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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
ADMINISTRATION PowERLEss.


NO Hope for the KlOndike Sufferers I'm.
til Congress Meets. 4
Washington. Dec. 2.-The cabinet
today considered the subject of sending
relief to the people of the Klondike.
The president received telegram from
the Portland (Oregon) Chamber Of
Commerce, stating that there was dan
ger OF restitution and suffering in the
klondike, and offering to supply the
necessary food for relief if the govern
ment would undertake its transpOrta-
ton. The information was not definite
as to actual conditions, but was on the
same lines as has previously been tele-
graphed from the Northwest
The cabinet considered every phase
of the situation. 1t was decided that
nothing could be done until congress
meets, when an appropriation will be
asked for the purpose Of transporting
food and supplies.
Although many plans have been dis
cussed none have been decided upon:
It is positive, however, that whatever
action is taken will be under the direc-
ton of the war department., and by the
time congl ess acts Secretary Alger will
have formulated plans No attempt
will be made to go to the Yukon, as
the ice has closed progress in that d.
rection. The relief supplies will have
to be sent over the passes. Just how
they shall be transported is question
requiring earnest consideration, and
one that will require the study of many
plans in order that an entirely feasible
one may be evolved. Secretary Alger
will gather all possible information,
and will communicate with persons
who know the route to the Klondike
and are familiar with transportation
methods in the Arctic and other frozen
regions. Reindeer and dogs possibly
may be used.
The members of the cabinet were all
intensely interested in the matter of
securing relief. Whether the men who
are supposed to be suffering went there
or not against repeated warnings of all
officials is not the question, the simple
fact being that they are there and need
relief, making it imperative upon the
government to extend aid if possible.
No estimate has been made as to the
cost of the expedition and none can be
prepared now. Congress will be asked
to appropriate sufficient amount, and
the war department will expend it in
the most economical way. The task of
getting supplies to the Klondike in
midwinter is not underestimated, and
doubts are entertained as to it being
possible.
The expedition cannot reach the
Klondike before February at least, and
the president hopes there is sufficient
supply of provisions to last until relief
arrives.
Secretary Alger believes Captain Ray
has gone to Dawson, and he will make
his way back and report upon condi-
tons there.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
MEDAL OF HONOR.
Brave Union Soldier Receives One bv
accommodation OF Former Foes.


Washington, Dec. 3.-"The secre-
tary OF war has granted medal Of
honor to Federal soldier on the affi-
davit of Confederate said Charles /.
Evans, of Texqas, last night. "and il
is probably the first instance on record
of this kind.
The federal soldier who received the
medal was Thomas I. Higgins, now of
Hannibal, Mo. During the war he was
color-bearer of the Ninety-ninth Illinois
regiment, and was holding that posi-
ton at the siege of Vicksburg. In the
assault On May %, 1868, the Ninety
ninth Illinois was ordered to charge
and not to look back. was a member
OF the Second Texas regiment, and we
confronted the charging Illinoisans.
We repuised the Illinois regiment, a
short distance from the breastworks,
and sent it back in confusion.
Higgins, however, was literally
obeying the orders. He never looked
back. He never noticed the retreat of
his regiment. but came bounding for
ward with his colors flying as prettily
as soldier ever saw. When within 40
yards of our works word was passed
along the line not to shoot the brave
soldier, and all firing ceased
When Higgins saw his predicament
he started to retreat with his colors,
but We told him to come on or we
would shoot him. Several men ran
out and brought him within the breast
works. We kept him several days,
during which time we learned to like
and admire him. He was then
paroled.
Twas one of the men who witnessed
the heroic deed, and made an affidavit
to that effect. Several of my COM
panions who remembered Higgins and
his charge also made affidavits. On
these the secretary of war granted him
medal. Higgins could have been
vouched for by members of his regi-
ment, but the novelty of recommends
ton by his former foes led to the adop-
tion of the opposite course"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
RAN INTO A CANNERY.
The Steamer Columbia Caught in q Fog
at Astoria.

