Douglas Island news., 1900-06-20

T. urday before Judge Bach on the charge of selling whiskey to the Indians. A jury of l2 men found him guilty as charged and the Judge gave him a. sen, tence of four months in the jail at Sitka
 For up-to-date Clothing go to the Treadwell store. They have justreceiv- ed large consignment of Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing of the latest styles and patterns, also complete line of Hats in all the new shapes, at the low est prices.
 It is reported that Jack Mcdonald, who is in the Porcupiue country, was severely injured by log rolling on him which cracked one of his ribs and badly bruised one of his legs. It is also reported that Jack has succeeded in locating two very fine claims.
 The program for the entertainment given by Miss Jordan assisted by Mrs. Shepard and the best musical talent in Douglas, will be exceptionally attrac- tive. Miss Jordan's abilities as an elo- cutionist are well known and our sing CTS are always pleasing The program will be printed in next weeks issue.
 The printers were honored last week by plate of strawberry shortcake that caused the foreman in the office to groan and almost shed tears of sor- row as the last mouthful disappeared down his pleased throat Such delica- cies do not often find their way into a print shop, but occasionally they do. Thanks, Mrs. Archer.
 Bishop Rowe conducted the Episco- pal services last Sunday eveningin Odd Fellows Hall. At the close of the ser vice he met the congregation and stated that committee would be appointed this week to call for plans and specif- cations for the new Episcopal chapel to be built in Douglas, The funds for the building are provided.
 ! Rev. s. P. A. Lindhal, of Rock Island, H., editor of the Augustina, Swedish Lutheran publication, preached at the ! Congregational church last Sunday evening and again Tuesday evening. Rev. Lindhall has been appointed a missionary to Alaska and after visiting the cities in this section will go to Cape Nome by way of the Yukon river route.
 The Rebekah lodge gave a very pleas ant party to large number of guests last Friday evening, in honor of Mrs. William Smith, who goes to join her husband in the KIondike. About forty couple stripped the light fantastic" at Ohman's Hall and afterwards were ser ved with lunch at the Rebekah Hall. Dancing was resumed and lasted until day.
 The committee appointed by the i Chamber of Commerce has succeeded in locating a very suitable site for a cemetery. The soil is largely made up of gravel and the distance from town is not more than half mile from the north end of Third street, which thor oughfare will be extended to the pro- posed cemetery. Immediate steps will be taken to hasten this work
 The Skagway News says that Douglas Island is preparing to celebrate the 4th in grand style. It then proceeds to outline the program of sports and amusements as follows: Three base ball games, a procession, dancing, tug of war, rock drilling contest, canoe racing by Indians, and Peterboro ca noe racing between Americans and Ca nadians, besides a lot of minor sports and pastimes.
 James Mathers and Alexander Irving died at Seward City on the 18th inst. from the effects of eating poisoned mussels. Irving was from South Dako- ta He was a single man and 35 years of age. His body was taken to Skag- way for burial. Mather was 45 years old and married man. His family lives in Washington. He was buried in the Evergreen cemetery at Juneau on the 16th inst.
 Some persons, probably boys, went up to the ditch which furnishes the supply of water for the town, and amused themselves by tearing off the covering, and throwing rocks and sods