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Alaska sentinel., 1905-09-21

Mir Wallace, of Ledbetter X Wallace, Ju- neau, is in town.
 August Johnson, of Petersburg, was drown ed at Hadley Tuesday of last week.
 Did you hear the new school bell? It has sweet tone, and can be heard all over the district.
 Frank F. Smiths crippled leg has greatly improved, and he is now able to be about on crutches.
 power house of the Wrangell Electric Light company.
 Two very pretty little cottages have lately been built by natives in the eastern part of town-near the dairy.
 Miss Estes opened the native school last week, in the old '. NJ. C. A. building, with a very small enrolment.
 The walk on Cow alley between the prop erty of Robert Reid and ]. c. Grant, needs a new stringer. It is pretty wobbly.
 pr. c. NJ. Harrison has been here f1r sev. eral days doing dental work, and will remain until the latter part of the mon.h.
 Col. c. [. NJ ya returned to Ma ble Creek on the PeerlcS.. In few weeks he expects S tllis low altitude.
 The time of year has arrived when those fire eAtinguishurs will have 10 be removed 10 warmer quarters to prevent them from freezing up. Where?
 Some of the finest garden truck to be seen in our markets is brought from the Crtten- den garden by Peter Mccormack. The eel cry cannot be eEceilcd anywhere.
 A heated discussion on the state of affairs in their respective countries led to general mix-up between several Norwegians and Swedes, Saturday evening. No particular damage.
 Mr. and Mrs R. Boyd Young spent last week in town. MT. Young has made ar engagements with the Alaska Fish and Lum- Der Co.,, to run their store at Shakan the coming winter.
 A letter from J. T. Waters, Toronto, says that Mrs. Waters underwent operation for cancer, and is recovering nicely, which is considered miraculous for woman of nigh onto 70 years of age.
 Thee is eyc.y indication that the Wran- geil sawmi vii. .uA tar up into December in order to all all order- for lumber. They are now cutting material for 1000 halibut boxes to fill one order,
 Tonight (Thursday) is the regular meeting of the Wrangell chamber of commerce, and a full attendance is desired. Some yery i'm portant business will be brought before the chamber for consideration.
 Rev. II. P. Corsgr made the round trip to Siika this week. While tt Sigka he was con GrIned an EpiscopaIan by Bishop Rowe. Until he las been ordained deacon he vill have charge Of the Ieople's Church as a lay Minister.
 c. NJ. Curtis, secretary of the Dunham- Carrigan-Hayden Co.,, San Francisco, and au old friend of P C. Mccormack, was q Wrangell visitor last Thursday, and the two old chums had an enjoyable hour talking over old times.
 Johnnie Choquette came in Saturday from Point Ellis. He says they are getting on nicely with their pack. Several days pre- yious to when he left there they had up over 10000 cases and the fish were still run ming, which would make it possible for them to get their 25,0o9
Alaska sentinel., 1905-09-21
GILL.
To the inhabitants oft the District of Alaska
 Nome Alaska, Aug. 23, 1905.

To the inhabitants ofthe District of Alaska.
 Nome, Alaska, Aug 23 1905.
 The efforts 10 secure appropriate lesisla- ton for Alaska having, in the past, been spasmodic, contradictory and sectional in character without concentration on any one purpose and devoid of organized effort, and believing that by organization the needs of Alaska can best be subseyed; | The Nome Chamber of Commerce hereby issues call for an election of delegates to attend a convention to be held in Seattle, Washington, on the 18th day of November, 1865, for the purpose of endeavoring to se- cure appropriate legislation for the district of Alaska.
 The meetings for the election of delegates in each settlement throughout the district should be held at once.
 All delegates should be given written cre- dentials, and such delegates as are unable to attend the convention in person should at tach such credentials to their proxies.
 The ratio of representation to be one dele gate to each community of so population or less, and one delegate for each 5oO or or fraction thereoyer.
 NOME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
 FRANK x. GoWANp, Secretary.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-09-21

Frank $. aiding got back to town ugain Saturday last, after an absence of several months spent at Junelu, Kaake and other points He cane from kaake in canoe and got along alright until zephyr from the Stikne struck him and forced his frail craft unto the rock-bound shores of High Island. II, tayel there two days, and sec ing that b get out of his predicament he mus depend on his own resources, Frank patched his canoe up, wrapped il in blankets and made il across 10 Wrangell-by tight squeeze. He left "Scotty" at Kaake,
Alaska sentinel., 1905-09-21
Our Local Grist.

