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Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

Marshal, or such other person as shall be duly appointed by tho Com- mon Council, to kin and properly bury in some suitable and proper place any and an dogs, as in this ordinance defined, upon which said tax is due and unpaid, and after notice given as in this section pro- vided.
 Section G. Tho person authorized by tho Common Council shall re- colyo Che sum of $1.OO for each dog seized, killed and buried as pro- vlded herein.
 Section 2. Any person who hin- dors .molcsts or lntcrfcrcs with any duly authorized person in carrying out tho provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by fine Of not less than $500 nor more than $25.OO.
 Section 8. All ordinances and pnrts ot ordinances in conflict here with are hereby repealed.
 ELMER E. SMITH. Mayor. Attest: o. E. BENNETT.
 City Clerk
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
THOSE SALOON ADVERTISEMENTS

The Juneau Dispatch compliments the papers of GaStmcau Channel on the fact that uo liquor advertisements are now ap- bearing in them aud says the two Juneau dailjcs cut out liquor advertisements last June, and further says "Thc Douglas Isl- aud News discontinued advertising of this character about the same time
 The foregoing is true in the main, but the Douglas Island News has not contained a line of liquor advertising since the latter part of last year The Douglas Island News, under it's present ownership, has never so- licitcd saloon patronage for the simple req son that it did not need money sufficiently bad to advertise booze for it. Neither did it refuse such patronage which, not liking our style. simply oozcd away from Us until it was all gouc-aud never missed. The postofIicc department, therefore, was not required to notify this paper that cop'cs of it sent into the states of Washington and Oregon must not contain liquor advertise mcnts
 The Douglas Island News was the first newspaper in Alaska to advocate Tcrritor- ial-widc prohibition, which was carried, not on account of the attitude of this paper so much as because more than three ffths of the voters in the Territory so dccrecd by their votes.
 And now less than three months remain in which liquor can be legally sold in Alas ka, and the Douglas Island News having ad- yocatcd prohibition, will do all in its power Co assist in enforcing the decree of the peo- ple Violators of the law when it becomes effective need expect mo protection in any manner from this paper. If they do, they will be disappointed.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
A WORD TO LUKEwARMs

Even yet we hear people say Il never want to go to Europe to fight but when America is invaded you will find me in the front ranks.
 To this class of lukcwam patriots We commend am article that was published in the Saturday Evening Post of September 22, being a letter from am American soldier in France to a friend back home. Here are a few extracts from the letter;
 ''So they pinched Tom Jones because he wouldn't enroll and kicked up rucSus, did they! Served the big stiff right! l hope they hang him. He was always say ing as he would fight for America if we was
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
DEPARTMENT OF TIRE INTERIOR United States Land Office
 Juneau, Alaska.

September 10, 1917.
 Notice is hereby given that C. R. Arundel, Chief of the Alaska Field Division Of the General Land Onico. has filed in this office as trustee. nos ticc of intention to submit proof in support of the entry of the townsito of Douglas. Alaska, under the pro- vision of Sec. II Act of March 8, 1891. C26 Stat. 1O05) for the sev- oral use and benefit of the occupants thereof. Said townsito is designated as U. S. Survey No. 442, approved May 15. 1916. containing an area Of 24.S2 acres, and is more particu- larly described as follows, to-wit:
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1 M. c. meandcr corner on line of ordinary high tide of Gastlnoau Channel. whence ". C. bears s. 7S deg. 2S min. W. l.3S chs, from which point U. s. l.. NJ. No bears s. 7S deg. 53 min. E. 16.39 chs, thence s. 7S deg. 2S min. W. 5.SS chs, to Cor No 9, thence s. l2 deg. 1 Q min. p. 13.32 chs. to Cor. No. g.. thence N. 4l deg 8 min. W. 1929 chs. Co Cor. No 4, thence N. 42 deg. 9 min. W. S.G4 chs. to Cor. No. O., thence s. 47 deg. Jl min. W. 80 chs. to Cor. No. 6. thence N. l2 deg. 9 min. W. 7.97 chs. Co Cor. No. 2. thence N. ~ deg. 4S min. E. 1O11 chs. to Cor. No. 8. thence N. 40 deg. 42 min. W. .55 chs, to Cor No. 9, thence N. A deg. 33 min F. .9S chs. to Corner No. lO, M C. on said line ordinary high tide, thence me- andcring said line CD s. 90 deg. 54 min. E. .9S chs, (2) s. As deg 23 min. E. 3.7O chs, (3) s. 4G deg 2S min. D. 5.S2 chs. (D s. 5O deg. min. E. 5.69 chs, C5) s. 4G deg. min. F. 2.4S chs, co s. SO deg. 3l min. B. l.95 chs, CD s. deg. 2 min. E. .GO chs, to Cor No. 1, M. C., tho place of beginning. Mag. Var 32 deg. 20 min. F.
 The names Of the adjoining sur ycys are, No. 2G3. Drum Lummon lode. No. 3ll. Ready Bullion lode. No. 34I B. Albion Mill Site, 3l1 A.. Enterprise lode, No. 3S1 Maynowcr lode. No. l12 Bonanza King lode, and Survey 1O3 B.
 Said proof will be submitted through the testimony of said Trus- tee and two Of the following wit ncsscs, before the Register and Re- cclycr Of thc United States Land of- fec at Juneau, Alaska ,on the 22nd day of October. 1917: John Hen son. William stubbins, P. II. Fox and Julius Jensen, all Of Douglas, Alaska. c. B. WALKER,
 Register. First publication, September IA.
 Last publication October 1g
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

