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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.
LODGES

K. OF P, Unity Lodge No. ST. Meets every
A. L. BLIZZARD, @ &,
c. F. shewmake, K. of K and s.
|. o. Q. F., Fitzgerald Lodge N. 3s-Meets
every, Tuesday at 1880 y. M. at Odd Fel.
lows hall, Grant and entral Ave. Visiting
Brothers always welcome.
q. A. LagerStrOm. n. q. NJ. D. Miller, Sec.
1. o. o. F.-Titzgerald Lncampment No. 0
meets every Monday evening
WV. Allen, Scribe.
Magnolia Rebecca Lodge 1. o. o. F.-Meets
every Friday evening
Mrs. L. P. North. N. g.
Mrs. W. b. Moore, Sec.
Fitzgerald Tent NJ. g, X. O. r. NJ, meets
Isl and 3rd Wednesday evening at 1880 II
Odd Fellows hall, Cor. Grant ard Ctutr"l
Ave. J. Ii. Rountiet Com.
Edw. L. Brown, r X.
A. o. U. w. meets End and 4th wcdn+s-
days III each month at 7.s0 y. ru.. In !. o y Il.
hall. Cor; entral ave ard Graft street.
o. Ii. johnson. Master Workman
E. W. Rymsn. Financier. w. h. Brown, Rec.
M PitgEsr ,,s,t chspteETR; 4; NJ Meats 9Th
w. Ii aalsey. Secy. =.
ADA CHAPTER. No. Is. o. f. g. meets n
" r; C. Hall, on 2nd Monday, So M, and 4th
Monday 2p 70. Mrs; D. q. welsh. W. NJ.
MASONIC, Pine Level Lodge No. 3k2-Meets
9fh Monday night In each month at I'm Rhts
OF PythiaS hall, on Central avenue.
J. /. Campbell, sec'y.
G. U. Q. o. F.. Plumb Zine Lodge No. 44es-
Mee.s cd and 4th Friday EVENINGS in each
T. W. Swiuney, Ps
&. of D.-Fitzgerald Conclave No. 100.
]. |. Campbell, oil. aud Secretary.
n P 1s11 NO v l'Meets every sasr ,asy # hall
G. E. Whitman, Adj't. >'
POST NO. 17-Meets LIST and 2nd Saturday
afternoon OF each month at O'Clock in hah
j. W. Kinston, Adj. g. o--'
POST NO. 10 Meets in Neal Dow Hall.
North Grant STIR ct. every LIST and II d Sat-
uruayS IN eacn mOnth at O'Clock. d. ul.,
sharp NJ. s. Herrod, Com
s. G. Brown, Adj't.
onion VETERANS CNIoN.-John A,
Logan Command No OF Georgia nects ey.
cry lst ard Srd Tuesdays at 1850 N ard
Sharp in each month at Neal Dow He'll
VIM. Tom. t,ninuel
Adiu ant.
W. R. o. No. 2-Meets 1st and Sd Tuesdays
TN each mouth at 2 r !. M, st hall Oh Maiu A.
Mrs. Sarah T.. Thayer. Secy.
,WOMAN's VETERAN RELIEF UNION
The oman's Veteran Relief Union No "
GeerPia. auxiliary to John A Logan CONE
msnd No Of Georgia Union Vet,.raie' Union.
meets the END and Attn Friday in each m"rttI
" O'Clock D. III. at Neal bow Hall, North
GrHnt Street. Mrs PIONEER
Mr. Harvey, PrdEi,,ent
Seorptavv.
Tho Ladies of the q A meet ON the lar
and 3rd Tuesdays Of each month at 2p m,
IN Neal Dow Hall corner Of Graz, and 6cun.
40 streets
Mrs. Brown Pres
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
OIL FOR STREET SURFACES.
1t Lays the Dust and Is a Powerful
Disinfectant.


