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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-09-22

Lightning still strikes. R. G. Allen. director of the Government weather bureau at Cornell University, reports that during August the following named persons were killed by lightning In the State of New York: On August 2-Henry Matthias, at Rondout; Frank Casey, near Blue Mountain Lake; Wli- liam De Lapp, at Port Byron, and Da- vid Klock, at Richfield Springs. on August 12-George H. Barber, near Peru, and Clayton Sherman, near Gro- ton. During the month fifty-nine barns. twelve residences, two churches and one mill were reported struck by light ming, and eighteen horses, twenty cows and one sheep were killed, involving total loss of $104,161.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-09-22

retary for Finland will be abolished and the business be transferred to the lm- perial Council of Russia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-09-22

MT. F. M. Sims, leading planter of Wilkes county, Georgia, has placed on exhibition at Washington the county seat. several bundles of cotton hay. MT. Sims has tested the new forage by feed ing it to horses and cattle, and they eat it with relish. The hay is procured by cutting off the top of the cotton weed, which has had such a luxuriant growth since the recent rains and which comes too late to mature. It is argued that this upper growth not only fails to mature, but is robbing the lower portion of the stalk and sapping the land of it's growth-giving properties, giving nothing in return in the silaps Of staple. So MT. Sims urges that the farmers cut and cure it for feeding pur poses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-09-22

The comptroller of the State of Texas has received 4,533 applications for Con- federate pensions It Is estimated that in all the applications may not exceed 5000, though some predict they will be between $500 and $500. As there will be considerable number rejected it is thought safe esTimate will be 5000. The appropriation lis $1oO,OOO, and, dis tributed on basis of 5000, it is seen there will be $20 per pensioner, which, when divided into monthly payments, amounts to $1.63 2-3 per month.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

E0SoVak Nick RadauOvich Milan Runska Natti Reid Jas. Schalcnzi Andro Scott 4.
 Spuhler Ben Salman Chas. C. Strom Mrs. Sofia Stiepcich '.
 S2maraiC David \. Teed Howard N. liens Robt. ThorieRski Pietro
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
A House Warming.

X public reception in honor nf the subscribers to the building fund will be held in the new Congregational church on Friday evening of this week. The furnishings of the new building are ROW completed and tue doors will be thrown open on that evening to the general public who are cordially invl- ted to inspect the commodiOus Sanctu- ary from tower to basement This NC ceptiOn will partake of the nature of d house-warming, and a cordial invitation is extended to all residents of Douglas and Treadwell to spend a pleasant evening as guests of the pastor and members of the church. The reception committee will endeavOr to provide against the social, intellectual musical and gastronomic requirements of the hour and a general good time Ulay he anticipated. 1t Is understood that a numbcr of speeches may be expected from visiting Knights of the plat form"
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
The TaI& oI II,c Town.

The disnantlcd bark Colorado brought I702 tons of Comax coal to the island last week and it has been passed around, and ROW it is the talk of the town, Go where you will and you will hear about that coal. It has been pretty cold for several days and the confounded stuff wont barn unless you coax it with extra dry wood or we'll seasoned shingles. It is almost as hard as granite and verifies the old say. ing that you can't always judge by ap- pearances, for it is a fine locker, Men and brethren, that coal is here, there is no other, and it must be used up at from twelve to fourteen dollars per ton, and there is no use of kicking or Squealing, but while we are doing it let us pray for some good old Ameri, can coal
 Keeton. remembering that the printer enjoys luscious luxury, brought us in generous sample of McKay'S new home smoked bacon,
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
A Show For Douglas City.

\ family show will be given in Oh mans Hall tomorrow tThursday) night, It is not often that the people of this city are permitted to attend a theater, and we hope there will be large turn out and give the management a good house. The entertainment will be first class.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

