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Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR NEXT WEEK Public School and That of St. Ann's to Give Entertainments
 Two Nights

Next week will be "zc busy one" in school circles. two entertainments being prepared, ono for Tuesday night and one for Wednesday night
 The Douglas public school will present a unique program Tuesday night at the Lyric which will be re- plctc in suggestions of Ould Dire land. There will be Irish songs. Irish jigs. Irish girls wearing Irish costumes everything but Irish po- tatocs and Irish settlers. All the pupils from grade to l2 will have parts in the production and some thing grand is promised.
 Tickets are now on sale. general admission being 90 cents but a few seats will be reserved and will cost 90 cents.
 Wednesday night the children of St. Ann's school will present a little comedy, My Aunt From California" and a juvenile Red Cross play There will also be songs, dialogues and recitations and other interest ing features. This entertainment will be given in tho Catholic Club adjoining the church. The pro cecds will go toward starting junior Red Cross organization and maintaining the same. An admission of 20 cents will be charged.
 Get the habit and go to the Lyric Tuesday night and the Catholic Club the night following.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
THANKSGIVING DANCE

The members of the Douglas lsl- and Labor Union have made ar rangcmcnts for a big dance at their hall Thanksgiving night It will be a jitncy affair and a hiyu time is in store for an who attend. No special invitations will be issued and an are expected to be there. The rcfrcshmcnt tables will be in charge of committee or ladies and "eats" will bc served an evening in the baquct room adjoining the hall The proceeds of the evening will be turned over Co the Red Cross.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
SPLENDID RECORD

Thus far and according Co E. E. Smith. chairman of the exemption board at Douglas, there has not been a slgkcr found on the Island. every man, SO fur as known, who was cl- igiblc for registration having done SO. Another thing is deserving of special mention and that is regard less of the fact that a largo per. rcntogc of our population on the Island Is of foreign birth. there has been no report of any scditicus or unputriotic uttcranccs. If there arc any alien enemies here, they arc keeping that fact strictly to them. selves.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
SOUTH FOR WINTER

Mrs. Monte Benson and three children. George. Ruth and Beatrice. lcgt ou Che steamer Jefferson Sun. day morning for Seaside, Oregon where they win visit with Mrs. Ben. sons parents during the winter. Mir. Benson win remain here. Mrs Benson has been an active worker n Che Red Cross and other public movements and will be much missed os win also be Che children from the public school.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
EASY RED CROSS MONEY

The sum of S19.55 was realized by thc Red Cross benefit given at thc Orphcum theoter last Saturday night The entire receipts of tho night were given by Manager Bar nett. who furnished tho show. Lloyd Carpenter, chairman of the Red Cross finance committee, had charge of the sale Of tickets and Mrs. V. A. Walker had charge of the interior management A number of young girls. in Red Cross dress. performed the ushcring stunt.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
BELLS WILL sHO' RING

"Hcah dem bells,
 Doan' yo' hcah dem bclls?"
 The food conservation campaign billed to start next Friday after noon. November 30, promptly at o'clock will be ushcrcd in by the blowing of whistles and ringing Of bells The siren whistle at Tread we'll will be the signal for an the other whistles and bells on the lsl- and to get busy. Bells will tap cy- cry two seconds for three minutes and at the conclusion of that period the food conservation campaign will be on.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
KNITTING IS NOW
 NATIONAL SPORT Each Thought a Purl, Each Purl a Prayer" Says Dorothy
 Rotchild Parker

