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The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
Modern WO0dmen
 Will Have Big Time

Spokane, Wash, May 28-Officers of Excelsio? Camp Modern Woodmen, are preparing elaborate plans to initi- ate President Taft into the mysteries of the order during his stay in Spo- kane the second week in August, when it is expected the chief execu- tive will paticipate at the seve nteenth session of the National Irrigation Con- gess. The honors will be conferred by A. R. Talbot, head consul, assisted by William Jennings Bryan of Nebaska, aud other prominent public men.
 Another important matter is the be- ginning of the drawings on August g., for more than TOO, GOO acres of lands in the Spokane, Occur d'Alene and Flathead reservations. The registra- blOu UulC6rS VIII DS III D pohauO, OOcui d'Alene, Idaho, and Kalispell and Mis- soula, Mont.
 R. Insinger, chairman of the board of control of the National Irrigation Congress, has received advices that registration will begin on July 15 and close in August, the time for making the entry being fixed for April 1910, thus enabling successful applicants to make personal investigations of the lands subject to settlement and entry Applicants for registrations must be delivered through the mails only to the superintendent of the opening at Coere d'Alene, Idaho, 3 miles east o' Spokane, which will be the principal point in the drawings for the three reservations.
 While the regulations regarding the
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
Mary B. Hopkins
 Died at Ashland
From Thursdays Daily

A cablegram was received today from Miss A. z. Hopkins announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary B. Hopkins at Ashland, Oregon.
 The death occurred yesterday after an illness of several months duration. The body vii be taken to Portland for lnterment.
 Mrs. Hopkins came to Ketchikan in 1890 with her husband and family and has resided here until about year ago she went to Oregon for her health. Dr. Hopkins is at Valdez and it is not known if be reached her be- fore sine passed away.
 She was a woman of excellent quali- ties and stood high in lodge and church work in this city Hundreds of friends will regret her death.
 Owing to the absence of all her family it is impossible to obtain an obituary, but that will appear later
 Ketchikan has raised, by popular subscription, sum of money suf1ici- ent to send representative of the town to the exposition, were he will be stationed during the fair, dissem- mating information about Ketchikan and the adjacent section. The same public spirited citizens have also raised the money for the printing of pamphlet for free stribution at the fair, advertising the resources of the Ketchikan region.
 This is getting right down to busi- ness. It is mighty good example Ketchikan is setting, but neither Ju- neau, Doug as, Haines or Skagway seem at all apt to follow it.-Juneau Transcript.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The a,'dest accident of the year was recorded Thursday night when Edward Theodore Kennedy, son of Daniel Ken nedy, the veteran night watchman, and member of the '87 Pioneers, was drowned near the ferry float. Kenr edy had little chance in the cold water by reason of his being lame, encum bered with heavy clothing and unable to swim. He had returned from the Island in the launch Susie U. with Nick Uren Jr. and Michael Ste- phanoff. Mooring the launch at its usual place the party attempted to make the landing ladder in frai canvas boat The party soon caused the boat to list and take water. It was then upset and the three men were left to their own resources. Abandon ing the boat to Kennedy. the other two men made the ladder some ten feet away. Uren ran up the wharf seeking help, while Stephandoff kept calling encouragement to Kennedy. Twice Kennedy answered but the third call brought no esponse-Juneau Dis patch.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

