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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26
PLAGUE NOT CHECKED.

Fresh Outbreak OF the Disease in
Honolulu.
San Francisco: The steamer Doric las
arrived from the orient, via Honolulu, and
reports a fresh outbreak of the plague at
Honolulu, six deaths having occurred be-
tween the departure of the steamer China
and that Of the Doric. This makes 4 total
of twenty -eight deaths. 1t is understood
there are twenty-siN eases in hand. Homo
iulu's Chinatown is being burned and
every effort is being made to stamp out the
disease.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26

West Virginia Bank Robbed.
Pittsbnrg, Pa: a special from I'hilip-
pi. W. Va, to The Leader says: The
Philippi bank was robbed Wednesday
night of $4,000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26

Ex-COngressman Phelps Dead.
Essex. Conn: Judge James Phelps died
suddenly at his home here, aged IS years.
He served in the Forth-fiftb, Forty-sixth
and Forty seventh congresses.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26
Heir OF Ban Estate Haup,.

Chicago: Patrick OiDonncll, IL window
washer and "a house man at the Hotel
Grace. has received positive assurance
from Philadelphia that his claim To being
one Of the principal heirs Of the ST. OW. 900
Ball estate of that city llQd been rccog-
nized ami that within q few days his share
Of the estate. estimated at 81, 500, 900. will
be turned over to him under an order Of
tile probate court.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26
TRIED TO AssAsslNATE OTIS
Sensational Story Brought by Pas
sengcr from Manila.

Chicago: \ Victoria, b. C., special 10
the Record says: j. r. Molcra, from Ma
Mia, says once when Gen. Otis appeared
an the firing line an attempt was made by
enc of the American soldiers to shoot him,
a bullet whizzing close to his head. The
MAN who fired the shot was not discovered,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26
Denounccs Sensational JOURNALISM,

Denounces Sensational journalism
Albany. N. V: The principal address
before the state liar association at its meets
ing Jan. is W.. by Justice Brown of the
United States supreme court upon the
Liberty of the Press in which he Sc
verely denounced what he termed sensa-
tional journalism.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26

Parkston has been connected with the
outside world by telephone. the wires
having been connected With the booth last
week.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-01-26
RussiN wARsHlP ASHORE.
Five Million Dollar Ship in "a Dan.
gerOuS Position.

st. Petersburg: The Russialt ironclad
Poltava. 1900 tons. is dangerously ashore
near 1.ibau, on the Baltic. The Poltaya.s
armament is four l2-inct guns, twelve So
inch guns. tiirty-four smaller GINS and
six torpedo tubes. She cost $:5.5OO.O 900.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

Carroll & Co.,, have just received a line of fancy groceries-they have the reputa- tion of having the cleanest, newest and best selected stock of fancy groceries in Skagwav. They are always first with new brands. Among a great variety we noticed today: Lipton's teas, Lipton's CO., coa, Log Cabin maple syrup, in all sizes; beautiful strained honey, honey in comb, M raschino cherries, French game pates, Hamburg eels in jelly, Heinze sweet pick les, sour Dill pickles, Jockey Club sardines and other deicacies too numerous to men ticn.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
PEOPLE WHO ARE KNOWN
Townfolk and Travellers in The
 Public Eye.

Purser Mcdonald, of the Flora, arrived on the train ist night.
 J. w. Troy, prominent mining man of Dawson, came out on the train last night He formerly resided in Colorado.
 Mr. Bowling came up on the Drlgo last trip as purser. This is his first trip. hay ing formerly been in the Alaska Steamship Company office in Seattle.
 A. HauXhurst, who has been in Dawson all summer with his father, returned home on the train last night
 R. C. Smith, Frank burkhard and A. L. Cheney were around yesterday selling tickets to the Elk's ball tonight and met with great success.
 Captain c. c. Haley, of the Clifford Sifton arrived on last nights train on his way to the States and is staying at the Golden North.
 Frank Hall. formerly in the hotel busi- ness in Skagwav, but who has been steward on the Flora for the past season will arrive from White Horse tonight.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Potlatch Pictures Secured
 Under Difficulties.
CHIEF GEORGE IS BOSS
Kodawatt and Other tenders to the Chilkat Throne Were Com pelIed 10 Recognize the Author ity of George Shortridge.

