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The Thlinget., 1909-12-01
What 1 am Thankful For.
 By one of the pupils.

By one of thc pupils.
 I am thankful because am in the mission. l am thankful for the food. 1 am thankful for tEe clothes 1 have to wear. am thankful the teachers came to teach me and very thankful for the minister that came to preach the gospel of Christ. l am very thankful 1 learned some thing about God and his Son and bcacuse I know Christ died, for ne and thankful beEcause l Joined the church and in Christian Endeay- or. am thankful for the dinner wehave on Thanksgiving day. lam thankful that my mother is not died and for the happyts (happiness) God has given me.
The Thlinget., 1909-12-01

David Howard one of the S. T. s. carpenters shot four fine ducks with one shot as he stood on the beach just outside the car penter shop one day last month.
The Thlinget., 1909-12-01

4 number of native people from various towns in south eastern Alaska are in Sitka To spend the holidays visiting frie nds here. Among the towns represented are HaineS. HOOnah. Metlakahtla, Killisnoo. Rake and Juneau.
The Thlinget., 1909-12-01

The engineering class under the direction of Mr.. Parks thor oughly overhauled the laundry engine last week.
The Thlinget., 1909-12-01

The open season for killing deer closed with Dec. l5. This will mean not only a less desired quality of meat for the school but a largereXpcnSe account also
 Nearly d hundred cords of ce- dar and spruce wood have been delivered to the school this month. This wood should have been delivered earlier but the ocean has been so stormy that none dared venture in the chan mel with rafts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-28
To-day'S Best Story.

tfTHIS happened TO me, and I want
to publish II as a warning 70
other married men," said a business
man the other day. Il was busy at the
office until late. and there dropped in
unexpectedly a friend whom 1 hadn't
seen for some time. OF course. we i'm
nediately adjourned 70 popular
Chestnut street cafe. where We set 'em
up a couple of times
Then my friend insisted II was due
US to have dinner right where we were.
Well. mad said 1 was coming home to
dinner, so 1 knew there would be ex-
plantations coming If 1 tried to break
that off; but 1 also knew that there
would be more if l didn't let the wife
know,
Anyhow, I marched to the telephone,
which hung conveniently near, and
called up my house. AS soon as 1 heard
my wife at the other end psthetically
muTmured: Can't get home to dinner.
dear; I'm crowded with work at the
office and will stay late
There was silence for a second, and
then l nearly threw a ut. My wife
answered back firmly, Well, of course
1 believe you, but when you get home
you'll have to explain to me how they
happen to have an orchestra in your
office Philadelphia Record
Figures Of Speech.
certain young lady away at school
sent the following unique message to
an uncertain young man in this city
last week:
I'm in 10der mood 2day,
And feel poetic ,;
Thought I'd take my pen in hand
And send line you.
I'm sorry you've been 6 so long
Don't feel discOnsoIS,
But bear your ills with 42de.
And they won't seem so grs.
Gainesville (Ga.) Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-28
Sayings of a Cynic

The poorer a man is the more he fsvors
an income tax
some men sit on others while trying
TO stand up for themselves.
Keep an eye on your friends: you know
what to expect Of your enemies
Many slow man throws on the speed
lever when he starts down hill.
Beware of your little fellows Nos
ouitoes are more bloodthirsty than lions.
Two-thsrds Of a womsn's worry is, due
to her continuous efforts TO have her own
way.
II is easier for the tailor to measure a
man than il is for him to measure his
bank balance.
Mischief in your own children would
be downright wieksdness in the children
of your neighbor.
If young man shows . decided bent
to get rid Of his money it won't take
him very long to so broke,
It's queer how some people imagine
they are having good time when they
do things you dislike
At some period in . mans life he firm
~ believes that all his friends have con-
spired TO injure him.
Occa sionaily 2 man is SO suspicious
that he imsKines you are trying to poison
his dog every time you throw him a
bone.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-28
Just a Few Assorted Jokes

no show how sdyiss bic it is not 10 crit
else Unfortunately. Kansas City
minister relates this experiences:
Shortly after ! was ordained I met an
old lady who asked me numerous ques-
tons. After being informed where / had
studied she asked
Did you know the Rev. Mr.. NsmeIess
there?'
Very we'll, I replied
"'WeIl. isn't he just the finest ever
she exclaimed enthusiastically.
1T happened that my relations with
Mr.. Nameless had been exceedingly IN
pleasant, and. with a young mans rsdi-
calism, felt tempted to say so. The
esserness Of my quextiouer was appeal
ing, however. and Mr.. Nameless Vas =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-28

