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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
EFFORTS FUTILE.
(As9ocjated pres9.9

Berlin, March 29.-French eGoFts
to recapture the positions recently
taken from them in the Caanpaeno
region were futile, army headqsertees
announced today. The FreAcA 30
tanned heavy losses II these attnekA
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
SEARCH is ORDERED.
United PreSS)

Washington, March 29.-The navy
department today ordered a search of
Long Island coast, following rumors
to the effect that two German submar-
ines were seen off Long Island coast
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
United States Red Cross.
Is Training War Dogs

The United States Red Cross has
established training grounds at Min.
cola. ~. Y, where 80 dogs of the Ger.
man sheep dog breed are being train
ed for war, to be ready for United
states service. Volunteer nurses are
teaching the dogs how to find and aid
the wounded on battlefield. Photo
shows Mrs. IL. F. Wanner, we'll known
IN society, who is volunteer in the
United States Red Cross, with her pet
war dog.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
GERMANY MAY AVOID WAR With j. S
EXTRA! !!
BULLETIN

London, March 29.-Direct
information from Germany
in hands of Associated
Press, asserts that Beth
mann Honweg, Chancellor,
in a coming speech will not
only offer a large measure Of
electoral reform but also a
possible modification of sub
marine campaign in an elev-
enth hour attempt to stave
off war with the United
States.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
The Weather

Unsettled.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-28

ment and $500 for carrying on
the fair were appropriated for
the Bayfield, County Fair Asso-
citation.
An attempt was made to place
the Wannebo road upon the
County system of highway s, and
while the vote was close, yet it
was lost by a narrow margain.
The Board passed resolutions
in which sums were appropriated
as follows: $3.50 to help build the
Castle bridge in the town of
Namakagon, 5000 for the bridge
over the Cranberry river in the
town of Clover and $500 for the
Trappers Lake Outlet bridge in
the town of Pratt. The towns
will also pay for half of the con-
struction.
A move to extend the Boule-
ward road in the town of Hughes
at a county expense failed of
passage.
A resolution to make the
Cherryville road a part of the
County system also failed.
The following committe ap-
pointments have been made by
EChairman Good for the ensuing
year.
Finance and Miscellaneous Claims F.
H. Bartlett, o. M. Axness. Donald C,
Bell.
Sheriff, Justice and Constable Bills, A,
M. Warden, E, F. Daniels. Geo. Curry,
County Buildings and Grounds, Ole
Handberg, w. A. Robinson, A. M. War
den.
Illegal Taxes and Tax Certificates. w.
E. Trip, O. Flanders. Ben Holm.
Printing and Stationery. Erick Johnson.
| ]. A. North, Andrew Bencur.
County Fair. George Vester. c. w.
Smith. Alois Habelt. Thomas Lamoreaux.
A. C. Nelson.
Bonds of County Officers. Mike Thor
son. Nels Swanson, H. P. Swamby.
Settlement with County Officers. H. NJ.
Juel, AIois Habelt, L. F. Kinstler.
Equalization. Pat Galligan, c. E. Foss,
w. S. Kennedy. John Kransfelder. H. H.
Peavey.
Education O. NJ. Axness, w. E. Trip,
o. Flanders.
Special Committees.
Town of Clover Bridge. ]. A. North.
Erick Johnson. H. M. Juel.
Town. of Namakagon Bridge. James
w. Good, C. E. Foss. Alois Habelt,
Town of Pratt Bridge. Alois Habelt.
Ben Holm, Nels Swanson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-28

The Catholic Lady Fores ers will
serve ice cream and refreshments
on the lawn between the Post Office
and Commercial Club on July 4th.
+. w. Downs and Louis Wardner
made business trip to Duluth ii e
latter part of last week.
The farmers of the Four Mi 9
Greek region have unloaded two
car loads of Sio stave material dur
ing the past week and will con
struct new silos. A. P. Stone, who
is local representative for the
Nappanee Lumber company, has
sold sios to twenty four farmers
this spr ing.
Peter w. Fox and w. A. Robin
son went up to Duluth Sunday
morning and returned that evening
with a new Model 80 Overland
touring car which has been deliver
ed to the CIaus-n Cistad company.
Chief of Police Kerr is now
equipped TO catch all offenders of
the law, whether they be auto
sDeeders or anything else. During
the past week he purchased Ford
roadster and he is now having it
overhauled and will soon be using
it in his business. Look out for
Kerr when he gets Lis bus running,
A special meeting of the Bayview
Community Club will be held at the
Houghton school house on July 9TH
at which b, anch chapter of the
bayfield, County Red Gross Chapter
will be formed. Rev. o. W. Smith
and Mrs. E. G. Alvord of Washburn
will address the audience. All
residents of the town of Bayview
are invited to attend the meeting.
The Bayview Community Club
will give a 4th of July dance at the
Houghton school house on the even
ing of July 4th to which all are
invited to attend. Tickets have
been placed at $1.00.
Mrs, W. J. Maitland and children
of Park Falls were here the last of
the week. having motored up in
their new auto.
Read Ordinance No. 81.
T. Fl. Robinson Of the Washburn
Garage has purchased anew Bowser
gasoline tank which will be Installed
within a short time aud where
gasoline will be sold to the trade.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-28
Good HEADS
COUNTY BOARD
NamakagOn Man Elected on First
Ballot Tuesday.
Small Amount of Business Transacted at
Organization Meeting Of
Board.

