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Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
TACOMA, WASHINGTON, Ger. 5, 1899.
To TIE PEOPLE OF ALASEA:-

To THE PEOPLE OF ALAsKA:-
 We desire to state, and only ask an investigation to prove the truthfulness of our asser- ton: that we carry the largest and most varied stock of goods, for House, Hotel, Restaurant, Steasmhip, Saloon, Hall, Public Buildings and Office fur nishings to be found under one roof on the Pacific Coast; consisting of all grades of Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Floor Oil Cloth, Linoleum, in Plain, Figured, and the Celebrated h. laid that will last lifetime; Draperies, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Cur tain Poles, and Fixtures, Fringes etc. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves, and Steel Ranges for House, Hotel or Steamship; Tin ware, Agate ware, Granite ware; all kinds of Cooking utensils, Crockery, including the celebrated roll rim hotel goods, China, glassware, both domestic and foreign; also line of Cut Glass. Every thing to fit out bar; All kinds of Table Cutlery, and Silver hollow ware; Lamps of every description, and all fixtures for the same. Clothes wringers, Ice Cream freeZers, Clocks, and everything required in these lines. Also Blankets of all grades, Comforters, Sheets, pillow Slips, Table Linens, Nap kins, and Towels of all grades. In fact we can take any grade of private House or Hotel of any size, and furnish the same complete in every detail from our average stock on short notice, and will guarantee to give more value for the money than any other house on the Pa cifc Coast. We lately furnished the Steamship Victorian of the North American Mail Steamship Line, com plete with everything, except the Life Preservers and Piano, and we ask anin- spection of this work.
 If the People of Alaska would con suit their own interests, they would surely come and see us. No firm on the Coast has a better reputation for careful packing of goods than our selves, and rates of freight will be guar anteed to be as low or lower than from any other point on the Coast in the United States.
 Respectfully,
 HOLMES & BULL FURNITURE co.
 No. 923 & 925 K Street,
 Tacoma, Washington. P.S We occupy 5O,OOO feet of floor space in our show rooms.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
Silver Wedding.

On Friday evening of this week, Rev. and Mrs. H. Hammond Cole will cele- brate the twenty-ffth anniversary of their marriage by holding reception, assisted by the ladies of the Ladies' League, in the parlor of the Congrega- tional Church from to 10 o'clock.
 The parlor will be decorated for the occasion, short but pleasing literary and musical program presented, and light refreshments served during the evening. They will keep "open house" for the people of Douglas and Tread we'll and all will be welcome.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18


 We are enjoying a good trade, always busy at the Alaska Meat Market.
 Full line of novelties in Golf Capes and latest styles in Fall Dress Goods, just received at Treadwell store.
 Drop in while passing by, and see all the good things the Alaska Meat Mar ket has.
 Just received, at the Douglas News Depot, the finest and largest stock of choice candy, cigars and tobacco in town.
 Reduction of Passenger rates via Northern Pacific By, for information rates folders time and etc, call on FL mer. E. Smith Agt., Douglas City.
 Roy Cole is down from the Porcupine for the winter. Roy is all right and is one of the most competent salesmen in Alaska.
 Douglas people will now find that there is one store that is up with the times both in the selection of goods and the variety to choose from. FOX's.
 Col. Sol Ripinsky called last Thurs day. He has taken the News almost from the start and has said some very nice things about it.
 Our old friend Capt. Wilson of Wrangel is attending the Juneau con- vention Wrangel has sent up splen- did delegation.
 Billy Stubbins, the popular postmas- ter of this city, has put in stock of stationery, including blank books and school supplies.
 c. B. Mack was on the Island last Wednesday. Billy is a rustler from way back. and in one of his trips over, he captured the Treadwell meat con- tract.
 George De Roche fell into the bay last Monday. The water was twelve feet deep, and he went to the bottom if Geo. tells the truth. He thought the water was just little colder than ice
 For style and comfort in shoes go to see c. A. Linstrom, who received twen ty-one cases of ladies, chiIdrens and mems wear, on the Cottage City Mon day night.
 That man Ledbetter, of Behrend's store, will probably get into trouble if he comes to the Island again. He sold a Douglas man pair of shoes that he can't wear out.
 Mir. H. J. Barren, of Wrangel, is at tending the convention and was elect ed assistant secretary. He is one of the many bright young men that have come to Alaska. He is nephew of MT. Robert Reid, of Wrangel.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
POWER OF ATTORNEY.