brilliant young man. So. without hurting
my conscience. ] said:
UnGuestionably, he is unusually gift
knew you'd say So she cried. Il
knew ii. I'm his motherr"
'1WELL, the doctor says. my dear. that
il viii be months and perhspS
years before l can hope to get my
strength back"
Don't he discours ged. George. It might
be worse
We'll. there's ore thought. dear. tlis
helps to keep me from despair"
And what is that. GeorEee"
II won't have to tote around that dInz-
banged rubber plant any more.7-Ex-
change.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-28
The Three of Them.

Elijah aimed his telepath at where Matilda
sat;
her fiat;
The Widow Nolan dropped a sheet, and
harshly cried, What's that?"
Elijah licked: my love, al last my souls
mate 1 have found"
Matilda listened hungrily, but never heard d
sound,
The Widow Nolan stood erect and keenly
looked around.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-28

veal his fate;
Matilda, all expectantly. composed herself
to wait;
The Widow took rolling pin and started
for the gate.
Elijah licked Q D along zig-zsg path,
Matilda saw how dread could be q widows
mighty wrath.
The widow smashed Elijah first, and then
the telepsth.
The widow in a tub Of suds soon cooled be
Matildas soul no longer burns with Cupid
Elijah. sending billetsdoux, now sends then
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
OUR WEEKLY
 PEER AMID
Items of Interest Gathered From
 Here and There

V1sTToR-"Say, old man, why don't Wrangell have watervorks?"
 OLD MAN-"Well, it's froze up now, and VIC can't put in waterworks; and when it's rainin' we don't need 'em."
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
WHAT IS 4 HALFBREED?

Since the recent trouble in regard to the property holdings of the natives came up, the question has arisen as to whether halfbreed ia an Indian or . white man. There are a mum Der of half breeds living in Wrangell who are try ing to improve their condition. They live in neat modern houses, are frugal and industrious, take deep interest in social, religious and political happen ings, send their children to the public school for whites, patronize industries that tend toward the development of the town. and, in fact, are better citizens than some of the whites. This class of halfbreeds desire to pay their share of the expense of the townsite survey and obtain title to their holdings. But are they Indians or white men?
 There is another class of halibreeds that live and associate with the Indians, and whose traits and characteristics are purely Indian. This class is swaysd by the full-bloods, and in questions which arise it takes the side of the Indian as agains the white man. A few belonging to this class claim property within the townsite, and want to hold that property or dispose of it as they see fit. Yet they want to escape the payment of their share of the expense of survey. Is this class Indian or white?
 There is no definite distinction be- tween the two classes, except as regards their associations, and this does not al. ways hold, as witness the fine of local liquor dealer for giving liquor to half breed who lives and associates with the whites. About year ago Judge Gun nison decided case wherein he held that children of quarter blood, or more, were not entitled to attend public school for whites when there is an Indian school in the same locality.
 So the question arises "Is halfbreed an Indian or a white man?''
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
MORE TROUBLE

About two years ago the question was brought up az to whether or not the natives claiming property within the limits of the townsite would be compell- ed to pay their pro rata share of the expenses of the survey and the matter has been agitated by some parties who have gone outside of their own affairs to keep the Indians in a constant state of excitement and turmoil. According to Trustee Inman's printed instructions from the Interior Department, all the natives claiming property in the town site were expected to stand their share of the expense in order to secure trans- ferable title to the property.
 A few weeks ago a petition was circu- laced among the Indians to pray the Interior Department to exempt the na- tiAes from any expense in the matttr. This petition bore the names of quite a number of Indians and half breeds who did not sign it, but whose signatures were forged to the instrument. How ever, the petition went forward and the Department sustained the contention of the Indians. Trustee 1nman is now in receipt of instructions to exempt the natives from all expense in the survey and to respect the native claims as to
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

