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Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
Had Their Bluff Called.

An attempt to conserve the morals of the community has met with'a sud den check and a stern rebuke in the case of the Daily Miner at Juneau. For weeks the columns of that paper have been filled with exhortations to the good people of Juneau to clean up their back yards. Yesterday, when the city inspector of back yards started on his rounds, he began operations at the of flee of the above reformation organ, and found such miscellaneous collec- tion of old lye cans, mutilated ex- changes, cigar stubs, water bottles, and other paraphernalia of good religious journal, that he had to swear in depu- ty to assist in the investigation. There are things that are said to smell to high heaven, and it was then and there oftic- ially decided and declared that the aforesaid back yard was harbor and a refuge for great variety of rich and succulent odors that were a menace to the health of the place.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
I. o. O. F.

WHEREAS, Alaska Lodge No. l, l. O. o. F. has been visited by the Angel of Death, who called from our ranks our esteemed brother, Past Grand, George w. Stephenson. Therefore be it
 Resolved, That in the death of our brother, we recognize the loss of worthy member and true Odd Fellow; his early death we deeply deplore, his memory we will fondly cherish.
 Resolved, That we tender to his be- reaved widow and relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their period of deep attliction; we can offer no more genuine consolation than to assure them that we share their sorrow. Resolved, That the Charter of Alas ka Lodge No. 1, I. o. o. F., be appropri- ateIy draped in mourning for a period of 30 days as last tribute to the mem- ory of our departed brother.
 Resolved, That copy of these res olutions under the seal of the Lodge be sent to the widow of Bro. Stephenson. that copy be spread on the minutes of this lodge, copy also to be inserted in our local paper.
 Fraternally submitted
 c. H. STEVENS,
 l.. RAYMOND,
 IQ ET TNr~r
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
Afternoon Tea and Reception.

The Ladies League will give an after noon tea and reception, as farewell to Mrs. Landsburg, in the Congregational church parlor next Friday afternoon from 3 to o'clock. The reception is open to the public and all are invited to share the Inequalities of the ladies and meet friend who is about to leave Douglas for Seattle, her former home.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
UP AGAINST IT.
The Steamer AI-Ki Strikes Something in Icy
 Straits.

Last Friday morning the Pacific Coast s. S. company's steamer Al-K struck submerged iceberg while run. ming through Icy straits. The first in timation that any damage was done to the boat was when the chief engineer reported to the captain that four-foot hole had been stove in the bow and the pumps were unable to keep the water out. The boat was immediately headed for the beach. She was filling rapidly, and in fifteen minutes the water was running over the grates. When she struck the beach she had only puff of steam left. As soon as the tide went out the hole was patched up with sheet lead and concrete and 24 foot tree was cut and fastened to the bow to protect the patch. The water was pumped out and the second tide after the accident she was foated and came on to Tread we'll, where she unloaded 300 tons of coal Sunday and Monday. At Tread we'll the patch was reinforced with more sheet lead and the Al-Ki was able to go on to the Sound She took no pas caOoarS
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28

Judge Bach tried his first case Mon day. The defendants-two Indians were charged with being drunk and dis orderly. They plead guilty and re- ceived ten days each.
 Ed Churchill, we'll known resident of this city, recently picked up Sl47 nugget on one of his claims on Willow creek, in the Atlin district. This is like finding prosperity in large chunks.
 If you are a smoker remember that the genuine Marguerite cigars have union mark which is the unmistakable Blue Label. When you smoke that ct- gar, call for the Blue Label every time.
 Those people who have not patron ized the Juneau Steam Laundry, and there are very few, will regret their failure of having done so if they will only send trial order. They do excel lent work.
 The Old Treadweu mill has been run ming continuously since 1884. An en- tireIy new mill will be built, but the old machinery will be used. It is ex- pected that all but 40 stamps can be kept running while the work is going on.
 Considerable excitment was caused last Sunday morning by the report that one of the "ladies" on Front street had taken large dose of carbolic acid with suicidal intent. Doctors and stomach pumps soon relieved the pa tient and she is we'll on the road to re. covery.
 MT. A. Mackay, of Treadweu, went to Seattle Monday on the Al-Ki, where he will purchase material for the new mill to be erected where the old Treadwell now stands. The timbers for the frame work will be all cut and numbered in Seattle. The Stetson-Post Mill compa- ny will do the work.
 Harry Smith, an old time resident of Douglas, and one of the big claim own CTS of Dawson, was a passenger on the up trip of the Rosalie. He has been spending the winter in California. While the boat lay at the Douglas wharf MT. Smith put in his time shak- ing hands with old acquaintances on the Island.
 The Imperial Dramatic Go. played "Triss," or Beyond the Rockies" to a good house last Friday evening at Oh mans hall. The play is full of fun from beginning to end and was enjoyed by all. This was the last appearance of the company on Douglas Island but we understand that representatives of the Louvre are now below on the lookout for other talent.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
Douglas Literary Society.

