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Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Blum &Co.

That the firm of s. Blum x Go. is having a trade the equal of any mer- camille establishment in Alaska is con- ceeded by everybody, but this enter prising firm is still not satisfied, and is preparing to reach out further and take in more of the Alaska and Klon- dike business. One good sized room has been added to the large buildings occupied by this firm which will be used exclusively for the sale and display of cloaks. The firm is going out of the hardware line and making room for other classes of goods. The upper rooms are also being over hauled and put in better and more convenient shape. The old sway backed, cross eyed front to the Blum & Go. store is being torn out and will be replaced by straight, plate glass front that will do credit to any city, and will give the ar lists in that establishment chance to display goods in the windows. Don't look for Blum x Go. to follow the band wagon, you will always find them in the lead.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
The Gem.

We are pleased to see the Gem Res taurant of this city coming to the front. Mir. Duncan Smallwood took the place with but little patronage and has built it up until it is one of the best and most popular eating places in Alaska. He has been very attentive to business, honest and honorable in his dealings and faithfully read the News, and why shouldn't he succeed? The Gem is all right and MT. Smallwood will keep on improving until he will have the best restaurant in the district
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
A Satisfied Feeling.

MT. Geo. Rice, of everyplace in Alas ka, was down to Juneau last week. George was seen by News man.
 "Well, how is everything" asked the scribe.
 "All right" was the reply.
 "What, no kick coming?" asked the News man.
 "None whatever" was the response.
 We wish to write Brother Rice up as the happiest man in Alaska, a man without kick, satisfied with himself, his friends and his luck. He comes to Juneau and finds his business so well attended to ill that city that he cer- tainly has occasion to feel satisfied.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
A NOTED VISITOR. Hon. DC. Fraser, of Ottawa, a member of the Canadian
 Parliament, in Alaska.
A BRAINY GENTLEMAN.

Hon. D. c. Fraser, a member of the Canadian legislative body, was on Douglas Island last Saturday. He was accompanied by Mir. McKinnou, of Ju- neau, and came over to inspect the mining industries of this place. The Hon. Mir. Fraser is a tall, we'll built man, past the age of fifty, and is re garded as one of the ablest men in the Canadian parliament. He has been away from home several months, hay ing visited Dawson and the Atlin coun- try. The News man had the pleasure of being introduced to the eminent gentleman and proceeded at once to in- terview him.
 'How did you find Atlin, MT. Fra ser," was asked.
 "AIl right indeed sir. The Atlin dis trict will, in time, make great camp. The exclusion law of British Columbia having been set aside, there will now be no cause of complaint by Americans against us on that score. But the Ca nadian government never did have any sympathy with the law and we regard ed it as extremely unwise in the B. c. people to enact it."
 "Yes, I enjoyed my trip to Dawson. ! It is a wonderful gold producing coun- try and must continue to be so for a long time. While I was there con- tracts were being entered into with men by mine owners to work for S1.25 an hour and found. think the quartz mining on both sides of the line will be wonderful in few years-that to the mind at present it is inconceivable. It is so different from our eastern mines"
 "What mines do you refer to Mir Fraser?"
 ''The mines of Nova Scotia. There the veins are all small, but very rich but we don't have such plants as the Treadweu"
 "Have you heard anything of our American placer mines at Cape Nome?"
 'Yes, heard good deal about ii while I was in Dawson. It is reported to be very rich, but not as rich as the KIondike."
 "Your people are still anxious for ar bitration I suppose" was asked.
 ''Yes sir, we think the boundary mat ter should be submitted to arbitration Whatever a court of arbitration vii give us, we will be satisfied with. We feel that you Americans are in posses | sion of some of our territory and that the fairest way to ascertain the trutE of the matter is by arbitration"
 "The matter has been arranged tenn porarily, if reports be true"
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11

