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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16
SURE ONE SIGN IS CORRECT
Worried Indianapolis Man Is Very
Glad to let Things Remain
on That Basis.

When Wallace q. Lee, chairman Of
tEc publicity committee for The tiypsy
Smith revival arrangements, ordered
the biz sign on the front Of the wood
en- tabernacle opposite the city hall
he told the sign man to spell 1t
"Glpsy.'
After It was painted and set w
somebody told Wallace that lie was
all wroug-that the FIRST syllable
should have been spelled with a "y'
Instead OF 40 a." So when Wallace
the ether day ordered 152 signs boost
ing the campaign, to he sent to evan
%geliStlc churches in tie county. ~
tod the sign man to spell it "Gypsy,
Then various ministers worried AR
Lee by calling him up and saying that
although they we're glad to get the
SIGN. and SO on. still-wcn, what they
were trying to hint politely was that
what Wallace didn't know about spell
ing would have flied a bigger book
han the unabridged.
SO the haraSscd booster dug out a
dictionary and 10, it said that the
word, rs a common oun AT least,
may be spelled either way without en-
|dangerin the peace and dignity of
the state.
Ard then along ONE 4 letter from
he evangelist himself prG -:s siEpa4
ut-e reaU Tipsy Smith.
Well, anyway, one syn is right
indianapolis News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16
RENNIN5TON BR!1FS
news Of the TJUn ard Village TJd
sr efly or 0UsY Readers

Miss Beulah 3. Bates has returned
from Burlington, VI
p. Y. Carter OF Maiden, Mass, is
visiting friends in town.
Special meeting OF the Carpenters
Union Thursday Evening. adv
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Roster of Elm
st.cst are spending the day IN Albany.
Coming Inside the Cup to Opera
house Friday and STANDARDIZATION
tisement.
Fancy new and old potatoes, celery
ripe tomatoes at the Fruitland.-Ad-
ettisement.
Mrs. Richard Spencer and son Geo.
Spencer are the gu SITS OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Holden.
Order your fish tonight for early
delivery. Phone, 57G.W. Petras,
mkt.-Advertisement
Get your fresh strawberries, water
melons and fancy cantaloupes at Pc
tras Mkt. Advertisement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Selden of
wash ngtcn, d. G. arc the guests OF
1lr. and Mrs. G. L. Holden.
Dean Martin left the Putnam Mono
rial hospital Wcdnes day ana retained
to h home on EN- street.
Mrs. Samuel "a es and daughter /
rene of Pouitaey are guests Of Mrs. G..
s. HAYNES for a few days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16
Tongue Glove.

A glove for the tongue has been
newly patented by Galley Gulse Of
Riley. Ind. lie calls It "A tongue
shield" and it is designed to enable
the Wearer to escape the unpleasant
ness OF castor oil or other bad tasting
medicine.
The contrlvance might be said to
have the shape Of a miniature slip.
PER without any heel portion, but when
placed over the tongue Is inverted
The tongue is inserted into the toe
Part and the back part of the sole
extends over the top of the tongue to-
ward the throat.
The device is made or thin sheet
wht,er SO MS to be liquid proof, md
is So constructed as to TT the tongue
Saugly without discomfort. When
eitelnc Is tnkcn Il paSses into The
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16
''Cnld In the Head

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds in the
head" will find that the use of HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will build up the
System, cleanse the Blood and render
them less liable to colds, Repeated at
tacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to
Chronic Cdtarrh
HALLS CNTARRH MEDICINE Is
taken internally ana acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the Sys-
TEN. thus reducing the inflammation and
restoring normal conditions,
An Druggists. Circulars free.
y. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, OHIO,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16
GEMS OF THOUGHT

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" WIN N'' w 'o' N0''''"'
't'" y u'JuS' oN' I'u Juss "nD
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16
REFLECTIONS

The less one knows the better one
loves.
A woman's "No" has so many to-
murrOWS.
Women with pasts usually expect too
many presents.
Many n couple just suited to each
other often spoil everything by getting
married.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16

.hroat without affecting the sense OF
,oste, so that all unplcasantness Is Cd
-".eted.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16

a man has generally the good or bad
qualities which he attributes 10 man
kind.-ShcnStone.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16

Man Is unjust. but Cod Is Just and
finally justice triumphs, -Longfellow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16

