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The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
ODT ON 4 5i|kE
Oliver Lawson Comes from
 Dawson on a Wheel.
MEASURES THE MILES
Records Important Winter Dis- tances on the Xukon-NOmt Route with the CIycIometer.

A winter trip from Dawson to the coast by the aid of the byeicle has just been ae- eompli,hed by Oliver Lawson, who ar- rived in Skagwsv night before las', en- route to New York, and Is at the Mon- damin.
 While making the trip Mr. Lawson did the important and interesting work of measuring euerv foot of the jOumey-save that over Lakes Le Barge and Bennett with the eYelometer attached to his wheel, and now gives the exact distance between the principle points along the route that will be traYeled bv thousands thls winter bound for Nome or DaA son and those from the interior to the coast. He made { C trip in I4 days, and believes from his experence that after the likes all freeze and the trails become worn and packed the time between Dawson and Skafiwdv can be reduced to from four to five days, thus making the wheel factor in the far northern travel
 It was November 2s that Lawson left Dawson. He brought copy of the Klon- d.ke Sun, published in Dawson Noyem- Der 2S. and thereby proves the date Of his departure. H says he was the latest man to leave Dawson of any who have vet arrived, and makes this statement not. wilhstanding two others who arrived Sunday claimed to have come out lh To days. Lawson was accompanied part of the way hy C. E. DOwnle and C. D. Sandford. whom he overlook on the trdl. They also say the other men did not make the trip in 10 days, and that Lawson and his wheel hold the season's record.
 Although Lawson did not ride all the distance from Dawson to the coast, he eonered a great many miles on the silent eieed. and many of them were over the bosom of the great Yukon. He carried but 75 pounds of baggage, and when mounted had that strapped to the handle harS. The wheel suffered but little from the long trip.
 The first day out from Dawson, Lawson rode five and a half hours. When not riding he pushed the wheel long, always keeelng the wheels touching so the ey' elometer would perform its function.
 Klrkman was made the second day, and
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
.DYEANS NEE|
ChilkOOt Tunnel Company Elects Board of Directors.
AFRAID OF SKAGWAY
Report Ihar SknRwayans wer.
 Trying to Get the souihe'n
 Terminus Aiarmed Dyea reopie.

The first meeting of the stockholders oI he Chilkoot companies was held at Dye Tuesday afternoon. A board of director: were elected to manage the affairs of tho ChlkJut Tunnel company until January 2oth. L. D. Kinney, the active and ener- getic promoter of the several propositions was chosen president.
 The story that many Skagwsv people had become interested in the ChiIkooi companvs and that the probabilities were that Skagwav would be the southern ter minus of the system, as published in the DAILY ALASKAN, had preceded the Slkag' wavans who went to Dyea to attend the meeting, caused much eonstematlon amongst the denizens of the whiom me- tropolls of Lynn Canal. However, the persuasive Mr. Kinney smoothed away the wrinkles, and a genuine old time Dvea meeting was held.
 The following named gentlemen were chosen as a board of directors 10 serve un-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
KlLLfD Al KIMBERLEY
unlor " ood'S Hroth,r First Cans- alan Lost in TransVRRi War.

The minv friends of Mtior Zi>hary I. Wnl. commanding the N ". M D., of Yulon Territory, with headquarters at T,.i>h wu tr piinei Co learn of the j-l,h o his younger brother, Lieutenant C.. C. WorI. wLo WIS f,,tlly wounded at Kmr--'-v south Africa. Lieutenant WvIW th- dr>t Can dian Co fall in the S'H Nrtu Wal.
 N i- Nn.if. well known and much a1mr-t m >.,t-W,v. where he spent most of fr- Wu'-~ oi tSo7-s, and where he ha, visited frequently for several days at ume. |, Is probably not generally known 'bJ 'h- Woods are from one of the b-,t .l ure Amer'c'n fighting families on tb- continent Though ralSei in Halifax ia-- cr-ut> were both from Louisiana, tr-.-t tn-- r-iug ( sptsin T.. Wood, Of th- Crtrt-r,ie n,vv. whose last com mr1 ui, tb- Confederate cruiser Talls- h,,.--. L'rHt-nln, Generd Ditk Tavlor, Q. The J.oufvI--,Je ,imv was their grand frh--, heut-. thev are great grantsons Of G-.e-d Zrhiry TivlOr, the hero of 8 .-n V>'ta.j the twelfth pres dert of th L.it-I StfeS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
DANUBE IN FORT
steamer Arrives From Victoria"
 wIih Thirty PaSscngeTs.