at Astoria.
Astoria, Or, Dec. BIN the fog
early this morning the big O. R. & N.
steamer Columbia ran into the union
fishermen's cannery, doing considera-
BILE damage.
The Columbia arrived in from San
Francisco about 4 o'clock. She was
overtaken by dense fog when nearing
the city, and was obliged to come to-
anchor. The anchor-chain broke, I'm
beknown to the officers, and when the
breakage was discovered the steamer
was started slowly ahead, the officers
believing the steamer was pointed up
stream. She crashed into the union
fishermen's cannery, demolishing 20
feet of the warehouse and dumping be-
tween 700 and 1000 cases of salmon
into the river, entailing loss upon
the cannery of about $4,000 on goods
and about $500 on the building. The
steamer was not damaged at all. If
she had been under full speed she
would have gone through the entire
cannery like a knife through piece OF
cheese
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.
Blaze ON Lake Steamer Extends Il
Docks, With Fearful Results.

Blaze ON Lake Steamer Extends to
Docks, With Fearful Results.
Escanaba, Mich, Dec. Late to.
night a fire broke out on the steamer
Nahanta, and before it could be con-
trolled it spread to the ore docks. the
largest in the world. Two of the docks
are on fire, and the others are threat
ened with destruction. Two OF the crew
of the steamer, whose names cannot be
learned, are known to be lost, and sew
eral others injured. The steamer was
living at the dock loading ore. Shortly
before midnight, the crew discovered
that the vessel was on fire. The crew
made every effort to quench the flames.
but a brisk wind was blowing and
spread the fire with great rapidity.
From the steamer the fire spread to
Dock No. 4, which was partly loaded
with ore and lumber. The lumber was
soon mass of flames, and from this It
spread to the next dock. The IRE IL
still burning fercely. The loss will be
fully $500, 600.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
Pillaged by Cubans.

Havana, Dec. g. The insurgent
generals, Rabi and Salvador Ries,
pillaged the village of Guisa, about 10
miles from Bayamo. Their artillery
DESTROYED several blockhouses, killing
the military commander and one lieu
tenant. The garrison, after having
lost so soldiers, killed and wounded,
surrendered. The insurgents plum
dered the stores. securing rich booty,
two months, supplies, q good quantity
of ammunition and 400 rifles. The
Spanish have sent reinforcements to
retake the town.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09

Monteyideo, Nov. sO.-A monster
meeting Of native Uruguayans and for
eigners was held in favor OF the can
didacy Of Senior Cuestas for the presi-
dency. His opponents interfered, and
: great tumult ensued, in which several
were killed and many injured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09

coaIin~ station for Alaska Steamers
Victoria, b. c., Dec. S.-The West
Vancouver Coal Company, in which 4.
G. Halliday and other San Francisco
capitalists are interested. is about TO
develop It's coal mines at the north end
Of Vancouver island, and establish 2
coalinR station for Alaska steamers.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
! tt.mpted Assassination Of Cuestas.

London, Dec. ga dispatch to the
Times from Monteyiedo says that an
attempt was made there yesterday to
stab Senior Jose Cnestas, president ad
interim Of Uruguay. It was unsucoess-
full, the bystanders warding OF the
would-be assassin. The man was form
erly . member Of the Montevideo po-
lice force. News Of the outrage spread
rapidly and caused great excitement,
but the city is under martial law, and
there has been no outbreak.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
un,..a st.tes W.rns Germany.

Berlin, Nov. 3O.-The state depart.
ment at Washington has requested Am
bassador White to ascertain the inten-
tons of Germany with respect to the
CLAIMS of Herr Luder, whose recent
imprisonment in Hayti caused friction
between the German and Haytian gov
arnmenta.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
Nic.r.su. Canal Commission.

