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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10
Am I Right !?

@NE OF the most absurd PROPOSE
~ tions-on the face of it, at
least-is that made by the Cos
mopolitan magazine, to offer a $4,000
cup as an international trophy for
sailing vessels, to be awarded accord
ing to the result of a trans-oceanic
race. This trophy is not for yachts,
but for vessels suitable for the mer-s
camille marine Service and the pro-
posed conditions under which the
contest would be sailed, make the
competition one for freight ships pure.
and simple.
Summarized, the conditions are that
the ships entered must be $50 feet in
length. The points of superiority
necessary for the, winner are carry
ing capacity, economy Of equipment
Thirty points are assigned to economy
of crew, and every man under. a max
imum of thirty operating the ship en-
titles to two points. To maximum Of
tonnage are assigned thirty points,
each increase of fifty tons above a
specified tonnage to entitle to one
point. To speed is assigned forty
points. #
AS stated above, these conditions
restrict the competition to freight
ships, for a sailing-y vessel of the size
! mentioned, and Of large tonnage,
| would be decidedly undesirable as a
pleasure yacht. Possibly such a
trophy would lead to a higher devel-
| opment of sailing vessels for the
merchant marine, but it seemsi i'm
| probable. The competition In the
ocean freight business is SO keen that
far greater rewards than a $4,000 cup
are promised by the legitimate profits
! of commerce, to the firm which at
tains excellence in the points men
toned in the prospectus of the Cos
mopolitan cup. And to hard-headed
business men, actual returns in rev.
enue are much more attractive than
the financially empty honor Of win
ming trophy, however handsome it
may be. The contest is not one which
would attract wealthy sportsmen, such
as the men who comprise the New
I \ VI II cS1AI SS1oOya .I11C 11CAlCoL dllu
most exclusive organization of it's kind
in America. 81 These men would not
rise to the &bait4 lof a5trophy for
freighters. Thegn1en. who would build
ships for a contesteof this sort, feany
are the men actually engaged in ocean
freightingsE and If the demands Of
business did not INSPIRE such men to
l f,,,.o I oS~,
ever would. a4g@ s ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10
Treoendet Cleans Your s,lverware,

No abrasion, no peaisning. No work
New discovery. Write us. VIII demons
strate free. Tregendet Chemical company.
Box q. Minneapolis.
We sell roofing paint and repair all kinds
OF leaky roofs. w. 8. Mott company.
Both phones. S76. !,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10
. I'D any GoneueNer hear Of offering
~ a cup fora race for freight

-. trains between Chicago and
New York? Sounds rather ridiculous,
doesn't it,. Yet it is on a parallel
with the offer of a. cup for a race be-
tween freight schooners. Or did you
ever hear of a prize for a race be-
tween Percheron horses, hitched, to-
farm wagons, mile heats, best two in.
three p
The fact is, that any proposition to
mix sport with business in this fash
ion would without doubt be a failure.
The sport end of it would not appeal
to the business mantle trade fea-
ture would not attract the sportsman.
In the last few decades wonderful
improvements have been made in
railroad equipment. The speed Of
both freight and passenger trains has
been increased. The quality of cars
has been improved. But all this has
been done, not because gold cups
were offered. for. either speed or
equipment, but because business com
petition forced it. A freight schooner
which excels in the lines marked out
by the Cosmopolitan magazine will be
the most useful and profitable for it's
the trophy-and the business end Of
the proposition will hasten the devel-
opment of the merchant marine more
than a hundred cups.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10

You never want to own up't you don't
know nuthin! No matter'f you do err
don't. A good bluff. giner'ly fetch you,
thru.--Philosophy of Colonel Wheaton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10
BOWLING

Low scores were made in the bowling
match between the Cargill and Consoli-
dated teams of the Grain and Flour league
at the Cooperative alleys last night
l. ISGJS kyp/,y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-10

