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Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Ex.Governor Knapp.

Ex-Governor Lyman E. Knapp ot Se- attIe. formerly governor of Alaska and an applicant for the same position when Gov. Brady was appointed, Is making a fight for the retention of the prohibition liquor law of Alaska. The ey-governor knew so little of the con, dition of affairs in Alaska that his judgment upon the matter is of little importance. Gov. Brady, who is here, knows the wants of the people, and the utter uselessness of the attempt to en- force the present law, favors high IT, cense. and yet Gov. Brady is prohlbl- tionist. The difference between the judgment of the two men is that one IS based upon a thorough knowledge of Alaska conditions, and the other IS not We really think that the ex-governor Is going out of his way to injure Alaska There is plenty of temperance work for him in Tacoma and Seattle without mixing up in our affairs. Alaskans are abundantly able to look after their owu affairs.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

A. G. Mcbride, well known in Kansas and Kirwin in particular, is publishing the Douglas Island News in Alaska. A. G. is giving the Alaskans a splendid paper and the people are appreciating his efforts. judging from the amount of advertising the paper contains. Mack was always a rustler and it seems he has retained his rustling qualities even in frozen Aaska,-Kirwin tkans.) Globe.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
That Alien Act.

There is no doubt that the Victoria merchants are responsible for the pas sage of the law by the British Colum- bia legislature which is intended to eX- clude Americans from taking placer claims in the Atlin district. The mer- chants of that alleged city have been very envious of Seattle, owing to the fact that the business men of the latter have absorbed about nine-tenths of the outfitting trade, and the Victoria mer- chants hope to regain by Legislation what they have lost through a lack of business qualifications and en-
 terprise. The law referred to may for
 a brief period operate strongly against American prospectors, but the unjust ness of the measure is so apparent that unless Britishers are entirely devoid Ot the sense of shame, they will on their own motion repeal this ObnoXiOus law
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
.1HE EXCLUSION ACT.
The Full Text of the Auti-Alien Law Recently Passed in Brit
 iSh Columbia.
A HARD BLOW FOR ATLIN,

The full text of the British Columbia anti-alien law is as follows:
 1. That every person who Is not less than IS years of age and is British subject shall be entitled to all hcrights and privileges of a free miner under this act. upon taking out free miners certificate. so long as such certificate remains in force.
 ,. No joint stock company or corpo- ration shall be entitled to take out n free miners certificate unless the same has been incorporated and not simply licensed or registered under the laws or the province, and unless such company or corporation is authorized to take out a miners license by the lieutenant gov erpor, in council, the word "person" in this section shall include only such companies or corporations as aforesaid.
 3. A miners license taken out by any person not authorized so to do by this section shall be null and void 1. This section shall not affect free miners certificates issued before the coming into force of this section, aud in case any person or corporation not allowed under this section to take out 2 free imner's license has prior to the coming into force of this section ac- uuired any interest or any claim under the provisions of the placer mining act, such license may be renewed from time to time. but such renewed license shall not entitle the holder thereof to hold or acquire any interest in any claim under said placer mining act, except such in terest so acquired prior to the coming into force of this section.
 ! ,. No free miner after the coming l into force of this section shall hold any claim under said placer mining act, or any interest therein as trustee or other wise for any person who IS not British subject or for any corporation not au- tboriZed to take out free miners cer- . tificate as above provided.
 ] g4 A free miners certificate, issued before the coming into force of this section. the holder of which is not ! British subject, shall not entitle the person holding the same to take up, re- cord or acquire any interest in any claim under the placer mining act, but such certificate shall be valid only with regard to claims recorded under the placer mining act prior to the coming into force of this section, and as to which the holder of such certificate was. prior to the coming into force oi this section, the owner either wholly or in part. Any such certificate may be renewed, but such renewed certificate shall only be valid with regard to claims recorded under the placer mining act under the circumstances in said sub
 section stated
 "'6. This section shall not apply to
 persons to whom the lieutenant govern
 or, in council, may, under the provis ions of the placer mining act, grant
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon lOiOO A M' Sunday School S;U F. -N' Rosary. Lecture and Benediction I;OO r. M-
 Priest, Rev Father P. c. BouSis' S' J' CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURCH-Rev. Loyal = wirt pastor. Until the new church build inv is completed, evening services will be held every Sunday in Ohman'S Hall at ':+o D. m Sunday School meets in Odd Fello" You at Ham. Society of Christian Endea'- or in the same place, Thursday evenings 7:sO. Ladies League every alternate Thurs day afternoon.
 FRIENDS CHURCH Regular services at the Mission School house.
 Sabbath School ~ "' '' Native Services II d. "'. Evening Services
 Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at G+' Teachers meeting every Friday evening "t & o'clock at private houses.
 Any and all arc cordially invited ""d wei comed at all of these services.
 REV. c. x. REPLOGLE. Pastor. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-At Pepiel Mission, Wednesday evenings at ':49 o'clock. Scandinavian services at the Penlel Mission Monday evenings at i+9 o'clock A cordial invitation extended to all. Rev. C' J. Larsen, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

