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Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
A BREEZY LETTER.
Seward City Touched Up by our Special Cor
 respondent. Timing Notes.

respondent Timing Notes.
 Seward City, as seen by an observer from the water front-with it's half dozen cabins-a fisherman's hut and the two-story frame hotel under the di- rection of the genial MT. Henella (and, by the way, Mr. H. has in store some of the "stuR that drives care away" and from the fact that he will risk the amount invested in Uncle Sam's reVe- nue indicates that he is up to date and is successfully striving to accommo- date the boys with the best service) aside from the above conditions one would imagine the place dead, but every boat that passes this way deposits freight and provisions at her beach demonstrating that there is an unusual activity of life.
 The Mellen mines are running full i force of men-lots of good ore being taken out. In few days MT. R. w. Gibson. the efficient foreman, will ar rive with the patent breakshire, which will enable one of the most complete mills in this section of the country to begin operations. Every particle of machinery is new and of the most mod ern pattern, and, by the time this is placed, the monster boiler will have been stationed affording steam power by which the accumulated ore of seV- eral weeks will be crushed for further use.
 Mir. J. w. Sheavington the superin- tendent feels highly elated with the outlook
 The. "Horrible Mining Group" the property of Che Oregon-Alaska Mining Co.,, is shut down for the present. The four miles of cable stretching up the Mountain lode with it's permanent at tached buckets, bespeaks stubborn inn mobility. Nevertheless, the overseer is constantly at his post and the fumes admit the power with patient willing ness, for which it was constructed.
 The Comet ne-characteristic of the long tailed constellation, by reason of its loftiness and apparent limitless space-is running good force of men and Messrs. Novels are hilarious in the future prospects of the property under their supervision.
 The Kensington and the Johnson mines are the most promising sites yet mentioned, especially the latter. Many places the ledge is more than 200 feet in width. Virtually one might assert that the entire mountain is one mass of free gold and would keep many stamps running many years.
 MT. Thomas Nowells, the whole souled individual halls from the New England states, Boston being his na- tive home, but whether the exhilirating climate of the Eastern states, coupled with strict adherance to hygenic living, or the glorious aspect of the latter named properties is due to his beaming countenance-is a problem-at any rate it is a pleasure to note the cor diality in his greetings.
 The Air line Railroad conducted by Mr. Gus Ostrand, makes the runs to
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
BERNRR's BAY TINES.
Timing Interests Improving Work Being
 Crowded. A Few Pointers.

Timing Interests Improving Work Being
 Crowded. A Few Pointers.
 The Washington and Alaska Mining Co.,, in which our townsmen H. R. Shep- ard. Milo Kelly and Chas. Fremont are interested, is driving tunnel on a four and one-half foot, high grade, gold bear ing ledge. This veinis a genuine Assure, and both walls are porphyry, and eX- perts claim that this property will prove to be yet more valuable as the work progresses.
 The Jualan people are also running in good luck and have recently struck a twelve to twenty foot ledge which is of a good grade and the supply assured for a years run, day and night,
 The Darrow and Snyder people are driving a tunnel, and started with the expectation of going 1000 feet, but at a distance of about 500 feet they struck a blind ledge of four feet ore that sur prised the owners.
 The Comet company is running it's mill night and day and is apparently satisfied.
 There are many other properties be- ing developed and Berner's Bay is one of the best districts in Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
AppoRrIoNMENT OF DELEGATES
To the Convention to be Held at Juneau, oc-
 tober oth, 1899.

The following apportionment of dele gates was agreed to, and full attend ance is especially requested:
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
n1E. BLuRTT IN DOUGLAS.
The Concert last Friday Eyening.-Prot. lnsIey Mrs. Brown Charming Singing and
 rlusic. Programme.

