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The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
TAKE PLACES ON OrF[NS(
Cabinet Officers lnducted
 Into Office

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Washington, Dec, l9-Oscar s. Strauss wss iuducted into office as secretary of commerce and labor, and Victor B. Metcalf was iuducted in as secretary of the navy yesterday. Both gave receptions.
 William F. Moody, formerly attor- ney general, was installed as an associ- ate justice of the supreme court 10 sue. ceed Justice Brown of Michigan, retired.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
IN NAVY
Nome Boy Goes to Naval
 Academy

Washington, Dec. S-Delegate Was key has secured the appointment of George EIdridge Wilkinson as mid shipman at Annapolis naval academy This is the first appointment from Alaska. Dee Pullen, of Skagway, has the cadetship at West Point from Alaska.
 Young Wilkinson is Q brother-in-law of H. G. Steel, manager of the Nome Nugget. His father is Nome mining man.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
Mrs. Stins baueh Entertsins Mac
 cRbe. sA

Mrs. J. D. Stinebaugh, the newly elected lady commander, entertained the Ladies of the Maccabees yesterday evening after the regular meeting Delicious refreshments were served and every lady present was the receipt ent of a Christmas present. It was z very pleasant surprise to those who attend lodge,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

Special dispatch to the Daily Alaskan) Juneau, Dec. l9.The grand jury charges
 in its final report finds that the four steamship companies operating in Southeastern Alaskan waters, i"cludtng the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, the Alaska Steamship Company and the
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
Jury Off This W eek

Juneau, Dec .19-This is the last week of the district court until after the ar rival of Judge Wickersham here so far as the jury IS concerned. The petit jury will be discharged next Saturday, after which there will be no more jury
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
TO GO FREE HERE SOON
Cottage City Will be Due
 Monday

A cablegram received by E. A. Murphy, agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Compan y, received cable gram today saying that the Cottage City will sail from Seattle tomorrow afternoon a , o'clock. She will be due to arrive here the evening before Christmas. She will have four days mail
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
Tanana Mines Railway
 Seeks to Avoid License Tax

Special Dispatch to Daily A.askanl
 Washington Dec. l9-Delegate Was key has introduced bill providing for the remission of the license taxes on the Panama Mines Railway for five years after is completion. Otticiala Of the road say it will b. continued 10 the Tenderfoot district.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
ROSFNE AND HENEY ROADS
 MERGED

will meet here next week and decide upon which will b. the coast terminus The terminus will probably be at Cor dovs or Catelia. Rogers is known to favor one of these places. He says the surveys from both of these towns pass through coal lands.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
ATTACKS STEAMSHIP COMBINE

trials by Judge Gunnison this term. Judge Wickersham is expected to arrive here in the latter part of February.
 W. M. Gaffney, indicted for perjury, was released from jail on his promise chat he will appear for trial before the federal court in June.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
ALASKA, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER l9 1906

Canadian Pacific Railway, have enter ed into 8 compact in restraint of trade, and that, they are violating the anti trust laws Of the United States. The jury recommends that its findings be forwarded to the attorney general for action.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
Principal Barber Shop Leads

The Principal Barbershop and Baths is inc leading tonsorial establishment ii Alaska. Everything In all the 5Gy Te' partments is strictly modern. The baths are first class in all respects.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
Notice

The Annual Meeting of the White Pass Athletic Club wlll be held in the Club rooms Monday night, December 30 h, at p.m., for he purpose of ect- ing d President, Vice President, Treas- urer, and Secretary, for the year l9O7'
 ELI, MILLER, Secretary. Approved:
 C. E. OLSEN, Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
= - w 77oriI II 1oright-Au Saes Fna-Phone's and 55
At tn Mascot

Mt. Vernon rye ard Old Belmon 'whiskeys, double stamped goods, at wholesale prices at the Mas
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

Seattle, Dec I9-It has been learned here that ,he Copper River x North western Railroad and the Copper River Railroad have bsen merged and the companies will work together in the future.
 Capt D. H. Jarvis and 2. H. Rogers
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

Foot i'd Block and Wiggs, the new card gamtS At Harrislns.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

Have you seen the prizes for the MasQue Bal? 1'
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

Don't forget to look at Britt's Christ; mas display. 4-l' u
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19
25 Cents for n Turkey.