Steam Ship Wolcott, one of the best built and safest boats in the Alaska trade, makes regular trips from Juneau to Skaguay three times week. She carries the mail and will stop at this pIace and Treadwell whenever we have freight and passengers for her. Her time card is in this issue. The News man boarded the Wolcott while lying at the wharf last Wednesday and she has been put in fine shape, having been thoroughly oyerhauled. Her dining room and social hall is beauty, and she will no doubt do good trade.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Difference of Opinion.

The Record man says that the Brit ish alien placer claim act must go to the Canadian parliament for ratification If such should be the law, there would be no fear that the act would ever be- come operative, but we think the Rec ord man is mistaken, and our opinion is that the act referred to is now in full force and effect.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
THE GRAND ORCHESTRA BALL
A GoOdIy Number of Douglas City TreadwelI and Juneau
 People Present.
PROF. MILLER AND HIS AIDS.

The elements looked propitiously up- on Prof. Miller's Orchestra dance last Wednesday evening, for the weather was all that could be desired. The snow had been drifting on top of the bic mountain across the bay the first three days of the early part of last week and all the weather prophets of Douglas Island predicted one of those indescribable Taku winds, and of course it was to occur on Wednesday evening, and the people were happily disappointed when it turned out to be a delightful evening and none were kept away on account of any rain, snow or wind.
 The ferry boat arrived at the Doug las City wharf about fifteen minutes before nine o'clock, and she brought a goodIy number of merry makers from Juneau. The sound of the whistle of the Lone Fisherman gave due notice to those wishing to attend from this city and shortly after the arrival of the Juneau people the hall was comfortably filled.
 The music was of course furnished by Prof. Miller's orchestra, consisting of Profs. Miller, Fulmer and Fremont, and in addition thereto was Prof. Eich- meier of Juneau, who played the claro- net. Prof. Taylor also rendered some assistance with the flute. The music was by far the best that ever led a dance in this city.
 The floor was we'll waxed and the room was comfortably warm until a la dy appeared at the door with white dress on. She tripped across the floor to the ladies' dressing room. The Janl- tor forthwith closed all the windows and gave the stove two or three pOkes-
 There was nothing that transplred during the dance out of the ordinary The orchestra played and the people danced and that was about all there was to it, except when a square dance was going on, the caller shouted, swing vour partners" and while swinging the electric lights went out, leaving each gentleman with a woman in his arms How long they remained in that posi- ton we are unable to say, for 1t was awful dark.
 At about twelve o'clock a supper was served in the hall. It was not { "tremendous spread" but it was gooc and plenty of it, after which the danc ing was continued until the Juneaulte' went to the ferry wharf, which was about three o'clock.
 It was very nice party and well at tended. The room was comfortably hlI ed, but not crowded. In all respects Il was a very pleasant party and deserV ing compliment to Prof. Miller. Those attending the party from Ju neau were: MT. Burgess, Mrs. Mathews Miss Boyer. Mir. Deitrick, Miss Soren sen, MT. Zimmerman, Mir. Geo. Elan chard, Mir. West, Miss Jordinson, anc
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

Mir. Ogilve the the Yukon gold com missioner recommends a reduction of the Canadian royalty from 10 to 2'2 per cent.
 The purscrs on the Topeka, Al Xxi, Farallon and Rosalie have been ap- pointed mail agents. It IS to be hoped that this addition to our mail service will in some manner improve 1t.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

A Seattle paper of the Dist ut. says that. Attorney Willoughby Clark, Of Wrangcl, an Alaskan and constitutional lawyer of some prominence, was chair man of a meeting recently held in Sc attIc." That Willoughby is passing himself off as c. constitutional lawyer is q good one. The lawyers of Alaska will enjoy this huge joke.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Take Pills.

