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Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
SUIZER CLUB
 ORGANIZED
Popular Delegates Next Vote Won't Be Wholly From Ranks of
 Democratic Party

"I am going Co vote for sulzcr this fan. but am not Joining any political clubs" Is heard here sev- craI times every day. Usually tho speakers SO on and say something about a man at Washington who is
 u harmony with the powers that be being iu better position Co help Alaska than one who Is there for selfish purposes.
 That Sulzor has many friends on Douglas Island has been attcstcd within Che past week. a Douglas Island sulzcr Club having been or Eanizcd hero with a membership Of thirty and others are requesting every day Go have their names added to thc list. F. J. White Is president Of che club and Harry Morton Is che sceretary
 Thus far Che meetings have been held u Che oGicc of John Henson 6 Co. but larger quarters will be necessary if Che club continues Co grow. The next meeting is called for Monday night at s o'clock.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS

The first of a series Of six card parties Co be given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the local aorie Of Eagles took place Tuesday night, whom l7 tables were required to ac- commodate che players, which meant that Si7 in cash was turned over to Che Rcd Cross. The sale of cakes donated by the ladies notted $1475 and paid oll expenses connected with Che party. The prize winners were Mrs. Fyfe and Ed Dnsaver, and the boobies went Co Mrs Edwins and MT. Converse. Another party win be given Tuesday night, April 90. When the series Is completed a fine silk umbrella win be presented to the person having the greatest number of points.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
LOCAL FAMINE ENDS

Plenty stalks once more in Doug las. The Despatch arrived last night with a stock of spuds and vosc- tables. the freighter skagway is m- loading 100 tons of coal at the dock today and the Seattle will have a cargo of meat for the local markets on her arrival tonight While the Skagway had no coal for Douglas. she had 200 tons for Fcmmcr & Ritter, of Juneau. and Mayor Smith succeeded in getting their consent to Che discharge of loo tons Of it here The town has been out of poe tatoes and meat for several days
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
TT DEVELOPS
 PHILOSOPHY
War Life Brings Out Characteristics Which Would Not Be Re-
 vealed Elsewhere

SAN FRANCIsCO.-"Getting used to the army" state Of mind which many young civilians are seeking to achieve, has developed many over night philosophlcs.
 4 youth accustomed to get up and go to bed when he pleased. and to spend the day on the same sort of schedule. connded to a friend here recently that it all depended upon the point of view.
 When I hear the bugler blowing reveille at 5:45 a. m. it doesn't get on my nerves a bit." he said. CT think to myself. Isn't lt great to have a man hired 10 tell you when to get up in the morning. and that makes it good sport.
 When sec my captain going up the street, reflect that I'm in the care of more experts and specialists that could employ if were a mil lionaire, all looking after me. to see that have plenty Of clothing and food and am kept in good health.
 "The sergeant who puts us thru our paces at setting-up exercises. probably is just as good as any man | could employ. if were wealthy. to keep my body in good shape.
 "On top Of it all. get paid, and not day goes by without a new ex- perience with a good laugh.
 Its better luck than ever ex- pected to have. and if can do any good for my country on top of 1t all, I'm ready to do it."
 A young sailor wearing the red stripe Of the .engine-room in his shoulder seam had his own ideas Of service.
 "Why did you enlist as a fire man?" he was asked. The question embarrassed him manifestly and he sQuirmed.
 AS far as I could learn," he ex- plained. "the fremen have about the toughest job aboard the ship. and I thought probably a lot of fellows would not want it. so I signed up to work below"
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
ARE ISOLATED
 FROM WORLD
Keepers on Unimak Isl- and Receive Mail But Four
 Times Each Year

