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Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

The federal court of appeals at San Francisco has handed down a decision in the case of the United States vs. Vuko Perovich, affirming the decision of the lower court, which said that he must hang for murder. Ia the winter of 1904 , fisherman named Jaconi lived in tent three miles below Fair banks, where he had made his catch of the previous season. Vuko Perovich, a native of Montenegro, had fallen into disrepute with a mum Der of Austrians with whom be associated. He was ac- cused of several thefts, and, becoming alarmed at the threats expressed, Per0- vich started to Chena. He was wei comed by Jaconi, where he was known to have been the day the latters tent was found in flames. Later JaconTs body was found, and the charred re- mains clearly showed that he had met death by foul play. PeroVich was sus- pected and a search made for him. He had gone down the Tanaua river about 8 miles and asked for shelter at wood camp. His anxiety to purchase rifle caused suspicion, and the marshal Was warned. At the trial the evidence was convincing, and Perovich was found guilty. When arrested, Perovich was wearing a suit of Jacoui's clothes and also bad with him nuggets, the knife and several other articles he was known to possess. When Hendrickson, the famous "blue parka" man, and Thorn ton broke jail the first time Perovich went with them. He was recaptured within a few hours. When Hendrick- son and Thornton made their second break Perovich refused to join them. He is about 40 years of age and single. The legal skill of his attorneys is the cause of his execution being postponed three times.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
A Visit to Lincoln on His
 Last Day

q got to the White House before 9 o'clock, not with the expectation of see ing Mir. Lincoln 50 early, but with the hope that I might get place at the head of the line and be the first to see him. To my surprise was told that he would see me at once.
 "l found him alone. As entered he got up quickly and strode across the room towards me, saying as he came, Hello, Crasswell! The war is overp He grasped my hand with the enthusi- asm of a schoolboy and repeated the exclamation, The war is overr adding, Look at that telegram from Sherman The message assured the president of the continuation in the Carolinas. h. deed, it was glorious news. Many times, with a spirit that was delightful to see, Mir. Lincoln exclaimed, 'The war is overp Then he would stop, grow serious, and add: But it has been an awful war, Crasswen, it has been an awful war, but it's oYer.'
 "When he could leave the theme that was first in his mind and heart, he ex- claimed: But what are you after. You fellows don't come to see me unless you want something. It must be some thing big, or you wouldn't be so early I told him my errand and handed him my affidavit. He said: That's not hard. You did right to put it in writing. I know you know how to make afldavits.'
 "Then," said General Crasswell," he took my affidavit and wrote brief word upon it, something like, Do this. A. L.,' and gave it to me. I carried it over to the war office and after the usual fuss got the order issued. Then l went out into Maryland to attend to some business through the day, and got back into the city late at night to find everything in uproar over the as- sassination. "A. s. Draper, l.. l.. D., in Harper's Weekly.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

The weather for the past week has been cold with now and then taste of Taku wind, which makes it colder. The water-wagou and the bucket brigade are busy every day. It has been brought to our attention that some people are using water from the creek that runs through town. If the water is taken anywhere below Fourth street there is a chance that it is coutamiL- ated by the foul contents of sewers. The use of such water Is exceedingly dangerous. The supply is just as plen- tiful further up the creek.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
Notice

Notice is hereby given that John Henson has been appointed Registra- tion Officer for the City of Douglas for the year year 1909, and that the book for the registration of voters will be open at his office for sixty days begin ming with this date.
 Dated at Douglas, Alaska, this 2nd day of February, 1909.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
Proclamation

Friday, February 12th, being the an- niversary of Lincoln's birthday, l earnestly request every business house in Douglas to suspend business for that day, that we may pay fitting tribute to the memory of the Great Emancipator.
 M. J. O'CoNNoR, Mayor.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
Advertised Letters

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice at Douglas, Alaska, on Feb. 6, 1909:
 Chapman, Miss E. Cvorak, Mrs Bosnar Gibbons. Dr. CHI. Howard, George @ Hunton, James Jackson, Tommy Kasko, George Lucich, Ignjt Newton, James Peroch, Milan Sander, Tonic Zatkovich, Mike
 Midoroyic, StijjepoV, Two
 Parties wishing any of them should call for advertised letters" and give date of list. R. R. HUBBARD, P. M.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
IMMIGRATION INSPECTOR azis Krauczunas, Ketchikan.
U. $. CUSTOMS Collector, Clarence L. Hobart, Juneau.
U. s. COURTS

