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The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
STEAMER CORWlN
 ON WAY TO NOME

The steamer Gorwin, enroute
 from Seattle to Nome, arrived ih port shortly after seven O. clock this morning, in command let Capt. R. J. Healy, one of the best known navigators of the north. The vessel will not be able. 10 get away until some time tomorrow owing to ;he
 fact that her smokestack will nave to be heightened. Before starting on her present tr:p. new boilers were installed of Ia different pattern than the cid, with considerable more grate space. The result was. while sleamipg up here, the draft was found to be .unsatis-
 factory, and the heat in tue fire room excessive, rising a. Love il1 degrees. To remedy this, the Northern Macshlne Works is putting an additional, five feet on Ter smokestafk, which is expected to straighten
 matters out. The Corwin, of which T. F. Murry is the pltr- ser, has 65 passengers on board ard 125 tons of freight. As soon as she finishes her re- pairs here and takes on board an additional supply of coal. she will sail for Unimak Pass and Dutch Hafbor direct, prac-
 lically straight west from Dix Cns entrance. During the sum- mer the Corwin will operate on the St. Michaei-Nome e-Kotzebue Sound run.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Confronted by sixty-ihree di1

Confronted by SiXty-three diff fcrent applications for posi- lions on the teaching staff of the local schools, the school board was unable to decide last night who. to select for he coming year. This diff cGlty was added to by the fact that the members of the hoard have just about made up their minds to remodel the high school curriculum, dropping languages and the higher math- ematies and substituting bus. ineSs course instead. The mat Ter had been put to the parents Of the children graduating from the grammar grades this year. who were unanimously in favor al business studies. It will take another meeting to decide on who to select for the teach- ing staff.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Dawson has taken ID inc ery fer a cleaner town, and all the worthless shacks must go.
 From N-hitehorse 10 Dawson IT seven days is considered good lime for an automobile.
 Richard $. Ryan has received q patent to i80 acre. of land on fhe shores Of Controller Bay.
 Preparations are already un- der way at Wnitehofse for she celebration of the birthday oi king George V. which occurs June 3rd.
 The Wrangell Sentinel an- nnuness that q pulp mill. with a capacity Of fifty tons. will be built at the mouth of the stikine riyer and another a. .Thorne bay.
 It t reported that John " Troy. at present editor Of the Juneau Empire. is to be gwen a fat job under Democratic rule in the State of Washington.
 | Juneau news item says that orders have been given by oi- sicials Of (. P. F. 10 pilots and captains on the Princess May and Princess Sophia 10 make sentinel island by daylight.
 Dr. I. II. Moore recently came Out from Ruby to be witnes n the AIaeDonald case. Tie Doctor was surgeon d Tread well al the tipqe Of the unfor- iunate happening.
 The British Columbia arg.cal fGFal department is making ] scientific investigation Of the possibilities Of the Queen Char IOtte islands. Graham island and Inc saeena and Ssikine valleys. Officials are on the ground. and 7xlll spend the summer there.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

T.. Gore the English mining mans hands, and without the least difficulty he located iae treasure. ]. R. Heckman fol- lowed him after the coin had secretly heen moved to a new place, and on the second at tempt placed his foot on ne cSSh. Others present at the lime were Capt Connen, A. A.. Wakefield, ,he mining engi- neen. Frenk Bold and Mir. Fiul- aen himself, and each is sat l,iied thel the contrivanee has ;he power to locate the precious mineral.
 If as appears probable, this instrument ol Mir. rintzen's has sha ability to locate mine: al veins t will mean a complete revolution in the matter of prospecting and developing ! property, as ]; would result in the complete elimination of un-, necessary work. as the leads eoald be spotted out and traced elong them course. Mir. Fintzen i> anxious to try out his in Sention. and w;ll go on 10 any property II this locality to make tests. He has sections of vari- cus strength on his instrument, which enable him to decide which of two or more veins is the richer and the more profi- table 10 work. also what mine ral. they carry the heaviest m, gold. silver or copper.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
ALASKA LEGISLATURE
 AND HOME RULE

