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Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04
LesIie's and Alaska.

When Robert D. Heinl, correspon- dent of Leslie's Weekly, came from the National Press Club at Washing ton, D. C., the Seattle Press Club took notice. It gave an impromptu recep tion to the we'll known exponent of newspaper work, including him in an invitation to Hon. Walter L. Fisher and Mir. George O. Cove, private secre- tary to the Secretary of the Interior.
 MT. Heinl is several thousand miles from headquarters. He Is used to that sort of tbing, since it has happened frequently during his somewhat varied career. Not long ago he was in Mexico pursuing the work that has distin guished him for half score of years; and now, oD a mission of equal import, he is jumping from the tropics to a region just under the Arctic Circle.
 He is keeping closely in touch with tbe Seer etary of the Interior, to the end that Leslie's Weekly may be in formed as to Alaska. Mir. Hein's mis sion is strictly in line with the policy laid down by Colonel John A. Sleicher, publisher of Leslie's Weekly and of Judge.
 Seattle has had occasion to remark that policy and to be grateful for it. because at a time when nearly every other Eastern publication assumed an attitude of bias and prejudice toward this City and Alaska, Leslie's remained conspicuously fair and impartial.
 Leslie's has made the point of being sure of it's facts, and sincere in its comments, thereby according decent treatment to officials under fire and at the same time fulfilling the duty of a successful publication toward its readers.
 When Secretary Fisher makes his tour of Controller Bay, Boring river and the Matanuska coal fields, Bob" Heinl will be on the ground and there is not the least doubt that in due course he will present the facts clearly and skillfully in Leslie's, as has been the custom of that gentleman hereto fore.
 Mir. Heinl comes we'll equipped for the mission. He began newspaper work in Terre Haute, Ind, went to the New York News Association; contrib uted to the magazines, and at lenght went to the New York Sun for five years, where he has filled every kind of assignment from police up. Then he joined forces with Leslie's Weekly, and was placed in charge of the Bureau at Washington, D. c.
 It follows that when Leslie's pre-, sents its series on Alaska, the articles will have weight of authority, in that they will have been prepared by a reputable correspondent in the field.
 Colonel Sleicher get the facts at first hand. Under his direction Leslie's is entitled to the credit of being the real National weekly" although the un- speakable Collier's-shallow, preten. tious and brazen in effrontery-has taken that title unto itself.
 There have been numerous disquisi- tions on "the truth about Alaska" '" The reading public may rest assured that "Bob' Heinl will find the truth and that Leslie's will print it.-Seattle Daily Times.
Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04

A socialist orator brags that with the expenditure of some money he could secure the election of a social istic delegate to congress from Alaska. If there is not more intelligence ex- hibited in the manner of administering Alaska there should be no trouble in slecting an anarchist there. Better no laws than the present ones, as admin istered.-Ex.
Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04

As passengers from the North on the Humboldt, that went south the first of the week, were number of the oldest old-timers of the Yukon coun- try. There was Pat Kindly, who had spent twenty-two years in the Yukon and had never visited the outside; Jack Gregory, of Birch creek, the discoverer of Mastodon creek, and Billy Nose man, who has been inside for nineteen years. Billy was partner of Pat Me Cabe, who returned to Ireland and be- came lord
 Many of the oId-timers in Douglas will remember Matt Harder, who was in the butcher business here some twelve years ago. Matt called at the News office yesterday to say hello. He is ou his to San Francisco. Since leaving Douglas he has followed the fortunes of a placer miner, until a lucky strike near Hot Springs has placed him beyond the reach of want. Matt will visit the Fatherland before returning to Alaska, which he expects to do in about two years.
 FOR SALE-A donkey engine and a complete logging outfit; also mineral claim-containing twenty acres of land and good 10.room house at Nevada Creek. Will be sold cheapif taken at once. Property worth much more than price asked. For terms and particulars see P. A. Anderson, Douglas.
 Keep clean and you will be healthy, The bath tubs at the Douglas Hand Laundry are at your service. Try them for your annual bath.
Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04

Mir. and Mrs. Mahony came up from the states and are living in Andy John sons house near the laundry. MT. Mahony is an experienced laundryman, and will manage the Douglas Steam Laundry for the new owner.
Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04
Congregational Notes.

