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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-22

IHt PhGfIg HARDWARE CO.
LIMITED.
Have on exhibition : large
assortment OF Articles in the
latest designs tor China
Pa'rtinE. m Eavilard Ware.
etc. etc
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
The Conventions Work.

On the 9th of next month a conven- tion will be held in our sister city across the channel which has for its object the formulation or drafting Of suitable laws for Alaska, and congress will be asked to give the action of this body it's approval by the passage Of the same.
 The work of this convention may result in much good to this district if properly conducted, and the one con stant aim that it's mem bers should keep in view is, to ask for just what IS absolutely necessary and no more.
 We believe if this convention will Tn a proper and dignitied manner ask for an increase of courts, removal ot the capital, municipal organization, direct taxation. repeal of the license law, eX- ccpt on intoxicating liquor, for better schools, a suitable code of civil pro- ceedure and a delegate to the lower house, Congress will come to our res cue and give us what we ask for.
 An effort will no doubt be made to secure action toward the formation of a territorial form of government, but we think that matter should be left for future consideration. We think it un- wise to assume the burdens of self government at this time. With the enactment of the laws suggested, the inhabitants of this district will be made prosperous, contented and happy, which is the true aim of government
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Before purchasing, drop in and see our stock and get prices on

of those who have been continually running the country down, MT. Pratt says that there is gold there and plenty of it, and that it is a better country than Atlin. He is located on Mckinley creek and has what is considered a valuable claim.
 He saw S194 taken out of one pan, and some claims are taking out Sl0O0 a day. He saw a S36 nugget that was taken from Mckinley and heard rumors of larger ones. That the country will pay and is paying is thoroughly proven beyond a doubt and ho considers that next year the district will be the scene of large hydraulic plants turning out thousands of dollars worth of gold from the district that was deemed use- less by some who are now forced to acknowledge it's richness. Mir. Pratt will return to the district in the course of several days.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Bazar and Carnival.

The Ladies League of the Congrega- tional church are busy planning and working for public sale of useful and fancy articles, and the entertainments to be given therewith, in Ohman's hall, as one of the greatest attractions of the fall and winter season. The display of goods will be of the finest and the pro- grammes for enjoyment will comprise some very taking novelties in this line.
 The League, which is increasing in mum bers, meets tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon in the church parlor, and all ladies who would be willing to assist in this good work are cordially invited to be present.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
DOUGLAS FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Meets at Judge HoweIl's Office and Affects a
 @ Stronger Organization.

The Douglas Fire Department, Hose Company Mo- l, met pursuant to call published in last weeks News, at Judge Howell's office, last Friday evening. Besides the members of the company a number of business men were present and nine new members were added to the company.
 The following officers were elected: Chief, F. W. Hoyt; Chairman, Jno. Egan; Secretary, Chas. A. Hopp; Treas urer, M. C. Howell.
 Upon motion, committee consisting of r. w. Hoyt, Geo. De Roche and Chas. A. Hopp, was appointed to ascertain the cost of hose carts, fire plugs, noz- zles, spanners. etc., and report at the next meeting.
 The questions of uniforms and a proper place for the location of the hose cart, were discussed but no action was taken in these matters. It was de- cided to hold the next meeting on tomorrow (Thursday) evening.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
To Readers of BOOkss

The books at the Douglas Public Library and Reading Room are we'll circulated in this community, many of our people availing themselves of it's privileges, but just right here trouble arises, for quite number do not re- turn the books within a reasonable time, thereby depriving others who might want to read those same inter- esting volumes of the opportunity. The usual time allowed for use of books from libraries is two weeks and then to be returned, or pay a fine As the management of our local institution leaves the time limit to the honor of it's patrons, let all who use the library return their books promptly, and thus cooperate for the common good.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Good Wishes to News Patrons.

