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Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

Mir. J. A. Ridley, practical mechan. ic, arrived last week from sunny Kan l sas to take position with the Alaska Furniture & Undertaking Company. 1 Dave Judson, who owns the "French- man" house on North Third street, is having 1t painted thereby improving the appearance of that whole neck of the woods.
 A balance of S163O left over from the amount contributed for Memorial Day will be turned into the big sack for the Fourth of July celebration. "Every little bit helps"
 John McPherson and Jas. Barbridge have given a bond on their Eagle river properties to Seattle parties. The consideration is S4O,OOO, all of which is to be paid within three years.
 Miss Mildred Powell and Miss Bessie Johnson two of the brightest young ladies ofDougIas, left yesterday morn ing on the Jefferson for Whitehorse, presumably to grow up with the country.
 LosT.-A lady's gold watch and chain, on ID" street, between the post office and the Sans Souci, Friday even- ing, May 29th. A reward will be paid for it's return to the News office.
 DIED.-At Douglas, Alaska, on Sun- day, May 31st, 1908, Nj. Miller, native of Germany, aged 32 years. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church, on Tuesday, June 2d, at s o'clock a. m., Rev. Father Forhan, s. J., officiating. Interment st the Douglas cemetery.
 Pay day night brought the usual number of drunks and fights resulting therefrom. One man fired gun on Front street, and the police depart ment gave chase, but failed to capture him. With few exceptions every ybody was good-natured and simply out for publication.
 The Burley-Cook go at the Opera House resulted in a complete victory for Burley. Cook gave up in the third round, and did it very gracefully and with little injury to himself; as ex- pressed by Swede who saw the go, de son of a gun, he quit before de fight was half tru."
 While tho Juneau city marshal was in bed on the night of the first gang of toughS attacked party of Tread we'll miners and beat them up some. The animus of She assault is suppos- ed to come from the Western Fedora tion of Miners, though there seems to be nothing but the lack of other motive to prove it.
 An Indian came to pr. DeVighne yesterday for repairs, after having en- gagged in hand-to-haud conflict with bear. The scene of the encounter was at St. James bay. The bear, brown cue, was shot by the Indian, but the shot failed to touch vital spot and the bear closed with his enemy. The Indian had lost his gun and his only weapon of defense was a knife which he used to such advantage that he suc- ceeded in killing the bear, not, how ever, until his hands were badly bitten and one arm was crushed between the vice.like jaws of the powerful brute. The broken arm showed the imprint of fourteen teeth. The fight took place seven days ago, and the wounds were badly in need of attention.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03
Song
First Gun

A mass meeting of the patriotic citi- zens of Douglas and Treadwell will be held at the Douglas Natatorium on Thursday evening, June 4th, at 8:3O o'clock, to arrange for the celebration of the Fourth of July.
 J. F. MCDONALD,
 President of Che Doug
 las Island Fourth of
 July Association.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03
The Douglas Island News.
THRLocAL FIELD.

But midst the crowd, the hum, the shock of
 men, To bear, to see, to feel, and to posses, And roam along, the worlds tired denizen With none who bless us, none whom we
 can bless This is to be alone; this, this is solitude
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03
School Notes
GRADUATION DAY PROGRAM

GRADUATION DAY PROGRAM / Song "Gaudeamus" ... .. .Glee Club Original Story ......... Frank Caraway Chorus "Graduation Song".
 ...................E Eighth Grade Recitation "The Volunteer Organist" ............ Mae Mccormick Duet "Merry Maidens" -. Sinclair Dunn, Agnes Museth, Enid Richards Address. s................M Mir. J. J. Boyce Song "Auf Wiedersehen"Mendelssohm
 Glee Club
 Presentation of Diplomas ......
 ........E.J E. J. McKanna Duet "See the Pale Moon" Misses
 Pickel and Snow Song "Douglas School" ..... School
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

It's easy to look well if you have good clothes, and it's easy to get good clothes of Smallwood, at the Beach Store near the 300 Mill.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03
Chocolate Almonds at Rosswog's.

