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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
COUNCIL MEETING

DOUGLAS, May 21.-The regular meeting of the City Council was held last night, with six members present at roll call The matter of policing the dock at night during the deputy marshals absence was brought up and discussed and a plan outlined for the same. The plans for the better accommodation of the fishing craft was next mentioned and the Council voted to cut an open ing through the bridge which goes from the dock to Mayflower Island, thus permitting the little boats to go around to that side of the dick, where a good float will be placed for the small boats to tie up to. This will give them about 15 feet ordered that the chairman of the Wharf committee be instructed to buy a float. which P. A. Anderson has for sale, and which is already made and can be placed in position on short notice, also for said com mittee to go ahead and cut the open ing through, and place the float in position and make the necessary i'm provements.
 The next matter to come up for mention was the disposal of the two pet bears in the pen on the lattle Island It was decided to give them to MT. Hudson and let him use his own judgment in disposing of them.
 Bills due from the ball given for the draft boys were ordered paid.
 The auditors report of the years work and money expended during the past year was read by the clerk and approved by the members.
 The finance committee reported $4,335.73 on hand Bills amounting to S95095 were paid. The Wharf committee reported 294 tons of coal on hand Receipts for the week amounted to $630.
 The chairman of the Street and Public Property committee was au- thorized to purchase 800 lineal feet of three-inch planking for street pur- poses.
 The appointment of Axel Kronquist for City Assessor was confirmed, af- ter which the meeting adjourned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
THEY MADE THE KAISER sQUIRM

DOUGLAS, May 21.-The Com mitte in charge of the Red Cross Drive wish to thank the patriotic women who so generously contribut- ed to the success of the Country Fair last Saturday night and they also desire to thank the wholesale houses and their representative for their donations. Tex Zimmerman, for a box of cigars which was much ap- preciated as was the beautiful pie ture donated by Ed Andrews, the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Com pany, Michael George, for donations which were unsolicited, and last, but not least the ladies who volunteered their services, thus making the Doug las-Treadwell Chapter, not only in Alaska but in the United States to go over the top in the Second Red Cross Drive. The amount of $700 is now pledged and will be turned over immediately to the Treasurer.
 P. R. BRADLEY,
 M. J. O'CONNOK,.
 Nj. J. HUDSON.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
NEW PACKING FIRM

DOUGLAS, May 21.-A saltery
 under the name of the Alaska Doug
 las Herring Packing Company, has been established at Icy Straits, and begins business today. The promot- CTS are Dave Christoe, Elmer Smith, Fred Henson and J. P L. Graves of Juneau The firm does not intend to specialize in herring only, but expects to handle all varieties of fish. Fifteen men are now employed by the company, and as the fishing seascn advances, the number will probably be increased. Two of the company boats, the Tillicum and the Anna B. were in port for salt and are now on their way to Icy Straits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

two boats were transported S,030 miles by sen and then $500 miles by land before they reached the scene of their objective. They were often dragged long distances through the brush and over mountains, some times in a temperature of 100 de- grees. The first encounter with the enemy was when the German armed
 motor boat Kingani sailed into the bay where the British ships lay her commander unaware that the British Navy was on the spot. The Kingani was chased into the lake, and, after
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

being heavily shelled, surrendered. She then resumed her career under the British flag as the Eff.
 Some time afterward, another Ger man boat appeared, the Hedwiga- von Wissmann. The Riff and Mimi chased her thirty miles, until at 5,50G yards the Eff got the range with high explosive shells. In a few min utes the Fedwig burst into flames, turned turtle and sank. Her ensign was picked up and was the first enemy ensign captured in an sea battle in the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

a local merchant, were just what pleased the children and they in vested SIP in these wares. The cen ter of the hall was reserved for dancing and the musicians were kept busy until a late hour.
 From start until the finish there was something doing all the time and great credit is due to those who had charge of the affair, especially M. J. OCOnnor, who was on the job all the time The total receipts for the evening amounted to $500.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
"CASTLES FOR TWO"
 CLEVER PICTURE STORY

DOUGLAS, May 21.-Tonight at the Liberty Theatre, Marie Doro will appear in Castles For Two a Para mount production. Marie Doro is well known as she has appeared in 2 number of great pictures which have been shown here. Probably her best remembered work was in the leading role of Oliver Twist.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
BASEBALL FOR RED CROSS

TREADWELL, May 21.-Baseball enthusiasts are looking forward to the games to be scheduled for next week between teams made up of men from the various departments at Treadwell The team, consisting of members of the electrical depart ment, Machine shop and the Store, have challenged the team composed of men. from the Foundry, Cyanide and Ready Bullion. The proceeds of the game will be donated to the Red Cross fund
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
CARD PARTY LAST NIGHT

