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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30

This corrugated roller which will mark yor land for irr
eating and utilize the that it will twice the
and much quicker and with less labor y We also
make smooth roller. 1t will pay you call and examine these
and Our disc plow before purchasing.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
Bids Wanted
For Bond Issue.

Notice is hereby given that Logan
City will receive bids up TO and includ-
ing April 18th, 1904, for twelve thous-
and dollars (Sl2,OOO.OO) of municipal
bonds, TO be known as Electric
Light Bonds"
Said bonds are 10 be payable abso-
lutcly in twenty years from date Of
issue and after ten years at the option
of Logan City, and are to bear in
tcreSt at the rate of ii re per cent, per
annum, principal and interest pay
able in gold coin.
All bids shall be accompanied 10y
certified check of two and One-half
per cent. Of amount of bid,
The city reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. BY resolution of
the City Council. Logan City Corpora
ton. Hattie Smith, Recorder.
Dated Nov. -, 1904.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30

The Tribune mentions Robert Muir
dock. Jos \. Smith, lIcrschel Bullen,
Dr. Thos Smart and Fred Turner, of
Cache, as being eligible to the honor
there may he in representing Utah at
the great convention which will nom
mate Theodore Roosevelt and Senator
Fairbanks. The first two are counted
as t-and-Out kCarnS men: some
count Mr.. Bulien as member Of the
observation-disclosures forces, and
the sentiment of the latter two is an
unknown quantity. When asked
whether he was candidate for the
honor, Mr. Bulicn said that he was
undecided as to whether he would get
into the race or not. He did say
that he had always been and still
is for harmony and if the honor were
conferred upon him, he would go to
Chicago to represent the party and
not faction of that party. Mr.. Tur.
ncr had not thought OF the matter un.
til he read his name in The Tribune
and it is hardly necessary to see ci
Their of the other gentlemen before
saying that they would not run away
from the honor if it were rendered
properly. Cache will undoubtedly
furnish one of the six delegates accord
ed this. state.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30

learned that land can not be too well
prepared for the planting of the beet
seeds. If the land is too hard the
drills will not cover the seed, and II
too soft it is apt to run in too deep.
hence it is very necessary to pre- pare
the land just right to insure a good
stand of beets. Then it has been
learned by experience that it is very
injurious to let the beets get too large
before thinning them. They should
be thinned as soon as they have four
leaves on them. If left longer IL is an
injury TO the bcctS. They should be
thinncd leaving only one in place,
giving them all the chance of growth
i'm the early spring before the weather
rets too hot. Care should be taken
not to let water run on the beetS
when they are young, for when flooded
early they don't as a rule make good
crop \ crop of beetS and weeds do
not grow well together, The farmers
have generally got down to a better
cultivation of the soil and are getting
better crops. The sugar companies
had les, acres last year, but still had
more bcctS even more than any
year before This speaks well for the
beet raiscrS BY sustaining this in
duStry and running it to its fun ca
pacity viii help TO make good times
furnishing labor for all that want to
work and helping business generally.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
Richmond.

Elder John McCarry returned from
mission to the Colorado conference.
He has been away y months and says
that he enjoyed himself. His mis-
siOnarS experience seems 10 have
agreed with him, as hc is some seven.
teen pounds heavier than when he
went away. He is glad to bc back
again but does not like the mud. as he
says there is too much contrast be-
tween our muddy streets and the paw
ed streets of OMAHA.
W. j. Harrison came Up from l.O-
gan TO pay Il visit To his Old friends
His wife, Mrs. Chloe Harrison, /,
much better and will soon be able IL
be around again.
Mr. Lorin Merrill went to Logan
sunday morning and returned SUNDAY
evening.
The benefit party given for Roy
Merrill and Ray Lewis was big
success. The house was well filed
and the sum of So was realized. \
surprise party was the order of the
evening at Mrs. Mary Carbon Mcrrill's.
The young IoI.S thought they would
give Il good enjoyable evening TO Roy
before he left on his mission 4 fine
lunch was served and finch enjoyed
until a late hour
Mr. RackIin came in again last
night He has been out in the in
trrcSl Of the condensed milk factory.
lie says that the prospects ror the
factory are good.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
Mass Meeting.

