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Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
MANY DIE FROM HEAT

In five eastern cities, Chicago, Cleveland. Pittsburg, New York and Philadelphia. there were a total of 11e deaths on Wednesday of this week from heat and yesterday the weather was even hotter and the mortality corrcspondingly greater. This portion of the north may have it's drawbacks. but excessive heat and mosquitoes are not two of them. A small fire in the heater feels just right these evenings and fly pests arc practically unknown in this viz cinity. And sleep! Why there is mo portion of the footstool on which Natures sweet rcstorcr can be so successfully wooed as right here on Gastiucau Channel.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
GOOD MEETING
 OF RED CROSS
Reports Indicate Great Activity on Part of Members of Local
 Chapter

There was a fairly we'll attended meeting of the Island Red Cross As sociation held at Labor Union hall last night. at which time a number of reports submitted showed the members Co have been quite active since the movement was started here only three months ago.
 The report of the treasurer as far as returns have been made. showed $3GO.7O on hands and $2OO more. the proceeds of the late county fair. will be turned over in a day or two The membership of the To- cal association is 343. The sum Of S23O.26 was reported as having been invested in material for supplies which arc sufficient Co keep the members busy working up for the next six weeks or two months.
 A committee, consisting of p. R. Bradley, Rev F. s. Bollingcr and E. J. White, was named by the pres ident to secure information concern ing the official procedure of Red Cros organization and Co report the same at a meeting Co be called in the near future; also the same com mittee was instructed to confer with Mir Scott. of the National Red Cross organization, now travelling through the north, with the view of having him visit and address thc Island organization at an early date.
 J. N. stoody, secretary of the Trcadwoll Gun Cluh was present at the meeting and announced that SIS in the treasury of that organi- zation had been voted 10 the Red Cross, that amount being turned over by him, for which he was re- qucsted Co thank his fellow members of the club.
 Tho secretary reported that boxes for contributions had been placed in both the Douglas and Trcadwcll postoniccs.
 New names were added to many members of which had departed from the Island.
 An all-day meeting Is on at Labor Union hall today for the purpose of preparing supplies for shipment Co headquarters
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
ISLAND FERRY
 IS ABSORBED
Juneau Ferry & Navigation Co., Buys Business and Boats Of
 Island Ferry Co.

Before special meeting of Che city council hold at lU o'clock last rrIa, nigh, hc business and cguip- mont O. h, Island Ferry Company which has operated tbe Gent be- tween Juneau and thc Island for rHr past fhrcc years. was transferred t1 tnr Juneau Ferry N Navigation Comrm, and tbc lease ot Che for. m.r company granted by tbc city, wa. extended tor period ol five ,.ars to Che latter company from tue date of ts expiration iu oc- tobcr
 The Jcgl was tH. result ot cou- f.rcu.. ul tbe separate heads of lbc ..u companies neither of which. ace .urdue tu choir statements. which ..-e .uu.usyey uc. were mak. me ur.ume expenses As Che re- .ut uf che conference che spcgi1, m.guue of thc council was called ,p sanction tue transfer ot Che lease granted by tHo ..,s. which was done.
 since tbc transfer was made Che Geu. formerly operated by thc IsI- and Frrry Company has been ucd ur and Che bIl lgrry Alma .s doing Hr business ou tHe revised schedule published elsewhere tu th.s paper.
 The Juneau Fgrry N Nay.ratIou Company obIeatgs itself to cone uuuc che Grc.u cen. fare which Ugs instituted by tbe other company when .r began operations three years aeu.
 EN..n. for % period of two hours from iI.Io a. m to l.lo D. m. when Hgr. s u0 fery from che lsl- and to Juneau rHc new schedule is quite satisfactory.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
PEACE LUNCH
 IS PREVALENT
Many Persons Entertain Belief That War Will Terminate Sud
 denly and Soon