New York, Dec 1.-C. s. Wheeler,
who was assistant engineer OF the Sault
! Ste. Marie canal, has accepted the po-
sition Of chief engineer Of the Nicaragua
canal commission. The expedition Will
nail sunday next, it is said.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09

Vienna, Nov. 29.-The unparalleled
violence in the lower house OF the
reichsrath yesterday 10 about the only
subject of conversation throughout An
stria today. The German progressist
party has published note expressing
regret at the outbreak, and disclaiminS
any responsibility for it
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09

ST. Petersburg. Dec. Am imperial
ukase issued today orders the coinage
and issue of .fve-rouble gold pieces,
enual in value to one-third OF the i'm
perial. which weighs 1879 grammes,
600 fin0
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-09
Russia's Gold Coinage.

In st. Petersburg no outdoor musical
are permitted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
DISCUSSION OF EVOLUTION.

The discussion of evolution by the pas tors Union yesterday did not touch the vital point at issue between scientists ard theologians, except by inference. The scientists hold that man has come LID from a lower order of beings. The theologians would probably net care to deny this assertion, so zealously were it not for the soul. If we admit the doc Urine of evolution at what stage is the soul. the immortal part of man. germin- ated? That Is the question that must give us pause The lamented pr. Bryce, of the nsare asylum. took the position that the highest faculty of man was but the evolution of the instinct of animals. He made this assertion in an address he delivered before a teachers meeting in this city. and it created a sensation. Dr.. Bryce had made Q, study of the mind fer many years, and his conclusion was the result of his studies.
 The most liberal scientists dc not claim to explain the origin of life-they only deal with the operation of avs as they are seen. In the Chicago University the doctrine that enc species has evolved into highers specieshss been abandoned. It is taught that one species has devel- oped along the line it was projected and that man is the development of the orang- -outang. Biologists have also made q recent admission. They admit that changes arg going on at present, as we'll as in the formative period of the earth. Natural law is effective now as before. The surface Of the earth has changed, but the law directing these changes is eternal. In the period of the formation of the earth these changes were more rapid than at present. The same forces will continue to operate in the future as in the past.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

eps51t every condition fer business. every requirement. for prosperity, even if the worst should come out of our muddls Of finance and of currency. But the inn agfrAtlon of the hard-headed capi alist and money-lender, banker and financiel arolIs:s his faars, and go sways his judg- nlsnt th'at they all say We will let cur meEsy lie idle or we wifi invest l. where the returnls are the Smailstts, rather han venture it upon ths uncertainties of de- precislsfon by govse'emeT7t adlicn or panic, because the gove.Ecnerl. wii per sist in being a banker and may ret be able to redeem its n1ltes in gold
 Give us an autcl1-itic system, by witch uha rem lSssi- parts Cf the couri,ry would, uia1sr bugiTgef3I conditions, find lthe curre-cy rsceia1aTy for their wants; give us an assurance that our firarc.al sys- tenn shall be in 'heFmony With the es .ab- llshed standards eff civilized countries; give ua revsrue sufficlarl. to meSt every necessity of tine government; let the gov ernment r5ln1a to legYtin,ate channels, under proper safeguards. cur mediums of Circulation, and the stamping, rearing and impatient, sttseds of prosperity, lodsed from these halters and hobbies, will bear a great people upcI1 the chariot of prog reSs to unuzsd heights, prosperity and D1ppineas."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
OUR BAD MONEY SYSTEM