Dr. J. J. Pittenger, Dentist, will be in WrangelI from Sept. 18th to Oct 5th.
 The Wrangell Robe Tannery will tan your Furs and Hides properly.
 j.. WEST X P. HAUeHT.
 Guy Carson and Ed Weber spent two or three days over on Mill creek last week, after fish. But it rained too much for them and they met with but little success.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

A couple of miners from south of
town had an experience last Friday
night which they will not soon for
get. They came to town and got
filled up on some stuff which had
been shipped In from Missouri.
They were driving a horse which
was none too gentle, and the horse
ran away. It turned the corner by
Justices store. and ran into small
warehouse, overturning the buggy
and throwing the fellows out One
of them was dead to the world for a
little while, while the other sus-
tsfued several bruises. The fellow
who was knocked out was thought
to be dead, but he came to alright
A tug came nnhitched and struck
the horse on the legs which fright
ened il and caused the runaway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Last Friday afternoon Miss Hazel
Goodwin entertained a number of
her small friends at her home on
Cedar street. Delicious refresh
ments were served aud games were
played including peanut hunting
in which prizes were won by Miss
Pearl Mullen and Pauline Collins.
Those present were Misses Pearl
and Ruby Shailor, George and
Pauline Collins, Swanuie and Ruth
Smith, Pearl Mullen, Mabie. Rum
mel and Helen McCammon. Masters
Harold Reed, Jno. Frank Noble and
George and Edwin Goodwin. Mise
Hazel was assisted in entertaining
by Mrs. N. 81. Eastman and Miss
Matte Collins.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Privileges for the big reunion
have been going like hot cakes this
week. BY Sunday night almost
every lot will be sold. If you want
a lot for the transaction of business
you should hurry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

G. W. Adams of lola, Kas., Die
trict Deputy N. w. A, was in the
city Tuesday aud Tuesday night.
Mr.. Adams attended Woodman
lodge Tuesday night and made
quite an interesting talk on Wood
draft. 'sHe also urged . large at
tendance to the big '1og rolling"
at Weir City September a.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

The Joplin ball players met de-
feat here Sunday. when they tackled
the Baxter nine. The score when
the game ended Stood Is to 5, and
as the Joplin boys left the grounds
they we're heard to agree that moth
ing would be said about the game
when they arrived home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

II you fail to ride the shoot the
chutes at the big reunion next week
you will miss the sensation of your
life. It is safe and the ride ie de-
lightful one. It don't take long to
make the trip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

During the storm laet Friday
night lightning struck Lew Winters
house northeast of this city, and
did considerable damage. One
side of the house was moved out
about foot, the flue was wrecked,
and the cook stove torn all to pieces.
Bricks we're flying in all directions,
and Lew said he thought the end of
the world was right at hand.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

J.C. Haskell had big bills printed
this week announcing the opening
of his clothing department. Since
having his store overhauled and
put In fret class condition Mr.. Has
kett has one of the most pleasant
places of business in this whole
western country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Whitten of
Oklahoma City visited friends and
relatives here the fore part of the
week
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Ed. Hood of Pittsburg is here
with his family and will stay until
after the big reunion next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Miss Lucy Landis, who has been
here several weeks visiting friends,
has returned to her home in Kan
eas CITY,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

C. N. Sumner is going TO put in a
big l6-psssenger automobile to run
between and the mines. Such
machine will make him lot of
money, and be very popular.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Mr.. Will Cavanaugh and daugh'
ters of Weir City was visiting his
sister, Mrs. 8. L. Winters, Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

LADIES' AND GENTS FULL
DRESS SHOES, PERFECT FIT
TING, AT PIERCE'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Billy Bowers of the Hoo Hoo ci-
gar factory of Columbus was here
Sunday evening making arrange
ments to get his cigars on the re-
union 0rounda.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Born, Monday, August 2lst to Mr.
and Mrs. d. N. Wise, a son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

, More people will be camped out
at the big reunion next week than
ever before. Tent room is going to
be very scarce, and every tent in
the country is engaged, either by
the association or by individuals.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

For sale at bargain-a choice
mining lease with shaft near ore.
L. H. Watts, Baxter Mining Compa-
nv Officer
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24
WALLPAPER!