Disinfectant.
A correspondent contributes the fol-
lowing to the Bakersfield Californian
Among the many advantages arising
from the use Of oil in the manifold
ways in which it is being made to con-
tribute to the welfare of the people of
the state l have never yet seen includ-
ed what, from one standpoint. may be
considered the most important Of ALL
/ refer to the increased healthfulIhnss
that is certain to be observed in those
communities where oil is used as q
dressing for street surfaces.
The street has always been and. but
for crude petroleum.. would always re-
main thickly settled place which col
lects the dirt, the filth and the disease
germ, only to turn them back into the
atmosphere bearing more of poison and
danger than when first deposited, with
the result that humanity. cooped up in
towns and cities, has had to struggle
for life, inhaling air which is charged
every breath of it with illness and
death.
An important change is about to be
brought about in this regard unwit-
tingly and entirely without design by
the discovery that crude oil will lay
the dust more cheaply and more effec-
lively than any other means. The
method is being adopted merely be-
cause of these two reasons. but the
fact that the oil is one Of the best dis
infectants known to science accom-
panies it and will finally bring to the
fortunate people who live in localities
where the modern dust killing method
is practiced greater measure of
health than has ever been their store
before.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE

Consists in Keeping all the main
organs of the body in healthy, reg
ular action, and in quickly destroy :
ing deadly disease germs. Electric
Bitters regulate Stomach, Liver
and Kidneys, purify the blood,
and give a splendid appetite.
They work wonders in curing
Kidney Troubles, Female Com
plants, nervous Diseases, Consul
patton, Dyspepsia. and Malaria.
Vigorous health and strength al
ways follow their use. Only SOC.
guaranteed by The Denmark Dug
Company.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
For His SovereIEn'S Sake,

The shah of Persia when in France
suffered from toothache. and so a
dentist was summoned to remove the
offending tooth. But. like less exalted
mortals. the shah, when he found him
self face to face with the dentist, dis
covered that his toothache had disap-
peared. and so absolutely refused to be
operated on. However. his majesty
declared that he did not wish the den
fist to lose his time. and so commanded
that tooth should be extracted from
each of his suit. He said this with
his eyes fixed OH the ground, and then,
suddenly looking up, found, to his in.
tense amusement. that all his minis.
tiers and staff had quietly slipped away
except the grand vizier. whom he COM
plimented upon being the only one
faithful enough to undergo Il little dis
comfort for his soyereign's sake. Then
he dismissed tue dentist with present.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
PROTECTS THE HIGHWAYS.
Law Regulating the Width of Tires
In Massachusetts.

In MassachuSetts.
In 1900 the legislature Of the state Of
Massachusetts passed an act to regu-
late the width of tire on draft wagons.
which was to take effect on Jan. l.,
1902. This law is one which should
be widely copied by other states. 1t
provides that:
ION and after Jan. l. in the year
1902. 1t shall be unlawful, except as
provided in section Of this act. to
use upon any road. street or way in
this commonwealth draft wagon or
cart having tires Of iron or steel or Of
any substance equally hard which are
less in width than one and one-half
times the diameter Of the axle meas
ured at the shoulder thereof. but in no
case shall a tire more than four inches
in width be required, and wagons or
carts built with wooden or hollow AK
les shall have tires not less in width
than the diameter OF the axle meas
ured at the shoulder thereof.
This act shall apply to all wagons
and carts, the axles Of which are two
inches or more in diameter. measured
as aforesaid. and to all stagecoaches,
tallyho coaches, barges and other pas
senger vehicles not built to run on iron
or steel rails and constructed to carry
eight or more persons.
Whoever violates any provision of
this act shall be punished By fine not
exceeding $780,"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23

422nd Dlstrlct-G. W. prlugeon, Justice of
the Peace. G. w. Broughton, Notary Public
51sth District-J. A. J Mobiles. N. F.
69Oth Districts. M. Self, J, p. G. W.
Fletcher N P.
9oist District-Marcus Luke, N. P. A. r.
Clements j. P.
$500 District-V. A. Freeman, r., Fl. W.
Cockrell N, r.
Mink, N. p.
P.
l529th Distriot-wm. Henderson, j. j p.
Sweat, N. p.
l55tth District-Allen Paulk P. j. j.
Whiddon N y
1537th Distrlct-A. A. Harvey, Up; Drew
W, Paulk, N. P.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
NEW CENTURY COMFORT.

Millions are daily finding a world
OF comfort in Bucklen's Arnica
SAlve. 1t kills pain from Burns.
Scal4s, Cuts. Bruises; conquers
Ulcers and Fever Sores; cures
Ernpiioas, Salt Rheum. Boils and
Felons; removes CONS an Warts
BAst Pile cure on earth. ONLY
9o' at The Denmark Drug Com
psnS s drug store.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23