With lit le more educating Chauncey Depew would make very good demo- cnalt. He is an apt scholar; no one quss- tions that. He has a very fair conception of the conditions of the country, too, and speaks of the needs as fully and freely as Hf he had felt i.llese needs himself, which. by the way, he has nci.. Chaun- cey has got beyond need-never would need, if he should live a thouxand years. But what is troubling Chauncey is to g:t his cdnsent to agree to the only plausible remedy yeis offered to correct the coun- try's present nseds. He says money is what is needed and rather thinks free coinage is the right thing, if an interna- tiCral agreement as to parity can be ss- cured. Of course, Chauncey knows tha. such an agreement is vi.itually an im- possibility. England, the greatest credl- tor ma tlon of the world, ma lc;s her money by loaning money, and 'rhe higher the in- terest and tlre more valuable money is, better is Gngland's prcdts America is a producing country. and the higher commodities and cheaper the interest on money, gIieater is Americas profit. These two countries are controlling lights, and 1t would be a g easily for two men to meet traveling in opposg4e diredioins as for them to reach an agreement on the valu- a'1ion of money. s
 The State Herald reproduces the fol- lowing extract from MT Depew's speech at the DIoliuauk banqudt, in New York, in order tflalt the silver men may take courage frcn knowing that as wise men as MT. Depew are acknoledging the pres edlt situation is the result of a faulty financial system, and there is yet some hope that he may see that the remedy already offered by the democracy will cure the disease without waiting for a massage doctor from England:
 "We are Nike the superbly equipped gladiator who is sure of slIcceSs, but who in a contest with swords ilesl tates whath- CT he shall use a. club or gloves. We have ss banking system, with the government as pardner, which fails Co properly dis tribute to every section of the country the currency, and which puts the govern- mert and It's credit alt 'tkts mercy of Wall street fiurries and gigantic speculations, and we have Q corlsl.GciiS and uDde- oided battle about OUT currency, which casts a dilastrous 6o.tit in an the mar kets of the world upon tfd sscurieies and new foans so mud7 ra i1sd for our de- velopment. We nave every basis fov
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; sed- iment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t Is positive evidence of kidney trouble Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back is also con- vineing proof that the kidneys and blad- der are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, tulalls every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys liver, bladder and every part or the urinary passages. It corrects tnabil- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it. or bad effects following the use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being com pelled to get up many times during the night to urinate The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for US wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists; price, fifty cents and one dollar. You may nave a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention the State Herald and send your address to pr. Kilmer e Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. The proprletors of this paper guarantee the genuinenesS of this offer.
 Mention Daily State Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

George Madison Wheeler, Madison coun- ty.
 Music.
 "Ihe Signing of the Declaration of In- depende dence"-Allan Willis Elkins, Texas.
 ''The Mississippi Contested Election"-- Arthur Henry Feagin, Bullock county.
 Robert Emmets Defense"-Lawrence Bratton Rainey, DeKa1b county.
 '"rhe Death of StoneWall Jackson"- Thomas Herring McAdory, Jefferson county.
 Music.
 Award of prize.
 The prize was wen by Cadet Thomas Herring AIcAdory, of Jefferson county.
 Thure was an interesting meeting of the N. T. Lurton Conversa tional club Tues day night at the residence of Mrs. B. B. Rcss. Prof. J. J. Wllmore read a good paper on Max O'Rel," which was fol- lowed by an interesting discussion. The field day exercises which were to be held Saturday were put off on account of the p9favorglb.e weather until next Satur- day, May 8.
 Maj. Darlington, '. s. A., is expected here today to inspect the battaHcn of ca- 'Gets.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

Tn his lecture Friday night Rev o. P. Fltzsimmons- dwelt upon the spirit of cooperation that should be cultivated. Gov. Pingree. in the Arena, pursues the same line of thought. He shows how necessary this cooperative spirit is to the weIfore of the community in these times of close economy. It is only by mutual help and libeTality that we can keep above the current. The governor also points out that the desire to get valua ble franchises fer nothing is one of the crying evils Of the day. He gives val eral instances occurring in Detreit in which cerpog atins have been granted val uable franchises for nothing. Since he wrote his article an instance of this kind on a larger scale has come to light, A bed of valuable minerals has been discov- cred in the Indian reservation. A syn- dicate composed cf leading republicans has been formed to make millions out of this discovery. The syndicate will in- duce congress to throw open the Indian reservation, and will then have tariff put on this mineral
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