Our new stock OF 1905 patterns is in
and ready for your Inspection. is
the largest in the county and we dis
count the prices of all competitors.
Morrow-Carney Drug CO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Last Friday nights rain was per-
haps the heaviest that has ever fall
len in this section of country. The
rain began coming down in tor
rents about II o'clock and did not
cease until about 2 o'clock. The
rainfall amounted to 342 inches.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Mrs. A. K. Kane entertained last
Wednesday afternoon in honor of
her sister, Miss Dot Green, of Jop-
lin. Whist was played and the
afternoon was delightfully."- spent.
After the playing, delicious refresh
ments were served. About twenty
guests were present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Beautiful residence lots covered
with forest trees, for sale by DAN
iels & Plumb.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Reunion Park is filling up rapid
ly with people who expect to have
the time of their lives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

John N. Cooper, who has been in
Portland and Los Angeles for the
past four weeks, is expected home
Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Newt McCammon is just recover
ing from a siege of malarial fever.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

E. T. Mccarthy returned Monday
from a business trip to Omaha.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Want to buy house and one or
two lots on monthly payments. Can
pay SIP per month on the right kind
of a place. Call at this office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

C. G. Hornor of Guthrie, Oklaho-
ma, is visiting relatives here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Nothing reserved. Everything is
going at actual cost Buy what you
need in the hardware line right
now while the sale is going on.
Gould & Easter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Bemis Puterbaugh left Monday
for Benton, No., where he has &C.
cepted good position with sur.
veying corpse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Our new mining district is full of
strangers every day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24
II Removal
The Baxter National Bank

Has removed to more commodious quarters, at
the corner of Military and Neosho streets. This
change is made necessary by reason of its large
and increasing business With these surround
ings, the bank is better prepared than ever to
serve it's customers. We invite you to call and
inspect our new home
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Hay press almost as good as new
a bargain at 500. Also secondhand
sweep rake. Choice grade Guernsey
COW and calf at $50.
J.J. FRIBLEY, Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24
DR.. English. Phone 189.

Hugh McCammon spent Sunday
In Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Mrs. Walter E. Smith and son,
Chester, of Los Angeles, CAL, are
visiting relatives in and near this
city. Mrs. Smith is u daughter of
Samuel Binns.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Dell Gill of Paola is here visiting
his mother, Mrs. w. r. Fox.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

Hot and cold baths at Leek's bar
Der shop, west side Military street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

NaiIs, all skies, going at cents
pound al Gould 4 Raster's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-24

,,PRIlN'
|GS, CHEROKEE COUNTY.
DR.. English. Phone 1S9.
Hugh Mccammon spent Sunday
Ia Miami.
&c. Hornor of Guthrie, Oklaho-
ma, is visiting relatives here.
] Beautiful residence lots covered
with forest trees, for sale by Dan
iels & Plumb.
LADIES' AND GENTS FULL
DRESS SHOES, PERFECT FIT
TING, AT PIERCE'S.
Ed. Hood of Pittsburg is here
with his family and will stay until
after the big reunion next week.
For sale at bargain-a choice
mining lease with shaft near ore.
L. H. Watts, Baxter Mining Compa-
ny Office.
Bemis Puterbaugh left Monday
for Benton, Mo-, where he has ac-
cepted a good position with sur.
veying corpse.
Want to buy a house and one or
two lots on monthly payments. Can
pay $12 per month on the right kind
of a place. Call at this Office.
Nothing reserved. Everything is
going at actual cost. Buy what you
need in the hardware line right
now while the sale is going on.
Gould & Easter.
Mrs. Walter E. Smith and son,
Chester, of Los Angeles, CAL, are
visiting relatives in and near this
city. Mrs. Smith is a daughter of
Samuel Binns.
Hay press almost as good as new
a bargain at 500. Also secondhand
sweep rake. Choice grade Guernsey
COW and calf at $50.
j. FRIBLEY, Baxter Springs.
Last Friday nights rain was per-
haps the heaviest that has ever fall
len in this section of country. The
rain began coming down in tor
rents about IL o'clock and did not
cease until about 2 o'clock. The
rainfall amounted to 3.42 inches.
Mrs. A. K. Kane entertained last
Wednesday afternoon in honor of
her sister, Miss Dot Green, of Jop-
lin. Whist was played and the
afternoon was delightfully."- spent.
After the playing, delicious refresh
ments were served. About twenty
guests were present.
During the storm laet Friday
night lightning struck Lew Winters
house northeast of this city, and
did considerable damage. One
side of the house was moved out
about foot, the flue was wrecked,
and the cook stove torn all to pieces.
Bricks we're flying in all directions,
and Lew said he thought the end of
the world was right at hand.
CIV. Adams of lola, Kas., Die
trict Deputy N. w. A. was in the
city Tuesday aud Tuesday night.
Mr.. Adams attended Woodman
lodge Tuesday night and made
quite an interesting talk on Wood
draft. 'sHe also urged . large at
tendance to the big 1og rolling"
at Weir City Septembef ~.
Last Friday afternoon Miss Hazel
Goodwin entertained a number of
her small friends at her home on
Cedar street. Delicious refresh
ments were served aud games were
played including peanut hunting
in which prizes were won by Miss
Pearl Mullen and Pauline Collins.
Those present were Misses Pearl
and Ruby Shailor, George and
New-York tribune., 1905-02-19