DOUGLAS, May 21.-The regular Labor Union card party, which had account of the school entertainment, was given last night at Labor Union Hall A very small crowd was pres
 ent due to the fine Spring weather. Seven tables were placed for whist. First prize winners were Mrs. Otto Wideman, M. J. Hudson; second Mrs. Steve Ferris, Jack Wilson; Con- solations-Miss France and MT. Paul.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
BACK FROM CHICHAGOF

DOUGLAS. May 21.-Mrs Wilhelm, who has been visiting at Chichagoff for the past several months, arrived home last night, and after spending a week or ten days with friends here, will join her daughter, Mrs. Ray Smith, who went to Tacoma a month ago.
 Mrs. Wilhelm has been acting post mistress at Chichagoff during her stay there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
MRS. FRANK LEAVES

TREADWELL, May 21.-Mrs. Will liam Frank, a resident for many years in Treadwell, left yesterday for Ashland, Oregon, taking her household effects with her. Mr. Frank who is employed at Treadwell, is remaining here for the present
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

listed in the Shipping Board service. His work keeps him on the move all the time, for as fast as a ship is finished at the yards it is sent around to the Atlantic Coast and he is among those who escort the ship around each time, returning by rail across the continent
 MT Wood is ill the Engineering Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
OFF FOR VACATION

DOUGLAS, May 21.-Norma Rip pin, one of the girl graduates, left on the Humboldt to spend her vacation in Seattle with her aunt, Mrs. Henry Erie. formerly of this place. Miss Rippin expects to return to her home in Haines later in the season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
p. E. RICE LEAVING

TREADWELL, May 21.-P. E. Rice. who has been connected with the survey department at Treadwell, has resigned his position and expects to leave soon for the South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
MOST SUCCESSFUL NAVAL EXPEDITION
 BY THE BRITISH

LONDON, May 21.--An account of the smallest and one of the most successful British Naval expeditions sent out during the present war that which cleared the Germans from the district of the Lake Tanganyika in Africa-has just been published by the Colonial Institute here
 The expedition included only 23 men, and it went through the cam paign without a single casualty. It's
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
SOUTH FOR SHORT VISIT

DOUGLAS, May 21.-Mrs. Fred Gius and daughter Miss Jennie, went below on last nights steamer for a short visit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
MIR. WOOD ENLlSTS

DOUGLAS, May 21.-Word has lately been received here that Nil. Henry Wood, formerly of this place but now located in Seattle, has en
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

The remaining boat, the Graf von Got2en stayed in harbor. A seaplane flew over and reused her with q few bombs. The Germans then filled her with concrete and sank her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
IN FROM cHlCHAGOFF

DOUGLAS, May 21.-Ed. Fox is in town from Chichagoff for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Fox.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
IN THE SHADOW OF THE PINES

TREADWELL, May 21-The Pines Red Cross Auxiliary are holding their regular meeting this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21
Betcha

Betcha! Young woman, this rule you should
 keep, If but for your own sake; It's better to be fast asleep Than to be fast awake. Today's News Tooay-in Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

WANTED-One tent with or with. out fly; not less than 12x14. Phone g or write Box AT, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-21

FOR SALE-0ne range; good for camp. Enquire Tex" Zimmerman. Douglas.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

Preliminary to the Christmas member
ship campaign, Dee. Is to %, the War
Council of the Amcricn Red Cross is
issuing statements telling for the first
time details Of its tremendous work in
battle zones abroad
The latest statement tells of the work
IN Italy and plans for the period to
December, 1918. To July !, the sum
{ $3.50, $3.50 was expanded. Relief
was distributed to nearly 400, needy
antilles of soldiers; Al kitchens, capa-
,itv 10000 rtionS weekly, are i'm op-
Grafton for 81 900 families There are
f. Red Cross workrooms where nearly
5000 women arc employed in producing
an average of 10000 garments: 50 nur-
series caring for $4,000 children. In 10
health ccutcrs there are s,046 children
and l. adult health centers care for an
average Of 800 persons weekly.
To-day Italy is fully convinced that
the Americn people are a nation of
deeds as well as words, says the Red
Cross War Council statement. "Thcrc
is scarcely a village of community
which has not given uHmistakable evi-
evidence cf the generosity, kindlineSs
and ability Of America in the work of
saving Europe from the grasp of leu
tonic autocTacy.'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of Ncrmiliou
Seventeenth judicial District Court
No 1927. Probate Pocket.
Succession If jerome =. Humphreys.
Application for letters of Admuistra-
ton.
Whereas, solomon IsaacS, of Vcrmil-
ion Prisl. La. has flied in this Honor
allie Court, a petition III the above mum
bored and entitled estate, rravin4
amongst other things TO be appointed
Administrator of said Estate
Therefore, notice is hereby given to
any and all parties interested, to show
cause If any they have within the Ie-
gal DELAYS, why said applicant should
not be appointed Administrator afore-
said. and letters rs such issued 10 him
upon his compliance with all the pre-
REQUISITES Of law.
In testimony whereof, witness my
hand and seal Of office, at AbbevillG.
La. this 18th day Of November, \. d.
1918.
THEO. BATDOTN,
(Seal} BY. Clerk Of Court.
W. B. Gordv. attorney.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

