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The record-union., 1898-12-21
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ton in st. Louis, at which the time
and place of a worlds fair in honor
of the centennial will be arranged.
The flag which was raised in New
Orleans ninety-five years ago had
seventeen stars and seventeen stripes,
one for each of the States then in the
Union. 1t was not until 1912 that the
flag of thirteen stripes was declared
the National emblem.
The Louisiana purchase was the
work of two famous men, Robert Liv-
ingston, who represented us at Paris,
and Charles Pinckney, who worked
for the purchase of the territory at
Madrid. The price paid for this vast
territory extending from the Missis-
sippi to the Rocky Mountains, and
from the Gulf of Mexico to British
America, was S15,O00,0W
The story of the exploration and con-
quest of the vast territory of Louisi-
ana is one of the most picturesque and
The record-union., 1898-12-21
a Famous Whitcapper Pardoned.

JACKSON (Miss.), Dec. @.-Gov.
McLaurin has pardoned William Pur-
Wis, the famous Marion County white
capper, who was once unsuccessfully
hanged in this State for the murder
of a fellow whitecapper. Purvis' neck
was not broken in his fall from the
scaffold and owing to the threatening
attitude of the crowd around the Jail,
the Sheriff did not make a second at
tempt to execute his prisoner. Purvis
was later rescued by the mob and hid
den away for some time, but finally
gave himself up to the authorities,
and his sentence was commuted to
life Imprisonment.
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For a Monster Celebration Of the Coming
Centennial Anniversary.
can Flag Was Raised at the
Southern City Over the Newly
Acquired Territory, the Nations
Emblem Then Consisting of Sew
enteen Stars end Seventeen
Stripes, One for Each State in
the Union.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The
ninety-fifth anniversary of the raising
of the American flag in this city is one
of special interest this year, for the
entire West is already preparing for a
monster celebration of the coming
centennial OF the Louisiana purchase.
In fact, early in January Governor
Stephens of Missouri will address the
Governors of all the States formed out
of the Louisiana purchase, and ask
them to name delegates to a conven-
The record-union., 1898-12-21
Mrs. Caroline ScoveI Dead.

WOOSTER (O), Dec. 20-Mrs. Car
olina w. Scovel, 81 years of age, wife
of Rev. Sylvester Scovel, President of
the Wooster University, died here to-
night after long sickness. She was
known all over America to Presbyter-
ians by reason of being the first Pres
ident Of the WOmen's Home Mission
Board and a pioneer worker in home
missions. In 1888 she was a delegate
to the worlds conference Of missions at
London. England.
The record-union., 1898-12-21
Hull Military Bill.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.-The House
Committee on Military Affairs this af-
ternoon ordered favorable report on
the Hull bill increasing the regular
army to 100000 men. The vote was
s to 5 on party lines.
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Condemns the Presidents Remarks

SOMERVILLE (Mass.). Dec 20.-Ma-
jor A. A. Perry, a member of Willard
c. Kinsley Post, No. 139, G. A. r., has
written a letter to the post severely
condemning that portion of President
McKinIeys address at Atlanta, suggest
ing that it would be proper for the Gov
ernment to assist in care and preserva-
tion of Confederate cemeteries.
The record-union., 1898-12-21
Two Ship Apprentices Drowned.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 2O.-The four
masted bark Euphrates, Captain Da-
vies, from San Francisco August Doth
which arrived here yesterday. reported
that during the terribly severe wealth
er on December 9th two apprentices
were washed overheard and drowned
The record-union., 1898-12-21

France was driven off the mainland
of the American continent when
Frances possessions east of the Mis-
sissippi went to England and those
west of the river We're transferred to
Spain. Under La Sales delimitation
Louisiana comprised the entire Mis-
sissippi Valley, and extended from the
Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains.
The record-union., 1898-12-21
MunyOn S Headache and IndigeStiOnCurp

is the only remedy on the market that
will cure every form of Headache in 3 to
10 minutes, correct Indigestion, stimu-
late the nerves and build up the system
1t should be in every home and every
travellers gr;psack. At all Druggists. %
The record-union., 1898-12-21

Both the eastern and western sections
of Louisiana often changed masters IN
the centuries which elapsed since its
discovery. The eastern half belonged
in turn to France, England and the
United States. The western half was
successfully French, Spanish French
again, and American. Louisiana has
been under more flags, and has had
greater mutations of political fortune
than any other part of the United
States
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sissippi and Rocky Mountains, with a
minute fragment on the east side of
the river near its mouth. 1t had this
extent for the preceding forty years,
or since the end of the war in which
The record-union., 1898-12-21
If PERPLEXED HERE ARE HOLIDAY HINTS THAT MAY HELP YOU
Open Evenings.

