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Stikeen River journal., 1899-09-02

The Sltka "AlaSkan, a few weeks ago, prints an editorial which beglns as follows: Many of our friends have wondered why the Alaskan has not come to the defense of Dr.. Jackson or up held the report of the last grand jury. We have considered the source from which the report or iginated and beleive that Dr. Jackson neeCs no defense. The above is followed by an article covering a column of space which really amounts to nothing. It says that Dr. Jackson is a gent leman and a scholar and enjoys the confidence of the authorities in the East. The latter asser- tion will not admit of argument; but whether or not it is a case of misplaced confidence is the ques- tion. The JOURNAL believes it is, and in support of that belief we hav7 simply to point to con- dititions in the department of education of which Dr. Sheldon Jackson is supposed to be at the head. The press of other csties in Alaska have pointed to the neglect of their educational in terests, and heaped criticism on Dr, Jackson. In Wrangel, the educational interests are not neglected, they are simply aban- doned entirely. The people are taxed without representation for the benefit of the general govern ment, and in addition they are forced to support the public school or allow their children to remain uneducated. It will be conceded by all that the great
 est inheritance which a parent can leave to child is the bene- fit of education; and if the par ents leave the matter to Dr. Jack son it is feared. that it will never materaftze.; -"-' The" attempt. to defend the "gentleman' on the part of the Alaskan is failure. The argument that they advance is. that "Dr. Jackson needs mo defence" which is about as log ical an assertion as a previous statement which appeared in the Alaskan in defence of BradY's Alaska Code. It is stated that the new law, fatherd by Govern
 or Brady, was just and constitu- tional because it was passed :by Congress.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-09-02
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Stikeen River journal., 1899-09-02

THE Sitka "Alaskan" claims to be the oldest newspaper pub. lished in Alaska. We believe they are not only the oldest, but the farthest behind the times. Old, -decrepit, and a cripple; surely the "Klaskan" should be "born again"
Stikeen River journal., 1899-09-02

Entered ,t the Postoffice at Fort Wra ngel Alaska. as second class mail matter
Stikeen River journal., 1899-09-02

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 New York
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
CHANNEL OF THE SeEK0NK.
United Sla'es Authorities Have Done Rohrg Yet
for lis Inrroyemsn,.

Up to the present time Jhe United
States authorities have done nothine
towards bringing about the desired
change i'm the channel OF the Seekonk
river although the Consolidated Rail-
road company is desirous of abandon
ing it's old bridge and putting i'm one
with draw i'm line with the Washing
ton bridge draw. and President Clark
some time ago had "A conference with
Senator Aldrich in regard TO The mat
ter.
Senator Aldrich said today that he
had not heard from the matter for sew
eral months. and he did not know Just
what the conditions were. But ne did
not understand that sny great delay
was necessary. and he Thought that the
department could be made to see tho
Importance of determining the new
channel lines at the earliest date pos-
sible. Senator Aldrich will communi.
cate with the department heads at
Washington at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
CORD|ER TURNS
TO CAPT. DREYFUS.

the leakage OF plans Of fortresses was
facilitated by the cArciessness OF the
Headquarters stan and maintaining
that the leakage was Still occurring
when the witness left the war office.
Reverting 20 the manner i'm which tho
suspicious against Dreyfus crystalized,
the colonel dcscril.ed the efforts to pry
into the prisoners life, and said the
Information at first received was very
bad and constituted strong proofs
against the prisoner. Later, however,
he assumed quite a different aspect.
liz was admitted that before his mar
rage Dreyfus was not "unlmpeachab BILE
morally. nor was he entitled 10 wear a
wreath OF orange blossoms" Laugh-
teri But, Cordier added, after his mar
rlage Dreyfus was qupse different.
The colonel then paid a tribute 10 the
memory OF Col. Sandhers, who examin-
ed the immense mcss of documents re-
lating 10 espionage and unearthed the
Cette Canaile de D. document. which
seemed TO the witness 10 date back To
antiquity. In 1894 the witness regarded
as insufficient the sole proof against
Dreyfus, namely, the bordereau. He
did not believe the prisoner was guilty.
but the fact that the judges were unan-
imous In convicting him changed the
witness mind. His doubts. however.
returned when he saw that the date Of
the bordereau received in September
had ben fixd as May. Col. Picquarts =
Investigation and infamous campaign
against Picquart increased the suspic-
ions of the witness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
RECEPTION TO DEWEY.
Governor Dyer Has Gone 10 New York 10 Confer
About Rhode Islands Representation.