A special meeting of the
County Board of Bayfield, Coun-
ty was held at the court house in
this city Tuesday. this being
known as the organization meet
ing of the board, it being the
first meeting held since the
April election.
The first business taken up
after being called to order was
the election Of a Chairman for
the ensuing year. On the. in
formal ballot the voting was as
follows: Good of Namakagon Is,
Bell of Bayfield, Z, Axness OF
Mason 2, Barnes of Barnes l,
Nelson of Orienta l.
Good having a majority Of the
votes cast on the informal ballot
motion was made to make the
informal ballot formal and he
was declared elected chairman
for the ensuingiyear.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-28
LOCALS
items of Interest Concerning
4our Neighblrs

Mrs. Henry Hnchdanner and
children who have been visiting
here during the past two weeks
with relatives and friends, returned
the first of the week to Park Falls.
John Brinker and wife of Ashland
were visitors in the city yesterday.
A birthday party was given in
honor of Jack Robinson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Robinson, last
Thursday afternoon at the family
residence on Third street, it being
Jacks third birthday. A large
number of little folks we're present
and a very pleasant afternoon was
spent.
The Misses Agnes and Clara Bex-
rud of Gary, Ind. are here visiting
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e..
a. Blexrud.
Andy Johnson was visitor at
Superior and Duluth the latter part
of last week. He was accompanied
by his sister Mrs. Johnson of Bay
field.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-28

The Bayfield, County Press
was elected the official county
paper for the ensuing year on
the second ballot, the balance of
the votes being scattered among
the other papers of the county.
Alfred Marsh was reelected
janitor of the court house for
the ensuing year.
A resolution was presented
and adopted detaching parts of
section 7 and 18, 52-4 from the
town of Russell and attaching
same to the town of Bayfield,.
The chairman of the two towns
interested were favorable to the
proposition and the county board
felt that inasmuch as they were
satisfied the change should be
made.
The sum Of $40O was set aside
for the use of the County Agri-
cultural Agent in promoting the
Boys and Girls Farmer Clubs.
It is understood that a large
part of this amount will be re-
turned when the crops are
harvested.
A resolution proposing that
the road leading from Iron
River to the Douglas county
line be designated as a State
Trunk Highway to connect with
the most feasible route leading
to Washburn and Ashland was
laid on the table.
The Board appropriated the
sum of $1,000 to be used for
carrying on the work of the
County Council of Defense.
A resolution asking that the
sum of $100 be appropriated for
the Moquah Guerensy Associa-
ton stock show was lost.
$500 for permanent improve
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-28
Contract to Let

For clearing 20 acres of land
None but experienced men with
first class equipm ent need APP
ply. Land located "a 1875. In
ouire at Times office.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20
, .
THE BEST OF HUMOR
q


