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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-08
New SILK W0ISIS 0Dd Sep0T0|e skirts

Anticipating the seasons vogue in
Skirts and Waists, we have fore
stalled the assured great demand and
have arranged that our assortment
OF medium and hish-grade goods
shall be maintained on the highest
degree of excellence. on which, as
usual. we shall quote the lowest
prices.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01
CONTINUED FROM PAGE |.

development of profitable investment. But soon it will be necessary to divert some of ;he capital now rushingiu for in- vestment into other channels and then the wonders of Alaska will become known. The Alaska Commercial, and the North American Trading and Transportation Companies have been in here for years. Their agents on the ground have re- ported. and with apparent good ground. that there are large beds of good coal, vast deposits of oil. and unlimited cop per. a metal growing every day more valuable
 Professor Mendenhall, late chief of the U. :. Coas. and geode,ic survey. who made some exhaustive examinations here two years ago, sets great store by Alaska. He found platinum in consid- srable quantities and predicted the dis covery of diamonds in the deeper strata The salmon fisheries of Alaska are sec ond to none in the world. and with good laws they will be one of the great indus tries of the district. In the interior fur animals are still plenty. and in the far north sealing will be a great industry. if the government ever really protects the seal from wanton destruction.
 It would ssem therefore thas Alaska is to be very material part of the world at near day. If such shall prove true. Skaguay will be a great city.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

The ALASKAN does not expect Skag- uay to be a Sunday School town, but the grand siand' and gun players must be called down. There ia no room for them among law abiding citizens. If all re- ports be isue. there are men in this city who are quite as dangerous to society and good government as the outlaw who parades the streets with his hand on his revolver Tho ALASKAN will know more about these charges in a short time, and if necessary will raise itS voice against all forms of corruption. grafting by those who have the power, and are on the inside.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Ths stcamcT OrcgOn arrived trom Portland about 6.Sj last evening with a5O passengers and an immense lot oi freight for this city.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Dr. O. R. Estes a prominent physi- cia nof Astoria. Or, was a passenger on the Oregon. The Doctor Is quite iG.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

The Police report a man frozen tc death at Lake Bennett.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

City of Seattle leaves for the Sound at Q ,his morning. Skaguay time.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Several advertisements were un- avo,iably left oui of this issue. They will appear tomorrow.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

The MORNING ALASKAN will have an a-sn, in Dyea who will attend to the ejaculation os the paper and give us a daily report from that thriving little city.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

In day or two the Morning ALASKAN will occupy suitable quarters on Mekin- ney street. between Main and Runnals. It is next tO impossible 10 get out any kind of newspaper in our present quarters.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

In less than three weeks the ALASKAN will te enlarged to double its present size
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

puRois Furniture Co. Is located at the corner of Moore and Main streets near the post0ilice.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01
TWO TEEN KILLED AND
 ONE WOUNDED.
Citizens Indignant Over the natter.
 A Safety Committee.

The citizens of this usually quiet and orlerly town were startled this morning at the report that Deputy United States Marshall Rowan and Andy McGrath had been shot and killed in the bar-roon of the Peoples theatre
 A reporter at once started out to gath CT up ,helpartieulars of the tragedy. but tho stories of the shooting were very conflicting and unsatisfactory; but what could be learned |, seemed that Nc Grath got into some difficulty with John Fay, the upstairs bar tender in the theatre. and as he left the place it Is reported that he made some remarks about getting even He then went acroSs the street. where he saw Deputy Mar.hall Rowar. and asked him for the loan of his revolver Rowan refused to give him the gun. but volunteered to go back with him to where the trouble took nlac,. where he would perform his duty fl necessary. AS they entered the Peo- pIes theatre two shots were tired. Me Grath dropping to the floor and dying ma few minutes. Rowan was also ,hot. but managed to go to Dr. Moore's office where he soon expired. Both men Mere shot in the gro.ns Harry La- mont. who was at the theatre, also re- eeived severe but not fatal wound. An ALASKAN reporter called upon him. He was formerly proprietor of the Mug get Saloon He said that about soclock yesterday morning he was in front of the Peoples Theatre and was shot by some one he beleived to be Billy Jones. sometimes called the "Bonanza King. The shooting on Jones' part was entire ly accidental The bullet passed through one leg and lodged in the muscles of the other leg. Me. Lamont was resting quite easy for ono SO seriously injured. and did not seem to entertain any bad feelings toward the one responsible for his injuries.
 THE CITIZENS.
 The indignation of the law-abiding citizens ot this city had reached the high-pressure mark by mid-day, and they decided to call public mass meet ing and inquire into the cause of the double tragedy and devise ways and means of bringing offenders to justice. At 8 o'clock. promptly. many of our best citizens and business men had as- sembled at the church. Determination was depicted upon every countenance. anal it was evident that there was no tpolishness or false pretense with them. Major Strong was elected chairman ot the meeting, and s. L. Lowell secretary. On motion it was decided that a com nittee of twelve men bs appointed to devise ways and means to meet the con ditions and investigate the shooting af- fair and arrange for the punishment of tho murderer.
 Mr. Tom Word made a proposition to produce the man who did the killing. if the citize1s would promise he should have fair and impartial trial says the
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Miss Cora Lewis. stenographer, may be found at office of skaguay Real Es- tate and Investment Co
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

