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-OFFICERS -
Andrew Stevenson, President E. B. Anslev, Viae-Pres., Anchorage
A. A. Benton. Vice-Pres., New York G. K. Betts, Acting Cashier
W. H. Warren. Vice-Pres.. Wrangell, B. A. Ros<. Asa't Cashier & Auditor
W. R. Hillery, Vice-Pres., Cordova R. N. Moyer. Ass't Cashier
CABLEGRAM
London, — The British casualties
for the mouth of June is 141.147
as announced by the British ^ar
Office today. ± ^
Montevideo. Uraguay. — The
Fourth of July has been made a
permanent national holiday in hon
or of the United States.
London. — Four British destroy
er? engaged eleven Gereman des
troyers off the Belgian coast in
a long ran^e battle- No damage is
reported to either side.
Washington, — The Army Ap
oropriation bill, carryign twelve bil
lion dollars is th© largest single
budget in the world's history and
was passed today by the United
States Senate without even a roll
call.
London, — In the air fighting on
Thursday between the Germans and
the British the War Office aQ"
nounced today that the enemy lost
U3 planes while the British losses
were only 16. In the raids over
German towns made by the British
in this fighting 24 tons of oombs
were dropped by the British air
men.
Paris.—According to a dispatch
from Helsingfors to the Paris Matin
it is declared that the Russian situ
ation is extremely desperate. Red
Guards are patrolling Petrograd
and firing on pedestrians when
ever they leave their houses. The
dispatch states that hundeds are
dying from hunger every day.
Washington, — A law was in
troduce today in the House by Rep
resentative Crosser providing for
seizure of all illegitimate rent pro
ifts oy a direct tax. The measure
U to be a national law.
Wahsington, Saturday. — Cables
received today by the War Depart
' ment from the Italian Supreme
' Command reports that the Austrian
losses in the battles in the Piave
sectors to be more than 270,000.
! The War Department also a<i
j uounced this afternoon that Ameri
can troops had captured 309 prison
' ers and had destroyed three Ger
' man aeroplanes. The work was
I accomplished by American aviators
' and is reported by General Per
shing. • .'*■ f:
The President today vetoed the
post office appropriation bill.
A number of the North western's
passengers made the trip to Sum
mit and returned at noon.
PHONE 19
If your paper ia uot deliver
promptly, or you are missed,
•hone 19. The Dally Alas
kau goes to preaa alter receipt
ol the day's cables, between
4 and 5 J. m. ^
ALU VfcflSELS MU&E BE
GIVEN A NUMBER NOW
Washington, June 29.—On June
7, 1918, the President Bigmed the
act to require the numbering and
recording of undocumented vessels.
The purpose of this law Is to
give the government closer aupev
viion over the use of these small
vesels on navigable waters of the
United States and make it possible
to identify the owners of such
boats.
Owners of undocumented motor
boatg should apply in the course of
a fortnight to the Collector of
Customs of the district in which they
reside for these numbers which will
be issued as goon as the printed
forms are received.
While the penlty for failure to
carry these numbers does not apply
until six months after the passage
of the act the numbert-will be
awarded at once on application of
the owners.
EUROPEAN CAPITALS BEGIN
TO BELIEVE CZAR DEAD
London, June 29.—The reports of
the assassination of the former czar
of Russia is now being taken eeri
ously in many European capitals.
BABY WATERMAN TO
HE BURIED SUNDAY
The funeral of little Mildred
Wanda Waterman, who died yester
day morning, will be held from the
residence of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward J. Waterman tomorrow;
afternoon at 2:30. Friends of the
family are invited.
.CMPIRE EMPLOYEE
WILL TAKE OVER
PETERSBURG PAPER
Juneau, June 29.—M. S. Perkins
for the last three years employed
89 reporter and business man for
Th» Empire and before that by the
Dispatch, returned yesterday from
Petersburg and reports that he has
made all arangements for taking
over the interests of Lynn Miller in
the Petersburg Report.
The Petersburg Report is issued
as a weekly publication and a job
printing establishment is run in
connection with it. The paper was
established about four years ago
Dr Mr. Miller and the business has
experienced a steady increase ever
since that time. Mr. Miller is well
known in Juneau, havig formerly
been shop foreman for the Dis
patch. He is forced to retire on
account of ill health.
Mr. Perkins left for Petersburg
last Saturday aud after investigat
ing the plant and the business field
returned fully convinced that Pet
ersburg and the section around the
north end of "Wrangell Narrows, is
bound to have a progressive and
prospeorus future. Mr. Perkins has
severed his connections with The
Empire and will leave soon to take
charge of his new venture. Mrs.
Perkins and family will reman in
Juneau for some time as houses
are scarce in Petersburg at the pres
ent time.