To quote from au Irsb.sm conc mans opinion Is ls good ls auorh- rrs and a whole Iot bgttcr but trorc Is prevailing belief chat Che war; which started when uo one outside ot Germany expected it. win stop just as suddenly. and that soon. While tbere s practically nothing u Che attitude ol Che enemy who s sIU going strUue to base a pcag, prophecy ou. ir Us n "huneb" that extends generally everywhere.
 m che mgluume cIorts along lines or dcfeus. a-e m uo manner Ie-scuIuE iu intensity nor should they. It win not require much time tor Che United States Go strike her usual gait whom peace comes. and until it does come there nu bc uo abatement oI preparation.
 Alaska s ready to Jo her .barc. s already doing much and vuI rou- uuue ls long as humanity and dem- ugraey arc ou tho danger line.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
LICENSES FOR
 FISHING BOATS
All Craft of Over Three Tons Ca pacity Must Strictly Follow
 Regulations

Under the naval regulations in force during the war. all fishing yes sells of three tons capacity or over are required to have licenses. The only exceptions are vessels which are not in operation or are not under crew.
 Vessels are required to keep their licenses on board and ready for i'm spcction at an times; and the navy must be notified Of any change of masters. The navy issues to all boats SO licensed distinctive mark ings, which must be prominently displayed.
 All applicants, to obtain their li- ccnscs, must submit evidence that they are loyal citizens Of the United States. In this connection the tcs-
 imony of any wcll-known business man of the community is regarded as sufficient evidence.
 The licensing of boats began soy cral weeks ago, and is still in prog rcss. A number of patrol boats of the q. $. coast guard service have been assigned to the duty of seeing that licenses are procured by thc small craft of Puget Sound. Boat owners may get their licenses at Che navy yard. Brcmcrton, Wash; at the Federal building, Seattle; from Commander Slocum at Port Angeles; and from agents authorized by the commander of the Thirteenth naval district at Tacoma. Bellingham. An acortcs, Friday Harbor Port Town send. and Aberdeen, Wash; Port land and Astoria. Ore, and Kctchi- kan. Alaska. The Washington Fish cries Association is handling the li- ccnsing of vessels belonging to it8 members. Pacific Fisherman.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
MANY TONS OF FISH

The Alaska Coast Fishing Com pany at this place is working prac- ucally day and night this week ta- king care of the many cargoes of fish being brought in. On Wcdncs- day about 10000 pounds were dis charged at the company's landing and several more boats were in yes terday, last night and today A shipment of fifty boxes was made on thc City of Seattle Wednesday night and a similar sized consignment will go south on an early steamer.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
SEATTLE CONDITIONS BAD

George F. James. who returned from a business trip Co Seattle tho fore part of Che week, says condi- tious there arc very bad owing Go tbc various strikes and that many industries are practically at stand stiIl3 thut idle men walk Che streets by Che thousands when there is an abundance of work for them at good wages. Prior to the strikes, Mir. James says. Seattle was more pros porous than she has been for several years. The lumber market at pres cuJ is most satisfactory to the pro- duccrs.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
GRAND ARMY MAN MISSING

John MacPhcrson, tho only resi- dent of Douglas who is a member of thc Grand Army. of the Republic. left here in small boat with a bin of groceries amounting Co $S.7O, over three weeks ago, and has not since been reported He is said to havc n cabin on thc north side of the bar above Juneau and he may bo there. Friends of his say hc is probably all right. but as Inc had but mcagre stock of supplies with him, some fear that he may bo lost Mac phcrson is between 7G and so years of age.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
WHAT DID HE ExPECTl

Bryant DeBar, who went north last Friday to be examined for the officers reserve training camp. was a returning passenger on tho Hum boldt today. While north, Mir. De- Bar visited with friends in Douglas, and he reported having had a very enjoyable visit. when seen this af- ternoon. There has not been but one sunny day in the past three weeks in Juneau and Douglas, he said. and the rain was working ov- ertime.-Ketchikan Miner.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
PAY LIGHT BILLS TO E. E. SMITH

TO Our Patrons of Douglass
 In order Co improve tho method of handling accounts and to save our customers the annoyance Of hav- ing a collector call. we have arrang- ed with Mr. Elmer E. Smith Co have Che Electric Light bills paid at his Drug Store on Front Street.
 An bills are due and payable on Che 10th of each month. Kindly call and pay the same as soon after that date as possible.
 To those wishing to remit by cheek. we will mail bills Co them on request.
 ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT
 & POWER co.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
FOOD BLANK CARDS

