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The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-11-04

The Alaska Bar Association met last
Monday evening at the law office of John
son & Held in Juneau for the purpose of
electing officers for the ensuing year. c.
S. johnson was elected president, J. F.
Maloney, first vice president, R. C. Rogers
second vice president, Kenneth M. Jackson,
of Wrangle, third vice president, F. D.
Kslsay, secretary, A. J. Daily, treasurer.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-11-04

J. B. Green of San Francisco operates the
gold and silver mine that lies nearest to the
north pole. 1t is situated on Omilak noun
tain, hundred miles inland and north
ward from Norton sound, away up in the
Alaskan wilderness.
More particularly, it is not gold or sill
yer mine bat a lead mine, very rich in lead,
ious metals The inaccessbility of the
mine has hindered its operation to very
great extent, but nevertheless Mr.. Green
has worked it regularly for nearly fifteen
years. He calls it his bank. When in
need of ready money he sails for Alaska,
loads his vessel with the ore, returns to
San Francisco and is in the swim again.
TO reach the mine a course is taken to
Norton sound and Golovin bay, then, if
the vessel be steamer, up Fish river as far
as it is navigable, and thence with pack
mules to Omiall mountain and the deposit
of almost solid lead.
The story of the discovery and locating
of the mine and subsequent operation of it
is an interesting one of adventure and
strange discoveries, entaiIng the loss of
schooner and its crew.
Along about 1880 sailing vessel in need
of something or other dropped anchor in
Golovin bay, on the north side of Norton
sound. A sailor going ashore discovered
the natives making lead bullets by melt
ing ore. He inquired where they got the
stuff, and they told him up among the
hills. He got permission from his captain
to 90 with them, and after several days re-
turned with a sack full of heavy ore which
he had dug with no difficulty off the face
of Omlak mountain. In San Francisco
the sailor met }. C. Green, who became
Immediately interested in his story. He
interested others, and very soon an expe-
diton was arranged, led by the sailor.
eve expected, of course, to find our mine,
if we found it at all, in the midst of ice
bergs AMI climatic terrors that would make
the working of it next to impossible" said
Mr.. Green. GAS we proceeded north to
the Aleutian islands, the indications all
fitted to our expectations. There were
ioebergs and icehelds in our path such as
caused us to expect a blockade at any
hour. But the sailor knew better. He
told US to wait until we got above the
archipelago. To Our surprise the further
north we went after getting through the
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-11-04

fu and honest as they are, they are slow
and indeftent in their methods, with no
ambition, and do not make the best mater
lal for our purpose in operating our mine.
81 am contemplating plan for import
ing lot of Icelanders, as understand the
climate there is growing more and more Sc
we're, and they would think the region of
Omilak, even in winter was a garden spot.
With them there is no reason why the far
northern mine colld not be worked in win
ter as we'll as summer. There is very little
snow there, and as for cold it is not to be
compared to Montan, or Dakota. have
never known a man who has spent any
time there who was not eager to return; in
fact, am peStere1 continually by applica-
tons from my men who have been up
there and who fear that may go back or
send an expedition without them. There
is that fascination that all new countries
have.
Ozark and dismal in winter? Not at
all. TO be sure there is very little sun
shine, but the light skit of snow that covers
the ground and the wonderful and beautiful
northern lights that illuminate the heavens
make it quite cheerful. In summer the sun
scarcely sets, and one has to keep very
close watch on the time not to allow one
day to merge into the next without being
aware that it has done so. The sun seems
to simply dip behind the hill, and, without
being missed, rises again at the other end
of the range on the horizon.
''No; we have not operated the mine for
two or three years. The times have scarce
ly warranted it. 1t is an expensive process
to pack the ore out as we have to do it,
and railroad has become necessity.
railroad is entirely feasible between the
mine and the ship. 1t would not be the
first railroad within the arctic circle.
There is one in very successful operation
between the gulf of Bothna and Lofoden.
'Indeed," concluded Mr. Green, 81 ex-
pect to live to see the completion of the
railroad to Asia by way of Alaska and the
Boring straits. Call.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-11-04