adoption, without law or order.
l think not. God is a God of
order" l belie:e this is just as
true of God in spiritual, as in
natural things. And thoughtful
men are coming more and more
to believe this. And therefore,
thoughtful, rational men every
where. are becoming dissatisfied
with the vogue, uncertain, shad-
owy, mysterious explanations
of speculative theology. They
want sunbeams. They want
truths, clear, open, simple and
scriptural. They are tired of
swallowing the brains of dead
men, who lived in the dim and
dusky past. They want truths
that accord with reason and Rev.
citation. They are breaking away
from the dogmas, traditions and
theories of the past, and are ask
ing for light. They will HAVE IT.
The heresy trials which have
been disturbing the religious
world for the past ten years sus-
tain this affirmation. Who knows
but these are the angels stirring
the waters.
Many of you remember the
trial of DR.. Briggs, a few years
ago. He was tried more by the
Westminster Confession of
Faith" than by the God-given
book-the Bible.
Jesus knew man. He knew
the innate desire for truth.
Hence he spoke plainly and clear
ly to men and women. And it is
declared of Him, the common
people heard him gladly"
How do Persons Become
Christians?" This question is a
very important one. 1t is the
most important question that
ever engaged the attention of the
human mind, or challenged the
devotion of the human heart. 1t
involves the question-"What
must do tobe saved?" and there
fore involves the destiny of Adj
ans shining race"
On this question hangs the
momentous issues OF eternal life
or eternal death.
In its vast sweep, it embraces
all there is, or can be, of pardon
for the past, peace for the pres
ent, or hope for the future"
Still, it is easily answered. And
it is plain, when answered, to
men who have no theological
theory to sustain, and no theolo-
gical process through which they
want to take men who desire cal
walton. No man has 4 right to
answer this question on his own
responsibility, out OF his own ex-
perience, or according to any
system of speculative theology.
/ maintain that the Word of God
is the only source from which we
can obtain an infallible answer to
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
LEGAL BLANKS.

The Enterprise has on sale
full line of legal blanks-notes,
mortgages. receipts, quit claim
deeds, timber leases, turpentine
leases, ETC., etc.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
OIL sprinkled Roads In France,

Experiments in sprinkling roads with
crude petroleum in France have SO far
been attended with excellent results
and are being continued. The longest
stretch of road over which oil has been
sprinkled Is near st. Germain, where
the surface has been hardened and
made dustless. while the gray color IA
restful to the eyes. The road can be
swept as easily as 90 asphalted street,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-23
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

N DO Persons Become CbristlaDs!"
us the subject of Mr.. Daugh-
5 sermon Sunday evening at
4 Christian church. 1t was
ned to by a large and very
htive audience. Said the
kcr!" This is an undenomina-
81 question. | don't ask, how
ersons become this, that or
other, in the way of denomi-
pnalists. Why? Simply be-
he believe denominational
ions among God IS people are
Bal. My faith comes by hear
Gods word. See 1 Cor. ITO,
30. Therefore, / refuse TO
ng to any sect or denomina-
beneath the stars. / belong
local congregation of chris
and the local congregation
i only recognized or divinely
orized ecclesiast ical body in
New Testament. A denomi-
pn is the consolidation, or
ration of local churches (con-
kations) under one centralor-
'zation. There are nearly one
Non and a half of christians
central organization,
'at recognize no ecclesiastical
~ longer than the local con-
kation, have no centralized or
1ization, and are determined
To be christians in this demo-
NATIONAL sense.
Hence, the undenominational
stion, How do Persons Be-
& Christians?" Yes, simply
only Christians just this and
ling more. Christians PLUS
ling, and christians MINUS
Ing. Just christians. I am
the simplicity and absolute
pturalness of this position
amends itself to every one of
my hearers.
But let us pass on. Thought
honest, sincere people all over
and are asking this question.
mare thinking of this ques-
But the great majority of
kind think loosely. And
Mht nothing are men less logi-
Ia their reasoning and less
4 in their thought than on the
bject of spiritual things. In
realm of temporalthings they
ognize causes and effects, an
edents and conscquents, law
order. But in the realm OF
Fitual things all seems to be
Hstery, confusion and chaos.
rely God has not made birds,
Il beasts, flowers and shrubs
brding to law and order, and
x man and endowed him with
Snant mind and deathless
(and death is nowhere
4 ated of spirit, spiritsnever
ga get left the lofty realm
.ual birth. growth and
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-22
J. J. Beattie.