The following story of isolation from the Cordova Times gives an idea of the fife practiced at many light stations along the Alaska coast and on adjacent islands:
 W. A. Phillips, for three and one half years in charge of a lighthouse on Unimak island, is staying at Che Alaskan hotel.
 Mir. Phillips is an oldtimo Alas kan and a former resident of Cor dova. His experiences at his lonely station isolated from the outside world. reads like an adventure story. When Phillips first went to Scotch Cap station the keeper was Charley Loucks, at one time keeper at Whitoshcad Loucks became ill Of heart trouble and a distress signal was shown A fishing boat, equip ped with wireless. passed the word Co Che cutter Manning. In time the Manning appeared and sent boat ashore containing a doctor and four sailors. The sea was perfectly calm and the boat arrived at tho station. When the doctor and crew started on the return trip, taking tho sick man with them, a heavy sea was running and within a hundred feet of shore, Che boat swamped, drown ing Loucks. the doctor and two sail ors. Two men were saved through the hcrolsm of Rosenberg, a half breed. who is assistant keeper at the lighthouse. He ran to the storehouse and obtained a fish net. After se- curing the shore end, he ran out as far as possible in the wake Of the receding seas and threw the net After four attempts in which he almost lost his own life, two of the sailors were dragged ashore. None Of the bodies were recovered, but about three weeks later a leg upon which there was a tan shoe was washed up on the beach.
 The mail reaches these stations about four times a year. There is no wireless and Che total population of the island consists Of the two lighthouse crews of three men each.
 Trout are Co Doe had in abundance in Che small streams on the island, and the caribou arc SO plentiful that there is no lack of fresh meat
 Mir Phillips is on his vacation to which each lighthouse keeper is en- titled after three years service.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
VICTORIES IN DOUBT

The sensational manner iu which tbe team of Mrs. LeNoir emerged from obscurlty into the limcIight and th2 retiring of Miss Liljestrauds team from first Co second place were Che features ol Che bowling match at Che Trcadwcll alleys Wednesday night when Che former rolled up a total of I575 pins to 1887 scored by thc latter. This gives Che LeNoir team a lead Of over 100 pins, Che final championship Go bc determined tonight when the teams of Mrs. White and Miss Bachman win play Che Gual game In the tournament
 Mrs. Schumaun made the highest score of Che tournament series for a sIuel1 game Wednesday night when she got Iii. but iu scratch game Che same night Mrs Brown rolled i7a. After Che game tonight cash prizes win Doc awarded as fol-
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
FoUNDRYMEN ARE RETIRED

The foundrymen went down to de- feat last night at the hands of Doug las fire team No. I, the former los ing their chance to win in the pres ent bowling tournament which is now drawing to a close and in which first honor is yet in doubt between the Ready Bullionites and tho store team. This tournament has been fostered by the Treadwell fire department and has been most interesting throughout.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
WAS DEAN OF
 ALL PIONEERS
Man Who Came to Alaska as Soldier in 1866 Died Recently at
 Pioneers Home

Again has Che hand of Che "Grim Reaper" cancelled name from thc membership roll of Che Pioneers Of Alaska. Che name ot one or thc old est of oId-umcrs. Mir McCouahy came Co Sitka from thc Vancouver barracks. Washington. as private iu Che United States army. iu che spring of 1866 and was present at the hoisting of thc stars and stripes over Sitka at Che formal occupation or Alaska by Che United States.
 He came Co Che Cook inlet couu- try iu 1898. where ho resided al- most continuously until last August when failing health compelled him Go retire from active ne and hc went Co Che Pioneers Homo at Sitka.
 In lS9i hc was married to a uo- tive woman ot Che Copper River tribe. Che marriage ceremony being performed by Russian priest ut Tyonck. Two children were born James and Katie McCouahcy who are now residents of Anchorage.
 Mr. McCouabcy was engaged iu the trading and fishing industries almost exclusively and by hts steri- . ing quaiiucs ot honesty and uteE- . rity won Che confidence of an with ! whom he came .u contact. Among !. his contemporaries may bc mem . tioncd. George Palmer. now a mcr- . chant at Kuik. Harry Ncu.ch, Jack ! Renuer and Bob Nicholson. now en- ! gagged iu mluius at Hope; Ed White ! and Mrs Martha lNo.berl White. ! and c. E. Gone. .u whose memory ]. thc name ot "Loug shorty" as Mr. !. McCouahcy was Nmmouly called. !. win long remain. Anchorage |. Times.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
FROM PHARMACY TO FISH

David IT, Christoe. for a long time Q fixture in the pharmacy of E. F.. Smith, is about to take a vacation from the confinement of store life and will engage in the fishing bus mess, being interested with his brother James and Mir. Smith in the Nlaskn Douglas Herring Packing Company Dave thinks putting up fish win interest him fully as much as putting up prescriptions. The smell may be some different. but he will soon become used to that
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets for the hromon's dance to be given next Wednesday night at the Natatorium are now on sale and can be had from almost any mem Der of the fire department. Exten- sive arrangements are being made for the affair. the best music on the Island has been engaged and a grand time Is assured All the pro- ceeds will be donated to tho Red Cross fund. Tickets are only fifty cents apiece or one dollar a couple.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
SALE OF FINE LAUNCH

