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Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

While the death of Sheldon Jackson brings to mind many things that Alas kans would rather forget, yet it must be remem hered that as government official and missionary he was for many years prominent figure in Alas ka's history. It was Jackson who in- duced the government to bring tho first domestic reindeer to the North at an expense of hundreds of thousands ct dollars: The need of the expenditure was then questioned by many, and is still.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

This country is taking on civilized airs lately, says the Ketchikan Miner. Alaska can no longer be termed howl ing wilderness. As an evidence that we are emerging from the blight ing condition of savagery and coming into the glorious culture of the east, a saloon is advertising five-cent beer. The nickel schooner is in our midst, figur- atively speaking.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

Skunk cabbage is a candidate for the state flower of Alaska, says the Ketchi' kan Miner. Skunk cabbage is edible and odOriferOus. It is first in the spring to come forth from the confines of earth to get breath of fresh air. It announces itself to the olfactory or gans before the eye takes cogni2ance of it's whereabouts. The hibernating bear gets whifF of it in his dreams, has a nightmare and wakes up. 1t also arouses the hungry mountain goat who fills ul on its succulent foliage and then, as Hamlet would say, 1alas! poor goat briug with thee airN from heaven, or blasts from hell?" The skunk cab bage, says an eminent authority, has a characteristic odor, the effect of which is vertiginous, and to a disGriminasive sense of smell resembles the under garment of perspiring Siwash As a state flower it ranks with the choicest. It ranks ahead of many. It is the rankest flower that blooms. Like Gray's flower, it was "born to blush un- seen, and we'd blush, too, if We "smelled" like it does. But that does not detract from its being state flower under the present administra- tion. It is just the kind of plant to keep in odor with Alaska politicians. Therefore let us make it a state flower. Its scent will typify the gentleman who was sent home. It's janndiced petals will suggest the yellow streak in the ward heelers. Its edibility tells of the hunger foY office. Oh! little plant, you are indeed a sermon. Daisies are thoughts. Primroses on their messy beds suggest dalliance; the lotus brings dreams; bat you, you perfume breath ing wag, you are joke.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

The cold weather and rain have held back the work of the spring cleanup" in Douglas. However, a great improve ment has already been made and if the people of the town will just stick to it we will all be proud of Douglas. Here's a hint to few-don't let your neigh bors look at your place and say, "I wish that man would clean up a little."
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

John Mitchell, one of the leaders of organized labor, is credited with having said: Unemployment is like vice. The more a man sees of it the less he cares for work, and, like the person who ss- sociates habitually with degenerases and finally sinks to their level and grows to dislike the society of decent people, so the man out of work becomes in time lazy and shiftless and foe to all forms of honest labor"
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12
Good Advice

Buy your Monograph Records from Elmer B. Smith, the Front StreetDrug- gist, where you do not get old scratched records worked off on you. His rec ords are kept in au up-to-date manner, and the public is welcome at all times to call and examine them and see the superior condition of his music depart ment.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMIN
 ISTRATOR AND TO CREDITORS

In the Commissioners Court for Juneau
 Precint, Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Perko
 HecaYich, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the under signed was appointed administrator of the above entitled estate by the above entitled further notice is given to the creditors of said estate to present their claims to said ad- ministrator, with the proper vouchers, within six months from the date hereof, at his place of business in the city o1 Douglas, Alaska, to-wit: at Front street Douglas, Alaska. JOHN HENSON,
 Administrator of the above entitled estate
 Dated at Douglas. Alaska, this 22nd day of April, 1908.
 Date of first publication, April 2S, 1909.
 Last publication, May 26, 1909.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

We make speciality of filling pre- scriptions, using the highest grade of chemicals. No substituting. Can fill prescriptions of recognized practi- tjoners from auy nation of the world. Two prescription druggists at Heub- ner's Drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12
Advertised Letters
J. w. SToFT, Clerk.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postofice at Douglas, Alaska, on May 8, 1909:
 Dakovich, Soro S. Barovich, Aleksa M. Haho, John GiurdJeVlch,sG Cos. S. Joki, Miss Emma Macich, Radek Susauj, Ivau Tossov, Mrs. Susie Tlunahrt, Dave.
 Parties wishing any of them should call for advertised letters" and give date of list. R. R. HUBBARD, P. M.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

If you want good service, the best of treatment and to reach your destina- tion in the quickest possible time, travel on the Hum boldt-3 days to Se- attle. For tickets and other infOrma- tion call at Heubner's Drug Store.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12
Notice

