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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
BIG INVESTMENTS N
SOUTHERN INDUSTRY
New Enterprises In South Are Various
In Character and Quite
Numerous.

Baltimore. Md. Feb. .17.-Southern
devefopmentaI announcements of the
past week include several enterprises
requiring investments OF more than
a million dollars. They are various In
character and numerous In number.
all being suficiently detailed In the
Manufacturers Record to indicate
news reports come from all over the
Southern states, and pertain to plans
for mining. milling, manufacturing.
drainage, irrigation. metal working.
foundry and machine plants, etc.
The Manufacturers Record reports
include mention OF an appropriation
amounting to $4.500.000 for Missouri,
Arkansas and Kansas improvements
by Kansas City telephone corpora
ton. the incorporation Of a $4,000
600 company planning to develop oil
properties and manufacture gasoline
in Kentucky. a 100000 corporation
which Cleveland (Ohio) capitalists
have chartered to develop Oil proper
ties in Kentucky. a $4,000 company
Incorporated at Baltimore for the
manufacture of coal by-products and
a 100000 corporation chartered for
the purpose OF developing Virginia
mining properties Others Of impor-
lance are these: A $500. 900 company
~ DulIu una equip Il knlttlnR mill Win
daily capacity 5000 dozen pairs OF
hose at Kinksport. Tenn: $500 900
company to develop oil properties and
build an oil refinery at Enid. Okla:
100000 expenditure for additional
buildinss-And machinery decided upon
by a cotton Bingham manufacturing
company at Fort Mil. s. c.: $780,
600 company chartered for develop
ing coal properties at Huntington. W.
Va: 100000 additional buildings or
dered for associated cotton-mill COM
panies at Lanett. Ala. and West Point.
Ga; $4,000 company incorporated
to furnish electricity for lighting and
power purposes at Fort Smith, Ark.
Among the many companies capital
lied at 100000 and lesser amounts
are the following:
Shawnee Oil & Refining company,
Shawnee, Okla, Incorporated with
100000 capital to build an oil re-
inery.
Sawyers Pocahontas Coal company.
Bluefleid w. Va. organized with
$1,000 capital to develop coal mines
Gulf Coast Irrigation company. Bay
City. Tex, Incorporated with 100000
capital to irrigate land.
r. O. Smith Shipbuilding 4 Drydock
company. Norfolk. will invest $751;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

zoe for shop equipment in connection
with addltionaI buildings ordered to
% constructed for shipbuilding. ship
repairs, etc.
Winsfrede- Thacker Coal company.
MOAN. w. Va. Incorporated with
VS., 900 capital to mine coal.
Standard Elkhorn Coal company,
Garrett KY. Incorporated with $780,
oo9 capital to develop coal properties.
Cnilhowee Mills, Athens. Tenn. or
sanised with. $4,000 capital to build
plant with daily capacity 400 dozen
pairs of hose.
North Carolina Yarn company.
charlotte. N. c., chartered with $780,
COG capital for spinning cotton yarn.
CniInowee mills. Athens, Tenn, in
corporated with $4,000 capital to
knit hosiery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
kARS0N RECKLESS
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company feels that In beginning with
a "kfaHk" for Ford cars It Is doing
wise thing, since there are somewhere
between 100000 and 100000 of
these cars running, and the 1917 pro-
duction will be $780, 900
There Is tremendous field for the
'karson Krank" In commercial motor
cars. as none of these are built with
self-starters. The motor boat field is
also one that offers opportunities.
High Grade Selling Force.
Sales have been put in the hands
of Mr.. Marion Allen, as sales man
ager, and he has engaged ten sales
men Nof a high type" to cover the
United States Feeling confident that
the. product Is good and the market
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
TRIES ''HONO3s SYSTEM"
TO stop SMUGGILN.

