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The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19
The Juneau Democratic Club at a

The Juneau Democratic Club at 8 we'll attended meeting the other night adopted a resolution approv- ing the appointment of Harry A. Bishop for United States marshal, and asking the United States Sen- ate to confirm the appointment. It directed the secretary to notify Chas. Rosenberg, of Katalla, who had suggested that Democrats and Republicans alike endorse Judge James Wickersham for Delegate to Congress that the club could not do so because he's not Democrat
 Communications from the Nome Democratic Club attacking Judge John Randolph Tucker, United States District Attorney Saxton and United States Marshal Jordan for re- taining Republicans in office were read. The Nome Club has IFS mem. bers. The secretary was directed to notify it that the Juneau club al. ready has gone on record in favor oi the appointment of Democrats only to political offices.
 The Fairbanks Democrats, who said they would have. 300 members ir their club before opening of the campaign, desired to keep in touch with the Democrats of other divi sions, and invited discussion of can didates for the nomination of { Delegate to Congress. Fairbanks ha. no candidate at this time. The secretary was directed to reply tha the First division has no candida:, as far as is known.
The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19

The Valdez Civic League has been formed by the women of our neigh boring town. The organization plans many things for the. improvement of the city and will take steps at once to have the vacant lots cleaned of the winters accumulation of trash; will arrange for the planting of trees along the principal streets and take an active part in improving the gen- eral appearance of the city. Mrs. T. J. Donohoe was elected president of the new organization, Mrs. Mo Gilvery vice-president, and Mrs. Albert White secretary-treasurer.
The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19

The Yukon Gold Company, which is the title of the Guggenheim cor poration operating placer mines in Yukon Territory and the Territory of Alaska, las filed with Charles E. Davidson, Secretary of the Terri tory, papers revoking the appoint ment of Senator Henry Roden as Alaska agent for that corporation. At the same time a certificate of ap- pointment designating Edwin A. Austin of Iditarod as the company agent for Alaska, was placed on record.
The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19
NOTICE OF PROBATE

Notice is hereby given that l have been appointed administrator of the estate of Paul d'H eirry, deceased, which estate is now being probated in the Probate Cou,t of the Chitina Precinct, Alaska. All persons hav- ing claims against the said estate will please present them for pay ment with the proper vouchers, within six months from the 29th day of April, A. D. 1914.
 HORACE LEACH,
 Administrator Dated at Chitina, Alaska, April 29, 1914.
The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19

The grand jury went into session at Valdez this morning. There are several cases to be brought before that body. The petit jury will con- vene on Monday next so that if true bills are found trial can proceed at once A number of jurors will sail from here either on the Sampson or Northwestern, the latter steamer having left Seattle last night.
The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19

Frederic W. Bradley, president of the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company and president and prinei- pal stockholder of the Alaska
The Chitina leader., 1914-05-19

Send the Daily Alaskan to friends.
Evening journal., 1914-07-28

Is II any wonder that Democratic
members Of Congress tace the com
ing election with fear as to The re-
suit? Trained observers report that
there arc serious disaffections in the
party ranks IN tho East and West,
hut moro important IS the evident
disintegration Of the Progressive
party throughout the ccantry, yield
ing whatever strength Il had to the
G. o. p.
According to the political writer OF
magazine which has been devoted
10 the present administration. 90
Democratic congressman might Just
as we'll concedc their defeat right
now This writer, after a personal
Investigation of conditions in the
East and West, says that at least 80
seats now held by Democrats will be
turned over to the Republicans in the
next Congress.
The majority OF the Democrats has
been SO large that until recently little
thought was given 70 the possibility
Of defeat. The thought was expressed
that II might be even better for the
rarity 10 have d smaller majority Ap-
parently the leaders failed 10 realize
that the large majority of the Demo-
Gratis IN the House Of Representatives
vas due to but one political fact 4
the split in the opposition forces
This weakness Of tho opposition
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
What Does the Farmer Gain?
lFrom The Washington Postl

One of the considerations in con-
heciion with the big crops of this
country Is that the money received
by the farmer will so largely to
foreigners in exchange for supplies
formerly furnished by American
manufacturers.
The new tariff theory was worked
cut with an idea that the farmer
should obtain big reductions on all
articles purchased by him, to Offset
reductions in articles furnished by
him So. in order to benefit this one
class of Americans, the tariff was
slashed where it would injure other
classes
The farmer is not yet feeling the
full effect OF foreign competition, al
though he Is losing 81 100000 month
to foreign farmers. This is rapidly
increasing as foreigners discover
what a fine melon has been placed
al their disposal in the shape of
market In America. Meanwhile the
American farmer is busy with his
huge crops. which he will sell both
al home and abroad When he comes
to buy thereby completing the round
ol the years work. he will make Two
interesting discoveries-fr that the
price Of his stuff is getting lower. as
a result Of foreigners coming into his
market. and, second, that his money
ii going abroad 20 sustain foreign
factory employees instead Of Ameri-
cans. who We're formerly his best GUS
lomers
Evening journal., 1914-07-28

