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The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
CHAPTER III.

Impossible, my dear sfr-impossi-
ble!"
1t was Captain Derwent who spoke
in that decidedly aggressive tone of
decision, and he whom he addressed
company along a narrow track by the
side of winding nullah, on their way
back to mess at the Tirah camp.
1t was nearly three weeks since the
lover had bidden Lille farewell, and
she it was who was under discussion
now.
Don's cheek was flushed. and his dark
eyes glowed ominously as their glance
followed the clouds of pale smoke from
the cheroot he puffed for several min
utes in proud silence.
That he had never contemplated Cap
tain Derwent's blunt refusal of his suit
was very certain, by the easy assurance
with which he had courted and won
Lilies own consent
You say it is impossible your daugh-
ter should ever be my wife?" Don
spoke at last, with painful distinct
ness.
1t was characteristic of Don's nature
that he was rarely reused to passion: +:
but, once reused, it was deep and last
ing; and by the pallor that had re-
placed the flush upon his face it was
too evident he was moved to passion
now.
Perfectly impossible, my dear fell
low though hate telling you so, don't
you know"
'Since you have told me so much,
should like that you will tell me more"
said Don, in that calm voice that little
betrayed the fire at his heart MAY
| ask why it is perfectly impossible?"
MY dear sir" exclaimed the elder
officer, somewhat sharply, 'if your own
common sense does not tell you my
chief reasons, then you must pardon
my being outspoken. You've said your
self you haven't rupee beyond your
pay and what your uncle Colonel Cor
don, chooses to allow you yearly. Now,
honestly do you consider you are at
all suitable match for my little girl,
who, you must remember, is now an
heiress. Had you been heir of Ga
die"
Thanks" said Don curtly Il do
not need to be reminded of my re-
versed fortunes, and, l will confess, l
should never have asked Lille to
share my poverty. 1t is only the fact
of her being an heiress makes it posi-
BILE she could ever become my wife"
81 'Pon my word, sir, you're frank"
exclaimed Captain Derwent, irritated
by what he deemed effrontery on Don's
part. MY daughter should be hon
ored to know that, had she been a
'tocherless lass as we say in the
north, you would have had none of
her."
He laughed, as If to pass the matter
off as joke; but he was genuinely
annoyed.
(To be continued)
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
The Spread of Con.ag,ou. Diseases.


The responsibility of those persons
who supply the public with food and
drink is not sufficiently realized by the
community at large Not long since
a number OF cases of dphtheria broke
out in a neighborhood. The disease
was of very severe type, and, in sew
eral instances, proved fatal after two
or three days Illness. 1t seemed i'm
possible, at first, to trace the conta-
gon to its source, but after a thor
ough canvass of the vicinity it was
discovered that a dealer in milk had
in his family a couple of cases of diph-
theria He professed ignorance of the
cause OF the children's sickness, and
even when assured of its nature,
claimed that he had no idea that it
could be conveyed in milk. The fact
that parents do not know how chill
dren could have contracted this dis
ease often acts as a check upon any
efforts TO combat it, insisting that as
the little ones have not been exposed
to this malady it certainly must be
something else that ails them. When
illness of this sort breaks out in a
family the only proper course is to
have it Investigated at once. Delays
are quite sure to be disastrous if not
fatal, and in the present condition OF
medical knowledge on this subject,
there is reasonable hope of relief If
attention is given when the first
SYMPTOMS of illness manifest them
selves.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

The immense development OF the ex-
port trade of the United States and
the almost limitless possibilities for
its further extention are intimated in
figures given out recently by the
statistical bureau at Washington.
From this it appears that, in so far OF
a country as Russia, American manu-
hcturers are competing successfully
with their German and English rivals
and that American bicycles, agricul-
tural machinery, steam engines and
tools in general are extensively sold
among the Black Sea provinces. The
figures given show that our sales in
Russia in 1893 amounted to less than
two and one-half million dollars and
that in the year 1899 they exceeded
ten million.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

The general movement for the purih-
cation of our city from the vipers that
have infested it under what ever
names they are known should be en-
couraged and upheld by all the people.
In fact it might be suggested that mass
meetings should be called for the pur-
pose of strengthening the backbone of
the officers whose evident duty it is TO
take the initiative in the matter OF
proceeding with all the machinery OF
law against all institutions of evil.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