Language is not only the vehicle Of
thought. It is n great and efficient in
strumcnl in thiukinE.-Sir IL. Dayy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-16

Leisure is a beautiful garment, but
It will not do for constant wear.-Anon.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
MEMORIAL DAY TO
 BE CONIIEMORATED
Presidential Proclamation Sets Aside Monday, May 30. as Che Day
 for Honoung Dead

AS s the annual custom Of the chief executive Of One nation pres- dent Harding has issued O procla- nation setting aside Monday May 30. as Memorial Day. and making it a National holiday
 Locally Che Douglas Island Wom- au's Club win have Che arrange ments for Che day In charge and arc now working on a program chat win duunrly commemorate Che day.
 President Hari.nes proclamation follows
 Whereas. thIs nation has been conceived in prayer and devotion by men and women who wcre moved under God Co found a nation where principles of right should form Che lasting cornerstone. and whereas. these principles. purchased at the price ot great sacrifice. have been .osterel by a worthy posterIty; and whereas. the great war has laid its costly demands upon our lands now therefore. L Warren e Harding President or Che United States do hereby proclaim Monday the 3oth day Of May. day already ire.ehted witch sacred and stimulating mem- 1ries a day of public memorial .nute my fellow citizens nttneiy Do pay homage on thls day to a noble dead who sleep In homeland. beneath ,he seq or in foreign felds so chat uc who survive might enjoy Che blessings of peace and happiness and Do Che end chat liberty and ius- dce. without which uo nation can exist shall live forever
 In witness whereof ! have hcrc- unto set my hand and caused Che seal of Che United States Go bc af- fixed Done In Che District ot Co., mmba ths tb.rd day ot May .n Che year ot Our Lord ie2i and Che inc dependence Of Che United sates he if5th.
 WARREN e. HARDING.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
ALEX sTURROCK IS
 HEAD OF EAGLES
Chosen Worthy President at Annual Election Held Last Friday
 Evening

Alex sturrock. for Che pact year worthy vice president win guide Che dcsunics of Douglas Aorio No. 117 Fr1tcrual Order Of Eagles. for Che coming year. having been elect- cd Go Che position at Che annual election Of officers of Che lodge on last Friday evening. Hc succeeds Robert Fraser. who has presided dur ing the past year and who win now uke che position of past worthy president
 other Oaicers elected wero.
 Worthy Vice President. otto Wide mann
 Cbap.ain-Charles sey
 Secretary Carl Fl Erickson.
 Treasurer -R. A. Schmidt
 In.sde Guard-Alox Sey
 Outer Guard -Arnle Shudshift
 Trustees A. C. Johnson and Gus tay Crundier
 Jack Sey was appointed conductor.
 Tho installation ceremoniee 1rc to be held Che first meeting night iu June.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20

doyu of Wtle business man with more and more taxes and licenses. Thus did those senators, without realizing it. or without ,heIr whis- koy-uruishIng lobbyist realizing it start a movement in Alaska chat win end two years hence in forcing Che legislature Co make more even of thc taxes.
 "t is true that Che legislature ought Go havc been thinking. not Of raising taxes. but ot decreasing them generally of cutting expenses. but when thoy were bent on riotous expenditures. they should 0t least have made moro oven distribution ot Che burden.
 ~But Co get back to Che whiskey Che sis bottles It was not enough ,o satisfy their solouic appcutcs. SO they went back Che night after kill- .nr Che amendment to Che tax bin lnd lappcd up @ few more bottles.
 And thus are Che people of Alas sa represented In thcir territorial legislature"
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
OUTINGS

With good weather next sunday. many parties from Douglas win so for outings ct various nearby places to spend the day. lt is said that cutthroat trout arc being caught In quite large numbers at the outlet Of Aux lake and that trolling for king salmon is good In Aux bay.
 As for mountain trout fishing. it is as yet too early for it Tho snow suu lies ln Che hills and along the banks Of Che streams. The melting snow also has caused the mountain streams Go become SO swollen that fishing is impossible.
 The grouse are hooting in Che hills. but as it Is Che closed season hunting for them is one of the sports that can not be lndulged in at the present time.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
SITUATION CLEARS;
 BOATS FOR NORTH
Two American Vessels Watson and Northwestern Now Enroute
 to Alaskan Ports