IOST,-A SOlu uaG PAH' As0"aAO a' She News office.
 Plated ware-the best made at the Kemmis Jewelry Store.
 Fourth of July meeting tomorrow night at the Natatorium.
 See the ladies' summer suits at Stubbins' while they are cheap.
 Just as represented-is the warrant of the Kemmis Jewelry Store, Douglas. Imported Beer S4.oo per case at the Log Cabin. Delivered. Phone No. 22. Mrs. A. E. Andrew left on the Seattle for visit with her parents at Ballard, Wash.
 Miss Alice King had the misfortune to severely cut her hand on piece of glass.
 When you go to Juneau, stop in at sDickett's Smoke House and get fine cigar.
 Ladies:-Call and see the new Dress Goods and Underwear at the Treadwell Store
 Morris, the youngest son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Johnson is reported to be very sick.
 Miss lone Mcdonald, who has been quite ill for the past few days, is much improved.
 Dr. DeVighne is now settled in his new office which is something to be proud of.
 The Treadwell Store has just received 8 large line of New Clothing for Men and Boys.
 "Uncle" George Shotter came in from Hoouah Sunday, looking hale and hearty.
 Call Phone 3.2-3 Juneau. For Ice Cream and Candies. Turner's Ice Cream Parlor.
 The Treadwell Market receives a fresh supply of green vegetables on every P. o. Go. steamer.
 Two cottage organs for sale at a bargain. See Julius Jensen, the Sec ond street hardware man.
 Miss Maud Lilystrand has taken the position of bookkeeper and cashier at the Douglas City Market.
 IFyou play Pool-the best tables in Alaska are at Chas. Rosswogs, Hunter Block, Front street, Douglas.
 Some nice, new kitchen cupboards, mirror backs, at Julius Jensen's Hard ware store on Second street.
 AJuneau man advertises that he will recover umbrellas. Those who steal should look out for him.
 Judge Bach and the saw mill boys, who wont to Limestone inlet last week brought home some mighty fine crabs. Anton Krasel-shop on Secondstreet cleans and repairs clothes with neat ness and dispatch. Prices very reason able.
 L. G. Thomas, the furniture man, who has been bumming around in the States hunting jack rabbits, came home last week.
 Prices that compare with Eastern prices, and goods that are the very best at the Kemmis Jewelry Store, Front street, Douglas.
 F. Wolland, the Juneau tailor, is re- ceiving shipments on almost every boat of the latest weaves for spring and summer wear.
 On every trip the City of Seattle will bring to the Douglas City Market a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits, as the season advances.
 Mike Norton, who has been in the hospital at Juneau for the last two months, is out again looking little pale but feeling fine.
 Robert Coughlin returned on the Seattle Sunday from "seeing the feet" Bob has no regrets for tho time ana money spent on the trip.
 The graduating exercises of the eighth graders of the Douglas public school will take place at the school house on Friday afternoon.
 Judge Bach has been running reg ular hospital the last three or four days, Both Miss Alice and the two
 Eho ,; oly lieE
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

Have you tried that pure steam rendered lard put up by the Treadwell Market.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

All kinds of fresh sausage always on hand at the Treadwell Market.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

See the ladies' summer suits al Stubbins' while they are cheap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
TAFT'S GRANT SPEECH. Kern Says Attack" Is Evidence of
 Taft's Weakness.

Clifton Forge, Va, Oct 1O.-John W. Kern, the democratic yice-presi- dential nominee, paid hurried visit to this city last night, making the last address of his tour through Vir4 ginia. He spoke to a large audience in the Masonic opera house. His voice was husky from his labors of the past few days. and for this reason he said his remarks would have the virtue of brevity. He took up MT Taft's rec ord on the subject of injunctions, declaring that regardless of the prom ises the republican candidate may make now, his (Kern's) hearers, many of whom were factory workers, would not be misled by Taft's protes- tations.
 MT Taft's unfitness for the office of president" he said, if not suffi- ciently demonstrated by his record as judge, was shown by the fact that he had taken his speech of accept ance to Oyster Bay to have it 0. K. d. by the president. He is weak; If he were not he never would have made the attack he made in New York upon General Grant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
POLITICAL POINTERS
Judge Cswsll Busy Nsbiss vsl.
 eEs h District CeuPl.