After sixty dsyS of labor The first Alaska Legislature sd- lo1srned on Msy isi. Many have been anxious 10 critieise, and perhaps m some respe sss s..e work dons-or left undone- was subject to crisicisu. Hn- man nature iS weak and even Alaskans are not without fauli. However. We can >ay that ihe mistakes made are our ov T, made by our own representa- tlves. and they are not Sreater nor any harder to bear than inc countless other mistakes that have marked ihe conduct of Al- a>ka affairs. Again. there are those vho expected that this little hand Of rnsa, hurriedly selected and some hurried iTpm their distant homes 10 take part in inc first Siep for home rule. would ba able 5n sixty days to revolu.ianize Aiasks af- fairs and establish all things needed for her comfort. \ thing impossible. Another tsso years will rol. around and an- other legislature will be III ses- sion at Juneau. having for their help the foundation laid by this first body and for their yuii- ance the mistakes made. Dur ing ih9 intervening time Con- Sress may take note of the dig liified acts Of our first law making body and extend 10 us Silll greaier privileges and pow CTS All the lime we are con scious that VIC are coming into our own righ.> d. citizens of she United States. This alone eiYes 10 Alaskans 8 luStfica- iion for the proud boast that tlsey arg no longer chased with Serfs aad dependents but are TOW members and part Of the power that Fslles among the peoples of the w-orld.-Douglas News.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
GOVERNOR JOHNSON STANDS PAT

Sacramento. May i5-Gover- TOT Hiram Johnson last night wired Secretary of State Bryan that with the highest respect for Mr. Bryan and the President he considered t his duty to his s.ate 10 approve the action of the legislature on the anti-alien lend matter. Continuing he stated that the problem was sn acute one and must De met
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

.lsv acute methods. California ae added xas practically a l.a:. on the matter and he .v ould be a traitor to his state aad himself if he took any ether stand. The matter had sot come up in q flash, but was he result of the thought of the Jest minds of California on a matter Of vital importance for wears. He then stated that he would sign the bill today.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
BRiNGGoLD IN
 WITH BIG CATCH

The halibuf fisherman Bring gold is ia port outtitting for another fishing rip. She ar lived in from the banks Tues day evening with over iS,000 pounds ot halibus on board. ! his amount of fish caught by five men in less than two weeks. anu sod as three cents Fer F"0und-tha g0ing price now
 a the New Englan plant-netts 2 pretty s00dIy sum to the man
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

An immense black fox with tEick glossy fur that had been purchased for an Eastern fox raising company at a cost of Si 300 escaped from its cage at Fairbanks and got away into the hills early this month. Not withstanding that dozens of hunters got out after it, it was still free 10 catch rabbits and ptarmigan when last heard from.
 J. R. keefer, representing the passenger traffic department of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company is making a tour of the territory served by his company. He has been with the Pacific Coast people for over thirty years.
 4 jury in the U.. s. District Court at Valdez gave Mrs. Reed idow of J. E. Reed, a judge rcnt against the Copper River and Northwestern Railway Co. for S20, 600. Reed an employee Of the company was killed Jan uary !, t912.
 Work has begun with large crew on the Rambler Gold Min ing Company's claims at Val deg. Development work will be pushed along rapidly.
 \. r. Demidoff has been ap- pointed postmaster at Kodiak to succeed II. C. Hope, deceased He was endorsed by c. F. Bun neil, Democratic Committeman.
 .it [ party given by the Nome igsoo of Pioneers recently. q fote of women was taken on ife question of woman's sllf- frage for Alaska, and the vote
 "as g U IT against the suff- rage bill.
 George Black, Of Skagway, came in contact with q cir calar saw. which inflicted wound 20 inches long, extcpd
 ng from inc shoulder joint 10 the sternnm which it took r. Eont one hundred and fifty stitches to sew Up.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
EXAMINING HIS. PLANTS

Engelbr. Wiese, the m,ld cured salmon packer. who came north on a recent boat. is over on the West Coast inspecting f,is interests in that region. They consist of mild curing plants at Waterfall and Pt. Con olusion, and the cannery and curing plant at Rose Inlet.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
BACK TO kETcHiKAN

Mike kiely, one of the old timers of this region, who has been in the Portland Canal dis trict prospecting and doing de- yelopment work on mining claims. is back again in Ketch- kan. He will make his home here for the time being, be- ing satisfied that ketchiksn presents the best chance for a man anywhere in this region.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
SMOkESTACK IN PLACE

Work 0n fixing the smoke sack of the Corwin was com rIeted this morning and the lit .le vessel was scheduled to leave about four o'clock this af,erno0n. She will take two passengers from ketchikan. p. l-rsel and J. J. Keenan, both heading for Nome.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
FISH ARE SCARCE