Know all Men by These Presents:
 That we, Thomas CarstenS and Ernest Cars tens, co partners trading as CarStens Broth CTS, at Seattle, Washington, and trading in the District of Alaska under the firm name and style of The Alaska Meat Company, and residing in Seattle, Washington, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these pre- sents do make, constitute and appoint C. B.. Mack, of Juneau, Alaska, our true and law full attorney for LIS and in the name of The Alaska Meat Company, to enter into written contracts for the sale of meats with The Alas ka Treadwell Gold Mining Company, of the District of Alaska: and
 Also to enter into contracts, in writing, for the sale of meats to any and all other mining, milling, manufacturing and hotel companies situate in the District of Alaska, on such terms and for such period of time, for such prices as our said attorney may deem best and by such instruments or means as may be agreed upon between him and any other par ties in said District of Alaska.
 Giving and granting unto our said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever req uiSite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, aS fully to all intents and pur- poses as we might or could do If personally present. with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said attorney, or his substitute, shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, by vir- tue of these presents.
 In witness whereof we have hereuntO set our hands and seals this 9th day of October, A. D. 1S99 THOMAS CARSTENS, C. S.)
 ERNEST CARSTENS, (L. S.) State of Washington, .s
 County of King sS
 This is to certify that on this the 9th day of October, 1899, before, Harrison Bostwick Notary Public in andfor the St ate of Wash ington, duly commissioned and sworn, per sonally appeared Thomas Carstens and Err nest Carsteus known to me as the individu- als described in and who executed the fore going instrument and acknowledged to me that they signed and sealed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and surposes therein mentioned.
 Witness my hand and official seal the day and year in this certificate first above writ ten. HARRISON BOSTWICK,
 fsEAL1 Notary Public in and for
 the State of Washington
 residing at Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
Knights of pythias in Douglas.
DOUGLAS, ALASKA, oct. 12, 1899.

The first convention of North Star Lodge No. ?, of Douglas, was called to order by Dep. Sup. Chan. G. A. Knight, and after the usual preliminaries he ap- pointed the following Brothers to act as officers during the initiatory work:
 Bros. Nat. G. Kaufman, c. C.; Geo. B. Edwards, V. C.; John G. Held, K. of R. and S.; Geo. k. James, M. at A.; D. l.. Rood, M. at w.; pr. Balance, M. of F.; A. c. Van Doran, M. of E.. Douglas Ledbetter, l. G.; Arthur J. Daly, O. G.; F. A. lnsley, Organist.
 The other Brothers who assisted in the work were E. D. Rasmussen, c. Isaacs, of Juneau, and Jos. Wilkenson, Thos. CIavenger, Will Prater, D. l.. Rood Leander Anderson, and c. A Lindstrom of Douglas.
 The following applicants were then initiated as members of this Chivalric order with the usual impressive cere- monies:
 Richard Mccormick, Joseph Patter- son, Henry A. Crofts, Geo, W. Steph- enson, Askar Larsen, Peter Rask, James r. Gamble, Jas. E. Ivory, Rhein- hard A. Schmidt, John G. Davidson, Carl J. Anderson, Joseph D. Edmonds, Daniel Mckay, Nj. c. Howell, Henry R. Elliott. After which the convention took recess and gathered themselves together at the Gem Restaurant where Caterer Smallwood did himself proud by serving them with most elaborate banquet, which was a credit both to him and Douglas, and shows that when it comes to feeding the inner man Doug las is not so slow.
 The Lodge being again called to or der, the following Brothers were chosen and installed as the officers of the North Star No. ?:
 Chancellor Commander, Richard Me- Cormick; Vice Chancellor, Jas. T. Gam ble; Prelate, M. c. Howell; Master of Work, c. J. Anderson; Keeper of Rec ords and Seal, D. Mckay; Master of Finance, H. R. Elliott; Master of Ex- chequer, G. w. Stephenson; Master at Arms, J. D. Edmonds; Inner Guard, J. Patterson; Outer Guard, R. A. Schmidt; Trustees, H. A. Crofts, M. c. Howell, R. Mccormick.
 The full list of members who had signed the application for charter not being all present the good work will be continued at their regular meeting, next Thursday night, when the elected officers will have chance to show some of the new corners how pleasant it is to ride the goat, and we feel confident that this new addition to the secret societies of the place will be power for good and will flourish on this Alaska soil as it does all over this grand Un- ion of ours working for the general good and the betterment of mankind, and in conclusion we wish it God speed.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18

J. E. Coffin, native, who resides on Douglas Island, returned from trip to Hoonah last week. He was educated at Sitka and speaks English fuently. Cof- fin says Missionary Carle wanted him to act as his interpreter for two hun dred dollars year, but that the sum was too small.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
A Card of Thanks.