San Francisco. faeb. 1.-THE homo
system is to be given a trial in tn.
United States customs service.
w. H. Tidwell. special agent of tn
treasury department. is about to ar
peal to department stores and mill
iners In an effort to discourage tn,
Illegal entry into this country q
aigrettes birds of paradise feather
and other plumage prohibited impoi
tation by federal law.
Tidwell says rare feathers are a.
most as plentiful as ever. despite tn
passage of law several years ag
excluding them from entrance. Fl.
says the law see rs to have increase
the demand and as a result the pro
hibited feathers are seen In open dis
play in shop windows. He believe
the storckeepers will cooperate Il
the enforcement OF the law X the
are properly approached. He says j
Is ALMOST impossible to detect SINUS
Cling by women. a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

more farmers: cut the big plantations
up and make sure enough farms of
them. the day OF large land holding
passed with the freedom of the negro.
yet. large land holding is the curse
OF our state today. 1t is causing the
farmer to leave the soft and fiock 10
the cities. Fathers OF farm bred bows
stop "hogging'' the land. divide your
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

George Nelson says that the Mono
gram Flag still floats over his CON
sulate." and will so continue for time
TO come. George 3s "ambassa dor" to
good grocers all over this section. He
has entire charge of all diplomatic
affairs" Mt his post of duty and he says
he will not "sever relationship" with
any good ,grocer~-no. not even If A
'Coxey's Army" should invade his
territory Good luck and success 10
you. George. Here's hoping good
things will continue TO come your
way
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
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would be attended with difficulties
So the British mind is concerning it
self with suggesting methods whereby
general labor strikes are to be avert
ed after the conclusion of peace
Makeshifts. such as the employment of
workers on large public works. have
been proposed as a means OF tfiing
over the initial difficulties that may
arise resulting from unemployment.
and II has even been limited that It
might be advisable to guarantee for
time the payment of certain fixed
sums weekly to those out of a Job.
But. with such a problem impending,
It seems reasonably certain that Brit
ish competition will not be so serious
a factor as some have thought. 1t
may be worth noting. also, that in the
making of textiles. there has been less
progress shown than in certain other
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

A. D. jackson. representing South
ern Cotton Oil company, has been
spreading HIS 10y OIL" around Fred
ericksburg during the past week.
They say that Jackson certainly does
get the orders, too.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Captain Sam Mayo, OF the Southern
Bargain house. with the financial as
sistance of w. G. Long, is making
rapid progress in the voluntary en-
listment and equipment OF his COM
pany. and will soon be ready TO offer
their valiant services to President
Wilson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

We understand that Bob Simpson,
Standard Oirs fheavy' man. is play
ing safety first" His car IA still up
in the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Knights of the Grip" at Murphy's
hotel Saturday hight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
THE CALL Of VIRGINIA

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

directions, such as engineering work.
for example. and that 1t is with re-
gard to competition in textiles that
persons on this side the Atlantic have
shown most apprehension.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Here 10 the most intensely interest
ing part of the whole story: Mr.. AL
len stakes his reputation that he will
sell this year more than 100000 of
the "Karson RECKLESS Kranks," which
10 really not such an extravagant
statement when one studies the ma
chine and the market, and realizes
how thoroughly he company has
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
WE SHOULD WORRY

The fact that onions arc now worth their weight in silver does not worry Douglas people. for who will take a steak smothered in onions when one smothered in mushrooms can be had for the asking and, iu- cidentally. the price? Only plebeaus eat onions when they can get mush- rooms. and Paul Kegel shift boss and clarionet player at the Trcadwell 300 mill. will shortly be able to sup ply mushrooms by the pound or ton. according Co the desires Of the cus- toner. His "mushroomery" In thc solitude next to the Russian church in Douglas. is now budding and put ting forth and in the near future Paul will be trundling @ pusA cart an over the Island supplying his cus- toners with the most delectoblc of all fungus growths.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02

an entertainment participated in mostly by the school children, was arranged for and given and, by the way. it was one of the best and most enjoyable entertainments ever presented on the Island, tho Lyric Theatre being crowded both nights it held the boards.
 As the result Of the entertainment Che ladies were not only able Go make good their promise Co thc pub- lie school. but also Co add twenty five per cent Co the amount first men toned. Yesterday the treasurer of the womau's Club handed to F. A. J. GaIlwas. clerk of the school board. a cheek for S25O. Needless to say the school board. the teachers. pu- pills and an residents who are in. terested In Che welfare Of thc school feel grateful Co the ladies for their splendid donation.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
THUMB SCREWS
 TIGHTENING
Anchorage Must Be Kept Dry Even If All Saloons on West Coast
 Lose Licenses

