POLLY AND HER PALS Neewah Provides All the Comforts of Home CLIFF STERRETT N s Th£- aJ \XJ. S C. 4SKfeD VJ^I r^aTo S>Kia*P oaI T)«tSS |g ' *yj wA~'Ef2'AL- ) nas^i -■■ ut/b SuTTjaIL'/ n HAP S>kr>A4?^o! J-^—/;_ IM foR Trtt _ | AJaTiOMAL U6AAR_> j_ <2>MA-nTrtb Fjtyr L/4ST A/ii'] -1 m-_ HEfct. UAiK- '^uT ||i U'fl'&H T 6o5>h |s| ^D ]~~ruT ' t. AlO I AifetD To Sl L/A>6>AfyRUtTi VOO'LL ^Ia4D ATjAC HtD » Wo J HOaJ k I;-1 r~-" LlktOkltiJC ,1 l_ IOr/-\k’fc ' lt.S>) cW '1'hE TMTe ^IL1) ' U 3 ? ~ DOUGLAS AND TREADWELL NEWS NOTES ........... . ...................aaaa.ai.ii..ai.iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiiHtiMMiiiiiiiiiiiaiMiiiiiiiiii!;mmiiiiiii!mimiimii iMimiiiiimn jt'MmmMiitimFiiiiiiiMitiiiiitiii>n...>....,... TO ATTEND COLLEGE DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.— Alex Sey and Elmer Jackson, two of the Douglas graduates from the high school last year, are preparing to attend the University of Washington and may leave this month for their college work. Under the present Govern nient plan, the boys who attend col lege are enrolled in the Army or Navy branch of the Student Army Corps. They are to be inducted into the service, wear uniforms, be under constant military training and draw a monthly salary Their only ex pense while at college will be for books and all students under this present military plan are assured of remaining until at. least January 1st, and students who show great apti tilde for technical, such as medicine, engineering or chemistry, will be per mitted to remain in college for long er courses. MORE LINEN WANTED DOUGLAS. Oct. 5.—The executive committee in charge of the iinen shower for the Tied Cross, report many donations of good linen which were turned in for the Friday meet ing, hut there are still a number of pieces of the local allotment which are needed, most of which are sheets and hand towels. The sheets must be made up here as the regu lation size cannot be purchased. Cash donations for this material will thank fully he received or the linen can he purchased and the sheets will be made up by the members of the Red Cross at the work rooms. It if LIBERTY (House of High Class Featares) Sunday, Monday and Tuesday DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS —in— “THE AMERICANO” Everybody loves him because he is manly, bright and original. Trian gle production in five pails. AND Paramount Mack Sennett Com edy in two reels, a scream— “Sheriff Nell’s Tussle” With Polly Morgan, Ben Turpin and Billy Armstrong. -AND Liberty Orchestra hoped th^ all the material will he on hand hy either the Tuesday meet ing at The Pines or at the meetings on Wednesday at which times if the necessary allotments are in prepara tion can be made for shipment. WILL COACH ATHLETES DOUGLAS, Get. 5.—Arthur Lil Jestrand, the well known ball player and athlete, has consented to coach the High School athletes for their athletic contests this Winter and al ready has the youngsters working out in the Natatorium in basketball team work and other exercises. Some good material has shown up this year among the High School boys and it is believed that they will make all athletes on the Channel hustle this year to keep even. NATIVE SCHOOL OPENS DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.—The Douglas Government Native school opened tfie first of this week with Mrs. M. Holman as instructor. Mrs. Holman arrived recently from Spokane and opened the school here on Oct. 1st It is not yet' announced how many pupils are enrolled, but it is believed that a good attendance will be had this year. Most of the Natives are now in from the season's fishing and within a week or two the school should be able to report a full at tendance. ALARM OF FIRE DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.—Shortly after 8 o'clock last night, an alarm of fire was turned in by a small boy and within two minutes the depart menlB were out hunting for the blaze After going the entire length of St Ann Avenue and asking everyone met at the different blocks, the fire i men returned to the hose houses without learning who turned In the alarm or where the fire could have been, if any. All the firemen made a record appearance, anyhow, which shows that they are always alive to ' the city's interests. AT THE LIBERTY DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.