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Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

Capt. Anderson, of the Santa Ana tell an amusing incident in connection with his trip between Yakutat and Yak ataga. The Santa Ana left Yakutat late in the evening, and in some man. ner the navigating officer lost his bear ings. When the steamer reached the point where Yakataga was supposed to be no village was found. The ship was put about and cruised up and down the beach for several hours. When they were about to give up finding the town as a hopless task the first officer discovered an Indian Klootchman in the forecastle. She was brought on deck, and when asked if she knew where Yskataga was, answered prompt ly, "Yes, Yakataga over there" point ing to the cape some fourteen miles to the eastward. The ship was put on that course and the town picked up.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

B. M. Behrends, the merchant prince and banker of Juneau, and his estimable wife, were homeward bound passen- gers on the steamship Dolphin last Saturday, and stopped off long enough to see and wonder at Ketchikan's marvellous growth. Ben is of the salt of the earth, and remem bering the time when he landed in Alaska with a twenty dollar piece representing the sum total of bis worldly possessions, assumes no scallops over the wealth and distinction he has since attained and so honestly earned.-Ketchikan Journal.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

John E. Ballaine, president of the Tanana Construction Company and an official of the Alaska Central railway, said recently. 'The Alaska Central is now in position to push matters, and there will be DO delays in the work of construction. By next summer we ex- pect to have the line extended as far as Knik Arm, about 150 miles from Sew ard, and to achieve this feat we will carry on the work all winter During the cold weather, of course, the work will largely be confined to getting out ties and in rockwork, but at no time during the coming year will the work be at standstiIl. It is our intention to push into the Panama country as soon as possible. It was the original scheme to get into the Panama within four years, but by rushing matters as fast as is compatible with good work, l believe that we can get there within three years"
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13
Administrators Notice.

In the United States Commissioners ex- ofticio Probate Court, in and for the Dis trict of Alaska, Division No.l, Juneau Pre- cinct,
 In the matter of the Estate of Donald Fras- CT, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that was on the 9th day of July, 1904, duly appointed admin iStrator of the Estate of Donald Fraser, De ceased, by the issuance to me of letters of administration, under the seal of said court, by the honorable, the Judge of said court. and notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the said Estate to pre- sent them to me at my residence in the City of Douglas, District of Alaska, with the nec- essary vouchers,
 Dated July 5th, 1904.
 JOHN MCWILLIAMs, Administrator.
 E. M. BARNES, Atty. for Administrator.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

William Steinbach, of Council, lost his life on the Fish river trail about sixty miles above Crafts roadhouse. In company with E. J. Hutchins. Stein bach was on his way to the Kougarok country, when the two were caught in a blizzard and lost their way. Stein- bach became exhausted and lay down in the snow, wrapped up in his sleep ing bag, while his partner endeavored to find assistance. Hutchins was al most exhausted, but managed to crawl to the shelter of the timber, where he was found later by a rescue party sent out from Council. Search was then made for Steinbach, but thus far it has been impossible to locate the body. It is supposed that the drifting snow has completIy covered it. Both men were without food for nearly eight days. Hutchins is now in the hospital at Council, where be is recovering from the affects of his exposure.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

One claim on Dry Creek, a few miles back of Nome, last winter yielded $780, GOO, and James B. Wood, former Orient, al steamship man, is in Seattle with the poke" For five years he wander ed about in the Far North seeking gold in one way or another, but not until last year was he successful to any great degree. Now he cannot estimate the wealth his Northern property will produce. He will return to Nome this fall to work his claim during the winter season.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

The Solomon River country is forg- ing to the front as one of the best gold, producing sections of the Seward Peninsula, and Solomon River itself has been the scene of much mining du- ring the past winter. The result of the cleanup gives promise of commensu- rate reward for the miners who have invested time, money and hard labor in the development of the mines. Origin. ally the Solomon River country was in the Bonanza district, but the latter is now embraced in the Cape Nome re- cording district.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

