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Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14
School Report

The Gastineau society held special meeting last Tuesday after school for the purpose of choosing the colore. Purple and gold were the coIors that were adopted.
 Miss Smiths room was successful in having the best average for the first month, and got out at o'clock instead of 3:15.
 Last Friday the botany class went out and searched for specimens for study. The new microscope has ar rived and will soon be put at tEe con venience of the high school pupils.
 The per cent of attendance for the last month was 98.
 WILFRED LEVERS, Reporter.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14
Did You Ever Stop

To think of the importance of your teeth? If not, do so, Your teeth are the most important function of your body. With poor teeth you cannot properly digest your food. Improperly digested food is the cause of much suf- fering-dyspepsia and other diseases.
 In having your dental needs attended go where you can get the very best work. Dr. Metallic has 35 years actual practice in oral surgery and operative dentistry. Dr. McCaw has had 20 years actual practice in operative dentistry and crown and bridge work, and gives no dentist precedence in prothodontia and artistic dentistry All the latest methods of doing work; 10 years guar antee on all work. We are here to stay. Our new offices over City Bakery are the neatest in Southeastern Alaska. Don't let students without experience do your work.
 DRs. MCCALLIE Gy MCCAW.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

Three very polite young men sat on the rail that borders the walk along the beach that leads to Treadwell. And the sad sea waves washed the beach below them. Two young ladies, demure and pretty, walked that way. The three young men politely raised their hats, meanwhile balancing skillfully on the frail support. Suddenly the rail broke with loud crack and two of the three very polite young men plunged back ward into the sad sea waves. Moral: When doing the Chesterfield be sure of your foundations.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

The Douglas Masons, GastineauX Lodge No. 154, entertained their wives and families and likewise Juneau Masons at the lodge hall last night. Something like a hundred were present and the hours were passed lu listening to musical selections and speeches aud in partaking of a lunch.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

MT. William A. Shafer arrived early Monday morning from Discovery in the Atlin country, B. c. He is an old-timer in Douglas and has many, friends here who are always glad to see him. He will spend the winter in Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14
Notice to taxpayers

City of Douglas, October lst, l9O9
 Municipal taxes for the current year are now due and payable at the office of the City Treasurer, P. H. Fox. On December 1st delinquent penalty of 5 per cent will be added, as by law provided. JOHN HENSON, Clerk.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

Invitations are out for the wedding of Mir. John Livie to Miss Catharine M. Douglas, on Friday evening, at the home of MT. and Mrs George w. Livie, ''The Pines" Treadwell Miss Douglas arrived on the Cottage City from Scot land.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

Mrs. George Bach and children left Monday morning on the Jefferson for Seattle, where they will make their home at least temporarily. Mir. Bach remains in Alaska to look after his mining interests.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

The Ladies Society of the Swedish Lutheran church will serve ice cream, cake, coffee and sandwiches in the basement of the church on Friday even- ing of this week, beginning at s o'clock. All are most cordially invited to par take of the above good things.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14
T7READWELL TOPICS.

Mr. Alfred Johnson with his two children were passengers on the Jetfer- son for the Sound. Mir. Johnson will place the children in care of relative in Washington instead of Arizona, as first intended.
 Miss Rose Stephens left on the last Jefferson, after summers visit with her brother, Mir. Geo. Stephens, of the 24O mill.
 Ed Christoe came in from the sur veyors' camp on Friday to fill vacant place in the Treadwell market.
 MT. Fred Adams, night watchman at the store, accompanied Mir. E. A. Saliva dor and started for Seattle on the Str Jefferson. Mir. Salvador was injured in blast a few days ago and it was hoped that by taking him to the States expert treatment might not only save his life but his eye sight. However, the in jured man died before the ship reached Ketchikan. He will be buried there.
 The first of the Mothers Meetings which will be carried on during the winter in connection with the Tread well school took place yesterday after' noon at fhe school building. The study of psychology and child study will be included among other things of interest at these meetings.
 Mir. and Mrs Bayne, Mir. and Mrs. Christoe, Messrs. Erickson and Mercer spent Sunday duck hunting on Admir- slty island.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tompkins will en tertaiu at cards on Friday evening.
 Mrs. J. N. Stoody entertained num- Der of friends last Saturday afternoon in honor of her mother, Mrs. Duck worth, who is here from Iowa on visit.
 AT THE CLUB.
 The board of directors met ou Mon- day evening and attended to numerous matters of business.
 A large crowd turned out to hear the concert given in the auditorium Thurs day evening by the Club band. The program included clarinet solos by Mir. Hughes, cornet solos by MT. Gillian, vocal solos by Mrs. Wasterlain and MT. McCaw, piano duet by Mrs. Wasterlain and Miss Edith Jackson, and trombone solos by MT. Wasterlain, beside a number of band selections. Miss May Mccormick gave recitation which was heartily applauded. A num- Der of encores were responded to dur ing the evening.
 A TreadweIl bowling team crossed the channel last evening to battle with the Elks' teanA
 The bowling alleys are in the hands of master workmen and soon will be in perfect condition for active service.
 On Monday evening d smoker was given at the Club, which furnished a pleasant evening to the participants. There was a good wrestling match, a boxing contest and some music to tiIl in the time between puffs.
 The Treadwell Club band played sev eral selections at the funeral of Max sim Mihch, which took place on Mon, day afternoon.
 The new moving picture machine ar rived on the City of Seattle and will make it's first public appearance on Thursday evening. The films are all new and should be good. MT. D. J. Kinzie has consented to sing an illus trated song, "The Holy City" There will also be short play, with cast of several characters.
 Mrs. George Bach and children left
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.

