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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01

had passed through. We had not fairly entered lake LaBarge when the smoke from the Lightning.s belching tunnels loomed up astern, and the chase was renewed. It was now race for Fifty mile river. To be there first meant the victory. Wood was piled in' to the already well filled furnaces; oil, pitch and other infamable material were used to make the hot fires hotter. The old paddles fairly threshed the wa ter, and two long parallel stretches Of froth marked the course from one end of the lake to the other. Slowly but surely the Lightning devoured the daylight between her nose and the red wheel of the Victorian; on she came until the spray from her prov fell in showers athwart our midships, but the goal was at this time almost at hand.
 "The excitement amongst the passen- gers was at the boiling point as the two big boats entered the narrow mouth Of the river together, their noses rubbing one against the other. The fight was now for the channel. Each ship was strained to the uttermOst in an endeay' or to crowd the other against the bank. At first one would have the advantage then the other. Meanwhile like a foaming mill tail mile after mile Of water swept under our keel on its mad journey toward the Arctic.
 "Now we are gaining. The Light ming Is dangerously near the shore. In another minute she must drop be- hind or be pushed hard and fast aground.
 Something that is explainable only by better steamboat man than hap pened, and in few minutes more we are in the position the antagonist was. She is surely pushing us ashore. The ships are at right angles and we are going. From the engine rooms of the Victorian the clang of the bell is heard, the wheel ceases to turn, and the swift current takes us down the river. The Captain thought to trick his opponent. The Lightning was al- most crosswise in the channel, and at a disadvantage with the current. The Captain had expected her to be forced around and down the river but he was doomed to disappointment. Slowly but with a tremendous labor, the Light ming righted herself and took the cen. ter of the channel with us behind her. A thunderous cheer was sent up by the passengers, our enemies ahead. It was the first audible expression of 8 human
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
Clothing' Clothing! Clothing! < Chenev's Boston Store.
Carpets in great variety at Peoples'.s 5tf
FIsrida Winters,

The Kissimee (Fla.) Valley Gazette says that the Seminole Indians of Flor ida predict mild winters in Florida for the next 30 years, which gives the citrus industry of that state long lease of life. Of the Indian powers of weather forecasting it says: "His instruments are his Ave senses, which he works in the bureau of instinct. He can instinc. lively smell. and hear, and taste and see. and feel fat year, cycle of fat years, coming with far more certainty than the weather bureau dares to say whether it will be hot or cold. wet or dry. during the next 84 hourA z
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01

being for hours, and Boxer never hated Christian worse than the five score souls on the Victorian hated the human cargo of our successful rival.
 But the race is not always to the swift. Darkness soon overlook us. Our big search lights were brought into use making the channel clear. A little after midnight we passed the Lightning tied up at the bank. It had become too dark for her. We arrived at White Horse about noon and had en- tirelv forgiven the passengers and crew of the Lightning by the time she came in an hour later"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
w. B. Copping,a Dawson trader. arrived last evening from the interior.

w. B. Copping.a Dawson trader. arrived last evening from the interior.
 J C. Strickland. brother to Major Strickland of the Northwest mounted police, was among those arriving last eve ming from the interior. w. c. Mogeau, formerly in the butcher business and now engaged in trading be- tween the coast and Dawson. is in the city.
 He who laughs last laughs best, but buy a suit from us and you will laugh all the time because you will gef the best.
 F. H. Clavsou & Co.,, Fourth and State
 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.
 Boys suits at Clayson's. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
American District Only Ex-
 celled by Klondike.
WADE IS BANNER CREEK
Is Handicapped by Litigation and High Transportation, hut Win Bs a Big Producsr Hanssn c Tsn- nant Take out s7S, 900.