To whom it may cOncern:- All persons are hereby warned not to give credit to my wife, Mrs. Estelle M. Fenster, on my account, as will not be responsible for debts incurred by her. Dated at Douglas, Alaska, this 18th day of February, 1909.
 CHAS. FENSTER.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

'Treadwell--An Alaska Fulfllment," ," is the title of a little booklet gotten out by Mrs. Alice Henson Christoe. It gives lot of information about the big mines on Douglas Island in concise form
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

FRIENDS CHURCH SERVICES Regular Sunday services: Sunday school at 10 o'clock a. m. Preaching at 8 o'clock D. m. A cottage prayer meeting is held each Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Mission Home.
 J. P. HADLEY, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12
Card of Thanks

The relatives of Mrs. Philip McKanDa wish to thank our many dear friends for their kindly aid and heartfelt sym pathy in our sad loss.
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

Speaking of the recent unpleasant ness in Juneau, the question arises, what is to become of the fishing in- terest?
Douglas Island news., 1909-05-12

Some lawyers get lot of cheap ad' vertisiug by reporting the progress of their cases to the newspapers.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
EAST CITIZENS ALLIANCE.
Movement to Organize a Central
Citizens Association Committee.


Representatives of several citizens as
sociations in the eastern section of the
District assembled last night in response
to a call from the Randle Highlands Citi-
zens' Association and took the first steps
toward the formation of central COM
mittee or alliance Of representatives of
organizations east OF the Capitol. tenn
porary organization was effected and
Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell. president of
the Randle Heights Association. was elect
ed chairman. and d. A. Edwards. presi-
dent OF the Lincoln Park Association.
secretary.
A committee on organization was ap-
pointed, consisting OF Irving r. Schwinser
Of the Rhode Island Avenue Suburban
Citizens' Association, w. n. Lewis Of the
Garfield Citizens Association; D. c. Foun-
tain Of the East Washington Heights
Citizens Association. and the temporary
chairman and secretary. Mr.. Edwards.
temporary secretary, was authorized TO
call a meeting OF representatives of all
the eastern organizations on or about
April 80, for the purpose Of forming a
permanent organization and electing Of
ficers.
Those present discussed the necessity
for the formation of central committee
in East Washington and It's suburbs, and
figures were presented showing that the
eastern section of the District had been
neglected in the past In the matter of
improvements The statement was made
that Representative Samuel w. Smith Of
Michigan, chairman Of the House COM
mittee on the District Of Columbia, while
a guest recently at q dinner at the home
OF Charles A. Stevens in Anacostia, ad-
vised the representatives OF several citi-
zens' associations, who were also guests
Of Mr.. Stevens. to get together and
form such an alliance as that launched
last night.
It is expected that at the next meet
ing practically all the eighteen associa-
tions east Of the Capitol will be repre-
sented.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Children's
Spring Coats.

~ HORT Coats for Spring
NO< Wear. Dainty and be-
~ coming effects, made into
cute baby styles, and in
all the latest materials. Just
heavy enough to give them the
proper protection, and yet not
heavy enough to be burdensome.
Prices are very reasonable.
Children's Serge Coats. double breasted style
with turnover collar and cuffs edged with
satin cord: finished with pockets and 81 0n
Children's Striped Serge Coats. double
breasted style. with turnover collar AMI cuffi
Of heavy corded silk finished with pearl Se m
Children's Black and White Checked clotf
Coats. double breasted style; lined to waist will
sateen: collar and cuffs trimmed with
heavy corded silk and pearl buttons &6 eo
Children's Plaid Cloth Coats. double breasted
with stitching: finished with pockets O. "a
and large pearl buttons. Each. ..T'o0
Children's Navy Blue Serge Coats double
breasted style: lined throughout with silk; turn
over collar trimmed with stitching: fin
ished with pockets and pearl buttons 90 ~
Eacns Eo'O0
Children's Fancy Gray Cloth Coats. double
breasted style, with turnover collar and cuff
Of plain cloth trimmed with stitching: hn
ished with pockets and double row of%ro ~
buttons. Each. ....................... pAO'OO
Third hoor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
PACIFIC COAST RAILWAYS.
President Ripley Making q Tour Of
Northwestern Lines.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 21.-E. P. Rip
ley. president OF the Santa Fe railroad.
who has arrived at Point Richmond in
his private car from the east, will make
tour Of inspection over the Northwest
ern Pacific to determine whether or not
to complete that line to Eureka In addi-
tion to the filling in Of a gap between
Willetts and Shively. The construction
Of line from Albion on the coast to
Healdsburg is one OF the, matters that
will be discussed at a conference today.
According to the estimates furnished Rip
ley by his engineers. 1t would cost 5000.
coo or $1O,OOOO0O to make the proposed
improvements.
THAT Is a good deal to risk in railroad
building in view OF the attacks that have
been made on the railroads in the last
few years." he said.
What do / think Of the outlook at
present? Well, understand that there Is
saner administration in Washington
now."
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Guaranteed
Lawn Mowers.

