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Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
HEAP SMELLUM
 ANIMAL BAIT
Copper River Indian Chief Discovers New and Valuable Use for
 Limburger Cheese

Chief Goodlctaw. of che Copper River Indians. who broke into print recently by asking why che deputy U s marshal "m Europe did not pu. a stop Co Che war over there. has discovered am entirely new and unique use for limburscr at Chiuua. which town bcthought itself Co give Che chief taste ot this oditcrous stun
 Chief Goodlctaw's face was a study u soIidity as he munched che cheese bedaubei cracker His nos urHs qu.ycrcd as do rabbits while eating. and when he was through his right hand went into che proper trouscr pocket and produced his poke" Abstractins a silver dollar he tcudcred Co Che wit:
 "Hiyu bait You catchcm dol- Iar's worth for me soon." Quolh Che chief
 This was two weeks ago ana l''- terIug be came Co town with 20 lynx skins. which he traded n at local stores for phouograph records. groceries. candy and some blankets. Then bc cudcavorcd Co buy some more "hIyu boIt "You know whatcha callcm. heap smclIum White man put 'cm ou cracker. m- dian he put 'cm on meat trap. catch plenty lynx '-EN.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
FOR COMING YEAR

At meeting held Tuesday after noon iu Labor Union Hall, Che Doug las Island Woman's Club elected of- accrs for Che coming year as follows: President. reelected, Mrs. l.. s. Fer ris: First Vice President Mrs. s. J.. Hopper: Second Vice President, Mrs John Henson; Recording Secretary Mrs. J. W. Martin; Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. n. W. Irvine; Treas urcr. Mrs. A. E. Gricr; Directors, Mcsdamcs E. Ninuis w. J, Esman and Chas. sey. An invitation Co at tend a meeting of the Juneau Wo- mans Club on tomorrow afternoon was accepted. The economic de- partmcut ot Che Douglas High school extended am invitation Co he club Co attend am ot home at thc school building this afternoon, which was lIso accepted
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
DOING GOOD WORK

Deputy U. s. Marshal Harry Mor- ton. assisted by Special officer Jack Mcdonald, is doing excellent work since coming to Douglas in the way of rounding up violators Of the law and, while there seems to be no let up in the number Of violations, they can not continue for long. for at tho rate arrests are being made and con- victions are being secured. con- siderable percentage Of our popu- lation will be in jail at Juneau be- fore the elapse Of many moons. This thing has just got to pause some where.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
wEDDED YESTERDAY

At o'clock yesterday afternoon Miss Henrietta Nicholson became Che bride of Fred Elcry Tanner, the ceremony being performed by United States Commissioner John Henson m his private office. thc witnesses, B. J. White and R. II. Pratt being old friends Of thc groom who is Che only son of former Senator J. M Tanner of Skagway. where the young man has spent nearly twenty years Of his life. The pretty little bride came to Juneau only two months ago and has since made her home there with a married sister. The happy young couple win leave on Che steamer Spokane Sunday for Skugway, where Che groom is assoc c.ated with his father in Che hard ware business and where Frcd's many friends win extend to them a hearty welcome.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
IN CORRESPONDENTS COURT

In Judge Housou's court Tuesday afternoon. George Peters. a notori- ous Greek booucgEer. was sentenced Co pay O fine oi $500 and costs 1r l' Co ian for 250 days. Having been successful iu his business. George paid the cash
 In Che same court Che following day "Black Mary" a native woman who has been in trouble repeatedly through her love of wh.skcy. was sent Go Che federal Iau at Juneau for gO days.
 Albert Allen. a native. was sent to Che federal lail for G0 days Tues day for supplying liquor Go three native women. an of whom were found In his cabin by thc arrestuE officers.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
AS TO ELIGIBILITY

There having arisen some discus sion as to the matter of eligibility Co vote in the election of school treas urer next Tuesday, the ordinance governing such election says. "All adults. male or female, who are cit- izens of the United States, or who have declared their intention to be- come such, and who are bona fde residents of the Douglas School Dis trict, shall be qualified to vote at said election"
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
TO FILE SUIT
 AT EARLY DATE
Progress in Effort to Collect Delin- quent Tax Reported
 Co Council