The Annie B., Che big purse seine launch which has been formerly owned by Roscoe and John Laugh lin. has been sold by them to the Alaska Douglas Herring Packing Company of which James Christoo Is manager. and transfer will be made as soon as government rcgu- lauons regarding Che sale of boats of more than five tons burden are complied with. Tho Annie B. is iO feet tn length. has a scycn-foot beam. is propelled by a 20-h. D. on- zine and is of seven tons capacity. The amount involved in Che trans fer Is said to be $2.OOO and it is considered by launch owners to be a good buy at that price.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
COMMON NAMES
 ON ARMY ROLL
Smiths Head List With One Hundred Thousand on Files of War
 Risk Insurance

There arc more than 100000 Smiths" listed in thc allotment and allowance files of the Bureau Of War Risk Insurance of the Treasury De- partmcut-1.OlO John Smiths. 200 John A. Smiths 1,56O William smiths and 200 William II. Smiths. It mkcs no card index trays and a eood-szcd squad Of nling experts to keep track of an the enlisted men In the lighting forces of the country who answer Co thc namo of Smith.
 There arc more than 2.OOO.OOO cards u Che allotment and allow aucc files of the Bureau of War Risk insurance, and because Of the great repetition of certain names, Secretary McAdoo has asked an sol- dicrs and suilors to give their full names. not initials, in applications and In correspondence. and Co write al names iU a clear legiblo hand, printing them out rather than using script
 Full Name and Address Necessary
 There are 2G2 John J. O'Briens In tbc.Glcs and iu 5O cases the wife's name is Mary" There are l5.OOO NuIcrs and I5.O0O Wilson's on nle i'm fre burc1u. There are LOGO John Browns and l.2OO John John sons It is not enough to say George Miller" for there are t,O4O of these. nor is it enough Co say George J. Miller" for this is not unique. The full name and the complete postonicc address are both necessary to identify a man.
 Soldiers and sailors are therefore urged Co give explicit complete and careful information concerning their uaww postonicc addresses, and rank and organization at the time of application, n their letters ad- drcscd Go thc bureau.
 Aab First Name on List
 The honor of holding first place i'm thc alphabetical card catalogue system goes to Clayton Alosius Aob, -,coud-class seaman, now some whcrc on tbc high seas on an Am ericm bo0lcship- He is closely pressed. however by Earl Olaf Aabcl The names then run by the hundreds of thousands through an Che letters of the alphabet and end with Joseph Zyuy
 The importance Of clear. logible. handwriting is strongly emphasized by Che Bureau of War-RislJ Insur- anco. Allotment and allowance awards have sometimes been delayed by bammg signatures, by incom- pIotc addresses. and by failure to. notify postal authorities of removal In correspondence with the bureau and on an applications, names and addresses should bo printed rather. than written n script.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
ooth I. O. o. F. ANNIVERSARY

Alaska Lodge No. 1, !. O. O. F. is arranging for suitably celebrating the 99th anniversary of the founding of the order. which occurs on next Friday, April 2Gth. A program will be given consisting of short ad- dresses. songs and instrumental music. followed by card playing and dancing and lunch. The public generally is invited. There will be no admission. but a collection will be taken for the Red Cross. Order will be called at 8 o'clock sharp.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
TO OPERATE
 IN CINNABAR
Kuskokwim Miner Returns From Trip Outside Prepared for
 Active Season
mo Cordova Times 8ays:

The COrdOva Times says.
 Al Walsh. one of the best known placer operators Of Interior Alaska. vas a passenger to the westward on the Alameda, on his way Co Iditarod. Mir. Walsh has been Outside for the first time in twenty years, and spent the winter visiting his old home in Wisconsin. and in attending to bus mess matters i'm New York and Washington. He is accompanied by three of his nephews.
 While in the East Mir. Walsh sue ceedod i'm interesting capitalists in Che famous cinnabar properties on Inc Kuskollwim river. near George town, and representatives of these men will visit the Interior shortly after the opening of navigation. These properties, which are located on the banks of the great river, have been operated on a small scale for several years, and much of the quicksilver used in the operations Of Che placer mines of the Iditarod is secured from these mines. They are declared by persons familiar with cinnabar Co be Of great value. and it is only a matter of time when the extensive deposits will be made available.
 The Summit mine, of which Mir. Walsh is manager vii! operate as extensively this year as in former seasons, despite the high cost of op- cration lt is one of the richest in Che famous Idltarod distrct
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
FOR JUNIOR RED CROSS