islands the clearer the water became, until
having reached Norton sound the contrast
was as great almost as if we had sailed
south to Hawaii. We found green hills
and spreading meadows, rank and luxur-
liant Vegetation, clear sky and balmy air.
Not only that, but we discovered subse-
quentlv that these conditions continued
throughout the long six months of sum-
mer. In this far northern region, as you
know, the sun shines almost continuously
for six months. The warm Japan current
sets in toward Norton sound, a range of
high mountains serve as shield against
the winds of the east, while it confines the
warmer winds of the west. Upon these
conditions is built this paradise in the very
shadow, one might say, of the north pole.
The hottest weather ever saw" con-
tinued Mr.. Green, "Was here in the valley
Of the Fish river, the thermometer standing
above 100. This region is capable of sup
porting a large population. The soil is
fertile and nature is prodigal in her prod
uctS. Game of all sorts abounds and the
rivers are alive with fish, Birds of every
description, from wild geese to the little
hummng-bird, come here to nest. A
hunter may come in after a days shooting
laden with ducks, geese, pheasants and
grouse, while swallows, reedbirdS and
sandhll cranes may be seen everywhere.
Immense salmon and halibut may be caught
in the streams with hook and line. Grass
in the meadWs groves as high as ones
head and buckle berries grow so thick that
they may be scooped up by the handful.
So you see no man need starve in that
region. have visited the mine almost
every year since 1883, and those friends
who have had never failed to be astonished
at what they saw there.
cit is a country full of wonders, and
therefore full of interest. 1t is think, the
newest country on the face of the earth.
What will some day be its coal measurers
are now of the quality of wood. Its many
volcanoes are another proof of its recent
birth. And | might cite another-the
honesty and simplicity of the natives-the
Eskimos TO a man accustomed to the
dupicity of civilization, and of savagery
as we see it in the north American Indian,
this characteristic is most remarkable.
The Eskimo may, as a rule, be trusted
implicitly with any treasure. | have
known them to work for day without
tasting food, although carrying food that
did not belong to them. However, faith
The herald., 1896-12-08

of our military establishment. During
the past year the work of constructing
permanent infantry and cavalry posts
has been continued at the places here
tofore designated. The secretary OF war
repeats his recommendation, that ap-
propriations for barracks and quarters
should more strictly conform to the need
of the service as Judged by the depart
ment rather than respond to the wishes
and opportunities of localities.
COAST DEFENSE
1t is imperative that much of the money
provided for such construction should
now be allotted to the erection of neces-
sary quarters for the garrisons assigned
to the coast defense, where many men
will be needed to care for and operate
modern guns. 1t is essential, too, that
early provision be made to supply the
necessary force of artillery to meet the
demands of this service. The entire
army has now been equipped with the
new magazine arms. and wise policy de-
mands that all available public and pri-
vate resources should be so employed as
to provide within reasonable time a suf-
ficient number to supply the state militia
with these modern weapons and provide
an ample reserve for any emergency.
The organized militia numbers ,37y
men. The appropriations for its support
by the several states approximate s., $780,
900 annually, and $400 900 is contributed
by the general government. Investiga-
ton shows these troops to be usually
drilled and inspired with much military
interest. but in many instances they are
10 deficient " proper arms and equip
The herald., 1896-12-08

ments that a sudden call to active duty
for field service. i therefore recommend
this condition. and that every encour-
agement be given to this deserving body
of unpaid and voluntary citizens sold
iers, whose assistance we must largely
rely on in time of trouble.
During the past year rapid progress
has been made toward the completion
of the scheme adopted for the protac-
ton and armament of fortincati0Ee
ress has been made in providing the
material for submarine defense in con-
nection with these works. 1t is pecu-
liarly gratifying at this time to note the
great advance that has been made in
this important undertaking since the
date of my annual message 10 the Fifty
third congress at the opening of its sec
ond session in December, 1893. At that
time / informed the congress of the ap-
preaching completion of nine 12-inch.
twenty 10-inch, thirty-four S-inch high
power steel guns and seventy five L.
inch rif1ed mortars. This total then
seemed insignificant when compared
with the great work remaining to be
DONE Yet ii was none the less source
OF satisfaction to every citizen when he
reflected that ii represented the first in
stallment of the new ordnance of Amer.
lean design and American manufacture.
and demonstrated our ability to supply
from our own resources guns Of unex-
celled power and accuracy. At that
date. however, there We're practically
no carriages upou vAlah - Meunt sheGn
The herald., 1896-12-08
FISHING
How Fish Are Running at
Coronado Beach

