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The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
Union Meeting A Success.

A union meeting of the women's so- cieties of all the local churches was held Monday afternoon at the Presby- terian Church. the large number of ladies in attendance bearing evidence of the interest felt in the occasion.
 The subject under consideration for the afternoon was prayer. and very fine papers were read by Mesdames finders. Holland, Bennett and Bell. A piano solo by Mrs Daniel and vocal selections by Mrs. Frank Etter were greatly enjoyed and the program was closed with a short talk by Rev. R. M Holland.
 The meeting was presided over by Mrs. E. G. Hammock. president of the Presbyterian Auxiliary, and at it's close committees appointed from each society met and decided to make the arrangement permanent, union meet ings to be held each fifth Monday. The next one will be at the Methodist Church on July 29th.
The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
Porch Swings and Rockers.


 Orr Hdwr. Go. Samuel D. Cohen. who is stationed at Camp Pike. spent Sunday here with his parents.
 G. A. McGehee. formerly of Lake Village. has accepted a position here at Cohen's store.
 C. F. Dowden X Go. expect to un- load another carload of Studebaker wagons this week
 We have just received full line of Heinz Goods and are waiting to serve you. Beser. Dishongh X Co. Anything you want in Farming Im- plements. at money saving prices. at If Hobson Blacksmith Shop The Suffrage Club will meet with Mrs S Burleigh next Tuesday eve ming. May 7th. A full attendance is urged.
 Dr. and Mrs R. NJ Jean of Potts vile were guests here Tuesday at the W. C. Ross home. Mrs Jean Is sis ter of Mir. Ross.
 Mrs. II. B. finders of Gloster, Miss has come to Dermott to make her home. Mir, finders has been with Co., hen g Store since last fall.
 Capt. Buford Daniels of Co., E, l53rd Regiment. now stationed at Camp Beauregard. has been home on fur tough several days this week
 J. k. Woods of Hamburg. candidate for State Senator from Ashley and Chicot county. spent Tuesday in Der mott in the interest of his candidacy The repular meeting of the s. l. A. will be held tomorrow (Friday) after noon at three O clock at the school an. nex. Mrs. J. (. Hoffman. Pres Do you know Sanol Chill Tonic knocks the Chills and all Malaria Fevers. Get 35 cent Trial Bottle at Bordeaux Drug Store.
 Mrs. U. C.. Barnett of Fordyce and Mrs. w. j. Splawn of Lake Village have been guests here of their mother, Mrs. Annie Daniels. several days this week
The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
w. s. 5. Day.

Yesterday. which had been proclaim ed as National w $. $. Day, was duly observed in Dermott Under their ev- CT alert and patriotic principal, MT NJ. J. finders, the pupils of the Dermott school waged an active campaign for the sale of thrift and war stamps, a prize having been offered to the student making the largest sales
 At late hour last night Postmaster Leeper reported sales among the stu dents this week amounting to Sl647.95 Further results of the campaign and the name of the winner of the prize will be announced at the school house this morning.
The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
Red Cross Campaign.

Plans are already being made and an organization perfected for the Second Red Cross War Fund Campaign in Chi cot County. which is to begin May 20th and continue through May 27th.
 MT F.. F. Remley, Chairman for Chicot County. has announced the fol lowing committees for the drive. the first named on the committee being chairman of that department for the county:
 Executive Committee J. A. Ben nett Dermott; ! B. Sims of Lake Village, k W. Marks of Dermott and NJ. Cashion of Eudora.
 Publicity Committee R E. Trusseli. Dermott, Geo. Elder and B F Merritt of Lake Village C. E. Kinney and C. Helmstetter of Dermott and E. T. Gashion and w W Ward of Eudora
 Speakers Committee F. F. Toney. Lake Village; W C. Street and J. k finders of Lake Village w. A Rolle and M ]. Anders of Dermott. and W W Grubbs and NJ ] Dew of Eudora
 Local Campaign Managers D Chotard of Lake Village J (. Hoffman of Dermott. and H. Schwarts of Eu- dora.
 Ladies Division Mrs A Feibleman, Eudora; Mrs. Omer Burnsides of Lake Village. Mrs. D. kimpel of Dermott, and Mrs C. Warfeld of Readand
The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
Local and Personal.

