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Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
RECEPTION OF THE NEWS.
The Widc.awake Newspaper of Douglas Island in Great Demand. What Happened nt a
 Store The Rush at the Post Office.

Store. The Rush at the Post Office.
 Our readers will of course pardon Us for so frequently referring to the rcccp- tion of the News. 1t is a source of much qualification to Us, and especial ly so when we remember how often we were told. before commencing this pub- Iicatiom. that a paper could not succeed on Douglas Island. Our last issue was number thirteen and represents one fourth of year. and during that time every succeeding issue has brought the publishers friends and patronage. until our advertising columns are SO full that we are frequently compelled to re- sort to the issuing of a supplement in order to present our subscribers fair amount of reading matter.
 Last week was a great one for the News, both in Douglas City and in Ju- neau. The post office news stand at the latter place was supplied on Wednesday evening, and Thursday or  dcrs came for more papers. One friend of the Postmaster left his News to be sold. so great was the demand. A clerk in one of the stores, who isa subscriber, told t writer that no less than six persons had come to him to borrow and read the News.
 We will not take the space to repeat the many kind things that have been said to the publishers, in fact it would require columns to do so, but remcm- Der one thing, the News is going right ahead and the only changes that will be made are that an enlargement to q six column paper must soon take place.
 Of course occasionally something may appear in the columns of this pa per that is distastefUl to some. 1t is but natural that such should be the case We expect this because it is i'm possible for it to be otherwise, but so long as the columns of the News speak the truth we shall be satisfied with their contents. The day for sleepy iourn@- ism is rapidly passing. We are en- deavoring to publish paper with some life and if you have any misgivings as to it's success, patiently wait, for surely you will see it grow.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
THE OFFICERS.

Capt. G. A. Crockett is the command CT of the WolcOtt. He was thirty eight years old Sunday, according to his statement, and he ought to know, for he was there when the happy event oc. cured. He is about six feet tall, well built. smooth shaven with kindly face and is full of mirth and good hu- nor when in the company of his friends. He is what one would call a man of fine personal appearance, with an abun- dance of executive ability, which is backed up by a sufficient amount of de- termination which makes him an ideal salt water captain. He has been on the Pacific for several years where he has had various experiences with Pa cific storms and Alaska climate. He came from the east where he rode the old Atlantic to his hearts content.
 Mir. c. F. Baker is the purser of the Wolcott. He is about thirty, tall, and wears a mustache of a dark color. He is most pleasant, affable, gentleman and if you hear the name of the boat mentioned there always follows good word for Purser Baker.
 MT. A. McGillis is the steward and we don't believe the story Ed. Casebolt
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
funerals.

The funeral of Peter Hudson occur. red at Juneau last Thursday. His death was caused from injuries sustained by the premature explosion of some giant powder on the Skaguay railroad. He was but twenty-three years of age and his parents reside in Juneau.
 The funeral of Mir. Fred Daniels of Trcadwcll took place at Juneau last Friday, the service being conducted by Rev. C. J. Larsen. The deceased for merly resided at Killisnoo and was about forty-five years of age. He was employed at the mines up to the time when he was taken i'll. If he had rela- tives in Alaska or elsewhere they were unknown to any of our people. The Treadwell people had some funeral no- tices printed and extended every mark of respect due to the dead. Employees are not treated as paupcrs at Tread well.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon lO;" A. M' c,,,,dov school BOO P. M. Rosary. Lecture and Benediction zoo P. M'
 Priest. Rev. Father P. c. BougiS' :. J' CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Rev. Loyal l.. Wirt. pastor. Services will be held every Sunday at 7:45 D. m. Sunday School meets at II a. m. Society of Christian Endeav"r Thursday evenings at 7:&i. Ladies League every alternate Thursday afternoon. FRIENDS CHURCH Regular services at the Mission School house.
 Sabbath School lo d. III Native Services II d. m' I,,.;...- c,icos 7:l5 Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at I;+' Teachers meeting every Friday evening at < o'clock at private houses.
 Anv and all arc cordially invited and wei comed at all of these services.
 REV. C. x. REPLOGLE, Pastor. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-At Peniel Mission. Wednesday, evenings at 7:+5 o'clock. Scandinavian services at the Pemiel Mission Monday evenings at I:+j o'clock A cordial invitation extended to all. Rev. C. J. Larsen. Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
There are More Ways than One Of Saving
Gold
AND TIE MINERS KNOW IT F They are coming from JUNEAU, ISLAND to buy their Underwear, Over Shirts, Boots, 0I0oDnon Shoes, and Winter Supplies from " OOIulOI
AND THE MINERS KNOW IT