At the PACKTRAIN SALOON every evening between now and Christmas lO-pound turkey will go for 25 cents. Come and get one. l2.lT-it
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

Ed Foreman will return from San Francisco ou the Dolphin.
 D. N. WcScot; will leave on Dolphin for Seattle where he will spend the winter visiting with relatives.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-19

C. E. OLSEN, Secretary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
GREAT DEEDS
Of A BAPTIST
ORGANIZATION

Rev. Dr. c. H. spaldlng discussed "The
Work of the American Baptist PuDiica-
tion society last evening at the free
Baptist church. DR. Spaldng recalleu
when ne used TO attend prayer meetings
at the First church 20 years ago.
ITO give you an idea OF how our soclety
has grown" he said, II would like 10 see
1900 misslona rles. In regimental formatloh
your thousand more or less, home mis-
sionaries. your 200 Sunday school workers
and colporteurs with your six chapel cars
and your "a colportage wagons, ana you
would see the magnitude of the work
which Is being done"
The speaker told OF the work or the
chapel cars which carry the gospel into
railway hamlcts where there are no
churches and of the self-sacrifcing men
and women who are carrying on THIS
work with such satisfactory results.
The work of the colportage wagons IN
the west. In New England and Rhode
Island also was described. and then
he touched upon the relief furnished
TO California by the east through the
compassion OF the people.
lie referred 10 the $2OUO0O raised for
relief at once and then pointed out the
result OF the million and a half expended
annually by the society.
"You hear people wish for another Day
OF Pentecost," said he. but there are 4Oe
persons added each day TO the church OF
God by confession throughout the year
That is "A Pentecost each day"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
CARL SCHURZ DANGEROUSLY
ILL But MAY RECOVER

New York. May 1l.--Carl SchurZ. for
mer secretary OF the interior and we'll
known as a pubhcise and editor. who Is
critically I'll at his home here. was re-
ported as resting quietly early today. DIR.
A. Jacob, who was In attendance. Issued
this bunetin at l O'Clock tfds morning:
'Mr Schurz's condition Is very serious.
but just now he Is resting quietly and
there has been slight Improvement dur
ing the last hour"
Some time later the favorable condition
was said to have continued Mr. Sclrrz.
who is n years OF age, is suffering from
an atlment OF the stomach to which he
has long been subject, The present at
tack was first noticed on Tuesday and
since then a physician has remained at
Mr.. Schurz's bedside.
In the half century he has hved in
America Mr.. Schtrrz has been active in
many directions in politics, having been
succersively a Republican. Democrat and
independent. He was one OF tho found
ers of tine Civil Service Reform asssoc,a-
tion, OF which he was elected president q
week ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
IRELAND'S NATIONAL
SPIRIT UNFL|NCHING
Rev. Fr Quinn of County Sligo Was Given Tremendous Ova
tiOn When He Spoke Last Evening " Ireand's "rOngs
and How to Right Them," Under the Aus jces OF Local
Catholic Societies. at Eagle Hail.