Brooms 40c up. at Orr's. Aluminium ware at Orrs. Screen doors. wire cloth -Orr's. Sideharrows at Hobson's Shop, s4.50 and up.
 See Dowden X Co. for buggies and | wagons. Fine assortment of silk pettieoats at The Novelty.
 Break your Cold or La Grippe with few doses of 666.
 Paint with the BEST - Sherwin- Vii. Hams. Orr Hdwr Co.
 Screen doors and screen wire at
 Belser. Dishongh X Cos. Nimco sport and auto hats. rain proof and dust proof. at The Novelty. Freezers. water coolers refrigera. tors. Orr Hdwr. Co. Cohens Store has on Backward Season Sale Read their ad in this issue.
 Word was received here last week that Douglass F., Wells. son of Mrs. Kate Wells. has arrived safely in France NOTICE:- :-Yo our water and light rent I due the City of Dermott May lst.
 Alb Parrish, Collector.
The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
Red Cross Meeting.

All interested in Red Cross work in Dermott are requested to meet Friday night at s:30 in the Board of Trade room at the Chicot Hotel
 Matters of importance, pertaining to local chapter, will be discussed.
 Chairman
The Dermott news., 1918-05-02
Buy Your Wood Now.

We are selling blocks cut from con struction timber, at 25c per wagon load. You can't buy them at any price next winter.
 Dermott Land & Lumber Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

Troy, Vera Mullen, Helen Troy Muriel Folsom, Eileen Rosenberg Catherine Mclaughlin, Garnet Laughlin, Dorothy Haley, Edith Campbell, Rachel Mcdonald, Ken ma Campbell and Helen McDonald
 The money was collected and dumped into the stretchers which had been carried in the parade by David s. Sigmon, C. J. Woofter, l. Morrison and c. o. Tucker, all oi the U. S. Signal Corps
 Following the exercises at the Palace, the men received their din ner at the big table set in the lobby of the Gastineau hote. and led by the Channel band and the Juneau Elks in white suits, marched to the Peterson which lay at the ferry float. The Peterson sailed promptly at o'clock and followed by long procession of gas boats and with every whistle on the Channel blow ing proceeded down the Channel or her way to Fort Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SALVAGE OF
 AL-KI STARTED
 BY CAPT. WARNER

Frank Fisher, representing the Ma tional Bag and Metal Company is in the city and reports that the work of salvaging the wreck of the steamer Al-Ki has been started under the di- rection of Charles Warner The ma chinery, boilers, winches and all the doors, windows and fittings will be removed from the hull and brought to Juneau where they will be offered for sale.
 What disposition will be made of the hull of the steamer has not been determined as yet and will depend on the condition of the hull after the removal of the machinery and boilers. The Al-Ki, one of the most historic vessels on the Alaska run was wreck ed on Point Augusta last November during a blinding snowstorm and dur ing a northwest gale The wreck was purchased by the National Bag and Metal Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Caused Shower of Gold at the Meeting Accorded the Draft Men at
 at Palace.
PARADE IS A HUMMER
Float Representative of the Entrance of Italy into War Comment
 ed Upon.

With another perfect day to the credit of the weather man, the drafted men from Petersburg Wrangell, Ketchikan, with a few from Sitka and Juneau, were given a royal send off yesterday. The men arrived in the city yesterday morn ing at seven o'clock on the Peterson and were provided with beds and meals at the Gastineau hotel. Many of them spent most of their time in visiting the points of interest about the city and all day the streets were lined with "drafties
 At three o'clock they were given instructions by the Council of De- fense at the old Dream theatre and at 4:15 the parade was form ed. Led by the G. A. R. veterans in an automobile, followed by the Channel Band, the Juneau Home Guard, the drafted men paraded the streets. The parade included a large float provided by the Italians of the Channel, the Red Cross doc tors, members of the Red Cross, nurses, the Council of Defense, school children, the Fire Department auto trucks, and the members of the Council of Defense.
 At the Palace theatre Gov. Riggs delivered short address to the as eemblage, followed by Judge R. w.. Jennings In his talk Judge Jen- nings talked on the entry of Italy into the war on the side of humanity and as against any war of conquest on the part of the Central Powers and paid a high tribute to the peo- pie not only as a nation but as a race He alluded to the fact that Alaska has already gone over the top in the Red Cross Drive and ended by complimenting the drafted men on their manhood and their chance to follow the spirit of Amer ica into the battle and to fight for the country and her rights.
 Following the close of his speech the Red Cross girls passed through | the audience and collected nearly l $500 for the Red Cross. The girls who participated in the parade and l collected money were: Misses Marie Otteson, Helen Smith, Bess Orchard, Nellie Orchard, Dorothy
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SP0R I 5

