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Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
INFORMATION
 FOR PARENTS
Something Those in Custody of Chil- dren of School Age in Alaska
 Should Know

Now that Che schools throughout Che Territory arc an open for the school term, it is important that parents of children of school age should be famhior with sections 1 and 9 of the school law of the Terri tory, which are as follows:
 Section 1 provides that every pa rent. guardian or other person hay ing Che possession or control of any white child or child of mixed blood living a civilized ufc in the Terri tory of Alaska, between the ages Of eight and sixteen years, residing within two miles Of any school out side of am incorporated town where a school Co which such child is en- titled Co admission is maintained, shall cause such child regularly Co attend school during tho entire school year. unless the physical or mental condition of such child is such as Co render such attendance iueVpcdiont or impracticable or such child has been excused for other cause by am excuse iu writing signed by a majority of the school board. Provided. that any child who has completed a course of study equal Co that covered by thc public schools of the Territory shall not be required Go attend school
 Section provides that every pa rent, guardian or other person hay ing possession or control of any white child or child of mixed blood uylug civilized life as horcinboforc described. who shall, without legal excuse. permit such child to be ab- sent from school for a total of five days on which sessions are held dur ing any one school quarter shall be deemed guilty of misdcmcanor and be punished by a fine Of not less than five nor moro than twenty-five dollars and Che cost of the prosecu- ton. and shall bc imprisoned in the federal ioil until such fine and costs are paid. Provided, that such person SO convicted shall bc imprisoned one day for every two dollars of such fine ad costs. and each absence of five days shall constitute a separate ouensc: Provided further that the court may suspend sentence, stay or postpone the enforcement of the execution. or release from custody any person found guilty in any ease under this act upon such condition os shall seem best for tho interests of the child and fair under tho cir cumstanccs; but no sentence shall bc suspended or final judgment or execution stayed in the ease of any person found guilty under this act for a period Co exceed the end of tho school year during which such person Is convicted.
 In Che matter of tho remission Of sentences the commissioner is given some latitude and tho principal is required by the law to report delin- Quonts Co Che school board, and the school board is required m proper cases Co cause the prosecution Of the delinquent parents or guardians.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
MUSIC IN THE AIR

Am enort is being madc Co rcor- eauizc Che High school orchestra. which was a great factor in local entertainments previous Co few months ago. At meeting held last night seven persons were present who are anxious Co take part and at least two others win come in. The instruments are an on hands except a drum. and any person own- ing one is requested to report. For orchestral work a clarinet is also needed. although there is one for general band work.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS

The executive committee of the Douglas-Treadwell Red Cross chap ter held regular monthly meeting last night at Labor Union hall, nearly all the members being pres cnt. Mir. Gurr. who had been ap- pointed at the previous meeting to confer with representatives of the Pacific Steamship Company relative to carrying Red Cross supplies free to Seattle. reported that he had not been able to secure any concessions from that company, but that the Humboldt Steamship Company had volunteered to carry the consign- ments free of charge. A vote of thanks was rendered the latter com pany and. incidentally the two boxes Of supplies previously pre- pared, were shipped south on the steamer Humboldt today
 A number of bills, principally for supplies, were passed and ordered paid.
 Progress in the matter Of arrang- ing for instructions in first-aid work was reported.
 The finance committee, Mcssrs. Bradley. Gurr and White, were re- oucsted to arrange for dance for the benefit of the chapter to be given Hallawc'en night. which will be the 3Oth of the present month.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
COUNCIL HOLDS
 SHORT SESSION
But Little Business Transacted Aside From Payment of Usual
 Batch of Bills