J. J. Burns. who has possession of the claims on Jack Wade creek. which are in litigation, for Receiver Hills, thinks the Forty Mile district has great future. He says that next to the Klondike 1t is the best camp in the Yukon.
 Writing to T. F. Payne, of this city. Mr. Burns says
 "Jsek Wade creek Is the best so far show in the South Fork part of the Forty Mile district. But there are several others known to contain good pay. Notably, Walkers Fork, Chicken, Franklin work cd years ago) Napoleon and several others. staked but not prospected.
 "The North Foik country Is also very
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
Call For Bids.

The Board of Education will receive bids for twenty cords of wood cut into six teen inch lengths, piled at the school houses and delivered as required by the school board. All bids to be addressed to the secretary and to be in on or before Septem- Der 2, 1900. J. M. Winslow,
 8 20 4t Secy. Board of Education.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
Our new line Of clothing will fit as well as custom made. Cheney's Boston store. If

Numerous kinds of worId-rcnowned American, English, Scotch, Irish. German, Swedish, Norweeian, Danish, French. lta- lian Brandies, Whiskeys and Wines, to be had strictly pure at the Seattle saloon, cor ner of State and Sixth Avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
Masonic Meeting.

All Masons are requested to be present at Firemen's hall, Saturday evening at Q o'clock. for the purpose of discussing the advlsability of organizing lodge at Skag- way. 8 20 If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01
Tailoring.

For stylish and good fitting clothes go to E. Wolland. who is receiving the latest and most fashionable Report on Tailoring every month. Clothes dyed, cleaned and repaired I2Iatf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01

Hotel Leland, 8I3 Second ave-, Seattle, Wash. Best location in city. Prices req sonable. 62dIm
 pr. J, J. Walter, who has returned from Klukwan, reports that while he was there sixtv-one Indians, including Chief Kod> owatt, joined the methodist church.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01

Nobby, nattv. stylish, latest cut clothes at Cheney's Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-01

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- isfactlon for you are always the winner.
 We make speciality of giving people satisfaction. Clavson & Co.,, Fourth and State.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

said that their candidate would be in it until the votes were counted.
 In case both remain the party is faced by a complication which can not be removed. It was thought immedi- ately after the convention that the muddle could be adjusted in the court, but a closer examination of authorities has convinced nearly all attorneys that the court can take no Jurisdiction. The duty of the secretary to put both names on the official ballot is clear. but he can not put both names at the head of the regular and undisputed demo- cratic ticket and there is no law requir- ing him to choose between them. He has said, it is reported, that he will not make a choice.
 The county candidates held meeting yesterday and decided not to become involved in the territorial campaign and not to recognize either Mr. smith or MT. Wilson as the head of the ticket They already have troubles of their own.
 Thus the candidates for delegate can hope for no aid in the campaign from the county delegates. Tn mass meet ings this fall the familiar sight of q candidate for delegate surrounded on the platform by enthusiastic county as pirants will be sadly missed.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21
WHO GIVES WAY?
The Democratic Situation Has Grown
 Tense.

The declaration of Colonel Wilson in his purpose not to withdraw from the contest for delegate to congress created cOnsternation among the smith parti- sans. The declaration was So em- phatic and was accompanied by such an elaborate definition of his position that it amounted to the burning of his bridges behind him, leaving no way out of the fight. even if he should subse- quently desire to get out of it.
 One of Mr. Smiths strongest support CTS, speaking of the matter yesterday afternoon, said that Colonel Wilson : statement had hopelessly clouded situation on which light had been eX- pected to break. There had hardly been a doubt among the friends of MT. Smith that Colonel Wilson would with draw in good time, but now there was an absolute certainty that he would not and could not.
 T do not know" said he, what MT. Smith will do. l have never talked of this contingency with him, and l have not discussed it with any of his friends. We did not imagine that it would ever arise. 1 have no means or Knowing what course MT. Smith will take or what the wish of the democratic party in the territory may be. But l am aware that if the party goes on with both candidates in the field the cam paign will be nothing more than q mournful procession to a certain grave in November. I believe. mind. I only say l believe. that Mr. Smith will not go to sure defeat. I do not think that MT Smith is naturally any less per sistent than Colonel Wilson. Wilson, though. has placed himself in a pc sition from which he cannot hack down, so it looks as if MT. Smith, who IS yet free, would have to. believe tha Tn a week from now there won't be more than one candidate in the field"
 other smith men, on the other hand,
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21
A LOVERS QUARREL.
Cupid Receives Aid From an Uney-
 pected Source and All Are Now Happy.