A Skagway correspondent of the Seattle P.-I. dishes up the following; The land department at Washington, through Postmaster Mullen. receiver of public moneys at the Juneau land office, today made formal demand on the woodchoppers, the Moore Wharf Company, the Northwest Light and Power Company and the consumers of wood cut upon the government land who reside in the city, the sum of SS, 100, the retail price for wood and piles cut within the last year.
 The commissioner for the general land office refuses to accept settle ment on basis of 9 cents per cord, as was done at Rampant aud lower Yukon points last year. The commissioner also refuses to return the certified checks which accompanied the wood choppers offer of settlement The woodchoppers and the light and power company are asked to pay 5 per cord for wood and the Moore Wharf Go. 9h cents per foot for piling cut by them or bought from those who cut it. It is held that the government can claim the pay from either those who cut the timber or from those who consumed it. All those concerned refused to pay the money demanded and will make a further presentation of their case to the general land office. The Moore Wharf Go. will take the position that it cut piles for it's own use, paying for the labor, and not for commercial purposes.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13
Baseball Players and Foot Racers!

Louis J. Kruger, ex-champion long distance foot racer of Germany and Holland, writes, Oct. 27th, 1901: "Dur- ing my training of eight weeks foot races at Salt Lake City, in April last, used Ballard's Snow Liniment to my greatest Satisfaction. Therefore, highly recommend Snow Liniment to all who are troubled with sprains, bruises or rheumatism" 25c, 5Oc, s1.0o bottle at J. Heubner's drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13
Cheerfu1Iy Recommended for
 Rheumatism.

o. G. Higbee, Danville, Ills, writes Dec. ?, 1901- "About two years ago was laid up for four months with rheu- matism. I tried Ballard's Snow Lini- ment; one bottle cured me. I can cheerfully recommend it to all suffer- ing from like affliction." 25c, soc, s1OO at J. Heubner.s drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13
THE GREAT TENAEEE SULPHUR SPRINGS
BETTER KNOWN AS THE
DHA 1HN HNO" V A9 HE Famous HOOnah Hot Springs

A anlyses has been made of the Springs n and it is proven beyond a doubt that
 they are the most beneficial medical springs west of the Mississippi river. The water contains magnesia, iron, sulphur and many other curative properties. Tenakee has postoffice, and general store compet- ing with any general merchandise store in Alaska Rooms, cottages and cabins for rent-eYerythinS furnished except bedding Take steamer Georgia leaving Juneau every six days For further particulars write
 ED. SNYDER, TENAKEE, ALASKA.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-13

FoR SALE-Good residence lot in Douglas, 5Ox2OO it. Warranty deed. Inquire at News office. Lot on Fourth St. between D. and B. If.
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Henry G. Davis.

Mr. Davis is in every way an appropriate
running mate for Judge Parker. He, too,
Is a gold-standard man. He, too, sup
ported Mr.. Bryan in his two races for the
presidency on the score of regularity He,
too. believes that the money issue is set
tied and settled against the contentious of
the democratic party in the last two presi-
Dental campaigns. In the business world
Mr. Davis Is highly respected. He has had
large and legitimate success. and his name
is associated with enterprises of more than
national Importance. He is an experienced
politician, and has served with distinction
in the Senate. His eighty-one years do not
burden him. Physically and intellectually
he Is still man of vigor, and should he be
elected he will find in the Senate, In the
midst of much usefulness, one man older
than himself. and a number who are but
few years younger. Mr.. Davis comes from
the ranks of the plain people, and illus
trates in his career the advantages open to
ability and industry under our form of gov
ernment.
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The New Jersey Collision.

Yesterdays rear-end collision on the Erie
railroad In the nelghborhood of Jersey City
was another case of human laundering
There was no defect in the equipment no
storm TO blow out lamps. no fog to obscure
signals, no wet weather to make the rails
slippery none OF the purely accidental and
often unavoidable causes cited by railroad
authorities from time to time to excuse
disasters. An extra train was running
heavily laden with excursionsts, and its
presence on the line was either unknown to
or forgotten by the engineer OF the regular
train following II. There is dispute to
whether the block signal was set behind
the leading train. The signalman declares
that II had been set; spectators claim that
II was not set until after the accident oc-
ourred. Somewhere between the signalman
and the engineer lies the blame for a wreck
that cost the lives OF at least sixteen peo-
PIE and the manning of half hundred.
The block signal system is a beautiful
ideal. II 1t works properly. or is properly
RoSarsd. and II It 10 needed by all engineers
e preolvdes the possibility Of accidents OF
hi kin6 But - sspsatsdly have disasters
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Tammany's Loyalty.
This ia Leader Murphy's response to the
nominate of Judge Parker:

This ia Leader Murphy's response to the
nomination of Judge Parker:
mo one need have any doubt where Tam
many stands in this presidential canvass.
II is solIdly behind Alton b. Parker for
President There is never any doubt where
Tammauy Hall stands when a candidate Is
regularly nominated. Now that Judge Par
ker has received the nomination from the
convention. Tammany Hall is lined up
soiidly be find him. We came here with no
candidate. but to discuss the availability of
candidates with the other delegations. We
were instructed by the state convention to
vote as unit for Judge Parker. and while
1t was not our belief that he was the strong
est candidate, naturally obeyed the
mandate Of the state convention. We came
here with the belief that Cleveland was the
strongest man to nominate and the easiest
man 10 elect 1t was ascertained. after
consultation, that in this conclusion We did
not agree with the majority of tine dele
gates. Now that the convention has spoken
and paid the high honor TO Judge Parker.
Tammany Hall will go to work at once in
New York county and roll up for him
the largest plurality evec given to the
presidential candidate Of democracy. II the
democrats throughout the state and
throughout the nation will work to secure
the election of Judge Parker as the loyal
democrats of Tammany Hall will work.
there can be but one result. and that is vic
tory"
Mr. Murphy based his objection to Judge
Parker's nomination upon declaration
that Tie Judge could moi carry the pivotal
state of New York. He Understood to
te speaking particularly Of conditions in the
city. wncre Tammany is the custodian Of
the democratic power. He was understood
to be warning the party az large that if ii
wanted to elect President this year it
must put up a candidate to whose support
TGmmany could and would rally with en-
thusiasm. He in effect served notice that
the nomination of Judge Parker would, in
lis opinion. cost the party the election.
The Parker men in New York made light
of this talk They treated it as merely q
feature of political campaigning. They as
sured the democrats of the south and west
that Tammany was only bluffing; that it
was playing for local advantage, and in the
event of Judge Parkers nomination it
would be obliged to give him Its votes.
They predicted just such pronunciamento
from Tammany as Leader Murphy has is
sued.
But how about the pronunciamento? May
not that be a bluff, too? We must wait
and see. Nothing could be palmer than
that without Tammany's earnest and united
support Judge Parker cannot hope to carry
New York.
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Judge Parker's Telegram.