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81 got conplainin' O. a bellyache
pretty soon after we lef' camp, 'nsi it
KEEP a gittin' worse N wuss all the
way. When we got in. I was jes'
bout tied up in hard knot, n
slipped bit Of the soap into my
mouth, ! n soon's the lather made
plenty, I got to frothin' at the mouth
fearful, m squirmed ALL over the bot
tom O. the wagon SOS it took both
of 'em to hol' me down. They couldn't
back their hand agin n driv' to the
drug store 'steader the jail, n lifted
me out, m lugged me inside fer treat
ment.
B ..An' both o. them fool guys stood
in easy reach vile was rollin' round
groanin' n frothin', m I didn't do
a thing but land a foot in each ones
belly like mule kickin' fore they
dreampt what was comm. / knocked
the wind outer both Of 'em, ii fore
they ketched It back enough to even
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
EVER WATCHfUL
A Little Care Will Saw Many Read
 CTS Future Trouble
Watch tbe kidney secretions.

Watch the kidney secreti0ns.
 See that they have the amber hue Of health;
 Contain no 'brick-dust like" sedi- ment.
 Doan's Kidney Pills will do this for you.
 They watch the kidneys and cure them when they're sick.
 L. s. Rundle, of 2Ot Riverside ave- nve, Spokane, Wash, clerk for the Ep- stein Clothing Company, says Back ache and a kidney weakness has been in evidence all my life, and dof late years the trouble has been more marked. suffered almost constantly with @ lame ness across the small of my back, near the kidneys, and when ] stopped or lifted, severe twinges caught me. At times l could hardly stand the pain, and f l caught the least cold lt aggra- vated my suffering. l could not rest at night with any degree of comfort and arose in the morning feeling sore and lame. ] was driving wagon last sum mer, but had Go give it up on account of my back. l used in my time a great many remedies, but never tried one that gave any relief compared tO that ] received from Deans Kidney Pills. The results obtained from the treat ment were so satisfactory that t0 say ] indorse Doan's Kidney Pills mildly eN press my opinion of the preparation. '
 For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents a box. Mailed on receipt of price. Foster-Mil UT . O.. Buffalo, N. A. .J.e agents for the U. $.
 Remember the name, D0au's, and take no other.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
How it All Happened in
 SkagWay

It has been somewhat mixed in the minds of many people who was the first discOverers Of Skagway. We find by looking up old ancient history that a man by the name of Doebangs was on his way to the North Pole At ley strait he got quite a supply Of Bill Jones' peppermint bitters sauce, as he used to sell the Indians. After that his compass did not seem to work right and all at once he brought up at Skag- way. At that time there was no cham Der of commerce, electric cars, tele- phones, or any of these new fangled ideas in Skagway. The ladies and gentlemen in those days wore princi- pally circus clothes. The following spring the famous Rollins mine was struck, and it was rumored that the Krupp gun works would move over from Germany and locate mp near Liarsville. Haines was but a small vil- lage at that time a-d Log Cabin was not incorporated. That same year Keelar, the money king, blowed in and set up a jewelry store, and they say he has got the largest and finest stock in in Alaska and sells gools cheaper than anybody.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Telephone No. IS
SUBSCRIPTION RATEa
PRoFrrLEss NU1sANoEs.

It is hardly to be conceived that a few industries on the Pacific coast can permanently impede the progress of Alaska and the prosperity of the east ern states. The cost of this too special protection is increasing in its dearness alarmiugly. Skagway isan example in bold relief of what the persistent re- tlsal Co entertain reciprocity with Cam ada is costing the United States. The trade of Skagway, on the Canadian border, has dwindled to the operations of but a few individuals. because Cana dian law does not permit the entry of Canadian goods from foreign countries except in continuous transit from Cam ada Fortymue, on the American bOr- der, however, is doing a rushing and ever increasing business because the United States permits the re-entry of her goods free of duty and regardless of the time of their detention in for eigu countries. Dawson is waxing fat on her trade in American goods in the American Yukon. While the United States will not entertain overtures of reciprocity with Canada the Americans fail Go legisla,e ja go manner Go meet Canadian protective laws, and, as re- suit, Canada maintains the best of the bargain all along the border. The vas, quantity oi goods of decided for eign appearance that come out of Cam ada free Of duty on the allegation that they were manufactured in the states is also costly incident Of present cus- toms regulations. Customs houses along the Canadian border and on either side, are Q pr0ftless nuisance to the people of North America
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
CHRISTMAS
All the Church 0rganiza~
 tions Will Celebrate

