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The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
ALASKANS MUST
 GET TOGETHER
CRy United Presu.)

Seattle, June l5-Congressman Hum phrey has returned here from Washing ton. He says that congress Is ready to help Alaska when the people of that district can get together and give in. formation as to what Legislation is really wanted. Everyone from the district, he says, seems to pull in different direct, ion.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
Eirht mnndoIinr In Ono

At the Mascot there is the most won derful musical instrument ever brought to Skagway. IL has a quality of eigh- Mapdolins in one with 8 Piano accom- paniment. There is g string of eight new airs. It makes full evenings entartainmant
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
LIST OF LETTERS

Unclaimed letters remaining in Skag way PostOfiice June l5, 1908; Canning, Mir J S (2) Dech, MrHH Douglas, Mir Sidney Gorent, Mir. Josip King, Mr Louis tcard) Lester, Mir w Lewis, Mir Fred (cardl valgreu, Mir Leonard (card)
 A. E. Kindell,
 Acting P. M.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
WEDDING
 IN WASHINGTON
CBy Unhed Pross.)

Washington, June l5-The marriage of Juliette Williams, daughter of Col ouel Williams to Joseph Letter, was one of the most brilliant of the season. The gown of the bride Is the talk of swell dom, she being married In a French creation of the much discussed direct oire style.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
PLEASING NEWS

Arrangements have finally been com ole,ed whereby few more sojourners in the city may take advantage of the excellent service and home cooking to be had at the Pullen House.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15

city of so many soiourners. took the train for Whitehorse this morning. Gap' ain Bledsoe is billed for the first trip Of the first boat he WhItehorse- but Mrs Bledsoe is compelled to wait on the sailing oi the Casca because of inability to secure passage on the Whitehorse, places on which are in such demand. Mrs. Bledsoe entertain ed the guests at the Fifth Avenue hotel last evening with an lmpromptu concert. Monty Snow sang and Mir. Wright played the mandolin. Refresh ments were served.
 "oSS
 The city council will meet tonight. Mrs. Doley, of Eagle city, Is at the Fifth Avenue.
 F. J, deyry, traveller for A. Le'cheu & Sons Rope Co, Is in the city.
 S00"'
 The Drummond sisters we'll known vaudeville stars of Duwson's best days, are in the city.
 
 There are SO many gueOts at the Fifth Avenue bound for Fairbanks that Miss Burk has determined to give a recept- for or dance in their hon pr this evening.
 
 There is to be another game of ball between sojourners in the city this evening. Major Richardson Is to take a hand in this one. He and Charlie Runner are to choose alternately to make up two teams.
 S0oO
 F.C. Adams with his wife and little girl went over the hill this morning on their way to Fairbanks. Mir. Adams says he is so pleased with skagway that he may accept an engagement offered him here and return. He Is and en- graver.
 
 Edgar CoRey who has pitched ball for the A B ball team to such good eff feet in a series of recent games, left for Dawson this morning where he has an engagement with the GuRgenheims. Cofrey will be badly missed. He made many friends in the city.
 SooV
 Mayor Chris Shea today received . wire from John w. COrson, candidate for the delegateship from Juneau,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
A Wonderful Instruwont

You should drop into the Mascot and hear the music. The electric piano has Mandolin attachment equal to a whole octette of Mandolin attachments with string of uew eirs,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS

May be found at Eagle Brewery build ing on Main street. Sleeping quarters aud breakfast, 50 cents.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15

Go to Tony Dotero and try Bull Dog cigar. Inn
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
TOWN TALK

Captain Bledsoe and Mrs. Bledsoe the acc mplished vocalist, who has done so much to afford entertainment to Skag- way during the enforced stay iu the
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
Tho hasoot

Reed. by last boat 100 new records for Electric Piano. All up-to-date classical music.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
MEALS AND BEDS

Meals soc; breakfas 25c, beds 25c and soc. Mrs. Schwazenberg, Main street, near l2th
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15

Job printing at the Alaskan office,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15
QUICK DELIVERY, PHONE 30

Baggage, coal and wood delivered up- on shortest notice day or night.
 Fl. FreidenthaI, General ExpresS,np Bonded Carrier,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15

Don't be bashtul, call for a Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dorteros.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15

Mayor Chris Shea today received a wire from John W. Corson, candidate for the delegateship from Juneau,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-15

Have Just Received a New Line of Carpets and Rugs Nowis the time to make your selections when the Stock is Complets
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
State Capital Notes
Old Pension List All Checked Up.