Keller Bros, pure Ice cream is
the most delicious dessert you can
serve for your Sunday dinner. Phone
for a quart brick for delivry to
1 emorrow. It
If It Isn't An Eastman
It Isn't A Kodak
Brownies At $L00 Up
Kodaks At $6*00 Up
Print Papers
Photo Supplies
- Keller Bros. Drug Co.
THE WEEK
IN SOCIETY
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stevenson
. entertained at dinner at the Pulien
House on Sunday for the Edes partn
O—Cr—ft
Ralph Lowle arrived on Sunday
for a vilst with his old time school
friends. Ho wast the guest of Fran
cis Van de Wall on Wednesday.
o—n «
Mrs. J. A. McMillan of Prince
Rupert who was the guest of Mrs.
L. H. Johnston for a week, left on
the PHncess Sophia for home.
e—o—o
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hardin, fath-j
er and mother of Mrs. Andrew Ste
venso, retured on Thursday from
interior points. Atlin, White Horse
and Carcross were visited.
0—0—0
Tie Mlsaes Pauline and Mary Mc
Cann were White Horse visitors the
past week returning home on Tues
day of the present week, While in
I town they enjoyed the pleasure of
(their father's company and made
their home in his cabin.
o—»>—o
The "Black Butterfly" at the
"Pop" on Saturday and Sunday was
a treat indeed. With Petrova in
the leading part and with good sup
port the film lacked nothing for an
evening's pleasure. The new Berial
"The Great Secret" promises to De
of unusual interest This was com
menced on Wednesday last and
with the addition of a good bit of
comedy the play was exceptionally
good. A good production is prom
ised for tonight ajid Sunday.
Ia ionor of their aon, Cleon, Mr.
and Mrs. O. W. Ask entertained at
cards on Wednesday evening. Mus
ic was also a feature of the enter
tainment. The hostess was assisted
by her son Harry, in serving a most
bountiful and delicious supper.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
J. M. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. W. G.
Powell, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Blanch
ard, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Telfer, Mr.
and Mrs. F. J. Van de Wall, Mr and
Mrs. L. H. Johnston, Mrs. Hazel G.
KirmBe, Mrs. N. E. Black, Mrs. Mc
Millan, Mrs. W. C. McKenzie and
Mr. Wm. Wright.
0— 0— 0
( On Thursday Mr. and' Mrs. W. G.
Powell entertained at dinner. The
occasion being the birthday of Mr.
Powell. As Cleon Ask's birthday
date falls upon the same day the
dinner was given to celebrate that
important event also. One of the
gentlmen declares he will grow no
older and refuses to divulge his
years, saying that he is "teen"
years, and the other equally Se
cretive says that he is "steen,
teen." Covers were placed for four,
the host and hostess and Mrs. Hazel
G. Kirmse and Mr. Cleon Ask.
In honor of Mr. Cleon Ask's go
ing away to "sign up" for service,
Mrs. Hazel G. Klrmse gave a small
and delightfully Informal musi
cal on Tuesday- night. Vocal and
instrumental music filled the
swiftly flying hours and at the close
of the evening a dainty luncheon,
was served. Those present were
Mrs. Norman E. Black, Mr and Mrs.
L. H. Johnston, Mrs. McMillan of
Prince Rupert, Mr. Max Smith of
Fairbanks, Mr. Harry Ask and the
honor guest Mr. deon Ask. Mr.
Smith Is on his way to the out
side, where h©. too, will enter his
country's service.
CHURCH NOTES
ST. MARK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH j
Holy Communion 8:30 a. m.
Mass and Instruction 10:30 a. m.
Evening 8ervice 7:30 o'clo#k.
All ara cordially invited.
Ft. P. H. Turn ell, B. J.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Subject for the talk at the 11
o'clock service is: "The Withered
Hand." At 8 o'clock in the eve
ning a sermon: "The Judgments
Mentioned In The New Testaments."
Sunday school following the morn
ing service. Young Peoples Meet
ing 7:15 p. m. The public Is cor
dially invited to the services.
L. H. Pedereen,
Minister.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Sundy services will be held at
11 a. m. In the Church Edifice »f
Christian Science Society of Skag
way, comer Main St., and Fourth
Ave.
Subject—CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
The public is cordially- Invited.
Sunday school at 12:00 m.
1918 A. G. Spaulding & Bros.
Championship Tenuis balls now In
stock at Keller Bros. Adv. tf.
THE NEW BLOUSE
Dainty "Beautiful Well—Made
Good mfeterial, fine trimming, careful workmanship
and excellent wearing qualities distinquish the
summer Blouse just received Priced from $7.00 to $10.7$
Satin and Lace Camisoles $1.75
Warner's Rust Proof Brassieres
size* 34 to 44 — 40 ct. $1.50
Store closes 6 p. m. Saturday 8 p. m.