\ call is hereby made for Rcpubli-
can mass convention of Logan and
Grecnvillc Precincts, to bc held at the
County Court house Wednesday even
ing March 30 1904 at : p, m. for the
purpose of clecting nine delegates to
attend the State Convention to be
held in salt Lake City, April :, 1904.
\ good attendance Of all Republicans
is desired. by order of Logan City
Republican committee.
y. K. ROBERTS, chairman,
FRED SCHOLES, secretary.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30

Every hre station in Berlin has now
been equipped with an oxygen appar
arGs to revive persons overcome by
SMOKE or heat. Ordinary citizens
may also have the loan of the appar.
aus IN cases Of urgent need
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
300 Estey Pianos.

The second largest music house in
United States sold three hundred
Estcy Pianos in California last year,
\ piano which will stand in that eli
mate viii stand in any climate ON
earth,
lIAERlS Music Co..
EStcy Dealers.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
Feeds Tobacco Plants

A botanist of Palermo has been
feeding nicotine to tobacco plants and
finds 1t TO be a true food for The
plant and not waste product, as
has been heretofore assumed.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-03-30
Secure your tickets

for the Farland recital BEFORE the
date as the number of
tickets to be sold is limited. 1918
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20
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SsalG tue

The above at first glance may
be somewhat mystifying, but
spelled backward you have the
two words-cut glass. IL may
also be little mystifying as to
how we can sell cut glass, besides
window glass, at the prices we
do. The explanation is simple:
In the first place, we buy from
the largest cut glass works IN the
world, the Quaker City Glass COM
pany of Philadelphia. That of it.
self should be a sufficient guaran-
tee of the quality of their goods,
Elise explain their success.
Another thing: The grand prize
for cut glass at the St. Louis ex-
position was awarded to the above
company. They won it by show
ing the finest workmanship, the
newest shapes and the most beau
tiful designs in cut glass ever
brought together in one display.
This grand prize was one of the
most coveted at the fair as it in
volved competition with the lead
ing glass works of America and
Europe.
And still another consideration
involving price. We have it mark
ed at the lowest possible price
commensurate with business prin-
ciples.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Sistersville and Mid
dlebourne Turnpike company will
be held at their office i'll the Me
Cormick & Morrison building on
Diamond street, in the City OF
Sistersville, West Virginia, on the
third Wednesday in January to-
wit: January Is, 1905, to elect
officers and transact any other
business that may come before the
stockholders.
Given under our hands the 10Th
day of December, 1904.
JOHN DAVIS. Pres.
f, E. J. MILLER, Sec. 12,20-lm
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20

Mrs. Feist of Middlebourne,
went to Moundsville this morning
on a visit to relatives.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20

Last night was one of the cold
est of the season.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20
lid Gloves

There is nothing that you can
buy more suitable for a Christ
mas present than a fine pair Of
kid gloves; we have bought
especially for the holidays
very handsome line of gloves
unsurpassed by none; guaran-
teed line; from 81 to 81.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20
Big Saving
on Goats

We still have a good selec-
ton Of ladies' and misses
coats we are selling at greatly
reduced prices; a saving to
you Of from % to 1878 per
cent less than their actual
value; all the very latest styles.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-20
New Fur Pieces Under Price
The China Department

We have made selection of odd pieces of china brought
direct from the importers such Havand china, in plates
cups and sauce platters covered Dishes and
creams Dishes bakers salad Dishes covered buffers
chocolate pots have many designs and pieces in the
French and Austrian china.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
sUMnroNg FOR PUBLICATION
 No 2li