The Douglas Literary Society will hold their last meeting for the season on the evening of April 18th, 1900. Special efforts are being made to make this one of the most attractive meet ings of the course. A program consist ing of music and recitations and lec- ture by Rev. Cole on Wendall Philips will be rendered. The public is cordial ly invited. More particulars later.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
Lenten Services

The fifth of the special services in observance of Lent will be held in the Congregational church, next Friday afternoon at ? o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. Hammond Cole. The subject to be "Jesus Giving Victory to His Disciples" based upon the sixteenth chapter of John. The public cordially invited to attend these services.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
Ball And Entertainment.

E. G. Baisden, the trick bicycle rider will give an entertainment and ball at Ohman's Hall on the evening of April 3rd. MT. Baisden is an artist on the bicycle. It will be remembered that he gave an exhibition of his ability at the Bachelors Ball on the 16th inst-Ad- mission 50 cents.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28

Joe Stevens and family, expect to leave on the City of Seattle tomorrow morning, for South Seattle, their form, CT home.
 We have the Smiths heads in our in sides this week, and it is not much of a gastronomic feat, either, under the cir cumstances.
 Mrs. Larsen and Misses Jennie and Edith were over from Juneau Sunday and furnished some splendid music at the M. E. services.
 We are informed that Supt. J. P. Corbus is enjoying his vacation in San Francisco and will return to Douglas Island some time in May.
 The name and picture of Henry Clay on every box of cigars that bears that name. Try them. They are made by McGuirk & Go. of Juneau.
 Steam Baths for 9 and 50 cents. Every Saturday from ' in the morn ing until 10 in the evening, at Samuel sons Bath House on the beach.
 Mir. Elmer E. Smith was a very sick man for few days last week and came very near having typhoid fever. He lost 20 pounds in four day's illness.
 The people of Kentucky, it is said, are preparing to present loving cup to Prof Atwater, who declared that al cohoI was food, and proved it, too.
 Murray and Hoyt are engaged in making a pulpit for the Friends church which for workmanship and beauty of design and finish cannot be eXcelled.
 MT. A. Murray, the contractor, is just putting the finishing touches on suite of rooms over his carpenter shop on Third street, to be used as living rooms.
 M. J. O'Conner returned from the Sound on the steamer Rosalie last Mon day night. Hereports good time an' looks as if he had enjoyed his vacation.
 MT. Harry Winters is exhibiting some very good pictures of the Indian we'd ding banquet table. The bride and groom are the principal objects of in- terest.
 The roller skating craze has finally struck Douglas City. A rink was open ed up in the new Armory hall last Sat urday evening and was very we'll pat ronized.
 Jaeger of the Juneau Steam Laundry knows the laundry business from start to finish. Tell him how you want your laundry done and he will give satis- faction.
 Rev. Dr. Irwin and wife will start for Douglas on the next Cottage City. The good Doctor is an excellent preacher and Douglas people will beglad to hear him again.
 The Rosalie came in Monday evening on the run of the Topeka. She had a large cargo of freight and many pas sengers. The Topeka is laid up with a broken shaft.
 Rev. G. M. Irwin, in letter from Portland, asks us to announce that he will be on hand to hold services as usu- al on Sunday, April 1st, at 3 p. m., in the Friends church.
 s. Blum & Co.,, Juneau, are show ing the best values in Dress goods you have ever seen. Their line at 25c and soc per yard is very large, and cannot be excel led in quality and price.
 For up-to-date Clothing go to the Treadwell store. They have justreceiv- ed a large consignment of Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing of the latest styles and patterns, also a complete line of Hats in all the new shapes, at the low est prices.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28

