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Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22
M. G. BELTZHOOVER
General Municipal Election
CITY OF DOUGLAS


 A general municipal election will be held in this city on Tuesday, April 4th. 1905. The polling place will be in the P. H. Fox old store building on the south side of Second street between D and E. Polls will open at 10 a. m. and be continuously open until 8 p. m. of said day. The officers to be elected are seven CD Councilmen, who shall serve for one year and until their suc- cessors are duly elected and qualified. A School Board consisting of a Direct or, a Treasurer, and Clerk, each of which shall hold office for one year, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
 The qualifications of an Elector for Councilmen are as follows: He shall be male citizen of the United States or one who has declared his intention of becoming such, of the age of 21 years, and shall have been bona ide, resident of Alaska for one year, and of the city ofDouglas for six months next proceeding the date of such election, and shall have registered in accordance with provisions of Ordinance No. 24, of the city of Douglas.
 The following persons shall be quail fled Electors for School Board. All adults who are citizens of the United States, or who have declared their in, tentions to become such, and who have been residents of the Douglas School District for six months next proceed, ing the date of this election.
 The Judges of Election shall be Ed Andrews, o. H. Bernard, and Frank Copp, and the Clerks will be Fred c Stedman, Fred P. Henson.
 JOHN HENSON,
 TsEAL] City Clerk. First Publication March 22nd, 1905. Last Publication March 29th, 1905.
 Leave orders for party cakes at thC Douglas Bakery, J. Weber, prop.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22
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Watches, the largest stock and as- sortment of Ladies' and Cents watches in Southeastern Alaska, from ' to 23 jewel, plain and diamond set cases. For $500. we can give you 16 size 20 VT. gold filled case, fitted with 7jewel American made movement. Alaska rings S1.5Oand up, nugget chains, brace lets, breaches and pins made from na- tive gold. Silverware and Optical goods. Eyes tested free. Opposite postottice, Douglas, Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22

INVALUABLE FOR RHEUMATISM
 have been suffering for the past few years with severe attack."of rheuma- tism and found that Ballard's Snow Liniment was the only thing that gave me satisfaction and tended to alleviate my pains. March 24th, 1902, John c. Degnan, Kinsman, Ills. 25c, soc and S1.00. Sold by J. Heubner.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22

Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Ser vices every Sunday at s p. m. at the Lutheran New Church at the corner of Sd and E streets. Sunday School at 12:45 D. m. All Scandinavians are cor dially invited. J. A. LEVIN, Pastor.
 "Sing Me a Song of the South" illus- trated, and the story of Joseph, in the moving pictures, are two great attrac- tions at the Douglas Palm Garden this week. The beautifully colored moving pictures are something entirely new in these diggin's.
 ". A. Reid, for some time connected with the Treadwell Y. M. c. A., will engage the coming summer in conduct ing parties of well-to-do pleasure seek CTS through the wilds of Alaska. In this undertaking he is associated with Frank H. Mcconnell, a stepson of John J. Boyce U. s. Attorney for s. E. Alas ka.
 Mir. W. c. Boyd has caused his name to be withdrawn from the list of candi- datee for the office of school director, for reasons of his own. Mir. Boyd has served the city faithfully and we'll on numerous occasions, where his services were scarcely recognized by those most benefited. Yet, it is needless to add, such services are most heartily apprec- iated by those who know.
 The Third Infantry, U. s. A., of Fort Seward, Minstrels and Military Band will appear at the Douglas Natatorium on Tuesday evening March 28. This will be a real treat for Douglas Island people. The minstrels and band were accorded the highest praise at Skag- way and an earnest petition to return, The military band is one of the best in the service and has membership of twenty-five.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22
THE BEST COUGH SYRUP
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S. L. Apple, ex-Probate Judge, ot- tawa Co.,, Kansas, writes: "This is to say that I have used Ballard's Hore- hound Syrup for years, and that l do not hesitate to recommend it as the best cough syrup I have ever used" 25c, soc, S1.Oo. Sold by J. Heubner.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22
TREADWELL TOPICS,

