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Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Don't Fit Like It

"Do you think there is chance that people may be required Co wear clothes made Of papcr?"
 shouldn't be surprised. They have already made a start. Some Of this summers designs look like wall paper. Washington Star.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16

When the American troops proved their lighting quality on the Marnc, they gave thc German public the rudcst jolt it had received since Englnd's "contemptuous little army, grown great through Kitchen er's efforts. smashed the best troops of all Ilmdom ou the Sommc
 Information is leaking out through neu- ual sources indicating the new temper of the Tcmouc masses. Even the shacklcd press of the empire is expressing pcrturb- ation despite the frantic efforts of the mili- tarists to bolster up popular courage.
 A Dusseldorf paper, for instance, IS quoted in dispatches from The Hague as rcmarkmg, with visible alarm, that nobody looking into the future can see am end to the war. In that, the German editor differs from his contemporaries in Allied com- tries. who now are reasonably certain they see the wars end in 1919 or not later than 1920, through the complete defeat of the enemy.
 The Vorwacrts of Berlin, organ of the majority Socialists in the Relchstag, can lidlv admits that events have shattered the illusion, created by inspired optimism, that Germany is invincible. "The German people. ' it says, "at last realize the colossal gravity of the situation,' and it eXhorts its readers to have the courage "to admit that as long as the war is not ended, 1t IS mot won and can be lost"
 Vicmcsc newspapers are even more outspokcn in their opinions, predicting German defeat with a frankncss that sug- gcsts a certain amount of secret satisfac- ton that bumptious Teutonic pride is to be hmblcd by the uomcing of the Kai- scr's armies in the field
 There is mo question that Foch's vic tory has had a very decided effect on pub lie opinion in enemy countries, which now are beginning to perceive what the Allies long since realized-that America's en- trance into the war assured Germany's de- tcat-Scattlc Times.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16

Seattle was supposed to be bone dry now she is extra dry by ruling of United States attoreny. Liquor can not be secured even on a doctors prescription Lots of Seattle doctors will now be available for .aImy physicians.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Days of Usefulness

In these work-or-hght days some men are already useful some achieve usefulness and others have useful ness thrust upon them.-Bonncr Springs Chieftain.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Why He Needed a Lawyer

Lawyor-"Are you aware, sir, that what you contemplate is illcgal?'
 CIicnt-"Ccrtainly. What do you suppose came to consult you for?" Boston Transcript.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Matrimonial Alterations

Agnes married a solt-madc man, didn't sho?"
 "Yes, but she has compelled him Go mako extensive altorations.-Bos- ton Transcript.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Or A Nurse

Uncle Chess Mutt says its getting to a point where when a fellows sick he has Co join Che army Co get doctor.-St. Louis Republic.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Filinl Anxiety

Father Clecturlng wild son) Sup pose l should be taken away suddenly what would become of you?"
 son-"Oh. I'd loo hero. guynor Tho question ls, what would become Of youg"-Boston Transcript
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Conservation

CT wish | had a baby brother to wheel in my go-cart, mama" said small Elsie My dolls are always getting broke when it tips over. ."- Chicago Daily News.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Onlco of Chief of Alaska Field Di- vision and TOwnsIte Trustee of
 Douglas. Alaska.
 Juneau. Alaskn. July IS, I9I8.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
Eficacions Remedy

When ! sing the tears come into my eyes. What can | do for this"'
 stun cotton in your cars"-Bos- ton Transcript
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
A Culinary Hint

In making a sugarloss goosoberry pie. it Is advisable to leave out the gooscborrlcs. too.-Kansas City Star
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16
EasY

"Pa, what is an income tax?' DOC. Anything we buy nt the present prices my son. Boston Transcript
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16

Luxurics as usual means a vlc- torious Germany. Save and buy War Savings Stamps.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-16

First pub. July 19, 1918.
 Last pub. Aug. 1G, 1918.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
AMERICANS GO THE LIMIT
Speed Of Motorcycles Used by United
States Soldiers Attracts Atten-
tion In Paris.