Bro. Schell has had a relapse. He iS having hard tusslc with the grip.
 Chief clerk Bertram of Treadwen was down to the metropolis Monday.
 The new Juneau-Douglas City ferry boat, "llossic," will start north in a few days
 When you need anything in the Fur niturc line don't forget to give P. II. Fox d call.
 Get your prescriptions and family Recipes put up at tho Occidental Phar, macy, Juneau.
 Steamers all call for outfits pur. chased at the TroadwoU store and no wharfage is charged.
 Mr. Fox failed to lead the grand march last Wednesday evening. He will please stand up and explain.
 Received new invoice of Gents and Ladies watches. Call and see them.
 Jos. Schclj, Jeweler. A dance will be given after the show tomorrow evening at Ohman's Hall. That will strike the dancing portion of our population all right.
 Watches and jewelry promptly re paired, having an experienced work man in connection with myself
 Jos. Schell. tue Jeweler- The Juneau Library Association, of Juneau. gave a reception to the sup porters of that organization last Mon day night in Congregational hall.
 Jack Johnson of the Standard is back again at the old stand The boys are all glad to sec Jack back again. He is one of the best boys in Alaska.
 Having extra help. 1 am prepared to do ali kinds of watch and jewclry re- pairing on short notice. All work war ranted.
 Jos. Schon, Jew cier. Women's Shoes, sizes ? to 1. some of which sold at $500: to close them out. sLOO per pair at Koehler-James Mtr- camille Co.,. Juneau.
 Closing Out Sale of broken lois i'll Children's Shoes. sizes ? to :. at ? cts per pair at koehler-Jsmes Mercantile Co. Juneau.
 The mex drayman-s horse fell down in front of the News office last Monday morning. The Juneau mission girls should have been here. They laughed themselves nearly to death because a man fell down in Juneau. but what would have been the result if they had seen a great big. ponderous horse pros 1ra1e on the ground.
 Ne were pleased to meet Mrs Haven of Seattle who is the successor Of Mrs Swayse as stewa1dess on the Topeka Sire is q most estimable woman and worthy successor to one of the best women that ever lived. One more change has taken place. Mir. McAvoy has become second steward If he prores to be as good as he is good look ing he will be all right.
 The News job department is getting out invitations for a Masque Ball to be given by the Douglas Island Social Club. at Ohman's Hnll. Feb. l3, 1899. This promises to be the event Of the seasoB. and complete arrangements are being perfected, which includes late boat for the accommodation of Juneau people. Three prizes are to be given for excellence in costumes, etc. The invitation committee consists of H. Nc Rae. R. G. Troll and H. k. Wilson.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
TIE LOCAL FIELD.
items of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Ben
 eft ot Orr Readers.

eft o5 Orr Readers.
 pr. Harrison is the busiest man in town.
 The AlKi brought heavy mali for Douglas City oR her last trip.
 The sidewalk between this city and TreadweI is iu bad shape
 The expense Of fuel is no smaN mat ter on Douglas Island with coal at twelve dollars per ton
 The Alaska Furniture Co., of Juneau, beats all of them for prices. Seward street between Front and Second
 MT. 6. Rosne. our very popular hard ware man. has addeda complete black smithing outfit to his establishment.
 By patronizipg the Occidental Phar- macy, Juneau. you are sure to get the right stuff at the right prices Always open day and night.
 The proper way to retaliato on the Canadians is to close all ports of entry except the Yukon and Stikeen rivers That wolld fix them plenty.
 Where did you get that cold! Why don't you cure it? Laxative Promo Ouinine will do it in twenty four hours, For sale at the Douglas City Pharmacy
 It will not be long until enough placer grounds win have been di5coT- cred on the American side to give our boys a chance. Every few weeks re cords some new strike.
 Yes. yon have quite bad cold Il may develop consumption. Syrup ot White Pine is an excellent remedy for all throat and chest troubles. For sale day and night at the Douglas City Pharmacy.
 Free mendjng at the Douglas Steam Laundry. Laundrying in all its branches. FlannelS a speciality. Work called for and delivered Rates guar anteed satisfactory. Patronize your home Laundry. Weesner & Johnson
 Mrs. Bach received a letter from her husband under date of the 20th of Jan uary written at Lake Marsh. which Is this side of White Horse rapids He stated tbat his dog team was doing fine and that be felt all right.
 Vol 1. No. l of the Seattle Mining Record was received this week 1t Is edited by Chas. 4. Dinsmore. 1t is an eight page four column paper and beau tifully gotten up. It deserves success it will have it.
 Col. Lewis is holding his own in Washington. The people of that state will regret his defeat before two years roll around, and then he will be re- turned. Oh! no. he is not dead, "Dat sleepeth."
 Mrs. Mink and her sister Mrs. J. M. Hall made the News office pleasant call last Friday. We are pleased to state that MT. Hall and his estimable wife have moved from below the Mexi- can to Douglas City. They are living in theirown residence on Third street.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