The Ladies League meets tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors.
 Mir. Edwards will speak next Sunday evening on "Men and Religion Men are especially invited to be present.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edwards are to leave Douglas for the States in about two weeks. It is expected that successor will be appointed very shortly.
 The Congregational Sunday school will observe Foreign Missionary Day next Sunday. A special program is being prepared and an offering will be made for this purpose. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
 The ladies are holding chain teas at their homes. The plan is for each lady to invite five of her neighbors for a social afternoon and the hostess pro- vides very simple refreshments. This has proved pleasant way of widening and cultivating acquaintance.
Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04

The Douglas Volunteer Fire Depart ment held it's monthly meeting at the City Dock Saturday night. As tue season of Taku winds and cold weather approaches interest iu fire department matters begins to increase. Many suggestions were made for the better ment of the fire fighting equipment of city, and committees were appointed to follow out the plans. A check for S35O.OO from citizens of Juneau, paya ble to the department, sent in appre. citation of help given at the recent fire in the Capital City, was received and the secretary was instructed 10 ac- knowledge same. A committee was appointed to ascertain the damage loss of clothing, etc.,-sustained by those who went from Douglas to fight the fire, with the authority to draw on Treasurer Erie for the amounts. The refreshment committee provided a suitable lunch. It is expected that the next regular meeting will be held in the A. l.. U. hall, aud committee was appointed to arrange for it's rental. 1t is expected that on that occasion a rather extended program will be pre- sented.
Douglas Island news., 1911-10-04

Having fun for charity, or drinking beer for the benefit of the ball team, brought out a crowd of three or four hundred men at the Natatorium Mon. day night. o. M. Harry acted as gen. eral manager, made a speech, intro duced the performers, and even tried to sing song, which was failure, but at the same time was the hit of the evening and brought storm of ap
 plause. Harry knew it all the time. Besides this there were boxing bouts and wrestling matches, Adding bouts and singing matches, cock fights and slack wire performances until the tenn pest of applause carried beer corks and bottles and drove the performers from the stage. Smoking, drinking and eat ing filled in the gaps, while the band played and everybody howled. That was the entertainment for men only admission one dollar Every fellow there said he got bis moneys worth, and went home happy. A tidy little sum was cleared for the baseball boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

sentative Byrnes of Tennessee. If such prosecution has not been instituted the At torney General is requested to explain his reasons. The resolution names all the constituent companies of the Tobacco cor
 porations, together with their officers. The possibilities of criminal prosecutions of the individual members of the tobacco
 trust, which was ordered dissolved by the supreme court yesterday are being care fully considered at the department of justice. Neither Attorney General Wick ersham nor any of his associates on the big case would make any statement today
 as to the probable course of the gov
 ernment, and no decision on that point is likely to be made for several days.
 Tn respect to criminal prosecutions, how ever, the tobacco case is said to differ somewhat from the Standard Oil case In the latter Attorney General Wckersham said that no criminal prosecutions were under way, but declined to say positively
 that none was contemplated. Certain
 questions regarding the application of the statute of limitations enter into both cases
 and it is said the legal problems involved are very delicate ones.
 Sentiment favoring amending the Sher-
 man antitrust law so as to make every restraint of trade a violation of the law Instead of only unreasonable" restraints,
 was pronounced by several senators today as perceptfbly reduced by the decision of the supreme court in the tobacco case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
DR. CULVER CHOSEN FOR TEXAS SCHOOL Well Known Birmingham Pastor Received InfOr-
 nation Yesterday