had been undecided whether to ask him
or Edwin Booth. but finally had con-
cluded that he was the man we wanted
Am | to infer from this he inquired
laughingly, that you regard me as the
better actor? Mr. Booth and were rival
attractions, to use the theatrical term, in
Chicago not long ago, and | was surprised
to learn that | drew more people than
he did, which | regarded, of course, as a
highly complimentary circumstance
am turning my drawing power into
money for the church, and will give
the reading for five hundred dollars. 3"
This was perfectly satisfactory to me,
and so Mr.. Beecher, with the accompani-
ment of an orchestra of seventy-fve,
read Collins "Ode to the Passions" as
1t rarely had been read before
Copyright, 1905. by James W. Morrisseyl
New-York tribune., 1905-02-19
SUNDAY MAGAZINE fo
NOTED MEN AND WOMEN
afomba
continued from page 81

sweep the sidewalk BOYS would be de-
hVerlng papers, and tradesmen unbarring
their doors, as | passed along But
did not appreciate these touches in the
awakening of great city, because
knew that at nine O'Clock our printer
would be clamoring for the copy for the
program OF the evening concert, which
yet was to be prepared
Seldl, after the first few davs of the
engagement, fell into the habit of making
this out in bed. While propped up among
the pillows, he would scribble the selec-
tlons on slips of paper, and then go back
to sleep. | hadn't seen the sparkle of
early morning in some years before that
SUMMER, and hope it did me good.
AS | look back, am impressed by the
good fortune of the management of the
Madison Square Garden in enlisting the
services of these three men. Now that
they are dead, and we can view them
and their work somewhat in perspective,
we see that each, in his sphere, was repre-
sentative, and was possessed of a pro-
fessional and personal individuality that
lifted them far above the average In
deed, they reached the highest level of
4llllASllNS dIll dCIllGN SIIlSII IIldI orchestra
leaders in this country have yet attained.
X
In thinking of them, 1 am reminded
of the part Henry Ward Beecher played
in testimonial concert which | arranged
for a musical conductor, Bernard Mollen-
hauer. The latter led the orchestra in
Booth 5 Theater, and was 50 conscientious
IN his work that toward the end of one
of the seasons at this house we decided
to give him benefit, and to make it as
great a success as possible l went over to
Brooklyn to ask Mr. Beecher if he would
not read, to orchestral accompaniment,
Collins ode to the Passions" which
he had rendered with great success not
long before.
l was received with great cordiality
by Mr.. Beecher. 1t was a cold winter
morning, | recollect, and on this account,
| suppose, he suggested little sherry.
Over our glasses we discussed the ques-
ton of his reading. | told him that we
New-York tribune., 1905-02-19


