from San Francisco

Russell G. Wayland, supcrintcnd- cut of Che Trcadwcll mining industry, who was called south Co san Fran cisco shortly after the cave-in and who has spent several weeks with the directors of Che company, is due Co reach home tomorrow, being a passenger on the Admiral Watson.
 10 is confidently expected that Mir. Waylaud win bring with him some good news regarding future opera tious at Trcadwcl and one thing that aurcrs well is that hc is accompanied home by Mir. and Mrs O. D. Depew, Che former for several years and up until some months ago being cm- ploycd at Trcadwcl where he was m charge ol Che Central power plant Nr. Dcpcw is known as .u highly cf- ticicut mechanic and his return at thIs time Is believed Co be suggestive of increased activity ot the mines.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
FOR SWEET CHARITY

The card party given in odd Fcl- lows hall Tuesday night by the Or der of Eastern Star for the benefit of the Red Cross was we'll attended, about 100 persons being present Six teen tables were used for whist and "draw" flourishcd in the corners of the room. The prize winners at whist were Mrs Ray Smith and E.. J.. White. the former receiving a fine work apron, the latter a cribbage board which, in view of the fact that he is now baching, he is willing to exchange for the apron. About $50 were cleared. As this was the first of a series of card parties to be given for the Red Cross by the Eastern Star. the others will follow and of them due notice will be previously given. Substantial refreshments were served Tuesday night at the con clusion of Che games.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
FOR MORE PICTURES

Photographer Ed Andrews and Charles Helsiug expect to get away tomorrow i'm the latter's launch for a couple of practically unexplored bays which lay between so and 100 miles southwest of Gastineau Chan mel and which arc both said to end at the very bases of glaciers fully as formidable and grand a8 those visited by the same two men three weeks ago, Muir glacier and others in the same locality Some Of the pictures of the Muir and others which Mir. Andrews recently took from close range have been finished and arc destined to take a place with the best of the descriptions and pictures of tho wonders of Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
BOX FACTORY
 AT FISH BAY
George E. James Company Resumes Operations with Sawmill and
 Will Continue Busy

George E. James head Of thc James savmu and lumber interests. 0c- rompauicd by crew of men. left Wednesday f1r Fish Bay where thc company has a slwmiU which has been idle tor some time but which .t Is proposed to start at once. X box factory u connection with Che ,lvmm win also bc operated and che output win be utilized by che cauucr.es of southeastern Alaska.
 Aa .l is u-cess1Ey Goo secure iU creased power for tbc min and ioc- tory at Fish Bay. surveys win at once bg made of certain streams there with view of utilizing Che water for power. a cheap and never failing power system When started it s che intention of Mr. Jame, Co cou- uuuc operations until late UI as there is demand for alI thc boxes and lumber they can turn out.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
PUNCH WITH A PUNCH

Most of us have heard orators re- fer Co the nectar which the gods slipped on Mt Olympus. wherever that is. Anyway, Steve Ferris has been experimenting lately and has discovered something that has the Olympus stuff faded to frazzle The new dccoction will be served for the first time tonight at the Red Cross ball to be held in the Nata- torium. It was first advertised for the Labor Union Hall but when it became known that something over 300 people will be present, many of them from bcyant the Channel. it was decided to hold it in the larger building. It will be a humdingcr
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
MEMBERS MUST
 MAKE FO' BITS
Red Cross Ladies Resort to Unique System for aising Coin
 of Realm

It is stated on good authority that the regular scale of wages for women who go out to do household work on the Island is 9 cents per hour, which is certainly little enough, for. just how a person can keep up their con tributions to Home and Foreign mis- sions at two bits per hour is q prob lem.
 However. that being the scale. great care should be taken 10 not engcndcr dissatisfaction in female labor circles by increasing the a. mount in special cases.
 Therefore, the lady members of the Red Cross who have obligated themselves to raise fifty cents by week from today-raisc it by thc sweat of their lily-whitc brows, by hard labor or some heroic act (such as walking over tablesl must not expect that the already established scale of wages will be disorganizcd for their benefit.
 For example: The writer has in mind man who has been deserted by his family and who. in a feeble way, is striving to maintain his home. He has slept in bed until it rcscm bles a plaster east of himself; his kitchen has sort of Minnc-IIa- IIa air of depression; the pantry is in second mourning in that strcaks of black are here and there apparent; the sitting room looks like an eX- change editors desk, being Uttered with newspapers; the stoves have taken the color of autumn leaves; the dishes are greasy and the dog ! has left home and is living with tlc neighbors.
 ] Careful estimation has been made and the results arrived al are these: Three women tone to blow and two to hocD could put that house in fair condition in two hours by the Big Ben that hangs on the wall and for such service the owner would willing ly-yca. gleerully pay the sum of one dollar and fifty cents in coin of the realm. thus enabling the three deserving members of the Red Cross Co lay their fo' bits on the altar one week hence and eXclaim Never wus money more honestly earned or ser vices rendered more apprcciated'
 Address Depression, care of this paper.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
HAVE YOU BEEN OVERLOOKED

To see everyone in regard Co Fourth of July contributions is a biz job for any committee. lf you havc been overlooked. it was not m- tcntionaI and Che oversight cam bc rcmcdicd by seeing any member of Che finance committee who win glad ly accept any contributions offered. Don't wait Co be called on, but do your part voluntarily. An Che money raised win bc spent at home and what is not win bc won by superior sportsmauship and Che hcuciiciarics win be entitled Co all they get.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
BENEFIT DANCE SUCCESS