and which will compare favorably with those more pietentious organs of subscribe for our local paper, and do what they can with tongue and pen, to aid it in it's laudable endeavors to represent the sentiment of the major- ity of our people on all subjects of moment. The editor has shown his fearlessness and honesty and should be encouraged in the good work by every American citizen alt inhabitant who gives thought to the welfare of the community in which he lives. Our paper can and will be peoples paper" free and unmuzzled, dealing squarely with all, in representing public sentiment, without regard to age, color, or previous conditions of servilude, an organ that will deal out .justice to all and special privil- eges to none', and above all be American in everything upholding the grand principles upon which the great republic was founded.
 We want our paper to reach that degree of excellency that we will take pleasure in sending it to our friends eas, and south, it should be filled with items of local interest, ard all the empty spaces now in evidence occupied. The editor can not do all the work alone. He must be assisted by any and every resident, and the local columns will soon become inter- esting, all and every issue of the paper eagerly expected. The editor in his laudabie efforts to build up the most popular newspaper in south 6dSleFu AldShd, uIleu Wlbll ldCtS COu- cerning our great district, will excite the interest of the people of the south ern and middle states and do much to build up the country. The splendid resources of this district is theme that can not be worn out, for the sources to draw from are iueXhausti- ble, and the opportunities for labor and capital unlimited, and nothing will enhance the values, more than live newspaper. So jet us get in and help put the Miner in a position to keep up its end of the work of devel- opment. The editor has the right earmarks and we should keep him with us. The interests of Ketchikan are paramount, and the maiority..rules
 Vox Populi.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
Home Institution
 DeservS Patronage

One of our home institutions which deserves the support of all is our pub- llc library.
 This humble feature of our city's progress has lived through several trying ordeals, has at last conquered prejudice and ill advised opinions and is in fairly hourlshing condition, and under it's present management adds much to the general advancement of our progressive town.
 The ladies who have been instru- mental in keeping this institution alive, and overcoming the many
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
Music Has Power to
 Soothe the Wild Beast

| Here is a fresh bear story right off the reel. It is true bear story and | illustrates the resourcefulness of man. kind when up against it.
 Hugh Sawyer and John Wall were logging last week about three miles from their cabin. The first blow from their ax into big tree brought forth growl from the branches. A bear was up there snapping his teeth and swearing like d longshoreman. Their rife was three miles away and with remarkable coincidence of thought they each wanted the other one to stay there and guard the bear while he went for the gun. Wall got started first and Sawyer had to keep MT. Bruin treed. He took the ax, walked around the tree and said ''shoo." The bear tore off a few yards of bark and dared Sawyer half way. The man with the ax started peace conference and suggested arbitration; nothing doing. Mr. Bear then wrinkled up is back, snorted defiance and started to crawl down.
 Right at this point came in some of the fine resourcefulness of human being in distress. Sawyer started to whistle but his lips trembled so he could only make tremulous squeak which ,exasperated the bear beyond endurance.
 Sawyer is young man and life seemed sweet. He had not given much attention to religion since con- ing to Alaska and he wanted a little more time to brush up on his cate chism Way back east in his innocent youth he once sang in the village choir. He remembered that every time he sang people used to climb trees or get out on the roof. He would try it on the bear. The effect was magical. At the first note the bear stopped and as his voice rose in volume the bear crept out on a branch, bowed his head and was silent.
 The scene was dramatic. Way out there in the stiffness of the great for est this lonely singer soothed the say age beast by the power of song. For three hours he poured fort his lay and Deacon Bruin never batted an eye. The birds stopped to listen and the gentle zephyrs paused and held their breath. It was Hike scene taken from the ancient tales of Orpheus. Wall returned with the rife and shot the bear. which was nearly dead any way Even bear couldn't stand that singing much longer.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
MetIakahtla Nine
 Ketchikan Eight

As result of large crowd of Ketchikan people going to Metlakahtla Saturday very pleasant time was enjoyed at the ball game. The oEly disappointing feature was the defeat sustained by our boys, but as this occurred again yesterday by picked up nine of old hasbeens in town, the public is becoming reconciled to it and the sting is not so ranking as may seem.
 The Metlakah.la game was umpired by Paul Mather and James Sayles and resulted in a score of to s in favor of Rev. Duncan's wards.
 Yesterday team consisting of Messrs. Connors, Campbell, Ingersoll, Cosgrove. Sayles, R. Burkhart, Bur- wood, Simpson and Anderson beat them by modest margin of to '.
 In view of the two events nine has been suggested to fight the battles for Ketchikan hereafter. There is to be a game June l4 here and the following gentlemen are offered by their parents to maintain the honor of the city iE case they are needed. John Cosgrove, Cecil Morrison, Neil Anderson, Emmett Ryus, Charles Cosgrove, Jr., Leslie Williams, Harvey Williams, Bart Murphy and Roy Anderson.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