MT. c. H. Stevens left on the s. S. Humboldt for a visit to his former home at Port Townsend, Wash. He has not entirely recovered from an injury received some time ago and chooses this time to take well-earned vaca- tion. Mir. Stevens has many friends and admirers on Douglas Island who wish him a pleasant trip.
 Our new navy has about jumped to third place among the naval powers of the earth. Do any of the "antis" urge any constitutional objections?
 R. Maltby, formerly of Judge Heid's office at Juneau, has left his position in the customs service in Skagway and gone to Dawson City.
 Judge Vim returned from trip to Sitka last Saturday. The Judges large practice takes him away from home much of the time.
 Skagway is to have a granite and brick hotel. That town is going ahead. Watch it grow.
 Mrs. J. M. Kade and her children have gone to spend the winter visiting rela- tives and friends in Minnesota.
 Dan Mckay went to Juneau sight seeino last Saturday.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Contractor Boyes.

Mir. c. N Boyes, the contractor and builder, has the new Hunter Block about completed, and it is very cred itable piece of work. This new struct- ure is probably the best building in the town, and MT. Boyes has shown the people of Douglas City that he is capa- ble of doing the very best of work and at price that defes competition. MT. Boyes bought his supplies in the east ern market and thereby saved the owner considerable money.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11

Dr. Harrison and Mir. Hunter are no longer looking for candidates.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
A Hot Time in New Town.

It was quite lively in town Saturday evening and as the time glided along, things seemed to get hotter and hotter. The climax was reached along about three o'clock in the morning when the alarm of "man overboard," was sound ed. A fellow, whose name wecould not ascertain, fell into the bay just back of the Gem restaurant. He had imbibed freely of the flowing bowl and went to the railing to throw up, the boys said, and in his zeal to throw something, he threw himself into the cold salt water.
 .'Was he drowned?"
 Not by any means, for the water was only about three feet deep, and he could have walked right out to the shore. but he didn't do it. He was sit ting in the water with his arms and legs securely wrapped around pile He didn't make any more noise than his lungs would permit. His rescuers got boat and rowed to where he was loaded him in and took him to shore.
 The fellow has been working at Treadwell, but had quit work to go to Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
F. F. Caine of Seattle.

E.E. Caine, the popular steamboat man of Seattle, made Alaska visit on the last trip of the Humboldt. MT. Caine is one of the shrewdest all around business men in Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Get in out of the Wet.

Ten cents per line will be charged for obituary notices to all business men who do not advertise while living. De linquent subscribers will be charged fifteen cents per line for an obituary notice. Advertisers and cash subscrib- CTS will receive as good a send off as we are capable of without any charge what ever. Better send in your subscrip- tions as death is always abroad in the land
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11

It was Col. Darrow that brought Sen ator shoup to Douglas City. The not ed visitors to Juneau are generally closely guarded, but Col Darrow is built on broad lines. The people of Douglas will always remember the Col. for his kindness.
 pr. and Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Dan forth, made Juneau a visit Saturday.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;


 Mass with Sermon lO;UO A. M' RoSary, Lecture and Benediction 7;Ooo P M.
 Priest, Rev. Father P. c. Bougis' .. J' CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH-ReY Il. Ham mond Cole, pastor. Regular services every Sunday. in the morning at lO:SO o'clock, ana in the evening at 7:45 o'clock. sunday school in the afternoon at , o'clock. The Society or Christian Endeavor meets every Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Seats free. The pubic cordially invited to attend. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at Odd Fellows Hall every Sunday evening.
 Rev. II. J. Gurr. FRIENDS CHURCH Regular services at the Mission School house. Sabbath School iV a' Ill Ill Native Services II "' it: Eyeninc, Services I't9 Proyer meeting, Wednesday evening ot i:43 Teachers meeting every Friday evening a1 x o'clock at private houses.
 Any ond all arc cordially invited ahd wei comed at all of these services.
 REV. C. \. REPLoGLE, Pastor METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH--A1tt PenieI Mission, Tuesday evenings at I;42 o'clock. Scandinavian services at the fehlei Mission Friday evenings, at i;+9 0cIocES' A cordial invitation extended to all. Rev. C' J. Larsen, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
The Churches.

Services were held in all the churches of this city last Sunday morning and evening.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-11
Lost Ills Pickle Fork.