The pouring rain of last Friday eve ming did not prevent the large number of ticket holders and others from at tending the grand concert in the Ar. mory hall. The spacious room was beautifully decorated and brilliantly lighted with hundrends of incandoscent lamps. The seats were arranged in circle from which a splendid view was had of the large and beautiful stage erected for this special occasion.
 There is but one Mime. Bluett and the various committees in charge spared no pains or expense to impress upon the Prima Donna of the Viena Opera House that she was a welcome visitor to Douglas Island.
 Promptly at o'clock the entertain ment commenced and the following was the programme as rendered: l. Piano Solo-"Misere"- Trovatore,
 Gottschalk, . Mrs. R. R. Brown 2. Aria-"Beloved Hal"-Tannhauser,
 Wagner, ,............M Mime. Bluett 3. Song-"Across the Far Blue Hills,
 Marie", Blumenthal, MT. Insley 4. Song-"I Love Thee", Greig, ......
 ................... Mime. Bluett 5. Orchestra.
 PART
 6. Piano Solo-''Martha' = Floxtow,
 Smith,, ..... e.. Mrs. R. R. Brown '. Song "Love Betrayed, Hilbach,
 ................... Mime. Bluett 8. Song-"Nita Gitana", Reginald De
 Kovan, ...... ...... MT. Insley 9. Duet-"Do You Remember, Com
 pana, Mme Bluett and MT. Insley 10. Orchestra.
 Mrs. Brown, who presided at the piano, is talented and accomplished, and the part she took in the program was much appreciated by those in at tendance. Mrs. Brown resides in Ju- neau with her husband MT. R. R. Brown, but they are not long from the east. It is pleasing to know that such a fine musician is living in our sister city across the channel.
 Mime. BIuett's fame had proceeded her visit to this city. She sang some of her finest selections in Juneau few weeks ago and it turned the people of that city wild with praises for the Madam's voice and singing, so that when she appeared at the south side entrance to the stage she was greeted with rounds of applause.
 As will be seen by the above program, the Madam's first selection was "BelOv- ed Hall" one of Wagner's best. The Madam's singing in this selection was probably the best of the evening and her effort was grand. There may be some who can equal her in that, but none who could excel.
 Mime. Bluett is a handsome woman, who appears spIendidIy on the stage; is full of life and energy and does not spare herself in her musical efforts, and with all these in her favor, she at once becomes an object of pleasure
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
A Change Needed.

1t is reported that the Chamber of Commerce of Juneau, desires change in it's presiding officer. If Juneau ever needed anything real badly, it is to have some bright, intelligent and educa- ted man at the head of it's Chamber of Commerce. A dozen good req sons can be given in favor of the retirement of the present executive of that body, one of which, is incompetency. The idea of retaining presiding officer who does not know how to put an amended mo- tion before a house seems ridiculous, but that is the condition in which the Juneau Chamber of Commerce is at the present time. A show is all right in it's proper place, but the Chamber of Commerce of that city is composed of men who attend it's meetings to do some good for Juneau and the District and not to be entertained by farce comedy on parliamentary rules. We att tended but one meeting of that body, and it was a humiliation to Juneau, to be compelled to witness several men prompting the presiding officer and tell ing him in the presence of visiting strangers how to put an amended motion to a vote. We are not surprised to see this movement started.
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
Prohibit the Traffic.

SEagway Daily Alaskan. It is rather late to inaugurate meas ures for the protection of deer in Alas ka, but effective measures may yet do some good. The suggestion that traffic in deer pelts should be entirely prohib- tied, is wise one, aud should be made into statutory provision at the earli- est possible date.
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
and from the docks in connection with

and from the docks in connection with the regular boats.
 The Horsetail falls loom up on the east side, indicating good supply of water still at hand, coupled with the general good health, it can readily be seen that the injection of stimulants is unnecessary in this camp.
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon 1O;O0 4. M. rs,S'rsS RoSory lecture and Benediction 7;Oo F. &.
 Priest, Rev. Father r. C. BouglS' S' J' CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH-R H. Ham mond Cole, pastor Regular services every sunday. in the morning at lO:Sl oGlock, ana i'm the evening at 7:l5 o'clock. sunday Scho"ii in the afternoon at o'clock. The Society or Christian EndeayOr meets every MGdneS93S eyeuine. at 2 :45 o'clock. Seats free The IuDnc cordially invited to attend.
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at Odt Fellows Hall every Monday evening, eNGSI1- ina- last in month, when the service wlh De held on Sunday evening. Kew h. d. Gurr' FRIENDS CHURCH Regular services at the Mission School house.
 Sabbath School iy iy a' In Native Services II "' I; .r Evening Services 5,t2 Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at E49 Tenchers' meeting every Friday evening at S o'clock at private houses.
 Anv and all arc cordially invited and wei coTned at all of these services. ,..
 REV. C. \. EEPLoGLE' Pastor. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH--At Peniel Mission Tuesday evenings 2t Gt2 o'clock. Scandinavian services at the teniei Mission Friday evenings. Gt I+2 ocAock. A cordial invitation extended to all. he''C' J. Larsen, Pastor
Douglas Island news., 1899-09-13
Don't Kick It.

