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Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
HONOR ROLL FOR MAY

The Douglas-Trcadwcl chapter or Che Rcd Cross has adopted am Honor Roll system as an encouragement to its workers. and while Che idea is not original. as it has been used successfully by number Of chap tcrs iu Che States. it Is hoped that each worker win strive Co help make it a success here and encourage a longer list of names Co bc added each month. Those whose names appear ou Che Honor Roll earn the right Go be there from thc fact that they have signed up ot Che work rooms for % certain number of hours of work. accomplished either at the work rooms or ot home for Red Cross: SO if there arc any women who have done work for Che order and have not signed up for it they win understand why tlcir names are not on Che list and In Che future an W no WISH lN'II NNlllNH NI NNN ANNlINl Roll win please not forget Co sign Che book at Che work rooms. The following arc thc names on Che list for Che month of May:
 Mrs R. Manley. Mrs. J. McCor- mick. Mrs. IT. p. Hcacock, Mrs. M. F. Dustin. Mrs. Glen Oakcs, Mrs. L. & Ferris. Mrs. A. Kiloh. Mrs. W. E. Cahul. Mrs. J. williamson, Mrs. G. F. Jernigau. Mrs. c. M Preston. Mrs. M. s. Hudson. Mrs. D. J. Kin zle. Mrs. F. Caraway. Mrs. Wm. Mill Ter. Mrs. A. olson. Mrs. Alex Kiloh, Mrs. Werneckc. Mrs. c. Swarva. Mrs. c. J. Caglo. Mrs. E. J. White. Mrs. p. R. Bradley, Mrs. F. Bone. Mrs. IT. A. Finger. Mrs. J. J. Pen- glase. Mrs. Ncls Anderson. Mrs. l.. saloum. Mrs. T. c. Macdonald. Mrs. K. L.. Carpenter, Mrs IT. Deliu. Miss Regime Miller Mrs. James Faherty Glen Graves.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
BELGIANS ARE
 NOT CUTTERS
More Than 300 Heroes Circle Globe in Order That They May
 Again Fight Germans

On May 10. 1918. a detachment ot ssg Belgian volunteers, who have been lighting upon thc Russian front arrived tn San Francisco. They were met there by the official representatives of their own coun- try aud by special missions sent from Washington by the British. French and our own war department 40 che request of the Belgian Lcga- uou. Che Committee on Public Inc formation arranged to give the
 larger cities along their route Of travel a chance to see and do honor Co these Belgian heroes.
 In January ls16. they joined the forces of Russia on the eastern front. They fought iu Che campaign around Lcmbcrg and continued to fight with conspicuous gallantry through Rus
 Ias shifting political moods until revolutions and counter revolutions revolutions and counter revolutions, conflicting orders and Che breakdown of che Russian forces made fighting mo longer possible. But they arc not through fighting
 They arc on their way Co fight for Belgium once more. 10 has been a long Journey They have made their way from Golicia through Siberia Co Yokohama. across the Pacific Co san Francisco. across Che United States to tbc castcrn coast. and now await boat that win carry them back to their native land. where once more they shall make Che Hun feel Che determination and courage Of men who fight for thcir homes.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
THAT STILL SMALL VOICE

II. D. Murray. who returned Tues day night from attending a meeting of the Grand Lodge Of Masons at Tacoma. says he met nearly as many Islanders on the outside as he has met since coming home and that they are an getting along we'll in their new locations. Mir. Murray however. believes that when the war is over and Alaska comes back, as she ls bound to do and more speedily and stronger than any other part Of the American continent. that many Alaskans now on the outside will return. as even now. regardless of the fact that prosperity stalks rampant where they are. many Of them are frequently heard softly humming. CT Hear You Calling Me" Mir. Murray was sorry he could not remain in Tacoma and attend the Douglas island picnic at Point De- hance last Sunday.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
NOTES FROM FORT SEWARD

Mrs. George Jernigan. who has been camping at Haines for the past ten days, returned on the Alameda this morning. content that her son ls being we'll loked after at the bar racks at Fort Seward and feeling that she has learned something of army life. She reports that Alma Wortman and Miss Fels will return on the next boat south. as they wish ed to stay for the dance next satur- day night to be given at Skagway for the soldiers from the fort. Haines entertained for the soldiers last Saturday night, when all the town people and visitors attended. besides a large crowd from skagway. It is expected that Company A, 14th Infantry, will be leaving very soon for other training quarters
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
ON SAD ERRAND