A continuous string of complaints Go the marsha's office regarding the shipment Of liquors by the saloonmen of Seward Co Anchorage and other "dry" points along the Government railroad. has culmiuated in the issu- auce by Marshal Brenneman of strin- gent orders that the traffic must stop under a penalty of a forfeiture Of IT, ccuses. Marshal Brenncman tele- Eraphcd Co Deputy Marshal Evans of Seward. instructing him to notify the saloon keepers at Seward that they must assist the office in suppressing this traffic and refrain from selling liquors for transportation Co Anchor age and other points where the sale of liquor is prohibited or he will pro cccd to take action against all sa- looms with a view Co revoking the li- conscs. and will further oppose the issuance of licenses at Seward at the expiration of the present licenses.
 Iu this connection Marshal Brenne- man states that he expects the COG operation of the saloon men not only at Seward. but at Valdez, Cordovu and Mccarthy in maintaining the observance of the laws respecting . the sale of intoxicating liquors. II, ! points out that in this division th, saloon men have been permitted tC sell liquor by the bottle and case without molestation, and would mol
 be disturbed in this matter provided
 care is taken that the liquor 8, sold does not go to bootleggers anC others who might engage in the il legal sale of the same, but he als,
 points out the licenses issued Co sa looms calls for the sale of liquor "t,
 be drunk on the premises" and | violations continue a strict construc ton of the license will be enforce,
 and the sale, even by the bottle, to b
 taken from the premises where sold ! will be rigidly enforced throughou
 the entire division. Cordova Times
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
INCREASING BUSINESS

The increasing demard for the products Of the candy factory of Lei- vers & Leiyers has become so great that more factory room is imperative and to provide it a new department 25 by 33 feet is being arranged in tho basement where much of the future manufacturing will be done The firm has established a good and rapidly increasing trade all over Southeastern and Western Alaska and to meet it the addition of more room was necessary. In the retail department cigars and tobacco have been added as well as increased soft drink facilities. A number Of new makes of candy are being turned out and are proving very popular.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
ABLE OPINION
 FAVORS SULZER
Attorney General Grgsby Cites Many Decisions UPholding
 Australian Law

If the opinion of che attorney gem craI. the official whose duty it is to supply Territorial ottachccs with legal advice. Is accepted. and there seems Co be no other course for thc election returning board than Co ac- cept the advice given them. Chos. A. Sulzcr win bc declared by che board Co have been duly elected as AIaska's delegate Go congress.
 In compliance with Che request ot the returning board for counsel ou several intricate points and qucs tions which arose in thc course of their duty iu cauyassiug Che late vote. Attorney General GriEsby has submitted carefully prepared de- cision iu which he goes at length into Che many phases ot Che election law as provided by che Tcrr,torio, act. It is plain all through che opiu- ion submitted by Mr. Grigsby that he has been wholly free from bias and that instead ot injecting per- sonal opinion into che document hc has backed his position with uumcr- ous decisions from State supreme courts throughout che entire coun- try. every one ot which sustain him in his interpretation ot che Austral- ian ballot law as adopted tor Alaska.
 The document is remarkably able one and after giving 10 a care ml perusaI. al llir-minded people must agree that Mr. Gr.rsby could not have honestly arrived ot any other opinion. namely chat Sulzcr was legally and honestly thc choice of Che electorate ot Alaska for dele gate
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
EXCELLENT SHOWING

The statement of the financial condition Of the First Territorial Bank Of Alaska, located here at Douglas. for the quarter ending the 18th of last month is most encour- aging. The deposits during the three months from November to February increased from $39O,532.23 to S43G,- .O55.5O, less than $500 of forty thou sand, and this in the dull winter months. During the last quarter the surplus fund increased from $3,5OO to s5,OOO. an increase of .$l.5OO. As bank statistics are the best indication of business, Douglas has reason for congratulating her self on her financial strength and steady growth.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
STEAMER HUMBOLDT