Dorothy Rotchlld Parker has the following Co say about knitting, which is now practiccd by the major Icy of women in America:
 "You simply must knit, that's an thcrc Is to it. lGs come to the point where. if you don't. you won't have any friends The woman who does not knit is dismissed contempt uously as-wcll all right, of course, if you caro for that sort of life. lf ono ventures out without her knit ting-bag, she is regarded as prac- tically nude. We knit from the cold gray dawn to the dense black night; we knit between dances and between courses thcro is even rumor that some contemplating manu- facturcr is evolving knitting bags of rubber, for use i'm the bath-tub. We knit an sorts and conditions Of ar- tlclcs, for Coast Defence, for Home Defence. but most of an for self-de- fence. The woman who does not knit is just about as popular as if she were a German.
 "Thc moment one puts aside the sports of other days aid takes up knitting. she automatically becomes member of a huge sorority. By thc sign of the lmitting-needle does one woman recognize another as a friend Knitting Is the great loyol- or. The bittcrcst cnmitics arc for gotten in discussing how many inches am average sailor ought to measure amidships Women who have lurcd away each others cooks even women who have copied each others hate speak again over some vital matter of turning a heel Strange women, of whose existence one has never heard 80 much as a rumor. corner one and ask the most personal questions about how many stitches one binds off for the neck Friends presume on their intimacy by probing deep into ones private methods of casting on, and the merest acquaintanccs strive Co dis cover the intimate details of ones. home lirc-how one joins the wor- sted. There is no privacy for a lnittori sho cum have no moro &C., crcts than an artists model.
 "They speak a strange language. these luittcrs. To one who has but recently entered their charmed circle 10 is sometimes extremely difficult to get the idiom. They speak of 'purl- ing and setting up and binding on' and all such strange operations. They tell strange stories of slipping stitches. of picking mp stitches. of widening and narrowing and splic- ing. Technical terms fall as Elibly from their lips as they do from those of a confirmed invalid. They count necessarily, and they lose count ctcrnally.
 "Thorc is no conversation among women any morc-not even pat ronizing remark about the weather or am intelligent appreciation of the latest scandal. They utter only such broken fragments of speech as Do | purl or knit hcrc?', Is four inches enough for a bordcr?'. How many stitches do you east on for hel- mot?', What do do now"
 "Tho literature of knitting is as unlntclligible as its conversation. Gentle reader, have you ever tried to puzzle out the accomplishment Of knitted garment according to one Of those books of directions? IT you had. you would no longer be a gentle reader. You would be quite, quite wild"
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
sUPT HENDERSON TO SPEAK

Tho people of Douglas and Tread. we'll win Doc pleased to know that L. D. Henderson. commissioner ol education for Alaska, hos consented to give che address of the evening ut tho next parcnt-Tc0chcrs' Asso- citation meeting, which will be held December 3rd Mr. Henderson will discuss matters of interest to pa. rents. tcaclUrs and friends of educa- ton and no one win wish to miss che opportunity Of hearing him.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
STR. SPOKANE ON THE ROCKS

According Co a wireless from her master. Captain Mckay, the steamer Spokane of Che Pacific Steamship Company wont ashore late yoster- day at Ivory Point in Milbank sound while south-bound. No de- tails have boon received as Co tho amount of damage sustained or as Co whether thc ship and her cargo cam bc saved. Her cargo consisted mostly of copper and gold ore and nsh.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
NEW TERPsICHOREAN FEATURE

An "Ox" dance, participated in by about a dozen boys of tho sixth grade, will be an interesting fca- turc of Che public school entcrtain- ment at Che Lyric next Tuesday night AS the lads who will appear in the dance are all from ten Co twelve years old, the regular "high- binder" period Of their lives, it is certain that considerable vim will characterize this feature of the pro- gram.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
Harbor Improvement
CHURCH AFFAIRS SUCCESSFUL

CHURCH AFFAIRS SUCCESSFUL
 The bazaar and dinner by the Guild of SC. Lukc's church at Labor Union hall Saturday afternoon and evening was great success. SO great. indeed, that ulorc people at- tended than could be possibly cared for The bazaar part was we'll pat rouizcd and Che chicken dinner was a iricasccd success. About $l25 was cleared.
 Tuesday night the annual sale of goods took place at tho Lutheran church. when another good crowd was In attendance and when. n ad- dition to the sale Of work. rcfresh- monts were also sold and about sl5O cleared.
 Those in charge of both affairs arc very grateful for the very lib- cral patronage extended.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
BIG BILLIARD TOURNAMENT

