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Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22

Now that the democratic press of Ju- neau and Skagway have got through finding fault with Judge Heid's ap- pointment as republican national com mitteeman for Alaska, the members of that party are given a chance to express themselves, and they seem to be pretty we'll satisfied.
 M.J. O'Connor assures us that the planking of Third street from one end to the other is an assured fact. This will be splendid improvement to the city and will greatly facilitate the hand ling of fuel and provisions. The ceme- tery road will come to the end of Third street, and when all completed. will form boulevard over one mile long.
 A party of P or 15 fair young ladies invaded the peaceful precincts of the Yakima mine last Sunday and we have every reason to believe that Supt. Haman enjoyed the occasion as only those can who have lived so far from the madding throng. We have heard no complaints of the treatment received.
 The statement published in the News a short time ago that Bob Mcfarland, shift boss at the Ready Bullion, was se- verely injured by fall from skip was incorrect, and Mir. Mcfarland is work ing away just as usual. If God and Col. Jno. Moore will forgive us just this once we will never steal anything from the Dispatch again.
 There are some lucky card players in this town and some surprisingly large stakes have recently been won at soli- taire. One man cleaned up pretty close to a thousand one evening this week. If there had been a banker to the game so 1 that the winner could have cashed in, | it is safe to venture the assertion that he ere now would be touching up the high places between here and the Tan ana.
 The steamer Humboldt got in from the south early this morning, bringing Seattle papers of the 18th, containing news of the capture of Pekin by the Allied forces and the release of the i foreign ministers. They also convey the intelligence that Gen. Dewet, the Boer commander who was being pur- sued by British force, had turned on his pursuers, defeated them in battle and captured 4OO0 of the enemy.
 A syndicate is negotiating for the purchase of Jimmy Cottrell's dog, Gin ger, to take to the Tanana. This is valuable dog, and probably the fastest on his feet of any on the Island. He was trotting up the street our last sun shiny day when he glanced backward, saw his shadow, and thought it was an- other dog. He lit out for home and made the distance-nine blocks-and crawled under the house, in exactly eight seconds.
 The City of Seattle came in from the south last Sunday morning with the usual crowd of passengers. The Seat tie is the flyer of the Alaska run. She has quit the tourist business and has all she can do in catering to the regular traffic. Capt. Cornell adds to the pop ularity of his boat by his genial good nature and desire to anticipate the wants of his patrons. If you are go- ing to the Sound, and want to go in hurry, take the Seattle No boat on the Alaska run makes the trip as quick.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
HAPPY.

MT. B. Leslie Skeene and Miss Ethel Carmen were married at Christ church, Vancouver, B. C., August 10th. They are expected to arrive in Douglas about the middle of next month.
 :sHappy's friends on tine Island will meet him with hearty welcome on his return.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
VISIT THE YAKIMA.

The following ladies of Douglas City and Treadwell took advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday to make a visit to the Yakima mine:
 Mesdames Powell, Sverdsten, Shep- ard, Gallagher, Murdock, Lylestrand, Johnson, Milan, Nankarl and Howell.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
DON,T uSE GLASSES

Unless you need them, and when you do need them, be sure they fit you. Don't guess at it. O. L. Sharick: the optician, will give you a thorough eX- animation free of charge, and if you don't need glasses will tell you so.
 O.L. Sharick, Jeweler and Optician Front street.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
RespiratOrsI Respiratord RespiratOrsl

Do you want to get salivated or knocked out by gas? If not, you avoid it by getting all Automatic Respirator. For sale only by the Douglas City Pharmacy.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
LOOK HERE.