The Duckland did not get away last Wedpssdsy, as scheduled, on account of the heavy winds, but she sailed ont Saturday morning, loaded to the guards with mail, passengers and freight for the west coast.
 Billy Royalty, Fred Leonard, Jack Claussen and Martin Royce returned last week from an extended hunt on the mainland near santa Ana.
 Miss Butler, one of our school teach CTS, sprained an ankle in a painful man. ner, last Friday, and was unable to get to the school house.
 A small building has beer erected on the site of the one which was recently blown down near the residence of c. N Coulter.
 Those who expect people to patronize them are not always willing to recipro- cate. "Do unto others,n etc.
 Burt Tucker is tearing down the big brick chimney in the Wrangell Hotel, and will rebuild it.
 Notwithstanding the cold weather, the king salman trollers are still doing busi- ness at the old stand.
 J. Mantle has bought the steamer Vixen, and will replace the steam en- zine with a gas engine. He will place the steam machinery at his saltery and use it for hoisting.
 Several parties have taken advantage of the change in weather and pulled out for seaGon of trapping up the river.
 Three parties have paid up their taxes during the past week
 A murder in the underworld of Ju. neau last week furnished the papers a lot of news material.
 Judge Gunnison's confirmation has been held up through the influence of Juneau delegation.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

There was no meeting of the Chamb Der of Commerce last Thursday night-as usual. Only three members were on hand, and the meeting was called off. It surely is to be regretted that an or ganization which could accomplish so much good is not shown any more inter- est by the very men who should give it their heartiest support.
 Governor Hoggatt's report for 1908 has beer received at this office. Among the recommendations is one for the en- actment of law to control the practice of medicine in Alaska. For advocating the same thing the SENTINEL was boy. cotted by Wrangell business men. Look out, Governor, or you'll get yours!
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

heir holdings. He is alao instructed not to issue title to any native for the property. claimed, but to regard their holdings as governme ent land. In other words, there is not a native owning one foot of land that he can sell. All the property claimed by the Indians belongs to the government and not to the h. dians, sKcegt as place to live.
 The Indians whose names were placed on the petition without their knowledge or consent are all in favor of sharing ia the sxpsnse of the survey and obtain title to tho property, the same as the white residents. Consequently another, and counter, petition was forwarded to the Department on the Jefferson, ask ing for q reconsideration. In addition 10 the Indians petition, another was circulated among the whites by Mayor Mccormack, by which every white man concurs in the statements contained in the Indians second petition.
 This townsite affair is sufficiently muddied without bringing up additional distinctions, and the whine man or men who fomented this late trouble would do we'll to attend to his or their own business and let those who own property in town administer the affair.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

The Way to Build up Wransell: Paronize Wransell Merchants
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ACCOUNT

In the United States Commissioner Court,
 Wrangell Precinct, First Divison, Dis
 trict of Alaska, in Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of Andrew Husby, deceased,
 WILLIAM G. THOMAS, Administrator of the above named estate, this day filed his final account as such administrator and asked to have day set for hearing on same.
 The same will [bel heard on the 1st day of March, 1909 at lG O clock A. NJ, at the precinct of Wrangell.
 All persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why said account should not be approved.
 Made and entered this Doth day of Janu. ary, A. D. 1908.
 A. V. R. SNYDER, U. S Commissioner and Judge in Probate J2SF25
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

Owing to the fault of the compositor the Masonic brethren of Wm. Cook were not included in the card of thanks in last weeks paper. Mr. Cook asks us to make the correction by expressing his thanks to his Masonic brethren.
 Jeweler Kassunk, the old native who for many years, and who was an artist in his line, died at bis home in Wrangell on Monday.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 interpreted Service 10:3o A. NJ, Sunday Sunday School, 200 P. M. Sunday. Christian Endeavor. 3:30 P. NJ. Sunday. English Service. 7:30 P. M, Sunday. Hidweek Interpreted Service, 730 P. NJ. Wednes. Midweek English Service. f3o P. N. Friday. Library Association meeting in library rooms the first Tuesday in each month at 7:30 P. M.
 J. S. CLARK. Pastor.
 ST.sPHILIP'S-EPI Holy Communion. first Sunday in each month. at Morning Prayer (other Sundays) interpreted for Natives. l0:9o A. NJ. Junior Christian Endeavor, ll:30 A. M Bible School, POO P. M. Vespers-Native service. 3.90 R. Nj Service in Norwegian about every fourth suaday at s:3oP. NJ. Evening Prayer and service, 730 F. NJ Ladies' Aid every second Tuesday evening, Native prayer meeting each Wednesday evening. Service of Song, Friday evening. 7:30 Native Choir. Saturday evening, Free Night School every evening. except Sat.
 HARRY P. CORSER. Rector,
 SALVATION ARMY Regular Meetings Tuesday and Friday. 7;30 P. NJ Knee Drill, Sunday morning, 790. Service at Jail. Sunday. 10e0 A. Nj, Sunday School Poo P. NJ. Regular service Sunday evening. 700.
 EMMA MILLER, Corps Commander.
 THoS. TAMAREE. Sergesnt-Major ROBT. SMITH. Adiutant.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