~ SPECIAL attention is
Nix asked to the line of
~ Lawn Mowers we offer
as representing decided
ly unusual values. The close in
spection of these Mowers is well
coined, particularly by those who
are familiar with Lawn Mower
construction, and a comparison of
prices with other makes of now
ers invited. We have sold these
machines for the past four years,
with unvarying satisfaction to
the purchasers. Each and every
Mower is unqualifedly guaran-
teed against imperfection of man.
ufacture.
"COlomial" Lawn Mowers.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Boys Clothing Dept.
Three Special Values.

Young Mems Threepiece Suits (coa pants and ve of all
wool materials navy blues and fancy gray effects
to SO inch chest Very stylish we'll made
suits, and up o-date in every respect.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Values, S15.OO to $3.50.
Boys Two-pece Suits with knickerbocer trousers of
woeds serges and blues
effects; sizes IT, Very attractive and dressy suits
Special price, $3.50 each.
Worth up to $3.50.
Boys Twopiece Suits knckerbocker trousers in
plain blues and fancy effects sizes IT, Well
we'll fitting suits in the very latest models.
Special price, $500 each.
Values, so to 5000.
Also lot of Boys Separate style
light weight mostly awool Cut full made and FIN
ished Sizes to IS
Special price, 85c pair.
Values, ST. rs and ST. so.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Garden Hose of
KNOWN Reliability.

~ ONT buy cheap hose,
w y4 %Astass s'9srhyf:: yss i s?y IS Of poo; %;
investment. Really good
hose cost but little more than the
worthless. We don't sell the un-
satisfactory sort, but we do offer
at
12c per foot
a quality that is excellent and will
afford real service. With the pat
ent band fasteners a screwdriver
is all that is necessary to keep
the hose free from joint leaks.
Best brass couplings.
Especial attention is invited to
Our
Colonial" Hose at l5c fit.
Fifth door, Eleventh ct.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Special Values i'm
Muslin Underwear.

No15H OMEN'S Gowns, Of
nIN muslin. cambric and
WN nainsook, with high.
low, We and square
neck; variously trimmed with
dainty embroideries, laces, bead
ing and ribbon.
$I.oo each. Value, $I.5o.
women's Combination Suits Corset
Cover and Drawers) of cross-barred mus
lin. trimmed with valenciennes lace edge.
beading and ribbon.
Special price, $I.oo each.
women's Nainsook Corset Covers. in a
variety OF pretty styles. trimmed with
embroidery or lace. beading and ribbon.
75c each. Value, $1.oo.
women's. Gowns of muslin. cambric
and nainsook. with high. low and We
neck: trimmed with embroidery or tor
chon lace.
soc each. Value. 75c.
women's Drawers. of cambric and nain-
sook. trimmed with rufies Of lace or
embroidery.
soc pair. Value, 75c.
coats with deep lawn founce. trimmed
with cluster tucks and finished with deep
hem.
soc each. Value, $I.oo.
Third door. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Woodward & LOthrOp
New wYork-WASHINGTON-Paris.
Beautiful Millinery.

~HE surprising
\ degree of talent
W which we have,
after years Of
development, a ttained
in our own organization
of artist designers is
two-fold.
In Americanizing the
, more extreme Partisan
pCreations, the especial
! ly distinctive features
of the original models
are so reproduced in
our adaptations as to
add very perceptibly to
their charming individ-
uality.
In our. original mas
terpieces we are con-
stantly giving express
sion to classic new ideas
which more than main
tain the prestige of this
section-long since es-
tablished-as a source
of authentic modes.
Our cons st a n t ! y
changing displays dis
close much of interest
to discriminating wom-
en- in quest of exclusive
Millinery for all oc-
casions-modes of the.
hour revealing the very
latest tendencies sane
toned by fashion.
Second door. Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Bearing Lawn Mowers.