40 Che council meeting Monday night Councilman Leiycrs. chair man oi thc finance committed. re- ported that District Attorney smiscr of Juneau. has almost completed Che preparation ot Che papers and that suit win be 6led within few days against Che Alaska Electric Light & Power Company for che collection ot license taxes which are in arrears for several years
 Councilman LcIycrs has been fol- lowing up this. case during nearly alI of hts years service as a member of Che council and it was only chat he might push it Go au issue tn che courts that he accepted % uom.ua- tiou Cor reelection ou Che council for which position. in order chat he may continue Iu his efforts Co obtain for Che town that what is coming Co it. be win secure a heavy vote at Tuesdays election
 On Che grounds chat aU error or- cured iu Che description ot his property Martin olson asked that Che penalty and interest charged against him iu his tax bc rem.ttcd. stating chat hc was prepared Co pay Che original amount The matter was referred tor au opinion from Che city attorney
 Fire Chief LanEseth reported hay- mr named Oscar FritzberE as assis- taut chief
 Acting Mayor subbIus requested that an persons having bills against Che council present che same at che next meeting. which win be Che last held by Che present council
 Councilman Gurr ot thc wharf committee. reported 2g3 tons Q coal on hands
 Bills were ordered paid as follows. Ia. ". Kuburu. S2g.5o; Guys Drug Store. S295. News. SEQ, Alaska s. S. Co.,. coal. Sg.SUO. Julius Jen- sen. S22.o5.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
MONDAY NIGHT
 MEETING PIT. A.
Members of Legislature Invited to Attend-GOOd Program to
 Be Presented

The regular monthly meeting of the Douglas Parent-Teacher Assocl- alton will be held at the school house Monday night, April End. when the following program will be pre- sented
 Selection ........ High School Orchestra Exhibition of Athletic Drills .......~. High School Girls Indian Club
 Drill, Miss MacKinnon.
 director
 9th and 9th Grade Boys Dumb
 Bell Drill, Mir. Sewers.
 director Talks on School Legislation ........ Representatives Benson and Snow Vocal solo ................Mr. Monte Snow Song, Ben Bolt" Audience Al the business meeting preced- ing the program, the nominees for next years officers will be present. ed by the executive board. as we'll as several resolutions to be voted upon by the organization. Miss De- Clarke will present the matter Of School Gardens. The new Edison photograph purchased by the Asso- citation will be on exhibition.
 An invitation has been extended to the Legislators now in session in Juneau to be present, and 1t is hoped that as large a number of members and friends as possible will arrange to be present at this important meeting.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
NATIVE MEDAL CONTEST

A silver medal contest, the first of the kind to be held among the na- tive children, will be conducted un- der the auspices of the Island ". C. T. U. in the Eagles Hall on tho Beach at o'clock April 9. The con- test will be open to all natives be- tween the ages of twelve and six teen and will be conducted along the same lines as the medal contests held by the other W. c. T. U. There will be six contestants, all native children.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY

Michael Sheehan and J. H. Hewitt were placed in jail here in Juneau last night on the charge of robbing the Chichagof mine of a gold brick valued at about twenty thousand dol- lars. One of the men was a shift boss at the mine and the other was a blacksmith. Sheehan is said to be the blacksmith and Hewitt is said Co be the shift boss, but the au- thoritics have decided not to let the men be seen SO that even on this point nothing is certain Dispatch.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Governor and Mrs. J. F. A. Strong win give a reception at Government House. Juneau. tonight iu honor Of Che members of tbc Third Tcrritor- ial legislature. The people of Doug las and Treadwcll are cordially inc yitcd by thc Governor and Mrs Strong Go Doe present and meet Che distinguished guests of honor
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
OFF FOR WASHINGTON

Chas. A. Sulzcr Aloska's newly elected delegate Co congress, left Ju- ncau last Sunday for Washington Co take his seat. MT. Sulzcr resigned as territorial senator on Saturday. Wmu Hurja accompanied Delegate SuIzcr as his private secretary Mrs sulzcr and son William are still in Juneau. Che latter just recovering from a sell ot sickness. They will ioin Che delegate at Washington later.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT

The Treadwell band will give the first of series of concerts in the Trcadwell hall tomorrow, Saturday, night. when the following program will be rcndered
 "Stor Spanglcd Banner"
 March -"The American Musician
 Overture c-"Thc Sky Pilot"
 Valsc-"De Concert" (Desmona).
 March-"The Stars and Stripes Forever"
 The band has been practicing reg ularly since It's reorganization and the concert tomorrow nght will be we'll worth hearing.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
MEETING OF NO. 1 HOSE co.

