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The Ketchikan miner., 1908-12-26

A representative of one of the cop per agencies says that there is really no copper situation at present. The buyers are holding off on their pur- chases, and the only shipments being made are on contract There is practicalv no metal in the hands of spectators at the present time and the little on the market is that which is coming from the mines now.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-12-26

so why not hustle and get anything we can get in the way of industry located here. Much can be gained that will benefit the city greatly if we let investors know that our hearts are in the right place. Learn their de- sires, and if in reason, meet them half way, show spirit of energy and progress and in the majority of cases if loctation is desired in this part of Alaska we will get it.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-12-26
KETCHIKAN Local Happenings of the Past Seven Days Tersely
 Told.
(From Wednesdays Daily)

The Alert went on her regular run to Kasaan and the It today.
 Mir. I. K. Weitzel came in from Thorn Arm and reports that the years work has been very satisfactory at his mine.. Mir. Weitze goes to Forest Grove on the Santa Clara to spend the holidays. He will return In the spring with machinery for his mine and will push the work all next summer.
 (From Thursdays Daily)
 Paul Nordstrum and John Wickes left for Hadley on the Onward loaded with presents for families and friends
 Cy Goodro came in from the Goodro mines yesterday on the Alert and wil1 stay in town until after the Holidays
 The Tampico called this morning with few case of oil for the local merchants, leaving about 10 o'clock for the north.
 The fishing schooner Bonita came in yesterday with light cargo of isr and will leave for the fish ing grounds again tomorrow.
 About the swellest thing in town is the decorations in the Redmens Hall. The ladies have taken an interes il, hat branch and are accomplishing wonders.
 A big snow fell on the mountain ili the Hunt-Lathrop window. game car he seen plainly on the mountain sides there now. Hunters are warned to be careful in shooting on the premises.
 Next Sunday, being St. Johns Day, the Kehcikan Lodge of Masons will sttend services in the St. Jonn's Church at ' F. NJ. All Masons. ana all others are most col dially invited to attend.
 The Children's Festival of the St. Johns Sunday Schools will be held ol Christmas eve. After short servict at , F. M. in the church, adjournmpt will he made to the school building where it is expected a tree will be fonud bearing the fruit usually found on Christmas trees.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-12-26

on Christmas trees.
 Washington, Dee. P There is as yet no information of the destination )f the battle ship Maine nor why she should sail at this time on mister
 ous mission. The officials at WnslI- ington in being approached on the subject, refused to give information that would throw any light on the subject The only country that could posissbly have any need of an Ameri- can man of war is Venezuela, where rumor has it the vessel is bound.
 PORT OF SPAIN, Dec. 22-Vice- President Gomez of Venezuela, who has been loyal to his country all through it's struggles with the dilfer- ent powers is now busy trying to un- tanglde the mess by tabishing q new government for his country. The old Ministry has been removed and is being filled with the best and most conservative business men of the counvtry who will soon have plans under way for the settlement of all just claims. Vice President Gomez is admired by all his people for his open policy and it now seems only Il question of time until international affairs will take on a more peacabIe aspect. Business has been so long at a standstill that much of her perish :ble merchadise has been ruined and great loss sustained in all branches. Money is scarce and the depression is falling heavily on the poor.
 PLANO, ILL, Dec. 2l. Some years ago one of Illinois fairest young women fell in love aud married q Chinenan named Wong. Her parents being well to do and influential people tried every means in their power to prevent the wedding but to no avail. A fter her marriage to the oriental she was osatracised completely, her parents, elatives and friends refusing to even lecognizee her on the streets. She remained true to her husband in face of all this and in the almost ten years of married life bore for the Chinemdn four children.
 The fact of her total ostracisiou preyed upon her mind constantly and in moment of desperation, murdered her four children then lied from her home and threw herself beneath the wheels of moving train where her body was mangletl into an almost un- recognizable mass of flesh. She left no note explaining her reason for the rash deed hut it seems u toregone conclusion that she could net endure longer tu be suul,bed by these she loved best
 We understand that several Ketchi- kan msn are stockholders in the Wireless Telegraph Cr., this bei' g the case it behoves them and other business men to get good sized move on themselves and assist the representative, on his return, in securing a suitable site on. which tu erect their .paratrs. The berent ol such q service can hardly he 'sti' mated Ia The nisr place r en will t,e employed 70 operate the plant here which mears business for the husit s4s men. .Ytssl \ will ea'l ri,tn ei than row which meaps s;i mpr' J money left with tho buSEess men,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
"ErGuTY YEARS YOUNG"