In the United States District Court for Inc Dis
 trlct of Alaska, Division No, l.
 Henry e. Bowmnn, plainun Ts, Robert C' Allen. Mrs Robert C, Nleni nose lfug ~.l.,a ANen. Irene Allen and Pamela Allen, the latter four baine minor htlra ot Robert l, Aieu ana Mrs Robert c, Allen. George G, Allen. J. Der nard Moore and Minnie Moore, vile or lhe 9all J Bernard Moore c. H Mlllnson ana tne Alaskan & Northwestern Territories Trading ComuauY, a corporation udltlutnU
 In the name of the United States or Ameflou toRobertC. Alien, Mfs. .Robert~ Allen Wnose true f.hrirtian name is unknown Hazel Allen, Dor othv Ailen. Irene Allen and Pamela ANeni lno lattar four being minor heirs or Robert V, Allen and Mrs Robert c. Allen. NepiEe N, hHen J' Bernard Moore and Minnie Moore vie oi tle Alaskan & NorthWp6tern Territories lraQlug Company, acorp0rauun, uelenuAu.a
 Greeting: An order haring on the lth day or January. Ig0t. been mude and entered thal ser
 rireof eunrons hersin. be made upon Che de- fendants. Hazel Allen, Dorothy Allen Irene .lfen hnd Pamela Aleu. kOntN C Allen hnu George e. A len. by publication tneeol ID tne Daily Ala8Eani newspaper plnyel lu1 P1e lished co skaEwsy. Aiuska said order having been based upon the Hddav.t of HenryC. Bow man and the return oi Che marshal on lne summons herein.
 Therefore. You the said last named deien i- ants and Cach of y'u are hereby commaaQed 70 be and appear in the roore tnuueq c9uf lolN' CD aI Skagwav. Alaska, Division NO. ]. anu hl- swsr ihe complaint filed against you in the above entitled aetiou within thirty ,al Qale l from md after the 23rd day of February, lsJii ! sid last named date being tho date oi the last publication hereof, and if you lall Co 90 appear and answer for want tHereOi ihe plalntiu Wili apply % Che court for the relief demanded ln ! me comp.aInt. viz. for the appointing Of D guardian ad Item for ihe defendants kopeft l- Allen, Hazel Allen Dorothy Allen. Irene Allen and Pamela Allen aud Tor Che partition oi tle and the north eiEhteen l9 feet Oi Che yves one
 IauoI loo number eight lbll all in block tWen- y-dye l25l skagway. Alaska or u paftlll93iu cannot he ha chen for the sale thereof, HlQ ll vi-iou Of the proceeds according Go tne interest of Che respective parties herein and Tor such other and further relief as Do tLe court snel. see'l just aul chat p'aiDul huve iudgment TOT hl costs and Endorsements herein tNpgn4e4. Witness thc Honorable M, C. Brown lulEe or t1caboge named court and seal thereof amAea at Juneau Alaska, this 4th day ol Januart, isli
 Court SsalJ W.J HILLS Clerk.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
suBI1OATIoN OF NOTICE

In che United States C0mmIssioner's Court for the District of Alaska, at Skagway, in probate. In tle estate of E, P. Needham, de- ceased. Notice is hereby given to all to whom |. may concern, that the undersigned has been appointed administrator oi enc estate of the above named decedenti h. p. Needham.
 All persons having claims agsinsl ene said estate are hereby required to pre- sent them with Che ur0per vouchers within six months from this date To me at my office in the railroad building in the town of Skagway, Alaska.
 Dated at Skagway, Alaska this 4th day of January 1904 -.
 E. A. MURPHY,
 Administrator, First publication Jan. Q.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
STRAIN TOO GREAT
Hundred. ofRsador, Find Isso

The hustle and worry Of business men.
 The hard work and s,o0piug of work
 The woman's household cares.
 Are too great strain on Che kid neys
 Baokache, headache, sideache.
 Kidney troubles, urinary troubles fol- low.
 This man tells you how Go cure them all.
 Jacob E. Mccoy bridge builder and contractor, residing on Capital street, Salem. Oregon, second house beyond Mill Creek, says; "I have always en- loved good health up Co live or six years ago. Along about that time my kidneys commenced co bother me. There was not so much blcklche, but che principal symptoms were iu con- nectiou with che kidney secretiOus. A strain or over-eXer-I0n very often caused hem0rrhaEes of che kidneys cannot say that it was SO very painful but i- was very annoying J used var- ous remedies, and while some gave re- lief. others were worthless ln some way DOsn's Kidney Pills were brought to my notice, and when up town pro- cured a box, taking them as directed. A few doses gave me very convincing proof that they were going Co the right spot. and I can state that they gave me wonderful relief. I have high opIn- ion or D0an's Kidney Pills and cheer fllly recommend men,
 For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 eent.. Eoster-Alil UT. O.. Buffalo. N. 1., o.e agents for the United States.
 Remember the name, Deans, and take DO substitute.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
TeisphOus No n
auRscRrPrIoN RArEl.
NEED SPECIAL GOVERNING