Aurora Encampment Mo-. meets at Odd Fellows hall first nod third Mondays at p.m. Brothers of the Royal Purple are cordially invited.
 JOHN e. JOHNSON. C. DO ". L. KILBURN. Scribe.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
ORDINANCE NO. 65

An Ordinance providing for taxing
 dogs; declaring it to be unlawful
 to fail Co pay tax when duo
 and providing punishment there
 for; providing for the killing Of
 dogs on which tax is due and un-
 paid. etc.; and repeating an Or
 dlnances and parts of Ordinances
 in conflict herewith.
 THE CITY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
 Section |. There shall be levied Ia tax Of two dollars ($2.OO per year upon each dog over the age of four months against tho owner or keeper thereof who keeps tho samo within the corporate limits Of tho City of Douglas; the year ending Che first day of July. 1918.
 Section 9. Every person owning or keeping such dog within the cor poratc limits Of tho City of Douglas shall. on or before the lst day of July of each year, pay into the city treasury the said sum of two dollars ($2.OO) for such dog, which shall cutitlo him to a receipt from said City Clerk designating the owner or keepers namo and tho number of tho receipt. which number shall cor respond Co a number on metallic tag or plate worn by said dog, and said tag or plate shall be attach ed to a collar around the neck of said dog and be kept displayed at all times.
 Section 8. Every person who keeps a dog as in this ordinance de- fined. within the corporate limits of the City of Douglas upon which said tax ls levied without paying said tax as provided by this ordin- ance, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 nor more than S25.OO; provided, that no person who fails to pay said tax shall be subject to tho penalty herein pro- yidod until seven CD days notice ls given by the City Marshal to said person to pay suid tax.
 Section (. The City Clork shall keep a record Of the number Of each tag or plate issued. to whom and when Issued. He shall. from time Co time, furnish the City Marshal with a list of the names of the per sons against whom said tax has been levied but who have not paid the samc..
 Section 0. Where any dog, as in this ordinance defined, ls found with in the corporate limits Of the City of Douglas upon which no tax has been paid as required by this ordin- ance. it shall be the duty of Che City Marshal to seize such dog, and notify the owner or keeper thereof to come forward within 24 hours and pay said tax. together with a fec Of S1.OO, to be paid to said City Marshal for tho seizure and keep Ing of such dog. In case the owner or keeper Of such dog is unknown, lt shall be the duty of the City Mar shal to post in three public places within the corporate limits Of the City Of Douglas a notice describing such dog. and when and where the owner or keeper may come forward and pay said tax and fee, stating the same; said notice shall further state that unless the owner or keeper shall come forward within tho time mentioned and pay said tax and fee, such dog shall be killed.
 It shall be the duty Of the City
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
oLpTnIER PASSES THRFOUaH

Mark Tatum, at one time foreman or the Mexican mine but who now has his homo in Portland, was shak- ing hands with old friends here Monday evening while the Admiral Farragut was in port, being on his way to his homo from a visit at Port Wells.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

Yes, by all means the movement to have Senator La Toilette expelled from tue highest tribunal of the United States should be pushed along. The example set by man in his position must certainly have its effect and the example of La Poi, lctc is a very bad one. Wisconsin has re- pudiatcd him and he is better known there, in his own state, than anywhere else. Dust him.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

