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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

Fire Department was left to the fire men to elect.
 The following standing committees were named by Mayor Smith, the first named on each being chairman:
 Finance-Murray o. M. Olson, Martin.
 Health and Police-Martin, Murray, Nelson.
 Sewers-Nelson, Gallwas, Martin.
 Streets and Public Property-Aug- ust Olson, o. NJ Olson, Gallwas.
 Fire and Water-Gallwas Nelson, A. Olson.
 Wharf-O. NJ. Olson, Murray, A. Olson.
 The matter of securing bonds for the various officials was left over for a week, the same to be procured from John Henson & Go. in the event of their representing a bonding com pany, otherwise to deal with Gunni- son 6 Robertson, of Juneau.
 Bills amounting to $46.80 were passed and ordered paid after which the meeting adjourned and the parti- cipants emerged into the slush.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
WILL TAKE NO CHANGES
 ON SPREAD OF DISEASE
 SAYS DOUGLAS OFFICIALS 6

DOUGLAS, April 9. On the ed to a frazzle, the officials of Doug las backed by the school boards of both this place and Treadwell, are exercising every precaution against the spread of diphtheria to this side of the channel and no chances are being taken that can be obviated. Mayor Smith yesterday, acting on the advice of the health officers and oth CTS, denied the privilege of holding a public meeting here last night to Mrs Hatcher who was stopping at Juneau, and acting on the same line the night school for tonight, the teachers of which come from Juneau, will not be held nor until permit is granted which will be as soon as the danger of the spread of the epidemic is past.
 While Islanders are deeply sympa thetic with Juneau at this time, it is places that there be as little com munication as possible at the present time. Our people are urged to stay at home and those of Juneau are asked to do the same thing. No chil dren under IS are allowed to go to Juneau from the Island or come tc the Island from Juneau and adults are practically forbidden to exchange vicits fOr the lime heinz
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
WITH THE BOWLERS

TREADWELL, April 9-Next to slush on the streets and sidewalks, conceit over winning the bowling. match at the Elks' Club at Juneau Saturday night has been about the deepest thing seen here for some time. And it was glorious victory and one deserving of being celebrat- ed if the wherewithal for celebrations was still in our midst It was the first time in many moons that Island4 CTS brought home any bacon from Juneau This they did Saturday night to the tune of IF pins, the follow ing being the totals
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
NO COAL AT DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS, April -Notwithstand- ing the fact that orders for coal were placed several weeks ago, there has been none to arrive and there is no telling when there will be. Some of the transportation men are order ing coal from neighboring points, w. H. Robertson from Thane and Martin Olson from Juneau. It is not believ- ed many are out of fuel but in the event of no boat arriving for a week or more, the shortage will become acute unless it can be supplied from the neighboring towns. Mayor Smith says the coal was ordered in time to have been here nearly a month ago. He expects some on one of the several boats due within a few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS

DOUGLAS, April 9. = The Labor Union card party last night was an other big success, 20 tables being required to accommodate the players There was tie for the ladies high score, Mrs. Thurman and Miss Els ther Cashen cutting and the latter winning. Mrs. Thurman still being eligible to ladies second. Bert Spen cer took first prize for gentlemen and MT. Thurman second. The boob ies went 10 Miss May Cashen and MT Guerin All the prizes were dressed chickens The sum of $21.75 was turned over to- the Red Cross as the result of the party. The semi quarantine prevented number being present from Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

the same as in most places in Alas ka, have heretofore followed the lines of least resistance. Although the Copper River railroad traverses the section, the character of the coun- try is such that sometimes it is diff ficult to get supplies even g or 30 miles away, and therefore very little systematic prospecting has been accomplished
 On the upper Chitina river, in the Eastern end of the belt large sil- verlead deposit has been discovered. It is said to be 100 feet in width. No doubt it will be one of the big mines in the district when fully de- veloped.
 It is reported here that there has been tapped one of the highest grade copper ore bodies ever found in the Bonanza mine just recently, with a diamond drill. at a distance of about GOO feet from the present workings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
VALUABLE HORSE KILLED

DOUGLAS, April 9.-Alex T. Nel- son, the transfer man, lost valua ble horse yesterday, one of his fine team of bays, when it fell from the narrow roadway behind the Natator- ium and broke it's back, making it necessary to shoot it. At first it was thought the animal could be saved and in trying to rescue it from it's predicament it became frightened and again jumped to the beach be- low. The horse lost was one of a team valued at $500. Owing to the deep snow which is now melting rap idly it is now practically dangerous to take horses out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