Jobn Gilpin kiss'd his loving wife; O'erjoy'd was he to find That, though on pleasure she was oen'' She had a frugal mind.
 CowPER-John Gilpin, Verse s.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14
rrv a Monarch at Rosswog's.

imported DeeA Q OO0'AS' ASA oO NSA'S at the Log Cabin.
 A fancy writing desk made of Alaska woods, at Jensen's.
 Plated wsre-the best made at the Kemmis Jewelry Store
 Fresh Cream and Ice Cream-all the time at Turner's, Juneau.
 What is MonsrchH Best ? for 25c Cigar in town-at Rosswog's.
 The Douglas consumers are kicking about the coal. It is really very fine. Dentist McCaw left last week for Yankee cove and Haines on business trip.
 Mrs. A. E. Christoe, of Treadwell, is recovering from severe siege with the grip.
 The best whiskey on this Island is OLD LOG CABIN. S15o per quart bottle.
 The Treadwell Store has just received a large iue of New Clothing for Men and Boys.
 Jack Cottren and Fred Cook have gone up to Berners bay to do assess ment work.
 Mir. J. W. Brennan, a former resident of Douglas, came up from the south on the Jefferson.
 Call Phone 3-2-3 Juneau. For Ice Cream and Candies. Turner's Ice Cream Parlor.
 Mir. and Mrs. Adam Hopp have moved from the Sans Souci to the apartments over the News office.
 Chas. A. Fox, who is now known as the Candy Kid" came home from Ketchiksn last Saturday.
 Two cottage organs for sale at a bargain. See Julius Jensen, the Sec ond street hardware man.
 Some nice, new kitchen cupboards, mirror backs, at Julius Jeusen's Hard ware store on Second street.
 SMoKEcRAFT-A product of the high est skill in quality and workmanship, at RoSswoe'S, for quarter.
 Call at the Douglas Bakery for your fresh candies. We just received a big shipment on the last steamer.
 The city tax rolls amounting to some thing over S26OO, are in the hands of City Treasurer Fox for collection.
 Ourold friend M. B. Archer returned from Seattle on the Jefferson, very much benefited by his short vacation. Anton Krasel-shop on Second street -cleaus and repairs clothes with neat ness and dispatch. Prices very reason. able.
 The New Size Louis TX Monarch, the largest and best ? for 25c cigar on the market, for sale all the time at Ross wog's.
 Postmaster Hubbard has the old Bib- Ical sufferer Job backed way off in a corner, and he beat him at his own game, too.
 Prices that compare with Eastern prices, and goods that are the very best at the Kemmis Jewelry Store, Front street, Douglas.
 Just before her departure, party ot friends surprised Mrs. w. Schlotham by a little party at the home of Mayor and Mrs. O'Connor.
 A baby boy arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Lundstrom at Doug las on Friday of this week. Mother and child are doing we'll.
 Tex Zimmerman and Sam Keist have returned from hunting trip to Admir- alty island. They are mighty hunters but did not kill more deer than the law allows.
 The John Murray cottage, recently occupied by George Bach and family has been sold to Mir. Elmer B. Smith who is preparing to make his home therein.
 "SITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom-. modations, American or European plan. For terms apply to Doctors Goddard and Brooks, Sanitarium, Alaska.
 Mayor OConnor arrived Saturday or the Jefferson from trip as far soutt as San Francisco. He had as much pleasure as could be crowded into 2 few weeks.
Douglas Island news., 1908-10-14