The most amusing feature of the
present violent crusade being conduct
ed by the press of New York against
immortality in plays. to those familiar
with such extravagant campaigns, is
the probability that the newspapers
are acting from anything but earnest
motives in so clamorously demanding
the suppression of "Sapho, "Zaza' and
other plays of like nature. 1t is a
mock campaign, seemingly conducted
solely for the notoriety and advertis-
ing which the individual papers can
squeeze out of the affair.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

1t is said that there are several So
cieties in this country that are organ
ized for the purpose of importing Eu-
ropean birds. The announcement is
somewhat indefinite, but if the purpose
is as stated, to introduce various kinds
of birds the sooner the government
puts a stop to such enterprises the
better. We have suffered enough
though sometimes, as in the case of the
English sparrow, the damage is imag-
mary We think-from such enthusiasm.
Massachusetts, has spent hundreds of
thousands of dollars to rid itself of a
moth which a scientist imported for
use as a silk worm. The English spar
row has defied liberal and perhaps mis-
guided governments, states and towns,
to eXterminate it.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

The state of esjukovschtschina in
Russia, is probably the only place in
the world that is run entirely by wom-
en-, says Tit Bits This state is made
up of seven villages, each presided over
by a mayoress, the whole under the
superintendent of lady named
Saschka, who acts as president. There
are women magistrates, women preach
ers. women policemen-in fact, every
capacity in the state is filled by wom-
en-. The roads are made by women,
and women sell milk and deliver let
ters. If you want to bring an action
against your neighbor in this state, you
go to woman lawyer; and if there is
anything in your house to be stolen,
then burglar of the weaker sex steals
it No place OF any importance is filled
by a man.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

At the request of the general land
Office, Mr.. Lester f. Ward recently ex-
plored the fossil forests OF Arizona.
The richest deposit of silicified trees
covers an area Of about eight miles
square, in Apache county In some
parts of this area the petrifed logs lie
much more thiekly than they could
have stood while living ana Mr. Ward
thinks they must have been transport
ed by swift currents of water in the
Mesozoic era. Microscopic inspection
of the texture of the agatized wood
proved that it resembled the arauca-
riau pine of tic southern hemisphere
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
Cleanse
Your. Blood

The thing most desired of Spring
Medicine is thorough publication of
the blood. With this work of
cleansing going on there is COM
plete renovation of every part Of
your system. Not only is the cor
rupt blood made fresh, bright and
lively, but the stomach also re-
spends in better digestion, its
readiness for food at proper times
gives sharp appetite, the kidneys
and liver properly perform their
allotted functions, and there is, in
short, new brain, nerve, mental and
digestive strength.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
Loves Playfuln ess

And there's nothing more between
u.s." he asked NO, Harry. dear
she replied, nesting against his shoul-
der; II can't get any closer to YOU
Philadelphia North American.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
All Kinds.

snobson Ito inhabitant of out-of-
way seaside resorO-"What sort of
people do you get down here in the
summer" nhabitant-"Oh, all sorts
zur There be fine people an common
people, an some just half and half,
like yourself, zur."-Punch.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

Lord Roberts refers to him as Mr..
Steyn, late president of the orange
Free State" Later on it will be late
Orange Free State
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

The famine in India is appalling.
Five million persons are employed on
the government works, and still
starvation exists among 2O,OOO,OO0
more. The real white mans burden
doesn't seem to be in South Africa.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

1t will be observed that Chicago Is
the only city that will have Dewey on
Dewey day.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

The Hon. David Bennett Hill is said
to be negotiating for an Albany news
paper. Possibly he intends to show
how Satan would do it.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

If the sugar trust does not see what
1t wants it will please ask for 1t ano
not be bashful.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
HOODS
Sas:sapa1.Wa

Possesses the peculiar qualities
Peculiar to HseT-w which accom-
plish these good things for all
who take it. An unlimited list of
wonderful cures prove its merit.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
5 KING DON: F;
( A STORY OF MILITARY LIFE IN INDIA
...BY MAYOR ALLAN..".
CHAPTER II.-(Continued.) }