Some Juneauite lost his pickle fork, and the Dispatch offers to return it for the price of the notice. Good.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
LOYS LETTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. 10y and son Mo iris,
are spending some time with relatives in
Barnesylle.
MIR. G. NJ. Robinson and family spent
Sunday last with Mr.. N. Mumma of near
Stony Branch.
Miss Bessie Martin of near this place and
Miss Lulu Martin of near Rocky Ridge,spent
several days in Westminster last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Brown Waynesboro
and Mrs Jere Martin of this place spent Fri
day last with Mr.. Edward Martin and family
of near Rocky Ridge.
Mrs. F. r. Mort spent Tuesday last in
Rocky Ridge.
Miss Nellie Martin of Rocky Ridge is
spending some time with Mrs Jere. Martin
Mrs. Maxell of Waynesboro spent several
days with Mr.. e. II. Miller and family last
week.
Mrs. s. Baughman of Iowa, and Mrs. o.
Seiss of Graceham spent several days with
Mrs. jeremiah Martin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
UNDERTAKING!
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet music appeals to the heart and soul
and lightens many of life's burdens. If you
have ever heard the sweet-toned STEGER
PIANO you will appreciate this. To reach
the highest standard of excellence has always
been the aim in the manufacture of the
Celebrated St6gsr Piano: only the best material
is USED. insurlng grea. durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed.
The Steger factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery
located al Steger, ILL.,, are among the largest
in the West.
Intending purchasers will find it profitable
TO write for full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed tree, upon application.
STEGEp & Go. Established lS70) Chicago
H. laa2j
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Directors
of the Mechanicstown Water Company at
the Banking House of Birely and Osler, on
Tuesday evening at 7:30 O'Clock,
July IL, 1899.
AT 8 O'Clock of the same evening at the
same place, there will be a meeting of the
stockholders of said company for the pur.
pose of electing seven directors to manage
the affairs of SAID company.
S. M. BIRELY, VAN B. OSLER,
Secretary. President.
June15t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

II may be gratifying TO have and avail
ones self of opportunities to work for glory
in matters relating to the public good, but
it usually happens that while you are work
ing for glory, some other person is keeping
an eye upon the main chance and gets shek-
els out of it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

FIREMEN's MEETING Guardian Hose
Company, will meet in Firemen's Room, in
the Town Hall, Monday evening, June 18th,
1899, at o'clock p m A full attendance Of
members is desired BY order Of the Pres
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
The Poultry Doctor.

If you are interested in Poultry, by all
means send 25 cents in postage stamps to the
Associated Fancers, 400 N. 3rd. ST., Phila-
delphia, Pa. for their new book on the dis
eases poultry. Although comparatively
small, it is 80 concise, terse and lucid as to
be of great value to the fancier and the breed
er of poultry. 1t shows how to manage and
rear fowls, how to detect their different all
ments. and how to treat them by either allo.
pathic or homeopathic remedies. 1t is from
the pen of Mr.. John f. DIehl, the well known
American Poultry Association Judge, one ui
I'm LimADAi nni Anliiiae Oh Mnullrw
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

yITANTED--SEVE TRUSTWOR
w thy persons in this state to manag-
our business Ia their own and nearby coune
ties. 1t is mainly office work conducted at
home. Salary straight 100000 year and
expenses definite. hnnafdc, no more. no less
salary Monthly $75 References Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope, He bert Z,
Hess, Prcs't, Dept Vi, Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

We are in receipt of a handsome and in.
teresting picture at the hands of Mr.. ID. M.
Riggs, agent for the Sterling Bicycle. These
machines are as well built as the best them
and IRE sold at reasonable prices Give Mr..
Biggs a chance to show you the wheel and
name the price
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

