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The herald., 1898-01-26
Ridiculous

The proposition to place ex-presidents
in the senate as honorary members with
a salary and voice, but without vote,
is ridiculous. 1t is no compliment to an
ex-presdent to make such a PROPOSE
tion American ex-presidents are not
and should not be pensioners. Any such
character given them will be degrading,
and the establishment of such sys-
tenn would be undemocratic. 1t smacks
of the bestowment of titles, and is op-
posed to the doctrine underlying repub-
lican Neutrality-suspicious. Record
Union.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Santa Rosa's Opportunity

From a statement in one of the Los
Angeles papers 1t appears that there
will be no carnival held in that city this
year. From nearly all the other Cali
fornia cities that formerly flourshed the
floral fiesta comes about the same kind
of report. From all appearances there
will be few carnivals held in the west
this year; it is probable that none of the
cities that in the past few years prided
themselves on their flower exhibitions
will do anything in that line this year.
This, then, is Santa Rosas great op-
portunity.-Santa Rosa Press-Demo-
GRAFT
The herald., 1898-01-26
McKenna's Unfitness

To congratulate Hanna was surely bad
enough, coming from one in McKenna's
position, but to insult the American
people by wiring the great boss, that
everything good in politics has tri-
umphed with you," shows more exactly
than can a thousand protests that the
man is unfit to hold the position to which
the president would elevate him.
bakersfield Californian
The herald., 1898-01-26
Serving Notice

We want it distinctly understood that
we are perfectly Independent. There are
no strings of any sort on us. We are
not in the persecution business, but we
are going to print whatever we deem
for the public good, and we can't be
bulldozed into keeping quiet, or into
defending any one who we believe has
committed wrong. If we make direct
charge against any person it is because
we have proof necessary to substantiate
the charge.-Santa Monica Signal.
The herald., 1898-01-26
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Faith in a Contemporary

Now that the Signal has revoked two
saloon licenses and passed an ordinance
prohibiting female bartenders in sa-
looms, it might keep up the good work
and do a long-suffering public q world
of good by ordering down all the ungain-
ly signs from across the walks, and
erecting fine concrete bridge on Ocean
avenue. The powers of the Signal are
unbounded and we, on behalf of the peo-
pie, beseech it to do these things at once.
At one time we looked to the board of
trustees for these improvements, but 1t
is not necessary any longer. The Signal
can do them.-Santa Monica outlook.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Modern Rivals Exhibited

A cycle and motor car exhibition is be-
ing organized I'M St. Petersburg to be
held next autumn. A similar English
exhibition soon to be opened at Brad
ford consists of motor cars, motor wag
ons, motor cycles, bicycles, tricycles.
road skates. the coming method of
travel, carriages, engines, motors and
their accessories.
The herald., 1898-01-26
The Athletic Co-Eds

The university co-eds are participat-
ing in the athletic boom that is stirring
the Berkeley students so noticeably this
year. The Stanford girls are to be chal-
lenged and will of course have the right
of weapons-basket ball or tennis. No
matter which they select, the Berkeley
ties intend to perform that feat known
as wiping up the floor with them.-Oak-
land Tribune
The herald., 1898-01-26
Apply at 4oe S. Broadway

the talk of investigating the reform ad-
ministration, says: "If there has been
anything wrong in the city departments
during my administration, 1 say, go
ahead and find it out. don't believe
there has been anything, and if anything
is found 1 shall be very much disap-
pointed; but if dollar has gone into the
wrong pocket, let the fact come out"
The herald., 1898-01-26
AggraVting

Bingham-Bonner is so aggravatingly
self possessed.
Rawlins-Yes, he could wear a checked
golf suit at a wedding and carry himself
as though the groom were mere caddy.
Philadelphia North American.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Individual Testimony

Can we see in the dark?" asks an
exchange. Don't know how it may be
about others. but the bruises on various
parts of the writer's anatomy made by
running against 999 rocking chairs the
last time we looked for matches in the
dark reveal the fact that we can't. Wish
we could.-Fresno Expositor.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Should Be Retired

Walter l.. Webb, one of the members
of the board of education at Los Angeles,
has been handled by the press without
gloves. If he is as dangerous political
manipulation and boss as represented,
he ought to be retired to private life at
once.-Anaheim Independent.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Keep the Standard High