is there. deep-seated in the minds OF the
people II is enthroned in their hearts,
enshrined I'm the sanctuary OF the affec-
tions, as immortal as the isle that pro-
tects 1t, as universal as the Irish race"
The address was preceded and followed
by an interesting entertainment program
The first number was "a baritone solo,
Wearing of the Green" by Philip Nc
Entee, which was followed by a reading
of THE Exile's Return" by Miss Mar
garet V. Mahoney; song and dance, Miss
Catherine Fox of Pawtucket; bass solo, p
J. Denagan.
The remainder OF the program was as
follows: Soprano solo. Miss Anna c.
Grady Irish dancing, Master Earl and
Miss Ethel Lovett Mrs. Anna Lovett. ac-
oompantst; baritone solo. Message Of the
Violets," William Lynch: bass solo. Jo-
seph Farley. Miss Farley. accompanist,
Miss Julia Kearns also acted as accom-
panist.
The platform was decorated with potted
plants and the hall itself was prettily
adorned by the OGorman company
On the platform were Father Quinn.
Mayor Higgins OF Pawtucket, p j. Nc
| Carthy. Edward Sm.th OF Pawtucket
| councilman ID. f. Grady president OF
| the general committee of arrangenents.
John McNanus and others OF the com
mtttee.
| iHc dHalT was under the auspices of
the various Catholic societies OF this city
and the proceeds will be devoted to Ire
| lands efforts for home rule
p j, Mccarthy was chairman OF the re-
ception committee, numbering nearly 200.
most OF the members OF the COMMITTEES
occupying seats in the gallery.
! The general committee of arrangements
whose earnest work made the affair the
success II was, consisted OF r. r Haw-
kins, chair; Eugene j. Dollea. secretary.
Councilman ID. F. Grady, treasurer: ]
Davey, John Molloy. NJ Mullaney.
Thomas Lang. Terrence p. Oates, Frank
Brennan Patrick Cosgrove James II
| keegan, Miss Margaret Mulvaney. Miss
Anna {. Grady. Miss Mary Dunn John
Dunn, Miss Catherine o,Ra4aHAe- -Mrs-A
Moreton. James f. Sluffington Michael
Dangton, Patrick Gilmartin, Terrence
ONeil. Mrs May Lovett. NJ J. Rovl.
James E. Rafferty,. Miss Mary Molioy
Peter w. Burke. ]. J. Mulaney. T 7
Hickey. p. w. Sherry, Miss Mary Sher-
lock. Miss Catherine O'Brien, Mrs Den
ms {. Dugan John McDermott. Michael
| hawkins. Miss n. Henry
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
COL. GROSS BOYS
CAPTURED HUB
Set the Hearts Of BostOns Fair Madens in FIusr This
Afternoon as They Marched Proudly Through the Streets in
Their Brilliant Uniforms Of Scarlet, Headed by tho Fort
Adams Artillery Band Celebrating Jointly with Tho Fus|ees
Their 88h Anniversary.

On the arrival OF the train at the South
station in Boston the infantry was met by
the Fusileers and escorted directly to the
armory OF the latter where an informal
reception was held, followed by a lunch
characteristic OF the generous hospitality
OF the hosts.
AT $3.50 the two crack organizations
marched through the principal downtown
streets of the Hub. being reviewed by
Mayor Fitzgerald at the city hall and
proceeded to the armory OF the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery. where a recep-
ton rendered by Governor Curtis Guild
was held
At this many members OF the Ancients
and Honorables greeted old friends In
Colonel Gross command. as well as
prominent business men and state and
city officials.
This evening a banquet will be given
TO the infantry in Faneuil hall, at which
a number OF distinguished speakers will
be heard; and the Providence boys Will
return home on the train leaving Boston
at midnight
The committee OF the First Light Infan-
try I'm charge OF the arrangements ccn-
sisted OF Major Frank w. Peabody, Cap
tain Walter j. Comstock, Captain George
B. Hebden, Captain Henry ID. Knight
and Lieutenant l.. Maitland Minsher.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
JACKL|TSCH HAS
JUMPED GRAYS