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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04

Don't forget to see our show window You will surely find something you need therein. F. H. Clayson X Co.,, 4 X State
 A special line of swell suits and pants will arrive next week at Cheney's Haber- dashery. II
 Russet shoes for men in all the up-to- date toes at CheneV's Haberdashery. If
 Night robes, pajamas, negIgee shirts at Cheney's Haberdashery tt
 seautiful summer goods. including silks, at the Fife Alaska Co.,, Fourth or Bond street. 0 2I mo
 Home made bread and cakes at Chealan' der's, Fifth ave. 7 P 4t
 The DAILY ALASKAN will be found on sale at the Hotel Northern news stan1 In Seattle f
 Exclusive patterns and designs in neck wear and shirts at Chenevs Haberdashery.
 All the leading shapes and colors in hats at Cheney's Haberdasherv. tf
 Numerous kinds of worldrenowned American, English, Scotch, Irish. German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, French. lta' lian Brandies, Whiskeys and Wines, to be had strictly pure at the Seattle saloon, cor ner of State and Sixth Avenue.
 Belle of Lexington Whiskey-eight year: old-just out of government bond, anC Three Crown Diamond Malt Whiskey- strictly pure-at the Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
WAS ON A WRONG SCENT
MT. Chealander Found No Placer
 Gold on Too-Chi.

G. Chealander returned yesterday from Too Chi lake, where he had gone to in spect some placer groundsbupon which favorable prospects had beer Reported. He represented number of Skagway busi- ness men. After thorough investigation he satisfied himself that it would not pay to work the ground. so did not make any locations. MT. Cheaander left Monday and was accompanied 1v pr. Runnalls. The latter remained in the country to pros pect where MT. Chealander says he has promising quartz prospects.
 Referring to the quartz proposition Mir. Chealander said:
 ''Dr. Runnals has quartz locations be- tween Too-Chi lake and Talu arm oa a ledge which is eight or nine feet wide and can be traced for six thousand feet
 "An assay on the surfsce eroppings which he brought out recently run about $2o to the ton in gold "
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
Attempting to Collect Gold From tic Tundra.
BEACHES EXHAUSTED
Alleged Golden Sands Fail to Main
 tain Their Reputation TOpkuk
 Only n Quarter Mile Long Creeks Could All be Washed Out This

One of the men who returned from Nome on the steamer Utopia this week states that J. w. lvev, collector of customs for the district of Alaska. is attempting to col lect gold from the tundra just back of the famous beach. Mr. lvey has some arrang ment he says, whereby he takes water from the sea and runs it back to tundra claim. The same man in speaking says further;
 "The tundra contains gold but 1t has nc pay streak, and those who work 1t have tc uncover the entire surface, and that is great task. A few feet under the surface one encounters ice or rather frozen mas: of water, moss and earth.
 "The beach is nothing big. Hundred: who went to Nome believing thev could al least wash out enough with which to gel back to the states have been sadly disap- pointed, and cannot get enough to keeE them. The old strike aside from the harc worked old beach was on ropkuk beach
 "The Torkuk beach Is quarter of mile long. It paid, but paid nothing won derful. knew some men who took ou SIS day to the man for four days, but they were four or five days prior to tha stripping the pay streak, and cannot saN how long in searching for it. So after al they were not well paid
 "AnviI, Snow Gulch and Dexter creek are good, but the claims that pay are no numerous, and were the water only plentl ful enough they would all be worked out Ii one average season. One of the creeks ha only nine paying claims"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04

bling. asked him if he believed such a yarn. He said. mo-
 Anyone who says that have gambled Is liar have done nothing more than play nickeln-the machines"
 At the reference to the nickel>in>the slot machines, the professor smiled blandly as though that were not out of the way for one that has occupied the position of close association with the little ones of the town.
 In referring to the matter of severing his connection with the schools, MT. Gwln stated ne would step out immediately.
 MT. Ford said last evening that no one has as yet been secured to take the place of MT. Gwin.
 MT. Gwin has held the position of prin- cipal of the Skagway schools the last year or more, and he and Mrs. Gwln have oc- eupied a more or less prominent place in the social circles of the city, and he is known to some as the brother>in-law of MT, and Mrs. A, B. Lewis, of Bonnet.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
Court and Marshal Moving
 Headquarters. M
ARE GOING TO JUNEAU
Skagway to Have an Office Marshal Stationed Here Permanently, Making Two at This Plaoe-- Other Changes.

