Douglas Island news., 1899-06-14

The saws at the mill are getting in their deadly work six days of the week.
 Few officials have ever held office who are so free from criticism as Judge Malcolm of Juneau.
 There is a great deal of good natured rivalry between Kansas and Washing ton as to which troops are the best fighters.
 The subscriptions for the Fourth of July celebration in Seattle are expected to reach S8OOO. That's nothing, Doug las will spend more than SlOOO.
 MT. Elliott, the popular druggist, re- turned from a trip to Berner's Bay last Monday morning. He looked as though the trip agreed with him.
 Our friend, J. J. McGrath, returned from his trip to the Sound on the City of Seattle last Monday, He looks we'll and from appearances we should say he had a good time.
 Attorney c. s. Blackett left for Dsw- son City on the Dirigo last Monday afternoon. He will be gone about 60 days. We wish him pleasant trip and a safe return.
 Miss Jordison, the popular music dealer and teacher of Juneau has moved her store into the old Behrend's bank building. She has good stock of musical instruments and is a thoroughly competent teacher.
 Our genial friend, Mir. Hunter, tells us that he will be moved to Juneau, July 1st. He likes Douglas aud hates to leave. We recommend him to the Juneau people as valuable addition to anybody's town.
 The Flosie will skip a trip on her regular run, July 4th, to help the Lone Fisherman carry the crowds of people from Juneau and Sheep Creek to attend the celebration on Douglas Island.
 Capt. O. H. Humphrey, Alaska mana ger of the Pacific Steam Whaling Co.,, was a passenger on the down run of the Cottage City last Wednesday night.
 MT. Ole Myren, Mrs. John Myren and MT. Chas. E. Larsen will leave on the Topeka for Republic, Mich. MT. M yren has resided in Douglas for the past six years. He will read the News in his home in Michigan.
 pr. Clarence A. Treuholtz, who &C., companied Capt. Mein on his trip to his home in Oakland, California, re- turned to Douglas City on the Topeka yesterday. He reports Capt. Meln as very much improved, in fact almost re- covered from his late illness.
 Judge Johnson has displayed his usual good judgment in handling the liquor question in this district. He is taking broad, liberal view in con struing the law and making the appIl- cants for a license as little trouble and expense as possible.
 MT. Ohman, one of our most enter prising citizens, built splendid piece of sidewalk in front of his property last week. We hope the property owners on Third will follow his good work.
 MT. Lyons, who for some three months past has been employed as bookkeeper at the Treadwell office, has resigned his position and will go back to Juneau. He will probably take an eastern trip. MT. Lyons has made many friends on the island during his short residence here.
 At the recent term of court Judge Winn secured an injunction for the plaintiff in the case of the Pacific Steam Whaling Go. vs. Alaska Packers Associ- ation. It was hard fought battle, but tbe Judge won out. Judge Vim is one off the best lawyers in the district and enjoys a splendid practice.
 Frankie Bells 18th birthday was cele- brated last Monday at the residence of Capt. Bell in Juneau. A number of Frankie's friends were invited to re- past which was exceptionally fine. The captain, aided by Frankie's two sisters, did the thing in fine shape for the boy.
 We will now look up the records of "boys" for the past four weeks. Our judgment is that Mir. Blum needs roast. We doubt if Blackett has be- haved as he should. Judge Vim needs watching all the time, and of Judges Held and Maloney we also have our doubts. These matters will receive oDo,;n1 o}tonfiNn