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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-25

For othe, local ne,cs see pages 4, Sand 8
N. H. Higgins left Monday night on
business trip to Boston and Vermont.
Rev. J. p. Simonton left for Warren
yesterday to attend the funeral OF rela.
tive.
Supt. of Schools W. H. Dresser left to-
day for q business trip on Mt. Desert
island.
U. g. Hodgk kins, who has been working
in Bar Harbor for the past few weeks, 10
at home.
Miss Paulene Foster will leave this
week for visit with Rev. d. L. Yale and
wife at Bath.
There will be social dance at the Dirigo
athletic club room tomorrow evening.
Music by Dirigo orchestra.
Charles P. Haipin has moved from the
Woodward house on Bridge hill to the
Osgood house on Hancock street.
+. c. Burrill is occupying his new cot
tage at Shady Nook. He has the most
commodious cottage at the Nook.
Charles Smith, who is employed at
Labrador farm, fell from the hay loft at
the barn Friday, fracturing three ribs.
The Ellsworth board of education has
not yet elected principal for the high
school. About forty applications have
been received.
Rev q. b. Ilsley, OF the Second Baptist
church OF Bangor, will preach at the
Baptist church in this city next Sunday
morning and evening.
The Ellsworth republican caucus to
nominate candidate for representative
to the legislature will be held at Hancock
hall next Tuesday evening at 730.
Thursday evening. drawing out a good
crowd. This Is the first OF series of
concerts to be given during the summer.
Manager Larkin, OF Gorton's MINISTRIES,
| points with pride to the fact that his Or
| gsnizatiou has been in existence for thlf-
| ty-three years-a fact that speaks volumes
| for its character.
Miss Ruby Guruey, daughter of Mrs. II.
w. Dunn, OF this city, left last Thursday
| for Saco, to spend her vacation with her
grandparents, J. F. b. Waterhouse and
wife, OF that city.
The summer school will close next FRI
| day. At the close OF the morning session,
| at l1.20, there will be informal closing
exercises which all citizens OF the city
interested are requested to attend
Frank S. Lord, Harvard Jordan, Ed
| ward Brady, John Duffy. George Haynes
| and two young men from Boston left
yesterday for weeks cruise in Lord and
Neailey's schooner yacht "Lorelei'.
Senator Hale will make a number OF
| speeches in Maine during the presidentia ial
| campaign. He win speak at Houlton
| Sept. 3 and in Presque Isle Sept. 4. He
| will also speak In Brunswick and
| Bridgeton.
Over $50 people went on tho excursion
OF the Rebekahs Monday by steamer
| "Catherine" to Northeast Harbor. They
enjoyed delightful sail and a pleasant
stop at Northeast Harbor. Monaghan
band accompanied them.
Gorton's Ministries, which have visite I'd
Ellsworth before, are booked to appear a,
Hancock hail on Friday evening, Aug. 3
This troupe is one of the best of the kind
that ever visited this city, and its re.
appearance will be hailed with delight by
all who enjoy genuine minstrelsy. The
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT THIS WEEK.

Bankrupt noticc-Est Alfred G Bulger.
Shawl lost.
Republican caucus.
8 L Lord-Carriage repository.
Lewis Friend 4 Co-Clothing.
Wiggin &'Moore--Apothecaries
Hancock hall--Gorton's minstrels.
A ningham-Confectioner.
A W Cushman & Son-Furniture.
W r Parker Clothing Co--Clothing.
Charles ii Leland--Fruit and confectionery.
Owen Byrn-Clothing.
BUoKsPoRr:
East Maine Seminary-Fall term.
PORTLAND:
Oren Hooper's Sons-Summer things.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-25

The more eyes an advertisement catches
the more dollars it is north.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-25
Killed at Stonington.

SToNINeroN, July 25 (speeiar r-Thomas
Bray, ST., was instantly kilieG tais morn.
ing, while driving.
The carriage seat became ioosened and
he was thrown from the carriage. His
skull was crushed and his l.a.'. 4foken.
Mr.. Bray WAS about sixty years OF age.
He had his leg broken while at work in u
quarry some time ago, since which he had
been able to do but little work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-25

Memory is the treasurer and guardian
Of all things cicero
We want not time, but diligence, for
great performances Samuel Johnson.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

