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Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
AN INDIAN FLEET


 IL was a pretty idea, that of asking Mrs. Woodrow Wilson to select 12O Indian names for the vessels to be launched from he Hog Island ways That not all the names selected are pretty does not affect he beauty of the idea. Some Indian tongues were not noted for their music.
 Thus, says the Puyallup Valley Trib- me. we shall some day have the "Skmks- ut" blowing the waters of the deep and arriving with its name possibly some ap- ,rehension to the U-boat commander who approaches to attack. Others, such as the 'Schoodic, " the "Shickshinny,' thc"Shiv- witz" the "Skittcook, " the "Taghkan- ick' and the "Tobcsofka" may create mo other impression than astonishment in for eign ports.
 But, after all, words lose their oddity after one becomes accustomed to hear them. Our own familiar "Skokomish, "Tenino" md ''Skamania" are on the list and strike Inc funny bone, but the melodious "Skam- .okowa' does not appear.
 Nor has Mrs. Wilson indirectly settled the absorbing question as to the pure In dian origin of "Tacoma." Perhaps the name was not considered because there are other ships named "Tacoma, or it may be its application to a city was thought enough honor for am Indian name Fur thclmorc. Seattle, Nulnomah and William cttc are not honored, so there is absoutely mo chance for the renewal of quarrel.
 The list shows considerable research. It extends from Schenectady to Tampa from Tampa to Tucson, from Tucson to Unalas- ka, and it embraces Sheboygan and Tulare, each of which spells a locality to the per son of ordinary information
 They were the simple part of the task. Where Mrs. Wilson found "Taycheedah, " "Tomasali" and few others may be re- vealed by the gazetteer, but it is mimpOr- tant if the ships upon which they are writ ten will but carry the food and munitions to Europe that the allies and our forces need.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
sAssAFRAs

In days gone by when boys were
 boys. and healthy kids at that We didn't fumigate the dog nor
 sterllize the cat; We'd little use for doctors, for
 grandmas took their fling By making us drink sassafras made
 into tea, each Spring. It purified the blood, you know, tho
 same as cleaning house, So we had to grin and take it, just as quiet as a mouse; We didn't want the fever and noth-
 ing strength would bring Like Che daily tea of sassafras pour
 cd down our throats each Spring. But one grandmother in our town
 Somehow had figured out That sassafros alone would not put
 laziness to rout; And so, to make the boys step round
 as lively as could be, She always mixed somo pepper with
 the sassafras in tea. And now as look backward at the
 boys she used to raise, Remembering their nimbleness and
 dash in an our plays, think 1t must have been the tea
 that brought this an to pass, So strongly now favor pepper mix
 cd with sassafras.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
WELCOME BACK TO THE FOLD

It was a negro preacher who said, "De easiest thing i'm the world am to be mis- taken" Good men often err with the best of intentions but through misguided iudg- mcnt.
 Good men erred lately in Alaska by be- ing persuaded to attempt to wreck the Democratic party in the Territory through having their vanity played upon. For eX- ample:
 William Maloncy was exploited by friends of Wickcrsham and was made to believe he could secure the Democratic nomination at the primary election. It was not that those friends of Wickcrsham loved Maloucy more, but that they loved Sulzer less that Maloney was beguiled into att tempting a hopeless race. NIaloney was mistaken and there is no doubt but that he now realizes his mistake, as probably do other Democrats who were persuaded into being lined up and used as a tail to his kite.
 Now that Mr. Maloney and those who joined him in being used as tools of those
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03

whose aim was to wreck the Democratic party in Alaska have been shown their error at the polls, there is still room for them. within the ranks of the Democratic party if they see fit to return to it and work for it and for the best interests of the Ter ritorv as they did before they were exploit ,d by politicians less honest and more de- signing than themselves. True, they erred but most people do at som time in their ca rccrs, but if they return like ransomed sin ncrs to the fold now, their errors will be forgiven them. There is work to be done for Alaska and, so long as the Democratic party is in power at Washington, that work can best be accomplished within the ranks of and through the Democratic party in Alaska.
 Seventy times seven shall thou forgive .hy brother" is a divine command which no good Democrat will hesitate to obey.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
A CLOSED INCIDENT
years

