davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04
A MISERABLE MAKESHIFT

Delegate Cale's territorial bill seems to be changling, a maverick, an of legislation, halt lame and blind makeshift measure. While it provides for an elective low CT house of but fifteen members, we take it that the upper house of seven members is to be appointive, the at torney general, treasurer, secretary and commissioner of education of the territory, one judge of the district court and two actual residents, to con- stitute that body. The dispatches in- form us that the bill is designed to overcome the opposition ito the ordi- nary form of government in organized territories, and is similar to the sys- tenn provided by congress for Porto Rico.n In other words the people of Alaska are expected to accept a bast- ard form of government because such form has been granted the Spaniards, negroes and half-castes, who but yes teroay were under the absolute dom- nation of the Spanish monarchy. That is to say, furthermore, that what is good enough for brown and black brothers of sun-kissed isles should be thankfully accepted by the American citizens of Alaska! We deny it with emphasis; and we say without equivo- cation or mental reservation, that sooner than see such an emasculated, irresponsible form of alleged self gov ernment foisted upon the people, we would prefer to see Alaska remain in it's present omalous and unsatisfactory condition.
 An upper house composed of five federal officeholders and two actual residents of Alaska! It takes one back to the days when the "crown" con- trolled the destinies of the American colonies through its alleged represent ative bodies. Constituted, as MT. Gales bill proposes that it. shall be. the "upper house" would not be di- rectly responsible to the people, but to the appointing power. Such is not, nor can it be, representative govern ment as we understand it.
 Should this bill pass in its present form, and we sincerely trust that it will not, Alaska would, we submit, be in a more anomalous and less satisfac- tory position, if possible, than it is today. Those people of Alaska who are in favor of home rule want the substance of free government, not the shadow. No makeshift, such as the one proposed, with the quintessence oi archaic torysm locked up in it's bosom as its distinguishing feature, will be acceptable to the great majority o1 Alaskans, who are neither Porto Ric- ans nor Filipinos, nor barbarians, and what is good enough for these will not lie we'll upon the Alaska stomach. -Katalla Herald.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04
GOOD WORK

The celerity with which the first batch of Pennsylvania capitol grafters has been tried and convicted will evoke warm approval throughout the country and will give rise to a hope that the remaining guilty men will be convicted in equally expeditions man. ner, and thus pave the way for the punishment of the gang that profited by one of the most brazen and whole sale frauds chronicled in history.
 With the salient points of the Penn sylvania capitol steal nearly every one
 is familiar. An appropriation was made to erect new capitol at Harris burg, and it was built and furnished. The Republican administration of the time had the bold impudence to boast that it was completed under the ap- propration, as, in fact, the figures showed. The people of the state might have been lahoring under this delusion until the present day had not DStnoCfdt, W. II. DCiiys 'oSp O'oSe ed state treasurer. What followed is well known. In the fall of 1906, when the state campaign was on, MT. Berry made known that millions of dollars beyond the amount appropriated, had been spent on furnishing the capital, and gave out information showing that gross frauds had been perpetrat- ed.
 The Republican candidate for gover- nor, Stewart, at once promised a searching investigation of the charges, and so managed to avert party defeat. It is immensely to Governor Stewart s credit, and to lhe credit of the pres- ent administration as whole, that this promise has been kept, ard that a vigorous prosecution has been push ed against the thieves, the first de6 mite results of which have been an- nounced. The stealings which it is now hoped to punish aggregate $5,- 900, 900, it is claimed, and were shared by the contractor-in-chief, Joseph H. Sanderson, a corrupt coterie of state officials in the combination and others under indictment. In the light of developments it is interesting to re- call an article under the signature of former Governor Pennypacker pub lished in the latter part of 1906 in Harper's Weekly, in which he attest ed to the honesty of the Pennsylvania capitol construction and furnishing. Former Governor Pennypacker, though much of the stealing was done during his administration, is not defendant in any of the anti-graft prosecutions, but could he have failed to have known what was going on? Was he as colossaly stupid as that?
 Doubtless some of the rascals in on the deal will escape, but there is now a comforting assurance that many of them. and the biggest of them, will be punished. They will wriggle and twist, and work technicalities to a finish, but it is clearly apparent that a goodly quota of their number are destined to occupy prison cells. May their sentences he long.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