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Marshal General Cas-
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ny material in thei
exhausted older men l
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put first to registral
aud local boards hav
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ION so thai some of
ed in October.
Pointing out that i
above the ages Of 81
would be attacking
economic life aud eI
plorcd field, - Gener,
public statement TO Z
industrial represent;
their id in applying Il
trial defcrmcnts So
tcnance of the milit:
of the national int
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

The Central powers ore quarrelling
over "spoils which seems little
thing to QUARREL about thi slime.
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. O. Bourgeois and
children Of near Erath, were visitors
here Tuesday, guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Whence. Two
large fat hogs were butchcrcd that
day and the editor thanks Mr.. Vile
mez for the choice roast sent him.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
CONVERSION


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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
YOUTHS TO COME FIRsf
IN DRAFT OLDER N NEXT

Youths of IS to 90 yea
between the ages OF 90 N
oivcly, who rcgistd 'e1-Tl
q IT l.. LII
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
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Probably General LuC
that the munitions tn,
destroyed on abandoned
keeping.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
=. Victor tn ea tire
Tues. & Wed, Sept. 18th & 18th

40 He'll With the Kaiser" is a seven
reel Feature production. The War Boards
of Germany, tie rotterdam Gang" pre-
sided over by Wilhelm of HOnenzolen, are
shown planning the conquest of the void.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

The new grocery store of Conrad &
Holmes, located on State street, has
started out nicely, and already they
are receiving large stocks of goods
The store is large and makes neat
appearance.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

More than half n million members of
he American Red Cross in Louisiana,
Mississippi and Alabama chapters of
G Gulf Division will stage an cleo
ION of their own the last Wednesday in
october, it was announced by the Di-
.isjon officials.
Every chapter in the three states is
o hold an election. \ chairman, vice
Hartman, treasurer, secretary, chair
nan Of the executive committee, the
landing committees and all the rest of
ne officers are 90 be chosen.
Members of the Ped Cross do the
citing. TIE Bureau of Development
{ the Gulf Division, Of which Mrs. c.
T. MoharIv is director, now is arrang-
.- t. send ont formal instructions Of
Ay chapter, on the election procedure
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
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Prs, Provost
announced,
hilable fight
is has been
BIT be induct
hires will e.
those ages
ordered to
~ classified
may be call
.sifving men
larmy draft
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g an 'unex
wider in a
IdlOyers and
e. besought
rs of indus
- the main
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

W -. >. -
Making Ludendorff Il
many helps to save the
1t is, of the crown prime
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

The most unusual features ever pho
tcgraphed are seen in the great photo
dina. Romance plays It's part in the
1nazing picture, showing that love and
loyalty viii H'1tiiveAAH
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

Mrs l.. G. Lashcr Of Crowley, was
visiting here last week Mr.. Lasher
came in between trains Sunday, and
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Stansbury. They returned home Sun
1av
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

\ J. McComiskey, better known as
i'm, the charming nephew Of Mr.. r.
}. G. McComiSkcy, left today for his
cine in New Orleans. lie was the most
eliahle worker at the factory. being
'cokkocpcr and ice maker. His friends
and uncle hope to see him here again
next wear, as they will certainly miss
i'm, during his absence.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
sC1.1U
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rferet.