As but one week had elapsed since tho holding of the previous meet ing, but little business, aside from a few bills, had accumulated to be disposed Of at the regular meeting of tho city council Monday night.
 Owing to the increased amount of work in the office of the city clerk in connection with the payment of taxes. it was unanimously voted to increase his salary from $75 to 800 per month during the period Of the rush.
 l.. s. Ferris, in behalf of the Doug las Island Labor Union, requested a ditch constructed at the south side of the unions building for the pur- pose Of carrying or the water that Is now flooding the basement Of the building. The street committee was instructed to have thc ditch put in.
 A copy of the report Of S. J. Hop per, who audited the books of the school board. was ordered filed.
 The chairman of tho finance com mitteo was instructed Co check up federal license delinquonts and re- port to the authorities at Juneau.
 Coal Co the amount of 254 tons was reported on hands and the bus mess Of the wharf for the preceding week was submitted as having amounted to $G7O.95. Cash to the amount of $G,SO5.59 was reported on hands. Bills amounting to $2,72S1O were ordered paid. or the latter amount. $2.OOO was for the public school.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
THEY HIT FER UP

Frank and Jake Gamble. brothers and natives. were arrested by Mar shal Johnson Monday night for be- ing intoxicated and fighting. They spent the latter part of the night In jail and were assessed $1O each by Magistrate Bennett next morning. Tuesday night Peter Jackson, an- other son of the storm cloud. ac- quired a plain red one and spent Che night in jail. He contributed a V next morning.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
LIVES LOST IN
 TREACHEROUS TAKU
John Laitala and Tom Wutala With Launch Hunter Missing for
 Eight Days

Disaster and death are believed to have oycrtakcu John Laitala and Tom WWala. both ot Douglas, u Toku inlet Thursday afternoon ot last week
 The two men, Witala as captain and Latta,a as dcckhoud left here Thursday n Che launch Hunter m- der charter Co Che National Fisheries Company ot Juneau. for che station which Che company maintains on Tau for Che purpose ot bringing a load of Gsb Go Juneau. They ar- rived at their destination, loaded upward of i5UO salmon ou the boat auJ started ou Che return trip. since which ume nothing has been seen of Che Hunter or her crew.
 X tcrr.Gg storm was raging Thurs day evening and night and it Is generally believed that Che launch and th, men wore wrecked and chat everything went to Che bottom. Also. raGu inlet has been uu ol iccbcrgs tor some time past and a launch striking berg would bc liable Co turn turtle without % moments warming As is che custom with Che majority ol fishermen che liic boat ol Che Hunter was lashcd CO tbe dcgE. and iu Che event of cou- tact with au iceberg. thcrc would bc uo time for launching Che boat
 John IaiuH hos been resident of Douglas Island tor tbc past twcn- ty years. durue which hc has been employed much ol Che time by Che rradvcu people. tle has also cu- gagged .n fishing and was uu cNpcr- fenced man on Che water. lis wife has for long time conducted a boarding house just north ot Che city haIl ou Second street They have one boy. Euo.d. ls years ot age.
 Tom Wuula Is we'll known here and has devoted much of his time to operating small boats iu th.s vi- gIuuy Uc was t6c Grst man Go Eo .n search of Edward K1usc when Che latter escaped from thc federal iaH ar Juneau last spring. Hc was am experienced man ou che water.
 Returns Without News
 The launch Teddy was dispatched several days ago by che A. c. Fish Company to search for some trace Of Che Iauucllaud her crew. returned Iast night and reported thot al- though most dugcut search had been made ol every nook and inlet lu che vicinity where the disaster is supposed Co have occurred. uoth- ius had been seen. not even a piece of vrcckaso. Some fishermen ar- riyue last night reported having seen che Hunter last Sunday south of Grand island and this has given rise to fresh hope that thc launch and che men arc suI safe. Search ue parties arc suu out iu launches and every cGort win bc made Co fud che dcrellcts it they are stiu u,nE
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
MARRIED SATURDAY

Mrs. Nellie Finn and Newt Cas- person, thc latter a resident of Doug las nearly twenty years ago, were married here Saturday afternoon in the onico of Commissioner John Hen son. that official performing the cer- cmony in the presence Of Wm. Stub bins and John Fcusi. oldtimc friends of the groom. The bride is from Ketchikan and the groom from Cor dova. for which place they left on a steamer sailing Saturday night. Mir. Casperson is engaged in the fishing business at Cordova.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
GAsTINEAU BREEZE