Catcher Jacklitsch. who was suspended
by PRESIDENT Powers for falling to report
70 Manager Dunn when so ordered has
Jumped 10 the York club OF the Tri- State
league.
Manager Heckert OF the York club en-
tered INTO negotiations with the player be-
fore the season opened, but Jacklltsch
would not sign until he had had n talk
with President Powers. The result OF
the conference was 30 days suspension for
the catcher. and as a result OF the pen
atty he took the offer with the outlaws.
Jacklitsch Will be missed for his good
work for the Grays last season. and
there are many OF the fans who held that
Ihomas had nothing on him in any de-
partment OF the game He wanted 70
return here this esason. but owing I, his
differences was not allowed to. Jack I,
the second player OF last years team
TO jnmp 10 the York club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
.PAWTUCKET IN
GAME TO WIN
Mayor Higgins Says Thsrs Be No SuIklng in the Tents,
and tho Party Throughout The Blackstone valley Promises
TO Give an Account Of Itself in the Coming Campaign That
VIII Make tho Republican Ring Sit Up and Take Notice.

no hope Of reaching terra frma in the
immediate future"
Those blunders and numerous others
that could be sighted viii eventually open
the eyes OF the taxpayers ana coinpel
them 10 recognize the fact that "a serious
condition. and not theory. eonironts
them, the condition being an enormous
city debt brought about by the reckless
expenditure OF money by city councils
who have no voice in the matter, but are
the apparently willing tools or a small
Perhaps the most sanguine Democrai IN
pawtuckot is Hon. John j. tltzseialu;
"Fitzy'' is a fighter from waypack, anu
when giving his opinion or the gahg,
al he terms his Republican friends I'm me
city hall, speaks without fear ana 10 inc
point When asked his opinion or the
outcome OF next falls election in TINS city
"Weil win. sure Why. we'll win In a
walk The people of this city / think,
are now convinced that IL is poor policy
to sent obedient servants OF puplic cor
porations 10 the general assembly, IN
stead of men who Will honestly nsht lot
the city's interests
''The granting OF the franchise 70 the
Moshassuck Valley railroad TO lay tracks
at grade 10 cross two OF the heavily traV-
eled highways in the Woodlawn ana South
Woodlawn section OF this city is all that
is needed TO demonstrate which party
representatives are free 10 act for the
preservation OF the rights or the city ana
which are controlled by corporate IN
nuenCeS why MT. Sayles got tIldt ran
chise need not be a conundrum III one VIII
take the trouble to look beneath the sur
face.
IL / am creditably Informed, Mr.. Sayles
ia a large contributor TO the state cam
pairn funds OF the Republican party. II
that IS so, there Is need for no EXTENDED
speculation why the legislature has dis
regarded the wishes OF the people OF this
city"
When asked II the report were true that
he had retired from politics, Mr.. Fftz-
gerald said:
retired from politics. hey? Well, watch
events in this city next fall. particularly
when the political pot begins to Doll, ana
then come TO me and ask me that ques-
ton.
II think my friends. the Republican
machine, will find me very much In poll
tics"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
PAID BIC PRICE
FOR HIS OFFICE
Of PRESIDENT

Minneapolis. MINI. May lis-Astoundlng
disclosures as to what the state attorney
says was the looting OF an insurance COM
pany were brought 10 light yesterday III
the examination of William Bechtel' Tor
merly president OF the Northwestern
National Insurance company. now on trial
for larceny OF $500 from the Insurance
company.
In making explanations the witness uls-
closed payments Of sll3.00 10 Or. jacob
Force as payment for loss OF contract
Force having been induced TO retire from
the presidency In favor Of Bechtel
But there IS no record in the insurance
company's books of the payment or thls
Sll3500 TO Force.
AS 20 $500 said TO have been used fran
the company's funds TO pay "A private dept
OF Bcchtels, Bechtel insisted that the
money was taken 10 reimburse hlmseif
for money expended previously from MS
own funds for the insurance company.
Attorney Dahl. for the prosecution. IN
troduced a letter in which Bechtel said
he had used the $500 for legislative ex-
penses. -
other statements made by Bechtel while
on the stand related 10 personal pronts
made by transactions supposedly carried
on for the benefit of the company. The
company contracted to reinsure in an
Iowa company. but instead OF doing so
Bechtel turned the contract over 70
California company at a profit OF $4,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