When the old council had complet- ed it's business which consisted in the main of considering annual reports, which reports showed a most pros porous, economical and satisfactory year, it adjourned sine die but not until Mayor Smith had thanked those associated with him on the council, the school board and citizens gener ally for their hearty cooperation during the past year. He referred to the fact that the council was re- tiring with nearly one thousand dol lars more than it started with; that the town had been hard hit by the Treadwell cave-in early in the life of the council; that but half the money collected in former years from sa looms had been collected last year; that the tax levy had been reduced from 20 to 15 mills; that the assess ed valuation of the property of the city was $112,000 less last year than formerly, and that the matter of public improvements had been main Jdllleu at tue SldUudru uuTlllS the TS- gime of the retiring board.
 Salaries of the officers and erl- ployes mentioned above were reduced in several instances The salary of the clerk and magistrate was fixed at $75 per month, the old scale ex cept during the busy months when it was $90. The salary of the marshal was cut from $40 to $125 and the duties of the position will embrace doing a turn as watchman on the city dock The salary of the pump man was raised from $50 to $90 and also carries with it watchman- ship on the dock. The salary of the wharfinger was reduced from $40 to $t25 while that of the assistant wharfinger was raised from $100 to $115 and carrying with it night shift of hours. City Treasurer Abner Murray voluntarily offered to serve the city for $5 per month instead of the former salary which was $10. The matter of the officers of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
HELP THE CACET5

DOUGLAS, April 9.-There will be two games of basketball at the Nata- torium Saturday night when married women will play the high school girls and the Cadets will play the boys Junior High team. An admission will be charged of 25 and 15 cents, the proceeds to go toward paying the bills owed by the Cadets on the uniforms Ii is hoped that there will be a good crowd out as the boys are desirious of discharging their obligations and this manner has been selected as the most feasible one.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
SWEET YOUNG THINGS

TREADWELL, April 9.-There> will be a bowling game tomorrow night participated in by two teams com posed of the single ladies, when the lineups will be:
 Misses Liljestrand Dickman, Hea- cock, Frans and Baker
 Misses Backman, Fels, Ruby John son. Makins and Cation.
 It is desired to complete the ladies' tournament before the close of school when the teachers will be leaving for the outside, it is proposed to have the ladies play every Wednesday and Friday nights from now on At the game tomorrow night a frameup will be arranged for Friday night
 Phone it to me Empire. No 374
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
HOME IS DESTROYED

DOUGLAS, April 9.-The home Of Ivan Haley was totally destroyed by fire early this afternoon. No one was at home at the time the fire started and is supposed to have orig mated from an overloaded stove. The building was story and a half dwell ing located on the side hill back of the former Erie Drug Store. The house was valued between $500 and $1,000 and the furniture and con tents were also lost. It is not known Mr. Haley is married and the father of two children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
There Are Three on One Side and Four on the Other as Shown in
 Proceedings.
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
Elmer E. Smith Is Elected Mayor and G. L. John- son Is Appointed
 City Marshal.
WE'LL, "A. iue

DOUGLAS, Alaska, April 9 -
 For Mayor-Elmer E. Smith, 4; F. A. J. Gallwas, B.
 For Health Officer Dr. Meyer horst, 4; Dr. Sergeant 3.
 For City Marshal-G. L. Johnson 5; Against, 2.
 Seven votes were unanimously cast for o. E. Bennett for city clerk and magistrate; seven for L. w. Xiii burn, wharfinger; seven for Russell York, assistant wharfinger; seven for w. J. Grant, pumpman and watch man; seven for Abner Murray, city treasurer
 From the above it will be apparent that the hearts of the seven men chosen to serve on the aldermanic board for the ensuing year do not beat as one-just enough diversity oi opinion to insure safe and stable gov ernment
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
FAREWELL TOMORROW NIGHT

DOUGLAS, April 9.-Quite exten
 sive arrangements are being made by the Ladies' League of the Con
 gregational church for the farewell to Rev. F. s. Bollinger and family at the church tomorrow night when the public generally is invited to be present. Miss Alice Bollinger, who has been attending college at Forest Grove. Oregon. is expected to arrive
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
LEAVES FOR TACOMA

DOUGLAS, April 9.--Olgat Ander- son left yesterday for Tacoma and will likely later enlist for service in the army He has spent nearly all his life here and is graduate of the Douglas High School
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
OLDTlMER GOING OUT

DOUGLAS, April 9.-Mrs. H. Brick son with her two sons, Custer and Peter, will be passengers on the Jef- ferson on the way to Portland where they will make their future home Mrs Erickson has been a resident of Douglas for 22 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
TREADWELL

The date for a return match has not been fixed but it will take place as soon as the travel ban is re- moved between the Island and the mainland, and whelI2it does the boys here are confident they can give even a better account of themselves on their home alleys.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09
ON TAP FOR TONIGHT

TREADWELL, April 9.-The Ready Bullion Bowling team will endeavor to decrease the lead now held by Douglas Hose Team No. 1 tonight and an exciting game is anticipated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

this evening on the Princess Sophia and will leave fer Valdez with her
 father next week while Mrs. Bollin- ger will get away shortly after for Oregon City on visit to their other
 children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