To the Douglas Island News: I de- sire to express my sincere thanks to the Superintendent and people of the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Co.,, for their liberal gifts to me during my sickness. May the blessing of God rest over the givers.
 c. G. JOHNSON
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18

Mrs. Falconer and her charming daughter were over to Juneau Monday.
 Ex-editor Beddoe, came up from Ia coma last Monday. He is one of the most competent newspaper writers that ever came to Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18

MT. Geo. Knight, the popular furni- ture man, dropped in to see us Mon day. Come again.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18

No need of running all over town to find what you want, just go to the Alaska Meat Market
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18

Douglas has long been in need of a Family Market. Now you have it. the Alaska Meat Market.
 New goods of every description are arriving in large quantities at FoX's store.
 For ladies' and men's Harvard muf. fers go to see c. 4. Lindstrom.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
Who Is Pinkey?

Pinkey is the pluckiest woman in Alaska and our next issue will tell you who she is and some of her experiences.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18
The Douglas Island News.

THE LOCAL FIELD. Items of Interest DiShed Up in Brief for the Ben- eft of Our Readers.
Douglas Island news., 1899-10-18

We are enjoying a good trade, always busy at the Alaska Meat Market.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
A VICTIM OF THE SEA,
\ Body Found on the Florida coast
Tboueht 20 BE Miss Taggarts''

JACKSONVILLE FLA, Jan. "a sper
c,si from west Palm Beach to the Times
Union and Citizen says:
Tho body Of an unknown woman was
found Yesterday at Boca Ratone Beach
,vyenfv-hve miles south cf this place Dy
~ n Ricardo Sheriff Chiiiingworth OF
mis- nlacc. was notified, and went there
With George H. Maltby an undertaken.
Tho body was badly decomposed and
NOT recoguizablc. The hair and most OF
tbe flesh on the hand was gone. Is was
the body of an apparently small woman
or good figure The hcilht was about five
feet one inch. Her clothing indicated a
woman in good circum stances. Part or II
had been torn away by the waves. 1here
were remaining q flannel jacket or coat
with red striped cnameled buttons ana
purple velvet collar and front. a skirt OF
flannel of dark color, ruffed flannel
undcrskrt with red stripes.
There was no corset but the remains
of waist with narrow steels and a white
undervcst. The stockings we're Of black
Isle thread kept up by white silk gar
fors and the black kid boots we're new
The teeth were sound I'm front, but two
or more Of the double teeth We're missing
Not word was found on the clothing
with the exception Of the trade mark
para Rubber" on a dress shield. IN the
Jacket was found s175.
The body was buried on the beach ridge
and the clothes brought here % be seen
for Identification.
No woman is missing on the east coast.
II IS believed that the body was brought
around from the Gulf by the gulf stream
as has happened before, By some Il is
thought 20 be the body Of Miss Florence
Taerart 10 whose family a description Of
the clothing has been wired
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Jan. 23.-The
Associated Press despatch describing the
finding Of the body Of the young woman
al Miami Fla. was shown 70 the Tae-
CERT family tonight. and they said Miss
Florence Taggart has no such apparel
as described I'm the despatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
URGES HARMONY
WITH ENGLAND.
France, Conscious of Her Rights is
Always Ready TO Negotiate-Her
Honor is UntarniShed.

