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Douglas Island news., 1905-01-04

In an interview at Seattle, N. B. Sol ner, formerly cashier of the Bank of Cape Nome, roasts Alaskan juries. He said: "It is strange jury cannot be Secured in Alaska that will convict a man charged with crime against the government. The evidence in the last Beasley case was stronger than it ever was, yet he was promptly acquitted"
 A recent news letter from Fairbanks brings the information that a revolu- ton in the weights and measurements now in use will be caused by a move being taken by the city council. The council is determined to discourage and stop cheating by the use of "fxed' devices for weighing. The use of gold dust as money, just as in the early days of Dawson has brought about a class of contemptible cheating. Small weights are found attached to the scales, underneath, with soap. False weights are also used in weighing the gold, besides which there are instances known where a shifting device is used for sLifting the fulcrum of the gold scales, thus cheating the customer. But the intention of the council is in re. gard also to avordupois, for the great value and scarcity of certain lines of goods has made cheating in weights more common than it will be later.
 One of the best evidences in the world that the Skagway, Whitehorse and Dawson route to the Tanana is the only practicable way to the great Am erican gold camp is the fact that people are coming from Valdez to Skagway on their way to Fairbanks. A. R. Heilig, clerk of the United States district court, arrived in this city on the last boat and took the train from here Sat- urday morning, leaving Whitehorse Sunday afternoon by White Pass stage. Mir. Heilig was in a hurry to reach his destination and was afraid to tackle the Valdez trail. Notwithstanding that he was at the coast terminus of that ronte to start with, he came to Skag- way facing a disagreeable and nasty ocean voyage of several days that he might make the remainder of the way in comfort rather than to attempt to wallow through the unbroken snow banks on the Valdez glacier or mush over the trackIess fastness of the Cop per river valley.-Skagway Alaskan.
 Col. w. T. Perkins, auditor and Nome manager of the Northwestern Conner cial Company, who was recently a can didate for the governorship of Alaska, to succeed John G, Brady, is being urged by his friends for appointment as United States marshal at Nome. The office recently became vacant through the dismissal of Frank H. Richards, and has been temporarily filled by Judge Moore, as provided by law in such cases. It has been assum- ed that the president would not make the appointment until spring, unless some desirable candidate should ap- pear who was willing to make trip to Nome over the trail. George Shea, of Nome, is also a candidate for the marshalship, and has strong follow ing. Several other candidates have been quietly brought forward by sena- tors and representatives from Western states, but the president is not con sideriDg any applicants at present.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-04
The uorthIand
The Latest News, from Reliable Sources, Concerning the Great
 North, Condensed.
Information for Everybody.

Jennie Lind was recently married at Skagway.
 The postoffice at Fairbanks is threat ened with stamp famine. 10000 powers of attorney are said to be on file in the gold commissioners office at Dawson.
 "What is the population of AIaska?" is a more potent question today than .'What is the age of Ann?"
 Sl,agway saloon keepers have formed union and agreed to make uniform charge for booze hereafter.
 In his annual report, Gov. Brady os- inmates the population of Alaska to be 26,550 whites and 29,536 natives.
 G Carlton Woodward, of PhiIadelph- ia, has been appointed vice aud deputy United States consul at Dawson.
 Several Alaska papers have taken it upon themselves to prove that Alaska . has scarcely any population at all.
 The: little ninety-six-ton sailing schooner Mary Ann reached Ballard Thursday night, Dec. IS, from Nome.
 John N. Cobb of Pennsylvania has been named by the President as assist ant agent for the protection of the salmon fisheries of Alaska.
 Herman Von Sohner, one of the best known business men in the Nome dis trict, recently attempted suicide be cause a girl refused to marry him.
 The body of Michael McNally, la borer, was found at the bottom of an eighty-seven-foot shaft on Dexter creek, near Nome. The deceased had been missing since September IT last.
 Dirt giving s1oO and better to the pan has been struck in above Fair banks, and holders of claims in that vicinity have gone wild with excite ment. A bucketful of the gravel clean ed up 84OO.
 TIC. Powell, of Portland, Ore, is likely to be appointed United States Marshal at Nome to succeed Frank Richards, recently removed and whose place is being filled temporarily by former Deputy Clerk Dunn.
 