A number of applicants for full citizenship papers were given hear ing in Judge Cowell's court to-day, Most of them passed the examina- ton. but they will not be able to vote this coming election. Only those whose applications were, on file on July ? can vote this fall. provided, of course, they are found to be eligl- ble for naturalization. Full papers can be obtained any day between now and election If the applicant has complied with the law.
 The republican town committee held meeting in the office of the chairman, Attorney U. G. Church, last evening, after which the gather ing adjourned to the democratic ral- ly in the City hall. The sight of tho members of the republican town committee going to democratic rally in body rather astonished those who knew them.
 A man of some local distinction, who has been following the stump speakers in New York state the past week. said that former Mayor James K. Mcguire of Syracuse summed up the situation In. these words in a speech a few days ago: sThe elec- tion, will be. carried by those who were effected by the recent panic, the men who lost his work in the shop and the store as well as the man who lost his money on stocks and in Wall street."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
WANT TO LIVE TO BE 100? Says Sand Will Cure
 Every III.

New York, Oct 1O.-Skilled med ical mechanics who have been charging large sums for tunneling in search of the vermiform appendix will soon be gracing the bread line if their patients get in communica- tion with Clayton King, the popular carpenter of Orient, L. I. The qualifying adjectives in this case are used without reservation, for if his theory that sand wifi cure all the Ills to which the body Is heir is cor. rect he will be more popular shortly.
 Here is the way King put it yes- terday in reply to question as to how he kept in such good health himself: Eat sand. Eat it three times day and then wait until the doctor goes by and give him the laugh. Eat it six times a day if you can get the right kind. The sand diet will cure appendicitis, dyspep- sia, indigestion, lazy liver, ingrowing grouch, broiled kidneys or any other complaint. Eat sand and feel grand"
 Kings listener was puzzled till the cheerful carpenter dug a hand full of sand out of his vest pocket, dropped it on his tongue and washed 1t down with glass of water
 News of the sand cure spread through the village recently and there was an unbroken procession of dyspeptics and other chronics to the house that King built The sand man repeated the advice and each time demonstrated his belief in its efficacy by eating pile of it.
 Its kind of hard to get used to it." explained the doctor "but af- ter two weeks practice you don't mind it. At first after took a dose and washed it down I felt like a mud puddle, but now I cant pass a sand bar without dropping in.
 The yellow sand has the best curative properties the. doctor ex- plained. Carefully sort it over and pick out the shells. Take 1t on spoon at first; time enough to use a shovel when you get accustomed to the food. What does it do? Why it resets the liver, props up the heart and fills in the vacant spaces around the ribs Just try It and you'll live a hundred years"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
TIMELY TOPICS

J. B. Mullings & Son have received line of trousers that are priced $1.75 to. s10.
 Lyons & Grimes guarantee fit in suit or overcoat at prices from S16 up.
 Hampson-Sellew are making low prices on autumn furniture and Glenwood ranges and heaters.
 Currans will have bargains to- night in toilet articles, handkerchiefs, neckwear and hosiery.
 The Gaffney Jewelry Co has a line of goods in cut glass and sterling silver at special prices for this month.
 Saturday night specials at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands include mons suspenders, hose and negligee shirts.
 Jones, Morgan & Co have one of the finest showings of suits in Con netcicut at SIS.
 J. c. Jackie & Son are selling wo- mems La France and Radcliffe 8 shoes at SPAS.
 Upson, Singleton & Co sell ''Nu- fangl" trousers. without strap or buckle, s3 to s7.
 Society group pictures, charters, diplomas, etc, framed artistically by the Curtis Art Co.
 Apothecaries' Hall Co.'S ice cream sodas, sundaes, college ices, etc, are delicious. Hot drinks of all kinds. 
 All the new shapes in fall millin- CT vat l. Chase & Sons. American and foreign novelties.
 Hotchkiss & Templeton have guns and ammunition. loaded shells and all kinds of sporting goods.
 Miller & Peck are selling misses skirts at s1.ss, children's long coats $3.4s.
 Household ranges are the kind that give satisfaction in baking and say- ing fuel. For sale at Langley's.
 The Waterbury Business college gives good knowledge of commer- cial or ofice requirements.
 Reid G Hughes will have bargains in notions. domestics and wash goods tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away. .