The billiard tournament now on at tho Baritello is attracting much attention among wielders of the cue. The first contest was pulled on Mon day night and there has been one or more played every night since. Twenty-four players, several of whom reside in Treadwell, are among those entered.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
TREADWELL PIT. A. MEETING

The Trcadwou Parcnt-Tcachers' Association will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening, Nov 27 at the Trcadwcl school, as arranged for and published after an executive meeting October 4th.
 After Che regular business, am in- tercsting program will Doe given and members and friends arc invited Co be present
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
GOOD MUSIC AT ORPHEUM

Manager Barnett, of the Orpheum theatre. has added a special feature i'm the way of music at thc Thurs. day and Sunday night shows Robt. Kronmeir. the accomplished violin ist. having been engaged in addition Co the piano for those nights.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23

Trc,dwelI win be under thc super vision of thc icutcnants. Mrs. Co- bm Nrs. p. R Bradcly. and Mrs. lack Wilson. respectively
 Third Division ODouglaD Dis ,ri.f No. 1. Mrs. Henry Erie. cap- fain. campaiguors. George Lamhro, Mrs James Ramsay. Mrs. Charles ID Price and Mrs. J. E. Bland. pis- trict No. J Saloum, captain; rampairncrs. L.. Saloum. Mrs Mark kancn. Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Stur- rock two moro nccdcdD. District No a. Mrs. J. F. Henson. captain; .,mp,irucrs. Mrs. N. King. Mrs. R. penfl.y and Alice Pctugroyc. Dis f-.rf No. 4. Mrs F. A. Uaiglcr cop- tain. campaigucrs. Mrs G. W. Greene Mrs. E. Edwin. Mrs. Harry Morton Mrs n. E. schumann and Mrs Chester George. District No. Monte Benson. captain; campoign- ers Mrs. Wm. Robertson and Mr' Jamrs Lindsay District No. 6. Mrs. In Y Suuy captain; campaigners. !. Mrs G. smith. Mrs. John Fcusi, Mrs. IA R Sergeant Mrs. Jas. Furnas District No. z. Mrs. V. A. Walker
 .,pfain. campaiguera Mrs. J. W. Martin Mrs David Russell and Mrs. ! knute uurham District Nn s Mrs 'N x. Hudson. captain; gamp''E"e- .- Mrs Bert Loomis District No '' .,,,.y, bous.holdsr,,. 7f'ss uomah Greece.
 : r1e.JoB Bgm5gB gB,2ius afi s'u'.ao''''' . ."n
 The respective captains win re.
 cciye thc necessary supplies for Che | 'campaigu and divide their territory so that campaigucrs win know thC
 pNa.t houses tbey are Co look after .Iu ease oi foreign speaking house
 holders who may not understand Che information iu English che way is Co bc prepared by persons cspec- Ial'y appointed for tbis service An thc preliminary work is to be done before che buul day of Che canvass. Friday November 3O. from % to Q n Che afternoon Persons who have already signed cards win again sign .uJ give Che same Go campaiguers.
 TO bring Che matter Go Che attcu- .Iou of everybody it was decided Co ask Che teachers of thc schools Co Inform che pupils of what is com- mr aud urge them Go assist iu Eet- uur card into their home wine dow Mcssrs. Bradley. Kiuzic and BoUiurcr were appointed Go conn mmicatc with Che parochial Tread we'll and Douglas schools. respect vcIy. 10 was also suggested that
 announcements uf che day hc mad. m au Che lrateruitics A. E Cur is co arrange for speakers at Che. movies for several evenings I'm. city authorities were askcd@io hay. tHe fire bells ruug ut o'clock ur canvass day. and Mr. Bradley m- uomccd that Che min whistles would make all thc noise possible ot Che same time.
 Many helpful facts oi Che great movement were brought out. Uncle sam does not want his people Co stint but SO rc1Ijust as Go give what is needed Young children arc not Co bc curtailcd iu their needs The homemade candy. Che "tccds and "c1,s" of social gatherings. after December lst. should receive carc- ml thought after this movement is. launched. SO that proper substitutes win take Che place of sugar. etc.
 Before 9 o'clock aIl Che prclimu- aries were completed. and Rev. Bol- finger expressed his great pleasure and satisfaction in Che evident inc tcrcst that SO many are taking in Che movement
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
INTERESTING PROGRAM