 Fort Worth. Tex, May 30.-Dr. Frank P: Culver, presiding elder of the Bir- mingham, Ala, district, was elected president of Polytechnic college here today.
 pr. Culver stated last night at his home in Birmingham that he had just received information of the action taken al Fort Worth, and that he had, of course, reached no decision in the mat ter as yet.
 "I will say, though" said Dr. Gull yer, that my work in Alabama has been very pleasant. My conference has done all for me that any man could expect, and I love the work here. have never lived or worked anywhere except in Alabama, and I have not here tofore even considered such thing as leaving my native state''
 pr. Culver is one of the most pop ular ministers in Birmingham He filled the lsllpit at the Eleventh Ave- nue Methodist church for some time and has made a great success as pre- siding elder of the Birmingham dis trict. He has previously been stationed d. Huntsville and other points in the conference, and is well and favorably known all over the state.
 The school to which he has been elected president is one of the import ant institutions of the Texas confer ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
WICKERSHAM SAID
 TO BE GOING UP

Montgomery, May 3O.-It is learned here on reliable authority that Charles A.. Wickersham of Atlanta will retire from the presidency of the West Point route to accept lucrative post with associated railroads of Chicago at salary of s25,- 900 A year.
 The successor of MT Wickersham, it is stated, will not be elected until Chair man Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line board of directors returns from Europe.
 Atlanta, May 30-It was stated at Mir. Wickersham's office here this afternoon that he was in Chicago. None of the officials of the railroads he is connected with could verify the Montgomery re- port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
RULE OF REASON" FIRMLY ADOPTED
 BY GOVERNMENT
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construction or else there would scarce ly be an agreement or contract among business men that could not be said to have indirectly or remotely some bear ing on interstate commerce and possi- bly to restrain It.
 The decision in the case of the Church of the Holy Trinity clearly demonstrates that no new principle Is introduced by the rule of construction adopted by the court in both the Stand ard Oil and tobacco cases, but that the same rule was applied there which has often been applied before, of reading general words in a staute by the light of reason for the enactment of the statute, the history of the evil which gave rise to the legislation and the purpose for which the legislation was enacted and the further duty to give to the words of a statute, if possible, an interpretation which, while accom- plishing the result which the statute was enacted to bring about, will avoid the untoward consequences which would necessarily follow a narrow and liberal interpretation of it's meaning.
 The supreme courts mandate in the Standard Oil case probably will be is- sued at the request of the department of justice soon after the supreme court S clerks office is opened tomorrow. Had this not been a holiday it probably would have been issued today The six months given to the Standard Oil to dissolve win begin with the issuance of this mandate. 1t will be directed to the circuit court of the United States for the Eastern district of Missouri, in which the case originated.
 It is regarded as more than doubtful if the tobacco corporations avail themselves of the opportunity granted by the court just before 1t adjourned to file a motion for a rehearing within 30 days. The at titude of the court is regarded as hostile to such a request. Chief Justice White has let the corporations understand that a delay of 30 days in presenting an un- successful petition for rehearing will mean six or eight months given them to get into harmony with the law will be re- duced just so many days
 A resolution calling upon the Attorney General to inform the House whether he has undertaken criminal prosecution of the American Tobacco company and it's officers was introduced today by Repre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
CONGRESS IS
 TAKING A REST

Washington, May 20.--Neither the Sem ate or it's committees was in session to- day nor has the House anything be- fore it, an agreement having been reached last Friday to rest today, be- cause neither branch of Congress can adjourn more than three days without the consent of the other There will be no further session of the House until Friday following the democratic caucus on the wool bill, framed by the dem ocratic members of the ways and means committee The Senate will reconvene Thursday. Chairman Underwood is con vinced that a majority of the demo- crats will support the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Standing of Naval Students

