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Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
EDWARD HAGMAN.

Died, at Douglas Island, Alaska, Oct. g, 1900, Edward Hagman, aged 30 years.
 Edward Hagman was born iu Wasa, Finland. He came to the United States about the year 1888. He came to Alas ka about six years ago. He met his death in the bottom of the main shaft in the "7OO" mine, as described in the News of last week. His funeral was held at the Congregational church on Thursday, Oct. 11th, at 1:3O p. m., Rev. H. Hammond Cole officiating. The re mains were inferred at the Douglas City cemetery. A large crowd of friends and acquaintances followed the body to it's last resting place.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17

All those who desire good photos at reasonable prices should call at Ding man & HamiIton's at an early date. We will not be with you always.
 The Skagway Alaskan says their five pound turnip was only pup. They now have one that weighs ten. It's al- ways an advantage to tell the last story.
 Stereoscopic views of mines, mills, etc., on Douglas Island, just the thing to send to friends and relations in the east and old country. Dingman & Hamilton.
 Alaska Steam Laundry at Juneau is the only place in Alaska where gents suits, overcoats, etc., and ladies jackets, waists, skirts and capes are cleaned by steam process.
 Mir. Chas. Wortman wishes to pub licly express his gratitude to Mir. Sam Gius, Mrs. Kane and Mrs. Levy for their kind assistance in the building of the walk on E street.
 Born, to Mir. and Mrs. Martin Olson, on Thursday, Oct. 11th, 1900, boy. The mother and child are doing well, and Martin has so far recovered as to again appear on the streets.
 William N. c. Waddleton; of Juneau, who bears the distinction of being the only colored lawyer in the district, is a frequent visitor to Douglas Island. He will read the News regularly from now on.
 MT. Emery Valentine and Mrs. Maud A. Cough, both of Juneau, were mar ried at 8:3o p. m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, Rev. W. S. Zimmerman officiating. The News extends congratulations and best wishes.
 Messrs. Prick and Bartels returned last Sunday evening from Windham with their mouths full of praises for the prospects of that locality. If they are not mistaken Windham City will not be long in coming to the front.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
CIRCLE CITY LETTER.

EDITOR NEws:-A near three weeks sojourn sprinkled with much interro- gation of miners, and men not miners, here at the point of debarkation and base of supply for the new Tanana dis trict, has wrought in me the conviction that little is really known of that coun try. The value of any and all of it's creeks is yet undiscovered, and the limits of it's mineral zone undeined by any knowledge gained.
 I have it on good authority that Tan ana gold has arrived here; what l have seen is faky in form, and high grade in appearance. On two of the creeks sluice boxes were put in, but l have learned of nothing confmatory of the report gone current, weeks since, that two ounces per day to the shovel were obtainable. A cleanup of $500, howev- CT, was purported to have been made by one of the parties. And, if TO- tund fabrication is not at large in Cir cle's neither air, then, 5000 has been realized for single location.
 All this necessarily implies, only, that gold exists. For, that it does in extent, and quantities sufficient to leave mar gin of profit above the cost of living, while provisions possess an average value of s1.50 per pound and labor s15O per hour, seems yet undemonstrated. Men of every shade of opinion in re- gard to the country's mineral status may be found here; from the sanguine man, believing that it will ultimately verify it's pan promises and prove prof itable; possibly, rich, down to the "Doubting Thomas" inactive and dis believing; perpetuating his caste, and revivifying the history of it's luminous prototype by talking of holes, and de- manding evidences tangible, and free from the deterioration of suspicion. But in the reflex of all information is a verdict not altogether derogatory to the country as one offering induce ments to men, while it is seemingly in- nate with suggestion to prospectors to go and examine it. Yet, stampeded and chronically staked as it was, and with the locators largely at home, Daw- son, outside" " and elsewhere-some to return during the coming season of frost, but more to never return except rich ground is uncovered-months of time must necessarily elapse before the Tanana can be fully appreciated or wholly condemned.
 JIG. SUMMERS.
 Circle City, Sept. 18th, 1900.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
KING OSCAR.