The following ls the program which will be given at tho Catholic Club next Wednesday night by the pupils of SC. Anns school, an ac- count of which entertainment is given elsewhere in this paper: Chorus, "Tho Night Before Thanks giving Day" .....................-..-......... Recitation. thanksgiving Day" - .......................... Madeline Riedi Recitation, "A Spelling Lesson" ...................... Marccllo Domytt "A Thanksgiving Dialogue" ..........
 Tom Cashon. Sarah Mcintyre,
 Gladys Olson, Cocclia Cashon. .... Chorus. "Thc Best Thanksgiving" DOC. Recitation ..-...... Henry Carroll Duet, "Noyclette" Cby Hugo Heln- hold) ........-.-................................
 Esther Cashon and Vir-
 ginia Mctzgcr
 Song, Puritan Maidons" ................ Recitation .................. Susie Kelley Recitation .......... Danarella Meggat Piano Solo, "Mazurka" Cby Hcl- mond) ......................Hc Helene Smith Recitation. thanksgiving Turkey ................................. Johnny Gius Chorus, thanksgiving Song ......... Dialogue, "Our Aunt From Cali fornia" .........................................
 DramGus Personal
 Felicia Needy Honorah Kelley Rosalio Nccdoy. Jane Fahcrty Sally Nccdoy Miss Mclaughlin Mrs Ncedcy (thcir mothcrJ ......
 ....................... May Cashcn Miss Wilcoxingibs Cthcir dress
 makcrl ,...... Frances Cashcn Mrs Merry Muntoburn Cthcir
 aunt from California; ......
 .......................... Rica Martini Servant ..... Audrey Withrow A Song of Jokes ............................. Violin Solo, "LaCuumutalnc" Cby Gabriel MaricJ Lucille Walker Piano accompaniment Helene
 Smith
 Recitation. "The Nervous Girl".... ..............-... Kathleen Mccormick Dialogue ...................-.--..-. Red Cross MaIdcns and Soldier
 Boys
 Piano solo Miss Virginia Mctzgcr Chorus, thanksgiving at Grand pd Good Night Song ...........................-- Tablcau .........................................
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23

There was no meeting of Che city council Monday night there being no important business demanding A regular meeting win be held next Monday night
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
NEW VENTURES
 IN NORTHLAND
Alaska Bureau of Seattle Chamber of Commerce Issues New m-
 dustral Budget