That Judge Parker Is in favor of the
gold standard we may all believe. Ihe
matter has never been open to question.
.His two votes for Mr.. Bryan for President
have always been explained on, the score
Of regularity. 1t has never been under
stood that he subscribed to Mr.. Bryan
financial views. The st. Louis convention
could not have been in doubt on that point.
The colloauy between Mr. Bryan and Mr..
Hill in the meeting of the platform COM
mittee was a bit of fencing between ex-
perts. Mr.. Bryan was seeking to draw Mr.
Hill and thus emphasize the charge that
Judge Parker was only 'Iills man.. Mr..
Hill refused to be drawn, leaving the mat
ter to be settled by Judge Parker himself.
Mr.. Bryan needed no enlightenment, and
Mr. Hill was not in the dark.
Passing then to the way in which Judge
Parker settled the question find some
things of very great interest. He had been
kept advised up to the moment of the pro-
ceedings at st. Louis. He had read in the
newspapers the platform unanimously
agreed upon by the platform committee.
and he had known prior to his nomination
that the so-called gold plank-a pretty thin
piece of timber-had been rejected by the
committee by a vote of 80 to 10. But so
far as the public, so far as the conven-
ton, knew. he had made no sign. His silence
had been accepted giving consent.
Friday afternoon the New York Evening
Post declared that. matters stood. the
Jig was up with the democrats. Saturday
morning the New York World. the New
York Sun and the New York Times made
a similar statement with emphasis All of
them denounced the surrender of the
money issue. and called for the immediate
reversal of Its position by the convention.
or some word in favor Of the gold standard
by the candidate. These delverances were
undoubtedly promptly communicated to
Judge Parker, and they conveyed intelli-
gence of the highest Importance. He was
told that the east was lost unless he could
redeem the situation instantly. 1t was then
that he found his voice. 1t was then, and
not till then. that he put himself on record
over his own signature. Assured of defeat
on platform of silence by the leading or
gans supporting him. he wisely accepted
their advice to speak for himself
Judge Parker is an honorable man, and
meant what he said in his telegram to Mr.
Sheehan. but as the campaign proceeds the
influences that produced the deIiverance
VIII appear in so strong a light that the
credit VIII go less to It's author, and more
to the four New York newspapers of whose
sagacity he awaited himself in q critical
moment.
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occurred on roads employing the block sig
nal system that public confidence In 1t has
materially waned during the past few
years. What is the reason? Where lies
the fault? If every wreck could be reduced
to It's first causes the chances are even that
there would be found in every case an over
worked human agent train dispatcher.
signalman or an engineer. 1t Is common
practice on many roads to allow engineers
to take out special and excursion trains,
after they have finished their regular runs,
for the extra money to be earned. 1t Is
altogether possible that the man In the en-
CINE that plowed through the excursion
train in New Jersey was short Of sleep.
that his brain was dulled by overwork,
that his nerves were shaky for lack of rest
And the signalman. through long experience
with the business of safeguarding human
life, may have grown careless, indifferent
to details. mechanical in his performances,
or was perhaps sleepy.
1t has been freely asserted by railroad
men that If state or federal laws were
passed prohibiting the employment of engi-
neers beyond a certain number OF hours
each week, thus stopping their extra runs,
the percentage of accidents would be de-
creased. 1t Is also a common belief on the
part of the public that the block signal sys-
tenn is far from perfect as long as 1t de-
ponds upon single human agent to oper-
ate 1t at each station; that if no reliable
automatic device for setting the signals
upon the entry of a train upon block can
be secured each tower should be manned by
two operators, one serving as a check upon
the other
At the bottom Of a shockingly large per-
centage of railroad disasters will be found
either corporate or individual greed. Pub
lie sentiment does not yet seem to be suf-
ficiently aroused to the danger and to the
opportunity for reform to demand and Sc
cure the passage of statutes which. If
honestly enforced. would eliminate this
treacherous factor from the transportation
problem.
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The Code Duello.

One hundred years ago today two of the
most famous of the citizens of this country
met in mortal combat on the Jersey heights
opposite New York city. Alexander Hamil-
ton and Aaron Burr. after a long period Of
mutual criticism and misunderstanding, had
come to the point of settlement after the
fashion of men in those days. They faced
each other with pistols in their hands and
fired. Hamilton was MORALLY wounded and
Burr was uninjured.
The century that has passed since that
tragedy. which cost the country one of Its
ablest advisers. has brought many marked
Is more complete than the total elimination
of the code duello from the United States.
The institution had been imported from
Europe in the early days. 1t fitted more or
less snugly into the raw conditions here
existent This was new country, and
many men were compelled to carry arms
for their personal protection. Red savages
and white barbarians menaced on all sides.
As the frontiers were driven back from the
sea the weapon-carrying habit continued.
The sword as an article of dress equipment
disappeared long before the duel became
obsolete. The punctilio of the code was per-
haps one OF its chief allurements. In the
rough-and-tumble conditions of the border,
where weapons were actually a necessity,
the duel was-and Is today--a survival not
OF the polished murder-methoA of Europe.
but of the fierce days OF hand-to-hand
fighting
There was In the duel an artifciality that
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Maine in September.
,ays the Boston Transcript:

says Inc Boston Transcript:
Tra( itionally great importance attaches
to aine's state election in a presidential
year. 1t is generally Thought to indicate
either the November result or the extent of
{ canG Gates popularity. but in on, notable
1rstSrCe, in 1880. the state went fusion in
September and gave Garfield a plurality i'll
NCNen ter.
The September result in Maine in 1880 has
been des, ribed a Godsend to the 1eoubii-
can MS tional ticket. 1t was a greeaback
triumph. and 1t thoroughly aroused the
country. Up to that time but little enthus-
iasm had been manifested for Garfield and
Arthur. Mr. Conkling was sulking. and
General Grant had made no sign. But the
news from Maine set every business man
to thinking. and the great majority of them
to working for republican success In No
vember Pressure was brought to bear. and
both General Grant and Mr. Conkling we're
soon on the stump. The attendance at rs-
publican meetings increased, Indiana elect
ed republican governor in October. and in
November Hancock was badly beaten
we may assume, however, that Maine
VIII not play the part simply of a spur
THIS year. The republicans are in excellent
condition. have put a good state ticket In
the held, and are preparing for vigorous
campaign They are still led by men of
marked ability. Their losses of late years
have been heavy. Blaine and Reed and
Dlngley and Boutelle We're all capital cam
palgners. and most valuable to their party
at home and throughout the country But
IN men like Frye and Hale and Littlefield
the republicans of the pine tree state have
champions of the first order of merit and
that we shall hear from them in good form
and with effect in the coming campaign is
easily TO be expected.
1t seems hardly likely that the repub-
lican majority for the state ticket this year
will equal that of four years ago. The eff
feet of Organism was then still apparent
in Maine elsewhere. The democrats
were demoralized; and many sulked, while
others In deeper protest against their party
voted with the republicans. Mr. BRYAN
now is down and out. If not auspicious
things are at least looking better for the
democrats, and an approach to their old
form is within reasonable calculation
Still we may well suppose that with so
excellent n state ticket in the field and so
excellent national ticket to be heartened
by their activity, the Maine republicans
will exert themselves to make their Sep
TENDER figures this year high as posi-
BILE. and gratifying to their party at large
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A Day In JULY.
From the Springfield Republican.

Caught into the luxurious heart of the
year. surprised by it's fervor. dazzled by
its sun. thrilled by it's electric storms,
breathing Its ripe fragrances of clover
bloom and the bayfield,. delighting in the
blazing peoples and scarlet bee-balm. with
the last of the roses leaving a lingering
sweetness in the air that drifts ever the
pastures, we feel that fine as q day of
June Is. and delicious as the dainty graces
of swift leafing May. there Is a richness
in July that surpasses both. that gives to
the earth a glory and energy that defes
comparison. 1t Is now that nature bestows
her fulneSs Of joy. The conceit Of beauty
as .'unripe childhood's cheat" falls from
the sky as we behold thu vast pageant of
the summer stars in deep night hours; as
we listen to the sunset hymns OF the thrush.
as we rest on the bosom Of earth. and are
embodied and captivated by Its tremendous
vitality. It 10 the noontida.
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could not withstand the light Of modern in
telligence 1t was an absurdity. The civil
war put the finishing touches to it. when 1t
had fallen into disrepute for more than
decade The spectacle of a great sacrifice
of life in gigantic conflict had sobered the
whole people and created a spirit of abhor-
renee for useless killings. 1t was one thing
for masses of men to fling themselves upon
each other on account of vital national
principle. and quite another for individuals
to arrange by specific invitation or chal-
lenge to meet in mortal combat because OF
a difference of opinion. or an utterance of
dislike.
The duel remains an institution today in
France. 1t causes much amusement in this
country because of the usually harmless
its purpose as a personal safety valve to
the excitable Frenchman. In Germany 1t
exists chiefly because of the intense militia
rism Of the people. But 1t is doomed fnsti-
tuition. 1t is in conflict with the essential
spirit Of civilization. Had Alexander Ham. l.
ton and Aaron Burr lived today. they would
have berated each other to the hearts con-
tent and ended perhaps by organizing rival
political clubs. If in the south they might
have met on the street some fine morning
and shot at each other on sight. But In
no case would they have gone through the
absurd Formally Of challenge. an accept
ance and a stated meeting for a murderous
purpose. with a public sentiment In hearty
approval of such a false, cruel and waste
full method Of settling differences.