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Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
TUG PEERLESS
 IS RESURRECTED
James Christoe Buys Historic Old Craft and Will Engage in
 Herring Fishing

The present boom in the fishing industry has created a demand for boats unprecedented in marine his tory since the stampede to the north i'm the rush of '97-'9S when anything that would float was rcquisitioned and put into commission to carry men and outfits from tho Puget Sound country to skagway.
 Higher prices than ever before known have been paid for boats in this locality during the past few weeks Many after years of service, have sold for moro than their orig nal cost. But James Christoe is Che latest ycnturcr Co purchase a dcrclict intent upon engaging in the fishing business. He lately pur- chased the old steam towboat Peer less. which has been lying on the beach above Juneau for Che past four years, and after a mctcuric co- rcor. Shortly before the Peerless was laid away in the boueyard, when it was considered that her usc- uncss had been outlivcd and when she was plastercd and rrcscoed with bills for debts, she dragged anchor in the Douglas harbor one stormy night and piled mp on Maynower island. from where she was towcd Co her late resting place on the beach above Juneau.
 Wednesday night at high tide the Peerless was lowed Co tho beach in thc rear of the James sawmill and a force Of men is at work putting her iu condition to engage in her ring fishing for her owner, Mir. Christoc. Tho Peerless is in good condition SO far as her hull is con ccrncd. but for the present demand for boats for the fishing industry she would have remained in the boncyard AS it is, she will be ready Co go into commission in a few days. and there is no reason Co believe that she will not yet make a fortune for her present owner.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
WOULD HANG
 PRES. WILSON
Joseph Ritle, Ketchikan German Shoots Off His Mouth and Now
 Plays Checkers With His Nose

Joseph Riuc. a German, was ar rested by Che authorities this morn ing for using disrcspcctful language against Che government officials.
 It appears that Riuc, in con- vcrsauou about Che war and con- scripuon. made che remark that he was opposed Co that law and that "cvcry official from President Wilson down. should be hanged It is said he was not told to retract the state mcnt but was immediately put m- der arrest and taken to the federal jail
 Marshal Tanner who has been out rounding up slackcrs. arrived on the government boat Ranger No. 9 this morning, and in speaking of the arr rest of Riuc. said that he was the first Co be attended Co but that he was not likely to be the last. That he had room for several hundreds and lt necessary nc Wuulu haNt stockadc constructed.
 From here Marshal Tanner went farther south continuing his mission and will return and attend Co other cases which have been reported to him as needing ateution. Meanwhile the mdcfatigable Assistant District Attorney Holzheimcr is preparing the case against Ritle.
 Ritlo was arraigned this afternoon at o'clock and entered a plea of not guilty. He will be brought up for trial before jury at the commis- sioner court tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. -Ketchikan Miner Sept. 1.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
HEADQUARTERS FOR
 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Just received a large supply of School Supplies consisting of Draw ing Tablets, Writing Tablets both for Pen and Pencil, Rulers, Pencils, Inks. Erascrs, Pens, Pen Points, free blotters for the asking, Pencil Boxes, Composition Books, Spelling Blanks. Examination Blanks, in fact, everything for the School Chil- dren.
 All these goods are priced very low, they were bought at the old prices.
 See our Beautiful Window Dis play for prices and goods
 You can buy cheaper here than elsewhere.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
WAR PRISONERS
 NEED RELIEF
American Red Cross to Provide for Own People Who May Be
 Captured by Germans

