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Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
YOUNG FOLKS PARTY

The Misses Harriet Scy and Agnes Ltuc were bostcsscs on Monday night at a young folks party ot the home of MT. and Mrs Chas. Scy on Fuuth street
 During thc evening games suit ubIc Go young folks. moulding an t1c popular ones like "post office. were played. The refreshments sery- ed were rratly enjoyed.
 Among those present besides Che hostrsscs were:
 Tho Misses Cora Haskius. Mary NonarIc. Gcncyicvc Jonas, Kathleen Ward and Dorothy olson of Thanc. and Che Misses Etta Brown, Ger trudc Johnson. Laino Aalto. lmpi Aalto. Esther and May Cashen. Ida Swanson. Elizabeth Feusi, Verne Hannah. Honorah Kelly, virginil Laughlln. Agnes Patterson and Una Crow. of Douglas.
 The boys were Floyd Bcrsls. Mi. rbasI Mouaglc. Rex Early and MI. rhael Mair Of Thanc. and Elmer Palmbom. Herman Gius. Alex. Nor. gan. Joe George. Martin Gallwas Harold GaIIwas. Sinclair Brown, Ar. tur Nelson. Victor Hewitt. Frank Bach. Earl Maulcy. Alex Sey and James Liyic of Douglas
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The Misses Esther and May Cashcn entertained number Of friends at their home last evening, May l. in honor of the seventeenth birthday Of both the young ladies.
 Games and cards were the prin- cipal amusement Of the evening. Al cards the honors were won by liar rict sey and Arthur Nelson. After the games refreshments concluded a most enjoyable evening.
 Those present were:
 The Misses Ida Swanson, Etta Brown. Rica Martini, Mary Me- ConnelI. Honora Kelly, Jane Fahor- ty. Frances Cashen, Rita and Kath- eIcn Mccormick, Mary Monagle. Margaret Patterson. Elizabeth Fcusi. Nora Mattson. Agnes Livic and Harriet scy; the Mcssrs. Arthur Nelson. Herman Gius, Martin and Harold Gallwas, Floyd Bersis, Mi- chael Monaglc. M. Mair. Frank Bach. Jr.. Frank Humfrey, Geo. Grigg and Leslie Cashen.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
WARMING UP

One night this week when the weather was unusually good a mum bcr of the old guard turned out Co warm up on the baseball grounds. Among those out were Bob Cough lin. Art Liljcstrand, Dutch Grund- Ter. Pic Martini and Fred Higgins.
 This aggregation will most likely be the nucleus of the Douglcs base ball team this season, although there are a number Of very good players who were not out during the week.
 For the first practice an the boys showed good form and were whip ping the ball around with lots Of smoke. IT the weather gets milder almost every night will sec a number of the boys out getting into shape and it is thought that inside Of a week or SO a practice game can be arranged for
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

going to and from the Arctic" he said. "There was a rumor that na- tiycs at Copper Center, fifty miles north of Chitina. had contracted the malady. but later lt was reported that lt was not a case of infulonza but of wood alcohol"
 On the Inland journey Captain Allan made Fort McPherson January 22. Thence Inc zigzagCed back and forth across Che great Mackenzie Riycr delta to Che coast, trading with Che natives. During the en- tire Journey Co the Arctic and tho return Journey this spring. Captain Allan had Co break trail.
 From tho time ho left Seattle ln November until he made Fairbanks on thc return trip out, Captain Allan walked nearly 3.4OO miles. On the Journey out he lost forty-onc pounds in weight.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
BASEBALL DANCE \
 ASSURED SUCCESS
Many Tickets Sold and a Lot More People Due to Dig Up
 Dollar