The steamer Danube arrived yeSterdly morning. six a.d a half days from Vie toria, by way Of several way ports. She brought 70 passengers and Ioo tops of coal and % tons Of general freight for Skas- way. The steamer will sail for VlDtorl direct at nuon tod V.
 The ship encountered ordinary weather until the latter hilt the voyage, when cold winds were met. When at the wharf yesterday ice covered her decks in thin layers, and she preseaIed a very wintrv aspect.
 The first word as to why the ship did not arrive last week, when scheduled for arrival, was received by the Danube her sell. She had Laid over one week 10 come north on the time of the steamer Tees. with which sic had been alternating The Tees. according to adviceS by the Danube. will be due December 10.
 H. C. Dalbv, Skagwdv agent for the Danube and the Tees, will return on the Tees next week.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

til Janu ny 2o,h. L. D. Kni-v. Iavid Small, |. A. Wa ker, II. J. Miller and M |. Sisson. The bo I'd Of directors met and promptly organized by elettIrg L. D. K n- nev president and E. A. VmH s-Ioeher, secretary.
 Another meeting was 10 be held vester- day when the affi rs of ue Chilkoot Railway Company were 10 cone up for adjustment. The wind was so hea'v, however. that the little Mate would not leave her safe moorings al the More wharf to brave the wind and waves of the canal.
 The meeting will be continued until an adjustment Gf all the matters in con troversy shall have been hid. Those most interested predict termination saiiS' factory to all concerned.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Selwyn the third. Crossing the govern msnt cutoff from Hoo thkoo, Lawson walked the first 24 m'eS,which was hilIv, and then mounted the bike for 42 miles. rraverSing the roiIroad gr,de between White Horse and CallOOo, he rode half Of the way.
 Lawson Is in fine condition and will take the first southbOund steamer, with the hope of being able to rush through to his home in Buff To, N. r., to spend Christ mas with his family.
 The distances as measurei by Lawson correspond closely wth those of the measurements made by surveyors. But as his measurements are along the exact course the interior travellers will follow this winter they are herein produced a' taken from a record kept by Lawson:
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
To Let

Fur thrre ronthS, house occupied by A. 5. Diujritk; furnished. Apply City ol Sedttie Office. I2 To it
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Received Sentences

Judge Johnson sentenced five prisoners this morning, says the Juneau Daily Dis patch, who have been convicted during this session of court. A. Frank Temple, for ass iult and attempt 10 wound. received an Xmas present of six wears at MeNelPS island; Jack No. I and Harry, both ln- dianS, five and three years each; James Carroll, Of Dvea, convicted of murder in the second degree, received twenty years; and ChaS. Johnson, of Skagway, known IS the "No-aeeount Kid." received one year for petty larceny. The prisoners ap- peared 10 be relieved when the judge pre- Sented his official gifts, and Carroll, who is now Ao years of age, did not show any nervousness when the judge gave him what to all purposes will be the balance of his days in prison.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Krep Nour house warm bv banking up the outside win S.md or manure. We Je- h,er the nattritl-Al >kd lrdSlvr C.. Otfce with Nugget ExUreSS snd depot ii
 Latest Sye uf shirts with cuffs attached At Chenev's Boston store. II
 Royal mail Service tetween Log Cabin and Atlin carry passengers. express and hravy freight. For rtteS inquire o Burieite X LOomiS. m1nsgvrS, Log Cabin. Or R. E. West. agent, Skdgway. 27 B ti
 Fine assortment of souvenir spoons at p. E. Kem'S.
 Have you heard that the DelieateSSen Is selling out at eo>tl Mind the place, five doors north of the old postOffce. I2 I2 3t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

M.1,.h.l. m.,,l>ins a, Clayson's,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
No Chance For EnnuI.

Mfr. Myles-Dld your wife find any. thing to occupy her time at the springs this summer?
 Mir. Styles-Anything to occupy her time! Well. 1 should say she did! She spent four hours every day changing her dresses and three hours putting on her hats!-Yonkers Statesman.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Menu Mysteries.