Fred stackpole and Elmer Prescott came in from their trapping grounds last Monday. Fred says there are three feet of snow on Prince of Wales, and that the cold Eas SO intense that water froze on the wings of ducks 50 that a person could catch the birds by hand.
 After keeping this section in the grip of freezing weather tor just about a month, old Jupiter Pluvius loosened up, Monday night, and the gentle batter of the rain is once more heard, bringing joy to all, and especially to those who own burnable property.
 Bishop Rowe is expected here soon to give an illustrated lecture on Rome. Bishop Rowe visited the Italian capital last summer, and secured some fine views. An admission fee will be charg- ed and the proceeds used toware a free reading room.
 A new heir arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Northup, Monday, January 25.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
Ole Johnson is quite i'll.

Ole Johnson is quite ill
 Mir. Moen has sold his sloop and will build new power boat.
 Dr. Emery went to klawak by the mail boat, expecting to return next week.
 The work of remodeling the Uncle Dan progresses ss rapidly as weather will permit.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

day of January, 1909.
 L. 0. PATENAUDE, Treasurer and ex-officio Tax Collector of the Town of Wrangell, Alaska. Jan2lFeb1S.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

He put his arm about her waist; The color left her cheek; But on the lapel of his coat
 It stayed sbout a week.
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28

young theologian named Fiddle
 Refused to accept his degree, For" said he, "it's enough to be Fiddle Without being Fiddle D. D."
Alaska sentinel., 1909-01-28
DELINQUENT TAX SALE

Notice is hereby given that in pursu- anoe of Section 20 of Ordinance No. l2 of the Town of Wrangell, Alaska, duly passed and approved on the 4th day of August, 1904. providing for the sale of property to satisfy assessments against the same in said town, where the taxes have become delinxuent, will, at the hour of l o'clock ?. M., on
 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1909 in front of the Patenaude barber shop in said town, offer for sale and sell at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, or bidders. for cash in hand on day of sale. the following described lots, parts of lots, buildings and other prop erty described in this notice to satisfy the unpaid taxes on same for the year of 1908:
 Engstrom. Adolph, one house
 ana lot ? %
 Stock and fixtures 2 % Gleason, James, one house and
 lot t------ l co Jim, Stikine, one house and lot l %
 One house and lot ot----- 30 Rahote, Tom, one house and lot.- l % Kuiu Charley, one house and lot. 75 Lott, Dan, one house and lot 1 50 Lott, Mrs, four houses and lots 8 % McCauley, Dan, one house and
 lot l % Moore, Mrs. Harry, one house
 and I co Shakes, George, one house and
 lot 50
 One house and lot 2 50 Shadesty, May, one house and lot 50 Shakana, John, one house and lot 50 Tameree, William, one house and
 lot } co Thwing, Clarence, one house and
 lot 50 Ukass, Louise, one house and lot 50 1akamuck, one house and lot 75
 Dated at Wrangell, Alaska, this 18th
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Shoes Half Price and Less

Over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes for men,
women and children. on sale IN many
instances for half price and less. Con.
vince yourself and come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE.
61e South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

J. Johnson, Gen. and Mrs. Kobbe, Cap
tain Kobbe, Gen. Alexander, Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Mcpherson.
Col. and Mrs. Hogan had with them
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Phelan of San Fran
cisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Raymond had
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Cole Of Newark, n. J., Mrs. H B.
Smith and Miss Hortense Smith OF
Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Elmer Wilcox and
Mrs. John w. Hugus occupied a box
together. Others occupying boxes and
entertaining guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Lacy. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Franklin Knight, who had their family
and a college friend of CORTLAND
Knight; Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Durand,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Woods of Al
hamb-a, Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Hamilton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery Ward, Miss
Ward and other guests; Mr. and Mrs.
H. G. Patton, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Per-
ry, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel CuppIes
Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Linnari,
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Marsh, F. W.
Hawks, George w. Newberry, George
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