The big 5 drill air compressor, re- gently purchased from the Rand Drill Co. of New York, is now installed and in first class working order. Air for power, in a few days, will be plentiful.
 Olaf Swanson, for several years past employed as powder man at the Ready Bullion. left last week for the Sound.
 LA. Johnson, one of the vanner men at the "24O" mill, left on the Humboldt, en route for his home in Sweden.
 Mrs. c. E. Bennett entertained pleas antly at cards on Saturday afternoon. Being the day following St. Patrick's Day. green was used in the decorations and ribbon of the dainty score cards. The fifteen ladies present spent most enjoyable afternoon.
 Mrs. R. J. Willis has been laid up with a sprained ankle for several days
 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. N. Ott entertained Mrs. A. E. Christoe and family at din her Sunday evening.
 AT THE CLUB
 The new library is now ready for use. and those wishing to draw books may do so at any time. Good reading matter is now within the reach of all, and no doubt will be appreciated.
 The highest score made so far at ten pins in Alaskr was made on the Tread well alleys last week by Ed. Christoe. The highest possible score, in case every ball thro wn made strike, is 300, In this case every ball thrown made strike except the last one, which knock ed down eight pins thus making the score 29S.
 The Treadwell Takus and the Doug las Wallopers bowled match game Monday evening and the Wallopers got walloped ever so badly-by PTS pins. to be exact. George Hain of the Takus made the highest score, and Ed Chris toe of the same team the highest aver, age.
 The Takus and Cyclones will bowl match game on the Metropolitan alleys Wednesday evening,
 The Treadwell city council met Mon day evening, and, among other things, called an election, to be held Tuesday April 4, designating the office of the Treadwell Club as the place for hold ing same. At this election city officers for the ensuing year will be chosen. Messrs. Shorthill, Jack Mccormick and Henry Tretton were appointed as judges of the election, with Fred He bert and Chas. Rudy as clerks.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22

All books and accounts of Ed Ehr- Iich have been left at the Beach store for collection. All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the above named are requested to call at once and settle.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22
The Douglas Island News.
THFLOcAL FIELD.

No place, so sacred from such fops is barr,d' Nor is Paul's church more safe than P"uis church-yard;
 Nay, fly to altars there they'll talk you dead For fools rush in where angels fear to tread
 POPE.
Douglas Island news., 1905-03-22

Leave orders for party cakes at the Douglas Bakery, J. Weber, prop.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
RECEPTION FOR THE BISHOP
Meeting VIII He Held at Creighton
Institute Under knights of
COIumbus' Auspices.

A public reception to Rt. Rev. Richard
scannell bishop of Omaha. will take place
at the Edward Creighton institute next
Tuesday evening The reception was orig
inally intended to be given on the return Of
Bishop Scannell from Rome last month, but
was deferred until suitable accommodation
could be had. The new institute building
at 20 South Eighteenth street has been
placed at the disposal of the Knights OF
Columbus, who viii have charge of the
affair.
The reception will take place in the large
assembly hall on the ground floor. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by T. ]. Mahoney
and President Bowling OF Creighton univer-
sity, to which Bishop Scannell will respond
After the reception an opportunity will be
given those present to inspect the building
and the equipment. Members OF the fac
ulty and students of both law and denta
schools will be present to explain the pur.
pose of each department.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

door from the inside and went through the
house Drawers in every room were pill
fered and left in disorder. A gold watch
belonging to Mr. Kratz, and n valuable
old fashioned silver watch which was TO
have been given to his little son were
stolen. Mrs. Kratzs engagement ring
fine solitaire diamond, a pearl and opal
ring were lost, much to her grief The
chain taken was one belonging to Mrs.
Kratz. Unfortunately, there is very little
chance of apprchending the thieves, az no
one saw them enter nor leave. II Is sup
posed that they Mrs. Kratz leaving
home, or possibly. saw the grocerymen
leaving an order on the back porch. thus
showing that no one was at home.
Mr. Kratz is one Of the best known mu-
sicians of the city, having charge of the
First Presbyterian choir He estimates
his loss at about Sl7b
Burglars broke into the house of Mrs.
Gerard, 2211 North Sixteenth street, yester-
day afternoon, and took about $50 worth OF
jewelry and some old coins. II is thought
to be the same gang which visited the
home of Lee G. Kratz.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

and general discussion. Public meetings
will be held at the same hall Saturday
afternoon and evening and Sunday morning.
afternoon ana evening, at which meetings
the principles of Mormonism will be out
lined.
Those from out of town are Joseph A.
McRae, president of the Colorado mission
Lewis A. Lee, Iona, Idaho; William II.
Cook, Vernal, Utah; j. f. Ashcroft, Ramah,
N. NJ; Alma Redmall. Pleasant Valley,
Utah; Charles F. Perry and George l.
johnson, La Grande. Ore; John f. Roger
son, Monticello. Utah; Forest A. Fackrell
Randolph, Utah; George c. Nielsen Hyde
Park. Utah; Thomas o. Howell, Clifton,
Idaho; w. H. Telford, Lewiston, Utah;
James p. Baxter, Wellsville. Utah.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
ELEVATOR TO GO UP AT ONCE
Ira nsmississippi Grain CompRny's
Granary to De started This
Week.