If you are taken with terrible back ache and a general depressed feeling, it is the grip that is taking hold of you, and don't neglect it, for it may cost you a spell of sickness. Subscribe for the News at once and take a good big dOso of pills and you will come out all right in a few days.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

q few others whose names we did not learn.
 We might add that Juneau furnished the best looking woman at the party, but Douglas City lays claim to the best lady dancer in Mrs. Morean, but Miss Sadie King, we perhaps ought to say, was equally as good.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

MIG. Howell went to Juneau last Friday.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
Judge Humes.

The senatorial fight in Washington gees merrily on. Judge HumeS IS hold Q ing his own and we hope he will be elected, but the "barrels" of the other candidates are SO large that we are afraid the Judge will get lost in the final shutie. He is strongly backed by the republicans of Seattle, but the dem ocratic and fusion press is against him.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01

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Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
4. F. and A. n.

Masons of Douglas Island meet at Odd Fellows Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month All Masons are cordially invited to at tend.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-01
l. o. O. F..

Alaska Lodge No. l meets at Odd Fellows Hall, Douglas, on Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock. ,.u
 Visiting Brothers are Cordially in vited to attend.
 CA. WECK, Secretary.
The leader., 1899-05-10
DOINGS OF A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review Of the Happenings
of tho Past Seven Days in This
and All Foreign Lands.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

In the negotiations terminating the
war with Spain the last move occurred
when Secretary Hay paid to the French
ambassador, NJ. Cambon, the $20,o00.-
COO provided by the treaty of peace
for the cession of the Philippines.
The total national bank note circula-
ton on April %, 1899, was $242,7i4.333,
an increase for the year OF lj,l0l,4sS.
The president has returned to WASH
ington from his trip to Philadelphia
and New York.
For the ten months OF the present ifs
cal year the government receipts were
1924 .056.0l4, against S3i0. 926.950 for the
same period in the last fiscal year. The
expenditures were $533,45l, 400, which
include the payment of S20.00O,000 to
Spain.
The president has approved parcel
post convention between this govern
ment aud Venezuela, to take effect July
/ next.
With military honors the bodies of
2j2 of the soldier dead brought from the
battlefields of Cuba and Porto Rico were
inferred at Arlington cemetery near
Washington.
The president has made Col. Fred.
erick Funston, of the Twentieth Kan
sas volunteers. a brigadier general.
The president has rcappointcd Stan
ton Sickles. of New York. secretary of
the United States legation at Madrid.
The leader., 1899-05-10
SAN FERNANDO TAKEN.
Iu.urrert stronghold occupied ny
Gen. MacArtbur's Division-Naiu-
able Supplies Captured.

Manila, May 6.-Maj. Gen. MacAr-
thurs division advanced to San Fernan-
do Friday end found that the place had
been evacuated by therebels, who left
only a small detachment TO cover their
retreat by train. Gen Macarthur occu-
pied the burning town without loss.
The rebels south of Manila attempted
to rush through Brig. Gen. Ovenshinc's
line Thursday night. The attempt
failed. but the rebels maintained a
fusillade of muskctry on the Fourth in
fantry regiment for several hours. The
demonstration was Intellectual beyond
soaring the inhabitants of Malate.
The outposts of the Idaho and Cali
fornia regiments beyond San Pedro
Macati were also attacked during the
night.
Mai. Cen Lawton is still quartered at
Balinag.
Washington, May G.-The war de-
partment has rcceiTcd the following:
Manila. May 5.-Adjutant General,
We ehingtcn: Following casualties at San
Tomas Yesterday: one officer, Lieut.. TGR-
gart, Twentieth Kansas. and four enlisted
men killed: three officers. % enlisted men
wounded Among wounded Gen. Funs-
ton, hand. slight Lawten reports capture
over GO bushels rice and 26j tens sugar
at Balnag Value of subsistence cap
tured 1T Malolo $4,000. Large captures
rice and corn belonging to enemy at other
points. Insurgents destroyed by fire yes
terday town OF San Tomas and last even
iaC fired city CT San Fernando.
(Signcd) Otis"
Washington. May 6.-The records of
the war department do not contain the
name of Lieut.. Toccart. The dead Off
Ger probably is William II. McTaggart
The leader., 1899-05-10
HAS HAD ENOUGH.
.o,,n.,ao said 90 Have Made Propo-
.Itions 10 the Commission Nh'c"
Can he Accepted.

