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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12

and became convinced that il was need
ei. tint they wanted to know what the
people would DO and before their depar-
ture from the Valley they left many ques-
tions 10 be answered. the main one being
ct ont at the beginning vi this article
This one was answered Yesterday and 80
have the other ones been answered WI the
way that the Valley always answers them
when " vitally concerns them and the
interests
That the Valley ~ going " have deep
water m her door i- now positive fact
i has been put up 10 her people and they
VIII not fail.
The amount that the Valley has been
asked to contribute fur the work ~
small matter compared to the benefits
that viii accrue from having TIE poH-
Every community and every person there
In viii share w tie saving that viii come
from il many times over.
II i~ up wv every man in the Valley to
do what he can to pui the proposition
through NJ the earliest possible moment.
The Herald hopes tu re each town .go
over the top" with i~ quota. ~ il has
done with aIl it- Liberty Loans.
Son 70 the Gulf"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
FRENCH MAKE
MANY GAINS
DURINGNIGHT

Paris. Juv l2-The village Of Long
Pont on the Snyieves river, east OF Viii
err Coierrct-- has been captured by the
Frenh. according w today'- official state-
menf. The French also continued their
progress north III Chavigny farm and east
of Farerolle-. Javaee farm, northeast of
FaveroIles was also captured
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
.UNARMEDRUSS
PEASANTS ON
MARCH TO
BOLSHEV|K|
CAPITA

Paris, July l2-Rus-ian social revolu-
tion~t under the leadership of Topcrnofi
are marching on Moscow with band NJ
unarmed peasants. according 10 "A Stock
holm dispatch. Part Of this force has
arrived in the Bol~hc,iki capital
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
GERMANY IS
READY FOR
PEACE TALK

London. July 12.-Both the army and
nalilical leaders in Bermany are united IN
their readiness 10 receive peace propo>-
ais from the Allies il the proposals are
Sincee. vom iIerting tells the reichSiag,
according to Copenhagen dispatch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
Roumanian Peasants Are
Starving, Crops Failed

Paris. July l2.-Roumania'S peasant
population a. IN a precariouS position be-
cause of a lack of food and clothing All
of this years crops are probably failures
and what little food there i. Is being re-
QUESTIONED by the Germans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
ConstantinopIe- Bonded
By English Air Fleet
Try Associated Press

London, uJly l2.-Air contingents act
ing with the British navy dropped 10 tons
Of bombs on Constantinople nJly Z, says
the ofticial statement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
Siberian Rail Way
In SIOvaks Control

London. July l2.-Nirtually all Of west
ern Siberia L. under the control 81 the
dispatch from Pekin. The trans Siberian
railway j. under Czecho- Slovak control.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
Cholera And Famine
Ranging In Petrograd

London, July l2.-Owing to grave
food shortage hundreds are falling i'll
daily AT Petrograd of cholera, says Rus
sian wireless
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
SNOW IN BRAZIL.

Ro DE- aJneiro, July l2.-Unusual cold
and snow D. nedanger.ng the coffee crop
In the southern part Of Brazil.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12
CHERRY LEAVES FOR SMOKES

(Bv Associated PresS.)
Amsterdam. uJly 12.-Under the head
ing tobacco markets" Germanp aperS are
now listing cherry and beech leaves
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-12

Westinghouse Fans
w. III. PnfegnGf Company
Phone 1876
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
ALASKA POTATOES

This is a banner year n this scc- tiou of Alaska for vegetables ol au kinds and. iu particular root crops Tho Alaska potato this year, grown in this uoishborbooJ is equal Co che potatoes grown anywhere in Che world Iu some ot Che past seasons they have been Inclined Co be watcry. due no doubt Co che wet summers. That is not Che ease this year how ever as thcy arc not only large and firm. but when cut Into after being cooked. they are firm and meaiy. The crops were abundant and arc ready for digging now. It is thought that thcrc win bo some local spuds for sale iu ca local markets
 Tho other root crops. like rua- b8Eas and urulps. are also fine. have ing grown to a great size without tbat woodiuoss that spous those grown iu thc States. and there Is no doubt Chat Che Alaska turn.ps and rutabagas lead Che world for fine ness of flavor and all-round good ness.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
MONEY TO SIBERIA