PARIS, Jan A-M. 'Estournelles de
Constant, Republican. former counsellor
OF the French embassy al London i'm the
Chamber Of Deputies to-day, raised the
question Of the Anglo-French relations.
He reviewed the Fashoda question. pro-
nodncod himself in opposition 10 the
Colonial MegalOmania, criticised the pol
icy Of the government throughout and
asked II they were at the beginning or
al the end Of the difficulties with Great
Britain with which country he urged
cordial understanding. Several other
deputies spoke on the same subject In a
cOncilatory strain and the Minister Of
Foreien Affairs. NJ. Del Casse. ascending
the tribune. said his policy had been di-
rected toward conserving the permanent
general interests Of France.
He said IN the general interest or
France the government decided 1t was
advisable 80 cvacuate Fashoaa. The
honor OF France was in no way tarnish-
ed, but NJ. del Casse believed true pa
triotism was to avert a conflict which
woule be a calamity for the entire world
and entail sacrifices altogether dispro-
portionate 10 the interests az stake. Ihe
Foreign Minister said In conclusion:
France is always ready to negotiate
being conscious Of her rights"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
GERMAN CONSUL
WAS NOT PRESENT
Berlin Adyices Say He Gave No Orders
for Closing Supreme Court-No
German Ships Sent.

BERLIN, Jan. 23-The United States
Ambassador, Mr. Andrew d. White, up
to this afternoon, had not received IN
structions from Washington in regard 10
the recent trouble in Samoa. The Nat
lonal Zeitung declares that no suggest
ion of a conference on the subject OF
Samoa mas yet been made by any Of the
governments interested.
Tho Foreign ONCE dispatches give I'M
portant details OF disturbances. IL ap-
pears that the Supreme Court at Apla
was not closed by the German Consul
orders, but by the orders OF the samoan
Government. 1t is said that the German
Cousul was not even present when the
incident occurred.
The officials OF the Foreign Offices IN
formed the correspondent Of the Asso-
ciated Press that no additional German
warships had been ordered TO Samoa Tne
New York correspondent Of the Cologne
Gazette cables that when the Samoan
Conference occurs the Government az
Washington viii make advances TO Ger
many and will relinquish the American
co-protectorate over the Islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
In the House.
RATIFICATION OR NO VOTE.
Friends of the Treaty viii Ask for an
Extra Session if Necessary.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--AithOugh the
motion for an executive session was made
by the chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. the peace treaty was
not taken up IN the Senate to-day. The
status Of the treaty as outlined by "A
member of the committee who favors
ratlchation Is:
The opponents claim 10 have 80 or "a
sure votes against the treaty. That
would defeat IL. which would neccssitate
an extra session. II there is 10 be an ex-
tra session the friends of the treaty say
they may as well take it over unrejcctcd
by this session. They do not propose 10
bring IL 10 a vote unless they are sure
of ratification. An extra session, they
say, viii mean an extra. session OF the
whole Congress unless special provision
is made 10 pay in the twenty million
dollars. or unless some provision Is made
with Spain TO extend payment three
months.
The United States it is said would not
like to make this request. II * believed
that I'm view of the possibilities of am
extra session unless the treaty Is ratified
al this session the opponents will yield
before adjournment as a very general de-
sire is expressed to avoid an extra ses-
sion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
MANY UNSEATED.
Democratic Work i'm the House is at
Once Met by Republican seuate

CHARLESTON. W. VA, January r.
This has been the most exciting day po-
ltically since tho Legislature assembled.
The Democratic majority I'm the House
unseated two Republican members last
week This afternoon. by party vote,
tho Senate unseated Kidd fDemOcraD.
from the Fourth District aud seated
Morris Republican, without waiting for
report from the Elections COMMITTEES.
10 which the case had been referred.
This change makes the Legislature stand
on Joint ballot nfty Republicans and
forty-eight Democrats.
This policy. II is said. was outlined by
Senator Elkins. who arrived here yes
teriay from Washington i'm company
with Mr. Scott, Congressman Dayton and
Congressman Dovner and other promi-
nent Republicans.
The Democrats an the House have in
troduced resolutions looking 20 the I'M
seating OF Redmond. Scheer and Cut
right (Repubhcans).
IL is expected thar tomorrow the SEN
ate will unseat two more Democrats
Ashby and Marcum.
Tomorrow the Senate will consider
both the majority and minority reports
on the contests for the seats OF Senators
Getzendanner and Pierson, who now hold
commissions In the volunteer army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
PROMOTIONS DISCUSSED.
senate's Executive Session Devoted &c
Those of Sampson and scbley.