Chicago. MAY 6.-The Records WASH
ington special says: ~,
The surrender of Aguinaldo IS beIeVtu
to be close at hand President Schuriiian'
Of the American Philippine commission
who has never been optimistic on the prob
lem, cabled Friday to the Presideht w
belief of the commission that AguineluV
Is ready to surrender. He informtI wv
president OF a new plea for peace maue pS
the TaCal representatives. ACuhai"o VI
fcrs to surrender, but he makes thtNuH"
his representatives a plea for ceT'"'" a.
surances. The conditions call for no sac
rifice OF principle. They involve 10 COM
promise on the main question of recoenl-
ton of United States authority. IhSE arc
of minor consequence so far as TINS XIV
eminent is concerned In them. hcWeEs' =,
Aruinaldo apparently sees partial reiiel
from the abicct humiliation OF uncohul-
tional surrender.
The American commission IS inclined TO
deal fairly with the Filipinos. but does
not wish to assume responsibility for the
ncessions asked. Therefore. President
Schurman cabled. asking instructions. Inc
matter was considered by the president
Friday. The answer has been sent In us
Hberality II is characteristic OF the autilH-
istration. If. as the commission believes
the representatives Of Aguinaldo are IN
structions forwarded to President Schur-
man are calculated to make the way easy,
There will be no surprise at the white
house if when the Filipino officers get
back to Aguinaldo with the assurances
given by cable Friday the white flag goe :
up to stay.
Washington, May 6.-Aguipaldo,s rep
rcscntatives to the Philippine commits
sion have formally admitted the SOW
ercignty of the United States over the
Philippine archipelago. From "A mem
Der of the cabinet it was learned FRI
day night that this admission was made
TO President Schurman at conference
held by him with Col. Arguelles and
Lieut.. Bcrnal several days ago. 1t was
in reply to direct question put to them
by Mr.. Schurman, and the character of
the answer was no doubt as gratifying
to the commission as it is TO the presi
dent,
The leader., 1899-05-10

Considered as reasonable, pamph-
lets issued by Edward Atkinson, of Bos-
ton. have been barred from the mails
going TO the Philippines.
One of the best-known theoloGians in
the country, Rev. Or. Samuel =. kel-
logg. of Pittsburgh. Pa, died suddenly
ut Iandonr, India, where.he was trans
lating the Scriptures into the Hin
dostanee language.
In New York james Meade Plumb, a
well-known man, shot and killed Alex
ander Masterson, retired millionaire
banker. Plumb claimed that his VIC
tim destroyed his home.
Capt. 4. T. Mahan. Seth Low and
Frederick w. Ilolz, the American dele
gates to the peace conference at The
Hague, sailed from New York on the
American liner ST. Louis.
The death of Edward y. Welton. for
40 years publisher OF the Eclectic Maga-
zine, occurred in New York.
At Scranton, Pa, George X. Van
Horn was hanged for the murder of
Mrs. Josephine Weseott on August IS,
1896.
james Williams. aged Gj, murdered
his wife, with " HON he had not lived
for years. and then mortally wounded
himself AT Mechanicsville, y. Y.
In the Connecticut legislature a bill
providing for woman suffrage was de-
feated by vote of 1903 to GO.
In New York the one hundred and
thirtyfrst annual meeting of the cham
Der of commerce was held.
At Marion, Mass, Richard Harding
Davis, the author, was united in mar
riage to Miss Cecil. daughter of Mrs.
John Marshall Clark, of Chicago.
The leader., 1899-05-10
AUTOGRAPH FIENDs.
Devices to Which They VIII Re.or,
to Secure the Signature ofa
ReigninE Celebrity.