No better Mower can be pro.
duced. High, o-inch wheels four
revolving knives; pawl and rack.
ct patent positive lock; pawl cast
steel, hardened; stationary knife
has Tipped edge, against which
revolving knives shear, making
Mower se'f-sharpening; we'll fin.
ished hardwood handle.
S4.25 each, upward.
Fifth door, Eleventh at.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Demonstration of
The s'leslie" Belt Buckle.

- HIS unique and attractive
4 Belt Buckle does away
~ with pinning and sewing,
and attaches itself readily
to any kind of betting. 1t is shown
in a variety of designs, Of gold
and silver-engraved and jew
eled.
1oc to $3.50 each.
Main hoor. Second aisle. G st.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Judge Penfield Critically III.

Judge William s. Penfield. former solic-
itor Of the State Department. Is critically
Ill of heart trouble at his apartment in
the Ontario. He has been in failing health
the past year, due principally to incessant
labors on International law cases. Five
of departure for Atlantic City when he
was stricken with acute Indigestion. This
affected his heart, which had been weak
ened. For q while he showed gradual i'm
provement, but yesterday suffered q re-
lapse.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
FLOR1OA'S NEW SENATOR.
Duncan w. Fletcher Was Born in
Georgia and Is q Lawyer.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, April 21.-Dun-
can u. Fletcher OF Jacksonville. who was
elected United States senator by the legis-
lature yesterday, was born in Sumter
county, Ca. January 6, 1859. His parents.
Capt. Thomas ]. and Rebecca Ellen Nc
Cowan Fletcher, moved the following year
to Monroe county Ca, where he resided
until July, 1881. He graduated in law at
Vanderbilt University. Nashville, in June.
1880, and has practiced in Jacksonville
since July, 1881.
1893, mayor of Jacksonville 1S90-95 and
19O1-O3, chairman Of the democratic state
executive committee 19O4-7. and was
nominated for United States senator at
the primary election June 16, 1908 to sue
ceed Senator Milton. His term expires
March g. 1918.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Plan Unique Memorial Day.

TACOMA. Wash. April 21.-Plans have
been completed here for a remarkable OBJ
servation of Memorial day at the time of
the visit to this port of the japanese
cruisers. The cruisers will be In the Ia
coma harbor about four days, and will
be accompanied by United States battle
ships. The japanese and Yankee tars will
join In decorating the graves Of the sol
dier dead.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Mating and
lCane Suit Cases.

>m7DEAL for short trips, and
especially suitable for wom-
en-, as they are very light
do not weigh any more
when filled than an empty leather
case. And, besides, they are very
Inexpensive. We show complete
line of Mating and Cane Suit
Cases in the most desirable sizes.
Special:
"a and 20 inch Mating Suit Cases. made
over q very light frame and lined with
linen: leather corners: two catches; strong
handle: good lock.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Basement, EQUITABLE bldg.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
IA Demonstration of
Snow Drift and
Wesson Cooking Oil

oM7S NOW in progress in our
u Pure Food Department.
HI Tomorrow. Thursday, be-
between II am. and 8 pm.
Salad, Biscuits, Cheese Straws
and Cake, made from these two
meritorious preparations, will be
served free.
Fifth door. Tenth ct.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Special Sale of
Din1ity Bedspreads.

~HE proper spread for
n summer use, as they
~ launder as easily as a
sheet. Besides they are
light and comfortable. Shown in
neat striped effects.
81 size for three-quarter beds.
$I.oo each. Value, $I.15.
1O4 size for double beds.
SIPS each. Value, $1.35.
Ia size for extra size beds.
$1.35 each. Value, $1.5o.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-04-21

A large lot Of Boys Washable Russian
Blouse Suits. In white and colors, Of
poplins. galateas, chambrays and other
serviceable materials. Fast colors. Sizes
2h to Z.
Special price, $1.o5 each.
Values up to $3.o5.
Evening star., 1909-04-21

The most satisfactory low
priced Mower obtainable. High
grade construction throughout.
SIPS each, upward.
"Lawn King" Ball
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Alarm of Aliens Quieted
by Promise of Warships

