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Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
APRIL FOOL
 ELECTION DAY
Douglas City Election Turns Out to Be a Fizzlc, No One Want
 ing Jobs

Election day. or April Fools day thc day. The results of tho election one of the most peculiar situations ever seen anywhere in Alaska. 40 che closing time for filing oul, ono person had filed as a candidate flor election on the council that one being Jerry Cashcn.
 Tho ballots contained but that one name Co bo yotcl on. The samc thing was Che ease on Che school board. as A. E. Gurr was thc only one who had filed for director and Carl IT. Erickson tho only candidate for Che office of treasurer.
 Of thc 2O5 persons who had regis tered. 124 cast their ballots during in Douglas last Tuesday witnessed were as follows.
 For Coucilmcn. Jcry Cashcn, 9i; blank, 27.
 There were 37 votes east for a number of other folks in fact. cv- cryonc of Che old council got a few votes and some April fool joker east a ballot with the names of nearly every one hc could think of
 For school treasurer c. II. Brick son received 97 votes. and for school director A. B. Gurr. received 99. There were four blank woes east for Che school board.
 Proposition No. 1, Of ferry Lone Fisherman and Gent operate with 2j-cent fare, received votes
 Proposition No. 2-Lonc Fisher man alone. 25c farc-1O votes.
 Proposition No. g. Gent, l5-ceut lare-36 votes
 Proposition No. Juneau Ferry G Navigation Co. lease be cancelled -92 votes. There were G blanks.
 It is understood hat thc old couu- cu will hold over, as thc law pro- vides that they will remain in office until their successors have been elected and qualify
 Very likely those of thc old coun- cimeu who wish to resign can do SO and then thc remaining members of the council, il they have a quorum, can elect Che successors of those who have resigned.
 On che school board of course. where there was but one candidate for each office, an that was ucccs- sary was for that ono person to file and get a vote to be elected
 The election itself was a very quiet ouc-u fact. there was no interest taken whatever In Che affair, as there was mo one Co vote for and the whole was more or less of a farce from start Co finish.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
COMING HERE

Word has been received that Will liam Mcnlainc. who has been at Warm Springs for some time where he has had charge of store for Henry Erie and of which place he is postmaster will soon arrive in Doug las to make his home. A man has been sent up from Seattle by Mir. Erie. at Mir. McBlaine's request, and as soon as the new man gets onto the ropes, Nc will be in town.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
SCHOOL NOTES