Just what ex-PresIdent Timothy Dwight who celebrates his eightIcth birthday to-day, has meant to Yale university, those of the present under graduate body will never realize, and those of generation ago, who thumbed their books during his ad- ministration, will probably never real izo in the full until he has passed bee yond. All Yale however, and all New Haven, for that matter, may well re- iolce to-day that there is every pres. ent indication that the good "preXy" will be in the land of the living for many years to come, He is as hearty and hale to-day as he was ten years ago, when, at seventy, it was said of him that he was Seventy years young" May another decade run It's course and may 1918 find him, at ninety still young!
 It is seldom that the Creator gives to one man such superabundanCe of the milk of human kindness as IIo has to "PrcXy" Dwight, Those who have come under his tutelage at one time or another can never forget his kind face and his kinder sympathies and adyices,
 The Dwight home on Hillhouse ave- rue this evening will be the scene of happy gathering, There will come practically all the older members of the Yale faculty of to-day and 1t ia not too much to expect that many who have long since severed their ac- tive connection with the university
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
CANNON AND THE NKEWSHIp.

Joseph C. Cannon is again looking for election as speaker of the national house of representatives His cleo ton against much opposition Inc re- gards as a vindication of his course. However MT, Cannon has reached an age at which men are supposed to nave attained to a degree of judgment and discretion by which "yindicaton' ls not to be understood literally. If elected the Hon. Joseph G. Cannon is likely to be lass arbitrary than for merly Though elected, he may have learned lesson or two by his recent campaign He has been the ruling power in legislation. What suited his prcjudiccs and whims had q hearing. He has as speaker the ability tO ln- vite opposition to him from every side. He kept off tariff legislation for four years and turned down tAe prop osltion for rerorestraton; he opposed the pure food bureau and nettled the temperance people by preventing ac- ton on a temperance measure, and also offended organized labor. Conse- oucntly these elements had no desire to see Mir. Cannon reelected. With these facts comparatively fresh in mind there may be reason for expect ing that he will not insist so much that his permission must first bo asked before legislation can proceed.
 But in this expectation the country may be disappointed, The Hon. Joseph c. Cannon has already spoken before the Chicago Bankers club and has shown his old spirit in denuneia- 1 ton of the proposal to protect the Ap- palachlan system from the destruction of its forests and plan for the refor- cstration of depleted parts, He cnti- ciHed magazines and newspapers for printing articles on the subject He vcnturod to assert that police power in the matter belonged to the state and not to the nation and questioned the adyisablity of the whole proposition Just here the Hon Joseph q. Cannon reveals his mistake, only too common with him, He assumes he is to do the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
NOT SAYING ANYTHING.

IL is to be observed that Emperor William of Germany Is not saving much just now He is not in Berlin, but knows what is going on there and is doing deal of reflection William does not need to say anything, II Is not his turn. Ills chancellor yon Bnelow, has said all that he can apparently to allay the indignation Of the members of the Relchstag. who are continuing their scorching debate, with William at bon aucschingcn. Baden, listening intently at ono end of wire
 Von Buclow is becoming dishearten- led. T am dead tired. he is reported to have said in confidence to friend, 'of this constant struggle with uncon- quorahle impulses Whom did he mean? The Emperor or the Reichstag? Ho makes that clear himself 1dfc Is mot worth living under the conditions Imposed by the emperor" If this is sn, it may be regarded as serious ad- mission for one in the position of the chancellor to make He had only the day before spoken words that were be-
 icved to represent an apology from the emperor to his people and a promise not to do SO again But now to east reflection OF tho emperor. wnose rep Iresontativo he is, might be construed to moan that the chancellor is prepared to wash his hands of the whole mat Iter.
 IL is now likely that the trimming of the Kaiser will continue and such ae- tlon taken as will make tue ministry irresponsible to the Rciahstas instead Of 1 the emperor gs the hest method for preventing his impusjye outbreaks But meantime the Kaiser is being very
 discreet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

