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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Preference to'EDsoldier..

The Senate committee on civil service
has authorized favoakbte report upon the
bill introduced by Senator Plat of New
york giving preference to5sofdfers of the
civil war in positions, in the civil service of
the government. The committee recon-
mends an amendment including. soldiers of
the Spanish war and of the war in the
Philippines,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Mr.. Davis has introduced in the Senate
a bill authorizing the librarian of Congress
and the superintendent of documents to
distribute duplicates Of public documents,
&c, to state asylums for the insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Gen. Brooke,s Tour.

Maj. Gen. Brooke has left this city, under
orders from the War Department, to make
thorough inspection of all the military
posts In the Department of the East as far
south as New Orleans. Gen Brooke wiH
be assigned to command that department
on the statutory retirement of Mai. Gen.
Merritt in June next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Burglars Loot r. O. Mt No~.,a.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. March Pm III.
Flint, postal inspector here, has received a
telegram from NJ. NJ Hall. inspector IN
Arizona, saying that the post Office at No.
gales has been entered by unknown per-
sons. who secured 5000 I'm Mexican money
There is no clue TO the Identity OF the rob-
bers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Gen. Nelson A. Miles and party left Sd
vannah yesterday morning for Florida,
They will stop at st. Augustine. from
whence they will go to Key West After
WISHING the Florida forts Gen. Miles win
sail for Cuba. He declined to say how long
he would be there or why he was going.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

One person was killed. two seriously In.
Jured and about a dozen others were
slightly hurt by a terrific explosion of collo-
dion in the Photographic supply establish.
ment OF Thomas II. McColIn & Co, al i23
afternoon. N'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
May Make Proof at Once.

Senator Hansbrough has introduced a bill
providing that the heirs of any soldier or
sailor who died in the war with Spain or
in the Philippines may Immediately make
proof for land upon which such soldier had
a homestead filing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Representative Dalzennsf Pennsylvania
has introduced a bul' fegBbfating the trans
portation Of distilled, spirits to general
bonded warehouses and the removal there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Confirmed by the SENATE.

The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the following nominations:
To be collector of customs-Geo. F. Bart
lett, district of New Bedford. Mass: James
Brady. district of Fall River. Mass; o. q.
smith, district Of Nantucket, Mass.
Also R. 8. Hanna, to be postmaster at st.
Petersburg, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Representative Corliss, from the commit
tee on commerce, has favorably reported
the bill allowing $4,000 for a revenue cut
ter on St. Mary's river, Michigan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Red Men in Indian Territory.

The House committee on Indian affairs
has reported bill for the establishment
of the Independent Order of Red Men in the
Indian territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Reappointed notary Public.

President Mckinley has reappointed Mr..
Charles E. Riordan a notary public for the
District of Columbia for an additional term
of five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Lecture on the Venezuelan boundary.

Mr.. Marcus Baker will lecture this even
ing at the First Congregational Church,
corner of 10th and streets northwest. be-
fore the National Geographic Society. on
the Venezuelan Boundary" Mr.. Baker
was the expert geographer Of the original
Venezuelan commission, appointed by
President Cleveland. and later was the
American expert that accompanied the ar
bitrators to Paris last summer. He thus
has an intimate knowledge of the points at
issue. The lecture will be illustrated by
maps bearing upon the dispute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

After a hearing this afternoon a marshars
jury declared Mrs. Estelle Semple, colored,
who owns considerable real estate, to be Of
unsound mind to the extent of not being
capable of properly caring for her prop
erty. The court will now be asked to APP
point some suitable person as committee TO
manage the property. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Lake Carriers to De Heard Again.
The rivers and harbors committee of the
House has determined to give the lake car
riers and others a further hearing on April
4 on the project of a power canal around
the falls of st. Mary's river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

The Craven Accepted.
The Navy Department has accepted the
thirty-knot torpedo boat T. A. NJ Craven,
built at Bath, Me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Thousands of situations nave been Ok
tanned through the want columns OF The
star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