Gov. Elisha Dyer has notified the
committee on invitations that he will
be pleased to attend the reception to
Admiral Dewey. to be held in New
York
In view OF the possibility OF Rhode
Island being represented by infantry
and naval battalions. Gov. Dyer is de-
sirous OF ascertaining exactly what
New York intends 10 do in the way OF
providing for the men. If he has any
communication 10 make to the iegisla-
ture on this subject. this informatiou
will be necessary and he has therefore
gone To New York today TO consult with
Gen. Roe, who has charge OF this
branch of the reception arrangements.
III II is decided 10 have representa-
tions from the state soldiery. provision
will be made by the General Assembly
al it's September session.
At present 1t can not he said whae
will be done in this direction. but the
governor and staff will certainly rep
resent the state on that occasion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
Dreyfus Is Innocent.

"In 1884," declared Col. Cordier. en-
phatically, II had been re-assured by
the unanimity of the judges and J was
absolutely convinced of She- guilt of
Dreyfus. Now l. am Absolutely con-
vinced Of his innocence" Great ex-
citement)
Next the witness discussed the at
tacks on himself. He said he was as
tonished at being accused of being
soured because he was not given charge
OF the intelligence department in sue
cession to Col. Sandherr las every one
knew / wished To quit the service ST
multaneous with my friend Sandherr.
Replying 20 the president. Cordier de-
clared that the approaches of the Drey-
fus family to Col Santherr We're not
attempts at corruption and that Drey-
fus brothers remark our fortune is at
your disposal" was only the express
sion of the familys ardent desire TO
save an innocent member of IL.
Witness well remembered hearing
that Esterhazy and Henry were i'm the
intelligence department. together about
the year 1878. but he added. ESterhaZy
had not since been employed there AMI
If he had any relations with the de-
partment they must hsSe been clan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
LOCAL ENllSTMENTS
wmk Of The Recruiting Station ID This CIg IS
Progressing Satisfactorily.

EnliAments have been coming IN
with great deal of regularity at the
recruiting station on North Main street
and Capt Gresham is well satisfied
with the results so far. Following are
the enlistments up to date and the
commands TO which the men will be
assigned:
For 36th infantry, Columbus barracks
Albert Leach. New Bedford. Mass:
Daniel Matthias. 156 Indiana street
Providence, served i'm Company Il, l3th
Pennsylvania volunteers; William W.
Macomber, West Kingston. X. ].
For 11th cavalry--Frank II. Porter,
Boston. Mass.
For 43d u. :. V.--Herman w. Penkau.
Elmra, N. Y. served in Troop ID, 7th
II. s. cavalry. i'm Cuba.
For 46fh II. s. V.--Jos Reno. South
bridge, Mass. served In 9th and Sth
Massach hueetts volunteer infantry In
Porto Rico and cuba: William III. Low
ney. Fall River; Benjamin Paley 95
Stewart street. ahd Christopher Nc
Dowell, IL Clark street. both of PrOvi-
dence. James Pagan. Peacedale, n. l.. +:
John j. Manning, 2S Jewett street.
Providence; Frank j. Mckay 267 Pot
ters avenue Providence. served in
Battery ID. u. S. artillery. Charles II.
Cain. Quarry street FAN River, Mass.
Allan G. Macyicar of 81 Prairie ave-
nue.. Providence. has enlisted in the
general recruiting service and stays on
duty at the Providence Office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
CAPT. PATSTONEappOlNTED.
He WIN Take The Plscs In lhs 4Oh U. 5. VoIon-
ieers Originally Assigned 10 Capt Walcot