This thing of cameries stored with fsll ready for shipment catching fire and being totally destroyed is becoming entirely too common and the proposition to investigate such fires is a good one If blame attaches, it is to be hoped it will be located.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

In our prayers we should not forget Her bert Hoover. Not but that he IS capable to discharge the duties of the responsible position to which he has been appointed, but that he should be given strength to ex- ercisc due patience and discretion in lay ing to one side the fool advice he is bound to receive in connection with his office
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

The kaiser says Germany has not lost anything so far in the war. Possibly not, if he rcckons four million men as nothing and does not count the respect of all the other influential nations under the sun. And the latter is as irrevocably gone as are the men killed
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

mcongruous as it may seem, the matter of food conservation was discussed at a meeting of the Gastineau Ministerial Asso- citation held here Monday.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

In the death of two Douglas men by recently the water of this section of Alaska has taken its annual toll from this community.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

en- Thursday night by the L F. club,
The evening was spent in a most en-
tertaining way. Those present were:
Ruth Kutnewsky. Elise Bywater, Hen
rietta Peasley, Doris Fisher, Margaret
Kutnewsky, Helen Williams, Florence
Allebaugh, Max Smith. George Phelps
Harvey Laughlin, Lewis Rowell, Les
lie Allebaugh, Curtis Harrington.
St. Johns Altar Society.
A very successful meeting of st
Johns Altar society was held in the
parish hall on Wednesday afternoon
On account of illness the corresponding
secretary, Mrs. F. Rinehardt, was alb
sent, so Father Keyzer kindly acted in
her place. After the business meeting
Mrs. C. F. Turner read a fine paper
in a pleasing manner. The subject
being THE Ceremonies Of Holy Week, -
which was very interesting and edu-
cational.
The steady growth of the society is
pleasing. The following new members
Joined during March and April: Mes
danes D. A. Dunning, P. H. Quirk
Charles Reynolds, Anna Harrington
John RAIDER, John Twiggs, Ed Barry
M. Beglan, F. Miller, M. Rye, J. e
Bruce, ]. Lode and Miss N. HALEY.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08
Don Peterson of Athol, a
Member of the Governors
Staff, Offers His Services
to His Country.
HOPES TO RECEIVE
ORDERS TO REPORT
Plays Cornet in Band in
Home Town and Sees No
Reason Why He Should
Not Be in the National
Guard.

Young America is needing the call
Of the country, even II those of more
mature age are backward in doing so.
The youngest recruit in Idaho to offer
his service is on record. He is Don
Peterson, IL years old, a resident of
Athol, Idaho. He has been a member
of the governors staff.
Master Peterson wants q commits
sion from the governor, and he is
likely to get it. Here is his letter to
the chief executive:
Dear GOVERNOR was reading an
article stating you had received an
order for the Idaho National Guard to
mobilize. OF course this interested me
at once because 1 am a member of
this you know, and l am hoping l shall
receive orders from the adjutant gen.
eral that 1 am needed for my country.
HANDY WITH A RIFLE.
Perhaps you and he will think 1
cannot do much because am only IL
years old, but l can ride horse, am
handy with a rifle and I can play
the cornet in the band.
II heard the Drummer Boy of Rap
in Spokane couple of years ago. 1t
was just grand, thought. Mamma
and 1 were on the train with him the
next day and he called me over to his
seat and asked me lots of questions
in history. and told me all about his
experiences when he was the little
drummer boy. His name is Robert
Henderson,, you know, and he told me
he lacked but two months Of being II
years old when he enlisted and was
the youngest soldier who ever enlisted.
enjoyed sitting by him and listening
to him talk. He was so nice and jolly,
and entertaining. So 1 have never
forgotten.
Il was ~ years old last September.
He played the drum and 1 can play
the cornet. If you need me am
ready to go.
WANTS HIS COMMISSION.
Il msending you my picture in my
band uniform. 1t was taken two years
ago. l am bigger and taller now. l
had this extra one so thought l would
send it to you for l have wanted q
nice picture of you ever since l have
known you-one l can have framed
and hang beside my commission. Will
you please send me one if you have
one?
Il hope you will like my picture. l
am the youngest member of the Athol
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

HE coming of Easter heralds a
greater activity in social af-
fairs, several pretty post-Len-
ten events having been plan
ned,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

Get it at
Sellars, the
same goods
for less mo-
ney, or better
goods for the
same money.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

MAYBE SHE'S LEARNED SINCE.
Recently we heard a man boast that
mo ono could fool his wife," Then
the Thought that came to us was, how
did he get her Morgan County Dem
ocrat. A
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