All Paris Is familiar now with tho
sight of huge motorcycles ridden by
big fellows In campaign hats and guild
ed through the streets at alarming
speeds by sure and steady hands, says
war correspondent. 1t seems that
the ordinary French motorcycle has
something like three horsepower. while
these American military motorcycles
develop IL horsepower. This leads the
French to observe that Americans love
power and lot of 1t. In their ma.
chimes they must have 1t.
One Of the Paris papers has been at
pains to look up record made In
24-hour race on the Sheepshead Bay
track not long ago. Somebody on
mechanical red devil with two wheels
maintained during that period, Il
seems, an average speed Of hundred
miles an hour. The French commsa-
tator notes the figures. and hopes that
the American stan motorcycllsts whe
carry dispatches between American o.
ficers and the various bureaus Of the
French war department will not make
It a point Of national honor to equal
tho Sheepshead Bay record on the
Boulevard Saint German. One faa-
cies that the Frenchman who MAKES
the uggestion--mildly. a. he spye--
really thinks that the mad Americas
are quite capable Of going anyvhsyv ~
fast az the.r machinse wilZss sA~~
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
'IernpefanR
l@NOteSa
Conducted by the National woman's
Christian Temperauce JTnIon)
EVERY MAN AT HIS BEST!

Men and women as citizens are tho
product of four environments: The
physical, the moral. the industrial and
the political.
A physical incompetent by superior
qualities of the unconquerable soul
may lift himself out Of the chains of
disease and pain and make his fell
lows his debtors, but no man will
deny me when I say that that which
makes for physical incompetency ls an
enemy of the state.
A moral incompetent cannot be
good citizen.
An Industrial incompetent cannot
be good citizen.
A political incompetent cannot be
good citizen.
submit to you that the liquor In
stltution Is the supreme tangible foe
of the state. because 1t is the supreme
positive promoter of physical, moral.
Industrial and political incompe-
tency.
Millions Of citizens, men and WON.
en-. Immediately vital to the national
ind world program Of this republic.
cannot be at their best until the liquor
institution Is destroyed. Other and
unborn millions are physically. NOR
ally, industrially and politically pre-
damned by the eugenlc talnt Of alcO-
hol. And America needs every man ut
his best daniel A. Polling.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31

mninmast. There was nothing living
visible; to all appearances the ship
was totally deserted; the last strag-
glers had taken to the boats. Olson,
who lay next me on the deck jerked my
sleeve. his up,..ted hand pointing to-
ward the starboard rail amldships.
There's two of EN-" he whispered.
My eyes caught the indistinct out
lines, unable for the instant to make
them appear human. Indeed ! was
still In doubt when McCanns voice.
with the old hateful sound In 1t, called
into the darkness:
"Below there; are you still fastf"
"Aye, fast enough, an blamed tired
o. holdln on" grumbled someone below
testify. "Why don't yer come along
DOWN.
"In a minute. Is everyone In the
boatsT'
II don't know nuthin' bout the
steward; nobody amt seen him yet.
less he got In somewhar else; nor
Tom Dugan. Tony sez he's in the
cabin"
"Well. he isn't; Just come up from
there. We won't wait for the blame
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
BAD FOR THE wAsHgRwoMAN.

So ncute has become the local short.
age In wnsherwomen that 1t amounts
to a famine" says Robert Patton In
the American Issue. 1t was not always
so. In the halcyon days when Denver
had saloons and the pay envelopes
were being cashed in the thirst par
lors, thousands of the wives Of drink
ing men were compelled to take In
washing to exc out slender living for
the little family. This condition suited
the booze interests to T. One OF
the wet newspapers In an exuberant
outburst Of philanthropy urged the sa-
loonkeepers to send their family
wash to the wives Of their patrons"
and let the saloonists rake In the pay
checks.
But all this Is but a dream since
this city went dry. Daddy Is now
spending his money for household sup
plies and wife has ceased to take In
washing---hence the famine" Verify
prohibition has "hurt" the washerwom-
an business as well as that Of the un-
dertaker and grave digger.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
LvMsERJAcks OPPOSE SALOONS.

A good argument for prohibition Is
furnished by the action Of Washing
ton lumberjncks. About fifty Of these
men had been fighting fires In Idaho
and Washington (both dry states) and
refused to go into Montana to perform
the same service because they feared
that II they exposed themselves to the
temptations of wet state, they would
lose all their earnings in the saloons.
So they turned down an appeal for
help ut good wages and remained In
dry territory.
Montana's statutory prohibition law.
enacted November. 1915, goes into af-
feet December 81, 1913. After tha-
date the state won't be Stunned by
lumberjacks or by anybody except
boozers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
ALCOHOL NEuTRALIzes FOOD.

