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Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
FEDERAL AND
 CONFEDERATE
Veterans of Civil War Meet for First Time, but Battled Fifty-four
 Years Ago

"Reb, | honor you You fought Iyalianty for what you thought was right"
 Yankee, I greet you as a noble foe. We were both right"
 The above were the salutations which passed between William B. Rice, Union veteran now visiting his daughter, Mrs. II. A. Finger, Of TrcadwclI. and Peter S. Early, Con fcdorate veteran. a resident of Jul noau.
 Tho privilege Of introducing the Blue and tho Gray was that of the editor of this paper, Mir. Early be- ing in the News office when Mir Rice called. Before the two had been in conversation more than few mos ments, they learned that they had both participated in the battle of Chickamauga which was fought near Chattanooga, Tennessee, September Ig and 20. 1863, in which battle the Federal loss exceeded 33,OOO men, that of the Conrcderatcs being about the same. that being the hardest fought conflict of the war; not ex- ccpting that of Gettysburg, although the loss of life in the latter was slightly greatr than Of Chicka- mauga
 For nearly an hour the onc-time enemies not personal but condition aD fairly revcled in each others company, and as they each beamcd upon the other the writer, an in- tcrcsted listener, more fully than ever before realized and rcjoicod that the once bloody chasm" was but sacred memory. And meet ing as they did, on the eve of Me morlal Day, it was but fitting that they should talk of what would take place on that day when an over "The land of the free and the home of the brave" Federal and Com fcdcratc veterans would march arm in arm to the resting places of the dead heroes and decorate those rest ing places with tributes of love, honor and respect without a thought as Co whether the departed wore the blue or the grey.
 Veteran Rice related with pride Of how, when he lay wounded on the battlefield Of Murrrcesboro, Ten ucsscc, his life was saved by a Com fcdcrotc soldier a mere boy. For several weeks he was a prisoner Of war in the famous Libby Prison and also at Chattahootchcc, Florida. But today at S2 years Of age, he is hale and hcarty-a striking example Of Ia wcll-liycd life.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
BIG TIME FOR
 EXCURSIoNISTs
skagway Paper Tells of What Will Happen Tomorrow at White
 horse Celebration

The following from tho Skagway Alaskan of Tuesday indicates that there is good time in store for "Gastucaucrs" who will visit the Canadian city of whitehorsc tomor- TOW:
 That Empire Day. Juno 9. at Whitchorsc win attract thc biggest crowd from Lynn canal and Cas- tmouu channel iu the history of the Whitchorsc celebration. is indicated today from thc White Pass Athletic clubs reports.
 Not only is much interest being shown locally but Trcadwell, Doug los Island and Juneau, it is said, will send ou unusually large num- hcr of cNcursiouists. TO provide for their arrival here Friday night, SO that they win be ready for the de- parurc of the excursion train Sat urday morning, efforts are now be- ing made Co charter a boat for the trip up from Juneau
 slagvays baseball team is round- ing into shape for the baseball tournament which will be a prIncl- pal feature of thc program of sports. Tho first prize is S1OO and hotly contested games are expected. Some of the best local players will also Doc entered iu thc tennis matches.
 Since Che receipt Of tho Empire Day committcc's invitation Co Skag- way to join with Whitchorsc in the celebration as brothers" the White Pass Athletic clubs committee in charge Of thc excursion has been busy on plans to help make 1917 Empire Day "thc biggest ever"
 Tickets for thc excursion win go ou salc Friday It was announced today that no sale win be made Saturday morning. The early hour or departure. it is said. makes this rule necessary
 The excursion will leave Saturday morning ot 5:3O o'clock and will arrive iu Wmtchorsc at II o'clock. Two sections win bc run. one lcav- ing Whitchorse at o'clock Satur- day evening, Che other Sunday morn mg. Tho round trip fare will be so.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
WELL. SOMEBODY
 MUST CAN FISH
Complaint That Many Sons of Rich Men Come North to Escape
 Conscription