The very emphatic manner m which the people at the polls on Tuesday repudiated the efforts of Wickcrsham and his hcnch- men to dictate the conduct of both Repub- Iirau and Democratic affairs in Alaska practically makes of WickcrSham a closed incident. As a prominent Republican was heard to say Wednesday, Ut was the death guglc of Wickcrsham's political ambitions so far as Alaska is concerned. "
 With mo opposition in his own party or the party he has lately tackled on to- for nomination, he csSaycd to ball things up" for the Democrats by creating split in their ranks and thereby placing in nom nation a man whom he could more easily defeat in November than the present dclc- gate. But in this his rcckonings went awiy. Mrs. Hatcher, inflated with sense of her own influence over having success fully carried the non-partizan issue of pro hibitiou to a successful conclusion, return ed to Alaska am avowcd champion of Wick crsham. So certain was she that her hold ou Alaskaus was so firm they would m hcsjtatugly do her bidding, she conscled them to prostitute the primary election law-told Republicans to support Maloney and defeat Sulzcr at the primaries ant then vote for Wickcrsham in the fall.
 The result of such political brigandagc was that Republicans who were but mildly inclined to support Wickcrsham, became lisgustcd and said, We will have none ol him. and they either did not vote for 2 delegate at the primaries Tuesday or, il they did votc they voted for Sulzer and will vote for him again in November
 The attempt to make joke of the new primary law by the Wickitcs in Alaska has done more to clear the atmosphere of polit ical rrookcdncSs and has done more fol Delegate Sulzcr than could possibly have been accomplished for him by any other means. The house which his enemies con stuctcd had its fomdaton in the a'nd and it topplcd over, burying its builders in the ruins
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
WELCuNE TO GOVERNOR RIGGS

Our welcome to Governor Riggs is two fold in that it is extended to him both as governor of Alaska and as am old friend.
 Governor Riggs, first of all, is am Amer icau with a long line of American ancestry, and second. he is an Alaskan in experience, am Alaskan in his heart and am Alaskan in his looks. He does not take the position as chief executive of the Territory with any fancy OF romantic ideas of either the country OF her people. He knows them both just as they are. He has mo precon- rcivcd ideals of either to be shattered. With his complete knowledge of the Territory and its people, coupled with his naturally good judgment and ability for doing things, Inc will fll the gubernatorial seat with honor to himself and credit to Alaska.
 The above is not "guSh but is based ou our actual knowledge of and an acquain- taucc with Governor Riggs which has eN- tended over a period of more than dozen wears.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
U. S. SERGEANT
 HOLY TERROR
Comered by Germans, He Kills Six and Captures Two, Marching
 Them Into Camp

The Tacoma Daily News says the tcry of an American sergeant on Inc hiring line n France who killed 8 Hun captain, five men. and cap- tulcl two more, slnglo-handcd, is contained in letter from Corp Al- fred Burns, with the 2gth engineers n France
 "A young fellow who drives a IT,. @. ear told mo of am American ser goont who won the French War Cross" he wrote. "The Germans sent over ralding party and caught the sergeant alone in a dugout Wrou the hollcrcd. Como out, Va When they hollcrcd, Come out, Yank.' he came. with the butt Of his gun swinging freely, killed the Hun captain and five men, took two prisoners and marched them to the rear. The next morning they found these two had died of concussion of the brain.
 Gen. Pcrshing himself spent over an hour hunting up the sergeant Co take him Co Paris. He found him in Y. NJ. C. A. hut playing check OTIS. Tho sergeant objected strcnu- ously to having his game broken up."
 Tho French farmers live in little communities away from their farms, possibly for mutual protection, judg- ing from the number of forts.
 Teach French Comforts
 "Thc French have been SO busy building forts and roads that they have sadly neglected developing do- nestle comfort" he says Another reason for their backwardness in that respect is. l think, their thrift mess. As long as they are putting by few sous to light their way down the shady side Of life they feel that they can put mp with physical discomfort for the time being. We Americans are showing them a few kinks in domestic comfort When the French come back Co these bar racks they'll find electric lights and steam heat and possibly hot and cold water in each room.
 "Evcrybody we pass has a good word for the American soldier This afternoon we passed a bunch Of 5O or more schoolboys playing in a field. They rushed Co the road, lined up and chcered and waived their caps as we sailed by. We were as welcome as thc flowers in May"
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03

According to the bill of Senator Walsh ,f Montana, which bill has been approved ny the. judiciary committee, there is less rimc attached to being horse thief than being even member of the l. w. w. order, for which offense Imprisonment for cn years and fine of five thousand dol ars are provided. Some horse thieves get lff with five years and no fine.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
LEpERs RuY THRIFT sTAMPs