If heaven is such place as the Rev. MT. Cole so beautifully and eloquently described in his sermon last Sunday night. we are especially anxious that the friends of the News should get there. We are unable to publish the list of those to which these extra good wishes are extended, but commencing with our friend Mir. P. Fl. Fox, the balance of the names may be scanned in the advertising columns of this paper. We have a large and increasing list of sub scribers whom we do not wish left out in the cold, and in fact our job patrons and those who subscribe within the next thirty days will be in the swim" if our wishes are respected.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Protection.

The reorganization of the local fire department is a step in the right direction and one which should meet the approval and support of all the business men and property owners in the city. We have good system of water works and Mr. Murray, the owner, has in the past not only furnished free water for fire purposes but has also furnished the hydrants free of cost. Now we need new hydrants, so that in case of fire there will be no delay on account of old, rusty couplings. An effort will be made to attend to these matters and we expect that in case funds are needed the response will be spontaneous. The volunteer fire com pany are ready and willing to put themselves in shape to do the work of putting out fires promptly and we'll. They are even willing to furnish part of the money necessary. We hope they will meet with every encouragement.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
r1nYor ElnmenthaI.

Mayor Blumenthal of Juneau is a man of deeds. We don't mean that he is not talzer also, but when he has anything to do he simply does it in an atmosphere devoid of wind and buster.
 Mayor Blumenthal has been in busi- ness in Juneau for several years and it was with extreme pleasure that the News man has noted the steady pro- gress and increase of his business.
 The first issue of the News contained an advertisement of his business and it has remained there ever since. In this Mayor Blumenthal has shown his usual good judgment. We are pleased to say in this public manner that Mayor BlumenthaPs busl- ness has outgrown its quarters and an additional room has been secured ad- joining the one so long occupied in the Franklin block, which is now in the hands of the painter and paper hanger, and when this new room is occupied there will beno finer store in all Alaska
 You ask why this enlargement?
 We'll, besides the stock of gents fur, nishing goods, blankets, etc., full line of clothing and shoes will be carried and the tailoring department that has made that place of business so popular will also receive more attention.
 The name of this great mercantile establishment has always been called THE BROWNSVILLE WooLEN MILLS, and it has. and will continue to be, the synonym of good, honest goods, low prices and fair dealing.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
The School rleeting.

The mass meeting of the citizens of Douglas City, at the school house last Wednesday evening, was well attended. Mir. H. R. Shepard was chosen chair man, and Miss Gertrude Spiers, secre- tary. The business of the meeting was to decide as to whether a new location was desired for the new school build ing that the government will erect in this city. After discussing the matter at some length it was decided by a majority vote that the present location is preferable to the one proposed.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Surprised Him.

Mir. A. E. Barnett, of New York City, representing the Associated Press, was a passenger on the City of Seattle and visited Douglas City and of course the News office, last Saturday morning. In conversation with the News man he said: "I am surprised to find such a fine town on this side of the channel. I supposed that there was nothing here but the Treadwen mines. The papers of the country have done you an in- justice in the past"
 Mir. Barnett said that he visited the office of the Sitka Alaskan, and the floor had not been swept for five years and the windows had not been cleaned for six.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
P.L. ErcursIonIsts Agaln.