To the Editor of the Kick Column
 The three shocking accidents by auto mobiles in the last few days lead the writer to say that in hls opinion 1t Is time that some thorough and drastic measures should be taken to prevent this moving down of our citizens, The drivers of automobiles are assuming more and more a sort of vested Inter est In tho public highways and streets If a pedestrian is crossing the street the horn Is blown for warning but there is no slowing Co the point where the machine Is under control If a person is deaf and cannot hear tho horn, it makes little difference.
 Usually Investigation results in the placing of no blame. or a slight fine is imposed This ~' is not sufficient Some measures that will succeed are needed No one can walk the streets without risk of life and limb When one leaves home he Is not sure of re- turning alive. It is hoped that now that three precious lives have gone out In less than week, something vii, be done. l trust that your valued paper can perform a service In bringing about better state of things,
 Yours for what Is right,
 S. A. q.
 New Haven, Conn, Nov. i5, 1908.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
CHINESE POSSIBILITIES.

What may happen in tho next few days is the special matter of interest concerning China The death of the emperor is m itself of little importance in its effect on tho future of the em- pre He has not been a positive force in the affairs of the country The real ruler Is the Dowager Empress who is reported to be dying at the age of sev- enty-nve years she is q woman Of ambition and quick political percep- tions, possessing qualities as a ruler of more than ordinary character She has recognized the need of progress in China and has gradually encouraged lt. quite recently providing in form for a constitutional and representative gor- ernment
 The particular question of immediate interest is that of succession The Manchus, or foreigners in China have relgned for two hundred and fifty years. The emperor and nowagr Empress are of the Manchu dynasty There Is in China an antl-Manchu par ty The plan, judging from present preparations, Is to continue the Man chu rule by the edlct which has gono l forth from Pekin, naming Prince Chun, a brother of tho dead emperor as re- gent, and the Princes three year old son, Pu Vi, heir presumptlve By thls edict, appointing a regent the doath of the Dowager Empress ls expected, lr It has not already taken place This edict is calculated also to prevent any action on the part of the antl-Manchu party to establish a Chinese ruler For a long time it has been predicted that a movement toward thIs end would he organized Whether the patriotic Chin ese have sufficient power To 1isplace |lllfll JUL illlF HhllpuFININt tue NHUfUlA, from whom Manchurla derives lts name, with q ruler of their own anC thus begin new dynasty Is an Inter. estlng development to observe Tht Manchus have not their former mli, tary character and ability which made and maintained tbnIr eunrnmncv rTb
 whole Chinese empire Is rapidly coming
 under the influence of western clvllza ation and developing q national Chin
 ese consciousness and ambition tha must mean in time the overthrow o the Manchu rule and the adoption O constitutional government as the nex stage,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
NEW yORKs REJUvEN ALTON.