United States Marshal James M. Shoup passed through Skagway yesterday on the steamer Cottage City on his way from Ju- neau to Sitka. MT. Shoup left Sitka only a few days ago. He announced yesterday that he is on his way to Sitka to move his office from that place to Juneau on the Cottage City this trip. District Judge Brown will also move his headquarters from Sitka to Juneau this trip of the Cot tage City. That means that both judge and marshal will be quartered in Juneau by the end of this week.
 It was also announced by Marshal Shoup vesterdav that another deputy marshal is. to be stationed at Skagwav permanently in addition to Deputy J. M. Tanner. J. w, Shook, from Sitka, will be the new mar shal. He is a nephew to Marshal Shoup. MT. Shook will serve in the capacity of of flee marshal here, while Mr. Tanner will continue as the field marshal.
 In line with the news of changes in pub lie positions in the district, MT. Shoup also gave out yesterday that Judge Brown has named Ed. de Groff United States Com missioner for the Sitka district, with head quarters at Sitka, in place of C. C. Futile.
 James MoNair, brother to Deputy United States Marshal Hal McNair, office marshal for MT. Shoup, has been appointed deputy clerk under J. J. Rogers, chief clerk of the district.
 The news of the changing of the bound aries of the jurisdiction of the United States marshals in Judge Browns district by the judge was also given out by Marshal Shoup yesterday. In regald to the matter he said:
 Judge Brown has redstricted southern Alaska into six districts. The changes are not radical, The Porcl pine country IS made precinct, and has no recording of> ficer. George Girtin is appointed commis- sioner for the Porcuplne district. but is not | a recorder.
 "The new Skagway district lies within certain boundaries commencing at the cen ter of Lynn canal east of the southernmost point of Cape Seduction, thence due east to the boundary line, thence in northerly direction along the boundary to the I37th meridian, thence south to the Pacific ocean, thence to Cape Spencer and through Cross Sound and Icy Straits, thence to Chatham Straits and on into Lynn Canal to the point of beginning in Lynn canal. This district includes Poroupne and Hanes.
 "The Wrangel district embraces all the mainland from Cape Fanshaw to the south ern line of this district.
 The Juneau district takes in Admiralty island and other small islands adjacent, in oludng Douglas island. .#4
 "The Valdez district embraces all west of the Skagway district, and east of Cook Inlet.
 "The Kodiak district lies to the west ward. 4,
 ''rhe Sitka district Is made up of Bara- noff and Chicha gof islands. .. .sm,
 ''All the districts have been changed in some respects save that of Wrangel."
 The new Skagway district is cut out of the Juneau district.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
Juneau Papers Score Him
 For His Betrayal. Q
PRONOUNCE TT FALSE
Republican Who Was at the Phila- delphia Convention Says There is no Truth In the Reasons Assigned By MT. Held.

The Juneau papers are also discussing the action of John G. Held, in taking the position of republican national committee man for himself when acting as the rep resentative of convention that had all but unanimously chosen John G. Price for the posi- ton,
 Two of the three newspapers published at Juneau have taken strong stand in condemnation of MT. Held. The Daily Dispatch has interviewed a prominent eastern republican, who scouts at the story urged by Mr. Held that it was necessary for man to be on the ground in order to be ..appointed a national committeeman. The man referred to was at the Phlladel- phia convention.
 In commenting upon the DAILY ALASKAN editorial entitled "Plain Facts About MT. Heid," the Dispatch makes the following significant statement:
 The Daily Dispatch has recently made inquiries of a leading eastern politician who was recently in the city, and whose name is withheld for the present, as to whether to give MT. Heid's story credence or not. The old time republican was at the last republican convention and says it is bull con" and that were MT. Held to re- turn to his state with that kind of squar- ing story there would be trouble. The Daily Dispatch admres MT. Held $ nerve, but will lock things up if he calls.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04