"what's this" exclaimed the hungry man. You have no less than half a dozen dishes here styled a la dos sier.'"
 "Yes," said the waiter affably. That's because we are not allowed to tell what's Ip. .'em."-washington Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
WONDERFUL BARGAINS

We have made an assortment designated by few articles, to show you how You can buy your goods cheapest.
 By examination you will recognize the fact that the below prices are about 30 per cent lower than any other merchant has been In the habit of charging you. King Morse assorted table fruit
 doz In case, per case. A 2s King Morse Cal pie blaekbsnieS per
 an...............,.... 70 King Morse Cal. pears, apples grapes per can. .........'''''''' 3O King Morse Cal squashs and pump
 klns. per n................ 90 King Morse tomatoes 2is, doz. In
 case, per case. se..............'' 4S Dry extra choice peaches per lb..... To Extra evaporated apples. 20 Extra Italian and French plums.... s Five gal. keg plain or mixed pickles per kg....... ..ss's'.'' VV Plain, mixed and Dell pickles In
 bulk, per gal................. 10 All Delivery free of charge.
 JOHN KALEM, Wholesale Grocer, Sth and Broadway. 
 Cheneys Boston StOre-Fumlshers. Monarch Shirts at Cheney's Boston Store,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
IiIn.trnfInn. Rcndy nt Hnn

illustrations Ready nt Hand. Student-Heat expands and cold con- tracts.
 Professor-Correct. Give an exam pie.
 Student-During the summer the af- fectlons of city people for their coun- try relatives expand and in winter they contract.-Ohio State Journal.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
A r. r"'"r e sort.

M.,,--. lavre m q Peterson. progrieiors ot l.. Fest, one of the uesie>t aud c.>.-,. g-u'.-m-u', r5> rl> in Skdgwdv, aTr t-,.r. t-e t'. >idrd S' ll. Thev have tt fu.. faou> rrlarged and greatly i'm r...tt. "N ,hug l> too iood for our r.r-..-." b h-rn the mott. of these pop- u. .g>.,>> u.n, ard the motto probao.V ac, urj, a .r>r measure for their sue c->,. sine tn- repairs mentioned have b.-I m.,-,rJ this house has bveoms m p. .o... jnm ever. lf you have a few on uI'-> t1 spare clll on them. lt Is q g.I a go gt' in out of ,hr cold.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

The distance over the Dominion trall' or between Hootehlnkoo and tie foot of La Blrge, according to Lawson, Is o5 4'Io miles. The distance from he head of La Barge to White Horse by his record. is g miles, and from White horse to Caribou 46 miles.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Genuine buck skin underwear at Clay sons. tt
 New designs in wall paper at Peoples.
 Clothing cleaned and reralrrd on short notice. Mrs. Mowl, opposite new post office. II3Im
 Ladies' writing desks at Peoples.
 Dr. O. F. Searl. office ant residence on Holl street, near State, opposite the Com mlSarv. To i3u
 Swell novelties In neck wear at Cheney's BISton store.
 Coal heating stoves at Blownell's.
 Letter Heads ss 90 per 1000 at Alas- kan Job ofice.
 George Mowl has purchased the interest f Capt F. N. Seiberg In the American railorS' establishment, and will continue man ger of the business at the same old tand. Trade of the public solicited. Orders given prompt attention. I2 SIm
 Native souvenir spoons and bracelets at H. D. Kirmse's, pioneer ieweler, Holly street. I2Su
 Don't miss the closing out sale at the OrlieateSsen, five doors north of old post ofhce. IzI23t
 For Alaskan Christmas novelties go to Kem's. I2'3 nm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

The DAILY ALASKAN will be found on Sa at the tio el NVl melm news stand m Ss title
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21
Marriage Brokerage Unlawful.

Negotiating a marriage by a third
party for a consideration has been de-
clare6 by Judge Shepard, of the Appel
late Nurt, of Chicago, to be "vOid at
law and in equity as being opposed to
morality and public policy" The
case at issue was the appeal OF B. H.
HELEN from the judgment of the Su-
perior Court, by which he was denied
the right to recover on contract, ex-
ecuted in 1896. By the contract Ben
jamin w. Anderson was to pay HELEN
$2,5OO on the marriage of the former
to Mrs. Sarah Hughes.
HELEN had contracted with Ander-
son to bring about marriage between
him and the widow Hughes in consid-
Grafton of the payment of $5 down and
$500 when the marriage took place
The $5 was paid and receipted for, but
the bridegroom baked at the payment
of the $2,50O. The decision of the Su
perior Court was affirmed, and the
cost of the proceedings thrown on the
marriage broker. In delivering the de-
cision Judge Shepard said: "All un-
dertakings of such go-betweens as
mercenary matchmakers are repro
bated by law
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21
Newport.