FOR SALE-Gasoline boat g feet long. h.p. engine with hatch and new cabin. Same size boat 2h h.p. heavy duty engine in good condition, and a new good Evinrude engine. John Feusi, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

WANTED-Reliable man for gener. al work. Apply to Sister Superior St. Ann Hospital, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-09

Phone it to me Empire, No 374.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29

to go with slight persuasion.
 early morning after storm has been sweeping this section of France but despite the unfavorabe eathe the the north have driven deep into the redy arranged enemy defenses smotherng with their fire hordes of the Huns
 These had thrown into the fighting in this sec effort keep the British from penetrating the famous switch ne which formed the northern nuation old Hndenburg line after the British last eat the Germans This line has been ap
 reached places and has been reached in at least lace in the neighborhood of the Sensee river.
 The of this drive here and the breaking through of German system may fareachng effects both in the north and the south.
 South of the the Canadians finally captured all of Pees after brisk street fighting and pushing eastward their patrols entered Kenny and Haucour The British we'll east of Fontae and the main body of the Germans has retired from Hendcourt eastward
 Extremely heavy fighting in from point south of southward the Scarpe to the road but the British making progress everywhere beating down the German resistance with steady blows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
8 MILLION GALLONS GAS WILL BE SAVED
 WEEKLY BY ORDER

Washington. August 8.-Fuel adminis- tration officials estimated at nearly s.00o.000 gallons of gasoilne will be saved each Sunday through nonuse of mo- tci vehicles on tfose days. as requested yesterday by Administrator Garfield. East Of the Misstssippi liver there are ap- proximately l.0o00O motor driven ve- hicles. Of these aQ,000 are trucks, to which the restrictions do not apply. The estimated saving is based on the use of a average of two gallons of gasoline for each car of the s,S0o,OO cars affected.
 The fuel administration was deluged today by inquiries teiegraphed by auto mobile owners seeking information about tho call to lay up their cars on Sundays until further notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29

At least two new German divisions have just been identified in this fighting and more may appear ere long. But whiF <they are opposing the allies, anu in nt. eases are battling hard, there have besrs., sme instances in which tue enemy troops have shown themselves to be excessively nervous, which is as 1t should be, considering the pounding they have had and are still getting from the British cannon and the defeats they have suffered at the hands of the advancing .n- fantry.
 large Boche force was brought up to counter attack the British positions east of oMnchy. Some of the companies at the last moment, according to prisoners statements. refused to participate an1 the rest went on without them. the Brit ish withdrawing 400 yards.
 Later the British reattacked, paying particular attention to the Hanks and drove the Germans out. Then second time the enemy troops were called upon to counter attack. This time. it is re- ported, the whole body refused. and only a few patrols were seen by the British. GROUND CARPETED WITH DEAD
 All sorts of troops have been
 hurled Into the battle south of the
 Searpe, m we'll as north of that
 river, but many formations have
 been finished off almost as soon as
 they appeared. The ground over
 which the advance WAS made to-
 day is covered with numbers of i. German dead. Just south of the Scarre one place was carDeted with bodfes of field grey. There was also very heavy fighting in the Criisilles region before and after that iowa was stormed and captured this afternoon. Fierce fighting has been re- ported from Croisilles ridge, and the beaten Germans are said to be fleeing from Bullccourt and the country to the north and south. The capture of Croi- stiles eliminates spot which had been holding up the British advance on this part of the battle front. Stif resistance had been offered during the counter at tacks and the British swung around on the Hanks, driving especially down from the north and following the general direc- tion of the old Hindenburg line and the town became too hot for the enemy to hold.
 Sanguinary losses have been inflicted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
DIAL NOMINATED OVER BLEASE FOR SENATE

Columbia, s. C.. August 2s.--With 100000 votes reported out of a possi- ble 5000 cast in yesterdays primary election. Nat E. Dial has been norli- mated for the United States Senate over Cole l.. Blease and J. F. Rice, by a majority that will probably approach 10000 votes. Diars lead over Bleasc Is more than 22.0o0. Later returns may increase Diaps majority.
 Robert A. Cooper of Laurens has been nominated over four opponents for governor by large majority, which is being increased by returns now being reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
Summary of the News

l-Hun hordes smothered by allles'
 fire.
 Fate of boasted HindenburE line
 may be decided within 4S hours. Man power bill will Eo to President
 today. c-Plans arranged for labor meeting
 at Capitol park. 3-American eAsualty list. EEditOrtal comment. 5-Policemen ask CPS raise. J. Q. ThompsOn nominated for
 Cenxress in the Ninth district. G-Soctety and Red Gross news. s7-Sports. sRevenue hill h delayed by treas-
 ury hlnts. o-1O-FArm section. l3-MaxaEo1Gs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
Mooney Den0unces Hun
 Effort to Use Case
 to Further Propaganda