LONDON, April 25.-(Correspond- once of The Associated Press )-How loes the British Air Service pick he particular men who are des- .ined to become the star lighters" 1t the front? This question was put to an official of the Air Min istry here by The Associated Press correspondent in an interview. Here is his answer:
 "The pilot who is destined to fly the single-seater machines Of the Air Force is discovered almost as soon as he has been baptized in the air.
 "To begin with, he must have gone through certain physical tests with a hundred per cent. result. Many wise men, doctors and organizers, sit in conclave over these tests. They define certain factors that go to make up perfect airman-perfect sight, age 24 or it's equivalent in physical makeup, total abstainer, good head, quick brain, keenness confidence. It is odd how such emphasis is placed on a mans hands by the examiners, who argue that there is as much diff ference between flying a scout and m ordinary machine as there is be- ween riding thoroughbred and a cart horse.
 Some men show their destiny from the first moment of training. Men like Ball and Bishop promise we'll right from the start; they re- veal in finding new stunts and tricks of their own, long before their heav- 'er handed brethren begin to attempt the things that are safe on all mod ern machines.
 "Other men begin slowly, and find themselves through sheer. pluck and hard work. Having gone over the Channel to pilot a placid artillery observation or photographing ma chine, they give a good account of themselves in the scrap they get mixed up in, and thereafter they look for, and seem to enjoy, fights An observer in his official report casually remarks that Pilot So-andSo is always wanting to tackle the Huns instead of taking photographs or ranging guns, and straightway his commanding officer sends the trou ble hunter off to headquarters with recommendation which lands him in a special postgraduate school or aerial gunnery for training in what the airman calls re-eating.'
 "Here he meets the men-aces they call them iR France-who have been fighting inV single-seaters, and who are resting or have been sent back for use as instructors. The pub lie knows little about these post graduate schools for young eagles; the work is intensive and thorough; the science of air fighting is taught by stages up to degree of perfec- ton almost unbelievable
 ''To the airman who fights, such things are tactics and deflection. ranges and sights, must come by in
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
WARM SPRINGS TO BE CENTER
 HERRING FIRM
Construction on Work of a Plant Is in Full Swing and Much Activity
 Is Seen.

Warm Springs Bay will be the cen mer. Construction work on a plant where herring will be put up for the market already is in full swing. The fish will be packed under the direc ton of Scotch experts. The com pany is allied with the Norwegian concerns that are operating at Big Port Walter, Waterfall and else where on Chatham Strait and the West Coast.
 The Warm Springs Bay company officially the Diamond Fish Company will be managed by John A. Einmo who already is on the ground. Fin ar Beyer, head of the Big Port Walter Company, is president of the Diamond Fish company.
 The steamer Bergen, recently pur chased by MT. Beyer, who changed her name from Sue Elmore, recently arrived at Warm Springs Bay witt the barge Edith in tow, loaded witf building supplies and a construction crew of 19 men.
 The gasboats Caroline, Stanley and Ida, which will comprise the Dia mond Fish Companys fishing fleet have all arrived at Warm Springs Bay
 John Wick, formerly of Killisnoo is to be fishing foreman for the Diamond Company, and two experts from Scotland will have charge of herring packing by crew of men and girls Mr Einmo has made pre- parations for big pack of herring and may also salt salmon during the season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
NORTHWESTERN HAS ORE.

The steamer Northwestern pass morning with 1925 tons of copper ore on board, 800 tons from La rouche and the balance from Cor Iowa. The Northwestern had a fair passenger list, the following fer Jul 7eau: Mrs. M. Agenhouse, F. Stit- aner, Mrs. Wilberg, F.. A. Oidfield, VI. Anderson, J. J. Finnegan, wife md children, Nj. B. Lemming, E. l.. Nagel, N. Radovich, P. Sametz, R. Conestock, H. s. Irvine and Mrs 4rrived from Westward points to 'ccept positions in Juneau and vii cinity,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
HOME GUARDS WILL ATTEND.

