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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
The Alaskan Decision.
From the Kansas City Star.


The settlement of the Alaskan
boundary dispute by the joint commits
sion will remove u source Of friction
between the United States and Canada
which at times has menaced their
friendly relations. Canada will pro-
badly feel argricved far some time TO
come. but it may be assumed that
this will gradually wear off and that
the results of the award will be ac-
cepted cheerfully in the end.
The Canadian case has been gener-
ally regarded as resting on argu-
ments manufactured to meet an es-
pecial need. The dispute was over
the Interpretation of the treaty of 1925
between Russia and Great Britain.
There was little doubt that the nego-
riators of that convention knew what
they meant. They were not familiar
with the geography OF the country,
but they evidently intended that Rus
sia was to have the coast and Great
Britain the interior. Their maps
tation was thought of when Russia
transferred its holdings to the United
States. The discovery OF gold in the
Klondike made it highly desirable
from the British standpoint that Cam
ada should have a tidewater port on
the Alaskan coast. This desire was
the father of the Canadian claim to
territory that had been for years in
nndispated possession of the United
States.
The American title was so strong
that this government would not
submit the case to arbitration. To
satisfy Canada, however, it fin ally
agreed to allow the matter to go be-
fore joint commission of three
Americans and three subjects of the
British empire. Secretary Hay was
so sure of his ground that he was
willing to undertake to convince at
least one British commissioner that
the Canadian claim was unfounded.
This was what actually happened.
Had the commission divided, three TO
three. the United States would have
considered the case of the plaintiff
Canada-to have failed, and it would
have refused to reopen the question.
It was willing to give the Canadian
claims further consideration only il
the event that at least one OF the
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The president has called congress
in extra session for November 3. The
reason announced is the necessity of
confirming reciprocity treaty with
Cuba. It is quite likely that an effort
will be made to dispose of the many
scandals embarrassing the admins
tration. If they are not laid soon
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The peace footing of the Canadian
militia is to be raised from 80, 900 to
As, 900 and supplied with officers and
rifles sufficient for an emergency force
of 100, 900 men. If this country and
Canada follow the example of the
European nations and start COM
petition in the increase of our armed
forces, it is hard to see just where it
would end
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The event of greatest interest in turf
circles this week was the race between
Lou Dillon and Major Delmar, the
trotters TO first lower the track record
to two minutes. Lou Dillon won
easily, taking the race in two straight
heats. Both heats were trotted in
2:04t. The race occurred in Memphis
on Wednesday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

with the except on of two Administered
ions for the last forty-three years and
under it's guiding hand the population
is practically trebled.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

In Germany ten thousand young men
who should have reported for military
duty have been sentenced in contu-
macy for desertion. They are sup
posed to have left the country. The
German army seems to have slim
ulating effect upon emigration.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The sensation of the week in munich
pal circles is the mayors order in
Kansas City, Kas., ordering the clos
ing of all joints in that city.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

Senator Hanna tells the people of
Ohio, that the Johnson supporters
''are stealing upon you with seduc-
tive promises and ready to put the
blade to your throat and to poison
the water you drink Many of Mr..
Hanna's friends are not pleased with
his new style of oratory.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

President Roosevelt has been Gen.
sured by the Proaibitionists because
when passing through Kansas last
year he permitted liquor to be carried
and served on his special train.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The fastest mile ever made by a
trotting horse is credited to Croesus
on the Wichita track this fall, time
1854.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

Within the last few years Paterson,
N. j., has been swept by a fire, a
tornado, and two floods. Her an
archists are not the least of her
trouhlos
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The Chinese minister ut Berlin is
buying large quantities OF arms. Per-
haps China wants the European gov
erments to let her go to war with some
body.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

The following is an interesting sam
pie of campaign iterature: The Re-
publican party has ruled this nation
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

Every vice found among the soldiers
OF our army is now attributed to the
abolition of the army canteen.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
For the Little Tots

A host of new, beautiful gar
ments are now On exhibit. The
assortment includes almost every
thing the tiny folks can wear.
Mothers, you will find these arti-
Giles dainty and desirable, and the
prices extremely low.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
JUNEAU FERRY AND NAVIGATION co.