Mrs Charles Groime, wife of a merchant of Whitehorse, and two children. passed through here on her way to Seattle to attend her moth CTS funeral. Her mother went to Mayo Brothers about six weeks ago on account of m health and her daughter received telegram on the 10th stating that she had passed away and that Mr. Davis would bring the body to Seattle for burial. Tho Davis are pioneer Yukoners, having conducted the Whitehorse steam Laundry in Whitehorso for many years.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
NEW FISH TRAP

c. P. Morgan and Henry Johansen of the Alaska Coast Fish Company. left Tuesday morning with a pile driving crew for Eagle Point. at which place a new fish trap is being constructed. While the work Of pile driving is going on at Eagle Point a new wire lead is being made here on the dock and when completed will be six hundred feet in length with a depth of twelve fathoms. or 72 feet. The making of the lead is un- der the supervision Of Foreman Ar thur Sholin. who has half a dozen men on the job.
 In the meantime fishing boats are arriving almost continuously with fish and packing crew ia kept at work most of the time.
 So thoroughly are the people of Douglas becoming absorbed in the fishing industry, it has been sug- gested that a salmon-cleaning con test be staged as one of the Fourth of July events.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
COUNCIL WEBBING
 LAST MONDAY
Clerk Bennett Turns Over Office of Clerk and Magistrate to
 Successor

The city council convened in reg ular session Monday night with all members present except II. E. Mur- ray.
 The report Of retiring Clerk Ben nett from April Sth up to date. as we'll as that Of the auditor who cer- liied to his accounts, were read. accepted and ordered filed and Mir Bennett vacated the office Of both clerk and magistrate to his successor. l.. W. Kilburn, after receiving the hearty thanks of the mayor and members of the council for the faith ful and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the office during his incumbency
 Bills amounting to $2,S42.12. Of which $500 was for coal. were read and later ordered paid, leaving cash balance in the treasury Of y921.G4. Warrants for about the same amount were reported as re- ceivable today.
 The wharf committee reported that the work of pile driving for the new float will be completed in the course of two or three days and that excellent progress had been made in the work
 The business done by the wharf in the preceding week totalled S374.- 90 and coal on hands was reported as being 236 tons.
 r. E. P. Keegan, who is starting a new fish cannery at this place. asked the council for a concession in the way of a reduction in wharf age for his imports and exports. and the matter was referred to the wharf committee for consideration.
 There being no other business, the council adjourned to meet one week from next Monday night.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
LONE FISHERMAN
 POPULAR BOAT
Large Party of ExOrsiOnists Visit Soldiers at Fort Wm. H. Sew
 ard Last Sunday

A large party of eXcursionists left the Channel last Saturday night on the popular outing boat Lone Fish erman. with Captain Waldo Staats at the wheel, bound for Fort William II. Seward to visit friends, relatives and sweethoarts who are tempor- arily at the fort. They arrived there about 10 o'clock Sunday morning. after an all-night ride which was all in daylight except for little twilight at midnight. Their com ing was surprise to most of the boys, but they sighted the boat in the distance and by the time she landed were on the dock to meet the travellers, and such welcome! The soldiers greeted relatives and friends like they had been away years instead Of only few weeks. The boys were given holiday to visit with their friends and they an joined in having one big picnic. The visitors brought huge baskets Of good things to eat and to say our soldier boys enjoyed mothers cook ing is putting it mildly.
 The party left Haines about 9 o'clock Sunday evening for the re- turn trip, landing in Douglas at 10 a. m. Monday, having enjoyed one of the most delightful outing trips of the year
 Those who took advantage Of the excursion from Douglas were: Mir. and Mrs. Grundler, Mrs. Garn. Miss Garn. Miss Mugford, Miss Lilies trand Misses Ruby and Gertrude Johnson. Mrs. Christman and two children. Mrs. York, Miss Miller, Mir. and Mrs. Edwins, Mrs. Pen glase, Mrs. Hewitt and daughter and son Victor, Mrs. Cupples, Andy Johsun. Wm. Platan Emil Uberti and Adolph Engstrom. Besides these there were eighteen from Juneau
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
WAR PROCLAMATION
Territory of Alaska Governors Onice
 Juneau

