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The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
MCBRIDE GETS
 COLLECTORsHIP
We'll Known Juneau Business Man and Republican National Com
 miueemm Knocks Persimmon

Aduca from Washington orc Co Che c.c.t n.t President Harding has named John q. Mcbride for Che position of collector ot customs for District gI. which Includes al Alas ba. hs name having been scut to
 he Senate ha week for oonarma- uon
 "Jack" Mcbride Is an oIdumor having come to Juneau %, years ago. Uc bas always been active In public affairs as w0u as In matters 0l bus mcss For several years ho followed mining and later merchandising be mr urealen. of Che C. w Young Company mu carly Che present yoar In ia0a bc was Alaska com- mn. orer to Che AIa.Ea-Yuton-pa- aHe Exposition which was held u Seattle and .u which capacity he did much To alvor.se One TGT.tor. In Che rrIm.r.e. of 1920 he was chosen Republican Nauor1l Committeeman for Alaska. for which position ho defeated Charles E Heron. who had what he considered am unbroak- able e'ate
 While tHor. wore number Of o.nor asn.ana Tor thc position which has eor, ,o Mr. Mcbride and au ol taem competent and cf- uc.eat r has be.H conceded for somc ume that he would he che favored one. Ue Is som In Wash- Iue.on bu, win return to Juneau In Che near future
 J. w. Troy who has been collector Of customs since February 1919. mailed his resignation Go Wash.nr- ton moro thm two weeks aeo and is rcads to turn Che office over to hs successor at any t.me tlc latter ap- ueIrs to utc .t
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
PRESENT OFFICERS
 ARE RENOMINATED

Monday night being One Ime for One nomination of officers ol Che Womaus Auxiliary Ie'oo No. 6. Pioneers of Nmsa. for Che coming ynr an tae present officers were named. thoy having served less than two months and since Che Auxiliary was Installed in October Tho ius'al- huou win usc place at Che Grt meeting in Jmulre when che fol- lowing win bc reuductei into oi- Uec.
 Mn. Alice LnurhIu president.
 Mrs. Montgomery Davis. vice prc.- .dont
 Miss KIonda O'ds secretary
 Mrs. Addo WcKunou. treasurer.
 Mrs A. p EasbcwroIf historian.
 Mrs Loota G NacNo. chaplain
 Jack B1rlord sereeaut-at-arms
 Mrs. George Bwfold trustee for three year term.
 Mrs. B. N Behrenis. trustee for tWo-yolr term
 Mrs. w. B. Kirk. trustee for one year term.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
NOTICE TO PALACE PATRONS

As special Christmas week o,- f.r.ur WI. have secured bis seyeu- raeI feature written and directed by Lois Weber ard orly released for its rrt showing a.t August, entitled. "Tha Ho-"
 Tho NeN York critics have to say of -Tae Bor- hat thc exhibitor need h1ve uo faar ol not pleasing any nabU. 10 broatbes Uith hue man Interest and tells couc.seiy a story hat Is Hle itself There Is nothing saporruous or mechanical about Che rheme ol thIs production. for Irs simple yot u.ppue true Go u.e and. what Is more. 10 concerns good people -the sort of people you and would eIory .n knowing .r- rcsnccHt. of thcr c.rcumsnuces. aThc BIor- win bc Che attraction at Che ra'acc Tuesday and Wednes- day and win be Che first of @ series of Iator and better pictures secured while in seltte from Che P. B. War ren Corporation.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
ALL DRESSED UP
 FOR CHRISTMAS

While Juneau Is not in Che throes of what might be termed rcck- less spending. substantial holiday trade is being enjoyed by Che mcr- chants I'm an liucs
 Tho town is wearing a holiday ap- poaraucc and many Of Che business houses are bccomingiy and season- ably decorated. The groceries and markets arc bomuully supplied witch the many things thot eo to make Christmas a success from a culinary standpoint.
 The post office is Che busiest place in town for days before and after the arrivals Of mail steamers with both scndcrs and receivers of pack ages and lcucr The Northwestern
 sailing south on Che 2Oth Is poa- lively tho last steamer on which mail can roach points moro distant than Washington state before Christmas The Princess Mary Thursday carried large cons.m- ment Of mail and Che Spokane to- morrow or Monday win also carry a large consignment
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
SEEK TREASURE
 BEYOND ARCTIC
0lddmes Return After Spending Season Looking for Gold in
 Far North Regions