Division No. 1.-Royal A. Gunnison, judge; c. C.. Page, clerk of court; Harold Lull court stenographer; John J. Boyce, U. s. district attorney; James NJ. ShOup, U. S.. Marshal,
 Division No. 2.-Alfred S. Moore, judge; John H. Dunn, clerk of court; Henry NJ Hoyt, U. s. district attorney; Thomas Calder Powell, U. s. marshal.
 Division No. 3.-Silas H. Reid, judge; Ed ward J. Stier, clerk of court; George A.. Jefries, court stenographer; J. J. Crossley, U. & district attorney; George c. Perry, U. $. marshal.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

U. s. SURVEYOR GENERALS OFFICE
 JUNEAU.-W William L. Distin, surveyor-gen- eral; George Stowel, chief clerk; Martin George, chief draftsman; John J. Clark, stenographer and type writer; William F. JefFreys, transcribing clerk William Rugg, draftsman; Laurence DelmOre, copying clerk Henry Andrews, messenger.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

Come early and inspect our stock of valentines before the lines are broken. Everything from a postal card up, at the Douglas News Depot.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

That Juneau editor who was called up before the court will now contine his attention to the news end of the business and let the attorneys who are hired for that purpose prosecute the criminals.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

Many thousand eastern people use Vinol, the greatest of all tonics. Buy at Heubner's Drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE c. c. Georgeson, Sitka, special agent in charge of Alaska investigations.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

What have those people who com plain of a lack of sunshine in Douglas to say now? Beautiful sunshine!
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
U. S. MARINE INspEcTnRs

Frank H. Newhal, Inspector of boilers, George H. Whitney, inspector of hulls con stituting local board of inspectors of steam vessels
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

We make speciality compounding prescriptions of reliable physicians from every civilized nation at Heub- ner's Drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
BUREAU OF EDUCATION

Milford B. Hoggatt, ex-officio Superintend- ent of public instruction, Juneau; Harlan UpdegrafF, agent, Washington, D. c.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
INTERNAL REvENUE

John Cameron, deputy collector. Fair banks; D. H. Terwiniger, deputy collector Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10
DIRECTORY OF ALASKA
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT

DISTRICT GOVERNMENT Governor, Milford B. Hoggatt, Juneau. Secretary to the Governor, Wm. H. Loller, Juneau. Ex-officio Secretary of Alaska, William l.. DiStin, Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1909-02-10

U. s. LAND OFFICE, (JUNEAU) John ". Dudley, register; P. M. Mullen, receiver; H. K. Love, special agent.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
Making a City Beautiful.

An editorial in recent issue OF the De-
troit Journal views with alarm the grow
ing tendency on the part Of municipal
bodies 10 recognize the potentiaIities for
evil which underlie the careless develop
ment and growth Of cities without a prop
ct consideration Of the requirements OF
the greater populations Of the future.
The editor classes this movement as a
Fad OF the day and rather hystericaIly
urges the tax payers TO resist a possible
era Of extravaganza and an invasion Of
the treasury by exponents OF an aes-
thetic cult
Such provincial views would not. Of
themselves. be worthy Of consideration
were it not for the enlightening state
ment contained IN the text Of the edito-
rial in question that cities are not made
beautiful-they become beautiful" ap-
parently by accident and the further
statement that Washington in its pres
ent beauty is an accident"
The author Of that statement. which
was apparently made in all seriousness.
appears to have forgotten that the city
OF Washington, with its parks. circles.
axes, and broad connecting thorough
fares, was planned in 1873 by that skilled
engineer and architect Peter Charles FEn-
fant, before the city had really begun
TO exist. Where subsequent bodies OF
authority permitted variation and depart
ure from the original plan. those IN
slightly regions OF squalid huts which
for years marred the otherwise pleasing
appearance OF the city and menaced the
moral and physical health Of her citi-
zens were to be found. The plan Of the
city OF Detroit was inspired BY the
rEnfant plan, and many Of the features
OF the plan have been retained. Is It a
coincidence that in the very heart OF
Detroit, where the original arrangement
OF thoroughfsres and open spaces was
abandoned. there is to-day a much crowd
ed and unsightly region inhabited by the
denizens OF the under world. a hot-bed
Of all that IS vicious and pestlential?
Fortunately for the city OF Washington.
the Senate COMMITTEES on the District Cf
Columbia in 1901 called in experts whose
functions were TO give serious thought
to the present and future requirements
OF the city and TO make provision for
them One result OF the Iabors OF this
commission Is the restoration of the Mall
to its proper dignity and usefulness. The
chairman OF the committee at that tine
was Detrolt's honored citizen. the late
Senator James Mcmillan; and We cannot
conceal cur amazement at the discovery
that there exists in Detroit one single
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
LOCAL SOCIAL REFORMS.
Homes COmmissiOn's Report COM
mended by Chicago Paper.