H. C. Barley returned from the scene of the Kluckwan potlatch yesterday. He succeeded in getting more than a hundred views of the great Indian love feast. Though he met with much opp JstioA from the younger men, he made peace with Chief George Shor'ridge, at so much per peace, and that man who is in chief com mand protected him, MT. Barley says there can be no doubt about who is head ehiet of the Chilkats. "It is George Shortridge, who is obeyed as implicitly as eyer was Napoleon" said Mr. Barley.
 "lt looked as though the photographers would be shut out, continued MT. Barley, lat first was refused permission to take pictures or to view tine inteaior of the great potlatch house. The younger In- dians threatened to drive me out.
 However, went for pictures and was ready to administer bribe as soon as could find the proper man. Kodawatt and George Shortridge have each claimed to be head chief of the Kluckwans. Of course it WIS necess ry for me to get the right man.
 By close observation saw that Short ridge was boss. His authority was recog- nized by all, so offered him price that proved satisfactory for exclusive privileges to take pictures of all the performances. Although Shortridge is making princely gifts and will dispose of his fortune before the end of the potlatch he was not adverse to getting nest egg for another compe- tenev.
 ''From that time on it was easy. was
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Dirigo Arrives.

Twenty one hundred tons of freight were being unloaded on the water front yesterday by the steamers Aberdeen and Dirigo. The Aberdeen has 1260 tons of freight for the railroad com pany which they are discharging at their wharf. She will not be unloaded until late today and will leave tonight.
 The Dirigo came in yesterday at noon with few passengers and 900 tons of freight. She is unloading at Moore's wharf and will sail tonight at 10 o'clock. All her first-class accommodations were taken last night after the arrival of the train.
 The Manuense got away early yester- day morning without passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

interfered with frequently, but all had to do was to call for George Shortridge and all resistance ceased.
 "The potlatch is the most marvel)us thing l ever saw. It is one round of feast . ing, dancing and making presents. Five hundred md twenty blankets and 25o boxes of hard tack were given away Wed nesday besides great qantities of berries and oil.
 "The views have cover all the pro- ceedings including numerous views of the great dances"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Inland Weather Report
The Daily A1aslkan's Report By Wire
 From All Yukon Points.

SKAGWAY-MlId. rain, strong south wind.
 GLACIER-No report. WHITE PASS-No repor. FRASER-No report. LOG CABIN-No report. BENNETT-No report. CARIBOU-Clear, calm, WHITE HORSE-C!ear, calm. ATLlN-Clear, calm. TAGISH-No report. LOWER LABARGE-No report. HOOTALlNQUA-Clear, cold. BIG SALMON-Clear, light snow, FIVE FlNGERS-I2 above. STEWART RIVER-Light snow. OGILVlE-Clear. Io above, snow, SELKIRK 20 above, calm, SELWYN-Light snow. DAWSON-Strong north west wind, 10 above, light snow.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Moccasins at Clavson's,
 Fur robes at Clayson's, Ath and State.
It Was Not Robbery

The reported robbery of E. w. Pollock s news stand at the depot Wednesday evening was Hong felt want" myth. Conduc- tor Murray Miles left package belonging to friend who was going out on the Dol phin in the news stand and when he came back for it at 6 o'clock the stand was closed He got the nightwatchman's |ey but could not open the door so he tore of a couple of slats from the top of the stand and reached in and took out the grip.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Another New Stea HI or.

Captain Roberts, of the Aberdeen, said yesterday that the Washington and Alaska Company's charter for his ship would ex- pre shortly, and that Manager Stewart of the Seattle office of the company was now in San Francisco arranging to re-charter the Aberdeen or to secure a new ship. His company will build new loco ton steamer this winter and are expecting to charter several freighters for next year.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Move to Incorporate Nome

A petition for the incorporation of Nome was filed September Io, and October IS was set as the date for hearing objections to it. Nome will probably have an cleo tion about the first of November. If the people vote for incorporation, Nome will be Alaska's fourth city.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Accident on Wharf.

Albert Dahling, deck hand on the Dirigo. who has been with that ship for the past eight months, was hit on the head yesterday morning by large piece of coal which fell from one of the ships baskets while she was unloading. He was taken to the Bisop Rowe Hos pita and it is feared that his skull Is fracture :.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Will Give an Oyster Supper.

The Ladies Guild of the Episcopa! church will give an oyster supper at Elks' hall Friday evening, November 2. The supper will be followed by social dance. The proceeds are to be applied on the construction of the new Episco. pal church, being built at the corner of Eighth avenue and State street.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Valuable Information.