The Transmississippi Grain company of
this city having completed all arrangements
for the site for its new terminal elevator to
replace the old Union elevator in Council
Bluffs, which burned last March. will begin
work at once and push the building for
ward as rapidly as possible The driving
ef the piles, of which there will be about
600, will be begun next week by the Camp
hell-Flagler Bridge company.
The new house will be located south and
west Of the Union Pacific Transfer and
some 500 feet west of the Omaha Elevator
company's house. The elevator will he of
6Co,OCO bushel capacity and will be capable
Of handling eighty to 100 cars per day in
and out. In shape 1t will be somewhat the
same as that of the Omaha Elevator com
rany. with a car handling house ssx45 feet
at the east end, and working and storage
capacity extending west therefrom 56x16S
feet. Three tracks will run through the
handling house. two for unloading and one
for loading purposes. The storage will be
Of crbbing. while the elevator legs and bin
bottoms will be of steel construction
materially reducing the fire risk Belt con-
veyors will be used for distributing the
grain to the various parts of the house
II will be equipped with electric power
Thirteen motors OF various sizes will be in
stalled. aggregating 500 horse power for the
working OF the machinery. The building
will rest on concrete foundations laid on
the thirty-foot piles. The equipment of the
new house as regards fire protection will
include the latest and best devices known.
The grading Of the site and the tracks lead
ing to 1t will require the moving OF an
enormous amount of dirt. as there will be
a MI OF eight feet around the building and
the tracks will be graded correspondingly
from the main line dump on the north.
The Barnett & Record company OF Mime
apolis, who are among the largest contrac-
tors in this line in the country, furnish the
plans and superintend the building
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
HOUSE ROBBED DURING DAY
Burglars who Get Valuable
ROOfv.

The home of Lee G. KIdtz, ZOO Emmett
street, was entered by burglars Saturday
afternoon between 2:3O and 43O and two
watches, two rings and a gold chain were
taken.
Mrs Kratz left home about 2 O'Clock and
on her return, shortly after 4, found, on
entering, door panel lying in the parlor
This had been knocked out of the cellar
door which leads UP to the kitchen. A
hasty search revealed the loss of her valu-
ables. There is a drop door at the back
of the house over the outer cellar way
and the burglars raising this and enter
ing. would be quickly under cover. Then
It was a simple matter to break the lock
on the outer cellar door and the panel lead
ing to the kitchen. They bolted the front
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

Omaha lodge No. l. has during the sum
mer been giving a regular monthly social
on the second Tuesday evenings Of each
month. These occasions have been largely
attended and proven very successful. The
completion of the society halls at Mn
teenth and Farnam streets. where the new
Achates hall is soon 10 be dedicated, will
be the beginning OF a new era I'm the prog
ress Of this order. Arrangements are being
made by Omaha lodge No. / TO properly
celebrate the occupation of the new
hall on the evening Of October 10 Excel
lent orchestral music will be furnished FOR
dancing and literary and musical features
will comprise other numbers of the pro-
gram. ,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
SOME OF The BEST WHIPS
COlsnsl Murray and Other Leading AorSs-
men Coming to Omaha.
ENTRIES ALREADY ARE RECEIVED H.a
Managers of the show Are EIated
Mt the Prospects for Exhibi-
tion of the Highest
order.