From the Chicago Beco7d-Heraid
When President Roosevelt advocated
an inquiry into the conditions OF living
at Washington. especially among the less
fortunate members Of society. he was
greeted with the usual number Of jeers
The report OF the commission appointed
at his suggestion proves now. however.
TO have much in 1t Of value. not only to
Congress when IegisIat.zg for the Dis
trict. but 10 persons Interested in similar
problems in other cities.
The Indirect method Of remedying evils
IS the one which in great part. the COM
mission advances For instance. with the
evils OF quackery, Of nostruns. and Of
adulterated foods. medicines. and drinks.
one recommendation Is that the Post
Office Department distribute bulletins
along its routes giving the facts about
fraud orders and about prohibited adul-
terations. Upon a showing Of the amount
OF additional house room that could be
prOvided-almOSt one room to family
with the money now expended for to-
bacco and liquors. the commission recon-
mends the establishment Of amusement
CenteTs and athletic fields. which win, in
rivalry TO the saloon. tend 10 reduce the
consumption Of liquor. For the paWnshop
evil, which, apparently. is shown to be
very serious in Washington. there might
be suggested on similar lines the estab-
hshment Of such a pawners' society as
has produced beneficial results in Chi
cago.
OF direct restrictive legislation the most
striking. perhaps. is that against drunk
enness, and especially against habitual
drunkards and drug users. Confirmed
victims Of these habits would he placed
under legal restraint. II the plans Of the
commission were adopted
Even a brief abstract Of the report
shows an elaborate system Of social re-
forms. none CT them radical or revoIu-
tiOnary, but each aiming quietly to give
help in some one spot where It is needed.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
4 FORWARD POLICY.
What a Live Paper Considers to Be
Live Questions.

From the Ohio state Journal
Il is hoped that the next congressional
conventions viii stop etherislizing about
eternal principles and apostrophizinE
local needs, and indulge in some high
handed progress. Let them resolve that
our representatives be instructed as fol-
lows:
Firt-To vote aeains; any further Increase ot the
nsy.
Second-T establish frce trade between this c7r7-
tTy and the Islands brought under our asg.
Thir7-To orTsSe the incTuass q Official salsrieS
they heing higher now than the officials can ct
anywhere else.
Fo7srth-To reduce, the membership n the Horse
70 31. and tins expedite h1siusss and save g 100 oo
Fifth-To abolish the frznknE privilege absolutely
and devote the saving 70 a cheaper postage.
S1th-To stand hy the civil service and Tins bel,
relieve the country x plunder politics
These are a few things that the people
are interested in: and the triumph OF
political party. one way. or the other.
does not amount 10 a hill OF beans IF
great reforms ike these are not pro-
NOTED. Let the people take a stand on
live questions. and say their say in the
open air. and not be satisfied with an
obsolete faith in the interest Of a meek
conformity. Let the Republican party
which IS the real agent for these reforms
be brought abreast Of these forward
duties.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
Taft and the south.

From TIE Charleston News Courier
In an article recently published in Har-
per's Weekly the view as to Federal an
pointments 20 Office by C0dkin IN the New
York Evening Post was emphasized. That
eminent man took the ground that any
Federal appointment that was offensive
practically to the entire responsible buSi-
ness and educated porGOn Of the com
munity was a bad appointment. and this
is evidently the thought in Mr. Tafts
mind and Il is altogether creditable to
his SOUND common sense, and his high
sense OF honor. We believe in him thor
oughly as far IS he has gone, and praise
him without stint for -lt;s good intentions
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
Regulation Without Authority.