The committee from Che Douglas rrc Department who have charge of T. baseball benefit dance that is Cd 1c held at Che Natotorium hall. Fri day. May gth. have disposed of a considerable number of tickets enough. iu fact. Co make Che dance itself success from a social stand point However. there are a mum ber of people ou thc Island who en- joy baseball game who have not Iu- up their money The object of .hc dance primarily is Co raise money tor baseball paraphernalia. and money Is thc only thing that will buy cha. stun. Ir you have not yet come through you have a week Co do to Iu. but then it is an oH you will b. denied thc pleasure.
 Incidentally. Che dance is going .o bc one oG the jazzicst affairs ever hold here The floor at the hall has been receiving a lot of attention from Che High school boys. assisted by Che advice and backing Of the Fire Department and next week it win bc powdered and dollcd up like a chicken on Easter day
 Punch win bc served during the ercumr Contrary Co the usual GUS Rom not because they wish 1.-the punch win lack the kick. but am at- tempt win bc made to camouflagc it .r chat 10 win slide down with the minimum of pain.
 Mayor Dolly Gray of Juneau has promised to bc present Go lend dig rite to Che occasion and it Che prom fsc ol a Juneau mayor is worth any fhmr. hc win bc there.
 To get tickets. geo Oscar Grund- Ter. chairman of Che dance committee o- 1sk any young fellow on thc street who looks like hc might belong Co hc Grc department Your dollar win bc separated from you in a painless manner
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
MRS. EDITH MCLEAN
 DIES IN SEATTLE
Popular Young Woman Passes Away First of the Week From
 Pneumonia

Last Tuesday morning Edwin Jackson of this city received a tclc- gram announcing the death of his sister. Mrs. Elwood McClaln, at q o'clock that morning from pnou- mouia. Mir. Jackson, or in fact no one here, had heard of her being sick, SO the shock was very great
 Mrs. Elwood McClain, nee Edith Jackson. lived on Douglas Island al- most an her life, coming here with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Jacobson, twenty years ago, when she was two years of age.
 She attended the schools of the city and after finishing was married to Elwood McClain, who for a long time was employed at Treadwcll in % clerical capacity.
 The young couple left here a couple of years ago for California. but returned shortly afterwards Co ho Tonakcc Fisheries Co, where Mr. McClain was employed. They visited here last summer with their little boy. who is about three years old. Last fall they left to make their homo permanently in Seattle, and it was in Seattle that Mrs. Me Clain died.
 The parents, three brothers and . sister Of thc deceased lady now live in Tacoma, where the funeral Hul very likely be held.
 Ed. Jackson decided not to go south at this time to attend the funeral. as it would cause too much delay
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
SURPRISE PARTY

Mrs. Joseph Patterson was the ssiuiaut of a surprise party at her home on Third street last Monday evening in honor of her birthday. \ number of old-timc residents Of The Island dropped in on her with numerous good things to eat.
 During the evening progressive whist was played TIonors at this game among tho ladies were even between Mrs. Richard Mccormick and Mrs. John FcusL the latter win ming on the cut. R. G. Bruce won The genuoman's prize.
 Refreshments were served after Inc card game and the party broke up latc in the evening. Mrs. Pat .crson received numerous birthday presents from th guests Of the even Tnu
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
ALAsKA's SALMON

More than i3O,OOO,OOO pounds oI canned salmon. having an aggregate value of $5l.Oi1,949, reached Seat. tlc docks from Alaska In the year 1918, according to a compilation by Che United States Bureau of Fisher ics. The figures do not include an enormous amount Of salmon that was saltcd and mild cured, but which added considerably Co Che commerce of the Puget Sound met ropolis.
 The figures indicate an exceeding ly prosperous development and growth Of this important industry. During Che fishing season 135 can- ncrlcs were operated and 26.5O2 per sons employed. Tho pack totaled G.5O5.S35 cases of an species. The total investment was S63,9O1,397 The increase over 1917 were approx imately 3G per cent in investment IA per cent in number of canncrios operated. l3 per cent In number Of persons employed, II per cent in output and 10 per cent in value Of product
 owing to tho great demand for king salmon for mild-curing and salting. thero was a marked falling or i'm the number of this species used at thc cauncrlcs. There was greatly increased packs Of coho, chum and humpback salmon in Gen. tral and Western Alaska and Of chum salmon in Southeastern Alaska. The run at Karluk was very light and tho pack of red salmon in Central Alaska was much smaller than us- nal for this reason The season. however. is regarded as tho most prosperous in Che history Of the m- dustry.
 Arrangements have been made by thc bureau Co take tho salmon ccu- sus of the Wood River district this year. and a general inquiry into fish cry conditions in Che Bristol Bay region will be made.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
WITHIN SIGHT OF
 OVER THE TOP
Douglas Island Is Doing Well in Fifth Liberty Victory
 Loan