Do you want an accordion? Fifty Ger man instruments to seIectf rom. Do want a mandolin? Seventeen to choose from. There are only two or three of the guitars left. If you want marine or opera glass es mineral glasses or eompasses, tattoo or $I alaim clocks don't listen so any advice come here first, the old reliable.
 Keelar the Money King
 Broadway Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Wharf To Be Built.

On her last trip up the Aberdeen called in at Prince Wales island with fifteen tons of freight. Captain Roberts reports that d wharf is to be built at that point which will greatly facilitate landing of freight. At the present time all goods have to be landed in small boats and pushed up above the tide line.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Quilts at Clayson's, 4th and State.
For Two Weeks More.

Traffic Manager s. M. Irwin. of the White Pass and Yukon route said, vester- day that the Cleaner would be operated between Bennett and Atln for about two more weeks and would then lav up for the winter at Caribou Crossing.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
New Street Crossings

Street Commissioner Phil is having the street crossings in the business part of the city repaired pursuant to an order from the Common Council. Those at state street and 9th Avenue were repaired yes terdav.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Decided Not To Play.

The ladies' bisket ball team of the Y. M. C. A. yesterday received a challenge from the Mlgpies' team to play an exhbi- tion game next Monday evening" After due consideration they decided not to ac- cept it.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Bought Goods Here.

The Engineer Mining Company have purchased their winters supply of goods from H. o. Peterson, the local grocer. This shipment of over five tons will go over on next Thursdav's train.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Working on the Clutch.

Officers of the Dlrigo vesterdav reported that men were at work on the Clutch on the beach at Juneau. It cannot be learned who is doing the work or whether she has been turned over to her owners.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
FOR BENT.

Hall for rent. Apply A. A. Anderson.
 Two, four or six room house newly and neatly papered with woodshed etc. With or without city water. Apply on prem ises. Third and State streets. TOT 2w
 Rooms for rent on 4th avenue east o Broadway. suitable for housekeeping. h. quire at rear of building. Mrs. Swenson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
W ANTE ID.

Wanted-To buy for cash a lot between 3rd and oth avenue. Prefer corner lot. Address. C., care of ALASKAN office. 3t
 Wanted-Woman to do general house. work in small family Inquire Mrs ]. G. Price, Sixth avenue, near Main.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

The Elks met last night in their hall on 9th avenue, and initiated Ed Littleiohn and B. Rogers
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

Blow in with your gold dust. We will accept 1t with smile that will do your heart good. F. H. Clayson & Co.,, Fourth and State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
LOST.

Found-Scotch Collie. Owner can have same by applying at R. R. shops and paw ing expense.~ 10 24 st
 A bicycle. Owner can recover same by proving property, Call at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

Drink Red Star bottled beer. The finest on the market. $2 per dozen, delivered, telephone 4o If
 No. I, Wellington coal, In sacks, at Ju- neau wharf. Telephone Or. IooIm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

Just reoeived-a full line of babies shots, all colors. Brown Shoe Co
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-A lot of fine cigars. La Sinceridad, CIeola, Marguerite and Havana Rose Wholesale or retail at the Commis- Sarv.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

Henry Taylor, proprietor of the Savoy hotel at White Horse, arrived last night on his way to Portland where he will visit relatives.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

Gold Seal plcs at Clayson's.
 H. s. x M. suits only at Clayson's. The only one price shoe store in Skag way. Brown Shoe Co.Fifth and State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26

We make speciality of giving people satisfaction. Clavson & Co.,, Fourth ant State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Hotel Leland, 8I3 Second ave-, Seattle, Wash. Best location in city. Prices req sonable. 62dIm

Numerous kinds of world-renowned American, English, Scotch, Irish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, French. Ita- Han Brandies, Whiskeys and Wines, to be had strictly pure at the Seattle saloon, cor ner of State and Sixth Avenue.
 The fall term of court soon begins and while you are having your suit don't for get ours. They cost less and give better sat- isfaction and you are always the winner. F. H. Clayson & Co.,, 4th and State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Tea.

Do you enjoy a good cup of tea ? If so try half pound package of Lipton's world renowned blended tea, Jas. Carroll & Go. keep it.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-10-26
Saturdays Special Sale.

Carroll X Go. promise a good list for Saturday. Read their add tomorrow,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-06
PRINCETON STUDENTS WORK.
Gvrrzealous Young Man Forges
Interview With Cleveland.