—For Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings, the Liberty presents the famous star, Douglas Fairbanks in “The Ameri eano,” This is a big Triangle fea ture in five parts and portrays a story of a crooked Government in Central America, the overthrowing of which a young American mining engineer is largely interested in. The inspiration for this big task is founded on a most interesting ro tnance and the young “Americano” gets his reward in the end after many bruises and "ructions" with THE FIRST TERRITORIAL BANK OF ALASKA We Pay 4 Per Cent, on Savings. branch thb first national bank, of jcnbao. Reliable ki Standard. Edison _ Mazda Lamps Alaska Electric Light and Power Co non HKKR .... SUHXAU the powers that. he. In addition to this fighting romance, there is a Mack Sennett comedy in two reels. The Liberty Orchestra also appears as usual for the Sunday evening per formances. _lit_ t TO GET MANUAL TRAINING DOUGLAS, Oct. 5. The manual training Department in the Douglas School Is fortunate this year in se curing Itev. David Waggoner as in structor for the boys in this im portant work. The instructor will gi%e one full day each week to this class and as Douglas has a thor oughly equipped department for man ual training, it is believed that the best of results will be secured for the class this season. r NOMINATION OF OFFICERS DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.- The Northern j Light Order of Rebekahs, will hold a meeting on next Thursday night at which time nomination of officers for the ensuing term will take place. ISLANDERS HEARD FROM DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.—Word has re i cently been received from Martin Olson and Dave Kinzie. Mr. Olsor, is now located on his ranch near Mount Vernon, Wash., while Captain Kinzie is busy 'with his military du ties at Camp Lewis. 13 NOW SHIFT BOSS DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.—Word has just been received from friends of Ed. McCormick, (he old time Treadwell machinist who left here a few months apo for the Foundation Ship Yards at Tacoma, that he has been made shift foreman in his depart ment. BACK FROM SITKA DOUGLAS, Oct. 5.—Tom Cox re turned home yesterday frm an ex tended trip to Sitka. DOUGLAS CHURCH SERVICES ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. G. D. Christian. Dean. Rev. A. K. liutcher, Canon. There will be no morning service. rr_ . . _ t* DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass at 8:30 and 10 a. m. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. Rosary and Beendiction at 7:30. trm__ >< DOUGLAS PRESBYTERIAN MIS8ION 1:00 p. m.—Communion Service. 7:00—Thursday—Mid Week Pray er Service. Ail are invited to attend these services. That Spring Blood Medicine for You OUB ST AID ABD BZMZDY A Vegetable Preparation for All Diaeaaet Arising from Im port Mood. 804 D08X8 POB $1.00 Portly Herbs - GUY’S DRUG STORE DOUGLAS . . ALASKA PUBLIC PLACES ARE CLOSED TO COMBAT DISEASE Reports Show That the Spanish Influenza Is Again Spreading in the East. WASHINGTON. Oct. 5. — Senator William H. King of 1'iali is- the first Senator reported ill with Spanish in fluenza. The reports today show that many public places of amuse ments in Eastern cities and camps have been closed in order to assist in combatting the epidemic. Microbe Even Shuns Huns CAMP GRANT, Oct. 5.—It is be lieved that even the influenza has too much self respect to attack a Hun. All ranks of 40,000 men here have been attacked, but the microbes declined to enter a barbed wire en eloseure where German prisoners are herded. in Must Take Prompt Steps WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. - Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service believes (hat the only way to stop the spread of Spanish in fluenza* is to close all of the schools and theatres and churches and pub lic places in eve.ry community where the disease has developed. Twelve Bailors Died BREMERTON, Wash., Oct 5. !' is reported that 12 sailors died of influenza and one woman, tl is es influenza and one woman. It is es died cases in town. Nearby five hills have been commandeered for enter gency hospitals should they be need ed. More Deaths Reported WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.