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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

l.. j. Weigand is critically ill at his
home on Lincoln street with cancer
of the stomach. His condition is I'M
improved today Mrs. Minnie Laird
and Mrs. Mary Lydall of Crofgon, Neb.,
sisters of Mr.. Weigand, have arrived
at his bedside. and his sons, Charles,
Hermand and Louie, will return home
tomorrow from their farms in various
parts of the county
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

ington. She was a delegate to the N.
E. A. convention held in Portland in
June.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04
Uncle Bill
By George Elmer Cobb


Copyright. 1917. by w. G. Chapman.)
you are discharged p pronounced
Mr.. Silas Walters, bristling and bel
lowing.
Il discharged myself as soon as I
got your letter, SIR" returned Ned
Norris with dignity.
"Henceforth," and old Silas flung
out both arms, 1--WE are as wide apart
as the poles!"
VERY good" nodded Ned with
equanimity. II suppose can refer
to you as to my past business record?"
''You can't" roared Mr. Walters.
"Oh" said Ned simply and walked
to the desk he had used for over three
years, took out few personal belong
tngs and started for the door.
Il had ether plans for you," OBJ
served Old Silas.
II know you did," bowed Ned point
eddy.
"You basely deceive me. Vacation?
Excuse-bah All planned out before
hand"
'You might have been a partner
you might have married-go, get out!
Stay Out!" and Ned's irate employer
sank into chair, as he supposed. Not
so. 1t was swivel chair and his
rampaging arms had unconsciously
given it whirl. He grazed it's back,
landed fat on the floor and glared at
Ned In foaming fury as the latter,
unable to control a laugh Of funniness,
left the place.
"And it's all my fault!' sobbed pref
ty Nellie Dewey that was now bride
of a week. whatever are we going
to do?"
"Just love each other" rejoined Ned
cheerily. He had gone straight home
to tell Nellie of his summary dismiss
sal and she had acted as if the world
was coming to an end.
eff I hadn't come into your life,"
she wept, you would have been
partner in time, and he would have
married you to his niece, an heiress."
Forty if she's a day-go on"
chuckled Ned.
'But with forty thousand, or more"
gloomed Nellie. "Oh, I've just spoiled |
your life!''
Dreadful, isn't it?" actually grinned
Ned. : 'Now then, little girl ali we
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

have done that isn't trim right was to
take up too expensive quarters. We
will have to move. to a less pretentious
abode, suppose"
And all this is so pretty!" mourned
Nellie.
Wen beat it all hollow, after
get new position and work up again"
pledged Ned. ''You see, Mr.. Walters
paid me pretty well for my services
and / never dreamed he'd drop me,
even if he did have a scheme for mar
of his. Under the circumstances, we'll
retrench and begin all over again. Look
around for something neat but cheap
Nellie, dear, and I'll see how much
my ability will bring in the open mar
ket'
1t was all quite a romance, and not
at all planned out beforehand, as Mr..
Walters had insinuated. Ned had
known Nellie in her early girlhood and
had not forgotten her through the
years. When he went back to the old
home town he met her again and fell
in love with her all over again. But
he had found Nellie in sore distress.
Her father had died, leaving the old |
home mortgaged to the foreclosure |
point. Nellie was getting ready to go |
to work in the village store to exc
out bare living This hurried Ned's
plans. She consented to an immedi-
ate marriage. There was a brief honey
moon and the last few days of Ned's
vacation were spent in furnishing up
comfortable little fiat.
In the meantime he had written,
with some vague misgivings, to his en-
ployer and had received a bitter,
crusty letter condemning his marriage,
charging ingratitude and making 1t
clear to Ned that he would probably
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04
RAILROAD TIME CARDS
TO AND FROM Nc SCOW
NORTHERN PACIFIC

