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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
TWO PAIR DON'T BEAT,
BUT LOADED "GAT" DOES
Chicago Oflceholder Tells How. Gun
Beat Three Deuces and Won
$500 Pot,
TBy Universal Service.l
20 NnI.

CHICAGO, Nov. IA weil-known
colored officeholder tells a story OF
stud poker game in Chicago's black
belt" in which the holder OF "gat"
beat three deuces and took pot Of
$1,000.
I'VE was in Teenan Jones' gamblin'
place. Dan'l Gaines. who conducts a
crap. game. was playin, stud with
Teenan's brother. was dealing win en-
Brownie gets two deuces up and one
ix the She, hole. He thinks well Of them
money to meet the bet Of Dams until
each has S1.700 In the pot.
Dan. you see. has a king in the
hole and another one showing, along
with little pair of skies. making
him kings up. Dan thought well of
his kings up.
Then Brownie turned over that
third deuce.
We'll. Dan yelled that he'd been
cold -decked, and pulled his gat. coll
lected the $1,000 and walked out of
the. place, cussin Give a Dam and
sayin' Give-a-Dam' had double crossed
him. don't know how that come.
but anyway he was mad clear
through"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
WORK OR JAIL PLAN SOON
FREES CITY OF ITS OILERS
Members OF Anti-Work Brigade Hurry
Away From St. Louis to
Escape Jobs.
rBy Universal Service. ]

ST. LOUIS. MO-, Nov. 1.-Chief OF
t1e increasing number OF highway rob-
berries and bu-glaries in st. Louis. He
has issued an order which. If carried
out to the letter, will mean that every
unemployed man will be subject to ar
rest and prosecution as an idler.
You will have an Immediate and
thorough cleanup made Of your dis
trict." the chiefs order to the various
captains reads. "Idlers, loafers, thieves,
gunner and all other men who do not
or will not work must go. All such
are to be arrested and sent to court
on idling and vaErancy charges
This must be continued until every
able-bodied person is engaged daily in
useful and legitimate occupation, and
they must be kept so employed or be
arrested and Prosecuted"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
PUT BAN ON AIR ADS
Planes VIII Not he Permitted Amid
the Smoke Clouds That Hover
Over Altoona.
Try Universal seruic. I

ALTOONA, PA. Nov. 1.-Airplane adj
vertising in Altoona Is taboo. Sew
real estate merchant made a flight over
the city and dropped out thousands OF
handbills advertising his business.
When the airplane landed an officer
was in waiting and the real estate
dealer was escorted to the office Of
Mayor Charles T.. Rhodes, where he
was fined $50 on the charge of throw
Ing advertising materials on the pub
Ec thoroughfares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
To Die a. nm American.

CHICAGO. Nov Ito die as an
American citizen. that was the honor
eighty one years old. when she ap.
piled here recently for first naturail-
%ation papers Mrs. Richter has lived
years. She was born at Shoeriberg,
Austria, and emigrated to America
from Hamburg, Germany. J. g
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
eachers' Strike Off
in Void Record Time
[By Universal Service.

BRA1DWOOD, ILL. Nov. 1.-The
specdicst strike settlement In his
tory was enacted Mt the slittle rcd
school house" here.
The fnculty--four tencher-hnd
sent the trustees mn ultimatum.
They demanded n raise from $50 to
$50 per month. The trustees were
ever silent.
Then the teachers called n meet
Ing In q class room md resolved
to- quit. As they reached the door
the trustees intercepted them.
"Go bnck," they said. "Vye'Il give
you $751;
agreed" said the four teachers,
and classes were resumed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
Down-and-O Out Better Off
Than Rich Heather
fBy Universal service.l

CHICAGO, New. 1-1It In ea.ier
10 save the dOwn-nnd-Outcr than Il
Is to save the sleek, tight fI.ted mil
Honnire who never had n Christian
notion in his lIfc-
bishop Thomas Nicholson threw
this pomD into the millionaire camp
during an address to the Rock
river conference OF the Methodist
EpIscopnl Church.
"The world doesnt need more
knowledge" snid the bishop. "It
nccds power to live up to the
knowledge 1t already has. The only
medicine for recnlcItrnnt capital
lists md red-hsted Bolshev visits In the
wnScS."
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
ChIAFsn's S3.75 Unioh
60 o..