MEDICAL PRACTICE IN ALASK A
 The last mail brought to Us a copy of the bill restricting the practice of medicine and surgery in the dis trict of Alaska" This bill was intro duced into the House on March 10th by Hon. Thomas Gale. It is such d bill that if passed will make for the betterment of Alaska: it will injure no one. but on the other hand will help all The bill provides that all persons desiring to practice medicine or surgery in the District of Alaska must first secure license for that purpose. That this is right and just all will acknowledge, for men along other lines of business have to have Incense.
 To secure a license the bill provides that the individual shall have diplo- ma from a medical school whose re- quirements for graduation "sbail have been, at the time of granting said diploma, in no particular less than those prescribed by the Association O. American Medical Colleges for that year; or submit proof of having prac- tced medicine or surgery, or both for a period of not less than five success sve years continuously and within the jurisdiction of one of the Judicial divisions of Alaska"
 For the following reasons we think this bill shoud become a law: l. In looking over the states and territories we find that every one except Alaska has laws regulating the practice of medicine, Hawaii, Philippine Islands and Porto Rico included. The Medi- cal World of February last gives the names and addresss of the secretaries of the examining boards of all ot these. }. Alaska has just as intelIi- gent, refined and progressive people as other states and territories, and should have some consideration from Congress along this line as well as Hawaii, the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico. 3. It will work an in- justice to no one, but will raise the standard for such practice in this country. and therefore place Alaska on a more equal footing with other states and territories.
 The bill is now before Congress. If we are interested we should act at once. There are so many people in the east who think that Alaska is populated principally by the natives that there are so few whites in the country, that legislation along this line is not needed. It would be well if all concerned would write directly to congressman urging that either this bill or some other similar to it be enacted into law. If such were done it would bring Alaska and her people before Congress in new light and if this or another bill regulating the practice of medical and surgery Tn Alaska should become law, all the medical journals would write about it and thus the entire country he ad- sanced generally us well as along this one line.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

It is seriously wired out to Alaska as a matter of news that Mir. Tillman, in the United States senate, has been abusing the president because the president has been boosting Taft, just as though anybody expected MT. Till man to be pleased with anything that Mir. Roosevelt did. If Mir. Tillman will someday rise in his place in the senate and say word of approval of anything or anybody on the other side the house, THAT will be news.-Jun- eau Record.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

Dr. I. H. Moore, who at one time pracGiced at Skagway and who was once located at Treadwell, after which he deserted his doctor business and became 'frenzied fnancier" at Seattle, got on the wrong side of the market short time since and suffer- ed an elimination process which so badly separated him from his posses sions that he has been forced to go back to doctoring to make both ends meet. It is said that he may return to Alaska to recoup his finances, but medicine practicing will not be pro- ductive of so golden harvest as it was in Skagway when the principal attribute to success was in being a mixer who never took sides. Juneau Dispatch
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

Mayor Schmitz, San Francisco graft CT, entered a theatre the other even- ing. Some enthusiast shouted "three cheers for Schmitz," whereupon, the press dispatches say, practically the whole audience united in giving them, while about hundred persons left their seats to shake hands with Scbmitz. What is the explanation? Was it case of 'psycolog ical mob," or are the people of San Fran cisco so affected by constantly dwell- ing in a graft atmosphere that they regard their grea est grafter as their greatest man? Certainly the spectacle of Mayor Schmitz receiving an ova- tion such as might have been tender ed conquering general or victori- ous candidate for some great office is a disquieting one.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04
CHARGING THE JURY

A Chicago lawer tells about a case that was tried in a backwoods court. One of the lawyers retained was an eastern man, new to the country.
 "Does your honor wish to charge the jury?" asked the legal light, when all the evidence was in.
 ''No, I guess not y replied the judge. ''I never charge lem any thing. These fellows don't know much, anyway, and let lem have all they can make. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