Permit me to put you in tune with
the Healing Forces Of Nature.
Call at my office and read the
many sworn statements and letters by
those who regained health through the
science Of chiropractic after other cunts
said: mo Cure"
The world moves-and was fiat I'M
til Columbus sailed. Chiropractic is a
radical departure from the false theor-
les OF your ancestors and a truth that
cannot be denied.
You should learn more about this
Great Science and apply it to your
case.
Consultation and analysis free.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

band, the only young boy among IL
men.
81 love America and 1 wish to serve
her.
your young friend,
DON PETERSON"
The agent marched up to the front
steps and rang the door bell briskly.
Good morning" he said, bowling
politely to the maid who answered his
ring. "Is the lady of the house en-
gaged?"
mot now" responded the new maid
brightly. "She used to be, but she
got married more than a year ago."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

Progressive Dinner.
A progressive dinner party was Civ
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08
Ladies' Aid Meeting.

Ladies' Aid Meeting.
The home of Mrs. ]. w. Campbell
was the scene of an enjoyable party
held Wednesday afternoon by the
Ladies' Aid society of the Congrega-
tional church. The social was the first
of a number planned by the organiza-
ton and was such a delightful affair
that the others are being looked for
ward to with keen enjoyment. Mrs.
Bissell sang two solos, readings were
given by Mrs. Asa -Tillotson. Mrs.
Harry Seckel presided at the piano as
accompanst. Mrs. Annette Stoddard
rendered two piano solos and a recita-
ton was given by Little Gene Stenke
Excellent refreshments were served.
4 Il 4
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
U. S. TO DEAL WITH TREASON
WITH UTMOST SEVERITY

Washington, Apr. 16.-All persons in
the United States, citizens and aliens
are warned in proclamation issued
today by President Wilson, that trea-
sonable acts or attempts to shield
those committing such acts will be Wig
orously prosecuted by the government.
Far reaching Importance attaches
to the direction of the warning to
aliens and the declaration that resi-
dents aliens as well as citizens owe
alligence to the United States" and
therefore are equally subject to the
laws against treason and like crimes.
At war. the United States is in a
very different position from a neutral.
Bomb plotters may now be tripped
with iron hand. Not only are con
spirators themselves subject to heavy
penalties but anyone even German
resident who has knowledge OF
treason acts and fails to make known
the facts to<authorities may be sent
to prison for seven years and fined
$1,000 for treason
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Recruiting Day
Last Saturday

Last Saturday was recruiting day in
Delta and the following Delta county
boys offered themselves for the navy
James B. McHugh, Cedaredge, appli
cation seaman.
Harry A. McCallister. Cedaredge
application fireman 3rd class.
Frank G. Lischke, Delta, application
seaman.
Glen w. Atchison, Delta, application
seaman.
VIM. ]. Fogg, Cedaredge, application
fireman, Bird class.
Thomas McAllister, Cedaredge, ap
plication fireman. 3rd class.
Emmett f. Sprung. Delta, applica,
tion seaman.
w. r. McCallister, Cedaredge, appli-
cation, fireman. 3rd class.
Howard Cramps, Delta, application
seaman.
Walter Frady. Delta, application sea
man.
Leslie Ray. Delta. APPLICATION seaman.
Rulo Minard, Hotchkiss. application
seaman.
George w. Duke. recruiting officer
for the navy came up from Grand
Junction to take the enrolment Of
ficer Duke was born in Texas and has
had fourteen years of navy experience.
He has made trips around the world
and to Germany, Sweden and Russia.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
A Challenge For
MIR. Ben Parrish

