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Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
J. o. O. F. OBSERVE
 ANNIVERSARY
Speeches. Music, Cards, Dancing and Lunch on Program Given
 Wednesday Evening

One hundred and f.y people. .u- .luIue members ot tao odd FeloVs and Retebab lodges and thc.r In- uteI guests attended Che celebration Wednesday evening in honor Of tdc me hundred and frt anniversary Of or .e founding of che Independent Order of odd Fellows
 smt Gordon c. Mitchell Of Che Douglas uubI. schools gave tho ad- I-e Of Che oyou.ue choosing for his theme bat Of "Old Fellowship MT Mitchell besides giving brief history ot thc ercat order cNtoIled .bc mcna of real atoruolism and made am eloquent plea for Che broth- orho1I of man as o2.mpiued by Che teachings ol tbc odd Follows lodge
 A violin and piano duet by Mr. Nichols and Mss CIoary and two so- Ie.lons by Che High School 0rchcs- tra completed the set program Of thc eyouue
 Au.r thc program wh.s, was played u Che lodge room vh.lo danc ue was ou downstairs Prize wine uor at carIs wore Mrs William Franks Of Tr.advcl and R. M Kowoy O. Juneau
 Tho daHoe han and banquet room wore beautifully decorated with trumcu and ics.oors Of pink groom and rcd crepe paper and many omblems ol Che odd Follows and Re- . beGah lodges were ozompiidel upon Che waIIs
 Tho dance floor was one Of On. mos, popular places during h' evening being crowded with botl young and old undl Into hour
 Very nice refreshments wcr0 served.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
STEAMSHIP STRIKE

The effect Of tho steamship strike is being fclt somewhat on Douglas Island. as an green goods have dis appeared from the market, and but- Ger eggs and perishables are becom- ing short. Local merchants have, however. wired orders to Vancouver wholesale houses and some needed articles will arrive on the Princess Alice that is due in the Channel Tuesday afternoon.
 Today's news gives no immediate hope Of the strike being broken. and both Che Alaska Steamship Company and Che Admiral Line have wired their agents in Che North that the sailing dates Of their vessels have been indefinitely postponed.
 The Canadian Pacific Railway Company has declared that the yes- sells Of their line have not been af- fected by the strike nor will they be. as they have not offered to cut the wages Of their employees. Their first boat north the Princess Alieo. win have ot least ten days mail on board. lt being the mail that would have been brought by the City of Seattle and Alameda
 While Southeastern Alaska will not be in a critical situation Vest ern Alaska will be absolutely cut or from communication by water with Che outside world.
 Two boats. the Admiral Watson and the Northwestern. are now in Western Alaskan waters and will Dc due southbound tho middle of next week. The strike does not affect them until they return to their home port at Seattle from their ! present voyage.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
FIRST PULP MILL
 FORGED TO CLOSE
Alaska Pulp and Paper Company Ceases to Operate on Account
 of Poor Market

Claiming chat at Che present low price of mechanical wood pulp s35 a ton coupled with what they affirm is an oxorbIaut freight rate to Seattle. Che Alaska Pulp and Paper Company says that they can not operate at profit and have closed hcir spocl River pulp min temporarily wor.mon who have been employed there ore seeking po-
 iuons at other places
 This min is Alaska's first and only pulp min and Che experiment in pulp making was looked upon with great interest by ou Alaakans Recent re- ducuous in Che price of Che product have brought it down Go on abnor mally low figure. and iu Norway and in many places in ho East similar mills have ceased operations rho company was recently granted a freight rato of go a ton on thoIi product to Seattle. but as it is a wet pulp containing more chan SO per cont moisture. thc rate os computed would mean a cost Of S12.40 dry ton landed ot Seattle. which th. management claims the product ear not stand.
 Several hundred tons of pull have been produced by Che company since it first started grinding lat0 ! last winter. One hundred tons wor. shipped short time ago Go th. south. leaving three hundred tom on Che wharf at speal River awaiting shipment
 Hearings are now being hold a Washington relative Go froigh charges on Che product and 4. Che. are successful In gaining a reduction
 In rates or if Che price Of Che pro
 duet raises. Che plant may start u again.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
FIFTH SESSION
 BUT A MEMORY
Legislature Adjoums After an AL Night Session After Passing
 Appropriation Bill