There is story coming from the that young men, sons Of wealthy parents in the states. arc coming i'm drovcs, as it were, Co work m Alaska canncrics this sea- son. They purposely go, it is said, Co Che most out-ol-thc-woy places possible for Che purpose of escaping cousrrIpuou. The steamship men h9yc names for them and refer to them as 'Iah-rah boys" and flag ohootcrs" and often ask them how their parents came Co think of the scheme.
 We wonder how the parents will square up their accounts with the census takers when they come around after Che registration books have been checked. The absence of young man win be inquired into. We have an been notified that we were wanted, therefore it is useless Co attempt Co cyade our duty. Be- sides. what kind of patriotism can we call that? However, the young men are not Co blame. They are only chips oU the old blocks-cow- ards. If we could have our way in this matter, WIG would dispatch a transport Co an those places, gather thcm all up, and together with parents, send them all on the very front line. for the less we have of that kind of patriotism the better thc country will be. Meanwhile we shall hope that the report is exag- gerated. Ketchikan Miner
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
HIS COURAGE
 HAS FAILED
Alaska Dry, Loss of Wickersham and Spring Freeze-up Too Much
 for Bill McPhee

Col. Bill McPhce expresses him self as being ready to quit Alaska for good and all. He has not yet done SO. but if he adhcres Co his present intention he will go out of business here as soon as his saloon license eX- pircs. the latter part of the present month.
 There are three reasons for Bill'a decision. The first one is that AL aska has become dry territory; the second that Wickersham failed of election. and the third that Inc has lived Co see the ice. having once gone out in the spring, suddenly take 90 notion to freeze again along the banks of the river.
 It was the last named. however that caused Bill to definitely decide Co quit The first two causes, while they came as surprises to him. were not without the range of human possibilities, but the last is natures own reason why any oldtimer should begin 10 ask himself questions about the climate.
 "I never expected Co live Co see the day when there would hc a freezcup in the spring" said Bill. in commenting on the prevailing wea- thcr. Fairbanks Citizen.
 R. R Hubbard returned on the Seattle "Wednesday night from hur-
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
OUR KIDS WILL BE THERE

The cornerstone of thc new school house ot Juneau will be laid next Tuesday forenoon, the parade start ing at g.3O and the ceremonies taking place about 10. It is hoped that an thc Douglas school children win turn out. they having been i'm vitcd Co participate
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
CONTRACT EXPIRES

Tho contract which ur t E Eus hold as assistant to Dr. M.d- ford. che latter being physician for tUe Treadv.u Company. expired Wednesday of .H.s week and Che former s authority for thc statc- men, tlat .t win not be renewed. The private practice ot ur Ellis gives t.m an rH. practice he can attend Co. 10 Is to be sincerely hoped ur EUs wu remain ou thc Island
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01

r. D. Gilis was southbound pas senger on the Humboldt Monday and will not probably return to Douglas for some time.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01

Mrs. Robert Coughlin returned Wednesday night from visit with relatives in Seattle and other Coast towns.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01

R. R Hubbard returned on tho Seattle Wednesday night from 90 hur- rlcd business trip to Seattle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
GLAZIER NATIONAL PARK.

Mr.. Lawrence d. Kitchell will deliv-
er his lecture on Among the Black
feet in Glazier National Park at Cen
trail opera house in Manchester on Fri
day evening, June Sth. 1917, the lee
ture being given under the auspices of
the Manchester Commercial club. This
lecture has been given by Mr.. Kit.
chell over five hundred times, covering
a terrotory embracing the largest
cities in every section of the United
States from the Atlantic to the Pacific
The Glacier Park Travelogue is illus
trated by unique moving pictures and
hand colored stereoptican slides, and
contains much of interest to every
one.
The first part of the program con-
sists of a pictural pilgrimage through
the park, utilizing in turn the various
modes of transportation, sturdy, sure
foot mountain ponies. high-powered
automobiles and launches on the lake,
nor is the hiker forgotten. Intimate
glimpses are afforded of the parks
principal beauty spots, Two Medicine
Lake, a Fisherman's Paradise, the
chalets of Going-to-the-Sun on the up
per St. Mary Lake with the majestic
mountain from which they derive their
name towering above them. Other
features worthy of mention are Ice
berg Lake, where giant icebergs float
during the hottest months of midsu'
mer, and a trip over the Continental
Divide with majestic mountain peaks
towering on every hand.
For the second portion of his pro-
gram this season Mr. Kitchell will Of
fer a decided novelty-a motion pic
ure reproduction of.a day in the life of
a Blackfeet Indian, an authentic por-
trayal of the life and habits of the
parks aboriginal inhabitants before
the coming of the white man. A num-
ber Of the finest and most representa-
tive of the braves of the tribe with
their squaws and papooses were util-
lied in making this picture. The film
ing required two months.
Mr. Kitchell is greatly beloved by
the Indians, with whom he spends his
summers. They have conferred upon
him the Indian name of Natos, which
translated means Medicine man and
haye taught him that mysterious
method of communication between In
dian tribes of different tongues-the
Indian sign language. This is an hon
or seldom conferred upon the white
man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
1853 YOUNG men
REGISTER IN COUNTY
THIRTY. THREE ALIENS AND FOUR
NEGRO SECTION HANDS REG.
ISTER ON TUESDAY. ..
ALL REGISTER VOLUNTARILY
No Expense Incurred in Making Regis.
tratiOn in COunty.-Registrars'
Services Given GratiutOusly.