ChldFsn's S3.7S Union
Suits, CSC -
Children's- -Forsst Mills Part-WoOi
Union Suits. high neck and long
sleeves, ankle pants.
Boys S2.25 Union SuiEs, 81
- Boys worsted-mixed Union suits
natural gray, high neck and long
sleeves, ankle-length pants 80 --
Chl3en's $50 Waist
SuitS, 75c 8
ChiIdren's Waist Suits with, gar.
ter attachment. slight imRerfee=
tionS. -
Up to $2.2S Ch73ren's
Union SiEs, e9e
childFen's Cotton F'feeeed Urion.
Suits, styles for boys and girls
gray, white and seru colorS-
WOnoen'S $1.2S UnderEeaF,
CSC
Woman's Cotton Fleeeed Ur5sr-
wear, shirts with V neck and chow
sleeves. anISIe4ength pants -
GOl6eAbeFg's-FiFst FlOOF.
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
S1.25 Linen Suiting, see

$1.25 Linen Suiting, 5se
45.inch Linen Suiting, a pure
linen quality, with the stylish
Monte weave: in the new Wilson
rose and reseda green. FerIect
quality.
soc Crepe de Chine, 39e
33-inch silk miXed Crepe de
Chine, the ideal material for street
and evening wear, also HnBsIte.
The assortrnnt includes 4 complete
line OF street and evening shsdesss
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
RuunGge Lots Of
Mems Underwear e FURNISHINGS

Mems $500 and $3.50
Union Suits, Sl.59
Mems Heavyweight Wool and
Worsted Ribbed Union Suits, white
and natural gray, slightly imper-
Mems Use to $I.25 Wool
Cloves, 3Se
Ien's Wool Gloves, in gray. -b-5s, n
and black; subject TO slight fnSsr-
fectioaS. : = -.
Mems $500 Hats, SI.i5
Mems Black Derby Hats. fnclu6-
Ing Bradford and Smart Set MAKES:
broken sizes.
Mems $500 to $500
Sweaters, $1.9S
Mems sweaters. including Notsir-
NOrrect Knit and other high-Srade
makes. in Shaker knit and cardtgan.
Knit. Y neck styles: all colors. Sizes
3E, S6 and IS only.
GOIdenberE's-First Floor.
The Washington times., 1919-02-03

Mems zoe and 25e Half
Hose, SC
Mems AIaco Cotton Half Hose.
black and plain colors, reinforced
heel, toe and soleS; slightly tmper-
feet.
Mems $500 and $3.50
Night Robes, $1.0O
Mems FaultieSs Dounet Flannel
Night Robes, full cut sizes; well
made and finished. Slight imper-
Gections.
Mems S2.00 and $3.50
Pajamas, $1.15
Mems PajamaS, OF madras, crepe
cambTic and domet flannel Some
slightly imperfect.
Mems $4.99 and $5.9S
Bath Robes, $2.59
Mems Terry Cloth Bath Robes,
full cut and we'll made: slightly
soiled from handling.
The Washington times., 1919-02-03

3Sc Mercerized Poplins, 1se
27-iEch Mercerized POpiins. In
gray. tan, Russian green. Lavender,
reseda, apricot and light blue.
SEE Bunny Silks, 26e
SJ-inch Bunny Silks. IN self col
OFed satin brocades, two-toned
changeable novelties and beautiful
lare stripe fancieS. A kigh-grade
silk and cotton fabric: limited
assortment or street and evening
shades.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FlOoF.
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
..T.''.; n.s: 81 Knit Underwear

Women's Union Sgits, $l.9s
women's Forest Kills Merino
Union Suits, high neck and long
sleeves, ankle pants, low neck and
sIeevelesS, Dutch neck and elbow
sleeves.
Women's Underwear, sc
Women's Forest Mills Mertno
Underwear. shirts with high neck
and long sleeves, ankle and knee
length tights. .
WOmen's SIX and Wool
UnderwoaF, $1.79
women's Forest Mills SILK and
Wool underwear, shirts with high
neck and long sleeves, ankle and
knee-length tights. Also part
wool and cotton included IN this
lot.
ChiIdren's 50 Un6eraEeaE, 9ee
Children's Part-wooi UndeFwear,
shirts with high neck and long
sleeves, ankle-iength pants.
Children's SSe UndeFEeag, 2Se
ChildFen's Cotton F1eeeed Under
wear, high neck. and long sleeves,
ankle-lepgth pants. :,
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
RuEnmage Sale of
Handkerchiefs