Good Stories from Many SourceA
The sun was setting in a blaze OF
| glory and the man and woman were
playing the chief parts in LIES
eternal drama. The evening before.
the man had claimed the wornan az
his own, and the world was new and
beautiful to them. A whole day had
passed since they had q one an
other, and now that they had met
again the roma could have swooned
for Joy.
ut has been. the longest day of the
year today" said tho man softly, In
an unemployed interval.
She thrilled at the words. He had
missed her, then. 1t hatd been a long
day for her. too.
Dearest" she murmured coyly.
longing to hear from his dear lips
why the day had dragged. why has
the day been long,"
"Oh. you surely know. my own he
whispered. Its the 21st Of June!"
The stranger on a walking tour
came across an "old. old man a-sitting
on a gate" and began to ask ques-
tons:
you are a farmer. I suppose?"
mo, not now. I used to be. but l
gave 1t up,
well. yeu don't seem to be very
busy. You have plenty Of time on
your hands. haven't you?"
Lots of it,"
Ever do any work?"
"once I did"
ash? ~
"Don't~do nothing. Hain't done
nothing for nearly ten years"
80? Why, you're in luck! II I did
nothing for half that length Of time !
should be in the poorhouse."
The old mans face bearned with a
glad surprise. and then. 81 one who
values 1t at its just worth. he cried
d%elightedly: That's where, 1. be-"
An English schoolmaster once said
to hts boys that he would give q
crown to- any n Of them who Mould
PROFOUND a riddle he could not an
swer.
We'll" said one Of them. "why am
I like the Prince Of Wales?"
The master pusEled his brains for
some minutes fofN IN answer. but
could not guess the correct one. At
last he exclaimed:
I'm sure I don't know"
Why" replied the boy, "because
I AV waiting for the Grown"
Tobias Knowal pssped through the
window Of his once. then. tiptoeing to
his desk. put . flannel bandage
around his neck. put his arm in .
sling. ran his hands through his hair
and limped to the door.
'''Mr. Knowal7" inquired the caller.
"Yss." sroaned Knowal. What
can I do for your"
''You appear to be far from wsi1.''
said the caller.
Appear to be -, exlaimsd KnowaI.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

do you think I'm doing this for fun ?
But what can I do for your" ,
"Oh-er-I won't trouble you now"
said the caller hurriedly. ANY time
will do" And he departed.
Knowal. pulling off his bandages.
But it's really the quickest way to
get rid Of these life insurance agents.
i That one won't trouble me again, any
howl"
The pert elevator boy in the big ho-
tel was airing his views to a pas
senger on the proper conduct of chill
dren.
"what do you know about it?"
laughed the passenger. you're not
married. are you?"
"well. no." replied the boy, as he
for his passenger to step out. but I've
brought a good many families up in
my time"
Once a stingy millionaire in New
York was solicited to contribute to-
ward raising a statue to Washington.
The miser refused with the c
II keep Washington always in my
heart"
"Well." replied the indignant APP
| pllCaNt. OOn I D6ll0Ve Ln6 ldLIleE VI
his country yer got into such a tight
place as that"
The cyclist was a stranger in liter
ary Fleet street. That was evident
from the cautious manner in which he
picked his way through the half
empty thoroughfare. 1t was evening.
The pe%nny-a-liner approached.
Sir" said he. your beacon has
ceased its functions"
ing from his machine.
"Your i~llhminator. I say is shroud-
ed in unmitigated oblivion"
Really! But I don't quite
1.-THE effulgence Of your irradiator
has evanesced."
my dear fellow. Il"
1.-The ~transversal ether oscillations
in your incandenser have been dis
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

continued"
Just then an unsophisticated little
paper boy shouted across tho street:
Hey, mister, yer lamps OUT"
eyes," said simpkins. st want to do
my bit. Of course. so I thought I'd
raise some potatoes"
"Well, I thought I would do that"
said Smith. 'but when I looked up
the way to do 1t I found that potatoes
have to be planted in hills. and our
yard Is perfectly fiat"
Old Fatwaste was a food hog. He
went from shop to shop buying
pounds Of this and packets of that.
and stored these i'll gotten gains in
his larder 'for a rainy day" 1t was
a Saturday night. and a neighbor met
Fatwaste emerging from a bakers
shop loaded with bread to the eye
brows.
The neighbor wanted to know what
the mountain Of bread was for.
"Oh," said Fatwaste in a whisper.
haven't you heard that new bread
mustn't be sold after toda[? 1 am
just getting a stock Of 1t in"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20
WOMEN TRAINING.

Denver. Colo, June ,2s.-women
who are to command the units at the
Fifth National Service school Of the
women's branch Of the Macy League
have begun military training here.
The school is to be held at Loretto
Heights. this city. next month, and
the prospective commissioned OFF,
GERS" of the organizations which will
be formed at it are engaging in mill
tary drills under the direction of reg
ular army sergeants. They drill twice.
a week and expect to be able to COM
mand their companies and platoons in
veteran fashion by the time the camp
opens.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20
LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by VIM.
Gaulke, chairman walle township. for
hauling gravel on a township road.
and shortest haul will be about az
miles from sand pit. Bids to be, 50
much per yard for hauling gravel. Bids
must be 1led with WIN. Gaulke. Thomp-
N. o. Loiland, Town Clerk, Walle Twp,
Thompson. n. Dakota.
June 20 to IS Incl .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