Theodore Thomas.
After the supper l hurried back to
the Garden to assist in the counting up.
Not long afterward Thomas went to
Chicago. where. as is well-known, he re-
veated his New-Hork successes and
spread his uplifting influence in the
sphere of music The concerts at the
Madison Square Garden were the last
he ever gave in the Metropolis with his
o.n orchestra.
[ had my ewes open the next spring
Tor another orchestra leader for summer
concerts at the Garden, and again, by
a. chance meeting on Broadway, found
mv man
Hello, Morrissey, how are you?" 1t
was a hearty voice that sounded in my
ears. and wheeling about, | looked into
The round face of Patrick s. Gilmore
Why" l exclaimed, 4 thought you
were IN BOstonl What are you doing
here"
Il was in Boston, Morrissey; but the
Hub and l have parted company.
About all that l am doing here can be
summed up by the word nothing"
What have YOU in view"
Again echo answers nothing, laughed
Gilmore
This IS providentiall" l exclaimed.
Have YOU time to come over TO Madi-
son Square Garden with me-"
4 am busy killing time; but l think
] can spare a few minutes. / never have
been IN Madison Square Garden in my
HE" Gilmore told me as we walked
across the park, and yet the building
that stood on the same site was called
G1lmore's Garden. Times are not what
they were. Morrissey."
They are better" I said Wait till
zau see this building. With all due re-
~rect TO YOU, 1t IS a big Improvement on
GImore's Garden"
Perhaps So" he answered; but
Gilmore couldn't have a garden named
after him nowadays. The fact is. |
seemed TO have been edged out OF the
arena. and am having some difficulty
il locating the door through which | can
pass in again"
4 will show it to you" l said
quickly That's what | brought you
over here for"
Before going up to my Office in the
tower we took a little. trip through the
Garden. Ny companion was much
pleased with it All it needs is a
Gilmore" " be laughed.
Exactly" answered. In my
Office we talked over the subject, and
drew up an agreement for a season of
summer concerts. Gilmore gathered to-
ge-her his band, and within two weeks
had begun an engagement which was
continued in the summer for three years.
Atterward he conducted for a number
of seasons at Manhattan Beach. Here
and at the Garden he scored perhaps
the greatest triumphs of his career.
Summer orchestral concerts at Madi-
son Square Garden had become almost
an institution when our contract with
Gilmore expired, and since he had signed
for season at the sea-shore 1t behooved
me 20 find another leader. | procured
Anton Seidl. a fine musician, as everybody
knows He much resenbled Theodore
New-York tribune., 1905-02-19

This is an important daily quest
us answer it to-day. Try
New-York tribune., 1905-02-19

Summer orchestral concerts at Madi-
son Square Garden had become almost
an institution when our contract with
Gilmore expired, and since he had signed
f5r q season at the sea-shore It behooved
me 70 find another leader. | procured
Anton Seidl. a fine musician, as everybody
knows. He much resembled Theodore
Thomas in the respect that all his prefer
e.ce was for music of the highest class.
Indeed he continued in New-Eork his
great predecessors work of educating the
musical taste OF the people. Vet he was
Wiling 10 tickle the ears OF his audience
with light and jaunty airs. He happily
combined the classic and the popular,
and his success at the Garden was at
least equal 10 that of the Others
used 10 be hurrying through the
streets to the home Of Seidl at a time
when the birds were caroling their first
songs and the freshness of extreme youth
was on the day, Sleepy housemaids
would be coming out with brooms to
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1905-02-18

En- nuestra edici6n de ma fisna Sc pu-
b'icarkn importantes noticiAs de IL ca
mara y el Consejo.
Tambi6n Be publicArs 10 qua diio Mr..
CrOgGs y parte del disCnrsO del sen 0r
Bsrbosa
psgar 50 lig 4reza de mano c5n IN mes
de carcsl.
Como hsY gcau inter6s ca Il in-
mens9 mayCrfa del pueblo poYque los
sen 1rea Pericss r ydrfguez obteuQan
su hbsrt4d pog sar peraonas de inta-
chsble conducta. conocida h9nradez '
padres dc fAmilias quian siempFe han
mantenido con el prOduct0 de su ira
bsj1, ha Causado dessgradAble impre-
sion u noticia que ciTcula de que las
soIicitudes de induIto erviadas & San
Juan han suffido astFaVfo.