The reporter. in the course of his in
quiry. learned another important fact. 1t
was the reason why the great clock in the
tower of the post office building was not
lighted. The fact is. it cannot be lighted.
for Notwithstanding the fact the specifica-
tons called for the construction of con-
dUitS and the installation of wires the wires
have never been placed in the tower, and
the cold steel pipes 50 ii is said keep
silent company with themselves there in the
dark, and make the big clock practically
useless after shutdown.
II Is stated upon authority that cannot
h@ denied that the Post Office Department
J. "Xpending from ten 70 fifteen dollars each
day IN repairing its electrical system of
lights The clerks and the officials are
ShHdcerins To think of the summer which
l. marry on us. No provision has been
made IN any Of the rooms for electrical fans
or desk fans. and while it may he. possible.
- oIerstT" few Of them by outside and
d;SiiSHFiF!g construction. the fact remains
there viii be but very little air circulated
IN the department by electrical means dur
ing the coming summer
The work on the big roof IS dragging,
along, and the workmen are still engaged
IN securing the wire frames which the con-
tractors lr~ insecure. Every now and then
q h!s bicycle dropping from the clock tower
Srnashes window. and II costs 81 Der Dane
20 remedy The damn &c. Two parcs were
recently destroyed aud every time there is
a snow and freeze the diSburSing officer
looks for damage to the glass roof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
Some Other Defects,

Mention has heretofore been made. of the
badly constructed windows throughout the
department. and the ~ 600 feet Of weather
stripping have not remedied matters to any
considerable extent Eentilators have been
closed at an expense Of hundreds Of dol
lars, storm doors have been erected and
down in the cellar the lives Of the work
men have been rendered bearable by the
construction at considerable expense of
lIrfntnSe exhaust pipes which carry out
the hot air. Steam pipes are leaking
Throughout the building. and repairs are
constantly being made. In the cellar the.
hrenen are complaining Of the coal chute
aud its insufficient capacity II Is only
possible 10 receive coal three days a week
the remaining days being used for +aktna
od' ashes The vault which Is supposed
p2City Of 3,0 tons when IL sho1IId he 600
tons. In the opinion of every one who Ia
familiar with the needs ef the building
should there be a blizzard or a spell Of
hard weather. so that traffic would be sus-
pehuSd Tor some days, il would nor he Ions,
before the department would he mn, ar,
OF business by lack of coal. The insDff
EFht c"al chute VIII make il necessary TO
repair extensively along 18th street trbis
VIII te done, II Is said, at an early date
Altogether. the Post Office Densrrmapt
building rs getting worse and worse arS
unless something is done pretty SOW r.
will be serious trouble 0te
II Is impossible to state exactly what tho
cost VIII be to put the building In thnr-
ough repair. Some claim at least SIoo 900
Will be necessary 1t Is figured thot -.
least s2O.OO0 Will be required to MAKE tba
electrical system Of practical use and this
Is a modest estimate. The other bills will
eashy run the expense account up, and
SIOo,uoO Is considered small estimate
ThOusands of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Tan American Whipcord Top
Coats, flushed with lap seams,
cut conservative length aud
perfect back; velvet collar and
serge lining: tailored carefully
and thoroughly At S12.5O they
would be considered good
value. Special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

rs Covert, Homespun and
Cancels Hair Suits, made
with open Elton and Single
Breasted Tight-fitting Jackets;
Goats and Waists handsomely
lined with satin all through;
skirts modelled on our own ex-
elusive shapes. We know
they can't be duplicated at
$40. Special
81 so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23

Patent Leather and Tan
and Black Wei Kid Lace
Shoes, with hand welts;
flint oak soles; new
spring shapes and all
sizes. As good Shoes as
1898 buys
any where. CD mo
Special. go. pZsyC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-23
200 Taffeta Waists.

great big assortment Of shades and
styles-and not Waist in the lot worth less
than $65O-and We doubt If they can be
eCualed at that price anywhere else. Guar
anteed perfect fitting. ALI sizes.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