There is a certain pretty girl in Phoe- nix who came within a hairs breadth of losing her chosen lover through a slight misunderstanding, which, when e.plained, transformed he thorny path of jealousy to one of roses and true love.
 It is a true life story, but reads like a romance from the fertile brain of a twentieth century novelist. The lov- CTS had for year been almost con stant companions and the wedding day only a few months distant, when a black cloud came over the spirit af the prospective brides happiness that was as unaccountable as it was uncaIled for. Seemingly without causa her lGver sent her a curt letter desiring to be re- leased from the gagement. merely saying, You will realize the reason better than I why our marriage can- not take place."
 The young lady, crushed in spirit and at Q total loss to understand his cruel action, but being of a proud na- ture, sent a full release of the obliga- tion, together with the presents he had made her. Just at this point the adage that life is stranger than fic- tiOn" was proved true. The young lady accompanied a friend on a visit, sim ply out of idle curiosity and as last resort visited Carnelle, the great clair voyant, little thinking he would tell her the true reason of her lovers de- Sertion. But before she left the cele- bralted mediums parlors at the Occi- dental on Center street she had learned the cause of his action and the method to take in winning him back to her side. Explanations followed and once more the channel of affection between them runs smooth and clear and not a ripple will mar their future.
 Carnalle says that he rejoices in his Gcd-given power when it is the means of bringing happiness, as it always Is. but regrets pointing out the great life sorrows that fall to the lot of some of his visitors. But for the absolute se- crecy that surrounds his private par lors, the city would now be wild over his marvellous gift as a trance medium
 Mr. Sig Niederberger, Lamm & Co. s representative from Chicago's finest tailoring establishment, has arrived and has his full line of samples on dis play at Goldberg Bros store. Suits from $14 upwards. Satisfaction guar anteed. Come in today.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

At the solicitation of many who con template attending Pains grand fire works exhibition at Phoenix park Monday and Tuesday nights, the man. agement has decided to place tickets on sale at Goodmans drug store. While tickets will be sold at the gates, those desiring to reserve places can do so in advance. All those reserving seats vii be provided for and the best places r. served for their benefit. Reserved sea Is 75 cents; box seats, $1. General ad- mission at the gate. 50 cents. Children under 12 years of age, 20 cents. Tickets now on sale.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

Good morning. Have you seen Lamm & Co.'S large samples at Goldberg Bros. this morning? Al. expert cutter from Chicago in attendance. Yesterday was a hot day, but busy ore, taking measures for fall suits, either for inn mediate or future delivery. Can you refuse2
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

Wells, Fargo &s Go. will carry money or supplies of express character for the sufferers at Galveston, Tex, free Of charge. Shipments should be so marked as to indicate that they are intended for this purpose. T. CONNELL.
 Agent.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21
EXCURSION TO PHOENIX.

On account of the Pains Fire Works E;5hiEitiOn, at Phoenix September 2i and 9. Excursion trains will run. leav- ing Mesa $50 D. m; Tempe. 6:15 D. m. each day. returning after the display. Rate from Mesa. round trip. soc: from Tempe, 40c.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

Read in another column what the Los Angeles Herald says of Pains fireworks display. This entertainment comes highly recommended and should be witnessed by every one. Tickets on sale at Goodman's.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

You have perhaps noticed that in every poor brass band there is good bass player. Do you know why? The bass horn is easy.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21
EXCURSION.