with their bright scanlet uniforms and
big bearskns, and every detail of accom-
trement as c-and-span as new gold
dollar, Colonel Gross crack command. the
Pride OF Providence, set the hearts OF
Boston's maidens all in a hutter this
Afternoon as they marched up School
street. headed by the Fort Adams Ar
tillery band.
Today marked the ssth anniversary OF
the First Light Infantry, and the red
coated soldiers celebrated Jointly with the
Boston Fusileers' Veteran association, one
OF the crack organizations OF the Hub,
whose history largely parallels that OF
the Infantry the charter OF each having
been granted on May H.
The local regiment assembled at the ar
mory at N o'clock this morning and start
ed soon after on short street parade 10
the Union station. where the 12:6 train
was taken for Boston.
AS the boys marched up Westminster
street to the martial strains and quick
tempo OF the artillery band, IL was re-
marked that II had never presented a
finer appearance. and Colonel Gross
marching proudly at the head, looked
the pride he felt. and as IL he had never
heard OF such individuals. as Pierce. Mat
thews, Nash and Cristy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

Rev. Father Thomas II. Quinn OF
County Sligo. Ireland, was given a genu-
inc ovation when he arose to speak on
"Ireland's Wrongs and How to Right
Them" In Eagle hall. snow street, last
evening.
Those who wished TO hear the eloquent
advocate of the rights OF his race exceed
ed the capacity Of the hall, and many
went away disappointed
Those who did get IN listened to one OF
the most interesting and stirring reviews
of the long oppression of the Irish and
appeals for its freedom from misrule ever
heapd in this city.
p j. Mccarthy acted as chairman and
introduced Mayor James II. Higgins OF
Pawt uclxet, who spoke of the spirit that
animaaes the true Irishrnan and his love
for his native land. The cause OF Ire
land should and will, be agjtated until
Ii is won, me said
Mayer Higgins then introduced Father
Quinn. as "a type of the best in Irish
manhood and the truest In Irish priest
hood"
Father Quinn was given most en-
thusiastic reception as he arose. and said
in part:
There has been an irish question for
100 years. There will be an Irish uues-
ton for 100 years longer, unless before
that time II Is settled by England giving
to the Irish people what they now de-
mand. and In the manner they desire
what tney seek. he Irish people want
self government. and they will never be
satisfied until they are granted that boon.
Whatever may be the particular views
OF particular persons. the voice OF the
country LIZ over whelmingly in favor of
complete national Independence.
mot one of the concessions that have
49,
gether has had tho smallest effect In the
direction OF drowning the national spirit
or abattng IN the slightest degree the de-
votfon OF the mass OF the people to the
national ideal.
1T - living. eternal issue, for II
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
FIRST SPRING CONCERT
BY BROWN ORCHESTRA

The Brown. University symphony or
chestra gave the first of Its series of
spring concerts last evening on the Union
terrace.
The concert was we'll attended by under
graduates and their friends and after the
regular program the students cheered aad
sang college songs.
The concert program was as follows'
March, "On Jersey Shore" Pryor: inter-
mezxo, Flying Arrow" Holman
waltzes. 'tsolden Sunset" Hall. selection,
Pearl and Pumpkin" Herbert; excerpts
from "a Society Circus" Klein; (a)
Moon Dear" lb) THE Good Kind Jolly
Man" medley two-stop, II Would Like to
Marry You"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

