davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
TAKING WILL BACK HOME

I am taking poor wm back home" Is what sweet but sad-taccd utuc woman remarked to thc editor of this paper when the latter met her on board Che c. p. R. steamer Princess Sophia at Juneau yesterday morning "WU" was her husband and he was burned to death in a hotel fire at Dawson, Yukon, the night Of Che 2lst of last month. Back home" is little country town fourteen miles out from Montreal Quebec. where the couple were chil- dren together and Co which place tho man returned for the sweetheart Of his youth after making a homo for her n Yukon. We well remember when Che big and rugged Scot re- turned with his little bride from the east and of how he. iuured as he was to che rigors of the far north, cared for her as tonderly as ever man cared for woman We have known her eight years and during that time have watched her literally grow n- Co Che hearts of the people of Che town in which she lived. Being de- uicd children of her own, she was a mother Co an tho other children in her ucighborhood. Her home was always open Go them and her iutlu- once over them. always for the good, was beautiful Co witness. To meet che brave little woman on her sad journey was both painful and pleas
 ing painful to think of Che load ol sorrow she was bearing and pleasing Co note Che fortItude with which she was bearing her burden An that was left of her big and stalwart hus. band was tn a beautiful caskct in a box on tho lower deck of Che steamer
 She was taking poor Win bacl, home
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
WITH AN EYE
 FOR THE FUTURE
City Council Wants Clause in Gas Ordinance Enabling City to
 Purchase Business

While Che city of Douglas is not long on ownership of public utilities at present. there may come day when it will own a long string Of them. 10 was with an eye on that day that the council decided at its regu- lar meeting Monday night and when Che gas ordinance came up for its second reading. that it would be wise Go have clause in the ordinance. or franchise. providing for giving Che city Che right Co buy the business iu thc sweet afterwhilc. Such clause will bc inserted when the ordinance comes up for final passage next Mou- day night
 Marshal Shafcr was instructed by Che council Co proceed Co levy on and attach personal property for che cole lection ot city tax
 Money on hands Co Che amount of SS.6SI.45 was reported
 The city clerk was instructed Co request che clerk of Che school board Co submit report Of expenditures for che school year Co date.
 Bulls were passed and ordered paid as follows: Wm. Steele.S3o, owl Restaurant. S2L5O; John Phipps. SIG: Fred J. Henson. $40; H. Erie. S1o0: wm Robcrtson.Sl; John Ecu si. S5.6o. A. E. Gurr, SEQ; w. A. Shalcr Sl5O; To- W. Kilburu. S2lgI5. Jerry Casey Sl00; A. r. G. M Co, S47.75; K. Lawrence. SI1.o5; J. w. Martin, S9.95; School Board. Sl.OOO.
 An Che members ot the council were present
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
DOUGLAS p. I. A.
 IS PROSPEROUS
Splendid Turnout at Regular Month. ly Meeting Held Last Mon
 day Night

The regular monthly meeting of the Douglas Parent Teacher Associ- alton held Monday night was well at- tended and increased interest i'm the objects Of the association was ap- parent. One of the most interesting features Of the meeting was a talk made by Miss Brady the trained nurse who assisted last month in the medical examinations Of the pupils of the school made by Dr. A. R. sar- geant. Miss Brady stated that many of tho school children are in urgent need of medical treatment and urged parents Co heed the warnings while the diseases are in the incipient stages.
 Other features of the meeting were paper by Rev. NJ. l.. Larson on "The Value of Fresh Air" vocal and instrumental solos and a talk on mili- tary training in schools by Mir. E.. Walker who kindly consented Co drill the boys of the school in military tactics if his services are desired
 A committee was appointed to pur- chase victrola from the funds de- rived by the sale of tags on Wash ington's birthday. Another com mittce was appointed to appear be- fore the legislature now in session at Juneau in behalf Of the school. seek ing suitable appropriation for its maintenance and to advocate such other legislation as will serve the cause of education generally. Those named on the committee were: F. A. J. Gailwas, Rev. Bollinger, Mrs. Maslin, Mrs. Monte Benson, Mrs. E. J. White, Mrs. Mary Walker and Miss Floy Tracy
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
TUNGSTEN MINE
 IS PROMISING
Fairbanks Men Return Home with Big Outfit for Operating Dur
 ing Coming Season