L. A. HARRISON Co.
TELEPHONE 55
GEORGE MOWL Proprietor
Silt unlay aaii Sunday ' : j j J
Metro presents Mable Taliaferro in
The Magdalene of the Hills
By Harry CJmndlee.
% ' FIVE ACTS ' i;
FORD WEEKLY NO 68.
Music by Violin, Piano and Union. i ! : : I •' I
8:30 "H-m. Sharp Admission 26c. 10c
Pack Train Restaurant
The Delmonica of Alaska
Charley Karamao, John Clecak, Proprietor*
Where You Can Get \\3uvt You Desire Cooked as it Should Be
We Make a Specialty of Banquets and Private Dinner Parties.
A Refilled and Comfortable Place for a Supper After ®he Show
or Dance—Service In Cozy Private Booths If Dcsred.
There will be a special communi
cation of White Pass Lodge No.
113, F. & A. M., Saturday evening,
June 29th- Work i<i E. A. Degree.
Mrs. Able, wife of Quartermaster
Able, at Fort LJscum, i^. making her
first trip to the North, and ex
pects to remain at Fort Liscum so
long as her husband is stationed
ther. -
Mrs. Brock of San Francisco, the
mother oC Mj\ Malcolm Brock, presi
dent of the First Bank of Cordova,
and the Blum 0*Nell company, of
Cordova, was a Skagway visitor to
day,
Mr. Fletschens, president of the
Los Angeles Supply Company, and
his mother, were In Skagway during
the stop-over of the S. S. North
western. They are enroute to Sew
ard and Anchorage, between which
places Mr. Fletschens hag large
mining interests. Mr. Fletschens
made the trip to the Summit.
Air. E. T. Stannard, general man
ager of the Kennecott Copper com
Dany, is enroute with Mrs. Stannard
on the S. S. Northwestern to Cor
dova and Kennecott, after a so
journ of two and a half monhts In
New York. Mr. and, Mrs. Stannard
were among those who made th«
trip to the Summit and back on the
White Pass road.
Mrs. S. S. Page, wife of Judge
Page of Chicago, and recently of
Now York, la enroute to Anchorage
where she expects to BPend some
time with her brother, Mr. Murphy
of the Alaskan Engineering Com
mission, and her mother. She was
enthusiastic with her trip thus far,
and said our country ls> very simi
lar to that of Norway, through
which sl\e had traveled.
L. A. Grantley and S- P. Pridholm
were passengers booked for Sicag
way on the Northwestern.
White Pass train No. 1, had two
parlor cars fairly well crowded with
passengers this morning, a number
Of whom will continue on to Car
cross and connect there with the
steamer Tutshi for the special At
lin trip, while the balance will re
turn by special train from Summit.
Those returning from Summit are
the passengers from; the Northwest
ern.
Hl'RJA E.Vl'EOTS TO
GO TO FRANCE SOOV
A letter from Lieut. Emfl Edward
Hurja, dated at Waldport, Oregon,
says he Is engaged with other IT
S. forces in building a railroad into
the largest tract of spruce timber
on the Pacific Coast south of Alas
ka, and that as soon as that work
is over he expect® the unit with
which he is attached will be or
dered to France. He says that is
the great hope, and he expresses the
iniversal desire that it may ma
•ialize soon.
IP IT ISN'T AX EASTMAN
IT ISN'T A KODAK
Keller Bros. theSkagway agents
for the Eastman Kodak company,
have received a large shipment of
all sizes of N. C. and Autographic
Kodak film, and printing out pa*
pers both Azo and Velox. tf.
PROPOSALS FOR PAINTING THE
SCHOOL HOUSE
Bids will be received until noon
of July second 'or pairing the ex
terior, (two coats) exclusive Of
the roof, renailing all loose board*
an! replacing any missng moulding.
The newly puttied window sash to
be painted also.
All loose paint must ba well
scraped off before repainting. We
color to be selected by the sohoot
board.
All material and labor must be
furnished by the contractor and
must be first class in all respects.
The worK must be completed by
Aug. 12, 1918.
MRS. MARION G. CLARK,
6-28-2t, Clerk of School Board.
Clam Diggers Wanted at Cordova
Clam diggers making good wagea
at Cordova. Can handle clams from
fifty diggers. Apply to Pioneer
Packing Gompany, Cordova, Alaska.
6-28-6t.
FOR SALE—Going concern. Grooer
ies. General Business. Commo
dious premises. A Bargain. Ap
ply to M. J. McDonald, First St,
Atlin, B. Cs 6-21-2W. :r