IT present arrangements do not miscarry. the first issue of the Gas tincau Breeze, a paper to be publish ed monthly by the high school, will appear Tuesday evening of next week. As there will be large and able stan of writers, the publication promises Co make good its name by being exceptionally breezy.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
WHAT IS DONE
 WITH THE CASH
Interesting Account of How Uncle Sam Spends Money Obtained
 by Liberty Loans

Now that Che second issue of lib- crty bonds arc being advertised, it
 is interesting to know what was done with the money obtained from Che sale of Che first issue and what win be done with that obtained from tho sale of the bonds now being advertised. Tho following from the Onicial Bulletin gives thc desired
 information;
 Subscribers Co Che recent $2,OOO,- 100000 issue of liberty bonds and
 intending subscribers to tho second liberty loan are interested in know ing just how Che money obtained Is used. A large amount of money is necessary Co maintain the navy which has been called upon to de- fond our coast and our commerce from attack
 To put Che navy on 70 war basis every ship In reserve had Co be fully manned and commissioned Many auxiliary vessels had Co be added.
 On April 6 there were 64.6SO en- listed mon; now there are more than In addition, we have eu- listed more than 35,OOO reserves and there are 10000 National naval volunteers in the service.
 Contracts have been placed for ev- cry destroyer and submarine chaser tbat Che shIpyords of the country can build. and new records are ox- pcctcd in construction. An this is iu addition Co thc 32,OOO-ton battle ships, Che five battle cruisers Of 35,- UDU tons each; Che largest and swift est war vessels ever built; Che six scout cruisers and many auxiliary craft for which we have made com tracts These will bc built as early as possible. but the right Of way in construction Is being given Co de- troycrs and small craft
 Since Che day war was declared the navy has patrollcd our own coasts. For coast dolcnscs scores of vessels have been secured yachts, fishing vessels. fast motor boats and other minor craft, and others are be- ing added Go this force as rapidly as possible.
 The navy has sent Go France a corps of aviotors, thc first contingent of Che regular armed forces of the United States Co land on French soil The Acrouauuc Corps has been greatly enlarged. aviation bases cs- tobIshcd and officers and men train ed iu thc operation of seaplancs, dir iglblc balloons and other types of air craft An additional appropriation of SI5.ooO.OO0 has been asked for aviation.
 About SSO.OOO.OOO Is involved in thc entire building program in our navy yards. training stations. sub- marine and aviation bases, the blg storage warehouses we are building for munitions and supplies. the new shops. fouudrics, shipways. thc hugo drydocks and the various structures under way or provided for
 The marine corps has moro than doubled iu enlisted strength since the war began. On April 6 there were in thc corps 42G commissioned officers and l3.2G6 enlisted men. It now has more than 2S.OOO enlisted mon. only 1.479 recruits being re- quired Co bring it up Co its full au- thorlzod enlisted strength Of 3O.OOO. A force ol marines has been landed In France for service under Gen. Pcrshing. and the entire corps is eager for action.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
RETURNING TO HOMESTEAD

Charley Hilty, who has a home stead on the Taku river and who had the misfortune to lose his win ter outfit by the swamping of his boat while on route Co his home from Douglas several weeks ago, left with another outfit this morning which he hopes to land safely. He said on leaving this morning that the white lights will not shine on him again before next spring.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
FISH ON SPOKANE

The A. C. Fish Company's ware house was practically cleared this morning when 31 boxes were sent out for Seattle on the Spokane. A of the present clear weather Is expected to bring, in sev- eral boats wRhln the next AS hours.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
BOARD ORGANIZED

