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Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
VOLUNTEERS GIVEN
 DINNER SUNDAY
Those Who Helped Out at Hospital During Epidemic Remembered
 Handsomely

The big dining room at St Ann hospital was decorated and put in fine shup iu honor of Che dinner party given at that place last Sunday evening in honor of the volunteers who served that institution SO loy- ally during che late epidemic.
 Tho dinner was served In courcs. and after dinner very enjoyable time was had by those present, in music and mcrry-making
 Those present were: Mrs. IT. A. Finger. Mrs. Robert Travcr, Miss Lcola Finger. Miss Mabel Jackson. Miss Helen Mautz, Miss Laura Me Lcod. Miss Ethel Eggan, Miss Riko Martini Miss Doris Lake Miss Mary McConncl Miss Gcorgiabclla Mus ser. Miss Beatrice Mcleod, Alfred Thibadcau, Roy D. Parker John D. Baglcy. Dr. Emil Hruligh, Dr. E. p. Hclikcr. Miss Jean Nolan and Miss Lillian Turner.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
ALASKAN CLUB
 IN ROSE CITY
Former Residents of Territory Meet to Organize Club
 Portland

On Che evening ot December 2l Guy former residents of. Alaska met u Che parlors of Che Imperial Hotc at Portland. Ore. Co take Che first steps iu organizing an Alaskan Club iu that city.
 A committee of seven was appoint ed. after a temporary organization had been formed. Co draw up by laws for a permanent organization. some Alaskan dclicacics were scry- ed for refreshments and vote of thanks rendered Co tho management 1f hc hotel for courtcsics shown. X later meeting is Co be held. at which Che bylaws committee is Co report.
 Among those from Gastiucau Channel present were Mir. and Mrs. Charles n. Price. Mr. and Mrs Matt DcCourcy and Mrs. George Bach. One Of Che best known of those pres sent was Judge Muranc, formerly or Nome.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
SCHOOL TO OPEN
 MONDAY MORN
All Teachers Getting Along Well and School Will Open
 Up Again

The three Douglas teachers. the Misses Mantz, Finger and Robinson. are getting over the effects Of their recent attacks of influenza and will all be able 10 take up their work at the Douglas public school next Mon day morning.
 The school has not been in session since December l7, when it finished a session of nine days, after having been closed before from the last of October About two months school time has been lost this term
 It is not yet known whether an attempt will be made to make up lost time or not. but it is not believed that all the time can be made up this term.
 The Parochial school will also convene on next Monday morning. after having been closed the same length of time as the public school.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
OLD TIMERS GET
 NO PENSION
Fund Exhausted and No More Money to Be Secured Until
 Legislature Meets

Tine Territorial pension that is paid each quarter Co pioneer pros pcctors who are in need of the money will not be paid for the last quarter, which was due January l., nor will the quarter due on March 1 Doc paid. The fund from which this money is paid is exhausted and no money can be secured for the pur- pose until the legislature meets.
 The measure granting pension to men over certain ago who have spent sufficient time in the Terri tory prospecting or otherwise dcycl- oping the resources Of the country. was passed by the first session of the legislature and has proved popu- lar one and no doubt one of the first acts of the next legislature will be to make an appropriation for paying the men.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
wICKERsHAM SEATED

After a debate in tho house that lasted a long time, James Wicker sham was seated as delegate from Alaska the first Of this week. The house adopted thc election commit tcc's report that he was elected In 1916 by ~ votes. Ho was sworn in as delegate soon after the last vote on thc matter was taken.
 Delegate Wickershom win hold of- fec until thc lth of March, as it is conceded that Mr. sulzer has won the 1918 election by a narrow mar gin.
 Mir. sulzer is coming back to Alas ka to devote his time Co his mining property at sulzcr until he again takes up his duties as delegate.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
TOURNAMENT TO START

The bowling tournament that was Co start some time ago but was post poncd on account of the influenza epidemic, will probably begin the first of next week.
 Drawing for places will occur to- night at the Labor Union hall, at which time representatives of the different fire companies Of the Doug las and Trcadwcll departments will draw for place and make other ar engagements.
 The bowling will take place on the Treadwcll Club alleys, which have been put in fine shape for the tournament. and will no doubt prove one of the most popular affairs that has happened on the Island in a long time.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
RECALLS ANOTHER
 GAS BOAT TRIP
Myrtle H. of Wrangell, Almost Two Months Out, Beaches Near
 COrdova