The state pension board has finish ed the checking up of the old pension CTS on the lists, of whom there were about 5000 last year. There are TOO or 800 new applications 10 be consid- cred yet, and it will probably be Sep tember l before the work is entirely completed These new applications are first submitted to the county pen- sion boards and by them forwarded to the state board for consideration The amounts these pensioners draw each year may Ee anywhere from $25 to S100. The last legislature made an increase in some of the pensions, notably to those of all widows of Con- federate soldiers who were entitled to pension. The amount allowed to such widows is the maximum of $100
 The amount of money available for the payment of pensions has not been sufficient to pay them in full Last year they received 46 per cent of the amount allowed them by the board. If there was no change In the number of pensioners this year the percent age they would receive would be more. as the levy for this purpose was increased by the last legislature from 1 mill to l-2 mills. But there will be the new names on the list, and some increases on the old roster, while there are some who have died, leaving no widows, and whose names will be dropped So no accurate esti- mate of the percentage the pensioners may receive this year can be made at this time
 Under the law no warrants can be drawn for the payment of these pen sions until the first of September
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Street Car Collision.

Six persons were badly shaken up and bruised in a rear-end collision be- tween two cars on the Pulaski Heights line shortly after l130 o'clock Sunday night. The injured are:
 Mrs. w. A Walker, 5I4 Main street, Argenta; Mrs. King, 513 Main street, Argenta; J. H. Sangston, 515 Main street, Argenta: O. R. Hurt, 1922 Sec ond street; two children of MT Hurt
 All of the injured were removed to their homes. The wreck took place about 300 yards east of the fifth sta tion. One of the cars was standing on the track awaiting the signal to go ahead, when, suddenly, the other car dashed into it. The platforms of both cars was split into kindling wood According to persons on the car struck, the other car was coming down the hill at a slow rate of speed, when suddenly it shot forward at a high rate, and struck the other car While the real cause of the wreck could not be learned Sunday night, owing to the fact that the railroad officials had not completed their in, vestigation. it was stated by some. who witnessed the accident, that the air brakes on the car going down hill failed to work This. however, could not be confirmed
 Immediately aftsr the news of the wreck was received at the car barns, word was sent to Superintendent C. J. Griffith. That official in company with several other officers of the street car company. went at once to the scene of the wreck. and rendered every as- sistance possible in removing the in jured to their homes
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Seeking Her Lost Son.

Mrs. Ellen Hensley Of Pittsburg, Kan, has written to Chief of Police Frank McMahon asking that she be given information which will aid her in locating her 20-year-old son, who was at one time an inmate of an or phans home in Little Rock The let. ter stated that Mrs Hensley was obliged to do washing to support her. self and that she needed the aid of her boy
 The police were in possession of no information that would aid her and at the orphans home it was impossible to find out the present whereabouts of the boy. The matron at the home stated that eight years ago two boys by the name of Hensley were placed in the hands of the Home Finding So eiety and were placed at the home to board while homes were being found for them. In few weeks both boys were placed with families in the county, but did not long remain and were passed about from home to home until all trace of them was lost by those in charge of the home
 About three years ago the oldest of the two boys was in Little Rock and stopped at the home to make in- quiries about his brother and his mother. stating that he was seeking to find them and reunite the family. This is the last that was heard of either of the boys al the home until Mrs Hensley wrote a letter 10 the matron about eight months ago The matron was unable 10 give the infoT. nation desired b. the mother and her letter to the chief Of police fol lowed.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
AFTER THE NORTHWEST.
Democrats to Make Fight to Bring
 It Their Way.

