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The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
A COMMUNICATION
 FROM ]. J. McTAGUE

The rumor has just reached me that it has been circulated here for sometime that in applying for the Wrangell post office I took the liberty of using the names of some people here in Wrangell on my application. This statement is a malicious falsehood.
 True, 1 had a petition with Wrangell citizens, but did not have some 1 wished and some that had promised me their sig nature, but had evaded at the last minute, which were some of the Wrangell Democrats. There fore l did not present Mr. Casey of Juneau with a petition of names. l merely laid my case honorably before him.
 As 1 had been acquainted with the fact that there would prob- ably be change in the Wrangell post office this term 1 felt as l was and always had been a dem- ocrat that 1 was entitled to make a try for the appointment if 1 so wished, and 1 was not even aware that there was another citizen of Wrangell out for the post office, but it seems there was as word has just reached me from Washington that Mir. Sted- man has the endorsement of the local committee here, whoever they may be, and also the national committeeman.
 l made no secret of my lnten- tion, nor did 1 do any dirty, underhanded work, or take the liberty of using any one's names. 1 would be grateful for the origin of that charge, for any one stating that 1 had done so is a malicious liar.
 J. J. McTAGUE.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
MRS. INLAND RETURNS
We'll Known Lady of Telegraph Creek Starts Something" for the
 Red Cross While Travelling

Mrs. Winnifred Hyland returned on the Princess Sophia Tuesday from a short business trip to Seattle and Vancouver. She left on the Hazel B III Tues. day afternoon for her home at Telegraph Creek.
 That the inaccessible north is rapidly becoming a myth is shown by the fact that Mrs. Fly land spent five days in Seattle and Vancouver and was back at her home in Telegraph Creek in less than two weeks from the time of her departure, and be- sides, the trip was made with as much if not more comfort than if she had travelled from Buffalo to Montreal.
 On her way south Mrs. Hyland gave a friend on the Princess Sophia a pair of sox which she had knit. The present was made in order that the friend might have something to raffle for the Red Cross. The gentle man who was the winner gave the footwear back to be rallied over again. The sox have now been rallied several times and are still aboard the Sophia. They have already netted $143 for the Red Cross and their earning power is not diminished in the least. On the ship the sox are known as the Hyland sox. One gentleman who did not know their connection with the name Hyland said he would gladly take a chance, but that they were different from any Highland" sox he had ever seen in the old .fpantry.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
]. ". STEDMAN IS APPOINTED
 POSTMASTER
WASHINGTON. Aug. B. President Wilson this after noon named John w. Sted- man for postmaster at Wran- gell, Alaska.

The above dispatch is good news for the people of Wrangell.
 The resignation two weeks ago of Postmaster Worden, who has been a faithful steward for the past + years. would have been received with apprehension had it not been generally believed that MT. Stedman, in whose abil- ity the people of Wrangell have the utmost confidence, would be named to fill the vacancy.
 Nothing is known as to the date Mr. Stedman will take charge. His commission will probably reach here by mail with in two weeks A postal inspector will likely come to Wrangell to check up Mir. Worden before the office is turned over to his suc- cessor. Therefore it is not prob- able that MT. Stedman will be in charge before the first of Sep tember.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

By an order recently issued by Judge Bunpel, at Fairbanks. the li- quor dealers of the Fourth Division will have to turn over their books to the United States marshal when they go out of business in January. It is expected these books will materially aid the officials in de. tecting bootleggers as they will give the names of persons who have been in the habit of purchas. ing liquors in large quantities.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

London, Aug. 8.-Four Ameri- cans were lost on the British steamship Belgian Prince which was sunk by a German submar- inc. Thirty eight persons were drowned. Three persons were rescued by a patrol boat. The survivors say the submarine shelled the vessel after which the commander ordered to take to boats and go alongside the sub- marine. The Germans removed the life belts and clothing from all of the crew except eight and smashed the lifeboats with axes; then re-entered the submarine, closed the matches, leaving the men on deck. After travelling on the surface several miles the U- boat submerged.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Oscar Carlson was hailed on the street a few days ago by some one calling out, Hello, Oscar!' The man hailing him was Hans Berger of Whapton. North Dakota, with whom MT. Carlson formerly worked. The two men had not met in over 20 years, and MT. Berger did not know Carlson was in Alaska, but recognized him instantly. Mir. Berger was en route to Juneau, and was travelling on the Prince George. -
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
Presbyterian Church.