Mrs. Hilton and her daughter Cecil were in the city Saturday.
 Hoods Cook Book and Calendar free of charge at the Occidental Pharmacy, Juneau.
 Misses Shoes, sizes 9 to ,, at 50 cents per pair at Koehler-James Mercantile Co.,, Juneau.
 Mir. D. J. Milan. who has been in Se- attle, Wash, returned to this city on the Al-Ki last Saturday night
 MT. George DeRochc returned on the last AI.Ki from Seattle. He reports Seattle dull, and indignation over the British Columbia exclusion act, high.
 J. ?. Smith returned from Seattle last Saturday night and it was $ pleas ure to see him on our streets Sunday shaking hands with the boys. J. P. iS all right
 Druggist Elliott went down to the wharf Saturday morning, took look at the Lone Fisherman and returned to his store convinced that Doug las City is the best town in Alaska
 The new Northern Light Prosbyte- Ian church.. of Juneau, was dedicated last Sunday. The anthems by the choir and a solo by Miss Larsen were reported to us as having been eYcep- tionaiIy tiue
 Miss Annie Thurlow, the artistic and popular dressmaker of Juneau, paid TreeGwell and Douglas City a visit last week. She has numerous customers on the island but would be glad to have more. She is located at Third and Gold streets in the Elinger building. The old reliable and popular Bach store is doing rushing business and goods are going out at a great rate. HrS. Bach Is ill charge in the absence of Frank. &nd she understands the rules of trade as well as any of them The store has had an 0verhauLing and the goods are there to be sold
 Miss Winaie Bell, daughter of Capt. Bell of the Lone Fisherman, arrived in Juneau on the last trip of the Al-Ki Miss Winnie is beautiful and accom- plished girl of whom Juneau society may justly be proud Dad" Bell was more than delighted to see her We don't blame him.
 4 hard-tiEles ball will be given in Juneau tonight which number of our yCung people will attend. Any old thing in the line of apparel will be 140re appropriate for this than Q dress suiS. Wilson and many others will no doubt be theHe smiling with q sweater O1-
 < man who claimed to be an autbori- ty on grip or influenza. claimed that any person wipo would keep his feet dry would not suffer from the disease. A corresnondent of the same paper in which this adgice appeared knocked his argument into cooked hat by stat ing that he had Swo wooden legs and had the grip for five successive years
 \ Chicago general passenger agent is said to have received the following frank letter frcn an Arkansas editor: Dear Sir: l wish you wouid send me pass from Little Rock to Chicago and return. I've got to go to Chicago and can't do it unless you do. My paper goes almost everywhere i'll this section. and I'm having mighty hard work to keep it from going to h--l.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
SAID ON THE QUIET.

That Wilson's smile is paraIytic with sweater on.
 That Burgess gets there, while dame. ing. with both feet.
 That Jack Egan had better time than anybody at the party.
 That one of Kaufman's popular clerks was sick last Wednesday evening and could not attend the party.
 That Jimmie Cristo's good looks will get him in trouble.
 That Smithy was conspicuous by his absence from the dance, and Mailman. where was he?
 That Blanchard would have frozen before saying goodbye Thursday morn ing, but for "Doc's" overcoat.
 That Coursen's little dancing class is getting on finely.
 That the Oslund boarding houS" oi Juneau was well represented at the party last Wednesday evening.
 That Jack Beard hasn't struck a case of mistaken identity" for several weeks.
 That Sam Straightcr has again aS- sumed his usual composure.
 That the News couldn't exist without such friends as Elliott, the druggist.
 That pills are the correct thing for the blues
 That Salesman Maltby at the BehT ends store is one of the best fellows in Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Auction Sale.

4 Great Auction Sale will be held at Frank Bach's Store next Saturday afternoon and evening, $2oO0OOO worth of goods to be sold,
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
For the South.

JuDeRu Miner
 Mrs. J. Fl. Mcbride, wife of our cpeC- getic friend, the editor of the Douglas Island News, was a passenger going south on the Cottage City.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
For Sale.

The John Guffin Saloon, in this city, is for sale. The fixtures arc new and in fine condition.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

First-class Hams only 10 .ceuts per pound at FoX's,
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Just Received.

Fresh Meats, Cranberries, and Cab bage just received at Eastberg X John sons
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Advertised Letters.

Lf-t or Letters remaining uncallcd for in thc Douglas post office Feb. l.t
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
-u1NEAu FERRY & NAVIGATION co.
TIME CARD

Steamer. LONE FISHERMAN; TIBBETS
 Captain.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-11-14
TRIO OF WOMAN SUSPECTS
Brass KnuckleS and Knockout DrOps
in Their Possession.
Onicers:Who Arrested the Women Think
They Are from the West-Many
Pawn Tickets Were Found in
Their Apartments.