til about twelve o'clock. It was great time. A better lot of men than Juneau can turn out are not to be found, and they never were so royalty entertained before. It was a feast-a triumph. Long live the Captain, the Purser, the Steward, and good luck to the Wolcott," was what everybody present thought and still think of the entertainment last Sunday night.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22

told on him. He is also tall, good look ing and genial, good fellow. It is to the steward that everybody on board of a boat looks for something to eat, and our reliance was on him Sunday night. There are stewards and stewards. Then again there are other stewards, but there are few indeed like McGillis. We have never been thoroughly satisfied with any qualification we possess except our appetite; our capacity to store away large quantities of food at sit ting and our ability to judge of the standard in which the food is prepared, and our judgment is that if there are any stewards who can get up nicer and better dinner than McGillis they have not let themselves be known in either Alaskan waters or on the Pacific coast. We therefore positively refuse to believe the story that Ed. CaseboIt told Sunday night at the dinner table on this popular steward.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
Neglected.

We failed to mention in our last is sue that Mir. Manly Danfourth and his estimable wife arrived in the city and are making their home at Dr. Harri- sons. They have lived in Alaska for seven years and there are no better people in the district. They will both soon leave for the Porcupine.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
UOSTILITIES COMMENCE.

But to return to the early part of the evening. The guests all arrived in time and for while conversation was en- gagged in. The table was spread in plain view of the guests, but Capt. Crockett's back was turned towards the well loaded board, but finally he turned and it dawued on him that he was hungry. The invitation to be seat ed at the festive board was responded to with a celcrity of movement that be- tokeued that Capt Crockett wasn't the only man there that was hungry. Way down at one end sat the Commander and at the other end was Mr.. Hart of the Pacific Coast $. s. Co.,, which made a pretty fine pair to draw to. Manager Robinson was near, looking the happi- est man in the outfit, with Blumenthal a close second. Blum looked at the writer and said something about a roast; his mind was wandering, and he was thinking of the turkeys that were soon to appear. The various sized glasses on the table looked suspicious to the religious editor, but Kaufman kept his eye steadily on them.
 Oysters from way down on the Allan tic and salad touched up the boys as a starter, and course after course appear ed, and at each successive inning the plates were swept as clear as the main deck of a vessel in hrst-Class storm. The little glasses were brought into action and some fellow would get up and say few words and everybody would laugh and drink Presently we looked down toward the jolly Captain, but he was most out of sight, hid be- hind great big brown turkey, and MT. Hart was similarly situated at the Oth- CT end of the table. They didn't do anything to these turkeys, oh, no. But the matter didn't end there, and the pudding, fruit, nuts, and coffee that followed made fellow think that as long as he lived he wouldn't care for anything to eat again. It was the fin est display of appetites we ever beheld and it was as fine dinner as mortal man could wish for. Toasts to the Captain, the Purser, the Steward, Supt. Robinson, MT. Hart, and many others were drunk and responded to in a.most happy manner, while story telling and personal experiences were no less en- ioyed Did ever a more jolly crowd gather around table? No, we think not
 The evening pleasure continued un-
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22

It rained all of last week and taa snow suffered accordingly, We have had plenty of snow this winter, but only two short cold snaps. Eastern people will not believe this, but it is the character of climate we have here just the same.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
Evil flinded.