Registration day passed quietly in
Delaware county. The young men
presented themselves early and active
work began promptly at the opening
of the polls at seven o'clock. There
was no disorder Or unusual incident
any where and practically all had
registered by three O'Clock.
There were fourteen hundred and
tifty-three names enrolled, the number
being very close to the estimate made
in advance Practically the entire
number were native born Americans.
There were but thirty-three unnat-
uralized residents and four negro Sec
ton hands registered in the county.
All the remaining number were white
native born.
At the close of the polls prompt re-
ports were made of the count and tab
ulated returns were forwarded to the
Governor before midnight. Delaware
county came through with clean rec
ord, in that the registration was car
ried out without one cent of expense
to county, state or government. All
who contributed their services or the
use of their property did so out OF a
feeling of patriotic duty.
Sheriff Pentony, who had the re-
sponsibility of the organization OF the
registration machinery, is entitled to
much credit for the efficient manner
in which the plans were made and
carried out.
The following is a summary of the
total registration and the number
claiming exemption by precincts:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
LARGE CROWD HEARS REV. J. F
MOORE.

Rev. J. F. Moore, former pastor
of the First Congregations churcn
of Manchester. and now pastor of Ply
mouth church at Waterloo deliver cd
the Memorial Day address at Central
opera house last Wednesday afternoon
Notwithstanding the very unfavorable
weather. the opera house was well
filled. 1t has been many years that
so interesting program has been CIV
en- on Decoration Day as the one Of
this year, and much credit is due to
the committee in charge. Numbers by
a male quartet composed of Messrs
Rae Dunham, Frank Wilson, H. E.
Henderson, and Geo. A. Newman, an
invocation by the Rev. C. X. Hudson,
recitations by Ronald Pride, Duane
Thompson and Helen Daniels, flag
drills by girls of the grade schools,
and an instrumental quartet number
by the twin children of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. E. Pride and Rev. and Mrs. w. A.
Montgomery, combined to furnish a
most excellently arranged program. l..
E. Pride presided as master of cere-
monies.
Rev. Mr.. Moore, in delivering his
address, said that autocracy was in
its last stronghold. He said that there
can be no doubt as to the outcome of
the struggle that is now on between
democracy and autocracy. AT Gettys-
burg, said Mr.. Moore, "the soldiers
of the Union determined once for all
time the controversy between free lab
or and slave labor and now the nations
of the world stand encircling the last
stronghold of autocracy which lost it's
battle on the brink of the Marne"
"True democracy. continued Mr.
Moore, "had it's birth in the manger at
Bethlehem" "Autocracy and democ-
racy', said the speaker, cannot dwell
together in peace upon the EARTH"
Rev. Mr.. Moore expressed the belief
that the American people do not seem
to realize the gigantic proportions of
this struggle, that it was not enough
to give generously of our money and
material resources, that we must give
our men. He expressed the belief that
before another Memorial Day ap-
proaches many Of the young men of
Iowa may sleep in the soil OF France:
However great the sacrifice, democ-
racy must be saved to the world, said
Mr. Moore. The speaker was compli-
mented by the close attention of his
audience, and was frequently applaud
ed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
COMMENCEMENT OF MANCHESTER
HIGH SCHOOL.

The Senior Glass of the Manches-
ter High school presented the class
play, What Happened to Jones', as
the first evenings program of the an
nual commencement, on Tuesday eve
ming, at Central Opera house. Every
seat in the opera house was sold. The
program as published in recent is
sue of The Democrat was given, and
between acts Rev. w. j. Suckow and
Father T. Rooney gave 'five-minute
talks on the Liberty Loan bonds.
Those who took part on the program
on Tuesday evening deserve much
credit for the able manner in which
each\ part was given.
This evening the class will present
six Cups of Chocolate" and "A
Strenuous Life. On Thursday after
noon at the High school Class Day
exercises will be given and at the con-
clusion of the program Supt. Hilliard
will present the graduates with their
diplomas.
The Alumni banquet will be given in
the Armory on Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
KILLED IN AUTO AC.
CTDENTS.