Following the proclamation Of the President of Che United States, l. Thomas Riggs. Jru Governor Of Alas ka. do hereby proclaim, Friday June cS. as War Savings Day.
 War Savings Day will terminate period in which it is the duty Of all people throughout the Territory to purchase. or pledge themselves to purchase during tho balance of the wear. war savings stamps in such quantities as they are able.
 An sub-chaIrmen and sales agents should arrange with the branches Of the Council of Defense. Che Home Guards and other organizations, to .ake immediate steps to perfect an organization Co make intensive drives. SO as to insure the sale Of stamps Co tho valuo of $2O for ev- ory person in the Territory. Alas ka's quota of sales thus becomes ap- proximatcly S9OO.OOO. Of which amount S29O,OOO has already been accounted for.
 The purchase of War Savings Stamps is secure loan to Che gov ernmont at compound interest. En- list in War Savings Societies.
 Let every loyal person i'm the Ter ritory pledge himself to the pur- chase of stamps. Alaska is over the top in all drives. Keep up our rec ord.
 Don't be a stacker. Help win the war.
 Given under my hand and the seal of tho Territory Of Alaska, in Juneau, the capital. this 18th day of June. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen and of the independence of the United States the one hun dred and forty-second.
 (signed) THOMAS RIGGS, Jr
 Governor By the Governor:
 CHARLES D. DAVIDSON,
 Ex-onicio Secretary of Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
SOUTH FROM YUKON

Among the passengers bound southward on the Princess Alice this morning were Mrs J.. W. Wilson and daughter. Miss Grace, of White horse. where Mir. Wilson is fuel agent for the White Pass steamers that ply the rivers and lakes of that country. Mrs. Wilson and daughter arc going to Victoria to spend the summer with relatives.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
MISS BONKANEN PROMOTED

Word has been received hore that Miss Anne Honkanen, formerly pop ular nurse at St. Ann's hospital, both here and Juneau. and who left the latter place last spring and enlisted In the army. has now be0n promoted to head nurso at the Lettcrman hos- pital at Prcsidio. San Francisco. Miss Honkanon has been nursing at this hospital since enlistlng os an army nurse and her promotion la Q recognition of her ability.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
wEYERHORsT LEAVING ALASKA

Dr. Joseph Wcyerhorst has al- ready shipped a portion of his effects and will leave in a few days for Butte Montana. where he win To- cate for the practice Of his profcs- sion, He was formerly in Butte prior to his coming to Alaska a dozen years or more ago. For the past two years Dr. Wcyerhorst has been city health officer for Douglas. At one time he conducted a hospital at this place.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
sources developed under tho Ameri- can flag. by an American fleet, manned by American fishermen
CANNERY TO START SOON

T. E. D. Kcekan returned Monday morning frou a hurried business trip Co Seattle and announces that he is now prepared Co start his fish canning industry at this place. He expects Co employ about two dozen people at his industry.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
LAWN PARTY SATURDAY

Mrs. II. A. Finger will give a lawn party at her home In Treadwell. Sat urday afternoon for Che benefit Of the Red Cross and a large crowd is expected to attend. Should the weather not permit of people stay Ing out doors, there will be lots Of room inside and making button holes will be the useful occupation for the afternoon.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
SILVER TEA A SUCCESS

The silver ten given by Mrs. A. E. Butcher at her homo yesterday after noon for the benefit of st. Luke's Guild, was a very enjoyable as we'll as financially successful affair.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
STEAMERS IN PORT

Two steamers, the Jefferson at' 1t:gO last night and Humboldt this forenoon. discharged freight here within the past twelve hours, Both brought fair sized cargoes for this port.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21

Mrs Charles Johns. wife of the internal revenue collector, who ac- companied her husband North for a trip, returned to her home in Ia coma this morning. Mrs. Johns Is charmed with Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21
OFFICE HOURS OF CITY CLERK

Tho new city clerk and magis- tratc. L.. W. Kilburn. announces that he will be at the clerks office be- tween the hours Of 9 and 10 i'm the forenoon and and 8 in the after noon. and at the wharf during the remainder of the day.
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21

Miss Mildred Mcleod. who has been iu SC. Joseph's training hospi- tal for nurses at Victoria for the past several months. arrived home on the Princess Alice Tuesday even- Inr-
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21

Mrs. J. W. Pocth and daughter re- turned on the City Of Seattle after a lengthy visit with relatives in Den yer Colorado,
Douglas Island news., 1918-06-21

By the Governor: CHARLES E. DAVIDSON,
 Ex-onicio Secretary of Alaska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
OAKLAND NOTES
Notes and personals from Oakland
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.


