Douglas Island news., 1907-07-03

Drle, au dCGlNe uolu oSl oA 0hS'" SOS'S'9' , who has just returned from visit to California.
 When in doubt as to where to buy watches or jewelry, plated or solid sil- verware, alarm or parlor clocks, just step in to the Kemmis Jewelry Store and see if you can not be pleased with the goods there displayed.
 Mir. James Garner, of Trsadwell, re- turned last week from Arkansas Hot Springs, where he went some months ago to secure relief from rheumatic pains. He insists that the hot days in Douglas do not compare with Arkansas.
 The Str. Dolphin went south Monday morning at B o'clock, with the follow ing passengers from Douglas: Marie Carlson, Mir. and Mrs. Chas, Replogle, H. Harris, A! w. Turner, A. H. Broad bent, John Nellie, Den Dukie and Pet CT Veci.
 Mrs. P. Coggius and daughter Miss Katie arrived Sunday on the City of Se- attle. Miss Katie is somewhat inn proved, but is still very weak. It is hoped that the climate of Alaska will hasten her complete recovery to health and strength.
 A party of Douglasites last Wednes- day climbed to the top of Roberts Peak, which rises on the other side of Gas. tineau to a height of $500 feet above sea level. Their feats of agility were watched by admiring friends, from the streets of the town.
 Gustaf Hershman, an empioye of the Alaska road commission, was killed by a rock slide at the cut near Camp Com fort. He was working with crew ot men on the road when a large rock on the hill side came down and caught him, killing him instantly.
 Mr. Vic. Spaulding and MT. and Mrs. Jack Cottrell came down from Yankee Basin last Sunday to spend the Fourth. They report that, after driving about POO feet of tunnel on their claim, they have struck the ledge, which is seven feet thick, and carries good values.
 Last Saturday Messrs. Smith, Bartillo and Hifner started up Sheep Creek canon to see where the Taku winds come from. When they reacbed the summit and gazed across the rough succession of peaks toward the interi- or, they concluded that the breezes that blow from that country are we'll named.
 Protests against the issuance of sa- loon licenses to the Canteen and the Board of Trade were filed in the feder- al court. Judge Wickersham listened to the evidence presented by score ot witnesses on behalf of the Canteen, but finally decided to pass all contests in saloon matters over to Judge Gunnison, who will return to Juneau in Septem Der.
 The steame Jefferson, looking slick and hobby with new paint, arrived at noon today. Among the passengers were Dr. A. Byron Geho, and the awful est bunch of women that has struck Douglas for many day. They all knew the Doctor and were no sooner on the wharf than they were scrapping to carry his luggage. But Doc would not stand for it, for fear folks might think he was married to some of them.
 Juneau has made extensive prepara- tions for the celebration of July 4th and 5th. Large decorative arches have been erected in the principal streets, giving the town a fixed up appearance. If rain does not interfere there will be a large crowd, as Douglas has DO cele- bration this year, except few races for the children in the morning and free dance at night. We hope our sister city may be favored with bright sun shine.
 The Dubuque (Iowa) Herald, in de- scribing the graduating exercises at the Academy of the Visitation, in that city, on June 18th, mentions that two gold medals were presented to Miss Elna Ol- son, of Douglas, Alaska. One, present ed by the institution, for politeness, observance of rules and exemplary de- pertinent; and second, presented by Miss Margaret Henry, of Chicago, H., for general excellence in the Normal department. Miss Elna is one of Doug