Food Is not only wasted In the man.
ufacture OF alcoholic drink, but the
drink itself renders nugatory the nu-
trltive value of much food that Is eat
en-. Put lump Of sugar into alcohol.
It hardens instead Of dissolving as 1t
does when placed. In water. A half
pound of beefsteak, chased by high
ball does not furnish more than 60 per
cent as much nourishment to the body
as when II Is eaten alone.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
REFUSE TO BE LIQUOR BOOST.

Inquiry In January, 1917, directed
to every publication In the United
States, no matter what its character
or frequency of issue, revealed that
S,367, or nearly one-third Of all the
publications in the country. declined
to serve as medium of drink solicita-
tion, says the Cyclopedia OF Temper
ance and Prohibition, published by
the Board of Temperance Of the nj.
Il. church. At this writing many
others might be added to the honor
roll.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
6v RANDAI1 PARRISH
AUnt0a Of ny LADY efAehoRT" riAlo hse FOREST" ETC

Enough ter make me want ter live
long 'nough ter spend 1t, anyhow. Are
you comm down this way agin, Du-
ganT
mo; I'll have look at the cabin on
my way up; the boss doesn't want any
mistake made. There's nuthin' left
ter do aboard this hooker; she's tick
eted for Davy Jones'"
He stared below minute, as though
to make sure of what Tony was doing
down in the engine room; then, appar-
emily satisfied, swung to firm footing
on the deck of the passage. flashing his
light aft. The radius was small, and
his glance must have revealed nothing
strange, for the fellow whistled softly
as he advanced.
He was almost at the stateroom door
behind which we were hiding before he
even noted the absence Of the wooden
bars which had confined the prisoners.
He stopped, a look Of amazement on
his face, the lantern swung higher to
throw the light forward. Before he
could move limb. had stepped forth
into the radiance, the muzzle Of my re-
volver held within three inches Of his
eyes.
Don't drop your hands, Dugan." I
said sternly. "Not an inch, you brute.
Here, Leayord, take the lantern from
him. Move quietly, all Of you. Now,
Olson. II there Is sheet in there, or
anything you can make cord out Of,
bring 1t to me--yes, take the lantern
minute. Good that will answer; now
lads, make 1t strong, sailors knot"
| Dugan sputtered and swore under
his breath, but the shock had robbed
him of all power of resistance. never
saw a more amazed look in a mans
eyes. He stared ut us as though we
were ghosts raised from the grave to
haunt him.
Anyone below beside Rapellor
asked, gripping his shoulder so as to
make him look at me. ANSWER now
or I'll take means to make YOU"
"No."
"No, what, you fooll You are speak
ing to the captain Of this ship"
mo. sir"
'That's better; you were the two
last men left aboard, I take It; 1t was
your Job to open the sea-cocks?"
He nodded sullenly, as I dug the re
volver deep into his cheek.
"You dirty murderer! where did yor
leave McCann? Twist his neck, Lea
yord, until he finds his tongue"
"On deck" he sputtered, "close b!
the companion; he-he was gOin,
down to the cabin after the girl. Ton!
was the only one left in the engin'
room, and I was sent along to see tina
he left the cocks open."
"The boats were all over the sid
thenT
"Yes, sir"
"How many of thcmf"
"Four."
"where were they7"
He set his teeth, but the pressure o
Leayord's fingers compelled an answer
'Three O. 'em had got away, lyir
maybe a hundred yards out, and tn
fourth was still at the ladder. waitir
fer us to come over the side"
"This last one was McCann's boat
Who were in it2" af.
II didn't look over ter see, sir"
maybe not, but you know just tn
same. The men were all picked
the boats. Give me the Names"
swell, thar wus Liverpool, Whit
Dubois, Tony an myself, the nigge
Watson, an'-let's see-Joe Sachs"
"Seven-with McCann and the girl
, nine; not overloaded surely. and quit
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31

a picked company, worthy their chief.
The other boats held morew
"About twelve men each, SIR"
Leayord's eyes met mine in silent un-
derstanding. He was seaman enough
to instantly grasp the purpose of this
unequal division-the lighter boat
would be the better sailor, the easier
operated In heavy sea.
(which boat was It you fellows
chosen he asked.
"The port-auarter boat"
II thought 20. What1l We do with
Dugan. sirf"
Throw him into the bosun's bunk
and then nail up the door. Wen give
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
PROHIBITION BEST.

