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Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
STEEL MET STEEL
 ON ALASKA ROAD
Givemor and Mrs. Riggs Ride Over Anchonge-Seward Line, Open
 ing It Officially

Railroad connection on the Sew ard-Anchoragc line was mado at 2;3u o'clock on thc oftcrnoon of soptom bcr 10. The last spike in Che raj chat closed Che gap between thc two cities was driven by William C. Edcs chairman of Che Commission.
 There was considerable rivalry be- tween Che crow working south in Che Anchorage division and Che crew working north m the Seward divis- ion In Che laying Of steel Tho line or dcmarkation between Che two di- visions is at Mile 7g. The ends of steel met at Mile 7S.75. a quarter Of Ia mile within Che territory of the Seward division.
 Information relative Co the steel connection on Turnagoin Arm was telcEraphcd Co Franklin K Lane. secretary of thc interior who replied with Che following message.
 "Washugtou. Sept l2, 1918. chairman Edcs and Men of Che AL
 aska Railway, Anchorage, Alas
 ka.
 "I have just heard that thc Alas kan road ia completed between Muto- nuska and Seward This Is a matter of great qualification and begins Q new day iu che history or Alaska. which win now be able Co reveal to Che world moro fully her resources, draw new people Co Che Territory. and become more perfectly am inc tcrral part of our Nation. Let me thank you. one and an, for your enc thusiastic devotion Co this work.
 "FRANLIN K. LANE"
 The line was officially opened on September 80. when Governor Riggs. Jr. who in company with his wife. Robert J Weir and wife and several passengers made Che trip in a special train direct from thc Seward sto- tiuu Co the depot at Anchorage lhc train lcft Seward at S:l5 in Che morning end arrived at Anchorage at S o'clock Che same evening. Good time was made on the Seward divis- ion. but several delays were caused on che newly laid track from Milo SEA fO AuphOraUp.
 Regular passenger and freight trains arc now running over the line and Anchorage Is now on Che main line and assured of regular communication with the outside all Che year around Matauuska Is cone uccted up with Che rest ot Che limo and the products Of tbat valley cam be distributed to every part Of Che system by rail-
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
LARGE SHIPMENT

Five large cases Of clothing were boxed up by the maunal training boys Of the Douglas public school assisted by the manual training teacher. this week. These boxes were the result Of the drive for clothing for refugee Belgian and French citi- zens that was carried on here recent ly by the Junior Red Cross. Al Treadwen 500 pounds, net welght,of clothing will be shipped this week. being the results of Che drive there.
 A barrel has been placed in the Treadweu store as a receptacle for nut shells and fruit pits that thc Junior Red Cross has been asked 10 gather. Another barrel wiil be placed in central location in Doug las. and every one that has fruit pits and nut shells that are thoroughly dry are asked to place them in either of these barrels.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
SAILOR BOYS
 ENTERTAIN
Boys From sub-Chaser 3O9 Are Hosts at Delightful Dance at
 Natatorium Hall

The boys of sub-chasor 3Og be- Iicvc in reciprocity and to carry out their doctrine they gave a dance at Che Natatorium Hall in Douglas on Tuesday night In return for an the social affairs that haze been given in their honor on Gastineau Channel this summer
 It was some dance and we arc sure that Che people of the Channel feel that they are more than repaid for anything that they might have done for the boys
 A squad of the men from the boat worked on Tuesday afternoon and decorated Che hall in fine shape. us- ing the signal flags Of the ship for Che purpose. The hall n the even ing was riot Of color from the many-hucd banners.
 The hall was crowded with people from every point on Gastineau Chan ncR practically every person that dances being present The sailor boys constituted themselves a recep- ion committee and saw that no one sat out a dance. and helped to make the event an all-round good time af- fair
 The music for the evening was fur nished by a four-piecc orchestra from Juneau and was fine Refresh ments. liquid and solid, were served during tho evening.
 The following is Che personnel Of thc boat who gave the dance:
 Commander J. J. O'Donnell, Execu- tive officer Geo. A. Ragan, Lloyd J. Andrew. Willard E. Bump. Mar Gin Baker. Austin D. Eberly Louis R Goodman. mgwall Ivorson, Vernon l. Lucas Harold l.. Marston. Frank Mitchell. Duncan M Munroe. Geo. M Mohr. John IT, Ross. George A. Thompson. Everett IT. sattlemeicr Geo. schofonackcr Jr, Frank stevick. Chas p. Winter. John R. Wilcox. Howard Wilson
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
DOUGLAS QUOTA
 STILL SHORT
Seventeen Thousand Still Needed to Put Douglas Over the Top
 in Loan Drive