Tte steamer Humboldt which has been off her run for the last two months while uuderEoiue am annual oycrhauliug. has resumed her former schedule between Seattle and Skag- way and win be here on her way north Sunday sailing soutbbomd thc following day. Among her pas seurcrs from thc south is Jack Lang seth. of thc News mechanical force. who has been in san Francisco at- tending the Mcrg"uthalcr Linotype operating school. Besides coming back nrst-class machine man. Jack will probably bring Che latest in spring uccktics. ruftled shirts and pink tea shoes. The report that he win bring a bride back with him Is believed Co bc untrue.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
ANCHORAGE
 AND SOCIETY
Ladies of Alaska's Newest City at LOggerheads over Its Social
 Status

Last weeks issue Of the Labor News was hardly in the hands of our readers before one Of the editorial staff was called to account for the statement made in our news column to the effect that at present there is no society" here in Anchorage.
 "Id like to know who 1t was said there is no society in this town" said a popular young woman who lntimated that she voiced the senti' ment of a number Of others. But n faithful adherence 10 newspaper eth- ics forbade an answer to the question. and no amount Of coaxing or arguing could pursuade the staff member ad- dressed to retrench from this sphinx like attitude.
 As a consequence Of this differ ence of opinion among popular young women. the sanctum sane forum of the Labor News has been the scene of quite a spirited discus sion as to which of the two women are better qualified to speak author Iitatively on the question, as to whether or not there is any society" in this town. Being fully agreed as to the method or process by which conclusions are arrived at. the only point of issue between the members of the editorial staff on this matter is the relative merit and qualifica- tions of the young ladies who have taken issue with each other on this subject. As we go to press, this most mooted question is still hang ing fire and the several members of the editorial staff are searching for evidence and information which shall enable them to settle the ques- ton under discussion. Any one who can supply us with further data on the subject will receive the profound appreciation Of the editors of Labor News.-Alaska Labor News.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
JUNIOR CHURCH SERVICE

The Congregational church is planning for a Junior church service the first Sunday morning of each month until summer vacation. The first service will be held on Sunday at II o'clock. A junior choir of girls will sing. The pastor Rev. E.. S. Bollugor, will preach a sermon especially adapted to the junior age on What kind Of a Pin Are You?' The presence and sympathios of mothers is especially desired
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
GERMAN JEW
 IS GOVERNOR
Simon Bamberger First Democrat to be Elected Governor of State
 of Utah

Forty-two years ago German Jewish boy, fourteen years old, land ed i'm New York from Hesse-Darm- stadt. Germany, with S13.iO in his pocket. He did not tarry in New York. but went west and stopped at Salt Lako City, Utah. Today he is one of tho wealthicst men of the state. a pioneer in railroad building, and on January 1 he was inauguratcd governor the first non-Mormon and Che first Democrat Co be elected to that high office. His Name ls Simon Bambergor.
 You people of America you ma tive born do not know what splcn- did opportunities your country of- fers. says Governor Bamberger No whore else in the world could | have found the opportunity given me to rise in life. and am the proudcst American citizen in this country. am an American, not a hypucualc' but am Americau 10 has been an unwrlttcn law for twenty years in Utah that no .oue should be gov cruor Of the state unless ho was a Mormon and Republican. That .I a foreigner. should have over turned tradition is gratifying be yond expression
 Governor Bamberger was asked to what he attributed his success in tho United States.
 "The fact that have always tried Co be honest and square with my fellow beings" said he.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
OLDTIMER KILLED

Joseph l.. Dickey, an oldtimo resi- dent of Douglas where he had many friends. was accidentally killed in the Thane mill just before midnight last night by being caught in re- yolving machinery. Mrs. Dickey died six years ago and is buried in the Douglas cemetery. Her husband will be laid beside her. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. but the body was taken in charge by the c. w. Young Under taking Company of Juneau. Much regret is heard around town today at the untimely end of Mir Dickey.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
FAST BASKETBALL

There was @ fast game ot basket ball at Che Natatorium Monday night when Che A. B. team ot Juneau played @ team picked from among the members at Che Douglas Island Athletic Club. Che latter players be- ing Markkauuen. Foreman. Kertis. Hickey and Brown There was a large crowd present and great iu- tercst was manifested The score was 2l Co l6 iu favor ot Che Island CTS. A return game win Doe played ut A. B. Hall in Juneau tonight when it is expected a big crowd will be present.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
POLICE COURT HAPPENINGS