This store will remain open evenings until
o'clock.
Nearly 400 people here to serve you quickly
and WELL
The record-union., 1898-12-21

Try McMorry's 6Oc uncolored Japan
tea; E. B. tea, roc: G. P. tea, Soc; P. F.
Japan tea, SOC. 531 M street.
The record-union., 1898-12-21
NEAGLE
Medical Institute.

DR.. NEAGLE AND ASSOCIATES
treat and cure all Chronic Diseases and
Diseases Of the Eye, Ear. Throat and
Lungs. Liver. Heart, Kidney, Bladder.
Brain, Catarrh. Asthma, Rheumatism,
Bronchitis, Headache, Deafness. Chllls
and Malaria. Diabetes, Dyspepsia. Drop
sy, Eczema, Scrofula, Chronic Diarrheas
Hemorrhoids and Rectal Troubles, and an
forms of Sores. Blood and Wasting Dis
eases.
NEAGLE MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. iocate1
permanently at 72lh K St. Sacramento
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Furs for Christmas.

We are making large display
of fur collarettes, boas, ETC., in
cluding some very nice goods.
Fur neck scarfs in imitation
of stone narten, S2.75; better
qualities at S. and $S.75.
A small assortment of real
mink neck scarfs, with sable
tails, in straight or horseshoe
shapes, have just been placed on
sale in Cloak Department. $40,
$Io.5 so and $3.50.
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LIQUORS. WINE, BEER. ETC.
PORTLAND BEER

AT BAUER & KOENECKE, SUCCESS
sors to Wisseman's Saloon, 1920 Fourth
street, and K
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ITEMS Umbrellas, $3.50.

Our $3.50 mems umbrellas are worthy of spe-
cial mention They made by manufacturer
whose name is guarantee of high grade quality.
They have steel rods, natural Congo wood
handles, either plain with sterling silver. The
covering of black gloria is of better quality than
usually comes in umbrellas at $3.50.
Little Fellows Top OverCoats.
Made OF dark kersey cloth, double breasted
and for to IA years. IS.
Some finer overcoats OF imported kersey, silk
velvet collar. $3.50.
High grade black kersey overcoats, velvet col
lar and silk sleeve lining. SIo
Rubber Footwear.
Rubber boots for men, women boys, misses
and children
Storm rubbers and warm buckle Arctcs for
everybody
Not few styles but many, and in sizes enough
to fit.
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Presents for Baby.

Crochet saques of white saxony yarn with
pink or blue trimming in shell stitch. Prices, 48c,
z5c and ST.
Bootees of nice yarn, trimmed in colors, I21c,
IS and 25c Some closely knitted ones at SOC, while
at $I.25 we have them of cream silk with ribbon
bows.
Worsted hood covered with silk crochet and
trimmed with swansdown. Colors pink, blue
cream. ST.
Special value in long tan colored cashmere
cloaks, with trimmed cape and skirt. SII5.
The record-union., 1898-12-21
Children'S Umbrellas.

Some OF these children's umbrell
Dresden knob handles; others natur
dies. They are telling values at 38c,
and 7Sc.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20

