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The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
RETA GIRL
Who GIVES AID
IN HIGH PLACE
Miss Frances Brady As.
sists' = and Also Adorns
Rail Chiefs Office.

He was big fellow and quite self
important. and he swept into the ONCE
with an air. And he had q big voice
to match his big body. His keen
glance swept the room and centered
upon a very pretty. deRure-looking
girl of q.
Miss" he doomed as he looked at
her and also at his watch. Il am in
a hurry and have TO see the assist
The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
Battle Again Flares Up
On Macedonian Front.

Paris, July 5.-"Great activity on
the Doiran front in Macedonia was
reported by the war office tonight. 80
On the western theaters the
French made a successful raid west
of Bussiares. taking prisoners, the
night copmunique states. There was
lively artillery activity south of the
Aisne, notably around Cutry Mont
COLBERT, .-...
The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
Good Sunday Scholars
To Get Free Ice Cream

All the colored boys who began
faithfully to attend Sunday school in
plenty Of time for the Sunday school
picnic will be doubly rewarded next
Sunday at the Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church. n street, between Ninth and
Tenth northwest.
Free tickets FOR Ice cream and cake
for the following Wednesday evening
are to be distributed. Al pageant is
to be held on August 7, for which
100 reyfqrnasrs are wanted.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
DOG BITES BOY.

william Chase, a s-year-old colored
boy residing at 2os1s Elm street north
west, was bitten on the lip by a dog
belonging to Francis Burns, e5S2 +
street northwest, while the lad was
playing on the front porch of his
home. He was treated at Freedman's
Hospital
The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
nun CRUELTY
!. TO PRISONERS
: ROUSES ALLY
English People Ask Repris-
ais for Starving and Kill
ing by Enemy.

. London, July 5.-with the receipt
every day Of new stories Of German
brutality toward British prisoners
of war. the demands for reprisals in
England is growing.
Hardly q day passes that the
newspapers do not carry tales of
Hun inhumanity In the treatment of
, prisoners. The arrival of many
British prisoners in Holland for ex-
change Is responsible for most Of
them being made public.
Here are a few samples of their
stories:
John P. Genower, q seaman of
the British destroyer Nestor, cap
tured in the battle of Jutland. was
locked In q hut and the building set
afire. He was burned aliye-delib-
erately. not by accident
Stabbed without Exeuse.
A prisoner at schneidemuhl was
attacked with no excuse at all. A
German adjutant drew his sword.
said English swine,' and thrust
his sword into the prisoners side.
He died q short time later from
the wound.
At Osnabruck a British soldier
was stripped before an open fur
mace until blisters covered his
body and face. Other sentries
stood beside him with loaded rifles
Private J. Desbrough. of Suffolk,
demonstrated with a German ci-
william who was bullying a French
prisoner. A German sentry ordered
him to go away. He did so. and
the sentry shot him in the back,
killing him instantly.
One Attends 1000.
Last April 1000 British soldiers,
alwounded, were brought to Lang
ensalZa camp with no medical at
tention save their first field dress
ings. They were placed in a wire
fence, compound with nothing but
the floor to lie on. and no one was
allowed to see them but one British
soldier who was ordered to ATTEND
to their wants" Imagine the plight
OF one man trying to care for 1000
wounded meni
4 British merchant ships captain
whose vessel was torpedoed last
winter was kept naked in intense
cold for three hours while his
clothes were searched. When he
reached a prison camp he found the
prisoners were dying daily from
starvation.
The men were skeletons in rags"
he says. They were kicked and
clubbed. beaten with fiat of swords
and kept standing at attention in
freezing weather as long as they
could stand We fought like wild
beasts for food that a dog would
refuse.
Our rations consisted of a cup
OF acorn coffee for breakfast, SOUP
made partly Of fish offaI for dinner,
The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
Consider Submarine IunneI.