Out Of an experience which has
touched all classes and conditions OF
men, 1 am willing to state my belief
that In this present crisis the United
States would be better able to meet
the high duties before It II prohibition
were general and absolute.-Gov.
Charles G, whitman Of New York.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31
GERMANY UNDER PROHIBITION.

The German army was practically
mobilixed under prohibition, Miss Mar.
earet Wintringer tells In the Union
Signal. Germany actually clambered
over the wheels Of the water wagon,
she says. by reviving the law Of the
state Of seige enacted In 1851. "For
an unheard OF six weeks even beer was
under taboo In all German villages.
And to these six weeks Germany owes
her initial success In the war. But
ere firmly seated she fell of the wa
ter. wagon. In October the law Of the
State Of Siege was lifted aDi there fol-
lowed the wretched village orgies, and
the atrocities In Belgium which have
forever blackened Germany's escutch'
con-"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31

btuteTOoul, enuDlluS Iue tO ulSCONeT Ut
a glance that the main cabin was unoc-
cupied. Her door stood wide open, but
with no signs of confusion within.
What had happened? There was
nothing to tell me the truth. Had Nc
Cam succeeded in inducing her to ac-
company him on decki Had he taken
her there by force? or, had the girl
finally yielded to his insistence, after
exhausting every form Of delay, her
last faith in my return having van
ished2 Nothing remained but to follow
them, and find out what had occurred,
and. If not already too late. attempt a
rescue.
There's no one here" / said In a
whisper. "Werl try the deck; quiet
both of you"
We reached the head Of the stairs on
our hands and knees. ! had my re-
volver gripped in my fingers. Leayord
his iron bar, while Olson had found q
hatchet somewhere In the darkness
The companion door was but hall
closed. and squeezed my body
through the opening, assured no one
occupied that immediate portion OF
deck. The other two followed noiseless
ly, and we huddled close together II
the black shadow of the cabin. SO still
It was I could hear their breathing
and my eyes, trained by long service II
the darkness below, were. able to dis
tinguish objects forward beyond tn
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-01-31

him dose Of his own medicine. Move
lively; there's another job waiting US
on deck"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-15
LETTERS HOME.

 Soldier he was-and d good one, too ThougIs you may wonder just how
 knew
 That his was a heart we'll steeled to
 test 1 The enemyss bravest trucsts best Twas this that made me know his As one Sf'ii Sf the sturdy sons of earth. He was. tired today when drill vas For he had been up before the sun. Yet toll was turned to new delight There were letters home he had to
 write.
 Letters to prove-as they only can The tender side of martial man. He would ease. with jokes their anxious He would dry with smiles their ready He would make the old folks think
 back home That war was only a hlppodrome. He would speak of camp as chumriy Where eomnrades loiter and laugh and
 sing.
 He wrote and wrote-and his heart
 grew gladt-
 We'll. after all, war wasn't So. bad. It had brought to him good comrades To cherish with friends he was writing So he grinned and pledged the Flag And grinners are hell when they start William Herschell. in Indianapolis
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-15

Winsome Billie Burke is to appear at the Breed theatre today and Tuesday in her latest Paramount picture, Eve Daaghfer- This Is an adaptation by Margaret Turnbull of Alicia Ramsey play of that name. which was produced on Broadway this year with Grace George as the star The excellent cast includes Thomas Meighan, who, it will be remembered, appeared with Miss Burke in The Land of Promise, The Mysterious Miss Terry. and others, William Riley Hatch, Florence Flynn, Lionel Atwill, Mary Navarro and otn- eE. The story deals with the sudden emancipation of a. girl from the re- straints of a strict father and the rather disastrous results which follow with a happy ending, however.
 The third episode of The Eagle Eve will also be shown. This chapter is entitled The Plot Against the Fleet and shows the German plot to torpedo the flagship and cripple the fleet It will be remembered that the Atlantic fleet was reviewed in New York har- bor by the president early in 1915. In connection with the plot against this feet at that time Chief Flynn makes revelations which would be regarded as almost incredible were they not made by man whose personal integ- rity and high standing as a public of ficial place anything he may vouch foI beyond all doubt
 The Hearst-Pathe News will com plete the bill for today and Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-15