be liberal or conservative-th victori ous party will build the Tesln wagon road. It can be finished in six weeks, and ought not to cost over Sl20,000. In case Mackenzie, Mann X Go. fail to go ahead. another proposition is ready.
 Captain B. A. Stephens-"Our people should look far ahead, and look away from the discouragements of the pres ent A discouraged man never accom- plishes anything. Mr. Corbeil is doing the proper thing. He has commenced to ship fish south. Soon he will have cash returns; that is one man bringing money into Wrangel. You will never hear him complain of dull times. There is plen- ty of room for other fishers. The fish ing business is among the most honor able of occupations. Several of the twelve apostles were fishers. The Prince of Wales esteems it compli- ment to be an honorary member of the London fish guild. In many parts of the world people are starving for food. In all parts of the world our halibut would be esteemed luxury. Let some one put evaporated halibut in air tight cans, and he has a staple which will command u good price any where. l know of 2OOO acres of arable land near Wrangel that will grow cereals, vegeta bles and small fruits. Here is room for about p families, or 125 persons, to make a good living The vegetables and fruits could be canned and sold for high prices in the Yukon basin. The hemlock yields tannin. There was a great quantity of deer skins wasted here last winter. They could be tan ned. A woman with an ordinary sew ing machine could earn SIP to Sl5 per week making gloves, q staple the world over There is unlimited wealth in our mines, forests, farms and fish
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
A Case for the Government.

Mr. Mathers, the Indian jeweler, was quite properly much concerned about the abrupt departure of Prof. Porter and the simultaneous disappearance of twenty-one dollars which he had loaned
 the Professor. In speaking of the loss, he innocently but very feelingly en, quired, Isn't the government going to
 do something about this business?' Uncle Sam will probably take cogni- zance of the matter as soon as the war with Spain is over and he has time to notify the navy department that a but tleship is urgently needed in these wat CTS to prevent the pale face from elop- ing with the filthy lucre of the red man.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
FORT WRANGEL POSTOFFICE. Excellent Showing for the rlonths
 of Hay and June.
S3O,ooo WAS HANDLED.
A Resume of the Business Transacted. What They Say.-found His Man.-An Earthquake. Short on water Won't Paint Elm.

Short on water. Won't Paint Elm.
 The Wrangel postofflce makes good showing for the two months in which Miss C. NJ. Earhart has been postmis- tress. Through the money order de partment the astounding sum of 5}5, 00O has been sent abroad during the months of May and June, and S4,00o was paid out here, leaving balance of S3l ,OOO against the town.
 During the months of May and June stamps on enyeloped letters mailed abroad amounted to the sum of S.}75.O0
 Eighty-siX lock boxes are rented for sums ranging from Sl.OO to S2oD per quarter, and fifty lock boxes for sl.00
 A fine, large safe, burglar proof, fire proof, and proof all around, with ele- gant combination locks, all weighing 1000 pounds. was received the other day from San Francisco. The painter spelled it "Wrangle" on the safe.
 Postmistress Earhart has sold four 51OO.OO and two s50 bonds of the new popular issue, d total amount of 55OO.
 Wrangel k d distributing postotfice for all the British postotficeS in the Cassiar mining district, and this in wolves a lot of extra labor, for which there is no pay. It is one of the non. perquisites of the postotiice. The Hud- son Bay company's steamboats Strath- coma and Caledonia, carry the mail regularly between Fort Wrangel and Glenora. The Pacific Coast Steamship company's boats carry the mail as far north as Dyea and Sitka and south to Seattle and Portland.
 The postotfice is open every week day from s o'clock d. m. to : o'clock ?. m, and on Sundays from 10 to II o'clock a. m. The money order department is open from 9 d. m. to 1 p. m. on week days only.
 w. C. Feickert is assistant post master.
 The postotiice is located in what is known as the Black building, situate on tide land within the government military reserve at the west end of Front street The building was put up last March by William Black. and was contiscated by the government. The postotfice Was at that time located in ". K. Lear's residence on the north east corner of Front street and Para disc alley.
 John E. Sales then purchased the building of Black, and the government allowed it to remain on the condition that it be used for postottice.
 Miss Earhart became postmistress on May lst. and moved the office into the Black building.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
An Earthquake In WrangeI.

seventeen years ago there was an earthquake in Wrangel, said Duncan Mckinnon the other day when in one of his reminiscent moods. There was a saloon where my store is now. An Indian was standing in the door. and when the shock came, he caught the side of the door and could see what it was. Dishes and goods were thrown off the shelves but no material damage was done. The boats on the Stikeen had quite time with the rush of wa ters which the shock sent up the river. There was no tidal wave here, but, later, when we heard from Hawaii, the news came that the big volcano of Mauna Loa had had an extraordinary erup- tion the same day we felt the earth quake here"
 Taking into account that the Hawa- ian islands are 2,5oo miles from Wran- gel, the earthquake of 1881 shook q vast area of the earth's surface.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
What They Say.