There is a strong opposition in Jap an to the expenditure of so large a part of the revenues of the country on armament, but it is difficult to under stand what other course the goverE- ment could pursue. There has been a great deal of foolish talk in this coun- try and Europe about Japan's war preparations, and some have depreciat ed them, probably because they fancy that they are to be used menacingly against the United States. But that is all nonsense. Japan knows what she is up against. Her statesmen do not fool themselves with the belief that their victory over Russia was final. They know they have that country to reckon with and that the only way to preserve the peace under such circumstances is to be prepared for war. It is not surprising, there fore, to find the government support ed in its programme by big majori- ty despite the critics who point out that taxes are becoming too onerous. Liberal provision W ill have to be made by Japan for army and navy until China and Russia become negligible quantities, but meanwhile the Japan csc are not going to make fresh en- emy to increase their troubles.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

The states for the new council to be elected on the 7th of next month are being made up, and the politician is casting his shadow before him" around the saloons of evenings Juneau Record.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

Onr fleet will steam around the world, and the world is already await ing it, with open arms.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

French tact is proverbial. A rath- CT tiresome marquis came up yawning to the Prince de Ligne, of the court of Louis VI. "That was exactly what I was going to say," observed the prince, suavely. Youths Companion.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

Except for the automobile race and the Cincinatti bowlelrs, the sporting page would be as lifeless as the Fair banks campaign.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

Hereafter there will be but little inclination on the part of any sensible person to poke fun at the "jaunt' oi the United States battleship fleet. And as an event of supreme interest it has grown out of all proportions as contemplated in the original pro- gramme. And if the present plans are adhered to the result will prove, we firmly believe, largely conducive to the peace of the world. There were widespread misgivings in the most responsible quarters as to what was to be the outcome of the affair, when the great squadron set sail from Hampton Roads last December. Ana now, as in a flash all doubts as to the peacefulness of the mission are remov- ed. Japan's issuance of an invitation for the flesAnR visit it's waters, and the prQ eptance of that invita- tioni 6vernment of the United S1 tmoves at once from the ri [debate the question of the
 bllity of conflict between those two powers. The cruise may, ir, all verity, be regarded as happy omen for the future, and we will all hope that the remarkable programme which has been outlined for an interchange of international courtesies may be carried out in its entirety. y.-Victoria COlOniSt.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-04-04

Widespread interest has been arous- ed over an extraordinary case of som nabulsm which has just occurred in England. The particulars are com municated to the British Medical Journal by Dr. James Russell, assist ant physician at the Birmingham Hos- pital. We quote from a recent press dispatch from London: ''He says that d girl, 2l years old who is teacher of the typewriter and student of music, entered the hospital to be cur ed of sleep walking. While under ob- servation there she habitually left her bed after three or four hours sleep and busied herself in various ways, includ- ing descending into the music room and playing the piano. tuning violin, and fitting new strings to it and crocheting. Her most remarkable feats, however, were reading and writing in the dark. If even there was faint artifical light in the room she would avoid it, and go to the darkest corner, where she would read various books, study the theory of harmony, and write letters. One of her letters was addressed to her music teacher. It contained short essay on the 'Conata Form,' which was accurate in sense and construction. Another letter she wrote was in Ger man. When she was awake she did not in the least remember writing or reading. An examination of her eyes did not reveal the reason for her be- ing able to see in the dark. She has now left the hospital, her condition having improved, but she occasional y walks in her sleep"
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
''AND''

And" said friend, who had been telling
reach the people and tell them about our BIG
STORE and the BIG STOCK of goods we carry.
You know that your stock Of DRY GOODS and
NOTIONS is the largest that was ever carried in
Snow Hill Tell them about the fine line ofSILKS,
WHITE GOODS, LINEN SUITINGS, PERCALES
and the many kinds Of pretty DRESS GOODS you
have And then, there was never before in this
town such BIG STOCK ofhandsome LACES and
EMBROIDERIES, beautiful in patterns and de-
signs Let them know where to find them" "All
roads lead to Snow Hill, and in this glorious sum-
mer time they are pretty good, but we will very
soon have better ones, for
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
WIIALEYNIILE.

