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The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
ORDERS RETURN
OF LAND MONEY
Department of the Interior
Renders a Very Important
Decision i'm Nevills' Case

decision recently rendered by the
Secretary of the Interior at Washing
ton reached this city yesterday and
will be of great interest to purchasers
of Government land throughout the
country. In effect the decision orders
the return of purchase money paid for
land that has been confiscated by the
that the purchaser acted in good faith.
Millions of dollars that have been tied
up in Washington for the past twenty
five years are likely to be returned to
claimants.
Government land is divided into three
classes-mineral, timber and agricul-
tural. In attempting to secure this
land the prospective purchaser must
state specifically what character of
land he is taking UP and must use it
for such. Should he make an entry on
timber land and 1t were afterward dis
covered that the property was more
valuable as mineral land his entry
would be Cancelled and the deposit
money forfeited. Injustice has been
done to many people in this way. be-
cause they acted in good faith at the
time they acquired the land and were
ignorant of it's properties. Nevertheless
the Government had driven them from
the land and retained their purchase
money.
Demand has been made many times
on the General Land Office at Wash
ington for the return of the money.
but the officials connected with that
institution claimed that they had no
right to do so. Affairs have run along
in this manner for the past twenty-five
years and there seemed to be no re-
dress. Recently the law firm Of McClel-
Ian & Mcclellan of this city made de-
mand for 1892 81 paid by Captain w.
A. Nevills in Sacramento County dur
ing the year 1888. Nevills acquired the
land as timber land, but it afterward
transpired that It was rich in mineral
properties, and in 1890 his entry was
Cancelled. When the demand was re-
fused by the General Land Office the
attorneys appealed the case to the Sec
retary of the Interior, and that officials
decision reached here yesterday. The
decision. states that inasmuch as Nevills
acted in good faith the money should
be returned to him, and an order to
that effect was made. It Is expected
now that hundreds Of other claimants
will take advantage of the decision and
press their claims.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
TUTORS OBJECT
TO PRINCIPAL
Twelve Teachers of James
Lick School Petition for
Transfer of Albert Lyser
MAKE APPEAL TO BOARD
Appear in a Body and Aver
That They Can No Longer
Continue Under His Sway

An extraordinary scene was enacted
yesterday in the asembly-room Of the
Board of Education, when twelve
teachers of the James Lick Grammar
School appeared in body and made
personal appeal to School Directors
Roncovieri and Altman that Albert
Lyser, their principal. be transferred
to some other school.
The gist of the complaint was that
the discipline of the school was becom-
ing demoralized as the result of the
overbearing tactics employed by Ly-
ser, and that If he were not trans
ferred applications. for transfer would
be filed by the twelve teachers them
selves, as they felt they could no long
er continue under Lyser's sway. The
delegation was headed by Miss Mary
Boyle, and each teacher explained her
grievance, and did not mince words In
the explanation. The teachers objected
to having been reported fair or good in
discipline. Miss Boyle was the only one
to be marked excellent, but she joined
in the appeal to have Lyser transferred.
Mr. Lyser is insulting in his man
ner to u.s." said Miss J. c. Evans, fifth
grade teacher. He has frequently told
us that we did not know how to teach.
He himself does not teach in the
classes and seldom gives illustrated
work to the pppils.'
I'VE are here to ask this board to
send us somebody else as principal"
said Miss j. L. Murphy, seventh grade
teacher. 'If you do not we will all be
xritI
What is the use of breaking up a school
for one person? Mr.. Lyser has pro-
nounced us all miserable, failures, and
we resent his adverse criticisms
HE insisted that we should have to
live up to his ideals" said Mrs. Hattie
B. Steele, seventh grade teacher. II told
him that l might be able to do so, but
it would put me in my grave. / have
done my best"
THAT is right said Miss Boyle face
tiously, you cooked him chop and a
cup of tea every day, but he had no
chops to-day or yesterday"
Another teacher said that Lyser had
treated her outrageously by misrepre-
sentation, having told her that she was
his best teacher yet marking her only
good in discipline.
HE expects long extracts from the
Declaration of Independence" said
Miss Boyle, "and has no use for gram
mar or arithmetic. The children are
unhappy and do not want to work, and
the teachers are discouraged. We can
not do our duty with Mr.. Lyser as
principal, and yet we do not want to
leave the school
How many of you want Lyser trans
ferred?" asked Roncovieri.
1--WE all do" said the twelve teach
ers. rising to their feet IF he stays
we all want to be transferred"
Roncovieri said the petition for Ly-
ser's transfer would have to be consid-
cred by the full board, which will be
done at to-day's meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
JURORS BELIEVE
WOMAN IS SANE
Verdict That Mrs. Baltzelrs
Mind Is Sound Contrary
to Testimony of Experts