The meeting of Che Parcnt-Tcach- crs' Association held in the assembly rooms of the school house on Tuesday evening was very interesting one. The principal speaker of tho even ing. Representative Pennington Of Ncnana. was unable Co be present on account of an unforeseen circum- stance. but Mir. Waggoner presented a series ot stcrcoptlcou slides that went a long way towards making up for thc absence of Mir Pennington. The scenes were of Ellis Island, the great cmigrant station in New York Harbor. scenes In New York City and views Of the National capital The lecture Co accompany Che slides was read by Miss Mantz.
 The first event on thc program was music by four young musicians, Rici Nicmi. Agnes Livie and Philip Burke playing vlolins and Mamie Fcusl the piano The young folks arc excellent musicians and were forced to respond Co an encore.
 The pupils Of Miss Jackson's room presented a couple of folk dances and a patriotic song that were very much enjoyed and showed the re- suits of lots of training by their teacher.
 Speaker White Of Che House was present Co hear Mir Pennington speak and was called upon to give a few remarks, which he did.
 The stercopticou followed Mir. Whites talk and closed Che pro gram.
 During Che evening Che high school girls sold candy Co those pres cut.
 The association will meet on thc first Tuesday of next month for their last meeting of thc year, when Ter ritorial Commissioner of Education L. D. Henderson will address thc members.
 Tho high school girls wish Co thank the members of thc associa- ton and Che school patrons for their ready response in providing sugar for the candy sale. The sale cleared Che sum of fourteen dollars which win be used towards Che purchase Of song books
 The school board has purchased a now supply of up-to-date tools for Che use of thc boys in the manual training department and the boys arc highly clatcd over them. 10 is hoped that more new equipment can Doc added Co this department SO that more advanced work can be taken up by Che boys.
 ipril first in the school was cclc- bratcd by the usual pranks dear Co the heart of the school boy It is rumored that some of the prom mcnt educators as we'll as some Of Che scholars braved the elements for several days without the warmth of some of their outside wraps
 There are but six weeks more in the school year after today and then Che usual summer vacation will commence.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday surprise party was held nst Saturday evening at the home 1r Mir. and Mrs. John Feusi in honor of thc 10th birthday of their daugh- fer Elizabeth. The affair was a complete surprise to the young lady an was promoted by some of her sirl friends.
 About thirty young folks were present and everyone had a most en- IoyabIc time. Plenty of fine refresh mcnts were served and singing and games were the features of the evening.
 The young lady received many beautiful presents from her friends
 and the members of her family.
 Among the attractive features Of thc party was a huge birthday cake with 1G candles upon it.
 The invited guests were the Misses Verne Hannah, Honey Kelly, Rica Iartini, Esther Caohen, Har- riot scy. Agnes Livie, Laina Aalto, Ida Swanson. Laura Mcleod, Cora Haskins. Lucy Haskins. Dorothy or son. May Monaglc Mamie Feusi. Agnes Patterson. Elizabeth Feusi; Masters Earl Manlcy. Martin Gall was. Sinclair Brown, Philip Brad Icy. Clifford Anderson, Victor Hew- itt. Herman Gius, Elmer Palmbom' Joe Day. Albert Chcrnard, George Ramstcad. Floyd Berscy Rex Early Michael Monaglc, James Monagle, Adolph Engstrom, Charles Patterson. Mrs. Joe Patterson and Mrs. John FousL
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04

towns The cotton thread memorial was passed.
 In che House as well as n Che Senate man, protests wcrc received from canucrics in regards the eight hour law. Chairman of the commit tcr ou labor recommended that the Pennington cight-hour law pass with hc amendments including Che cauncrics, logging companies, etc. Several other routine matters came up.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
ANOTHER GONE WRONG

Ed. Andrews. the local photog- raphcr has joined the great majority and has become a gas boat owner. He has purchased the Evelyn G which has been for sale for som' Umo at Juneau
 The boat Is 36 feet inch In length. 9.I feet in breadth. is Of n net tons and is powered with a lG- horse Frisbcc engine.
 Mr. Andrews will use the boat Co visit nearby points Of interest to take photographs.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
NEW STARTER

A new starting device has been see cured for thc city salt water pump engine. Formerly the engine was ig- iguitcd by a certain kind of match being exploded at the right mo- mcut. 10 had become impossible Co secure the right kind Of match. SO a new kind of starter which uses a a2-calibrc blank cartridge has been secured.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
ENTERTAINs

Nr. John Liyic entertained last might at her home in Trcadwoll. Whist was played during the even me. there being four tables in play.
 At this game Mrs. Olaf Swanson won first honors and Mrs. Alex. Morgan received thc consolation. The cut prizes went Co Mrs. Robt. rraser. who received the first. and Mrs. John Pocth che second.
 Very delightful refreshments were served by che hostess who was as- sisted by Mrs Dcmytt.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
REWARD OFFERED

The Troadwcu Company is offer ing a reward of S1O for information that will lead to tho identity of the person or persons who turned in the two false alarms of fire there. One alarm was turned in on the evening Of April 1st and another on the morning of April g..
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
ALL BOI Ds HERE

Tho registered bonds Of the Fourth Liberty Loan were received by thc First Territorial Bank on the thc Jefferson today and Cashier Gurr says he can now deliver all bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan, both Of the coupon and registered variety.
 Persons owning bonds should call at Che bank and secure them.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
HOME SOON