The City of Seattle, with the P. 1. eX cursionists aboard, landed on the Douglas City wharf at 5:30 o'clock last Saturday morning. In short time considering the early hour-the streets of our city were filled with the eager sight who investigated every thing on this side of the Island, from the TreadweI mines and mills to the Indian cabins and huts. A number of the business men of Douglas City turned out and showed the visitors around, but the excursionists so far outnumbered them that many were left to their own devices. We noticed that all seemed to be happy and con- tent and not one of them asked for any speechmaking, so we conclude that they were here to see the sights and not to listen to oratory.
 About noon the Seattle, after vlo- lent blowing of her whistle for an hour or more, coaXed the most of her reluc- tant passengers aboard and pulled over to Juneau. A score or more, however, remained on the island and went over on the ferry in the afternoon.
 What did they think of Douglas? They think that their stay was too short; that the great Treadweu mines are worthy of more thorough eXami- nation than they were permitted to make. They also think-so many of them expressed themselVes-that Doug las City will become the largest city in Southeastern Alaska, both because of it's natural advantages and because of the splendid mines located on every Si6o
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon l0;@ OO 8. 5 M' M RoSoTy. Ra Lecture and Benediction 7;0o P: NJ.
 Priest, Rev. Father P. c. BouglS' .. I. CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH-Rev H. Ham nond Cole. pastor. Regular services, every sunday. in the morning at lO:SO oclock, ana in the evening at s o'clock. sunday Schoos in the afternoon at o'clock. The Soclety ot Cbristinn Endeayor meets every Medne>H1y evening at $ o'clock. Seats free. The pNOIhc cordially invited to attend.
 EPISCOPAL. CHURCH Services held at Odd Fellows Hall every Monday evening, except ina last in month, when the service VIII pc held on Sunday evening. Rev. ii. .J' Gurr' FRIENDS CHURCH-Regular services at the Mission School house.
 Sabbath School ~ ~ co tI. Native Services II 0' .IS .I Evening Services 5.IS Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening Ut '!42 TenGhers' meeting every Friday evening aI S o'clock at private houses.
 Any and all arc cordially lnNlreu u"u "'A coned at all of these services. o..
 REV. c. \. REpLoGLE' Pastor. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH--At PenieI Mission, Tuesday evenings 3t L;t2 1 n'cIocl Scandinavian services at the Fsnlel Mission Friday evenings at 1;45 0-clocKK' A cordial invitation extended to all. he'' C' J. Larsen, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
GRADE.
Cept. Thompson.

Our old friend Capt. Thompson was on the Topeka and his hosts of friends in Alaska are glad to see him. He had not been up for some weeks. Alaskans all like Capt. Thompson and they hope the time will soon come when he will again be on the bridge in full command of some good vessel.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Rev. Gurr Back.

While in Juneau Last Monday we were pleased to meet the Rev. Mir. Gurr who returned from the East last Sat urday bringing with him his wife and baby. Mir. Gurr is very popular min ister and his welcome has been hearty one. He will hold his regular services in this city.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Religions FeryOr.

Rev. Dr. Walter is very much elated over the workings of a mine near Ketchikan in which be has large in terest. It is free milling quartz. The rock from the face of the tunnel assays S53 to the ton, which gives them some thing like 3lO0,OOO in the dump.-Skag- way Alaskan.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Douglas Schools.

The attendance at the public schoo is so much larger this year than last that, until the U. $. authorities provide a larger building, the Friends Mission school house has been rented to ac- commOdate the overflow.
 The present enrolment, as furnished the News by Miss Gertrude Spiers, IS aa follows.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-30
Porcupine All Right.
Alaskan,

L.K Pratt, who has been in the Por- cupine for the past few weeks returned yesterday and said that the country was all right and that plenty of gold was being taken out. For the benefit
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
MINE WORKERS IN
 SECRET SESSION Leaders Preparing Plans for Ns-
 tionaI Convention. FIXING OF WAGE SCALES A General Advance Will be Demanded, But This Will be Governed Large ly by Condition in Certain
 Mining Districts
FIXING OF WAGE SCALES

Indianapolis, December 27.-An executive session of the United Mine Workers of America is in session at the Occidental hotel in this city today. Besides President John Mitchell and Secretary w. c. Pearce there are officials in attendance from Penn sylvania, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana Presi- dent Mitchell says the object of the meeting is to arrange for the national convention to be held in Indianapolis January 15, and the joint convention of miners and coal opera tors which meets here January 21.
 One of the delegates said: "Our meeting Is to accomplish what might be left to the national convention-namely, the fixing of wage scales and formulating other demands that will be made at the convention. A score of us can do more in secret session than several hundred delegates in open meeting. We will present our formula ted plans to the convention, which will mainly adopt them. Nothing at this time can be made public. A general advance of wages will be demanded, but the advances will be governed largely by conditions in certain mining regions.'
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
HAVE CONFIDENCE IN EULER
Winston Churchill Says the Men Are
 Determined to Succeed