WOmrn's Handkerchief, some
slightly muSSed from d4spEsvss
plain white colorsd border, ems.
broidered corner and noveitg' rf-
Ee2tS. Values worth Zoe and G.
I-'sc e3cn '.s.....- "
Meas Khaki HuRdkerrhieFA,
with h"mSCitched borders; full
size. Sold regularly at I2ise G.
eacu ............ ...-...... w
Mems Handk eFchlefE, plain
white with hemStltched bord srs;
some slightly sOiled. Values II
worth l2&c and 1Jc each. ~
Mems Handkerchief, piHin
white with henstitche'l 1Ca
borders Regular S5C' -yslueFAU$
GOIdshberg'S-Firs FfsoFs
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
Runmase Lots Of zr.sc,y
Ginqhams, PercaLes and FIanneLs

soc Dress Gmshams, 29e
32-inch Dress Ginghams. in All
staple styles, such aS plain and
broken checks. regulation seer.
handsome novelty pIaids. Colors
guaranteed absolutely fast.
25e Apron GinghamS, 1Sc
Standard quality Apron GinghanS,
in all size blue checks, included also
are brown and green checks; fast
colors.
GOIAeRberE'-FiPst FlOSF.
The Washington times., 1919-02-03
Eag: E%.:;f sf CoIored Wash Goods
Use Mercerized Gabardne, 33c

yuc Yarn blue OLD
lavender and pins he5e
but eIauIts arev slight
The evening world., 1919-10-20

actiy the same work for the women
Halstins Of Detroit became the active
head of all the Women's District
Branches. George Humon became
the official translator and he repre-
sents the Films In the !. w. w. inner
circle and !. W. w. convention. Hiida
Seppala Of Duluth and Hilda Silver.
berg OF Chicago had charge Of all
activities of the Housewives Com
mittees. Ami Saimaa Of Detroit was
placed in charge Of all organization
work among yomen. Mrs. Alma
Pancner OF No. 215 Gratiot Avenue,
Detroit. was given charge OF the Free
Employment Bureaus while her hus-
band was serving a term in Leaven-
worth Penltentiary.
The organization even went 30 far
as to open boarding houses, and they
were established as follows:
"Pyrkija" Bachelors house, Ram
say, Mich.
"Toverila" Company, No. 102 r. LIST
Street. Duluth, MINI.
'Tarmo" Trading Co, No. 426 Mon
roe Street, Eveleth, Mimi
"Tarmo" Trading Association. Win
ton, MINI.
"Tarmo" Club" bnchelorS house,
No. 1929 Madison Avenue. New York.
"Tarmo" Cooperative boarding
house. No. Ii0a N. Sd Street. Superior,
Wis.
"Elnnto" bachelors house, No. 4sI
East Pine Street, Ironwood, Mich.
"Elanto" Cooperative Association,
Hibbing. MINI.
"RentolR" cooperative restaurant,
No. Z seth Avenue, Duluth, MINI.
"Rientola" cooperative restaurant,
Crosby, MINI.
"Pyrlnto" bachelors house. Ashta-
bula Harbor, Ohio.
"TOimela" bachelors house, Mt.
Iron, MINI.
The organization Of the Firms is so
complete and so thorough that II was
almost impossible for the Depa rtment
OF Justice TO get one knowing the LAM
guage and customs OF the people to
keep track OF them. They raised and
spent thousands of dollars TO further
the interests OF the ]. w. W., and to-
day they arc tho strongest single ra-
cial branch OF the organization with
which Haywood and his followers are
trying TO break down our Industrial
system.
Every Finnish J. w. w. agent who
gets into trouble is given help by the
Firms, and in addition they stand
ready with and do contribute 70 the
general work OF the inner circle re-
Fardloss OF what tongue Is affected,
for they are lmpregnatcd with the
idea OF the "One Big Union" which
will wipe out nationalitics and hand
prosperity over 20 all alike-if the /.
w. w. dream comes true.
(An alphabetical list Of the promi-
nont Finnish aOitdtors and leaders tCill
be printed IN The ErcninO World on
succeeding days. The Hst gives the
address and pdrticuldr dctiUity Of edch
person ndmed,)
The evening world., 1919-10-20
WANT ENEMY ALIENS BARRED
Resolutions Adopted By American
Legion in Manila.