s. W. Taggart c. M Taggart. Mike stepoyich and Thomas E. Lee form a ouartcttc of interior mining men who are here on their return to Fairbanks, where they own a val uabIe mine of tungsten, from which 25O tons of raw ore was shipped to Che states last fall and netted them quite a sum of money Tungsten is worth from S17 to SEQ a unit of twenty pounds, which must run sixty per cent
 The Fairbanksans havo brought considerable machinery with them, including concentration of three rolls and a sawmill outfit. which will be freighted from Chitina over the government trail. The outfit weighs fifteen tons. and fourteen head of horses were brought from the states to transport it to its destination.
 In conversation with Mir. Taggart a Daily Times representative learned that a shaft llO feet deep has been sunk on the ledge at the head of Fairbanks creek, with ten feet of ore at the bottom, and this property will be developed on an extensive scale during the coming season, and is likely to prove one of the biz pro. ducers of the interior SO far as val. |ues are concerned. The general run of the ore is five per cent tungsten which will be concentrated on tho ! ground and then shipped to a smelteI lin the states. Cordova Daily Times
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES

The emphasis in all the services of the church between now and Easter will be on Through the Shadows to the Morning Glory" Tho morning sermons will be on "Tho Highest Grades" beginning on Sun day morning with "The Passing Test" The themes to follow will be: Costly Exchanges" Through the Shadows" "The Neglected Cup, "The Night Meal with the Lord" and "The Morning Glory" The evening sermons will be given for the pur- pose of showing the grandeur of life whom united with the highest possi- billties.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
MYSTERIOUS
 DISAPPEARANCE
Joe Chambers, Old-Time Alaska Com mission Dealer, Wanted by
 Many Creditors

Recent arrivals from the states tell of the disappearance of Joe Chambers. the we'll known old-time commission man, who came north every year since the early days of the Fairbanks camp. From the in- formation received it appears that when he left Alaska last fall he kept on going. but never stopped at se- attle. where he had creditors Co whom he owed S2O.OOO to S2GOOO.
 After the creditors In Seattle be- came convinced that he was not go- ing Co show up, they engaged one Of the big detective agencies to start the search for him. He was traced from Cordoya as far as Juneau on thc American boats and from there to Prince Rupert on the Canadian lime. Whether or not Che detectives succeeded n following him from there Is not known.
 Before leaving Fairbanks, Cham bcrs is reported to have sold out much of the personal property which he used annually on his visits there, SO that there is little doubt that when he was departing he figured it was his last trip into the interior.
 The disappearance of Chambers has caused surprise among his friends in Seattle. as he had practi- cally unlimited credit among the wholesalers and jobbers. Mir Turner, of the Turner. Pcasc Company, Of Seattle. is reported to have said that Che credit of Chambers was good for S2O.OOO with his firm, and others held him in equally high esteem
 Among the people in Seattle who are known Co have been creditors of Mir. Chambers are. The Scandinavian Bank. for about SG,OOO; Turner, Peasc Company, for about SfOOO; b. B. Powell & Company, for about .S5.OOO; National Grocery Company for several hundred dollars, and several other merchants.
 While his disappearance Is not ex- .plaiuablc. some of his Seattle credit ors believe that he win yet show up Co make Che best settlement possi- .ble.- Cordova Times.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
LEGISLATURE
 IS IN SESSION
Territorial Solons Convene in Third Conclave in History of
 Alaska