WASHINGTON. January &-the eN-
ecutive session OF the Senate to-day was
devoted wholly to the discussion OF the
promotion OF Admirals Sampson and
schley and other naval officers engaged
in the Santiago campaign over the heads
of officers who were their superiors IN
rank. The controversy was then post
poned for twenty days after vote hal
been taken to call for records OF the
Navy Department bearing upon the con-
duct of all affected by the advancement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
THE FOURTH WILL STAY.
The Regiment Intended for Muster
Was the Negro Sixth.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. jan Especial
The Fourth Virginia Volunteer In
fantry IS not To be- mustered ont at any
early date. reports 10 the contrary not
withstand!ng.
Representative Lamb this morning
went 90 see Adiutant General Corbin with
regard 20 some matters connected there
with and was told by General Corbin
that the Department had no idea of dis
banding this regiment
I understand the report that the regl-
ment was TO be mustered out originated
IN an error contained in a letter sent out
from the Office OF the Adjutant General
I'm which the words Fourth virginia
we're Inadvertently used instead Of
sixth Virginia"
Captain Lamb has succeeded I'm having
Assistant Surgeon Alunday. United
States army given one years pay on re-
tirement. lie was unable 10 secure two
thirds pay through life. Surgeon Mum
day lives in King William.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24

was under age Hites counsel asked for
new trial and secured stay OF execu-
tlon by application 90 the Supreme court
of virginia and finally got q hearing be-
fore that tribunal
The Supreme Court sustained the lower
court and Hitc was rescntenced.
The words OF Judge Homes when ne
sentenced the prisoner which were fuily
published in The Times at The time VIII
i,n,- stand as q model Of Christian utter
once iustlce tempered with mercy and q
sentence marked by sympathy, humanity
and tine hope Of salvation held out 10
the condemned wretch.
MIR. C.. r. Reekcs last Thursday MADE
one last effort 90 save Hite's neck ana
sought a respite OF Governor TYLER,
lie replied that he could nnd no grounal
FOR executive interference and this was
teiegraphed to Boydion Saturday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
TO RECALL AG0NCILL0.
Aguinaldo Will DO So Unless lie Is
Recognized in Washington Soon.

LONDON. Jan. 23-The Filipino Junta
here has received dispatches saying that
if Agoncilio. one OF Aguiuaido's enVoys
"a. Washington. is not received by inc
United States government within Few
days Aguinaldo viii recall him 10 Manila
and suspend relations with the United
states thus removing an important me
dium for arriving at peaceful under
standing
Tho 1unta's advices also assert that
"large numbers OF the American troops
are fraternalizing with the natives ana
that many of them are engaged TO Fill
pinO girls"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
Az ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Inte was an ex-Confedcratae soldier
and his case aroused some sympathy
on that score. lie had however. served
term IN the penitenuary for an offence
somewhat similar 10 the one which caused
the loss OF his life by process Of law
and he had the reputation OF being
thoroughly dangerous man.
Every effort was made by his counsel
so have his sentence commuted. Hite
was sentenced 10 be hung some months
previous 70 the nua date or execution
sud on the plea that one OF the jurors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
EAGAN'S TRIAL.
He VIII Answer Two Charges-His
Plea Not Yet Made Public.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.-The charges
and specifications upon which Commits
sary-General Eagan IS TO be tried this
week have been given 20 the press.
There are two charges-viz: Conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentlemen" ."
and conduct to the prejudice OF good
order and military discipline"
Tho specifications quote from General
Eagan's recent testimony before the In
vestigation Committee in which he at
tacek General Niles
The precise nature Of General Eagans
plea TO these charges and specifications
has not yet been determined upon. SO
far as the charges are concerned, It is
understood that General Eagan will not
plead guilty 10 either OF them. A strong
legal contest Is looked for in the pro.
csedings before the court-martial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
MRS. MO0RE'S BAIL RAISED.
New York Supreme Court Places il at
$4,000 and Holds Her for Larceny.

NEW YORK. January 23-Judge Book
stavcr i'm the supreme Court today in
creased the bail Of Fayne Srahan Moore
from 5000 20 5000 ON the charge of
"badgering' Martin Mahon, and also fix
e. an additional bond of 81 800 on the
larceny charge. which accuses Mrs.
Moore of stealing siiverware from the
Waldorf-Astorla Bonds were offered by
Joseph y Campbell and Judge Book
staver ordered counsel for MIS-. Moore
and the District Attorney 10 ascertain
as to the responsibility Of Mr. Campbell.