Eleven of the twelve members of the
jury called in Judge Murasky's court
yesterday to pass upon the sanity OF
Mrs. Kate Baltzell decided that she
was mentally competent, although two
members of the Insanity Commission
who had her case under observation
testified that she was insane. Mrs
Baltzell was the only witness in her
own behalf.
The woman few weeks ago went to
the Grand Jury rooms with a grievance
and told Foreman Andrews that if she
did not get justice she would take the
law into her own hands. Mr.. Andrews
detained her for awhile and turned her
over to Drs. Lustig and Wadsworth
who kept her in the detention ward of
the Emergency Hospital for several
days. She demanded a jury trial and
had an hours hearing. Both experts
declared that she was unbalanced and
was dominated by delusion that she
was being defrauded and prosecuted In
connection with a patent obtained by
her many years ago. Her accusations
were directed against Attorney Powell
who had assisted her in getting the pa
pers, and she named prominent men
who she said were against her.
w. j. Stone, q medical student, who
had known her for fifteen years, told
of a change in her manner and of her
ideas of persecution, which led him to
believe that her mind was failing. She
was suspicious of her friends.
When Mrs. Baltzell took the stand
she answered every question nationally,
though she went into intermfnable de-
tails. She produced her patent papers
for her invention of q bandage to as
sist the knitting of wounds in surgical
cases. She admitted that she told Fore
man Andrews that she would take "the
law into her own hands," but said she
only meant that she would do some
thing to herself to get arrested and
thereby bring her case before the pub
lie. why. I wouldn't harm a hair in
Mr.. Powell's head" she said. II would
not kill fly if / could. / am a weak
woman and it would shock my nerves. .
When the jury returned it's verdic,
Mrs. Baltzell rushed forward and SHOOK
the hand Of each one, including thai
of the man who dissented in the opin-
ion
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
win Give a Minstre, show.

The Cedar Brook Minstrel Company
will give a show and dance at Native
Sons Hall tomorrow evening. After
the performance the floor will be
cleared for dancing. The following
members will take part in the pro-
gramme: Bones, Edward Hogan, Bob
Conley and Guy Clayton; interlocutor,
Captain w. N. Swasey; tamboes,
Dave Burson, George Bogen and Joe
Bronders.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12

GEBERs TRIAL IS CLOSING.-The trial
OF August Geber the charge of shooting
and killing Charles Hartmann at 321 Third
street on July 10 is drawing to close before
a fury in Judge Dunne's court The prose-
cution closed yesterday afternoon, and several
witnesses testified Tor the defense as to the
defendants erratic conduct to bear out the
plea that he is insane. The case will prob
ably &C to the jury this afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
Santa Ana Pastor Drops Dead.

SANTA ANA, Jan. 11.-Rev. Samuel
NJ. Eby, pastor of the Santa Ana Ger
man Baptist church, dropped dead to-
Cay from apoplexy. He was 63 years
old and leaves widow and nine
children.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
Factory TO Use Tules.

WOODLAND, Jan. IA new en-.
terprise has been started here in the
manufacture of tule covers for bot.
ties. The material is gathered from
the tule lands in this county. 1t /.
claimed that the factory will make
valuable lands of those hitherto re.
garded as worthless.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
A New Art Gallery.