B- PIGS FOR SALE.-T undersigned
has large LOT of we'll bred pigs and shotea
for sale.
mch9tf. DIR. WIN. s. MCPHERSON.
az Ifyou want good syrups try our 80
and 40 cent grades,
AT ROOTS.
az Mems heavy shoes a. $l00 per pair
hest you haye ever seen for the money,
AT ROOTS.
rY FOR SALE OR RENT.-My prop
erty at Thurmont, on easy terms, or will
rent for one or more years. Applyto
MRS. ID. l.. SEXTON,
1918 N. Gilmore St.,
jan2Gtf Baltimore, Md.
tB- A Full line of W. W. Brushes just
received from factory,
az Just received fine line of table dam.
ask sec our prices,
AT ROOTS.
tB- Carpets, Straw Mating, OIL Cloths,
Window Shades, &c,
mch10tf AT ROOTS.
NB- FOR RENT.-7.acre lot on avenue
in rear of depot. Also pasture lots for rent.
mchlGtf CHAS. SMILEY,
eY WHITE WASH LIME ALWAYS
on hand at Coal Yard.
June 3tf J. W. CREEGER.
ny FOR SALE - One Buggy and a
Jaeger, regardless of price.
ju3Otf G. B. BROCKLEY, Thurmont.
rY- CHANGE OF AGENT.-The under
signed announces that he has been appointed
agent for tho Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Carroll County, vice John Jones, re-.
signed. VIM. j. BLACK,
Jan2Gtf. Thurmont, Md.
tX- "MONEY to patent good ideas may
be secured by our aid, address, THE PAT
ENT RECORD, Baltimore, Nd" apr13 1y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

Mcssrs Fraley of Emmitsburg and w. IL
Ley of Thurmont have Just finished repairing
the county stone crusher: it is now in shape
to do first class work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
Business Locals.

Co 90 REWARD for information
- IOO that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of the person or persons
who kindled fire on the mountain near
my fallen lookout Also the same amount
will be given for information that will lead
to the arrest and conviction of any person
or persons who shall kinde fire on my
mountain land.
ma1Stf CHAS, SHIPLEY.
B- GO TO W. A. hymns for Home
Cured Bacon, Hams, Shoulders, Sizes and
Lard. Also Flour and Feed. apr6 tt
rE- NOTICE.-On and after the 10Th of
April. 1899, l will have an Office in Masonic
Hall, Thurmont, and will be In said Office on
Wednesday of each week between the hours
of II a. m. and p. m.
will be glad to attend to all law business
intrusted in my hands.
CHARLES G. WATERS.
Attorney at law.
Frederick office, IS Court.st. aprl3tf
eB- FOR RENT-The property of Mrs.
John w. Seton; an established boarding
house. Apply to
CASSELL s. WATERS,
mch16tf Thurmont, Md.
rT FOR RENT. PASTURE LOTS well
watercd, either by the head or by the lot.
CHAS. SHlPLEY,
malltI 2i1 C0urtland at., Baltmcrr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

Or INTEREST TO INVENTORS A. Snow
s. Co., one of the oldest and most successful
firms OF patent lawyers. whose offices are
opposite the United States Patent Office in
Washington, d. g., and who have procured
patents for more than 1900 inventors, say
that, owing to the improved conditions in
the United States Patent Office, patents may
now be more promptly procured than at any
previous time in their experience of twenty.
five wears
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

The Alumni Association of the Thurmont
High School will hold their third annivcrsa-
~ on next Monday evening at the High
School Building, $50 p. m. The Alumni
now numbers forty eight and the committee
hope to have all present. After business
session the members will partake of a ban
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

ChiIdren's Day was observed with appro.
pirate exercises In the Reformed and Luther
IN churches on Sunday evening last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

A New BEATITuDE.-On Friday night
last "Jim" Jetfries and Bob" Fitzsimmons
fought to finish, prize fight, at Coney
Island, N. Y. Jim" whipped Bob" but it
appears that the latter was taken somewhat
at a disadvantage, as jim" is the son of n
California clergyman and just before the
fight commenced he telegraphed his blessing
to Ills son: thus handicapped, it turned Out
that Bob had no show at all. The demon
NATION to which the clergyman belongs has
not been given out, but be he Christian, Jew
or Pagan. he should be asked TO publish, foi
the benefit of subscribers to that cult oil
creed, the particular rubaic under which muy
he found the address Of the new oeatitude
blessed are they who devoutly practice thu
Knockout blow
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

