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Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
FROM THE UNUcK RIVER.
Returned rllner Who Talked but Little.
 4 Long Time There.

MT. Peter Curn arrived in town last week from the Unucle river country. He has been there for the past four or five years and after some much needed rest and recreation, will return to the field of gold" Mr. Curn was seen by a News man soon after his arrival. He was not inclined to talk very much about the country he was in, but be- tween his questions, that he asked of the writer, we managed to get a little news out of him for our readers.
 "Well what have you got up there in the way of gold?" asked the News man.
 "There is some placer mining up there, said Mr. Curn. q have been up there for the past four or five years and have made wages" Here the reporter was told that he wouldn't tell any more and for some moments the conversation driftcd onto subjects that would not interest our readers.
 Il suppose you are going back again?"
 "Oh yes in a couple of months"
 "How many are there up there in your party?"
 "Five,n was his answer and again he lapsed into q state of innocuous desue- tude.
 From this interview, our readers will no doubt think that, the language of Mark Twain, concerning Bloake's item is applicable, when he said, con sidering the elaborate circumstantiali- ty of detail, the item does not contain as much information as it ought. But this is all we got. That Mr. Curn, who ap pears to be a bright, rustling follow, should stay up there for four or five years on an income amounting to wages is hardly probable, and we think be is making it all right and that his pockets are probably full of that root of all evil.n
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
Appreciated.

We are very grateful to our friends and patrons for the cordial reception extended to the first two issues of the News. It has been our aim to start and publish paper in Fort Wrangel that will come as near giving entire satisfac- tion as is possible, and our gratifica- tion reached it's full limit when we re ceived the compliments and congratu- lations of many of the numerous bright women in this city:
 You certainly are entitled to con gratulations on your paper," said one to the editor "We are always glad to get the News" said another. "The pa per is all right, but how do you manage to get all the news?" said one who de- clared she had read every line. Ut looks like city paper" declared one, and these expressions are only few of the many encouraging words spoken to us. The appreciation thus made known to us can only have one effect-an in centive to improve the paper we pub fish and we shall not be content until we know that every man is a reader of it's columns and that women and chil- dren cry for it.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
Peculiar Way of Fishing.

The natives of this part of the coun try are resourceful in the tactics they employ in the pursuit of game and fish and in some instances the moderniZed appliances of the day have made little impression on their minds DOT changed their modes of operation. Last Sunday we took a little stroll up the beach Stickeen way and had not proceeded far until our attention was directed to the peculiar methods of two Indians in a canoe, who were repeatedly circling about large rock that had been expos ed by the low tide The Indian in the stern of the canoe devoted his time eX clusively to propelling and guiding it, while the one in the bow operated long slim pole, which he plunged into the water with monOtOnous regularity, and as often with backward sweep brought up and struck against the rail of the boat behind him. It was some time before we divined the purpose of his eccentric actions, then we noticed that every time the pole came up out of the water one or two fish were impaled upon it, which were thrown into the boat by the movement described above. It seems that the candlefish at this time of the year congregate in great numbers in the shallow waters and that the Indian armed with his long pole, piercing the side of which is TOW of long, sharp needles, goes forth and does great slaughter among the finny tribes. Each swoop of his weapon finds one or more lucklesS victims.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
The Judgeship.

It is reported that Judge Johnson will not be confirmed as judge of this district. There seems to have been some very strong, well organized oppo- sition to him ever since his appoint ment. We are not familiar with all the charges made against the judge, and have felt very favorably inclined to. ward him. We had the pleasure of at tending his court while some proceed ings were had, and his prompt rulings, keen judgment and general demeanor impressed us very favorably. Should it be finally determined that Judge Johnson is to retire and an appoint ment will take place from outside the district, we would suggest the name of Judge Thomas J. Humes of Seattle, who has had eight years experience on the bench in his city. He is now may or of Seattle, and might not want the place, but if he should desire to be judge of this district, he certainly would have a fine following.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
TIE GOOD STEAMER CLUTCH
Was Originally Designed for an
 Indian Rajah.
NOW ON ALASKA RUN
The Fastest Boat on the Alaska Waters.-The Judgeship. Tug Czar.-Judge Caldwell Latest News from the Unuck River. -consump- ton and Its Cure.