Our new art rooms scored a great sue
cess during the holiday season and we
still have an immense variety of good
things attractively displayed in the
handsomest picture room this side OF
New York City. Inspection cordially in
vited. Sanborn. Vail & CO.. TAI. Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12

DOMESTIC TAKES HER OWN LIFE
Lizzie Sullivan. n years of age, died last
night at the home Of her sister on Woodward
avenue. from the effects of arsenic, which she
The Young woman had been a servant in the
home of ex-Judge Wallace, on Van Ness ave-
nue.. but owing to i'll health and dependency
she left her place three weeks ago.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
Fountain Pens.

Ideal Fountain Pen or Marshall" the
best s100 fountain pen in the world. 1t
is just as important for pen to fit your
hand as 1T is for a shoe to fit your foot
Sanborn, Vail & Co 741 Market street .
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
WAFER RIGHTs ARE COMET

|. WATER RIGHTS ARE CONFUSED.-The
judgment of the Los Angeles Superior Court
apportionng t.e waters of Casitas Creek TO
Soledad Gutierrez and Henry Wege was re-
versed by the Supreme Court yesterday. None
Of the dozen rulings allowed to stand,
and the litigants must fight the battle from
the beginning again unless they can CONS
promise.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12

Pauline worrnser, the well-known modfste
gave her thirty-fve employees their annual
cafe Only femininity participated Miss
Jennie Lyons served toastmistress, and
music was alternated with oratory.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
Rises to Defend Aged Woman.

Samuel Valenzuela, a process serv-
er, yesterday became abusive toward
a Mrs. Davies, an aged woman, In the
corridor of the City Hall. whereupon
Deputy Justices Clerk Jerry Collins
told him TO desist. Valenzuela put
his hand to his hip pocket as if 10
draw revolver. Collins promptly
slapped his face. Valenzuela left,
threatening to have Collins arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12

Cleanse and renoyate the vital fluid Cor
blood) and healthfully stimulate every
bodily function with Lash's Bitters.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12

HEBREW LADIES SOCIETY.-The fol-
Hebrew Ladies Mutual Benefit Association
for the current term: l. Baer, president; H.
Lewis, vice PRESIDENT: Solomon Meyer. secre-
tary re-clected): n. s. Friedberg treasurer;
L. c. Levy, l.. Solomon and Nj. Lewis, trus-
tees; A. Fromberg, messenger, and DIR. Albert
Adler, physician
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12
Tommy Hogs Father

Tommy Hogs Father
Most sadly mistook when he thought
If was easy to fire the cook. In next
Sundays Comic Section.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-12

We have gathered together for
this Special Sale many OF our best
makes of $3.50. $500 and $3.50
Lace Shoes. made with modern
shaped toes and patent leather
tips, neat flexible sewed soles and
dressy Cuban heels; we have most
all sizes and will sell the entire
lot at an immense reduction. RE-
DUCED SALE PRICE. 81. .55
Sizes 2 n to s. Widths AA to K.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
FIKS HAVE TIMt
 Al INSTALLATION

The Sksgway ElkS had an interesting time at the installation of officers last night. The installation was succeeded by a SOciSl session and banquet.
 F. T. Eeelar, past exalted ruler, was the chairman of the social session. He was iu his best form and that is suli- cient to say tha, time did not hang heavily on anyone'S hands. Good speeches were made by all the new officers and the old and other members of the order. The refreshments were provided by the newly installed officers,
 Dr. L. S. Keller, past exalted ruler, was the installing officer and the fol- lowing were installed:
 W. B. King, exalted ruler; George $. Town, esteemed leading knight; J, D S,iuebaugh, esteemed loyal knight J. N. Gearhart, esteemed lecturine knight: J. F. Barragar, secretary; H J. Lynch, treasurer; H. Ungertoren tyler, and Dr. J. P. Brawand, trustee
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
MORE IT
Wireless Telegraph System
 to Be Extended