The steamer Sonoma brought the U.
B, Sunday School, OF Marietta, and the
U. B. Sunday School of Newells Run
and picnicked on Greenwood's Mound
Wednesday. There was a large crowd
present and a good time was had by
all.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kerr,
last week, a daughter.
Mrs. Sadie LePage. OF Warren, O.. is
visiting her mother. Mrs, Sarah heck-
ard.
Miss Merry Eckels is suffering from
slight attack OF the mumps.
Miss Helen Snakard of Marietta, is
visiting Miss Mary Greenwood.
Mrs. Mary Baxter very pleasantly
entertained the Junior League last
Friday evening at her home. Light
refreshments were served and the
children report good time,
Mrs. Mary Stewart. OF Mifltown, ex-
poets to leave on the steamer Green
wood for Bradford, Pa, soon to visit
her home.
Mrs. Fannie McElhiney is confined
to the house with a severe attack of
neuralgia.
The funtral OF Mrs, Ed, Deshler, of
Plttsburg, Pa, was held here last Sun
day She leaves a husband and four
children to mourn her loss.
Mr.. Charles Archibold, OF Parkers-
burg. will deliver AN address at the M.
e. ohureh Sunday evening. Every
body come and hear something good
Miss Sylvia Hanna and Goldie Nc
Gee left on the Barnsdall to VISIT rela-
tiVes down the river.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21
An Ordinance,
To Improve Part of the Fifth Sewer
District in the City Of Marietta, Ohio

To Improve Part of the Fifth Sewer
District in the City Of Marietta, Ohio
Be 1t ordained by the City Council
of the City of Marietta, Ohio, two
thirds of the whole number Of the
members elected thereto concurring
as follows
Section l. That the improvement of
part OF the Fifth Sewer District of
the City of Marietta, Ohio, be pro-
ceeded with In accordance with the
resolution to improve same, passed by
said City Council on the 18th day of
June, 1899, by constructing sewers
and drains with their necessary ap-
purtenances, including man holes,
lamp holes and flush tanks and house
connections every forty-fve feet, from
the main to The curb, in and along said
Street, in accordance with the plans
specifications and profiles relating to
said Improvement on file in the Of
flee of the City Civil Engineer of said
City, to-wit; Maple street from Fort
street to Franklin street.
Section 2. That he cost and expense
of said improvement less the cost and
expense of so much OF SAID improve
ment as may be included in the cross
ings and intersections Of any streets
or alleys, and less one-fiftleth of the
entire expense thereof, shall be as
sessed per from foot according to law
upon the lots and lands abutting
thereon; said assessments shall be
payable in semi-annual installments
and the same collected as provided by
law and in the assessing ordinance
hereafter to be passed, and bonds
shall be issued in anticipation of the
collection thereof.
Section 3. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after the earliest period allowed by
law.
Passed July 18, 1899.
b. F. WOOD,
President of the City Council
Carl Becker, City Clerk
July 81, 1899.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21

A big movement is on foot in Gin
cinnati among Democrats especially,
to have Hon. Melville f. Ingalls, of the
Big -Four road run for governor, inde-
pendent of party nomination. 1t is not
believed that Mr.. Ingalls, will accept
the advice OF these friends to enter
politics. as he has just been offered the
position of arbitrator OF the three
greatest railroads of the country at
the enormous salary of $4,000 year,
which is much better than being gov
ernor of OHIO, and issuing notarial
commissions or pardons to peniten-
tiary convicts--Ohio State Journal
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21
The Transfer Of the Scsptre

Is the sceptre of world fInacne pass
ing from London to New York; Is
this city assuming that controlling
place which the English capital has SC
long held? Is New York to become
here after the arbiter, as London has
hitherto been?
During the last three fiscal years our
exports OF merchandise have exceeded
our imports by about half a billion
dollars a year, and there is every pros
pect that they will indefinitely con-
tinue to do so. For not only are we
increasing our agricultural production,
but our looms, our forges and our
spindles are steadily and rapidly in
creasing their products and sending
them into all the worlds markets.
This swells our exports nightly and
at the same time diminlshes our need
for imports.
The trade of three years past shows
balance of nearly billion and a
half in our favor In payment the
world has sent us, besides the goods
we have needed, more than $200,OOO,-
900 in gold. But even that vast remit
tance has scarcely amounted to a be-
ginning in paying the stupendous
debt. Europe has sent home to us
our securities Of every kind until now
there are practically none there that
are available. What there are, bank
ers say, are held for investment by
estates and the like and cannot be
drawn into use for the settlement OF
trade balances.
The buying season for Americas
foodstuffs is again approaching. and
another half billion must presently be
carried to our credit. Wherewithal is
the debt to de discharged? The banks
of England France and Germany find
themselves, as London dispatches re-
port, with no gold to spare and no
source from which to draw gold. The
London opinion is that the discount
rate in that city, already very high,
must presently be still further ad-
vanced, the purpose being to induce
American bankers to keep balances
there-that is to say to lend money to
London.
Is 1t not obvious that such condi-
tions make New York the arbiter in
world finance? Is not this city TAX
ing London's traditional place as the
chief centre OF that wealth which is
available for great uses? Is there not
hint of all of this in the fact that for
the first time in history foreign ma
ton has come hither to offer a public
loan, and has had it Immediately and
many times over subscribed?
Has the seeptre come to us?-New
fork World.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21
Little Hockinp.