In order Co convey rcmittances Co members of the United States mili- tary forces operating in Siberia a postal agency has been established in that country under the name of United States postal agency si- beria." From now on postmastors will therefore accept applications of intending rcmittors for money orders payable there, and will be careful to d.uw such orders on Che domestic form. Co name Che United States postal agency, Siberia" as the onice of payment, and Go enter in Che spaces set apart for Che poyce's address his full military designation as furnished by Che remittor The orders thus issued must be deliy- cred Go the rcmitter for transmission to Che payee as in Che ease Of oll do- nestle money orders.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
OVER TIE TOP
 AND THEN SOME
Douglas Island Goes Over the Top Last Evening in Liberty
 Loan Drive

With an allotment Of $4O,OOO as the quota for Douglas Island at the closing of the First Territorial Bank last night. S81.G5O had been sub- scribcd here for the Fourth Liberty Loan. This is more than double the quota and will entitlo the Island to am honor flag with two bars on it
 The original quota Of fiO.OOO was subscribed and allotted to the town by Che Alaska Packers Associ- ution, but the loan committee de- tcrmined that Douglas should double the amount which was more than done up Co last night
 The Liberty Loan Committee and the Four-Minute speakers will not ceas their efforts to get people to buy bonds, and Co that end rally will be held this evening in the Ma tive Hall on the beach and Che na- uyes will be asked to purchase.
 The bank will be open tomorrow morning and it is thought that a number of people who have not yet had an opportunity to purchase will do SO at that time
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
RIP VAN TWINKLE RETURNS
 TO HIS OLD HOME TOWN

Fairbanks is entertaining a mod cru Rip Van Wrinkle. in Che person of J. Wickcrsham, a former old timer Of Che camp who has felt the call Of che north and returned after many moons Co the scenes of his earlier life. Mr. Wickcrsham first came here In 1903 OF 1904. as am cmpIoyc Of Che department of justice. but Che place looked good Co him and he proceeded to acquire property inter- ests and became one of tho founders of tho camp and stuck around for a number of years He was at one time interested in mining on Ester creek and in Che old widc-opcu days he was the owner Of Che building in which was conducted Che famous Horseshoe saloon and gambling house. from which property hc rc- ccivcd considerable revenue In late years. however, he is said Go have turned on his former friends and associates, and eventually was instrumental n closing an Che sa- looms in the territory. There are a few of Che oldest Inhabitants who remember him. and he is indulging in Che pleasure of am occasional rc- union as he stroIs around and ob- serves Che changes that time has made on his old home town. His desire Co "como back" is a natural one. but also seems to be a lone some one.
 Mr. and Mrs Wickersham are re- siding temporarily i'm the dwelling on First avenue once occupied by Arthur Williams. Just how long a visit they will make has not been announced. Mir. Wickcrsham is a brother of Ed. Wickcrsham. formerly fisherman employed by Che Car 'Iislc Packing Co, at Andrcofsly.- Fairbanks Citizen.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
MANY REGISTER

s1 ur about l1a men have regis tered ou Douglas Island under che now mau-povcr oct that went into cFort ou thc 10th of tbIs month. About 7S of Che rcEIs,ronts were tn Douglas before Registrars David Chr.s.oc and Oliver M olson and Che balance were at Trcadvcu where L. s Ferris is che rcgistra- uou officer.
 Although registration win be open mU December lG it is desired 'hat aU those who come within che power of Che act should register os soon 70. possible.
 10 should be understood that ev cry male resident within Che ages of IS and 35 inclusive. Is required to register regardless of their colol or citizenship. unless they came un. der Che recent registration ages and registered at that time.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
COUNCIL MEETING

Thc Douglas city council met last Monday night for Che first time in three weeks. An tbomcmbers were present with thc exception Of n. D.. Murray who is at present m Cali- foru.a.
 The most important business or Che evening that was transacted was Che renewal of thc contract witch Che Alaska Light & Power Company at che samo rate us in former years. thc company Co furnish free light at Che different fire houses and pumping stations.
 Iu discussing Che taxes of Henry Martin and E. R. James it was or dcred thu. Che chock for taxes tcn- dcrod by B. R. James on Oct lo be returned Co him. as his taxes be- came delinquent on october !.
 The finance committee reported that tcrc was something over S5,- OOO In Che treasury and bills Co che amount or $553.35 werc ordered paid
 It was also reported that there were over 100 tons of coal on hand at Che dock and that Che freightcr Lo- touclc was due here with 1SO tons more.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
NEWS OF THE
 RIFLE TEAM
Members of Alaska Rifle Team Are Coming Home Telling of DOings
 at the Shoot