In the last decade the state of New York has witnessed its ups and downs as a political unit II has seen some of the most Intellectual, as well as some of tho most effectua men rep resent it fin congress; It has had good and bad governors at Albany, and New York city has had its period of upright city government under such men as Seth Low, and has been disreputahly governed under the ad- ministration of a great many others
 New York state is now undergoing q moral awakening. A political house-clcaning is in evidence in more than one quarter. New Workers gen erally are to-day fixing their gaze up- on higher standards of politics than in years. Big bosses and petty bosses are being dethroned right and left and fin their place Is developing a
 
 people, led by men of brains and up rightness From being looked upon by the professional politicians of New York as a public man of freak class, Governor Hughes has come to have the high respect and difference. if not the hearty support, of all How great a power Governor Hughes and his cause of right politics have come to be in the Empire State could in no way be better shown than in the gov ernor's ceftifcate of his recent cleo tion expenses, just filed at Albany, which shows that the total cost of his 1908 campaign was under $370, Where is there another state of half New Yorks population, where the successful gubernatorial candidate can boast such a small expense ac- count? When success at the polls is gained in this manner 1t savers of safe and sane politics.
 But Albany and the goyenorship are not alone in this political awak- ening in New York state. 1t is not yet at all certain that Mr. Root and MT. Roosevelt will succeed Mir Plat and MT. Depew as the New York senators in Washington. But, wheth- CT they do or not, the very fact that this suggestion is being met with such general approbation in the Elm pire State Is in itself significant, One thing is certain, It will not be anoth CT two men like Platt and Depew whr will next be representing New York in the federal senate, The day Of ther type of destructive, rather thar
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
Monday, November 10, 1908.
REV. Dn. GEORGE pnrNhEy MORGAN

A death that caused a feeling of sadness in many rcarts was that of Rev Dr. George Brinley Morgan, rec tor of Christ church. early yesterday morning This feeling extends be- yond the confines of the parish and the Protestant Episcopal church of which he was an nonored member, All who knew nm and the sterling character of his work are mourning his departure as a great loss to the entire community.
 While hastening along Saturday aft ernoon in pleasant anticipation of the coming Sundays services he was sud- denly struck down by an automobile, 1t was an accident of the kind that too frequently shocks the community Dr. Morgans life and work had nat urally the promise of success for years to come. He had his plans for Nlii iSA NllhANl htS'llN AlVSt Ilr lAdS hl- ready seen realized through the twen- ty years and more he had been rector of that parish. All know his conse- cration to his work and his persist ence, patience, faith and labor In the building of the beautiful church struc- ture on Broadway, and it's furnishing within with those accessories that aid in religious culture and the develop ment If the spirit of worship.
 Dr Morgan was a thorough church. man and gave himself wholely Co the service of his denomination. His per sonal ambitions were merged with those of his parish, for 1t was his life to help his people to develop in all things good and right His death, therefore, comes as a great calamity al time when he hoped to crown nis later years with a still richer service to his parish and the community.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

constructive legislators is rapidly passing If only New York state will offer to take the lead in the matter of reform in politics at tho national capital there will be found . any number of other states ready and willing to fall In line in the general movement
 It Is not too much to expect that New York city will experience this political reform movement, too, The promising way in which thousands of voters there thIs fall registered their ballots in rebuke of the methods and aims of Tammany Hall is the best sort of evidence obtanable of this fact In spite of the dishonest work of the gambling and other rough elements, Governor Hughes and his cause of good government made no unexpected showing The future of the city government of New York now promises to be better than In many years It may not result, as Jacob Riis has suggested and urged, that MT. Roosevelt will run for the office of the mayor of the city next year, but 1t would be q fine thing for the metropolis, should he decide to do so and be elected. Asks our good friend. The Springfield Republicans What greater service could Mr. Roosevelt do In the immediate future than to show America how cities should be governed?" The fact that he will be an ex-president should not deter him. We do not believe 1t would.
 But, if Mir Roosevelt is unavailable because he Is an editor of The Out look, New York senator, a member of the Taft cabinet, the head of some large Insurance company, pr the presi- dent of Harvard, other capable men can, should and must be found 10 car ry the reform banner into the city hall as mayor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

