Douglas Island news. [volume], January 25, 1899, Image 2

About Douglas Island news. [volume] (Douglas City, Alaska) 1898-1921

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THE DOUOLAS ISLAND NEWS. J
A. G. ncBRIDE and CHARLE5 A. HOPP
Editors and Publishers.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
TERMS: ?In Advance.
One Year - - $3.00 J
Six Months - - - - - - - lJiO;
Three Months ------ 1.00 1
Single Copies ------_ .10!
Foreign Postuge must i>e prepaid.
The News at Juneau.
The News is on snle nt the Postottice News
Stand.
At Douglas City.
This paper is on sale at McDonald's ('tear ,
Store and at the office of the News.
Advertising Rates.
Cards, one inch or less, per month - $1.50 j
Display advertising, per in. per month 1.00 I
I.oeul notice* per line, per issue - .10 ?
These rates will l?e strictly adhered to. We
treut all ourpatrons alike.
Wednesday, January 2f>, 18911.
J
Sam'5 Mail Srrvict.
i
It took sixteen days for a letter to j
reach u.s from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Some three weeks ago while in Fort
W range! Judge Sundinachor told tho
> writer that he had that day deposited a
letter in the post office directed to us.;
We received the letter last Thursday.
What is the matter with our mail ser- j
vice anyhow?
Tarmlnjf in Alaska.
The ed it or of the Miner thinks it a
waste of money for the government to
experiment upon the agricultural prod
ucts in Alaska. The learned editor has
evidently not taken pains to inform;
himself upon that subject. We do not
know whether the climate and soil sur-,
rouuding Juneau and Douglas City
will produce anything, but we do know
that at Fort Wrangel vegetables are pro
duced that are the equal of any on
earth. Mr. I). McKiunon has an apple
tree growing in his garden in that city
that was loaded with choice fruit this
season.
Mr. Frank Haeh. of this city, owns
xomc laud at Fort Selkirk on which
thirteen tons of choice hay was cut the
past season, and the comiin; sprint: he
will experiment on raising a crop of
vegetables of all kinds.
Of course, some products cannot Ih>
grown in Alaska. It would lie as use
less to try to mature corn in t his climate
as it is on Puget sound. Orapes can
not be grown in Western Washington
and peaches are no good, hilt because
certain products cannot be produced
in any section, is no good reason for
condemning it in other respects.
Our opinion is that the government
is making good use of the money it will
expend in experimenting upon the pro
duction of agricultural products.
When the people are shown that they
can raise their own vegetables, they
will pay some attention to gardening.
The people are not all here temporarily.
Many build nice homes, put up flue
busiutss blocks and are here to stay, j
Alaska has its advantages the same as '
all other countries, and they by far out
weigh the unpleasant or undesirable j
features, and we doubt not. that to these
settlers in good faith, the information
that they can enjoy good, fresh vegeta-1
bles in season, by expending only a ?
small amouut of labor, will be news j
that w ill lx? received with delight.
Common Law Marriage*.
Some time ago the Stikeen River'
Journal invited a discussion of the sub
ject of common law marriages. There
is but little to discuss upon this sub
ject, for no general principles will ap- j
ply, owing to the fact that we have no ;
national legislation on the subject, and !
the law and decisions of the various
state courts differ in so many respects.;
Common law contracts of marriage j
are viewed with less favor each year, j
and the law-making bodies of many
states ax*e insisting upon marriages be
iDg contracted in the manner and form
as prescribed in the statutes.
The Journal seems to adhere to the |
idea that any kiad of a marriage is good
and mentions those of a captain of aj
ship. The fact is that the captain of a i
vessel cannot perform the marriage j
ceremony. Of course all marriages in
contravention of a state statute are not
void, but many are, but to discuss
the question intelligently would re-1
quire the space of a TOO page book.
*'<->?. oe A locL-n ia onnpprnpH we ere
OU 1CU .liUOUU *vJ MX .? ^ v
governed by the Oregon code. and it
would be well to follow it and run no
chances. The want of a license would J
not, in our opinion, make a marriage
void in any state, but the person per-;
forming a ceremony without it would i
be liable to punishment.
Then, again, we run up against the
distinction between void and voidable .
contracts, which further convinces us
that a newspaper is not the proper
place in which to discuss the subject.