Mr. and Mrs. John l.. Dale spent Sun
day last with friends at st. Martins
Mr. Samuel Ayers spent Sunday with
his parents at Berlin
Mr. John McCabe Of Selbyyille, Della
ware spent Sunday with Mr. William
G Davis.
Mr. and Mrs Ira Hamblin Of Selby-
vile. Delaware. spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr. Harvey Hastings Of
this place
Providence permitting there will be
service at the NJ. p Church Sunday as
follows Sunday School 9. 30 a. m. preach
ing a. m. Christian Endeavor. D. m.
CHfLDREN'S DAY AT wHALEYvuLE.
March and Singing. by the children.
Recitation. Take The Fruit | Give
You, by Madge Wmbrow.
Recitation, PRAISES. By Louise
Whaley
Song, Sing Your Happy Praises =
Recitation, Giving by Lloyd Hick-
man.
Recitation, Watching, by Hazel
Carey.
Recitation, Three Friends of Mis-
sions, by Alberta Hall, Katherine Dale,
Frances Lewis.
Song, "Children's Day
Recitation. The Silver and Gold Art
Mine, by Grace Hall
Recitation, Wishing, by Ruth Par
sons. Jerdia Hall
Recitation, by Mae Hudson.
Solo. by Flora Landon.
Recitation, The Christians Mission. -
by Elva Donnoway.
Recitation, The Blue Heaven, by
Belle Elliott.
Recitation, Lord Of All. Willie
Davis. Johnnie Lewis and EdwaAd Don
noway.
Song, I'VE Rally For Jesus.
Recitation. Come over And Help
Us. by Alice Donnoway.
Recitation, Feed My Sheep" by
Vesta Niblett.
Recitation, Guidance, by Maggie
Donnoway.
Song, Loyal Hearts March On.
Recitation, inspiration For Mission
airy Work, by Gladys Donnoway.
Recitation. ''Omissionaries. by
Blanche Hall.
Song, Thou Art Our King.
Recitation. Heather Enough at
Home. by three little girls.
Recitation, THE Matchless Prop
hecy. by 10 large girls.
The Brides Song" by small girls
Recitation, When Thou Prayest, .
Flora Layton.
Recitation. Selby Hudson, Lloyd
Lewis, Edward Donaway
Song, Praise Him.
Recitation. "At Children's Day, Bes-
sic Powell.
Recitation. Katie Davis.
Song. Marching On.
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04

Going back to the meeting of
the Democratic convention at
Denver and the nomination
next week of the standard
bearers of the Democratic
party in the coming campaign,
we are reminded that at least
two Marylanders have been
mentioned for the nomination
of NIce-President. They are
former Governor Warfield and
senator Rayner The latter
says he would not accept the
nomination, because he believes
If he has any usefulness in the
Senate it is on the floor. Mr..
W artield has nothing to say on
the subject. 1t is very likely
that Mr.. Bryan's 5 running mate
" III w iOl ltlti NtON tIiiOi liNuE-
las, of Massachusetts. There
is no telling where lightning
may strike, and the ticket may
be- Bryan and Wartield
There is evidences of strug-
gle over the platform to be
adopted, aud the East and the
South willlikely stand together
for conservatism. Most of the
radicals are in the West. but
even they must realize that the
country has had a surfeit of
radicalism in the acts of Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the people
will not stand for anything but
a proclamation Of good. old
fashioned Democratic doctrines
Let us all hope that the Dem
Yer convention will do THE
RIGHT THING IN THE
RIGHT WAY.
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
Free Scholarships.

The Board of School Commissioners of
Worcester County, hereby gives notice
that it will receive applicants for Free
Scholarships at certain State institu-
tions of learning. at their office in the
Court House in Snow Hill, on Tuesday.
July l4th. 1908. as follows:
To Western Maryland College, fe-
male student Free scholarship
To Maryland Agricultural College. /
male student Free scholarship.
To State Normal School, Baltimore,
8 male or female students. Tuition
only
To Frostburg Normal School, male
or female students. Tuition only.
To Maryland Institute. Baltimore. /
male or famale student. Tuition only.
To st. Johns College, male student.
Tuition only.
A graduate of any Worcester County
High School is eligible to either Of
these scholarships without examination.
BY order of the School Board
f.. w. MCMASTER,
Secretary.
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVEN.
TON.