 President Roosevelt has appointed Royal A. Gunnison, Of Binghamton, to be federal judge in Alaska in place of one of the judges recently removed. Mir. Gunnison was formerly news paper man, employed on the Bingham ton Republican. He was graduated from the Cornell law school and soon afterwards became referee in bankrupt cy for the Binghamton district. He will be one of the youngest judges on the bench, but the presidentcan feel assur- ed that this time he is sending to Alas ko a judge who can be relied on to give the territory the honest and efficient administration which it appears great ] ly to need.-BuRalo Express.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-04

It is positively announced that the bill creating fourth judicial division for Alaska will pass congress. That would embrace the Fairbanks and Eagle section. In case that division is created, W. D. Grant, deputy marshal at this place, would make an ideal U. S. Marshal for the new divis' ion. and the Sentinel nominates him for the pIace-Wrangell Sentinel.
 War department engineers estimate tho cost of wagon road from Valdes to Eagle to be 53,5OO per mile and the distance is given at about 400 miles. An effort will be made to secure the passage of a bill appropriating the money for the construction of road. A fight against the bill is anticipated in the house by the friends of the sev- eral coast to Yukon railroad projects.
 The miners in the employ of the Bartels Tin Mining Go. have brought reports to Nome to the effect that they have struck a lead of tin in a number of places where they have been pros pecting about Cape York. It is firmly believed by tin experts that in Cape York we have the greatest tin area on the North American continent. There has not been an adverse report from all the experts who have visited the dis trict in two years.
 The senate having made provision for aid to be extended to the construction of railroads in the Philippines, the time is certainly appropriate to ask that similar aid be extended to the construc- tion of trunk line railroad in Alaska. The people of Alaska certainly have the right to demand that they be ac- corded treatment similar to that given the people of the Philippines in this respect, even if they are denied the privileges of self-government which have been granted our Malay fellow citizens across the Paciic.-P.-L
 On the 2Oth of November a mail packet left Edmonton for Fort Mac. Pherson, a post of the Hudson Bay company on Peele river near the mouth of the great Mackenzie river within the Arctic circle. From Edmonton to MacPherson the distance is 1 1854 miles, and in that great stretch of wilderness there are only thirteen posts where the couriers will be able to rest and replen- ish their supplies. The mode of con- veyance will be by dog train, and the packets, one for Fort Resolution, and the other for MacPhersou and interme- diate points will be limited to 300 pounds each.
 Dawson, Dec. 27.-Fred T. Congdon and Auguste Noel left on yesterdays stage via Whitehorse for Ottawa. Hugh Brady, a Hunker miner, had one of his
 
 legs amputated yesterday. It was in- jured five months ago and re- fused to heal. Rev. Flewelling of St. PauPs church slipped on sidewalk yesterday, sustaining a broken ankle and being otherwise shaken up. Eight sledloads of caribou arrived yesterday from up the Klondike river. It is the first large consignment of game to ar rive this season. Several Dawsonites will make big stake from real estate holdings at Port Simpson. Fred Brightmau and Si Pepper have arrived safely on the way from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. They will rest here few days before continuing their journey
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-04