OPERATING STEAMERS sFLOSIE" and HONE FISEIERMAN.'' ?
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Charity.

The Valdez News, which we consider one of our most valuable exchanges, finds fault with the people of Skagway because they raised S200 for the relief of the famine stricken people of Fin land, when Alaskan natives are suffer- inc. The News goes on to intimate that the encroachment of the whites has brought calamity to the Alaska Indians.
 Now while the theory of charity be- ginning at home sounds we'll, it IS sell dom practical. Alaska has large con sipnment of missionaries, sent here from localities back in the States, where the standard of morals would shame an Alaska Klootchman; where the suffering and the sin, the poverty and crime, would cause the people of Alaska to blush with shame if such things could exist here, where pov- erty and hunger go hand in hand in sapping the lifeblood from the poor enslaved wretches who stay and en- dure, because they know no better land. Yet these men feel called Of God to come up to Alaska to convert the natives. Let charity begin at home.
 There are a few cases, perhaps, of Restitution among Alaska Indians, but it has been brought about by internal laziness, in most cases. Nowhere under the shining canopy of heaven has na- ture been more bountiful in spreading her table with good things, than here. A man with a gun and fishing rod may live like a lord. Compare this con- dition with that existing in the rich state of Pennsylvania, in the coal min ing districts, and then tell the men who would teach and preach to begin their charity at home.
 Every man who lands on Alaska soil with the idea that he is called to do charity work, should be ordered to about face and hike back to the people who sent him, to explain to them the wonderful opportunities open to all who are willing to work, in Alaska. Let them explain to the starving thous- ands in the cities of their own land that God is in Alaska. That He has here the purest air and water, fish and game to feed world, all waiting and ready for the taking. The people of AL aska don't know what the word poverty means.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Ordinance No. I2.

The City of Douglas does ordain as follows;
 SECTION 1. There shall be special munic- ipal election in the City of Douglas, Alaska, on Thursday the 2Sth day of May, 1903, and notice of the same is hereby given, at which election there shall be elected, by the quali- fled voters of the City of Douglas, munich pal magistrate who shall hold office for the remainder of the term ending March 29. 1904.
 SEC. 3. The rules governing this election shall be the same as those governing general municipal elections as provided for m Ordi- nance No. 10 of this city.
 SEC. g. This ordinance shall be published on the 2Oth and 27th days of May, 1908, in the Douglas Island News, newspaper published in the city of Douglas, and shall be posted III three public places in said city, and shall take effect and be in force from and after the date on which 1t is passed and approved:
 Passed and approved this 18th day ot May A. D. 1903.
 Attest; JOHN HENSON, Clerk.
 I,John Henson, Clerk of the City of Doug las, do hereby certify that the foregoing IS an ordinance passed by the Common Councli of the City of Douglas, at meeting ot sald council held on the 18th day of May, A. ID. l9OS.
 In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and caused the corporate seal or saio City to be attached this 18th day of May A. D. 1903. .,
 }sEALt Clerk of the City of Douglas
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27

In the matter of the estate of Victor Krook, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that Frank Bach, ad- ministrator of the estate of Victor Krook, settlement, and filed in said court his final account of his administration of said estate, and that Thursday, the 16th day of July, 1903, at II o'clock a. m., at the court house of said court, in the town of Douglas, District of AL aska, has been duly appointed by the Judge of said court, for the settlement of said ac- count, at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file exceptions iu writing, to said account, and Signed by me this 27th day of May, 1908.
 G. NJ. IRWIN, Commissioner and Probate Judge, at Doug las, Alaska. ., m .oo. Date of last publication, July 15 1908.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Citizens League.
means