The attraction at the Auditorium theate all week. with daily matinees, will be The Bon Ton Musical Comedy company, with that funny little come dian. Nat Farnum, who is one of the funneist men on the stage today. Sur rounding Mir. Farnum are Jackie Nell son, one of the best singing and danc- ing soubrettes in musical comedy; Harritt Randolf. prima donna, has a beautiful voice and was featured last season with one of Columbia circuit shows: Johnnie Murphy, of the vau- deville team of Murphy and Mercy and the Dancing Doll chorus. The opening bill today will be Hello, France a musical show that is differ ent than all others, with new and catchy musical song hits. See Nat Farnum Monday.
 Admirers of June Caprice will soon see that smiling William Fox star in a new, pretty and stirring photoplay It is called The Heart of Romance, and will be shown at the Auditorium theatre today for a two days run. The story is that of young writer who is in love with Eloise Jackson (June Caprice). He is poor and Eloises guardian fears he is fonder of her money than of her. To test the young man. the guardian devises several tests
 The thrill of mast nature is felt in every episode of Vengeance and the Woman. Greater Vitagraph's new mel odrama serial, the fourth episode of which is the attraction in this theatre today and Tuesday. Ninety per cent. of the scenes were filmed in the wild est recesses of the Sierras in Southern California William Duncan and Carol Holloway, famous adventure stars of The Fighting Trail, take the leading parts
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-15
HUMIOR OF THE DAY

Lady.Are you equal to chopptng
 Tramp-Madam. I am more than equal, l. an superior -Cassers Satur- day Journal.
 What's all that about the Argo- nauts and the golden fleece ?'
 "Just a little fiowery stuff as starter. The senator is discussing the wool schedule.'' = Louisville Courier Journal.
 Dearest he whispered to her at the party, will you be my partner through life
 Certainly not" she told him. 'Oh. all right. For the next dance, then ?"-Boston Transcript.
 "Now I sneak on as a burglar The stage is dark. I must not be | discovered
 'Be sure to keep me in the spot l light--Seattle Post Intelligencer.
 Tine American-The trouble is We all lack faith
 The Beigian-Not [ If the Ger mans get over to your country have perfect faith as to what they will l do to your women and children.-Life 1 Old Gent (to loafer in rough neigh borhood)-What terrible language these pople use.
 Loafer-You're right, guv-nor- it's abaht the only thing, wot ain't | controlled nowadays.-London Opin- l ion.
 l Excited Hun soldier-Oh, Sir Ram erad. gif meins9f upl I to you i! meinself surrender, Sir Kamerad! II I" H British oficer-Cut it short. man This isn't bally opera.-Passing Show.
 Ensign-see the captain on that bridge, five miles away? Gun -pointer-Aye,aye sir. il Ensign-Hit him in the eye witba 1 13-inch shell.
 Gun pointer Which eye, sir?- Judge.
 Are you getting well paid for your worlx?a
 No. That's why I'm not doing my best work. Seems to me nobody ever is willing to pay enough to find out just how good can be."-De- troit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-15
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Portland.-At a recent meeting of Bernadotte lodge. Order of vasa> it was voted to buy $500 Liberty bond.
 Southingten.-The anniversary of the Southington Red Cross will be celebrated by union mass meeting ln tho town hall on the evening of May 5.
 South Windsor-T11e Sunday school of the South Windsor Congregational church was presented a flag Sunday morning by the Woman's Relief corps of East Hartford.
 Thomastcu.-C. ". Eddy, chairman of the village improvement committee of the Thomaston Business Mems as- sociation. has his plans well under way for the annual cleanup week campaign.
 Hartford.@Eight hundred appIica- tons for garden lots have been re- ceived by the home garden depart ment of Hartford. Sections in Keney park. Girard avenue, Colt park and Garden street are nearly filled.
 New BFitaiu.-Rev. ]. D. Rees. who resigned as pastor of Stanley Memorial church, New Britain, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Kings Highway Congregational church of