Gordon c. Botlcs. one oi Che most widely known oldtimcrs n Alaska. and E. McGrceor who loft for tho Arctic region carly laa. summon on a mysterious search for golden rcaa- urc. returned Go Nnaua yesterday on ho'r way Go thc coast Mr. Bet ucs win stop off at Anchorage while his companion win return Go Che States. whence ho camc Co Alas ka Go assist Che oldumcr iu Che Arc ue venture.
 Neither has a eroat deal Go say re- eardine Che trip. beyond che fact chat they were unable to locate Che paystroak for which they sought , They lou Ncnana hast June tor Che headwotcrs of Che Porcup.uo and salmon rivers. Che object of the.r search being stream named pcr- baps by tbcml Sucker Creek on which was reported Go have been found. In earlier days. rich pay streak. The creek is about 550 miles distant from Nonaua. toward Che Arctic.
 The two mon returned Go civ.l'za- uon by way of Fort Yukon. going from chat point to Fairbanks by way of- Circle and Chatanika. They TO- port a very strenuous trip. part'cu- lardly hard iu view of One foc; Chat it did not "pm out'-Ncnana Ncws.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
CLUB ROOM MAKES HIT

The club room recently opened in Che basement of Che Methodist church is making a great hit with Che boys Of Juneau. but os occommo- dauons arc as yet limited. Che priv- ucecs Of Che club can not be extoud- cd Co those not associated with Che Methodist church Efforts arc be- ing made Go enlarge Che scope of Che club room at an early date Another pool table may possibly bo included and ol kinds ot games win be inc roducod. A reading room win also be maintained and everything win be done to interest Che boys
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
SHOUTS ACTION
 GETS THE COIN
District Attorneys Procedure Against Fishing I7terests
 Brings Results

The action taken by District At- torncy Arthur C. shoup before Che late Federal grand jury which TO- suited In % indictments being re- turned against as many fishing con- ccrns in this division has borne fruit In that S6.820.32 of Che s2A2Oi2S due from the interests involved has already been paid in taxes to tho clerk Of the court and much of tho remaining $1I3839G stil due is collectable. and Mr. shoup says it win be collected if Che corporations. parties and individuals owing it are suil in business in tho Territory. Tho law. however. does Lot provide for making tax due lien on Che prop erty. Q defect that will probably Doe rcmcdied at Che next session Of Che Territorial legislature
 The provisions Of Che tax law on cannorlos and other fishing interests provide that when Che property is located within the corporate limits of a town. an tho tax collected by the clerk Of thc court is turned over to the treasurer of such town. In Che event that ihe property is mot io- catod within the corporate limits of a town. and but a small per cent of it is. GO per cent Of the tax collected is devoted to the Territorial road fund. 80 per cent to the schools and 70 per cent to the indlgent fund of the Territory.
 Prior to the indictments returned by Che grand jury on complaint of Mir. shoup. of the upward of f2i0o0 due In taxes from fishing interests. Sl9,9SS.OO was due from what arc termed Foreign Corporations" Gsh- ing interests in this division owned by non-residents of Alaska. leaving but a fraction more than $fO00 due from resident owners.
 Mir. Shoup says that shortly aitcf Che first of thc new year it is his in- tcntion Co file a protest against fur hcr operations by fishing interests which are In arrears iu payment Of Che tax due from them. thus putting it up Go them to pay up or quit bus mess.
 Tho foregoing amounts involved, taxes due and unpaid and taxes paid since Che indictments were returned are an for the year 1920. no action having been taken yet for Che collcc- ton Of tax due for Che present year.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
SIX MONTHS AND
 $500 FOR HOPEN
fiorr


 E c Goner who vas arrested as tn. result or n ra.l of hs place of br.r.. Che Golden North pool room on Lower Front street, last uorI.r .,rne u.. convicted by jury u comm a.orc- Lercyres court yesterday afternoon and was nf.r sentenced br th. comm Homer O, ... months imprisonment tu Che federal lI and to pay a 1Hc of 5000
 Assistant District Attorney Lester Cor. conducted ,r. persecution and Hsarr Eolen appeared tor ,ac de- f.r..
 u0r.r n.. tr..I on two charges our of violating Che Aasbn Bone Dry law by having m.oUotue Uruor .n h.s possession. while che
 .orf u.a.. wa. .0r maintaining %
 uanc. rn. auor charge was not sustained by Che evidence The former charge uas sustained by Che production ol che eools au inferior and cheap -uIc ot "uhIfc mlie- taken by One officers who conducted Che rr.I of b.s place ol busucss
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
STEEL STEAMER STARR
 CALLS ON WAY WEST