We newspaper men had better let the
subject alone. The editor of the Se-1
attle Times tried to throw some light
on the quentioa recently, and nearly !
every lawyer in Seattle took hiin to
task for misstatements of the law. He
apologized and went back to journal
ism?the Journal and the News better
follow suit.
5atn and the Indians.
Sam Straighter had an opportunity
of testing his wind and sprinting capa
bilities last Monday night. Sam was
going down Main street and two In- i
dians got after him. Whether they i
were trying to hold him up to beat or i
kill him he didn't know, and he did not!
wait to find out, but lit out on a keen j
run with his pursuers after him. He !
ran some seven blocks and, according :
to our informant, made about forty
miles an hour. In the wind-up Sam
found himself in the bay in five feet of i
water and the Indians did not care to
follow him into the water, and sneaked
off. Sam wont into the Standard after
his experience with the red men. He
was steaming and putting like a leaky
engine with a hundred and forty,
pounds steam pressure. His hair was !
standing on end and in fact, he was
nearly scared to death. Owing to the i
trouble that the officers had with the!
Indiaus at Juneau, they are probably
not in the best of humor, and our peo-!
pie better be prepared to meet them j
after dark.
A Pleasant Gathering.
.
Lust Friday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Byron Leigh of Tread well entertained
a few friends at their residence in that
city. Music and whist playing were
among the pleasing features of the
evening. At twelve o'clock an elegant
repast was served which was also much
enjoyed. Those who were so fortunate
as to l>o present were delighted with the
evening's entertainment. Mr. and Mrs.
Leigh know how to entertain and an
invitation to their place always means 1
a jolly good time. Those present were
Messrs. Dan Valsey, Frank .lames, j
Mark Smith. Herbert Wilson, John
Powell, and others.
Answer.* to Queries.
Kcmlcrsof the New*uro ut liberty to usk
questions upon all mutters of interest, in
these columns. The mimes of correspondents
must, however, uccompuny nil requests for
information.
Charity Malmla:?The word Dirigo,j
the name of a l>oat plying between Se
attle and Skuguay, means ,kI guide or
direct." It is the motto on the arms of
the state of Maine.
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John tr. S.:?The foot race to which
you refer did not take place. A Doug-.
las Island man, however, ran a foot
race in Juneau and won a hundred dol
lars, we are informed.
Anna Laura:?(iirls should not get
married until they are past twenty-one
and thirty is a much better age. The !
ideal man at eighteen is not the same i
at thirty. It is better to rely on ma-1
turer judgment.
I
Clara:?We do not think it proper'
for a lady waltzer to rest her chin on j
the gentleman's shoulder.
John K. J.:?We cannot answer your j
question. Ask Mr. Hale of Treadwell, j
who can inform you on the subject.
Lust week we made mention of Mr. j
X. U. Kaufman, of Kaufman Kros., hav- j
ing goue to the sound country for a few
mouth's vacation. Well, he has been
heard from, and what do you think has
happened? He was not at his home
but a few days when he became a dad- j
dy. a real genuine parent, and the best'
of it is that it is a boy. We hope when '
father Kaufman returns he will still j
know his friends.
Mr. Schell is much improved and will
soon be himself again.
FURS
AND
DEERSKINS
McMillan i
FUR & WOOL CO.
Exporters and Importers.
200 to 208 First Ave. No.
MINNEAPOLIS, - - MINN.
Shipments Solicited.
* Write for Circular,
Douglas City Barber Shop.
Hair Cutting \V Shampooing
Shaving ^ Baths
FRANK VESTAL, Prop.
G. ROENE,
Ikuiler in and Manufacturer of ?
-^STOVES?
TIN- AND HARDWARE, j
W -PLUMBING W
Douglas City, ... Alaska.
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The Best Hotel in Southeastern Alaska* |
AT THE BAR?Finest
Wines
Liquors
Cigar*
Yukon Hotel!
THOMAS HOMNO, Prop'r
$1.00 per Day
Front Stroet DOUGLAS CITY
Caterer* to Family Trade.
EASTBURG & JOHNSON
Groceries
f*' Meats
Vegetables
Fruits
Fresh Meat Supplies received ou every in
coming Pacific Const Steamer.
liuttcr and Kprjfs of 11 rot-clan* grade always
on hand.
Douglas City, * - Alaitkn.
