The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

ter for the Indians. After leaving Sitka our ship took us within one mile of the face of Taku glacier, which looked very beautiful with the early morning sun shining on it. We saw several immense masses of ice fall and drop into the sea. On our return trip we visited many interesting Russian and Indian villages. At Fort Wrangel were remains of the Russian occupa- tion and many Indian relics. At Old Kassan we were taken ashore in small boats and visited a deserted Indian settlement. Here we found totem poles of all descriptions. These totem poles are characteristic of the Alaskan Indian. They are of solid wood, from 20 to 70 feet high, on which are carved grotesque figures of men, beasts, birds and fishes. Each clan has a different style of totem and on the totem pole may be written the history of the clan. The Indians in Old Kassan spend most of the summer fishing and re- turn to their homes in the winter. Our last stop of special interest was at Metlahkatla. In the evening we at- tended church and listened to very entertaining address by Rev MT Dun- can, who came to the island AS years ago as missionary from England. For about 9 years he was the only white man who lived upon the isla nd. At present there are four other white people in the town. MT Dun- cans simple tale of the change in the life of the Indians, due to the influ- ence of the gospel, his many narrow escapes with his life, and how happy and peaceful the Indians now are, made fascinating story. There has not been a crime committed on the is- land in 35 years and the jail is now used only for the purpose of imprison- ing naughty, boys when they don't obey their mothers. These people are entirely self supporting and have the only pipe organ and the largest church in Alaska. The church and organ were built by Indians and the organ is played by an Indian. The community owns large salmon cannery and whatever profit remains after paying expenses goes into common fund for the support of the church and the education of the natives. A native band played "Yankee Doodle" and "America" as our ship sailed away and it brought tears to the eyes of many to see that aged missionary stay ing behind with his Indians. With whales, ice bergs and snow capped mountains; Indian and "totem poles" pleasant companions and five meals a day, we had an unusually enjoyable voyage and long to be remembered. Very truly yours,TF. North Clark. K. c. wH1TEHEAD's HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
 E.C. Whitehead's house was struck by lightning during the severe storm of Monday night, but slight damage was done, fortunately.
 Staying at Edwin Hollister's are MT Murphy and family of New York and Mrs Lyndes and daughter of Brooklyn
 The annual large collection for Hampton Institute was given on last Sunday in the Congregational church. The addresses were highly interesting and the excellent quality of the sing ing was much enjoyed.
 Prof Isadore Troostwyck and family of New Haven are among the boarders at Powell G. Seeley's.
 MT Ford and family of Hartford are visiting at Lewis Mason's.
 Miss Amy Kenyon and two nieces are stopping at Leslie Randall's. Dr Edwin D. Lewis and George Mo- Ilravey have been spending the past week with Daniel McIlravey. Andrew McIlravey and family have also been visiting there.
 James McConnachie of Church Hill has gone to Ireland to visit friends and regain his health.