Word comes from Camano and Union BaY that the spring salmon are very scarce, com paratively none being taken The launch Sunrise, which came in from there this morn ire. lowed in several Of the trellers who have quit n dis rust.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
IMPROVING AT HOSPITAL

D- l. Cook who was brought ever from DoiDmi the latter part 0f last week. where he was Injured by falling from the tram track q distance Of thirty sref. is al the local hospital. and according so inc latest re- p1rss from that institution iS slowly improving.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
WILL OPERATE
 BOTH cANNERlES

H. Bergman. Alaska manager for the Linderberger interests, is in town from Roe Point. He tells the Miner Man that his company intends to operate both the Roe Point and Fish Egg canneries this season.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
THEY PEDDLED BOOZE

The government secured q conviction in all three Of .he cases up for trial thus far this week Monday. Charles starjsh vas found guilty of furnishing raiires with liquors Tuesday Clinton. his partner. WAS treat ed the same way. and yesterday hntone Rivera. the fomaleman, who said he was selling dope 10 put On fish baif that smeIled and tasted like Whiskey. drew she same prize. Today John EE. Mitchell. Of Petersburg is facing jury on inc same charge.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
FISHING AT FORESTER

The cannery tencer forester Is III port from the West Coast cs Prince 0f Wales island. She brings word that fishing start ed last Monday at Forester .s- land. 1I5 fish being secured the first day. The mild enF- ing stations out III that region are ready for business and ex- Fecs to put up 8 big pack this year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
WILL BUY FISH AT SIMPSON

Mike Bassanick- Billy" se- mars right hand man in ths mud turing business. wall 70 dos-n .o Port Simpson On the Nas tonight to buy mild-cured salm0n- There is curing sta- tom near that point. and Nike expects to secure 6 eorload Of fi-h there.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Bound for the country lyine Helwaea Alt. sf. Elias and Mt. Natazhas. 10 ersume the mark ng ol the boundary 6 division sf the Alaska boundary survey afrged in Valdez during !he latter part Of March. The di- vision t headed by Asa c. Bald Win and includes about a dozen men. Chief Thomas Riggs will join lhe party soon.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
NEW JUDGE MONDAY

Judge Lyons made the an- rOuncement in court this morn ing that in all probability Rob- ert w. Jennings would take Judge Lyons place On the bench in this division next Mon day morning.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Mrs. II. L. Faulkner, after q ei-ig with relatives and frien5~ ia he States. arrived Hp on the Humboldt yesterday morning, md will stay .n ketchlkan uaiil ihe adjournment of the present effn Of court.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Brother Robert Carroll who has been in charge Of the Skag- N-aE office ol the Alaska Steam ship company during the past .giaier. was 6 passenger soufll oi. the Jefferson yesterday on Is way to Nome.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Oyer .w0 hundred men are TOW employed in the shipyards q. Wh;lehorse.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Fairbanks nbgFt school li,ai fae been running ali wluier. closed April 2t until next fall when II will be renewed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16
JUDGE JENNINGS
 COMING NORTH

Judge Robert w. Jennings is on his way North and will ar. rive at Seattle tonight. He Will probably leave that city for Ju-. l.ean with Major J. F. 4. Strong tomorrow. After his confirm alton by the United States Sen- ale, Judge Jennings left Wash ington for his old home at Nashville, Tenn., where he vis- tied with relatives for few days. Mrs. Jennings received a telegram from his Saturday in which he said he would ar- rive at Seattle May 10th.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-05-16

Among the big. bright pros poets for Skagtown is hog ranch. Corn planting time will soon be there.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Trustees Sale.

By vir-1e 0f the power and authority iu- vested ia me oy app.Intmeut a. Substituted Trustee in place of Jro. v. scott whieh ap- pDintuenr i5 dated the 3lst day Qf pril 4. D 1913, and duIy recorded iu the office 0f the Clerk of the Circuir Court of >t. Francis County Arkansas, in Record Book ''6o at Page Id WniCE appointment substituted the undersigned in the place Of the said Jno " scott and cl0Jhed the gGdersi-ned with att Of the powers and duties of he said JnO ". -cOtt In a certain Deed Of TFusJ made and executed oy the Heth Realty X Investment Company, a corporation organized under the laws ot the state of Arkansas, duly signed and .trested by it's President and Secretary, and duly aG h0F- ized ny its Board of Dire,, or>, dated on the 2nra day of July. \. D. 1912. and duy filed for record In the office of the Clerk of the Clrcu [ Court of -r. Francis County Arkansas and now duly recorded in the office of said Clerk Of the Circuit Court of -t. Francis Caunfy Arkansas, in Rec1rG Book Volume 64. at Page 3se ct ssq. default having oesn made in the payment of the indebtedness see ured 10 be paid thereby ! will on
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
A Beautiful Reception.