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 21.-The re.
ceipt OF the news here that the Ameri-
can government had ordered the cruiser.
Montana and North Carolina to Alexan
dretta. in Asiatic Turkey, for the pro-
lection OF Americans has brought salts.
faction and even q sense Of security to
Americans here and in the Syrian coas,
cities Of Merslna, Beirut and Alexan-
dretta, whittier the information has been
forwarded.
The trouble may be over before the
cruisers arrive, but there is also a chance
that in two or three weeks time civil wal
may be beginning, in which event the
vessels would be invaluable for the pro.
lection of the Americans.
Great Britain, France and Italy al.
ready have warships on this coast. Ger
many is sending vessels. In addition all
the great powers maintain guardships al
Constantinople.
Fresh Troubles Reported.
Later reports from the Syrian coast
say that the racial fanaticism Is extend
ing in the vilayet Of Aleppo. Disturb
ances have broken out at Antioch and
Birejik, and foreigners have taken refuge
at the British vice consulates.
The British cruiser Diana has LANDED
fifty men at Alexandretta.
he Sheik-ul-Islam, the head OF the
church. has telegraphed the ecclesiastical
authorities in Syria to exert every enort
to put a stop to the disorders. The civil
and military authorities appear to be
powerless effectively to control the situa-
ton.
A telegram received here today from
William Chambers, an American mis-
sionary at Adana. dated yesterday. says:
1.-The trouble began April IA. By even
ing OF April 16 Adana was quieter and
town under
martial law.
Many people were killed. There was
much looting.
"Great damage was done by fire. The
market was almost totally destroyed
and the district was in a turmoil"
Fear for Missionaries.
The consuls and the consular agents
stationed on the Syrian coast sent in tele-
grams yesterday and today, declaring that
the missionaries were receiving strong
protection at the hands OF the Turkish
authorities. ]. B. Jackson, the Ameri-
can consul at Aleppo, however. expresses
lying stations who have given asylum to
Christian refugees.
At a number of places the conditions are
not yet sufficiently quiet to permit these
refugees to leave the stations. AS q
result, the missionaries are still exposed
to the possibility Of mob attack.
10000 Slain.
I LONDON, April PA special dispatch
received here from Athens today. says
that kilograms that have come in there
from Mersina set forth that fully 10000
persons were killed in the anti-Christian
rioting Of the last few days in the Adana
and Tarsus districts
Entire villages were raZed and the
country is smoking wilderness.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Special price, 85c a pair.
Values, S1 rs and Sa so.
Special in Boys Wash Suits.

A tableful Of Boys Washable Russian
Blouse and Sailor Blouse Suits. Of fancy
galateas and chambrays. in medium and
dark effects. Good washable colors. Rus
sian suits. sizes 21s to Z. Sailor suits.
sizes to IL.
$I.oo, $I.25 and $1.5o each.
Worth third more.
Third annn Tenth nj
Evening star., 1909-04-21

Third door. Tenth ct.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-30
SUGGESTED BY CHILDREN.
Origin of khe Arssnd Lars and the
Teleseone.

Some of our most useful mechanical
appliances owe their existence TO the
ingenuity of children In faShioning
their playthings. Argand, who in
vented a lamp with.a wick fitted into
a hollow cylinder; was Que day busy
in his workroom. Sitting before the
burning lamp, his little brother was
amusing himself by placing a bottom
less OFT hask over different articles
Suddenly he placed it upon the fame
OF the lamp, which Instantly shot mp
the long circular neck of the flask
with increased brilliancy. Argand did
not allow sueh suggestive occur
reaee TO escape him. The idea Of the
lamp chimney almost immediately
came into his head, and in short
time his invention was perfected,
The telescope owes its origin to
similar occurrence The children of
Dutch spectacle maker happened to
be playing one day with some of their
fathers glasses In front of the shop
door. Placing two of the glasses to-
gether, they peeped through them and
were exceedingly aStonished to see
the weathcrcock of the neighborlng
steeple brought within a short distance.
Of their eyes. They were naturally
puzzled and called their father to see
the strange sight. When the SPEC
tacle maker looked through the glasses
he was no less surprised than the
| children had been He went indoors
and thought the matter over, and then
the idea occurred TO him that he might
construct curious new toy which
would give people a good deal Of
amusement. Not long after the tele-
scope was an accomplished fact
Faults on Both Sides.
He was a mild and meek Kind or
/ husband. but at length his patience
and good nature gave out, and he Went
TO his lawyer TO get him TO draw UP Q
deed of separation from his exasner-
attng better half
i "Ah. WELL" said the lawyer thought
fully, perhaps there may be faults on
both sides"
you're rightp shouted the angry
client. "She has hump on her back
and wart on her nose."-New York
Noles.