Stanford university has dropped from
it's roll forty-one students for immoral
ity and vulgarity. This is right.-Col-
ton Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Doves and Eagles

When the Japanese cruiser was
launched, a pair of doves were freed.
When Hanna launched the senatorial
barge he probably turned loose thou
sands of eagles.-Sacramento Bee.
The herald., 1898-01-26
No Hard Phelans

The Eye, in it's last issue, credited ].
c. Phelan with an addition to his fam
ily 1t was wrong. Tom Phelan was the
proud recipient of the new arrival and
doesn't want the credit to go to his
brother Jim.-Needles Eye.
The herald., 1898-01-26

Rev. William F. Lewis of Wilmington,
DEL, has been called to the professor
ship of Hebrew and Old Testament
Scripture in the Presbyterian Theologi-
cal seminary at Bala, Wales, and will
probably accept.
The herald., 1898-01-26
An Opportunity Missed

If the tornado which wrecked Fort
Smith had only visited Columbus, Ohio,
during the joint balloting, much could
have been forgiven it.-Riverside En-
terpriSe.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Interpretations

Larsen Balm & Co., Fortuna, Humboldt
county; $4,000; subscribed, s147O.
Main, Fifth and San Pedro Street Rail-
way Company. Los Angeles; $500, 900; $35OO
subscribed. Directors: Lowell White and
Antoine Borel of San Francisco, Frank A
Gibson, James w. Hellman, James g.
Kays, J. kuhrts and w. c. Patterson of
Los Angeles.
The occidental Land and Improvement
Company of San Francisco filed amended
letters of Incorporation here today Cant
tai stock is 100000; s25OO subscribed. The
directors are: ]. P. Martin, ]. Newlands
A. d. Sharon of San Francisco, B. w.
Campion, Sunol and c. L. Mccoy of Oak
land.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Give Orange County a Chance

Some of the county papers are advo-
eating a proposition to hold the Seventh
congressional district convention at
Santa Ana. BY all means. Give the
lusty young kid Orange county, a
chance to howl.-Anaheim Independent.
The herald., 1898-01-26
No Monopoly in Good Things

Los Angeles will also hold a Golden
Jubilee, just to let San Francisco know
that she can't monopolize good thing
San Jose Mercury.
The herald., 1898-01-26
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET
Call Board Dealings and Prices of
Produce

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-Wheat
steady; December 1879: May, 1.4OA.
Corn-Large yellow. 10O@1.O21A.
Bran-19.5OQ2O.5 per ton.
Flour-Family extras, 4.556465; bakers
extras, 4.30M4.40.
Wheat-Shipping, 1.4o for No. and 1.41A
for choice; milling wheat. 1.42la@1471a.
Barley-Feed good to choice, 95@1.OO;
fancy, 1O21ad1.O5; brewing. 1.O5@1.17la.
Oats-Poor to fair, 1.1OQ1.121a; good to
choice, 1.15Q1.171a fancy feed. Local 25;
gray, 1.121sQ1. .1715; milling, 1.121k@1. Is; sur
prise, 1.25G1.35 black for seed, 1851. so;
red. 135G1.45.
Feed and MISUNDERSTANDING % OO@24 so
per ton.
Hay-Wheat, 15.OOd17.OO: wheat and oat.
Hay-Wheat, 1.OO916OO; wheat and oat,
q150O; alfalfa, 10.50M11.50; clover, 11.0O@l2;
stock, 1O.OO@11.5O; compressed wheat, 1900
@16.00 per ton; straw, 30645 per bale.
Dry Beans-Pink. 1.9O@2.OO Lima, 10
LIS: small white, 1.3001.40; large white, 1.2O
@1.35.
egetables-Early Rose potatoes, 6567O
per GENITAL; River Burbanks, 60@70c; River
reds. 45@5O; Oregon Burbanks, 75@9O;
Merced sweets, 60@75c; onions, 250G2. 10 per
cental green peas, 6d7 per lb.; string
beans, - per lb. tomatoes, 5OdI1 25
per box; green peppers, 15@25 dried okra,
l212a15c; asparagus. 10@15c.
Citrus Fruits-Navel oranges. 1852. so:
Mexican lines, repack. 45OG5.O0 per
box; common California lemons, 75G
1.25 per box; fancy California lemons, 15O
42OO.
Butter-Fancy creamery. 25d26c per lb;
do second. 23lad24c: fancy dairy, 2Sc: do
second, 20d22c pickled nominal; firkin,
nominal
Eggs-Californa, 1920; fancy ranch
20M22 per dozen.
Poultry-Live turkey gobblers, 9@1Oc
per lb. do. hens. 941Oc; old roosters, $50
@400 per dozen; young roosters. 4506I5. 90:
small broilers, 3.0OM3.5O: large broilers, 400
@i.5O; fryers, 40oM4.50; hens, S50@4.5O old
ducks, 40O65.00 young ducks. 4.OO6I4 so;
geese, 125a1.5O per pair: old pigeons, $1.0O
per dozen young 12561.75.
The herald., 1898-01-26
Bar Silver