Why Isaac did not go to seek his wife in the land of his fath- CTS. No Compromise must be made. Gen. "A: 5-8. This IS the subject for the evening service at the Presbyterian church Sun day, August 12, at 8 pm.
 The subject for the Friday evening service is "The Egypt Crisis" " Exodus Second chapter to the Fourteenth chapter.
 Major l.. T. Watson left the first of the week on his annual vacation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

The Wrangell Fire Department has a siren whistle at the Alaska Sanitary cannery which is used as fire alarm. Owners of small boats having siren whistles are respectfully requested by the fire chief not to blow their whistles in hearing distance of Wrangell, thereby avoiding cong fusion with the siren at the can nery, which is used only in case of fire.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

G. L.. Morrison arrived in Wrangell on the City of Seattle this morning. He is a private in the United States army and has been sent to Wrangell as a stu dent operator at the U. s. cable office. Mir. Morrison was in the employ of the Western Union at Nina, Nevada, at the time of his enlistment on June '.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

A pleasant outing party left Monday on the Glen for a two weeks outing at Hattie Camp on Duncan canal, about 50 miles from Wrangell. The party was composed of Mayor Matheson and family and Misses Margaret and Katherine Bronson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

The monthly meeting of the town council was held Thursday evening Mayor Matheson presid- ing.
 After going through the regu- lar routine of business the mayor announced that Miss Woods, president of the Civic Improve ment Club, had delivered to him a deed in favor of the town of Wran- gell for the lot recently purchased by the club as playground for the school children. The deed was ac- cepted with a vote of thanks to the ladies of the Civic Improvement Club.
 The mayor announced that it was time for the appointment of a town assessor. The name of L. M. Churchill was placed in nomina- ton, and he was appointed with the understanding that he should receive s1oo for his services.
 H. D. Campbell, a member ot the school hoard, addressed the council On the need of some im- provements in the school building, the improv to cost approxi- mately $4oo. Councilman Grant moved that the school board be authorized to make the improve ments outlined by Mir. Campbell. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barnes. Carried.
 Regarding the offer of Hon. P. Mccormack to sell the town the St. Michael Trading company dock, the clerk was directed to advise MT. Mccormack that if he would make known the terms upon which he would sell the council would consider the proposition. Councilman Grant moved that a bulletin board be put up in front of the U. s. cable office. He stated that this would be agreeable to Sergeant McNurney. officer in charge. The motion was seconded by. Councilman Sorset. Carried. .ss
 The Clerk again read the peti- tion ot certain property holders for a ten foot walk commencing in front of the Presbyterian church on Church street and continuing in a northeasterly direction to the north corner of the Episcopal church property. On motion the clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the proposed walk.
 The Clerk again read the peti- tion of certain property holders for good, substantial roadway commencing at the corner of First street and Case avenue, and con- tinuing west to the end of the bridge, and commencing at the east end of the bridge and continu- ing to connect with the walk to the baseball ground; approximate dis tance 1900 feet. On motion the clerk was directed to advertise tor bids for the proposed roadway.
 Chief of Police Earl West called for few minutes as a spectator. The mayor called upon the chief to report on the towns behavior for the past month. MT. West said he was pleased to state that July had been the most orderly of any month since he had had anything to do with the affairs of the town. The chief then made the pleasing statement that there was only one arrest in Wrangell during the month of July.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Eddie Kalkins arrived home on the Sophia Tuesday from Prince Rupert. When Engineer Clem- ent of the Tahltan was drowned at Bucks bar two weeks ago MT. Kalkins was engaged as an engineer to take the Tahltan from Telegraph creek to Prince Ru- pert.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Victor Jungmarker who went from Craig to Seattle two months ago to enter the marine hospital is improving according to a letter received by J. c. Grant.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Washington, Aug. 7.-Repre- sentative Jeanette Rankin in a speech today charged the labor troubles in Butte to John D. Ryan, president of the Amalgamated Copper company. Congressman Albert Johnson replied hotly to her defense of the INV. Ws.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Chicago, Aug. 8. -Elihu Root in an address today said: Rus sian women are doing a wonder full work in shaming men into fighting, and where necessary 1 hope American women will fol- low their example,"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