July 1e has been set as the date when
the annual fellowship supper will be held
on the lawn at the Oakland Methodist
church. Everyone is invited. free Will
charges will bee made for the supper. This
year the money will be used to pay for
a new furnace which is soon to be installed.
The following committee OF arrangements
their assistance other workers. Mrs. Henry
Shuler, Mrs. J. B. Spickelmire. Mrs e. D.
webb, Mrs. A. J. Warner. Mrs. Minnie
Pugh. also the Good Samaritan class of
board of trustees. Each year the supper
larger and it is expected that a great
number will attend this year.
Mrs Wilson Butler has returned to her
home, 264 wabash avenue after spending
two weeks in Highland Park
Seventy persons were present sWednes-
day at the meeting of the Oakland Red
Cross auxiliary. The use OF new vegeta,
Bile oil was demonstrated to the assembled
workers. the company donating five cents
to the Red Cross for each person present.
also a percentage-of the sales. The Red
Cross of Oakland has completed LII gar,
since February. They have also raised s2s
for the overseas hospital fund.
Mrs E. F. Dumars and Miss Riley Du-
mars will 1eavee Friday to snend q vaca-
viii return after several weeks but Mrs
Dumars will remain for an indefinite time
The Rev. J. B. Mackenzie, pastor at the
Oakland Methodist church. has prepared
Sunday school lessons which he will use al
Tecumseh Sunday afternoon at o'clocE
instead of the usual preaching service. The
congregation will take an active part IN the
program.
The Priscilla club will be entertained
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A
w Hummel1, GIG Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
PINNED ON STARS
Women MaccabeeS Dedicate
Service Flag in Auditorium.
Their Convention Closes at 4
O'clock This Afternoon.

About two hundred delegates to the
women's Benefit association of the
Maccabees from over the state are at
tending the annual rally Of the organ
ization in Topeka. At the evening
meeting Thursday at the city auditor
ium, Governor Capper, William Biby
and w. A. S. Bird were-the speakers.
They made patriotic addresses, en-
phasizing their faith in the Kansas
men on the battle line. Governor Cap
per complimented the Kansas soldiers,
saying that he had visited many camps
and seen the khaki clad boys from all
the states, and that none of the others
seemed to him so outstanding, clean
and fit as the Kansas boys.
The meeting opened with the sing
ing of America" and two solos,
Somewhere in France" and Keep
the Home Fires Burning" After the
twenty-five girls, who ended the drill
with the singing Of patriotic songs
After the drill, the children held up
the blank service flag while the women
who had husbands and sons in the
army pinned on their stars. Mrs. Kate
M. Swan, of Kansas City. exalted cap
tain of the order, dedicated the flag.
The women of the Kansas City
chapter of the Maccabees. dressed in
Red Cross costume and carrying
spears tipped with the Maccabee
emblem, gave hospital drill.
Twenty-six new members wrere
then taken into the lodge, and will be
initiated into their home chapters.
Today's sessions were for the members
only, and were concerned with bust
ness Of the order. The convention
closed at o'clock this afternoon, so
that the city auditorium can be used
for the farewell ceremonies to the
men going to Camp Funston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
JEFFERSON HIGHWAY MEET
Special Gathering in Kansas, Missouri
and Oklahoma,

Joplin, Mo, June 2s.-The twenty
fifth anniversary of the first success
full automobile run will be celebrated
July by Jefferson highway enthus-
lasts of four states with sociability
runs over the highway toward this
city, stopping en- route to hold state
meetings of the organization.
The Missouri meeting will be held
at Joplin, the Kansas meeting at
Pittsburg and the Oklahoma meeting
at Miami; all on the evening of July
4. All except the Missouri road en-
thusiasts will proceed to Joplin the
next day for the sessions of the in
ternational board of directors of the
Jefferson Highway association, July
5 and 6. Interest in the meeting is
keen because of the spirited contests
for the location Of the highway, one
concerning the section between Lees
Summit and Harrisonville, Mo-, and
the other that between Greenville and
Sherman, Texas.
The Missouri and Texas-Ok1ahoma
runs will require two days. The for
mer will start at Lamont, Iowa, the
home of President w. A. Hopkins Of
the International association, and the
latter at GAINESVILLE, Texas. The start
of the Kansas motorists will be from
Rosedale, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28

2 Drop little Freezone on an aching
corr, instantly that corn stops hurting,
then you lift it right out. It doesn't
hurt one Bit Yes, magic!
Why wait? Your druggist sells .
tiny bottle Of Freezone for a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28