The Dolphin, on which our hopes of turkey depend, is due tomorrow night.
 Judge Page Tustin, Marshal Grant and ). F. Collins of Wrapgel. are at tending court at Juneau.
 The public school closes next Friday for two mouths aud the children will enjoy the usual winter sports.
 H. R. Shepard bears a striking re- sembIance to Wm. Mckinley since he has donned that new election overeoat.
 Our Holiday goods have arrived and are now on exhibition at the big store. Don't fail to see them. The TreadwelI Store.
 Rev II. Hammond Cole, who has been afflicted with a severe cold, is rscoEered sufficiently to be again busily and hap oily trotting around. ! 4
 As a master exhibition of the sign painters art we notice the work of Prof Klein in getting up signs for the Douglas Opera House.
 Mir. Martin Montgomery came up from Sumdum last Monday and he and Mrs. Montgomery and the children will start for their future home in Sleepy Eye, Minn.. on the Cottage City.
 The H3OOn is noisy as the result of the recent soft weather. One hundred and sixty stamps are dropping, as they say, to clean out the ore bin. But let a lit tie more rain come and Messrs. Hunter and 8Iackay will surprise you at the way they have of running everything full blast
 Had it ever occurred to you that a pound box of Chocolates and Bon Bons makes one of the incest Christ mas presents going? If it never did occur to you please call at the Douglas City Pharmacy and we will give you persuasive example of our oratory on the candy question We sell if-
 It is no longer safe fer pedestrians to appear on the streets since the ad- vent of the small boy aud the snow ball. These boys have no respect for digni6ed bearing or gray hairs, and the only hope for the belabored one is the beautiful inaccuracy of their aim. We understand that our honorable com missioner was treed for several hours Che other evening
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

CA4ACA4AC OAASANN'''
 Mass with Sermon 1O;OO 4. Il. Sunday School S;tO T. At. RoSsry. Lecture and Benediction 7;O0 r. N. CONGREGATION ALCHURCH-ReY H. Ham, mond Cole pastor, Regular services every Sunday. in the morning at 10:S0 o'clock, and in the evening at T:45 o'clock. Sunday School in the afternoon at o'clock. The Society of Christian Endeavor meets every Wednesday evening at ;f5 o'clock. Seats free. The public cordially invited to attend. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at Odd Fellows Han every Sunday at D. m.
 Rev. H.J. Gurr. FRIENDS CHURCH-R Regular services at the The New Friends Church. Sabbath School lV a. m Native Services a; I1, Evening Services, For Whites. I:!. Prayer meeting. Wednesday evening at 1'5S Christian EndeayOr, Friday evening at S'O Teachers' meeting every Monday evening at o'clock at private houses Apy. and all arc cordially invited and wei comed nt all of these services.
 REV. c. \. REPLOGLE, Pastor. u. E. MISSION. Regular Services at the NJ. E. Mission.
 Sabbath School ............ .li:VJ a. m. Evening Services, Sunday. ,.... .,......... !:l9 Evening Services, Thursday. ..., ...... .i:4o iSh language, aud all our ScandInaYla1 friends are cordially invited and welcomed Go all of these services.
 Also take notice of our services in the M. k. church, Juneau, on Sundays at p. m.
 \. c. B. BARTON, Pastor
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

The Christmas exercises at the Friends church will be on Christmas Eve. The music; which is always a special feature at this church, will be exceptionally good this year,
 NIr. George Busford has accepted a position with c. A. Lindstrom. He and his charming wife will become resi- dents of Douglas about January Ist. They will be heartily welcomed.
 The last reports from the Topeka seem to indicate that her injuries are much more serious than at first sup posed. | vigorous effort is being made to bring her to the Treadwell beach,
 Johnson X Harvey have completed their large cooling room at their market on D street, by means of which they will be able to keep meats perfectly pure and fresh in all kinds of weather.
 Mir. Chas. Bowey, former employe of the Ready Bullion, who started for Dawson some time last March, has re- turned to Douglas. Re came out oyer the ice and was Il days in making the trip.
 The day of all days when man en- joys a good dinner is a holiday. Where will you get your Christmas dinner? If in doubt, decide in favor of the Royal Cafe. They will serve the very best to be had in the land.
 The development of coal mines in Alaska promises large returns in sup plying even the local consumers. The annual consumption of coal on Dong las Island alone is about 35,OOO tons, and at Juneau about 5000 tons.
 The Cottage City came in from the south last Saturday evening. After laying at the Juneau wharf about three hours she came over to Douglas where she remained discharging freight until about six o'clock Sunday morning.
 Mir. Elmer E. Smith, of the Douglas City Pharmacy, took time to look in on us Monday afternoon. Mir. Smith is all so agent for the Alaska s. S. Go. who own the fast little steamer Dolphin that is fast becoming a general favorite-
 On Dec. 9th North Star Lodge No. ?, K. of F., elected the following officers for the next year: E. R. Shepard, c. C.; J. E. Haman, K. of R. and &; Richard Mccormick, M. of F., and Oscar Lar son, L c. The other officers are the same as this year.
 If you wish to make your friend a nice Xmas present, just step into the Douglas City Pharmacy and ask to see the new line of perfumes. just received. All the latest odors, both American and imported. Prices from 50 cents to six dollars. Fancy containers with cut glass stoppers-
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