A. Everson, who has been with the Hudson's Bay company on McDames creek for more than 20 years, arrived in Wran- gell with his family the first of the week. Mir. Everson has rented the cottage of J. c. Ensly and the family will make their home here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
CABLE NEWS

Muskogee, Oklahoma. - An appeal for aid was received at the U. s. Marshal's office this morning from the county attor- ney of Ottawa county, in the eX- treme northeastern part of the state. He reported that INV. Ws. had dynamited several railway cars and are otherwise causing trouble.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Washington, Aug. 7.-Within ten days the government may take over the ships flying the American flag according to plans outlined at the meeting of the shipping board today. It was de- cided that as the board has not the necessary organization to operate ships they will be chartered back to their owners after being requisitioned.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
OF LOCAL INTEREST

Robert Harrison Scott, field representative of the American Red Cross, was conferring with officers and members of the Wrangell chapter while the Spo- kane was in port last evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

J. G. Calvin, president of the Bon Alaska Mining company, re- turned this morning on the City of Seattle from a business trip to the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Washington, Aug. 8.-The State Department was today officially advised that Liberia has declared war on Germany and that all interned German ships will be seized.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

w. Scott Simpson, the Indian agent at Telegraph Creek, was in Wrangell several days this week. Mir. Simpson was en route to Atlin on business connected with the Indian agency.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

George w. Kuse was yesterday in the federal court granted a di- vorce from Mrs. kuse. Adultery was the grounds on which the complaint was filed.-Juneau Dis patch.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Mir. and Mrs. F. L. Wilson of Santa Monica, Cal, are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. O. A. Brown. MT. Wilson and MT. Brown were schoolmates.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

New York, Aug. 7.-Kingdom Gould, who was married few days ago, filed a claim for ex. emption from enforced military duty on the plea of dependents for support. He had been passed as physically fit for armed duty. MT. Gould is heir to millions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Washington, Aug. 8.-The President today took cognizance of the l. w. w. agitation of labor troubles in the west, selecting Chief Justice CoYAgton of the District of Columbia Supreme court to make a personal investi- gation of the situation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Vancouver, Aug. 7.-Col. D. c. Jackling, the Alaska operator, with associates has purchased a group of iron ore claims on the Gorden river, Vancouver Island, for a quarter of a million dollars, with a view of erecting a smelter on the island.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Sergeant M. A. McNurney. officer in charge of the T.. S. cable office, this week notified the Sentinel that beginning with yesterday the night letter ser vice was re-establshed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Miss Clara Olson who has been in Victoria on a vacation arrived in Wrangell the first of the week and left on the Hazel E III Tues day for Telegraph Creek where she makes her home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Seattle-Dr. Suzzalo, president of the University of Washington, in urging the lumbermen and striking workers to settle their difficulties said that a continuation of the deadlock would be just as effective as German bombs in London in aiding the enemy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Butte, Aug. 6.-With the en- tire police force on duty and scores of special deputy sheriffs, a guard of 400 members of the federalized state guard in readi- ness for instant call, Little was buried Sunday, 5000 persons taking part in the funeral pro- cession which marched in orderly fashion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Victoria, Aug. 8. Thomas McManus, a pioneer of the Klon- dyke and the Cassiar, died here today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Washington, Aug. 8.-The President will probably at an early date put Sugar, lumber and cotton under export control. It has been learned that Germany is desperately in need of cotton which has until recently been plentifully supplied through neu- tral countries.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Seattle, Aug. 8.-Federal agents after a nation wide search ran down here Louis Hollewig von Bettenhausen, Ger man spy, Krupp agent, lieuten- ant in the kaiser's army, deserter from the American army, and responsible they say for much of the 1. w. lawless activity by supplying ample funds.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09
hundred