A corner lot and cabin on Broadway at a sacrifice. Enquire of I. M. Long cor Bond and Main sts
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Good cabin. iONis. and lot hear Broad way fer sale af reasonable tgure. In- quire ai tailor shoP. opposite lo,Ioihce.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

|, J. Jackson. who was returning frrr- Dawson City died last Thursday, at the Rescue Station at Middle lake of pneu- monia. His remains will be carei for by the order os odd Fellows of which be was a member.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

DC. RickmSn leaves for Lake Ben nett this morning.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Oscar Wilson of Ballard, Wash while on his way to Lake Bennett. last week had his feet frozen He arrived m town yssterday, and was taken Co the Bay View Hotel wLere he will receive nleli- cal treatment.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01
The Fine Steamer Corona Wrecked at Lewis
 Island.
No Lives Were Lost But It Is Rella- bIy Reported That the Vessel Is 0oing to Pieces---The
 Freight An Lost.

called upon to report another marine disaster and the probable total loss Of the splendid steamer Corona, which has been running between Seattle and this city sincc the beginning of las, Noyem Der.
 At2AM last Sunday morning the steamer Corona, while on her way to Skaguay with 800 passengers and n large freight list, ran on reef of rocks at Lewis Island, near Dixon Entrance. n short distance below Mary Island, stsving hole m her bottom and settling on the rock. There was great conster- nation among the passenger-. and 1t re. quired great effort on the part of the captain and officers of the vessel to keep them from becoming ,panic-stricken, The work of removing the large number of passengers from the steamer to the rocky island was systematically gone about. and It was but a short time till all were landed safely. bag aud baggage. and made as comfortable as circum- stances would permit. The weather was cold and clear. but by q division of blankets, tents. etc.. all received shelter from the intense cold.
 Monday the steamer Noyo. which brought the first news Of the disaster to this city, stopped and offered assistance to the distressed steamer and stranded passengers, but her services were no, re quired The Signal called the next day. The Axis assistance was accepted, and the passengers who lost their freight boarded her for a return trip to Seattle. the Oregon. which was ou her way to Skaguay. taking on board the balance of the passengers and bringing thom safely to their destination.
 Many thrilling stories and hair-breadth escapes are told by some of the paSscn gers. A great deal of credit and words of praise are given to the captain and officers for the good work done by them. and also the crew.
 There is various opinions as to the condition of the Corona Some report tha, she will be saved while others claim that she is going to pcires.
 II. Cecil will build new 100 room Hotel to bo known as the Hotel Mel ropole." Tho building will be furnished with baths. steam heat and electric light. The location will be on Broad- way and Bond. wcpredict great success for Mir. Cecil in this venture
 IT Is said that "thc most manifest sign of wisdom k cheeriulness and congr- niality." The average reader will agree tha, a wise man is seldom morose, and the chronic growler seldom noted for a superilulty of intelligence. Show us n disgruntled. ill-mannerly, discourteuus business man and we will bel our moe cas!ns that he is brainless idiot who has never had better raising than the hog he is. But such beings should not be held accountable they are misii,s, a disappointment to themselves and a nuisance to any community they are suffered to live in.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Mir. and MrS Hugh wiseman returned to Skag,iay las, week from a trip to New York city. Mir. wiseman has been appointed residen, agent of ono Of the finest steamers to ply between Skaguay and Sound ports, "The Morgan City. He is a genial and oblising gentleman and we are pleased he and his estinable wife are to reside among us.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

