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Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
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CHRISTIAN ENpENVoE soCtar4 uHuu #Hi. Jan. lH Is1H tH#.f. ta ufamuie m earnest thrIHf fHlu 1fH amuuK Ifs mam teHs. Co increase theif mutual acquaintance and tn makr tHem marr usrful iu ths service af Gad urfsEss. l.. IL Wakefield. prp-ideut AdolrA stark. Vice ite=
 Idrut. EcV. t fhRue. secretary . Mr.. l.. 1T Wakefield. Treasurer MEETINGS. Every sunday. p. m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
 YOUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN ASSO rEtiun Organized. trh lU, isG. In curIoratrd March u. lssis. oaJtrrs. Ta lniu young men in Christian effort un1 mutual help. in good fellowship. study aud sport. and tu promote their development md culture in body. miud aud suul OFFICERS, LaY al luuur. President. Clarence ThwiuR. Vice president Cleo. T. Vii 1lnmS. Secretary Geurv" shnkes, Treasurer MEETINGS, First Ntiues day evening af each month. Amuze# mrut llall. t6 Front Strcct. Read
 iug Room and Circulating Library at seward House. iu rear of .ha Front street Membership fees sustain ing Members. Sdto. Annual mem
 bers. s2.oO a year Payable in advance. HOSTEL MISSION SOCIETY Incorporated. play 3 1s9s. OBJECT, To present the gospel of Jesus Christ ta the uusaved, especially to the non church going classes, at the Mission rooms. on the street, in saloons and 50 on. IErsrEES, \. Stark. T. J. \. Ptlky. r. F. Loomis. II. S. Loomis, \. r. Nhiteomb. MEETINGS. First Monday evening in the month. Free Reading Room. 42n Front Street.
 LADIES AID SOCIETY. ORGAN ized. Aug. |. lags. DIRECTS, Mutual acquaintance, cooperation in church work and the help of any good work approved by the society. OFFICERS, Mrs. George II. Barnes. President : Mrs. \. G Mcbride and Mrs (. Thwiug. Vice Presidents Mrs. ]. r. Roundtree, Secretary; ; Mrs. W. G. Thomas, Treasurer MEETINGS. First Thursday of each month. at 2:3o r. m. at the parsonage. and otherwise as ar ranged from week to week. MEMBEEs Any ladies living in Wraugel, who sign the constitution of the society and pay 9 cents initiation fee.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
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Tore About Alaska.

Mr. II. L. Ball, Section Director of the Weather Bureau, who recently re- turned from the Westward has this to say of that country:
 Tourist agents and transportation companies sell travellers tickets that are supposed to entitle the holder to a trip over the greater part of the United States and Alaska. The tourist comes up the inside route, sees Juneau, Skag uay, the Muir and Sitka. He then fond ly imagines he has seen Alaska; but a great country lies to the westward, one almost unknown to him, and ii he has ever heard of it, he generally classes it under the head of Klondike."
 Most Sitkans know all about the beautiful islands along the western coast, and of Cooks Inlet, the garden spot of Alaska. l had heard great deal about the profusion of flowers, grasses and berries of that country, still was surprised to find how literal ly true the stories were. Kadiak island upon the warm summer day of my first visit appeared to be especially liveried in living green to greet her visitors; earth, sea and air smiled a generous welcome. l climbed high hill back of the beautiful village and from it's sum init viewed a landscape, fairer than which 1 have never seen. Below, the village nestled crystal gem set round about with emerald, amethyst and tur-
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
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Whatever may have heeu hts sims in tbla war. either uf amissian of commits sion, Secretary Aisef distinctly right in saying that the army ratIan Ia all that Ia necezanry fHfa soldier. that in Inc vieor of sound health tho men who went Go make up OUT armY could not be induced Ga tak' proper care of themselves; and that Inc great com plaint of the soldiers is bomesickness. And he Ia right, too. in hia determina ton that "the men composing tho army will be treated as soldiers and sthe officers commanding regiments and companies will be held strictly account able for the sanitary condition of the eampsr
 1t was the experience in the civil war that the men who lived upon army ra tions escaped many of the prevalent camp diseases. while those who pam pered their stomaehs with canned stuff and other dainties were the soonest tO fall sick and the quickest to die Doubt less the war department has been at fault in regarp to the prompt and prop or supply of rations. but probably very much of the soldiers complaining at their food has been finding fault with what was clearly for their good, and very much of the sickness and death has resulted from the inability of the men to content themselves with army fare, and to the mistaken sympathy of kindred and frienda in sending them softening and unhealthy dainties.- Boston Transcript
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

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Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