U. s. Deputy Marshal W. D. Grant ''l have had great experiences with viz ilantes in my official career. When 1 came to Wrangel committee of three waited upon, and told me what were my duties. One was president and an other was secretary of the committee. Now l have warrants for the arrest of both. l recently received letter from the wife of the third member of the committee saying that she had not heard from her husband and was in destitute circumstances. He went to Glenora with town woman"
 Geo. W. oomhardt--"There is no doubt that a big strike has been made at Ketchikan, and that it will be a live ly camp. am not at liberty to tell what 1 know, but they have a good thing down there'
 Maurice Healy-"The town would have been better off without the late lamented boom"
 Rev. G. ". Kennedy-'l have inter ests in Wrangel and will not forget to work for her good while am in Taco ma. l will take good map of Alaska showing Wrangel to be the center, sim liar to the one used by Captain Steph ems in his lecture in the opera house, and samples and literature, and give lectures occasionally about Wrangel. You will be sure to hear some good re- suits. We have a grand country and it will yet be populated with thrift and wealth."
 Willoughby Clark-"We need water works. On wonder hill, (pointing to the south east,) is natural reservoir, from which water can be easily piped. There is stream of never failing, pure mountain water. The water rights have been located and protected"
 Mrs. Mulki-"Yes. am a native of Alaska, and my home is in Juneau. l am here on visit to my mother. l al ways did sing, and friends encouraged me to appear in public. 1 get all the latest songs and try to keep abreast of the times l would like ever so much to visit Italy-the land of song."
 Pilot Zumwalt-"The Stikeen is an easy river for pilot to learn to navi gate An intelligent man has to go over it only once, and he knows it thor oughly."
 Harry Day-"Well, yes, there have been great changes in the town since last winter l am glad to be able to be out again even if times are not so lively, but the town will come out all right l F. H, Worlock-"lt makes no differ ence which government is returned to power in British bia-whether it
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
Short on Water.

The water supply is short, and this is the supply will be serious question All the wells and springs in town are nearly dry A drouth in Alaska would be flood in the states so great is the moisture in the ground. Within a mile of town there is at the present time a stream of not less than ten thousand inches, but it runs in an opposite di- ing individuals have located it's water rights with view of bringing the wa. ter to town, but present conditions do not justify the expense. Another year will see Wrangel with as fine a water supply as any city on earth.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
Found Ills Tan.

Harry Pidgeon returned late Thurs day evening from a two days cruise along the shores of Rambo island in search of his partner, A. F. Stanfeld, who had left the Sunday previous on d trip to the island, expecting to return the same day. 1t was not until Harry returned home that his search was re- warded, and then he found Stantield sitting near the stove in their cabin, playing upon a guitar sad refrain, as if in memory of a dear and absent friend. It appears that Stantield was becalmed on attempting to reach home and dritted around thirty-siX hours at the mercy of the tides before catching a breeze that he could do business with. Mir. Stanfield was beginning to get nervous at the extended absence of his friend, and had Pidgeou not re- turned, it is probable he would have started out bright and early Saturday morning to look for the man that was looking for him. Mr. Stanfield killed a fine buck while on Rambo island, and also secured some fine parapher- nalia for ghost dance which he may perhaps give in the near future. Mr. Pidgeon also bagged a fine deer, and now there is feasting and a sound of revelry just two doors below the News office.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
Won't Paint Elm.

Recently committee of the Twenty Five Thousand Club made canvass among the Indians for the purpose of getting the totem poles on lower Front street strengthened up and painted, so that they might present more slightly appearance to tourists, but they ran against snag the first thing. It seems it is a custom among the Indians to paint the totem poles only once, and that is before their erection. Perhaps on the death of chief the totems may be allowed to receive fresh coat, but not otherwise. So the committee had to go home without success. It is re. ported they are praying for an early demise of the reigning chief.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
From Le Conte Glacier.

w. J. Gillis and J. w. Gillis arrived Friday evening from Le Conte glacier, twenty miles up the coast, with sloop load of ice. They had been six days on the trip, having been delayed by calms. They left again for the glacier on Sat urday.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20

Rev. A. Stark left for Juneau on the steamer Alaska last Thursday.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF ALASKA.