All parties knowing themselves indebted to either of tue under signed will please call at their of flee OH or before Jan. I, IeoI, and pay amounts due, and oblige
 DIR. C. N. HARRISON.
 DR. ". L. HARRISON.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
SnOyy
Geo. T. Snow.


 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Snow.
 Good clothing, cheap, at Bach's.
 Stag box parties, Just think of that The Royal Cafe for a good square meal
 Go to the Art Store for Christmas Toys,
 Dr. Rogers still has a supply Of wood on hand,
 Mr. Foley was a passenger south on the Dolphin.
 Don't forget the Art store for Christ mas presents.
 Two girls wanted at the Alaska Steam Laundry, Juneau.
 The Juneau Elks will entertain on New Years Eye.
 Mrs. p. H. Fox was indisposed for several days last week,
 Mrs. R. M. Laughlin visited the News office one day last week.
 WAvrED.-Two girls, at the Alaska Steam Laundry, Juneau.
 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Snow at the Opera House Friday night.
 Mir. A. Mackay, of Treadwell, was pleasant caller last Thursday.
 Mrs. c. W. Harvey will start home immediately. after Christmas.
 It hardly seems possible now that we could have green Christmas.
 c. 4. Lindstrom has two of the pret- tiest show windows in Douglas. The children are enjoying the incline on D street as a cOasting place.
 Work at the Tisdale mine at suetti- sham has ceased for the winter. There were two fights on the water front Sunday night. No arrests. Mr.D.L L. Hutsel left OF the steamer Dolphin for his home in Kentucky Chas. Fox was acting as drayman for several hours last Saturday evening. Monseiur Prick has resumed his po- sition as brakeman on Jones express. 
 The steamer Wellington is in port with large cargo of coal for Tread well
 The Skagway Alaskan is out again with its little hammer knocking Gov. Brady.
 sharick, the Front street jeweler, has fine display of Snverware for the hol- idays.
 Charles Workman, dealer in Hard ware and Furniture, is selling at lowest prices,
 The holiday season promises to be well taken up with entertainments of all kindS-
 Judge FOOte was recently quite se- verely injured by falling on the icy pavement.
 The discouraging intelligence has reached Alaska that Secretary Hay will not resign.
 
 Mrs. Falconer is selling off her house hold goods preparatory to moving to the Sound.
 The expert wrestIers of the Island will probably arrange match in the near future.
 Christmas mass will be celebrated at the new Catholic church at l2 D. ID. Christmas Eve.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
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 yon thorough ex- animation free of charge, and if you don't need glasses will tell you so.
 OIL. Sharick, Jeweler and Optician Front street.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