The benefit dance at the May flower Pavilion Saturday night for the Cadets flag fund and given by the flag committee of the Parent Teacher Association. was largely at- tended and very enjoyable time was had The night was very pleas ant, the big pavilion was nicely decorated and joy was unconfincd. Upward of $GO was cleared.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
SOME BOY IS
 BERT HOOVER
Food Dictator" of America Once Worked in Salem, Oregon, at
 S35 per Month

Salem. Oregon. June lS. Back in 1895 Bert Hoover was office boy for thc Oregon Land Company iu Salem
 good office boy at that. His uncle. Dr. J. w. Minthorn, was head ol Che company. Young Hoover thought he was worth moro money. ur. Muthoru didn't. Hoover left, wandering south into California.
 President Wilson has announced chat this same Bert Hoover cx-of- flee boy-is Co Doc flood dictator" of a nation of a hundred million.
 But Co go back 22 years in Cali foruia Hoover entered Leland stan ford University. taking ou engineers course. Hc worked his way through che school Am Arizona placer mine couldn't set water Co the property and placer mines without water arc not much good. The mine owner sent Co Stanford for a bright young man Co solve their problem. The uuiycr- sity sent Hoover. Hoover mastered che difficulty.
 Later ou Australian company heard of Hoover and sent for him. He strengthened out another engineer ug problem. Then England called him. and he worked there for some time. lu Che meantime he put a brother and sister through school
 Natives here are recalling the strappiug youth Of 1895 who did odd jobs around Che Oregon Land Company office at S35 a month.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
LIGHT COMMITTEE TO REPORT

The committee appointed at a ciu- zcus' meeting held three weeks ago for Che purpose ot securing data roi- atiyc Co cheaper light and power win make a report Co a meeting Of citizens Co bc held In the council chamber iu thc City Hall Monday night at 9 o'clock and just after the council adjourus. A good attendance is desired.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
HAS EXCELLENT MEETING

The first meeting of tho Douglas Island Woman's Club for the pres ent year was held Tuesday at the home of the president, Mrs. l.. s. Ferris, when there was n good turn out and a lively interest manifested. The meeting was the occasion of a sort of farewell to Mrs. Grior a val ucd member of the club, who left today for Seattle where she accom- panied her son who will take a post graduate course in chemistry at the University of Washington.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
CITY FATHERS RETURN

j. W. Martin and Leo Young both members ot the city council, re- turned Wednesday forenoon from a ten days visit to Fresh Water Bay where Che former is interested in a sawmiIl which is getting out lum- ber for cauncrymen. While away the most exciting thing the city fathers witnessed was the killing and tow ing away of a huge whale by em- ploycs of whaling station near Fresh Water Bay.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
MRS. HALvoR ENTERTANs

Mrs. William Hg.yor entertained Wednesday afternoon iu honor ot Mcsdamgs LIEEctt and Robinson. Cards was Che order of amusement. Che prizes being won by Mrs Blocd- horn and Mrs. j. Brahm. Delicious refreshments were served.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
IN HONOR OF MISS MILLER

Cards are out for an at home in honor of Miss Regene Miller at Mrs. Christman's Tuesday afternoon. Miss Miller will soon be leaving with Mir. and Mrs. NJ. J. OConnor for their future home i'm Seattle
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
DANCE TONIGHT

Thcrc win bo dance tonight ot Che Natatorium under tho manage mcut of thc Red Cross to which all trippcrs of the light fantastic as well as those who enjoy looking on arc cordially invited Good music will bc provided and an who attend arc assured a good time.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
JOHN KERKAs AT HOME

John Kerkas took advantage Of his wifc's absence night before last and entertained a bunch of his fel- low employees at the machine shops and others at a stag party. His guests did not take their knitting.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
ANOTHER BENEFIT

E. J. Dyer. ol che Lyric Theatre. has kindly consented Go give two nights next week. Tuesday and Wducsday. as benefits Co Che Island Red Cross Good pictures win bc shown and value received win bc given to lII who attend Remember che nights
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22
FOUR CARGOEs OF FISH

Four cargoes of fish were bought by the Alaska Coast Fish Company of Douglas from 9 o'clock last night until 9 this morning. A big shipment will be sent south on an early steamer.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22

An experienced pharmacist is now on the way from Portland and will take a position with tho Erie Drug Company immediately upon his ar rival.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22

Miss Ruby Johnson, who has been attending school at Bellingham for the past several months, is expected home tomorrow on the Admiral Wat son.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-22

Jack Stretch. of Treadwcl. has outritted a gas boat and hied him self to tho fish pastures to the west ward.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-12-13
Pioneer Business Man Dies.

John F Poag. aged IS, died at
his home on Paradise street at11.3o
o'clock Monday morning, following
an illness from a complication of
ailments which had for some weeks
confined him to his room. He was
native of this city, and had the
distinction of being it's oldest bust
ness man, having been in business
for himself here for nearly forty
years. Funeral services were held
at the home at O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon, conducted BY Rev.
Frank, pastor Of the Methodist
church, deceased having been a
member Of that congregation. He
is survived by two sons, MIR. Harry
Poag of Bardwell and Mr.. Roscoe
Poag Of this city. Interment was
in the old cemetery, where the body
was lad TO rest beside that of his
wife, VINO died many years ago.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-12-13
Wedding Plans.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Lucille Green and MIR. John William
Moore, of Front Royal, Va, will be
solemnized December goth. at the
home of the brides father, Mr.. John
F. Green. The Rev. w. M. Stall
ings will oficlate. Miss Edith Green
will be her SISTERS maid Of honor,
and Miss Ruth Green will be the
flower girl, Mr.. Moore viii have as
his best man, Mr.. Charlesl w. Low
ell, and Misses Martha and Mary
Brown Bradley will be tie ribbon
bearers. Misses Annie aBd Mamie
Hay will have charge of the music.