The report Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission on the District street rail
ways tells the story OF an abortivs at
tempt at public regulation Of those util-
tiles Beginning with an Ineffective and
fn-considered bit OF legislation. it ends
IN the confession Of the Commerce Com
mission that it is without authority 70 do
anything but compel the street railways
to run comfortable cars at an expeditions
speed As the railway companies are
Obliged. by the terms Of their charters,
to DO that very thing, and would do It
anyway. because that IS their business, il
VIII be seen that the authority conferred
by Congress on the Commerce Commis-
sion TO regulate local street railways was
OF rather & Pickwiclian order. More
over. as this paper pointed out at the time
the legislation was under discussion, the
Commerce Commission Is so overloaded
with business relating 10 steam railroads
that ii has no time for minute considera-
ton OF the District street railway situa-
ton. Nor did Congress provide the COM
mission with facilities for inquiry or for
the hearing Of complaints. and It became
necessary 70 supply these by the appoint
ment OF a District electric railway COM
mission. the members OF which are legally
and technically examiners in the employ
Of the Interstate Commerce Commission
and paid out Of the fund appropriated
for the examination OF the accounts Of
interstate railroads. The validity OF
this subsidiary commission was at once
called in question. and il remains body
without any authority save that derived
from the appointing power. which ap-
pointing power has no statutory right TO
appoint any such commission. IN view Of
these facts, it IS not surprising that the
Commerce Commission should now ask
that Congress clearly indicate what power
it desires the commission TO exercise over
local street railways.
The Commerce Commissions commen-
"a y OA Aa4C al u May - 4Tlos SLOWS
that 1t was a hasty and incomplete piece
OF legislation. While empowering the
commission with q certain amount OF reg
ulative authority. It left various other de-
tails OF supervision in the hands OF the
District Commissioners. where they are
lodged by the railway charters, ard 50
created a divided authority. a condition
which was sought TO be remedied BY plac-I
Ing one Of the Commissioners on the.
subsidiary commission And now II ap-I
pears that the act confers no authority
upon the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion TO compel anything 10 be done re-
speeting street railway service that the
people want done Indeed, the Commerce
Commission has very little, II any. more
authority than the District Commission
ers had prior 70 the act Of last Nay.
Perhaps the best thing Congress can do
in the premises is 10 repeal the sections
Of that act which have proved so use
less and begin ali over again.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 70 1909.
Bresking Faith With JsOsn.

President Roosevelt touched live wire
IN his plea on Monday night for q square
deal with japan. That there are some
people on the Pacific Coast-let It be
hoped they are IN minority-unwilling
10 play fair in the matter Of our rela-
lions with Japan has become painfully
evident curing the past few weeks The
national government having disposed Of
the immigration question. and having
come to a definite understanding with
Japan concerning the Oriental situation.
we we're getting along very comfortably
with our far Eastern neighbOr. when the
anti-Jspansss politicians OF the Coast
displayed renewed activity. Although
japanese immigration has practically
ceased, it has been proposed 10 impose
extraordinary disabilities upon japanese
residents OF California, and bills have
been introduced, and some OF them favor
ably reported, prohibiting aliens from
holding land; to segregate all japanese
within certain limits in cities. TO forbid
their becoming directors OF corporations.
and to segregate their children IN the
public schools. The arguments adduced
IN favor Of these measures are exceed
ingly offensive. and the hills themselves
OF doubtful constitutionaIity as invading
treaty rights The prospect Of their enact
ment has produced a decidedly unpleas-
ant impression in Japan.
The President, mindful OF our Oriental
interests. has intervened 20 prevent, 81
possible. the enactment OF these anti
japanese measures in the California legis-
lature. On his request the governor Of
that state has exerted his influence TO
delay action, in order that the national
view OF the proposed legislation may be
considered AS Mr.. Roosevelt saws. the
effect OF this legislation VIII be felt far
beyond the confines OF California In
effect, the Californlans are attempting
10 deal with an International matter, and
proceeding on the theory that what con-
Germs them IS Of no concern TO the rest
OF the country This theory may be
haldly correct from the standpoint Of
state sovereignty. but it Is untenable
when legislative proposals vitally affect
ing our international relations are
banded about in a State legislature. The
President OF course. has no power Of
coercion over q State, even when 81
Jeopardizes the national welfare by ac-
ton within the competency OF its own
government: and in the end the measures
complained Of may be put in force.
leaving the persons affected to obtain
such redress as they may IN the courts.
But by his protest he has vindicated. as
FAR as he may constitutionally, the good
faith OF the national government and
given dramatic evidence Of our desire
that the japanese shall have square
deal in this land. whatever a coterie Of
California politicians may succeed in
doing.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
Poe and the Hall of Fame