The lcpcrs at Molokai, one of thc Hawaiian islands, have bought $3,- OOO worth of thrift and war-savings stamps os their contribution toward Che cost Of winning the war This inspiring example Of patriotism from such am unexpected source, thousands of miles form the battle front. and from people seemingly so far removed by Che very nature of their unfortunate condition from an of its influences. has been brought Co thc attention of Che National War-Savinrs Committee by a letter written Co friend in Memphis. Tonu. by Brother Joseph Duttou. now in charge of Che island colony. Brother Duttou has devoted the past 37 years of his life to the lepcr col- ony. Like his charges, Brother Duttou may not leave the island, but he flies the Stars and Stripes above thc lcpor camp and commmi- cotcs regularly with friends in Mem phis.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03

That reception at Juneau Tuesday night was am cmiucntly successful affair IS a sort of fishing regatta, but to those rom Thauc and the Island towns who were
 leSirous of hearing the talk of the new governor, it was not SO successful Figm- ltivcly speaking, the fishing fleet sailed gaily-cvcn blithcly-out of the harbor five minutes after the meeting opened at 9:3O md when the last ferry for the Island and Thane was due to sail at 11:10 the fleet had not returned, neither (pronomced neyther) lad it been reported in the offing In the sQuiImmg meantime fish, from haibut to bullhcads. were diagnosed, analysed, assay ad. extracted and discussed and the regatta was still going strong when the out-of- towncrs who were there for the express purpose of hearing what the governor had O say. and who were averse to swimming, were forced to retire at II o'clock. While t is generally admitted that the fishing in- luStrv is at present a mighty asset and one which must be fostcred, cherished and en- outraged, it must not be forgotten that the eternal fitness of things has a place in the arena of human life.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03

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Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
HOW IS THIS
 FOR COOKING?
Philadelphia Woman Has Glass of 1000 Men Learning to Cook
 for Submarines

Cooking under water has its dis advantages. but when you have a nic water proof kitchen on ono of Uncle sam's safe submarines it is not SO bud. according Co Mrs M. A. Wilson, of Philadelphia, who trains cooks for the United States navy.
 Enlisted men are Mrs. Wilson's students and pupils and she com ducts some of her cooking classes on board battleships and submar- mes. She tells of being 39ia hours under water on a submarine.
 Housewives who arc intcgcg.cl in submarine cooking will lcarn from Mrs. Wilson that tho intense cold from tho bottom Of the ocean must be considered by the submarine eook
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-03
Her Frst Glass

"In Boston 225 men were turned over Co me Co train as commissory stewards. ! did not know what was required of such an officer went Co Cape Hcnlopcn to find out what a commissary steward was supposed Co do. Then immediately put these 225 men into white suits such as navy cooks wear and | put them i'm to Che kitchen to learn how Co cook as a foundation for their work"
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

New York. Sept. S.-The follow
ing WashinEtonians are registered
at local hotels:
L. NJ Boil. St James c r
Chandler. Gregorian: A. Crompls
Mrs. 4. Cromple. Van Cortland: Z
T. Cushing. wellick: Mis- N. d
Haskell. Martha Washington: NJ. II
Thornton, Herald Squsre p L
Jenkins, Breslin: G. W. Joles. Mar.
seillcs: c. L. Phillips. Sherman
Square: Miss J. 4. Turner Neither,
land; J. 4. Warner and Mrs. J. a
Warner, Van Cortland: Ms S "
Warren. Miss L. Warren and s. N
Warren. Park Avenue: c. y. Klein
Navarro; Miss H. r. JeteL Narths
Washington; L H. Lewis. Holland
House, J. c. Morgan. HeraE SqUsref
f. Rice, =. RoSenthHl. Navarro
Miss ". Tenncnt Martha Washing.
ton; s. T. Wertan, Mrs. G. !. wiIdru
CollinEwood: X. NJ. CIune. Brcslin
J. A. ColbUru. Herald square: J. n
Dunlap. Wallick: 4. r Gonnolly
and Mrs. A r Gonnell-. Great
Northern: 4. Granfi. waIlrk: p. 7
Hall. Herald Square: p. Hsnowitz z
Park Avenue: W. Auchincloss. Pars
AverUe: J. Connor. WalIisk; ]. r
Hood. Broadway Central. N. Har.
rowitz. Pax Avenue: Miss NJ \
Kelly, Wsllick: &. y. Norman. Her,
mita &C: W. T. Ring. Arlington: Mrs
c. Z. Ryland. Bresliu, c. Sullan
No-mandie.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
DR.. srELzLE SAYS TODAY:
Ills Mother Was So Proud of Him"
by the REV. CHARLES sTELzLE.