Madrid. July 5.-The war once has
appointed a commission TO study the
project of a tunnel under the straits
OF Gibraltar TO Africa. to take I've
years. The straits are nine miles
across at their narrowest point.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-06
HUNS TORPEDO U. S.
TRANSPORT; ALLIED
FLIERS VICTORIOUS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
woods. has increased to 100, Field
Marshal Haig reported tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
NORTHWESTERN IN PORT

The steamship Northwestern arriv' ed in port this morning shortly be. fore noon from the south, sailing west about 3 this afternoon. Passen. gers arriving for Valdez were Rev, Bollinger and daughter Alice from Douglas, Byron Wilson and wife. I. M. Foster, from Seattle; James Wil- son, T. J. Donohoe and son Thomas, Deputy Marshal H. c. De Line and prisoners, Chas. Whalen. Those leav- ing for westward points were Ralph Vogt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
STEAMER sAILINGs
: + < 4 4 + < | | 1

Steamship rthwestern-Sailed west from Valdez. Tuesday, April 23. Steamship Admiral Watson-Sailed south from Valdez, Saturday, Apr. 20.
 Steamship Alaska-Sailed south from Valdez, Saturday night, Apr. 20.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
FOR SALE

The launch N. & S., forty feet long
 II 1-2 feet beam, powered with 23 horsepower Union engine, heavy duty in fine conditions. Complete equip ment. cheap for cash. Apply to M. J. CALLAGHAN, Valdez, Alaska. km1
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

FOR SALE-Ford touring car in fair condition, except tires which are somewhat worn, Lots of extra parts, Engine in perfect condition. Body racked but will make excellent truck. Cheap for cash. Write to E. P. E., Care of Prospector. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
A WASTE OF MEAT

A correspondent to a farm paper says put little salt in the water with which you wash vegetables and the in- sects will rise to the top. Alaskans have never found any too large to swallow yet, and we consider the plan waste of both salt and meat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Road Commissioner James Wilson was a returning passenger on the steamship Northwestern.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

"The Famous Valdez Brew" is the way the beverage produced by the To- cal concern is advertised in several towns in southern Alaska. Manager Otto Haering is having a great run on his new temperance brew, Alas ka's Pride" and is making heavy shipments on every boat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
FURS MADE UP

FURS MADE UP
 Furs remodeled, also new skins made up in all the latest styles. Prices very reasonable. Special attention paid to Alaska trade. All work guar anteed. Richmond Furs. 305 Cham Der of Commerce Bldg, Tacoma, Wash tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Sid Ansor of Iditarod was an outgo- ing passenger on the Alaska for the States where he will enlist in some branch of the U. S. Army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
ATTENTION LADIES

Flowers and fruit effects for your spring hat. At Adam Swans tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

T. J. Donohoe and son Thomas re- turned today from business trip to Cordova.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

If it isn't an Eastman is isn't kodak. Valdez Drug Co.,. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Minard Mills, a son of Mrs. Mills, manager of the Seattle Hotel. arriv- ed on the Northwestern from Juneau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

AnscO Films Will fit any standard make o camera. They are the standard. Guy E. Cam. eron. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

JUST RECEIVED A new line of Eastman Kodak sup plies, Valdez Drug Co. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

DIXIE BUTTER SCOTCH and caramels. The best there is. Val deg Drug Co. U
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

For 1rst-ciass uesis ana yood ser, ice at reasonable. prices try the Mel chants Cafe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
PIANO FOR SALE

Excellent condition. $250. Enquire Prospector. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

I. M. Foster, secretary of the Val deg Packing Company was a passen- ger on the Northwestern for this port
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Owing to the enormous cost of op- erating expenses the following rates will be charged:
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

w. I. Levy, proprietor of the Pin zon, has ordered new billiard tabl for his pool hall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Anything you want in the line ol photegraphy-Jenner can do 1t fol you. tl
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Fare from Valdez to Cliff......-$ 200 From Valdez to Ellamar ........ 400 From Valdez to Landlock....-- 700 From Valdez to Fidalgo....... 700 Freight per ton........ 700 To Port Wells and Portage bay 15.0O Ere: ght per ton...................-. 15.0O Fare from Valdez to any camp
 on the west side as far as
 Bald Head Chris Island........ 1000 If KATALLA QUEEN
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

MT. and Mrs. Byron Wilson were re- turning passengers on the steamship Northwestern.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

The canteen at the Post recently purchased a fine pool table from tn, Pinzon for use by the boys at tht garrison.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland's Prices reasonable. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Ralph Vogt returned on the steam ship Northwestern to Latouche, after successfully passing the physical ex animation for the draft.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

Boyd Leedy was recently operated upon at Anchorage for appendicitis He is reported to be convalescing rap idly
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

CITY EXPRESS. Phone 82; ready to transfe. tuat tagsase for you. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-23

NUGGET AND IVORY and Alaskan jewelry, Valdez Drug Go. If
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
BECOMING. AN EXPERT"