William Robinson. Mr.: Emmett Fry. Nj.
The Cleaners class Of the Second United
Brethren church met Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. lobe, Leland street; The next
M. and Mrs. B: L. Hatton have re-
ter ter Wis Visiting Mrs. Hatton's mother. Mrs. N.
Anderson, 312 Klein street.
The Ladies AID society and the Dorcas
a picnic at Ripley park wednesday. About
fifty guests We're present.
Ursula Mrs sS a s1d snee
returned home after week spent in Chi
cago. They were accompanied home by
who will be their guest.
social given Wednesday evening by Mrs
Fred Counter, 800 Klein street Those en-
joying the evening were: Mr.. and Mrs:
Rodemeyer. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Beridge.
NJ and Mrs RHODES M and r.1I Mrs
and Mrs silis. Mr., and Mrs. II: E. jackson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weigeft, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mnam sna som Eugene MT and Mrs
Counter and sons; Mrs Fresh Mrs; e. H.. a.
Ruth Hodge, Miss Esteile Deimler. Ear!
Carpenter, Miss Dorothy Jackson and Paul
Mrs Gertrude Harvey entertained at her
hon .s We With n Res r s9T
leave this evening for Camp Funston.
The guests were: Miss Helen Harvey, Miss
Lucille vetter,, Miss Edith Wilson. Miss
Goldie Osborne Miss Bessie Hatton, Miss
Stella Irwin, Miss Gladys Hatton, Miss
Katharine Gailsburg. Miss Hazel Walton
Miss Nora Parks. Miss Grace Walton. Miss
Lucille Nixon, Mrs. Z. p. Wilson, Mrs. NJ
Anderson, Mr.. Wells. Mr.. Ray Palmer. Mr..
Roy Nixon, Mr.. William Greene, Mr.: Rich
ard Harvey Mr.. c. p. Silson, Mr. Marcus
Anderson. Mr.. Woodrow Wilson. Mr.. How
ard Flowers and Mr.. Clifford Nixon.
Limeade. the satisfying drink. All foun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
SANTA FEE NOTES
Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.

1t is rumored in the shops that begin
ming July 1, the men in the machine shops
will work from o'clock in the mornin &
until in the evening. Some one has sug-
gested that the young chaps in the machine
shops who have reached the point where it
is necessary to their happiness that they
call on their best girls" five nights out of
a week and from in the evening until the
small hours of the morning will find 1t a
strenuous life to keep up both red hot
courtship and twelve hour working day.
J. W. Walker, who is at the company
hospital is improving. and expects. to re-
turn to his home within a few weeks.
Mrs. Elizabeth Laws is a guest at the
home of Engineer and Mrs. George Nc
Kee. Mrs. Laws has been visiting her
son, Lewis Laws, at Osawatomie.
Mrs. Martin Frftzfe and two children. of
Albuquerque, n. NJ. who have spent sew
eral days in the city with relatives, left
Thursday evening for Baltimore Md. 4
Charles Fountain left for Chicago Thurs
day on business trip. He was accom-
panied as far as Lawrence by his little
grandson, Charles Albert Mendenhal1, who
will visit his grandmother, Mrs. Menden-
hall.
office, accompanied by her mother, Mrs
Is. Ginger, is spending vacation in
Salt Lake CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28

cents, sufficient to rid your feet Of
every hard corn, soft corn, or corn
between the toes, and calluses, without
soreness or irritation. Freezone is the
much talked of ether discovery of
Cincinnati genius.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28

Items for this column may be left
at Petro's drug store. or phone
Ele.Lo- Kimball after Q p. M; other
hours phone $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
EAST SIDE NOTES

Notes and personals from East Side
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.
The Junior League Of the East Side Meth
odfst church gave q surprise party for Miss
Velma Hedrick and Miss Mildred Myers at
the Joseph Myers home, 713 Chandler street.
The occasion was the celebration of their
twelfth birthday anniversary The guests
were: Miss velma Hedrick. Miss Mildred
Myers Miss Mildred Titus, Miss Elenor
Titus, Miss Gladys Wyatt, Miss Minnie
Ressinger, Miss Annabelle Gill, Miss Fios-
Augusta Glenn Miss Louise Reibor, Miss
Myrtle Alexander, Miss Gertrude Harris,
Miss Susie Harris. Miss Elizabeth johnson,
Mrs Herman Hedrick, Mrs. Joseph Myers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
TAKE over ORIENT
Government viii Operate Rail-
! road Now Under Receivership.
Arrangement May Be Termi,
. mated at End of Six Months.

Washington. June 28.-The Kansas
City, Mexico & Orient railway. now in
receivership will be operated under
government management as soon as
contract, which mas been agreed upon
is signed.
1t vas learned today that the gov
ernmant will pay the receiver $780,
900 a year to meet the receivers OBJ
legations and will divide any earnings
above this amount equally with the
railroad.
This agreement may be terminated
at the end 81 six months, in which
case the government would pay the
receiver $4,000 a year rental.