Tho first Of Che Gasuncau Cham mot members of Che Alaska Rifle
 Team that went Co Camp Perry O. ur thc National rifle shoot Co re- turn were George Folm and Wright Weu-.ob. of Juneau who returned to chat place Che first part or Che week.
 MT. Folu was detained at Seattle . ur couple of weeks with a slight ara.k of Spanish influenza. and Mir. . Wmnrb remained at Che Camp for . .rsr weeks additional training m m.u arms. Five others also took Che additional small arms training. They were Frank SarEaut M. N. .u.Cm U E. Ucucr A. w Eng
 rom and J. D. Williams. This training win qualify chem for conn missions m b. army iu time.
 After che additional training period RI N Mccall Ictt for trip .a Las Angeles. Frank Sergeant re- maIued for short time in Ohio. Adolf Eurstrom Is visiting in Chi easo. n R Ucrucr got job at Camp Perry and j. p. Williams is remaining iu Vancouver Wash. thIs winter
 Dr. Braauadt of Petersburg. is  visiting u Minnesota. James Allen. of Petersburg returned home tome time ago. L. w. Kuburu made % trip Co his old home u Massachu-
 eus and win be back here today. .Cuu Kouuard wont East with che expectation of enl.st.ug iu the army. Russell York came West to Seattle. where 10 is thought be win stay this winter E. M Paulcy. ot Valdez. is visiting u Wisconsin. D. B. Adams of Anchorage returned 70 that pracc last month. and n. E Murray uf Douglas. went Go Los Angeles. CaIif. where his family Is. and win remain there tor several weeks
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
RETIREs FROM BUSINESS

Miss Maudc Liljcstrand, who for % number Of years has owned and op- cratcd Che Palace of Sweets here has retired from business, M. J. O'Counor having purchased Che fX- mrcs of Che place, he already own- ing Che building in which Che store is located
 Mrs. Alice Pcttygrovc. who has been employed by Miss LrIcstrand. win rent thc building and fixtures and is busy making Improvements Co Che place and putting In new stock and win m che future continue Che business.
 Miss Llicstrand has been very popular in town and her establish rcut has been general headquarters .or a large number of the young folks Of the Island Mrs. Pcttygrovc win no doubt keep up Che reputation oi the place for good service and goods
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
SHIP BUILDING
 GETS SOME MONEY
Emergency Fleet Corporation Will Get Mach of Fourth Liberty
 Loan Money

More than three million tons Of shipping have been built in Che United States shipyords os a part of our answer to Germanys plan to wipe out an of Che mcchaut marine Of her enemies. according to Che re- port Of Che Emergency Fleet Cor poration for business up Co Che end of August
 On th first of August there were I71 shipyards at work, of which 7G were steel, 80 wood 9 composite and 2 concrete.
 In addition to the 557 vessels of 3,O2S.2S9 tons built for the order of Che Emergency Fleet Corporation or requisitIoned by the corporation while building for other owners, 4O2 steamships aggregating 2,79o,792 tons had been communicated from foreign or domestic owners Thus a total of 5.SI9.OSl tons is now afloat
 under Che control Of Che shipping board
 The fleet corporation program as now outlined calls for a merchant marine of 2,G5l ships. Of a total dcadwclght tonnage Of lG,OO3,5oA There remains Co Doe built exclusive Of what has been launched iu Sep tembcr. lOISl.423 tons. The fleet corporation also is building a mos quito fleet" of tugs lighters and bargcs totallug fifty thousand tons
 or the hundreds of millions of dol- lars which this merchant fleet will cost Che United States. more than 1O.5OOO.OOO is spent weekly iu wages to shipbuIldcrs and a good share Of the Fourth Liberty Loan win go Go thc Emergency Fleet Corporation Go meet current costs of material and labor
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
ALASKAN FAMILY
 HAS DISTINCTION
Fathe rand Three Sons All Officers in the United States Army
 Fighting Huns

What i8 thought Co bo an unique distinction is held by the family Of Captain L. II French woll known Alaskan now captain in tho United States army Air Service Corps. Captain French. who is a veteran of Che spanish-Amcrican war. is in ac- tive service himself, and on his sory- ice flag hc also has the names Of his three sons who are lioutononts in Che army. One son, l.. IT, French. Jr, is a lieutenant m the Ordnance De- partmcut: c. C. French is lleutcn- ant n thc 3O7th Field Artillery, and e. F. French is a lieutenant in the aviation section of the Signal Corps.
 An Che boys were raised In Alaska, whcrc their father has had his legal residence since Che close of Che spauish-Amcricau war. and where he has taken a prominent part m Che building up of thc country.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
IN SERVICE