The Ci;y of Seattie arrived in port yes- terday morning at ten o'clock with over 5OO paS-engcrs for this place and Dyea. The vessel le:t Seattle last "Wednesday evening making the trip in four and one half days.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

II. Cecil will build a new 100 room Hotel to bo known as the Hotel Mct- ropole" Tho building will be furnished with baths. steam heat and electric light The location will be on Broad- way and Bond. wcpredict great success for Mir. Cecil in this venture.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

C. B. Richardson a newspaper man of New York city. was apassengcr on th,' City of Seattle Mir. Richardson will start for Dawson in a few days via the Chilcoot pass in the interest of tho Chicago Inter Ocean and other eastern papers.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01


 SUBSCRIPTION 4O Gents Per Week SKNGCAY. TUESDAY. FEB. l. ls97.
 DC. Rickman leaves for Lake Ben nett this morning.
 The Policc report man frozen to death at Lake Bennett.
 City Of Seattle leaves for the Sound a, Q this morning. Skaguay time
 In less than three wrsks the ALASKAN willie enlarged to double iis present size
 Several advertisements were un- avo,iably left Oui of this issue. They will appear tomorrow.
 Dr. 0. R. Estes a prominent physi- c,a nof Astoria, Or, was passenger on the Oregon. The Doctor is quite iG.
 puRois Furniture O. Is located at the corner of Moore and Main streets, near the postOfhce.
 Tn. stcamer Orcgon arrived from Portland about 6S1 last evening with a5O passeugers and an immense lot of freight for this city.
 The MORNING ALASKAN will have sn agent in Dyea who will attend to the circulation oi the paper and give us daily report from that thriving little city.
 In day or two the Morning ALASKAN will occupy suitable quarters on Mehin- ney street. between Main and Runnals. It next to impossible to get out any kind of a newspaper in our present quarters.
 o J. Jackson. who was returning fr-r-T Dawson City died last Thursday, at the Rescue Station at Middle lake of pneu- monia. His remains will be carci for by the order os Odd Fellows of which he was a member Oscar Wilson of Ballard, Wash. while on his way to Lake Bennett, last week, had his feet frozen He arrived m town yss,erday, and was taken Co the Bay View Hotel whera he will receive nie'li- cal treatment.
 The City of Seattle arrived in port yes- terday morning at ten o'clock with over SoO pas-engers for this place and Dyel. The vessel le.t Seattle last "Wednesday evening making the trip in four and one half days. C. B. Richardson. a newspaper man of New York city. was aPassengcr on thr City of Seattle Mir Richardson will start for Dawson in a few days via tho . Chilcoot pass in the interest of tho Chicago Inter Ocean and other eastern papers.
 Lee Guthrie's new building on Holly . street is a credit Co skaguav as well as tc contractor Liddicoat. who was the architect as well a. the builder |, is 1 the fnest building in the city and the ! finishings both inside and out are fr,t- class. Mir. John Lang,lon oi lloughion Mich I and Mis- Bertha Elliott, oi Marion l county. Oregon. were unitedin marragc, ! at the Union Church last Saturday. by the Rev. A. M. Diekey. This is the second marriage that has been per formed in Skaguey
 Good cabin. iONis. and lo, near Broad | way fer sale at reasonable hgure. In- i, quire at tailor shoP. opposite po,goihce.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Mr. John Lang,ion oi llOughton Mich. and Mis- Bertha Elliott, oi Marion county. oregon. were unitedin marragc, at the Union Church last Saturday. by the Rev. A NJ. Dickey Thi- is the second marriage that has been per formed in Skaguay
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

man will acknowledge that he did the shooting.
 On motion the chair was instructed 10 appoint committee of ten men to take in charge and protect the prisoner until the committee to investigate report to the citizens at an adjourned meeting.
 The chair then appointed the follow ing on the committee of ten {; Capt Tam ner. Mir. Wills, H. c. Grady, c. B Bee son. Mr. shea. Ira Cosle,, Mir. Beebe. Col Fisher. A. E. Brown and Peter An- merce.
 The meeting then adjourned till 8 o'clock this afternoon to hear the report Of the committee Of twelve.
 Thereis k liable to be some interesting developments this afternoon.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