An exchange from across the chan mel in speaking of the ladies' dresses at the Bachelors ball last week said "The effect as a whole was one leaving most pleasing impression" The evil minded cuss. he ought to bc ashamed of him self
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
NOLCOTT AND YER CAPTAIN.
The Thirty-eighth Birthday of the Commander Celebrated in the Highest Style of
 the Art.
ATE,DRANK AND WE'RE MERRY

Last Saturday invitations were given out requesting attendance at the celc- bration of the anniversary of the birth of Captain G. A. Crockett, commander of the Wolcott. The time set for "hos- tilities" to commence was 6 o'clock in the evening; and the place, on board of the steamer. Shortly after the time set an inventory was taken and those invited were present as follows: Capt. G. A. Crockett, Sam Blum, Purser C. F. Baker, John Beck, Steward A. McGnliS, D. W. Walker, Supt. HF.Robinson, Frank Young, Louis L.BlumenthaI Leo Kaufman, Edward Casebolt. C. A. Anderson, JnO. OIds, ". W. Casey, Hal. II. Hoffman. E. Y. Pond, .C.L. Parish, F. |. Schuck, Geo. Kyrage, \. G. Mcbride, W. W. Hart.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
]. O. O. F.

Alaska Lodge No. 1 meets at Odd Fellows Hall, Douglas, on Wednesday evenings at o'clock. Visiting Brothers are Cordially in vited to attend.
 J. G. MCDONALD, \. C..
 CA. WICK, Secretary.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
4. F. and 4. II.

Masons of Douglas Island meet at Odd Fellows Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month. All Masons are cordially invited to at tend.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-22
THE WOLCOTT

was built by the government and is one of the stanchest and safest boats that navigates the Alaskan waters. She was purchased by private parties and is now making regular trips between Juneau and Skaguay, touch ing at all important intermediate points. She was thoroughly overhaul ed and fitted for the passenger traffic, and we are pleased to say is doing a good business, which is constantly in creasing. The social hall and dining room are comfortable and well finished and can be used singly or as one room. The cabins are comfortable, and as a whole the Wolcott is a very desirable boat to travel on.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