The Seattle Post -Intelligencer of the 18th inst. contains the following:
 J.J. Beattie, one of the oldest inhab- itants of Juneau, and man we'll known in Alaska, died last night at Provi- dence hospital of typhoid pneumonia, after a sickness of four weeks. For the past eight years he has been in the employ of Schwabacher Bros. as com mercial agent for the grocery firm over the Alaskan territory. MT. Beattie resigned his position the beginning of the year, as he contemplated trip to Scotland. He left Juneau for San Francisco several months ago, and on his arrival here from that city contract : ed the sickness which carried him off.
 The deceased was extensively inter- ested in Alaska mining prop erty. He stood very high in the community of Juneau, where he had lived fifteen years, and was prominent in all measures connected with the welfare of the city. MT. Beattie leaves no rela- tives, and his burial will take place in this city.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-22

The news of the death of J. J. Beattie, at Seattle, reached us last week. MT. Beattie was we'll known on Douglas Is- land. He was genial, hearty, whole souled man, an Alaskan in every sense of the word, honest and true. Many feel his death as personal loss.
 The second and last appearance of the minstrels at the Y. M. c. A. on last Saturday evening was greeted by large audience. While not so large crowd assembled as on the first even ing, the house was comfortably filled, number of late arrivals having to stand. The program was varied some- what from the one given few weeks ago and was very interesting and we'll rendered.
 The case of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions vs. T. A. Marquam, was decided at the Skagway term of court in favor of the plaintiff. The case is one involving the rights to certain properties at Haines, wherein the Mis- sion Board claim and hold large tract of land, evidently for speculative pur- poses, as against the rights of bona fide occupant and user. The case will be appealed.
 It is often the case, in laying out new town, that the projectors them selves have no faith in it's permanency. If they had they would certainly exer- else more care in looking out for the arrangement of streets. A case in point is the town of Douglas, where an otherwise beautiful townsite is marred by few crooked, narrow streets. Now that the town is beginning to put on city airs, and feel certain degree of pride as to the looks of things, the neglect or carelessness of the first set tiers is an unwelcome burden, but one that must be borne.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-22

Among the impro, ements on tap for Douglas City this summer are the planking of Front street, the building of wagon road to Treadwell City. and widening D street between Front and Second. All these things are needed, but it will require the earnest co-opera- tion of the citizens and property own CTS to accomplish this.
 Hose Company Number Che, of the D. F. D., held their regular an- nual election last Friday evening. The following were elected to office: Presi dent, John Stoft; vice president, Chas. Laumeister; treasurer, Fred Henson; secretary, Jack Henson; foreman, Wm. Mccormick. The Company now has a mem bership of about 25 and is still growing.
 Last Friday afternoon from ? to 5 Master Almon Richards entertained five girls and five boys in honor of his fifth birthday A delicious lunch was served and the little folks enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The young gentleman received number of pres ents. Misses Mildred Powell and Fannie Pengiase, Mesdames Powell and Bernard helped entertain.
 Invitations are out for an entertain ment and ball to be given on Monday ! evening, April 27th, by Alaska Lodge No. l, of Douglas, and Silver Bow Lodge, No. 2, of Juneau, in commemo- ration of the 94th anniversary of Odd Fellowship. The entertainment will be given at Odd Fellows Hall in Douglas City at S:3o p. m., followed by ball and supper at the Natatorium Hall
 The bowling tournament, which has been in progress at the Y. M. C. A. for several weeks, was finished last Friday afternoon, Mrs. Christoe's team being in the lead with Mrs. MacAuley's second. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Daniels scores tied as third in the contest, while Mrs. Gould's and Mrs. Veasie's teams came in the order as named. A prize has been offered to the lady making the highest individual score and each one who wishes will have an opportunity to try for the prize.
 The Sitka Alaskan and the Skagway Alaskan two of the prominent papers of Southeastern Alaska, whose influen- ce, for good or evil, has it's effect upon the entire district, are in the midst of controversy as to the patriotic Ameri- canism of the two publications, and the campaign is one of vituperation and anathema. While there may be much of truth in what is said on both sides, the Sitka organ may be the mouth piece of narrow policy, and the Skag- way publication may cast wishful eye across the boundary line now and then, yet it were far better that the brains and talents of the editors of these papers should be expended in boosting the car of prosperity, than in admins tering verbal chastisement upon an CT ring brother.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-22