For Lewiston:
No. 81 Daily Lv 1890 o. =.
No. 313 Daily Lv 7:58 p. n.
For Spokane:
No. 312 Daily Lv 10:47 a. N.
No. 314 Daily Lv 3:15 p. m.
No. 81 connects at Arrow junction
for all points on Clearwater line and
at North Lapwai for all points on
Camas Prairie line to Grangeville.
No. 314 connects at Spokane with
main line to all points west to tbs
coast and to all points east No
change from Spokane to Chicago.
r. w. MORRIS, Apent-
O.-W. II. & N.
For CoIfax:
No. 81 Daily, Motor Lv 8:15 a. ID.
No. SO Daily, Motor Lv 100 p. m
No. IS Elk. Sun, Mixed Lv $50 p. m
From Colfax:
No. so Daily, Motor Ar 11:55 a. ma
No. "a Daily, Motor Ar 500 p. m
No. Sc Elk. Sun, Mixed Ar 1870 p. m.
Trains No. 81 and No. So connect at
Cclfax with trains for Southern Idaho
points. Salt Lake and all points east
Portland sleeper leaving ColfaI
Tue%ay, Thursday, Saturday.
D. HOUSE. Agent.
SPOKANE & INLAND EMPIRE
For Spokane:
No. SIS leaves Moscow 500 a. m.
No. 81 leaves Moscow 1850 a. m.
No. SO leaves Moscow 3:35 p. m.
From Spokane: ID
No. 81 arrives at Moscow 11:35 a. IA
No. Sc arrives at Moscow 1920 p. m.
No. 6S arrives at Moscow 7;1o p. NJ
Connections y
Direct connections at Spokane for
all points east and west on Great Nor
thern and Northern Pacific Rys.
No. IS connects with W., l. & M. ~
Palouse for all points.
No. II connects at Palouse With W..
I. e M. for Potlatch.
GEO. S. RICHARDSON. Agent
w. /. & M. (At Pal0use)
Daily except Sunday.
No. I Arrives from Potlatch 10:40 a. m-
No. 3 Arrives from Bovill 345 p. n
Sunday only.
70. Arrives from Rotlatch 10:4o a H.
Daily except Sunday.
70. 2 Leaves for Bovill 11:15 a. IA.
No. Leaves for Potlatch 4.25 p m
Sunday only.
70. 2 Leaves for Potlatch 1885 p. m
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04
City News In Brief

]. j. Keane left today for Spokane
on brief business trip
| Miss Zoe Harris of Pierce City is
in the city visiting relatives.
Mrs. w. A. Mathis left today for
Joel to spend a week visiting rela-
tives.
! Richard Nofysger, a merchant of
Orofino, was in the city yesterday on
business.
Mrs. Hunt Potter and children of
Canyon, Wash, are in the city for a
visit with friends.
I Mrs. John L. Gray and daughter,
Miss Ruth, returned yesterday from
a months visit in Spokane.
Mrs. Roy Holman left today for Gar
field to spend the week end. She will
be the guest of Mrs. c. A. Tufts.
Miss Helen Savage IS visiting in the
city after an absence of three months.
She will return to Spokane next
week
Mrs. Ralph l. Strong of the north
ern part of the county is visiting for
time at the home of her niece. Mrs.
Homer E. Estes.
0. NJ Holen and Lawrence Holen of
Minneapolis, Mimi. arrived in the city
last evening and are guests at the
home of H. Melgard
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Reed of Spo-
kane, and Mrs Reeds brother, Robert
Swadner of Orofino, are spending a
few days in Moscow.
Miss Cora Thompson of Bellingham,
WASH, is visiting for several weeks
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jesse
G. Estes, in Moscow.
Miss Isabelle Stevens left today for
Lake Occur dAlene where she will be
the guest of Mrs. j. J. Day at the lake
home of the Days, "The Pines
Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Schulz and Mr.. |
and Mrs George Hammond will leave |
tomorrow for weeks vacation in Elk |
River fishing and huckleberrying.
The party that took my female Aire- /
dale dog last Sunday, three miles
east of Moscow is known. Return her |
and save trouble Elmer Wells. CO., |
Moscow friends have just been in
formed of tho birth of daughter,
Miss Ann, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Smead |
At Boise Mrs. Smead was formerly
Miss Margerv Thomas.
Mrs. W. Bergeron left yesterday for
her home in Spokane after visiting for
several days in the city. She was ac-
by her daughter, Mrs. w. A.
Johnston, who will spend week in
Spokane
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. McBurney and
on, Ronald, who have been in the
ity for the past month, left today for
lost Springs, Kan. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
surney were connected with the J. c.
Jenny store in this city.
Miss Martha Kendrick, supervisor Of
lusic in the city schools, has return
from a months vacation spent in I
arious parts of Oregon and Wash
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

opened it's doors today with J. V.
Mccall manager and cashier. Mr..
Estes family will remain in Moscow
for month or more before moving
to Kahlotus.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