During the month of September, P. Fl. Fox, the Second street merchant, will give a ticket with each purchase amounting to one dollar. The follow ing is an exact copy of the tickets:
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
YOuR HAT

may be old and shabby. An elegant line of Stetson's best, in all shapes and styles, just received at the Treadwell Store.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22

Last Friday evening German by the name of John Kemps was found in the vicinity of Indian town lying in ca noe with jug of whiskey by his side and his condition indicating that he had made the acquaintance of the neighboring spirits. At the earnest solicitation of the Indian marshal he consented to lodge in the town jail ov- CT night and was turned loose in the morning. However, his desire for com panionship and his inebriated condi- ton again got him in trouble and he was again put behind the bars. He probably concluded that he was living in a cold and unfriendly world, and in order to remedy this defect of his sur roundings, he tore the excelsior mat tress to pieces and set it on fire. Mrs. McEIheny noticed the smoke issuing from the building and notified Judge Bach, who broke open the door and ex- tinguished the fire. Kemps was given a sentence of five days in the Juneau jail to give him a chance to recover en- tirely from the effects of the spree.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22

Billy Corbds appeared on Front street last evening looking as if he had been the central figure in case of baptism by immersion. In explanation, William said that he and Finn started across the channel from Juneau in a small row boat for Douglas. When they had got a nice convenient distance from shore, Bill said he stood up to rubber-neck and do some thinking. When he sat down again he missed the seat by a foot, foot and a half or two feet, and plunked in- to the water. This occurrence fright ened the Finn so badly that he grab bed the oars and pulled away as if for dear life, leaving Bill to work out his own salvation as best he could. He tried to walk, but his feet broke thro' the water at ever step, and he had to wade ashore on the fiat of his stomach. This latter feat he successfully accom- plished. He then chartered the ferry boat and came home in proper style. This is Bills story. Knowing friends shake their heads and say that more likely William fell off the shore in fit of absent mindedness.
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
SURPRISE.

Last Saturday evening surprise party was planned and executed at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Jno. Laugh lin, in honor of Miss Alice Sherwin of Tacoma, who is visiting her grand pa rents, MT and Mrs. Robt. Laughlin of this city.
 The usual games were enjoyed by the young people and refreshments con- sisting of ice cream, cake, ices and fruits were served. Among those pres ent were the following:
Douglas Island news., 1900-08-22
The Douglas Island News.
THELOcAL FIELD.

Items of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Ben-
 eft of Our Readers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

.,,s NJ 1850 to 2216 In 1890 and
70 s y, Is per cent in 1900. =. =.
.m-arsl TO other countries II is
.,a az ,I ,s,. the population Of Russia is
f Icos.'. 'n,. o.. the rate Of 80 per cent;
prns.. "a per cent, England, 2S per
s11.. l'.iy and Belgium 10 per cent.
Fran and Austria are the only eoun-
49, -ns a lower rate OF Increase than
on,s b,, Of the first mentioned coun-
,rs .g,r. sunk to about per cent
-, 1.--ssss as FAR as the United
CO.. d., concerned, is In part due to
,bs 49, that The country is becoming
NOR. @..sIy settled but itwould be IDLE
10 co,..al the ue, that moral or rather
,,n,o',r influences ore at work. to
WHIT ,se attention II reformers' edu-
oa,".. and mouller. Of public opinion
49,, \. called. with the prevalence
a. - and the race Of women for
hos,, \. I'm public Offices and private
~, comes an Increasing distaste
tor ..lly lie with It's ardent duties
ana' lfsarnaclng requirements. The
.n,l,. trend Of modern thought seems
10 away from the household Be
,woa, business, amusaments, and deyo-
nors gatherings the home is aoan-
aops children are neglected. The
far,, hearth has no further attrac-
lion. md where there Is no correct IN
ders, aiding OF the moral obligations Of
hum. beings. TO propagate the race for
the poss Of building up the KINGDOM
OF Z here and hereafter the bur
depl /, family l.te are thrown of, by
the N5ols criminal devices known to
the Issant age
M condition De- one 10 contemplate
with larn For where the family Is
belne undermined. the moral status Of
the gilon must suffer The state it.
self ,.mpsrled. II may be that fire is
not sf.i out from the thunderclouds
abov. and from the boiling DEPTHS be-
low 10 the case OF the cities Of the
plalb when their inhabitants became
una. b I've but all the same, a state
thai becomes corrupt through tho
breit,g OF the laws Of nature, will
be h.obiset OF divine wrath and viii
surIl,bs overturned. as were Assyria.
Bah rla Persia. Greece, Rome and
MAI others 10 which immortality and
Wild .ress rrsyaIled.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
CITY FINANCES.