Both thc postoniccs of Douglas and Trcldwcll have been supplied with blanks for those desiring Go ioin Che Food Administration These cards are for distribution among Che women. every female over l6 year, ot ago being eligible Co mem bcrship An that is necessary is Go caII at Che postonicc. secure a card. HI it out and drop it back into che oniec uusrampcd. This urgauizu- tIon has Co do with food couscryo- tiOn.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
CABLE OFFICE REOPENED

The local government cable office which has been closed for the past two weeks. was reopencd last night with John Rosegard, a pleasant young man. formery with the North ern Pacific railway, in charge. This news will be gratefully received by readers of this paper.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

C. R. Arundel. chief of the field division of Che Land Department, has been appointed towusitc trustee of Douglas. Haincs and Wrangel by the secretary of Che interior. Here toforo am outside man has usually been appointed townsitc trustee, but Nr. Arundel win make the work part of his duties as chief of the field division of che department. This work win be Co secure titles for the people. Co sell vacant prop critics n thc townsitc and in other ways Co mm the duties devolving on such am official He Is now wait ing for his bonds and will make an cnort Co handle the business cxpe- ditiously. On the arrival of the bonds he will get into action imme- diately. Juneau Dispatch
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
LADIES' LEAGUE
 HAS BIRTHDAY
to Indicate Community Dis couragement at COngrega-
 tional Church Party

Tho party celebrating thc 10th birthday of thc Ladies' League of thc Congregational church Thurs day afternoon. revealed no traces Of community discourogcmcnt About fifty ladies were present and nearly as many very appropriate articles of great variety were given for the October bazaar While this organ uation has been depleted somewhat
 n numbers. its old-tImc enthusiasm remains
 TO cdiIy Che guests the entertain mont committee had on exhibition a number of mechanical dolls. Mes damcs Benson and Simpson were thc skilled directors and Mrs Bol- uuecr performed Che arduous duty oI Vudcr KOypic. ou natural Ituc Josephine Christocl, opened tbc program with "Bo Peep" Tho Musical Doll lMrs LcNoir) was carefully wound up, artistically placed at che piano and performed splcudidly. Che piano. however be- mg u great danger n Che first at- uck The length of selection and handspring not being properly od- Iustcd. che wiudcr had Co mar thc harmony with the sudden ychcm- cucc of Che noisy key CTbe iuvcn- tors arc looking for the wisdom Of some torpodo-visc man Co discover a uo.sclgss kcyl The Singing Doll NIu Wr.gbO was cautiously pre- pared. but while rilliuE a high b Hat thc tension exhausted and her voice came down like a wounded airsbip and lodged In a low flat minor. She was carefully set along
 bc walls. while thc listeners de maudcd that she try again Tho wudcr was attached and the mis- fortune was most admirably TO- deemed. The Athletic Doll lMrs. LcNoirl, accompanied by thc Sing ing Doll now taking Che part of thc Musical Doll appeared os a club woman. She began her swinging with such tremendous fcrociy that 0u shielded their heads u danger ol che fvug spliutcrs of Che rap- idly revolving clubs. As Che tcu- sion and rapidiy dimuishcl Che cGc.t upon oll was most pleasing, Che thrilling dangers having now subsidcd. She ran down with arms extended and Che managers had great difficulty u removing her from thc rooom. The Rccitiug Doll NIrs. U0mcrl was most carefully adapted Co thc Little Girl With @ Cwl' and her performance proved what can bc done with mechanism Co overcome human impcrfcctious. The parsIau and Japanese Dolls
 Mrs Ferris and Mrs. D. Christoc) were SO imprcssiycly charming that tbc committee feels that they owe to Go thc community Co reveal an
 hc beauty and graccfulness of these dolls when they arc mcchon- IcaIy inspired.
 The final parade was awrully buurlcd because Che wiudcr was too slow u her actions Co keep an u proper tension The experiment. however. was SO much of success that several of Che dolls decided Co appear at public functions here altcr with their hidden mechanism. provided a noiscloss key can be iu- vented SO that thc public will not discover Che winding process
 10 was found out that this day was also tbc birthday Of Mrs. Bol- Iurcr. president of thc League. and
 bc ladies gave her handsome dresser scarf NIrs. Boumgcr is a few years Che Leagues scuiorJ After Che usual refreshments an went home well pleased with the euort and satisfaction.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
HOW ABOUT FIDOl

w. e. Grant city pump man. has had che Inn of dog catcher wished upon hm u connection with his other municipal duties and is now rounding up aiI unlicensed dogs which. .t not redeemed within three days after their capture. win be killed.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
PRICE OF FLAGS
 MAKES ADVANCE
Even Emblem of American Liberty Not Immune From Greed
 of Money Sharks