The Bennett Sun.
 If any of our readers should see a black and white cat on the sidewalk, do not kick it as our Business Manager did, for it may be a skunk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
THREE WOLETS.
New Orleans Times-Democrat

(New Orleans Times-Democrat)
Down by the sea. one summer day,
| saw a little child at play
Your fortune. sir, I'll try" she said,
As from her hand three violets sped
To meet the flowing tide.
lone is for Hope. with heavenly face,
And one is for Faith. you know,
And one | plucked / the shady space
Where Loves sweetest flowers grow
The tide rolled in, and at my feet
Laid the purple violets sweet;
placed them on my breast-ah, mel
For life was full and youth was free,
on that fair summers day.
Time crept apace; we stood again
Besides the ever restless main:
My fortune. sweetheart. will you tell?"
murmured. as the evening fell
About the maid and me.
Hope is eternal. friend" she said.
And Faith is for aye. you know;
But who may say. when Love is dead,
If its fiow'r again shall blow?"
The tide swept out-I saw no more
The blossoms on that dreary shore;
We turned. and silence fell between
All light of life. all visions seen,
Died with that summers day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
GREAT DAYS FOR UTAH.

We rise to observe that Utah is a
winner and there's no limit to her pos
sibilities The immediate occasion for
the observation is the Incorporation
here of the new Central Pacific railway
company with a capitalization of $751;
'000, goo, with headquarters in Salt Lake
City. The reorganization and change
in policy of the company have been an
ticipated for some time by those famil-
lar with Central Pacific affairs. The
gradual extension of the Utah & Pa
cifc toward California made a more
liberal policy necessary: the settlement
of the government debt question, and
the attitude of important stock inter
ests brought about the reorganization.
The result is most important for this
city and state. 1t means the acquisi-
ton of another great company's main
offices; it means a friendly interest in
Utah where there has formerly been
indifference or open hostility: it is sure
TO give the state added Importance in
the eyes OF investors, and it probably
toreshadows an era of railroad extern
sun anu ilupiON GAi4SAt SutH d. llilS Ie-
gion has never seen.
The Burlington road is unquestion-
ably coming to Salt Lake, the Utah &
Pacific is bound for the Pacific. The
lines already in the field are doing an
enormous business and the develop
ment OF the mines and fields is con-
stantly increasing their traffic
There is no better state than Utah
and she's sure TO win.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
UTAH'S SICK AND WOUNDED.

If it has not already been done, The
Herald suggests that part of the bat
terry celebration fund be spent at once
on comforts for the sick and wounded
Utah men in the Preside hospital. A
comparatively small sum would add
very much to the few pleasures at the
disposal of the sufferers and would
mitigate the dependency that natu-
rally surrounds a man incapacitated
from taking care of himself. While the
government military hospitals are usu-
ally clean and well kept, the service
diet is limited and luxuries are few. Let
the boys in hospital know they are re-
membered, and it will do them more
good than all the doctors within ten
miles. See TO it that they are nursed
well and fed well. and it will be worth
more TO them than a dozen parades in
their honor
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
GIVE THE BATTERIES A TRAIN.