Tho steamship dtuatIoui in re- glrds to Aiaeka. is clearing up with Che sailing of two vessels from se- attle for Northern points. Che ship ping Board having taken over Che steamer Northwestern. signed O crew Chat loft with Che vessel on Che oyon- Ing of May 17. The Northwestern is loaded with a capacity cargo Of
 supplies for Alaskan points and has 300 passengers on board. Ten days mall for Southeastern Alaska and more chan twenty days mail for Southwestern Alaska is also on Che vessel which is due in Che Channel tomorrow
 The Admiral Watson was able to secure crew and loft yesterday morning for Alaska. also loaded with Q capacity passenger list and freight cargo.
 The food situation locally has never been bod although shortages of green stun and fruit have begun to bc noticed and butter and oggs were almost od the market
 Pacific Steamship Company oi- 6clals arc quite certain Chat a crow can be obtained for their vessel Che City of Seattle. which they expect Co send to Southeastern Alaska early next week.
 Some inconvenience has been ex- pcronccd by passengers who hoped to SO north and west. Mos, Of Che southbound passengers win be taken out by Che steamer Princess Mary that win leave Monday and it Is thought there win be room for some wost-bound on Che two vessels now eu route North
 10 is said chat Che marine work ers associations have virtually agreed to lct Secretary Of Lebor James A. Davis arbiuatc their differences and chat thoy win perhaps agree to a small reduction In wages It is thought chat O settlement may be. m sight
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
PARTING WORDS
 OF CLASS OF '21
Successful Commencement Exercises Held Friday Night at the Con-
 gregatonal Church

With Che motto Of Che class. "The Door to Success is Labeled Push" occupying a place Of honor on a bank Of oyorgrocns. Che Glass Of 1921 of Che Douglas High School held very successful commencement exercises before a crowded house at Che Congregational church last Fri- day evening
 After Che invocation by Rev. Rice. Martin Galwos gave tho saiutation orauou. telling of tho hopes and aims Of tho class. He was followed by Miss stansaeld. who sang Che Waltz Song" from Faust with yio- un obiIgato by Mr. Nichols.
 Miss Esther Cashen gave on ora- lion ou "Our Country" telling Of Che rlor.es Of Che nation. and she was followed with a piano solo by Miss Etta Brown
 Sinclair Brown then gave an ora- ton on "The Voice of Che Flag. |" which was followed by the gradu- euon song by Miss Myrna Bland. The yalodictorian. Miss Elizabeth Foud. gave Che parting words Of tho class to the parents and Che faculty.
 Commissioner of Education l.. D. Henderson gave a very good talk on Che subject Of general educational matters A selection by the school orchestra and tho presentation of diplomas by Clerk of Che School Board L w. Knburn concluded the program
 For Che graduates Che school year closed last Friday but an this week tho remainder Of Che school has been having final examinations. with the closing Of Che term today
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
MINER SUCCUMBS
 AFTER OPERATION
Matt Sluio Died Last Sunday Follow ing Amputation Of Crushed
 Finger by Doctors

Matt sluio. 32 years Of ago. died at o'clock last Sunday afternoon following Che amputaton or a finger hat had been crushed at Che Ready Bullion mine. where he was em- p,oyed.
 A coroncr's iury impanelod Mon- day evening by U s. Commissioner end ex-OG.cio Coroner John Henson. brought in a verdict late that oven- ing ot "deatb from unknown causes. probably shock"
 SIu0 had crushed his finger at ! o'clock Sunday afternoon and shortly afterwards wont Co Che rreadweu emergency hospital where DTS. E.O. md Gladys Rowloy company phy- Iclaus. amputated tbo crushed mom- bor hitter having administered an- csthouc. The Injured man, it s aid. came out from Che influence of .hc anesthot.c. but died ten minutes after reea.uiuE consciousness
 Funeral services were held We'd raday afternoon at 9 o'clock from tbc Catholic church. Che Rev Father D. IT, Turmoil performing Che sorv- iccs
 The deceased was very we'll known on Che Island. where ho had lived for a number of ycors He had been employed at Che Ready Bullion mine tor long time. lie is survived by a widow. who is a daughter Of An- ton Krasel Che tailor
 Hc was born In Austria. and couutrymcn in large numbers ate tended Che funeral from an points on the Channel and followed Che rec mains to che Catholic cemetery.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
ALASKA JUNEAU
 USES MORE MEN
As Tonnage Is Being Increased Nor' Men Are Being Put to Work
 by Mining Company