J. W. Martin. the local merchant who has been spending several months on Puget Sound for the bene- Gt of his health, will return here on the Princess Mary which leaves Van couver tomorrow night.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
VISITING TOWN

pr. and Mrs. R. v. Ellis arrived in town from Chichagof a flow days ago. Mrs. Ellis loft for visit Go her parents n oregon and the doe tor left on Che next trip of tho mine tender for Chichagof.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
FALSE ALARMS

The footing of the Trcadwell fire whistles on the night of April lst startled many people in town. After everything had quieted down it was found that the alarm was a false one and that there was no fire. The same was the case yesterday morn ing
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
BEYOND THE RHINE

Cards have been received here by friends of Lieut.. E. C. Jameson, on which he says he is beyond the Rhine in Germany and wishes Inc was home.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Lutheran lmmauuel church held at the home of Mrs John Feusi yes tcrday afternoon was one of the best attended and most successful meet ings held by that society this year.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
NEW BOAT

Paul Nelnost launched his little cruiser "Atta Boy" yesterday morn ing. and the boat is now tied near the corner of the oil house on the city dock
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
LEAVE FOR VISIT

Mrs. Alex Morgan and her dough- ter Dora. of Troadwoll will leave on the next southbomd trip Of tho Princess Mary for a visit Co friends i'm Washington and Oregon.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
LES BACK

Leslie Foreman, who accompanied his wife and children to Tacoma re- gently. arrived back a few days ago and has gone back to Chichagof where he has been employed for the past couple of years.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
SELL INTEREST

Carl Carlson and James Daniels have sold their interests i'm the gas boat Imarta to their partner A. D. Bohrer. The Imarta is lying on the flats near Trcadwel
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
COMES HOME

Gus Gruudlcr returned Wcdnos- day from Tcnatoe, where he has been for the past several weeks tok- ing the cure at the hot springs.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
BABY BOY

A baby boy was born Co Mir. and Mrs. Henry Reinnika Of this city on last Wednesday evening.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04

Become a stockholder In the Unit ed states-buy war-savings stamps.
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
April 26th Day