The American Red Cross has per fcctcd plans for Americans who may be captured and held in German prison camps. A prisoners relief committee has been organized at Bcrnc, Switzerland. under the su- pcryision or Ellis NJ. Drcsscl. Of tho American legion. Mir. Drcsscl sory- cd from thc outbreak of tho war in IlglI up Co our recall ot Mir. Gerard as an attachc of the American om- bassy at Berlin, where his duties Included relief work for men Of the entente notloualities In German prison camps.
 Today only about 100 American prisoners are held in Germany Most of these are civilians taken otf Am cricau merchantmen that have been sunk by submarines More recent arrivals m Che prison camps had served as gun crews on merchant ships
 High Death Rate Among Prisoners
 Speedy provision for their relief and for those who may be taken prisoners is ncccssitatcd by tho German policy ot giving pisoncrs food totally inadequate to keep them iu good health.
 A recent cable from Paris tells of a French soldier just back from German prison camp and in the last stage Of tuberculosis. Tho sol dicr was one of battalion ot @ thousand young and healthy men captured in a body, early In the war. Morcthon 5O percent Of the number are now dead. or have been return cd Co France. via Switzerland, as in- curablcs.
 Maluitrtion. no less than unsan- itury conditions. produces thcsc re- suits. British Canadian and Aus taliau prisoners Of war in cGrmany now depend exclusively upon food shipped Co thcm from London, and generally give the prison camp ra- tious Co prisoners Of other countries, who are. as rule. less we'll pro- yidcd Bread Is already being dis patched from Bcrnc to the Amori- cans u Germany. and arrangements have also been made for transmit ting letters and money from their families and friends iu this country.
 Thus far bread only has been sup piled by Che Bcrnc Committee or che American Red Cross. Assorted food parcels and clothing will also bc forwarded. In the meantime the Central Prisoners or War Committee of London Is acting on behalf or American prisoners in Germany. sending them such foods as the com m.ttcc regularly dispatches Co Brit ish and colonial prisoners.
 The Kinds of Food Sent Prisoners
 By arrangement with Germany these food parcels are sent Co thc prisoners three times a fortnight. Each Of thc parcels which supple mcut Che bread. also regularly sup- piled. contains ten pounds ot meat, butter. sugar, jam. coffee or tea. suit. rice and dried Crut The Am crican Red Cross Is forwarding Co Bcrnc stocks of Che same foodstuds us we'll as cheese. ovaporated milk, codGsh and mixed biscuit Timed goods cannot bo sent Co prisoners. for Germany has made over the tin containers as hand grcnades.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
ELMER E. SMITH

The Front Street Druggist
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
The Douglas Island News
 THB LOCAL FIELD

lUh LuNAL Fl-lsh
 For school supplies, see Elmer E. Smiths window
 II. V. sully and Tom Ryan are putting a new roof on the coal shed at the City Dock.
 Rev Canon and Mrs. A. E, Butcher have moved from tho Gurr home Co one of Dr. Mathis apartments near the postonicc
 Miss Vivian Sparllng, formerly of Douglas but later of Juneau, was a passenger on tho Princess Sophia this morning cnrouto Co Tacoma, where she will attend school.
 Mrs. C. E. Kinnmo, who was out with a hunting party last week in tho vicinity of Gambler bay arrived home safely Saturday with fine lot Of vcnisou to show for thc trip.
 Little Misses AuLry and Ailccn Bradon, of Big Salmon, on thc Yukon river, arrived in Douglas lately and are stopping with tho Sisters at St. Ann hospital and attending the Par ochial school.
 Alfred Thibcdcau was in from Chichagof yesterday and was calling on Douglas friends during the day leaving for his home in thc evening. He is employed as nurse in the Chlchagof hospital.
 Mrs. Guy Smith, who has been visiting her parents In Everett Wash. during the past ten weeks, returned homo Tuesday morning on the steamer Seattle Her health was greatly improved by her trip Co the outside
 Fred s. Porter, former cmployo at Trcadwell and who left here sey- cral weeks ago with Jack Johnson, was here Wednesday night cnroute to the westward. He says Jack Johnson is now employed at a mine in Idaho.
 Mrs. p. II. Fox and daughter Miss Helen, will bc passengers on the Prince George tomorrow night for Portland. where they will visit Miss Mary Fox. The latter is a profcs- slonal nurse and is Co leave shortly for France.
 Miss Eleanor Diclmau returned Tuesday morning from Omaha, Nc braska, where she spent the yaca- ton at her home. She has resumed her position os teacher in thc public school Her many friends welcome her return Co Douglas.
 Frank Taschcr, who was calling on thc merchants of Douglas We'd ncsday. expects Co leave tn few days for Tacoma, where hc win re- main for short visit with his wife. who wont out nearly three months ago and who is caring for her aged mother
 Miss Alice Bollingcr left this morning for Forest Grove Oregon. where she will enter tho Pacific University. She graduated this year from the Douglas High school. Her sister-in-law. Mrs. C. F. Bolliugor and the lattcr's little son accom- panied her Co their home at Oregon City.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
AT THE LYRIC