Without passing any new logisla- uon. Che Gfth session Of the Terri torial Legislature concluded its labors at 2 o'clock this morning. after an all-night session at which Che principal sublecte Of discussion were Che general appropriation and tax bills.
 The appropriation biii finally pass ed practically as reported early in Che session. with the exception that provision was made for the retention of Che office Of Territorial mine in- spector The publicity bureau was abolished as it stands now. Co be wound up on May l5. and the gov- .ernor's onico given $l,O0O for pub uclty for Che next two years.
 The Ash commission stands as it has been for the past two years and win run along the samo lines with A. J. spraguc in charge.
 Measures failing to pass woro the Getchell S-hour bnl. Che appropria- tion for an orphan asylum. the new Ash commission bin, thc game mem orial as proposed by the Alaska Fish and Game Club. and almost every other measure that has been hanging Are in either body.
 A bin was passed. however. to pur- chase O railroad on Seward Penin- sula on which Che cars are pulled by dog teams
 At 2:30 this morning practically an legislation was disposed of and committee were In free conference oyer Che budget They wrangled practically an night and finally adopted tho budget practically as it was reported earlier in Che session.
 Failure of much legislation was due to the fact that the Senate and House would not concur on many Of the measures. and both refused to recede from their positions
 Resolutions were passed thanking Che various officials for their coop eratlou during Che session and the various employees Of both bodies.
 Within a few days an the solons win leave for their homes in diher- ont parts Of Che Territory if they can secure boats to travel Those going Co Western Alaska expect to leave tomorrow on Che freIghter Latouche.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
SENIOR PLAY IS
 TO BE TONIGHT
"Lost-A Chaperon' Win Be Pro- iucei at Liberty Theatre by
 Che High School

The matinee Of Che Senior Ciaw pIav aLost "A Ctoperon. Is be.ne .be-d at One Liberty thca.ro thIs oi- te-nooo. and tba evening Che Ia.t performance win bc given for One beaca. of aduis at Che same place. The play s founded upon 9 merry mnu1 Of boy and r.ri s.u- dents u. .ver1I colleges who are on a summer camping r.n The e.r'a .fareror. Mrs Hreus missed Che train and Che girls were forced Co sn.rd One night aIone. Several boy .nl.nts are tbe.r nearest ue.ehbor AM tho complications are cierr.d mp upon Che arrival ot tac delayed chap cren
 The stage mauae.r for fhc rroiuc. ror H Joe NcHe,I. George Na..on .s business manager and tae alver- asnr managers are Amy Wilson and Alfred Hewitt Tho Urh School Orchestra Is to furnish music during Che Intern. a.ous.
 Reserved seats have h..n ou saIe nc Gurs Drug Store during tho past wcek and have had b.r sale.
 CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Ueaus 0Gco-res mo,herI
 Che chlneron Esther Caahon Alice Bennett Elizabeth Feua Ruth French Una Grove NrrIo-e ryrlu vu Higgins
 rIe.aI Nora Nat,aon Agnes ArabeIa Bltos Martha Soy Blanche wes.o-t Amy Wilson Mrs. Sparrow a nrmers vIfel
 Mary Vo.oIa Lfu.e her daughter se.ml Aaifo Mandy auo.hcr dauehtcrI
 Kathleen Mccormick Ir.t Abbott Martin GaIvas George Heens Sinclair Brown Prod Lnutor Arthur Noaor Raymond FHlhoary ...
 Harold GnIIwaH Tom Crosby Curo-I Anderson Dick Norton Rrurnar Kronrua,
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
LOSS BY FIRE
 SMALL HERE
Three Alarms, With Damages Amounting to S75O, Reported
 by Fire Chief Kronqvist

In presenting bis report for tho fiscal year just ended. Axcl Kron- Qyist. Gro chief stated that but three Are alarms had been turned i'm dur Ing Che year. only ono Of thcm-thc Gre at Che Moyal doing any damogo He estimated that the Are loss for thc year amounted to f75O. Confirming his election by Che yari- ous fire companies. Mr. Kronqy.st was reappo.nted chief for another term and J. R. Lanmoth was named as his assistant
 A committee from thc Douglas Island Womana Club waited on Che council ot Che meeting and entered a complaint about Che poor quality Of coal chat has been handled by Che city on its wharf Tho council eZ- Dla.ucd Chat Che coal was Che best chat could be obtained at Che time Che order was sent in but chat better coal was now on Che way North and would bo sold in Che future
 The same committee also request cd that Che council amist in tho ob- soryauco Of Memorial Day on May 90. and Chat a day olso bo sot aside os "cIcau-up day." Saturday. May 7 Oomorrow) was designated by Che council as Che official date on which people arc expected to put their yards in order
 Tho committee on harbor and har- bor lines reported that Che ordin- auco lu regards to the dumping Of garbage iu deep water was not bo- Ing strictly observed and asked chat it be enforced In the future
 L. A. slanc was named os city as- soHor for Che ycar and win enter upon his duties at once.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
MRS. E. LOOMS
 CLUB PRESIDENT
Other Officers Elected and Other Business Transacted at
 W0m8ns Club

