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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

GOOD TKMPLARs.--The Golden Light
Lodge OF Good Templars met last
night and elected the following officers
for the ensuing quarter: Andrew Sulli'
van, jr., P. Q. T.; @. X. Herbert,
Chief Templar; Miss Belle Steele, Vice
Templar; Edward Naylor, Secretary;
Edward Walker, Assistant Secretary;
Miss Sadie Lyles, Financial Secretary;
A. 8. Msnkin, Treasurer; Mrs. E.
Lyles, Chaplain; Joseph Glover. Mar
shall; Miss Esther Griffin, Deputy
Marshal; Henry Baker, Guard; Roger
Sullivan. Sentinel; A. 6. Mankln, J. q.
Bartlett and joe. Glover, Trustees.
These officers will be installed at the
meeting 10 be held next Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The weather continues fine.

The weather continues fine.
The County Court adjourned yes terdsy for
the term.
The weekly drill of the A. L. I. was well
attended last night
A new schedule will 20 into effect on tho
electric railway TOMORROW.
The athletic class OF the Y. NJ. g. L. closed
last night sitter very successful season.
The z and the oyster will now take Their
departure from society for SUI m RS rest.
Mr.. E. E. Lawler has been appointed agent
in this city of the American Fruit Company,
1t is stated that operations at Freeetone
Point fishing shore will be discontinued after
today. Most Of this big shores have now ecu t
out"
II is again stated that an envelope factory
will be shortly opened in the cid cotton fac.
tory on porlh Washington street.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Robert w. Jones and Mary
j.. Dozler both Of Westmoreland.
An infant child OF Mr.. Charles Reynolds
died at the hems of its parents, on upper King
street, this afternoon from spinal meningitis.
A delegation OF Alexandria shriners last
night attended q meeting Of Almss Temple
in Washington and spent a most enjoyable
evening.
Eudora Caldwell, well-known colored
resident OF this city and half-sister OF John
Credit. died at her homo on south Roysl
street last night.
which handles over 90 per cent. OF the fruit
trade In all this section, and more fruit is now
being eaten in this city than ever before
and at cheaper prices.
The remains Of the late John G. Clark, for.
meIly Of this city, who died 10 Washington on
Sunday, were brought here today and in.
tered In the Methodist cemetery.
The new front recently put in at the drug
store Of Mr.. Edgar Wsrfeld, jr., at the corner
OF King end Pitt streets, Is fine piece of work
| and reflects credit on the builder, Mr.. ]. f
| RodgeIs.
Robert W. Dutton, newspaper man, hai
b,en appointed chief engineer Of the Wash
| irgton fire department to succeed Mr.. JOSEPH
Paris. The appointment will take effect to
morrow.
| The city democratic committee will NEE
tonight TO consider plans for choosing dele
gates to the eubernatorial convention to b,
held in Norfolk next August In many o
| the cities aud counties early primaries will bs
held ito get rid of the matter" before ho
weather comes Cd, and this may DO done IN
this city.
The alarm Of fire early last night wa
caused by the burning of SCOT In the stscl. a
Smoot q Co.'s planning mill, on north Lee
street. By the prompt arrival Of the FIRE de
| psrtment disastrous c0nAagration wa
sverted. The stack was at white heat q
at one time. and adjoining woodwork bad be
CUR to burn. Tho prompt work Of the fire
men coon plsced the fire under control
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

RoBBED ON CHAIN BRIDGE.-Miss
Blanche Ferguson, of Langley, Fairfax
county. reported to the Washington po-
lice yesterday morning that she was
robbed of pocket.book containing 81
and six car tickets at s o'clock yester'
day morning on the Chain Bridge be
yond Georgetown. Miss Ferguson says
she was accosted by three persons.
whom she supposed to be gypsies. They
took her pocket book and left. The
county authorities are to investigate
the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

PoHICK CHURoH.-At the regular
morning services at old Pohick Church
on Sunday last the rector, Rev. Mr..
Meade, announced to his congregation
that the ladies of the Mount Vernon
Regents Association would visit the
parish SUNDAY, May IL, for the pur-
pose OF engaging In com nunion service
In the old house OF worship go intimate
" connected with the life of Washing
tor. The movement inaueurated by
Mount Vernon Chapter, daughters OF
the American Revolution for the restor'
alton of the church has brought 1t
prominently before the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