During the first three months jan
uary, February and March, 1917. there
were killed in automobile accidents on
the highway and railway crossings of
the state of Iowa thirty-one persons.
During the month of January there
were eleven persons killed, during
February eight, and March twelve.
During the three months there were a
total of SIT automobile accidents in
which no persons were killed, while
456 were more or less seriously in
jured. With this kind of record for
the three months of the year when
auto travel is light because Of bad
road and weather conditions, what
will the record be during July. August
and September, when roads in Iowa
are most favorable for travel?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
"SPUD" SELLER CHECKS UP MID.
DLEMAN THUS.

Columbus, Ind.,-Speaking of the
high cost of potatoes, woman here
has received some interesting infor-
nation.
She bought bushel Of potatoes at
81 and, in pairing one of the priceless
spuds, she discovered it had been hol-
lowed out and note inserted before
sealing it together again. The note
from the grower asked for information
regarding the retail price from the one
who received his poduct and the Co.
lumbus woman made haste to answer
it.
A reply from the grower gave her
the startling information that he, him
self, received So cents bushel for
his crop. Naturally she is wondering
who got the balance.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
BUY YOUR CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS
NOW.

ChautauqUa tickets are now on sale
at the usual places, the banks and
drug stores, and can be had at the very
nominal sum of $500 for the season.
seven days. $500 for a season ticket
reduces the price per entertainment
to Sc each After the big brown tent
is once pitched on the Central school
lot the tickets will be higher, so that
it will be to your advantage to buy at
once.
The Chautauqua this year will be
held on the Central school lot instead
of Thrill park. This new location
has many advantages as a location.
The large number of patrons who
drive in from the country with horse
and bugg will find convenient hitch
ing places near the school lot and
those who come by auto will find
ample room for parking cars. The
usual congestion of autos and pedes-
trains will be eliminated, as the school
lot is accessible from every direction.
Don't fail to buy your ticket now.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
CORNER STORE SALE CONTINUED.

Frank J. Keiser, proprietor of the
Corner Store makes an announce
ment in this weeks issue of The
Democrat which will prove of interest
to our men readers For several weeks
Mr.. keiser has been conducting a
gigantic clothing sale. The weather
conditions have been unfavorable
much of the time. and the proprietor
of the store has decided to continue
the sale until July 4th. Material saw
ings on suits and overcoats are pos
sible if purchases are made during
this sale. Exceptional values prevail
on hundreds of articles, in addition to
the prices quoted on suits and over
coats. OIr readers, especially the
men, should read carefully Mr.. Keis-
er's advertisement which always ap-
pears on page eight
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
GRADUATION PROGRAM.

Below will be found the program Of
the Delaware county Eighth grade
graduation to be held at the fish hatch
cry on June 8: Picnic dinner at noon;
social hour; Eighth grade exercises; !;
music by Manchester public school
chorus; reading Rabbits and Other
EGGS" Vera Carly. winner in humor-
GUS class at county contest; address,
Iowa" Deputy State Supt. F. D. JOS
eph, cornet solo, Louis, Holbert of
Greeley schools; presentation of di-
plomas, County Supt F. P. Walker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
ROAD COMMITTEE MAKES REPORT