The Lyric theatre tonight and to- morrow night will present Mary Miles Minter in Youths Endearing Charm" and it will be we'll worth seeing.
 Sunday and Monday nights the famous British war picture. "Thc Fall of Bapaumo, will be presented. It comprises six reels of the authen- tic record of an actual battle and is exciting, thrilling, educational and rich i'm patriotic appeal.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
HELP OUT SUNDAY DINNER

Don't forget the Rcd Cross Ex- change salo tomorrow afternoon at thc Palace Of Sweets. In the first place, don't forget Co contribute something Co sell, and iu tho second place. don't forget Co attend the
 sale. There will bc something you will need for your Sunday dinner.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07

Next Sunday is recognized as Public School Sunday by many churches. The services at the Con greEational church will be In har- mouy with many others. The Will son orchestra will assist with tho music. The thought Of the evening will loo "Amcrica's Greatest Drill Camp"
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07

Subscriptions for the daily papers and magazines taken at Guys Drug Store. IT you don't find the periodical there that you are looking for, ask for it and it will be ordered.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
DOUGLAS CHURCHES

Lutheran Immanuel Rcv. Martin L.. Larson, Pastor) Sunday school at 10 a. m. Divine service ot s D. m. The English language will be used.
 Confirmation school next Friday ,t s D. m.
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
Congregational

lRcv. F. s. Bolllnger, pastor)
 10 a. m.. Sunday school
 n a. m.. Worship. "The Ever Up Co Date Garment"
 s D. m.. Worship, "Tho Public Schools Amcrica's Greatest Drill Camp"
 Wednesday, 8 D. m. Hour Of Prayer and Bible study-"Grcat verses of John l2."
Douglas Island news., 1917-09-07
St. Luke's Episcopal

tClcrgy: The Very Rev. c. D. Christian. The Rev. Canon
 A. E. Butcher) Fourteenth Suday after Trinity, September 9th. 1917. n a. m., Sunday school. s D. m. Evcnsong and sermon. A cordial invitation is extended Co an.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

unanimous consent of all the clubs in the two organizations.
 Tt would have been criminal to de- stroy the American Association, which | represents an investment of S2,000, 900 with the majority of the club owners against such a move" Sexton said. President Barrow of the Interna- | tional league was unwilling tonight to make any prediction as to whether his organization would take tie field next | season. The club owners will meet in New York December 10 to take what ever steps necessary.
 August Hermann. chairman of the National Baseball commission, pledged the support of the major leagues to any cause that will be of assistance to the smaller organizations. He declared | that baseball Tn general was facing a critical situation.
 The next season will be a serious one, both in the major and minor leagues, Hermann said. There will have to be retrenchment everywhere if we hope to exist. The minor leaguers need the majors and the major leagues need the minors. I can say with all frankness that the National league Is seriously considering policy of re- | trenchment which includes the reduc- tion of the player limit.
 | J. w. Ford of Fort Dodge, Iowa, pres ident of the Central Association, one of the ten leagues forced to suspend last season, appealed to MT. Hermann for a ruling that would enable these leagues to protect their player rights. Ford contended that some of their most promising players were snapped up by other leagues when the Central Asso- NIn INv, I@1 them returned or the clubs reimbursed for their loss.
 R. L. Blewitt of Seattle, Wash, pres ident of the Northwestern league, de- clared that unless such a ruling was made that his leugue would face a 1 serious problem in starting next season l President Sexton was empowered to appoint a committee of three to settle | the issue with the national commits sion.
 After defeat of resolution offered | by A. R. Tearney, president of the | Three 1 league, demanding the reduc- tion of the present membership of the national board of arbitration from ten members to five, President Barrow of
 the International league, attempted to
 have the expense accounts of these of ficials eliminated in the interest of. eco
 nomy. The motion, however, was lost, to 6.
 Club owners of the Western and Central leagues met tonight to con-
 slider plans for the coming season. President Dickerson of the Western
 league stated positively that his or ganization would start. but Harry Stalhefer, president of the Central
 league. declined to make any prediction
 in regard to his circuit. It is regarded
 as likely that the Central league will
 be among the leagues that will decide U to suspend until the end of the war.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS ON ONE TEAM OF LARGE MULES
 FOR ARIZONA STATE PRISON