President Wilson's prestige will
suffer from the. breakdown OF the
Jones confirmation fight II is the
first time since he entered the White
House that Mr. Wilson has been
obliged to confess defeat lie has
caioled and driven Congress and all
ways found a way 70 make il accept
his will But on the Jones case the
senate stubhornly locked horns with
him and forced him to retreat He
employed the old methods. but found
them lacking in coercive power He
grew weaker ana the Senate grew
stronger az the contest proceeded,
and he has now abandoned a clearly
lost cause.
The nomination of MIR Jones was
gn moderation to whose gravity per
scnal friendship blinded the Presi-
dent The Democratic party has as
sumed an attitude Of unsparlng hos
tilitv to trusts At this session. Mr.
Wilson has been dragooning Congress
into passing additional anti-trust
legislation, although Congress and
Tie country have seen little necessity
for trying 70 amplify the very com
prehensive provisions Of the sherman
lew Yet in the face Of that record
the President chose as one Of the
members Of the Federal Reserve
Board a director in a trust which had
heen barred from several Of the states
for violation Of their antitrust laws,
and which Is at present defending a
suit against itself in the federal dis
trict court for the District of Mime
sofa. In his capacity MS director
MI. Jones appears as a party in this
silt
The President seemed TO recognize
that the questions of Mr. Jones ac-
t'vities on the Harvester trust board
must he met in discussing the pro-.
priety of the nomnauon. He there
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
4 IUBmEE FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS.

VA7 lLMINGroN merchants have entered enthusiast
w oally into the plan 10 have another Dollar
Day" for the benefit Of those who shop in our city.
This time the great trade-inducing function viii be
held on August s Il bids fair to eclipse in bargain
getting opportunities anything Of the sort known
in local trade channels.
It Is the plan to have the day attract 10 the par
tcipatfng stores shoppers from the entire district
hat, in a commercial sense. IS tributary TO Whining
by that rs meant AIN Of tbe Delmaryia Peninsula
and the ncghhorng counties Of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey.
No pains VIII be spared 10 LEI the shopping public
throughout that large territory know what exceptional
purchasing power one dollar win possess In VIII
mington that day. II will be day Of jubilee for
bargain hunters and who desires 70 test how
far dollar VIII in our local stores can afford 70
miss and the golden opportunities for saving that Il
win supply
Every agency that Is available should be brought
into play by the merchants TO spread far and wide The
news that dollar win 20 farther in Wilmington on
August than in any other shopping centre In the
united states
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
COLONEL ENnrH MOORE

q oLoNEL ENocH MOORE whose death occurred
suddenly and Unexpectedly ii this city on sun
day was one Of Deaware's best known and most pop
ular citizens. In fact, it is doubted that there in
Delaware any man who has more warm personal
friends than the genial colonel had al the time Of his
death He was a dispenser Of genial smiles. hearty
handshskes and human sunshine. The atmosphere
surrounding him always surcharged with good
fellowship and merriment He. was the life or any
company in which he chanced to be and retained his
youthful yiyacity and resiency to remarkable
degree.
Inc philosopher has said, ~ YOU would have
friends, you must be friendly Colonel Moore lived
up 70 that philosophy 10 the day Of his DEATH
IN many respects he remarkably useful man
For many years he identified prominently with
ne shp-bulding industry in our city His promi-
nence and popularity a Democrat led TO him being
called upon to serve postmaster Of Wilmington. a
member Of City Council and Of the Legislature and
as member Of the STATS Of two Democratic Cow
ernors
Ills high standing in the Masonic Fraternity i a.
Tested by the fact he past grand master of tbs
irand Lodge Of Delaware had served in tie bfgh
est places in many other Masonic bodies He vas
active n the work Of founding the Delaware Arasni
Home and was one Of its managers Hc also was !,
-harter member OF The oldest lodge Of the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen that we have in our state
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
With The ParaqEaphers