The people of Fairbanks petitloned for direct winter mail service be- tween Dawson and Fairbanks by way of Circle, but the Washington authori- ties denied the request. Now all direct communication between the two great camps is done by private carriages.
 Messrs. c. k. Jury and E. F. Klempt ner were in town the latter part of the week with a force of men on their way to begin work in earnest on their min ing properties at the head of Duncan Canal. For some time past these prop critics have been thoroughly prospect ed, and when found to be rich in miner als a company was formed under the name of the Portage Mountain Mining Company, with w. w. Hills, of Teale & Hills, Seattle, president and treasureri Chas. E. Jury, vice-president aud Alas ka manager; Eugene F. Klemptner, secretary; s. B. Agnew, general mana ger. Headquarters at 322 Union street, Seattle. This company have blocked out already 100000 tons of rich rock, and the organization is sufficiently financed to put it on a good, safe work ing basis. For the present limited number of men will be employed, but with the opening up of spring the force will be pushed for all there is in it. Success to the Portage Mountain Min ing Co.-WrangelI Sentinel.
 The passage of the Philippines bill to- day guaranteeing, among other provis- ions, the interest on the bonds of rail- roads wbich are to be built by private enterprise in the archipelago, may have an important bearing on similar pro- iects for Alaska, says the Washington D. c. correspondent of the P. 1. A def- nite movement has in fact been on foot for several days to get the support of senators and congressman for an Alas ka railroad measure. Several members of the house committee on territories favor it and the advocates of the scheme find a good deal of encourage ment in the senate's attitude on the Philippines bill today. The question now is if railroad construction is to be encouraged by the federal government in the Philpines, why not in Alaska? We have owned Alaska thirty-eight years and the Philippines six. The total domestic commerce between the United States and Alaska during the first ten months of this year was S19,000,000, and between the United States and the Philippines S12O00,0O0. It is declared by the advocates of federal aid for rail roads in Alaska that the territory is more deserving of attention than the PhiIipippines. The route especially mentioned is the Copper River valley, lying between Prince William sound and the Upper Yukon river near the Canadian boundary. It is full of miner als and the possibilities of agriculture are not insignificant. In the Philip pines bill passed today the government simply guaranteed the interest on the bonds of railroads, the money, if it should be needed, to be paid out of the revenue of the islands. Precisely this plan is proposed for Alaska. The sen. ate committee which visited Alaska last year recommended the construction of ways of communication, the cost to be defrayed in part from the territorial revenues.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-04

The people of Fairbanks petitloned for direct winter mail service be- tween Dawson and Fairbanks by way of Circle, but the Washington authori- ties denied the request. Now all direct communication between the two great camps is done by private carriages.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
For Library.

An ideal two-toned Wilton for a Ii
brary that sells for $3.50 a yard is of
rich brown. The ground is light
shade that brings out the dark chest
nut leaves to perfection. The curves
in the huge leaves are sharply marked
by their deep coloring. The body of the
carpet is made of a series of these big
leaves. placed in stripes. while the bor-
der is a continuation that tops each row
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
THE HOME ITS PROBLEMS 4ND ITS INTERESTS II
FLOOR FILINGS ARE WOVEN
NOW IN But ONE PIECE
Instead of Being Merely Border, Cover Entire
Space, Leaving No Sean1-Crass tor Bedrooms.
Figured Effects for Other Rooms.

and ends in a broad plain space of the
light brown shade. Another attractive
library carpet in which brown predom-
mates is n conventional floral design.
The leaves are round. with onlv a sug-
gestion of stem. and are filled in with
small scroll patterns In crea~n, lont
en-, deep brown. and an almost in
visible dasn OF red.
Some women who prefer Oriental
shades for reading rooms like a rich red
ground through which bold deep blue
figure that resembles some grotesque
animal is shown at wide intervals.
An exceedingly attractive two-toned
green carpet for a reception room is an
Empire effect. The dark green laurel
wreaths surrounding torch of the
same shade. the background a light
green. 1t sells for So
A delicate green vine with bright pink
flowers that give a touch of brightness
to the light tan ground is appropriate
for a drawing or reception room In a
dining room a two-toned velvet Garnet
in yellow is attractive. light yellow
foundation in which huge oak leaves
are shown in a darker shade can he
bought for 81 and $3.50 a yard
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
About fhe MeO Haks.

A twist of the band garniture goes
around the edge of the fat crown. the
little butterfly completing the circlet at
the front or over the left eye. I'm
derneath the funny little saucer, whose
hair band is enormously high, there
may be a bushel OF flowers The tiny
wreaths of roses seen during the sum-
mer are employed upon similar shaped
hats in delicately tinted feits IN the
same way.
Among the newest styles there are in
dicatlonS of a maker heighteninr in
crowns. and many of the sitter walk
ing turbans are lifted high at the side
and there trimmed with a pair OF kiss
ing doves All the pigeons are doves
In the millinery world. and to see sAe
vast quantity of feather deckings IL
would look as IL the patrons of song
sters and cacklerS must be mapping
True. many OF these have never grown
upon the live creature in their present
shape, but wild birds and BARNARD
plumes are employed in a way TO
achieve wonderful results One rare
lovely plume seen upon a turban of silk
IN aubergine tegg-plant red) consisted
OF streaming game cocks tail in mag
nifcent reds, affixed to the head of the
bird. which with it's glass eyes and
oristling comb looked as wicked as any
that ever died in battle. Especially are
,heSe audacious fixings seen upon the
Jauntier turban shapes, which are TO be
much worn for walking
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
DONFS IN JEWEL WEAR.