Every time we have a celebrity Will
us, SAID the chief clerk at one of the le,5
ing hotels, Il am certain to be deluped VII
autograph albums. They are lett by ne ",'a
who calmly request me to waylay the not.
BILE and get his or her signature. nrecsdaa
If possible by some neat and appronriata
sentiment; verse preferred. 1t would he =
pretty tlckllsh task if it were not for tho
fact that the celebrities themselves are
broken IN to that sort of thing and have
ceased to regard it with any surprise A.
rule, no explanation is necessary and all 7
have to do is to hand over the little books
The autograph hunters are particularly keen
alter theatrical stars, and there is one vol
known manager who derives a good deal NJ
amusement III acting as proxy. Last ftme
he was here he was with an eminent actress
and l had been intrusted with no less than
dozen autograph albums. | received
specific injunctions from the owner of each
to get something characteristic and I
turned the bunch over to my managerial
friend. Here's where | make A bitS ba
exclaimed enthusiastically. and grabbing
pen, proceeded to inscrbe an enigmatcaI
sentiment OF his own manufacture in
every volume. / remember one, which ran
like this: is not the expression of emotion
merely the emotion of expression Tuly
yours, Miss So-and-So' The Others wore
equally incoherent, but somehow they had
wise sound and the autograph chasers
were perfectly delighted so deep so
thoughtful were the comments they made
as they studied the gibbersh after the books
were returned. and am willing TO bet they
are still wrestling with the inner meaning
of their prizes. The star herself has The
reputation of being quite student, and il
she knew of the little joke that was per.
petrated in her name | am inclined to be.
lieve she would get after her manager with
a club. ~. Q. Times. Democrat.
The leader., 1899-05-10
TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION.
CONGRESS icy he ConseneI Next ran
to Get Important business
Under Way.

Washington, May There is
growing belief among members OF con-
gress thai the president will call CON
rrcss to meet in extraordinary session
this fall, probably early in October.
The questions which will come before
the next congress for settlement, in
Guiding as they do everything growing
out of our possessions acquired as a
result of the war with Spain, and the
general legislation. including that re-
lating to currency reform, the Near
apua canal, merchant marine, etc, are
of such great Importance that the pres
idcnt is inclined to regard it as advls-
able that congress should meet earlier
than the regular session in December
in order to get the work under way
The retirement of Speaker Reed will
naturally entail considerable delay in
the aDpointment of committees in the
house. as it is customary to allow n
new speaker four or five weeks to make
ND his committees, and this furnishes
an additional reason why congress
should be convened before December.
The leader., 1899-05-10

ment that the agreement reached be-
tween Great Britain and Russia as TO
spheres of influence in China concerns
only the two parties, and that in no
manner does it affect the interests Of
the United States. The agreement does
not amount to seizure OF the lands in
China defined as being within either Of
the two spheres, and even should any
territory be acquired in them by either
of the parties to this agreement the
United States, it has been stated, will
not be the subject of any discrimination
in commercial or trade matters. Such
rights as are now possessed in treaty
ports will continue to he en- iOyed freely
by the United States. In view of the
fact that the recent agreement pre-
scented new and important features
through the inclusion for the frs time
in the territory subject to it of cities
that had long been treaty ports, this
assurance is regarded here as of the
greatest value
The leader., 1899-05-10
TO FAST AND PRAY.
Special Services to he Held Soon by
Negroes In Reference to Re-
cent Lynchings.

New York, May 1.-The National
Afro-American Council of the United
States has issued proclamation call
ing upon the colored people of this coun-
try to set apart Friday, June ., as a day
of fasting and prayer, and has called
upon ell colOred ministers to devote
the sunrise hour of the following Sun
Gay, June /, to special exercises in order
that God, the Father of Mcrcies, may
take our dcplOrable case in His own
hands, and that if vengeance is to be
meted out. let God himself repay The
proclamation invites all the prominent
colored clergy of all denominations to
cooperate, and sets forth the present
''indescribably barbarous treatment
of the negro in this country. reference
is made to the loyalty of the negro in
foreign Wags and the recent lynchings
of colorcd persons in the south are de-
nounced in the most forcible language.
The leader., 1899-05-10

Omaha, N6b., May Ga special to the
Bee from Ute, Ia, says: Death has
claimed two more victims of the cy.
clone that devastated this section OF
the country last week. Arndt -Amund-
son, aged -, died Thursday morning
evening. Pederson's death had been
expected for several days. III the other
injured are doing well.
ST. Louis. May CA special to the
Republic from Kirksville, Mo-. says:
The death OF Miss Lille Cunningham
here Friday makes the thirty-fourth
death resulting from the tornado OF
April q. Others are still in a critical
condition.