The Third Territorial Legislature met at Juneau on Monday Of this week when an members of both houses were present, some of them, representing the Fourth Division arriving only a few minutes before |the hour set for meeting
 The senate struck a suag che first day and has made little, if any pro- gross u Che way of organizing. a deadlock having fastened its teuto- cles on that body. voting being four Co four on everything that has come before it.
 The lower house. however, is as harmonious as wedding breakfast where neither family had @ kick on thc other. An organization Of Che lower house was effected Tuesday when Luther C. Hess. Of Fairbanks. m the Fourth Division, was elected permanent speaker; A. IT, Zeiglcr, of Juneau. chief clerk; r. W. Will Hams. ot Perseverance. sergeant at arms. and Willard Murauc of Nome. messenger. Other minor positions were filled os follows. Miss Leuoro .Chapiu. assistant clerk; Miss Eliza beth Held. cmbossing clerk; Miss AL ice Coles. enrolling clerk; Miss Kath- ryu B. McKcau. wotchman and M. J. Gleason. doorkccpcr Rev. J. IT,. Condit. Presbyterian minister Of Ju- .uoau was appointed chaplain for Che session.
 One of the first official acts of Che house was thc passing and send ing of Che following resolution. "Prcsidout Woodrow Wilson,
 "Thc House of Representatives Of Che Alaska Legislature which Is now iu session. tenders you its sincere congratulations upon your second inauguration os President. and bCss Co assure you that in your able. wise and patient administration ol che affairs of Che Nation. you have the cordial and sincere support Of the people whom We represent
 LUTHER c. HESS.
 Speaker Of Che House. DO
 The lower house is now regularly down to business and much good Legislation is confidently expected as the result of its deliberations It is pleasing Co residents Of Doug las Island that their member, Monte Benson. Is making a most admirable start as a legislator and that parti- zauism is not deeply rooted iu him or indeed. in his colleagues. an of whom evidently desire Co deliver Che goods for their constituents.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
CITY OFFICIALS JOBBED

About the time the moral wave swept a bunch of women out of Doug las the same thing occurred in Butte, Montana. where. instead of leaving town, the women agreed to go to work if respectable employ ment was furnished them. City of- ficials got busy looking up positions for the women. A number were found but when the time came for accepting them, the women refused to do so unless paid fifty dollars a week. AS that was considered rather steep for house servants-particularly of that class-the city officials were unable to make good on their promises and they are now hearing the merry ha ha from all quarters.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
TRAINERS ARE
 ENTERTAINERS
Many Island Visitors Enjoy Evening Spent with Neighbors across
 Channel

Fully O dozen from Douglas and twice that number from TrcadwelI attended the smoker given by the Thane Club In Che big mess room at that place last night when splen- did entertainment was provided.
 There were four three-round box ing contests. an ot which were hot ones. Che participants being Harry Johnson vs. Arthur Andrel; Irving Lewis ys. Lester Thompson, Ralph Martin va Martin Jorgcuson. and Ednor olson ys James Hatton.
 Thos. G. Mcdonald ot Trcadwcll was referee and Jack Henson and Norman Worth acted as judges rom" saw that nobody was masti- cated and the judges declared John son. Lewis. JorEcnsou and Olson vin- ners of their respective mills The features ot Che boxing were the straight punches landed by Jorgcu- son and the contact of Martins head with Che lumber about one-eighth ot a second later.
 The most scientific exhibition ot the evening was a wrestling bout in which Fred Skctchley and Perry Dclo engaged. rcyiving rccoliectious ot Che Terrible Turk Frank Gotch. Farmer Burns and Doe Roller pelo. although s pounds lighter than his antagonist. proved Che better man. securing Che only taIl tn Che two rounds
 Jack Kearuey and Len HodEkius. the latter iu black face. gave am amusing skit and the latter rccited ''The Darktovn Poker Club. clos ing a very interesting and amusing program which was interspcrsed with mandolin and guitar music furnished by Hollywood. Snow and Rain.
 After Che program there were eats galore. hot coffee and a general spread
 The Thaneitcs. from Bart L.. and Supt. Dayeler down. are princcly eu- tertainers and an who were there last night win be there again when invited
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
MORTON AFTER
 LAW BREAKERS
New Deputy Marshal Has Advantage of Extensive Acquaintance
 with Crooks