The Juneau Home Guards tomor- row night will attend the Memor- ial Sunday services at the Metho- dist Church in a body Reverend J. T. Mcqueen is one of the most enthusiastic members of the Home Guard organization and has reserved seats of the members of the Guard The members will meet at 7:30 at the A. B. shall and march to the church
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

stinct. He must have a quick brain that will direct the hands with the Judgment of experience. He must have keenness, and also luck. He must love the game although it is not necessary that he should have been a sportsman, or a yachtsman or racing motorist in his pre-war days.
 "It is the general opinion among pilots that a scout fighter who has completed a month on the Western front has. passed through his proba- tion and will be good for a long time unless bad luck or the laws of chance bring him down."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
DRUM AND BIGULES ARRIVE

The big base drum and three of the bugles for the Juneau Home Guard Bugle Band arrived from the South on the City of Seattle yester- day. The Bugle Band will be organ ized from among the members of the Home Guard who have had previous experience. Three more bugles are on the way North, making six bugles in all and this may be increased to nine at later date.
 It was hoped to have the instru- nents here in time for the bugle band to take part in the parade yes terday, but the Seattle was delayed. They will be in the line of parade for Memorial Day. s
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
F|NNECAN IS
 IN HARNESS IN
 NEW DUTIES
Arrived from the Westward on Northwestern Ac- companied by His
 Family.

Judge J. J. Finnegan, of Seward, arrived from the Westward this morning on the Northwestern and at once started to become familiar with Finnegan was appointed successor as Executive officer for the draft in Alaska to succeed Captain JsT. Hunt who has been ordered south for ac- i've service. His commission as cap tain has not yet arrived but is ex- pected at any time.
 Judge Finnegan was accompanied by Mrs. Finnegan and children and have taken apartments at the Gas tineau hotel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
OFFICERS ARE REELECTED.

The Alaska Fish and Game Cut met last light and accepted the ire ports of the officers for the past year. The old officers were re-elect ed for another year, Charles Gold stein president, Charles Davidson vice president and Charles D. Gar field secretary and treasurer. Al lotments of trout fry were made to Sheep Creek, Chichagoff, Skagway and Douglas Island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
MUSICAL RECITAL TONIGHT.

Tonight at the Presbyterian church the vocal and instrumental pupils of Mrs. L. P. Dawes will give recital. All parents and friends are invited and some numbers of especial merit are promised as the pupils have been working excep- tionaiiy hard preparing for the event.
 Mrs Dawes expects to leave soon Tor the South for a short vacation put Will resume her musical classes on her return.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
VESSELS ESCAPE FROM THE ICE
 IN BRISTOL BAY

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25. The steamer Kvichak and the ship Star )f Seattle and the bark Star of Chile md the barkentine Centennial re ported to have been caught in the ce off Bristol Bay, are now out Of langer, according to a wireless re port received. The ships were being .arried to sea by the ice, which has ,een breaking up. All of the yes els belong to the salmon fleet of he Alaska Packers Association. The ce trapped 20 vessels, wrecking the hip Tacoma and carrying three oth ITS ashore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
KETCHIKAN IS LEADING FOR
 BIDS ON WOOL
Contest Closes Six O'clock Monday Evening, and the Bidders Must
 Now Hurry.
WAITING TO THE LAST
Indications Are That Some "Dark Horses" with Wad of Money Be
 Sprung Monday.

Ketchikan is now in the lead in the bidding for the White House wool and yesterday jumped from $50 to $1050 in single bid. J. R. Hickman, Senator from ketchl- kan, wired his bid for the larger amount. Skagway also took jump yesterday and went from S20 to $50. The highest bid from Juneau 90 far stands at $100, although 1t is expected that some bids will be re- ,eived today which will top anything % far received
 The contest will close at p. m. Monday.
 Highest bids for First Division
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
PASSENGERS COMING ON THE ALASKA FOR
 POINTS ON CHANNEL

SEATTLE, May 25.-The steamer Alaska sailed for the North at five o'clock yesterday afternoon with the following passengers for Juneau:
 A. Koskey, A. M Anderson, Mir. md Mrs L. P. Shackleford and two children, A. Van Mavern, J. M. Tan ner, Mrs. Marie Nelson, J. Slack, w. E Wiser and Joe Mirst.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
WATER FRONT LOOKED LIVELY
 THIS MORNING
Flock of Fishing Boats and Cannery Tenders Lined the WharveS Along
 the Waterfront.