Chicago.-A fight to swing the northwestern states into the Demo cratic column is being outlined by the Democratic national commit tee and Chairman Mack is contemplat- ing trip to the west to rally the leaders of the party along the Pacific coast to vigorous action.
 Reports received at Democratic headquarters here indicate, the lead CTS say. that Montana and other states in the mountain region form promising battle ground for the Democrats. John H. Atwood. head of the speakers bureau, said Sunday night that he had been prepared to send many well-known speakers into the northwestern territory to wage a lively campaign in every debatable district.
 Chairman Mack expects to make his western trip during the latter part of September.
 National Committeeman Martin J. Wade of Iowa left here Sunday night for Buffalo, where he will open the national campaign Monday night in New York state with a speech under the auspices of the national commit tee
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
FLORIDA RACE WAR
WOMAN CHoKED BY NEGRO TO
 AVENGE LYNCHiNG.
ARMED WHITES PATROL STREETS
Captured, and Jail Now Is Surrounded by Angry Pensacola
 Whites.

Mobile Ala-Reports from Pen sacola Friday morning state that one of the most serious outbreaks in the history of Florida is in progress there, following brutal attack on Mrs. Ed Modair. who was choked into unconsciousness by a negro, who was later captured and lodged in the jail there
 Armed whites. tAe report says. filled the streets at dawn Friday and an at tack on the jail is momentarily ex- pected. It is also reported that at tacks have already begun on the ne gro quarter of the town. and that at least one negro has been shot to death.
 The attack on Mrs Modair was the result of lynching by mob of whites there recently.
 This is the way we answer lynch ers," the negro said as he choked the woman
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Archie Must Settle

Oyster Bay.-Beoause he carved his initials and the name of his tutor, w. D. Parker. on the back of his fathers pew. Archie Roosevelt is in disgrace with President Roosevelt and in trouble with Charles Seeley. the sexton of Christ Episcopal Church, which the President attends. When the President discovered yesterday what Archie had done, he reproved his son sharply and took away from him his Knife, new one presented by Parker.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Body Packed in Trunk.

Camden. N. J.-The body of a man was found in an old trunk concealed in ravine along a road near Mount Ephraim. about six miles outside of this city Sunday A party of picnickers on farm, while seek ing water in ravine. came across the trunk. tied with ropes and half buried in the undergrowth beneath the breast of a steep bank and, on raising the lid, found the body tight ly wedged in and packed in straw ana old newspapers Over the features was a Philadelphia newspaper of the issue of Nov. 19, 1907.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Stranger Is Found Dead.

Death due to causes unXnown." '" was the verdict Of Coroner Vaughter Tuesday evening following the fnuuesr oyer the body Of john nose. found lifeless in clump Of weeds near the Union depot Tuesday morning. A post-mortem examination of the body was made, but, other than heart trou- ble, the coroner was unable to make statement as 10 the exact nature of the complications that caused the strangers death
 The body lies at the Ruebel morgue. where 1t was taken shortly after it's discovery Tuesday morning. and has been viewed by many persons. some of whom remember having seen the man about the city for ten days past, but none of whom was able to give the much-desired information of the mans place of residence and family connections.
 Early Tuesday morning Night Policeman Ed Turner found Rose ly- ing sick and intoxicated in the fuii glare of the sun. He assisted the man to the shade in the weeds and offered to send for physician. Say ing that his loss to the world would not be felt, Rose refused to be seen by doctor and would accept nothing more of the officer than a drink of water. Turner procured the water and promised to return later with an other cup. which he did half hour later to find the stranger dead
 As Rose had told Turner. it seems that he is without relatives, friends or money, and his body will probably be laid to rest in the potter's field
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
MAcHiNisTs VOTE TO STRIKE.
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern En
 ployes Dislike Piece Work.