Gray and blue smsIt now in San Diego ay.
THESE snsr are fat as fish can be and fine eat
Ing. Founders are rather scarce. Croakers
no' yet running. Bass is caught now and then.
At times Halibut can be had. The best fish to
he caurht in large quantities is the blue smelt
FISHERMEN are catching them in immense num-
bers on Coronado Beach Just opposite the spanish
blight These fish. running from II to % inches
long. are spry fellows and fisherman with light
rod Will hnd all the sport that trout fishing would
give. The blue smelt are good fighters, quick,
gamey and last hut not lea.t, are good eating.
Fishing at Coronado has been very fine in all re-
spects during the past season. Many phenomenal
catches have been made. One party caught over
ton OF fish one afternoon, while another party
caught 1880 pounds in a little over two hours.
Coronado fishing IS the best TO be found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
TO RELIEVE SUFFERING
Drs. York and CrawfOrd's Plan for
Chronic Invalids.
thoughtful Physicians Pronounce 1t Not Only Great Eco.
nomic Success but Great Practical Humanity
Cure of Chronic Maladies on a
System of Quarter. Fees.

The fork-Crav ford system lie simply Q meas.
ure of enlightened economy applied to the bcue-
nts o enifRhteDei nedicise. Il is intended as
an acc o mediation to both sides Of society to
rith and pc, r alike.
great many Of their professional brethren
are Con S'an'y referring to their eye.em IS
great III. cticsi humanity" But L isur on &C
Count Of he low fee merely. What Ia excellent
and admirable in the YORK Crawford quarter
Tee system q T. at II re'reeenfs the improved
trcatm' 1t OF chrOsi: melaGiss. a treatment tbs
n. In The Lature OF thin.r. apple ible TO the
infirmilfes OF the ri b the inAfmtties OF the
poor.
OF coIrse there ere ariatec-atic idiots Who
won't eat sugar because common people can
afford it: rich imbc,ile- wh) woud refare TO rice
In motor cars lecsp they accommodate me
cbAnics. and . ho would rcfose to tske the news
paptr- because they only cost q penny and are
read by The mass
As "A rule, no ever, rich people do not dis d Ain
20 buy or enjoy any excellent or indispensable
ibie German hi, 9 drinks lsger beer fhst sells at
cents glass, and The sensible Epglsh queen
drinks hydratt water that don't cost any hing,
and all the polite eovrreigus will look rain
bows and listen To niphtingales. though they are
eli JOY cd even by IT mp. and paupers.
The wealthy classes Of Davenport and vicinity
avail themselves nf the matchless eystem OF, dis
ease u esimeut offered by Dre. York and Qtaw.
ford in spite of the fart that the system 10 q
great practical hunfSaity" and "a great econom-
&c Al sccomodatp,n'' on The same principle that
common sense mlionaires take the daily papers
because ttey are the bet mt ans OF information,
and ride IN The m tor cars becaute they are the
hanciest anc isle carriages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
WHOLE COUNTY TURNS OUT.
Bryan Meets the People of His Old Home,
Day and Night.

Bryan Meets the People of His Old Home,
Day and Night.
SALEM, Ills, July 16.-This town was
livelier yesterday than it had ever been
in its existence. All the surrounding
country was represented in its streets from
carly morn until late at night. The occa-
sion was Bryan celebration and the peo-
pie certainly did turn out At noon
heavy storm broke and threatened to
spoil the celebration, but it ceased after
y. IN. ard the air was Immediately full OF
the sounds Of brass bands as companies
marched to the court house yard, where
the speaking was to be.
When Bryan was presented the applause
was uproarous. Audit was free silver APP
plause, too. But Bryan did not talk free
silver He said in starting: I have no
disposition to talk politics today. l shall
leave the discussion of party questions TO
those who shall follow Returning to the
scenes which surround my early home,
the memories of other days crowd out all
shonghfs of subjects upon which We may
Siffcr" And that was the tenor of his
speech which dealt entirely with his
boyhood and development into manhood
in this community. He closed as follows:
I'VE shall go forth and do our duty as We
see it. But what shall be the result can
not be known until the votes are counted.
But no matter what the result it. whether
this campaign results in my election OF
my defeat time connot rob me OF the de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16

