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Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
SHOOTING sCRAPE

Joe Causco. a Mexican pool room proprietor Of Juneau. is ln tho fed- erM au u Juneau charged with shooting with intent Co km sailor from thc Eagle 51 and at Al For vthe. night pauolmon of chat city.
 The alleged shooting is said to hayc occurred Monday night when a colorcd sailor friend of Carosco was wallopcd by white sailor on ac- count of an alleged debt Of five dole lars Incurred n Q crap game cm- asoo Is said Co have taken two shots at Che white anor at chat tmc and lhcn to have gone to h.s cabin ucnr he Ferry Way and fired a couple mor. shots at Al Forsytho whom Che latter attempted to arrest him.
 Chief of Police TT E. ?. Kcceu arrived on Che acouc after crowd of aUou some Of them with guus had surrounded Che cabin and he took Carasco oH to iail Che Mexican having refused To surrender to any 0ue bul kccsan.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
JURY OUT

Tho ease Of E. J. Dyer versus tho Douglas leland Labor Union ct al has been on most of this week in Che district court at Juneau John Rust gard is appearing for the plainud and Helenthal 6 Hellenthal for the defendants.
 The case is one in which B. J. Dyer is suing Che Douglas Island Labor Union. now dcunct. and Jack Wil- son and James Chrlstoe for thc sum of SlG.000 for alleged damages done to him and his business when a lease that hc bad on thc Lyric Theatre building formerly owned by tho Labor Union "was forcibly cancelled by Che doors being locked' on him while he was operating a picture show m Che building
 The ease went to the jury shortly after n o'clock today after much testimony was presented by both
 sides and after thc lawyers had ar- gued an day yesterday and part of today.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
FORMER DOUGLAS
 GIRL IS A BRIDE
Miss Stella Mcleod Married to John Stms0u Young Last Saturday
 Evening n Juneau

Stella daughter of Mr. and Mrs H D. Mcleod. was married hsl sat- urday evening Go John stmon Young The ceremony was por- formed at enc home of Che brides parents in Juneau Ono Rev. c c. Bruce oG.cIarus Only the mmedI- ate relatives of tae bride and groom werc nrcscnt Miss Mildred Mcleod was br.desma'd. and Che uoomsman was Ralph Martin.
 Tho bride formerly resided .n Douglas vItb her parents and sisters Tho groom s from Toxas and has bocn I'm Juneau for One past scvcra. months doing biological work tor Che government For Che post two ymn me bride bas bc.n employed In the or.ec or Che Alaska Electric L.eht X Power Company .u Jmcau
 Mr. and Mrs. Young icit on Che Alameda Sunday tor Seward. vhcr. they win be for several weeks bo.or. going to Texas to make thc.r future home
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
SOME QUAKE

Buy Armstrong got iu from the Kuouc lake country a few days ago and win remain here until the first week u August when he expects Co leave for the heads of Che Doniek and White rivers with a party of big game hunters composed of man. wife and son.
 Billy has travelled in his wander mes since boyhood all through South America and is pioneer of the great white uorthlaud. in each Of which regions earthquakes Of more or less severity are of common oc- uroncc. but he says that ou July c. while campcd at Che junction Of Caidm and Lake creeks i'm the lIumc district he had Che most ex- citing and Che longest drawn out shaking he has ever experienced in his ufo
 The manifestation Of Che earths disturbance continued throughout am entire night and part Of Che next day There were between i0 and 5o distinct shocks. immediately follow nr each of which there was a sharp report as though from au explosion of some gaseous matter that had long been pont mp iu subtorancan depths.
 While Che trombiors were n prorrc thc earth mduIatcd like Tho waves of Che sea. Che trees swayed and bent as though controlled by an irresistible force. Che tops Of Che brush swept the surface Of the ground Che waters of Che creeks and rivers broke In wild disorder over the low-lyug banks and the placid lakes were turned into soothing tumultous wastes in whose cold embrace no an- innate thing could be eugulfed and hope to escape with life White horse smr
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
BUREAU CHIEF HERE