You could tell at a glance that he
was successful" man-this "cb,ef
mourner" at his mothers funeral
The firm mouth. the steady, slow
moving but not unkindly eyes. but
chiefly his air of strength and con-
hdence made you feel that he had
made good.
But he was strangely quiet as he
sat in a corner OF the room, before
his mothers friends came in TO pay
their last respects TO this humble,
hard-working widow who had made
good in her own way-she had raised
family Of half a dozen children after
her husband died-and he left her
without cent-and they were all do
ing well-largely because OF the start
she gave them in character and dis
cipline.
This first born Of hers had been
good" to his mOther-at least, she
said so. He had paid her rent and
occasionally-When he thought of IL
he sent her a little present.
called from a city a thousand miles
away. where he had gone on a busi-
ness trip. and arriving too late TO
say Good by''-she had been calling
for him constantly in the last days
of her delirium-this son of whom his
mother had been so proud was sore
hearted on the day OF her funeral.
He was being tortured by the recoI-
lection that he hadn't written TO his
mother in year-although he knew
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
A Lesson in Self-Government,

War is teaching people to understand themselves 1t
vopng numerous practical demonstrations OF democratic sgov-
Most OF the food saving brought about by appeals
people to themselves Meae and wheae days
forced by voluntary sel-resrant
All Hoover had to do make plain what necessary
the people do-and they did it.
The latest demonstration Of government appeal
the Fuel Administration gasoline saving by gas
driven vehicles
With but few exceptions kept their
mission The exceptional few who ignored the appeal thought they
safe from policemen but forgot take into
fective police power of public opinion
Those who ventured forth pleasure rides
Portable by the dsappova directed
sidewalk by the edte adults but actually shmed
from the by the boots and of
boys brusy giving expression
o their emotion.
The voaors of the governments appeal public
decency Frankly disapprova
a. effective poicemans authority. 1t much Those
who public opinion will probably try again.
No governmental order will be needed No necessary.
Though the ofense be unlawful immoral The
They know the for gasoline saving.
Such experiments in democracy helpful
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
CABLE CORRECTIONS
TO CASUALTY LISTS

Cablcd corrections to the foregoing
casualty lists have been receiN ed
from American headquarters in
France. as follows:
Previously Reported Missing in Ac-
ton. now Reported Wounded in Ac-
tion-Lieut Benjamin NJ Crenshaw
Privates Calvin G. Boone, Joseph A.
Connell. Henry. Freese, Thomas Jones.
George H. Miller. Edwin Peterson.
Louis Salvatore, Joe Gamoo. Arthur
H. Hoffman, Bonnie B. Mccullough,
Charles A. Howard, John Karp,
Frank Portiero, David Schwartz, Sol
omon Snider. Thomas II. Terry, John
Simowitz, Zollie BigGs, Stanley c.
Burns. Clifford Beagen Harhidge
Sherwood Willard Hinnman, Joseph
l.. Kral, Albert Nearhood. Robert
Henry Wood, John F. Amory.
Previously Reported Missing in Ac-
tion. now Reported in Hospital-Pri-
vate Alexander P. Thompson.
Previously Reported Missing. now
Reported Killed in ActiOn-Privatcs
Gordon L. Faulkner and William J.
Miller.
Previously Reported Missing. now
Reported Dead-Lieut. oliver T.
Beauchamp.
Previously Reported Missing in Ac-
tion. now Reported as Having Re-
turned to Duty with Their Com
panies-Privates Fred Fulk and Bert
Budd.
Previously Reported Killed in Ac-
tion. now Reported Died of Wounds
Received In Action-Privste Guy G.
Burson.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09

that sne treasured his Letters IIke
real lover-tucling them awy In hs
work-basket and re-roadhg thet
dozens OF times. usually wth teaI
Of pride in her eyes.
He remembered that he hidu't ser
her single flower In rnanya month
although she was patheticaig FOND G
the uniest blossom-ands shs lived 4
the crowded city where there yer
no gardens. while he livc IN IA
suburbs and had an acre q flower
growing riotously.
She needed the fresh air during tbs
last year OF her Mfe-the doctor s4f
-out she depended mostly on Ii
uoley-car for her outinEs-and
was hard for her TO walk TO he stree
ear-although IL would have been a
easy matter for him TO lave ser
her his car-occasiOnally.
The netghbors came into the IIt.I
room TO pay their last respects 10 hf
mother He listened 10 tbei
comments They wee ver
simple folk They Did bfr
how much his mother talked ,bo,,
him. And every word was 8 stab. !
II only she could be broualt bscn
he would give her everythine-Iettere
flowers, automobile rides. ard soma
times kiss-he would gladly give III
life. "
They carried her out. Tie SUD
cessfuf' son followed the palbearer,
The neighbors remembered tat hi
mother was so proud Of him.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
Conscience Perverted.