A.a worry pleasant meeting Of Che Douglas Island womonf Club at Che homo Of Mrs. Gug5 Gruud'cr last Friday evening Mrs. Egbut LoomH was elected president of tho orwu.- auou The other officers elected were Mrs. F. A J. GaIiwas. vice president. Mrs John Richards sec- rotary. and Mrs. J y. Henson. trcas- urer
 Mrs Joseph NuuIov. a member o. Che club who has bom living at Tn- atoe for almost a year. was present at Che meeting and told of some inc taresuur experiences at Che hoi springs town witch similar orran- zauou and with Che Parent Teacher Association there. Mrs Mauley was prominently identified with both or canizatIous She also gave two in. toresuue rccIut.ons Mrs. Leo De- Mvtt and Mrs. J. P. Henson gy, readings hat were much enjoyed by those present.
 Tho next meeting is Go be held next Friday evening at Che homo of Mrs. Joseph Mauloy with chat lady and Mrs. J. F. Henson acting o hosteaos
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
JOINT MEETING
 WILL BE HELD
Douglas and Treadwen Parent Teacher Associations in Last
 Meeting Of Year

What Is expected win be a mos. enjoyable program win be given jointly by Che Douglas and Tread we'll paront-Tcachcr Associations af Che assembly room or Che Dough-. public school building next Monday evening This win be Che last meet ne ot Che associations for Che schoo. year,
 Tho program os arranged follows Musical Selection ..............
 Junior High School Orchestra Folk Dances .............-... m Reap Che Faz" lswcdIsh)
 bl "Cahoboear" Hmcorianl Ol "Accof Diamonds" lDanlsbl Miss Kolsoy'6 class Welon Rum Qu. Elizabeth Flasor Beth Anderson May slea. May Ram say Margaret BcI Marjorie
 Sloo Elsie Edmls,onl Piano Solo Selected ...... ........ Miss Etta Brown Address, "Boy Scouts" ..
 - Mr. M & Whittier Selection ................ . Senior High School Orchestra Vocal duet Selected ............
 Mrs. John Richards and Mrs.
 F. H LeNoir Trombone Solo Selected ........ ... Mr. Carl H Erickson Selection "S.ar spauslod Banner - Junior School Orchestra Al tho close Of Che program lunch win be served by Che Domestic sci- ancc Glass;
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
QUIET WEDDING
 SATURDAY NIGHT
James Shell and Miss Emily Leamor Married at the Home of
 Mrs. Matt Hahn

Tho marriage of James Shell and Miss Emily Leamon was solemnized last Saturday evening at Che home of Mrs. Matt Hahn on sc. Ann Avenue. Attending the principals were Mrs. Hahn and Albert She'll brother of Che groom. The ceremony was per- formed by John Henson. U. s. Com missioner for Douglas. The cere- mony was a quiet one. only tho in- innate friends of the contracting parties being present A wedding supper was served soon after the ceremony.
 The bride is recent arrival on Douglas Island from Canada, where sho has bccn since her arrival from England slx months ago. The groom has lived hero for years, much of which time he has been employed a' a hoistman for the Alaska Treadwel Gold Mining Company
 The young people became ae ouainted in England. where the1 lived in Che same little town in th0 western part Of the country. ana have been engaged for a dozen years OF before Mir. Shell came to Amerie. to make hic home.
 They will make. their home q. Douglas for a time at least.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
DOUGLAS BOYS TO
 BOX IN JUNEAU
Elks Smoker Tomorrow Night Will See Local Men in Action in
 the Squared Circle