—There tire 12.975 new cases of Spanish influenza among the soldiers, with 331 dentil i. according to reports received this morning. Places Are Closed COLORADO SPRINGS, Oct. 5 ♦he Board of Health has ordered all indoor gatherings, including theatres, churches, schools and colleges, to be closed, to prevent the spread of the Spanish Influenza. WASHINGTON, Oct. 4. — Tie Spanish influenza in camps and can tonments will retard the transpor tation somewhat of troops In the near future. The War Department will not send overseas any men who show symptoms or who have been exposed to the epidemic. Is Coming West SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 4.—Sev eral caSes of influenza are reported here, with rio deaths as yet. The. State and Federal .and local health officers are co-operating in preventa tive measures to combat the epi demic. This is the farthest point West the disease has yet been re ported. Deaths Mounting Up BOSTON', Oct. 4.—One hundred and nine died of influenza and pneu monia yesterday. Eighty-three cities and towns outside of Boston reported 151 deaths out of 7,824 cases yester day. May Coine To Alaska "While Spanish Influenza will not come to Alaska as quickly as it spread across the continent, it prob ably will he here in time,” said Dr. L. O. Sloane, public health officer, this morning "Everyone should keep physically, fit. The symptoms are the same as! those of lagrippe--an inflammation' of the nose and throat. If any of the symptoms of the contagion are felt, one should bo careful not to expose ones' If to the cold. "I have anticipated the spread of the disease to Alaska and I have sent for the serum with which It _BUILDING SHIPS AGAINST THE ENEMY’S SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN * r " .. BUILDING SHIPS. UOrtOON A.W H Y.wr.KAU> I The aecutu puttying pietuiv slum s where the great ships ot li; .lam s o> tuuguLug uade ure horu. The seeue is to a unitheru riter where English shipbuilding tins flourished for years is being combatted in the eantan ments in the South. So fur I ltave been unalile to get any of it.” Will Not Interfere WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. Gen. Pey ton C. March announced that 2.r>0, 000 soldiers were embarking for Prance monthly despite the Spanish influenza epidemic. He said there were over HMt.eOO cases of influenza In home camps The War Depart ment’s policy in sending only men who have not been exposed to the disease will not itnerfere with the total To he sent to France each month, he said Is Now in Seattle SiCATTLR, Oct. 5.—All dances have been stopped here on account of the j influentm. The theatres and church es may close. Twelve sailors died of the disease a I Bremerton. Died Aboard 3teamer HAVANA, Oct. r>. The Spanish liner Alfonso the 13th., bound from Spain to a West Indies port, with 1.232 passengers, is reported by wire less us having l'J on board who died on the steamer from influenza. Hold No Services SEATTLE. Oct. 5.- Only outdoor meetings will be allowed. Pastors have been ordered to bold no servic es tomorrow, and the theatres are ordered closed. Mayor Hanson says be does not know how many cases there are in Seattle. One report says there are between 100 and 200 cases in the city. 9_ BIG STORE NEWS DRESS GOODS FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR Vv’c are showing a complete line of plain and novelty dress goods, mod erately priced in— ALL WOOL FRENCH AND STORM SERGES OTTOMAN SUITINGS WOOL POPLINS AND GABARDINES WOOL DIAGONALS In staple colors, and in new shades of Burgundy, Poilu, Taupe, Amethyst and Khaki. ' WOOL SHADOW PLAIDS Another assortment just received in new two-toned colorings. CREAM AND IVORY DIAGONALS GRANITE CLOTHS, Particularly suitable for children’s coats. SPECIAL ASSORTMENT FOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL DRESSES Our all wool goods are sponged and shrunk. FLANNELETTES — ROBINGS — FLEECE FLANNELS We are showing a complete line, including many new patterns, stand ard grades only. » CURTAIN SCRIMS , Voiles and marquisettes, self and hemstitched borders, latest featured , styles in silk stripes—Ecru, Ivory, pure white. ALL PRICED AT OUR USUAL LOW RATE ALASKA TREADWELL GOLD MINING CO. MERCANTILE DEPARTMENT