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-Bar silver,
55% Mexican dollars, AZ.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Bar silver, 56N
Mexican dollars, 44%.
LONDON Jan. 25.-Bar silver, 26kd
The herald., 1898-01-26
ON CHANGE
Conditions Shown by the Dealings on
Wall Street

NEW YORK, JAM 25.-The timdity man.
Tested by dealers in stocks yesterday be-
cause the warshp Maine had been ordered
10 Cuba was fully equaled by the conf
Hence with which traders bought back their
itocks today, when the ship had arrived
The herald., 1898-01-26
Dried FIuit Prices

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-California dried
fruits firm. Evaporated apples, common
5d07A per lb.; wire tray, prime, S1s; wood
dried, prime, Sk; choice, SA; fancy, 9M91a
Prunes, 3@S. as to size and quality. April
cots. Royal, 5@71a; Moorpark, 9@11.
Peaches, unpeeled, 1910; peeled, 1920.
The herald., 1898-01-26
National Bank Changes

The latest bulletin of the comptroller of
the currency, dated Jan. II. 1885, gives the
following, among other changes:
Liquidation-The National Bank of the
Republic of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, by
resolution of its stockholders, dated Jan.
II 1893.
The National Bank of Odessa, Missouri,
by resolution of its stockholders, dated
Jan IL 1895
The herald., 1898-01-26
Kansas City Live Stock

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 25.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, official, 1S,400, including 300 south
ern cattle. Cows and heifers active and
steady; mediums, 10c. lower; thin stockers
and feeders steady; Texas and Indian
steers 3.50d3S5; Texas and western cows,
250Q3.65; native steers, 33. 15@5 90; bulk, 4S5
@4.S5; native cows and heifers, 200I4.15;
western steers, 3.00@400; stockers and feed
ers. 2.75M4
The herald., 1898-01-26
Exercising It's Pull

If Riverside has any political pull the
present time would seem to be good
occasion to exercise it.-Riverside Press.
The herald., 1898-01-26
An Investment
That is Better Than
The Best MOrtAaAe

limited amount of "paid up income stock" Of
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION is offered at
par. 500 per share. This stock pays a guar
anteed) per cent interest, is exempt from
taxes, and is secured by first mortgages, fire
and life insurance held by the trustee, the
Title Insurance and "Trust Company" The
business of this association is confined to Cali
fornia, and the management is in the hands of
competent, experienced men of integrity.
The herald., 1898-01-26

The appraisement of the Fair estate
throws some light upon the values of cer-
tain stocks, the quotations of which in pub
lie are rare. For example. Selby Smelt
ing and Lead is quoted at $145; Fulton
Works at $75; Golden City Chemical
Works at $lSla; Mutual Savings Bank at
S32h, and the Pacific Rolling Mills at 50.
Shares of the old Morgan mine, which
has been closed down for many years, are
valued al over 81 per share. The bulk of
the personally consists of railroad stocks
and bonds. Not share of Comstock ap-
pears on the list, although many people
believed, or affected to believe, that the
Senator had more or less interest in the
mines up to the hour of his death.
The herald., 1898-01-26


The returns of different fire insurance
companies, just filed with the commits
sioner show that business on the coast
was generally profitable for the past year.
The life companies also made large gains
during the year.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
Wrangel Island