Should there be an honest desire to cope with the awful condition iu which Che natives oiA,askl have fallen. the government must adopt firm and uadi- cal methods. Itis safe Co say cha, l5 per cent. Of an che Indians along the coast of this country arc p.tiab,y striok- sn with contageous diseases that hove been communicated from one toanoth- erin au increasing ratio for yeals past nisasad sight to sec bo.A the old and ths young of this vanishing race, limp Ing about tbe streets of Alaskan towns -eougbing, wheeziag and suffering. These people are a charge upon the Fovernmeut and they should be. The government has DO right to mingle these contageously diseased wratches vith healthy white people, in either jaus. prisons or schools. Healthy In- dians who have been confined in the skarwsy jail are few. while those re- ouirinz medical attention are many. There have been several instances where healthy men unaccused of crime, han, b.s, 5sfaiusd as witnesses in ths skszwsy federal jail and locked up with Indians who were rotting with tuberculosis
 At Manila there Is not only gov srnment pesthouse. but auational hos plssl. where those afflicted with vener- isl complaints are confined. whether tAsy SO desire or ro, and are trca ed scientifically and w.th constant and me.hod.csl care In che local isdsra fail sll of Che Iediaa inmates but one are receiving treatment at govern mea, expense. A doctor visits them and prescribes. Those who under stand Indian nature realize how sel.- neglect is a prominent feature of their character and cha, !, is hardly prob able that they follow the advice and in- s.rucuoos of the physician. Asit goes without saying that most Indians who frequent Alaska towns are periodical inmates of tbe federal jail, i, would seem that one of the mos, practical means of beterug the condition of the Indians would be tohave separle apart- ments in iaIs for Indians and to have a prison at some convenient point espe- cialy for Indians To treat these Iu- dians for their diseases and. aside from punitive sentences. de,au all Indians in the hospital department 0t this cen- traI Indian prison us long as by reason Of their amicrons their being at large ril oudaoger other human beings whether Indian or white.
 The Indians oi Alaska are useful, sbough morally unbalanced Ethics and moral suasiou d9 not particularly benefit this race. Missionaries have been Of very nttis benefit to them. They need a firm though humane and just rule, such as Father Duncan ac- ooads his people a, New Melakatlah. Were an Indian Jaw enacted that was equally as wise as che game law and as rigidly enforced, it would be a godsend % the Indians and an honor to the ua-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
haGanoFiaA

There ls no fish in the world that sur passes the black cod, that are taken rom the waters near this place The meat is snow white and solidi Wlth a taste pleasant to the most fastidious, while they are rolling in fat.-Wran- gelI Sentinel.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Card ofThapl.

We extend heartfelt thanks to the soldier and citizen dremen through whose timely and efficient efforts our house was saved last night. Our thanks are also extended to the many friends who manifested so much kindly interest. Peni8l Mission.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Not From 1aoOma

Rud Kalenborn disproves the belief tha. C. W. Thompson, mentioned in the list of the lost Clallam passengers, was the popular Col. Thompson, a min tng broker of Tacoma The unfortun- ate gentleman on the list of the lost re- sided at Vancouver.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
To the Trade

As the old adage goes, if you want anything you must go after 1t. It is the same with @ bargain. ] have the remainder of w. F. Roberts0n's stock at warehouse, which consists of mems ladies and boys shoes, necties, collars, cuffs, sweaters, Overalls, jumpers, caps, etc, which ] will close out at cost
 rmo C. D. FIQUET.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
wlu Grind Ano.hsr wssk