Hon. w. H, Leeper was In the vii
lage last week extending the glad hand
to the voters. Il
A Mrs westgate and daughter, from
Illinois, are the guests Of Richard
Brewster.
Miles Haynes, formerly OF this place,
now of Columbus, was visiting friends
here the first of the week.
George Anderson was up 20 Park
ersburg Saturday last on business.
e. NJ. Halsey was in Marietta and
Beipre the latter part of last week.
A Miss Nave, of Portsmouth, has
been the guest OF her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Edward Nave, for several days
past.
VIM. Dickle, George RMnnels and
family. who have been visiting friends
here for the past month, left for their
home at Cincinnati last Saturday.
Many farmers here have their hay
badly damaged by the excessive rains
of the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Brewster have
both been quite indisposed since their
return from West Virginia.
The repairing of the Universalist
church is nearing completion.
L. E. Wells has had a number of
men at work on the canning factory
for the past few days and the work is
progressing nicely.
VIM. Gamble left Wednesday for
Ironton, o., where he will work at
stone work.
Miss Low Curtis and number OF
her young lady friends will occupy
cottage at he Coolville camp grounds
during the camp meeting.
]. X. Vickers has child that is
very sick with tonsolitis.
Mrs. Ada Alger and two little daugh-
ters, Of Wheeling w. Va, are visiting
friends here.
B. A. Gates, of Bellville, W. Va, is
visiting friends here.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-21
Grosvenor May Run Against
a Circumstance.

Perhaps the most interesting con-
test in the state will have its arena in
the Eleventh District, where General
Charles H. Grosvenor will endeavor to
add two more years to his already
long and distinguished Congressional
career. That the sage OF Athens will
encounter very vigorous opposition
there can be no doubt. Arrayed
against him will be leaders OF both
wings Of the party. For once and the
first time in their lives none other
than Colonel Charles W. F. Dick and
Charles L. Kurtz are agreed upon one
proposition.
1t is that Grosvenor shall be pre-
ventd from going back to Congress.
Both have already unsheathed their
knives and will use them without the
slightest compunction or mercy.
Kurtz has long sought the scalp OF
Grosvenor, and for him the fight OF
year will be no new thing. Dick more
recently has formed bitter hate for
the silvery-haired Athenian, believing
primarily that he has become an incu-
bus upon the Mckinley Admlnistra-
tion, having also serious personal
grievances against him There are
reasons, furthermore, for believing
that Senator Hanna fully shafes the
feeling OF Dick against Grosvenor and
that he will give his lieutenant full
sway in the fight. Grosvenor has be-
come difficult man for Hanna to
handle-indeed, mas ever been--as he
is prone to let his own ambitions con-
f1ict with the personal schemes OF the
party dictator. The most probable
man for the GrosVenor succession Is
Albert Douglass, OF Ross county, who
made very creditable race for the
gubernatorial nomination at the late
lamented convention, and who so con-
Quoted his candidacy as to wholly
avoid incurring the bad feeling OF the
powers that be. D. Meade Massie, al
SO OF Ross, is far from an impossible
ity. having been one of the Adminis-
trations chief Heutenants in that Sec
ton from the start. In the same coun-
ty there is James M. Thomas, who
was also a candidate for gubernatorial
honOrs at the recent convention and
who has long had his eye upon con-
gressional honors.
Over in MeIgs county is Senator
Jerry Carpenter. an implacable enemy
OF Grosvenor, and recognized for years
as a Congressional quantity. Ex-Su-
preme Judge ]. P. Brdbury, also OF
Meigs, who was defeated for a third
term nomination at the state conven-.
ton, is also spoken Of There Is just
a suspicion despite all these strong
possibilities for the Sace, that Marcus
Boggs, OF Chillicothe, for 20 years the
invincible boss" OF the district, would
be gratitied to round out his eventful
career with term in Congress. The
district comprises Athens, Hooking,
Vinton, Meigs, Ross and Perry coun-
ties, and doubtless there will be other
aspirants before the ball opens in
earnest. Altogether it is a very for
midable field that General Grosvenor
is sure to have against him. and the
chances are regarded by politicians
her as very much against his renom-
ination.-Enquirer Columbus Cores
pondent