It is a genuine pleasure to announce
to our dmusement-lovlng public that
New York's greatest and most brilliant
dramatic success which ran for whole
season at the Empire Theatre will be
the attraction at the Opera House,
Wednesday. matinee and night, No
vember 20. The company headed by the
distinguished romantic actor, Mr.. Paul
Cazeneuve, is an unusually strong one
selected in New York by Mr.. Julius
Calm. All the atmosphere OF Stanley
weyman's famous book is faithfully
preserved and the persons of the story
seem to have walked directly from the
printed pages to the footlights. The
splendid Interpretation of "Under the
Red Robe" by this company has been
enthusiastically admired everywhere,
and it is undoubtedly the most popular
Of all the romance plays seen in Eng
land or the United States for the past
twenty years. The originality of It's
love story Is most refreshing. The tide
OF sentiment being controlled by the
young woman in the case. instead of a
man, and the charm Of all its brilliant
scenes lying In the adventure and swag
gerly cavaliers of the time in which 1t
was written. "Under the Red Robe"
has held Its own against all newcom-
ers in the romantic field and It Is likely
to remain the most important and fas-
chatting historical play for long time
to come.
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meat OF the serT1ed carcass went al
most a-begging.
One chill December Sabbath a recog-
'nlzed leader In the student body guess
ed" he'd take some Of the dark meat, a
change Of tactics, indeed. Next Sunday
followed, as Il was bound to do, and the
same fellow called for the same, and as
there are always imitators, willing to
follow the mold OF fashion. the white
parts Of the turkey soon gave way to
its once rejected rival for pOst-prandial
honors, and henceforth the grand rush
ensued for The dark meat. It Is even so
with the other things Of life. We want
the white meat only because others do.
Let them change. and we want the
dark meat.
There arc but few people who read
the vagrant verse in the papers that
have not laughed over the truth Of the
scenes described in that amusing little
poem, when Father Carves the
Duck" And that the image will not
be reproduced at the Thanksgiving
dinner speaks well for the sire's rellg-
ious temperament, for to the inexper-
fenced carver the tendency to profan-
ity is equalled only by the house,
cleaning period. To those who must
grab the gigantic knife and fork in
that capacity for the Arst time It may
be said: 'If you have any tears to
shed, prepare to shed them now"
AS an antidote for cologne limburger
cheese Is sometimes awarded the pre-
MUM, but decayed mackerel is no
mean rival. It is a strong second
choice, or for that matter, 1t is strong
wherever you put It. Its strength was
unpleasantly discernible to the nasal
sense one day this week in one Of the
rooms at the high school, and as usual,
small boy was at the bottom Of It.
Until the present writing, the suffering
teachers and students knew not the
cause thereof. Now all little lads like to
hang on wagons and 'our hero" is In
cluded In the muster. Unfortunately,
he attached himself to the rear OF
grocery wagon on his way to school,
and in dismounting, his knickerbockers
carried away SUFFICIENT quantity of the
mackereI debris on the footboard to
densely charge the atmosphere Of the
schoolroom on his arrival, he being
blissfully unconscious Of the fact. Soon
there was a distortion Of juvenile pro-
beseIses--or whatever Is the plural OF
proboscis-and the presiding pedagogue
was not far behind in the elevation Of
her nasal extremity. A general inquiry
as to the source Of the disafiection was
silently apparent on score or more
disturbed countenances, but school
went on in a llstless fashion until the
teacher courted relief by opening a
window, and while the excess Of cool
air from the outside was no little In
convenience, 1t was preferable to the
unbreathable interior. In the mean
while the mackerel-impregnated boy
discovered that he was the thorn in
the flesh, and he kept his secret until
his safe return to the confines Of his
North Wheeling domicile.
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Elron Stock Company.

Among the many popular priced at
fractions that have been seen in
Wheeling there are few that can offer
so fine a repertoire Of plays as will be
presented by the Elroy Stock Company
at the Grand next week. Their open
Ing bill will be the Land of the Mid
night SUM-" giving opportunity to in
troduce n wealth Of scenery and gor-
geous costumes, on Tuesday evening.
The romantic drama, Northern
Lights" will be presented, to be follow
ed by that charming society comedy.
Friends OF Spring Chicken" Secret
Enemy" Cotton Spinner" District
Fair" and "Why James Left Home"
will be seen during the company's en-
gagement. Seats can now be secured at
the box office.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-25

His Better Half" is a combination
of all that contributes to whole
some enjoyment. unadulterated fun,
popular songs new dances, pretty girls.
and novel vaudeville features. besides a
legitimate comedy Patrons Of the
Grand are appreclatlng this fact,
judging by the enthusiastic reception
they are giving the company upon its
return engagement, which will close
with matinee and night performances
to-day. Last night Boyle and Graham
again had the audience convulsed with
laughter. md their companions in the
merry .maklng business did their full
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-25
Msowinp the WInd.n

Sidney Grundy's great sex against
sex" drama, Sowing the Wind" was
greeted by large audience at the
Opera House last evening, The play
has been presented here before, but
never by a more capable company. The
cast was one OF uniform excellence, the
principals being especially good. At the
conclusion OF the third act, In which
occurs the sex against sex" climax,
Miss Hall, as Rosamond, and Mr.. Col
Inns. as Brabazon, were accorded de-
served curtain call.
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share. There has already been heavy
sale OF seats for to-dny's perform
THE SWORD FUND.
To the Public:

To the Public:
We endorse the initiative action ta-
ken bv the Wheeling Intelligencer,
both In inviting Admiral Dewey to
take part in the ceremonies attending
the setting Of the Fort Henry COM
Inemorative tablet, and In propos-
Inc The raising Of q fund by popular
subscription for the purpose Of pur-
chnsing a suitable sword, to be pre-
Rented to Lieut.. John Doddrtdge,. U,
s, NJ, in recognition Of his services
contributory to the great victory won
by Admiral Dewey in Manila Bay.
We suggest that the Intelligencer
proceed at once to receive subscrip-
lions to the Doddrldge Sword Fund,
to the amount Of $500, same to BIO
expended by the Fort Henry Tablet
Committee In purchasing the sword,
to be presented to Lieut.. Doddrtdge,
in connection with the Fort Henry
ceremonies, February 20, 1900
H. p. McGREGOR,
HULLIHEN 0uARR1ER,
A. I. SWEENEY,
r, NJ. BAIRD,
o. @. DEWEY,
ALEX. UPDEGRAFF.
T. NJ. GARVIN.
Members Fort Henry Tablet Com.
mittee.
Tho Intelligoncer accepts the trust,
MS suggested and imposed by this
Committee. Donations to tho fund
may be loft at the IntelliGencer
counting rooms, ~ Fourteenth street.
Out-Of-town coutrtbuturn may mail
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Hon. B. B. Dovener.
HERE AND THERE.

Sing song Of thanktulness and sing it
Roll i through the valley and let It scale
the hill;
Have the orchard tell the story of the glory
OF Its yield!
For the bins are bubbllng over. the earth is
And the nappy.Ssslted taSmer whistles ali
The skies are glad with promise in the
rainbow Of to-day,
And the sunshine laughs the cares and
clOud-waves all away.
For the blessings of the year, anthem in
praises sweet,
dewed the bllst'ring wheat;
Sing unto the heavens. wide make the cho-
TIL the land moves to the singing and
harp-chords pulse the soul.
No melody too sweet, too pure no harmO-
No eeSo '' too tar-rcachIng to tran the joy
Thrill and III with music in thanks to Him
The glad S earth hit lifts its praise, to the
sky. y. w.
Next Thursday, at high noon, the
once proud and lordly gobbler win be
offered up in thanksgiving almost the
final Nineteenth Century thank offer
ing. Just at this season Of the year
the festive turkey gets ripe. and like
wise gets it in the neck. In all his
steamlng. savory juIcIness he is an cpl
curean treat that requires an exciting
foot ball dessert to digest, As usual.
the attack will begin on the white
meat, which brings to mind similar on
slaughts In college town on the banks
of the old MononEaheln not 30 many
years ago. In the classic shades Of
that beautiful town are forts" or
boarding houses. where the college
youth are RECALLED with substantial
nourishment at three stated intervals
daily, during the Sundays in the cooler
months turkey occupying the principal
position on the table for the major
meal, and how that bird diminished a.
II by magic. would have turned emer-
aid green the startled eye Of the woe
begone dyspeptIc. For healthy appe-
tlte bring forth the husky student. In
this instance the rush for the white
meat was distressing to the short-arm-
ed or the unwisely modest. The dark
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-25

Mrs. ]. N. Weistllng entertained the
Island Ladies' Guchre club and n num-
Der OF friends Mt the WcIstling home,
on the Island, Wednesday afternoon.
The prize winners were Mrs. Wiley IT.
WIN, MISS Alice McCabe, Miss Allie
Brown and Mrs. Andrew T. Sweeney,
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Mrs. oliver r. Rhodes, Of North
Main street, has Issued invitations for
two progressive cuchrc parties. The
ilrst win be given next Friday evening,
December ], tho second Tuesday even
Ing, December g. The hours are from 8
to u.
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WANT
GOLD?

You can and ~ !
here. We arc luS
now showinga belgG,
tiiul line Of Gol'
Rings, plain, fancy ';!S
engraved and WIN
aiikinds Of settings,
at prices far belo .,
those usually nar AZ.
for rings OF ~.
value. We inyl.. ".
YOU to be the iadge
Ito compare ou ',
rings with those 81 q
other houses !, y"
convince yourself