Kinds, Miss Dorothy Kinds and Miss
Britton of Brooklyn.
DR.. S. G. E. Madison had in his box
Mr.. and Mrs. Pinney, Miss Bailey and
Mrs. and Miss Drew.
Gen. and Mrs. Davidson and others
occupied another box.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen A. Vavra en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs d'Acheul, Miss
Rumley and Mrs. Dewitt.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Sheehan
Miss Ethel Kinds, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Doty and Mrs. William Bishop Tom
l1ins and Miss Jane Kinds occupied a
box together
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Blossom had
with them Mr.. and Mrs. P. H Clark OF
Los Angeles, Miss Waddilove and Nine
Blossom.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Seamans enter
tanned Clark Seamans, Mr. and Mrs
Boes of Hollywood and G.. B. Patton OF
New York and L. ]. Roberts.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. d. Banks had
with them Miss Frances Coburn, Miss
Starley and Miss Ford and the chill
dren, and Frank Coburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton c.. Clark had
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Ruddick OF
San Francisco.
Dr. S. ]. Mattison had in his box
MIS-. II. H. MCMllldH, Df. Il. HI. NC
MILAN, DR.. and Mrs. A. F. Speicher
and Miss Florence Speicher.
Mr.. and Mrs H. c. Merritt had in
their boxes Mr. and Mrs. u. S. Grant
of San Diego Mr. and Mrs Merritt
Mrs. Wians of Los Angeles, Rosalind
and Clinton Merritt Mr.. Haben. Mr.
B. Herrigg of Michigan. and Miss
Platt.
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Allen entertained
Dave M. Balloon of New York, Oliver
M. Denton of New York and Miss
Florence Boggs Of Modesto.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stanton had
two boxes, their guests being Mr. and
Mrs. William H. Burnham, Miss Burn
ham, Judge and Mrs. George Adams
Miss Nevin, Mr. Nevin, Miss Cooper
and Mr.. Workman.
Mr.. and Mrs. R.-Y. LeGrande enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ LeGrande
and Miss Gladys Houston of Los An
geles.
Mr. and Mrs James S. mcdonnell
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ranney and Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence B. Hall occupied a
box together.
Miss Cora Auten, Miss Angie Holmes
and Miss Margary Bolt, J. r. Fisher,
Mr. Robinson and Dewitt Lacy were
in a box together.
DR. Rudolph Schiffman had three
boxes, their guests being Adolph Busch,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Schiffmann, Mrs. S.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
WOMEN CONSPICUOUS ON
FLoWER-cOVERE MOUNTS

Women took an important and con-
spicuous part in the 1909 tournament
and parade. Femininity's love for
horsefesh was well shown in the num-
Der Of horsewomen and drivers in the
big Southern California turnout. They
showed their usual good taste in the
trappings and in selection of mounts
Miss Berenice Whips, d daring rider
in white habit, was mounted on a
snowy saddlery The saddle blanket
and collar were of red roses and smilaX.
Mrs. j. c. Cox rode a fine bay deco
rated in roses, a mass of blossoms
on the saddle and a great wreath round
the neck.
Mrs. Lettie Dimmit, attired in a white
habit, on large black horse, used
white roses and smilaX for blanket
and collar.
Miss s. M. Hopkins, attired in violet
on a large bay, won much admiration,
the long saddle blanket being of smilax
and pink roses and the collar of Smilax
and violets.
Little Pearline Gordon rode black.
white roses and smilax forming the
decoration setting off her white dress.
Mrs. F. B. Perret had a fine saddler,
with goidmounted saddle and bride
and collar of smilax and white roses.
Miss .Kathryne Wadsworth made Il
pretty picture astride horse blanketed
in. red roses and smilax, and Miss Mary
WadSworth used white roses and Snai-
lax
Mrs. Boutier was a charming eques-
trienne in her black habit. Her blan-
ket was of asparagus plumosos and
white carnations, while the plumosos
was intertwined with the same carna-
tions for a collar.
Mrs. st. John and Miss Gleason rode
together in fetching habits and pink
carnations for saddle blankets.
Mrs. Blalock was one Of the pretty
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