Alaska
Steam
Laundry
Dyeing and Cleaning Work.
o
B. K. JAEGER, Proprietor.
o
Laundry Work in all its brunches. Suits
cleaned und pressed. Colors restored. l)ye
iner of every sort promptly attended to. Cur
pets cleaned without taking them up. All
at lowest possible prices consistent with
icood work.
U#- A. LaMotte, Douglas City Ajjent.
IJT" Leave Handles at Delmonico Hotel.
Front Street, - Juneau, Alaska.
DELMONICO HOTEL
and RESTAURANT.
ALEX. LA MOTTB, Proprietor.
. Board by the Day,
44 Week, or Month
t* Rates Reasonable ?
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MEALS AT ALL HOURS,
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?iT The table First-class and will
satisfy the moat fastidious.
Our Coffee cannot be excelled.
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Aerent for Alankn Steam Laundry.
Leave Bundles here
Douglus City, Alnska.
Notice to Creditors.
Hefore K. M. Jackson, United States Com
missioner for the District of Alaska, hold
ing: court at Fort Wrnngel, Alaska.
In the matter of tho estate cf Shustack, an
Indian, formerly called Hish-ta-dny, de
ceased.
Notice is hereby triven by the undersigned,
administrator of the estate of Shustack, an
Indian, formerly called Hish-ta-day.deccuscd
to the creditors of, and all persons having:
i clnims against the said deceased. to present
| and exhibit them together with the necessary
J vouchers within six months after the iiftn
I publication of this notice, totho undersigned
1 administrator at the office of Henry Drum
& Co., in the town of Fort Wrangel, in tho
District of Alaskn, the same being the place
for the transaction of the business of the
said estate in said town of Fort Wrangel.
First publication Jan. 18th 1899.
Dated at Fort Wrangel, Alaska, this 12th
day of October, 1S38.
C. H. SUNDMACHER,
Administrator of the estate of Shustack,
an Indian, formerly called Hish-ta-day,
deet/vsed.
While in Juneau j?
Look for the Big Sign J
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BROWNVILLE
WOOLEN
MILLS j
....JUNEAU ALASKA *
ssssr All Wool I
Suits Made to Order !l
No Deposit Required *
Lieais L. BUaffiENTHRL I
THE
STANDARD
MUSIC
HALL
JOHNSON & OTTRELL,
PROPRIETORS.
Douglas City, ? Alaska.
*ft^$0PEN ALL NIGHL????
Hot and Mixed DrinkH a
Specialty.
The Finest Brands of
Liquors and Cigars al
ways on hand.
UWT" A First-class Lunch Coun
ter has recently been added.
THE FINEST EQUIPPED RESTAURANT IN ALASKA,
j Wine and Spirit Merchant. Catering in all its Branches
j The Nevada Cafe'
GEO. L. RICE.
Private rooms while waiting for the ferry l>oat will l>c found one of the many
conveniences at the Nevada.
JUNEAU, ALASKA.
: Comet i
SAMPLE ROOM
!
j Hendquartors for Tourists
J and Vukoners I
"There's nothing
too good
for The Hoys." ,
ED. CASEBOLT, Proprietor.
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Opp. Occidental Hotel, JUNBAU, ALASKA.
a aooo?*&$ooooo<??oo?D$6 oe&
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We have Just Krorivnl O
largest HOLIDAY I
and hani). rnnnc
GOODS.?. |
EVER SHOWN IN ALASKA. O
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Conic nml Srr them. q
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Our Price* iirr Ritfht, too
THE ALASKA DRUG CO., Z
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PRKSCRIP- Krimt A Sewan! Stu., O
TIONS A *
SPECIALTY. JUNEAU. ^
00^0060000000^006^ OOOOO?
ALASKA MEAT MARKET
D. McKAY, Proprietor.
A full line of Fresh, Salt, and
S K S Smoked Meats constantly on
hand. $
Poultry and Game Hunter lilock, Douglas City, Alaska,
in Seaivon. TELEPHONE NO 8.
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F. M. JAMES.
To Prospectors:
I have a few suitable articles which I will close out AT
COST, viz:
All Wool Blankets - $8.00
Were 612.00, weight lO1^ pounds.
^ Picks were 1.75 now 1.25 ^
* Shovels 1.50 " 1.00r
Also Evaporated Potatoes,
Onions, and Soup Vegetables.
Magellan clothing,etc.,at Cost
F. M. JAMES.
DOUGLAS CITY, .... ALA8KA.
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