FOLLOWING IS THE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY FOR
 THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20

Pertinent Suggestions on How to Build Town. Case for the Government. From Le COntc Glacier. The Local Field.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20

FOLLOWING IS THE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY FoR
 THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA.
 Goyernor-John G. Brady; private secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Knapp.
 U. $. Judge-C. s. Johnson.
 r. $. Attorney-Burton F. Bennett. Assistant District lAttorney-Alfred J. Daly.
 District -Clerk-Alber D. Elliott. Deputy Clerk-Walton D. McNair. U. $. Marshal-J. NJ. Shoup.
 Surveyor General-W. l.. Distin. Register-John W. Dudley.
 Receiyer-Roswell Shelly.
 Court Interpreter-George kostro- metinof. ., John Y. Ostrander. Juneau; K. M. Jack son, Fort Wrangel; l.. R. Woodward, Unalaska; Phillip Gallagher, kadiak; John U. Smith, Dyea; W. J. Jones, Cir cle City; Chas. H. Isham, Unga., Deputy Marshals-W. A. McNair, Sitka; Edward $. Staley, Juneau; W. D. Grant, Fort Wrangel; J. Mcdonald, Douglas; Edward C. Hasey, kadiak; Lewis L. Bowers, Unga; J. C. Blaine, Unalaska: II. J. Mclnnis, Skaguay John Cudihee, Circle City; -. Shook, Dyea.
 Deputy Internal Revenue Collector w. C. Pedlar
 Educational Agent-Sheldon Jackson Assistant Agent-William Hamilton. Supt. of Schools-W. A. Kelly.
 CUSTOMS OFFICERS.
 Collector-J. W. Ivey.
 Special Deputy-W. P.' Mcbride.
 Deputy and lnspector-Wm. Mill more and C. |. Andrews.
 Deputy Collectors-Joseph Arment, Fort Wrangel; E. M. NanSlyck, Mary Island; W. G. Thomas, ,,Kadiak; q. w. Caton. Cooks Inlet; T. F. Holmes, ka- riuk; J. F. Sinnot, Unga; J. P. Word Unalaska; E. T. Hatch. St Michaels; Chas. Smith, Circle City; John C. Ten ny, Juneau. Inspectors at Juneau-Loring K. Ad- ans, Harry MintO and John k. Auldin. Inspectors at Fort Wrangel, Edward Hofsted s. l.. Adams, Geo. J. Smith, E., l.. Hunter, Wm. Denny.
 Inspectors Atioat-J. s. Slater, s. F. Hodges, L. Il. Lovejoy, Edgar Grim.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
TROPICAL STORMS IN CUBA.
DOwnpOurs of Rain That Bring
Waters In Cntaracts-Hnrd on
Our Soldiers.

A sudden pattering in the trees,
sudden Gardening in big spots of the
white canvas, and down came the
tropical rain. How it rainedl Like
waves breaking; great heavy blobs
of water volleying at you like bullets
from a machine gun. Men who were
ten yards from your tent were wet
through before they gained shelter.
In five minutes the camp was under
water; on the slopes were rushing
torrents; on the levels were deep swirl
ing pools. Down the trunks o. the
trees the water poured in cataracts.
From the lower edge of every tent
II flowed in q broad stream. The men,
drawing up the corners of their rub
Der blankets so as to keep the flood
away from themselves and their be
longings, crouched under their tents
and shivered.
II rained for two hours without
stopping. In the first half hour every
man in camp was wet through, so that
many OF them took off their wet
clothes and stood naked in the rain
for the remainder of the time.
The sun came out again soon after,
hotter than ever, and the damp earth
steamed till the camp was an open-air
vapor bath But blaze away as the
sun might, the ground never got dry
again that day, and at night we turned
in shiveriug with the damp earth
striking cold through the rubber
sheet and the blanket. Pity the poor
devils now who, when they were march
ing in the sunshine, threw away the
rubber sheet and blanket.