The Baltimore baseball club continues to
decline to be club of third or fourth rate
club of cast offs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

No REPoRT-It may not be strictly and
cnterprisingly journalistic but there are in
stances when we avail ourselves of the priv.
ilegc to ignore "news;" for reasons sufficient
unto ourselves we do so this week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

1t was but slight threat of drought: on
Friday last, just when growers were begin
ing to say rain would come good, now" a
series of heavy showers came that thoroughly
saturated the soil. Thus far it has been the
finest of seasons for the growing crops and
while other less fortunate localities have
been visited by storm and hail, we have had
but the most refreshing showers.
Try to be duly appreciative and thankful
therefor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

The United Brethren Sunday School will
hold its Children's Day exercises Sunday
evening, June IS, at 7:30. Everybody is
cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

One of the busiest places in this section of
the country is Logs Station: Mr. Chas. Mill.
ers varied interests, every one of which is
being theoretically handled, account for the
Life nj thai nnint.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

Mr.. M. l.. Creeger. while yet seriously
disabled, is again able to give his business
attention.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

A trip of 14S,500 miles by canal in IS years
is the record of "level walker" Ed. Moor,
who for nine months in each year of that
time patrolled 90 miles of the G. & o. canal
daily between Harper's Ferry and Catoctin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

The trusts don't trust; they do cash bus
mess: no trust-no bust, hence they should
be here to stay.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

Miss Mile Lidc returned home on Satur.
day last, apparently restored to health com
pletcly. Her many friends will be eratified
to learn this, as at one time her lite was in
the balance
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED ev
IN. erywherc for "rhe Story of the Phil
ippines" by Murat Halstead, commissioned
by the government as Official Historian to
the War Department, The book was written
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Pacific with Gen. Merritt, in the hospitals ut
Honolulu, in Hong Kong, in the American
trenches at Manila, in the insurgent camps
with Aguinaldo, on the deck of the. Olympia
with Dewey, and in the roar OF battle at the
fall of Manila, Bonanza for agents. Brlm
full of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot. Large BOOK.
Low prices. Big profits, Freight paid
Credit given. Drop al! trashy unofficial war
books. Outfit free Address f. Il. Barber,
Secs Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
oct2726t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

The "white-head" humble beetle Eorer
is conspicuous by his absence this season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

Clean your sidewalks.
Drifts on Cearfoss pike hayc been pretty
well opened.
Sleighing is not as good as it had been
earlier in the season.-IIagerstown Globe OF
June 9Th.
I'VE occasionally find an editor that has
never realized the necessity OF training for
the hereafter: the above is a sad and solemn
instance of what heat does when it comes
suddenly upon one who has failed to train
with the immunes.-ED.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

A Clearspring farmer IS about to pillow up
two wheat fields. Fly.-MatL
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

CoMMENCEMENT.-The Sixth Annual
Commencement of the Thurm ont High
School will take place next Tuesday evening
in the Town Hall, the exercises begin at 8
o'clock. Rev. w. A. Garrison will dcliycr
an address to the class. The following con-
stitutes the graduating c'ass:Bessie H. Freeze,
Henry L. Gall, Nellie G. Grimes, Eleanor M.
10y, M. Katharine Martin, Alice H Osler,
Maize S. Stocksdale, Margaret B. Waesche,
Ethel f. Whitmore. The public is cordially
invited to he present at the exercises.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
Are You w eak

Weakness manifests itself in the loss of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

1t is not the tennis racquet that makes the
racket, it is the baWl.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15

Williamsport has sold $4,000 worth of
bonds, receiving $l42 premium on the sale.
The town will put in an electric lighting
plant. New Windsor has one in operation.
The former is larger and the latter smaller
town than ThurmOnt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-06-15
18th Day of June,

18th Day of June,
for all rents due July LIST, 1899. Neglect to
comply with this may cause additional costs
as all rentals are payable in advance, and an
additional charge can be made for all persons
in arrears. The Secretary must close his
account with the Treasurer of said company
before the first of July in order to enable the
Finance Committee to audit his statement.
Junel 81. s. M. BlRELI.