London, December 2S.-The Morning Post has received the following from Winston Churchill, under date of December 26, tele- graphed from Chieveley camp. where he has arrived:
 'tAll ranks have complete confidence in Sir Redvers Butler, and there is a stern de- termination to succeed next time at all costs. A painful impression was caused by the announcement of the change of com- dander-in-chiefs, and the soldiers here are resolved to vindicate their trusted leader.
 "The situation nevertheless is difficult. the Boer position being one Of extraordin- ary strength. with high hills lined tier on tier, with trenches and with galleries, rising from an almost unfordable river, and with a smooth plain in front.
 ''rhe enemy have all the ranges marked, and many powerful guns dominate the vari- ous points of the river, while the drifts are
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
CRAIG HAS NOT RESIGNED
Democrats in Tennessee Worked Up
 Over the Situation

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 2.-State Treasurer Craig was in this city today, and stated that his resignation had not been rendered to Governor MoMillin. It appears from the statement of Governor McMillins friends. that MT. Craig wants to be apprised by the governor of who is to be his successor before he tenders his resignation, and this Governor McMillin has declined to do
 MT. Craig has accepted a responsible position with the Virginia Iron and Coal company, and his resignation has been ex- pected for some time.
 Friends of Governor McMillln deny most emphatically that Mir Craig has been given any intimation as to who his successor Is 10 be, although MT. Craig today author ized the statement that he would not re- sign because ex-Comptroller James A. liar ris was to be named as his successor
 Governor McMillin, it is stated on au- thority, has notified Mir. Craig that no man will be selected for the place until his resignation is in the executive office. Gov ernor McMillin has stated that it is mat ter of indifference to him whether Mr. Craig resigns holds on, and that he does not dntend to secure Craig's resignation by. making any promise as to whom he will appoint in case 0 vacancy should occur MT. Craig has said he would resign at once provided the governor would make a cer- tain appointment, but McMillin insists that he is governor and that no one shall dictate his action. It is conceded that the situa- tion Is due to factional party differences. and for this reason is intensely interesting to democrats all over the state.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
TROUBLE IN TERRITORY
The New Law Will Cause the Farmers
 to Move Out

Chicago, December H-Spechals to the Chronicle from Perry, o. T.. say:
 "On January every lessee of land in the territory will be compelled to leave the territory or submit to ejectment by the Limited States authorities 1he number of farmers who are leasing lands on the five civilized tribe reservations will reach into the thousands, and all will have to yacate. The exodus from the Indian ter ritory began some days ago, and it is es- tinated that more than 5000 families have come to Oklahoma.
 Recent laws passed by congress debar the Indians from leasing their lands for any purpose and this will shut out not only farmers, but the cattlemen.
 'grhe merchants and business men in many towns in the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Seminole, Creek and Choctaw nations are much alarmed over the prospect of their business. being ruined. In communities which heretofore have been thickly set tied every family will be compelled to move, leaving the country to the Indians, who live in bands, and a few squaw men.
 ''There are several towns in the Indian territory that have several thousand popu- they will dwindle to almost nothing.
 Congress will be asked to repeal the law"
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
SERIOUS STRIKE
 IS THREATENED Pennsylvania Coal Miners Are
 Holding Meetings. WANT 30 PER CENT. RAISE It is Said That High Official in the Un- ion Are Trying to Prevent Trou- ble, as it Would Precipitate
 Industrial Slump
WANT 30 PER CENT. RAISE

Altoona, Pa., December 27.-Representa- tiyes of 35, ,O00 miners in the bitumnous coal district are meeting at various points to- day to consider the feasibility of a strike for a general increase of 30 per cent. in wages
 At the coal towns, Lilly, Punasuxa- wanny, Barnesboro and Clearfield the ses- slons of the wage-workers are secret, though their interests have been expressed publicly enough. The miners say that un- less the mine operators consent to the de- mand a general strike is certain.
 The operators today informed the men that they regard their demands as pre- posterous. If the miners are in earnest, the strike will be declared before Janu- ary l.
 The operators say that they believe that the conservative element in the United Mine Workers association will be able to prevent a strike. It is said several high officials of the union are using their best efforts to keep the. men at work, urging that a strike now would precipitate an industrial slump.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Gen. Otis Casualty List