Cleveland, Ohio = Following the desire for an expression from the ma chnists employed by the Lake Shore X Michigan Southern railway upon the advisability of striking if piece work is continued. the 300 men employed here voted in favor of a strike Thurs day. Votes of machinists were cast also in Toledo. Elkhart and other Lake Shore towns where shops are maintained. The Cleveland workmen took the middle ground. however. and will favor piece work, it is said, if there is no discrimination.
 The matter of striking finally will be referred to the unions executive committee. It Is expected. however, that all piece work will be forbidden by the union after Sept. 1.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
IN PANIC OF QUAKE
WALLS OF BUILDINGS CRACKED
 IN EUREKA, CAL.
PEOPLE RUSH iROM THEIR BEDS
Crockery in City Homes and Twenty Five Miles Away Is
 Shattered.

Eureka. Cal - Following three sharp earthquake shocks which wrought havoc with big buildings and residences early Tuesday. people are scurrying to the hills that line Mendo- cino Bay, fearing repetition of the San Francisco holocaust.
 A large hole was ripped in the earth by the terrestrial convulsion; the walls of the county courthouse were cracked, and chimneys and plate glass windows in every section of the city were smashed.
 Strange to say. there was no loss of life. The property damage will be considerable. It is increased every hour as reports of further damage come in.
 With a untitled rumbling, exactly like the first tremor that signalized the disaster at San Francisco. the earth shook at 2:5S a. m Tuesday. The shock was as severe as the first trembler in Frisco, April Is. 1906. Ten minutes later came second shock, less severe than the first.
 By this time the city was in terror. people tumblng out of their beds. and into the street. as the plaster and walls of their houses cracked and fell to pieces.
 immediately surrendered herself to
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
First Bale in Little Rock Wednesday.

The first bale of cotton of this sea sons crop was received at Arkadel. phla Tuesday and was bought by the Saunders Mercantile Company for II cents pound. The bale was grown by $. w. West who lives a few mics east of Philadelphia The cotton graded good middling" As being the first bale raised in the Little Rock district for the season, it was shipped to Little Sock Tuesday night.
 Considerable sentiment is thrown about the arrival of the first bale n each Of the cotton districts. and if $ a custom to bid very high prices. premium of from , 10 20 cents a pound is said to be not uncommon upon the first bale and the premium depends. of course, upon the amount of enthusiasm aroused among the dealers
 Local cotton buyers say that, while this date IS earlier than the average on which the first bale is received. it Is not the earliest and not early enough 10 warrant the purchaser sending the bale to some other mar ket in the hope of receiving a greater premium, as is sometimes done. It IS expected that the bale will be kept in Little Rock
 Records kept by the Board of Trade show that in 1907 the first bale was received August 2S in 1906. August 27; 1905, August 90; 1904. August sl 1903, August 2S; 1902. August fl; 1901, August IT, and 1900. August %.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
OIL FIRE NEAR PITTSBuRG.
Six Men Are Painfully Burn.d Fight.
 ing Blazing Stream.

Pittsburg, Pa. - Six men were painfully burned while fighting a pc, culiar fire at Glenfield near this city. While workmen were connecting the pipes of the Standard Oil Co. one of the pipes sprung leak and a large quantity of oil flowed into a stream running through the town The oil on the water was ignited and almost instantly a stream of flames was flow. ing through the town.
 Six buildings were destroyed and for time it was feared most of the town would be burned, as the only water with which to fight the fire was in the creek under the flames.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Auto Goes Over Bank.

Nincennes. Ind.-While out in his automobile Sunday night, Dr. Alon- 70 Mcdowell of Freelands lost con trol and pitched over a high em. bankment. The 7-year-old daughter ot MT. and Mrs. Gottlleb Osterhag and Oscar McDowell, the 1S-year-old son Of Dr. McDowsIl were caught under the car and killed Mrs. Osterhag' $ right arm was broken and she was internally injured. MT. Osterhag and Dr. Mcdowell were uniniured.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
President Stops near,nos.

Norfolk, Va-Orders from Wash ington Monday stopped the pre- liminary trial of Arthur Jenkins, the young sailor charged with sending an obscene postal card to President Roosevelt. At the office of the United States marshal it was said that or ders from the President had caused the hearing to be adjourned for the present. Post Office Inspector Bulls has been summoned to Washington in connection with the case.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Oklahoma Bank Changes.