mere was yO4LlS LASALA II ~ Whom every one thought was goose,
 But he bought some lots here,
 Although they were dear, And now he's as rich as the duce.
 -Clarkston tWash.) Chronicle. Andrew Johnson is on the sick list. Sign painting, any kind at Feusi's. Chris. Johnson has job in the Tread we'll mine.
 Call at Lindstrom's and see the new spring goods.
 For something new and stylish go to Lindstrom's.
 See those Corduroy Suits at Frank Bach's store.
 Mir. Gus Johnson moved into his new home Monday.
 Mir. Pope of the "seven Hundred" is on the sick list.
 Second hand furniture bought and sold at FeusTs.
 Little boys suits, from 21a years up, at Frank Bach's.
 Another swell Indian wedding is on tap in Indian town.
 The News is on sale at the Post Office Book Store, Juneau.
 Extra copies of the News on sale at the Douglas News Depot.
 Mir. and Mrs. Keeton and son MinOt visited Treadwell Monday.
 Youths Clothing and Nobby suits for little boys at Frank Bach.
 BORN, to Mir. and Mrs. J. McWill- jams, Sunday, March 24th, girl. Big line of goods for ladies expected on the next boat at Frank Bach's. A fine line of mems summer clothing just received at Frank Bach store. Try the Alaska Steam Laundry with an order and you will go to no other. Work was begun last week on Sam Gius' new opera house on Front Street.
 It was the floating population that was enjoying boat rides on the bay on Sunday.
 Mir. Jack Beard was suddenly taken very sick, at his home, last Monday morning.
 An Indian named scaway shot his right arm of the other day. He lives at Juneau.
 Mr.L. S. Keeton and Jack ,Bartels made trip to Sheep creek last Sunday in their new boat.
 Mrs. M. J. O'Connor was a most pleasant caller at the News office last Friday afternoon.
 Persons working on Lawson creek should stop in at Charlies and examine bis stock of hardware, free or cost.
 Good Wallpaper at 15c per double Roll at S. Blum & Co.,, Juneau. Look at the variety of patterns they are showing.
 Mrs. G. W. Stephenson expects to leave with her children for her old home at Martinique on the next Cot tage City.
 The Cottage City will bring a new spring line of ladies' silk waist and silks in large assortments, at c. A. Lindstroms.
 The Treadwel mines are in need oi more men. The other day about 4C would have found work if they. had been on hand.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28

sengers.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28
DEAD ON THE BEACH.
Body Found By Indians No Indications of Foul
 Play.

Early this morning some Indians dis covered a body of a man lying on the beach below the hospital Marshal Me Elheny and Judge Bach were notified and coroner's jury was empaneled. pr. Woods made an examination of the body and found bruise on the back of the head and the lungs and stomach full of water.
 A purse found on the body contained an Atlin miners license made out in the name of Gaprieli Maxi. Witnesses testified to the identity of the deceased and established the facts that he was a Russian Finn, named Gaprieli Maxi, aged 38. Lately he has been engaged at the Yakima mine cutting wood. His valise contained worn suit of clothes and letter from his wife at Rockland, Cal, dated over year ago.
 Following is the verdict of the coro- ner's jury:
 CopONTEp,c VTPDTCT
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-28

There was a young man from Palouse, Whom every one thought was goose,
 But he bought some lots here,
 Although they were dear, And now he's as rich as the. duce.
 -CIarkston (Wash.) Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13
NEWS IN BRIEF
crime Rampant at Cape Nome.

f. G. Graves, a California prospector
writes from Cape Nome that crime is ram
pant there. There is an average of three
or four suicides a day and murder is an ev-
eryday occurrence. Thousands are clean
ing up fortunes in the camp, but many who
went without money will find graves in the
north. He writes:
They are paying stevedores 81 an hour,
and everybody can get job, but, of course.
all are not able to stand that kind of work
Prices are about five times as high as they
are in Frisco, the chapest things being
drinks at % cents each Potatoes are
worth 20 cents pound and oranges,
which can be bought for 10 or 10 cents a
dozen in California, cost 81 a dozen here
Coffee and two eggs are worth 70 cents
Bread costs 20 cents a loaf, and pies are 30
cents apiece.
Still, everything is not prosperity here
by any means. Suicides are occurring at
the rate Of three or four day and muir
ders are almost daily occurrences. One
poor fellow who came up with us was kill
ed the first night he struck Nome. He
tried to prevent friend from getting stab
bed and got the knife himself He had
$500 in his clothes when killed The un-
dertaker took $780, the man who made
the coffin $50, and the man who dug the
grave the remainder.
There seems to be abont %, 900 people
here and Main street is deusely crowded
They are panning out gold right along
Main street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13
Renowned for their Grandeur