Edgar Allan Poe, very much in ths
public eye nowadays. was unQuestion-
ably q conspicuous literary genius-reIa-
lively, indeed, one Of the few this country
has produced From that point OF view
he IS admittedly entitled to the somewhat
doubtful honor Of a place in the Han o,
Fame. But because OF his somewhat
erratic, not to say questionable. personal
habits. ne has been persistently barred
out by the highDrOws to whom q decision
In that matter Is confined: al OF this to
the chagrin, modification, and deep dis
tress OF thousands OF his admirers
throughout the land.
To our way OF thinking. It matters verv
little whether Poe Is ever enrolled in
the Hall % Fame. The real merits Of
the question Of Poe's abilities and per
forn1ances are not dependent on that bv
any means. Poe's works stand q mon
ument in the hearts and brains of men
and the iFse dixlt OF no one OF two per.
sons fixes his status beyond argument or
dissent. Nevertheless and notwithstand-
ing, II Poe must get in. and can only be
put IN through the influence Of things
aside and apart from the real gist Of the
problem. We think the latest move on
the part Of his partisans was conceived
IN considerable shrewdness. and il quite
likely to result in the happy solution OF
vexing. pestiferous. and somewhat en-
barrassing question. Primarily. It Is
agreed by all that Poe's literary efforts
rank sufficiently high, under the rules:
nov It is urged in mitigation Of his per
sonaI shortcomings that he was. after
all is said and done, born in Boston. and.
therefore. entitled. automaticaAy. as I,
were to the benefit of every serious
doubt concerning his ample fitness for
any honor his friends might pray IN his
behalf.
And We desire 10 say that this plea Is
emphasized and approved here, not face
tiously OF in undue levity, but merely as
a 1T and proper Offset to the only exhibit
in bar Of his admission heretofore sue
eessfuily set Up. It Is sq0arely and
fairly on all fours with the objection in
the matter Of Poe's personal disqualihca-
tons. and justly entitled to at least as
The Washington herald., 1909-01-20
EXECUTIVE AND CONGRESS.
Is 1t the Old story of the Jackass
Kicking n Dying LiOns

From ths WzH Street Journal
There is rather painful fable OF
Aesop's OF how a jackass strove 10 earn
a reputation for courage by kicking 2
dying lion. No doubt Mr.. Roosevelt has
committed many indiscretious. It is the
nature OF men Of his temperament. and
the man who makes no mistakes viii
never make anything. But is the dignity
OF Congress the real question before that
body7 II has asserted its constitutional
rights and is quite able to take care Of
them. The exhibition row in progress Is
TOO painfully Ike the donkey and the
dying lion
Before the Presidential election Mr..
Roosevelt might have done all that ne
has done. and more. and certainly two
out Of the three Of the Senator's named.
to say nothing OF the entire Republican
element in that august body. never would
have dared to have opened their mouths.
II Mr.. Roosevelt had another year of Of
fee would the members Of Congress he
quite so nice about their dignity2 Il was
the Endorsement OF Mr. Roosevelt which
decided whether most Of them were 10 be
members OF Congress or not
There has been more than enough OF
this kind OF thing. and after all the leg
islatiye branch Of the government is run
for other purposes than this The whole
performance looks too much Ike paying
on old scores by jumping upon a man
who cannot retaliate. This extreme sen
sitiveness 10 the dignity Of Congress" IS
wearing thin. There are too many IN
stances on record where it has been con
venient for Senators and Ccngressmen to
put their dignity in their pockets. II the
present course IS pursued BIr Roosevelt
viii go out Of Office on March with a
halo OF martyrdOm. 10 add TO his other
.fsscinatons for a very large part Of the
American people