Manchester, Iowa, May 2Sth.
Mr.. G. H. Barr,
President Lincoln Highway Associa-
ton, Manchester, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
The committee appointed at the
meeting held in Manchester, Monday,
May 21st., of those interested in or
members of the so called Lincoln
Highway Pike Association to locate
and determine the best route between
Monticello and Manchester beg leave
to report as follows.
The committee met at Manchester
this morning and your county en-
gineer, Mr. Klaus, drove us east to
Delaware, south from Delaware
through Delhi, Hopkinton and Sand
Springs to Monticello where we
stopped for lunch. In the afternoon
we drove westerly and northwesterly
from Monticello past the Catholic
church to the Linn County line, north
one mile on the east line OF Linn coun-
ty and thence north three miles be-
tween Hazel Green and Union town.
ships in Delaware county, thence west
through the Center of Hazel Green
Township, thence north to the south
ern branch of the Hawkeye Highway,
thence east and north over that high
way to Manchester.
The committee met citizens of Del
aware, Delhi, Hopkinton. Ryan and
Monticello, discussing with them the
merits of the different routes and get
ting such information as would enable
them to intelligently pass on the ques-
ton of which road would be the best
for the general public. ~."~-r. !.
We reached Manchester at p. m.
and then decided that we should divide
the points of merit or demerit into
nine different heads as follows.
Best road for distance-East.
Best road for time-West
Best road for present condition
West.
Best road for interest and en:apss
iasm-West.
Best road for local service-East.
Best road for through service.
West.
Best road for safety-West.
Best road for future condition-West
Best road for Scenic value. No
Choice.
On these different points the COM
mittee unanimously voted as indicated
that is, on two points the vote was
for the east road through Hopkinton,
on six points for the west road
through Ryan and on the one, scenic
value, there was no choice, the COM
mittee feeling that there would not
be very much difference to the eye
of the ordinary traveller.
The committee further decided that
taking the roads as whole. the west
road through Ryan as allowed describ-
ed more in detail would be our selec-
ton.
The committee was given most
courteous treatment at the different
points where it stopped and Engineer
Klaus gave US the benefit of whatever
information he had when we asked
him for it without the slightest pre-
judice against anyone.
All of which is respectfully SUBJ
mitted.
H. M. CARPENTER,
D. B. ALLEN,
G. w. KEAGY,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
DIR, f. G.. DITTMER ON REGISTrA.
TION BOARD.

Governor w. L. Harding has named
DR.. e. G. Dittmer of Manchester as a
member Of the registration board of
the county. Governor Harding has
made good selection fo rthis import
ant position. According to the letter
the members Of this board will act
as an exemption board after the reg
istration of June 5th, has been COM
pleted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
RANGE DEMONSTRATION A sue.

Hutchinson & Atwater feel highly
elated over the success of their Ma
jestic Range demonstration which has
been in progress and continues during
the present week. They have sold
goodly number of ranges, and will
land the sale of many more as result
of the publicity given the popular
make of stove. A factory demOnstra-
tor has been at their store during the
week demonstrating the stove and
telling the prospective purchaser
about the many good points.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
.sl4''1|IFEll. sl4'1|IFEll. !. IVES
AIvSHEnS oUMM jN0
HE r: OF WELL EN"FTN BESI.
DENT OF DUNDEE TAXES PLACE
" us uONE TUESDAY Nj 1T
CvNN.TpEE FAvORS RYAN ROUTE
Lincoln. Union Pike to Go b. Way
CT Ryan 70 Monticello, = De-
ci.iOn OF Committee.
$, ). IVES.

Samuel S. Ives, one of the well
known citizens of Dundee, died Tues
day evening, after lingering illness
Mr.. Ives is survived by his wife, and
three sons-E. S. Ives of Dundee.
Wayne Ives of Cedar Rapids; and Burt
Ives, who lives in Canada.
A full and complete obituary notice
of the life of Mr.. Ives will be pub
lished next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
DIES AT ROCHESTER.

Mrs. Schroeder, the aged mother of
Messrs. E. R. and A. r. Schroeder.
merchants of Dundee, died in the hos
pital at Rochester, Minnesota, last
Sunday, following an operation. Mrs.
the county, and the announcement of
her death brings sorrow to many.
She leaves to mourn her death the
two sons named.
Funeral services are being held in
the German Lutheran church this af-
ternoon and interE.ent made in TIE
cemetery at Strawberry Point.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
HERRICK REFRIGERATORS.

On page four appears the adyer-
tisement of Brown, the furniture man,
setting out the merits of the Herrick
Refrigerator. During the last twenty
years this celebrated household neces-
sity has been sold in Manchester by
Mr.. Brown, and at the present time
there are over five hundred in use
here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-06
BENTLEY.CONFARE.

Miss Blanche B. Bentley and Mr.
William T. Confare, Of this city were
united in marriage at the Presbyterian
Manse on Tuesday, June 5th, 1917, the
Rev. W. A. Montgomery pronouncing
the words which united these well
known young people in the bonds of
wedlock. Mr.. and Mrs. Confare will
Friends extend their hearty congratu-
lations.