Amove is on foot to organize in 5. E. Alaska first, and, eventually in all parts of the District, Citizens League. The purpose of this organization is primar- ily, to obtain the cooperation of the rank and file of Alaskans in securing needed legislation for the District.
 Residents of the District surely un- derstand, better than anyone else, what is most needed for the benefit of all; and the one thing lacking for the ob' taining of such things, is unity of ef- fort. Congress is no doubt willing and ready to grant all that is asked, if it can be made plain that the request IS made by a fair proportion of the in- habitants. This it has been impossible to do in the past, because of the absence of just such an organization as the one proposed. Under the present plan any one who is bona fide resident of Alaska is entitled to membership, by simply signing the roll. Each com munity where branch League is or panized is entitled to au equal number of representatives in the central com mittee, and, in case of the calling of a mass convention, one delegate for each 9 members or fraction thereof.
 AS has been said, unity of action IS tbe me thing needed, and this the League seeks to accomplish. When the branches are established in s. D. Al aska and an understanding is reached, the thing is done as far as this part of the district is concerned. Then when a delegation of Senators or Congress men comes north, at Ketchikan they will be told Alaska wants so and so, at Wrangeu they will hear the same story, and so on at Treadwell, Douglas, Ju- neau, Haines, Skagway and Sitka, by which time there will be no doubt in their minds as to the opinion of the people,
 The League is non-political, and is simplv intended to further the best in- terests of this country. It should have the support of every man in the dis trict, except those who have no desire to build up the prosperity of the country upon the firm foundation of its wonderful resources, if there are any snch.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
DECORATION
 DAY.

The people of Douglas Island and their friends are requested to join with the Public School in the observance of Decoration Day. The procession will form on the Public School grounds at 1:3O D. m. After the flag salute is given by the school, the column will start on the march to the tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic. From the corner of D and 3rd sts., the band will play dirge until the first cemetery is reached; here the procession will halt long enough to decorate soldiers grave and few other graves. "Ient- ing on the Old Camp Ground" will be sung by the school. The march will then continue to the north end of cem- etery grounds where the following pro- gram will end the days exercises: Flag salute by the school
 Song, "We'n Stand by the Flag of Our
 Country" by the school.
 '.Nearer My God to Thee," by the Doug
 las Harmony Band.
 Song, Decoration Day Hymn" by the
 School.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Notice of Final Settlement

IN THE U. S. COMMISSIONERS COURT. FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, DIVISION NO. 1,
 AT DOUGLAS, IN PRO BATE.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Notice.

IN THE U. S. COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, DIVISION NO. l.
 DOUGLAS, IN PROBATE. In the matter of the estate of Maglore Le- page, Deceased.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice Is hereby given that Natalie Lam thier has been appointed by the Probate Court of Douglas, District of Alaska, as ad- of the last will and testament of Maglore Le- page deceased, and that notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the said estate to present the same, with bold Lalieu, in the town of Douglas, District of Alaska within six months from the date of this first publication. Signed,
 NATALIE LANTHIER, Administrator of the Estate and Executor of Will.
 Date of first publication, May 20, 1903. Date of last publication, June 10, 1903.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Save the Loved Ones.

Mrs. Mary A. vliet, Newcastle, Colo. writes: "l believe Ballerd's Horehound Syrup is superior to any other cough medicine, and will do all that is claim ed for it, and it is so pleasant to take' My little girl wants to take it when she has no need for it." Ballard's Hore- hound Syrup is the great cure for all pulmonary ailments. 25c, soc and S1 at J. Heubner's Drug Store.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffce at Douglas, Alaska, on May 23d, 1903. Persons wishing any of them should call for advertised Letters"
 R. R. HUBBARD, P. M. Baturina, Mikola Betts, Ed. Butt, Wm. H. Burton, Jack Coady, William Doc, Antelope Gosovich, llija Johnson, c. Johnson, Andrew Logan, John Wordahl, Jacob Morris, James Renland, Alfred (2) Rowell, Bessie Treen, Fulton Schelsber, Oscar Stewart, Dunk Lindqnist, Rev.J. N Weiss, Aug. Wilson, Annie A.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

CATHOLIC CHURCH;
 Mass with Sermon 1O;OO A. NJ. Sunday School S;GT S.G r' p M' M
 Priest. Rev. Father P. c. Bougis. s. J.. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at the New Church every Sunday at 10:S0 n. m. and 7:45 m. REV. HUHN, Pastor. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser- vices every Sunday evening at 7:45. Sunday school at II o'clock n. m.
 REV. c. s. REvELLE, Pastor. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Rev. F. C.. Krause, pastor, Regular services every Sun: day evening at 7:45 o'clock. Sunday School in the afternoon at o'clock. Prayer meet ing every Wednesday evening at p. m. FRIENDS CHURCH-Regular services at the Friends Church each alternating Sunday, at II a. m and every Sunday at D: m. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Christian Endeayor Socie- ty, Friday at D. m. Prayer Meeting, We'd nesday at pm. S. A. JACKSON, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
For Rent.