Sometimes We wish tho man who IS fond Of his
own voice would cat Il up.-Gaiveston News
i requires no small amount Of ingenuity for man
% hide behind his vifes skirts these days.-Wash-
ington Post
The Bishop Of London condemns forcble feeding
What are his views on suicide by the starvation route?
Detroit Free Press.
New York Judge has ruled that marriage by
kiss is legal This puts lots Of men in the bigamist
clsss.-Baltimore star.
man in New Jersey used electric battery 10
start baky horse. He promptly arrested for
his shocking eonduet-Baltimore American
Chicago is proud Of s increase in the value Of per-
sona property. although Of the individuals call
ed on to pay taxes may be more or less annoyed
Washington Star.
There are nearly always enough people who do
not read the newspapers board a big ocean liner
to make the voyage interesting for few card sharps
Washington Star
He's a mighty brave who will tell about the vel
low streaks he has discovered IN himself You NAV
depend on this and when 10 think about II
we believe he would be pretty good man, too
Dover News
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
TUESDAY JULY %, 1914
An APPRECIATION FROM RALPH PETERS.

KAT have received from Ralph Peters president Of
W the Long Island railroad and chairman OF tho
Committee on Railway Mail Pay, the following letter
Of appreciation Of a recent editorial in this pepper
advocating that the Federal Government compensate
the railroads fairly for carrying the mails.
TO the Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Dear SirMy attention has been called to the article
in your paper of July 9th headed Railroads and the
Mails, N which you publish Senator Bournes state
ment concerning the Moon bill for the regulation Of
railway mail pay. ] wish TO thank you as chairman
Of our committee for the comment your own which
you nave appended concerning the nadequacy OF rail-
way mail pay.
As you probably know. the Moon bin has been
amended that If the maximum rates nov named
We're to be granted In every the total compensa
ton to the railroads for carrying the mails would not
be materially reduced from what it nov But as tie
feature Of the bill which leaves It entirely in he dis
erection OF the Postmaster-Genera 10 pay. ia actual
practice much less than the maximum rates as hs
much improved
You we'll imagine the temptation that Post
masler-1enerai would be under to make showing of
great economy in the administration of the Post
ONCE Department at the expense OF the railroads
Even Il we We're guaranteed. however that the high
esf rates authorized in the bill would be accorded ia
all instances, the present underpayment for carrying
the mails would remain wholly unremedied Tn tho
hearings before the Joint Congressional committee M
sought % prove-and fully satisfied that we
sneeeeaedthat prior 20 the establishment Of tho par-
cel post the underpayment least Sl5 600 600
per year The parcel post has greatly increased this
nadeQuacy, largely by reason OF the system az weigh
qqs ~fhe mails only once in four years TO revise the
Even supposing that the Moon bin On its face we're
commennabo measure. we think you will agree with
us fnat u would be extremely unwise to enact any
ieesauon Affecting railway mail pay until the Bourne
committee has reported Otherwise the efforts Of this
committee and Of the railroad and Post ONCE officials
VINO devoted months Of time to preparing information
Tor e will be entirely wasted and the nation as we'll as
me railroads viii be deprived OF the light which ts
report may naturally he expected to throw upon this
complicated and controversial subject
Senator Bourne the press several interviews on
this question which our committee has collected and
FIJI In urHa
Of The Moon bin are discussed. take pleasure in
sending you q copy.
Yours very truly.
RALPH PETERS. Chairman
New York July "a 1914
i is manifesty clear that II the present Demo
cratic Congress we're disposed 10 he fair to the Gov
ernment and to the railroads it would base its mail
legislation upon the report OF the Joint committee
OF Congress that has years investigating the
matter. Somebody in Washington seemingly il afraid
Of that impending report.
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
GEMS OF THOUGHT


No possession is gratifying without a companion
Seneca.
t-.-:-t
Happy the man who has been able to learn tho
causes Of thngs-Virgil
You can seek happiness and miss f. but you never
hunt trouble without finding it--C T. Edison
= is usually not much the greatness Of our trou
bic as tho httlcness q our spirit which makes us
complain.-Jeremy Taylor.
ts-t--.-
Never q sincere word utterly lost Never 4 mag
nanmity fell 70 the ground. Always the heart Of man
grcets 4 and accepts uucxpectedy-Raph Waldo
Emerson
~s-#.4-
Every desire brings its death in its very gratihca-
tion. Curiosity angushes under repeated stimuants
and novelties cease 70 excite surprise untr Az
length We can not wonder even at a miracle--Wash-
ington Irving.
Excellence Is never granted 10 man but is the "a.
ward q labor \ argues, indeed. no small strength
81 mind - perseNere n the habits industry without
The p assure Of perceving those advantages which ike
the hands Of clock, whilst they make hourly ar
proaehes to their point vet proceed so slowly ss 81 ~
cape observaton-sir Joshua Reynolds
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
Mr.. Wilson Doesn't
Shine in Defeat
lFrom pc New York TrIbune.l