The HeraId's staff correspondent in
San Francisco offers very strong rea-
son why a special train should be
provided TO bring the two batteries TO
Salt Lake after their discharge.
"Oficers and men of both batteries
say that if any demonstration is to be
given them in Salt Lake. a special
train must be secured" he teiegraphs.
mo other way, they say, will it be pos
sible to get the soldiers home in a
body.
"The chartering of a special train is
exactly equivalent to giving the SOL
diers the money, for in that way they
will have their travel pay, amounting
TO about $35 each.
They are anxious to march up Sec
ond South street with their own band
at the head of the procession, and they
appreciate the fact that unless the in
ducement of saving travel pay is Of
fered, many of the men will lose con-
siderable on their way home. If the
Utah people could have seen the mag
nificent appearance presented by their
soldiers in tOdays parade it would not
take two hours TO raise five times as
much as the special will cost"
At the men say, the chartering of
train will enable them to save their
travel pay. amounting to s35 each, or
about SO, 600 for the command. A spec
ial train would insure the return of the
batteries in a body, whereas if each
man is allowed to return at will they
cannot be held together and would
come along singly or in small detach-
ments. Adjutant General Burton, who
is in San Francisco representing Gov
ernor Wells. is doubtless cognizant' of
the facts and may be expected to rec
ommend what is best. The Herald be-
iieves he will adopt the view of the re-
turned soldiers and urge the plan for
a special train. The local committee
can well afford 10 curtail its expendi-
lures in other directions, if by so do
ing, it provides what the batterymen
themselves desire most.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
MERELY A SCAPEGOAT.

When the protest from the press cor
respondents at Manila came out against
the deception practiced on the Amer
lean people concerning the Philippine
campaign, there were two ways for the
president TO disclaim the responsibility
One was to make Otis the scapegoat
and declare his Interpretation of i'm
perialism tc be little too raw for the
present state of the public mind. The
other was to fix the entire RESPONSE
bility on Ayers shoulders, and drive
him back into the pineries of Michigan
with the sins of the administration
banished as we'll, according to the an
cient superstition.
No sooner had the round robin" ap-
peared in print than some newspapers
began to predict the immediate dismiss
sal of Otis, while others prophesied, as
did the indianapolis Sentinel that the
administration viii attempt to escape
the responsibility by firing Alger at
once" The Sentinel guessed it. But
the organs Of the administration We're
sadly divided on the question of select
ing a victim, although agreed that one
was necessary.
That general Otis is and has been
acting under orders from the president
no one doubts for an instant. AS if TO
accentuate the fact that this Philippine
conflict was the presidents war, that
congress had nothing to do with it and
the people had no right TO the facts in
connection with it, the postmaster gem
eral undertook TO establish a censor
shin in this country similar to that or
dered by Otis in the archipelago. Every
peace proposal from the insurgent camp
was rejected by Otis, under the instruc-
lions he received from Washington; an
insular commission was sent to Manila
directly from the president to see that
his policy was pursued and his man
dates We're carried out to the letter.
Besides, it was the boast of the Re
publican newspapers that there were
no beef scandals in the Philippine cam
paign because the president has been
This own secretary of war since the
unsavory disclosures of last winters in
vestigation- Senator Hanna, who dwells
under the same roof with Mckinley, to
see IDdt oil liie pans anu pOuCleS OF
imperialists are carried out, from the
waging of wars of conquest TO the con-
traction of the currency, says that the
president has been in daily consulta-
ton with the secretary, even through
out the war with Spain, and that all
criticism of Alger is criticism of the
president"
Then why did Alger resign? Has he
sacrificed himself to save Mckinley?
Is he a martyr to his devotion to Mark
Hanna? 1t would seem so. On the 18th
day of the present month he denied
that his resignation had been consider
ed at all. Il shall not retire this year
certainly, and cannot say as to the fu-
ture" After referring to the constant
criticism 10 which he had been subject
ed, the secretary repeated with empha-
sis that he did not propose to resign |
before the holidays If then ct have
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Of.
fee of the Weather Bureau.
san Ike CitY. utah. Z

Salt Lake City, Utah. Aug. l, 1899.
Maximum temperature, Sc degrees; mini
mum temperature 81 degrees; mean tenn
perature, "A degrees; which is 3 degrees
below the normal: accumulated deficiency
of temperature since the 1st of the month,
degrees; accumulated deficiency of tenn
perature since Jan. l. 104 degrees. Total
precipitation from p. N. to p. m,
trace; accumulated deficiency of pre-
ciDitation since the 1st of the month, ;02
inch; accumulated excess Of precipitation
since Jan ], Isl inch.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
BOY WANTED.