Guthrie, Okla. - The Enid Ma tional bank capital stock $1O0,0 900 and deposits $S00,O00. one of the larg- est banks of the state, Monday liqui- dated, isurrendering it's national char ter and recognized under the state guaranty law. Ten other national banks of Oklahoma are now preparing to take out state charters in order to take advantage of the state guaranty law. This action is taken In accord ance with the recent ruling of the comptroller of the currency forbidding national banks to get the benefit of the law.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Canadian Pacific Has Fire.

Winnipeg. Man.-The Canadian Pa cific railways engine house and four locomotives at Minnedosa, Man. were destroyed by fire Sun day afternoon. Minnedosa is 100 miles northwest of here on the York ton branch. The freight office. roll. ing stock and elevators were also destroyed. Minnedosa is a division point and the fire occurring at this season will seriously affect traffic.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Badly Bruised by Street Car.

Miss Della Howard, 314 West Eighth street. was knocked down anu badly bruised by south bound stree car at Eighth and Main streets Tues day afternoon at 4 o'clock, and Wit, nesses of the accident are at d loss 10 account for her escape from more serious injury.
 Spectators who assisted the young woman to arise and cared for her until the arrival of an ambulance, say that she had crossed from the west slde or the street almost to the east curb. clearing both tracks. when the nat worn by her lS-month-od nephew whom she was leading at the time, was blown from his head and lodged on the west set of tracks, directly in front or south-bound car
 Apparently not noticing the shouts or warning, Miss Howard walked with her back to the oncoming car. direct. ly to the center of the track and was ln the act of stepping to pick up the chlld's hat when the car struck her.
 Miss Howard was thrown to the street and rolled beneath the front ot the car and against the wheels Motorman Neighbors, who was III charge of the car, applied the emerg- ency brakes and reversed the car SC that when the wheel struck her body they were turning backward and served 10 prevent her being drawn beneath them.
 Her hip is badly bruised and one ankle is so badly sprained that she will be unable to walk for some time.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Harness Makers in Kansas City.

second annual convention of the National Harness Makers asso- citation opened here Monday. Several hundred members of the association are in attendance. Mayor Crittenden made an address of welcome, and Mondays session was devoted gener- ally to the discussion of questions pertaining to the trade. One of the principal questions expected to arise pertains to the high prices demanded for leather Dealers say leather should be cheap, but instead, 1t is higher than 1t ever has been.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Died Of Broken Heart.

Pittsbur.y, Pa.-Because the police authorities refused him permission to attend his fathers funeral, Robert Sankey, 35 years old, died in a cell Monday of broken heart He was sentenced forty-eight hours in jail for boisterous conduct at a picnic His father died suddenly and the officials refused to release the son until his sentence was finished
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Struggled chinks in Kansas.

Topeka. Kas.-Six Chinamen found in a sealed freight car at Her. rington. Kas.. four weeks ago were brought here Thursday for trial Friday before United States Commis- sioner Archie F. Williams. Louis Adams of Denver. Chinese inspector is here to take the Chinamen to San Francisco in case deportation or der is issued IL is charged the men were sealed in the car and sent over the border from Mexico.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Few Mines Operated

Evansville, Ind. A few mines in this field are being operated Monday. as usual It is not the intention of the miners to strike un- til the operators have had an oppor- tunity to consider the discontinuance of the check-off system which will be done by local operators late Monday afternoon, and then taken up with the state association of operators.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Duck Williams Pardoned

Duck Williams. convicted in inc Little River circuit court on the charge of grand larceny at the Janu- ary term of the court and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. was granted Q pardon Wednesday by Gov. ernC~ Pindall
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Catch Eighteen Japanese,

San Francisco, Cal.--Immigration officials have received word that a batch of eighteen Japanese caught sneaking across the border at San Antonio Eagle Pass and Tucson. will be brought here on Monday for de- portation
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Negro Auitator Wanted.

Peoria, Ill-Charged with an attempt to incite the members of Company K. Eighth Infantry (col- ored1 to form a company to go to Springfield while they are awaiting orders from the governor, Minck Nor gan, a negro. of Springfield. is now in hiding to avoid arrest, which has been nrdarad