Washington, December 27.-General Otis sent to the war department today the fol- lowing list of casualties not previously res ported:
 Killed in action, engagement near Banna December 11-Third cavalry Harry Sweger. Chas. W. Frazee; action against Romblon. Panay, December 1S-Eighteenth infantry. Charles J. Feley.
 Wounded-Wm. J. Sheesey, hospital corps, abdomen and head, slight, wounded and taken prisoner during attack on train near Angeles, September P, escaped during en- gagement near Mangataren, November 2s. action near Alimodian, Panay, November 20 -Twenty-sixth infantry, Thos. Russell, foot; John Nadeau, thigh, severe; Nine- teenth infantry, Wm. Hicks, arm; action La Granji, Samar, December 7-Sixth in- fantry, Payton M Womack, bullock, slight; Reed M. Keeney, shoulder; attack on Ginijaran, Samar, December S-Sixth fn- fantry, Raymond D. Burtze, thigh; Wm, Huggard wrist; advance on Sibul, Dccem- Der 10-Fourth cavalry, Lorenzo A. de Clair mont, corporal, chest, moderate; Winthrop Richardson, corporal, thigh, severe action Two, December 19-Twenty-ffth infantry, Gish Wade, leg; action near Tarlac, Decem- ber 10-Twenty-hfth infantry. Burt Mccoy, corporal, thigh, severe.
 (signed.) OTIS.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Meeting of Stockholders

Jacksonville, Fla, December 27.-A meet tral and Peninsuar Railroad company was held here today. Resolutions were passed authorizing the consolidation of that com- pany with the South Bound railway, the consolidated company to be known as the Florida Central and Peninsular Consolida- ted Railway company
 It is supposed that this is the primary step to the consolidation with the Sea- board Aid Line.
 Thomas F. Ryan, of New York, served notice on the stock holders that suits were pending in the federal courts of North Car- olina and Virginia to prevent the consoli- dation of roads in which Ryan is interest ed, with the Seaboard Air Line.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
GENERAL WHEELER IS
 ANXIOUS TO GET HOME

Washington, December 27.-Gen. Wheeler has been making inquiries through Gen. eraI Otis and the war department whether he can come home, or if the department desires to keep him in the Philippines. The general seems to be a little tired, be- cause he has had no opportunity in Luzon for very conspicuous service.
 The request of the Alabama general came through General Otis, and was to find out whether the president desired Gen. eral Wheeler to resume his congressional duties or stick to his troops in the Philip pines.
 The president is said to have informed General Otis that it was immaterial wheth- CT General Wheeler remained in the Phil ippines or returned to this country, and that the president had no suggestion to
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

make to general Wheeler in this matter. If the general does come back from the Philippines, he will find a very formidable opposition on his side of the house to his taking his seat.
 MT. Bailey. of Texas, has announced that he will object to General Wheeler being sworn in, taking the Roberts case as a precedent. and under it the general will not be allowed to take the oath until the committee reports on his case.
 There is one report already against him as to his eligibility to occupy seat in the house while he held his commission in the army, not having resigned before con- gross assembled. Therefore, if the general comes home he will have some fighting to do in the United States, even if he did not have enough in the Philippines
 A. W. B..
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Rared Their Heads

London, December 2S.-The Daily chroni- cle publishes the following from Capetown: Herr Schlessinger, an agent of the New York Equitable Assurance society, who has arrived here from Pretoria, says the Boers possess immense stores of food im- ported by speculative capitalists under a belief that mining would be allowed during the war.
 He says also that there were thousands of spectators at the Pretoria railway sta- ton when the British were captured at Nicholsons nek detrained. The people were ordered by the Boer comm udant to bare their heads and they did sSse The British. astonished, returned the salute"