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: not worth
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rs
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q e, such as
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

(Seal) by. Clerk Of
W. B. Gordv. attorney.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14
?ERSHING Pl ~ ~
Jaguarslli CAMPAIGN.
ps, Elepl3e
The following ouranpltI of a telegram
vhich is self -cx o,M
Washington '-''' f4t kpt. Q. 1918.
Mr. p, II. Sal Hatc Director.
2ERSHING p

W ar-SaYingS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

The twin planets, Louis Mann and
Sam Bernard, seem to have three orbi-
al motions One around the stage, one
around the billboard and one around
mother. Each insists, however that he
evolves his own axis.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

Every man, woman and child i'm
America is urged to save coal by every
possible means. The new American
spirit is the spirit Of effective co
operatioH.-J A. Summers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

BENEDICT Ff 81
The Acting SecreG
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-09-14

Mrs. Alex Pellerin, Of New Iberia,
and Mrs. Robt. Bouvillion, Of Many,
were visitors here last week, guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. +. Staus-
hurry
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
The City Hall and Public Service

The Omaha Gas company was permitted to raise its
rates Is per cent without protest from the city
council.
The street railway company is seeking to raise its
rates 20 per cent.
The electric light company probably will soon ask for
similar rate increase.
Don't you want in the city hall who will fight for
your interests against these increased rates. rather than
allow them to go through without trying to stop them
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Some Facts About the Present City Government
Mayor Dahlman and Dollar Gas

Mayor Dahlman and Dollar Gas
Twelve years ago Mayor Dahlman was elected on
"Dolar Gas" platform.
Nine years ago and six years ago he campagned the
same issue.
He tried to give the gas company 25year franchise in
return for dollar gas.
When the people overwhelmingly defeated that fran
chse the Company gave the city dollar gas and the City
Council allowed the dollar gas suit in Federal Court to be
dismissed.
Have you dollar Gas" now?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
A Secret Council Meeting

Just before the city primary election secret confer
held between representatives Of the electric light
company and certain city commissioners.
The light company asked dismissal of the suit pending
in federal court in which the city questioning the right of
the company to sell current for heat and power
Have your commissioners told you anything about this
meeting? If not why not?
Because agreement has been made to dismiss this
suit as the dollar gas case was dismissed.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
AS TO MIR. HUMMEL
What DR.. Harold Clifford Thinks of Mr. Humnel

Omaha May 2--To the Editor of the World-Herald Mr.
Hummel description of his own achievements misleading
that ought not unchalenged To read would think
that but for him Omaha would have Fairgrounds and only
for park system and many people for want
of better information inclined to him his valuation
should like to ask those who thus houghe support him how
any not deliberately bent political suicide put charge
Of system of beautiful parks with thousands of dollars spend
hem could we'll have done less? true he might
HARM He might have started cut all the park for
codwood He knew too much for this but enough keep
him from starting to clear the natural shrbbey which forms
one or the most unique and charming features Emwood park
The lack of sympathy with natural beauty has led him
other of omission and commission which space
fOrbds to mention But these mistakes lack
of special educaon for which must not blame him. but rather
the system which permits position requiring the skill of
artist to be filled by with natural fitness train
ing and disposition to learn For these might forgive him.
though they should from voting for his reelection
What he ought not to be forgiven for aside from his support
service corporations in opposition to the rights the Omaha pub
M his failure the best interests Of the children of the
city.
Mr. Humme instead of being the father the playground
movement at most critical period it's betrayer The
men for public Fairgrounds which started Omaha by p
vae subscription long before Mr. Hmme had been heard of
side of the city hall had for lack funds led
ence for Finally such apparatus the society had
turned over the city and addition few slides swings
put into the parks by Mr. Humme but there scientific
development of the playground idea until the National Playground
association at the of number of citizens
who rounded the situation and the into shape for
vigorous growth At their suggestion Mr. English yprzed
empoye the Chicago playground system made supernten
en But became evident that his energy would be
to absorb share Of the meght Mr. Humme who
up to that time had favored the movement Gas political
gunpowdr) became violently jealous and vented his spite Mr.
English of the most contemplate and brutal
ton Putting with is Mr.. English stuck to the job and in
spite of all the obstacles with which Mr. Hummel continued
hamper his work. he infused wonderful life movement
Naturally however he took the first good chance resign
only by great good luck does he continue to Omaha The
Rotary club real friends of the boys of Omaha appreciate his
service the successful head of the Boy Scouts ask the voters
OF city whether who from motives personal vanity
and political jealousy would thus sacrifice the best
children, ought to expect reelection? st :"
have for years taken special interest parks and play
grounds and deliberate judgment that the proper develop
ment of both systems demands Mr. Hummel defea-H Clifford
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Public Utility Rates

Gas boosting carfare boosting, electric light about to
boost, but water has gone down so per cent
Last year water reduced ~ per cent and still the
water district made cash profit of $238O0O
Why is this? Public ownership! Why not the gas
plant next?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
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