The City of Topeka came blowing up Gastineaux channel last Wednesday night. She made a short visit at Skag- way and, coming back to Douglas Is- land, proceeded to locate. She finally made her departure for the Sound Sun day evening.
 Mir. Frank Calhoun was taken very sick last Wednesday with a severe form of infamatory rheumatism. For the past month he has not been we'll, but hoped with youth and strength to be able to throw of the disease that was fastening itself upon him. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery,
 Editor Ed. Russell, of the Daily Dis patch, was an Island visitor Monday last. He says that the wave of McKin- ley prosperity has struck his town and all the government officers have a full dinner pail. He is also rejoicing be- cause he is going to get a new power press, which is in itself enough to make the heart of any printer sing with joy.
 8Ir. John Henson received a letter via the Topeka from his son Fred, who is now at his old home at Port Angeles, Wash. Fred left this city in June last for Dawson. He has sailed up and down the mighty Yukon, has visited the far-famed Nome district, and has ac- cnmulated a large fund of experience that will be Of great benefit to him in fighting life's battle.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

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.
 MT. Armstrong, who successfully re paired the great Sunrise ditch at Atlin, B. C., when the owners were about dis couraged, has been visitor in Douglas the past week.
 A new ad for B. M. Behrends, the Ju- neau Banker and Merchant, arrived too late for this issue. Watch out for it next week. It will tell you how to get your moneys worth.
 The Friends will hold their Christmas exercises on Monday evening, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve.) Their entertainment is being carefully prepared and will be even better than last year.
 The Dolphin came flying in to this port last Friday evening with the mail and number of passengers. The Dol phin is a hummer and easily captures a large share of the Douglas Island trade
 MT. George Hoffman, who is known all over the Island as the man who sue cessfully rode the Fin Horse last 4th of July, returned ou the Dolphin last Fri day evening from an extended visit in the states
 Dr. Lapsiey, who has been dividing his time between this city and Juneau, finding that his Douglas patients re- quire more of his time, has decided to be in his office here every day in the week after Dec. 1st.
 On next Friday evening there will be a radical change in the style of per formance at the Douglas Opera House. Additional talent has been secured and a comedy drama will be produced on that night only. The title of the drama is "The Tiger"
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

Nothing in the line of wearing appar el has ever been so popular with the ladies as shirt waists. Have you notic- ed how low $. Blum 6 Co. are selling them.
 Mr. William Champion, night watch man at the Ready Bullion, fell from a car last evening, severely cutting his head in several places. He was taken to the Hospital.
 4 public spirited individual was out with a gun this morning. Be was after a flock of dogs that were disregarding the proprieties. We wish someone would kill all the dogs that don't stay at home and attend to business.
 Foreman William E. Davis, of the Mexican, was down town last night. Those who claim to know, say that this is the first time in two or three months that he has wandered farther north than the Congregational church.
 Up to the hour of going to press the AI-Ki, which was to bring all the Thanksgiving fowls, has failed to arrive. Al Ri is a Chinook word meaning &bye and bye and our people are beginning to think that the boat is well named.
 The injudicious use of water nearly exhausted the supply in the tank one night last week. Waste makes want and the consumer should realize that he pays for what be uses and filches what he wastes and the reckless extraya- ganee of some may cause all to suffer
 Mrs. Martin Montgomery and her three children, Florence, Lester and Gladys, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hall Mrs. Montgomery has spent the summer with her husband at Sum- dum. They will return in a short time to their former home in Sleepy Eye, Minn., where Mr. Montgomery will en- gage in business. Mrs. Montgomery is sister to the McRae boys who left Douglas recently.
 An Alaska town may be blest by good ! officers or cursed by bad ones. Douglas has portion in each. Judge Gillette, our commissioner, has, by his apparent fairness, won the good will of all and bis friends will not stand by and see him maligned and some parties may just as well make a note of this right now On the other hand, the workings of the system has deposited on our shores an officer that is menace to the very peace and happiness that the ad- ministration of the law is supposed to bring about The indiscriminate hurl- ing of blasphemies at an innocent citf- zen is reprehensibIe at all times and under all circumstances, but when the offender is an officer, wearing ais offfc- ial badge, the mind of man can con- ceive of DO excuse.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