On the invitation of his royal high ness, number of the friends of MT. c. A. Lindstrom gathered at his rooms on ast Saturday evening and partook of his hospitality until nothing was left but stumps and crumbs. MT. Lind strom is called "King Oscar" by his most intimate friends, because of his striking resemb blance to that potentate. And his style of entertaining is most royal. Had anyone told us that it was possible for less than a dozen men to consume two bushels of ham sand wiches at one sitting, we would have doubted the truth of the statement. But this was only a part of the good things that disappeared from sight on this occasion.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
BACK FROM DAWSON.

Mir. and Mrs. John Wallen returned last week from Dawson Mrs. Wallen called at this office and complained that while in the far north she had not received her News regularly. She told us that the British postofice officials have way of their own in handling all second-cIass mail. It is simply dump ed out on the floor and every one does their own sorting. The lady also in formed us that because of the great number of people who have lately reached that camp from Cape Nome, wages are down to S35O per day. The town is crowded and there are many who would come out but lack funds. Rents are still high; small leaky, one room cabin, bringing from s10.00 to S15 per month. Work on many of the claims has stopped for the winter. Many of the larger steamers were laid up on account of low water and the smaller ones were having difficulty in avoiding the bars. At White Horse the hotel accommodation were inadequate and bed on the floor in the parlor cost 8. From White Horse to Skagway the cars were crowded, some of the passen- gers being unable to secure seats. From Skagway to Douglas, oh the Humboldt, the same conditions prevailed and the dining tables were converted into hunks.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wallen will remain in Douglas for the winter
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
NOTES.

The Children's Entertainment by the Junior Society of Christian Endeavor last Friday evening was good success socially and financially. The young folks all did we'll in their parts, the Animated Flower Garden or Twenti- eth Century Sun Flowers" being espec- ially creditable, and were alert and at tentive in serving refreshments to the large number present.
 The new church parsonage will soon be completed, of which some account will appear next week.
 The Ladies League now meets every Thursday afternoon and all are busy at work arranging for the bazaar and en- tertainment which is to be held in No vember.
 The older boys of the Sunday school and some others are much interested in their exercises and drill and put in a prompt attendance at their meetings on Saturday.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
The planking of third street has talk en another start. ..

The planking of third street has talk. en another start.
 The finishing work on the Episcopal church is held back by scarcity of lumber.
 The Friends church is being painted as rapidly as the weather will permit. Prof. Klein is the artist
 The Dolphin stopped at the Douglas wharf on both the up and down trips and Agent Smith had business for her. both ways.
 The sisters at the hospital are receiv- ing much merited praise by the conva- lescent patients. Verify, they shall re-. ceive their reward.
 The Northern Light Rebekah Lodge will give grand masquerade ball at | Ohman's hall on Wednesday evening, Oct. 31st About 500 invitations will be isssued and general good time is expected.
 A mistaken idea seems to prevail as to the duties of a coroner's jury. When verdict is rendered by a jury their duty is performed and they are discharged and their connection with the case ceases.
 Two of the employees of the Tread we'll mine last week evolved a new plan for exploding charge of powder. They set up their machine and started the drill into the hole. They knew the powder was there and took this manner of getting it out. The result was an explosion that severely injured the men and wrecked the machine.
 Last Thursday morning Dan Kenne- dy, the deliveryman for s. Blum x Co.,, found himself and his horse and wagon forndering in the briny sea near the Juneau ferry slip. The horse baulked, backed, and over they went. Dan was pulled out after good soaking, but Mir. Blum's new wagon and the horse remained in the bath for some hours.
 Mir. Dan McPhee left last Monday night on the Dolphin for his former home in Miner, Mich. On the way east he will visit relatives in California and also at Kansas City, Kansas. He ex- poets to spend the winter visiting his fathers family and go to South Africa in the spring. Dan is good boy, and his many friends on Douglas Island wish him success wherever he may go.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
DEATHS HARVEST.
GEORGE BELL.