ur F. Lester Jones' chief %, thc Bureau %. Coas. and Geoie0r Sure reys. s In Juneau oa boari tbc m- v.y boa. Lydoaa nr Jones .s on d visit of inspection of Che work that Is bcur done under h's Jurisdiction
 The LyloH.a. ou which nr Jones s cruising A'as.n was formerly hc rryat. yacht of Helen Gould and was pren..l by ter to Che United sut. Narv For a number Of years f uas v.th .he lc..a and m war days was u.ed as a patrol boat and
 credited with having sunk a Ger man submarine .u tHe Mediterranean. Al Che close Of th. war .he boat was utm over by th. eooderic survey. The IrdonIa Is u beautiful vessel
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
OLD TIMER DEAD

Neu has bc.n received from sc- a,re of Che death of e. C. Johnson at ta. arr Of 72 ycar Mr. Johnson n survived by u wife and several grown children He was a pioneer of tbe coast and of th.s pa-t of Alas ka. having como from Sweden at an ear'v aec and se.rcd I'm thc west ln the eighties
 For many vr'r Mr. Johnson was employed br the Alaska Troadwor Company as a carpenter and timber man being more fam1iar.y known as "ef0-Foot Johr.on" from Che fac, chat hc feu chat distance down che old T-oadweu shaft without recelv- ing any serious Injuries
 ffr worked for Che company about twenty years and was here until a fev yo.r oro. when hc icrt for hI. home In Seattle
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
NEW GRIDIRON FOR
 THE GAS BOAT MEN
Great Convenience Being Built on Waterfront by John Feud Near
 His Establishment

John Foud is having a gridiron constructed mex, to his place of bus
 moss on Che Douglas waterfront The Kecuoy driver from Juneau is doing Che pledr.ycr work The er.d.ron Is to be substantioi one and suitable to thc needs Of most Of Che gas boats on Che Channel The piles Instead of being set by hand. are to be permanently driven. SO that thcy win last practically forever and win bear Ono weight Of the heav- fest vessels
 The location is good 9nc being accc .blc Co boats on al high tides. with am approach free from rocks leading up to it.
 The grIdiron is something that has long been needed. Che one near tho awmu having practically outlived its usefulness and not being en- urely suitable for gas boats. having been constructed for scows to rcst while they were being loaded and discharged at Che mill
 The new eridirou win be handy for all gas boat men, as it win give them access Co the Feusi repair shops and tho marine supplies carried by Che drm
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
FIRE IN HILLS
 GIVES A SCARE
Department and Volunteers Fight Several Hours Sunday to
 Extinguish Blaze

A brush fire on Che hillside back Of Che city between McKanna and Lawson creeks Sunday afternoon called out Che fire department and a volunteer bucket brigade consisting Of over thirty adults and boys work ed several hours before the blaze was gotten under control The bucket brigade brought water from McKanna creek and thls. in cone junction with sacks soaked in water and dirt that was shoyoled on the blaze. finally controlled the flames.
 Monday night Che fire. which had been smoIderIng since thc day before. again burst out. but not ln such fury as on Sunday The fire was again put out by volunteers
 The fire was undoubtedly first started by bluoberry pickcra. who were unusually numerous in tho hills Sunday A camp fire that was not properly stamped out before being left lgnlted tho underbrush and stumps and In a short time started a blaze that became menace Go the city, At one time Che smoke was rolling in clouds chat obscured the hills and considerable alarm was folt for the safety Of Che city.
 Just at this time there is consid- crable danger from brush and forest fires. as the undorbrush and stumps are as dry as finder and if Are gets started. with any wind blowing. there is danger Of it spreading right into town and consuming the build ings
 A warming has already been given about leaving fires in the hills. and now that at lcast three fires have occurred. it is almost time that the warming was needed
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
ARMY PLANES DUE
 IN VERY FEW DAYS
Should Fly Over Southeastern Alaska Early Next Wotk-Stop to Be
 Majc at Wmngeil