Again Douglas Island is called upon to furnish material for sport. ing event In Juneau. this time being asked to furnish nine Of thc twelve men who are to take part In Che Els smoker to be held in the Elka han tomorrow night
 Wrley and Collier, both Of Doug las Island. win furnish the main event Of the evening when they win box s.x rounds for Che heavyweight championship Of Alaska These two men have met before. when Higley gained technical knockout over Collier after several rounds Of fast 6ghuug
 The semI-windup win be between Hollywood Of Che Ready Bullion and Iohauson Of the foundry These mon win box at catch weights. and are each about 1fS pounds. While never having met. each man has a victory Go his credit in a local ring. Hollywood having earned a decision over AtwoIl at Che last Elks smoker and Johausou winning from his Fiii- pIno opponent at Che American Lo- zion smoker
 Sinclair Brown of Douglas haa been matched with Chuck, a biz na- live boy Of Juneau. Brown won hia last fight when he Cattcned a Fili- pIno at Che American Legion smoker Chuck. who boxed at Che last Elka smoker. smashed a bone of his hand on Osborno's head and loat Che do- c.sIon.
 Art Smith. recently of Seattle. who has bccu living in Douglas for thc pas, several weeks. has been matched to box Charley Peters 9 native boy Of Juneau Neither of these men have ever appeared in a local ring They are both lightwo.ghts.
 Mario Jurich Of Douglas who won bis match 30 handily from RunQuist at Che las, American Legion smoker has been matched Co box sammic Jackson. a Douglas native boy Both these boys are said to be hard hit- tors and Che go Is expected to be a fast one.
 Leslie Cashen Of Douglas and Young Eucueer Of Juneau are to furnish tho curtain raiser Of the evening. they being scheduled to box at 105 pounds.
 Many Douglas Island people are planning on attending Che affair. Che start Of which win be at 9 o'clock. Reserved seat tickets arc on sale at Dave Housels in Juneau.
 Jack Wilson Of Trcadwol is act- ing as matchmaker for Che affair.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
MARRIAGE

The marriage of Jennie Cecile Roaming and William Seymour Fletcher took place in the office of U. 8. Commissioner John Henson on Wednesday evening. Judge Henson performing the ceremony. Witnesses were John Roaming. father Of the bride. and Miss Elizabeth Thompson. Mir. Roaming gave Che bride away and also gove his consent to the mar riage. as the young lady was only 16 years of age.
 Mir. Fletcher is employed at Thane and his wife recently arrived at Ju- neau from Wrangen. They will live in Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
MRS ROSS VISITS

Mrs. J. c. Ross daughter Of Che late George shotor. Douglas pio- noor. arrived from Victoria last week. and accompanied by her daughter Rita. were met by Mir. and Mrs. s. J. Kane of Hoouah with thcir eas boat Patricia and takeu Co Hoo- nah for y.s't Mrs. Ro# and Mrs. Kane 0ro sisters
 Mrs. Ross is a pioneer resident Of Douglas. and has made her home in Victoria for something over a dozen years.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
RIVER OPENING

According to W. C. Blanchard oi Che White Pass and Yukon Route Che first river boats Of the season win leave Che lower end Of Lake Le- barge approximately on May 17 for points down Che Yukon.
 At Che present time passengers are being handled from Whltehorse Go Upper Lebargc by gas boat and chen across Che lake by stage. Pas songera to make connections with river boats should be In Whitehorso by early next week.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
sUPT. MITCHELL
 WILL BE RETAINED
Two Other Teachers Chosen. and Mr. Mitchell Will Select Other
 Members Of Staff

Tho Douglas school board an- uouuces chat Gordon c. Mitchell. for Che past year superintendent Of Che Douglas public school has been re- a'ued for Che coming term Tho only other instructors 80 far chosen are Mrs p H. Abbott teacher of Che sch and 1th grades during Che pres ont term and Miss Mddlokaud a
 sister of Mrs. Abbott Contracts were offered Co several other mem- bers of Che present stan. but ,hoy had secured positions at other places
 An Che rest Of Che teachers win be chosen by MT. Mitchell who w'lL it is said. adopt Che policy Of securing. If possible. Alaskaus for Che various vacancies. and failing In this win get teachers from thc western part of tho country.
 Mr. Mitchell has had @ very suc- ccssml year here and was not only Che unanimous choice or Che board. but Of Che scholars. for Che position ho now occupies. for another year.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
10 CHIGNI1

Mrs N C Holman formerly teacher of Che royernmen, a.aoo. in Douglas and twue Che present year holding a similar position at S.tta. win soon leave for Ch.rr.E. Kodiak island Wher. .he win do social sory- ..e work among thc natives thH summer
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY

In celebration of his fsth br.h- day. Nr B Gnuock today at noon entertained four ot hs wudch..- drer Miss Marie Henson. Miss Lola Guvroek. Lawrence and Mona Cm' son. uItf lunch Miss Elizabeth Soy was am additional guest
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
FIRF EEETING

There is to be meeting Of Hose Companies No. l and 9 on next Mon day evening at Che fire hall A re- port win bc received at this dme on Che progress being made on promot- ine Che dance for Che benodt of Che baseball fund.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
RETURN TO ALASKA