Last Thursday forenoon strange boat came rapidly into the bay and many eager eyes and field glasses were turned toward it. One living near the water soon becomes familiar with the general appearance of the various boats that enter the harbor, and from a long distance the people know the name of the craft, but when a new boat arrives everybody asks his neighbor, "What boat is that?" So when the Clutch came steaming in, the people looked and looked, and everybody was asking, What boat is that?"
 The Clutch pulled up to the McKin- non wharf, and of course a News man was there to enquire all about the new visitor. The captain, w. II. Newcomb, was found in his cabin and the writer was cautiously received.
 "Captain," said the News man, giving him copy of the great and only live paper in Alaska, "Where are you from, where are you going and what kind of d craft are you bringing into this harbor?"
 The captain smiled and said, "Well we are from Vancouver, and from this on will make regular trips to your city. The name of the boat, as you will ob- serve, is the 'Clutch,' so named after a large district in India. This boat was built, as a yacht, at Hull, England, for the Rajah of Clutch. She is 1S5 feet long with 2i foot beam. As to other matters concerning her, will show you over the boat and you can judge for yourself"
 An inspection by the writer disclosed to him that the Clutch was one of the incest, cleanest, prettiest boats ever tied up to a Fort Wrangel wharf. Her staterooms are unusually large, well furnished and contain but two hunks each. The second-class passengers al so have staterooms and but two berths to the room. The dining room is large. well lighted, and all tho seats are cush- toned. The boat is also provided with steam heat, electric lights and baths. The bottom is steel. She is very eco nomical boat to run and will make two tons of coal consumption.
 The boat was brought to Vancouver from Singapore. She is bran new, and some little work is to be done on her yet, such as painting, and laying part of the carpets She belongs to the Union Steamship company of Vancou- yer and will be found lively competi- tor for the trade She brought up fifty head of stock, some freight and fair passenger list, and will go no further north. Her officers are, II. Newcomb, captain; H. K. Turner, purser; MT. Kick, engineer, and J. E. Haigh, stew ard
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
1.-THE BEST EVER SAW"
That Is What Dr. Robinson, of Fort Wrangei Said Concerning Quartz Vein. A Run of Hard Luck Followed by A Rich Strike. Assays Over 5000.
 To The Ton.

Dr. II. J. Robinson returned to Fort Wrangel last week from a prospecting tour among the islands. He was for merly from Los Angeles, his family is still there, but he has been up in Alas ka for quite while and expects to re- main until he makes good strike, which he has probably done on his last trip out. The Doctor has not had all smooth sailing since he came to this country. He was over in the Copper river country last winter and early spring. He fractured one of his lower limbs while there and also took the fe- yer and he came back to this place to live or die, he didn't exactly know which, but in this place the sick get well and broken limbs are speedily re- paired and it wasn't long until the Doctor was out looking as fresh as a daisy.
 \ News man heard of Dr. Robinson's return and soon had the pleasure of meeting him. We found him with his friend B. A. Stephens who is also from Los Angeles and they were "tillicums" down there as well as here.
 "Wcll Doctor, where have you been since you left cur city month ago?" said the writer.
 "Oh, 1 have been looking for that much desired commodity, god. l left here 30 days ago in small boat--a Co lumbia river fishing boat, and have prospcctcd on the islands. l was not more than sixty miles from here."
 "What luck did you haye?" was asked.
 Look at that" was the reply and he handed the writer three small pieces of dark looking ore. That is the best l ever saw. 1t assays SHOES in gold and copper. l know that to be true for l made the assay myself. carry an as say outfit with me and therefor can soon tell just how good the discovered ore is."
 The Doctor will take bacl, with him some men and supplies and will pros pect the claim so that there can be no chance of it not being what he thinks it k. Before this paper reaches it's readers, the Doctor, with his men and supplies, will be on their way to the is land. Tine Doctor has promised to keep Us posted on the work done and we doubt not our readers will in future is sues hear much more concerning the Doctor and his strike. We have not given the name of the island where this discovery has been made-we have thought it best not to do so in this issue.
 Dr. Robinson is an experienced pros peetor. He was all through Montana and understands what he is doing. In speaking of this part of Alaska, he said it would become the greatest mining country in the world. Il never saw so much gold in all my life as l saw during the 30 days l was gone," said the Doctor.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF ALASKA.
FOLLOWING Is THE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY FOR
 THE DISTRICT. OF ALASKA.

