Douglas Island news., 1908-05-13
TREADWELL TOPICS.

M. G. Rogers were the "elected ones.'
 Mir. Hills of the Union Metallic Re, beating Arms Co.,, gave an exhibition of expert shooting last Saturday even ing which drew quite crowd of spec tators and was very we'll worth seeing
 The Treadwoll boarding houSe Is looking gay and festive in a new coat of paint.
 Mr. A. G. Leeson has been on the sick list for the past week, but is again at work
 MT. John Powell will enjoy a well earned vacation during the next few months which will include a trip to his former home in England. Mr. Powell has been one of the "old re- fables" at the blacksmith shop for the past fifteen years.
 MT. P. M. Mercer arrived last week to fill the position of bookkeeper for the store, Mr. Fred Henson having been moved along to the vacant place in the office force.
 The Treadwell Band has had several recruits of late and as consequence the music is better than ever. When the new uniforms arrive the band will outclass anything in Southeastern Alaska.
 Several of the cottages on Nob Hill are being painted.
 Scarlatina is going the rounds among the juvenile circles.
 Treadwen Heights is in the midst of an epidemic of stump pulling that bids fair, when it Is over, to make it one of the favorite promenades of the city. "The Pines" and Van Ness avenue had better look to their laurels.
 The City Of Seattle arriving Monday, stocked up the market after famine period between boats. In few weeks, however, if the various gardens "pan out" at all we'll, we shall be exporting garden truck along with gold bricks, concentrates and other things for which Treadwell is famous.
 The. Delhi unloaded small amount of freight yesterday afternoon and Is now taking on 8 cargo of. concentrates.
 Mr. c. P. Osterberg, of the 700 en- zine room, received word recently of the serious illness of. his wife and left on the City of Seattle this morning en route for New York.
 A tunnel is being driven under the Crows Nest hill to act as tail race for the 24O mill. From the mouth of this tunnel, near the assay office, a Hume will be built to the beach at an eleva- ton of 12 feet from high water mark.
 Four more new cottages are in pro- gress of construction at The Pines midway between the Mexican and Ready Bullion properties.
 A tube mill for experimental work is being built near the 7OO-foot claim mill. This will be got in shape as OpickIv es Dossible,
 Preparatory work on the construc- tion of the new Ready Bullion dam is being rapidly pushed forward. The big donkey engine which was taken up over the hill has reached It's desti- nation. A roadway Is being built to expedite Che transportation of sup plies to camp, accommodations for the men are being erected, and soon large crew will be at work on the construc- tion of the dam proper.
 Tho smoker given at the club by the Treadwell fire department last Thurs day evening was attended by a very large turnout who shared in the eVen- ing's festivities with a great deal of enjoyment. A very excellent program was rendered as follows:
 Music. .................... Club Band Recitation. n................ Ed. Christoe Dutch Representation ... Mir. Perry Song ng................. MT. Ashcroft Wrestling match A. Clarkvs. H. Foster Song "Afraid to Come Home in the
 Dark.". IL. Warren Song Nobody. MT. Feaster Violin duet "Last Rose of Summer"
 .......J. Duncan and G. Drew