WASHINGTON, D. C.-LcgisIa- tion to protect the public in war times against unreasonable prices. mot only when such prices result from unlawful agencies, but also when they arise merely out of ab- normal conditions" was recon mendcd Co congress by the federal trade commission in report on its investigation of the flag trust"
 The commission found the price of American flags jumped more than 800 per cent when the war broke out. and that many new mauufac- turcrs entered the field, hoping for excessive profits. An attempt was made. the commission charges, to fix prices at loo per cent over the old prices. This attempt was moi asked. but was called to thc attcn- tion of the department of justice.
 Ordnr vour fayoritc magazine or
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
NEW MINISTER HERE

Canon E. X Butcher, new rector at SJ Lukcs Episcopal church. Douglas. accompanied by his wife. a bride of but a short time. arrived Tuesday of this week and win o.- cupy Che Gurr home during Che ab- scucc ol Che banker and his family Canon Butcher Is originally from Pennsylvania. but has been iu Sas- katchcwau, Canada. for Che past few years and since being ordained u che ministry. He win preach ht
 first sermon iu Douglas sunday night at $ o'clock. and tho public is cordially invited Co Doe present
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03
sKAGwAY PROSPEROUS

The Daily Alaskan is authority for the statement that Skagway will have moro school children during the coming term than ut any time since the boom days of that town.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03

The above means that, after long years of wutchrul waiting, residents of Douglas. or that portion of the townsitc the title of which is still vested in the government will ac- 0uirc deeds to their property.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03

Sclum Jackson returned Wcdncs- day evening from the Atlin country, where Inc has spent the summer.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03

Mrs. Jack Liyic and children roe turned this morning from two weeks spent at Yankee Cove. They report pleasant outing.
Douglas Island news., 1917-08-03

Order your favoritc magazine or at Guys Drug Store. He will be glad to save them for you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-20
REVENUE MEASURE READY ID PRESENT
 10 PARTY CAUCUS
Tentative Draft Has Been Completed by Subcommit- tee-Will Tax Excess
 Profits

Washington, January 1s.-A tenta- tive draft of the administration rev. enue bill was completed today by a House ways and means subcommit- tee. It will be laid before democratic members of the full committee Mon day and a caucus of the House demo- crats may be called next week to ap- prove it as party measure.
 The bill proposes to raise $236,000,- 900 from a tax on excess profits of business and increased rates on inher- itances, and s2ss, 100000 from a bond issue. A provision may be incorpor- ated later to increase to s300,00o,o00 the maximum amount of certificates of indebtedness which may be issued to tide the treasury over until the next taxes come in. The treasury now has authority to issue not exceeding $200,- coo. 900 of these certificates limited to a year and per cent interest. In lowing the excess profits of 8 per cent on all profits of corporations and copartnerships in excess of per cent of capitalization the bill defines cap- italization as including money paid in. actual property used or owned and all surplus and undivided profits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-20

Fl Paso, January 19.--It was unof- ficially reported by army officers that actual yvifhdrawnI operations were un- der way nt Fl yslIe, the southern out post of the punitive expedition in Mexico. and at San Juaguin, nnd in the field headquarters at Colonia Dublan.
 Predictions that the entire cxpedf- ton VIII begin its march to Column bus, N. M., within the next 72 hours were made by army officers here to- night.
 All supplies billed to Americans in the Casas Grandes-Colonia Dublan district and sent to Juarez for transportation over the Mexico Northwestern railroad, have been ordered held at Juarez and no further shipments of supplies will be made over this road for the punitive expedition.
 Arrangements were also being made in Juarez today for sending all available freight cars to Casas Grandes to bring out the stocks of goods and surplus sup plies from the stores of American Nor mons and others who have been supply ing the American troops in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-20
PRESIDENT WANTS. ACTION IN CONGRESS ON HIS PROGRAMME
Makes Second Visit to Sen ate Office Building to Urge Speeding Up"
 of Various Bills