Tho following story ot gus boat blown out of her course recalls Che ,rip of Che eas boat "Fayoritc. ou af Douglas. with Captain Bng Hal- Icgk u command and several local men aboard. The boat left here for Warm Springs Bay. and after being rugctcd around the Gulf or Alaska for tNcuty-ouc days piled up on Che beach near Cordoya. This occurred several years ago. and as far as we know Che wreck of Che boat Is still uu tbc beach.
 The story of thc Myrtle n. as given by Che Cordoya Times Of De- rcmbcr goth. follows.
 Captain V. J. Johnson. M P. Ol- son and Verne Clark lcft Wrangcll uu October sg on tbc gas boat Myrtle H. and since that time they have been at thc mercy of Che sea. They Ier their home for Chatham strait to look up some mining property. and after being on short rations and enduring many hardships Johnson and Clark arrived in town last night Olson remained in charge Of th boat. which Is on che beach at Egg island.
 These three men had a very thrilling experience and arc for muatc indeed that they are today alive Co tcI the tale. They came outside Co Barauof and lost their ruddcr between Cape Omancy and Whale Bay on Nov 5. There was a strong onshorc wind blowing at the time. and they drifted out Co sea. where they roundored around for fifteen days. Finally a southeastcr struck them and drove them up the coast Seven days later Cape St. Elias was sighted from a distance. They then went into Cape Clear and took the rudder in a small boat Co Latouche. where it was repaired. Another start was made, and while lying or Cape Hiuchinbrook it was necessary Co get behind Egg island for shelter Here ten days were spent. when a high wind came up and drove them on thc beach. John son and Clark started Co row to the Hmcbiubrook Lighthouse, when the wind and sea swamped their skin and they were compelled Co walk tC Che ughthosue. There they borrowed a dory and rowed to Johuson's point where they met Che native mail car. rier from Hinchinbrook, who brought them to Cordova Inst night
 The Myrtle IT. Is a gasoline boat Is feet long. 13 feet in width draws five feet of water and ha' cargo space for l4 tons. She Ina, twelve oil drums in the hold. an, these became loose and pounded holes in the boat, starting her leak ing. She is at present high an, safe Johnson and Clark will lcav
 for Southeastern Alaska Co get as .sistauco Co save the craft.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
EIGHTY ROD STRIP
 LAW ABOLISHED
Bill Has Passed the House Which Repeals This Obnoxious
 Alaska Law

The bill introduced by Delegate sulzcr to have the SO-rod strip be- tween homesteads on the navigable waters of Alaska done away with. vas passed by the house on Janu- ary g.
 Before the passage Of the new bill lt was the law in Alaska that no homestead entry would be allowed extending over 100 rods along the shore of any navigable water and a space of so rods must then be re- served between each claim.
 The passage of the new law should stimulate settlement of homesteads in the Territory
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS

Christmas. according Co the old style calendar as celebrated by the Orthodox church, occurred on Tues day. January 7th and was celebrated locally by services in the Serbian church. at which Father Kashevarot was in charge.
 At one time on Douglas Island moro people celebrated Christmas on January 2 than on December 25th, owing to the number of Southern Europeans who were employed in the local mines and who belonged Co the Greek church.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
LOCAL MAN IS
 CITED FOR BRAVERY
Harry Rexroth, for Many Years Resident of Douglas, Awarded
 Cross

Recent dispatches published u Che Seattle papers say that Harry J. RcSroth. of National. Wash, was awarded Che distinguished service cross by General pcrsh.ug. The date of Che award was December 3l, but Che dispatch does not give Che date Che services cutitlnE him Co honor vcrc performed. The citation says. WcNroth searched Che battle field for wounded while under heavy shell Ire
 MT. Rcxroth grew up from boy hood u Douglas. tor many years working iu Che hardware store ot hts uncle. John FcusI. iu this place. ur was afterwards employed at rr,advcll and at Tbauc. and joined Che army from National Wash- where other relatives reside He trained at Camp Lewis. Wash. and lra tor oycrscas as member of Che gGl Ambulance Co, 3l6 sanitary Train.
 In a letter Co L. s. Ferris. dated November S. which was published iu thr Alaska Juneau Douglas Island News. h, said that his division was about Go go into action again but did not speak ul having done any thue up to that time that was out of thc ordinary. 10 Us probable chat n that action bc performed Che act or bravery that won him Che cross. his letters on several occasious have been published iu this paper.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
START WORK SOON