Last evening a number OF friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Turney paid them visit at
their home in East Warren Mr. Turney
has for long time been employed az
oyerseer Mt the Parker mills and recently
resigned his position and his many friends
whose relations had been so pleasant
while working under him decided 10 pre-
sent him with some token OF their es-
TEEN. hence their visit. Mr. and Mrs
Turney though taken by surprise enter
tained their guests royalty, ana IN the
midst OF tho festivities Mrs. Maxwell
Miner. In a we'll chosen speech. presented
Mr. TNXrey with a handsome Morris chair
IN behalf OF his many friends and asso-
clates Mr. Turney responded gracefully
and the remainder of the evening was
spent In entertainment. Mr.. Howard and
the Messrs Ruberry brothers. played
several selections on the piano and render
ed some excellert solos The committee
in charge OF the affair were Miss Katie
Burke Miss Mary Iayden and Charles
Corris'tine. Mr.. and Mrs, Turney have
made many friends since they have re-
sided here who regret their departure
from Warren.
Mr.. Townsend principal Of the gram
mar school, entertained the pupils OF the
ninth grade at his homo ON South Water
street last evening.
District Deputy w. II. "A. Gillian and his
chief staff OF officers installed tho Of
ficers of Warren court. X. OF @. The In
stallatlon took place in Institute hall and
the following officers were Installed:
Grand Knight T. l.. Fox, Deputy Grand
Knight Maurice Kirby, Chancellor
Charles Winters. Financial Secretary
John Courick, Recording Secretary Jo-
seph Salllant. Treasurer Thomas Lough-
ran. Advocate John L. Lonergan, Lecturer
Thomas II. Loughran. Warden James
Smith Inside Guard Dennis O'Comcll
Outside Guard John Coughlan. Trustees
John w. Mulvey and John McPike.
After the exercises, which were OF an
Impressive character, a COLLATION. was
served. There were many knights pres-
ent from Providence, Pawtucket and Bris-
tol.
A barge with a cargo OF stove coal Is
being discharged at BoSworths coal
yards, across the river.
De Witt G.. Golster and wife OF Bristol
have sold their farm on South Main street
TO Jesse Oliver at private sale The deeds
were passed yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
NEW CORPORATION TO
V.'..NllFACTURE !EWELRY

Barton a. Ballou Of Port~~outh,
FREDERICK \. Ballou of BarrinSt md
Georgc < Anderson OF HaVtucket ua. 30
fled articles OF Incorporation with ans
secretary OF state as " \ Bailou &
Co. Incorporated
The concern Is constituted for tho
purpose OF engaging in The business OF
manufacturing. buying, selling and
dealing n jewclry and other moTChan-
disc and all other BUSINESS Conncetcd
Herewith or inctdcn thereto
Thc capital stock ts 100000 Ia COM
mon and 100000 additional Ia pre-
fcrrcd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
MARINE CO P2 VETS 10 MsEI

The Veteran association OF the Provl-
dence Marine Corps of Artillery. viii hold
It's annual election ana supper-in the Ar
sonal oo Benefit street al O'Clock next
Wedneylay evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
GAVE ORA kIIG r lgIrcS

PrNleeScg Thome1 no'v and NJ s An-
ME May Wallace gave - ,. .r .u. ,.g
Of drsmatio readings for the ben.n. =. t..i.
Union for Christian Work In tbs chapel
of the BsrSt Congregational church iast
evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
NEIGHB0RHOOD WORK
MEETING POSTPONED

A meeting was 10 have been held yes
terday afternoon and evening I'm the pub
lie library lecture room by Representatives
OF the Neighborhood House on Pond
street the Union House on Chestnut
street the Sprague House NJ Mount
Pleasant. the Providence District Nursing
association and the Providence Day Nur-
sery association.
ON account Of the absence OF several
repgS sentatives The meeting was post
.AanAd ul.l May -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
WESTERLY DELEp.T-- 70
THE STATE CONVENTION

The Westerly Den i.c aaa 49,, ,r,id-
ent cslucus 90 eler -lx del ;aies to the
state convention .cied q Lew Farrell.
ID. 9. Hinckloy, l. Hahro,k. Jacob
HerbSt. John A. a-reu AMI John Dono-
van.