Tho steel steamer Starr owned by Che san Juan Fishing Company that has lately been awarded mail con- tract from Seward westward Go and along Che Aeuuan islands arrived hcrc Thursday night and was in port until yesterday afternoon when she continued her voyage Co Che westward. Tho starr Is a fine. sco- worthy craft and is admirably adapt- cd to Che purpose for which she-has been designated. She Is nicely fitted mp and equipped for carrying not only mail hut passengers and freight Her contract with Che government calls for S7S.OO0 per year for O period of four years.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
CONDITs TO MAKE
 HOME M sITKA

Dr. and Mrs. J. IT, Condit were passengers on the Estebeth Thurs day night for sitka. where they win make their future home. Che former having mcently been chosen super intendent Of the Sheldon Jackson school at that place 10 is possible that Mrs. Condit may be required Co go outside in the not distant future for treatment of her eyes, which have given her much trouble for some time past.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
CHRIsTMAs mn FOR NDIANs

Under the auspices Of the organ izauon known as tho Alaska Native Brotherhood Christmas exercises win be he'd In their hall on Will louchby avenue Christmas Eve. De- ccmber 2A While an Indian chil- dren are requested to be present. it is primarily for the pupils Of the Government school who arc being drilled for Che exercises by one Of Che teachers. Mrs Helen Bernhofer It is said am interesting program is being prepared for the occasion.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
BUSINESS OF
 MUCH IMPORT
Commercial Association Luncheon Thursday Interesting and Inc
 portant Event

More than usual interest attached Go Che Commercial Association lunch con Thursday as numerous matters of considerable moment to the city and community were up for discus sion.
 Homer A. Elwou. a member of thc Railway Mail Service. was present lat ho luncheon. having been sent hero by Che Department at Washing ton for Che purpose or securing data as Go tho requirements of Che star mail routes out ot Juneau. prIuci- paiiy hosc from this city to skog- way and sitsa a desire having been expressed for larger boats chan those now employed on Che runs in order
 that Che business offering may be handled moro readily Mr. Elwel was present for Che purpose of ac- curing data as to Che requirements oI Che routes, which matter Governor Bone is also giving h.s personal ot- tcnuon at Che request Of Che rost- office Department
 Captain J. V. Davis of Che launch Etobetb. which now has Che con- tract for carrying Che mail ou tho Juneau skarway and Juncau-sitku routes. was also present and kindly offered Che association and Mr. Ei- vcu an Che data ho can supply os Co tae business of Che routes during tht pas. 8S months and since he has been carrying Che mall on tbom.
 The fish industry was discussed at Che meeting and a request from Che Kctchikan Commercial Club asking chat Che Juneau Association join with it in urging a tariff of 8 cents per pound on frozen fish ar- riyIur m Che United States from or through foreign ports was referred Go che committee on legislation. Mir. Go.dstcIu reported Chat fishermen with whom he had couvorsed were not favorable Go Che Ketcmkau prop- osIuon.
 George F Forrest. who some weeks ago was named chairman of a special committee for Che purpose of pro- noting teamwork with other com- merciu organizations. reported that hc had taken Che matter mp with KctchImn recently and thot hearty cooperation Of Che commercial club oi that place had been assured.
 M L Merritt Of Che Forestry De- rar,meut gave am outline Of Che inc. touuous of Che road division of chat department for Che coming year, which was Che same as Chat publish ed iu th.s paper of Inst week
 R E. Robertson brought up the| matter of Che need of lights on tho Douglas Island bar for Che guidance ! of small boats making Che cutoff ! He also advocated the dredging Of a ! channel between Seymour Canal and . Oliver Inlet It was announced. . however. chat Colonel stocsc. ot tho| River and Harbor Commission. Is al- ! -,rdy interested iu Che project.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
COMPANY WINS IN DAMAGE SUIT

In the suit Of Amanda Ratu against the Alaska Juneau Gold Min- ing Company for damages from Che slide nearly two years ago on lower Front street. which slide resulted in the death Of Laun Maxi, the jury last Monday night returned a vcr- diet Co thc effect that Che company was not responsible for the slide. The case had been on tria' practi- cauy an Of Che previous week. Am- anda Ratu is administratrix Of Che estate of Che deceased.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
COURT OFFICIALS
 GO TO sKAGWAY