Washington, January 19.-Members of
 the Senate steeding committee today
 were earnestly urged by President Wilson
 to get into lively action on adminstra- ton legislation measures so that the en-
 tire programme of reforms advocated by
 the President when he entered the White
 House might be on the statute books by
 March A.
 To impress upon the democratic lead
 CTS his views. the President made another
 trip to the Senate office building and he discussed the clogged legislative calendar
 with Senators Kern, Williams, Thomas Reed. James and Chamberlain for more than two hours. He made it clear that he was anxious for action on all meas ures he outlined at the beginning of the session, including railroad legislation as the paramount issue, water power and
 other conservation bills, corrupt prac- tices measure, the Webb collective for eign selling agency measure and the
 Porto Rican citizenship bill. together with the big appropriation bills and necessary revenue legislation.
 Admitting that this Is a big undertas- 1 ing in view of the fact that there are less than 36 legislative days remaining in the life of the Sixty fourth Congress ad- ministration leaders are considerably per turbed over the situation. The steering committee has been called to meet again Monday, when an effort will be made to agree on programme to be submitted 1 to a caucus of Senate democrats ! Many senators expressed grave doubt tonight that the programme could be l put through because of opposition to
 much of the legislation proposed. The water power and mineral land leasing bills are in bitter dispute. The Pres l idents proposal for railroad strike prevention bill pending investigation has | not even gotten out of the interstate commerce committee and the Webb bill | is certain to encounter obstacles
 | In view of this there is much talk
 about the capitol of the probability of an extra session of the Sixty-fifth Congress. jalthough the President and administra- tion leaders hope that the legislative wheels may be so creased and speeded as to avoid it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-20
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

1-American guns in every cline will boom when Manila hero is buried Two aviatOrs lost in desert are found.
 Pershing's army begins to move out of Mexico.
 French President issues statemeut on Wilson note. ThreefoId developments i'm fight a for nitrate plant. Switzerland now fears neutrality will be violated. Deutschland expected at New L0n- don within is hours. CaptureI vessel turned into sec ond raider by Germans. 3-Cotton subject to tax after one year. 9-Greek attitude Is satisfactory to allies.
 LOCAL NEWS @News of BesseIner. 3-Payment of poll tax very slow. S-Commissaries Will be investigated Hearing today to decide status Ol two solicitors.
 DeplOres 'shuc and cryv raised about troops on border. Birmingham offers OppOrtunities not equaIed anywhere. MusRrOye silent on announcement
 FEATURES 4--Editorial comment. e--society and Dolly DaIrympIe. o~-SRoxts and markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-20
THREE OKLAHOMA
 BANDITS KILLED IN
 BATTLE WITH POSSE
Bank Robber Gang Which Has Been Hunted For Weeks, Thought to be
 Broken Up

Okmulgee. Okla, January 19.-One of the daring bands of outlaws who have been terrorizing Oklahoma by re- peated and sensational bank robberies for many months was broken today. in the opinion of county authorities. when three of the bandits were killed during fight with a pursuing posse. One other member of the gang was Killed yesterday and another was cap tured. Six times since January l has the gang given battle to posses and four outlaws have been killed, one wounded and one taken prisoner. Three members of pursuing posses have been shot and killed.
 More than s5o0o of loot from banks. has been recovered.
 The fight today occurred at the rem dezvous of the outlaws in the Deep Fork river bottoms. IS miles southwest of here,
 A suspicious looking camp had been discovered there and posse of cit-
 (Centinued sA Pass Tsal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-20

Washington, January 19.-(spe- cinl.) today in the pro- posed selection of site for the ni- trate plant, which the government will construct, were threefold.
 1. The President named as members of the committee detailed to locate the plant the Secret ssgS of War, Sec retary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior.
 2. A. B.. ThornhiIi, president of the Farmers union of Virginia, accom- panied by Representative Glass of that state, presented to the President the resolutions indorsing Muscle Shoals,
 hich the Farmers National union Unanimously adopted in the Palatxa, Fla, convention.
 3. The members of the committee, which Monday afternoon will formal Iy present to the President the Muscle Shoals brief. were announced.
 The committee. regarded as a singu- iarly strong one. follows: Jacob M. Dickinson. ex-Secretary of War, Chi cago; Dr. c. W. Dabney. president