At the close Of business last night Chairman A. E. Gurr of the Liberty Loan Committee. reported that S22,- 500 had been subscribed toward the Fourth Liberty Loan. The quota for Douglas Island is $iO.OOO. SO it is seen that Douglas Island still lacks $17,2OO to make up the amount
 The drive closes on the 18th Of the month, and after that date it will be impossible to subscribe. There is just week left. and at the rate the subscriptions arc coming in it loks almost like a failure for the Island.
 The investment is good one, perhaps the last one that you will be able to make with your government at such attractive rate of interest as is being paid on the loan. and then you have the satisfaction Of know ing that you are backing up Che boys who are fighting for the country.
 Don't let the so-called peace oficn- sivc of the willy Hun deter you from buying a bond: we don't know but what the move might have been made just for such a purpose
 It is said that the epidemic Of Spanish influenza is somewhat deter ing the drive in the States, which is ali che more reason why we, who have not been visited with the epi- dcmic. should do more than our share SO we can help bring the loan to the amount asked for by the govern ment.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
FROM sULoIA BAY

Mir. and Mrs. D. R. James. Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Kirkpatrick, Louis Wolf. Ben Meyer. Harry Anderson, Lcct Bowen and John Christoncracn. an Douglas folks who have been cm- ploycd at Che James Box Factory the past summer. havo arrived in town from that place and most ot them win spend che winter on Gastincau Channel
 Louise Wolf will return to thc factory. where he win act as watch man during Che winter.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
OLD TIMER
 DIES HERE
Victor von Arx Dies at St. Ann Hos. pital After a Long Illness From
 Heart Disease

Victor von Arv. GS years old and , native of Switzerland. died at st Ann hospital on last Sunday even. iue of heart failure. from which he has been sufferer for che past ser- cral months
 Mr. vou Ary was stricken wi,b Che disease carly lu Che spring and went Co rcuakcc Springs thinking Che change and Che baths would bcncat him Hc received uo relief. so return rd and was In a Juneau hospital tor several wccka Ue seemed Go Eet somc better and returned Go his home here Uc got worse again and was taken Go st Ann hospital where bc died last sunday after be- iur thcrc tor couple of weeks
 MT you Ar1 had boon a resident of DoueIas for che past dftcen or sixteen years. and when bc first or- rived hero worked at Che Trcadwcl. mine Uc acquired considerable rop,r.y mostly ou Che Douglas beach. and retired from other work Co devote au bis t.mc to h.s prop ,rty.
 As far as s known Che only rcla- tive bc has .s % brother who lives tn New York. vGo has quito large family
 The funeral va. hold from the Catholic church Hs. Wednesday morning Che Ecv Father Turuc.l o.- ucatur
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
KANSAS STATE
 MAKES NO HIT
Douglas Boy Writes and Says He Is Not Crazy About the
 Sunfl0wer State

Fort Riley kes Sept 9n. lals. Alr L. S Ferris Trgadvou
 Dear sir. Received Che Ica1et Crhc Alaska Juucau-DouElas Island N,uu of Sept 10th on Saturday evening. and was worry glad to get It 10 isa worry Guc .Ie1 and ] am sure Che boys who arc In che service ol UurIc s1m win appreciate your ct- fort 10 Is also very nigo thing for he companies Go d0. and has caused some u,ue comment among some oi Che officers and others here t1 whom ! have shown .t.
 We are at last t1 hc relieved ot office work as fast as limited scrv- ice" men can bc found and broken in on our jobs. am glad of it f1r several reasons. but ! do know I've worked as hard n th.s oFice as ! ever worked anywhere before. The casualty lists now coming iu cone tain names of men whom we enlisted here only two cor three months ago. so cycu from thIs uue0jly. deso'atc state of Kansas GI we have au in- tcrcst iu tHc war.
 If Pmsy pulcu thinks he's got anything or us iu tho line ot cii- mate we can argue about that after Che war.
 This camp has so far escaped thC influenza bue. but our hospitals arc damned with Che boys from Funston. However. ! do not believe there arc many deaths. Tor which we arc thankful
 The war news looks most encour. arine but we an hope that nothing but unconditional surrender win b, granted Co Germany For four years England and France tough, desperately In a losing fight, and not a whine just "boid fast' was aI. they said. Now Germany whinca already Hope che powers that be won't be fooled by Che big bully vblucs and pleas.
 Can you give me Garland Bull'nE- toms addrcsse Must get busy. so no more for now. With kudcst regards. Sincerely
 SGT OLIVER S. HOPPER
 M. O. T. C.. Ft Riley Kansas
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
TIMBER WOLVES