Tb, following Is thc latest com- puatiou issued by Che Alaska bu- rcau of hc Seattle Chamber of Conn mcrcc regarding industrial lifc n. Alaska.
 Mercantile
 Mir Kirschbaum, of the Champion shoc Store. Kctchikon, has pur- chased thc property adjoining Che. Hotel Royal and will remodel che. building for a model shoe store.
 Tho Hotel Royal property. Kctch- .uau. that was recently partly burn cd has been purchased by Mitchell 'pHich. who is rebuilding Che strue- urc as a modcrn restaurant, pool room und soft drink establishment
 The furniture store and mattress ! factory of Frank zachow was de- Isuoycd on September goth by fire, with loss of abou $9,ooo, of
 which SC.OOO Is covered by msur- |ancc.
 Charles Ostrom hos purchased the ! icwclry store of w. n. Mondham.
 tair"''.-1s which win bc operated under thc maua-amcut of Victor Brown The Juneau storo of Mr. Osrom win be operated by 1ho
 Mcudhom-Osrom Company with Mr. Ostrom os manager. Barney simon. owner of Che Bon Marchc at Anchorage. has pur- chased che stock of ladies' furnish iugs dry goods and boots and shoes of Mrs T. D. Corlcv Mr. simon has taken over additional store space adjoining Che Bon Marchc Co accommodate Che enlarged business Fisheries
 A. n. Humphrey and Royal shop ard, of Juuoauf have started con- structou of herring plan, ut Ku-' lIsuoo. The Scotch method of mild curing win Doc used first The com- pany that Is Co Doc formed expects to 80 ultimately into thc canning of. salmon
 The Alaska Fish Saltug ald Bly, Products Co. NWisnoo. is preparing lo enlarge its plant and install now . machinery The company win incl sta'. club rooms and other amuse- ! mcu,s tor its employee
 The ley Straits Packing Company l R. j. Wulzcu manager is preparing ! Co construct a two-linc canucry on ! ley straits
 The Alaska Clam Cauncry Co, B. ! C. Horley manager. has purchased ! thc saltcry and buildings of Hum ! gcrford Brothers, Wraugcll Narrows, l and Is engaged m installing a clam canning plant
 Government Railroad
 Tracklayug ou Che government ! railroad was ou October %. lgl7.| completed Co Montana creek on the| main line. 90 miles north ol Anchor age The trocklayiug gang was then l moved Co Che Tuuaruu Arm sec tion and win lay track southcrly ] from Potter Creek along hc Arm os long as weather conditions wm| permit Harbor Improvement
 Active work on Che improvement l of Anchorage harbor was maugur- l atci October 5th. and tho drcdrc l that has been constructed at Au- l choragc began work in dredging out l Che mouth Of Ship Creek Co provide ! horbor facilities for the mosquito ! fleet at Anchorage. It is stated that l next spring construction will begin l on a new dock about l.OOO feet in l length Co accommodate Che larger l occau-going vessels and provide for Che shipping Of coal lt Is expected l Co have these sufficiently developed . Co handle traGic by the fan of 1918. l
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23
CONSERVATION
 HOLDS BOARDS
Orraniation n Compliance With Nationwide Demands Now
 Under Way Here.

vbu, food conservation has been -.p,r,Ifv rractircd here hy nearly everybody who has road tbc papers. organization has becu somewhat fardy uuu lately ucs'wInr 'st s,furday night however Che sub ie,t has been given considerable ot- tcntiou. 40 Chat time Mayor smith spoke at both tbc theatres and ai botb announced a committee for sys- tcmatcaIly taking uf che work.
 Tho committee named by thc mayor consists oI Che following we'll known and energetic people. Monte U,r.rr Mrs E. A. Ha.Elcr. Mrs. Cmam Mrs. stoody. Mrs. Hudson. Mrs Bric. u..I. SuEIc. Miss urcegr. with Rev UOIluEcr as chairman This committee win operate under fh, auspices %. general committee composed of T. W Bradley B. J. White. q. E. Bennett and Mayor smith.
 a.l-. .......s-I ...,s,",,tt.-s r'fat .t".tNf Monday night when divisions ot Che territory to bc gluusscd were made as follows.
 Trcadvcu -i Tho Pines. Go be taken care ol by Mrs Stoodv D. TrcadvcII u charge of D. J. Kuuc and divided into three districts which win bc e1rvasscI by .U Mrs Cabu. OeI Mrs. Bradley, UI Mrs Jack Wilson
 Douglas CD St Ann Ave. from hospital south. Mrs. Br.c, l2I st Ann Ave. to B Sr. Louis Slloum tsl east side ol U s,. north side E. south side n. Mrs. John Henson. tD north side D. west ol E. south ot P. Mrs HaIElcr. O5l oll east of F and west of Third. Monte Benson. t6I au east or Third. south ol D. Mrs. Su.Iy. O1 aI east ot Third between D and F Mrs Hudson. OSI all north of P and oas, ot Third Mrs. Walker. lU Tbuurct Ave. Miss Brccge
 Tho following persons are to prepare che way for tbc campaign OTIS among uou-Euel.sb speaking people.
 Finnish Mrs Narssaucu. Nor- wcEiau Kuuto Durham. Swedish. Rev Larson Belgian. Leo Demytt; Italian Mrs Frank Or.
 The chairman sends weekly re- ports Go headquarters and makes thc final rcpor, to Che general come mittce
 Last Nights Meeting
 Thirty people gathered iu Che council chamber last evening Co lur- thcr Che campaign of food cousrry1- uou Promptly at 7.g0 Chairman BoUuger called Che meeting Co or- dor and plans thus far completed were presented and explained. after a lew remarks ou "wby Vc arc Go do tbls"
 Tho system was explained with every person present holding a pre- pared package ol gU che cards to bc used. Camua.Euors that could not bo present win get any inform atIon needed from Che district cape taius or Che chairman.
 The Districts. captains and r8m- paiEners arc. Ist Division The Pines ul below che cave im-Mrs. James Sto0dy captain; eamp1irucrs. Mrs. George SVary1. Mrs D. J. Wiuccoop and Mrs George Moody.
 Second Division -u. l. KIuzIc. captain The three districts of
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-23