Mir. Henry Bratnobsr, of San Fran cisco, has chartered the steamer Flosie and will spepd a month enjoying the beauties of this part of Alaska. He is accompanied by party of friends.
 It is usually supposed that the mis- sion of preachers is the saving of souls, but Douglas has a representative of the profession who devotes a part of bis time to the saving of fine gold.
 BORN, to Mir. and Mrs. James Thomp- son, Of Ellensburg, Wash, on March 18th, a son. The little one only lived until March 31st. MT. and Mrs. Thomp- son formerly lived on Douglas Island.
 Camp Treadwell No. IA, of the Arctic Brotherhood, will meet at Odd Fellows Hall on next Friday evening. Among the business of importance to be trans acted is the nomination of Camp of ficers.
 Sumdum is represented in Douglas this week by Joe Hinckley and family, Jack Mcbride and Bob Semple. MT. Hinckley was foreman of the Bald Eagle mine, and is now on his way to Nome.
 An athletic entertainment will be given this evening at the Y. M. c. A. and Thursday evening the Chamber of Commerce of Juneau will be entertain ed. Visitors are welcome both even ings.
 Neuralgia pains, rheumatism, lumba- go and sciatic pains, yield to the pene- trating influence of BALLARD $ SNOW LINIMENT. Price, 9 and 50 cents. For sale at J. HeLhner's Drug Store.
 Dairyman John Stoft has fine new boat ready for launching, the handi- craft of Jimmie Campbell. Some of these fine days he will break a bottle of milk over her bow and let her slide in- to the water.
 When President Roosevelt comes to Seattle he is to be treated to sort ot western Fourth of July celebration, in- cluding the fireworks, which will ex- hibit mines of serpents, mines of grass hoppers and mines of tadpoles.
 The latest hymn of the students of the Chicago university: "Praise John, from whom oil blessings flow, Praise him oil creatures here below, Praise him above, he heavenly hosts, Praise William some, but John the most"
 A pleasant little dancing party was given yesterday evening at Ohman's Hall by the Douglas City Social and Athletic Club. It is the intention to give these dances every once in a while. A small admission is charged and every body has a good time.
 MT. P. s. Early came down from the Bessie mine last week and reported that about ten feet of snow still cover ed the property, which will prevent act i've operations at present. A float has been built for the landing of the new machinery and as soon as the snow gets out of the way, the wagon road will be pushed ahead.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-22

Dad Early lit out for Yankee Cove again this morning.
 Mrs. Thomas Tatom, who has been very sick, is improving slowly.
 The 24O mill at Treadwell was run ming by water power last night.
 Councilman Olson's elder son had 9 slight attack of croup Monday night.
 It is very remarkable the number of Douglas Island boys whose birthdays occur in April.
 Still there is no relief of the situa- tion in regard to coal. The Treadwell bunkers are running low. For Cigars and Toboccos, Fruits and Candies, go to the Art and Variety Store, Front street, Douglas.
 Feusi received a large consignment of baby carriages and go-carts this week and they're going like hot cakes.
 The subject of Rev. Krause's dis course next Sunday evening will be-: "The Man Who Almost Became Chris tian."
 Eli Bielich left Monday morning on the Spokane for Angels Camp, Calf. The News will keep him posted on Douglas doings.
 Did you call and see that nice new furniture at Wortman & Jensen's? Those fine dressers, washstands, chairs center tables, and 34 size iron beds?
 When Tony Tubbs gets the rest of his windows washed and more painting done, even the sea gulls will not recog' nize the old Treadwell boarding house.
 Mir. A. Lilystrand called at the News office for few minutes yesterday, and made the force happy by dropping the price of years subscription into the meal tub.
 Do you want tinware, granite ware, window shades, window glass, any size, or can of ready mixed paint to make your home look pretty, see Wortman & Jensen's.
 The Dolphin came in from the South yesterday afternoon, with her flags at half mast, out of respect for J. J.. Beattie, who died at Seattle on April 17th.
 Tie Mining Advisor, for April, pub lished at Cleveland, Ohio, contains write up of the Treadwell mines on Douglas Island, illustrated by a num- Der of engravings.
 Mir. Kemmis, the Jeweler, has been heard from. At last accounts he was in New York state, and expecting to re- turn to Douglas soon. He has recover ed from the Grippe.
 Charlie Fox returned last Saturday from a trip to Admiralty Island. He says that there is 3 feet of snow down at the beach. Work at the mines will probably be delayed month.
 During rainy weather drop of some thing in the nature of stimulant may prevent your taking cold or your neighbor's umbrella or any old thing. Ohman keeps fine line of liquors.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-22
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.

Alas! how soon the hours are over Counted us out to play the lover! And how much narrower is the stage Allotted us to play the sage! But when we play the fool, how wide The theater expands! beside, How long the audience sits before us! How many prompters! what chorus!
 WALTER SAVAGE LANDoR