It has been reported that Tom Tracy. who Is now employed on the Treadwen ditch. saw timber wolves up there some days ago. Another old timer who doesn't want his name mentioned. claims to have seen "Lit- tle Red Riding Hood going across tho prairics with a basket on her arm at about the same time that Tom saw Che wolves. IT some one will now please see Riding Hoods grandmother Che fairy tale will tc complete.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
ALASKAN TOWN
 ON FIGHTING TANK
Government Will Give Tank Name of Alaska Town Having Largest
 0versubscription

AS mark of distinguished service
 u Che Fourth Liberty Loan cam pairu. tb, privilege ot bestowing their names upon steamships of Che United States Shipping Board and upon lighting tanks has been accord cd respectively Co cities and coun- ucs ot Che Twelfth Federal Reserve district
 Ten ships and ten lighting tanks vW under this plan bear thc names ot Che cities and counties which have made che greatest records for over subscription when thc loan cam- pa.ru closes ou October go.
 The cities. for Che ship compe- uuou have been divided into five classes according Go their population iu Che 1910 census. as follows.
 Class A .morc that 25o,o0o) Los Angeles. san Francisco. one ship.
 Glass B u5On0O Co 250.OOo)- Portland. Oakland. Seattle. one ship Glass c .50.00O Go 150,Ooo-H Hon oluru Spokane. Salt Lake City Ta coma one ship.
 Claa D l25.0Oo Go 50.oOo)-Bcr- . kelley. Sacramento. san Jose. san Di- lego. Pasadena. Ogden, two ships. Glass E lO.OUO Go 25.OOOl Ph0c- |uIx Alameda. Riverside. RcdIauds |uo.se. Aberdeen. Bakersfield. Fresno |EurcEa. santa Cruz. Pomona. Long Bench. salem Nottingham. Stockton Vallejo. san Bcruardino. santa Bar |barl Everett. Yakima walla Walla. |Gyc ships
 That each state and territory of . Che district may Doe represented ou . Che front iu France thc tanks have bceu assigned for competition as fol- Ious
 Alaska. one tank; Northern Cali nu.a. one tank: Southern Callior- mia. on, tank. Hawaii, one tank; Ne yada. one tank; Oregon. one tank; Utah. one tank. Washington. one tank. to Che second highest county ! iu Che state or territory returning Che highest number of oversubscrIp- u0n counties. one tank The privilege of naming Che ships ! is accorded to tho General Publicity |eommIttee ot tbc Liberty Loan organ .uum by Mrs Woodlodw Wilson | who was entrusted with Che duty of |ulmIur a.l shipping board vessels. | Tho War Department made Che same disncusatiou as Co naming thc tanks
 The selection ut sponsors for the | |rhrIstcniur ceremonies of both tanks | and ships win be made by Che uc- |ressul communities by methods ap-
 proved by their Liberty Loan com. mittees.
 Contests for Che honor Of officiat .iur as sponsors may be opened Co ol
 persons except members or thc fam |Wcs of Liberty Loan executives Under no circumstances win ship.
 or tanks bc named after individuali . or organizations
 The awards win not be made unu after Che closing of Che campaign and only subscriptions iu the hond of Che Federal Reserve bank win hO
 considered
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
FIRE ALARM

Last Friday night tho Douglas fire bell rang. after a long silence and Che Ire boys had their apparatus out In very fast time. They were halted before they had gone a block by the news that it was a false alarm. 10 has never been deter mined exactly where the alarm came from. outside of the fact that some one on st. Ann Avenue smelled smoke. A thorough search Of the avenue failed to reveal any fire.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
LAST CHIEETAIN
 PASSES AWAY
An-A Kla-Hash, Last Chief of the Thlingets, Passes Away, Full
 of Years and Honor