lightful recollection Of the confidence and
love Of These. the citizens Of my boyhood
days"
It Threatened rain IN the evening and
the crowd at the night meeting was not
as large as it would otherwise have been.
The bands were out, however, and there
was display of fireworks. L. NJ Kagy,
president, upon calling the meeting to or
der, announced that the Nebraska Popu-
lists had Endorsed Bryan for president.
This caused great applause. Bryan was
then introduced and said he would leave
others to discuss the issues. He then COM
pared the three forms of government
monarchy, aristocracy and Democracy
and concluded that the latter was the only
form in (which you can confidently ex-
pect justice to rule He then spoke few
words in favor of agitation. Discomfort
was the foundation of all progress.
He was followed by local campaign ora
tors, and after shaking hands with num-
Der OF people the nominee and his wife re-
tired and the celebration came to an end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
HOUSING wELCoME TO sEwALI.
Naaoly Received by His Fellow Citizen
at His Maine Home.


AAece.sea ny his reno~
bath, July 1.-THE candidate Ior VICE
president on the Democratic ticket, Arthur
Sewall, had his homecoming last night,
and ii was of the var,nest sort. The for
ma, vv.;co,,,o xr.s o,,;ro,, non.nartis,n.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
IN. pemocra,,c Civ,, service plank.

sWAsHINGToN, July Ex-senator Jones
of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, was at the Capitol in
conference with Senator Harris, of Ten
nessee, on various matters connected with
the prosecution of Bryan scampaign. The
senator when asked ABOUT the life tenure
OF office plank, concerning which there has
been some question, Sid that it was actu-
ally adopted as a part of the platform, bu,
that the following CLAUSE, except as 9th
srw:se provided by the constitution of thl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July 16.-An incor'
poration license was issued yesterday By
the secretary of state to the organizers OF
the Omitted Silver Party" n corporation
without capital stock, which states that
the purpose of its organization is to fur
thcr the cause of the free coinage of silver
on u basis of Ii to /; to protect and pro-
mote our interests as individuals, as Il cor
porate body and as a nation; to see that
the best laws are enacted, and that the
best men are elected to represent us. ,
The incorporators are: f. c. Dance, II
W. Bracl5en. J. N. Head, c. w. Berry and
John Rathmcr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
MADE THEIR VISIT IN TIE RAIN.
Five Hundred Cleveland Women Make Z
Call on Major Mckinley.

Caii on mayor McsAinley.
CANTON, o., July l6.-Despite the blind
ing rain storm 700 representative women
Of Cleveland came to Canton yesterday
morning, arriving here at ll:45. They
We're headed by splendid woman's brass
band and were met by committee of
Canton women. Fortunately as their
train reached Canton the sun broke
through the clouds, and forming in COL
ums of two they marched to the Mckinley
home. There thousands of people blocked
the streets and surged through the
grounds in great confusion. When quiet
was restored Mrs. Elroy NJ. Avery, in a
very eloquent address, presented Major
Mckinley, standing on a chair as she
spoke.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Elroy's adj
dress the major climbed upon the chair
and gracefully Acknowledged the honor
done him and praised the eloquence of the
spokeswoman. The women, led by Mrs.
Scott, sang n campaign chorus song, &C
companied by the band, and then Miss
Birdelle Switzer presented Mrs. Mckinley
with an enormous basket of flowers. Dur
ing the afternoon the women had a ratifi-
cation meeting at the tabernacle. with
lunch, music and impromptu speeches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Some New York Possibilities.