Sealed proposals, addressed to COM MISSION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS at the Capitol Building. Phoenix, Ari- zona, and endorsed
 Bid on One Team of Large Mules
 for Arizona State Prison
 will be received by said Commission until 4:00 P NJ. Monday November 19, 1917, and will be opened in the pres ence of the bidders at the above time and place, and thereafter considered.
 Prices MUST be delivered State
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

to be assured tonight. The rival fac tions were brought together after the National Association of baseball leagues voted down, II to ?, a resolu- ton at it's convention today to redis- trict the minor leagues of the country.
 Club owners of the American Asso- ciation tentatively decided to open their season about May first-three weeks later than the opening date a year ago-and discussed the feasibility of reducing the player limit. President Hickey said a rseeting would be held in Chicago December + to decide on plans for next season.
 NJ. H. Sexton. president of the Na- tional Association, declared there would be no withdrawal of the Louis vile. Indianapolis and Toledo clubs from the American Association nor the formation of a new league without the
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
GRANTED FUR BOXING BOUT
 0N THANKSGIVING
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

DENVER, Nov. 14.-A permit for the boxing match between Benny Leon- ard. lightweight champion. and Soilor Kirke of Denver for Thanksgiving eve here was granted today by Dewey c. Bailey. city manager of safety. despite several protests filed against the exhi- bition-
 MT. Banley said among the protests only one was from a clergyman and he considered Leonards trip through the west a patriotic affair, inasmuch as Leonard is a lieutenant in the United States army, has been granted permis- sion for the trip by army authorities and part of the proceeds are to be de- voted to patriotic causes.
 The match is under the direction of the local Elks lodge.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
SPEEDING UP TO pATE-Admit-

ting his guilt over the telephone. George
 'terkel. in a long distance talk with
 ustice Wheeler yesterday stated he was travelling at the rate of 30 miles an hour in the 20-mile territory on North Central avenue. He was fined S10 for speeding and posted his check, the whole transaction taking-less than five minutes
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK. HOLDERS PHOENIX AND EAsT-
 ERIN RAILROAD COMPANY

The Annual Meeting Of the Stock holders of the Phoenix and Eastern Railroad Company for the election of Directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may legally come before the meeting
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
RACES HALTED
:an A. p. Leased Wirel

SAN LEGO, Cal, Nov. 14.-Presi- dent J. w. Coffroth of the Lower Cali fornia Jockey club. announced today that owing to the recently announced determination of the federal authorities to demand passports from all Arneri- cans seeking to visit Mexico and re- turn across the line to this country, the annual meeting at the Tijuana track had been postponed. It had been open the track Thanksg giving
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
4. \. SCRAP WHICH THREATENED SPLIT
 ISNOW ADJUSTED
TRepubllcan A. P-Leased wlre1

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Nov. 14.-Settle- ruent of the factional dispute which threatened to disrupt the American Association and pave the way for the formation of new league appeared
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