Pains exhibition Battle of San Juan" Phoenix, September 24 and 9, 1900, for. which tickets will be sold on September 23, "A and 25 from all sta tions on. S. F. P. & P. railway at one fare for the round trip. Final limit September 26. E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

It doesn't matter whether a thing is cheap or dear. you always have to pay the same amount for g dollars worth.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

Be careful not to make mistake in that woman's account" the old man said to the clerk; she's red headed
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21
Do you load your oun she11sf

shipment shot yesterday brought s
  low s ANINIUNITION.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21

Talk is rather cheap. but some people have a mania for trying to moDopoliZe it.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-21
ue're selling shot guns

Every stock but lots of them to 
   i lose figuring will it
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

REPARTEE IN CONGRESS. In the
FIFTY ilrst Congress there was a tilt
between General Spinoa and Elijah
Adams Morse that was very entertain.
ing. The General always wore an
enormous standing collar. 1t was so
large that IT is said that Tim Campbell
approached him one day and tanped
the collar with the ferrule OF his cane,
apologetically asking, lis General
Spinola within 2" Mr.. Morse was
making sort of n prohibition speech
against the sale OF intoxicating liquors
In army canteens General Spinola
had interrupted him several times,
and In reply the Massachusetts, states.
man finally twitted him upon the size
OF his collar. 1T stung the General to
the quick. Taking the floor some
minutes afterward he called attention
to Mr. Morse's language. my collar"
said he, unlike the gentleman from
Massachusetts,, 10 immediately clean,
and II 1t was twice as high as it is, and
was placed around the neck of the
gentleman from Massachusetts,, It
would not serve to hide his ears"
The General as q political curic.
he had striking face and martial
air. In the FiIty.lirst Congress he
threw the House into ccnvulsions by
pointing to the painting representing
scene at the siege OF Yorktown and
gravely accusing Speaker Koed of
counting the Hessians therein TO make
up quorum.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

-Stcen, the great painter, was the
nero OF story which has often been
told OF others, but the credit OF which
must finally be given to him. Having
accepted commission from notable
burgher Of Leyden to paint a mural
picture representing "The Children
OF lsrae. Crossing the Red Sea- Steen,
as usual requested considerable ad.
vance, and, as usual, disappeared, to
have a joyous tune, his patron having
also gone on pleasure trip. Stecn's
return took place a day before the pat
ron's and the wall Of the staircase had
not so much as been touched. Steen
simply painted it a dark red "all over"
" What Is this ?" asked the astonished
ana irate merchant. THAT" replied
Steen, Is The Children OF Israel
Crossing the Red Sea-" Whore are
the lsraelites ?" was the next question.
" They are over" was the answer.
" Where are the Egyptians 2" They
are under"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

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Mrs. III. a. Alsbrook of Austin. I,onoke Co
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