For the same reason that we favor the retention of the Philippine islands by the United States we should rejoice to see Germany becoming dominating force in Asia Minor. Anything that tends to decrease the influence of Tur- key in any part of the world makes it better Germany is highly civilized power, and the Asiatic possessions of Turkey offer fine field for reform. The civilized peoples must rule the world if it is to be made better.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

There are very few things to which we can look forward, especially in this quiet town of ours, but We have in our midst the right man in the right place. Our Governor, John G. Brady, is preparing his annual report upon the resources of our vast and grand territory, and he, having made himself thoroughly acquainted tthrough per sonal investigation with the prolific productions of this the greatest and grandest country that this sphere con tains on it's face, will, in this forthcom- ing report, show to the world that the Seward purchase was the finest deal that eyer any administration in the history of America made.-Sitka Alas kan.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
ONE MORE VICTIM.
The Brlsham on the Rocks Hay Be an Entire
 Loss. No Lives Lost.


 The Brixham, one of the finest boats in the Alaska trade, ran on the rocks while running at full speed last Thurs day morning, about 3 o'clock, some thirty miles below this place, and near Lincoln rock. The vessel tore great hole in her bottom, which speedily filled the hold and drowned twenty six head of cattle. The fifteen passengers, bound for Fort Wrangel and other Alaska ports, were all saved. The vessel is about one-half mile from the shore and lies in such position that at high tide the water reaches her main deck.
 Whether the boat will be saved, is question that depends entirely on the weather With prompt action and light winds, the boat can be saved.
 The Brixham was built in England, and is of first class construction. She flies the American flag now, and was brought around from Boston through the Straits of Magellen last spring, for the purpose of engaging in the Alaska business. She made a trip or two to St. Michaels.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
Offclll DIRECTORY Of AlSKA
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Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
SUNDRY APPROPRIATIONS.
What Congress has done Tor the
 Territory of Alaska.
MONEY WELL SPENT.

Tor salaries of government of Heiuls Enno For incidental and contingent expenses 2,0o For Surveyor general 2,o Tor rlerk iu office of surveyor general l,sa For rent, fuel, books, station cry. 2e., surveyor generals office l,no For edurntion of Indians 5,a To enable thr Secretary of the Treasury Co furulsh food, fuel and clothing to the natives and inhabitants of the is lands of st. Paul and St George E,au For the protection of the sal mon tlshrries of Alaska, uu der the direction of the See retary of the Treasury .. 7,n For continuation of the inves tigation of the coal and gold resources of Alaska 5,tN For the industrial and elemeu tary education of children in
 Alaska, without reference to race jO,tt For support of the rein deer station at Port Clarence, Al aska, and for the purchase and introduction of reindeer from Siberia for domestic purposes .......# l2,h For the actual and necessary expenses of the judge, clerk, marshal and attorney when travelling in the discharge of their official duties .-=..... lH For rent of offices for the mar shal, district attorney and commissioners furniture, fuel, books, stationery and other incidental expenses 6,OI For repairs and preservation of
 buildings in the custody of
 the L. 5. Marshal for the Dis
 trict of Alaska, and for the
 construction of u fire proof
 vault at Juneau, Alaska, for
 the preservation of court rec
 ords, to be expended by the
 Attorney General and to be
 available until expended 5,0 To establish sites, and for the
 erection thereon, complete,
 of d U. $. court house and a
 |. $. jail at Juneau, and for
 other purposes incident there
 to, to be expended under the
 direction of the Attorney
 General, and to be available
 until expended ............. 4O,Ot To investigate and report to
 Congress upon the agricultu-
 ral resources and capabilities
 of Alaska, with special refer
 ence to the desira bility and
 feasibility of the establish
 ment of agricultural expert
 ment stations s.........#...... lON
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

For the year ending June 30, 1898, the exports of this country exceeded those of Great Britain by the enormous sum of sSO,O00,O00 In the last ten years British exports have exceeded ours on an average by s70,0OOO0O, so that we are s150,000,000 ahead of our own re- cord. It is astonishing.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
Death in the MnNes.