DEATH OF AN OLD REsIDENT.-Mr.
Richard Radcliffe, an old and we'll.
known citizen, died at the home OF bis
brother-in.law, Mr.. Richard Il.
Wsrder, on upper King street, last
Oisht. TIE deceased was II years old.
He had lived In the Fret ward until q
few months ago. 10 early life he &C.
quired the cabinet-msker's trade under
dis uncle, the late William Domaine,
an occupation he, however, relin'
pushed, and followed to some extent
that of c,rpentering. He was regarded
as q good mechanic,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

SPRING OPENING.-The spring open.
ing OF the Concordia Hotel today
brought together many of the patrons
OF that well.known house. Lunch,
which was commenced at IL NJ, will
be served until IL p. N. tonight. The
set-oat was elaborate and the edibles,
including fried oysters and other deli
cacies, were prepared in an artistic
manner. The spread sent to this office
was much enjoyed, as is everything
else that comes from the Concordis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
D. Bendheim &Sons

REcOND WEEKS SALE OF
y the Greensboro On. CO. stock.
Positively the Greatest Bargain eyer
happened. We have no room for
surplus stock. 1t must be sold no
mater what loss we sustain.
These Bargains can be had so long
as they last.
One lot Black ssiin Duchess In neat stripe
and figures, 500 to 89c values. at 39c I'd.
One lot Fancy Silks 10 over 25 different
designs, suitable for waists and trimmings,
SO to SOC values, choice 26c yard.
One lot All-silk Black Brocsded Gatin
| Duchess, 2 pieces; all silk Black Taffeta; one
| lot all silk Black Gros Grains. neat fancy fig
ures and stripes, Toe, soc to 98c values.
Your choice Acc.
plain Colored Tsffeta Silks, in every new
spring shade, 80 to 69c values. at 39c yard
One lot double width Fancy Black Goods,
| 25c value, at 12ihc yard.
| pieces ell wool 50-inch Black Cheviot,
| 89c value, at 500 yard.
pieces 2S-in'h Black India Silk, Toe val
| ne, Soc ard.
Atwood Black Lace Grensdine, 38-inch,
| 69c value, at Acc.
Atwood Gray Homespur, "a inches wide
| soc value, at 59c yard.
One lot White Dotted Swisses, 15c value,
at &c yard.
One lot White Organizes, double. width, &c
yard.
Zoe yard.
One case A fine White Cambria, 1879
value, at 6a4c.
One case Of White Shirt Madras, 25c value,
1870 yard.
1910 yard.
rs pieces new Imported White Goods, lace
stripe effects, worth 200. at 16c yard
Ready-made 10-4 BIesched Sheets hemmed
ready for use 69c yard.
Cotton Bird Eye DiapeYiDg, DC yard.
Curtain Scrims, 37sc yard.
One case good quality Shifting Prints, 37sc
yard.
1000 yards assorted Cslicoes, GiDghams,
&c, &c, &c yard.
Outings &C., &C., DC yard.
10 pieces White Wool Flannel, 121ac I'D.
Fast Black Saline, 7a4c yard.
One lot Johnson's Fine Madras, 16c value,
TIC yard.
One lot Wool Mixed challis, 1sc value.
12lbc yard.
as pieces Plain Colorei Organizes. 10c I'D.
Atwood Silk Stripe Chsllis, soc value.
29c yard.
No. 1000 Long Cloths, zoe values, short
Lengths, 121hc
90 pieces new fancy Figured Lawns, 4%c
yard.
Is pieces new Figured Dimities, 12hc
value, 7S4c yard.
2 pieces All Linen Table Damask, 16c I'D.
Large size Linen Huck Towels. Sc.
Large sizs Honey Comb Towels, 40.
One lot Window Shades, slightly imper'
feet. Sc. Ina.
Great Bargain In Hosiery-one lot child
ren's and misses white. cream and PINK noss
foil regular made; one lot shil s o0 s'1 lot
ribbed bose. sizes o, 6is. Q. oT p, lsdjss'
chi'dren's fancy stripe socks; one or ,o' vaIuos
full regular made hose: plsi9s 2. e n.fr
ranging from 15c to 26c, Ct &c ,pp i all sizes,
CSildren's csc Hosiery, tan only ." '
17c pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