DOUGLAS, July 12. - Wm. Sum mers, the popular timekeeper at the Alaska Juneau power plant, is now regarded as a regular demon" on the motorcycle, Recently, he pur chased the motorcycle of Superintend ent Preston, and made some reputa tion on trial trip down the Gov ernment road one evening this week According to one of the ranchers "Freckles," as he is familiarly called tore down few panels of the farm CTS fence and hung the gate around his neck on his first trial spin, but he is still undaunted and swears he will coninue to ride the pesky thing unless he happens to get spill which might land him on his head. He has been warned by his many friends and is guarding against this however, for it is reported that he can i'll afford to see the few stray locks that he carefully nurses on top of his 'bean." f"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
youngsters when the program is ready which will be given on some fine day.
HONOR MRS. CHRISTIAN

DOUGLAS, July 12.-Miss Maude Liljestrand entertained at the home of her parents yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs M. V. Christman who, with her children, leaves on the Southbound trip of the Humboldt to join her husband in Seattle. The af ternoon was pleasantly passed sew ing and knitting at the conclusion of which appropriate refreshments were served:
 Among those present were Mes danes M. V. Christman, H. SSchu mann, Fred Higgins, o. M. Olson, J Kearney, H. Morton, V. A. Peterson A. Liljestrand, w. Edwins, G. John son, the Misses Alma Wortman, Lyd ia Fels, Etta Brown, Ruby Johnson Gertrude Johnson, Lucille Fox, Re zine Miller and Cassie King.
 In the evening Mrs. N. King and Mrs. A. l.. Anderson entertained at the home of the former, where the time was pleasantly passed in con versation and partaking of refresh ments. The guests were: Mesdames Christman, Grundler, Feusi, Henson Pettigrove, Anderson, King, and the Misses Regime Miller. Josie Ander- son and Cassie King.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
YOUNGSTERS FIGURING ON ANOTHER ENTERTAINMENT
 FOR THE TOBACCO FUND

TREADWELL, July 12.-Helen and Ethel Nelson, daughters of the Treadwell baker, and Helen Lind strom, the three patriotic Treadwell Misses, who engineered such a sue cessful program this week in secur- ing a good amount of cash for the Soldiers Tobacco Fund, are figuring on another entertainment in the near future of a like nature.
 The large play tent which the children constructed in the bakers yard will again be used for the good supply of cigars and soda pop from the last occasion which were doyated by Dixie" a Treadwell em plyee ar fast friend of the trio of girls who conceived the idea of this form of amusement for raising cash to a worthy cause.
 Leona Poeth. Mary Africh, Sophia and Beth Anderson, Alice, Bertha and Irma Lebrecht, Sarah Mcintyre Danny and Grace Meggitt, Roy Dan lOic, oOhhHy ,-4 IhC66itI, Dou6 anu Gordon uray and William Mcintyre who. were in attendance at the first performance, are also enthusiastic over the idea of another such enter tainment and others beside the three who gave the first show will probably assist in giving the coming feature on 8 larger scale than before.
 Mrs. Nelson, who assisted the youngsters in preparing homemade candy, cookies, etc, for sale on tie first occasion, has promised to aga:u lend her support to the feature and other adults who attended and who paid g cents admission. promise to give all the aid possible, so it is quite probable than another good cash donation will be raised by the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
REPORT OF THE
 JR, RED CROSS FOR PAST YEAR
Splendid Showing Made by the Children from the Different Island
 Schools.