The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company thls week put on O night shift In various departments Of the mine and min and hired something over thirty men.
 It is Che intention of the company to increase its tonnage and this in- crease makes necessary tho employ ment of more men. With the sue cess Of the sorting system and the breaking in of new milling machln- cry, Che bis mine is becoming moro of a success each day.
 CT has been intImated that more men will be added to the force from time to time as Che work warrants until a very much larger crew has finally been put on.
 Several local men have found po- ations since the force was increased.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
SCHOOLS CLOSE
 SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Parents Cooperating With Icarheu Have Helped Make Term a
 Pleasant One

The school year just closed. for Che Douglas Public School has in every respect been Q successful one. it is claimed. with am efficient corps Of teachers and superintendent re- cc.ving Che cooperation Of Che pupils and parents.
 The whole seating capacity Of Che school building ha2 boon utilized. with Che enrolment Of tSO. Of which l7O finished Che torm, most Of whom made passing grades. Seven teach CTS and superintendent were on Che stan The enrolment during Che past term was 35 per cent greater than last. with thc same number Of instructors.
 Besides Che usual studies. instruc- tion was given by Che teachers in domestic science to Che girls and manual training to the boys Good results have been obtained along these lines. and many nico articles are on exhibit as Che handiwork of Che various scholars.
 Today very l.tto school work was done. most Of Che scholars only visit- ing Che school to receive their re- port cards. while some few win be thoro until late thIs afternoon tn- Ish.ne up their school work.
 Several of Che teachers have taken reservations on Che steamer Princess Mary for Che south. where thoy win spend thc summer either visiting with relatives or taking up summer work.
 In summing up Che results of tho past term. Gordon c Mitchell super Iutcndcnt Of schools. said today.
 "The results Of Che present year have been very satisfactory most of Che pupils have worked hard and have earned good grades
 "What success there has been I'm Che general school work Ia due to Che cooperation Of Che teachers and parents We hope enough stress has been laid upon chat greatest thing In nfe-the proper develop ment of character which win help Che boys and girls of today to be- come Che real men and women Of tomorrow.
 orc it Is possible. we would llko Go see more competition along scholas- uc lines among Che schools. There is no reason why competition for honors in debates. rapid calculation. oraL and written English. etc.. should not be just as keen as Is Che desire Go excel along athletic lines.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
eAsTEEAU INCREASES

with Che melting of Che snow in Che hils and an increase of water iu Che Salmon crock dam of Che Alaska Gastineau Mining Company Chat company now has considerably moro hydro-oloctric power and notwith- standing Cos closing order Issued some time ago. has been putting a number of moro men to work iu tho min. The min was only able to run part of tho time on account Of tho shortage of power but is now going three shlfta
 Formor employees chat woro laid on have been given Che preference in being put back to work
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
EXCURSION TRIP
 BEEN ARRANGED
Alma Will Leave Channel Next Fr- day Morning, Taking Fifty
 for Whitehorle

An arrangements have now been completed for Che running Of an ex- curslon from Gastlneau Channel points to Che celebration that is Co be held at whitehorso on Saturday. May 28. The excursion win leave hero on Che Gno boat Alma next Fri- day morning. after nmt having picked mp people at Juneau. Stops win also be made at Troadwol and Thaue. Tickets to be sold are limit cd to 5O by Glen c Bartlot of Che hotel in Juneau, who is promoting Che trip.
 After arriving at skagway some time Friday night Che start win be made early Che following morning on the White Pass Athlotc Club special excursion train that win bring the crowd to Whitohorse about noon Saturday
 AS usual. letters have been recoiv- ed inviting Che people Of Castineau Channel Go celebrate with White horse citizens on May 2S and telling Of Che sports arranged for. among which is a baseball tournament for adults. 10 was also hoped that a baseball game can loo arranged be- tween junior teams Of boys. and ten- uis matches among the girls. Foot bah win also be played if there are any competing teams.
 It is very probable that, as in years past. O baseball team will be organized on Che Channel to go north Co compete for tho prize against teams from Fort Seward. skagway and Whltehorso
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
ISLANDERS GOLD
 OBJECT OF SEARCH
Frank Walters, Deep Sea Diver Win Bring Expedition to Search for
 Sunken Treasure