MANILA. Oct 20 ASSOCIATED Press).
protesting against the
return to the Philippine Islands Of en-
omy aliens who were deported during
the progress Of the war have been
adopted by members OF the American
Legion and veterans OF foreign wars.
Copies OF the resolutions were sent
to various members OF Congress- In
Washington and Governor General
Harrison has been asked to re-dcport
such men. The two legions pledged
themselves 20 boycott all nrns EN-
ploying enemy aliens.
The evening world., 1919-10-20
EVERY ARREST MEANS MORE
FINNISH RED RECRUITS.


or course they got into trouble,
One after another was arrested and
the racial appeal helped replenish
the funds when they we're exhausted.
One relative arrested created more
recruits for the cause than any
amount of literature, for there was
instant demonstration that the one
Zig Union" idea was not only sound
but wholly practica bio In getting bail
for those locked in cells, for providing
lawyers for them and for caring for
their families when tho United states
Government sent them to the peni-
tentiary for trying to upset the Con-
Htltution and the officers OF the law.
As n result Il was an easy mat
ter 10 establish strike fund, n bail
fund, relief. defense and agitation
funds, and every one OF the dramatic
joCieti musical clubs and opera
companies was turned loose 10 raise
money through performances that at
| tracted radicals and consorvn uNcS
alike. The money simply rolled In
and then, when crisis seemed Inn
mnent. tho appeal was made for eV-
cry man 20 give n dny's pay for a
general defense OF the "One Big
Union" cause, and they fell over
themselves to show that they would
make money sacrifice for cause
that by now had come 30 close To
their daily life and being.
| Hjalmnr Koskinen OF Kinney, MINI.
the point of contact between the
Finnish workers and the l. w. W.
the officlal delegate In the I. W. W.
convention and inner circle. had no
trouble In bending the radicals to do
his bidding every time Hayward and
his crowd decided they needed either
money or moral support
Henry Kulman OF Ironwood. MINI.
readily became treasurer Of the /. w.
w. General Appeals Fund. Ar. Dl-
ola OF Aberdeen, Wash, collected the
Bail Fund. Autti Luttiner OF New
York City boosted Tie Vapanteen, the
7. w. w. monthly published in New
York City. IL. Pironen OF Milwaukee
was placed In charge OF collecting
tho Strike Benefit Fund. Alex Polse
OF CroSby, Mlnn., recruited the So
lleitors to the Bali Fund. A. r. Has
lSanen OF Superior. Wis, organised
the Support Circle. Monj. Saarlnen
" Mt. Iron. Mimi. collected the funds
for the relief OF those serving sem
tences In Leavenworth.
X. Saarinen OF Chisholm. MINI
became secretary OF the committed
to decide on what booklets and
pamphlets should be printed. X
Rsisa OF Brooklyn became an agent
for literature. George II. Kicker OF
No. 40l Tower Avenue. Superior. Wis.
was elected Secretary and Treasurer
OF the main Camp" j. RRntamak
OF Bessomer. Mich, became librarian
OF records.
THE WOMEN AS THOROUGHLY
ORGANIZED AS THE MEN.
Felix Jalonen OF Milltown. Mont.
organized the Agitation Commltte,
and was elected Secretary of II
Anna Lundstrom Of Detroit did ex
The evening world., 1919-10-20
THE MEN ARE PRINTING the
INcENDiARY FINNISH PAPER.