Get a name for your farm. Then
have some letterheads printed at the
Star Mirror office. You will find It to
be the most profitable thing you ever
did.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

If you have talent as asa1esman,
sell your services to best advantage
through classified advertising.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04
CLEO MADISON AT
CLASS A MONDAY

BLACK Orchids" Rex Ingram pro-
duction, will be the attraction at the
Glass A theater on Monday with Cleo
Madison appearing in the stellar role.
to fiirtatious girls who play lightly
with mems affections and stir up trou-
BILE for themselves and those they love
through their foolishness. Zoraida,
the heroine of "Black Orchids" play
ed with the love of just one too many
men-he retaliated with a vengeance,
and the beautiful creature, with the
rival of her nemesis, suffered just
punishment for their folly. adv
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

Jesse G. Estes, who HAS been book
city for the past six weeks, left Friday
for Kahlotus, Washington, to accept
the position of assistant cashier in
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-08-04

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fail to make known" the fact that
you have property to rent.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
RETARDS MINING LACK OF WATER
Development of Tolovana Country Is Held Back-Both Water and
 Men Are Needed

That poor water conditions in tho Tolovaua country win be thc means of holding back Che development of that section materially this summer, is che report brought in by a party of Fairbaussans who recently re-
 turned from a two weeks trip. It has not raiucd there except in a drizzlc since early in the spring, during the time ;hat the snow was melting, and as a consequence there has been practically no water avail able for sluicing purposes.
 The result of the poor water con ditious is that there are yet a num- bcr of dumps of pay dirt, taken out during the winter, Co be washed up. No very close estimate was made re- garding Che amount of money which is thus lying around on top of the ground but one of the returning Fairbanksans stated yesterday that there are two of the dumps which, when washed up, win probably pro- duce S5O.OOO according to what he
 was told
 A labor shortage is also effccting the Tolovaua country It is next to impossible to procure men to work underground now, even though the highest wages are paid and the
 money is absolutely good in most in-
 stances. Large numbers of the men
 h are stated to have gone to Nonana from the Tolovona for the purpose of
 seeking employment on the Alaska government railroad, while still oth- CTS have left the Tolovona for the
 purpose of going to mining camps down the rivcr.-Fairbanks Citizen.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
MAIL SERVICE
 IMPROVEMENTS
Delegate Sulzer Active in Efforts to Give Alaskans Better Mail
 Service

Washington, D. C.-Dcfinite plans for the inauguration Of a special parcel post zone system in the ter ritory of Alaska arc being worked out by the post office department, according to information given to Delegate Charles A. Sulzcr follow ing a conference with First Assistant Postmaster General J. C. Rooms The matter has been turned over to specialist in parcel post matters with
 instructions to devise a system that would eliminate the injustice of the present uniform zone system. A con ference between representatives of the post office department and the Interstate Commerce Commission soon will be expected to bring about fru- ition of the plan.
 Mir. Sulzcr is deeply interested in this parcel post zone system. When lin the territorial legislature two years ago he was an ardent supporter of the Tanner memorial Co congress urging the adoption of just such a system. "lt costs as much now to send a package from Juneau to Doug las." Delegate Sulzcr said in discuss ing the unjust discrimination against Alaska, "as it does to send the same package from Pensacola, Florida, to Point Barrow Alaskans pay the same pound rate for four mile haul as the residents Of the States pay for a 5.OOO-milc haul"
 One of Mir Sulzer's first acts upon coming to Washington was to obtain appointment on the committee on Post offices and Post Roads with the idea in mind of assisting Alaska to get a better mail service.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
WARS EFFECT
 IS FELT HERE
Cable Office Temporarily Closed Through Shortage of
 Capable Men