According Go letter received hero recently. Che Paul brothers Gabriel and sam. with tbcir families are Co return to Alaska They have written to relatives hcrc that thcy would wire upon their arrival at Nov York.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
CLEANUP DAY

By official proclamation, to- morrow Saturday. May I has been designated as Cleanup Day for tho City Of Douglas. and property owners are asked by Che Council and Mayor to re- move an uusIghuy ashc8 and other rubbish from thoIr prem isos on or before chat day.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
TO SEATTLE

C. H Tmfton. who s.ucc last wine Ger has been living at Douglas le,t for Che south ou Che Prince" Alice Monday morning
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
GO0DTE SALE

There Is Go bc a eoodic salo tomor- TOW afternoon at Che Coneroeouonal church for Che benefit Of Che congre- rauonal Sunday school Many nico homemade article Of food win be on uIc
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06
MOVING

Mr. and Mrs. J. IT Long. who have been living In Che Bloedhoru house on Second street. have moved Co Ju- noau where they win reside in Che future.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06

Job Printing at Che News oaice.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-06

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-21
STRAND
Vaudeville and Pictures.

Townsend. Wilbur and Company, In
their rapid-fire one-act comedy. en-
titled The Smart Alec" and an arts
TIC and spectacular scenic novelty. OF
which The Wonder Girl In the cen.
trail attraction. continue to divide hon
ors at the Strand Theater this week
Others appearing include the Uyeda
Japs, presenting sensational balancing
feet Juggling and oriental novelties
the Street Urchin, delightful musical
vagabond, and Messrs. Basil and Allen
in q humorous talking and nonsense
skit, entitled Recruiting"
The photodramatic offering features
Eugene O'Brien, In The LIST Door.
Short film features and special orches
trail numbers complete the program.
Next week, beginning Sunday. the
Strands bill will be headed by George
Morton, popular comedian. and known
throughout the vaudeville world rs
The Black Det." who comes to Wash
ington direct from his long series OF
European triumphs. Others appearing
on the vaudeville half of the bill will
include Basil Lambert, premier xylo
phonist; Ryan and Weber, late star at
fractions OF 1.-The Royal Vagnbond." ir
a delightful series Of smart tunes and
original dance creations; Tom Davil
and Company, presenting a humorous
domestic farce. entitled "Checkmated,
and Ajax and Emily, superb gymnasts
In a sensational series Of athletic feats
On the photodramatic portion OF thu
program, Shirley Mason will be fea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-21
KNICKERBOCKER
Zone q Minute"

Today and tomorrow Crandall's
Knickerbocker Theater win present
WaShington's own comedian, Douglas
Mclean. In zone a Minute" In this
crisp subject the star has a role fully
within the range of his agreeable
talents and is admirably supported BY
a scrupulously chosen cast. The sup
Elementary comedy offering will be
the Fontaine Fox bonneville Trolley
comedy, "Toonerville Tactics" On
Saturday only Beasie Love will be
pictured In Penny of Top Hill Trail"
On Sunday and Monday the Knick-
erbocl<er win present a double feature
bill, consisting of Viola Dana In Home
Stuff" In which the star assumes the
role Of a young show girl stranded In
a rural community. and Harold Lloyd
in Among Those Present"
Special notice is directed to the fact
that Crxndall's Knickerbocker will be
closed on Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday Of next week for re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-21
METROPOLITAN
wedding Bells"

salisbury Fields frolicsome farce.
Wedding Bells" and the navy's In
comparable thriller. Our Navy In
Action" continue to attract large
audiences at Crandall's Metropolitan
Theater this week. Miss Talmadge
has never had more congenial role
than that of iRosalie Wayne In the
delightful Field comedy Of youthful
infatuation and martial mishaps'
Harrison Ford. Dallas Wexford, Ida
Darling, william Rosellc. Polly Vann,
and numerous others Of note lend
splendid support. All of the action.
hazard, and romance of warfare on
the high seas is realistically depicted
in "Our Navy in Action"
Beginning Sunday afternoon at 8,
the Metropolitan will present for the
first time in the Capital one Of the
most diverting doublefeature bills
ever offered for the midsummer
amusement of discriminating picture
lovers. Viola Dana viii be the star
of Home Stuff" which relates the
experiences Of young show girl in Q
simple bucolic neighborhood. The
companion feature of the program Will
be Among Those Present." the
latest two-reel laughter special star
ring Harold Lloyd.