Douglas Island quota. S2S.8OO
 Subscribed by noon today.$1S.5OO
 Drive closes May 10.
 The above are the figures SO far on the Victory Loan on Douglas Island. With eight days to go, just Q little over ten thousand dollars rec mains to be subscribed
 Persons who intend to invest their money with the government iL this last great popular loan for Victory should lose no time in doing SO. as no over-subscriptlons will be re- cciyed.
 As has been stated before. the notes pay iA e interest, the highest rate ever known on T. s. govern ment notes. The loan is for four years, with the option Of the govern mcnt redoeming them in three years if it sees ht
 lt is not necessary to make n total cash payment down. the government having arranged very liberal terms. They are as follows:
 1O1s with application.
 1OCs on July lJ.
 2OCs on August 12.
 2OCs on September 9.
 2Oc, on October 7
 2OGs on November II. with acc crued interest from May 20 on the five deferred payments.
 With these liberal terms for time payments. most anyone can own bond Of the firth issue.
 The First Territorial Bank is the agent for the bonds on Douglas Island.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
IN JUNEAU

A number of young folks attended ,he Junior Prom given tn Juneau Iast Friday night by tho High school students. On Monday night also many local folks including former army and navy men went over there Co see and participate in Che Victory Loan parade. On Tuesday night the dancing folks and some who did not dance took in the Legislative Ball in Che A. B. Hall From an accounts Che affair was a brilliant success, and all Che beauty and chivalry of tbcsc parts was present. Much of
 hc beauty was decidedly visible to thc eye. according to Douglas Island folks.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
SOME CHANGES

Ed Mcintyre. for many years the hardware man at the Trcadwell store. has resigned and will go into some other line of work. His place was taken the first of the week by r. F. Booth. who recently arrived from san Francisco.
 John w. Poeth. who for the last four years has had charge of the shoe department at the same place has resigned and will leave shortly with his family to locate somewhere u the States.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
FOR MEDICAL AID

David II. Christoe left on the Prin- cess Mary for the South to seek the aid of a specialist in regard to one of his eyes which he injured several months ago when an ax with which he splitting wood caught on clothes line and then struck him in the face. He has suffered continually since the accident and does not have the use of the eye.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
KEEGAN LEAVES

T E. p. Kcegan. who operated a umcry here last season. has taken a position with thc Territorial Road Commission and win have charge ot a road camp ot Mendeuhall Tho course of tbc road at that place win bc changed this year. and instead Of cunning in front of Che Mcudcnholl school house as it formerly did, it vim pass back ot it. Tho road win also bc continued an the way Co Aub Bay. The first camp win be at kuu,scu's.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
CONvEuTIcH IN SESSION

The Democratic convention to nominate a candidate for Delegate to Congress convened in Juneau this morning at II o'clock John Noon. Of Seward, was elected chairman and Harry F. Morton secretary.
 Soon after being organized tho convention adjourned to meet at 2:3O this afternoon. It is predicted that Attorney General George B. GriEsby will bo the choice Of the convention as candidate for dele gate.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
FROM SAN FRANCISCO

Charles wortman arrived here a few days ago from visit to San Francisco and other cities on the Pacific Coast. He says that Frisco is very lively town. His sister Alma is now employed in that city. Charley will return to Chichagof on the first boat to resume his duties ns tlmekeeper.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL CLOSES

The government school for Ma lives that is conducted in Douglas colscd last week. The closing date was about two weeks earlier than usual owing Co tho fact that most of che Native families havc gone fishing and taken their children with them.
 Mrs. NJ. C. Holman, who has been teaching the school this term. entered the government hospital as soon as school was out where she was op- oratcd upon for goitrc.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
MARRIED IN JUNEAU

E. A. McHamilton, who for many years resided on Douglas Island but who recently has been employed as a blacksmith at tho Alaska Juneau, was married last Monday noon i'm Juneau by the Rev. Mcqueen, Go Miss D. Lee. Of Seattle.
 The couple will make their homo in Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
COMING FOR VISIT

Miss Leah Hopp will arrive here i'm about two weeks for visit at the home of Mir. and Mrs. oliver M. Olson of this city. Miss Hopp is the daughter of the late Chas. A. Hopp and wife, and lived here most of her life before going to Seattle three years ago.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
PASS THROUGH

Hlda Nauman and Frances Cor ,na. two former Douglas Island girls passed through here several days ago onroute Co Auk Bay cannery, where thev will be employed this summer The young ladies have worked at Alaskan canncrles for the past couple of seasons, before which time their parents lived in Douglas. The families of both the young ladies now reside in the States.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
SEWING PARTY

Mrs. Chas. sey entertained a few of her friends on last Friday after noon at her home. Sewing was taken along by the ladies and they not only accomplished some work but had pleasant afternoon. Re- treatments were served by the hostess.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
CAUCUS