Frank DuCray. ex-state champion
wrestler who few weeks ago offer
ed his services to the United States
government in any capacity in which
they might use him. but WIS rejected
because OF being more than 40 years
Of age, has now come out with an an
nouncement of the largest donation
yet offered by western Colorado man
to the furtherance of governmental
operations during the time of the
war.
Mr.. DuCray has repeatedly receiv.
ed challenges to wrestle for the cham
pionship title OF Colorado on the mat
with j. Ben Parrish of Olathe. who
now has defeated every other posi-
lbe opponent at the wrestling game.
This morning DuCray sends to Mr.
Parrish an acceptance to the -chal-
lenge, providing that the match may
be held in Grand Junction on Deco
ration day. May. 80. that the winner be
granted the title OF Colorado cham
pion without further challenges from
the loser. and that al the proceeds
from the match be devoted to build
ing up the American Red Cross so
ciety or otherwise aiding their work
as is seen tit by the local branch of
the service.
This magnanimous and patriot,
offer was made by Mr.. DuCray be-
cause he feels that the sport-loving
public is very anxious to see the con
test between himself and Parrish and
he doesn't wish to make any sort of
a gamble of the affair.
Interest all over the western part
OF the state in this match is such
that a crowd OF nearly two thousand
people or possibly more would be sure
to attend. especially since the funds
will go TO such good cause as has
been suggested.
After being so insistent and per
sistent in his requests for n match It
is hardly to be considered that Par.
rish will refuse to wrestle DuCray on
these terms, as the call of patriotism
should be stronger than that for per.
sonal gain in all true Americans at
this time.
An answer is expected to this chal-
lenge soon and the Baseball associa,
tion is cooperating with Mr. DuCray
in arranging a large Decoration day
celebration with the greatest crowd of
out .of.town people here that has ever
been drawn for such fete.-Grand
Junction News.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Red Cross Society
Organized Here

On Tuesdy evening of this week a
large gathering of Delta ladies assem-
bled at the Lincoln building for the
purpose of organizing a local Red
Cross society. Several of the city
doctors were present and very kindly
offered their services as instructors
Information blank from the Denver
Red Cross office were given out and
it is the purpose of the ladies to or
ganize several societies each contain
ing the regulation twenty-five mem
bers. So far only one complete class
has been organized. This is the youn 3
ladies class which will meet Tuesdays
and Fridays and take up the regular
course of ten lessons under the charge
of DR.. Cleland Miss Grace Adams
was elected president of this class
and Miss Mamie Roberts secretary.
The members of this class are: Miss
es Adams, Park Cline, Crisenberry,
Acker. Gallagher. Evans, Wonders
Conklin- Horton, Briggs, Fisher, Bell
Roberts. Verhofsted, Smith. Norborg
Vickery. Hatch. Burkhalter. Sanders
Mesdames Perry. Rolla Allen Law.
renee Adams and Cary Adams.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
Hearing to be in
MOntrOSe the 23

The Public Utilities commission OF
the State of Colorado will begin a
public hearing of the question of the
reasonableness of rates charged for
light and power by the Western Colo.
RADIO Power Company. at Montrose on
Monday, April 23rd. at 1870 P. NJ.
All users of light and power or
either and who wish to complain OF
rates charged in either. Delta, Olathe.
Montrose or surrounding neighbor-
hoods are requested and expected to
appear before the Commission and
testify. This is a very important
matter and if less rate is to be OBJ
tanned the cooperation and demands
OF patrons will secure it,
F. d. CATLlN.
GEO. w. BRUCE,
Atty for Water Users Association.
Fl. ]. BAIRD,
City Attorney for Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
MOntrOSe ElkS to
Entertain April "a

Delta Elks in large numbers will go
to Montrose next Tuesday, April %,
TO attend the reunion of Western Slope
lodges, who will be the guests of Mont
rose lodge on that occasion.
Not only the Elks, but their wives,
and the invitations say "sweethearts'
but that would be impossible; too
many of them--are invited, and all
preparations will be made to enter
tain the visitors in the usual high
class style of the order
The program is announced as fol
lows:
900 p. M.-Grand parade.
800 p. M.-Special session of lodge
during which ladies' will be entertain
ed by automobile rides and picture
shows.
6:S0P M.-BanQuet.
900 p. M.--Grand ball.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-20
First Game of the
Season Thursday

The firs; game OF ball this year will
be played next Thursday afternoon,
beginning at 3 p. m.
The strong Grand Junction team
are the first opponents OF Delta this
year, hat aggregation carrying with
t,,sm the famoas twirler OF the inter
mountain west-Bill Hall, won much
fame with Delta last year.
Delta's lineup will be about as fol
lows: NJ. ". Miller. catcher: f. o.
Kersten. Snhnyside. Utah. pitcher;
Roy Flynn. Stewartsville. Mo. first
sacker; Max Addington. Yukon,
Okla. second base; John Meanor,
North Kansas City, Mo. short; f. A.
Reed. SCOTS Bluff, Neb.. third base:
Chuck Adams. right field: Carroll
Lebanon. Neb.. centerfield; Ralph
Bushong. Scots Bluff, Neb,. left
field
A practice game will be played on
Sunday afternoon, begning at 2:30,
weather permitting.