turning the manure TO
the lard maintains the
supply Of nitrogen
and other plant-food
elements.
This not only
means more prosper
ity for the farmers
and the community
but It means contin-
ued prosperity, and
bankers can perform.
TO greater service to
the people than to en-
courage and, when
necessary, finance the.
growing Of live stock.
An educational OK
tension department
should be-a portion Of
the activities Of every
banking institution.
This should he in
charge OF a trained
and experienced agri-
culturist, who should
act a. a farm adviser.
He should keep In
close touch with the
farmers, and in every
way encourage the
growing Of live stock.
He should point out
the increased profits
that come from mar
kettng grain and for.i
arc crops In the form
of beef, pork, mutton.
or dairy products. and
the importance OF
maintaining soil Tor.
hlity. He should u.
eisti An stock
tmprovemAnt as0oclA.
stock In -;
i~agrnuilMr1 fairs I'D
In iotnAlnr
Dya agir3a % tAtetn9
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

Secretary Daniels is much perturbed
because an alleged spy has sent GER
tain navy secrets to a United States
senator. What did the Secretary want
the spy to do, send his secrets to Ber-i
lin?
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20
Bankers Should Promote Live Stock Raising.
By p, G. Holden

By r. o.. LOUcM.
There are few farmere.who d o not know the importance II raising live
stock. The millions O. acres OF WORKOUT land ar testimony to the need Of
conserving SOIL fertility, and this an be accomplished only by diversified
farming, the gIowing of legume crops the raising Of live stock ana the
placing Of man0re back OF the land.
straw, which usually ge to waste Feeding the crops 10 live stock and re-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

lions Tin the community; help the farmers IN mahsdnS Nar stock IN -
load los; take q leading par tin the organiEadonS " aST6MtT1lS fairs 80
exhibits live Stck shows and chAutauQuAs: b d insxunnoRaltna NofMlIe
calf. pig ana poultry clubs and In interesunx the boya 49, Atr1h IN rA1&u4
hve2 stock. And finally he, could prove OF A1MataneeI tn@theE procN11ng9 -
farm loans for nnaneng those who desire to raise live stock.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

POSITION BY srENoaRAPHER, Elk
perienced In garage ana legal work.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20
FARM BANDS

FARM ONE MILE FROM STATION
for sale. 8 miles east Of East Grand
Forks: section SO Keystone. with nne
set Of improvements: 900 acres Of
crop. price sS6 per acre with half
to suit purchaser. Address Sullivan
Bros. 800 DeMers Ave-. East Grand
Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

EXPERIENCED srENoaRAPHER.
desires position. Address p. 10. Box
113. City.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

FOR sALE-1so ACRES IMPROVED
Marshall county farm; good build
ings. pasture and 90 acres new feld
from Middle River; SIS per acre IL
sold at once. Reply at Box 81. Mid
die River, MINI.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20
SITUATIONS WANTED

sTENoGRAPHER WANTS POSITION.
Graduate of high school, considerable
practicable experience. Phone T-s.
204L.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

PLACE AS WORKING HoUsEKEEP
er on farm. Address 81 Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

EXPERIENCED DREssMAKER DE-
c, Hamilton, N. Oak.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

FEMALE HEIiP-Con.

COMPETENT GIRL OR \ MIDDLE
aged woman to work on farm: GOOD
wages. Mrs. Jacob Geritx, Lakote, n.
d. Phone 1o6-2O.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

LADY WANTS WORK By DAY OF
hour. Call S6l-S rs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

LOST AND FOUND
LOST-BETwEEN N. p. DEPOT AND
Minnesota Point. East Grand Forks,
ladies' handbag. Notify 315 Hurlbut
st., Crookston, MIMI, and receive re-
ward.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-20

ANY YOUNG WOMAN IN NDED OF a
friendly hand will ind 1t at the Young
Women's Christian Association, 4llX
DeMers Ave.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-25
PASSENGERS BOOKED

Per Inter-Island steamer Claudine
for Maui ports, June %: Mr.. Hawkice,
Henry Cooper, Mr.. Anime, Mr.. Tommy,
John Aleua, e. X. Keoloha, Morris
Alana, E. Mitchell, Miss L. Mitchell,
Miss G. Albren, Miss e. Estrella, Miss
e. K Kamai, Mrs. Arcia, Miss B. Fer
nandez, NJ. e. Comes, Jr. NJ, G. Ina
full, Foster Robinson, Mrs B. Wflkin-
son, Andy Drummond, Fred Drum
mond, Miss B. Drummond, Mrs. j. ].
Drummond, Mrs. ]. Fossoth, Paul Fos-
soth, Mrs. Rogers, Miss +. Allencastre,
Mrs. J. Chalmers, Master Lennox,
John Fassoth, c. w. Carpenter, Miss
Barley, Mrs. crumpton, Miss e.
Dunn, Miss P. Wilcox, Miss L. Bal,
Miss Rose Lum Lung, e. T. Chase, q.
Y. Aeona, CO Luke, Master John
Cathcart, Miss Lucy Lani, Sister Flai.
rama, Sister Herieeta, Sister Leo Ca
dia, Father Maximin. r .,s-ss-
Per Inter-Island steamer Mauna
Loa for Kauai ports, June Is: G. A.
Moore, Koon Sung Ching, Miss Daisy
Hee, Edward Lowell, Sid Splitter, Miss
D. E. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Day.
Mrs. Julia Akana, Miss Eva Akana,
Miss Mary Akana, Miss M. Jensen,
c. A. Moore, w. A. Horn and wife, J.
NJ. Lydgate. e .-@s~ i.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-25
PASSENGERS DEPARTED