Tho four army aIrp'aucs are due to 1y oycr Southeastern Alaska carly next week. They have been detained by unforeseen happenings In several places In tho United States Their only stop In Southeastern A- assa wm bc a Wmneon and they wW uy direct from there to White horse. Y T
 Ea.h machine carries pilot. and a mocharc.au or observer Army rbo,ouanheu are travelling la two plano. lor obtaining a pictorial rcc- ord ol Che u.p.
 Al each landing place Che supply O. gasoline and oI a rop'on'sh,d Whor squadron ascs oG from a reld each plane leaves with il1 gale Ions ol gasoline and 70 gallons or oI
 The scheduled stops and Che dIs- uuoo ol each flight arc as follows
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
STOCK RAISING IN
 INTERIOR ALASKA
Experimental Station at Fairbanks Win Gross Thibetn Yaks
 and Cattle

lL D suoIrrass. superintendent o. of the arr.cmural experimental sIa- uoa at Fairbanks. Alaska. arrived In Whtchore Che latter par, ol last week witb six head of livestock. cone .srrr Q. two bulls and two COWS from tbc Galloway herd ot otte at the T s agricultural experimental station at Kodiak. Alaska. and buu and COW yak from thc herd of tnr.e animals al Bmf Canada Tho y.k aa c.otcn hoot animal v.th a uu similar to chat of a horse IH habitat s n One mountainous TO- sious al r1Ibct where u ranges at am altitude of about IlO0o lccr
 Hc taking hee animal. into Che Interior for ho purpose of croH- breeding .hcm In the hope oi proc duerne hardy specie. or wfle .hat vII b. able not only Co w.fh- stand Che rsor of tho winters tn he rrca. uorth.ari but prove rro.- uabic to tbe.r owners or dairy and other use.
 1Ir saolerae. am export m che raising or livestock. was m ohree of Che KoIak experimental station for a long ume rrc,.ou. to going to Fairbanks thr.c years ago. and t was In. who introduced the Galloway herd at KofaE Hc Is rated a. .hc leading authority on Che breeding ol cattle Tn A.a.Ea
 Beside uhc cattle and taN ahoy. mentioned Nr suoler.ss taking with him several eoat uumb.r ol hogs and a flock O. chickens s'' ot which win bc placed on Che eoy- a-nmut experimental farm at Fa.r- banks
 During I. t.p oafa.l. Mr. snoi- cu purchased -four mu for Che rnrar. vau.r Agricultural AHor'- auou. cooperative organization ol Fairbanks farmers. lhe mnl costing approximately sr-.0ON. n m. a'- ready been shipped to Fa.rantem and win ba Installed thero before winter sets in. lts anticipated that atica., 5.ouu bushels o. wheat vim h. ground by Che min lh. season.
 There ara now log home.eatcr i'm One vicinity of Fairbanks who are engaged In raising wheat barley oat. and other farm products Prom tearurmI of Siberian spring wheat .hat WAS srartci with s.N ycar ago. he yield ast year was -ooo bushels of grain The average yield Of wheat Nas -H busho'. per acre. and it was valued at s5.-U per bushoL
 Oats are very prolific i'm tae Tan. ana valley and yield ot go buho's per aero Is not uncommon
 MT srodrua lor Whtchorse Wednesday night with his livestock or a barge bound for the lovc-r.rer country Whtehore sar
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
FROM KETCHIKAN

L. s. Ferris. formerly steward Tor Che TradwcI Company arrived hero on Che steamer Iclcnon Monday uirht from KctchIkan. where he now owns and operates Che .s'cdman Hotel Mr. Ferris has become great KctrhIuu booster and ays Che city is lively ouc The hotel business thero has been very good and Che stcdman s turning .hcm away every day.
 Mr. Fcrris returned Co ha home In Che First city on Jorcrou Wcd- ncsday morning
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
BOARD THROUGH