To accommodate those who are partial to
the use of atom'zsrs in applying liquids into
the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the
proprletors prepare Cresm Balm In liquid
form. which will be known a. Ely's LIQUID
Cream Balm Price. including the spraying
tube, 10 cts. Druggists or BY mail. Tho
liquid form embodies the medicinal properties
of the solid preparation. Cream Balm IL
quickly absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry up the fecretIons, but changes them
to 0 natural and healthy character. Ely
Brothers, 56 Warren street. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
aFGOODs DELIVERED IN ALEXAN.
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp.
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, d c.
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being puri-
fed by the lungs, liver and kidneye.
Keep these organs in healthy condi-
ton and the bowels regular and you
will have no need Of Q blood purifier.
For this purpose there's nothing equal
to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, one dose of them will do you
more good than q dollar bottle OF the
best blood purifier. Price Is cents.
Samples free at Richard Gibson's drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

You will waste time II you try to cure In.
digestion or dyspepsia By starving yourself
That only makes il worse when you do eat
heartily. You always need plenty Of good
food properly dieested. kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the result OF years Of scientific 70.
search for something thst would digest not
only some elem snts OF food hn, every kind
And il lie the one remedy that will do it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

THE ONE THING NEEDED.-The
head of the Bureau of Statistics at
w sshingtou realizes that the likelihood
of modern busine is judicious adver-
Using. 10 bis opinion advertising is sll
that is needed TO enable our manufac-
turers 10 increase their export trade
enormously. His scheme for the cree
ton OF floating exposition OF Am sri-
can industrial products is purely an
advertising enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

OEALED PROPS SAILS will be received at
y my Office until IL o'clock m. on wednes-
day. Nay 1, 1901, for PAVING WITH
COBBLESTONEe ONE SQUARE on Princess
street. between Washington and Colurbos.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
J. g. H0LCOMBE,
apI27 I'd City Engineer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.-An enter.
tsinment for the benefit OF the piano
fund of Mt. Vernon Avenue school 10
the county, will be given on the even.
ing of May s, at the school hall, by
pupils and friends Of the school. Oae
of the features Of the evening will be
the specisltiss OF Mr.. Floyd Feather
stone 10 comic songs and Rotations
and his chime of bells, the peak SIS
ters," will be given by the pupils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

FIsHTowN. Affairs at Fishtown have
undergone but little change since yes
terday. Prices ranged from $12 to Sl4
per hundred for shsd, ADD herring were
bringing 1925 per thousand. Receipts
are still limited. Mr.. Theo. BalleDger
has cut out from Freestone Point. The
fishery of 1901 has not been satisfactory
hereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

CANNOT CoME.-Rev. w. J. Young.
d. D., pastor Of the M. q. Church
South 10 this city and who, 1t was an
nouucsd, would preach 10 that church
on Wednesday night, has telegrsphed
that owing to the death Of q prominent
member OF bis church be would be un-
able to fill his engagement here. The
usual prayer meeting services will be
held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

HORSE Sold Hampton Stock Farm,
Mr.. CORTLAND Z. Smith, propaetor,
Alexandria county, has sold to Mr..
Francis Cochran OF New York city, the
chestnut heavy weight hunter "Em-
peror," 1872 hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
NOTIONS.

Twenty-feur dozen Remington Black Vel.
voteen Facing, III inches wide, 8 yards to
the piece. Regular price 15c. Special price.
We viii. close ont oil the snap and four loop
Hooks and Eye, The regular price 10c card.
Special price, ...... ......s.oc
One lot of Covered Wbalebones. Dos......5c
Lnsn.back Velvet Ribbons, No. rs, the
regular price is 25c pc. Special price, pc...17c
One lot Of Ladies' Black and Fancy Hose.
reduced from Toe to.... ........ --.....5c pair
One lot Of Csmbric Edge and Insertines in
remnants, some worth mp to 1910 yard. To
close them out. Per yard. -~........ ......2c
Lot of Ladies Gauze Vests, Each.........4c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

DR.. Bulls Celebrated Pills cure
many Ills. One pi ! dose. Box, so pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles,
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold BY Richard Gibson aud all drug.
gisis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

SETTLING Up The Off q of Collector
Agnew, U. 8. Internal Revenue Collector for
this district, has presented busy scene to-
dsy. numbers of deputies being there settling
their accounts with Mr.. Bguew whose new
torn, as stated yesterday, commences to
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