Last Tuesday night at his home on Thlmgct avenue. Douglas. old Chief An-A Kla-Hash. of the Thlingc's passed away after a lingering Illness
 The chief was very ancIout-just how many flights Of Che geese south ward hc had seen no one seems Co Ilmow He was the undisputcd chief Of Che natives in this part of Alaska, and although Inc had no legal author ! ity over them his word was very nearly law up until almost Che last
 It has been some months since Che chief has been around town, and Che last time he was seen lt was evident that his days were numbered He preserved his dignity even though he was growing feeble and wore his gold-trimmcd hat and walked with his cane Che same as he did in the old days. His wife kept the same number Of steps behind him chat Che dignity of his position demand cd and was glad that she was even allowed SO near her lord and master
 The chief has had his likeness sent an around th cworld, as his picture iu his robes of office was printed on postcard some years ago that has had an enormous sale. Being Che only native who wore a beard. anyone see- ing him would not forget him.
 The old man had Che finest collec- ton of "skookum papers, ever seen around these parts; tho papers were gaudy with large gold seals and were kept very carefully Some Of them were every old and were given Go him by government officials and governors forty or nfy years ago for kindness to white people Tie never tired Of showing his papers and was pleased when anyone showed interest in them.
 About the last trip he ever made out was one Chat he made to see che governor at Juneau to talk over the administration of Che affairs Of his people. Although he spoke no Eng fish. hc talked Chinook, Che traders language that is spoken only by the older Alaskan Indians, and he was always pleased if Inc could get some one Co converse with him in that lau- guare
 The chief was well Co do--hc had never worked in his life but had property that brought him am in- come and at one time received pen sion from one of the mining conn panics for his good will with the other natives.
 Several years ago hc obdicatcd his powers Co a relative that is the active powers s-but he stil main talncd Che dignity and Che name. He is survived by many relatives. and Che flags on am the native houses and boats are flying at half mast n his honor
 The Channel Band was hired Co meet Che 2:3O ferry this afternoon in Juneau Co escort the body of the dead chief from the boat that brought the body from Douglas Co the Juneau cemetery It is thought that Che burial at Juneau v,Il '. but temporary and that che cuirl will rest finally with his fathers at Kukwon.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
ON CRUTCHEs

Charles Schramm. who was in- mrcd about two weeks ago while out hunting with his partner, AL Bohrer. ls able Co Doe about on crutchcs. after being confined Co his home since the accident Mir. schramm rolled about 5OO feet down a mountain side and spramcd am ankle and received sun- dry other bruises and cuts
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
MERCHANT HERE

Henry Stevens. the we'll known native merchant who has conducted a store hofe on the beach for many winters past spending his summers with stocl, of goods up Che Tolu' is in town and says that he has had successful season
 It is probable that he will not re- open his store here this year, but will move his stock Of goods to Klukwau near Haincs
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
GONE TO FRANCE

Miss Helene Moore. daughter ot Dr. and Mrs. ]. n. Moore. formerly ot Douglas Island. left Seattle recently for France. where she will assist in one of Che Y. M. C. A. huts.
 Miss Moore specialized In journal ism at Che University or Washington. and since her graduation in June Of last year has been engaged with Che Caruation Mlk Products Co. on their advertising stan.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
A PROCLAMATION

FEVER before has there been greater need for the American M ritrcn to show his patriotism Coucden with hc floating of thc Fourth Liberty has Che drive Of Che Hun for German peace Our answer win be found In Che efforts g m soldiers and sailors and u Che Liberty Loan drive by our civilian population 10 tho duty every man and every woman citizen through epaed sacrifice Go purcse bond uniform offer lives can we do less thar Go offer our money Che cause of humanity Therefore Thomas Jr Governor of Alaska do hereby proclaim Saturday October 19lS legal holiday to be ob- served as 1IBERrY DAY throughout Territory Every ei fort must bc made Go assist Let our slogan be CAT LEAST TWICE OVER THE TOP"
 Given under my hand and the Seal of Che Territory
 of Alaska this day October in Che year lscaU our Lord thousand nine hundred and
 eighteen O independence of Che United
 5tacs Che one hundred forty-sccond.
 lSiEucd) THOMAS RIGGS, JR, By Che Governor Governor tsigncd E. DAVIDSON.
 Ex-Onicio Secretary Alaska
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
HUNTERS BACK

A. McMnan, Jack Kearnoy John straphan and Captain Samples Of the "Plrate" returned Che first Of the week from a hunting trip on which they had very good success.
 A. McMnlan. who was drafted from Cordova, will leave for Fort Seward on the first northbound boat.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
REGISTRATION BOARD

l.. S. Ferris. of Treadwell. David n. Christoc and oliver M Olson of Douglas. have boon sworn in as reg istrars for Che coming registration of man power. David IT, Christoo ia Che chairman of the board
 The registration starts on October 10th and ends December 10th, and an male residents between Che ages of IS and 10, inclusive, who have not registered at tho previous regis tratlons, must register before one Of Che above and receive their roglstra- tiou cnrd.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
ALASKA DAY