Postoffice News Stand ,reopened by A. L. Ritter, stationery, magazines, etc. 7 IS I'm
 If you want messenger, call telephone No. S2. 7'I2tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04

The celebrated Dunlap hats are feature of Chenev's Haberdashery. If
 Extra size hats, suits and single pants. F. H. Clavson x Go. 4th and State.
 Hotel Leland, 8I3 Second ave-, Seattle, Wash. Best location in city. Prices req. sonable. o2AIm
 The Seattle saloon is One Place in Skag- way which is absolutely for gentlemen only, and serves Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches Day and Night to patrons tt
 First class bath for s cents. The Prin cipal, ~posite U. s. Barracks. 28 I'm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
Lilly Brothers Expanding.

The Skagwav feed, flour and smoked meats firm of Lilly Brothers is putting up l building in Dawson preparatory to open ing branch there in about a week. A similar line of products to that of the Skagway house will be carried in Dawson. J. E. Lilly is at Bennett getting two scows prepared to go to Dawson with freight for the firm. The firm also contemplates opening a house at White Horse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04

Fresh arrivals on Cottage City of our fancy roast Mocha and Java Coffees, Oolong and Gunpowder teas.
 We carry constantly the choicest brands of fancy groceries.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
J. E. Staley's Mother Dies.

2 u. E. Stalev, of tins city, received word on the Cottage City yesterday of the death of his mother at Rutland, Vermont. The cause of death was heart failure. Deceased was seventy-three years of age at the time of her death. MT. Stalev has the sympa- thy of a host of friends n,h his bereavement.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-04
Lady Correspondent Here.

Miss Alice M. McAndrews, correspondent of the Butte Inter- Mountain, arrived In Skagway vesterdav. She will leave this morning for Dawson. Miss McAndrews represented the Inter- Mountain at Nome earlier in the summer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-06
FUNERALS OF a DAY.

From her late home on Cedar ave.
nue. the funeral of Mrs. Timothy Mad
den took place yesterday morning. TIL.
remains rcposed i'm "A beautiful caskct
and were viewed by the numerous
friends of the deceased, who gathered
at the family residence for hours previ-
Gus to the hour appointed. AT o'clock
the casket was closed. and the funeral
cortege moved to st. Johns church,
where requiem mass was celebrated.
Rev. NJ. ]. Fleming was celebrant Of
the mass AMI preached "A very eloquent
funeral sermon. AT the conclusion of
the funeral services the funeral pro-
cession moved to Cathedral cemetery,
where the remains We're laid to rest.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas
Moran took place yesterday mornin,
from the family residence $50 River
street. The numerous friends of the
deceased began to gather at her late
home at an early hour and the housn
was throngcd with the sorrowing
friends. who came to nay the last sad
respects to one they loved and es g.
teemed At o'clock the casket was
closed and the funeral procession
moved To st. Peters cathedral. whore
a requiem mass was celebrated. AT the
conclusion of which intcrmcnt was
made in the Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-06

An enthusiastic meeting of the board
OF trade viaduct committee was held
last evening. and was attended by
several additional members OF the
board. The subcommittee appointed
to draft an appeal to the voters urging
support for the present project made
its report. and submitted a petition
similar to the one circulated three
years ago. Several additional features
will be added and the committee was
authorized to have several thousand
printed and circulated.
Another circular will also be issued,
signed by prominent citizens, setting
forth the advantages Of the viaduct
ana the benefits to be dericed there
from. Large posters will also be
printed and put up in conspicuous
places to attract the attention of the
voters. Arrangements were also made
for bringing the matter to the atten-
tion of the different secret societies
and other organizations and commit
tee was appointed to solicit funds to
defray the advertising expenses.
Several of the gentlemen present VOL
unteered to work at the polls on cleo
tion day in behalf of the viaduct and
others Will be asked to assist in secur-
ing voters for the project The COM
nlittee adjourned to meet at the reg,i-
lar board meeting one week hence,
when all who are interested in the
movement will be invited to attend.
The committee expects to issue their
appeal in q few days.