The Eufaula Times recently published the following editorial notice of the visit of Hon. Henry D. Clayton to his home There is some real information as well as encouragement to democrats in what MT. Clayton has to say of the political situation: ~---e--
 Congressman Clayton. who is new at home leaving the other boys to suck their thumbs at Washington, says the republicans freely admit. in private con- versation, that the democrats Will elect the next house. In that time the coun- try will find out that as a prosperity making crowd the present congress is oyer-cropped, And, we believe. the re- publicans are right in their prophecy. They can't give us any prosperity. Their idea of making the country rich is to tax it for the advantage of the tariff barens ard the great trusts who put them in power. The prosperity the republic ans speak of will not reach beyond the favorites. The people may be depended upon to find that out before another elac- tion. Congressman Clayton thinks the democratic party is growing in strength as dissatisfaction over the republican performance reaches a wider and wider circle. He is yory hopeful for the next election
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

The angels that bring healthy happy children into the world are the angels of healti, and ccnteutment, Children reflect their parents, particularly the mother. She is responsible for what they are for what they do. She is responsible if they are puny, sick, weak useless, mser- able. It depends or her health. Her health depends on her care of it. If she is strong and healthy in wonianly way, she will have strong, healthy children. She may be sick or well-it is matter of choice She can be well if she wants to. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription will make her well. It is the only positive, permanent, infallible cure for diseases of the organs distinctly feminine. It puriies, strengthens, invigo- rates. It promotes the regular performance of all the functions. It fits woman for the duties and pleasures of wifehood and motli- crhood. Its most beniicent usefulness is in preparing for the time of parturition. It robs childbirth of pain and danger
 Mrs. W. B. Duncan. of Arlington, Mo, writes; "I have used your Favorite Prescription and arl never tired Of sounding its praise When my lady friends complain, say Why don't you take Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription?' I told an anxious mother whose daughter (Is years old) had not been right for five months, about the medicine. and after the young lady had taken two thirds of a bottle of Favorite Prescription she was all right She had been treated by two of OUT best doctors.
 neighbor took nearly four bottles of Favor wns the mother of orc ctiid. and had two doctors with her before, and was for nearly six weeks in bed, almost helpless She thought that if it were possible she would do something the next time, iess,y of a fine boy. She thinks Dr. Pierce's Fa- vorite Prescription did it. The midwife who was with her, said she had the easiest time she ever saw any one have, and she is an old lady," -.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
BEWARE

Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through tho mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney 6 Co.,, Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system Tn buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen. uine. It is taken internally, and is made in Toledo, O., by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

Clair Springs, R. F. Hughes shot and instantly killed Mac" Mckinley and was himself dangerously, but not necessarily fatally cut. The occasion of the gath ering yesterday was the twsnty-sixth annual picnic held on the first Saturday in each May A very large crowd wsls in attendance. People usually congre- gate from three counties, Jefferson, St. Clair and Blount to enjoy the festivities of the day. The row which resulted yesterday fin the killing is said to have grown out of some small boys fighting. Mckinley was shot twice with a 44-cali- bre pistol. Either shot would have proved fatal Hughes was cut in the neck, the knife blade only missing the jugular vein about cne-fourth of an inch. Nothing is known of Mckinley. Only his own statement that he was bern and reared in New York city. He came here recently and has been employed by Wm. A. Wood as farm hand Hughes is the man who shot ard killed John H. Smith, the proprietor of Crystal Lake summer resort, three years ago, and was acquitted on the plea of slf- defense.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

of an article in the Constitution ast week. of an operation performed on a little girls skull to relieve most unusual physical deformity. The little girl, al- though Il years cid, had but the mind of a. child of 4 years and had no reason ing powers whatever. Dr. Pinclzney found that this allure of the mind to develop was due to the brain cavity being too small and a surgical operation was ad- vised by means of which the skull was