Hose Company No. 1 held a meet ing Monday night when officers to be elected at the April meeting were nominated as follows: Foreman, Jack Henson and Robt. Coughlin; secretary Russell y and Dave pclo; treasurer H Casey. New
 cebcs e".e. ..c Herman Prccht. A. V. Walker and Hubert Van den Weyor Music and light refreshments enlivcned the meeting after the business was all trans acted
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
SENATE BILL NO 28

Senate Bm. No. 23, introduced by Senator Frank A. Aldr.cb. of Nome. and providing for placing thc matter of physicians and hose pitfalls ,u thc hands of che employees rather than iu those of che employ or. stirred Up considerable commo- Iou and whole lot ol discussion at Juneau this week
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
FIREMENs AT HOME

The social given by thc drc de- pertinent at che City HaI last Sat- urJay night was a most enjoyable affair. cards and dancing being che principal amuscmcHts. At l2 o'clock adjournment was taken Co the Odd Fellows banquet hail. where am cN- eeueut rcpasf was enjoyed by up- ward of sixty persons. che remainder of more than one hundred having departed before Che time for eating arrived
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
MR WHITES SAY

TO thc Voters Of Douglass
 have no promises Co make, con scqucutly ! can break none if elect ed, but shall advocate that which appeals Co me as being for the best interests of the town IT defeated, l can congratulate the victors with out a tinge of Jealousy or shadow of regret You know me.
 Respectfully,
 E. J. WHITE.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
DANCE MONDAY NIGHT

The Douglas Island Labor Union held an interesting meeting Mon- day night, after which adjournment was taken to see the movies. It was decided to have a dance next Mon day night for members. their fam flies and lady friends.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
BRISK REGISTRATION

It is thought by the time the reg istration book closes tomorrow even ing at 6 o'clock it will contain nearly 400 names of voters. See that your name is there. At Henson's office on Front street is the place to do the business.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
BITTEN BY DOG

Walter Mccormick, aged ten years, son of Mir. and Mrs. Richard Mccormick, was severely bitten Tuesday by a large dog owned b. William McBlain It is now decrcol that Jumbo" must die.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
CHRISTENING

Robert Elwood the son Of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood McClaiu, Of Douglas, was baptized on Sunday March 20. at the home. Tho grandparents Of the little one, Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Jacobson. served as witnesses. One aunt and four uncles were also pres ont
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
SUNDAY NIGHT DANCE

The Douglas City Band will give a dance Sunday evening, April list. at the Italian Hall. Dancing at s D. m. Good music and good refresh monts. Gentlemen, $1; ladies free. Everybody welcome.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30

Miss Jessie Ross, a popular Doug. las girl, left for Seattle on the steamer Seattle yesterday. She will be much missed by her friends here.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
DANCE WEDNESDAY, NIGHT

The Treadwcu Club win give a dance Wednesday night of next week which will be fully up Go Che staU- dard of Che Club dances. Nut said.
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
FORMALLY INVITED

The mayor and members ot the city council and city officials re- cclved formal invitations Co attend the reception at Government House. Juneau. tonight
Douglas Island news., 1917-03-30
SURE WE CAN

IT necessary to do SO, a crack mili- tary company can be raised right here on Douglas Island that would be a credit Co Alaska
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08
SCHELLHAUS is
BADLY CRACKED
KID GLEASON CLEARLY STANDS IN
CLASS BY HIMSELF EMTAIN-
MENT BROUGHT TO END BY FIRE