The card party Co bc giycn at Labor Union hall next Monday night by Che Union win be for Che benefit of Che Junior Red Cross orgauizo- tious of both Douglas and Treadwcll which organizations are urgently n need or money In order that Che work expected of them may Doc sue ccssfuIly carried on. Prizes. full- dressed chickens and rabbits. win be awarded as usual
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
GOING AFTER WILHELM

Three young skoEwayaus. Walter McBrieu. Vincent Dortcro and Harry Ask. visited at thc News onice while Che Humboldt was iu port Monday. They are an going out and win au likely enlist in che serv- ice ot their country An three Of Che boys have spent most of their lives In skoEvay aud all possess Che confidence and yibur which is char actcristIe ol Alas6a.raised boys and mon
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
CUT OF HOSPITAL

F. A. McHamilton, who was con fined to a bed in st. Ann hospital for two weeks with hernia, is again out and is feeling himself once more. Mir. McHamilton was injured while at work in the Alaska-Juneau some weeks ago and had almost recovered when he sustained another injury.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
FOUR-MINUTE TAKERS

Manager A. E. Gurr has an nounced the following list Of four minute speakers:
 Tonight - Orpheum. Rev. Father OMalley; Liberty. Dr. II. s. Hall.
 Tomorrow night Orpheum. E. J. White; Liberty, F. R. Bradley.
 Sunday night-Orpheum, C. w. Greene; Liberty, J. N Stoody.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
REMEMBER APRIL %

The above date has been filed on by Che Treadwoll-Parent-Tcacher As- sociation for holding a card party at Labor Union hall for the Tread we'll Junior Red Cross Prizes for the occasion arc already being do- mated and n good time is assured all who attend, and that should be ev- erybody on the Island who can dis tinguish between the acc of spades and a decimal fraction.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
NAUGHTY MAN

L. S. Ferris killed one of hts pet bears Monday of this week. thc aui- maj having developed a peughm. for escaping from his environments and wandering around prom.seu- ously. As Che bear was three years old and somewhat strouE-m.udcd. it was thought best to render him harmless.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
NO PLACE FOR TOM

Tom Cox. who went outside less than four weeks ago after not hay- ing been south ot Mary Island for more than % years returned ou Che Humboldt. but not until he had seen an of Che outside hc desired Co sec. Tom says "ucycr again"
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
GOING SOUTH SOON

Among tbosc who have already se- cured tickets from Agent Guy Smith for passage on the steamer Seattle due to sail southbound Sunday are Mrs. Ole lverson and children, who win go to Tacoma, where Mir. lyor- son is now employed, James Fitz- morris. who will go to Seattle, and Dan Campbell, of Treadwcll, who will go to Portland, Oregon.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
THE KNOCK 'EM DOWN KID

At the bowling match Tuesday night between the electricians and machinists at the Treadwell alleys the former won by 2t25 to 21i5. Gleh Oahes, formerly rockoned as rather slow, distinguished himself by rolling up a score of 234.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
TO MSS BoLLNGER

A number of her girl friends en- tcrtaiucd n tho Congregational church porlor Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Alice Bolinger who is Co leave with her father on the Northwestern. due tomorrow, for Valdez. their future home. Miss Boungcr has always been very pop ular here and her departure Is much regretted.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
MRS. KING RECOVERING

Mrs. John King of this place was operated ou at a Juneau hospital Monday of this week and her many friends win bc pleased Co know that she is recovering as well as could bc expected.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19

The basket ball games at Che Nat atorium last Saturday, night were rather tame affairs. The Cadets de- feated the Junior High school boys by 22 Co IA and the womau's team defeated the high school girls by 10 to 100000.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
GET A GARDEN BOOK

There are 200 garden books at Che office Of this paper. sent out by the department Of agriculture. for free distribution, Call and get one.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19