ANIll A--o.N NAF
 In fH. sm.. motion wa. made u.. H. rH w Mr. Sutherland Go abr..r u. U.m. ur .ae'.s bc m- definitely r.n.mI n wa. ro.om- w.rIDI f.. m. -Ht.- memorial pass THe -mH..H hu .ur.em.as conditional . n. personal prop- ,r.. ... ...mmm#.. .or maaee. Senator Hu.r introduced textbook commission .or N..a. .Huu.s uc aI.o introduced another. -.hH ru TO- peal certain .f.m u. m. school aH Mr. ur #. introduced 70 GW fu ..... ..m. against person. I1r m.rrrr. with .rrms s.un u.r. .r H.... Mr. smTHl.h 'u. rruHr..I .u m.nImn. .a .H. pgu- .an rU fu r.. m. .Tufm.u. tr sf5 month for u.n and s-5 or women Suu. n. ..mmf.. of tHe who'll. On. s...r. mad. various recommendations
 I'm lH. H.r-. ..mmr... was ap- uort.I r1 confer H. s.m.. to dIs- rr- Che L..au. uI N..m reo'u- uun which ...m. n. h. T.aIu.EcI. THe Sutherland m .u abolish ,uc Publicity Bureau "u. w.e.yaI In bc Hons. .rI Mr. NnHr moved Ha. it b. n..mu.. nn1n.t Mr. White. ..n |. speaker .. .ha Iuue as v..I .. ..... %. -.. Bureau. asked cha. tE. HH b. u.. postponed. a. hr uI Hu h. personally would H.e ar nnnr.m.. Iu speak on the bH ur .U. floor .I Ea House. Tho motion ran...rur. wa. lost and tr. Iu wa. r....r.I t1 m. committee uu territorial mUm.ar. The Uriu mI territorial rU wa. received and rnn.f -. committee. Tl. proIes ionaI m-ymm m was ra.ommgud- cd fH- H.... u.n n amendment TI. .m.r T.h.. r'I .. recommend. cd for u..ee Tu. committee roc ported nu .H. HU' fa maE. che mine inspectors o.".. elective and wtI several amendments recommended tha. H. Uu n..s Nr educational bu was introduced Hr Mr. p.urue- ton Nr Noan introduced a bU fV- me tHc date uI general elections m Che Territory
 April 2-25th Day
 I'm In. s.r.f. Nr Sutherland 1sk- cd Iur au investigation on che high cost oI cotton u..H u fshcrmens ear Mr. Urr introduced gcn- cnI election mW Mr. srudbasb iu- roIu..I n bU to provide for che summary ..osne mp ol small estates. Senator Sutherland introduced bHf On muronr.a.. srN.H t1 kuI ot. wild dogs m Che Territory. and aIso a bm u regards Wae.umatc ehil drcu As committee ot Che whole Che senate considered lhc daily fIc
 m the House. as committee of tbe whole. che House by vote of n fo Q voted against thc passage Q. trc Sutherland bm Co make the ot. urg ol Territorial mine inspector elective n was recommended th0r che law u abolish rhe SU-rod srIr between homestead. Io pass.
 April 3-21tb Day
 I'm tre sera.. great many pc uuors W.r. r..c.y.G from towns c, che Westward. Among them wcr. petitions asking for a lazy husbandl law. mothers compensation uc providing Hat any woman hayiu. au income or less chan SI00 pc month bc given 70 pension of S1O month for each child. and there wer various and wnJry other requests Tho bin ,o provide a home for pio ueer women was indefinitely post poucJ. Mr. Roman introduced a bil Go establish a normal school tn con junction with schools iu incorporate
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
.-.- .I-ll-L DlH

|.. s"... ..| ...E . sHnr. s... ..Hn U" Ind. I.. . m. l.E e u Ten.... I.... known a Sew. urI. ... fH.. m. .u.r uu..uo u.r....I ... ... President Fuu To-. stated Ue had ueI Che h.u to abolish ... Publicity Bureau and memorial ....n. .ur . uI form 0. Territorial eH,.rw.r.
 Thor. ..- .. Hr O. -HU House heII
Douglas Island news., 1919-04-04
LAW WALKERS ARE
 STILL AT WORK
Legislature Considers New Bills, Pass Some old Ones and Dagycc
 on Others
March 23rd Day

Senate aeuue as 70 committee or tbc whole tD discuss various bills
 and memorials. The committee or th, vuu. recommended chat MT. saters memorial regarding tbc hu- duu... to Ng.sas development be referred to ue committee ou judi- c.gv. chat Che bW abo'shuE thc Publicity Bureau he passed as amended T.. eU,euur transmitted ,rn... ul ur.arsms ue had just TO- ...,.I .rda-Iu- u.s action u TO- gard. .r --,am-I.n. and protesting aau.t m. .eH.HHur law for cane ueH-.
 In fHe H.r.. IH.. body refused t1 concur uH He s.m.. ou tHr Lueue ol Nations r.owIw The .ommr.. m usHor... recommended chat tH. restitution m r.a.rl. fo thy preservation .. rHHm do pae Tho Uou.. .... ....E.r ....emms from tbc eu..m. .m.. .n tuus. rc- .rt.I h. .H. -.u...
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t3779 Third Av., bet. I46th & I<7th s.
347 Eighth Avenue.
1880 West 125th Street.
BROOKLYN o
42l Fulton Street. cor. Pearl.
t7O8 Broadway, near Thornton 81.
tl367 Broadway. cor. Gates Avenu,
t&7S Fifth Avenue. cor. 18th Sire,
rita . + carry complete H1ss Of 70. L.
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7 BAFF WITNESSES
SET FREE BY COURT
District Attorney Prepares In
vestigation Into Charges Of
Perjury Made by Cohen.