GEOhGE BELL.
 Died, at Juneau, Alaska, Thursday, Oct, II, 1850, Captain George Bell, aged 56 years, of heart failure.
 George Bell was born on Prince Ed wards Island. Nova Scotia. He lived for many years at Astoria, Oregon. When the writer first made his ac- quaintance be was captain of the steam ship Alaska, running out of Wrangel, Alaska. He for time had charge of the ferry between Douglas and Juneau His cheerful disposition won for him many friends. He leaves three child ren to mourn his loss; Mrs. George Blanchard of Juneau, Mrs. Thomas Foster and Frank Bell of Butte, Mont The funeral was held on Friday, Oct 12th, at ? p. m., and the remaIns were inferred at the Evergreen cemetery, Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
THE VERDICT.

The following is the verdict of the coroner's jury, summoned to inquire into the cause of the death of Edward Hagman, an account of which was giv- en in last weeks News.
 We, undersigned jurors summoned to appear before Hiram H. Folsom, act ing coroner, at Douglas, Alaska, on the 11th day of October, 1900, to make due inquiry into the cause of the death of Edward Hagman, who died from injury received October 9th, 1900, at the bot tom of the "7OO" shaft and having been duly sworn by said coroner, and having heard the testimony adduced, and hay ing carefully inspected the body of said deceased, we find upon our oaths that the body is the body of Edward flag man, and that he came to his death from the effects of a blast in the bot tom of the main shaft of the "700' mine, and that the primary causes of the accident that resulted in his death, were the shutting off of the air, under the order of Foreman H. B. Pope of the "7OO" mine and the failure of the shaft boss, James Pianfetti, to obey the order of Foreman H. B. Pope, when instruct ed to place a chain ladder at the bot tOr, of said shaft
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
DON'T USE GLASSES

Unless you need them, and when you do need them, be sure they fit you. Don't guess at it. o. L. Sharick. the optician, will give you thorough ex- animation free of charge, and if you don't need glasses will tell you so.
 o, L. sharick, Jeweler and Optician Front street.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17

We have a preparation in stock called "Oriental Pain Balm" We know what this preparation contains because we manufacture it. For Headache, Neu- ralgia and Rheumatism we state posi- lively that it has no equal.
 The Douglas City Pharmacy.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
JOHN NORRIS.

Died, at Douglas, Alaska, Friday, Oct. 12th; 1900, John Norris, aged 56 years, 6 months and days, of inflammation of the stomach.
 John Norris was born in Indiana, April 10th, 1844. He was married there in 1870, and afterwards moved to Cali fornia, where he made his home for several years. He came to Alaska and went to Dawson in 1898. A year ago last July he came to Douglas Island. His last place of employment was at the "3OO" mill. For some time his health has been very poor. He was taken sick and had to give up work about five weeks ago. His wife, two sons and a daughter have all passed away, bis last son being buried just a year ago last Saturday-Oct 18th, 1899.
 MT. Norris leaves, as near as can be learned, a sister in Connecticut, and a niece (with whom he exected to spend the winter in California, to mourn his loss.
 The funeral was held Sunday, Oct. 14th, at the Congregational church, Rev. H. Hammond Cole officiating. The in- terment was at the Evergreen cemetery, Juneau
 Mir. Al. Stevens returned Sunday on the Dolphin from a visit with his pa- rents in Seattle. Al says that the city on the Sound is growing rapidly.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17