ErrIRrI SPECIAL
New York. April MIR. C!aveia I'd. if he
is for Dew y, is not prepared 10 sly SO. In
a statsm"n; issued through tae Associated
ates in its entirety the interview pub
lished III The Republic this morning in
Which h. expressed himself as d.'iEht"d
with tn" D'wcy can'ita"y.
This int rvicN. it now transpires. VAS
manufactured by :, Princeton student. who
Cleveland. Til. coi":ian sent II 10 the New
York Herald. sErir.; the name of the Her
AIDS rsAuia! CORE spondent III Princeton
and after due precautions had been TAX
to verify the accuracy of the statements
attributed To Mr.. Cleveland. the dispat"n
was stnt to TIE Hepub t. in the 'ane
spirit. and not until .ir. Cleveland ISSUED
his disclaimer was Ihc fra'.d discovered;
The Cleveland interview came TO the
Herald by wire in the regular way. ana as
il hor. the signature of the resident cor
respondent in Princeton. there seemed 70
hc no doubt of its accuracy. Some OF the
Language. attributed to Mr.. Cleveland. how
ever. aroused the suspicion of the EDITOR
" 10 handled the copy, and the princeton
Cleveland again ami set him Z" indorse th.'
interview.
In ahou, an hour a reply came from
Princeton that the correspondent had seen
Mr. cleveland. and that tn" interview was
all right" With this assurance. the state
candidacy both III the Herald ANA The Re
:;oc:l after the publication to-day Of Mir;
Cleveland's denial. the Herald discovered
that the "intervicw had not come from
its regular correspondent ut all. but from
n Princeton student. who had forged ms
name 20 tho dispatch i'll the absence OK 'n.
real correspondents
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-06
BRYAN BY ACCLAMATI0'!.
Result of q Canvass by the New
York Journal.

RF;pI-RI.tC SPECIAL.
New York April 5.-D!spatciles received
by the Journal tonight from Deinocratie
national commit :ecnen who are In touch
wi,h the sentiment of their party in forty
nine States ana Territories indicate that
Colonel William j. Bryan Will be nominated
practically 10y reclamation.
only on. committeeman is positively op-
upsed to Mr.. Bryan. that one being John
w Corcoran of Massachusetts. There are
six doubtful. those beirs Richard Il. KEN
ney of Delaware True l.. Norris of New
UampShira. Seth {. Gordon OF Maine. Ar
thur y. German Of Maryland. Frank Camp
bell of New York ard Daniel j. Ca!npau
of Michigan.
The other fcrty-twO committeeman heard
from are unanimous in their choice OF
Colonel Bryan.
Bradley Il. Smalley. the Democratic COM
mitteemau from Dewey's own State OF Ner-
mont who is stopping at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. said tonight:
There IS no use talking about Dewey.
Il is all settled now. The candidate of the
Democratic party will be William j. Bryan.
'Thc Republicans will renominate Major
Mckinley. Vermont will send Bryan del
egation to the Democratic Nationa! Con-
vent!on.
Doctor JOhr II. Giriner Bryans closest
Il see that Admiral Dewey has announced
il. He doubtless wieids a great deal o7
influence in this country and II Democrat
always supports the ticket. no matter who
the nominee may be. Bryan will surely he
renomiuated. and therefore must have
Dewpy'S sllpport'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-06
SUGGESTION BY STEPHENS.
MiSSouriS Governor ON Admiral
D"wey'S Candidacy.
RETuBT-ic SPECIAL.