IN view OF the controversy now In its
bscb, over the condition OF the city fin.
s,rss instead Of a statement from a
committee Of the City Council, in
which but three out OF the FIVE mem.
hers knew anything OF Its preparation.
why should not the law be compiled
with. 80 that the taxpayers may have
ssmethng official on which TO base their
Judgment?
Ifthe detailed statement OF the finan.
cal condition Of the city has been pub.
l.shed. we are not aware OF its Issuance.
I, may be that some paper we have not
seen has been favored with It, II so we
and the general public would like 10
know o. Here is the law In relation to
the natter
Section 23l Annual Financial State
mant The city auditor, In cities having
an auditor and ln all other cases, the
cty recorder shall prepare and publish.
ON or before the FIRST Monday In July
OF each year. In some newspaper hav-
lrg "a general circulation In the city.
q detailed statement Of the financial
condition of the city and Of all re-
re.pts ana expenditure for the previous
yesr ending June Goth. showing:
The total receipts OF the city, stat
lrg particularly the source OF each por-
u0n %, the revenue.
@ The amount OF cash on hand al
th- date of the last report
g The amount % sinking fund, and
bow invested.
THE number. date. and amount OF
every bond issued or redeemed, and the
amount received or paid therefor.
g Tha indebtedness OF the city, fund
ed and floating, stating the amount OF
each class and the rate OF interest
borne by such Indebtedness, or any
part thereof
8 The amount Of cash in the city
treasury. and in rs several funds.
e. The total expenditures Of the city.
AS shown by the warrants issued, giving
IN total the amount expended IN each
department
Approved March Il, 1899.
such a financial statement would be
ofcaL The city auditor would be re-
sp5us.bla for its accuracy, There would
be no room for disputes as 20 the flnan-
clal status Of the city, up to the date
Of lts publication. The question is. has
the city auditor published this annual
financial statement, and II not, why has
he not complied with the requirement
OF the lave
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
DEsERET EvENINe NNws wEpNEspAY. oOroBER "a, 1000

hands upon our beloved heads and said.
In a voice that seemed TO our ears like
strain Of sweet music, Welcome, wei.
come, my dear children. you are well
Gomez arise and be OF good cheer"
The testimony Of the other lady
Mrs. Phoebe A Hearst-is this:
"The Master win not attempt to des-
crlbe, ! viii only state that / believe
with all my heart that He Is the Mas
ter, and my greatest blessing IN this
world II that / have been privileged 20
be in His presence and look upon His
sanctlhed face His life Is truly the
Christ life and HIS whole being radlates
purity and holiness! Without a doubt
Abbas Efendi Is the Messiah Of this
day and generation, and we need not
look for another"
Most OF the readers OF the News
are familiar with the fact that among
the signs that, according TO prophecy,
were to precede the coming Of the
Christ, was the appearance In divers
places Of pretenders to divine honors.
II is therefore only a confirmation OF
the truth TO learn that at the time OF
the restoration Of the Gospel. false
Christs and false prophets have arisen.
1t Is strange though that such should
find followers in Christian" countries.
But history repeats itself The Jews
that cruciaed Christ were but too anx-
ious to follow the pretenders that arose
ana called down upon the nation the
vengeance OF the Romans, which they
hoped to appease by planting the Cross
upon the Hill Of Calvary. So Chris
tlans' who would gladly take hand
In prosecuting the Prophets Of the lly-
Ing God, may be willing 10 bend In
alteration before the white turban and
flowing robes OF the handsome Abbas
Effendi Inconsistency OF human ma
turel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
rHE YOUrsEY TRIAL
Kansas city star