It is proposed to establish a wireless telegraph system from Fort Gibbon to point on the Panama river near Cheua. l6O miles distant This is a DOT tioa Of the land lines which it has been difficult 10 keep up, Capt, Wtldman, who has had charge of the work be tween Nome and St. Michael, will 60 from Fort GibOOu to investigate the matter and Co tSSe charge of the work lt deemed practicable,
 Can't Wildman Is ambitious to extend the wireless system. The success oi the system in operation between S., Michael and Safety, near Nome, is due largely to devices invented by Capt. wtdman, and is the longest system iu successful commercial operation any, where in the world, The proposed new line, however, would be more than fifty miles, or half as long again, as the St, Michael system.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Gods Modest Work

As is an oasis in the desert Co the weary traveller, so is Su honest man to all humanity. Therefore, the follow ing letter came as a thuoderboldt from a clear sky by the mail which arrived from Dawson, Saturday evening:
 Dawson, Y. T., March n, l9O5. Friend White:
 "I left WhitehorSe on the 5ri. One day later your Devil would have caught me for = cents,
 Enclosed find same, please have your Devil place it to my credit. We had pleasant trip down and find Daw' son O. k.
 eve made the trip by C.eveland's stage in six days,
 Sincerely yours,
 "Sam Williamson. '' By being bitten on the 25 cents proved to be geuuiue.-Whitohorse Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
IT LEADS
Commercial Hotel of White
 horse Best In North

The Commercial hotel, of Whitehorse, Peter Richeu, proprietor, has taken the lead among the hostelrieS of the north, It has been recently enlarged and rcturuished throughout, There arc % large, first class rooms, entirely detached from the bar. They are sit uated 50 as to be quiet and are especial ly desirable for families.
 The office is comfortable and nicely located.
 There are fine large sample rooms for commercial men,
 A splendid dining room is connected with the hotel.
 There is no better place in the north.
 The Commercial Hotel,
 WhitehorSe, Y, T
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
About Rheunatism

There are few diseases that iraicI more torture than rheumatism and there is probably no disease for which such a varied and useless lot Of remedies have been suggested. To say that it can be cured IS, therefore, a bold statement to make, but ChambsrlsIn's Pain Balm, which enjoys an extensive sale, has met with great success in the treatment of this disease. One application ot Pain Balm will relieve the pain, and hun drsds of sufferers have testified to per manert cures by it's use. Why suffer when Pain Balm affords such quick re lief and costs but trife> For sale by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
ChAmb srlatn's Cough Remedy the
 Best and Most Pop lsr

"Mo,hers buy it for croupy cdildJen, yailroad men buy it for severe coughs and eldery people huy it tor Ia Eripp,' say Moore Bros, Eltou, Iowa. We ssn more Of Chsmherlain's Cough Rem. edy than any other kind. lt seems to have taken the lesd over several other good brands" There IS TO ques- ton but this medicine Is the best that can be procured for cough, and colds, whether it be Q child or an adult that is afflicted. It always cares and curgs quickly. Sold by Kelly Drug Go,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Crnrad at Juueau

J. II. Conrad, a well known White horse mining operator, is in the city. Mr. Conrad speaks very highly of the outlook for that section and predicts that in the near future there will be a large plant al White Horse to handle the output of the copper mines. ueau Dispatch.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Notice to Public

have sold my entire express busi' ness and good will thereof to F.. McC. Weste, Ot the Merchants Express De livery. who will receive all orders and deliver the same promptly
 F. NJ. LucaviSh. Skagway. March l, 1905. & lW Office Phone 70. Residence S.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs, Godfrey Chealsuder and boys will leave for Tacoma, Wash, on the City of Seattle next Tuesday,
 Dan Mcdonald, mayor of Bennett, is in the city,
 Mir, and Mrs, A, R, Graves were ln the city last night from Bennett,
 E. A, Murphy returned from White horse yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Electric Massage Treatment

The Principal Barber Shop has SC cured the great Carpenter Vibrator, and is prepared to give the best cleo tric massage treatment that ever has been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism and other disorders, improve the circula- tion and give nervous strength, We have private rooms for ladies, Princi- pal Barber shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
The Other Side