Annapolis Md, May 30.-The final standing of the seven star" members of the graduating class at the naval academy with their four years rating in all studies, was announced today as follows:
 F. S. Hatch, New Hampshire, 705.16; H. H. Houson, South Carolina, 697S1 !; W. W. Webster, North Dakota, 6s1,9s; B. S. Bullard, Wisconsin, 691.05; o. O. Hagen, Minnesota. 6s4.63 R. M. Griffin. Virginia, 6S3.29; R. H. Skelton, Wis consin, 6S1.96.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Taft Will Meet Yaurier

Port Huron, Mich, May 3o.-The Young Mems Business association of this city has received the acceptance of Sir Wllrred Laurier, premier of Canada, to visit Port Huron in September on the same day that President Taft will be here. In view of the general interest in the pending rec iprocity treaty the news that President Taft and Sir Wilfred are to be here on the same day has received extraordinary attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Harroun Had Retired

Harroun, the winner, was born at Spartanburg, Pa., and is 29 years old. He holds long list of records and has won many trophies. Harroun won more firsts than any other driver during 1910. He retired fhom the racing game at the close of the season, but was induced to re- enter the sport to compete in the 5oO-mile event.
 He has won among other trophies the 2oo-mile Indianapolis trophy, the Atlanta speedway trophy, Los Angeles motor- drome 1OO-mile stock chassis trophy, At lanta Automobile association trophy and the two hours free-for-all trophy of the Los Angeles motordrome.
 The first 10 men to finish the race, with their winnings, follow:
 Ray Harroun (Marmon, $1o,0oO.
 Ralph Mulford Lozier), $5000
 D. Bruce-Browh (FiaD. $3o00.
 Spencer Wishart (Mercedes), 5000.
 Ralph DePalma (Simplex), $500.
 Charley Merz (NationaD, s1O00
 w H. Turner (Ampex), sS0O
 Harry Cobe (Jackson), SOO.
 Fred Belcher (1<nox), $600.
 Hughie Hughes CMercer), $500.
 Total, $250O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
JOHN GATES SAILS
 FOR TOUR OF EUROPE

New York, May 30.-John W. Gates sailed for Europe today without word to say about his testimony given before the congressional committee Investigating the United States Steel corporation, when he declared the sale of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to the Steel company was forced MT. Gates de- clined to be interviewed on his departure and it was given out that he would be away for three months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Taft Has Important Date

Washington, May @.-President Taft will make one of the important speeches of his campaign for Canadian reciprocity in Chicago June B. before the Western Economic society in Orchestra hall, where, in September, 1908. when as candidate for President he made his first important speech upon the relation of capital and labOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
McMillian Wins Motor Race

Denver, Col, May 30.-1n the Denver Motor clubs automobile races at the new speedway at. Sable, Col, this aft ernoon, McMillian in a National, won the 2oO-mile event, Thorley in a Ford was second and Jackson in Michigan was third Time. 330:30. Another event. in 20-mile race for non-stock cars. was won by Ford in an Overland; Dawson, Overland, second; Fitzpatrick, Stearns Third Time, 27:02.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Mercury Goes to 91 in Texas

Galveston, Tex, May 30-This afternoon the weather bureau thermometer regis tered 91 degrees. This is the third time in fl years that this temperature has been recorded here in May, the last pre- vious similar record being made in 1871 only once in 1910 did the temperature reach 9l and that was on September l9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Engineers Body Found

Charlotte. N. C., May 3o.-After having been buried under the coal spilled from 1T cars and the twisted steel and wreckage of the cars themselves for 37 hours, the body of Engineer J. Mack Lindsay, the third victim of the wreck of a Seaboard Air Line double-header freight train at Ellenboro Sunday afternoon, was taken from the debris today. The body was mutilated almost beyond recognition,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Exercises in New York

New York May 39.-Parades of veter- ans in both Manhattan and Brooklyn and patriotic exercises in various parts of the city marked the observance of Memorial day In New York.
 Nearly 20000 veterans, national guards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
RAY HARROUN'S MA MON "WASP"
 FLASHES FIRST ON SPEEDWAY
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miles Harroun had come up from the traiers and was In second place. At 190
 miles Harroun had taken the lead, which he held to the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Rogers Called Upon