Concluding ia.t night Ono Doug las ciiy council has boon sitting for Che past three nights os board oi equalization to adlua, Che taxes of Che cIty A number of comp.a.ntH hayo been heard and n some cascs adjustments madc u valuation.
 It h said lhot Che taxes .n some instances. on both real and personal property hos been raised quito sharply
 It ia thought Chat @ report on che total valuation of Che property In Che city and thc tax rato wilI bo sot at thc next meeting of Che council
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Ed W'dmud former resident of Douglas Island. was struck dcad by urbums at his homo at Carshono. Michigan. last vcoA. according Co word received by his sister Mrs. Audrcv Laserrron. of Juneau He was buried lost Friday
 Ed Widmd worked al Troadwe'I .aIth rc carpenter gang for num- bcr of ycars Hc came from MIchI- gan whom iust young fellow and made h.a home here with hIs sister mUU a few ycars ago when he wont hacs Io Nich.wn He ww about thirty yoars ol age.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
PARTY

Mrs Pearl Freeburg Of the Tread well boarding house entertained number of Che young people at her home there on Wednesday evening at a dancing party. Those present were Air. and Mrs. A. E. Gootz. Misses Agnes. Nora and Trina Museth and Mary Garn. and Mossrs. D. Oliver Ed Jackson. A. Caya. Melville Nin- nis. c. n. Helgeson and J. Williams.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
EAGLE BOAT LEAVING

Tho Tatmuurk naval tur from Puget Sound. arrived In the chan- mol Wednesday, afternoon Co tow Che EarIc 57 to Che Puget sound Navy Yard at Bremcriou The Eae'e 't dropped hor pronoiior and damaged bcr ul shaft on her way north sov- ual weeks ago. Che accident happen mr whom abc hit reef o1 Gambler bay.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
BUTTER AND EGGS
 WILL BE SHIPPED
By M J. OConnor to Markets Of Alaska From BeIlmgham in
 Near Future

Tint M. J. O'Connor. who recently visited in Douglas after am absence Of two years. In which t.me he has been engaged In Che grocery busi- neanem at Beungham Wash. win soon engage iu Che business of ahIp- ping wholesale produce to Almka from BouBgham is learned from Q recent issue of thc Nottingham Her. ald. which ays
 Eesa and butter win be tho on- tcrlue wedge Of am extensive and profitable trade between Bellingham and Alaska ii plans Go bo carried out by M J O.Counor Elk street grocer and pioneer Alaskan. mater muzc os he feels they win Mr. OConuor returned yesterday on the steamship Jefferson from months visit to Alasba towns. In an of which he is we'll known. and he Is onthusI- asu rabout thc trade prospects
 result hc has decided to enter tho egg and butter export trade He
 ays he can get al tho business he can handle and it is bis intention ultimately Co retire from Che grocery business and establish a large whole aIo concern for trading with Alaska. Uc win mako Che drt shipment north about August !.
 Nr O'Conuor. who s known as
 Mike" in Alaska. found Alaskaus everywhere eager Go establish trade relations with BeIugham and SO secure relief from thc monopoly en- ioycd by Seattle When ho assured .hcm that BcIneham likewise is anxious for such a relationship they wore pleased and hc has been as-
 urcd of their cooperation n his ot- Forts to build up business with the North
 At dmt Mr. OConnor win ship Whatcom county products to Juneau stm. WmueclL Kctchimn and other Southeastern Alaska towns Next summer he win enter western Nassa
 m Alaska Mr. O'Couuor found a
 arc.,y ol labor and he oiuaes un idle Nottingham mon to eo north in quest oi work Hc heard much talk ol developing thc pulp udustry ni Nasu and reports Indicate ihat amorr nose Interests Chat win cx- oloIt it s Che Gaaiuaau mining con- eoru. 10 pans to establish pulp min at Juneau The local grocer says thcro is enough timber suitable for pulp m Naaka to laat lo0 years and he fairly elovs aa hc speaks Of che magnificent future of tho great ter- rtory
 Mr. OConuor Is well known in Alaska For twenty years hc resided horo was for yaau uceossiycly mayor oi Douglas waa Che first and for yoam president of thc Territorial. Bank at Douglas aud had many In- fcrets. both business ani social He s naturally erea, adm.rcr of the Nastaus and thc Alaskan spirit and hospitality and ho believes chat Bcl- uurhamH destiny a linked with A.astaa growth. Che ezton. of thc rItya association herewith depend mr upon ts own efforts for the N1skus he nys win respond to BoUueh1m advances
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
ONE HIT