The young man had struck the nail
about four feeble blows when he felt his
striking arm plucked by the sleeve. He
turned his head. There stood the boy
who wanted the job for which a boy was
wanted.
Did you hire a boy YETI" he asked.
Great Scott no. said the tailor's as
sistant Il haven't got the sign up yet. ="
well, you don't need to put it up
now, said the small boy -, I'm here.
What do you want of the sign?'
Which. impressing the young man as
pretty good logic. he pulled out the nail
again and took sign and boy into the
store
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02

The Wyoming Industrial Journal is a
new publication launched in Cheyenne
by two clever newspaper men, Messrs.
George S. Walker and ]. A. Breckons.
ton, livestock, agriculture. mines. rail-
roads. forestry. finances and natural
resources of Wyoming-a sufficiently di-
versifed field to ensure much good
reading matter in the future. The new
enterprise deserves success, and if
energy and brains will make 1t such, 1t
will succeed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
He Was q PHILOSOPHER.

Cleveland Plain Dealer)
she said her heart wasn't hers 10
give me-"
What did you do?"
Il grabbed my hat and quit"
You are an idiot. She meant that
you already had her heart"
DO you think it? Well, guess it's
all right, anyway. l never could get
along with a girl who can't talk COM
mon sense"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
SOME GOOD SHORT STORIES.
How Come Explained It.
Philadelphia Evening Post.)

Philadelphia Evening PoSt-D
One of the brightest young Porto Ri
cans who figured in the late war is Senior
Miguel Sanchez. who is now in this coun-
try in the interest of the Porto Rican
public school system. He was at one time
on the staff of General Gomez in Cuba,
and he tells many incidents concerning
the doughty old nghter.
Il was skimming one OF the New York
Sunday newspapers while / was in the
generals headquarters in Cuba. said the
senior the other day, and il was the ilrst
10 reach US for several months. | noticed
an article on the newly discovered move
ments Of the earths surface. Now, you
know the general disliked TO have anyone
do anything without being invited himself
to take part. He liked to be consulted
TO be asked questions-no matter how I'M
important they might be, so in reading
the article j stopped and asked:
Now. general how do you account
for the daily revolutions of the earth,
anyhow?
That's easy to answer he replied m
stantly. so long as Hayti, Porto Rico and
Cuba are parts OF Il.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
Too Much of a Good Thing.
CTit-Bits.l

Mrs. Smith (thoughtfully)-I'm afraid I
shall have to stop giving Robby that tonic
the doctor left him.
Mr.. Smith (anxiously)-Why. isn't he
any better?
Mrs. Smith--Oh. yes, But he has slid
down the banisters six times this morn
ing. broken the hall lamp. two vases.
jug and u looking glass. and / don't feel
as if could stand much more.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
Johnny Got the Job.
(Chicago- Chronicle.)

VNWICd6V
The young man came out La Sale
street tailor shop with hammer in one
hand and d small piece of board in the
other and gazed languidly up and down
the street. Ii was 9 O'Clock in the morn
ing and the thoroughfare. was crowded.
After a brief survey he turned TO the
doorway again and producing Il nail from
his pocket began to fasten the board to
the door frame. Then il was seen that il
was sign, ard it bore the magic words:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
Summer Term. 1899.

Summer Term 1889.
Mondays: Vacation Studies for Young
Naturalists. Tuesdays: Historic Cities
of Europe. Wednesdays: Popular Lee
lures in Physical Science. Thursdays
and Fridays: Three Centuries of
French Literature. Saturdays: Royal
Women of European History. These
courses will continue until Sept. so.
1899. Examinations will be held at their
close as a basis for the granting of GER
tificateS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS.

Utah Sank and Commercial Stocks and
other High Grade Investment Securities
bought and sold.
Loans on Stocks.
Dividend-paying stocks bought and sold.
Investment orders from Institutions.
trustees of estates and capitalists will
receive the best of attention.
JOHN C. CUTLER. JR,
Tel 127. Sc Main Street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
May Catch Him Now.

Chicago Evening Post)
Good news from the Philippines" he
said as he looked up from his paper.
What is it?"
1T is reported that Aguinaldo is over
trained"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-02
Her Fears Realized.

Chicago Post9
The little yacht was becalmed and he
suggested that she whistle for some wind.
I'm afraid to-" she replied
''Why?' he asked.
Il can't tell what you'll do when 1 get
my lips all puckered up" she answered.
81 won't do a thing. he promised.
Then | won's whistle" she retorted.