Antonio Cardinale, chief witness in the
prosecutions connected with the murder
Of Barnet Ban. and six other witnesses
some OF whom have been detained nearly
two years, we're discharged yesterday
on order Of Justice Tompkins.
Cardinaie was the pivot Of the States
case against Joseph Cohen and three
other defendants. He was brought here
from Italy. where he had fed, and made
and Ippolito Greco had made arrange
ments for tho murder OF Ban. Subse-
quently Cardinale recanted much that
he had Confessed" Harry Goldstein,
William Jacobs, Carl Motofsky. Joseph
Lisansky Charles Dragnis and Giuseppe
di Bendetto were the other witnesses
discharged. Witness fees ranging from
SIS to $500 were paid them.
Charges recently made that Joseph
Cohen. who is now In the death house
was convicted on perjured Testimony
are being investigated by District At
torrcy Swami. These charges, according
to Mr.. Swami, were made by severa
men who came to his Office. one Of whom
confessed perjury. Mr.. Swami referred
to these men as bad and unreliable lot
| to none Of whom q certificate OF We
racity could be given.
All the evidence bearing on the al
legged perjury Is to be submitted to q
General Sessions Judge sitting as com
| hitting Magistrate as soon as arrange
ments have been completed Mr.. Swami
when asked why the matter was no
| brought to the attention of the Crane
Jury. said that there are 1876 cases vel
to be disposed Of this month by tina
| body.
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DROP IN COAL PRICE
EXPECTED IN SPRING
Mild Winter and CanserUa.
ton Help Reserve Here.

Nervousness Is evident among coal
dealers because OF the comparatively
light demand for coal Most OF them
have unusually large stocks on hand
Most consumers filled their bins when
the filling was good. while the mild wiHs-
ter contributed to coal conservation.
Many dealers believe therefore that the
law OF supply and demand will tend to
reduce the price of anthracite IN the
spring.
Charles S. Allen, secretary OF the
New York Wholesale Coal Trade Assoc
citation, said yesterday that while the
supply is far ahead OF the demand Just
now and there Is a large surplus at tide
water less coal Is being mined and little
is coming in.
Many miners in the bltuminous coal
districts are out OF work or are working
on half time. In the Pennsylvania an
thraclte fields. employing 10000 men.
the mines. II Is said, are reducing their
output one-half.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-27
STRICT INSPECTION
COST HIM HIS JOB
Government Worker Testifies
in Shoe Fraud Case.

Frank Creedon, formerly Govern
ment inspector Of shoes, testified yester-
day at the trial OF Morris and Leo
Rosenwasser for alleged conspiracy to
defraud tho Government that hb was
discharged berauee he refused to pass
SHOES which in his opinion were defec-
tive. He was discharged. he said, by
Col. Henry Hirsch. who at that time
was a Major.
Major Hlrsch said I was tempera-
mentally unfit for the job" said Creedon.
although ] am an authority on shoes"
On another occasion. Creedon. testi-
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fed, he called Col Hirsch's attention
to como shoes from the Rosenwasser
factory. which he said wero defective
because OF creases In the heal due to
excess leather The shoes. he said. were
sent back q second time, the creases
hidden by gluing them down.
Cant q soldier get his foot into
them7" he said Col. Hirsch asked.
YES" replied Creedon.
Then paes them" said the officer.
according To Creedon.
This Creedon said he refused to do.
and few days later his discharge
came
Creedon also testified that shortly
after he went to work in the Rosenwas-
ser factory he had talk with Leo
Rosenwasser over the quality Of the
field shoes turned out by the plant. He
said he told Rosenwasser that the soles
were defective, and Rosenwasser told
him that previous inspector had
passed them, so why wouldn't hef
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MEXICANs GUARD U. s. MINES.
Federal Troops at Points Threat
eued by villa,