A'A
 THE DISTRICT. OF ALASKA.
 Governor-John G. Brady; private secre tary, Mrs. Gertrude Knapp.
 U. <. Judge-C. S Johnson.
 U. $. Attorney Burton E. Bennett, Assistant Dist rict Attorney Alfred .Daly District Clerk Albert D. Elliott.
 Deputy Clerk-Walion D. McNair. s. MarShal-J. NJ. Shoup.
 Surveyor Genernl-W. l.. Distin.
 Register-John W. Dudley.
 Receiver Roswell Shelly.
 Court Interpreter George Kostrometinoh Commissioners c. W. Tuttle, Sitl<a; John wrangel; l.. R. Woodward. unnlaSka; Phil lip Gallagher, kadalt; John |. smith, Dyea; W. ]. Jones, Circle City; Charles Il. lsham, Unga.
 Deputy Marshals-W. A. McNair. Sitka; Edward s. Staley, Juneau; W. D. Grant, Fort Wrangel; J. Mcdonald, Douglass; Ed ward C. Hascy. Kadink; Lewis l.. Bowers, Unga; j. c. Blaine, Unalaslia; II. j. Mclnnis, Skaguay; John Cudihec, Circle City; -. -. Snook, Dyea. . Deputy Internal Revenue Collector, N. U. Pedlnr.
 Educational Agent sheldon Jackson. Assistant Agent William Hamilton. Superintendent of schools A. Kelly. Postmistress. Sitka Mrs. Archange lsky.
 CUSTOMS OFFICERS. Collector-J. ". Ivey.
 Special Deputy W. P. McBride. Deputy and Inspector Vim. Millmore and c. l.. Andrews, Sitka.
 Deputy Collectors Joseph Arment, Fort Wrangel: E. NJ. YauSlyck, Mary Island; W G. Thomas Kodiak; G. W. Caton, Cook Inlet; T. E. Holmes. karuk; J. F. Siunut, Unsa; John P. Word, Unalaska; E. T. Hatch, St. Michael Chas. Smith, Circle City, John c. Tenny, Juneau.
 Inspectors at Juneau Loring K. Adams Harry Minto and John k. Auldin.
 Inspectors at Fort Nransel Edwrd Hof- sted. $. l.. Adams, Geo. J. smith, E. l.. Hun ter, Wm. Denny.
 Inspectors Afloat ]. s. Slater, & r. Hodges l.. H. Lovejoy, Edgar Grim.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
The Tug Czar.

The tug Car, of Victoria, with the Transfer in tow pulled up to the Day idge wharf last Wednesday evening. The Transfer was taken up to some point near Skaguay with 400 head of cattle. She was formerly used to trans fer cars from Union on Vancouver is land to Vancouver and her size may be estimated by her capacity to carry a
 dozen cars at time A large crowd of people were on the wharf to see the strange craft come in. She is on her way to Vancouver where she will be loaded with more cattle for the north.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
FROM TELEGRAPH CREEK. Canadian Government is Pushing
 Work on the Trail.
NEEDED EXPLANATION

interesting Interview. Robinson Discovers Rich Quartz Claim that Assays Over Sooo to the Ton. Appreciated. Peculiar Way of Catching Fish.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
Judge Caldwell.

w. w. Caldwell, formerly from this city, arrived in town last Thursday and on the following day left for Dawson. He was better known in this city as Billy Goat Judge," than by his true name. The Judge drove some goats here last winter and together with some dogs, made up team that took him to Telegraph Creek. When the history of Fort Wrangel is written the Judges name will loom up in a conspicuous manner.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

The Thistle lowed the scow Isabelle up to the Davidge wharf last Thursday evening. They were both heavily load ed with coal which they commenced discharging Friday morning. The Day. idge wharf now has large supply of coal on hand.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

There is some talk of the river steam CT Victorian being taken to St. Michaels to take run up the Yukon.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

The report, current around here, that the Athenian and the Tartar had been chartered by the United States govern ment, for the transportation of troops to Manila, is officially denied by the Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,, which says that no negotiations whatever have been pending.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08
INTERESTING INSANE REPORT.