Frank Walters. Che deep sea diver who recovered Che safe Of Che Prin- cess Sophia last summer. Is Go make am attempt to reach Che wreck Of Che steamer Islander to got about S2O0,- 900 worth or gold dust said to bo on Che sunkcn vessel Hc has chartered Che gas boat Suomcz and is reported Co bc leaving soon for Che scene Of Che wreck Go Cry out @ newly patent cd diving suit with which he hopes to reach Che unkou ship.
 Laden with a luu capacity list of returning Klondikc miners. many Of thcm witch large pokes of gold dust thc Canadian Pacific Railway Conn panys liner Islander struck what is said Go have been am iceberg at Che south end of Douglas Island on Che morning Of August l5. t90l The vessel was near Che Douglas Island shore when Che accident happened but it is said it wos backed into deep water. wherc lt sank with 60 pas- acneers and members or Che crew.
 The Grt news of Che disaster camo Go Douglas and rescue parties went immediately to wreck Co help those who were living and Co pick up One bodies of Che dead.
 Many unsuccessful attempts have been made Go locate Che wreck and to has been claimed chat it has been located. but in very deep water not more than milo from shore od Douglas Island in stephens possoge
 Various estimates have placed Che amount of gold dust on board the Islander whom sho was wrecked as high as million dollars It was known chat thcre wore many thou- sands u Che purscrs safe. and os .ho Klo1dike camp was in Che bey- lay Of its glory at that time and the miners were rushing Co tho South Co. pond their dust, it Is thought thore was considerable amount Of dust and nuggets In tho.r personal be- l0ugIuct
 porons who know Che waters where Che Islander rests say Chat it. would bo au almost hopeless task Go. ind Che wreck at thIs timo as thcy
 laim Chat in Che twenty years since hc boat went down % deposit Of mud and sand varr.ed from Che glaciers of Tatu Inlet has so buried . that it would be hopeless task .o dis It out even If It was located
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
AFTER OIL

&. J Kane. formerly Of thl8 city, accompanied by Howard Baily, Wil- liam II. Dodge and Dr. w. H. Bor. land. all of Hoonah, were in Juneau yesterday after oil prospecting per- mlts for on claims on Yakataga beach. They are members of on aa- aociatIon Of ten men headed by Jog Ibach. the Icy Straits fox rancher, that la going to do considerable oil prospecting work at Yakataga. Ex- tonsIyo oll aeopages have been found at Yakataga. it is claimed.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
LAST MEETING

Tho Troadweu Parent-Tcacher As- sociouon win have its final meeting Of Che year tonight at the Treadwen school house at 7:3O o'clock. Elec- ton Of officers for Che year win be held and it has boon requested that an members be present
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
ENTERTAINING

Mrs. IT w. Irviuo Is entertaining this afternoon at her homo In honor of Che birthday oi Mrs. J. P. Henson. Those present are Mrs. A. B. Chris toe. Mrs. Charles soy Mrs. J. R. Langseth. Mrs. Joseph Manloy Mrs.
 J. F. Henson and Mrs w. H Irvine.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
SCHOOL PICNIC

Tho seventh and eighth grades Of Che public schoo. had their school picnic ou Wednesday, They went To Che end of Che government road with their teachers and spent Che day thoro playing games and oating Che duo lunch they had taken out with chem.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
DANCE A SUCCESS

The dance given by Che Douglas Fire Department to raise money with which Co buy baseball equip ment was a financial and soclai suc- cess About one hundred dollars was nctted Cor Che baseball fund.
 EagleC hon was crowded We'd nesday night with Che crowd oi dancers. The music was furnished by Ma Hahn on che piano and Mr Nichols on Che violin.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
TO sEETTIsHAN

Harry Jordan. for many years resident Of Douglas Island but more recently living at Juneau. loft Sum day with Barney Heins for snetti- sham. where be win spend Che next couple Of months.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
VISITORS

Capt Joe Monlcy win bring to Douglas with him tomorrow night on Che Earl M. Miss Edith Murphy and Miss Allie Orava. two young Tcnakco girls who win visit with Mrs. Mauiey until next Thursday when they win return to thoir homes with her.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20
SCHOOL CLOSES

The Treadwoll school after hav- ing had a successful term, closed for the term today. Two teachers have been employed.
Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20

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Douglas Island news., 1921-05-20

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