J. n. Long. who is Co install a cauucry on Che city dock. says that he has heard from his machinery and some of it has lctt thc factory and is due Go arrive on any boat now. As soon as the influenza epidemic thoroughly abatcs and conditions be- come normal. work will begin in getting Che plant assembled and in running order.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
DOCTORS LEAVE

Drs. Krulish. HclIkor and Mont gomory and Nurse Turner, who have been assisting locally with thc in- nucnza epidemic, left for their homes in Seattle on the steamer City of Seattle. Dr. Hcluyor was thc physician in charge Of s. Ann hos pital during the absence of Dr. Sergeant
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
VACATION AT CHICHAGOF

Miss Esther Oliver teacher at the Perseverance school. accompanied her friend Miss Ruby Johnson back Co Chichagof a few days ago and will spend a portion of her vacation there visiting while her school Is not in session. The Perseverance school has its vacation period in the winter.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
FISHING

Several local fishing boats are get ting ready to go to the halibut fish ing banks next week. The main difficulty now is to get fishermen and owners of boats are seeking to have members Of their former crews released from the army to go back to their old jobs.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
EAGLES. ATTENTION

Douglas Acric. No. tlI. P. O. E. win meet at their hall tonight and hold their annual election and u- staIlatIou of officers The election of officers has been delayed owing Co Che Gu epidemic and it Ia planned Co hold both Che election and install. latiou ot ths time in order Co catch up.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
TO CLOSE OFFICES

PR. Bradley. federal food admin lstrator for Alaska, will close his offices in Juneau on Che first of Fcb- ruary and retire as active food ad- mlnistrotor. subject to the call of Mir. Hoover.
 His office force will also retire.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
VISITING HOME

oliver Anderson, who is now a member Of the engine room force of the City of Seattle. visited his pa- rents and friends while that vessel was in port the first part Of the week.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
COMING HOME

A post card was received in the last mail by Mir. and Mrs J. J. Pen- glasc, of this city. The card was dated in France, November go and was from their son. Claude. who said he was on his way home. He is a member Of the 9lst Division Of the U. s. army.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
RECOvERuIG SLOWLY

Sergeant David N. Balrner, who was very sick with influenza, was stll confined to his bed the latter part of December Both he and Bob McKlcm. local boys, had very mar row escapes from death. McKIcm had hallucinations before he was taken to Che hospital and imagined at one time that he saw the steamer Humboldt sailing across the parade grounds at Fort Seward.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
MANAGER HERE

Charles w. Russell, formerly pur- chasing agent of the Trcadwcll Company at Seattle. arrived here on the City of Seattle to take mp his new duties in the company's mcr- camille department.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
REWARD STANDS

The Canadian Pacific Steamship Company announces that the reward of $50 for bodies Of Sophia wreck victims, which was discontinued on January lst. still stands, and that sum will be paid if the terms of the announcement are complied with.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
FROM VISIT

Andrew Berg, for many years em- ployed as pump man at the Ready Bullion mine. returned on the Ala meda from a trip to the States. While away, he visited with his daughters. Mrs. Arthur Fleek and Miss Sarah Berg. at Miami, Ariz.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
SOLDIER BACK

Emil Goubellc, who volunteered for the army and has been in the Coast Artillery at Fort worden for the past several months. arrived here on the Alameda to locate again. He secured his discharge some time ago.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
DOUGLAS BOY
 IN SIBERIA
Abel Anderson, Who Enlisted in Army, Now Seeing Service
 Chasing Bolsheviki