ALBANY, July Ex-senator John Raines
(Rep.) says that if the regular Democratic
organization of the state fails to certify
Bryan and Sewall as the regular nominees
of the Democratic party their names can
not appear under the Democratic star on
the blanket ballot in this state, and unless
some independent party that has cast a
vote of 10, 600 at the last election Endorses
Bryan and Sewall or 1000 people certify
as to these candidates being their choice
their names cannot appear even as candi-
dates of an independent faction,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
SOME UNGA!LaSr pEoI4IBIrIONIsTs.
Glad They Are I:id of Helen NJ. Cougar
and iirs. Lease.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 16.-That portion
of the Kansas Prohibition party antagon-
istic to the faction headed by cx-Govepnor
John p. st. John, met in state convention
at the Capitol yesterday 10 nominate presi-
Dental electors and a state ticket. The
convention is allied to the National Pro
hibition parry which recently nominated
Joshua LerCriry, Of Baltimore, for presi-
dent. The attendance was small. L. NJ.
Stevens denounced st John, calling him
L traitor, and said that the ex-governor
had given up the cardinal principles CT
prohibition iIr free silver.
Permanent Chairman Mont Williams
in the course of a speech sIii he was glad
the party had got rid of Mrs. Cougar,
John 7. St John and others. The party
was also weary Of Mrs Mary Elizabeth
Lease and Mrs. Foster, he said. The reso-
lutions committee in its report Endorsed
the national platform adopted ut Pitts
burg and followed with planks covering
woman suffrage, declaring for silver and
opposing further issues Of government
bonds, etc., and the report was adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
HAwkEYE STATE REPUBLICANS
Nominate n Ticket and Endorse the Nation
nj Candidates and Platform.

Nominate Ticket and Indorse the Nation
nj Candidates and Platform.
Dies MONIES, July 16.-At the Republic
can state convention yesterday among the
distinguished men present were Senators
Allison and Gear and nearly all the Iowa
congressman. Senator Allison's speech
warmly commended Major Mckinley and
sustaineds the st. LOUIS platform. The
ticket nominated is as follows: Electors
at-large, r. II. Conger, of Des Moines, and
Edred 5. James, of Clinton; secretary OF
state, G. l.. Dobson, Des Moines; auditor,
c. G. Mccarthy; treasurer, John Herriott;
attorney general, Milton Remley; judge
Of the supreme court, A. r. Ladd, Shell
don; railroad commissioner, 4. A. Daw-
son, Waverly. The nominations were all
made unanimous and the platform was
adopted without a dissenting vote. 1t is
noteworthy that in the whole convention
there was not voice raised against the
st. Louis platform AUTHORIZATIONS.
The financial plank of the platform ia
very long and occupies about a column to
say that the convention indorses the st.
Louis platform, denounces that adopted
at Chicago and is in favor Of International
bimetallism when it can be accomplished.
1t is argued that free silver will result in
silver monometaliisp and a decrease of
the currency, while the Republican
scheme assures the people IAN ample cur
rency composed Of gold, silver and paper,
no one kind preferable to another, none
of it subject in the hands of the people to
variation of value, but every dollar as
good as gold and there held by the real
power of the government of the United
States"
The Republican state central commit
tee rcorganized last night after the state
convention, and H. c. McAIi Ian was elcc-
ted chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.

An Inflammatory development OF the Mu-
cous Surfaces OF the Stomach. Us
ually Due to Catarrhal Ri
sons Received Directly
From the Throat.
as there nauseay-
Are you opstive."
''Is tn re vomiting."
"Do you belch mp gxsy-'
Are you light headedyT'
lie your tongue coatedY"
''Do you hawk and spiiy'
do Won have ari-5nrny'
Is there pain after esiingy''
Are you nervous and weak"
do you have eick head schesy''
do you bloat MP after ea'in,g"
"ls there diegust for breakfast"
"Have you Distress after esiingy-'
''le your throaf filed with slimes"
"Do you ., times have diarraoeag'
'sIe there q rush OF blooa 10 tbs headg"
els there cor slant bad TASTE m the month";"
''When you get mp Suddenly you dizzy 4"
"is there craving zen. ation in tins stomachgr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
New Republican Headquarters.

CLEVELAND, July 16.-The Republican
national executive committee yesterday
afternoon decided to locate national head
quarters at both New York and Chicago
There will be no discrimination between
the two cities by selecting either as the
main headquarters. Chairman Hanna
SAYS he will be located nowhere, but will
fight the campaign in the saddle. Two
vacancies on the national committee were
filled by the appointment of Myron p.
Parker, of the District of Columbia, and
{. :. johnson, of Alaska.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
South Dakota Populists.

HURON, July l6.-The Populists in con-
vention here have finally nominated TIE
following ticket: J. E. Kelly and Free
man Knowles for congress; Andrew Lee.
for governor; p. r. Crothers, lieutenant
governor; J. w. Hardin, secretary of
state; J. H. kipp. auditor; w. 5. Logan,
treasurer; w. Grigsby, attorney general.
The, platform Endorsement Of Bryan's can
didacy for president was adopted b. vote
of 4y9 to II.