NAucN AWAY.
 The funeral of, Benjamin Wood will be held from the family resi- dence on Gilbert street to the Im- maculate Conception church at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 Mrs Edward w.. Webb died sud- denly this morning at her home, 3I Abbott avenue. Her health had not been good for some time past, but So far as anybody knew there was noth- ing alarming in her condition, and last night she retired apparently in as good health as she had been for some time. This morning she con- plained of not feeling just right and her husband went down South Main street to secure nurse. When he returned and entered the bedroom he was surprised to find that Mrs Webb was not there, and immediate ly commenced to look around for her. On opening the hallway leading to the toilet he found her lying on the floor dead. The medical examiner was notified and pronounced death due to heart failure. Mrs Webb had a wide circle of friends and was well liked by all who knew her.
 Frederick Marlow died last night at his home, AIS Watertown road, from the effects of carbolic acid used externally to cure troublesome skin disease. MT Marlow was proprietor of the Iron Brew and Bottling Works on the Watertown road, and lived at the place where he conducted his business. After supper he informed his wife what he was thinking of doing, assuring her that he had been told that carbolic acid was the best thing in the market for what was troubling him. Three ounces of the liquid was secured at a nearby drug store and then MT Marlow entered the bathroom. He had not been there long when he returned and as soon as he entered the kitchen he fell to the floor. His wife assisted him from the floor and placed him on the bed. where he died before a physician, who was hastily sum- reached the house. Upon ex- animation 1t was found he was badly burned on the thighs, legs and ab- domen. The supposltion is that be- fore he had chance to dilute the acid he accidentally spilled 1t and 1t penetrated his system with fatal re- suits. Medical Examiner Crane viewed the body and gave permission for burial. MT Marlow was 39 years ,f age and leaves a wife and two children. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with service at the house and inter. nent in Riverside cemtery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
LYNCHERS THREATEN WOMAN. Slayer of Girl Hurried From Jail to
 Save Her From Mob.

Roanoke, Oct 1O.-Lucy Mitchell, white, 40 years old. who last Satur- day killed Miss Minnie McBryde, the 17-year-old daughter of her employ CT. James McBryde. Franklin coun- ty farmer, wah brought to Roanoke jail yesterday for safe keeping.
 She had been confined in. the Franklin county prison at Rocky Mount since the killing. but threats of lynching became general.
 The Mitchell woman said yester- day that she and Miss McBryde quar- reled about a trivial matter, and that the girl called her liar. She then picked up an axe and dealt Miss Nc Bryde blow on the head.
 There was no witnesses to the tragedy. The Mitchell woman was a domestic in the McBryde home and had lived there several years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
Lilley Comes and Goes.

New Haven. Oct 10.-RepubHcan Candidate for Governor George l.. Lilley paid a brief visit in this city last night while making an automo- bile tour from New. York to Water- bury. He was in consultation here, among others, with County Commis- sioner J. D, Walter, Chairman George H.. Bill of the board of Locomotive Engineers in this section, and with others of, his party friends. Mir. Lil- ley left for Waterbury at 6:30 o'clock last night. All he would say. politi- cally. was that the situation looked good to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
FIRST ? CENT MAIL
Brings Letters Tending to Foster
 Angl0-American Friendship.


 New York, Oct 1e.-Postmastcr Morgan made public yesterday two of the first letters received from England under the new postage rates. One letter was addressed on the en- yelope as follows:
 This letter to be given to the first American the postman chances to meet. New York City, America. The letter read as follows:
 Middlesbrough, Oct 1, 1908.
 Dear Sir: I beg leave to congratu- late you on the broadminded way in which your government and ours have come together on such a great question as the postal system. I am sure you will agree with me when I say the institution of the penny post age will fill long felt want, and hope that as long as 1t continues the more will we be convinced that 1t has not come before its time, and to show their appreciation (both American and British) I hope they will take full advantage of 1t and so make 1t q huge success, so that our respective postal authorities will see that they have not labored in vain. I remain yours truly, WELL WISHER.
 The other letter was addressed to the Chief Postmaster" and read .s follows:
 Sorting Office, Leeds,
 12:01 A. M., Oct 1, 1908.
 Dear Sir: The first letter from Leeds under the penny postage rate. I hope the postage will do much to unite the common interests of two great peoples. Respectfully yours,
 CHARLES D. HOWARD.
 Sorting Clerk and Telegraphisl. Postmaster Morgan said that the first consignment of penny mail, which arrived yesterday on the Lu- sitania. increased the mail from Great Britain and Ireland to be dis- tributed in this city by 100 per cent. The comparison was taken from the mail received at the same time last year. The estimate is at best only as there would have been a certain increase anyway If the l rates had remained unchanged. [ There was no difficulty, the post master said, in handling the addi- tional mall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
CITY NEWS.