Charles Kaari Of Duluth, Peter Pc
taja Of No. 10i Tower Avenue, SUI
periur. Wis. Henry Forshey, Duluth,
J. Carlstrom Of Superior, WIS; kor-
pl. the former editor; John Kark-
kar,en of Crosby. MINI; Kalle Mix
Iola OF Duluth. Kusu Mykkanen and
The evening world., 1919-10-20

Auenby EmbRrks for Port said.
MARSEILLES, Oct. 20. - Field
Allenby. British High Com
missioner for Egypt and the Sedan.
embarked on a British ship to-day for
Port Said.
The evening world., 1919-10-20

Jail early to-day and ped four stor-
les to the ground by means OF ladder
constructed OF quilts.
The rope broke as the last man was
descending and he fell, breaking both
ankles.
The evening world., 1919-10-20
EIGHT PICK WAY OUT JAIL.

last Man Fails while Descending
on QuiIt Rope.
DETROIT. oct is.--Picking the NOR
,ar from between the stones and bricks
with splnters OF wood from their cots.
light prisoners. including several said
by the police TO b. desperate. broke
through the walls Of the Wayne County
The evening world., 1919-10-20
CConunucd From Third PareJ

roctors. Koipi sailed along. but he
got stale" and was ousted for a more
vigorous editor. ]. MAXI Ia the editor
OF this. .apor now and he prints any
thing that will not burn of its own
volIsion. The more revolutionary the
article. the better position II gets In
the newspaper and every one Is glad.
The evening world., 1919-10-20
RED ARMY OF 100000 fINNS
Chief SUPPORTER OF SOWETS HERE

Charles OHerman of Duluth are the
directors who are running the corpor-
alton which publishes the Industrial
ist which Is 80 infiammable that IL is
often barred from the mails.
Through the agency OF this news
paper is carried publicity to stiffen
the Films TO anything the /. w. w.
desires BY working through the sub
Scribers' list II has been possible for
the i. w. w. organizers TO scan the
field without missing "A man or woman
who might be made part Of the |. w.
w. zone Big Union" idea, through the
Finnish Workers Branch.
Under the inspiration OF this news
paper and other publications. sentl-
ment was crystallized so that the
Films rose almost as man 10 de-
mand that Hayward be released from
Leavenworth Prison and when bail
was spoken OF they collected 5000
toward II In two days, as related In
the Evening World Saturday last.
OF course . labor movement had 20
come into the general scheme OF those
who were TO be the dupes OF Haywood,
and the Finnish Workers organized
a. fraternal unit, were bent 10 take
the place OF the American artisans
labor union. II was not long before
the labor activities outdid every other
feature OF the work OF the Finnish
Workers Societies. II was through
these organizations that all industry
was 20 be seized a. the rightfiIl prop
erty OF the workers, according 10 the
platform Of the I. w W., and once
this revolutionary cause had been
fixed IN their minds. the Films simply
outdid themselves in following the
bidding OF tho Haywood clique and
daring any dangers "for the cause"
Peter PetaJa, one OF the directors OF
the Industrialist and n heavy in
vestor, was selected an Treasurer OF
the General Relief Funds, as we'll as
President OF the Workers Societies.
In his position he was Rblo 10 divert
the funds to I. w. w purposes and
he did II so we'll that all the Films
oheered him when he advocated un-
limited use of the money not toward
the I. w. w.--oh, my, no--but for the
purpose OF tho zone Big Union" that
was TO take over all industry for the
worker and the worker alone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21
BACK MOTOR TRANSPORT
WHOLESALERS SUPPORT
NEW CARRYING SYSTEM
Truck Shipments Of GRIND Rapids aIcr-
chants Average Over 10000
Pounds Daily.

What ship oy truck" can mean to
wholesalers Is well illustrated. i,s ad-
locates point out, in Grand Rapids
Mich. where it's nineteen routes. opcr-
3ting th!rty-two motor trucks. have
the staunch support OF wholesale deal
crs in fruits. groceries and drugs
These Grand Rapids dealers are back
ing ship by truck" because by speed
ing their consignncnts TO neighboring
Michigan towns it permits them to
compete with Milwaukee wholesalers
Last spring tho Grand Rapids men
found that the milwaukee, wholesalers
their business. lake Transportation
was making it possible for the Wis
consin dealers to get their shipments
into the territory more quickly than
could the Grand Rapids houses
In Grrnt Business RniIdcr.
They were sending 1t into the Michi-
gan port cities that had tho best rail
road facilities. and il was being speed =
"a along to liz destination with little
delay. Grand Rapids dealers. depend
ent entirely upon the railroads. were
not 50 fortunate in obtaining quick
deliveries. Then tho ship by truck
now they claim they are far outdis-
tanc!ng :hcir rivals
In Grand Rapids ship b. truck
s2I,,, through central terminal.
the local Firestone ship by truck bu.
rcau. operates under the nam. Of The
A !. 5 Soc. Truck Lines OF Grand
By tho FRS, If The following Septemhcr
II had outgrown it's original quarters
and VAS forced To move 10 largo
place.
To-day more than 10000 pounds Of
freigh; is leaving its two loading ul,t
forms daily Incoming freight. rerrc
senting return loads. is so per cent az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21
VIII Overcome Fire Damage.