Harry Morton. the recently ap- pointed deputy United States mar shal for Douglas Island, having served as jailer at the Federal jail in Juneau for a long term. has tho advantage of acquaintance with the majority of the chronic law breakers in this portion Of Alaska and that knowledge is valuable to him in his new position.
 Wednesday morning Deputy Nor ton rounded up two former convicts who were again violating the law. one Mexican who on February Sth completed a jail sentence Of l5O days for bootlegging at Ketchikan. and the other an Indian named Chas. Mathews who but lately was released after spending one year in jail for larceny. The Mexican was arrested Tuesday night for assault and the Indian Wednesday morning for so- liciting liquor from local saloon from which he was elected. As the Indian had three previous convictions against him. he was given 25O days in the Juneau Jail although he re- quesebd to be sent 10 McNeils Is- land penitentiary in Washington. The Mexican was sent to jail for 25 days.
 Deputy Marshal Morton says it is his intention to rid the Island of professional bootleggers and those who make their livings by doubtful methods and he is making a good start in that line.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
SOWERBY WINS
 IN A CANTER
Democratic Candidate in Special Legislative Election Has
 Large Majority

Isaac sowerby Democratic nomi- nee for the special election to fill the position left vacant by the death of Hon. John c. Held. was elected by a majority Of upward of 300 votes according to returns received up to the present time and unreported pre- cincts will not materially change the result. The vote was not a full one but was larger than was expected under the circumstances. For eX- ample, Douglas pollod only 1G6 votes Tuesday, where for delegate last No vember there were 455 votes boiled.
 With a few of the smaller and out lying precincts to hear from, the vote of the Division Tuesday was as fol- lows.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
JOSEPH AFRICH KILLED

An accident In Che Ready Bullion mine early yesterday morning caused the death of Joseph Africh, an Aus trian aged 2S years. Deceased was working in one of the ore chuJes when the accident occurred. The funeral took place from the Catholic church this forenoon. Undertaken Sheldon being iu charge and Father Bruckert conducting Che exercises. There were three of Che Alrich bro thers on the Island Joseph. Che one killed. Frank. who conducts a store on st. Ann avenue. and Autone. who Is employed lu one ot Che mines. Jo- seph Africh was we'll known and very popular.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
THEY FIT AND FOUT

Rafael Gutierrez, John Rudocto and Emilio Ragas, three Mexicans, were arrested Sunday for fighting on the beach. When taken before MagiH- trate Erie Monday morning the for mer was discharged, Rudocto was fined $lO and Ragas was given ten days in jail without the option Of a fine. Their faces were considerably marked, the combattants having used can openers. Just why can openers should be carried in the beach local |ity Is not apparent
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
LENrEN SERVICE FRIDAY NIGHT

40 the Friday evening prayer meet uE at St. Luke's Episcopal church Che third study in "The Warfare Of Che Soul" win cover
 L The Tempter Satan CD Fact of his personality (2l Methods of his might activity. aggrcssivencss. persistence and patience. t3J Sa- tan as arch-deceiver. and sins ot de- ccItfuluess.
 II Our Lords Temptation by Sa- tan essential principle, to act inc dependently of His Father and acc complIsh Gods purposes in other than Gods ways How our Lord won.
 W Little" temptations and Che greatest temptation ot an.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
AT NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

Mir. and Mrs Barney Conrad. for merly of Douglas. are now comfort ably located at New Rochelle, in New York state, where the former has purchased and is operating a hotel. Word from Barney, however, indi- catcs that he has not forgotten tho northland and especially Douglas Island and the chances are that some day he will wander bocl, again.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
LYRIC NOTES

Tonight-The last showing Of "Nedra" from the justly famous book by George Barr McCutcheon.
 Episodes l3 and IA of Graft.
 Sunday and Monday-A big Tri- angle feature, "The CowqrG." with Frank Keenau and Chas. Ray in the leading roles. A rat'ling two-reel Keystone comedy completes one of the very best bills ever staged in Alaska.
 Tuesday and "Wednesday Wilton Lackey in his big stage success, "rho Pit" story Of the New York stock exchange. Don't overlook this pie ture.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
AMONG THOSE PRESENT

Desmond Dermody, the star south paw twirler Of the Douglas baseball team last year, but who left the lat ter part Of the summer to attend the Washington Agricultural College at Pullman. Wash, arrived Wednesday on the Jefferson and will spend the summer here and, needless to say, a hearty welcome is bein geXtehded to him. Dermody lately visited his old home in Maine and stopped several days on his way to visit his mother in Snohomish, Wash. He has already accepted a position with one of the mines on the Island for the summer and he is quite likely Co again be seen in the box after the baseball season dawns.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
WILL GO FISHING