AOol AuutIeuUs huu ul Mls hHN Mrs. p. A. Anderson, of Nevada Creek. left Douglas last year and joined the 3lst Infantry. shortly after joining, his regiment was sent to Fort Wm. Mckinley, P. |, and soon afterwards were sent to Siberia where they are now busily engaged chasing the Bolshcvih out of that country. While here. Abel was a gas boat operator. The Charlie that he mentions In this letter is Chas. F. Anderson.
 Somewhere in Siberia.
 Nov Q, 1918. Dear friend Hudson:
 | sure was glad to hear from you
 that was very interesting letter you sent me. received it a long time ago but never have much lime to write. and then sometimes a fellow is in a place where he cannot write. SO that is the reason did not answer before.
 You will note by the head of this letter that am not in the island any more. am in a place where there lis a little fresh breeze blowing once n a while there has been frost on the ground several times since we came here. and this is a much better lool ing place.
 | would give almost anything 1T ] could only get aboard a gas boat again. have seen only four or five gas boats since | left home. l have seen lots of small boats, but they were steam boats-guess distillate costs too much over here
 At Manila there were lots of small steamers running on the Pasic river-thc Pasic is a little creek about two hundred feet wide, with nm average depth of six to eight feet deep. It takes 12 Co 14 natives to run one of these little steamers ltbcv are about the size of the Mary IA Jl. When would tell some of fbc soldiers that | could run bigger boat than that all alone they would laugh at me. You ought to see them handling scows. It reminded me Of o certain pleasure boat we'll known i'm Gastincau Channel, with all it's anchors headlines and pike poles.
 When you sec Charlie, tell him tRat sent him my best regards. ! suppose he is back from his summers fishing by this time and no doubt he has made his stake now. guess be- tween him, his boat and that fast and furious Roberts motor of his' he sure will hit the fish hard.
 T suppose Jack Phipps is around there. too. is he not? He told me when 1 got over to France and into the fight to takc a Hun pistol with me to give to him for souvenir. You can tell him Tor me ] nave ho' got 1t yet. but lfI ever get chance sure will do that if can, and if ] ever get shot at old Kaiser Bill u will sure by Katie by the door with him. too, cause, believe me them rifles of ours sure got some kick to them.
 When you are down 10 the old standby. "The Baritello," for game of pinnochle or solo, and meet the boys there. give thm my best re gards. and with kind regards t' Mrs. Hudson. ! am. Respectfully,
 ABEL ANDERSON,
 Co. A, 3lst Infantry, A. E. F.. si berla, care Depot Quartermaster san Francisco.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
MUCH IMPROVED

Little Flora Kalidevich. whose life was dispaired of from the effects of an operation for appendicitis. is we'll and will soon leave st. Ann hos pital for her home.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
BACK FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. C. Holman. government teacher in the native school here. is back at her home. after being at the Juneau hospital for some time suffering from influenza.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
EIGHT MILLION
 KILLED IN WAR
Fearful Toll of Life Taken by Great War That Has Just Come
 to End

Approximately S,OOO.OOO men were killed in action or died ol wounds in Che World War, while the total killed, dead Of disease, wounded and taken prisoner amounts Co about 3l.GOO,OOO. These figures arc not complete but-aro based upon figures presently avail abe. Their comparative accuracy. however. is based upon official re- ports made by the Great Powers of Che Allies and of Germany mp ot date. and Austria mp Co June l., 1918. Turkey Bulgaria, Japan, Greece. Belgium, Portugal, as we'll as countries that did not participate in thc lighting Co any large extent are estimated
 The Allies lost about A,6Oo.OoO men killed in action and in deaths caused by wounds, while the Cen tral Powers lost about 3,25O,OOO In Che grand total of casualties from an causes the Allies sustained losses of about 1g.7OO,OOO, and our enemies about 12IOO,OOO. Russia's announcement that her total cas- ualtics arc 9.I5O.OOO. including l,- 7OO.OOo killed and Austria's an- that her losses up Co June |. 1918. were slightly above 100000. or which SOO,OOO were dead. gives a working basis Co make estimates on.
 The total losses of Che Allied
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
BUYS INTEREST

Joseph Riedi, Che local baker has bought an interest in the Peerless Bakery in Juneau and now divides his time between the two towns.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
REBEKAs INSTALL

Northern Light Rcbckah Lodge held the installation ceremonies last night at odd Fellows Hall, at which time thc following officers were in- .t-rr.Ha
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10

President. acted as installing officer.
 After the ceremonies, l.. w. Kill burn in a neat speech presented the retiring Noble Grand, Mrs. Josephine LanEscth. with tho Past Grand jewel
 Refreshments were served In the banquet hall at the conclusion of the business meeting.
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10
RESTS ON BEACH