Conspicuous in many ways are the White
Mountains of New Hampshire. The re-
gOn is one grand wonderland, and every
turn brings the visitor to some attraction
in which Natures marvellous embellish-
ments are displayed. The famed "Craw-
ford Notch" "The Flume," "The Old
Man" Elephants Head, )" "The Lake of
the Clouds" the gulf, the ravines and cas-
cades are but few of the many more no.
table features with which it would seem
this region has been so extravagantly en-
dowed. One hardly realizes how imposing
the mountain surroundings are until a
visit has been paid them, but slight idea
of some of their principal attractions may
be gained from perusing the Mountain
Hand Book issued by the Boston & Maine
Railroad, and for pictorial views of the
mountains the Boston & Maine portfolio
known as mountains of New England, -
will prove interesting and instructive. The
first mentioned book is sent for two cent
stamp, the latter for six cents in stamps to
any address upon application TO the Pass
enger Department of the Boston & Maine
Railroad, Causeway Street, Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13

Inspector Boyle of Springfield, Mass.
and Daniel Leonard of Feeding Hills have
been able to identify positively the men
held on suspicion by the Montreal police as
the two who recently sold to Mr.. Leonard
two bronze bricks for $1,000
Mayor James r. Mcclure, and 3 alder
men and other city officials, have been in
oictedat Syracuse, n. Y, by the special
grand jury ordered by Gov. Roosevelt to
inquire into the condition Of municipal fairs
which resulted in deficiency of 500, 600
The officials are charged with having
padded the pay rolls of the city employees
with fictitious names.
Fire which broke out in the lumber yard
of +. b. Crane * Co., at Worcester, Mass
Sunday, threatened at one time to sweep
away all the property bounded by Summer,
Fulton and Mulberry streets and Washing
ton square. The Daniels Cornell company s
wholesale grocery store was practically a
total loss. The estimated value of all of
the property destroyed is 1925, 900.
The cholera mortality continues high in
Bombay. The May mortality there was
appalling. The number of persons receiv-
ing relief is 90, 1000. The governor of
Bombay telegraphs to the foreign office
as follows: There were 1890 deaths
from cholera and $500 fatalities in the
famine district during the last week in
June. The total deaths among the num-
bers on the relief works il the British dis
trict were 1924. The number on the re-
lief works is increasing rapidly in conse-
quence of the drouth. The number on
gratuitous relief is increasing throughout
the affected districts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13
PerpetuaI Motion Again.

Barnard Town, for the past five years
an inmate of the Montpelier city farm, has
caused furore in that locality because of
his alleged discovery of the secret of per-
petual motion. For some years he has
been working on such a scheme. 1t is
claimed he has now perfected the contriv-
ance. Overseer of the Poor Wheeler wit
messed the working of the machine. He
says while the secret of perpetual motion
may not have been discovered by Town,
he believes he has made the nearest
approach TO it yet made by any inventor.
Towns machine is very crude and necessari-
ly built at very little expense, but if elab-
GRATED would prove to be wonder. 1t is
square and reel like in form with ball bear
ings and the motive power is a series of
springs so arranged that the machine
starts at a slow motion. Gathering momen-
tum and power it soon reaches such a
velocity that it requires several men with
a heavy piece of timber to brake it and
bring it to a standstill when 1t has to he
locked to keep it from running its career.
Geo. Carter was thrown between the
horses while drawing hay on Ludlow
mountain one day last week, and the
wagon passed over him, breaking the leg
near the mp
Hale X. Darling of Chelsea is a candi-
date for the position of reporter of the SUI
preme court of Vermont, made vacant by
the elevation of w. P. Stafford of st Johns
bury to judgeship
John w. McNally, 90, of Sandgate, com
mitted suicide one day last week by taking
paris green. He died after "a hours of in
tense suffering. He is survived by daugh
ter by his first marriage his second wife
and three small children.
Dr. Robinson Trip, who was born a
Sherburne 90 years ago, died recently it
Chicago. He was a carpenter by trade
At 81 he married Margaret Bronson o
Amsterdam, N. Y, and soon afterwarC
they removed to Chicago, which then haC
500 white inhabitants Trip became
physician and practiced until five years ago
His wife died in 1893 The site of tn
first Methodist church, which was present
ed to that body by DR.. Trip nearly 81
years ago, is now worth 81 600, 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13
Scholarships at Burr aud Burton sem
mary.