Don't wear your rings all the time;
leave them OF while working. writing.
or sleeping III worn constantly they
deaden the expression OF the hand The
slightest pressure pushes back impulse
This is the chief evil Of modern dress
ing
Dons. IL your past has been densely
populated. and your heart sentimental
make an emotional junkshop of your
hand with unrelated souvenirs.
I Don't wear all of your rings at the
same time Save costly gems for spe-
cial occasions
Dom wear too many plain circles /;
complex and pointed effects running up
the hand help expression. while straight
lines shorten the fingers.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Clothes for Outings.

There are all sorts of women who de-
mand all sorts of clothes as they wend
their way annually away from home
The knitted beloro which ends just above
the waistline. has no fastening in front.
and bosast CT bell-shaped elbow sleeves.
after game of lawn tennis, or golf, or
any active exercise. is quite invaluable.
and slips on easily for drive. Some Of
these sweaters are of blouse form. end
ing at the waist, with square neck. and
some fit closely to the hips, fastening
with gold or pearl buttons, with broad
coat collar. turning back TO show the
blouse beneath. says the Queen.
All these are invaluable to the s@orting
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Good Points of the "Cur.

Although the name cur Is now ap-
piled as z term of reproach to mCngrels
in general, it pronerly belongs to spe-
cial kind of doe a cross between the
shepherds dog and the terrier. The real
cur dog. though much given TO barking
and yapping at strangers. has some ex-
cellent qualities He is devoted TO his
master. and is the most faithful of
guards over clothes and other articles
intrusted to his care, and will lay down
his life in resisting attempts TO take
them away. says Home Chat.
Neither would he himself think of
touching any food which he had been
set to watch
One of these dogs. belonging to a
workman at Portsmouth. used to take
his masters dinner to him every day.
a distance OF a mile. and then return
home, with the empty basket.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
COLLECTION of Enamel.

Queen Asexarira has for many years
now been a gret lover of enamels. and
her collection as fine as that of the
Empress of Rssia, which is saying a
great deal. Ideed. it is our Queens
fancy for then, in a great measure.
which has brosght enamels into vogue,
and her commissions to the great
French jewele, Lalique, have been nu-
merous, says Toman's Life. Her maj
esty often mikes presents of enamel
jewelry, and fequently wears a favor
ite ornament carried out in the rich.
deep blues or purples which she spe-
cially favors. One of the most success
full enamelers in Princess Louise AU-
gusta of SchAswig-H g-Hoistein, who de-
signs and carries out her own work
from start 10 finish Queen Alexandra
has many beautiful specimens of her
niece's artistichandiwork
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
SMART CARRIAGE CLOAK.

heado
Of
ofsh hirrngs
The Washington times., 1905-09-21

woman. The Inverness coat has come
beck to US, and come 20 stay, and when
1t IS made of tweed which has been rem
dered waterproof II is most useful as IL
can be slipped on and of in a minute
For the purpose Scotch tweeds are SIM
ply invaluable sometimes trimmed with
pipings, bindin Gs, and buttons of leather.
The capes. by means of straps, are
sometimes made to form sleeves when
desirable.
1t is no longer considered good form to
say a wor1 against anyone. An III
natured criticism is a social blunder.
Gossip. too, is really going out of fash
ment- Those who use II Alright never
yield to the temDtation of saying any
thing that can wound another in order
TO exhibit their own cleverness.-Wom-
ans Life
The Washington times., 1905-09-21

eatable part from the body and claws;
take care to put away the stomach and
any greenish matter Take the yolk of
an egg. and mix it with the salt, mus
tard. cayenne, and melted butter, and
when thoroughly mixed. add gradually
the vinegar. next the bread crumbs, and
crab; lastly. stir in the cream, and turn
ramekin dishes, and garnish with cher
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Csb S0Uorp.

Take three tblespoonfuls of fine white
bread crumbs one tablespoonful Of
melted butter two tablespoonfuis of
tarragon VINEGAR, three OF cream. one
teaspoonful of salt. half a teaspoonful
of made mustlrd. and a pinch of cay
enne pepper. Carefully remove all the
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
THE TAILORED SHIRT WAIST.