Girard, Kan, August 2s.-Efforts Of German agents in Europe to use the Mooney case in their propaganda work in allied countries is condemned in q cable sent today to the commission of loyal socialists of America" now in Europe. with the approval of President Wilson, by Thomas J. Mooney. from his cell in San Quentin penitentiary, San Francisco.
 The text Of the cablegram was made public here tonight by Emanuel Fl. Julius. editor of the New Appeal, a socialist paper,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
WILSON APPLAUDED
 BY 5000 GERMANS
 AT PUBLIC MEETING


 Washington. August 2S.-According to a French dispatch today a German audience of 600O people recently ap- plauded the name of President Will son at a public meeting organized by the syndicates of Mannheim to dis cuss the food situation A member of the independent party who out lined the American Presidents war aims with favorable comment was cheered. although a resolution ap- proving his words was not allowed to be put to vote by the presiding of- hcer. The dispatch says in spite of the programme of villiflcation of President Wilson being carried on by the greater part of the German press, the masses of the German peo- ,le are giving the Wilson peace aims consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
BONE-DRY BILL ID BE PASSED BEFORE
 SENATE hD]OURNS
Wet and Dry Factions Make More Progress in Nego- tiati0ns Toward a Pro-
 posed Compromise

Washington. August 8.--(By the Asso- ciated Press.) )-Plans of state leaders for compromise legislation on national war time prohibition. proposed to become eff fective July l, 1918, instead of January I. next. moved forward today with the holding of additional conferences and the holding of hearings by the agricultural committee.
 The programme for the bilrs consid- cration today on the floor of the Senate was upset by the death of Senator James or Kentucky. causing adjournment of the Senate, but tomorrow it is proposed to bring the bill before the Senate for continuous consideration until disposal Some leaders believe it may be passed before adjournment. under the compro- mise plan, but others believe more time will be required. Possibility of the com promise negotiations being upset also made the bilrs future uncertain.
 Representatives Of the wet and dry factions continued to make progress to- day in the negotiations for the proposed cor7prc mise. Senator Sheppard of Tex as, prohibition leader, spent the day in redrafting the prohibition clause, con- ferring with many advocates and oppo- nents of the bill in the effort to reach a satisfactory arrangement Difficulties and negotiations prevented perfection of the clause before tomorrow.
 While the private conferences of leaders was in progress vigorous protest against the legislation. even as proposed by the compromise, was made before the Sen ate agriculture committee at hearings on the prohibition provision Eepresenta- tives Of the wine industry. distilling in- terests. national hetelkeepers and others offered strong opposition to the Dill. which they said would cause great financial losses and hardships. The wine interests especially are expected to make fight in the Senate for exclusion of the wine incustry from operation of the law or a longer extension of the time for pro hihition to become effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
NO NEW SCHOOLS
 WHILE WAR LAS

Washington. August B. No new scfs houses may be built during the var. war industries board announced tos except for replacement. The board II this ruling when approval was aslseS plan to expend @.O0O.0oo for scl in New York. The board held that sch already built will care for the edl| tional needs of the country without dsl ment until the war Is over.
 Tbis ruling, it was said by offic1 will apply also to the constructior4 any public buildings. including poS' fees not actually needed for war N poses. as well as to less essential pf buildings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
Several Southern Men
 Held in Hun Prisons

Washington. August 8.-Americans held as prisoners of war in German camps, with their home addresses. were an nounced tonight by the war department Southern men included in the list are:
 At Camp Darmstadt: Corp. Cluster C. Cook. Wanego, w. Va; Sidney E. Brown. Marthaville, La.
 At Camp Rastatt: Lieut. George w. Duryear. no Stonemill Place, Memphis, Tenn. A. M. Roberts, Gulfport. Mins- i; William H. Oafss Hendersonvfhes N C.
 At Camp Karisruhe: Lieut. Clyde C. VauShan, Lihtrty Hill. Ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29
Lieutenant Tobin Destroys
 His Sixth Enemy Airplane

With the American Forces in Lorraine. Tuesday. August N.-tBy the Associated Press.) OEicial confirmation was given today to the claim that Lieut. Edgar D. Tobin of San Antonio. Tex. had brought down a German airplane on August Il. I.ieutenant robtn has now been credited ofI1cially with tho deStruction Of six
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-29

leS.
 Pcnt LEyeque. vauchelles and PorQueri-
 court
 Our advance today exceeded 10 kiio-
 metres at certain points. Since morning about Q villages have been retaken.; We
 captured three trains loaded with war material and took prisoners. l Between the Disc and the Aisne there ! were spirited engagements In the re- l zion of Juvigny the Amesican valiantly repulsed several enemy counter attacks.
 ltkewise wan arrested BY Amortca&