Capt. Lewis Patstone. recently the
| commander Of a company I'm the FIRST
Rhode Island regiment. has been ap-
pointed by the secretary Of war cap
tain in the Fortieth United States VOL
unteer infantry, 'vice Wolcott de-
clined." Capt. Patstone applied for
commission as soon as the ten volun-
;eer regiments for service in the Pnlllp-
pines were started, and he received the
endorsement of Gov. Dyer. Col. ADbot.
Prof. williams and Senator Aldrich,
bur Notwithstanding his excellent back
ing he was not successful in obtaining
a commission at that time.
Capt. Patstone. who is a native or
Birmingham. England came to this
country I'm 1872 In 1892 he Joined tha
United Train OF Artillery. and in the
following year he was elected first lieu
tenant of Company y. AT the annual
election in 1894 he was elected captain
OF the same company. and was re-elect-
ed to the same position for two success
sive years. In 1898 he declined re-elec-
tion because he knew that he was books
ed for a commission in the First Rhode
Island volunteer infantry. While a
member of the United Train OF Artil-
lery Capt Patstone established for
himself an enviable reputation as a
marksman. having won sharpshooter's
badges for several years in succession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
PORTUGUESE CELEBRATION.
TIE S,clsiss In Nv England foncr Ih' m'mor
OF lasco d. Cana.

Today Is jubilee day among the Por-
tuguese people of New England ana
this is because 400 years ago. Nasco de
CANA discovered the Indies. This IN
trepid navigator in sailing to the vest
ward made discoveries that a~Ned one
n .re day OF celebration 60 the caieniar
OF ehe Portuguese PEOPLE. This iour'h
centennial of his discoveries Viii oe NJ
tingly observed. Boston VIII b. the
head centre Of the celebration. ana al
New Englanl sent delegations to ada 10
she throng that will make merry ana
rejoice I'm the discoveries OF so many
years ago. .t+,.
Tho Portuguese societies OF this city,
as such VII not take part In the celC-
hratlln. although they, common VIII
an similar sOcfsties OF New Englaun,
received inVNatilns 10 participate, put
FOR reasons of their own they decided
not IN accept. The principal reason Tor
tbls decis on was the dissatisfaction
tbot H. felt with the way that thlngs
we mana ged last year when the true
AOOth anniversary occurred. NeNerthe-
lass quite large delegation or Iortu-
guese from Providence went 20 bosuon
9caav IN attend the celebration, ana
a',,',',,, ,he oficial representations viii
ne several officers of the local sociedes.
Mr Antoin NJ Serpa OF the church or
the Holy Rosary Portuguesep' tnls
cItv. will act as master OF cersinon,eS
M he solemn high mass TO pe cee
hratad I'm honor OF the occasion at 81
Job,, The Raptist church on North Ben
nett street Boston today.
After the celebration of the mass. an
Immense parade will be made through
the principal streets of Boston. ana az
he STAT House. the Vine will be re-
viewed by Gov Wolcott. This evening
banouet will be served, and many
nronanent Portuguese and other Well-
known men, including GOV. WoiOo.'
and Mayor quincy are eXpecteu 10 AZ
tend
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
GOLF At NEWPORT.
Largo Humb.r Of En''ss- This Mornings FlaV
Vas 10 QUALITY for Cup Contest

The sixth annual open tournament of
the Newport Golf Club opened thi;
morning with a large number of entries.
"a in all. of which 8 started. The play
this morning was for the first round IF
Is holes in the qualifying round for the
presidents cup There was goodly
number of spectators.
The sky was bright but there was n
stiff northeriy wind which interfere1
with the driving and plvented good
scores.
The players were started in pairs at
&. 40 and at intervals during the morn
ing and il was after ~ o'clock when the
last pair was started. The second round
was begun at I o'clock and II will be
G o'clock before all the games are
nlayed this afternoon. The best scores
nf the morning were: ] \ Stillman, II
n M Hartman. S5' III Hollins, So;
George Il Atherton 30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
FINANCIAL.
BULLS and BEARS.
A Dull Market With Small Variations
in Prices.
Most Of the Stocks Had a Sinking Spell
TOday's Prices.

Wall Street, Aug. 29.--The market al
day was dun, narrow and professional
There was an absence of either puoic
interests or board trading except 10
very limited extent.
American Tobacco, which yesterday
was around 1872, was today soft around
l29. Sugar was equally hfeless arouhd
l55.
The Changers and the railroad group
generally seemed inclined TO ease on
and selling orders rather than puElhs
orders prevailed In the TRANSACTIONS
such as they We're
The Pacifics which have been lead-
ers In the push of the past week SUNK
away, and the Steel stocks. when yes
terday showed animation, were le'
alone.
brooklyn Transit and indeed the
whole list OF New York locals were lne
exception. the former climbing nearly
TO l01, while Manhattan and Metropon-
tan were vigorous on good recoVeriss
from their recent slump.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
A Huge Undertaking.