Christmas celebrations.will be held by the Sunday school organizations of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal churches Christmas eve, and with the A. B. tree on Christmas day night, all the children in the city ought certain ly to receive a quota of the prevalent good cheer and merriment.
 Special services will be held at all the churches Christmas day.
 The programs and announcements for Christmas eve will be published in Thursdays issue, while in Friday will appear those for Christmas day.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Industry Extended to South
 eastern Alaska

Messrs. Bierd and Stewart were in town several days recently. In com pany with J. Fl. Conrad, these gentle men have recently established a fox ranch on Conclusion island, near Rocky Pass, about 20 miles north of Shakan, says the Wrangel Sentinel. They have recently taken to the island 52 foxes, and all appear to be doing well, and nextIyear they hope to largely in- crease the number. Conclusion island is small, being about 3x9 miles in area, has land upon which can be grown veg etables, etc., upon which the fox feeds, and is peculiarly adapted to the busi- ness for which it has been chosen. The foxes are of the blue species.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
AMENITIES
Appreciated by the White
 horse Star

It is graliyi, g 10 this community to recall the many times the Daily Alas kan has given substantial support to Whitehorse enterprises. for which the Star thanks its contemporary on the other side of the border Ot course there must necessarily be some rivalry, but healthy rivalry is good I3r both towns, and it is quite possible for ri- yalry to exist without enggujeriug strife or jealousy, therefore -he Star hastens to accept the haudo. friend ship extended by the Daily Alaskan and pledges itself to work in good faith for our mutual benedt- Whi,ehorse Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Ordinance No. 52.

An ordinance reEuldt-ng the lnSJalla- atiOu and maintenance Of Electric
 Wires and Apparatus. Be it ordained by che Common Council
 of the Town 0i Skagway.
 Section ].
 All electric wires and apparatus now installed or which may hgreaft P be installed within tha corporate limits Of the town Of S6agway shall baso install Cd and mainta bed as co conform Co the current Rules aud Requirements Of che NariOna. Board Of Fire Under writers for the Installation of Electric Wiring and Apparatus, or as co have the apDrOva. Of the cOuuci. or such per son or persons as they, iu open council may delegate Oreiect tO inspect and ap- prove said electric wires OF apparatus.
 Section
 Any and all electric wires OF appara- tus not installed and maintained in com pliance with Section ot this ordinance shall be deemed a nuisance and a men ace Co life, limb and property, and upon the failure of the party or parties own ing or having the same in custody or charge. after due notice, either Co rem- edy or remove sad nuisance and men ace, the council may at their discretion cause the same Go be removed aud bring action against said party or parties for all costs of said removal and action; and in addition any person who installs or maintains, Ur Is iu charge or any cleo tric wires in violation of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty Oi @ misdemean- or, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined iu any sum not greater than s-Uu. provided that he os given five days written notice by the person SD Go be designatzd by the council that the wires under his charge are not SO iUe-alled or maintained and that notwithstanding sad notice he refuses to correctly rem edy OF SO maintain said wires.
 Section 8.
 Any and all wires or apparatus install ed for electrical purposes, SO log as the same may be either wholly or par tially in place. shall, for the purposes of this ordinance, be taken and cOnsid- cred as electric wires or apparatus as the case may be, whether or not the same may be in actual use as such.
 Section {
 This ordinance shall take effect and be fn force from and after its passage and approval.
 Passed by the council December I 1903
 Approved, L. s. KELLER,
 Mayor Attest W. s. McKEAN, Town Clerk.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Merged Into Atlin District

On the 1st of the present month the mining divisions known as the Bennett lake and Chilkat mining divisions were abolished and the territory within them merged into the Atlin lake min ing division.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Paul's ROadhOtuo

Paul Hogan started today with @ full line of supplies and liquors to stock his new roadhouse at Bullion creek. The license for this roadhouse is one of the first issued for the new eamps.-White- horse Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Rsvotsd to CAris'mau Tree