DOUGLAS, July 12.-The Doug las Treadwell School Chapter of the Junior Red Cross, is sending con signment of various articles to the headquarters at Seattle on the South bound trip of the Humboldt. The annual report has been sent in to the Seattle headquarters by Prof. Greene, and Canon Butcher, the present chairman, is having this report pub lished in the local papers. The work of the Junior Red Cross is more or less at standstill during the school vacation, but will resume the activities as soon as the Fall term begins.
 In giving this report, it is to be understood that each school has charge of it's own financial accounts and therefore the balance given rep resents the collective amount of the whole of the Chapter.
 There have been six boxes of goods of various kinds, shipped to the head quarters in Seattle. The contents as near as can be recalled were as follows:
 capes with hoods.
 12 girls dresses.
 undergarments.
 housegOwns.
 shoulder shawls.
 "A Fun books.
 $500 gun wipes.
 sets dominoes.
 3 sets checkerboards and checkers. 8 complete layettes.
 48 bonnets.
 16 pairs bootees.
 15 scarfs.
 5 caps.
 1 quilt.
 By the Douglas School 4 Housegowns.
 8 shoulder shawls.
 By the TreadweII Schools 4 infants layettes.
 baby bonnets.
 II children's sweaters.
 children's sleeveless sweaters. 3 pairs boottees.
 bags
 II scarfs.
 1 set cap and muffler.
 knitted caps.
 1 box talcum.
 1 bar soap.
 By St. Ann's School
 3 housegowns.
 2 sets Child's caps, sweaters and scarfs.
 3 sweater and scarf sets.
 1 scarf.
 2 wool vests.
 1 shawl nightingale.
 1 coat.
 By the Native School
 1 wool blanket. knitted.
 10 pairs bed socks.
 8 child's aprons.
 Package of absorbers.
 The above was packed in box and sent from Douglas on the steamer Humboldt July 1918, and does not include the box . sent by the Hum boldt on the present trip.
 There have been 15 Liberty Bonds bought by members of the Chapter, and the sum of $365.95 has been spent in Thrift Stamps.
 Due received amount to $72.75, and the various entertainments and other means have brought to the Treasury the sum of $199.51.
 The total amount spent in supplies totals $176.76. and the schools of the Island have a balance on hand of $95.50.
 There are four schools in the Chapter. four auxiliaries formed. and the total number of pupils enrolled in these four auxilaries is 291. This report has been compiled from data sent by Prof. Greene and is presented to the Island people in order that they may have a better Idea of what the Junior Red Cross
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
D. J. KlNZIE TO JOIN
 UNITED STATES ARMY

TREADWELL, July 12.-D. J. Kin Zie, employment agent at Treadwell for a number of years, has been or dered to Fort Seward for the pur- pose of taking an examination to qualify as captain in the Adjutant Generals Department of the United States Army. MT. KinZie comes of military family and is quite ia miliar with military affairs. His many friends on the Channel pre- dict for him undoubted success as a commissioned officer in Uncle Sam's service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
RECEIVES COMMISSION

DOUGLAS, July 12.-Stanley Marks son of MT. and Mrs. Anton Marks, who entered the service last year as promoted to Lieutenant, according to a letter received by his mother on the last mail, and is now in Seattle, having been sent from the Presidio in California to the Washington can tonment. Mrs. Marks expects to leave on the southbound trip of the Humboldt to visit with her son until further orders calls him to other parts of the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, July 12-One of the most powerful dramas of love and self sacrifice shown on the screen today will appear tonight and tomor- row night at the Liberty. It is a Paramount production entitled Sleep ing Fires" in which the screen star, Pauline Frederick, appears at her best. In addition to this production, there is screen telegram showing usual interest for Friday and Satur- day nights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
SUCCEEDS RAY SMITH

DOUGLAS, July 12.-J. M SalOum the Douglas boot and shoe merchant and repair man, has accepted posi- tiOn with the Alaska-Juneau in the supply department, succeeding Ray Smith, who left few days ago for the Outside. MT. Saloum will con tinue to do small jobs of repair work during his leisure hours in the even ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
FOUR MINUTE MEN

DOUGLAS, July 12.-Commissoner John Henson has been appointed by A. E. Gurr as Four Minute Man to appear at the Lyric Saturday night and A. F.. Gurr will speak at the Liberty on Sunday evenin, the sub ject to he: "The Meaning of Amer ica."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
NEW PIANIST

DOUGLAS, July 12-Fred Laugh rane. nephew of T. E. P Keegan
 Washington, to be identified with his uncle's canning operations at Douglas this season, has accepted a position as pianist at the Lyric Thea
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12

on the Island is able to accomplish.
 As soon as the school term begins, it is the intention of the present chairman to have a regular secre- tary elected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
Gear For Sale

DOUGLAS, July 8.-Three skates halibut gear, 300 fathoms buoy line, anchors and buoys. Other parts of gear, all in good condition, at a bargain. See 0. F. Bennett, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
FIRE MEETING TONIGHT

TREADWELL, July 12.-A meet ing of the Treadwell Fire Depart ment will take place tonight in the Labor Union Hall at 730.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12