JUAREz. Mexico. Feb. 26-Mexican
Federal troops have been ordered to
guard American mining properties In
northern Mexico, 1t was announced to-
day. and 200 troops have been stai
toned at Santa Eulalla. CusihuIriachic
and MADEIRA. This was done TO pre-
vent Francisco Villa from carrying out
his threat to destroy American prop
critics and kill American employees un-
less $1,000 900 was paid him by March I.
Additional supplies of ammunition
have been sent from the United States
to these points under a special permit.
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Bumper Sugar Crop in Cuba.

The Munson liner Munamar, In yes
terday from Antilla, Cuba. brought moro
than 100000 pounds Of sugar, and Col
William Bracket, who has been in conf
mand OF two regiments OF United States
marines on the island, said that despite
labor troubles he believed there would
be bumper sugar crop this year. The
presence Of the marines had a stabiliz-
Ing influence, the Colonel said.
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FLIES INSIDE GRAND CANYON
Aero Squadron oTcer Performs
Hazardous Feat in Arizona.

KINoMAN. Ariz., Feb. 26,-Lieut. Chase
V. Rugh of the Gulf to the Pacific Aero
Squadron performed yesterday the haz-
ardous feat OF flying inside the walls Of
the Grand Canyon OF Arizona.
The day was calm and no dangerous
air currents we're encountered. He did
not observe any emergency landing
places In the canyon, he reported. The
squadron expected to reach Tucson to-
day
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INFLUENZA WORSE IN BRITAIN.

Deaths More Than Double in Week
I'm Centres.
LONDON, Feb. 26.-Deaths from in
fiuenza increased at an alarming rate
last week. In ninety-six great towns OF
England and Wales they totalled 3.o46.
compared with 1863 in the preceding
week.
In Greater London s74 died. compared
with Ash the previous week.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

j. J. SHUNERT
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AMUsEMENTs
METROPOLITAN OPERA

Tonight at SIS. Boheme. Aida. sparkesi
Cartlso Montesanto. Seguroia. tono., fapi
Howard Hackett, Whitehll. Rothier:- followed
by PetrusChka. Galli-Bolm. Cond.. MonteuI.
Sat. at 2, Refine Fiammette. Fsrrar, Perini.
Ellis. Lazaro. Rothier Didur. Cond. MonteuI
Sat. at S Csc to So Trovatore. Muzio
MatIenauer; Crimi, Montesanto Cond; Peoi
sun. Eve Concert, Toscha Setdel, Niolipist
Hacket, Tenor Orch. Cond Hageman.
Next Mon. at &, That's. Fsrrar. Howard
Daz. Whitehl. AnAnisn. Cond., Monteux
Wed ats, DouhleBill. Cav ,Rusticsna. Eas-
ton Perrin /. szaro, Chi lmersi foil bye 90 d Or
Barricntos, Sundelius; Diaz, Dldur islli-Bolm.
Thurs. at s, Prophetic. MuLio hlstIenauer
CaruSo, RothiNr Diaz Mardonns Cd .Bodansky
HARDMAN PLANO USED.
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Kept From the Newspapers.

Attention in this connection is In
yited TO a case where number OF con-
scientious directors in one of our di-
visions when treated In this manner re-
.nounced their original objections to
military service and voluntarily offered
TO give their best efforts to the service
Of the United States as soldiers
ut Is desired that after the procedure
above indicated shall have been followed
for sufficient length Of time to afford
opportunity TO judge the results derived
from 1t Areport OF the action taken and
the results obtained under these In
etructions is TO be submitted to the War
Department by each division commander
Az a result of the consideration of these
reports further instructions will be is
sued by the Secretary OF War as to the
policy to be observed in future in all
cases of conscientious DIRECTORS.
Under no circumstances are the in
struotions contained in the foregoing to
be given to the newspapers"