Of and
in
10 many n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-23
A Lesson From the Orient

What the west learn from the castf Anythlng3
The question would Spanish
American opened eyes.
We had that had taught the all
they modern science Invention these "mll
tors" had nothing worth especial study.
We have discovered that they things In the
realm OF spirit
Our paagraphe have long poked fun at the soeaied
Worship Of the We had small under
standing worship worship OF
It worship OF the postertty
ancestry solidarity the
indviduasm. They their
They thought generation Of their
generations OF the future The
japanese cultivated spirit OF
they glory the ho
OF fathers and die II need be- Tor the good OF the
inE generations
Such auasm Is almost uncomfortable 20 the western MUD
But the understand the practical nutWolng OF
value such ideals when
they written victories land and
5 the lesson
ndvduaiism selshnc and graft
society The heroisms Of the fail We
do despite the spirit Of the fathers We little FOR the
them OF henselyea We must live
present 3 have aud hold
May 4 little gentle but Sublime devo
little people the iega OF the past and their
ambition perish the good OF The ages 10 Gomez
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-23
Time TO Halt

significant coming be IN
circles and printed
These words
World power
"worId-captal-
The first Of these Spanish
falls tppInsy frequently
certain
The word has been
ton OF between Russia
that the capital OF repuhc all
uon and making throughout world
succeeded ending
itself clearing house Tor
time throw little cold species
It Is time to ask. what Nation-here fort
We here the self
peoples affairs.
We here eabroIl Of Europe
Africa.
While successfully Invenea president
eastern matters meddlers
What here fort
We here In this favored continent
welfare and insure the domestic tranquility
people Our free Instituted that purpose
We here to salvation
bling
And
we have time and problems
in duty bound to help neghbo
high time
farewell address concerning enangng
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-23
The Downfall of a Viceroy

There moral worth remembering in the NE Of tord cefson
job vicefeY q
land lie had
wealth. power opportunity q
ability famous II
that hey
= STAND PROSPERITY. They set
adnsoa
befudde his cheap whisky Lord carson
aaei@d above
thE
princes he
hated The salutes ana ceremonies
and craving
him a pride ana
the lie ridiculous
blamed expeditions Tibet AZ
%
expedition Increased @ burdens the 50 -
result Of this burdn
FROM STARVATION million
peasants sod their land
reached hsnda sharka Lord
made that
There aud sell
the slmp&e-sutctnE-
carron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-23

Amelia Binghama husband Is
going 90 work. Il ia said
An the world knows that Amelia
bingham Is a famous aud high
salaried actress Possibly few be-
sidrs her personal friends knew
that she baa a husband Il appears
that she has. bat that he has never
done anything bat Just hold to hts
job as husband
Now he-floyd bingham % go
Ing upon The stage In a play espe-
elaily written Tor himself he IA
going 90 try 20 be something be.
sides a mere husband Whether he
succeeds emineatlY OF not u II
worth a good deal 10 have honestly
tried
Luck to him. hut he Is heavily
handicapped
The husband II talented aud IA
nous woman IL a. a pitifti diaad
vantage. unless he II fitted for the
part
Tho world hears little % the hua-
hands 81 famous women But. ~
course. II hears almost "a little II
the wives 81 famous men.
Il D. rather ton much "a expect Of
one family that u embrace double
share % greatness.
n happens sometimes There
we're the HrownluEa. equally emi-
nsnt in poetry There are the
curles. who jointly discovered radi-
um And there are a few others
not many
One of the moat dIfienlt things In
the world 70 Do Is for a woman %
live up tn a great husband There
i only one thing more difficult
for a man 20 live up 10 . great
HIfn.
The senlaily sstirical Hen King
confidential y told the world shat
bully sood. eaaY time he might
have N ouiY his wife taught school
Hut she wouldn't And - be had
10 do the hnaflinE. and IN the pro-
cess fashioned himself inta a ia
nous character
The peer washsufuau sha feeds
and clothes her huuseful q little
ONES. sends them through school
and sees them IN pleasant places Ia
life before aha lies down 70 her
Tong rest naturally ovsfshadowa In
her true greatness the husband