p.o Martini fho Douglas south- paw. went to Juneau last Sunday and pitched a game of baseball for Che Capital city team against Che navy aggregation. pIo held the eobs mfc an through Che game al- lowing only one hit The score at tbe end of the nmu was io to 8. Ralph Gamaua. of Thauc. formerly a Douglas player. was pIo's receiver
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
FISHERMAN BACK

John B LaughlIn. who for Che past several months has been hand trolling In Seymour canal and at Tyec and Cape Ommaney has re- turned to Che city John says that when the fish were running there were no buyers After the run slackcd on there were plenty Of buyers but they were paying mo prices and there were no fish. He did not make his fortune. but had a fine vacation. He probably win not return Go Che fishing grounds this year. but win go Go work in this vicinity
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
BE HOME SUNDAY

Mrs Amo Shulshtt win return hcro m tHe steamer Northwestern Sunday sto win hc accompanied by h.r daughter Pearl Mrs sh1d- shIr has been visiting at Seattle and vicinity for tho pas. several months and has boon waiting for several weeks Io secure accommodations on n steamer mII.ue north.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
TWO PICEICs

There were two picnIc last Sum day. One was tho Eastern Star picnic nkcn on the Amy to Taku Harbor Quite O number Of the members Of Che order and their families attended and had an ox- ceedingly good tmo.
 Tho odd Fellows picnic at Law- son creek was an afternoon affair. most Of Che people going out early iu Che evening A good time was re- ported by all those present
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
COMING HOME

Miss Esther oliver teacher of Che government school at Eska Alaska. win return here shortly from a trip to Tacoma and visit with her parents. Mir and Mrs. Frank Oliver before going back to thc westward for Che oncnIne Of Che school term.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
CHuDRENs PARTY

Elizabeth soy entertained a num- bor of her young friends yesterday afternoon at ne homo O. her pa- roru Mr. and Mrs churl. say 'n honor ol har eighth birthday All he young folks had nm excellent umc
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
ON NORTHWESTERN

Miss Alma Wormn win arrive hero ou Che steamer Northwestern from son Francisco to visit friends for time before going to a.tka, whore shc win v.a.t her brother Charlie. who has bc0u located ot that place tor somo time
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
FROM CAMPING

Anor having umn.d ou' for the pas. two wooaa Hrt at u.da creek and later at r.sh creek Mrs. chw.c. Soy and two children and Mr. jamcs Soy returned to the city "r'r this ve.k They had n omarkahly good ume and clusht a iot of trout dur
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
VISITING KETCHIKAE

Dr. and Mrs c. F. Kuhn formerly of rroadwcu but for Che past several ycars residing at Port Townsend Wash. have been visiting for somc tme at Che home ot Mr. and Mrs. H' c. Strong of Ketchikan.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
GOING TO FARM

Elmer PaImbom. who has been out at his fathers logging camp near Touakec for tho past several weeks. has arrived in Che city and was to leave tbis morning on Che Princess Alice for Che south His mother and sisters arc now on a farm to Wash neton and he win be there in the future
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
BONUS ON GOLD,
 SAYS COL. DICK
Col Wiljl p Richardson Tells What He Thinks Alaska Needs
 for Development