On Che steamer Spokane sailing today for skngway arc thc officials of Che court of thIs division. Judge T. RI. Rcod U. S. Marshal George D. Beaumont. U. & District Attorney A. e shoup and Court Clerk John n Dunn. A short torm of court win be held at skogway beginning Mon- day. It is probable Chat Che officials win return Wednesday on Che Ea,o- beth. as it Is understood Che only business Che court win myo to transact at Skagwoy consists Of hearing final applications for citizen ship.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
MOTHER OF 1s DIES

Mrs Lucy Thomas. wife of Joe Thomas. a native. died in Wrangell recently She was about 56 years of age and had been on invalid for a number Of years. She had lived in Che vicinity Of Wrangoll all her life and was identified with the sal- vation Army. She was the mother of thirteen children. eight Of whom arc dead. -Wrangcll Sentinel
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
DOUGLAS NOTES

Tho Eagles win have a Christmas tree at their hau next Friday night for Eagles and their families After Che tree is dismanued supper win be served
 A farewell party was given to Mrs. James Fahoriy last night at Che home of Mrs. L w. kilbum which was attended by many of Che honorod guests oldimc friends Mrs. Fahcrty was the recipient of @ fine present from those in ottend- ancc.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
EIKs' CHRISTMAS TREE

Juneau Lodge of Elks wII as usuaL have a Christmas tree for Che children and. as usual. it win bc an chat any kid could wish for In that line The date fixed by Che E'ks for having the.r exercises Is Monday night Dee. 26. and thc.r hau win be Che .oue of Che festivities.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
FAREWELL DINNER

Mrs. A. E. Gurr gave very enjoy able luncheon last Tuesday for Robbie and Marian Hersh. The iu- vitod guests were. Robbie and Marian Horh. William. Lucille and George Norton. Carl and Elsie Jen- sen. Robbie Henning. Albert White. Jack and Celia Gurr.
 Robbie and Marian. accompanied by their parents left Thursday morn ing on Che Princess Mary for thc south
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
HIGH GRADE AND
 RAW MOONSHINE Of6c,als Busy Monday Night and Tuesday Morning When Wet
 Goods Are Seized

Monday night and Tuesday morn iur constituted a busy period with officials both federal and city. and Che result ol tbc.r activity was Che capture of % arsc quantity of wet goods. comprising qualities wDiur from what Che gods arc said CO have slipped ou Mount Olympus down Go common nrk naked mooushne vh.ch. whom 10 lroUns sorrows they s.ar drowned
 T s Marshal Beaumont and Chief or C.tg Police Nocsau about 6 o'clock Nordar evening visited the Seatae. Iu. resort ou Front street and after oare.uI sear.H discovered a number ot bottles mIeI uItl a substance not srro..I o rank m "son drink" goods m a.l an Indian named Jim Foz maIe affidavit tbat hc had pur- .ha..I and drank ome of Che de- .o.uoa and chat .t was whisky As Che result oI t0r raid three persons. E s.l.a.In. h.s uile and A. scat- aeHrU ucr. r.acei under arrest and thc.r pine. O. business closed pend .nr ne outcome ot charges diei against t..u by Marshal Beaumont
 Tho sam. ctcuue Che Golden No-.h pool -ooms F. C. Hopeu pro-  nne.or 'o.ueI ou Lower Frou. street. aore ai.o u.iol and a guu- ur o- liquor found uopen was ar- rested and hts place of bus.nce
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
SPOKANE ARRIVES

The steamer Spokane arrived at 6.a0 th.s morning and after dis charging a small cargo proceeded on to Skleway shortly before noon. She win sail south from here late tomorrow night
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
Gas Boat Well Stocked

Af nm aarIr hour Tuesday morning Deputy Marshal. UarIy and Gluter made a can or tbc ras boat Emily May no tr. C.n Float and captured n ruc Unc oI Canadian goods. >i ba.H.. Ir a. and of hose mellow and .0s..usn.rn- brands which eNuit m tHc oeIsnoNu names of Johnny w.Ear Uou.. ol LorIs. Gooirham and Wut THra.sar Heruese, c... au suee.sutc ot our eousu. ..-.a me boundary to fhc north. Mat sarI..r. alleged to hc che oar.- or che Emily Nav and w E. Cro..r Io.h or whom were aboard ue-. arrested and Che boat was seized Tho latter Is now tn Che care oI Che United sates marshal who h.. bad Che cal. hauled out and pm. on t.e uays
 Ir ue murtm. surd0on and Croa.r arc hold in .hc federal aL being unable To e's. baI in tao sum of goo. each Ior the.r release The charge ae..r.. ,h.m Is violation Of tte National Prohibition law which ases hem from tHc iuraIcrion Of Che eomm.s.o s.ouar's court to Che dis- trct .oar.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
OFF FOR CALIFORNIA