The Natatorium Hall in Douglas will be let on reasonable terms to the right party. Hall centrally located and the best and largest in the city. For par ticulars call on or write, A. Murray, Douglas, Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
Eagles.

After June 1st, Douglas Aerie Mo-. 117, F. o. E. will meet on the 1st and Sd Wednesdays of each month, at g o'clock p. m.
Douglas Island news., 1903-05-27
FERRY TIME CARD

Shhh
 LEAVE JUNEAU For Douglas and Treadwell:
 500 Q. ID. 800 p. m. 9:O Q. m 4:S0 D.. m. 11OO a. m. zoo pm. 1:OO pm 300 D. m. LEAVE DOUGLAS For TreadyeIl: For Juneau: S:15 am. S:30 a. m. s:A5 m. 10:05 Q. m. 1:15 q. m. 12:Oo 0. m- 1915 p.m. 1:45 p. m. s:15 D. m. 3:S0 p. m. A:45p. 5:S5 D. m. 7:15 p. m. 7:So p. m. 9:15 p.m. s:S0 D. ID.
 LEAVE TREApwELL For Douglas and Juneau:
 s:25 am. S:25 D. m. tO.OO a. ID. 5:s0 p. m. J2:OO a. ID. 7:25 D. m. 1:4o D. m. 9:25 p. m. Leave Juneau for Sheep Creek:
 1t:OO a. m. and 4:So p. m. Leave Sheep Creek for Juneau:
 1l:45 q. m. and 5:15 p. m. ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Boat leaves Juneau for Douglas and Tread
 well at 12 midnight.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-07
SOMETHING ABOUT MORMON RELIGION

and other leading men, that the Nor mons are among our best people.
 Not only are they working har- moniously under the mot perfect sys- tenn of organization, redeeming the waste places of this arid country. and making the desert blossom as the rose. but they are strictly moral people, educating their young to abstain from all the vices and evils of this world.
 They take advantage of educational opportunities, and establish them selves as honorable and respectable citizens of the country
 The western people, especially Ari- zonans. have. to some extent, become familiar with our people" said Presi- dent Kimball But many of those coming from the large centers and the east, having heard nothing but un- friendly reports. are prejudiced in con sequence of lack of information
 "A tree + known by its frsits, said the Savior. To become acquainted with this people, and examine into bnCAt VI NAs NAAlSlldh AAlCs PLOfCS luC fact that their principles must be good.
 Tt is strange that opinions rise to the contrary. when they accept the Bi ble and the teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
 There are about $500 Mormon peo- pie in what is known as the St. Joseph Stake of Zion, and about 5000 in the territory.
 Many of their young men and women seek employment in our vari- ous mining camps, for the purpose of making a livelihood, and to procure means to more perfectly promote their agricultural pursuits.
 And in looking up these scattered members of the flock, the authorities of the church have come to Bisbee, not with any purpose of showing of, but for an outing and to interest the peo-
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-07

The Mormon, or Latter Day Saint, company from Graham county held a meeting in Library hall yesterday evening, at which time there was rem dered some splendid selections by the academy orchestra and choir, under the able leadership of Professor Weightman.
 Many of the citizens ayailed them selves of the oportunity and learned something concerning those peculiar people
 The Mormon colony. known as St. Joseph's Stake, taking in all the people of that faith in Graham and Cochise counties, is presided over by President Andrew Kimball. He. with other prominent citizens of the Glla valley, were the speakers
 ] In the course of their remarks, they explained. briefly. their position as a religious body of worshipers. They accept of and worship the true and liv- ing God, and Jesus Ch-ist. tre media tor between themselves and the , Father. They not only accept of the Bible. but endeavor to literally prac- tice it's teachings.
 Not only in their teachings. but in their daily life, it is plainly dem onstrated that they reduce to practice the true principles of Christianity. ! It is plainly shown by what was said that "Mormonism is not polygamy. !" and that "polygamy is not Mormon ism" but on the contrary, the em- bodiment of the true principles of Christianity. The practice of that tenet of their faith ceased with the manifesto issued several years ago by the president of, and sustained by a unanimous vote of the people, of that faith.
 The press of this territory unites upon this proposition, 50 often quoted by our delegate in congress, governor,
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-07