The exemption board recently ap-, pointed for duty here and composed Of Elmer E. Smith, P. IT. Fox and Dr.. Joseph Woyorhorst, met last night and organized by olocting Mir. Smith president, Mir. Fox secretary and Dr. Woyerhorst examining phy- sicIan This action was taken under instructions from Governor Strong, who informed the board by letter that it's life would probably be for the period of the war.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
HOME FROM WESTWARD

Ed. Fox. John Laughlin, Erie Anderson and R. J. McKanna. an Douglas boys. arrived from the west ward on the Admiral Farragut Mon day afternoon and will remain at their homes here for the winter.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
VICIOUS DOCS

There is considerable complaint around town about a few biE and vicious m1llmutgs that are chewing up utuc dogs and raising disturb auCys generally
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
FINE BABY GIRL

A pretty little baby girl arrived a week ago today Co gladden. Che home of Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Con- verse The mother and babe are at Che hospital. but win be at the iam- uy home within a few days.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

Piano for rent or sale. Call Au- dcrson. 1l3 Juneau %
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

See smiths window for Rubber Goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
FRANK ISBELL SUPPLIES
MAJORS WITH HUSTLERS
BY H. c. HAMILTON.

NEW YORK, May Frank Isbell.
the bald eagle of baseball, s dividing
his minor league time between sitting
on the bench running his ball club and
making pitchers for the major leagues.
Since Izzy departed from first class
Job at first basing for the White Sox
he has been roaming around in the
Western league, owning team here
and there and plotting one or another
the rest of the time. He has settled
variously in Pueblo, Wichita and Des
Moines. with the balance resting in
favor of Des Moines.
When Izzy first came into the Des
Moines club he had pitching for him
Joe Benz. Red Faber, Claude Thomas
and a few others of lesser Importance.
Faber and Benz have become stars. A
little later the Minneapolis American
association club grew tired of carrying
George Mogridge around and ne was
sold to the Des Moines club. Icy
promptly began teaching George some
pitching tricks and sold him to the
Yankees. His recent no-hit perform
arce against the Red Sox shows
whether he learned anything.
Pitchers seem to be Isbell's spec
ialty. but he also has donated 9th
ers to the national pastime. Connie
Mack has one of Izzy's former payroll
burdens or blessings in Pat Haley,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07

catcher, Bruce Hartford, now with the
White Sox, is former pupil of the
bald eagle Carl Sawyer, who sup
PILED the American league with its
laughs last year, grew up under Frank
Iabell's instructions. Joe Leonard,
Washington's third baseman, did most
OF his early work under the watchful
eye of the former American league
star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
AMERICANS DO BIC.
WORK WITH FORCES
IN THE GREAT WAR.

is the third story
in the series written by F. A. Nc
Kenzie, prominent Canadian news
paperman, describing Americans
who have been and are now fighting
with the Canadian army.
BY F. A. MCKENZIE.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
THE FIELD, May IL asked hard
bitten Westerner what had induced
him to join the British ranks. Il al
ways hated 'Greasers' (Mexicans) and
Huns" he replied. Il can't kill 'Greas-
ers' or I'd be hanged. But I jumped
at the chance of killing Huns, and
I'm right on the job" l asked a Sec
ond, quiet spoken Maine boy, who
has won the Military Medal for gal
lantry on the field. Il thought from
the first that this was a fight in which
all ought to take part" he said, "and
so ] came"
The second is the prevailing type of
the Americans who have come here to
France. They have thought out the
matter, have come to decision, and
have joined up for neither fun, frolic
nor adventure. Often enough, they
coldly hate and despise the German,
and when they let themselves go, their
eloquence about the Hun leaves their
less nimble-tongued neighbors admir-
ingly envious Gee if l could only
talk like that" said one Alberta boy
after an ex-Texan cowboy had spoken
his mind for FIVE minutes on the Hun
as he really is. He never used the
same adjective twice, and each adjec-
tive was like an added drop of vitrol.
They are are of varied types. There
is for instance, Lieutenant Larrabbeep
West Pointer who broke his course
to join as a private. He earned the
d. G. M. for special gallantry in res
cuing wounded, and had his commits
sion soon after. Stephenson, not,
ed sniper, in one infantry battalion
was in the old days very well-known
Western COW puncher. w. H. Harton
now a Canadian rifleman, was, when
member of the National Guard Of
New York, a champion pistol shot, and
one of the competitors for the Elchc
Shield. He was wounded at Zillebeke
Williams, Of Indiana, was a captain
in his state militia. He Joined the
French Foreign Legion and won the
Medille Militarye. Then he was trans
ferred to the Canadians, was wounded
and decorated with the British Mill
tary Medal. The story of Rogers, the
American boy who acting as a runner
was wounded and won the Military
Medal on the Somme, and then was
claimed back by the American auth
critics is well-known. He didn't want
tn leave. and officers and men in his
old regiment have nothing but good
to say Of him.
Good as Private.
Hire is a record of different kind
and greatly as it is to the credit Of this
man, do not feel that ought to give
his name A brilliant young officer In
@ha TT G rrnv racionad aud wac civ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-07
Good as a Private.