A Democratic caucus was held Tuesday evening at the city hall. John McPhcrson was named as chair man of the meeting The following delegates were elected Co attend the Democratic convention in Juneau today: Frank Bach, Robert Cough lin. Burt Loomis and Carl Erickson.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
TO CANNERY

Harry Smith, an old-timer In this section. passed through here some tune ago en route to Nellie Juan. Alaska, where he will be employed in q cannery.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
HAS cREDENTIALs

Oscar GwnI.er has secured his credentials ls an authorized repre- sentative of tbo Northru Life lu- surau.e Company ot Seattle. The company already has considerable insurance n force In this ncighbor- hood.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
GOING HOME

Paul U'oedho-u has completed Che work of oratug Che household furui- turc that be Is taking from his home here and win leave ou Che Alameda tomorrow for Cordoya.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
BACK FROM TIP

l.. S. Ferris. steward and employ ment agent for the Treadwell Com pany. returned on the Princess Mary after trip to the Sound country.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
AL. EGGAN LEAVING

Alfred Eggan left on the Princess Mary yesterday morning for Van couvor B. C.. where he will locate in the future.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
MUCH ACTIVITY
 IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
As School Year Draws to Close Many Interesting Events Are
 Featured

The past week has been busy one i'm school circles and Che next two weeks will perhaps be suu buster The pupils have been work ing hard in tho school rooms pre- pairing for their final examinations and on Che outside have been busy with the social whirl that charac- tcrlzcs Che last month of school Che country over.
 Beginning tonight Che real hap- pcumg incidental to tho closing of Che term commences. when tho Junior Prom takes place In the Nat atorium Hall The program for Che next two weeks as tentatively ar ranged, follows
 Friday, May Junior Prom. at Nat.
 Tuesday, May 6, Parent Teachers meeting at Assembly room
 Sunday May H. Baccalourcotc sermon at Congregational church by Rev. Coudit
 Tuesday. May 13 School play at Lyric, "All a Mistake"
 Thursday May lj Commence mcnt exercises and talk by E. d. White.
 Thursday and Friday May 10 and Exhibit of work in day time at the school rooms
 These set events wilL of course, be intcrspcrscd with parties of yari- ous kinds given by the classes and different children.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
AT BRIDGE

Mrs. p. R. Bradley entertained at bridge on last Saturday after noon at her home at Treadwell. Dainty refreshments were served.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
OPERATION

c. F. Johnson was successfully op- eratod upon at st. Ann hospital this week for hernia.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

The school play that was Co have been given next Friday evening win be given at tho Lyric theatre on Che night of May 18th.
 The name of Che play is "Au A Mistake" and the High school pupils have been rcheursing ndustriously for Che event for the past several weeks. and it will no doubt be a success.
 The scenes are laid on the lawn and in the drawing room Of "oal, Farm" George and his wife ar- rive expecting to find Georges unclc on his death bed. This proves "All Mistake" and George is obliged Co conceal the fact that Inc has not married the girl chosen by his uncle.
 An Insane asylum next door causes considerable confusion. Both
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

The old Nat has been scrubbed, scrapcd and decorated SO much dur ing thc past week by the high school pupils i'm preparation for Che Junior Prom which is to take place there tonight that it can hardly be rec ognlzcd as thc same old hall The class colors of Che graduating class predominatc in the decorations. they being crimson and .whito. The dee orating is also helped out by masses of evergrcens. Punch will be scrv- ed during the evening with cookies that are the product of tho domestic science class Of thc achool Eighth grade girls win preside at the punch bowl.
 The dance is for tho general pub. lie Of the Island, and an thosc who are interested in tho work of th' school and are dancing people or' asked to attend Co honor Che grad uating class.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

The manual training boys win have their work on display in Che school house during thc last week of school Besides their work. thc exhibit that was prepared for Che Parcnt-Tcachcrs' meeting will bc on display. The days on which they can be seen win most likely bc on Thursday and Friday May 10 and 10th.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02
Registered for War

Captain Allan deserted the Arctic last fall to come down and register for tho military draft and was ready to get into uniform, but the signing Of the armistice ended his chances of going to France. He then set out on tho return journey to the Arctic. At Cordova he was quar- antined five days and at Fairbanks had another ten days of tho same treatment, because Of tho influenza epidemic.
 "There has never been a ease of influenza in the interior districts of Alaska through which ! travelled in
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