There is a new method of treating
mental disease that is Of public inter-
est as well as of medical utility. 1t is
a more thorough study and investiga-
ton of mental diseases and a more
thorough inquiry into the nature and
pathology Of insanity and its causes.
To this end there must be physicians
with thorough laboratories and
having themselves 1.-The requisite
technique aid enthusiasm" to quote
the Philadelphia Record. From it we
learn that DR.. John B. Chaplin, physi-
c~ian-in-chief of the insane of the
Philadelphia hospital, reports that
since 1S41, 11,210 insane persons have
been treated. He has had large expe-
rience in treating the insane. He
notes a marked changed in the pa
tients. Last rear a larger proportion
than formerly were sufferers from
m~elanchOlia, with suicidal tendencies"
We quote from the Records sum-
mary:
"In the earlier period of hospital ex-
p%erience in this country the reverse
was true. Forty years ago cases of
acute mania exceeded those of melan-
chOlia in the statistical tables in the
proportion of three to one, while now
three Of the latter are received to one
of the former. Again, it is noted that
there have been other changes in the
form of disease admitted. Forty years
ago in one of our largest state hospi-
tails, with a very active movement of
patients, there were SIS admissions in
two years, and only two cases Of pa
rests were received. This form of dis
ease was then regarded as one of rare
occurrence among men and seldom
observed in women During the past
six years 1913 patients have been re-
ceived in this hospital, and ffty-five
men and ten women had paresis."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08
A THOUGHT SUGGESTED BY
RECENT EVILS

The ridiculed newspaper tactitions
and strategists seem to have known
more than the strategical board at
Washington and General Shafter and
Admiral Sampson and others. These
writer's warned aginst going to Cuba
at this season and with a small army.
The Messenger not assuming the robe
of seer or military strategist, ven
tured to oppose invading Cuba in the
rainy season, and it's files show that
for a month or more it has again and
again insisted that no invasion of
Cuba with less than 80, 900 men should
be attempted, and that a reserve of
not less than 100, 900 or 1875, 900 men
should be in camp undergoing disci-
pine. Intelligent readers will recall
this repeated opinion.
Now the officers to the front cry out
for more soldiers, and the commanding
general virtually admits a repulse
and defeat of his plans. 1t has been
declared as little less than murder to
throw $4,000 men into a fight against
such fearful odds.
The Messenger two months since,
it probably was, copied from three
northern leading newspapers to this
effect, heartily indorsing the view
taken; that if every foot of land Spain
possesses outside of itself, were to be
captured and held, that it would not
compel peace or defeat Spain SO long
as it's fleets road the seas. That will
be found to be the truth we may not
doubt. Destroy the naval power and
then with army enough ,-Ou can con-
quer Cuba and destroy the Spanish
army.
Instead of sending 10000 troops to
Porto Rico, as northern papers reports,
and sending a fleet to hunt Camara, it
would be good and sound policy as
we'll as strategic necessity, to concen-
trate all possible troops and navy in
Cuba and make war in strength
enough to win. Send as quickly as
possible so, 900 men at once, and 1O0,-
900 more as soon as possible. A call
for 100, 900 more men is now in order.
Speed and determination are two
needed factors.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08
BREVITIES.

The more the Methodist Book Con-
Germ investigation advances the more
m~alodOrOus it becomes. Representa-
tive Gaines helped to put Barbee and
Smith in the dark hole of rascality and
deception by his testimony before the
senate committee. 1t is a rather foul
some thing they are handling.
Rear Admiral Dewey is a Presbyte-
rian elder and holds his membership
in San Francisco. 1t was reported
that he belonged to two other churches
but it is a mistake as to either.
In five years past $165, 600 900 have
been given to libraries, museums, col
leges, hospitals, ETC., in the United
States. In 1897, $45, OOO, 900 were given
The Methodist ministers in Rich
mond, (Va.) held a meeting and
unanimously resolved that they were
glad investigation was being held by
the Book Committee. They declare
that eff as has been alleged by certain
senator's, the claim was collected by
Misrepresentation, we insist, and We
believe, that the church will disavow
said misrepresentation and do what is
right, according to the principles Of
the Word of God"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08
STATE PRESS.