We tackled Col. Crittenden for some information concerning Wrangel is land few days ago. The Colonel has been here long time-some twenty years, and is probably the best author ity on Alaska, geographically and other wise in the territory. We learn from him that Wrangel island is about thirty miles long and will average about five and half miles in width. Fort Wran- gel is located on the northwest corner of the island. It is well timbered and has and is still supplying Wilson & Syl- vester's sawmill with logs. There is also gold to be found in places on the island. There are no farms or ranches to speak of, but should be.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
Billy and his Partner

Alr. George Parker of Vancouver formerly butcher on the Empress o1 Japan. arrived in the city this week and he has bought an interest in Bill. Craig's restaurant and chop house. Hereafter the firm name will be Craio 2 X Parker. Billy Craig. as everybody knows is first class restaurant man. hlr Parker is also an artist in that line and there is no doubt that they will command trade second to none. Ii you have not been at their place, go at once and get filled up ina a style that will do your so often fooled stomach good.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
DEPUTY MARSHAL SHOT
A Skaguay Saloon and Oanib- ling House the Scene of the
 Tragedy
THE KILLING INEXCUSABLE

Last Monday evening the town of Skaguay was startled over what ap- pear to have been an unprovOked shoot ing. According to reliable information received from several parties from that city, one of the many frequenters of the gambling rooms who had lost some money accused bartender of running a ''sure thing" game and made quite 8 roar over the manner Tn which he had been treated. The statement of the loserwas denied, and after some words, the bartender hit the man on the head with beer bottle. The stranger went out in search of q revolver, but did not secure one, but instead met deputy mar shal Rowen, who went with him to the saloon for the purpose of amicably set ting the matter between the two men, and as soon as the deputy and the man stepped into the door of the saloon, the barkeeper opened fire and killed both of them. Deputy Rowen was appointed only few weeks ago. and was a splen- did officer. He had been advised not to go to the saloon, but he seemed to think duty called him there and he went, and lost his life. It was in Jake Rice's Opera House Block where the affray took place.
 The most pathetic part of this trad jedy is yet to be told. Mir. Rowan was married man and just about the time that he was shot, the wife of the de- ceased gave birth to child. Her con- dition was such that when last we heard from Skaguay. she had not yet been told that her husband was lying cold in death.
 The slayer of these two men was taken to Juneau and placed in custody of the officers of the law. A trial will be had of course, and let justice, whatever it may be, be done.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
A New Firm

Judge Clark, the pioneer lawyer of Fort Wrangel, and good one too. has taken partner in the per- son of Mr. Charles r.. lngersoll. who is just from Cambridge. Mass. where he recently completed his law course. The firm will be known as Clark X Ingersoll. and for the present. will occupy the rooms in which Judge Clark has held forth for long time. We predict fine business for the new firm and the JOURNAL wishes them an abundance of success.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
THE TEES AND HER CAPTAIN
X Master that Does Not GrOwl

The Tees, Goss Captain. fastened her lines at the Fort Wrangcl wharf last Thursday forenoon. She was on her way to her home port. A reporter boarded this staunch boat and made his way into the dining room. not to get anything to eat, but to see and talk with Capt. ]. Goss. He was seated at the head of the table and had just fin ished his breakfast. We took d good look at him and wondered why such q kind genial. big hearted man was put that is engaged in the Alaska trade We expected to find Il gruff ill temp cred man. and were happily disappointed in meeting with q thorough gentleman. After making our mission known. the Captain turned his chair facing Us as We handed him a copy of the last issue of the JOURNAL and after thanking us for the same, we commenced to skirln- ish for news.
 "I understand you had a rough trip up Captain" said the scribe, who had observed the ice on the boat
 "Yes," he replied, it was d pretty rough trip. We had strong head winds at Taku inlet. After leaving Juneau and up to Lynn Canal. we slowed down for twelve hours" We have had plenty of nice weather this winter and We must expect to take some rough weather along with the pleasant.
 You were not on the Tees her last trip up. were you?" was asked.
 ''No 1 did not come up with her the last time she was in Fort Wrangel. have been on the Tees though for eight months and think much of her. 1 was formerly on the Islander when she was of the Tees right along now"
 What do you think of the Alaska business will it be as extensive as many predict?'
 "Oh yes, thousands will go into the klondike and by the way the Stikeen river route is going to catch a big share of the travel. No less than three wealthy companies are going to put fine steamers on the Stikeen river and the means of transportation over that route are going to be first class Oh yes, Fort Wrangel is all right and she must make preparations to handle the people who come this way. for they will be counted by the thousands.
 We bade the captain good bye and left wishing that there were more mas ters of steamships like Captain Goss.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
A Good Tin2