The Capella, which started for Wran- gel Sept l6. came to grief in the storm which ragged off Flattery Tuesday after noon. Sept. 20th inst. and Capt. Jonas NordhLssel was swept overheard and drowned.
 They sailed out past Cape flattery Monday morning with good weather The storm began Tuesday about noon, slowly increasing in violence until just before 9 o'clock r. m. heavy sea struck the Capella, putting out the lights. Il. Lepse and Ben Olsen, who were the crew of the schooner, owe their lives to the fact that they went below to relight the lamps and were not on deck when u much heavier wave broke over the boat carrying away the masts and sweeping the captain overheard. As the vessel slowly Iighted the two came on deck, but. although they think they heard the drowning man cry out twice, no assistance could be given him, as at this moment the sweeping boom struck Mir. Lepse, fracturing several ribs and knocking him overheard. They rigged up small sail and put into Milebank sound, where they anchored until they saw and signalled the Farallon Tues day. The Farallon took the men aboard and lowed the schooner to Bella Bella, where the Capella Was beached, Olsen staying with her while MT. Lepsc re turned on the steamer and reached Ballard Thursday.
 Mr. Nordhassel leaves a wife and four small children. He was born in Far sund, Norway, in 1861, and came to America when 24 years of age, and since his marriage six years ago has resided most of the time in Ballard. He was an honest, industrious man of good habits and much ability, and had ac- cumulated some roperty.-Ballard Un, ion.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

In the Philippine Islands, under Spanish rule all males over 21 years of age must pay poll tax that equals about 320 of our money, and the women must pay 515. A man must pay a li- cense to sell cocoanut5 from his own trees or indigo of his own raising. Every article of furniture that costs half sovereign is taxed. The curtain never goes up at the theater unless S10 is paid to the government, and for every act of slaughtering his own ami mals, clipping his own sheep, or felling his own trees, the Philippine farmer must pay a fee to the government. There is exacted government tribute for getting married and for getting bu- ried, and at every step and turn of his life the tax collector holds out his hand to him, and it is not demand that can be refused.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19
tr SToaS OFFICERS.
Collector-J. W. lvey.

Collector-J. N. lvey.
 Special Deputy-W r. Mcbride.
 Deputy and lnspector-Nm Mill more and (. l.. Andrews.
 Deputy Colleetors-Joaerh Armcnt, Fort Nrangel; l.. M YanSlyck, Mary island; W. C. Thomas, Kadidk, C. W. Cnton, Cooks Inlet, T. r.. Holmes, ka- riuk; j. r. Sinnot, Unga; J. r. Word, Tnalaska; F. T. Hatch, St. MichaelS; Chas. Smith, Circle City; John (. Ten ny, Juneau. y q,
 Inspectors at Juueau-Loring k. Ad ans. Harry Minto and John R. Auldin.
 Inspectors at Fort Hrangel, Edward Uofsted. <. l.. Adams. Geo. J. smith, l.. l.. Hunter. Wm. Denny.
 Inspectors Atloat-J. $. Slater, \. r. Hodges, l.. II. Lovejoy. Edgar Grim.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

Alexander Outerbrilge, of Philadel- phia, is trying to arouse public interest in a much-talked- of international coin which should have been adopted long ago, as the metric system should have been, and the postal system is becom- ing. A universal gold coin of the same weight, tlneness and alloy would be a great advantage in international com merce. One difficulty in the way is the first expense of recoining, and an even greater difficulty is caused by the diff ference in the five-dollar gold piece, the English sovereign and the German mark. If the French franc were 20 cents instead of 193, the German mark 20 cents instead of 23,9, and the English sovereign 300 cents instead of S4.861a, there would be no need of an interna- tional coin.-EX.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

X donkey stepped into a store one day and asked for the proprietor, who walked out of his private office to meet him, but was surprised to see a donkey in his store. Why are you here 7" he asked "you know this is no place fora donkey" 'I am here' said the don key, "because l saw your advertisement on the fence that surrounds my pas ture. knew that you, too, must be a donkey, or you would have placed the advertisement in some live newspaper, where it would be read by people, not donkeys. Being lonesome to-day, 1 thought l would be neighborly and call on you.n-Danyille Breeze.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-10-19

f8e uisfm,t aE ,ttskN.
 tiaesrHaf- John ts Brady. private seffetarg. Mrs Gertrude Knapp
 r. s. Iude-G S Iahuzan
 [ S Attorney Barton l. Bennett As-i-taut ulstrirt Attorney Alfred j naly. .....#.
 pi-trict Clcrk-Allert p. Elliott Deputy Gl,fk Waltu. n. McAair. U S NHrzhal-J M Shuup
 surveyor Grneral- N L. pi-tiH. Efsi-trr-luhu W Dudley
 Erspiytr- Roswell shrllf
 Court lutorpreter=tieafge ho7tro# mctiuoh. ...., John | 0=tmuder. Juneau. k N. laek son. Fort Nmner. l.. R. Woodward, Unah-ka. Phillip e'allaehar. hadiak. John [. smith. byea. W. J. Joues, Cir elr city: Ghus. IL l7ham, Jnga.
 Depiltv Marz hal~=N. \. AcNalrs Sitka. Edward =. Stalcy. duncan; W. n. Grant. Fort NrauSel, ]. Ntpunald, Douglas, Edward C. ilazey. hadiak, Lewis l.. Bowers, Uusn; l. t Blaine, Tunla,ka. IT, J. Meluuis, Skaeuay. John Cudahec. Circle city. -.-. shook, Dyea.
 Deputy Internal Revenue Collector W. (. icdlar
 Educational Agent sheldon Jackson Assistant Aseut-Nllliam Hamilton. Supt. of Schools-W. A. kelly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-19
@faths.