w. A. Scott, special representative of the Mining and Scientific Press, published in San Francisco came up on the Dolphin this morning to inter- view our mining men.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Dolphin came in early this morning and left the following pass engers for Ketcikan: w. A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. John Began, W. T. Hitchings and Hans Pressentin. She also unloaded about fifty tons of freight and lot of salt and tierces for the mild cure houses.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The committee in charge of the min- eral cabinet on Ketcbikan wharf take this means of thanking Mir. R. Jones for a handsome souvenir case, and yel. low cedar labels for specimens. Toursits will now have an opportunity to select small specimens for sovenirs to take with them to enlighten some of their friends back home regarding the minerals of the Ketchikan mining district.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
United Press special

Tulsa, Okla, May 2S-The federal grand jury has returned indictments against Governor Haskell and fy e others for frauds in getting possession of town lots in Muskayee.
 United Press special
 Denver, May 2S-The Presbyterian general assembly in session here, hos voted to forbid the ministers and lay men of that church from smoking and hereafter DO smoking will be allowed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The schooner Goldhunter which for the past few months has been undergo ing repairs and alterations was brought to the Ketchikan docks the other ay. Mr. Young, the owner and Ed Cook, now with the J. w. Young Go. mer- camille house, will soon start north on a prospecting tour. They will explore some of the coast country westward from Juneau. The Goldhunter is DOW fitted with 10 horse gasoline engine. Heretofore she was strictlya sailing craft.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Mir. H. c. Schmidt of the Ketchikan bakery has just added 3 varieties of candies to his new stock of confections which he is now opening. Beginning the first of June he will make his own candies and keep his stock fresh.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Alert will leave at F o'clock midnight Saturday instead of O clock in the morning, on her regular run. During the day she will be one of the fleet sailing to Metlakahtla.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The managers of the baseball nine have chartered the launches Teddy, Onward, Alert and Spray to take tho crowds to Metlakahtla Saturday. The boats will leave from the city dock at o'clock and tickets must be secured before going aboard. Tickets are now on sale at the Ryus drug store, S1 for the round trip
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

A large number of old soldiers are planning to be present at the Mem orial service next Sunday evening Mir. Bradshaw of New York, father of Mrs. Carl Strong, who is in the city and was one of the famous Ninth N. Y. Cavalry in the '60's will be present. Special respects will be paid to the memory of Mir. J. E. Ryus. who was veteran of the Civil War.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Humboldt will be down at ? a m. This will give anyone desiring to be in Seattle at the opening of the fair ample time to get there. It is the last chance however.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

All the veterans of the wars of the United States are invited to attend public Memorial day services at the Methodist church next Sunday, May 30, at D. m. Seats will be reserved for all old soldiers, and confederate veterans who are equally welcome.
 Rev. F. V. Fisher will deliver the address and the choir, assisted by tho male quartette, will furnish fine patriotic memorial program.
 (From Mondays Daily)
 The Northwester went south at II a. m.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Santa Clara put in here this morning for water. She was bound for the north with a general cargo and 150 passengers. A lot of horses and mining machinery was going to Chig- nix Bay in charge of Henry S. Tibbey for use in opening the coal mines there.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Dr. Zuber, John Howard and Bert Howdeshell spent the past three days hunting bear near Wards Cove. They succeeded in getting one.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The windows of the Tongass Trad ing Company show the handiworl of some enthusiastic fan. Fremont King has made megaphones that look like railway tunnels and the real lemon is there which is to be handed out. The collections of things that are to work havoc with Metlakahtla looks like a nightmare.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Mayor Pittinger went south on the Jefferson today to be in attendance at the opening of the exposition. He will be gone two or three weeks.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The cable office is closed to day and the operators are taking holiday, as a result our dispatches are noted for their absence. The government is observing Memorial Day on Monday.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