Horse show entries have been coming
in swimmingly during the last week and
the directors are correspondingly happy.
Some Of the most noted whips in the
country have sent in their entries during
the last few days and will bring with
them some of the best string of horses
which this nation boasts Colonel Muir
ray is feature Of any horse show and
will always be remembered for the fun
which he creates at all times in the arena.
Besides being a splendid whip he is dar
ing rider and enters into the potatoe races
with a vim He will bring with him his
four-in-hands, his tandems. his spike
teams his roadsters and best OF all his
jumpers.
The jumpers are the most attractive
horses 10 most people when In action and
they are always put on last on the pro-
gram as the feature Of the show. What
is prettier than all. is to seea beautiful
horse carry a rider over bars six feet in
the air.
An entry which also gave the directors
considerable pleasure was that of Pepper
Of Toronto. He will be remembered the
owner OF the horse, Creighton. formerly
owned by Charles Creighton OF this city,
the horse which takes the ribbons not
only in Omaha but at Madison Square and
anywhere else he is shown. Patrons of the
show will remember Roach who drove
for Pepper A straight backed youth who
looked boyish and yet handled the rib
bons with such skill in the arena that he
commanded a salary of $500 a year for
driving and riding the jumpers over the
bars.
window decorations are filling the
thoughts of the merchants of the city, judg-
ing from the numerous inquiries which
are daily being received at the horse show
headquarters in The Bee building. Numer-
Gus promises have been made by mer-
chants and the prize list offered by the
directors is also of sufficient nducement
to have the merchants put forth their best
efforts Assistant Manager Halter is an
expert in the art of window decoration and
is called upon daily for ideas which are
new.
Tents will be erected on the street and
on the vacant lot adjacent to the Audi
torium for quick hitching and for the
storage of rigs which are used I'm the
arena. Mr.. Austin Is fast getting every
thing in readiness at the Auditorium and
local drivers may practice this week to
accustom their horses to the short turns
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
Knights and Ladies of Honor.

An important action has been taken by
the supreme lodge OF the Knights and
Ladies OF Honor at It's session held last
week in indianapolis 1t provides for the
scaling OF certificates Of life insurance and
Is designed to protect the order from
fraudulent representations as to the state
OF health OF persons taking out insurance.
1t provides that certificate holder who
dies within year OF the Issuance Of the
policy shall receive only one-thlrd of the
face amount; In two years, two-thirds OF
the face OF the policy; in three years so
per cent Of the policy face. and II he dies
after the third year OF the issuance OF the
policy his heirs shall be paid the full
amount OF the policy.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
ECHOES OF THE AnTEROOA


At the recent meeting of the special ses-
sion Of the supreme council of the Royal
Arcanum at Put-in-Bay, o. the roll of
members contained 100 names The only
question before the body was the matter
Of the increase of the assessments of the
widows and orphans benefit fund and the
work of the session was devoted ex-
clusively to that subject. The various pro-
tests, resolutions memorials, plans and
correspondence received by the supreme
officers in relation to the new rates and
options were referred to a special com
mittee of eleven. The better part of four
days was given to the hearings on the
subject. The proposition to return to the
old system of rates and assessments was
defeated by vote of thirty-eight in favor
and sixty-three against. The special COM
mittee of eleven submitted it's report which
was unanimously adopted. Its features
in brief are:
Reclamation OF the rates OF assessment
ana legislation adopted at Atlantic City
Tor the government OF the widows and or
phans' benefit fund
Striking out option d and all reference
thereto In, the amendments to section 40.
Giving new members the choice between
the regular rate and option A only.
Giving present members the choice be-
tween the regular rate and options A, b
Allowing a member at present over s5.
or hereafter attaining that age. to pay
the remainder to be charged against his
certificate with 4 per cent compound in
terest and deducted from the benefit
Providing for the issuing of new benefit
| certificates, free of charge, where changes
| In amount are rendered necessary by the
| new rate.
Allowing members suspended during
| June, July, August and September to be
/ reinstated without new medical eXamina-
| ton II they comply with all other condi-
| tions and sign warranty stating that
| they are now in good health and have
| not been rejected In any application for
| life insurance since they were suspended.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
Inspecting work of children.