New York, Nov. 12-Police Capt. De-
laney. of the East Thirty-fifrh street sta.
ton, to-day arrested three young women
whom he believes TO be Western women
who have been working this city for some
time past. They were registered at the
statiOn-house as Miss Mabel Ray, alias
Mrs James Bell, alias Mrs. J. W. Crouch,
twenty-five years old, No. 1s7 East On
tario street, Chicago; Miss Mary Doris,
twenty-four years old, Evansville, Ind.
Miss Nettie Nelson, alias Mrs. Mollie Nc
Clure, twenty-six years old, Of Memphis,
Tenn.
Capt. Delaney discovered the women
last Friday. He was on his way up town
In a surface car when he overheard the
women telling of their recent coming 70
the city. They used so many expressions
peculiar to the criminal class that he fol-
lowed them 20 their boarding house He
had the house watched until to-day. when
he and five other officers surrounded the
house and arrested the three women. In
searching their rooms the police found
brass knuckles, revolver and a large
number OF pawn tickets, ranging IN sum
from 80 to 80. The latter were for dia-
monds. rings. watches. gold and silver
plate. A bottle Of knockout drops was
also found.
a large collection OF clippings from Chi
eagO newspapers was found, telling Of
the arrest and conviction OF James Bell.
the husband OF one OF the women, and OF
crimes OF other Western criminals.
When questioned al the etatlon-house
the Nelson woman said her home was In
Roland, No. and the Ray woman said she
came from Sedalia, 30. The women were
sent 10 police headquarters as suspicious
persons, and Capt McCiusky telegra phed
20 the Chicago police for full information.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-11-14
ADMIRAL DEWEY AS GODFATHER.
He and His Son Attend a Staten Island
Christening.

New York, Nov. 12-Nothing more in
teresting than acting as godfather to the
child OF the daughter of an old friend of
his occurred in the life of Admiral Dewey
to-day. Shortly after breakfast Admiral
Dewey was Joined by his son George. and
the two left the Waldorf Astoria They
strolled over to the elevated road and
took train for South Ferry. Few peo-
pie recognized them as they walked along
the street, and there were no such dem
onstrations as occurred on Friday and
Saturday morning, which caused the Ad-
miral to announce that he would leave
the city unless the enthusiasm was con-
trolled. When they entered the elevated
train number o. persons recognized the
Admiral and his son and passed through
the car in which he sat, but did not ap-
pear TO annoy him.
At South Ferry they took a ferry boa
for Tompkinsville, S. l. They reached
there after noon, and went at once to the
residence of Frederick Hartman, of St.
George. Mrs Hartman is a daughter of
an old friend of the Admiral, and the
baptism of her son, Frederick, jr., was
made something of social event. The
Admiral left for New York shortly after
2 o'clock.
On the way over there were about 200
people on the boat, and when some one
passed around the word that Admiral
Dewey was on board, every one made a
rush for his part Of the boat The Ad-
miral aid not seem 10 like IL, and some one
was thoughtful enough to suggest that the
Admiral did not like too close friendship.
and the crowd seemed TO take the cue.
When The boat reached her slip the peo-
PIE rushed OF ahead OF the Admiral aud
lined the passageway on both sides as he
and his son passed between the two lines.
Admiral Dewey went straight home 10
the Waldorf Astoria, and he and his party
dined in their apartments - s O'Clock
Mrs. Dewey and an acquaintance OF hers
from Washington left the apartments in
the afternoon, when they went for a
drive in Central Park and along River
side Drive
The Washington weekly post., 1899-11-14
AIMED AT TRADES UNIONS.
Campaign Inauggrated by Chicago Con-
tractors and Architects.