Furnish your owu can and get your coal oil, gals. for sl4O, at G, Roene's Hardware store.
 Get your boy a new suit of clothes for Christmas. Reduced prices at c. A. Lindstrom's.
 MT. Jake Halrs little baby badly scalded it's hand last evening by upset ting a cup of hot tea.
 A fear is entertained that the Christi mas turkeys will fail to arrive because of the wreck of the Topeka.
 The "7Oo" is dropping its one hundred stamps again and Foreman Geo. Moore looks like himself once more.
 The long looked for steamer Victori- an arrived last Monday evening. She has a pleasant sounding whistle.
 The grand jury is now grinding it's daily grist, with Wm. M. Ebner as fore man and C. D. Garfield as secretary.
 We have received some of our Christ mas goods. come in and see them.
 DOUGLAS NEWS DEPOT.
 Mrs. Falconer has received the sad news of the death of hor mother st Eugene City, Ore, on Thanksgiving Day.
 The rapid manner in which Judge Brown is clearing up the court caIend- CT is a source of delight to many liti- gants.
 Christmas Cards, Fancy Calendars, and all the Latest Novelties in Holiday Goods just arrived at the Treadweu Store
 Dr. Koosher, at one time resident of Douglas, but HOW of Sitka, is serving the U. s. as a juryman this month at Juneau.
 A number of the old young men, or the young old men, of Douglas Island are talking of forming a gymnastic 
 For Rent.-A three-room flat in sec ond' story, corner of Third and E streets, Douglas City. Enquire at tho News office.
 Rev. s. ?. Holmberg, of Rock Island, H., has been appointed as the new pas tor for the Swedish Lutheran church on Douglas Island.
 Dr. Margaret A. Guidinger will leave Douglas City about the first of the year to accept a position in the Sisters Hos pital at Vancouver, Wash.
 The case of Bachvs. Falconer, involv- ing the ownership of valuable lot on North Second street, was decided last week in favor of Mir. Bach,
 As a special iaducemeut to patrons of the post office during the holiday season it is reported that Postmaster is now licking the stamps,
 The Swedish Methodists will hold Christmas entertainment at their church on Christmas morn. They will also have dinner on Christmas Day.
 c. A. Lindstrom Gan undoubtedly show the biggest and best stock of La dies and Childrens' shoes in the city. i Get some for Christmas at reduced prices.
 Ladies, if you wish to gladden. the heart of your gentleman friend, just call at the Douglas City Pharmacy and ] purchase a box of Arminius cigars-25 in the box.
 Mr, C.. A. Lindstrom will take a trip 1 the first of the year to points in the East after an immense new stock of goods. He will visit Chicago and New York City.
 The first mate on the ferry boat has a parrot for sale that is very cute but lacks in one respect that it will not swear. Further information furnished on the boat.
 Alaska Steam Laundry at Juneau is the only place in Alaska where gents , suits, overeUats, etc, and ladies jackets, ! waists, skirts and capes are cleaned by steam process.
 A surprise party at the home of Mrs. on last Monday evening is re- ! ported as a very happy event. Cards and dancinr furnished fine nnnserrnnnts
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
DOUGLAS NEWS DEPOT.


 DOUGLAS NEWS DEPOT.
 Mr. R. Mccormick and family have removed into the residence formerly occupied by the Rafferty family. This takes our good neighbors a little furth- CT out of town but takes Mr. McCor mick nearer his place Of employment, which is at the Mexican.
 A man came in from Admiralty Is- land last Saturday afternoon and re- ported that his partner had mysterious ly disappeared three or four days pre-. vious, taking with him large supply of provisions. Diligent search failed to reveal his whereabouts
 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 DO equal.
 ne DOuSidS NlLy IT EEdTmSCy-
 Our friend and neighbor Mrs. Poguant at the Hunter Restaurant is already preparing for the toothsome repast that she will serve to her patrons on Christ mas day, and the delicious odors now and then penetrate the desolate den of the printer and cause him to dream of the "OId, Old Home
 A word to our Scandinavian friends in regard to Christmas: A custom dear to all is the early service on Christmas morning; being deprived of that, the best of Christmas is gone. Therefore, kindly bear in mind that a cordial in vitation is extended to cur Scandinavi- an friends to attend the services Christ mas morning CTuesday) at 6 o'clock in the M. E. Mission. Special song and music suitable for the occasion will be rendered.
 At the regular meeting of the Doug las City Fire Department last Friday evening Mr. F. W. Hoyt resigned his position as chief and J. F. Mcdonald was elected in his place. Mr. Hoyt's business takes him away from the city so much that he thought it his duty to resign. His services have been very satisfactory to the Department and he was rendered vote of thanks The new chief Jack is the old chief Jack, whom everyone knows and likes
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
SYNOPSIS

ACT I. Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida The Friends The Confession.
 ACT 1T. Dau's system of courting an old maid Its a eat hop, don't you reckou?- The false friend The oath of vengeance.
 ACT III El Paso, Texas The tramp The Challenge Get your gun, for I'll shoot on sight"
 ACTIY. The Arroyo The duel Avenged at last Reunited.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
The Douglas Island News.

THE LOCAL FIELD. tens Of Interest Dished Up In Brief for the Ben- eft of Our Readers.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19
GOOD THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS
TIME.

An assortment of the finest grades of wines, liquors and cigars is to be found at Ohman's Hall. If you will try our brands you will agree thai nothing is good but the best. Yours for Merry Christmas. OSCAR OH1IAN.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

The Cottage City returned from Sit ka this morning aud raced up the chan nel with the Victorian.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

The Dolphin, on which our hopes of turkey depend, is due tomorrow night.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

Subscribe Tor Che News.
Douglas Island news., 1900-12-19

On Xmas day we will give away a very beautiful doll to the girl receiving the most votes Each purchaser of 9 cents will be entitled to a vote, old style, early and often.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
May BE the Assassin.