The home of MT. and Mrs. Jose pn K. Ferguson on South Washington street was the scene of one of the most beautifully appointed receptions Of the year on Wednesday, throughout the afternoon and evening, at which time Mrs. Ferguson appeared In the role Of hostess to the Bridge Club, in the afternoon. while in the even- ing she received her young married friends. At beth hours nine tables at Five Hundred constituted most hap py diversion for the comp pany.
 The reception hall was profusely dec orared with white roses; the parlors in pink, and the dining room, in red. Miss Mary N0rfeet won the club prize "a pair Of silk hose and Mrs. Albert Grobmger carried of the 500 prize, 8 lovely hand-em broidered towel.
 Delightful refreshments of cream and cake were daintiiy served with 3 pink rose on each plate.
 At Bridge-Mis Eva Brldgforth, Noraeet, Boggan, Is22cs, Grobn1yer, Roleson, Gatling, Mann, Morris, New port; Mrs. kirkpatrick and Mrs. " E. Mann, Marianna.
 At Five Hundred - Nesdames J. O Bridgforth, Tom Rowland, L. ;. Marshall, F.. K Fogg. " P. Evans, Albert Grebmyer. E. J B1ford R. L. Pettus, I W Mallory, T " Barrow T. c. Merwin. O. \ Warren. A !. Vaccaro, J D Baugh. 5 II Mann, Edward Roleson and J S Shields; Misses Freeman, Rogers and Miss Nell German.
 In the evening from until II. ID 8 spirited contest at Five Hundred, M rs II. F. Clark won the ladies prize, a handpainted plate while MT Eugene Williams captured the gentleman : prize, pair of silk hose and tie tc match.
 Mrs. Ferguson was assisted, both afternoon and evening, by her gra- cious and tactful sister, Miss Mary Joe Pettus.
 Those present were MT and Mrs J Walker Morrow, Dr. and Mrs. H. R Clark, MT and Mrs John Grobmyer Dr. and Mrs. D. c. Bridgforth, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Williams, MT. and Mrs. John Schlosser, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Wade. MT and Mrs. Linn Hurley MT and Mrs Ray Bonner, MT. and Mrs. Tom Gasling, NIT and Mrs. Jas, Russell, Jr., VT. and Mrs Jas. GIL liam, MT and Mrs, H A Knight, MT. and Mrs. F P. Taylor, MT. and Mrs. A E. Pyle, Mir and Mrs Walter Stevens, MT and Mrs Ellis Hurley Mrs Minnie Jelks, Mr and Mrs Fer. gUSCn
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Best Medicine for Colds.

When 8 druggist recommends q ID. edy for colds, throat and lung troubles you can feel sure that he knows what he is talking about. C. Lower, drug gist, Of Marion, Ohio. writes Of Dr. Kings New Discovery l know Dr. Kings New Discovery fs the best throat and lung medicine l sell. II cured my wife of severe bronchial cold after all other remedies failed " It will do the same for you if you are suffering with a cold or any bronchial, throat or lung cough. Keep bottle on hand all the time for everyone in the family to use It Is Q home doc tor. Price, 50c and sl00. Guaranteed by druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

The old soldiers are going to try to have another meeting tomorrow 2f- tern3cn aC the courthouse, to discus uss ways and means to attend the re- aniCu, and defray the expense of some who are otherwise not financially able to attend. of whom there are quite a few who very much want to go.
 It has neen suggested 10 IS that we rel test the ladies of Forrest City 10 raise fund for this purpose, and We do sJ with pleasure We hope some good lady will start the movement, and that others vi. join her in this IaGlab.e effort
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Notice oi Confrmation.

h the st- Fra els ha csry Court. AFs Jessie Campbell. E-sU&rte.
 Notice ls hereby 2 ven that Mrs. Jessie Cam 1- cell as rlst1 a petition h the Chancery Court of et. Fra cis County, Arkansas, showing 0 pr-m1 tac1e utie 10 the southwest quarter or Section ntteen . V IA of i5s, and the north half ot the northwest quarter \ l-2 x. ". IA or section Eenty-tz t22i all iu TOEnsh 2 i've '5i north. Range thF Q g. east. st Francis %odnty Arkansas ass.n- that her title to sai q lands be confirmed
 NOE, therefore. all persons who claim any interest in tne lands above described are here cy called upo0 t1 appear at the next term Of 1hlS Court and shoE "a se why the title of the petitlo1e. -a9-lG not be cOaf rned
 F W PAYNE F-a-st c1a--- -f +te rft,n ree-, Ga,-+
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
New Eesfry Chosen.