OAkBORO. N. c.. Dec. 20.-The big
lumber plant and cotton ginnery of Furr
s. Barbee that was destroyed by IRE
here few weeks ago Is to be rebuff.
at once. The machinery for the lum-
finishing department has been con =
tractcd for and will be on hand as soon
as the new building is ready for Il.
Their. Will be some delay in getting tho
cotton Einncry in operation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21
nrIck-MnkinE In Nnnsemond county

SUFFOLK. VA. Dec c0--The Soroco
.Sr;ck Yards. In Nansemond County
have been acquired BY Adams. Hail
q Payne. a company recently incor-
porated and organized in Lynchburg
and II is understood here that this
company VIII at once put the works
IN operation. increasing the OUTPUT and
the Kiln capacity. with the view Of
turning out $4,000 TO 10000 building
bricks per day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21

Deliveries TO Muskcgon and Grand
haven. the two principal cities In
which Milwaukee, completes with Grand
Rapids. are made by 5 +. NJ. OF the day
an order Is received IN Grand Rapids.
provided the ordcr Is tclcphoncd i'm
before noon. Deliveries are made TO
kalamazoo the same day An order is
received IL IL Is telcphoncd 10 the
wholesale house before 10 4. NJ.
Delivery ny the Wholesaler 10 the
terminal station saves the motor truck
the time that would be required in
making "pick-up.'' This Is the big
advantage found IN the central ter
minal system. II cNpcditcS the hand :
ling Of incoming freight In the same
manner, the corsiCnea a. his agent
ca ling at the terminal for T..
In addition to that u Grand Rapids,
central terminals for motor trucks arc
successfully operated in Minneapolis
ST. Paul and Louisville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21
Thou.nnd-n arrcl Cnparity r,,our1nE Mlll.

STNTESEILLE. y. G.. Dec. 20--Thc
,onthcrn Milling Company. Incorporated
With authorized capital stock o; $500
600; has been organized. and proposes
20 build nouring mill or l.0o0 barrels
daily capacity. Milling machinery is
being contracted for. Eugene Morrison,
ST.. IS the treasurer Of the company
and general manager OF the enterprise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21

Norfo,k-IInvnnn Steamship Line.
NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 30 1t is now
a settled fact that the Merchants and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-21
rrompt ncriycrY ro,.iLl,.

great The shortest route Is twenty
two miles long. The longest is fifty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-20
Sumptuous Wraps
of Soft LustrOus Fur

Magnificent cloals OF Scotch
Mole and Hudson Seal. a stunning
wrap OF Hudson Seal trimmed with
that softcst OF tur,--Beaver. A ica-
,ure coat in the attractive dolman
fashion, OF perfectly matched Mink.
Some coatces. Others in full lengths
A scarf or two OF genuine Ermine
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-24
COUNCIL MEETING.

DOUGLAS, June 24.-The Douglas City Council met last night for the first time this month. All outstanding bills were paid and sev- eral matters discussed, the most i'm portant being the sewerage ques- tion of the city. No definite action was taken toward the necessary i'm provements to be done to the system.
 It was the spirit of the discussion that some of the property owners were somewhat careless about the drainage from their premises and that greater care should be exercised before the hot weather sets in.
 The date was set for the sitting of the board of equalization to adjust the city taxes levied, to July 22, p and "A.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-24
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

latter was called the Douglas boys had just finished their seven-inning game with the Skagway-Whitehorse team by the score of II to 0, which shows that they must have done some hitting and running, and were not rested up, while the soldier team was fresh for play. Then in the last inning of the game when the local team had the bases full with two down and Coughlin at the bat, the latter knocked out what should have been a safe hit, but luck was again the other way for the soldier fielder made an almost impossible catch and closed the game. Anyhow, the sol diers hereby got the game by three to two.