MT. Chas. ?. Stowe, the shoemaker, has moved bis shop to the large build ing near the Hospital, formerly used as a boarding house. He will be already for business on Dec. 1st. Remember the place, on the upper track.
 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.
 DOUGLAS NEWS DEPOT.
 3r. w. c. Boyd, who is one of the oldest settlers on Douglas Island, call ed at this office last Monday evening and had bis name placed on our cub scription list. Mir. Boyd has recently been given entire charge of the Douglas cemetery, and parties wishing any in- formation in regard to it should see him.
 At the Convention to be held on Dec. 5th there will be various discussions on subjects of interest to the public Dur ing the week the delegates will arrive from the different cities of Southeast ern Alaska. After the convention there will be a dance and supper will be served at F o'clock by the ladies of St. Luke's Guild. The names ofthe dele gates will be in next weeks issue.
 Last Friday morning the Fire De- partmenE was called out twice. Each time the cause of disturbance was found to be only turf fires burning near cabins. BIr. Annett's cottage on North Second street had a narrow es- cape. The recent fall of snow has put an efTectual stop to stump fires.
 Sixty years ago in the little village of Dalmeny, on the Earl of Roseberry's estate, near Edenburg, Scotland, Mr. and Mrs. Brown of 1903 Third avenue of this city were married. Last Tues day evening, CNoy. 13th) in honor of their diamond anniversary, nearly one hundred of their descendants and friends met to offer congratulations They have lived in Seattle eighteen years and are in excellent health and ir full possession of all their faculties They have had eleven children, those residing in Seattle being Mrs. Campbell Third and University, and Mr. John Brown, of Brown X Westover, plumbers Third and Cherry street. Mrs. Frazer of Port Townsend and Mrs. Williamson of Douglas City, Alaska. The others are in Scotland. Their grandchiidreu number twenty-one and they have ten great grandchildren. The evening was most enioyable.-Seattle Times.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that parties wishing to bury their dead in the Douglas Cemetery are requested to aP- ply at P. Fl. Fox'5 store, to P. H. Fox or ". c. Boyd, for a permit to bury there; also, to leave there a description of the deceased, giving name, age and birth place. This is by order of the Chamber of Commerce, to insure system and regularity in the Cemetery; and in Ord- CT that a record may be kept for future reference, of all burials E (. BoYD,
 Clesk a9 Cemetery.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
DIED.

Died, at Douglas Island, Alaska, Nov. 26th, 1900, Malcolm A. Haggart, native of Ontario, Canada, aged 30 years.
 Malcolm A. Haggart came to his death through the falling of large slab of ore in the '7OOn mine where he was employed at the time of the acci- dent as a helper on a drill. He came to Alaska about 8 years ago. He has two brothers in the Yukon
 The funeral services were held today at the Congregational church, Pastor Cole officiating. The interment was at the Douglas cemetery.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
FREE.

A beautiful e2O Mantle Clock; gen uine Marbeli6e, New American. Sash Dial, Gilt Trimmings. Cathedral Gong, Half Hour Strike, 8-Day Movement. During the month of December P. II. Fox will give one ticket for each pur- chase amounting to one dollar which will entitle you 10 a chance in this ele- gant clock. Save your orders for De- cember.
 Ne have 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
 The Douglas City Pharmacy.
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Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
\CATHoLIC CHURCH

Sioss v,itb Sermon lO;OO A. NJ. Rossryy. Rsy Lecture and Beuediction 100 P. NJ.
 V Priest Rev. Father P. c. Bougis, S J. CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH, H. Ham moud Cole, pastor. Regular services every Sunday in the morning at 10:S0 o'clock, and in the afternoon at o'clock. The Society or Christian Endeayor meets every Wednesday eyening at 2 :45 o'clock. Seats free. The puDac cordially invited to attend.
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at Odd Fellows Hall every Sunday at SD. m.
 Rev H. J. Gurr. FRIENDS CHURCH Regular services the The New Friends Church. Sabbath School " " @" Al, , Native Services " .Is .l Eyenins. Services For Whites I:+y Prayer meetins. Wednesday evening nt t:a2 Christian Endeayor, Friday evening at SS S.SS Junior c. E Saturday ,i.-,SU ,Ut St Teacbers' meeting every Monday evening at & o'clock at private houses. Any and all are cordially invited aho wei coned at all of these services.
 REV. c. \. REPLoGLE, Pastor. ME. MISSION. Regular Services at the NJ. E Mission. n, Sabbath School ............ .'Al'VV a. l.,. Evening Services, Sunday ........-... ..L ID Evening Services, Thursday. ....; .... ':5' These services are conducted tu the Sweu- iSh language, aud all our ScandinaYap friends are cordially invited and Welcoihe" to all of these services. n, p Also take notice of our services m the 'h. E' church. Juneau, ou Sundays at D: m-
 \. c. B. BARTON, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