Douglas Island quota. S28.8OO. Subscribed by noon today.$1S.5OO. Drive closes May 10.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

The program of Che Parent Tcach- CTS Association meeting that will Doc held at the Assembly rooms of Che school house will bc am especially interesting one next Tuesday cycu- ing. Mir. Henderson. commissioner of education for Alaska, win deliver an address and tho childrcn's or chcstra that has been trained by Mrs. Felix Gray of TreadwcII will render several selections
 There will Doc on exhibition at this time some Of Che work done by the pupils Of thc different grades The domestic science class. as its part of the program, win acryc re- treatments
 Parents and others who are m- tcrostcd iu the work oI thc school should be sure Co attend. as many interesting things will Doe shown.
Douglas Island news., 1919-05-02

On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs David Waggoncr. of Juneau enter. taiued Che boys ot Che Senior High school at their home u Juneau. Tho boys had an excellent time play ing games and partobiug of thc fine refreshments. Some of Che n- structors also were present.
 Last evening Mir. end Mrs Wog goncr entertained Che boya of Che 5th. Gth, 7th and sch grades and they also had che same kind of a good time that Che older boys had on the previous night
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-07
STRIKING WORKERS
At LAWRENCE RIOT
Stones Hurled Through Mil
And Church Windows
Many Arrested.

Lawrence, Mass. April IA riot oe.
Cured here early today when more than
one thousand textile WORKERS rushed the
Everett mill, hurting stones through the
windows. The Holy Rosary Catholic
church also was attacked and valuable
stained glass windows broken.
More than seventy shots are said Ia
have been fired during the fighting, in
which 100 mounted and foot police took
part. According to the police. Marshal
Timothey O'Briens automobile was
fired upon when the marshal appeared
before the strikers to read the riot act
Charles Catalio. a striker, was arrest
ed, charged with rioting and also with
leading the strikers. In addition, TWEEN.
ty-seven other strikers were taken by
the police and held on charges of riot
ing
Despite the number Of shots said to
have been fired, no dne was reported
wounded.
The police reported that shortly after
3 clock this morning a bomb, believed
to have been ineendiary and constructed
Of glass, was hurled at house at a
Newbury street. The explosion wreck
ed door and part of the rear Of the
building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-07
Vienna Dispatches Forecast
New Government Within
Coming Month.
iV0LKSWEHR ALREADY
in COMMUNIST HANDS
SCIENTISTS Ready To Give Up
Control If Food For People
Assured,
BY Rudolph Konlmer

United Press Staff Gorresponcent.l
Bernc, April 7.-Astablishment Of an
Austrian soviet republic by May 10 IS
forecast in adyices received from vi
emma today. The Nolkswehr already
has gone out to the communists.
The propos d soviet republic is being
debated, it was reported Socialists,
who now control the government are
said TO have discussed with the com
mUnists the possibility Of change in
administration, declaring they are ready
to surrender their power ir the com
munists will assume responsibility for
feeding the population. The socialists
point out that bolshcyist Austria
could not expect food from the entente.
Bolshevism Fought.
Hungarian bolshcyik representatives,
who participated in the discussion de-
clared the readiness and ability of the
Hungarian soviet government to feed
Austria. Count Kerolyi is reported to
be in Nienna.)
The newspapers of Vienna are fight
ing bolshevism. They emphasize inc
promise Of entente diplomats to supply
sufficient food for an "orderly popua-
tion.
Information from private sources in
dicates the situation in Austria is seri-
Gus, The present government is said to
be helpless.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-07
Soviet AgitatOr To Face
Garages Of White Slavery

Spokane, Wash, April limited
States Marshal MeGovern announced to-
day that he would prefer a charge Of
white slavery against II. N. Hicks, al.
legged soviet agitator from Portland,
twice arrested here within the past As
hours.
wieks. taken by the police Saturday
for alleged seditious speeches in a local
hall, WIS again arrested at 2 a. N. Sun
day with Mrs Erma Lee Lamb, ~, who
saws she is the wife Of an 0.-W. r. & N.
passenger conductor living al cortland.
City detectives arrested the pair in
Mrs. Lamb s room at hotel, by smash
ing a window, an hour and a half after
they had seen Wieks enter her room.
When they entered. the light had been
cxtinguished half hour.
Bonds we're set at $1,000 eseh. Wieks
told the police bis admiration for Mrs.
Lamb was " merely mental.