RErt III Ir SpE,TAr.
jefferson City. Mo. April 5.-In response
I" the inquiry of (. New York paper. Gov
c"nor Stct hens Tonight sent out the follow
ing message.
The announcement that the great naval
commander and national hero. Admiral
Dewey. would h" 4 candidate, for PreSii mt
oi the nit.d States. created not u ripple
upon the political waters of Missouri .iad
h" ail!i"tnc'd IL six months ago it world
have been mere seriously considered. At
thti I'm" II" stated that h" knew nothing
oi pGiiiics and cared less. When he says
the office Of chief t.X 2rutive "f the United
States * not Difficult! to nil. hc het1avS "a
lame ntahle Ignorance and shows mis- So
months has taught him nothing. "" can
not tell from The belat"d pr 1clama'irn
whether the matChess g:a fighter proposes
I" run rs Il Democrat or Republican. II
a Demo c'nt. he wI!i iild ths masses already
ini Bryan: II a kepuhcau. he Will find Me
Ninl'S practically r.nominatrd. our lead
crs IN the great struggl. now ON must nave
positive convictions. If personal popularity
was alun. sufficient Mr.. Dewey might lie
a Formidable Candidate. The people ad
mre his bravery and Eve him. but do not
think n" would make an ideal presidential
candidate. W.. want our candidate tor
PRESIDENT not necessarily Il great sea fight:
er hut Il fighter of trusts. financial sharks,
Government breakers and devils. 1t looks
IKE Mr.. Dewey has: fallen Il victim 10 yellow
week longer he will wish Thousand times
ne was oack In Manila Bay. We do not
know whether Mr.. Dewey Is right on the
questions of money, trusts, Imperialism,
etc. or not. II he is. and can stand on the
Kansas city platform. what is the matter
with Bryan and Dewey?
,SiGncdb LON V. STEPHENS.
Governor Of Missouri
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-06
CHICAGO RECEPTION.
Dewey Committee Placed in a DIFF
ticult Position.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago. Ill. April 5.Preparations for the
entertainment of Admiral Dewey here IN
the anniversary OF the BATH" az Manila
are heirg carried forward by the Exec'l-
tive Committee In spite q! embhtrassmcnfs
caused by the announcement of the Ad-
miralS candidacy for the presidency. The
Admiral has stated ;hat 1t Is his intention
to come to Chicago May l. rs scheduled.
Speaking of the situati II to-day. Lina
Z. Carter. charmaH of the comInitt..
said
THE announcement OF Admiral Dewey
has placed the Executive committee in an
embarrassing position. What the outcome
we will continue ou. preparations. though
with caution. All expenses will h" cur
tailed. a meeting of the committee will be
held next Tuesday to consider what steps
shall he taken Most of the committee ne
lieve that the reception to the Admiral
should be carried out III accordance with
the original idea"
The collection OF funds for the celebra-
tion is progressing satisfactorily 10 the
members of the Finance Committee. More
subscriptions were received through the
mail this morning they say than any day
since the committee began work. over two
weeks ago.
The committees message after Thurs
days meeting will be carried to Washing
ton by W. b. Conkey. chairman Of the
Subcommittee on Transportation
Mr.. Conkey had intended leaving for the
capital tomorrow 10 offer Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey choice of routes FOR the
special train to and from Chicago. HIS
journey will be deferred pending action at
Tuesdays meeting
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-06
THOSE BACK OF DEWEY.
Gorman, Lamont. Olnry and 9th
crs Mentioned.
EEptRI.Ic SPECIAL.

ffisi' Hif.'iAi,
Washington. April 5-As the Dewey f'cs-
idert!al boom grows in age. the motive he"
hind his candidacy becomes apparent Ar
thur +. German. John X. Mclean. William
c. Whitney. Dan Lamont. Richard On-y
and others OF that element. all in sym
pathy with the Dewey movement.
They believed that by sprnginG Dewer''
name al this time. enough States would
strong pull Tor Dewey in the Kansas city
convention.
That the scheme was carefully planned
and had wide scope is thoroughly evidenced
within the last ten days here in Washing
ton. The Distric; of Columbia has nn vnt.
at the polls, hut is allowed by courtesy SIX
delegates in the National Convention.
Committeeman. prof-ss"dly Il Bryan man.
bat friendly To the Mclean, German inflri-
enCe, recently started movement to send
an unnstructcd delegation TO Kansas Cit.
Will. claiming that he was for Bryan. he
wanted To he sent delegate unhamp"red
by "inStructtonS.'
When this clever design was first unfod"d
the silver Democrats Of the District die
not know what they do now, but. iudsin.;
correctly that it was G"rmaH-Mci.e:n
scheme. they Tough, it vigorously.
Last night. after the Dewey boom WIS
the Democrats held meeting ard hy IN
overwhelming vote declared that the Dis
trict delegates to Kansas tnT should be IN.
structed to vote for William j. fryan ana
the rcatsirmation of the Chicago platform.
This is defeat NO. for the men who
are using the name of Admiral Dewey I"
promote the anti-Bryan movement a.
Arthur +. German and John K. Mclean.
this victory ut tn. Bryan men is of fai
more importance than would ~ first glance
appear.
here in Washington. wna, show have th"y
out in the States?