DRs. McCALL1E & MCCAw.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05

the advantageous position OF old Barclay street
He rented, in 1873, half loft of the present es-
tablishment, now owned and conducted by the
firm he incorporated. The business prospered,
and in a few years Kennedy was on the street
floor In 1893 he purchased the building, and
in 1895 Leo XIII, at the instance Of Archbishop
Corrigan, made him Publisher TO the Holy
Apostolic See
In 1904 Mr.. Kenedy associated with him IN
the business his two sons. Arthur and LOUIS
and the firm was Incorporated as P. J. Kennedy
6, Sons During his lifetime the father of the
present heads Of the firm published such well
known Catholic works Hays History of the
Irish Rebellion" Reeves Bible History" a Life
of 81 John Chrysostom" The Maxirns of St
Vincent De Paul" and a complete letter writer,
o< which he was the author. When the Baltimore
Furnishing Company suspended Mr.. Kennedy
hought the plates etc. of Father Ryan's poems
and brought out larger edition He also &C
ouired from DUNCAN & Bro. the rights Of pub
fishing in this country, the Douay Bloie anu
the volunlinous works Of St Alphonsus de La-
eo,1ri Those who have been charmed by the
late Monsignor OReillys Mirror Of True Won-
anhood," etc, may find, inspection the i'm
print of the house of Kennedy.
The business Of a Catholic publishing house
;s not limited to Barclay street. It extends to
the remotest sections of the world ana "here
ever q mission band has found place in need
of spiritual comfort. The Kenedys ship their
nuhlications to Africa, India, the Hawaiian ISL
.v7e and sou+h America They have business
ARRANGEMENTS with and agents IN all foreign
countries As has been already made known,
Rarclav street is a curiosity shop. No. D IS one
of its unpretentious establishments, but the
traveller will find in it much instruction ana not
q little amusement
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05

nation concerning the Catholic Church. you
can get IL for 10 cents in Barclay street: If you
would read the imaginative productions OF
Catholic writers like Father Sheehan, Father
RYAN William Barry, etc, Barclay street VIII
wait on you for reasonable profit. Or all
the merchants who have prospered In that
enterprise, none Of their stories is more inter-
esting than that Of the old American Cathonc
firm of P. J. Kennedy & Sons That firm con-
ducts the publishing establishment at NO.
S Barclay street. and its counters are loaded
with books of information. theological works
and literature of lighter vein contributed py
Catholic writers in all sections of the world
If P. J. kennedy, now deceased. did no more
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05

edy transferred his publishing house to NO.
a Centre street That was In 1888 1t was
thought that enterprise. of denominationaI
character would be benefited by proximity to
the Cathedral Church. and for many years OLD
ST Patrick's in Mott street. was surrounded ey
big and little publishing houses and book stores
Mr Kenedy moved to that section In 1s4s'
and at his death. he left his son. p J. kenedy'
a thriving enterprise at No Al Mott street. +.
7 Kennedy succeeded his father in 1866
Under his guidance the business was devel-
oped and when he died he left behind him the
present establishment at No. Barclay street.
It was built, ii were. on the Wreckaee OF
numerous failures. Mr.. Kennedy was quick TO see
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05

Glasgow and old Madrid have their little, mar
~cv streets. where men Of catholic taste and
catholic faIth. conduct profitable enterprises.
The publishing house is an adjunct Of every de-
nomination. Luther. in Germany. Calvin, in
Scotland. and others Of the group OF great re-
formers acknowledge the power Of the printed
word and recognized the benefits Of publicity.
The lste Pontiff Leo XIII priced the printing
press So highly that IN one occasion he saw
- tn imnarr the city and 70 the world
special conlnen6a1ior Of II
In America Barclay street II the centre Of
Catholic activity IN that particular field
40 person MAY be said 10 have seen New
York who has passed hy that attractive section.
II Is ?. Catholic village in the heart Of Amer
iCa's metropolis. II you in quest OF infor-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05

his name should be perpetuated for the ble-sslng
he conferred on the laity by publishing prayer
book in readable type. The firm is now con-
Quoted by the third generation Of Kenedys. 1t
was founded by an Irish schoolnaster, and is
being perpetuated by two businesslike grand
sons, Arthur and Louis Kennedy. In the office
Of the firm there are two fine canvases that tell
its story John Kennedy, the founder Of the
house. came TO this country when he was about
twenty-one years old. He was a schoolmaster
in Ireland, and for a while taught in this coun-
try But his mind leaned to the business of
publishing. and he eventually drifted TO Balti-
more, where. in 1926, he made the foundation Of
the present firm.
Later, however, New York City became
centre for extarordinary activity, and Mr. Ken
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05

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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-05-23
WHEN JEFFE ?soN WAS HOST.
Formal Dim RS at White House Par,
TAX IN of In Gloom.