The democrats in the Third and
Ninth districts have shown wisdom in
selecting candidates whose records are
unassailable, and who have the ability
to hold up against all corners the ban
ner of their party. Let the other dis
trict initiate these two districts.
Raleigh News and Observer.
AS long as decency and self respect
are characteristic Of our white popu-
1ation we will entertain a hope that
North Carolina will pass from under
the rod of spoilsmen and decorators
and regain the prestige and good name
which were recently torn from her by
an unholy alliance of greedy pOliti-
clans who did not care hOw they got
office so they got it.-Clinton Dem
Ocrat.
The surest way to kill a political
party is to force upon the people
nominees for term after term who grow
| weaker and weaker with each sue
ceeding election. No matter how
honest, how capable, how trustworthy
! an official may be, it is wrong to nomi-
nate him if he has an element of weak
| ness that will tend to bring his party
| down to defeat. There is a very
| strong sentiment in Onslow against
| long terms, and the opposition to per
| petuating official careers is so in
! tense that all voters should ponder
| long and seriously before they jeopar-
die the success of democracy by nom
mating the present incumbents, who
| all agree are as good officers as any
county could desire.-Jacksonville
Times.
1t is strange to see and know what
the fusion bosses are attempting and
it will be stranger still if they sue
coed. They cry themselves hoarse
for silver. They curse and abuse the
democrats who declare for silver,
They move heaven and earth to fuse
with republicans who declare for gold
The voters and the taxpayers are not
doing this. 1t is the Office seekers
Now it will be strange and remarka-
bly, strange if they succeed in getting
the taxpayers to follow such leader,
ship again, they misled the people las
year. They promised everything. They
I made demands of all men. They made
the people think they meant to de
we'll. They got in Office. They die
nothing they promised. They did JUS
what they said they would not do. Fol
this crowd to ask taxpayers to give
them a further lease of power is the
greatest display of cheek and gall tina
has aver been known in a civilized
community.-Lexington Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08

so the last confederate gun that was
fired was by one Of her sons, Waddell
by name. Five months after Lee
surrendered he was still commanding
the Shenandoah, then in the northern
ocean, and the shot was fired at a Yam
kee whaler, which finally succeeded in
telling him of the cessation of hos
tilities. He took his ship to England
and it was afterwards claimed by the
United States government"
The first item is absolutely and un-
qu~alifedly baseless, If it meant that
Henry Wyatt was a North Carolinian
by birth. That error has a good start,
and it will live fifty years and it is
a pure fable" Is the great Napoleon
held all history to be. Wyatt was
born in Virginia. The Messenger in
a column article of some weeks ago
made that SO plain it cannot be con-
troverted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08

orator perhaps had nc superior on this
continent. He has been regarded as
one of b greatest and most distin-
guished Of American preachers. DIR.
Girardeau, while a professor in the
seminary, had many opportunities to
become the pastor of some of the
great churches in New York and other
large cities of the country, the remun-
Grafton offered him in many instances
being four times as much as he was
receiving from the seminary, but these
never lured him away. He believed
his duty vas to the seminary and the
people of the south, and he turned a
deaf ear to all the appeals made to
him from other directions"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08

The Messenger intended three days
ago to mention the death of the most
distinguished and gifted Presbyterian
minister in South Carolina, Rev. DR..
Jonn L. Girardeau. 1t occurred at his
home in Columbia, S.. c., on 23rd June.
He was born on James Island, S. c.,
on 14th November, 1925. He was
finely educated, and was a minister of
very high rank and mental indow-
ments. He was the author of three
theological works, was a very admir-
able preacher-eloquent, rhetorical
and full of thought and ranked among
the foremost men in his church. The
Columbia State says:
CDR. Girardeau, was a deep thinker,
a master of rhetoric, and as a pulpit
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-08
HOME FOLKS

We are glad to see corrected the re-
port sent out as to the failure of the
negro cotton factory at Concord. The
president, w. c.. Coleman, fatty con-
tradicts the report and states that the
property the company owns is worth
quite $4,000 without encumbrances
of any kind. He writes to the Rich
mond (Va.) Times, hat at no time
since the enterprise was planned,
has the outlook been brighter or more
hopeful than at present. The watch
word is Onward and Forward stamp
ed indellibly % u banner, and
those who do not feel disposed to en-
courage or help might as we'll clear
the track, for we are going to join
the great industrial band of workers
and operatives in the milling indus
try of the south"