Douglas Island news., 1904-12-07
TREADWELL TOPICS.

| the Humboldt, and has taken mp his new duties here.
 Mir. R, J. Willis, the popular manager of tho Treadwoll Store, is again at his post of duty, after several weeks ab- sence in the interest of the Treadwell Company. During this time he has visited San Francisco, Portland, Seat tie. and other cities in search of hoIi- day goods which will please the fancy of his patrons. Puzzled shoppers who can't find just the right thing any where else will do well to see the pretty things here before buying The first installment of goods arrived on the Humboldt, and is being unpacked and placed for inspection as rapidly as possible. Each boat will bring new goods. Remember it is the prettiest things that are sold first, so do not procrastinate. The other people won't.
 Mrs. Henry Watson has returned home after three months visit in California. One by one the ladies return and the deligbtfully mild and pleasant winter weather we are having will no doubt be appreciated by them, as by all. Alaska isn't so bad.
 The new club house is one of the most popular places in Treadwell. There is scarcely an hour of the day or night when the passer-by don't hear the heavy roll of the balls and crash of falling pins in the bowling alleys, or see the many colored ivory balls chas- ing each other over the green felt of tho billiard and pool tables. The read ing room also is we'll patronized, which all goes to show that the new institu- tion is filling real need of the com muuity, and that it's presence is apDre- ciated. Judging from the number of baths taken, if cleanliness were a part of Godliness, as it is in some Oriental countries, instead of only next to it, as our old adage states, the visible supply of that commodity on Douglas Island would be considerably increased.
 It may interest the ladies to hear that the small-sized balls which have been ordered for the bowling alleys, are here and will be at their disposal neyt Friday afternoon.
 A very pleasant feature of the new club are the dances which are given every other week. The one on last Friday evening was we'll attended, and all present report a very enjoyable evening. The floor was in good shape, and the music furnished by Profs. Strom and Eicherly, up to it's usual standard
 At the meeting of the Board of Di- rectors of the club held Monday even ing, in addition to tho usual routine work, a number of matters of interest were discussed. Among others, was the matter of securing a good library. This was placed in the hands of a com mittee consisting of Messrs. E. II. Me Auley, D. B. Veasie and w. w. Short hill. Left in such capable hands, we may feel sure that we will soon have library of which Douglas Island may be justly proud.
 The terrors of last winter have proven the wisdom of taking all precautions to guard against fire. Stationary ladders will be placed on the new club building, which will prove of great value in case of confagration such as was witnessed last February, but which we trust will not again occur.
 A general meeting of all interested will be held in the Club House on Fri day evening, Dec IA, at 8 p. m. to dis cuss ways and means of organizing q thoroughly equipped fire department for Douglas Island. This is a step in the right direction. If you aren't in- terested, get interested, and be on hand.
 On the 14th inst. the Treadwell Com pany will change the time to conform to standard time, which will be given by the cable office at Juneau. This ar rangement will enable the residents of Treadwell, Douglas and Juneau to be on time, and obviate the necessity of each man woman and child in this neighborhood carrying on his or her person from one to six timepieces.
 The new pipelines for the big fire pumps are being rapidly placed in posi- tion nnder the direction of Master