Mir. Charlie Carlstein went south on the Dolphin.
 New golf capes in the latest patterns Lindstrom's.
 Mir. James Kirwan is slowly improv- ing in health.
 Received at Lindstrom's new French flannel waists.
 Big reduction on chndron's clothing at Lindstrom's.
 The Cottage City came in last night with her whistle,
 Ladies patent leather shoes and slip pers at Lindstrom's.
 Big reduction in mems pants and suits at Lindstrom's.
 The latest French corsets just re- ceived at Lindstrom's.
 20 per cent reduction in mems and boys suits at Lindstrom's.
 Big assortment of Ladies' skirts at cash prices at Lindstrom's.
 Gloves of every kind nicely cleaned at the Alaska Laundry, Juneau.
 Just received full line of hats at the Treadweu store. See our display. 
 Get your rubber boots, with leather soles and nails, for S5.5O at Lindstrom's. The Dolphin came into port Sunday with number of passengers for Doug las.
 Sam Gius went south last week in search of new attractions for his Opera House.
 Charles Wortman, dealer in Hard, ware and Furniture, is'selling at lowest prices.
 The Clutch was brought in and safely landed on the Treadwell last Thursday evening.
 The Al.Ki came in last Saturday ev- ening with big load of freight for Douglas Island.
 Ladies, see those new and up-to-date walking hats at Frank Bach's. Hats trimmed to order.
 James Gamble appeared on the street yesterday for the first time after tus- sle with the fever.
 Judge Brown and all the court ofic- ials came down from Skagway Monday night on the Dolphin.
 Judge Oscar Foote, of Juneau, was Douglas visitor Monday and made a short call at the News office.
 Frank vestal started Monday even ing for few days hunt at the bar. Joe Coggins accompanied him.
 Mrs. Fred Bach is visiting friends in this city. She will go south on the Cottage City to join her husband.
 A fine line of fall clothing in all the latest weaves and stylish cuts at bed rock prices at the Treadwell store.
 Miss Sadie King has been seriously i'll with quinsy. Her many friends are glad to learn that she is much better. 
 Judge Gillette returned to the city Monday night. Be looks like his so- journ in the windy city had agreed with him.
 Geo. Higgins, of Juneau, called on us last Monday and gave us some inside pointers on the coming election in the states.
 The Board of Trade has been treated to some improvements the last week and now presents a nobbier appearance than ever.
 We heard a passenger on the Dolphin make the remark that he would wait ten days for her at any time if he was going to the Sound.
 Bargains in mems shoes at the Tread we'll store. We have a full line of sizes in broken lots. Your choice for S2.5o. Regular price from s3.5O to s.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
The Douglas Island News,
THE ELocAL FIELD.

Items of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Ben-
 eft of Our Readers.
Douglas Island news., 1900-10-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

CATHOLIC CHURCH;
 Mass with Sermon 10;O0 A. M. Rosaryy RSay Lecture IeT and Benediction EGO P. NJ.
 Priest. Rev Father P c. BougiS $. J.. CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH H. Ham, mond Cole, pastor. Regular services every Sunday. in the morning at 10:S0 o'clock, and in the evening at G:45 o'clock. Sunday School i'm the afternoon at o'clock. The Society of Christian Eudeavor meets every Wednesday evenins. at :45 o'clock. Seats free. The public cordially invited to attend.
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at Odd Fellows Hall every Sunday at s p. m.
 Rev. H. J. Gurr. FRIENDS CHURCH--Regular services at the The New Friends Church.
 Sabbath School !U a. m Native Services II a; m: Evening Services, For Whites. 1:4. Prayer meeting. Wednesday evening at 5:5S Christian Eudeavor, Friday evening at S:0O Junior C. E, Saturday @'UV Teachers meeting every Monday evening at Any and ail are cordially invited and well comed at all of these services.
 REV. c. N. REPLoGLE, Pastor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-28
BrookheId.

The Christian Endeavor Society cleared
thirteen dollars from their entertainment
and supper last Friday evening
Hayden Gaylord has gone on his annual
trip to Boston with turkeys for the Thanks
giving market.
Christopher Q. Hood has caught seven
foxes thus far this fall.
Mrs. Clarence Fullsm has been quite sick
for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Frank Ainsworth OF Sharon has
been here with her husband for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassius Peck Of Burlington
were in town.last Wednesday to attend the
funeral OF Mrs. Peck's brother, John III.
Sprague.
Mrs. William II, Clark is taking care OF
Mrs. Lois Buck at present
DR.. Bailey OF Randolph was called In
town last Wednesday to consult with DR..
Ellis in the case of Julian Morse who Is
suffering with sore hand,
Mrs. Harry Cotton and children returned
| to their home in Montpelier last Saturday
Miss Ellen Smith, who has been caring
for Mrs. Lois Buck. was quite sick last week
and went to her home at the Center on
| Saturday.
Mrs. Moore died last Wednesday. Her
remains were taken to Weston for the fu'
neral and interment
Mrs. Fred Fullam returned home last
week after several weeks visit with hei
sister in Natiok, Mass.
Mrs. Della Mitchell is visiting her father
John Heath, at the Center
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-28
Ryegate.