D. ". Shelton win mix flesh aud fish. having contracted for the ,ix- ton fishing schooner Francis of Ketchlkan for Che purpose Of engag- ing in the fishing industry. Nh Shelton has for @ long time been lo- cal manager for Che Carstens Meat Company He win get away on his first fishing trip iu about three weeks.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
TO START APRIL 1

The George E. James Co. sawmilI will start cutting lumber the lst of April. there being a rush of orders from canncrymeu for delivery be- fore the middle Of that month. The work ot repairing around the min is now under way, Millwright Lou Miller and Sawyer F. B. Loomis both being busy there. Indications from remarks made by Manager F. NJ. simpson are that the mill will have a busy season.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
HOSE COMPANY NO. 3

At a regular meeting of Hose Company No. 8. Douglas Volunteer Fire Department, held Tuesday night the following officers were placed lin nomination for the coming year: Wm. Baltuff, president; Jack Gillian, secretary; Frank Robertson and Os- car Fitzberg for treasurer; Alex Kilok. Oscar Fitzberg and Alleck sturrock for foreman. The election will take place at the next regular meeting.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
ST. PATRICK's BALL

Arrangements are all under way for the SC. Patrick's ball to be given by the Catholic club at the Nat" a week from next Monday night, the 18th. It will be the event of the spring.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09

sam Steven left this week for a visit to his old home i'm Norway. He has been in this part of Alaska for seven years and for the past year has been storekeeper at the Jualin mine. He will return in the fall.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09

Henry Graybin. whose father, J. M. Graybin is employed in a cleri- cal capacity i'm tho general offices of the Treadwell Company, arrived from Che south Wednesday and will be employed in the company's olectri- cal department.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
ANNIVERSARY OF FIRE

Today. March 9th, is the anniyer- sary Of the big fire which swept much Of the town of Douglas out Of existence in tho year 1911. six years ago.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
St. Luke's Episcopal CRov. c. D. Christian, Priest in
 Chorgp

CEarge.)
 Third Sunday in Lent
 Celebration of Holy Eucharist at II with sermon on Communion with God. Subject: True Prayer Unites Men. -. Value of public or cor porate prayer. CD Identifying our selves with others "in same boat" (2) Destroys self-aggrandizement. hard feelings, etc. C3) Example of Christ in identifying Himself with race. II. Public thanksgiving and community worship-stimulus and inspiration to the discouraged and despairing. III. Unity extends be- yond immediate spheres-the absent departed, etc.
 The public is invited.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
DOUGLAS CHURCHES
Congregational

(Rev. E. s. Bollinger, pastor)
 10 "a. m.. Sunday School. II a. m., Worship, "The Test for the Highest Grade" 7:3O, Worship, Missing the Great Possibilities"
 Wednesday, 7:3O D. mo Bible Study Hour. Seeing the Harvest. John A..
 Thursday, 2:3O D. m., Meeting of Ladies League.
 Thursday, 7:3O D. m, Choir.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
GREAT TRIMMING IN STORE

The Thaue basket ball team win play the Islanders at the "Nat" next Wednesday night A great game is anticipated
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09

William Wallace. one of che trio
 og young musicians who went out- side recently. win return on thc Alki j. due tomorrow or Sunday.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
BASKET BALL TONIGHT

The D. |. Athletic Club junior bas- ket ball team and the Juneau High School team will meet in battle array at the Natatorium tonight. Admis- sion % cents
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09
Lutheran Immannel

(Rcv. Martin l.. Larson, pastor) Third Sunday in Lent
 Sunday school at 10 a. m. Di- vine service at 7:3O D. m.
 The English language will be used. The girls chorus will sing.
 Next Friday evening, Lenten ser vice in the basement of the church at 8 o'clock.
 All are invited.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09

Pat Lynch. of Lynch Bros, dia- mond drill operators, left early this week on business trip to the west ward.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-09

E.J. Berg returned this week from Fish Bay where he was engaged in carpentering for the George E. James Company.
Evening star., 1917-01-11

WYOMING AVENUE HOME,
2100 block; large. modern. with garage. Sacrifice
price for quick sale. Address Box 1Sa-k, star
office. 12s