One week from today is Alaska Day and is "a holiday declared by Che Territorial Legislature. The school children win hayc a holiday on that day and on Thursday. October l7th. Che Douglas public school children win render a program at the Lyric theatre for Che benefit of the school. The program will be iu honor ot AL aska Day and everyone is invited Co attend
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
KISSING HAN

The Governors office is in receipt of a request from Mrs Chas. A. Bar rett. of Estacada, Ore, for intorma- ton concerning th whereabouts Of her husband and son. who came to Alaska in July or August
 Anyone knowing anything about tho men will please notify the office of tho Governor.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
THE FIRST SHOT
 IN THE WAR
Artillery Captain in Writing of Events Gives Particulars and
 Who Fired It

The story of the first shot fired by Che American Expcditionary Force in the war with Gcrmany-o shell sent scrccchiug into the German lines about as dawn was breaking on October 23. l0l7-is contained In a letter sent to Che Associated Press by Che commander ot Che Indiana battery which performed this im- portant action in American history. Alex Arch Of South Bend Indiana. sergeant in this Batter c of thc Sixth Field Artillery -ls Che vet crau soldier who. according Co this letter. yankcd th lanyard Of Che pio- uecr gun Co speak for thc United States on thc soil of France
 Newspaper correspondents who ip- spccted the gun on Che day it was fired were permitted at thc time Co say in their cablograms only that this sergeant was from South Bend. The honor Of firing this first shot had been claimed by another mcm- bcr of Che same battery. Capt Indus R. McLcudou. In command Of Bat tcry c. In writing of thls event, cx- presses his conviction that Che peo- pie of Che United States should have available an authoritative account both because of Che significance or che deed and because. In his opinon, credit should go to the man to whom Inc officers ot Battery c say it is due Scrgt Alex Arch
 "scrgt. Alcy Arch, of South Bend, nd. is Che man who pulled Che lon- yard and sent tho first American shot into the hostile lines on Che morning of October 23, 117, at five minutes past six." Captain McLcn- don said. "lwas present during an Che firing Of that morning.
 "Iu Che gun drill Of Che '75' field piccs. the gunner. o corporal, lays thc gun for direction only; cannon cer number one sets on the range and. at thc command Of Che chief Of section. fires that piece The chief of section merely repeats tho com mand. Fire which is ordinarily given by Che lieutenant who acts as battery executive officer
 "On this particular morning Arch had special gun crew made mp or Che other sergeants who were In command of gun sections in Che bat tcry. an Of whom were anxious to have a hand in Che job. Arch him- self set on the range and acted os number one. pulling the lanyard at my command Fire
 Tweuty-lour shots were fired that morning, Captain McLcndon con- tnucs, and added:
 "Thc firing of the first shot was an event which our division com manding general considered worthy of special mention and record, and ordered the shell ease Of Che first eight shots sent Go his headquarters with a view Co their preservation. Later tho commander in chief of the American Expcditiouary Forces or dercd the gun which fired the first shot to be withdrawn from service, and l understand that 10 has been, or win be sent Co the United States to be kept as a relic of tho great ,vor
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT

Tho patriotic entertainment that the children of st. Ann's Parochial school have been rehearsing for the past several weeks will be given about Che 23d of this month. 10 win take place at the Lyric, and it is said that it will be one Of Che best entertainments Of its kind seen here for a long time.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
LEAVING FOR SCHOOL

Alex scy and Elmer Jackson. who were Go leave early this week to at- tend school ip Seattle were unable to secure accommodations on the boats. as they arc an crowed with people going out from Che interior They expect to get away next Sum day.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
RESIGNS JOB

J. Baglcy. for some time wharfin- ger at the Trcadwcll wharf. has rec signed his position and gone Co work for the Standard Oil Company at Ju- neau. s. B. Partridge, recently ar rived from Seattle. is now in charge Of the Trcadwcll wharf
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
DANCE AND RECEPTION

On next Saturday night October 12. a reception and dance win be held under Che auspices of Che A. B's and Elks at the A. B. Hall in Juneau. The affair is given in honor of Che boys from the sub-chaser 3O9.
 Everything will be free. and the residents of Douglas Island, as we'll as folks on the mainland are gcner- ally invited.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
NOW SERGEANT

Dave Balrncr, of Douglas, is now a sergeant in the United States Gu.rIr stationed at Fort William IT,. Seward His rise in the ranks has been rapid. as he was only inductcd into the service last May.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
TRANSFERRED

Miss Stella Mcleod formerly bookkccpcr at Che Alaska Juneau, has been transferred to tho Tread we'll onlco. it
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-11
FIRE MEETING

Hose Companies No. and 9 will hold their regular meeting at the Douglas fire hall on next Monday night