Ike Fraus was given ten days tn jal Tuesday for drunkenness by Magistrate Erie
 Tuesday morning Gus Usula. a man who has passed the meridian of ife was intcrucd for five days in lieu ol Che payment Of ten dollars. Gus had imbibed the quality that produces wabbly knees.
 Charles Miller. a native son. was also in limbo Tuesday morning. He had been drunk and fighting Che previous night and. judging from thc appearance of his face. he had re- cciyed Che worst os the go. Ten aol- lars squared his account. his vile coming across with Che spoufu'icas
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
LYRIC NOTES

Tonight is the last opportunity you will have to see that wonderful sensational drama of life. Woman and Wine"
 Sun, Marvellous Macisto, the giant of Cabiria, in a massive 6-reel melo-dramatic comedy This big feature created a sensation at Che Palace. Juneau.
 Tues, Wed.-Marguerite Snow and Wm. Nigh in Notorious Gallagher, ' or His Great Triumph" a strange story of a newsboy's struggle and rise. One of the season's best offer ings.
 Don't forget Maclste Sunday.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02

LATER Since che above was put In type Che cauvass.us board at Ju- ueau. ou Che ground that its duties were ministerial and not construct i've. voted James WIckersham Co have been elected Go Che office of Delegate. the vote being two Co one. Collector PuEb dissenting from Che other two. Governor Strong and Territorial Sec retary Davidson. The matter win. in an likelihood. bc taken before a higher tribunal for final decision. There are many who yet believe Sul- ger was legally elected but that win be definitely passed upon if Che de- cisiou Of che cauyassiug board is ap- pealed.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-02
RIFT IN CLOUDS
 OF HORIZON
One of Life's Greatest Rigors in Line to be Eliminated for
 DOuglasites

Somewhere the sun is shining" but it will never shine in the heart of the man who tends two or more coal fires where one scuttlcful Of coal turns into two scuttlesfm Of ashes as is the case in this portion Of the spore mundane where tho best coal obtainable is but vanity and vexation of spirit.
 In its capacity as cheer prryeyor this paper is pleased Go announce Co its readers that this community is | in line to be released from the trials and tribulations incident to coal fires and that the winters of our discon- tent are to be made as bright os furnished front rooms to let" and all on account of gas-that will burn.
 Elsewhere i'm this paper appears an advertisement Of tho Citizens Gas Company Of which one Of our sub stantial business men, Mir. Elmer E. Smith. Is vice-prcsldent. which fact, in itself, is a guarantee Of the sta |bnity of the company the intentions and purposes of which are clearly set forth in the following self-ex- .planatory letter to the editor Of this paper:
 Juneau, Alaska, 'eb 27, 1917.
 "You have undoubtedly observed that the Citizens Gas Company has been incorporated under the laws Of Alaska by citizens of both Juneau and Douglas Island, who aecd no in- troduction to Che public, they being we'll known to all people in this lc- .cality. It is the purpose of the Com .pany Co manufacture gas for light, heat and power and for a!l domestic purposes for which gas might be used as is now being done in the principal cities Of the States
 or have every reason to beheye that the Common Council Of the City Of Douglas will grant 10 mo and my associates franchise for the constructing and maintaining of a distributing system for the gas of this Company within the .onfines Of your town, and if such right is granted Co me and my associates l take this opportunity of assuring you and the citizenship of Douglas that the Company will use all diligence lin the prosecution of its work Of laying mains and giving an efficient service to your citizens as soon as possible. It is our intention Co com ply faithfully with the terms Cf our franchise, and in so doing we will guarantee a modern and up.to date system and service.
 It is the intention of the Company to give Co all consumers of gas as cheap a rate as is consistent with good business and efficient service and to that end everything will be done to make this possible Gas ap- .pliances, such as ranges, heaters [ and lighting fixtures, will be sold at easy terms at company cost
 "We are making a card canvass Of your town and we trust that thC , citizenship will take kindly 10 the same, as we arc asking for no bind. , ling contract but simply getting q - concensus of opinion as to what wC % con can reasonably expect from thC - standpoint of gas consumption in th, town of Douglas. That a generating plant will be built and the work vii
 go forward without delay is an as sured fact.
 Yours very truly, , GEORGE IRVING.