Washington. hundred thousand of the selective draft army will be called to the colors in September to proceed division al cantOnmentS.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Portland..-Von Alstersleben, reserve lieutenant in the Ger man army, whose feat in unload ing undeveloped coal property on the Northern Bank and Trust company of Seattle percipitated with failure that institution with loss to so many Alaskans. has been linterned in this city. He virtually admitted being a Ger man spy, and said he had long expected interment.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Geneva. -Mackensen's forces in the Russian province of Mol zavia fighting desperately to drive the Russo-Rumanians back to the river Sereth, said a Vienne dispatch today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

London, Aug. 8. .-Raiding op. erations and artillery duels were reported from west Flanders front today by the war office. In east north Ypres the German ar tillery is directing terrific bom- bardment against the new Brit ish position sector Westhoek and and Ypres Staden railroad. Staden lies four miles north of the great German base, Roulers, which the British are shelling at intervals.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Duluth. h.-Believing that there will be a great surplus many far mers in th7 middle northwest states are contracting to sell po- tatoes for October delivery at 40 cents bushel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Kingston, Ontario. - The steamer G. A. Marsh was sunk in a storm on Lake Ontario, twelve persons perishing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Berlin, Aug. 7.-The capture of 1900 Russian prisoners and the storming of positions to the north of Fochani were reported by the war office today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Paris, Aug. 7.-French gas masks were issued to American soldiers today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Ottawa.-Having passed the final readings conscription will become a law after government proclamation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-08-09

Christiania, Aug. 8.-Seven Norwegian sailing vessels lost 90 persons from their crews in a terrific gale off the coast of Greenland.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
story Told by German Prisoners

The smashing effect OF British ar
tIllory and It's demorallzlng infij nee
on the Germans continue 10 he the
theme OF deserters and prisoners
confessions, soldiers diaries and re-
ports OF officers. From II a. m. until
$50 D. m. the trench lay under
a heavy and very effective fre which
continued without stop" wrote n
Company Commander OF the 3ist In
fantry. Regiment OF the 18th Diyi-
sion In his report which was captured
with the writer. Nothing Is lett
of tho trenches and the dugouts are
no much damaged that they cannot
be used. The location OF our dugouts
must be accurately known as shell
after shell bursts right on top OF
them, or quite close by. Also between
10 and IL p. m. the enemy's artll-
lery OF both medium and healyy cal
lbre Bhelled the trench with unpre-
cedented violence. Enemy alrmen
lowered over our positions the whole
day and came down very low. They
directed the Are throughout our
own artillery seemed to have fired
very little German airmcn appeared
only towards evening but the enc
my's alrmen would not let them be
disturbed In their work. Nothing Is
left Of the trench. "The enemy ap-
pears to be using a new type OF gun
and shell. A red flame Is visible but
we cannot hear the report OF the
gun. The shell bursts with an explo-
sion resembling a mine and the de-
structlye area of the burst Is large
81 consider II my duty to draw the
attention Of the battalion stan to tho
fact that, in the event Of lombard
ment OF equal intensity tomorrow
no dugout Will be left to provide
shelter"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
AIllEs WANT room

Secretary Balfour and party from
England arrived Saturday In Wash
Ington City In conference with the
government on plans OF cooperation
for conducting a successful war
against Germany and Fastening the
coming Of lasting peace.
Mr.. Balfour went into conference
with President Wilson. President
Conlif Of the Bank Of England met
Secretary Of TreasuryMcAdoo. Naval
experts conferred with Daniels. and
military men talked with Baker
The general confidence has been
termed a pooling OF British brains
and experience with American wealth
resources. The outcome was decia-
ration that II may be long time be
fore American troops are required
to go to the front in Europe, but
the uppermost idea in the mlndn OF
the Drltons 10 that the allies must
have food.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
british WAR PARTY HERE