News has been received here tha. Waldo and Tom Kelly two former Douglas boys. ara now In scriycc and arc stauonel a, Camp Lewis, Wash inetou. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs Daniel Kelly who lived here for a number of years but lctt about fifteen years ago Co make their homes iu Washington Mir. Kelly has returned here since and at pres cut is employed at Che Alaska Ju- neau. aue Waldo worked at Tread we'll for several years.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 RENDER PROGRAM
Alaska Day Commemorated by School Children With Program at
 Lyric Theatre

TO atungly observe Alaska Day, Friday. October IS, which is a Ter ritorIm holiday, oll the school chil- drcu Of Douglas and Troadwcll com bucd in a program that was given at che Lyric theatre yesterday after noon starting at 9 o'clock
 The whole ground floor or Che theatre was reserved for tho children and they were an present, and Che balcony was titled with tho parents Of Che children and friends of Che school.
 The following excellent program was given:
 Song America. By Che children Flag Salute .................................. Song. "Alasba My Alaska" ..........- Boys Drll ......... Douglas School Girls Chorus .. Trcadwcll School Recitation .. Margaret Mctzgar Song. "M1rsellaisc The children Musical Trio ..................--..... Martin Gallwus. mandolin; Her
 man Gus. clarinet; Etta
 Brown piano. Folk Dancing ..-....................... Firth and sixth Grades of Doug
 lus School Song. "Kccp Che Homo Fires Burn- iug' .......................-. School Address Prof h. D. Henderson Commissioner of Education for
 Alaska Song. "S.ar Spaus'cd Banner School
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
SPEED" ENGSTROM
 NOW LIEUTENANT
Douglas Clerk Has Passed Examina- ton That Will Make Him
 Lieutenant in Army

Adolf Engstrom, who went Co Camp Perry with the Alaska Rifle team. has written Co E J. White that he has successfully passed his examinations cntitling him to com misrion as lieutenant in Che U. &. Army Since going to Camp Perry he has been practiciug constantly with small arms
 While here. Adolfh was clerk in the ]. w. Martin store and also driver Of thc delivery cor. His home is at Wraugcll where his father con- duets a store.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
MIKE MCDOWELL BACK

Nukc Mcdonnell. an old time eu- rncer at Trcadwcll. has returned from & long trip to Che States. Mir. Mcdonnell travelled over a good deal of thc United States during his ab- soucc and lately has been working on Puget Sound. Hc says that many former Alaskuus that he met in Che States arc contemplating returning here soon. as house rent and gcn- cral living expenses are an out of proportion Co thc wages paid there. AS for himself he says that Alaska win be good enough for him in the future.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
SOME ANXIOUS

On account of the deaths of scv- oral Juneau boys belonging Co the IlM Infantry now stationed at Camp Dodge. Iowa, local folks hav- ing boys there have become very anX- ious about them. As far as has been learned none of Che Douglasitcs have been taken sick yet lt is said that Che influenza is on the decrease at Che camps and lf none Of the boys have been taken sick yet. it is prob able that they will not hereafter
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
ON SOPHIA

A number Of Douglas Island peo- pie leit for the South on the Princess Sophia last Sunday morning. Among them were Canon and Mrs A. P. Butcher who are leaving for their mission iu Honolulu; Mir. and Mrs. Jeruigan, John Christopherson. who has been working an summer at suloIa bay and who will spend the winter on tho Sound, Alex soy and Elmer Jackson who are Co enter Che University of Washington.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
HARD CIDER

George Meyers. a merchant who has his store on Thlirget avenue, was taken into custody the middle Of the week, charged with selling cider that it is claimed contains al- cohol. Natives on Che beach who have become intoxicated claimed to have acquired their iags on cider purchased at the Meyers store.
 Mr. Meyers was let out on $250 bonds to appear on Thursday of this week, and upon his appearance at that time the trial was posponcd un- til a later date.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
PLENTY FISH

Captain Joe Adamsou returned Tuesday night on Che seine boat Annie D, which had been chartered by the Kccgan cannory Co get fish from Chukat A good load was brought In and thc cannery win be busy fo- some time. Another ship ment or cans will be secured by Che caunary and Che plant will be kept running as long as fish can be sec cured. which win be for several weeks yet. if Che weather does not get SO bad that the boat can not bring iu Che fish.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
PARIOTIC PROGRAM

The ehudran of st. Anns Paro- chiaI school are rendering a patri- otic program at Che Lyric theatre on next "Wednesday evening. starting at 8 o'clock. The proceeds will be donated Go thc st. Ann hospital. The adults and twenty-five cents for admission will be fifty cents for children
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
OLD HOME WEEK
 HARD CIDER JAG
The Green-Eyed Monster Aided by Hard Cider Creates Row
 on the Beach