A right cross to the Iaw, IN the first
quarter minute of a scheduled six-rounc
bout. and Kid Gleason of the Fourth Field
artillery received the sixty dollar end Of
"A Sl00 purse from Schellhaus Of II troop
Sixteenth cavalry. ut the Stick Around
the Post" night last night.
Schellhaus j. emphatically not in Glca-
sons class. but the red haired lad wa>
game and although groggy came mp on the
count Of six only To meet that terrIbl,
right again. A second time Schellhau>
ropes and it was all over hut the finish
"A fourth punch that, in ordinary condi-
lions. would have been a minor one. land
ed and the big cavalry man went down
for the count and was carried from the
ring by his seconds
Then came a demonstration ~unequalled
in Brownsville fight annals. For ten min
utes the artillerymen and the engineers
cheered and yelled. The artillerymen
yelled because their men won. the engi-
neers yelled. not that they loved the gun
ners 80 much, but the II troop goat the
less.
The Gleason Schelhau, mill had been
greatly talked among both soldiers and
civilians for the past week and the crowd
attending was the largest since the Friday
night affair." were inauguratcd and the
largest ever attending a fight event in
Rr.up.Ntnn III. g..l, =. -rna
purse, split sixty and forty.
Wicked fighting seemed quite the thing
at last nights events and the prelm,
themselves furnished an interesting fight
calendar. In the first round Of 4 >ched-
uled four-round mill between Barry Of r
troop and George King. - civilian. the
tight wa stopped by Referee Lamier
King being hopele~~ly outclas>ed and \
continuation of the 90 would have been
brutal. Barry tapped the claret in the
FIRST mIx-up and King was bleeding freely
from q cut over the left eve. Coed rino
eeneralship made Barry keep operating on
The injured optic and the civilian was soon
blinded BY blood. King volunteered from
the audience Ia meet Barry in place Of
Montague. who failed To show up.
MarcerellI. a ll5-pound whirlwind from
the Engineers was given 4 decision in a
three-round bout with Tehee of II troop
10 pounds. Although heavier. the caval-
ryman wa> not nearly % fast and M
though Marcerelli fouled often and clinch.
ed more than necessary. Lanier's decision
was u~ndIsputably correct. Cavalrymer
protested g strongly. however. that Chan.
lam Loughran announced that on N,
small bouts no more decisions would b,
given.
Finn Of r troop. l34 II pound, va.
gwen the decision in a wrestling bout ov.l
Cleveland Of the Engineers. l3i pound.
Cleveland y 4 pretty wrestler and owe,
MS downfall To the discrepancies il
weight. Although the match was sched
uled 10 20 twelve minutes. best two ont ~
three. only one fall wa> obtained and thnt
was by Finn.
\ false alarm of tire and the ,oundine
81 the fire call by 4 musician broke "
the evenings vaudeville program IN m,
middle of the second number, n recitation
BY Miss Nancy Roy. Miss EVELYN Bon.
nett opened the program with two ,olo.
gwen IN Miss Benefits usual ma,terl,
fashion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION or THE co-
PARTNERSHIP OF GRAHAM, JONES
& GEORGE.

lhs law firm Of Graham, Jones 4
6corge. heretofore composed of Jas. A
Graham. ". II. Jones and j. &. George. all
81 brownsville, Texas. j. this dav dissolved
ny mutual consent. W. Il. Jones and J. &.
George have formed a copartncrship nm
der the firm name Of Zones * George"
ana VIII continue the practice Of law in
Brownsville. Texas. in rooms 3O2- 3O4 on
the third floor of the Merchants National
Bank Building: and Jas. A. Graham will
also continue the practice Of law under
the firm style and name of Jas. 4. Ora
ham, IN Brownsville. Texas, in rooms
POI -2O2. Second Floor Of the Merchant,
National bank building.
The business heretofore handled by and
now IN the hands of the old firm Of Gra
ham,. Jones A George. will continue 10 re-
ceiNe the attention OF each member of I'M.
old firm aS though no dissolution had oc-
CURED, ard a. a matter of convenience
those indebted to the old firm will pay surb
indebtedness To the new firm Of Jones &
George.
This September lst. 1917.
Jones & George and Jas. A. Graham.
i.. 9l1I3Ot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08
No Vaccine For Hers.
Abs An American

1t occurred at the ferry landing within
recent times.
She was large; in fact, she looked Il. il
she might tip the beam at 80 pounds.
She cared a init of which any fighter
might have been proud. ID was Il large
INIT" And. too. she was dark. very
dark: in fact, she was black. very black.
Her name might nave been Sal, or il
might have been Liza. or il might have
been Maggie or Flossy, or any other OF
the myriad ofname> available for use by
all. black and white. Al least those Will,
whom she spoke made no inquiry.
She went to Matamoros. No one said
her nay. After "A few hours delightful
sightseeing she returned. via the ferry
She was halted BY a man who i dele.
gated by the health authorities to use
vaccine points on returning tourists"
WAIT a minute. there, have YOU been
vaccinated ,"
Two mcnacing eyes faced him.
"Naw.,ir. All ain been yassinated (,
well, come in here: you've got 10 b,
ivaccinated."
"fawH did'n tell me nuthin' bout b.in'
vassinated when All wen over wander
Abs a Merican ciz n; All is. an A.h's on
Merican ground. an All ain gon'er he vas
slnated. D'yu heah me-"
And she wasn't.
With elbows at sharp angles from her
giant shoulders. and with units" re-.
ing placidly on great hin, she proceeded
down the board walk Ia town
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08
GOES TO DEL RIO FOR PRISONER

nherlh W. l. Nann yesterday afternoon
lett Tor Del Rio upon advices that n man
wanted IN Cameron county had beer III
rested IN the West Texas town. The man
wanted l. J. r. Roberts. alias Henry !
OK charged with having forged 4 deed
10 land situated IN Cameron county and u
ave sold the land and pocketed the money
derived from the sale. The land in con.
lroverey i located near San BENT, and
:. s"ld 70 have been the property of Mrs.
Minnie Harold of Miami. Florida.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08
Injured Man May Recover.-Daniel NJ,