Louisville. Feb. /. James Sutton,
sheriff of Whitley county, who came
here from Frankfort last night is 4
prisoner in the county Jail Al an early
hour yesterday morning al the Victoria
Hotel sutton went up to the office Of
the clerk. brandisning two revolvers,
II am the man who shot 6;oebel. he
said. and ! will never be taken alive. y
The hotel manager PROMPTLY sent for
the police. On the appearance of the
latter Sutton ran upstairs 70 the third
story. and when be thought he WAS
about to be captured opened a window
and iva1ed out. He ailghted on his feet.
was uninjured and ran nearly mile
before he was arrested.
The police believe that sutton is eth
er decidedly unbalanced mentally or
that he knows who shot Mr.. Goebel.
An effort Ia Interview him after he was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
CHAOS IN KENTUCKY
Two Governors and the State Mill
tia Holding the Balance of
Power at Frankfort.
Conference Of Attorneys of Both
Parties Fails to Reach an
Agreement.
Proclamations, Appeals and State
ments Issued No Hope For
Recovery of Goabel.
Frankfort, Ks, Feb. j. x conference

:,
~ = Z Z
Oh the attorneys tor po'h siass WIS
held this morning for the purpose %
seeing if some adjustment az the pres
a,.t,a.,
me meetillS was Very p' s'''
pubiicans attorneys proposed thai the
difficulty between Inc riya, governors
.,,, ,r,,@
uei'io'iae = u'ssis'''ss - t'o's
seslion' taxing me slai'a .iii't she iiia s
ter should first De passed on by the
state courts. This WAS not agreeable
To the republicans and the conference
ended with the l,ntiers tandjng tha; am
atbar ,,ssst;,,t, ycn,,ta u. r4l,d =, ,,,,,
80, ~,
,..,,., II,
fiapkioEt, ny, fsp. r. Np govern
ors and armed soldiers holding The bal
arce of newer b. ,Tean than That Is
- - . 80 - =
ing. WhoeVer me soldiers aefide iS
the proper official for them 70 obey will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01

missing in the second advance for the.
relief of Ladysmith. All the morning
papers devote columns 10 the lists Of
killed and wounded, aud it is openly
stated that the full returns are not all
in yet The Chronicle yesterday places
the total al LOIS. and gives the total
British losses to date as 9.so5 a Pre-
toria disia;ch says that the Boer losses
on spionkop We're fifty-thl'ee Killed and
l20 wounded
In the meantime cen Bulier has the
pub!ir ard war office alike guessing
harder than ever. How he proposes 70
make good his boast 70 be in Lady
snaith Within another week none is able
70 unaers tAnd. Still there are those who
affsct 9 believe that the hitherso inn
possible trick may by some hook Or
crook be turned They d. not venture
any valuable suggestions. but simply
hope TIE same dreams seem y exist
among Con. Buffers troops as Well as
II, I,i,Il,l,tS rxrr,s sffli,l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
Decisions Handed Down by iowa'S
IIi.lcst lii.i bunnl .roday.

Special 10 Zines Republican,
Des Moines, Feb the following
decisions wrfr a}aay handed dawn hs
The supreme e'ait
state of Iapa vs Mills appellants
Davis dlstri0s Affirmed.
Lake Us. Fagaers' Insurance Com
pany. appellant Harrison disuiet- -Ais
iirsned.
Iiuey Us. 1sadsb appellant. Mills dis
tri@i. -Aiiinlei
Hens appe9al9 vs Tambyn; Ben-
ton district. t.iHfse'l.
i4awkeye La4ii ana Brokerage Cons
pany vs. clty Marion, appellant
Linn disrici reversed.
Shuuaii vS stianiaf, appellant, Linn
district. Rsvsfs,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
FIRE AT DAYTON. o.
Half Million Dollars Worth Of
Property Destroyed by the Flames

Dayton. Feb. I Fra in the nanufae-
damage. The heavy sufferers are j. r.
welf & son Binm & 60. Globe Papsf
Company ana Henedict y %.
The property destroyed ineludes
warehouses and the factory u j. n
Wolf x Son, tobacco merehaats: y.
Binm x sons. sresers,, Ben yiief q etis.
cigar manufacturers, Dayton Paper
N&yeltv CpnnaliE and several smaller
concerns. Woif y Sons. are tfe leslSiis.
losers. insured for S335,ooo The lire
MAS started by az explosion o Il bQilur
in tho Wolf Watt Aausp.