II. Il. Youtsey Is the third man TO be
convicted for completely In the plot 10
assasslnate william Goebel James
Howard was sentenced to death three
weeks ago and Caleb Powers was sent
10 the penitantiary under a lie SEN
tence in August. In all these cases the
attitude Of the public outside OF Ken
lucky has been 10 hope that the jury
was right and that innocent men were
not being condemned to satisfy politl-
cal hatreds. The trial Of Youtsey has
been severe strain on those VINO
wanted to believe that strict justice was
aimed st. Every juryman was a Demo-
GRAFT This was unfortunate In case
where politics figured so extensively as
In the Goebel assassination. The fact
that Republicans acqulesced IN the YER
diet against Powers gave II more weight
in public opinion than Il would have
had otherwise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Another story Of a big bank defaloa-
ton comes from New York, the amount
taken reaching the sum Of seven
hundred thousand dollars. As more and
more details leak out It is found to be
the old. old story Of misplaced conf
dence. a fast life and fine horses. 1t
would seem that such steallngs would
be impossible II directors did their
duty in the matter. and knew Of their
own knowledge the condition Of their
bank and did not rely on the reports OF
cashiers and clerks, Negligence and
dislnclination on their part TO make
thorough examinations account for
most defalcations
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
END OF THE STRIKE.


L is to be hoped that the big coal
strike. which has lasted for five weeks,
win be ended In few days, as predict
cd By the leader Of the contest Mr..
Mitchell He Is Of the opinion that II
the working men stand together until
the end Of this week. they can all 30 to
work on Monday and obtain practically
all they struck for
The operators seem inclined TO grant
a ten per cent increase In the wages and
a considerable reduction in the price Of
powder, and this the men appear to be
willing to accept But whether the con-
test Is ended by Monday, or not, It is
fair to presume that It will not be pro-
longed beyond a reasonable limit, since
both parties have shown a commendable
willingness to adjust the existing diih-
culties.
The present status Of the coal market
would seem to warrant an increase In
the wages Of the men. The South Afr-
can war and the trouble In China have
created a demand for that article which
has sent the price up to such figures
that American coal exporters, notwith-
standing the higher freight rates. have
been able 70 compete successfully with
English exporters. Il is but just that
the men who. at the risk Of their lives,
bring the product out OF the bowels Of
The earth should share the profits with
The mine owners and mlddlemen.
And this improved condition Of coal
miners 90 this country should be per-
mautnt Il predictions come true. Some
OF The richest coal fields in England are
believed TO be so nearly exhausted that
tha time Tor their abandonment is in
sight Everywhere the price Of the
product has advanced lately, and ex-
per,s are ot the opinion that the time
OF cheap coal Is virtually past.
One effect Of the strike should be
disposition In future 10 settle any DIFF
ference By means Of arbitration. Both
The operators and The men must have
felt Do this time that a strike, even
when conducted peacefully, involves
enormous losses and sufferlngs, which
can be avoided by a rational effort at
settlement According 10 Mr.. Mitchell.
IN the bitumInous coal region the rule
prevails that IN any case Of difference
as 60 wages, representatives Of employ
er' and miners meet in joint interstate
convention and discuss the subject from
q business standpoint and mutually
agree upon a scale OF wages. 10 be In
i9fa. i1r one year. BY this means
strikes and lockouts are prevented, and
th. business goes on without Interrupt
lion. There is no reason why such
rule should not De adopted in the an
'hac.te region as well. or anywhere
When the desire Is 10 conduct any
branch Of industry in humane and pro-
Tlssiye methods instead OF the me-
ihods that prevailed In the dark days
/ % human slavery
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

PROCLAMATION OF her betrothal with
Duke Henry u Meckenburg -Schwern,
a young man % "A ON officer In the
frussian HE guards and a nephew OF
the relgnlng Grand Duke Of Mecklen-
butg-schwerin. There Us abundant rea--
son to believe that the self-reliant and
determined young queen has suited her
ser IN this selection, az she plainly has
animated that she would do ever since
her coronation Whether or not the
choice Of a German prince VIII be en-,
tirely satisfactory 20 the sedate ana
venerable burghers who comprise the
queens councillors. they can hardly DO
otherwise than acquIesce In her selec-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