IHJuf &C WdH Wdy HcCUVtT .-I1ahlcI Mo
ran, the automobile driver injured some ten
days ago when the morning passenger train
struck the automobile he was driving, and
whose injuries at the time were thought
To be fatal. is It'll at the Divine Providence
Hospital and his chance Of recovery j. ex-
celleni. Doctors who attended the injured
may say that his recovery, provided he
does recover. will be remarkable. With his
skull fractured from forehead almost to
base the dostors feared that he would not
live until an operation could be performed.
Youth and a splendid constitution. how
ever. are giving the injured man an unusual
chance tor recovery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

II. NJ. SHELTON. publisher of the Browns
Vile Sentinel. returned last night after a
vacation Of a few weeks to Dallas, Kansas
City and Mantou. Colorado. Mrs. Sekelton
and their two bays, Henry and James. are
10 remain in Colorado tor the time being.
c. J. Maher of ii. Loris j. in the city
today.
today.
7. J. Pierce Of 1t. Louis i among the
visitors IN the city today.
Miss Hazel Archer of McAllen i in the
city today.
+. +. Scobcy of 81. Louis j. in the city
today.
Collector of Customs Frank rabbi re
turned to Brownsville last night after a
trip to the customs headquarters ut La
redo. lie was accompanied by Inspector
Marcus Hines Of Santa Maria.
X. l.. Mcintosh of San Antonio j. in
Brownsville on business today.
W. y. kuntz of Houston i among to-
days visitors in Brownsville.
W. III. Romo>er. assistant claim agent
al the Gulf Coast lines. l. IN Brownsville,
from his headquarters in king~ville.
Carl ". Overman of Fort Smith. Arkan.
sas. i among today's arrivals in the city
Walter Ill. Jer-iz of klng.villc. >ccrrta
~ of the king,ville commercial club, !,
in Brownsville today.
r.. A. Blevins of Dallas i, among to.
days business visitors in Brownsville.
NJ. G. Ro>enthal of Fort Worth j. anon.
today arrivals in the city.
j. +. Gallagher of San Antonio j. IL
Brownsville on u business mission.
&. W. Roberts Of Waco j. IN the city o.
business today.
John III. Patterson Of San Antonio i
among today'> arrivals, in the city.
r.. l.. Gammage OF Rio Grande CITY. wei
known attorney of that place. i, anon.
the weekend visitor IN Brownsville.
l.. \. lierndon Of Dalla, j. in the cit,
on q business mission.
George Curry of Raymondvillc l. a bus
mess visitor IN Brownsville today.
{. ID. Burnett of San 4 ntoioncmtwyp'
today's visitors in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

IN your mind Is a large family or a small
family better for the average homer See
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle" at the
Dreamland Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

opening Delayed-On account of more
extensive repair than al first anticipated
the "Eaglefont' will not be opened for
business today a. announced. but IL the
workmen can lac induced TO work tomorrow
The front part will be opened by Monday.
IL j. now intended to remodel the rear and
install Il restroom for ladies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

the examination tor county and state GER
tficate> that are being conducted by Pro
fcs>or- ". III. Jourdan and T.. ID. Kenna-
mer. Five of the teachers are taking the
county examination and twelve the state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

+. +. Woodwork of 81 Louis, Mo, is in
Brownsville today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

4 Girl-Mr. and Mrs. q. G. klincher ar,
the parents of a baby girl. born at their
farm home two miles north of Brownsville
on Thursday of this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

In your mind Is a large family or a small
family better for the averag ehome7 See
The ahnd that Rocks the Cradle" at the
0reamlanc Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

Marriage licenses-The county clerk
has issued licenses to Felipe Coronado and
Eulalia Nillareal: III. Gary Harris and
Esther NJ. Smith; Santos Flores and Man
uela Martinez.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

Racing at the Rink every night thi,
week. Everybody welcome. glll5t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

BAN iickets-Sevcn showers for SI.OO.
1872 Elizabeth ST. -tN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

Eugene Burroughs of Houston l. a bust
ness visitor in Brownsville today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08

business visitor in Brownsville for Il few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-08
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