BuRNs--In this city, on tho 18th instant, Snrah
Burns, wife OF James Burns aged 81 years.
CAMPBEIL-ln this city, May 18th, 1873, Richard
Campbell, son al James and Nellie Campbell,
aged year and months.
CuIToN-In this city, on May 18th, 1885, Raih-
crime Hill, widow of tho late i. b. Cotton, use
IS years.
coopER-ln this city, on May l7th 1898, Claire
=. Cooper, daughter of Or. W. H. Cooper, Gged
rs years.
CRAwFoRD-on MAY 18Th, 1905, Mary Boyd
Crawford, wife of John II. Crawford Of the r.,
w. u h. X. X.
H., infant son OF Lawrence and narriett u.
Grow, aged II months.
FLINN--ln this city, on May 18th, 1905, Johu
Finn, nged "a years.
JoBNsoN-on May leth, ls9S, salllo A., wife OF
James NJ. johnson.
JONES-In this city. on May 18th, 1893, Philip f.
Joues, aged % years.
LANG-on May 18th, 1899, Catharine X, widow
OF william Lang and daughter of tho lu;o
Robert and Marion Scott, IN her dSth year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend tho
funeral from her late residence, No eeD Rodney
street, on Friday, May sOtn, Rt p. IN. lnic--
mont private.
LOGAN-in this city, on May 18th, 1895 THONGS
logan, aged 6D years,
MoURI-on MAY l7ih, 1898, Mary A. Moore,
wife Of Jumos q, Moore, ared ~ years.
Reatlveh and friends are invited 10 attend tina
fnueral,from her late residonco,lsl3 hlng street,
on FRIDAY afternoon. servicrs ut 81. Johu'a
Church, ut o'clock. ln;erment at Hiverview
cemetery.
iEMHlcK-ln this city, on May !0tn, is9s. Katie
ronrick aged ~ years.
REED-At New Castle, Del, May 18Th, 1888,
Mary, beloved wife OF Charles l.. Reed.
TYSOS--On May lith, lS.Si, George Covingtnn,
son Of Georgc ". and $. Elna yson' age IL
years.
wAY-In uammotton. Pa, on First-day. Fifth
Month, l5,H, ls9s Lucrota Wey, in her 18th
rear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-19
RESCUE OF MISS MULLER.
After Three Days of Awful BloodsiIed and
Massacre In tho Town.

After Three Days of Awful Bloodsied and
Massacre In tho Town.
Associated Prcss Dispatch by Spscial Wires
London, Eng, May Is. Mail ndVices
received huro to-day from Fseet1wn, tho
capital Of tho British colony OF Siarra
IIeono, West Africa, give details of the
roscno Of Miss Muller, 40 American
missionary. who was alone in tho mis-.
sinnhouse in tho Sherboro district when
it was invaded by natives in rebellion
against the hut tax.
Terrible experiences arc recounted by
the advices For three days thoro was
awful blopashod throughout the town,
while the natives were engaged in the
work of massacre aud destruction.
A boat's cruw from British warship
just reached the miHsionhouse 10 time
TO reacue Miss Muller.
A number Of the natives, frightfully
beHmeared with the blond OF earlier
victims, had already surrounded the
mission when the soldiers appeared on
the scene.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-19
SPANS NEW CABINET.


Those whom sagasta Has Proposed to the
Ousrn Regent.
Madrid, Spain. May ID. s a. m. =.
The new Spanish cabinet has been
formed. as follows:
President Of the Council OF Ministers
---Senor Praxeles Sagasta.
Minister of Foreign Aifairs-Senor
Leon Castillo.
Minister of War-Lieutenant. General
Correa.
Minister OF Mariue-Senor A unon.
Minister of the Colonies Senior
Romero Giron.
Minister OF Finance-Senor Lopez
Puigcerver.
Minister OF tho Interior-Senor F.
II. Capdepon.
Minister of Justics-Senor 9. Grei.
card.
Minister of Public lnstruction-Senor
Gamazo.
Senior Sagasta will submit the names
of the ministers to tine Queen Regent
during the day and the caDinet officers
will be sworn 10 this evsning.
Senior Sagasta will act as foreign
minister, pending the arrival here OF
Senior Castillo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-19
II CALLS FOR AN HONEST CHIEF.