This morning the fishring boats and cannery tenders lined the water front in flocks, the largest of them being the Fish Hawk, Star of Heaven Forester, Kansas and Putnik.
 Captain John Ness of the Fish Hawk reports that the P E. Harris Company has 14 traps already driv- cn and ready for the summer sea France last Week. The War De- are starting to run, the earliest run of this fish known in this section.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
COAL REDUCTION IS ANNOUNCED BY
 FUEL OFFICER

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Fuel Administrator announces a ten cents ton reduction on the price of bi- luminous coal, effective today. The new prices will apply on short tons, which means a saving to the public )f nearly $60,000,000
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
FOR FUEL DIRECTOR.

Edward C. Russell, owner and ed itor of the Alaska Dispatch, has been recommended by the Council Of Defense as Territorial fuel ad- mlnistrator for Alaska, to serve without pay. The recommenda tion has been forwarded to the proper authorities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
TWO AVIATORS ARE KILLED ON
 FIGHTING FRONT

PARIS, May 25.-The Herald re- ports. that two American aviators, Roger Babiani, of Cuba, were killed on the fighting front. Both were for mer members of the American Am bulance Corps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
HONOR FLAG FOR ALASKA FLYING FROM
 GOVERNORS OFFICE

The Honor Flag awarded to Alaska for going Over the Top" in the Third Liberty Loan Drive is today flying from the Flag staff at the Governors office for the first time The Flag arrived on the City of Seattle and this morning was raised for the first time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
FAMILY KILLED BY BOMB FROM
 GERMAN RAIDERS

PARIS, May 25. - One of the bombs dropped by German raiders )n the outskirts of Paris killed six members of family recently expat- riated through Switzerland. Ten oth- CT persons were injured. Other bombs dropped on the suburbs fell on farms and caused little damage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
JURY DISAGREED.

The jury in the case of the Pet ersburg Packing Company against Conrad Arness was discharged at three o'clock this afternoon as they were unable to agree. The case was given to the jury yesterday be- fore noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
FARE REDUCED so SOLDIERS MAY
 VISIT HOMES

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Secre- ary McAdoo has issued an order hat soldiers and sailors travelling 1t their own expense be given spe- ,ial passenger rate of about one cent mile The plan is arranged to make it easier for them to visit their homes before going overseas. The order also applies to officers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
INDIAN TRAILER KILLS ALLEGED
 DRAFT EVADER

FALLON, Nevada, May 25.-Paul Walters. an allaged draft evader, who on last Sunday shot and killed Sheriff Mark Wildes, was today killed in Alkali Swamp by skinny" Pas chal, an Indian trailer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SPOKANE SAILING POSTPONED

The sailing of the steamer Spo- zane scheduled for the 27th from Seattle has been postponed until May 29th, according to word received today by Agent H. P. Gallagher.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

In spite of the fact that the dove S the emblem of peace, a couple of male birds of this deceitful spe- cies can give a very good account 1f themselves in a fight. The wea- pons they employ are their wings, which they use with terrific force.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
CLEANUP DAY MONDAY.

Cleanup day begins next Monday, he Mayor having issued the neces- ;ary proclamation, and every one is supposed to get busy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

The largest submarine cable in the world has just been completed across Raritan Bay between Biting vile, Staten Island and Keansburg, N. J., by the New York Telephone Company. It is nearly five miles and a half long and contains "A pairs of wires.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SCHOOL PICNIC TODAY.

Today proved a perfect day for the school picnic to Grindstone Bay, in celebration of the closing Of the public high school
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
ANNOUNCEMENT

The undersigned has opened THE MECCA on Front street as resort for gentlemen. Soft drinks of all kinds, cigars and tobacco will De sold. My friends in particular and the public in general are invited to call, and their custom is solicited.
 ADZIT MIRCO. Iuneau May 2h 1Q12
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

Private boxes and banquet rooms TOT parties. Alaska Grill. sss
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

Dine at the Gastineau. Conc every evening
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

Headquarters for Ladysmith coal. yureau Uransf. Co.,. phone AS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

If you want first class eats come | to the Alaska Grill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

THE EMPiRE-Au the News Al ne Time. When It To Nevs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

Dine ar the Gastineau. Conc every evening. T
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

That famous Nanaimo coal Femmer and Ritter. phone liA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

You pay for food but not for serv Ice at the Alaska Grill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

Juneau. May 25, 1918.