preachers church Germany rejoice
the sinking of the Lustana and the diaboca the Huns
that there's something with their
wondered why socaed Christian goated
the destruction Red Cross hospitals and ships containing wounded
soldiers their
"conscienceess"
traincdso practical results concerned
The safe moral guide only when it has been
morally developed.
The who throws her child into the algatornested River
Indn please and worship Cod although
child will be have Conscience but
hasn't been given the right bent.
influence in which infalble
Goodness
ard of ones self
preachers church members have
influence OF false philosophy OF life straight
this They have been taught that the Kaiser is the M
Ecsthh theology nothing about bad politics
responsible the terribly perverted conscences
people 1t will require generation after the
straight OF morality and
tee them the perfectly silly that they
"supcrmen.'
This substance, Germany will develop
ccnsocncc.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
Sly Shots at the Solons,
BY THE OBSERVER.

II DEPARTMENTS, not necessary 10
Washington. are to be parceled out
among other cities of the nation, we
take it. from what Senator Larry
sherman said. that Chicago will not
ask for the Federal Trade Commits
sion. He insisted that this body al
ways had it in for the Blustery Burg.
It is about time J. Ham Lewis was
showing up hereabouts. Wonder what
he'll say first-we know it will be
something in keeping with his sal
mon vest.
Lieut.. Col Watson. OF West vir-
ginia. Democratic candidate for the
Senate. is going 10 wage his fall cam
paign in FranCc-on the firing line.
There actions will speak louder than
words.
So many things have happened late
! ly that Congress and the public have
not had time TO berate P. NJ. G. Bur
Lesson. This not only gives the public
rest. but also allows the p. NJ g.
| to take hope that he is not so bad
after all-or at least that he's not the
only one who draws fire.
Don't he surprised II YOU hear Of
! the resignation Of the japanese Cabi-
I net The steP has been suggested
| somehow or other the Orientals in
public office have a way. too. Of fire.
qUentIy offending the public mind.
| Kerensky isn't likely TO show up in
Washington, as We believe We said
quite decisively months ago. He
seems to he unwilling to submit 70
zoo many brands of inspection at
time like this.
William Hale Thompson will be
given a defeat this week by MediU
Mccormick in the Illinois Senatorial
primaries. This is what friends Of
Mccormick are betting at the Capitol.
: In a few days now we'll know the
story.
Henry Ford says he regards a Pres
, idontial wish as a command-but he
says he won't do one thing to carry
/ II out. Which shows what he thinks
or commands. How far would a SOL
dier get using such tactics?
Have YOU ever heard OF that peerless
orator. Charles A. Towne? Did YOU
know that he gained the title Of Sen
ator" by just four days service in
the UPPER House, although he was
backed by years of faithful service IN
the lower House2
Some one said the ether day THAI
Joe Tumulty. was sorTy he didn't run
| for Senator in Jersey state this wear
Well wager Joe is satisfied where
| he is.
Only fifty-seven DAYS till lection
do your campaigning now. We adNls"
! members Of the bottom House. This
( leaves quite a number OF voters TO
| be won over on a per diem basis
This is the week when colts oi
| over 81 years had better get TO the
] polls-somcthin= doing that they can
| not miss like they could elections, II
we had such things in the District,
! And. Of course. the lads between IN
and q won't forget.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-09
WOMEN ASK ACTION
ON SUFFRAGE BILL
Sufragists Protest Against Demo
cratic Delays in Senate

Every woman is urged to bin IN
suffrage demonstrations Of protes
against the Senate delay in passini
the suffrage amendment. Tie cal
was sent out Yesterday by the Nation
al Woman's party. which vii beEii
weekly demonstrations in the Capit,
september Is. The appeal include
also a resolution for funds o cam
paign this autumn aEair15t in
Democratic party. which the rations
Moman's party holds respons bic fo
the record of delay.
IF enough women protest, and pro-
test with sufficient vigor." sars Mis-
Alice Paul. chairman Of the party
the amendment will be passeC-"
IN her appeal TO the women OF tn
country 10 give immediate an, force
ful aid 10 the suffrage lobbr. Mis-
Paul says in part:
The suffrage amendment still d
blocked in the Senate. The tdu1iniS
tration and the Senate show 10 sign
Of acting on it, II the Sen;te doe.
not pass suffrage before Congress
closes all that has been Faned bI
its passage in the House will he lost d