Referring next 10 what he styled the
'.huge undertaking." of Richard cuers'
Lajoux and Company the Colonel de-
clared tlhe object was nothing less than
recruiting German spies FOR the ser
vice OF the French government. lie
said the organization would nave
been OF the greatest utility in the event
uf war, and said regrets were frequent
during The last war in regard TO the
faSk OF spies. Cuers. ne pointed out.
spoke French admirably and therefore
III could not be maintained that only
German could be spoken at the inter-
view at Basle between Cuers, Henry
and Lauth
One OF Cuers' special services. contin-
red the witness. was furnishing Ger
many with false information. He.
therefore. was sometimes obliged 10
say he had succeeded i'm suborning a
French officer. and I'm this way Cuers
was induced TO declare ne had obtained
the collaboration of an officer of the
healuuaiter's staff. Proof OF this could
be found at headquarters in the dos
sier OF false documents delivered to
Germany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
SIX-YEAR-OL MURDERER.
A Girl PLAYMATE, Aged Seven Years, Tho Wcm.
eoy Used Father S Revolver.

Lancaster, Pa. Aug. 2e.--carrle the
seven-year-old daughter. OF John Resh,
OF Columbia. was killed yesterday by
George, the six-year-old son OF Frank
Greulich, a neighbor. The little girl
went to play with the Greullch chill
dren. soon Mrs. Greulich heard a report
IN 'he room where the little ones were.
As she opened the door. Carrie fell 10
me hoor, expiring fifteen minutes later
iiei son beorge confessed To hls r,tbsr
tndt ne had taken his revolver from n
drawer ana shot the child when bor
Dack was turned The only witness of
me tragedy was Grculich's sister. who
~ 700 young to tell what occurred
not been arrested. "c ""F
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
DuLAN MUST PAY.
csuh 0rdm Him 10 Give Wife $3.50 a wsst and
Continues Non-Support Case.

Frank Dolan was before the sixth
district court today. for trial on the
charge Of neglecting 10 provide for the
support pf his wife. Mary f., Co whom
he had been married % years. Mrs. Do
IAN and her son have been paying the
household bills and rent. Doan. who
gets 80 a week,went away for six weeks.
returning about week ago. but be-
fore he went away he insisted upln
loafing quite while at the expense of
the others. Dolan said that they agreed
10 separate and THAI he put ON his
clothes and walked out. To this the
wife said she was afraid OF him and
did not desire TO live with him. The
court finally patched up the affair by
requiring Dolan 20 pay 1850 per Week
TO his wife, and placing him on proba.
fion and I'm charge of Agent Wightmar
until October 9th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
FIVE ARE MISSING.
They Arc Believed 10 Be Under the Wreck Of Ihs
Coliseum Arches.

Chicago. Aug 20.--The difficult task
OF removing the heavy iron arches and
twisted glrders which form the de-
bris of the frame work OF the coliseum.
the collapse of which yesterday cost
nine lives and probably more-for five
men are still reported among the
missing-was continued vigorously to-
day OF the men reported fatally in
jured the hospital authorities today re-
ported that none had died.
j. j. Dowd, at first said TO have been
hurt beyond recovery.is now said to
have a good chance for his life. Those
reported by the police u be missing
and thought TO be under the debris are
Edward Swanson.
Joseph King.
Samuel Smit.
William Johnson.
Oscar Olson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
NEGLECTED, SHE WENT BLIND.
Girl Makes Charge Against rew Hssn Board Of
Charities.