Hire is a record Of d different kind,
and greatly as it is to the credit Of the
man, do not feel that ought to give
his name. A brilliant young officer in
the U. S. Army resigned and was Civ
err a commission with the Canadians.
He occasionally drank too much, and
as result was advised to resign. He
did so but Immediately re-enlisted as
q private. IF can't keep sober as
an officer, III have to when in the
ranks" he said.
He was sent to the front, where he
soon made a fresh record, this time
for gallantry He was attached to
the Machine Gun Corps, and won
promotion to sergeant and the Military
Medal. After one heavy fight, in
which he stood out as born leader,
he was offered another commission,
which he accepted. His old old weak
ness had been conquered. When
there is a bit of daring he is
the man for it. Everyone admires and
likes him. I'D rather have man
who'd tripped up and recovered than
one who hadn't enough blood in his
veins to feel the force of temptation"
said one experienced General to me.
1--WE no use for the second kind"
Sergeant Martin is another Amer
lean who won D c. NJ. At the fight
for Observatory Ridge, there was a
great deal of wire obstructing our
advance. The whole front was swept
by shell fire. machine guns and snip
ers. 1t seemed certain death to go
out Martin crept from our trenches
in broad daylight, stealthily approach
ell the German wires, cut quite a
quantity and returned Incidentally.
he was wounded. He showed very
fine example as a soldier" says his
superiors.
Private G. Sale, another young
American. won a Military Medal in
the same advance. Although wounded.
he insisted on going back into the fir
ing line, as soon as his wounds were
dressed, carrying load Of grenades
with him. He was then wounded a
second time. Lieutenant J. L. Macfar
land of San Francisco, was Machine
Gun Ofieer for battalion of Pioneers.
He had earned his promotion from the
ranks. He died at Maple Copse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
News Of Belmond.
II To Tirnes-Republican.

Special to Times-Repubicar
Belmond, Aug. "A gold show
visited this vicinity Tuesday afternoon
and evening, doing the corn great
deal of good. The corn crop in this
vicinity Is larger than usual in acre
age but has not reached very large
size. The stand appears fair. Har-
vesting has been going on the past
week or so, and some fine fields of
small grain are to be seen, especially
of oats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norstad and family, OF
'Wanamingo Mimi, are visiting rela-
tives and friends in this vicinity. Mrs.
Norstad was formerly 4 resident Of
this place.
Cato Griesy went to Mason City re-
Gently to take treatment at the hos
pital. ~ FEt.
Clifford Trees has sold his farm to
&c. W. Fowler and John Sinclair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bus!ck are the
parents of baby boy.
Nh and Mrs. George Starnes are the
parents Of baby girl. tr
Miss Martha Blume and brother OF
Parkersburg, are visiting at the E. d.
Jenison home.
Miss Mae Wallace has returned from
Dakota for the summer.