H. c. Horsley and Jack Mahoney went out yesterday and killed bear in the hills back of town. There may be no connection between the bear they killed and the one Martin BugRe lost. But certain it is Bugge lost pet bear.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

At the last meeting of the Western Federation of Miners Mir. John Bris- bois was elected secretary for the coming year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Judge and Mrs. T. R. Lyons were on the Dolphin this morning return ing to Juneau.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

J. R. Juppy came in oL the Princess Royal this morning. MT. Juppy is first class miner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

For the benefit of launch owners who contemplate carrying passengers for hire, we have been requested to notify owners that such launches must be in charge of licensed operator and carry a life preserver for each passen- ger on board. -
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The pastor of the Methodist Church wishes to call attention to the fact that the memorial services next Sun day evening will be at eight o'clock instead of seven. II a. m. sermon by the pastor-topic, "The Heroes of Peace," 8 p. m.-Memorial Day ser vice. Sermon to the veterans of the republics by the pastor, Rev. MT. F. V. Fisher. Special patriotic song ser vice by the choir and male quarette. Seats reserved for all old soldiers, The public cordially invited.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

A Memorial service will be held in the Methodist Church Sunday evening in honor of the Civil war veterans and Spanish American soldiers
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Harry T. Dobson and Mrs. Cora Sales were among the southbound passengers on the Jefferson today.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Mr. Ed. Brown came in from Sea- level last evening.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Mr. Kennedy of Ketchikan came up today from Prince Rupert on his way to Dawson.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Our meats are all kept in cold storage, which means that you get nothing stale when you buy from Frye Bruins.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
From Fridays Daily

Tomorrow is the big day at Metla- sahtla.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

A proclamation calling for Flag Day observance appears on the editorial page.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Jefferson will be in Thursday morning.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

City of Seattle is due Tuesday morn- ing early.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

FOR RENT--5 room house, furn- ished. F. Fl. Bold.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
THE CITY AND VICINITY

The Alaska Coal Oil company has filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of the district at Juneau. D. B. McBribe, Thos. Milburn, George Wigg, J. J. Febvett and s. L. Lowell, residents of Oregon, are the incorporators. The company IS capi- talized at SS4, 900. Portland is the principal outside place of business and Katalla is the Alaskan headquartrs. The company will operate coal oil fields about Katalla.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
United Press special

Boston, May 2S-Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, celebrated her birthday yesterday. She was ninety years old and Is hale and hearty. She was surrounded by her children and many distinguished guests.
 United Press special
 San Francisco, May 2S-Battling Nelson is an odds on favOrite ten to four over Hyland. The fight takes palce here tomorrow, and will be ob- served by thousands. All of the local sports and many visiting, besides the usual large contingent run of athletic adneren ts will attend.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Following is line up of the Met lakahtla baseball team which is to meet the Ketchikan boys Saturday. The names were furnished by Mama ger Ridley.
 Henson, catcher.
 Atkinson, pitcher,
 A. Milne, l base.
 Booth, ? base.
 Dalton, short stop. Leask, 3 base.
 s. Milne, left field.
 Ridley, center field. Bolton, right field.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Jefferson took forty tierces of mild cured salmon south.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

Mrs. c. o. Morrow and children left for Seattle today.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
United Press special