and they can pull il strong enough so
as to tighten it and squeeze those who
have been squeezing them; ami the less
cotton that is produced this present
year the easier and tighter can the rope
be pulled, and the harder the squeezing
will be. | have heard it said that The
farmers can never get to be unit
along this line, that they are disorgan-
lied, and all such nonsense. This |
believe to be idle talk, though have
heard many farmers indulge in such
assertions themselves. The trouble, in
my Judgment, is that they have never
made up their minds firmly and un-
changeably to take this matter in their
own hands and attend TO it, IN such
an organized and busincss~likc manner
as the Importance of it deserves. If
they raise and produce the cot ton, what
IS the reason each and every one Of
them cannot determine for himsC self, and
stand firmly by his determination, how
much of his land he will plant in cot
ton? No one can force Inn to plant
much or little, thlt is Il matter for his
own consideration, and if IN their iudg-
ment, after full and deliberate CON
sidcration by the cotton producers as
Il whole they conclude that it will he
TO their best interest to plant little or
less than heretofore, and make up their
minds TO DO so, it will be done
If il is too late to do anything with
the SuanO trust, ii is not too late to
organize for the purpose of producing
another short crop, or taking into con
sidcration the wisdom and advisnbIlty
of so doing.
And right now is the opportune time
TO decrease the production of cotton
we have short crop now, and to pile
up another on this will cause the price
to advance, and remain high for Scv,
cral years.
| Then the demand for cotton is right
now growing, there are cotton mills
being built all over the South, and they
must have cotton or else their mill,
will be idle, and if the crop is shor
again this year, the greater Will he The
rush and efforts of the different mill.
To get IT., and that will necessarily
cause the price to 20 higher. If the
farmers Of South Carolina, Georgia
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Kan.
| SaS and Texas were to act in accord
ancc with the views set forth i'm thi,
article, | will assure them that thcr,
Will be no escape from selling THEN
cotton at from - to 20 cents per pounC
the coming fall. In my judgment
al. that is necessary to carry out lh,
views herein expressed is TO gel tn,
cotton producers Of the States namc,
| to con slider the matter seriously. This
wN"n once done, will insure its success
| N conclusion, Mr.. Editor, desire tC
say most cmphatlca!ly that there is nc
polite, in this, for would rather see
and help to be the means of raising
the plicC OF cotton, and have the farm
els controlling it afterwards, than t,
have an Office, and if cotton were sell
ing today at 10 or - cents per pound
or even mt living price, III my opinion
| there would be less struggling for office
Tor the reason that there would be NOR,
IN raising Gotten that could be gotten
ont OF Oilicc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

DISPENSERS BONDS. The follow
ing Is the text OF the new act prescrib-
ing the form OF dispensers bonds and
providing for the enforcement there.
of:
Section |. That from and after thc
approval Of this act, county dispan.
sers shall be required co give bonus in
the form prescribed in section 50l OF
the revised statutes Of 1893: Provided,
That the ob!igOrs shall be liable for ali
attorneys fees Incurred in the collec.
tion of any shr rtagc covered by such
bonds.
Sec. ,. '.he attorney general is
hereby aut' .orized, in case he deems it
necessary to employ assistant counsel
in all cas- IS for the enforcement OF said
bonds and the collection Of the peral
ties hereunder the compensation of
said assistant counsel shall be paid out
OF the sums recovered in such actions
on such bonds, and shall be charged as
expenses OF the State dispensary Pro-
vlded, That not more than 81 900
per annum shall be expended for said
purpose.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
pLANT CORN.

One may understand that corn is
very scarce IN this country by motto,
ing the corn CRIBS as he rides along
The road, says INc ,Spartu, Then
there is seldom any corn brought TO
market. The dry weather last summer
caused this shortage. Then the ma
Jority plant for only enough to supply
Them, provided the seasons are favor
able. This is Il wrong policy.
Cotton is Ia cents as we write this.
with tendency towards 10. With
most people that will be Il strong ar
Sumcnt for selecting the very best
land for cotton and letting their corn.
take its chances. That is also wrong.
No farmer has eve" in this Piedmont
belt made steady and permanent pro-
grcss who depended on his ncighbors
or the Western States Tor corn and
bacon.
The true plan is to select land best
adapted to corn. Prepare the land
by deep powing. If after it is thor
oughly broken the harrow is used lust
before planting time, 50 much the
better. Apply manure literally.
secure good stand from first plant.
ing if possible. DO not have ii too
thick. Remember that one BIG ear
Is worth Il half dozen nubbins. Corn
needs rapid cultivation. II any crop
has to stand let it be cotton. Pilch
your crop so as to make about Il third
more corn than you need. Then if
storm or drought strikes you, enough
may be made for home use.
In former days corn was a credit
product. The farmer who started out
to buy corn IN March or April was
generally moncylcss. Now corn will
bring ready money as quick as cotton.
There is a demand all the time in this
market for clean, sound white corn for
meal. DO not let the rise i'm cotton
turn your head. Plant corn. Plant
enough of it to do you with little 10
spare.