Lee Guthrie's new building on Holly street is a credit Co skasuay as well a tc contractor Liddicoat, who was ths architect as well as the builder lt is the finest building in the city and the iinishings both inside and ous are fir,,. class.
The morning Alaskan., 1898-02-01

The steamer Excelsior of San Fran cisco. arrived here at 8 o'clock yesterday morning with about ljo passengers for this place. The Excelsior left san Francisco Jan. 18th and will go to Copper River where large number of her passengers are bound for before re- turning to her home port.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
ANDREWS.

ANDREWS, Jan. 3l.-After the spring
like days we have been having, the
crisp air of this, the first February
morning, is quite invigorating.
A number of people from Andrews
vicinity attended the Rock Spring
meeting Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Bryant and Miss Lula Wright,
from Groveland, spent day last week
with Mrs. Jennie Sowell. Mrs. Bryant
is now with her granddaughter Mrs. w.
w. II. Sowell, near Leftwich.
Mrs. e. J. Sowell left Saturday for an
extended visit to her daughters at
| Hillsboro and Gallatin.
Miss Fannie SOwell is spending this
week in Columbia.
The families of Messrs. Gus and Sim
Watson were visiting here the first OF
the week.
Misses Sadie and Lula Scott and Mary
Lee Irwin visited with Miss Vance al
their grandfather Tankersley's neal
the Iron Bridge, recently.
Johnnie Jones and sister Made lef
Saturday to visit relatives at Lewis
burg
Mrs. Hiatt, from Franklin, and Mrs
Jackson, from near Osteen's Mill, visl
ted their niece, Mrs. James Loften, las
week. ~
Miss Anna Hardison has come over t.
attend Miss Houses school.
MRS. MCCAwBER.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
A Maintain of Rasalt.

There is mountain of dark brown
basalt on the Columbia river nearly 1900
feet in height and stretching along the
stream for six or eight miles. When the
white settlers first came into the country,
the Indians told them this mountain was
travelling; that some day 1t would move
across the Columbia and form lake
which would reach from the cascades to
The Dalles What the Indians said has
been found true in some respects. The
mountain is In motion. Its movement Is
forward and downward. The railroad
builders who constructed their line along
the base found the tracks continually
forced out of place. In some places the
movement has amounted to eight and ten
feet in few years. Biologists attribute
the phenomenon to the fact that the noun
tain rests on aslbstratum of conglomerat(
/ or of soft sandstone which Is steadily be
ing washed away by the current of the ble
river. New York Tribune.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
HURRICANE.

HURRICANE, Feb. 1.-Mr. Jerome
Smith and family, of Arkansas, nave
moved here.
Mrs. d. S. Hancock has returned
home from visit to relatives in Nash
MIR. ]. w. Mccall will move his
family to Campbell Station soon.
Mrs. Sue Chaffin was visiting in the
community last week.
Andrew Harris, who has been in
Chapel Hill for some time, has returned
home.
Mr.. Geo Caskey has been very sick
for several days. We hope to report
him better soon.
Mrs Caroline Mcdonald is very low
at this writing.
Three cars of live stock nave peel
shipped from here since our last.
A very sad accident happened nea
here last Wednesday afternoon. MI
Sam Davis had been out in the wood
gathering ,fire-wood, and had started
home, CARRYING few sticks in his arms
when he struck his foot against some
thing and fell, striking his head agains
a projecting rock, killing him instant
ly. Whether death resulted from tn
effects of the fall or paralysis OF tn
heart, could not be determined. II
had been in i'll health for some time be
fore his death. Mr.. Davis was an eN
callent neighbor and true gentleman
and we are grieved very much to not
his untimely death. He leaves
broken hearted wife, who has the SYN
pathy of the entire community.
A ever, ST. CLAIR
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
Where He Worked.

The prisoner was making his appearance
before the magistrate for the hundredth
time.
"well, said the magistrate, "you here
againY"
Eyes, your worship" responded the
prisoner.
whats the charger"
"Vagrancy-same as before, your wor-
ship"
"It seems to me you are here about half
your time.
"Rather more than less, your worship
"Well, what do you do it for? Why don't
you work."
81 do, your worship, more than half my
time"
"Ah, now," said the magistrate, sur
prised, "if you can tell me where you have
| ever worked I'll let you off. y
"In prison, your worship, smiled thu
prisoner, and the court kept Its word
| Rival.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
Black and white.