 Seattle, May 2s-Sam Bonnifield the Fairbanks banker, who was picked up on the streets here several months ago in dazed condition and taken to a hospital, is now out and is going to the home of his sister.
 Dr. Updegraff, chief of the Alaska bureau of Education has arrived. He is here to confer with the Alaska SUD- erintendents who are here and arrang- ing to go north July l.
 United Press special
 AbiIine, Texas, May 2S-A mob of infuriated men numbering over hun dred unable to gain entrance to the local jail for the purpose of hanging Tom Barnett, murderer of wealthy cattle man of this section, filled his body with lead through a grated win dow riddling it completely.
 Barnett was recently convicted of murder, but was held here pending delivery for the penltentiary. His dastardly attack on and subsequent murder of, the cattleman, being the center of thought and subject finally eliminated in the citizens anger to mob rule.
 United Press special
 Seattle, May 29-Battling Nelson wins over Hyland in the twenty-third round, putting his man out for full count.
 United Press special
 Seward, Alaska May 28-W. E. Priestly, formerly editor of The Labor a newspaper published in Fairbanks, enroute to Innoko, Seward, was taken ill at Yetna River. compelled to sub- init on dog meat for four days. He was then rescued by party of pros pectors and taken to Susitua station Mr. Priestly is recovering but his con- diton is serious from abnormal swell ing of feet and rheumatism.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

The Revilla Pharmacy has new awning.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

(From Thursdays Daily) The Stedman hotel is being repainted.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
United Press special

San Francisco, May P Jack John- son has wired the fight managers here that he is willing to meet Al. kaut- man in July or August for a purse of ten thousand dollars, wir, lose or draw.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
WEEKLY CABLE NEWS
United Press special


 Chicago, May, 27-Wheat closed a half cent under yesterday.
 United Press special New York, May PIE. Hartman is booked for passage to Europe. He sails June l.
 United Press special Paris, May 27-The court of appeals has decided that the children of Anna Gould shall remain with her and not with their father Count Castellaine.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05
United Press Special

Balboa. Spain, May PA hundred fishermen were drowned yesterday off the coast here, owing to fierce storm which sunk ships and destroyed pro- perty.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-06-05

-UnIJBu T Ttss SptCIdI--- Kalespell, May 2T-Fifty cents day increase in wages has been granted two thousand lumber workmen as a result of their recent strike.
 The men are iubilant over their vic tory and have all gone back to the woods.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-09-17

hide her face in her hands, while Maui
Wa looked worried. She knew that it.
was not well for her companions to
encourage the attentions Of the Amer
leans, and yet she appreciated the
good looks of the handsome young
man.
TIA Sau, tell me-" Mau Wa said
sternly, what makes you think that
the excellency admires your"
Little Tia Sau, who was only IA
hung her head 1t was hard to ex-
plain everything.
TELL" came the command.
II won't" sobbed the Japanese mai
den, and the four friends parted in an
ger, even See Tau feeling hurt After
they were gone Tia Sau put on her
handsome pale lavender kimona, tied
on her pink and, yellow obi (sash) that
outlined her little bustless figure, and
with a crimson flush picked great
bunch of the cherry blossoms the
young engineer had admired. With
these In her hand and the silk umbrel-
la over her shining black hair, the lit
tie Japanese maiden crept out to the
doll house of boarding place where
French Pheyton lived.
Tia Sau crept along the red show
ing through the brown of her skin,
contrasting with the black Of her hair
and eyes and making very rovely pic
ture. She was dear, quaint little
picture, and the American boy, home
sick, was charmed when this child, as
he regarded her, came around the
corner OF the house and asked shyly:
rs his most honorable excellency
bored again?"
Once he had told her he was bored,
as he was, now that work was done
and he was forced to wait for further
orders.
Eyes, baby, I'm bored" he returned,
smiling, showing his big, white teeth
that Tia Sau SO admired.
tia Sau drive the bored away" she
announced triumphantly, advancing a
little and showing her own teeth.
Sure. Come right on" French said
gayly, "and I'll take your picture
again." and he went inside for his ko-
dak. One of his pleasures had been
to snap this pretty Japanese girl.
"You love me?" Tia Sau astonished
him by asking, but as he regarded her
as a mere child, he returned frankly:
Sure, you bet do then fell into
reverie, absorbed with his thoughts
of Rose and their marriage, which
was to take place as soon as he re-
turned to Gods country.
Il love you, Tia Sau returned, lift
ing shy eyes to his face, but he did not
heed, and so she grew little holder.
Il want that you make to me like