pie. They are accompanied by the company of musicians and singers that we have already heard from. They are great lovers of music and innocent sports under the parental direction and care of parents and older heads. They believe in enjoying themselves"
 It was stated by President Kimball that the company had indeed enjoyed themselves as they journeyed from place to place. and especially were they pleased with the way they had been treated while in Bisbee. He said this trip was but an introduction to others of it's kind. At the close of their academy school next year they. expet to give Bisbee another visit, at
 which time they will bring a choir of
 at least fifty voices and a number of interesting speakers who will give the people of this part of the territory a series of concerts and discourses. They also expect to bring along with
 them at their next visit baseball team that will play with the different teams they meet as they journey on , their way. in the party that has been here there are about forty people it taking twelve carriages to bring them from Graham county. The party includes
 President Kimball, W. D. Johnson of
 the first council, and Charles M Lay
 ton of the second council.
 The party left for Douglas yesterday
 afternoon, and will give an entertain
 ment there this evening They also
 plan meetings at Pearce, Wilcox and
 other places.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-09-11
THE LiMlT.

The Goodyear Company of san Fran
cisco must have used some OF the eN-
ccllent rubber 1t has in stock TO
strengthen its own nerve. For true
elastic gall the letter of that corpora
ton to the Honolulu Chamber of Com
merce, asking for a bonus of $500 per
ton for such rubber as it might grow
here for its own benefit ms rubber man
uracturers and exporters, takes the
Eutta percha prize.
Now let us hear from any other get
rich-qulck fuanciers. Is there no.
body on the Coast who wants to come
down and plant oysters in Pearl Eochs,
he to have the sale of the crop ana
bounty of five cents on every oyster
marketed? Why shouldn't some san
Francisco house, dealing in Bluehelds
bananas and anxious to get nearer
and cheaper source of supply, propose
to raise it's fruit here and get bounty
of twenty-five cents n bunch besides :
| Talk about turning money over! Next
we know the Chamber of Commerce
may get letter from some San FRAN
cisco tobacco firm Offering to raise
| cigar stock here and sell 1t on the ba-
! sis of five cents bonus on each perfecto'
| II Hawaiis business reputation on
! the coast is as fresh and green as the
! Goodyear letter would imply 1t ought
! to be prime fodder for cows,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-09-11
CAMPAIGN FUNDS WANTED.

The people OF Honolulu will make a
mistake II they do not give generously
to the support OF the Mosquito commit
tee. 1t ought to be clear by this time,
from accumulated testimony, that a
mosqulto-ridden place can be SO made
over. at no great expense, as to nearly
eradicate the insect pest, promote
health and increase public comfort.
we have lately collected and printed
facts In point gathered from many
sources, notably the MAGAZINES ana
scientific periodicals. Elsewhere In
this issue is an account of the effective
measures taken in the S)udaneae
swamp country TO get rid of nosdui-
toes. measures which, though they IN
Guide the filling of low ground, which
is impracticable here, are easy enough
to match, In their remedial value, by
free use of petroleum ana small hsh.
Money is needed for u VARIETY OF
uses. rs n sanitary campaign. inVolN-
ing the purchase and use of oil. eject
era. cannot be carried on without II.
The $50 per month already pledged Is
Blu, a bagatele. The SUM- ought to ne
multiplied by ten. In such 'dsc as
good results may he had here IN town
as have been obtained already, on
Quarantine island
AS for the money 1t will begin to
earn compound interest in hard cash.
as soon as word goes abroad that mos
ouitoes and Honolulu have parted
cOmpany