As @ direct result of the war, the United States cable office at this place was closed Tuesday evening when Operator Sergeant Harry W. Irvine received instructions to close it and report next day for duty at Che Juneau office which he did.
 The cable office at Douglas was first opened In February 1909, and has been doing business ever since. Sergeant Irvine came here nearly three an a half years ago and has since been in charge Of the office, thc closing of which is no doubt temporary and on account of tho great shortage of men in that de- partmcut og Che government.
 It has been known for some time and since Che United States declared war against Germany that there has been tremendous demand for Amer ican telegraph operators in France, where thousands have already gone. This demand on operators has caused a shortage of men and. rather than send inexperienced men to either France or Alaska, Che government decided Co ccutralizc the business and thereby cconomizc on men.
 10 is confidently believed the office here win bc rcopcncd just as soon as thc war is over or before if @ man can be spared for the position.
 Mir. Irvine win continue Co make hIs family home at Douglas and it is sincerely hoped che day will not be distant whom che gosornmcnt may see its way clear Co reopen thc of- flee here when it Is also hoped Mir. Irvine win be returned as the man iu charge.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
ISLANDER AN AVIATOR

Norman Coryell, who left here last summer for the outside and who en- listed in the aviation corps at the first alarm Of war. has written to his father here that he has been transferred from the San Antonio, Texas, aviation training school to Dayton, Ohio where he will undergo further training receive the finish ing instructions in war aviation. or 1000 young men in the San Antonio school young Coryoll was one of 12O who were selected for and transferred to the higher school at Dayton Nor man has many friends on the Island who are interested in his venture some and pcrilous career.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
QUIT SMASHING DISHES

Cleveland. Ohio. July GO They're breaking dishes faster than they can make them iu Che United States and Che other countries are too busy war ring to make pottery Every man. woman and child m this country breaks ou thc average seven dishes apiece annually. Over 1UuuNI.HUU dishes year are broken by uutc married folk and others. who drop them accidentally and others who drop thcm ou purpose Go keep from washing them.
 This is Che statement of C. D. Eed- drop Iu announcing Che construction ol tbc worlds fastest china making plmJ at Bedford. near here.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
PRINCE RUPERT FISH BOAT

The big fishing boat Annio dis charged 10000 pounds of fish at the dock Of Che Alaska Coast Fish Co. this morning, this being her first cargo Co be sold at an Alaskan town for a long time. Heretofore the An- nic has takcu her fish to Prince Ru- pert in preference to selling else where. but her owners expressed themselves us being highly pleased at Che treatment accorded them here today SO much SO that they will make this their place of business for thc remainder of the season.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
COUNCIL DOES
 ROUTINE WORK
New Fresh Water Main Will Be Laid to City Dock Bills
 Passed and Paid

The meeting of the council Mon day night was without particular in- torcst. only routine work being trans acted.
 A communication and contract from the Alaska Electric Light & Power Company relative to furnish ing electricity to the city for five years from July lst at the reduced rates formerly announced by an ad- vcrtiscment in this paper was read and continued until a future ses- sion.
 The sum of S15O was ordered placed to the credit of the school board for dcfraying some outstand- ing bills.
 As but little attention has been given leases on land, both held and given by the city, during recent years. tho clerk was instructed to engage in research work and find just how the city stands in the mat ter of leases
 The Wharf committee was instruct ed Co arrange for having a fresh water pipe laid to the fish house one that can be used at all seasons of the year. ,.
 Chairman A. Olson, of the street committee. was instructed to look further into the matter of the privi- lcgo granted W. Robinson for con structing a garage on an unused street between 3rd and ith streets; also Co investigate conditions at the bridge on Second street relative to preventing mud from washing on it every rain.
 The minister of finance was iu- structcd to renew the insurance on the school building.
 The minister of marine reported the City Dock to have taken in S5S49O the preceding week.
 The sum of $SSl.95 was reported in the treasury from which bills amounting to SGSO45 were ordered paid
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
NEW To. o.F OFFICERS

Alaska Lodge No. l Independent Order of odd Fellows. held tbcir scmi- annual installation Wednesday night at Odd Fellows hall Past Grand John um was tbc retiring officer tac chair being meI by Arvd Rc.u- hold as Grand officer and John e. Johnson as yI.eGuuI J. J. Cou- nelly was installed as Warden; E. sutton. conductor. Charles Sv.hart chaplain. W. L EUbuu. rIEht sup. port x. G.; B. E. Le.yers. L. s. N. G.; AI,ek Um.b. R s. v. G.; Gust Ol- son. Ia. S. V. G.s Sat Swanson. inside Guardian. Past Grand John Giliam. outside guardian. Following the m- s,auatiou banquet was served u che banquet rooms uf Che b8II
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
LARK CEASED WARBLING