For the past Gem days or SO tbc natives on Che Douglas beach have been having a sort oI Cold home week. celebrating their return Go town and Che harvesting of Che dog salmon and bIucbgrry crops True Co Che best ol traditions of old hom, week au over Che land. Che elcau- iur of Che crops have been toasted u large and oop.0us dgusbE ot ap- pIc cider. Judging from Che results obtained. some ol Che cider. Instead of being sweet and sparkling. as good cider should be- has fingered % triuc loo long u Che barrel and has developed a kick Chat tends to uIIe Che temper and cause d.sgorl among Che havcs. hands
 Several slight biskcr.uE hay. taken placc or tbc beach lately. but Che only rcaI serious TOW Go develop was when che grccu-cycd monster U. Jealousy combined forces with Che cider and cause tuo daughters ot Al aska Co taurIc m a bair-puIiuE match.
 10 seems tbrt some moons ago. Tom WWs. a young Douglas ua..Fu and Maggie Weaver a native girl ol about seventeen summers. Uor. svegthclrts who saanneI chewing gum and cuJc5r.us terms abou, cv- cry umc ,b., met They had light quarrel or. day and Tom up and married a E.rI named Edith
 Maggie .m liked Tom and d.s. liked EIfn. who had conn. between chem Eub. who lives Iu Juneau with her husband visited thg Island few days ago and plrt0ok of some of ta. hospitality 0u tap ou tHc beach and sr. and Na-e.c had au aru. mcut about some pictures 0t Edith chat she claimed Maggie tore up. Tho war mcdi.u. of Mrs Wlua was Che strongest Chat night and she won che bout. and Maggie was minus several scoldur locks and Mrs WUI's was u Iau tor several hours When she was I.t out che last l.rry bad gone to Juneau \ friend named Billie Johnson offered her che hos pitaiy of his cabin and escorted hcr thcrc and gave her his key and she locked herself iu.
 Tom came over che next mornInr looking for hts wife. and hc wus met by Maggie and hcr mother. who told him or tbe csclpadgs ol his wIfc ou Che night before and pointed out Go him Che cabin chat Edith was Iu. Tom went Co Che cabin and Maggie and her mother stayed outside to listen Co tdc yeIls 0t Edith when Tom would start to rcm0ustratc with her for having stayed out aIi night They thought they heard crying. 800 thev wont Inside to hear better Che sohs that were music to tht'r cars. When they got inside things began Go happen. Maggie. ably seconded by her mother. 8ttcmp'I fo "cIcau up' Edith and did pull out considerable hair and Jo lot or scratching Edth also claims that Maggie hit her with uu 8NI. Anyway a couple of windows wcrc broken. Edith had bir cut on thc arm and suudry and several cuts aud bruises.
 Mrs Weaver and daughter wcrc finally pr.cd oE from their victim and taken Go iaH. and Wednesday Che above story was told Go CommIs sfoucr Henson Weighing che facts carefully Che Judge fined Maggie $lo and costs amounting Co $26.lo for assault Maggie paid up and said she would willingly pay the same amount aeaIn to get another good hold ou EItH's hair.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
EXPRESS OFFICE

Through the efforts Of Mayor smith. a branch or che American Railway Express Company win bC located in Douglas very shortly Ar rauscmonts were made with Che route agent for thc company who was touring here recently.
 10 Is not yet known for sure who win bc Che agent for Che company The locating ot am office hero will not only bc convenience Go Che people Cor their personal use but win hcIp Co solve Che problem of incom- mr aud outgoing mail
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
WAR VETERAN

F. IT. Partridge the new wharf finger at the Troadwell wharf Is a veteran of the present war. He scry- od three and half years with the Canadian forces i'm France. six months of the time being in the hos pltal He was honorably discharged from the service on account of Wnunds
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
FAREWELL PARTY

Tomorrow night at Che Labor Union hall tho employees Of tho Company are giving a farewell party for thcir general superintendent R. c. Wayland, who is 'oaving on tho first southbouud boat for Camp Lewis. Wash. where he win take up his duties as a lieutenant in the Engineers Corps Of Che United states Army
 An employees of thc company and other friends of Mir Wayland arc in- vitd Co attend.
Douglas Island news., 1918-10-18
MUD" IN SERVICE

W. p. CMud'D Mauscth, we'll known Troadwoll athlete. Is now in service and is stationed at Camp Lewis. Wash. He left here a couple of years ago and was located at the Westward for a time and afterwards In san Francisco.