A son was born last Sunday morn- ing to MT and Mrs Michael Enright of 1892 South Main street.
 Mrs J. M. Phelan of Washington street has returned after spending several days with friends in Torring- ton and Hartford.
 Everybody who knows John Dwyer of Bishop street was glad to see him out to-day, for he had been quite i'll during the past week.
 The claim of John Norton for re- cent disability was promptly paid this morning by c. Morgan, district man. ager of the Continental Casualty Co of Chicago.
 William Lawson, who used to be a wood carver for the Waterbury Clock Co until about year ago, was in town to-day. He is now living on 2 tobacco farm in Bloomington
 At the regular meeting of Court Shields last evening the matter of class initiation was thoroughly dis cussed, and 1t was unanimously voted to go in with the other courts, the date of initiation will be decided at some future meeting. A very inter- esting forty-fiye game followed, Court Shields defeating Court Han cock by winning 23 out of 30 games played.
 The regular monthly meeting of St Thomas's Holy Name society will be held on- Monday evening at 7:30 D. m. Every member of the society is earnestly requested to be present, as considerable, business will be trans acted. Punctual attendance at the appointed hour Is requested, so as to get through with the regular business in time for an interesting lecture, which will be delivered by Dr J. J. McLinden. A cordial invitation Is extended to the Holy Name societies of the city.
 The Jonquils Whist club held the second of series of parties Thurs day. evening at the home of Miss Mary Kellner of Third street. Whist was played until about 10 o'clock re- sulting in tie between the Misses Katherine Malone and Laura Bell for 1 ladies' first prize, and Messrs Harold Hodgkinson and Henry Borst for gen. tlemen's first prize. After drawing l lots Miss Malone and MT Hodgkinson l were declared victors. The booby | prizes went to Miss Janet Bell and l Ben Henebry. After whist light re- l treatments were served and various I gamss were then enjoyed The party 1 rroko ID about l2 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-10
N. B. Q. P. LODGES } } 1
v'ubsrs Are lll AelIve snd
 Order Is Growing.

Crc by one the different lodges of {. local N. E. o. P. are returning to l, .alers work to increase their me.n- ! fship and enjoy thoroughly the yo- cal parts following.
 Last evening Alex Won Humboldt lodge In Mechanics hall had de- lightful visitation from the Grand lodge officers. Anticipating somo- thing doing enthusiastic members from the other four lodges were also present and no doubt profited as woll as Humboldt members by the re- marks of the visitors. One candidate was balloted for and plans for, the season outside of the ordinary were adopted.
 The vocal selection. When Love Is King" by Emil c. Beerbaum, was particularly fine and was very much appreciated, evidencsd by the con- tinued call for encore. In response pretty German duet was rendered by MT Beerbaum and the secretary.
 The grand officers present were Grand Warden F. H. Tolles of Wind- sor, Grand Secretary Jeremiah Wall of New Haven, Grand Treasurer Fred Drew of Ansonia, Grand Guide T. Miles Payne of this city. as well as the following deputies: Orville Beck CT of Seymour, Brother Rusher Of Southington, Mrs Alice Rogers of Thomaston lodge, William Dinneen of Brass City, P. J. Mcdonald of Teutonic, Max Kiessling of Hum boldt. Mrs Brown of Sheridan.
 No doubt these official visits are the bond which draws the members of this benevolent order together so often, giving each cause to be grate- full for the good done and plan for even greater success.
 On the suggestion of the supreme warden no doubt the local lodges will unite and celebrate the twenty first anniversary of the order on or about the 14th of November, Coil- trary to usual custom it will not be i public. affair, but only for members of the order. There is current talk about class initiation for that event and no doubt 1t will become reality.
 Following the meeting the enter tainment committee provided light lunch, quite German, and then danc- ing was enjoyed.
 The evenings guests all gave short but instructive remarks.
 Mattatuck lodge, N. E. o. P, at their regular meeting Thursday even- ing in Mechanics hall transacted only routine business, but planned for successful winters campaign. Bowling is still popular feature with this enterprising lodge.