For once in the career of cx-Mayor NJ. J. O'Connor the songbird that has long nestled on thc ridgepolc of his heart ceased warbling last night lt was this way: The longtime may or had business at Tee Harbor near the north end of Douglas Island and yesterday evening he engaged launch Co take him there and back The launch performed the first part of tho mission very nicely but on thc return Che tide which had enabled the launch to cross the bar on the outward journey had rcccdcd and was moi in evidence and the sand had moved mp i'm close proximity to the top of the water. Bump! and the launch was hard aground. But the man who years ago crossed oceans continents, deserts and mountains to reach Alaska was undaunted. It was either lay all night in the little launch with the fog and mist toying with his vortcbra. or foot it home. NJ. J. chose the latter and, tearing through the brush like a bull moose. he arrived in town at o'clock this morning. puffing like am exhausted freight engine but having covered ten miles i'm three hours. And that was when the bird on the ridgepolc of his heart ceased to warblc.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
OLDTIMER GOES SOUTH

J. c. Johnson, who resided in Douglas twenty years ago, going on north when the Klondiko rush took place was a southbound passenger on the Princess Alice this morning on his first trip to the outside since coming Co Douglas when he was a young man. He will be hero on his way back Co the interior in time to reach his home at Dawson before the close of navigation. He hopes Co stay a few days here for the pur- pose of looking up old friends on his way back.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
SULZER ASKED
 TO NAME CADET
Delegate from Alaska to Submit Names Of Three Young Men
 to Secretary of War

Washington. D. C. Delegate Chas. A. sulzor has been called upon by thc Secretary of War to name an additional cadet for West Point from tbc territory of Alaska. The cxamln- auou win be held on the third Tues day iu March, 1918, and admission Co Che Academy of the successful ap- pIicaut win take place on June 14 1918.
 Candidates for West point must be between l7 and 22 years of age, with a minimum height of Q feet 4 inches at thc age of l7. and Q feet Q inches at Che age or 1E.
 Delegate sulzcr will be required Co name a candidate for principal and one each for two places as al- tcruatc.
 The examinations in Alaska will bc held at Ft. Wm. IT. Seward at Haiucs, or Ft SC Michael at st. Michael
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
BUSINESS IS
 INCORPORATED
Merchant J. W. Martin Takes Active Young Blood into His Local
 Industry

10 is now Che ]. W. Martin Co., Incorporated.
 Merchant l. W. Martin is one man who is not discouraged by local OF national causes of depression. Mine ,ayc-us and wars alarms create uo r.ppIcs uu Che sea of commerce SO far as hc ls concerned
 This week che business formerly owned exclusively by Mr. Martin has been incorporated and Che following officers elected: President. J W. Martin: yicc-prcsidcut C. O. Fr..E- berg. secretary. c. E. Kiuumo. Both Che latter have been with Mr. Mar tu for some time. Che former as clerk. Che latter as boobkccpcr and general assistant n che business Both are energetic. competent and popular young men the kind who succeed
 Mr. Martin has been extending his interests lately and Is now u- tcrcs ed n a sawmil at Fresh Water Bay which takes considerable ot his attention. making it necessary for him to bc away from town much o. Che time and for chat reason b" had bis two former trusted employees be- come financially interested u thc business iu town.
 Mr. Kiuuuuc is % married man and hts wife Is with him here. Mr. Fritz berg is single but is ou Che market.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
LUMBER DEMAND INCREASES

Tho James Lumber company is stm delivering lumber Co thc Doug las wharf for shipment Co thc out- side and something likc 100000 feet of clear lumber win go south on au early steamer. Mr. James remarked this morning that thc present ship mcut win take practically an of their first class lumber but that another carload or two of fairly good class material win bc picked out and shipped later. Hc also said thc mar kct for first class lumber such as that of Che first cargo shipped and Che one now being assembled is practically unlimited and tho price Is most satisfactory.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-13
FROM KETCHIKAN

Mrs. V. A Peterson and littIc son are here from Ketchikau ou visit Co thc formers parents Mir. and Mrs A. LiUcstraud Mir. Peterson Is a. gent for che Pacific Steamship Conn pauy at his home town.
 Mrs. J. IT. Davies and littIc son. also of Kctchikou. are here on a visit Go thc parents of Mrs. Davies Mr. and Mrs. Henry Musoth