The winter term of school began this
Monday with the same teachers as during
the fall term.
Some fifteen men assisted in hauling
gravel to fill the mud holes leading from
the 8. f. Nelson farm to Ryegate station
November q but their enthusiasm was
somewhat dampened by the heavy shower
in the afternoon.
There will be grange meeting this
evening with program by the lecturer
On account Of the date for the State grange
meeting, the annual meeting of Blue Noun
tain grange will be held on Monday even
ing. December 10, for the election OF off,
GERS for the coming year and other bust
ness. The annual meeting of the corpora
ton will be held the same evening.
Ryegate Corner people have for number
OF years used water drawn from deep wells
as necessity and because they believed
that no springs existed in the vicinity of
the village. 1t seems that time has work
ed wonders in this matter. With the build
ing of the Beattie block spring Of water
was located at a long distance from the viii
lage. 1t was piped and found to be power
erful enough to supply the needs OF five or
six families at once This fall j. A. Doug
las located another spring and has now a
stream OF water running at his place that
he can we'll be proud Of. More recently f.
III. White has embarked into the same
business and Is now piping water from
| spring west OF the silent CITY," Are there
others yet to be heard from2
The heavy wind and rain storm Of No
vember 81 unroofed the store house of G..
G. Nelson near the creamery. Some dam.
age was done to flour and meal stored there.
Mr.. Nelson intends to repair the damage at
once as it is good location for trade in the
feed line.
A daughter weighing thirteen pounds
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John III. Nelson
November 20.
Martin Hartlsnd, twin son Of Mr.. and
night of pneumonia following measles. 1t
was about one year old, The funeral was
from the house on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Kingsbury returned to her home in
Walden on Friday after two weeks visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Gibson.
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Waterbury Center.

George W. Chaplin comes forward with
the result Of his planting Of ten pounds OF
"boss potato seed from which he harvested
300 pounds
Professor @. Fl. Stone of Goddard semin-
airy spent Sunday with friends, at his old
home, returning to Barre on Monday.
Mrs. PAMELA r. Marshall died at her
home last Sunday morning, aged eighty
several months. She leaves two sons, w.
E., with whom she lived, and who with his
wife had given her kind and loving care,
during her long sickness, and Francis n.
Marshall. who is a merchant in Vancouver.
Mrs. Marshall was daughter of the late
Eliakim Allen, the last Of six daughters
who lived to marry and bring up children.
She was good woman who was loved by
every one and loved every one.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-28
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"Seventy-seven" consists Of small vial
OF pleasant pellets; fits the vest pocket. At
druggists. 25c. Doctor book mailed free.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co., Cor
William and John streets, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-28

WHAT'S THE TRoUBLE?-Is it Sick Head
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more dead than alive? Your system needs
toning-Your Liver isn't doing :ts work
Little Pills, 10 cents for 40 doses, will work
wonders for you.-43. Sold by W. Il. Ter
rill & Co., and Collins Blakely.
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Sold by W. e. Terrill & Co., and Collins
Blakely.
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Great efforts are made to sell alum baking
powders under the plea that they are so many
cents pound cheaper than Royal. The admis-
sion that they are cheaper made is an admis-
sion that they are inferior But alum pow
ders contain a corrosive poison and should
not be used in food, no matter how cheap.
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NARROW ESCAPE,

About noon today as the electric car, No.
20, containing twenty passengers, was maxi
ing its trip from Barre TO this city 1T jumped
the rails when just this side Of the Car barn.
The Car plunged 10 the night and down
the embankment, precipitating the passen-
gers into the lower end,
Fortunately its progress was impeded by
tho trucks sinking into the earth bringing
it to stop without injury TO any one on
board. The rear end OF the car protruded
onto the track to such an extent that while
it is being gotten back upon the rails 1t Is
necessary 10 carry passengers by at this
point,
This Is the first accident to occur upon
the road since it was opened which APP
preached anything like serious results.