FOR SALE-One skate halibut gear, $l0; also 1S-ft. boat, 3 h. D. engine, $125. Enquire Grundler House, Douglas.
 FOR SALE-Baby basket, crib and buggy, for $15. Morris chair, $5. Enquire Grundler House, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
LIBERTY MOTOR BEST.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-- Vice Admiral Sims reports to the Gov ernment that the Liberty motor is standing the most severe tests in Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12

tre. Mir. Loughrane is also a bands man and will add greatly to the in strumentation of the Channel Band
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-12
NEW BLUEBERRlEs IN

DOUGLAS, July 12-Housewives are rejoicing in fresh blueberry pies several women and children having brought in buckets of fresh ripe berries this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-20
GRAVATT is CAPTURED
Charged with Shooting n; Agents of
Prohibition Commissioners In
MccklcnhurS County.

Neal Ci-avatt one Of the men who
escaped last month when state Pro
hibition Officers Payne and Bca,tic
captured and destroyed Il large still IL.
Meck!enbu:E County, WAS captured
yesterday at La Crosse Gravatt is
supposed to have been the owner and
operator OF the large still which was
destroyed hy the officers. who were
rewarded with bucksho. for their pains.
a; FIRST 1T was thought that the t,vo
officers were badly wounded as re-
sule OF the Shooting scrapc. bU, IL was
late. learned that only minor .lesi,
wounds had been inflicted
Graratt who vas taken 20 jail now
a awaits court on II number OF charges.
He VIII he charged with operating an
Illicit still. With attempt TO murder
and with selling and storing whisky.
irava;t il said 20 have moved into
MecklenbuTE County from Person
County, :. c. recently.
l.. G. Cleary, one OF tho white men
who wns arrested ~ the time Of the
capture OF the sti!l. has already been
tried in Nccklerburg County. lie
was finrn sloQ and sentenced to serve,
sixty days in jail. Three other Of
Tenders are now wanted on the
charge of completely in operating lie
still and in connection with III. shoot :
ing =: tn" officers |, is understood
that Washington Boyd and Van C.oodr.
ou.r co'orcd. arc in &o~th Carolina re-
Ing from wounds received in Tie
ircl with Era'tic and Payne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-20
GERMAN PAPERS PUSH
LIBERTY LOAN SALES
Editors Devote Much Space TO Cam,
paign In News, Editorial and
Advertising Pages.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS. ACTIVE
thousands of subscriptions Pour In
From Foreign Language Sections
or Country.-''oriy-Onc Nationals.
tics Participate.

WASHINGTON. April 10 = "kauft
freihcit bonds"
This is tho appeal made to every
rcSdor OF German language uews
papers ana magazines published in the
United states these days in news ana
editorial columns and ADVERTISING:
pages. "!;uy Liberty bonds" urge the
Editors in the language of America: :,
enemies.
Clippings displayed 20 day at the ma :
tIondl Liberty loan headquarters indi-
1cated that tho C;crmanIc Language
papers In this country arc devoting
proportionatoly more space 20 the
preaching Of tho necessity for over
subscribing the loan than are other
DAILY newspapers. Other foreign 10
4suaTs newspapers are equally active
On behalf of the war credit. including
tho Hungarian. Bulgarian and Turkish
publications.
Their work Is bearing fruit. accord
1 Ing To reports to Hans Kicg. director
OF tho foreisn-lanEuagc section Of the
Liberty loan organization, for thou
sands of subscriptions have been gath
cred from the foreign language dis
trict3 OF American cities since the cam
paiEn otartcd.
Forty-onc nltionailties are participant
inE In the campaign. and practically al!
arc represented by newspapers. which
lead in the work These include
ichinesc. Japanese. Tur;:ish, Arabic.
Greek. Hebrew. Ukrainian, Flemish.
Dhnlsf and other Scandinavian ma
|tionalttics. Armenian. Portuguese and
Spanish.
ThrouEhnu, The country. the cam
'paisn work las been carefully organ
lzed Mr.. REG. who speaks eleven
languages. Travelled to- weeks before
Pho loan opened. hold!nE rallies ard
developing lighting plans Of forcirn-
language committees n princia pal cities.
Pm their native tongues he addresses
meetings Q: Germans, French. Italians.
Ispaniards, Norwnrians, Swedcs Hoi-
flanders. Poles. Hou;nan,ans and Danes.
REPORTS nov b.inE received tell o, a
multitude of small subscriptions nour-
Ing into loca! headquarters. from thcgc
adopted suns Of America