the most beautiful lots in the city, under
the auspices OF the Civic Improvement
league of Omaha, yesterday took a ride in
automobiles over the city to view some OF
the lots that have been beautifled by the
children. The members of the committee
who took the trip We're Mrs Draper Smith,
DR.. Towne Mrs. George Hoobler Mrs. A.
A. Buchanan. Mrs j. F. Wagner, Mrs VIII
liam r. Hapman, accompanied by Randall
Brown, II. Clark, Rome Miller and w w.
Slabaugh. They were entertained after
ward by Mr. Rome Miller. and will con-
tinue the inspection Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

ritualistic ceremony will be conducted by
the champion degree team of the order.
An invitation is extended to the public to
attend.
At the regular meeting OF Alpha camp
No. 1, Tuesday evening, the attendance
was exceptionally large, regardless Of the
oppressive heat. A strong determination
is manifest to increase the roster to 100
names by January 1. Eleven new applica-
tions were received and three transfer
cards received at this meeting.
The committee on program reported the
following program for the entertainment
for Tuesday evening, September 26:
MUSIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .'''s''''
Gillenbecks String Band.
]. l.. Haley.
Piano Solo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Miss G. f. Ellsberry.
Recitation .:;..'';.....'';;' ;,.,.,.''''''''''
Miss Anna V. Baier
/. d. Redneld
Ak-sar-Ben Banjo Club.
Miss Gertrude Leeder.
" w Gillenbeck's string Band.
J. McCreary.
Violin Solo .....,.:..:.......'.''''''
Carl Lamp.
After the program the evening Will he
given over TO dancing. The entertainment
will be free TO all members and their
frier DIS and families in invitation
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
Order of scottish CInn..

Clan Gordon No. 63 held one OF its usual
good meetings last Tuesday evening. One
candidate was initiated and five new APP
plications were received.
Much work was done and arrangements
were concluded for bringing Clansman
James Cook. the letter carrier. home from
the hospital in Council Bluffs, which was
done the following day.
The "Kilties" band which was here in
the winter OF 1900 will be at the Auditorium
on the evening OF October 81. Halloween,
and will also play the afternoon and even
ing of November 1. They will play the
two Royal Command" programs played
before King Edward and the British court
last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

Mecca court No. 10 held Its regular meet
ing Friday evening Mr.. shackelford, chief
Of No. 40, and several other members of
that court were visitors. large class
was obligated and fourteen new members
Initiated. The drill team is perfecting
itself in it's work very satisfactorily.
An invitation was extended to Banner
court No. IS OF South Omaha TO consolidate
with Mecca court, a committee from tho
court having signlfed its desire to do so.
Arrangements will be made for a recep-
ton in honor OF Supreme Chief NJ. p.
Girard Of Crawfordsville, Ind, who will be
here early in October.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
FrnternaI Union Of America.

Members OF Mondamin lodge No Ill and
their friends are invited to attend the
eighth anniversary meeting Of the lodge at
the hall, Seventeenth and Douglas streets,
A musical and literary program has been
prepared, which will be followed by re-
freshments and dancing.
At the meeting last Monday four new
applications were read and three candi-
dates were initiated. Next Mondays meet
ing will be the last TO be held I'm that hall
The new meeting place will BE- announced
later
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

Considerable interest is being manifested
In Masonic circles throughout the state
Just now over the approaching cornerstone
laying OF the new Masonic home at Platts-
mouth. Elaborate preparations are being
made for the event which will be par
ticipated In by the grand lodge and other
Masonic bodies OF this and adjacent states.
The date for the ceremony has not yet
been definitely decided upon but IL will be
some time between October and TO-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
Odd Fellows.

The question OF the independence Of the
Patriarchs Militant OF the Independent
order Of Odd Fellows has been set aside
by action of the supreme lodge meeting
held last week at indianapolis until the
next annual session at Toronto. In the
interim the present relations between the
Patriarchs Militant and the sovereign grand
lodge will continue.
Another important action of the sovereign
grand lodge meeting was to make no
change In the funeral services. The pro-
posed resolution to include in the ineligibles
all persons who were engaged in the
Mquor business was tabled.
The constitution was so changed that in
case OF the death OF any officer OF the SOW
ereign lodge that a special session will
have the power 10 I'LL the vacancy for
the rest OF the term. II was also amended
80 that the grand sovereign can decide such
questions as may be put before him by
the grand lodge.
Ruth Rebekah lodge, No. 1. will give a
social at it's hall. Fourteenth and Dodge
streets, Saturday evening, September 80.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24
Ladies of the G. A. r.

The Aid society meeting of Garfield circle
will be held Friday afternoon, September
49, at the home of Mr.. j. u Metcalf, s15
Pacific street. A feature of the meeting
will be the initiation as an "honored"
member of Mrs. NJ. NJ Metcalf, mother OF
Mrs. J. L. Metcalf. Mrs Metcalf, ST., is
past ~ years Of age and is the mother Of
three sons who served during the civil war,
all of whom are living.