~ hsd piles 60 bad could get 30 rest nor
end a cure until ] tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel sslve. After using il once, forgot l
ever had anything like piles" e. c. Boice,
6omers Point N. Y. Look out for limitations.
Be ture you ask for DeWitt'e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at Oh snu se's
at 6:53 .. m. High water At o;i4Is' !" An"
6:37 p. 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
POLICE CoURT.-The following cast

were disposed OF today
Aaron Jackson, colored, charged with being
drunk in the street, was dismissed.
Edward Glorot, charged with being drunk
and asuspicious character, was dismissed,
Martha Hughes, colored, charged with as.
ssultipg and beating Mary Williams, forfeit
cd IS collateral.
Night Report, Last night was clear and
cool. Three p-isoners and three lodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

NOTIONS.
For three days only we will sell Brainerd
& Armytropg's 100 yard Black Spool Silk
..... s.s .... .........oc
Good Pearl Buttons. Dozsn..~. -.-....2c
One lot stocknet ORES, Shields, good qaali-
ty. Pair--...~. .~--..-- ......"..-4 &C
Treasure Nickle Safety Pins, three sizes.
Per ...... ...... ..... ..... ....
Black and Colored velveteen Facing, liz
inches wide. Regular 12c quality, yards
to piece. Each....~ ..... -....~.."."~-."..6 c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
Lansburgh&BrO.,
4ao to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.

TO CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il 1t fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature Is on each
box Doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

WEATHER PRoBABiLITIEs-For this SEQ
ton fair tonight and Wednesday; light yaria-
hla winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's Little
Early Risers will remove all Impurities from
your system, cleanse your bowels, make them
regulsr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
GOODS.

Genuine Lancaster Apron Ginghams. Spe-
cihl price.."...s s..s. &c ysro
Androscoggan Bleached Muslin, one yard
wide. Special price. ........6c yard
Fruit Of The Loom Bleached Muslin, one
yafu Wlue..... ......-o72c yafu
Five pieces White Flannel, 81 inches vide
the regular zoe quality. Special price,
lac yard
Twenty pieces good Cotton Crash. Special
price ..........2hc yard
The Genuine Lopsisle Cambria, one yard
wide. Usual price 12lac Special price
9cyard
Five pieces good Cambria, one yard wide.
Usual price Toe. Special price. yard
Twenty-one pieces beet quality Colored
Table Oilcloths. ia yards wide Uusal price
zoe. Special price.~" ......."......l2hc yard
Good quslity Linen Shades. Regular 25c
kind. Special price..."-... .-""-..lS' each
The regulsr 10c Felt Shades for three
days only ..~..""....... ~...".."..."''c eacn
1910 Bath Towels, bleached or unbleach-
Cd 'ss..o o eacn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
Stops the Cough

and Works on the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure q
cola IN one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
as cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

WE KEEP A FULL SUPPLY OF THE
w CELEBRATED KRET0L RRMRDIEA
for the cure Of Ecseus, DiphthsriA Haif
Tonic Velvet Lotion, Bath Solution and Ca
tssrh Cure. WAKEFIELD Il HALL
CSvray Primo snd Fairfsx stYeet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

A MOTHER INVOICE OF CHOICE OAE
IA IFORNIA LEMON CLING SLICED
PEACHES, in cana, received and Cor ale b
!. q ML1URN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
The "ArnOld"
Knit Night Drawers,

(For Children.)
They ere the best protection against colds
a child can have while sleeping. They arc
light and fine in texture. and will not over.
heat In the hottest weather. And very little
bed covering Is necessary.
6Oc to 81 90.
They are superior to all others.
Our Mrs. Reynolds Is demonstrating the
full line OF the ARNOLD" goods-Knit Under
wear for women and children. Catalogue free.
Millinery Parlors-6econd floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

Stylish Skirts, made Of fast slack percslne.
Full umbrella style, deep double f,unce.
Gored at the top on French yoke. SOr
Length, 40-42 Special price...-.-.. Nv
Our regular $3.50 silk Skirts, excellent
quality taffets silk. Full circular style, with
three small rufies. Gored at the
top on French yoke. Length, AZ ca 10
43. Building sale Price. .....-n.... @f.l>
Walking Skirt of fue quality black sateen
Full width. deep accordion.pleated
flounce Length, 4O-42. Building 0Sr
Sale Price. ......... ........ "".".~...
House Skirt of good quality striped ging.
ham. Full width and length, finished
with 6-inch founce, 40-42. Special dO~
Price ..... ......... ........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
Another Rose Bush Sale

WEDNESDAY. MAY I,
We will begin a second Rose Bush sale, when
We will Cffer new, fresh Rose Bnshes, which
plant out Of doors at once. They are hardy
varieties, and nicely put up in packages Of
four, including such well-known kinds 90
Ramblers, La France, &c.
csc for pckg. Of 4 Bushes.
Es-Oiders received now.
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30
How Arc Your Kidney. .