All persons having books belonging to the Public Library are earnestly re- qrested to return them immediately to the Post Office. No one has any right to keep book and it is hoped that this notice will be sufficient.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
OUR FAME ABROAD.

It is reported that Charlie Hopp, formerly of Oberlin, but nov publisher of the Douglas Island, Alaska, News, weighs 240 pounds. Jnst think how Charlie must lookl That Alaskan cli- mate must be very fattenfng.-ob oberlfn (Kan.) Eve.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

The Tiger
 Thanksgiving Ball.
 Supper at the Royal Cafe.
 Mrs. E. E. Smith is very sick. Opera House, Friday night.
 Supper for dancers at the Royal Cafe. Big bargains in blankets at Lind strom's.
 The Maccabees now meet every Tues day evening.
 Big reduction on ohildren's clothing at Lindstrom's.
 Jack Mcdonald has completed the Third street road.
 Mir. R. J. Willis, of Treadwell, was caller last evening.
 Big reduction in mems pants and suits at Lindstrom's.
 Mir. David Brown is late addition to our subscription list.
 Mr. Kemmis, the jeweIer, is now To- cated in his new store.
 The latest French corsets just re- ceived at Lindstrom's.
 Mrs. H. Hammond Cole was a pleas ant caller this morning.
 Big assortment of Ladies' skirts at cash prices at Lindstrom's.
 Cloves of every kind nicely cleaned at the Alaska Laundry, Juneau. Get your rubber boots, with leather soles and nails, for s5.5O at Lindstrom's. The Douglas City schools will hold Thanksgiving exercises" this after noon.
 Charles Wortman, dealer in Hard ware and Furniture, is selling at lowest prices. G. Roene, the hardware man, is talk ing of a grand opening" at his new wareroOms.
 Ladies and Misses Mackintoshes in big assortment, at reduced prices, at Lindstrom's.
 Conrad Hoerler is enclosing his resi- 5oDoo Dro0artv with 2 neat and sub stantial fence.
 After the bali tomorrow night you can get a nice Thanksgiving supper at the Royal Cafe.
 Miss Fannie Penglase has decided to postpone her visit to the states until after Christmas
 Just received a full line of stamped linens, bureau covers, splashers, etc., at the Treadweu Store.
 Mir. DHsaver is laid up with badly infamed eye, as the result of cinder. A very painful complaint
 We have rScelVSO some O1 OuA NAAi ASS mas goods. Come in and see them.
 DOUGLAS NEWS DEPOT. A reduction in the price of shirt waists-silk ones-from sl25o and S85O to s4.75 has been made by S. Blum & Go.
 Mrs. Harvey, who is visiting her pa rents at Rock Springs, Wyoming, is ex- pected to arrive home about December 18th
 For Rent--A three-room flat in sec ond story, corner of Third and t streets, Douglas City. Enquire at the News office
 Brother Lindstrom has accused us oi burning the midnight oil and questions the righteousness of our task Take out the beam first, Bro- Lindstrom-
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.

tens of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Ben-
 eft of Our Readers.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

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Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

Don't forget that this drama is for this Fam
 fly Show ONLY. DON'T MISS IT.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

The Tiger.
 Thanksgiving Ball. Supper at the Royal Cafe. Mrs. E. E. Smith is very sick.
Douglas Island news., 1900-11-28

Attend the comedy-drama at the Op- era House Friday night. "The Tiger" for one night only.