The A. B. meeting last night was de- voted to cOnierring with the Christmas tree committee. The members were desired to impress upon all their friends that the presence and partici- patton of everybody in the city was de- sired at the entertainment
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Eramino Mine

Fl. r. Hunter, who purchased the Jordan * Bean mining property at Han- kee cove, came up on the Valencia. He was accompanied by mining eX- pert, who will thoroughly examine the property. Douglas Island News.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Ladies of the Maooaboou' Meeting

The Ladies of the Maccabees held a largely attended meeting at their tenn pie last evening. They are arranging for a public installation in February, at which an initiation of a gentleman into their order is to be a feature of the entertainment.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Relative % the late republican con- rentiou, che WrangeiI Sentinel says editorialy.
 Territorial government had noth- ing Co do with the split. because all were in favor Of that proposition.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
REa@REas
PERSONAL MENTION

i1lilsltlz.i5t ij-5lJ-ilSl
 P. E. Goberie, of Dawson, and Wm. Wright, of Bonanza, arrived on the train last night and are at the Fifth Avenue.
 Supt. Scharschmidt and Chief Engi- neer Sproat, came over from White horse yesterday en route south to spend the winter.
 Alr. H. W. Taylor and wife came over from Bennett last night They are at the Golden North.
 EX-Mayor Henry McAuley, of Daw- son, arrived on last nights train
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Famous Oyster Cocktails

The Pack Tram saloon IS now serv- ing Elmer Chamberlain's famous oyster cocktails. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
SKAGKAY WEATHER

For the 24 hours preceding : o'clock D. m., December %, 1903: Highest temperature 39 above. Lowest temperature, 3l above.
 II. D. Clark,
 '. s. Voluntary Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
For Christmas

Young ducks and spring chickens at Skagway Henery.
 2t Capt A. Laur.ds0n.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Pure Whisky Cheap

The Monogram Liquor House offers pure Kentucky rye or Bourbon whisky at from s2.50 Co S4 per gallon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

l cannot tell a lie, we must make a title profit. ClaYson lG Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Bay Him

A good pipe makes very nice Christmas present See the pipes on sale at The Commissary Cigar Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

The Royal Laundry cannot be ex- celled. They suit your taste and con- venience and fit you in prices. Phone 97, next to electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
Wanted

A bousekeeper. Apply to Capt. Lauridson, Tenth avenue and Alaska street. I2ll tt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Birch Bark Baskets, at Case * Dra- per's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Kelly & Co.,, the old reliable drug gists, SKagway, Dawson and Nome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Spring chicken at Che Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Great clearance sale starts July 6, at the Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
skaEway Landry

For frst-class work try SkagWay Laundry. Twenty-twO yeras' expert ence. Telephone s9. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Just get the Delineator. at Ladies Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Baths at the Portland Lodging House, 25c; new porcelain tub. ID s Inc
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Have you Fseen the Moose Hide Sofa Pillows at Case & Draper's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Let us ill your prescriptions. Kelly 6 Co, the reliable druggists.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23
SecLI0n

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval
 Passed by the council December I To02
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-23

Approved, l.. s. KELLER,
 Mayor Attest ". s. MCKEAN Town Clerk.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-04
MINES OF SOUTHERN HILLS
Development All Along the Llne-Shoe'
makers Mica Proposltlon

makers Mica Proposition.
HOT SPRINGS, S. D.-John Foster and
Fred Russell have completed their con-
tract on the Provo mine, eight miles west
from Custer. This is, the property which
was recently purchased by N. j. Wright
from w. Todd and Nelson Smith. The
shaft Is down thirty-five feet following
the incline and the vein Of quartz has
Wfdened to five feet of rich ore.
The Lakotah is the name of the new
mining company which has lately pur-
chased the Grizzly Bear mine east Of Ore
vile. The principal stockholders are men
who reside in Pretoria, ILL.,, and they are
about ready to begin operations on an ex-
tended scale with a new mill and new
equipment Throughout. ~. =.
The Saginaw is contemplating putting
the main shaft down to the 500-foot sta
tion. They will have their different levels
opened and slopes established, and with
plant on the ground they will be ready
to start for continuous run and become
a rich and steady producer.
c. K. Shoemaker is preparing to work
on his mica mine three miles southeas st
from Custer. The mica appears in large
sheets of very. superior quality.
Frank Herbert of the Clara Belle mine
purchased an engine and hoist which will
be Immediately installed. = .,.-r . f
The work on the Aspen mine Of the
CldlElS composing the Roosevelt group, is
progressing rs fast as two shifts can oper-
ate. The main shaft is down ninety feet
and the company is engaged in taking out
ore for reduction. This is not one of the
big veins Of Custer county but it is one
of the richest, as, the ore is estimated to
contain an average of $50 ton in gold.
The vein runs from three to five feet in
width. ~-,.
j. NJ Wright is developing more mines
and is spending more money than other
mining man at this time.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-04
!. POPE AND KING
Gossip About Edwards Proposed
=. Visit to Leo.