Senator Hawley's Explanation az tho 1911
KsIntinS to the purchase Of snppiies.
AssoL'atni Prh44 DiIoatch by Sna"lA WirO4.
Washington, May is. In tho Senate,
to day, Mr., Ilawcy Gallol up the re-
port OF the cunferecs on tho bill! sus-
pending the action OF certain existing
lnwa relating to tho purchase of sup
plie1 by the Quattermaster's Depart
ment of the army.
MIR. Hawley explained that the SUnate
confereeH had abnnolonol their amond-
mont rcpeuling Section SOD of the
Ruvsoh Statutes, and had inserted the
following.
"That during the exiatiDg war the
Bureau Of Ordinance OF the War ia
partment ia authorized 10 purchases
without advertisement, such ordinances
and ordnance stores ns arr needed for
Immediate use and whom Huth ordnance
and ordnance Gture1 aro tn be manu-
featured. TO make cnntracta without
advert ieemont for such sturos, to be de
lirered as rapidly ~ manufactured. "
Mr.. German, Muryland, inquired Of
Mr.. lIRwley whether the provision in
serted by the cunferees conferred upon
tho chief ordnance unlimited authority
to contract for supplies one or two
years hence.
Mr.. Hawley replied that the provision
uon.errod upoo the chief of ordnance
only such power as it was necessary for
him 10 the circumstances to have.
The proiectilos and guns and other
supplies which he must have" said
Mr.. bawley With some heat, "are not
to be had in every toy shop. Only
three or four scuuuefns in the country
make them. The chief of ordnance
knows exactly what he has TO pay for
them without advertising for proposals.
/ could give the Senator (Mr. Germany
SONS information ON this subject, but
1 do not think it proper to do go in
open session. -
"You need not call for secret session
on my account" said Mr.. German,
"but | would like to know how sweep
ing this provision is"
"Well, I" retorted Mr.. Hawley,
there's Just this shout IT, II you
have not an honest chief of ordnance,
have him turned out and put in another
man. 1t is essential that he have the
authority conferrpd upon him by this
provision, call for secret session,
Mr.. President. -
The call was sustained and at 1927
p IN. the Senate went into secret ses-
sion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-19
MISS hLGEh MARRIED.
Daughter of the Secretary of War WEEDS
Mr.. Pike nj Chicago To-day.

Daughter of the Secretary of War WEEDS
Mr.. Pike nf Chicago To-day.
Associated Pres Dlspltcn oy susna Wires.
Washington, May IS. Under canopy
of roses, pink orchids and vines, in
tcrlaced with rosettes and loops OF pink
ribbon, all radiating from softly
shaded electric light, Frances Aura
Alger, youngest daughter nf tho Secre-
tary Of War, and Charles Burial Pike
OF Chicago were married at noon to-day
ut the residence Of Secretary Alger.
President and Mrs. Mckinley were
near the wedding party during the cere
mony, 40 were the Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart. The company was most
distinguished.
The bride came in with her father,
and at the entrance TO the Wedding
bower was met by tho groom. The
Rev. John Reid of Detroit performed
the ceremony.
The BRIDES wedding dross was Of
heavy white satin, made in the style
of Marie Antoinette, and deliberately
trimmed with pearls and point lace.
Her tulle veil was very becoming
Growing her dark hair was spray Ut
orange blossoms. The groom's gift, a
large diamond star, was worn, with
other flashing gems.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-19
ELM IND HAIL.
Wilmington Was Visited by Heavy Storm
Monday Afternoon.

Wilmington Was Visited by Heavy Storm
Monday Afternoon.
Monday afternoon storm broke
over this city which for time throat.
ensd to do much damage. About 8. 30
O'Clock the rain began to fall in large
drors and then came in sheets and at
times it was impossible TO see across
the streets. This was followed by hail
stones of large size which caused much
fright to horses who were caught out
in the storm and iE was with much
difficulty thar they were restrained from
breaking away from the drivers. In
some places along the streets, horees
were led beneath awnings In order to
protect them from the stones which
fell thick and fast.
1t is stated that $50 panes of glass
we're destroyed by the stones at Farm.
hurst. At Eden Park the hail was very
heavy and number of pRnes OF glass
were broken.
The hailstorm did nut reach New
Castle, although the storm was very
heavy and several flashes of lightning
seemed to atrike near tho city.
Along the roadway between this city
and New Castle number of fruit trees
were torn out by the roots and this
morning are lying fiat on the ground.