Bridgeport. Conn, Aug. 29-NIiss
Sarah Beatty, of No. 2S Reilly street,
this city, went TO New Haven to work
two weeks ago in a factory. While
working powder exploded burning her
eyes severely. she applied TO the Poor
Department for aid. but was refused
on the ground that her home is in
Bridgeport
She Is now totally blind and there is
little prospect that she will recover her
sight. The young woman's mother COM
planned TO the local Board OF Charities
and charge of neglect against the
New Haven BoarG OF Charities has been
made. An investigation or the case viii
folloW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29

Col. Cordier emphaazed the fast than
the above personal description dld NOT
bear the slightest resemblance 20
Dreyfus. but resembled much hors
CLOSELY another officer whose name hdu
been mentioned. and who could no
1onger be prosecuted or convicted The
Witness then referred 10 the spy cue
nee's denunciat.on 70 tlhe effect that
officers OF the headquarters stan were
guilty OF treachery. But the Coioilel
explained Il was very difficult TO ac-
cept Guense's statement as gospel
Witness regretted Guenee's death as
he said the count would have Deen
edited by his testimony In regard 10
the manner in which many things were
fabricated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
A Bthisy Parry.

Inc event IN social circles az wash
lngton Park last evening -. ,ho
birthday party given M Joe.ub n
Hall "a his res fnce. Nn 400 New
YORK avenue. About sixty friends f,,sl,
part IN the exercises. which were I'm
tfrspersed with vocal and Instrumen,al
music by we'll known fnusjcal artists
Appropriate remarks We're made bv
Rev. Daniel A. Cook and Rev. NJ
Stfrctcr The violin solos ~ Mia,
White we're highly appreciated. a. Vel
a. The singing by ar. and Mrs. Bos.
worth OF pawtuCkct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
Sheriff vhRc Brings Sui.

Hunter 6. White has sued Jam -
keeler. y, IL lioye and Michael Y.
hayes. MI. keeier's property was at
tached and he and the other two sued
signed a bond agreeng that II q iudg-
ment was obtained against Keclcr the
Judgment should bo paid The iud
ncnt was obtained and has MS brtn
satisfied nee the present suit. Frank
ian A.. owen Isl counsel for ,hc plalntfn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
A ehlhday Supper.

4 very enjoyable complimentary
"hirthday" supper was rendered at
Rrucker's last evening by Miss Lang
don I'm honor of Mrs. Herbert Thayer of
les clifford street and several immedi-
ate friends. The repast was elegantly
served and most delightful evening
Mr.. Herbert Thaycr acted
as toaS. master.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
The President.

'These documents" added Col. Cor
dier, "are no doubt In all the better or
der because the archivist. NJ. Grlbelin,
wears blue spectLcles." Uaughter)
Col. Jouaust called the witness TO or
der. and the remark was withdrawn.
witness - 'laring amidst peals OF
laughter: 1T escaped NJ. lie President.
withdraw the spectacles.'
Cordier then described the events
prior To the arrest OF Dreyfus and
showed that only a single real leakage,
namely. the plans OF the fortresses had
occurred at the time OF his arrest. The
document known as "Cette Canaille dc
D." he explained was contemporane-
Gus with this leakage.
1T has been said, continued the
witness THAT ! made mistake on this
point and confounded the document
with another containing the initial
alone. I should like very much to sec
the document. I'm order 10 assure my
self that II has not been tampered with.
IL Is not. however. OF any importance,
except 10 show that General Rogets
evidence concerning nee is false from
beginning 70 end" tSensation)
"a Qx.Gf n>x.f...
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
BATTLE OF RHODE ISLAND.


The anniversary OF the battle OF
Rhode Island fought August %.
liIS. occurred today. The Rhode
Island Society. Sons OF the Rev
olution, viii have It's annual dinner NJ
Newport this evening. and "A number of
members 81 the American-lrish Hisior-
ical Society went 10 Newport. making
ttip late in the afternoon out on the
island 20 the scene of hostiitics. and in
the evening viii have luncheon and
exercises In commemoration ar the bat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29

The widowed Crown Primo .ss Ste
phanfa will make long visit 10 Eng
land this year She VIII travel via Os-
tend 20 London. and Will pay a visit to
Queen Victoria. For the first time the
Crown Princess will be accompanied
on long Journey by her daughter. the
Archduchess Elizabeth, who Is sixteen
wears old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
Suit for $4,000.

James McI<inon has brought suit
against Joseph Josephs q Bros Of Gin
cinnati. o.. to recover $4,000 for taking
apart large number OF old freight
cars and selecting the iron. brass and
other metals therefrom The work was
done between May and July Il OF the
preseng year and property OF the de-
PENDANTS in the possession Of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road company was attached. y. j. Nc
Carthy is attorney for McKinon.