Dr. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
Ole tree. Add sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or NY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-30

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
The Nome nugget., 1901-07-19
A NEWsTERRITORY..

The people of Southeastern Alaska'are agitating for another territorial convention. The initial steps have been taken by the Skagway Chamber of Commerce. A committee of that body recently presented an exhaustive report. giving reasons for it's action.' These are mainly the same old reasons, with which everyresident of Alaska is more or less familiar" The i'm usensity of thenation and its vast dependencies, and the multiplicity of weighty questions of national and international import that con- gress will be compelled to consider, will so tend to. minimize and cast. aside matters relative to Alaska thst obtaining such legislation as
The Nome nugget., 1901-07-19
THE NUGGETS NEW HOME.

The office of the NUGGET will be moved on Saturday next to more commodious quarters. on Front street, opposite Clafin's. The office will be thoroughly equipped in all departments, and in short time the NUGGET will be enlarged and improved in many important par ticulars. The favor with which the NUGGET has been received since its first issue under the new man. agement is proof of the fact that an Alaskan paper for Alaskans is ap- pseciated.
The Nome nugget., 1901-07-19
MINING NOTES.

Arthur Roby, of the Minnesota-Col- oradO Mining Company, left tor Sol cmOn river yesterday, where his cOm- pany will operate large dredging plant.
 John Underwood and J. l.. Williams left yesterday for the Arctic district, where they have valuable mining in- teresls. They. will not return until September.
 Probably 300 men are at. work on Anvil creek and neignboring gulches and benches. Many claims are now being opened up for the first time, and any number Of outfits may be seen on creeks, gulches and benches. Excellent reports are coming in from Venecia, Victoria and other tributaries of Edorado river, Bonanza district. Eighty thousand dollars is said to have been taken out of Vcnecia creek in. a short time last fall by a number of Italians, xho first located pay. w. A..Vinal, dr., who is interested in Hungry creek and other claims Tn that sectlon, says that work is in pro- greSs on Nos. l, ?, 5, 4 and ,, Hungry. There are seven or eight outfits on Washington creek, but not much work has been done, owing to the frozen condition of the ground.
 Good Hope bay is clear of ice. The season in that section is said to be much earlier than on the Boring coast. A miner who recently came down from that. section says men were rocking, on the bars of Good Hope river more than month ago. It is~also claimed that Placer, Little Daisy, Humboldt and Ballarat creeks. as well as Oid Glory, contain good pay.
The Nome nugget., 1901-07-19

The widening of Front street near the junction of B street is a necessity, in view of the great amount of traffic. The street at the point named is SO narrow that two teams cannot pass each other without great difficulty. The widening of the street would take a few feet from two or three lots, but we submit the property would be enhanced in value rather than injured by the few feet which will be required to make a tolerably decent street at that place.
The Nome nugget., 1901-07-19

may be needed for the district is we'll nigh hopeless. That is the view of the people of the south eastern strip. It is also the view of the people of Northwestern Alaska. It is undoubtedly true that an important dependency" of the United States, such as Alaska, rich in variety of re- sources, must plead in vain for adequate laws, for decent treat ment at the hands of congress. It is really shocking to ones sense of right and justice that those "ques' tions Of>naional apGtiinternational import" thht congress will have to consider will preclude 5O.OOO or more American citizens receiving any consideration from congress. It is hard to believe that such an anomalous condition of. affairs is possible, but from past experiences we know that to expect nothing Is not to be disappointed.
 Alaska is not to be considered :; the Mahommedans of Guam and the people of Sulu seem to be of far more importance than free'born American citizens in Alaska. Laws, unjust, negotiable, burdensome and inapplicable are foisted upon us. We have been made the dumping ground for the "cast-off clothing of the body politic;' we have been given set of mistit laws and too frequently iurciferous off cials to administer them.
 Therefore Southeastern Alaska will demand a territorial form of government. We hope the people of that section will get it. No matter how inadequate, it would be a lesser evil than that imposed by present conditions.
 Physical and other conditions will prevent Northwestern Alaska from obtaining a territorial form oi government for some time to come; but there seems to be no real req son why the southeastern section should be denied local self.govern- ment,