The following passengers have left
for Victoria and Yancouyer-Mrs. C.
w. Lonsdale, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis f.
Brown and child, /. ]. Ingraham, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Horner, DR.. II. v.
Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. White
mute, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. Tollman. Mrs.
F. NJ. Wakefield, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cor
nell, Miss Cornell, Miss M. C2pps,
Miss Jean Gardner, Miss Iwalani Ray.
ton, Mrs. John Watt, Mrs. John Nc
Lehman and son, Mrs. e. @. Gehr, Miss
Jean Bette, Miss Clara G. Pearson.
Miss A. Holmes, Mrs. e. s. Smith,
Mrs. L. de Croft, Miss Vanderbilt,
Miss A. N. Sallady, Mrs. H. d. Nc
Leod, Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Chase, Mr..
and Mrs. e. H. Lewis, Frank Lewis,
G. B. Reynolds, c. A. Reynolds, Miss
Nancy Daniels, Miss Florence Harri-
son, Miss Ethel Chislett, Miss Eliza
beth Rouse, Mrs. Robert Elder, Miss
NJ. Linn. -...-. "~.fs =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-25
DIR. MURRAY OFF
TO DOBIT With
CANADA'SFORCES

Bound for Vancouver. where he will
try to obtain a commission in the
Medical Corps of the Canadian Volun'
teer Forces. DR.. Harvey v. Murray
one Of Honolulu's kamaaina physf.
clans. left Saturday for Canada, en-
route TO the European war zone to do
his bit" with the Allies.
DR.. Murray intends to 60 to France
with q contingent of Canadian volun
teerS as soon as he gets his commits
sion. Mrs. Murray will remain in
Honolulu for the time being. The doc
tor recently lost brother in the war,
The physician IL a Canadian.
Kamaainas will remember DR.. Muir
ray as the physician who discovered
the first case of cholera at the time
of the big epidemic here about 1895.
He was q surgeon on one of the Cana
dian-Australasian boats and on one
trip through here stayed over. He
liked Honolulu SO well that he has
been here ever since. Mrs. Murray is
a sister of Sonny" Cunha.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-25
.SASS PUT ON
DOCK; HULL IS
GIVEN CLEANUP

To give her hull good cleaning,
the ex-German freighter Elsass, towed
here from Pago.Paeo for repairs last
month, was put on the 1nter1sland
crydock yesterday morning. and today
was being scrubbed and painted thor
oughly. e..
The big merchantmen went on the
deck stern first, and after her main
sea cocks on the bottom OF the ship
are oyerhauIed and her stern gland
repacked, she VIII be floated OFF,
turned around, and noated on again,
bow first. z....a l.
Captains Thomas J. Heeaey ana
Joseph j. Meany, the local q. 8. In.
spectors Of hulls and boilers, were
aboard the Elsass this morning and
said work on her IL progressing favor.
ably. She should be ready 70 begin
loading o full cargo Of sugar about
next week.
Old cargo Of the Elsass win be
stored In q private warehouse here,
according 20 Collector Of the Port
Malcolm A. FRANKLIN today. The
steamers captain on her trip TO the
coast, p. johnson, chief officer Of the
Sierra, last week received from Pearl
Harbor his provisional commission as
lisutsnant commander IN the Naval
Reserve.
The Gouyernear Jaeschke f. lying
I'm the Inter.lsiand coal wharf slip
now, getting repatrs 20 her engines
and boilers. It ID expected she will
be ready 70 steam Cor San Francisco
some time between July Is and Is.
The Eisass 70 the largest ex-Ger-
man freighter TO 60 on the Inter
Island drydock 10 date. She 10 sis
ter ship OF the Pommern. This morn
ing she was raised easily while water
ballast N her tanks w. being pumped
out