Promoter c. J. Paul intends pick mr two teams from the best players .of both married and single teams and staging another tournament in thc near future.
Douglas Island news., 1918-04-19
NEW BABY BOY

A boy was born Wednesday night Go Mir. and Mrs. Thomas HiIl who reside on St. Ann avenue. pr. Sar- gcant reports mother and son doing we'll
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-01
FRANCE WILL PAY
 ALL COUPONS OF RUSSIANS BONDS

Paris, Feb. During the discus sion in the chamber of deputies yes terday of a bill authorizing advances to allied and friendly nations, Deputy Albert Grodet pointed out that these advances amounted to 408,000,O0O francs, bringing the total advances to 6,421, 100000 francs, and asked the governments intention regarding the Russian coupons. He said that the French government already had paid 3 900, 100000 francs to French hold CTS of Russian bonds, thus favoring them over the holders in other coun- tries of bonds whose coupons had not been paid since the beginning of the war.
 Finance Minister Kulotz replied that the financial actions taken in the name of Russia were independent of any changes in regime there. The Allies were discussing the question of the Russian coupons. Meanwhile, he said France would pay the February coupons as it had paid those falling due in January.
 The bill was passed by vote Of S60 to 117, the Socialists opposing the measure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-01
NO ACCOUNTING OF l ESTATE, SURETY CO. SUES THE TRUSTEE

Judge William M. Maltbie said to- day in the Superior Court that he is not familiar enough with the action to pass upon a motion in the case of the State of Connecticut against Jos eph B. Morse, and others, and asked that the papers be filed with him. The motion was for more specific state ment, and demurrer to the com plaint.
 Morse was trustee for the estate of the late Lucinda J. Ward, who died several years ago. He failed to file his accounting with the Pro- bate Court under order of Judge Paul L. Miller, and in 1916, was removed as trustee. Judge William H. Com ley, Jr., was named in his stead. Morse appealed from the order, car rying the case to the Supreme Court, where the order was upheld.
 Despite the failure of his appeal Morse still refuses to turn over the assets of the estate to his successor and the present action is a suit to recover on his bond, furnished by the United States Fidelity and Casualty Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-01
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Feb. 1 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair, continued cold tonight; Satur- day continued fair and not quite so cold.
 Connecticut: Fair, continued cold tonight: Saturday fair, not quite so cold; north winds.
 Considerable cloudy and un- settled weather prevails along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, but there is no well defined storm area and pleasant weather pre- vaiIs generally in the interior. The temperatures are somewhat lower in the central and south ern districts. Zero temperatures are reported from northern New England, the southern part of the Lake region and in the western districts as far south as south- ern Kansas. White River, Can, reported 50 degrees below zero.
 Conditions favor for this viz cinity partly cloudy weather with conrsnued low teranerature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-01
RUNAWAY TRAIN ON PFNNA. ROAD
 KILLS TWO MEN

Pottsville, PA, Feb. 1.-George Ed wards of Potsville and N. R. Baum gardner of Wilkesbarre were instantly killed, H. Roland of Pottsv1lle pFoo- ably was fatally injured and five men are in the hospital here suffering from injuries inflicted when a freight train ran away on the Pennsylvania rail road at 1 o'clock this morning and plunged into another freight at Lower St. Clair, near here.
 The train got out of control or the engineer, according to statements or railroaders, at Morris Junction, four miles north of here, and struck the other train at Lower St. Clair. More than Q dozen cars were hurled from the track and the two engines were demolished. The crew of the tram that was struck were in the buggy having just completed their 16 hours of work, and had just been relieved | from duty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-01
.Lin0nine is 1OO%
 Eff cienf

In the cure of bronchial coughs those distressing, harassing, hacking coughs that defy other medicines.
 Linonine, taken at the first sian of a cold will ''break it up" over highland the AFTER EFF FECTS OF LINONINE ARE HIGHLY BENEFICIAL, which cannot be said of remedies con- taining powerful drugs. Lino- nine is pure, an emulsion of flax-seed oil, Irish moss and eucalyptus - Medical science knows no surer remedy for coughs and colds and rundown conditions. LinOnine builds UT the system and restores vital fly.
 Physicians endorse it highl, for growing children.
 All Druggists 6Oc to S1.O0.