A friend Of the Burr Il Burton seminary
at Manchester has offered 10 give $500 a
year for three years in scholarships to as
sist needy students, giving one scholarship
of 500 each year to each of the nine towns
in the north part of Bennington county, or
two scholarships of $50 as may be deemed
best. After three years if the plan works
well he proposes to give $50, 600 to the sem
mary to make the scholarships permanent.
1t is expected that these scholarships will
be made available for the coming year, and
it is hoped that ,ach of these towns will
have an applicant for the generous gift,
which will pay the tuition and leave sum
to apply on the other expenses. 1t will be
open to young men or women Of limited
needs who intend to take three years
course and are well versed in the branches
taught in the common schools. IL any
town fails to find an applicant the scholar
ship will be given TO some other town so as
to keep the number full. This timely and
generous gift will be of great benefit to the
seminary as well as to needy students
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13
Rutland. Canadian Railroad viii BE
Completed sept. I.

1t is now expected that the Rutland
Canadian railroad will be completed about
Sept. /. While the work has progressed
more or less rapidly during the past year,
unforeseen circumstances have delayed the
work to a considerable extent. There are
now about 1000 men employed at the
various points along the line from Burling-
ton TO Rouse's Point. From % to 30 men
have been, since early spring, excavating
the rock cut north of Burlington. This is
one of the most expensive portions of the
road to be built. The work here is expect
ed TO be finished in a couple of weeks.
Just south of this cut is a deep raviue,
which has been bridged by huge trestle
Nearer even to the city than this cut, op-
posite the lumber mills north of the Central
Vermont railroad station, a stone embark
ment is in progress of construction. This
road will run for 1000 feet parallel to the
Central Vermont tracks, and will he built
at practically the same grade. Operations
are being carried on at both ends OF the
wall, which will be about - feet high and
5 feet broad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13

Gregory Carpenter, So, of Keene, com
mitted suicide by hanging in his barn
Thursday. lie leaves a widow and seven
children.
The body of Nathan Woodman, As, re-
spected farmer of East Wakefield, was
found dead in his barn Saturday, with a
bullet hole in the head. A 3S-calibre re-
volver containing two empty shells was
found some distance away, and it was at
first thought that Woodman had been muir
dered. The authorities were satisfied
however, after making an examination,
that he committed suicide.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-13
Spray Potatoes Now.
Wonderful Increase la Yield Through
Use oTthe bordeaux Mixture,


Bulletin for the Vermont Exderment station
The potato bug is at work again and the
potato blight in one form or another will
soon appear. w at do you propose to do
about IL For 10 years in succession the
Vermont Experiment station has demon
strated on its fields that it pays to spray pota
toes where it is done right and in season
The results during this special period
have shown an average yield Of 296 bushels
to the acre where sprayed, as compared
with - bushels 70 the acre where not
sprayed. Bordeaux mixture is used (slx
pounds copper sulphate, 4 pounds of lime,
barrel water and TO each barrel of this
mixture is added one-half pound of paris
green. The practice at the Experiment
station is to use paris green alone for the
beetles during June and to continue the
spraying with the above bordeaux paris
green mixture during July and August.
Spraying of early potatoes with this
combined mixture is begun about July l.,
and of later potatoes about the middle of
| July. The applications are renewed once
in two weeks so long as needed. This
means as a rule two or three sprayings.
There is no danger of injury to the plants
| from this mixture, and most men make the
mistake of applying too little. Spray
thoroughly, using from two to FIVE barrels
of the mixture to the acre.
The mixture may be applied with a
sprinkling pot or any other way which in
sures that the leaves are we'll covered
The best means is a spray pump. A good
strong pump mounted on barrel may be
used for spraying in both potato field and
orchard. The time has come when a good
spray pump is an essential thing on every
| farm