Mir and Mrs. J. A. Helenthol left on the Princess Mary for California whore they win spend the winter on a ranch they own in chat sun-k.ssed belt.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17

Miss Frances McConahey who has been employed in Dr. c. ?. Jennos dental parlors for somo t.mc. was a passenger for che south ou Che pr.n- cess Mary for a six weeks visit
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
PAUL GOING TO WASHINGTON

Attorney William r. Paul win leave on the Spokane tomorrow night for Washington In Che interest of Alaska fishermen.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17

c. J. Lincke. an Anchorage news paper man. who has been in Califor- mia for the past few weeks. was a west-bound passenger on the North western this week.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
ENJOYABLE DANCE

The "four-bit' dance given by Che Moose at their han Wednesday night was we'll attended and much enjoyed by an present
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17

City Councilman Robert M Keeny left this week for ( he outside in response to a cablegram announcing the serious illness Of his mother.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17

The steamer Northwestern, which arrived early Tuesday evening, brought 240 sacks of mail Go Che Channel. but Che Spokane. hore to- day. Is really thc Christmas boat for this part or the country At ioa.' she brought Che supply Of Christ mas turkeys and fresh stuff
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17

Jack Klnc. agent for Che Admiral Line at this place returned th.s morning from a six weeks vIsit to California. where Mrs. Klue win TO- main for @ longer yisit
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17
MOONSHINE RAYS
 ARE ECLIPSED Several Raids on Alleged Mild Drink Resorts Made by Officials
 Last Night

Moonshluc may stun be bright in ! old Kentucky homes. but Che octiy- .Iy Of officers Of Che law during the past few days has served to some what eclipse it In ths locality.
 Three raids were conducted on as many soft drink stores by q. 8. Mar- shal Beaumont and his deputies and City Chief Of Police Keoean cmIy last night The places visited werc Che old stand. New York Exchange and White House
 In Che former a number of bot- ucs of whisky are said Go have been found. and Arthur Abatte Henry sruricr and Oscar Bors the former two propr.otoa Che latter bar tender. wore placed under arrest
 40 Che Now Yor, Exchange it ia claimed a bottle of white whisky was found The proprietor John pasu was placed under arrest
 At Che White House what .a al- loeod to bo beer was found. but no arrests wore made pending analysis of Che stuff to test its horsepower
 Of One four men above mentioned as having been placed under arrest Abatte and pasu were released on bail and suaricr and Berg are hold n IaiL not having secured bail at noon today Hearing of Che caac win come up In Che court Of che United States commissioner Monday forenoon.
 Prohibition Officer on Job
 Prohibition Enforcement Officer John B Marshall made hls first ar- rest yesterday morning when Carl Logan of Douglas arrived from chat p.aco with s.x bottles Of what s diagnosed as whisky under his arm Logan was taken to Che court house and arrumci. entering a plea or mol guilty He was released on bail and his ease win Doc heard Monday after noon.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-12-17

Read The s,rouer's weekly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-15
Retail Markets
fire in Good Shape
IN Spite Of Bad Wealth.
en-, Stands and Booths.
Are Attractive.

Ram. snow. or what not, II will not
Dc SLOPPY around tho retail markets
inns morning. and the Richmond
housewives and others who have 10
look out for the materials for the
sunday big dinners Will find the
stands and the counters and the
eo"t!'" wei! supplied with all kinds
OF catahics. and this notwtthstand-
ing ;he bad weather OF the past few
DAYS tha; has had it's cncc, upon
Shipping ana hauling
me veg table market has some
way from the Scmi-iropils. such as
.ccts onions, cabbage and other
extra carly vegetables. rho trui,
M Hes ~ also well supplied. and
th;tt without amy material change in
thc prices the good housewives hav.
""sn paying for two weeks past
ia" bii "rat !cr tor ShlppiaE from
tHr ruraI districts has cur;ail"d the
lt'cip's %; poultry. and prices re-
MAIN sur at FORMER quotations. cN-
cSpt that dressed turkeys. because Of
.h'lr scarcity. ar" a hi, higher. heinv
now quoted At - cents per pound
i,f'SScd mems are also scarecr than
,hrE nave been that is harder for
me retailers TO get, and They arc
quoted al - To 30 cents n,r hound
Eggs ar" up again. the quotations
"cinE - to so cents per dozen
Weather does not affect tnr fish
market 20 any extent. aud the stands
are well supplied with aitractiv. pro-
duets oil Tin" sea without material
chang" in the prices.