A proutsharlus bonus for miners of low grade orc.
 A substantial compensation for uurrs ot Alaskan soI
 Tho establishment of Q network ot roads throuehout tbe territory
 I'm thesr proposals Colonel Richard son sr. One solution of Nassns economic problems and che dovolpp- mont ot ffc territory by normal growth Tho or.ccr. veteran of s.- berar service and former resident of Alaska for 20 years. returned from Ono westward or tbs mornings boat tr meet Major General Liggctt who win arrive I'm Cordova Friday from Chuna. havIrE maic che r.p out from Fairbanks over Che govern men. frI
 h'assu now recovering from a r.t.s brought ou by Che vor at coor. Richardson. .and with Ono completion of Che proposed roads and uorma healthy settlement or hr country 10 win soon takc Its ra.e amnrc the front rank ol Ann e..ear ross.s.ous" The Colonel cN- rrre.I h.mself against any proposal for Ono wholesale importation ot set- Hrrs .o One territory "Na.sa mus. be rror'el by homefnder who como bore ar.- sober thought v.th Intent ro do tba.- nr- i'm Che development rf -..oar..s ari tor tbe purpose of Building homH" hc saId
 Compensation for farmers In A'as- fa II. nm Hea which Che colonel hopes t- ..r mue-aHre -rhr dereior- mont of Alaskan sou vu demand nrrI work and determination" de- rrareI hr orrcr ard those who rrfrr thrt re'd should bc rewarded h.. omrtf.re more substantial thm n moro loan. such ns s provided tor m som. northwestern eatee
 "A r-o.. sharing bonus for miners of Tow crafr orc s another propo.- Hor which ! hope to aee favorable action or Dividends derived win r.re rrnf stimulus To iov-rradc gold production In AIa.sa"
 Colonel Wehardson emphasized Che re.I of roads He numatcd 'ha, Ono construction cr additional hIsh- vrr n-oa-h Che North would be one of trr rcmIts or Che inspection tour nf ua.o- LIereft and his party
 The soldier entered n plea for ,o'- .r.for or capital which brings about development somr Ice.umac profit
 bound to re.llt I'm al work .a a now .rmtrr" hc aIi "and capital .s erHaI
 colonel Richardson e optimistic as tr Pho future rr AIassa Stability In enterprise. he aiI. win insure ur- .es And at ns point Che visitor recalled conversation hc once had rfh Theodore Roosevelt who he sa.f declared rhat what Aiaaka uced- eI wa. .ahu., and continuous en- trrrrs. m addition to rrshes and sectional hoons
 .Dsrr.onm o- thc territory concluded co.or. Richardson. "vas halted arcr che rush ot iS97 by tbe spanish. American war; Then it vas further delayed by One Neada rush. which attracted Che miners who uou'd farr made Alaska tho.r home And Che ast se.baoE." he said. "va. caused by the recent world war. But rov according to Che co.oue- tre territory .s vcI ou che road Go stability and economic development
 Co'ora. Richardson Is making his frsf visit to Alaska since he iott fo assume "a military command In i9lf
 cordora Tmes
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
HEARING CONCLUDED

The hearings over Che sophia wreck havo been concluded in Ju- noau It Is said that they w.iI be resumed at later date when wit- uosses who are not now In thls vie cinity win have returned from the fishing grounds
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
DOING NICELY

Mrs. Fred Gius. who recently un- derwent another operation at Seattle is reported to be getting along very we'll This is the third operation that Mrs. Cius has gone through within a very short time.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
COUNCIL WILL MEET

The Douglas city council win meet Monday evening to finish its duties as tax board. On that night the total assessed valuation of taxable property win be determined and the tax levy set.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
COMING HOME

Mrs. Jack Wilson and two daugh-. ters win arrive here on the North western Sunday after having been visiting in Washington for tho past year They win again take up their residence at Troodwell
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
PRIEST LEAVES

Father BIss.tt who has boon wise rur witch hs sister Sister Mary Barbara. tor Che past two weeks lc't fhis morning ou che steamer Princess Alice for Vancouver
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
SLIGHT OPERATION

Miss Lillian Dcmytt daushteg of Mr. and Mrs Leo Dcmyit of th's city, entered st Ann hospital in Ju- ucau yesterday to undergo am oper- atiou for tho removal of her tonai's.
Douglas Island news., 1920-07-30
ELECTRICIAN

Odm Hewitt who recently arrived in tbc city for a visit with his pa- rents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w. HcwItt has taken a position as au electrician with Che Alaska Electric Light N Power Company