At a weli-attended meeting Of the congregation Of the Church of the Good Shepherd last Sunday afternoon at the church, at 4;30. new yestry of five mem bers was elected as fol- lows John Gatllng, senior warden; H. A Knight, junior warden: James Gillian, secretary; W ?. German and 4. C. Bridewell
 Messrs. COwan, GatliDg and Knight were elected delegates to the council, and 4. C. Bridewell, Lindsay Bridg- forth and J. ;. Shields, aiternates.
 A committee of ladies was appointed to solicit subscript ons to the salary of Rev. Yerger, lately of Mississippi, whom the church will probably call to the rectorship here for at least four months This committee has met with most liberal response, and the new minister will be cal ed very soon. He is new man in this diocese. and is highly recommended by the bishop.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
County Central Committee Called to
 Meet Mar 3a-

Notice is hereby given that there will be s meeting of the Democratic Central Committee of St. Francis County at the Court House in Forrest City, Arkansas, on Friday. May 30 1913, at ? o'clock ?. m, for the pur- pose Of calling primary election to select nominee for the offices of Gov ernor. Judge of the First Judicial Circuit, and Treasurer Of SE, Francis county, respectively, to be voted for at 3 special election to be holden on Wednesday, July 3, 1913, at the yarf- ous regular voting precincts in said county, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said committee 2t that time
 All committeeman are earnestly re- quested to be present promptly at the appointed hour and place.
 W E. NELSON.
 Chairman Linn Hurley, Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Trustees Sale,

Under and by virtue Of the power and su- t1Ority contained in that certain deed of trust sxecuted and delivered by J. c and annie Nal husband and wife), Of >t Francis Coun1,- v, rk ansas, to and in favor Of Edward W; Georgia g. Trustee for The Georgla state Savings Association. Of Savannah. a corpora ton under the laws of the state of Georgia on the 5th day of January A. D Isi2, and Fs- corded in the office of the Jerk of the irculs Court of st. rancis County. Arka s2s, ID Mortgage Record Book No, o4, Page 239 me unde signed A. D. McRageC. of Little EOcss Arkansas a. : bslituted Trustee under ssia deed Of trust, will offer for sale al public out cry to he highest bidder far cash. at and be
 fore the front entrance of the Cou " Colts HQn.a Of -t frAn..is GnnnfY Arnnnsas. OA Llt
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Advertisement for levee Denosito-r

Notice Is hereby given Ina: pzrsuant to an Ark @nsas approved March lith. tel3 the mn { aersl gned ~lll receive sealed bids from any 1 EahE. bankeF or Trust Company ln St. rancis county, ArE2 s2ss desiring 10 become the de- p2sitory of the fu ds Of the st. Francis Ilevee lAstrlct Tor V. Francis County, at branch of- nee, Eoom 0o2 kandOl ph building Nnrpht. Tenn Enth 9 ay lsth, l9t3 and after that dime up 10 noon Iueso ay, May l3;h i.la al inc princl pal Otlce of this Board at narior rit tendep 34uty, AFb& &nszs
 sad bids shall be in 6 sealed CT vet0Da d. recled Co the undersigned a snail be accom- E@nlea by certified check Of rot less than s@'Vtt n 4le and payable tJ the Trea,n rpr 1F Board &
 No o.a, VIII oe entertained lnlass oserfn- -e lT-5i pc. 1eLt interest on daily ualances b9F lniHs' the same ,Eail oe for q specific rate 10 rel lect arv and all 1l3>
 Copy Of tLls Act.wIll le furnished on s-,rlf.s- ton
 "itoe-s 1.y hand ta.s 2'.t day Of April 1els
 H. A. MORRISON 5----t secretary >t Francis Legee B ard
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
FOR TREarT-RER

TEE TIMES is authorized to announce Hon. candidate for the office Of Treasurer ot -t Francis cnungy. subject 10 the aetioa Of the Democratic party.
 YHE TIMES is authorized to announce Mir GEORGE P TAYLOR, of Madison town ship as a candidate for the ofiice of Treasurer of St Francis county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.