In response to an inquiry concerning the foregoing dispatch, pr, Young sent the following dispatch to W. Pollard Grant an Atlin lawyer;
 Report absolutely untrue. Result of customary dirty liberal political methods. React on themselves, as Cameron, Of Victoria, probably loses his seat,m
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
c. P, K. lmprouing ORice

The offices Of the Canadian Pacific Railway are being improved. Some of rooms back of the main office will be thrown into the latter and windows will be put iu the rear of the building, increasing the light
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
SKAGwAN WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, April 6 l9O5, is as follows: Temperature time of observation. .SS Max. temp. preceding - hours, ..... is Min. ......SO Mean ......4O
 Barometer, S9.16.
 Calm, cloudy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Land Script For Sale

Soldiers Additional Homestead Script all sizes, any quantity fully guaranteed can be used on unsurveyed timber lanC in Alaska CT any government lanC which is subject tO homestead entry.
 Price upon app ication.
 l.. W. Huobell, Springfield, Missouri
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Cures Coughs and Colds

Mrs. C. Peterson, 62s Lake St, TCpeks, Kansas, says; "Ofsll cough remedies Bsllard's Horehound Syrup is my favor ite; it has done and will do an that IS clsimed for ito speedily cure all coughs and colds-snd it IS So sweet and pleasant to the taste" 2Sc. soc, ST.oo bottte. Sold by Kelly Drug Co,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
New Music at PacR Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re- ceived 50 new records for its excellent photograph and the largest horn that ever came to Alaska There will be b grand concert at that place tonight The latest songs and the latest instrO- mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
LOSES SEAT
Young Has no Right to Par.
 lismenhry Position

Vancouver, R, C, March Sl-A dis patch from Victoria to the World says;
 "Dr. H, E. Young, of Atlin, which district he represents in the provincial parliament drew sl25 as aid to the phy' sician at Atlin, from July l to Septem' Der 30, 1903. This is shown by the voucher on which the payment was made. On September l9 Dr. Young was nominated as a candidate and, un' der the constitution act, has forfeited his seat and is liable to a fine, The constitution says man taking omolu' ments from the government is iueligi' ble as candidate
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Notice to Public

have this day appointed Godfrey Chealander as my agent to have charge of my property in SSsgway, real ard personal, to collect rents and other bills due me. A ], CARLSON,
 Skagway, Alaska, March II, 1905.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. uVNl-ti'
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Railroad Restaurant

Best meals in town served from 6 a m. to 10 pm. Tray orders a speciality, l0c. extra.
 John Williams, Prop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Siagway Laundry

For irst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years eNpert- ence. Telephone So. u
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. u
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-07

New hair combs, belts and stocks at, garriSons'.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-11-29
INDIAN CHRISTMAS LEGEND
North American Indians believe That
Deer Kassl 10 the oEsa, Spirit
on That Night

Howlson's Upper Canada. pub
lishcd 10 the early part ~ tho century
contains reference ~ = belief amonE tue
North American Indians which 70
strangely similar Ia one Of our Chris
tan legends. We al knoW thai the cat
tic. on Christmas night are said Il
sneoi in their stalls, bat NC are moi
alone In that fancy This traveller sayG:
when Il Was midnight. ! walked Out
and strolied 10 the woods near ih. house
The moon had risen. and poured Hood
Of LIGHT on the silent world below The
no,ionlcss trees stretched their boughi
toward . eloudless sky. and the ruailins
of q wiihered leaf or the distant howl 81
a wolf alone broke upon my ear
was suddenly reused from . De
iioloua ieycric by observing q dark Oh
jcci moving slowly and cautiously
among the trees Al nrst I fancied u
was a bear: but nearer inspection dis.
covered an Indian on all fours.
For q moment felt unwilling 10
throw myself In his way. lest he should
be mcdItating some sinister design
against me. However. on his wavins
his hand. and putting his finger on his
Iip. I approached him. and inquired what
he did there.
Me watch to see the deer kneel. . re.
piled he. This II Christmas night and
all the deer fall on their knees TO the
Great Spirit and look up"