Arrivals on the Farallon from Juneau say that the grand jury win continue in session for a week longer. Much Of Che testimony that has been made before the grand jury has not as yet bean act cd on in the returning of indictments.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Elkn'MoOtinE

There will be a meeting of Skagway Lodge No. 43l, Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks, at their hall, Thurs day, January 2l, at 8 p. ID. All visiting Elks are invited Co attend.
 There will be initiation.
 E. A. MURPHY, Sec'y.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Lumber COn,raOt

P.W Snyder has contracted for l25,- O0O feet ot lumber from the Wrangell mill, for deliv ry on the first of April. To will be lowed up to Skagway on 8 soow and it is deemed too risky to brave the weather before that date.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
EasIos'Meotine

There will be @ meeting cf Skagway Aerie No, 25, F. O. E.. tonight at Eagles hall Every member of the aerie is requested co attend as business of importance is to come before the gsrie- B. N. SIMPSON, Ssc'Y.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Masoos has Now Music

The Mascot saloon has just received a large consignment of new music for its popular Victor talking machine. lt includes all the latest popular airs.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Aid Society Meeting

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pres byterlan church will meet in the annex this afternoon at 2.3O.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

Is your washing saritactoryY Are your clothes torn? If no or yes, try the Skagway Hand Laundry, and you will be satisfied. 320
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
ranous OYutor Oooktail'

The Pack Tram saloon ls now serv- ipq Elmer Chamberlain's famous oyster cocktails. VI
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

For the % hours preceding 2 o'clock ,. -n., January 19, l904 Highest temperature, 0 above. Lowest temperature, 8 below.
 H. D. Clark,
 U. S. Voluntary Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
Good Beer Chonp

Lemp's st. Louis beer, 33 co per dog- en, delivered. Idaho Liquor House, agents Phone t9 tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
skaEvay Laundry

For hrst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-twO yeras eXperi- ence. Telephone S9. tf.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
New Century Club Dance

The New Century Club will have its regular dance at A B. hall Friday night
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

When in Whitehorse stop at the Windsor only first class house il town.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

Baths at the Portland Lodging House, 25c; new porcelain tub. To- lmo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

A fine lunch and a large glass of Rainier beer. at the Seattle oaoon for 10 ceEts. L
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

Spring chicken at the Pack Train restaurant
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

When in Whltehorse stop at the Windsor, only first class house in town.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

Kelly @ O., the old reliable drug Eists, s>agway, Daws0n scd Nome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20

Let us fll your prescriptions. Kelly 6 Co, the reliable druggists.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-20
GuOVWuL WILWTuUlV

J. F. Anderson has postponed his tril Co Bullion creek on account of the eX- treme cold weather.
 Albert Waldrof, who has quartz properties on Lake Bennett, arrI9et last night.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-26

Cleary and Parish of the aspirations of MT Hearst for the presidency of the United States.
 Those attorneys replied that there was nothing really criminal in the conduct of Messrs. Cleary and Parish, however reprehensible it might be. MT. Hearst was of the legal age of thirty six years. and qualified to be president if he can get enough electoral votes.
 We hope that the hint of the Phoenix Enterprise. acted upon and seconded by the Los Angeles Examiner. will bear fruit and that eventually Mir, Hearst will succeed MT. Bryan as "the Candi- date" TtIre is nothing that so conduces to the prosperity of the country as those victims called "The Candidates" but who stop in their candidacy.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-26
The Honoring of Phoenix.

We feel a civic pride in the fact that the Los Angeles Examiner which ap- pear7d yesterday included by telegraph an editorial printed by the Phoenix En- 1erprise of Saturday night, hint, or we might say q suggestion, or we might still further say an argument, or we night still further say a peremptory demand that William Randolph Hear st should be the nominee for president of the United States.
 There is no constitutional reason why Mir. Hearst should not be a candidate. The Enterprise is right that far. There is. so far as We have since been able to ascertain, nothing in the Harrison act why Messrs. Cleary and Parish should not advocate his candidacy, though we looked this matter up carefully yester- day and asked competent attorneys to inquire into precedents and statutory l2ws. to ascertain if there was any le- gal bar to the endorsement by Messrs.