A very pleasant time was had down at Captain Wilson's boarding house, Saturday evening. The fore part of the eyeningwas spent in games, songs, reci- tations, etc., after which, Mrs Palmer served refreshments, which was enjoy ed by all. Last but not least, of the evenings entertainment. was good old fashioned ''taffy pulling. There were twenty five guests present, all of whom, went home, feeling that they had spent most enjoyable evening.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05

William Law, both for years OH the To peka, have probably made their last trip up on that boat for some time, as they are ordered transferred to the Victoria. It won t seem natural to see the Topeka without these two officers on board, but the people along the line will be glad to know that they will make regular trips up here on another boat.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY ,, ls9s.
THE HATES T.

The Islander, with editor Needham on board was expected up last night, but at 3 p. m. to- day, the time of going to press, she had not been sighted. She may have been a day late in start ing-she may be on the rocks God knows, we don't.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
It is Said on the Quiet.

That Dean ought to have ship building plant.
 That every time deputy Marshal is killed. Bays says few words.
 That McBrierty came back from Se- attle looking quite rested.
 That Judge .Jackson's cap mars his good looks.
 That Mr. Reid enjoys life as much as anybody.
 That Judge Clark likes his new part ner.
 That Frank Calbreath, who was fined by court on Cottonwo d island for not washing for eleven days has paid part of the fine.
 That Sheldon is the best looking man in town.
 That Deputy collector Hofstad is d mind reader.
 That Harry Day is one of the best fellows in town.
 That Postmaster Lear did it up to a finish when he built the new sidewalk
 That Col. Crittenden is the best read man in fort Wrangel.
 That Wheeler the restaurant man is overwOrked.
 That Roy Cole sells evaporated blankets
 That Flaw likes married life.
 That Collins is a friend to all the la- dies. running chances on getting into the di- vOrce court.
 That Copeland is the finest mechanic in the town and first class man.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-02-05
A FEW QUESTIONS
A Prolific IntersOgator Engages the Attention of the Jour al
 Man

An Eastern party asks us to answer the following questions:
 What is the distance from Fort Wrangel to Telegraph Creek?
 One hundred and fifty miles.
 What means of transportation exist between Fort Wrangle and Telegraph Creek?
 At present by foot and with dog teams, but when the ice is out of the river, there will be some fifteen steam boats making regular trips between Fort Wrangel and Telegraph Creek
 How often are trips made by steam boat?
 Every few days.
 What is the distance from Telegraph Creek to Lake Teslin?
 From l45 to 15O miles.
 Is there wagon road or trail be- tween those points?
 Wagon road and trail.
 Are there any quartz or placer claims being located on the Stikeen river, or in the country immediately tributary to Fort Wrangel?
 Yes.
 What is the population of Fort Wrangel and what is the business pros pect?,
 1000 whites. about 500 Indians.
 About what proportion.o the Yukon rush of travel is starting from Fort Wrangel?
 Ninety per cent. when navigation is open on the Stikeen river. What are the opportunities offering for a law practice or other business at Fort Wrangel?
 The town is we'll supplied with law yers, some other branches of business are not represented here, of which fur niturc is one.
 Is Fort Wrangel a good outtitting point, and can suitable and adequate outfits be obtained there?
 Yes as good and cheap as any place. You can get anything you need here which will be packed and put up by old experienced miners.
 Do the steamers from Portland and Seattle for Juneau and Skaguay make stops at Fort Wrange!?
 Yes
 What is the prospect of an influx o1 population at Fort Wrangcl during tht Yukon rush. and what proportion o1 this travel will go up the Stikeen Riv. CT via Fort Wrangel?
 Ninty per cent. will go by way of For Wrangel when the ice is out of tht river.
 Give as much data as yon can con venently about Fort Wrangel and its prospects as business point.
 Fort Wrangel is now the best towr in Alaska and is splendid point fol business The climate is mild and the summers beautiful. You can raise al kinds of fruits and vegetables and alto gether. it is a pleasant place to live in To say that our climate in the winter i nearly as mild as at the coast cities i only believed by those who have livet here. but such is the fact