Chicago. Nov. 12-To break up the
present trades unions. to stamp'out COM
pletely the arbitrary power of walking
delegates. arbitrators. and professional
organizers, and, after this has been ac-
complished, to invite wGrkingmen to
form new unions that will cooperate with
employers, is the plan of campaign of
Chicago contractors and architects Not
until the unions are broken up and a
and workingmen has been formed will the
contest cease, it is asserted.
The first active step in the campaign TO
destroy the existing unions was taken
yesterday, when fourteen manufacturers
of sheet metal locked out from their fac
tories over 400 employees. Several of the
manufacturers issued letters to their men,
declaring that their action has been
forced by the unjust demands OF the
union made to a roofing company. The
trouble with the company originated last
spring. when six metal workers were
taken to Moline, H., to work in that
city. When the men had been working
ten weeks in Moline the new union wage
scale went into effect, and as the COM
pany refused TO raise their wages. the
men struck. and the union was obliged u
pay their fare back. Since then the union
has refused to consider any proposition
until the company agreed TO pay the ex-
employees full wages for the time that
they had been on strike and pay the ex-
penses that the union had incurred dur
ing the strike.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-11-14
HARD BATTLE WITH PAREDES
Former Army Commander Surrend-
ers to Gen|CastrO.
Town of Porto CabellO Devastated, and
Upward of $50 Persons Killed or
Wounded During the Fierce
Fighting at that Point.

Porto Cabello, Venezuela, Nov. 12.-Gen.
Paroles, former commander in the army
of ex-President Andrade, who had refused
the demand made upon him by Gen. Clip
riano Castro and the de facto authorities
TO surrender the town, even when this
was REINFORCED by the request of the
British. American, French, German,
and Dutch commanders, surrendered this
morning at 10 o'clock, after terrible bat
tie. The aspect of the city is one of ruin
and devastation. and it is estimated that
upward of $50 persons were killed or
wounded during the fight.
DR.. Braisted. of the United States cruis-
er Detroit, and the other surgeons of the
various warships in the harbor are minis
tering to the wants of the wounded.
Gen. Ramon Guerra began a land at
tack upon the town and upon the position
of Gen. Paroles on Friday night. Desul-
tory fighting continued until Saturday
morning about 4, and then a fierce strug-
gle ensued. Gen. Paroles made a stubborn
defense, but Gen. Guerra forced an en-
trance into the town at 5 o'clock yester-
day.
As early as o'clock Saturday morning
the fleet arrived and began a lombard
ment, but the range was too great and the
firing proved ineffective. Gen. Paroles held
the fort on the hill and Fort Libertador
until this morning.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-11-14
TOOK FIVE HOURS TO KILL HIM.
FusilIade Of Spanish Man-of-warsmen at
santa Cruz.

Baltimore Nd, Nov. 12.-Capt. McCar-
thy, of the British steamer Trunkby
which arrived here to-day from Santa
: Cruz, Teneriffe, brings story of a trag-
edy that occurred a few days before his
arrival there from England.
A Brazilian bark, named the Juliana
Schooner. had arrived from Rio Janeiro
| with old railroad iron for Genoa, Italy.
Having reached as far north as the
Azores against contrary winds, and hav-
/ ing run short of provisions, she put into
/ Santa Cruz to replenish. The health au-
| thorities inquired from the master why
| there were but fifteen persons on board,
when the articles named seventeen as
| leaving Rio Janeiro.
! The captain said the others had died
| from yellow fever. When the vessel was
| released from quarantine and provisioned
one of the crew stated to one of the GUS
I toms guard that the man in charge was
not the master of the ship but was the
mate, and that he had murdered the real
master and his wife on the voyage.
Learning Of this, the authorities sent
beat crews from a small Spanish man-of-
war in the harbor to bring the mate and
! crew ashore. The mate, who was Swede,
had suspected something, and he armed
nlmSeIT with revolver and dened the
whole of the five boats crew of Spanish
man-o'-warsmen - take him The sail
ors, under orders of their officers, fusil-
laded the man and the vessel for five
hours, during which time, it is said. 800
shots had been fired. The mate was found
dead at last, he having been shot several
times. During the firing the crew jumped
overheard, and were rescued by the war
ships boats. In their excitement the
Spaniards set fire to the bark, but as soon
as they found the Swede dead they extin-
gTished the fire.
Before the Trunkby left Santa Cruz the
bark was towed up to a beach near the
steamer, and remained there with a crew
of man-o' -warsmen in charge. The bark
was held as a pirate, but under protest
from the Brazilian consul
Capt. Mccarthy is sure the first name Of
the bark was Juliana. She had previous
ly hailed from Oporto, Portugal, which
had been painted out. There is no such
name as Julia Schoorer in the vessels of
any nationality as given in the British
Lloyds register for 1899. There is a bark
Julia III, of Oporto, and il is probable the
murderer of the master and his wife has
changed the name. and claimed Brazil as
the VessePs nation. The matter had not
been settled when the Trunkby sailed for
Baltimore.