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lean councillors AT ""'"'"s,0"
70 eAp'oue '"e ','o,' - - 80.
try faces snort o'oou'e's ""
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war viii be iohs' Una. " ~ W." -.
our resources OF men II WV '.tu
all we have OF hhane'1' s''o"e,"' a
will command our conne'V'" ~ ~
industrial energy u WIZ '"'O',o 'N
indivldual enor' Vi ''e'' "D'
lean
we nave come ne sA'u' '" "''r
America turn the hIS' p"se =" "
new chapter In the history VI ni""
kind"
the 'ail' snowy ""'''u "P''"'
spoke quietly Out earhesVs'
Docs Not Realize Yet
1.-THE United states uoes no' 'e'
realize all II VIII be called upo'D ~
do, and whss We anu" . WIN w.
And II Is much' Time WIN p''"s '"e
war nome 10 you-aS u nus UNIV
to us.
"but-- IL was susseS'ou' .nuio
Is an impression 'na' We WI" We
called upon TO 10 nothins ou' ma"e
munitions anu ou''u s"'p''
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

The bowels are the natural sewer
ago system Of the body. When they
become obstructed by constipation a
part OF the poisonous matter which
they should carry OF is absorbed in
to the system making you feel dull
and stupid. and interfering with the
digestion and assimilation OF food.
This condition Is quickly relieved
by Chamberlan's Tablets. For sale
by all druggist.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

During last week the French cap
tured 100 guns. 10000 German pris-
oners and occupied 20 villages; re-
taking 80 square miles Of French
territory. There were 100000 Ger
mans killed, wounded and missing
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
GAIL NEWS NOTES

From the Citizen.
Mr.. j.. NJ. Long is gone to Chi
cago for an operation and Walter
Jolly has taken charge Of the ranch
Walter says that there is not a
prairie dog on the ranch. they all
having been killed last winter. We
did not know they had been killed
|aon that ranch or we would have
given It boost; Good for that
twenty-five sections OF Borden county
land.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
THE STORY THAT
WENT UPr SMOKE

Mr.. "Prinee Albert" put Mls "Fa
TINA" on Browns Mule" and rode
down TO the "old Hoffman House
to see tom Moore" and get the
"0nIlcal" news and take look at
"Ei Toro's" new "Harvegter." while
there they walked beneath the spread
ing Twin Oaks" and sat down on
the Velvet" to discuss London
Life" and smoke a fine Camel
cigarette.
Jim Hogg' sat with Little Tom"
and the New Batcheler" over at
Reno" where their 'FAvorlte"
"Durhams" browsed on the Chester
field" REX Roy" and 'Nebo" were
chased by a "Tlger". making
Home Run" with little "Pl6caune'
while old man Gath" hiding behind
a bunch OF -Four Roses. shouted
run Johnnie Run" "E. II. sothern"
who has n better knowledge" OF
things than any Of the reFt, said
he'd BAR None" so long as he held
the Fright OF Way" with Boot
Jack" and piper Heidslck. Finally
they all turned up at the "pld Mil"
with n Havana Taste" In their
mouth for some Butter Klst Pop
Corn. So pBetween the Acts" they
decided to step around to The Ar
cade and get a carton to take homo
because everybody is eating Butter
Kist Pop Corn now"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
stu at It.

J. T.. Moss Of Snyder bought
through W. II Mitchell, Gao acres
OF land from W. T. Epperson This
land is located twelve miles north
west Of Seminole Seminole Sem
tinel.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

Berlin reported Monday that in
counter attacks along a Wide front
the British had been repulsed
lin also reports that the strike Of
munltion plant employees In Germany
Is abatlng. Strikers were ordered to
resume work or 80 to the front os
soldiers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T. @. Patterson
have returned from a visit to Coop
er. Mrs. Patterson's father, Judge
Ratlif; returned with them.
Mrs. Cade Davidson returned to
her home at Polar Thursday.