All eyes are now centered up-
on the Democratic National
Convention which is getting
ready to do business Of impor-
tance at Denver.
The indications are that Hon.
William jennings Bryan will
be renominated for the third
time. Some people believe that
a mans luck changes with the
third attempt. If Mr.. Bryan is
nominated we hope it will be
his successful campaign. The
country needs a Democrat in
the Presidential chair and
needs one badly. Things are
not in as good shape even as
the majority Of the people be-
lieve, and we believe those who
do realize the condition Of the
country have confidence that
a change of administration is
needed.
The high price of living is
not compatible with the wages
and the incomes of the working
men, the statesmen, profession
al men and small manufacture
ers. Only the monopolists can
stand it, and even they, felt the
pangs of business disaster the
past year.
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
MELBOURNE.

MIR. and Mrs. Raymond W. Dixon
spent Sunday at the home of his father.
Mr.. James w. Dixon, at Pocomoke
City
Mrs. Joseph Ford and children. Ar
thur and Joyce. of Pocomoke. spent
some time recently at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. +. j. Reid Mr.. Ford spent
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. Frank Howard is spending some
time at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
James Hickman. of Horntown, Va.
We are sorry to report Willie Jones
and Harry Burroughs very sick at this
writing We hope to see the little
fellows out again soon.
Quite "a number of our people attended
the Chlldren's Day exercises. which
We're held at Grace NJ +. Church at
Franklin City. last Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs T. j. Fisher spent Wed
nesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Hampton Justice in Wattsvile. Va.
Mr.. Hubert burlington spent Sunday
with his uncle. Mr. William Coard. of
Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Harry PiIchard and children,
Essie and Alice. spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ward.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W Townsend, of
Stockton. were visitors at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs f. James Reid Sunday.
Mr. Henry Taylor died at his home
here last Wednesday, after long i'll
ness Mr.. Taylor was nearly ninety
years old and leaves to mourn him a
widow and the following children Mr..
Thomas Taylor, OF this place, Mr.
George Taylor. Of Saxis. Va, and Mrs
Cordeia Tyndall Of Onancock. Va,
besides host of friends He had been
Christian man for long time. and
was kind husband and loving father,
and good friend to everyone His
funeral was preached by Rev. +. H.
Jones at the Greenbackville NJ r.
Church. and his remains were laid to
rest in the NJ r. Cemetery.
Children's Day will be observed in
the Goodwill Baptist Church. Sunday
evening, July 5th. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared as follows
N.htrta~,.
Song. Come Sing a Song of Praise -
by School
Invocation
Responsive Reading.
Welcome. by Ida Hymes
~ dive Him All My Flowers, by
Helen pilchard.
The Little Green Leaves, by Cora
Mason
The 23d Psalm. by School
Solo. by Bryan Pilchard.
What Are You Good For, by Violet
Redden.
Rough Playmates, BY Edith pil-
chard
Recitation, by Dewey Mason.
Song Merry Hearts Have We
Recitation, by Earl Tarr
Recitation, by Ruth Ellen Sturgess.
Recitation, by Jennie Masol.
Recitation, by Verona Paradise
Song, Keep The Bird Songs Ring
ing, " by School.
Closing address. by Lee T. Pilchard
"Oh Peaceful Night :" by School
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
All HaIlOWS Protestant EpiS-
COpdI Church.

Holy Communion, 7.30 A. NJ. every
Sunday except the first Of each month.
Sunday School. 945 A. NJ. Morning
prayer and sermon, IL A. NJ. Evening
prayer and address, 500 p. NJ.
Fridays, S.00P NJ.
All Holy days. Holy Communion, 7.3O
A. NJ.
Please note that the first bell will
ring a half hour before each service ::
the second bell, on the hour for service.
REV. ALEXANDER M. RICH,
Rector.
Democratic messenger., 1908-07-04
Take a Vacation.

Now is the time to take a vacation,
get out into the woods. fields and noun
tains and visit the seashore, but do not
forget TO take bottle Of Chamberlain )
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
along with you. It is almost certain
TO be needed and cannot be obtained on
railroad trains or steamships. II is too
much Of risk for anyone to leave home
on journey without it, For sale by
p. d. Cottingham & Co.