Prison Florence. Arizona The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any bid, or to waive any informalities in any bid By order of COMMISSION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS,
 CHARLES B. CHRISTY,
 Secretary
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

will be held in the office of the Com pany, Room No. 4, Steinfeld Building, Tucson, Arizona. on Wednesday. No- vember Fl, 1917 at 12 o'clock noon.
 c. J. HELLERSTEDT
 Secretary
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
SOLDIERS LOSE

CRepublIcan A. p. Leased el
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. 1--Brown won an easy victory over the soldier eleven from Camp Devens by score of 4" to o today. The visitors made onl, So first downs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-09
Mrs. ]. F. Hooper Leaves
for Birmingham Meeting

Selma, August S.-(Special.)-Mrs. ]. F.
Hooper left Wednesday afternoon for Bir-
mingham, where she has called board
meeting of the council of defense. which
convenes at the Hillman hotel at 1890
clock Thursday morning.
On Mrs. Hooper's board are 20 promi-
nent women, leaders In the religious, lit
erary and social service work of the
different organizations of the state.
Following the morning meeting Mrs.
Hooper will be honor guest at lunch
con with which the Birmingham women
will entertain the board members at the
Hillman hotel.
A general meeting of women has been
called for 8 o'clock Thursday afternoon
in the ballroom of the Tutwiler to dis
cuss plans for registration day. August
10. At this meeting Mrs Hooper will be
the principal speaker. Another important
speaker on the programme will be Mrs.
Thomas NJ Owen Of Montgomery. chair
man of organization of the council of
defense.
Units Of the council are being formed
work of the women. Mrs. Hooper has
appointed Mrs. c. w. Wynn of Selma as
temporary chairman, to call meeting
of the heads of organizations in this
city. for the purpose of forming a unit
of the council. The meeting will be held
the latter part of the wee, when a per-
n.anent chairman will be elected and the
unit perfected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-09
OLD TOM is DEAD

The warden's office at the city Jail is
in mourning. Old Tom is dead
Faithful through many years, havins
been on the job at the ward ems office
longer than many of the officers who
have long been frequenting the place, al
ways faithful and a favorite with the
entire office force, poor Tom at last kicked
the bucket.
He met his fate at late hour YES.
terday afternoon when the patrol wagon
ran over him and left his lifeless form,
IN the tracks of the car as the greasy
exhaust pipe spat smoke on him while
speeding away on some hurry call
Old Tom was the official mice cop at
the office and was carried there wears
ago when he was only kitten by War
den Puckett. He was slightly lame, hav-
ing experienced fall from a high win
dow when he was still young, but he
always caught the rats around the place
and found time to amuse the officers who
sat around a few minutes before going
on duty.
The officers around forgot their usual
jokes and didn't laugh for awhile after
the news came in that Old Tom was no
more. And the butcher prob ably would
have felt bit moody, too If he had
known that the recipient of all the beef
scraps that the officers have taken from
his shop would need no more meat now.
and that the officers would not come
again for the bits of beef,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-09
BIGGEST BUSINESS IN
COUNTRY'S HISTORY
Shoe Salesman Gives Impressions of
Future Business Conditions

T. ]. Crittendon has returned from
New York shoe markets and is imbued
with the idea that this year America
will have the biggest business in her
history. Mr.. Crittendon, who is manager
of Caheen's shoe department, states that
he visited all of the eastern shoe mar
kets and found conditions exactly the
same everywhere.
The shoe business is a matter of
great Importance" said Mr.. Crittendon.
The visible supply of leather is not
sufficient to keep the country going for
six months The leather which the
manufacturers have now contra ted for
future delivery is not yet in existence.
1t 10 now on the animals backs In
other words, the leather market Is so
exhausted that hides and skins are being
contracted for that are to be made into
leather later. This means that we can
not say just what kind or grade the
leather will be when we get it made
into shoes. We can expect shoes from
now on that will not be within 20 per
cent as good as before at an increase
OF 40 per cent in cost and no indications
of being any cheaper for a long time.
but evidences of still higher prices. In
fact, we expect 10 per cent to Is per
cent increase within the next so days.