Rome, April 4.-Regarding King Ed
wards visit to Rome and the possibility
of his meeting the pope, it is said that
the king has not yet been asked to visit
the pope and therefore all the means sug-
gested for the meeting are problematic.
The vatican thinks that owing to the
number of Catholics in the British en-
pire, especially in Ireland and Canada,
the king will not come to Rome without
trying to see the pope otherwise it would
appear to be an intentional offense. !, An
5ticipating the kings visit there is now
an element at the vatican advocating
a deviation from the ceremonial estab-
1ished at the time of Emperor William s
first visit, by allowing the king to start
from the British embassy. where he will
be met by Monsignor Stonor. the canon
Of st. Johns lateran, the highest Eng
lish prelate here, who will accompany him
to the vatican.
y However, the king. may mot go to the
yatica1 If he comesto Rome for one day
only, as seems likely. according to the
latest information on the subject.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-04
J.W.S. LANGERMAN'S TALE
How He Was Captured by Moorish
Rebels Who Slew 500 of
His Guard.
New York Sun Special Service.

new York bun special Service.
New York, April 3-James W. S. Lang
erman, who has just returned from Mo-
rocco, tells how he was captured by
Moorish rebels after nearly 500 soldiers
composing his bodyguard had been
slaughtered. Mr.. Langerman went to
Morocco as a commissioner for the. st.
Louis Exposition and returned on the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. %He escaped
from Fez while that stronghold of the sui
tan was besieged by the rebels under
Bou Hamara, the pretender. ,s-.s g
when left Fez;' said he,' Il had q
program mapped out to go to Tangiers,
1877 miles away, on business connected
with the exposition. I had been warned
several days before my departure that /
was likely to be molested by rebels the
moment 1 left the city, but I laughed at
the fears of my advisers.
The sultan, since insisted on leaving
FeZ at that time, ordered the strongest
kind Of guard to be sent along, and
presented me with four coal black horses.
My guard consisted of 500 Of the finest
soldiers obtainable.
I'VE were attacked when not more than
twelve miles outside of Fez by an over
SWhelming army of rebels. My guards
were equipped with the latest make OF
English and German guns and fine swords,
but they never had a ghost OF a change.
Not only did the rebels slaughter the
guards but cut on tnelr heaQS ana eS-
hibited them through the territory under
their control. s~t>r''- - -s.ez -
with those who survived the massa.
ere fell back in the hope of returning to
| Fez, but we found our retreat blocked.
1 was captured, but upon being con-
vinced that I was an American visitor on
business only, they released me, with my
four men, - .-.y:- =
Langerman does not explain why the
four men were not slain with the rest or
what; part he took in the conflict. He
continued: EF''.-.5 ss5--t-' =
"What occurred the day following. the
slaughter of the guard l did not learn
until my arrival at Tangier Then was
told the news of the killing of my guards
reached Fez the same night it happened.
| The sultan. enraged, ordered 1000 men
| away at midnight. The next day an
| awful battle was fought. which resulted In
| a victory for the sultan's men. They re-
! turned to Fez with the heads OF 800 rebels
| stuck on their poisoned arrows and lances.
These heads. I was informed subsequently,
were nailed to the gates OF Fee as a
! warning" t.-s-f
Mr.. Lanserman said that three OF the
! horses the sultan gave him died at sea
| between Gibraltar and Liverpool.