 John A. Rogers of the class of S1, per haps more than any preceding or succeed ing speaker, touched up with his striking allusions to the men of other days, mem- ories of the university tinged with both mirthful and wistful coloring He was cheered without ceasing to the end of his toast
 Borden H. Burr was the next speaker in- troduced His toast was "The alumni, and he more than did the subject jus tice in every sence.
 The toast to "The Medcos," was then responded to by Dr. Harry Inge, whose words. on this occasion, rang with sim cerity and loyalty conveyed from the late ly associated department of the university which he represented.
 "The Law and "The Ladies' were in succession responded to by Tyler Good win and W. B. Bankhead, while "Ath- | letics'' received it's due proportion oi stimulus from Judge J. J. Mayfield
 The last and youngest member of the Alumni society to be called on was John c. Morrow of Birmingham, orator of the senior class. Young Morrow acquitted himself with distinction, and with a few remarks apropos the occasion, concluded l his toast thus:
 1 And, fellow alumni, the class of 1911 1 has but one great ambition-that is to l uphold what you have established-some- thing which will no doubt be hard, but which appears possible to us; for the fli- I ture In our eyes is a rosy dream, tinted with the bright hues of hope. As the poet has said, we are not yet far enough away from happy hours of childhood when heaven lay about us, to lose sight | of those clouds of glory which we came trailing into this world''
 1 Tonight the Glee Club reunion executed l programme of the old familiar songs Greer Mareschal of Mobile, '0S. will be conspicuous once more and so will Sam Hobbs of Selma In comic selections. Jesse Kennedy, Max Rogers, In sentimental numbers; Harry Sepsalon In comic; Dixie McCrossin in ragtime; Frank Morrow in comic, and John Bradley, with his whist ling, featured the evenings programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

men, United States marines and members of various semi-military and civic organ izations formed for the parade in Man haitian this morning. The process was reviewed by Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickels. A meeting in memory of Tom L. John scon mayor of Cleveland. was held this evening in the hall of the Society for Ethical culture under the auspices of single tax organizations. Congressman Henry George. Jr., was one of the speak CTS at the latter memorial
 Chicago, May 0-Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. 1000 strong, marched today in what may be the last Memorial day parade in Chicago in which they will join Many of the sol diers were unable to stand the strain of marching and occupied automobiles.
 The ranks were reviewed by Governor Deneen and Mayor Harrison. Col. Lewis B. Ind was marshal of the day. Eighty six cemeteries were visited by detach- ments of the Grand Army of the Repub- lie and TOO graves of Union soldiers dec- orated The graves of the Confederate dead in Oakwood cemetery also were dec orated.
 | Columbus, Ohio, May 30-Memorial day was more generally observed here than for several years. Former Senator J. B. Foraker was the speaker of the day. | There was a parade of veterans in the morning to the cemetery, where graves were decorated At o'clock the McKin- ley monument in the state house yard was adorned with flowers and later sa- | lute fired from the same place. The big parade took place at l 80 D.
 Kansas City. May 30.-Five thousand | school children led the Memorial day pa
 rade here today. The graves of Unior soldiers were decorated Services il memory of the Confederate were held, il | charge of the Daughters of the Confed eracy and the Confederate Veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

Memphis, May 30.-Memorial exer- cises in honor of the federal dead in- tered in the National cemetery here were held by two posts of the G. A. R. today Fourteen thousand union sol- diers rest there. A~ ft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
BLUE AND GRAY UNITE TO HONOR
 MEMORIES OF UNION S0LDIEl s
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-~-~-~----->>~---~>->-~- -----~->---~>-- ercises were observed today at the Ma tionai cemetery, near Nashville. For mer Coy. J. Frank Hanly of Indiana was the orator. A larg crowd was in attendance.