nations thinking and is the equivalent in position to the nations courts.
 It is not for Mir. Cannon to pass upon the constltutionality of bll In action, It were better for him to let the forestratlon bill pass, or any other for which there ls a demand, and let the courts take proper action concern ing national and state jurisdictions. Evidently the speaker If the house Is planning to De again the whole house, if he Is reelected.
 But number Of aspirants have ap- peared although MT. Cannons friends say that the election has retired a good deal Of spcakcrship timber, and this fact, with the so-callcd vindica- ton. is taken 10 mean that Mir Can non's election is sure. Notwthstand- ing the desire of Cannon's friends to have Hon Charles x. Fowler of New | Jersey continue as chairman of the committee on banking and currency his name Is prominently mentioned as a strong candidate for the position But Mir. Fowler himself, realizing the difficulties if the post, has proposed a plan, which practically Is from the Denver platform, that board oi l managers hc provided, who snail pas. on legislative measures instead of one man A plan Of this kind might have commcndablc features, but whatever is done, lot it he in tho way of an i'm \ provemcnt on Hon Joseph q. Cannon so that legislation may move smooth. ly, and not be obstruCted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

will be on hand to offer their congrat- ulations. But, among all who will be present, there will be no younger, klndlier, more human heart than that beneath the coat of Dr, Dwight. Prac- tlcally ton years ago ho told the grad uatlng class of 1899 that he felt SO young that he could imagine he him- self was graduating from college. Then may he not to-day imagine he is back on his decennIal reunion, a young man in the prime of life? Com gratulatlons and good luck, Our hand upon its, Prexy!
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
LHfle Cipic Sermons -No. 10.
Fairgrounds, the Children and
 COnSun1ptiOn.

Breathing spots in large cities are of more conse- quence than many of the preventives against disease advocated by health authorities Many individuals are alarmed concerning the progress of the great white plague -consumpton-which must be fought con stanty to keep from spreading in crowded communi ties If they should stop and reflect they would come to the conclusion that the breathing of pure air by chl dren while engaged in simple, innocent games would do more than medicine to build up sturdy set of children in every community, These young folks could not be- the victims of consumption easily because owing to the open air exercise they had they must have vitality which would resist successfully most disorders There has been too much delay in providing these breathing places for city children and it is gra
 flying to know that the evil is being remeded Play grounds are grand asset for any cty.-Boson Globe
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
KICK COLUMN"

Ounder the above heading the Jour nal-Courier will be pleased to publish such letters as its readers may desire to write 1t from time to time complain ing of any of the multilarious matters which are sure to come up in twentieth century urban life to make it irksome
 Address your letter to "The Editor of the Kick Column, Journal Courier New Haven, Conn Write briefly and to the point and niways send your rigb, name md nddrcsS. without which no lettlr can be published. An assumed name to be used in print may accompany your letter, but 1t must always be re
 membcred that anonymous letters of this variety can never have Just that
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
nMnmnnls NnmmnrnInl Annnnl.l ]

The tragedy of his death Is not only in his own family, but in the home Of every man in Tennessee who loves or, der, law and justice, Let men puf aside their hatrCds and their prejudices and demand that this ease go before th. courts on its merits Let the issue bn tried. and if the living cannot legally justify their act, let them pay for it tho penalty the Inv eXacts, no matter what IL may hp.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
nc.~ Rule Goins in New york.

Springfield I'nionl
 Boss rulc in New York Is at an end. Two leaders, Roosevelt and Hughes, will supplant the bosses. and under their leadership the republican party tn New York Gt9te will become as power fui as 1t is in Massachusetts. For more than a quarter of 70 century New York has suffered from boss mlsrule and during that time no man of real auali- ficatlons has been chosen to the senate. Two years hence, as the associate of Root Governor Hughes should be elect ed to succeed Dcpcw Then New York will be where it belongs, nt tho head of the states of the Union
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
SOUTH ON TIE cAnMAcK CASE.
CAtlanta Constitution

NNNlhlllh NbllHllttNl'll''
 It is an anachronism in this day or well organized courts of equity and justice for armed gentlemen to meet and settle their disputes at the pistols point.
 If a mans character good name or property has been uniustly attacked. or If the liberty of the press or freedom of speech has been grossly abused, legal redress is open to the offended party