The Filipino, Ramon Reyes. is said to
have been refused naturalization pa
pers at Omaha. on the ground that "a
Filipino cannot become citizen under
any existing law, because he has no
country to which he can forswear al
leglance except the United States, Of
which he IA a subject
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Although unable TO recognize the
faithful wife at his side, this prisoner
has been dragged through ten days
trial IN a Kentucky court 10 wreak poll
teal vengeance for the murder Of Goe-
bel. By a fiction Of law created for
the occasion the unconscious accused
was held 70 be present at the bar
Ii was argued as a defense for the out
rageous proceeding that mo rights were
being lost TO the prisoner" that there
was mo proof that time would improve
his condition and that there was no
immediate danger 20 his life because
he was unconscious" We doubt II slch
a hideous travesty was ever enacted
In any court in the land,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

"a ,se moral agency that God has civ.
~. him should he strictly needed. Thus
,ss reht OF Individual opinion win be
Maintained. and the result should be
ma, good men and wise men" win be
,is.,si TO public office, because when
Oh. wicked rule the people mourn"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
JOHN SHERMAN,
Kansas CIV star

While John Sherman has been out Of
public view for the last two years. he
has not been forgotten by the people
The venerable ex-secretary was never a
magnetic person. but his vlgor and
ability stamped themselves on national
affairs during his long public service.
He has now outlved his famous soldier
brother nine years. In only a few in
stances-such as In the case Of the
Beechers and Of the Fields-has Il been
allotted to one family to send forth two
such remarkable men az William
Tecumseh and John Sherman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Queen Wilhelmiua's engagement 20
Duke Henry OF Mecklenburg- Schwerln
Is said to be a love match The Hol-
landers win be pleased az that, and IL
viii be no small cause Of qualification
10 them that her hand is not TO be CIV
en- 20 a prince OF one % the great royal
houses Of Europe They have no desire
that Holland should be married TO one
OF her powerful neIghbor nations, as
might be the case were the queen 10
wed one OF the members Of the I'M
perial house Of Germany Duke Henry
is a German prince, 10 be sure, but his
principally IS but q little one, and no
great political prestige can attach to
HE future status as husband OF the
Queen Of Holland.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Patrons Of the East Waterloo line
complain Of the scanty accommoda-
tions in the matter Of cars. mornings
and evenings, The company has al
ways shown willingness to do It's best
for the public when, as in this case,
the complaint is Just.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Thomas Walsh. the Colorado million
alre, is said to have entered into bust
ness partnership with Leopold, King Of
the Belglans. The profits arising from
their enterprises will naturally be diyid-
ed as ROYALTIES
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

In Lehi people desiring can be yacci-
mated for ten cents apiece. Here some
physicians wish to make the fee FIVE
dollars. But then Lehl 10 village
while Salt Lake is metropolis. and
everything is more expansive in a me-
tropolis than in village.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Speaking Of the proposition TO compel
vaccination with doubtful lymph. the
question Is asked III the medical fra
ternity can. by law, add $4,000 annually
to their income. why should not the
ministerial association do the same
thlnR2n
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
New York Man ana Ekpress.

Wilhelmlna has been In the habit Of
having her own way because she Is not
disposed 10 do anything foolish ana
bears herself with a dignity becoming
her high station. The cavalry officer
who is to become her Prince Consort
Is only twenty-four years old, and ~
said 10 be we'll behaved youth and her
choice The personality Of the little
Dutch queen Is one that seems 10 lend
peculiar interest 10 the Incidents u her
life
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Down in Mississippi a mob Of negroes
took a negro from the officers and
lynched him. This Is Just as bad as
though he had been lynohed by white
men. and there is no more excuse in one
case than in the other.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24
A QUEENS CHOICE
Chicago Record.

Ever since queen WilheIininas ac-
cesslon 10 the throne one OF tlt inter-
estIng subjects or sptsul.e'on N
Europe has been the Quess.,o" ~ wy
s,lSibla nrlnces ana princeilnes, but she
has now eel rumor az rest by lorna.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

From what each political party is
saying about the other and It's no
chance Of success. 1t is evident that
what is most needed Is the formation
Of don't worry clubs"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-24

Charles Francis Adams says WILSON,
sin is the Vermont Of the West. But
she is sadly lacking In Green Mountains.
though she has her Green Bay.