Jefferson vas a methodical man.
keeping acco unit of all his expendi,
lures. and tn ::-2llowed accounts kept
while he was in the White House
sho~ that he spent $4,000 for liquors
alone during his term OF eight years,
says writer in the Home Magazine
When We tax into consideration the
fact that 6 asses clinked merrily
around the binet table as well az
the dining ts ole, and that an open
buffet was k pit for all callers, this
amount is net surprising. Notwith-
standing the low prices, Jefferson
often spent IS high as $50 on his
email dinners, wine list not included,
and he was n )st particular about hip
wines and bra dies.
Jefferson's ate dinners were usual
ly limited to about 10 guests. The
large dining II ON was not considered
euished, so When his guests were
numerous he ad long table placed
in the center Il the great east room,
and dismal enc ugh 1t must have been,
with its bare walls. many windows
and draughts and insufficient light
from the candl IS, which dropped wax
tears at every wind which blew up
from the Potion &C. No wonder JeffeT'
son and seve al of his successors
looked forward dismally to the state
affairs and che 2rfully to the r.soEmal
dinners.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-05-23
DIFFICULT TO STEER A SHIP.
Man at the Helm Works with the Cur
'alns Tightly Drawn.

The work Of steering a great ship,
even with the aid Of all the machinery,
much more delicate than one would
imagine, The larger and faster the
snip the greater is the difficulty. 1t is
not enough TO hold the wheel in the
same position TO keep the ship on her
course. for the wind and waves and
ne currents Of the ocean tend con.
i'aat.! TO knock the ship OF her
course. The great wall OF steel-for
The hui may be 700 feet long and SO
ieet high-ofers broad target for
The wind and wave.
The art of steering 4, to humor the
snip TO these forces and when she is
detected to bring her back quickly to
her course. II you could watch the
pinnacle, especially in bad weather.
You would see the needle Of the com.
pass constantly shifting from side to
side, which means that the great
steel Prov is not going forward ~
perfectly straight line.
iHc Hott astonishing thing about
The bridge ia to find the wheelhouse
with all its curtains tightly drawn.
as often happens. and the man at the
helm steering the boat without see
ing ahead at all At night or even
by day. if the light of the pinnacle
is confusing, the wheelhouse is often
completely shut in The man at the
wheel, IT is explained. does not need
TO look ahead. The lookout high IN
IN the crows nest" and the officer
on watch on the bridge will keep him
informed II any object is sighted The
iuty of the man at the wheel is te
Keep the ship on her course. Through
out his watch OF four hours he must
Keep his eyes on the compass and no
where e.ss.-St Nicholax
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-05-23

pecially anxious that Bishop Brent
accept the assignment, saying that he
regards the appointment as provlden-
tial. and feeling that the new prelate
is diyinely ordained for the solution
OF the difficulties that so sorely en-
compass the race in this country in
the present crisis. In his opinion the
new duties offered to the Bishop Of
the Philippines are more essential to
the peace, prosperity and happiness
Of our country than those he must
lay down. though not disposed to
minimize the needs Of the Filipinos.
The entire 100000 Negroes in the
land are deeply concerned in the com
ing Of the new prelate, and all are
anxious he accept the trust and de-
yelop in this social cosmopolis a
branch OF the Episcopal church so
broad in Christian brotherhood and
so faithful to the preachments Of the
Master that it shall stand as a model
for every diocese in the land where
there are variations in race and color.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-05-23

Gave Name 70 lar Carriage.
There is a pretty bit Of history IN
he name OF that vehicle. the facre,
81. Fiacre was an lrishman Of noble
birth who went ov r to France In the
seventh century and lived as her
nit in a forest nea Meaux. His pop.
clarity became y2ry great in the
France OF later centuries. When
Suysge started pu rlic hackney coach,
IS in Paris in 1910 he found the mos;
,enyenient center or them TO be an
mn in the Rue St Martin, named Ho
el ST. Fiacre and formed with an i'm
,ge Of the saint lIence "hacrs-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-05-23

The poet who Las a picturesque
winter poem all ready and can't bring
1t out because the season is so back.
ward is suffering almost as much as II
he had the grip.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-05-23

What is said 10 be a perfectly safe
theater has been invented by a Ger.
man engineer, 1t will find place
waiting for 1t when It arrives.