The mail boat Estcbc'h came in Go Che Douglas City wharf yesterday morning and took ou load oi freight for Sitka and way ports. ln leaving che float Che vessel went too close Co shore and was compelled Co remain there for several hours un- tIl Che rising tide floated her
Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10

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Douglas Island news., 1919-01-10

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-03
SOLDIER MUSICIANS
AGAIN ARE MAKING
MUSIC OF SPHERES

Hundreds of musicians in America
threw down their bow and their baton
to enter the war. To some the idea
of the emotional musician engaged
in the brutal uncomfortable business
of fighting was just a bit ludicrous.
To those who knew the patriotic fervor
and adaptability of these inspired
music makers, there was more than a
little anxiety for the future of our
warrior musicions. How would the
delicate mechanism of their psychology
be affested by an activity so far from
their normal desire?
Some musicians. like David Hoch-
stein, the young yiolinfst who lost his
life in the Argonne. viii return no
more. But, unassuming, numbers of
them have taken their places again
in the ranks of players One may
hear them in thetheatre orchestra. or
in the cabaret jazz band. content to
return to the humdrum of the life in
which they had their little place before
our entrance in the war. 1t may be
a bit stale to them now. But the
reaction will soon set in, has already
come to many who lost the first rest
less craving for excitement that they
felt on their return from the front.
Percy GrainO0- Australian piania
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-03
JAP JOURNALIST
SAYS AMERICANS DO
GOOD IN SIBERIA

Toxic, Correspondence OF Associated
Press.-M. Zumoto. a prominent Japa-
nese journalist, who has just returned
from Siberia, has declared in speech
here that not one of the various
alarmist reports concerning American
activities in Siberia was well founded.
On the contrary. he said, the activi-
ties of Americans in Siberia are all
unselfish and dedicated to the welfare
and advancement of the people of
Russia. He especially praised rhe
work of the American Red Cross and
the American Young Mems Christian
Association. 1t was a striking thing
he said, to notice that the men who
direct the American activities were
those who had lived in Japan and
were friendly to the Japanese peo-
pie.
Mr.. Zumoto added that he had de-
hvered a number of speeches to the
Japanese people concerning the result
of his trip in an effort to eradicate
any misunderstanding He looked for
ward to active cooperation between
Japan and the United States in the
future development of Siberia.
The address was one of several
made at a luncheon given by Colonel
r. b. Teusler. American Red Cross
commissioner of Siberia. in honor Of
Major George w. Simmons, deputy
commissioner of the war council OF
the American Red Cross, who has just
returned from an extensive trip into
the heart of Siberia.
Mr.. Simmons said he was con-
WINGED that the present provisional
government at Omsk was wisely and
efficiently conducting the affairs in
Russia in the interest of all it's peo-
pie. He added: 1T is unquestionably
gaining from day to day in the con-
fidence of the people, while the mill
tary discipline, morale and effective
ness OF the new Russian army is con-
stantly improving
Colonel Teusler said:s 1T is very
much to be desired that Japan and
the United States assist as far as
possible in this humanitarian and
philanthropic relief in Siberia and
that We cooperate in this assistance
in every way in our power
Both Colonel Teusler and Major
Simmons are leaving for Washington
to make a report on the Siberian sit
uation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-03

pie to take stock in ship owning.
II would like to see a great move
ment inaugurated to get the bankers
and the merchants and shippers all
Interested in buying and owning some
shipping for themselves and just as
soon as they get where they could
help themselves would be tended from
every part of the globe.
The suggestion of Mr.. Donald was
a very good one and L hope our peo-
pie will take it to heart"
President CulIinan of the Texas
Chamber of Commerce stated that the
subject of shipping for Texas, Peo-
pie and Texas ports has been under
discussion.
TT is contemplated he added, The
Texas Chamber of Commerce, as soon
as it can inform itself, will put out
something along that line"
Congressman Young said that he
noticed that a corporation with a cap
italization of 500, OO0,O 900 is being
formed and that one of its purposes
is the purchasing of a ship to enable
it to carry its goods to the ports of
the world
The vast use made of ships by the
Southern and Gulf ports is shown by
the number of vessels with home ports
in the South.