Tho following Is Che latest com- platiou issued by Che Alaska bu- rcau of thc Seattle Chamber of Com mcrcc regarding industrial lilo n Aluska:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-15
to
Aid Russians
International News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April IA. - An
American commission will go TO
Petrograd in the near future TO aid
In rehabilitating the government
there and arrange for full coopera-
ton between Russia and America
on the prosecution of the war
against Germany. Official announce
ment of this was made here today
at the state department.
No hint as to the personnel OF the
commission was given, nor of it's
probable size. IL was stated Of
dcially, however. that the recent
departure Of Charles r. Crane Of
Chicago. for the Russian capital
had nothing 10 do with a govern
ment mission. Mr.. Crane has been
known as one Of the administra-
tons closest friends, and il was
reported that he was undertaking
the trip at the request OF Pres't
Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-15
DEATHS
MRS. CLARA WoLEORD.

Mrs. Clara Ellen Wolford. 913 s.
Seventh St. River Park. died at /
O'Clock Saturday morning Of blood
poisoning Mrs. Wolford was born
in Marshall county Indiana. oct.
=. 1871. She was married 10 A. q.
Wolford April l. 1891. Her hus-
band and one son. O.. Glen. sur
viye her. She is also survived by
her mother Mrs Hannah Porter Of
Burbon; Charles Porter. AIerlen Por-
ence DelCamp and Mrs. Mildred
Moleash of Burbon: five brothers.
James Porter and William Porter Of
Burbon; Charles Porter, Herlen Por-
ter and Morton Porter OF South
Bend.
short funeral services will be
held from the residence Sunday
morning at II o'clock. Rev. z. +.
Jennings OF Free Methodist church
officiating The body viii be taken
Co Burtol at noon sunday for
burial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-15
BELIEVES NATION
WILL BUY ROADS
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International News Services:
CHICAGO, April 14.-Goyernmen-
ownership or operation of railroads
looms up as a result Of the world
war. in the opinion Of Frank Van
derlip. president OF the City bank OF
New York. who is i'm Chicago fol-
lowing a tour OF the west. The
amended Adamson bin now before
congress payes the way FOR fun gov
eminent control. he declared today.
If passed. the oil means that the
president will have the power TO
commanders any or all Of the roll
ing stock OF any railroad and operate
il as he sees fit" said Mr.. Nanderlip
If he desires he also will have the
power 10 commander all the rail-
roads. pool them into one whole
without regard 10 individual roads
and operate them as a single unit,
cutting out competing freight and
passenger trains.
That would mean. IN my opinion.
that the railroads never would be
turned back 10 their owners in their
present form after the war. The
government boy that time would have
its system organized and could we'll
afford 10 take the roads. pay the
price fixed by government experts
and that would be the end Of it,"