The Boston Budget says that a mer-
chant who lives near Boston numbers
among his acquaintance and friends an
old colored preacher, by whom he was re-
Gently invited to make Sunday morning
call at the church over which the latter
presides The merchant, although wish
ing most heartily TO accept the invitation
and to bring his wife also, was somewhat
in doubt as to the propriety of so doing.
Il am afraid, he said in explanation,
that our presence would not be wholly
pleasant to your congregation. " The
shepherd treasured him. "Why, sab, be
exclaimed, "deres so many white folks
in dat church some Sundays nah congre
gashun looks like han'ful of blueberrie
in q bowl of milk"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
roads In Rock.

Stories of toads inclosed In solid rock
are not at all uncommon, but of all the
reported cases not one has ever been sub
stantiated. When Investigated, 1t is found
that they are made up stories or that
there was no toad or no rock or that there
was way for him to get in or get out.
People who find tnads in solid rock must
understand that it is an important matter.
If ever there is one single case verified be-
You'd dispute Of finding "a toad or any other
living animal 10 an absolutely solid rock,
the science of geology will be swept from
the realms of belief. The doctrine of eyo-
luton will crumble TO airy nothings
Half of the exact sciences will have to be
reorganizbd on an entirely new basis. Ac-
cumulatcd human knowledge will have to
be revised from the bottom, and most Of
what is so called rejected entirely. So the
man that finds the toad had better be pref
" sure that it is toad in solid rock,
and while he is about it he had better
have witnesses and photographs and every
thing possible to be had in proof of his as
sertion, for it will be doubted. If he proves
his case, no man ever known will have
such enduring fame. Just find the toad,
gentlemen. Milwaukee Journal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-04
MR.. JoRDAN's MONEY.
The Former United States Treasurer Once
Narrowly Escaped Arrest.

The Former United States Treasurer Once
Narrowly Escaped Arrest.
Ex-Treasurer Jordan frequently amuses
his friends by telling of an exciting expo
rence he had while treasurer OF the United
States. Mr.. Jordan occasionally indulges
in Joking remarks uttered with serious
countenance. 1t was the indulgence OF
this proclivity while connected with the
treasury department that came near re-
sulting in his introduction to pair OF
handouts and incarceration in dingy
cell. Mr.. Jordan had occasion to make
trip to New York Just at time when
new So bill was issued by the bureau Of
engraving and printing. 1t happened that
the treasurer on the day of starting on his
trip drew portion of his salary, and the
cashier handed him bunch of the new So
| bills, which had reached the office within
an hour. When he arrived in New York,
Mr.. Jordan proceeded to purchase some
needed articles and handed the clerk one
of the new bills. The clerk had never seen
money that looked like that bill, which
was spotless and uncrumpled by handling
He examined the alleged money and thu
man who gave it to him with equal care
Mr.. Jordan watched him with suppressed
amusement and remarked in a matter o
fact way:
Its good money. made 1t myself. T"
That was enough for the clerk, VIII
went to the cashiers desk with the bill
There was hurried conference and
message was sent to police headquarters
over the telephone. In short time
couple of detectives in citizens attire wer
standing on either side of the treasurer {
the United States. They waited there
watch developments, fumbling their hanC
p cuffs in their pockets. In the meantin
e the cashier studied the new bill furthe
looked carefully over his counterfeit d
d tector and rummaged through treasul
: circulars relating to the issuance of mol
ey. Finally he came across descrlptlo
. of the new So bill which was to be ISSUE
q by the treasury department His messaI
had not yet reached the clerk, who was
n changing significant glances with the
ID tectives and watching Mr.. Jordan, whit
the latter, getting tired of waiting for
x change and realizing that his new mon
~ was probably puzzling the cashier, pr
-, duced his card At the same moment t
" cashiers message that the money was n
N counterfeit reached the clerk, the dete,
ives wandered off with crestfallen cou
ar tenances and the treasurer proceeded
r. the nearest bank, where no exchanged
Us new bills for money that had pass
81 through a thousand hands and was
a. from being sanitary. Washington Star