Few men shine IN defeat and the
Presidents letter acceding 10 the
withdrawal Of the nomination Of
Thomas D. Jones puts him in the
category Of irritable ana querulous
losers If he had had cool headed
literary adviser at his command he
never would have published the let
ters exchanged between himself and
Mr Jones any more than he would
have published the unfortunate letter
10 Senator Owen picturing Mr. Jones
as reformer who had entered the
board Of directors Of tho Harvester
Trust with the sole purpose Of guild
ing il away from doubtful practices.
The Presidents latest Jones letter
doesn't hang together at all He re-
bu6s the suggestion that the fight on
the nomination had embarrassed him
politically In one paragraph, in
which he is oil for standing fast and
bringing the Senate to terms, he
says
~ tthe hold-upl causes me not the
slightest embarrassment. | have no
moment Of hesitation in standing by
men whom ! honor and believe in.
y gives me nothing but pleasure and
exhiiration 70 stand by them al any
time and 10 any extent"
Moreover, he assures Mr.. Jones
that appearances to the contrary. the
Senate Is not against him. The re-
rort recommending rejection "is
signed only by the minority members
of the committee and by two mem
bers Of the majority who have usually
acted with them Instead Of it's
having The approval OF the Senate.
Mr.. Wilson says positively that there
Evening journal., 1914-07-28

is no reason to believe that either
In its temper or in its conclusions
that report represents the attitude OF
the Senate itself
II these statements are TO be ac-
cepted at face value why did the
President not continue to stand by
Mr. Jones. getting additional pleasure
and eNhiliratiOn out Of so doing? If
the Senate was really not opposed to
confirmation, a vote would soon have
vindicated Mr. Wilson's Judgment.
But everybody in Washington outside
THE executive offices know that delay
in taking a vote was sought by MIR.
Jones's friends. and tha. al no time
after the committees adverse report
was there any chance Of getting the
nomination through. The Evening
Posts" very friendly Washington cor
respondent admits in yesterdays dis
patches that Mr. Wilson faced GER
tain defeat" II is clear that he SUR
rendered only after ne discovered
that the committees hostile vote did
represent the attitude Of the Senate.
The country would have a higher
opinion Of the Presidents sagacity
ana candor If he had either accepted
his defeat in silence or frankly aob-
towledged that he had been worsted.
Vic made a serious political blunder
which no disingenuous after-ther
event explanations can cover up. A
true leader realizes his mistakes and
profits by them lie doesn't exhibit
40 public the soreness he feels when
he is beaten n was therefore a mis-
take for the President In write a
letter every paragraph Of which be-
trays futile effort 70 salve over a
wounded personal vanity.
Evening journal., 1914-07-28

The farmer. in short, has been
forced into the world market" at
the expense Of his own rich, exclu-
sive, unequaled home market He
must face foreign competition, based
on scale Of living that is far below
his own He no longer is the exclu-
siye puryeyor to the richest, hungri-
est. most eXtravagant 100000 peo-
pie in the world He has rivals who
are more patient more thrifty than
himself In exchange for this mono
poly he IS given an opportunity 10
buy foreign-mado articles at reduced
tariff rates.
What farmer in the United States
believes thai his own prosperity is
enhanced when the prosperity of in
dustry is impaired or destroyed Does
he not wish TO see workingmen en-
ployed at wages that will enable
them to pay for the food he fur
nishes? What farmer would willing
" change his standard of living, in
order to compete with the foreign
farmer whose chief field animals are
his wife and daughters2 Yet the
American farmer must change his
standards, To some degree. at least.
if he Is o share the American market
with the foreign farmer. The
foreigner will improve his condition.
end perhaps he will sooE be riding
in an automobile, like the American
farmer.
But at whose expense? +.
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
The Next Congress
Trom me washington Postl

remediod the situation could be
changed in a day
Republicans and Progrcssives are
getting together There is no doubt
-of that The lesson taught the Pro-
gressives In the Seventh New Jersey
district. when Dow H. Drukker. the
Republican candidate, won in walk
against both Democratic and Pro-
gressiye and Socialist opponents. has
not been lost upon the Progressive
leaders. This time the Democrats
will have 10 face united opposition
in many districts. while themselves
on the defensive. Only 73 districts
need be captured TO insure Republi-
can control Of the House.
New York and Pennsylvania. ac-
oording to the political prophets. may
furnish % Of the needed Republican
victories. California and score OF
other States will furnish from to
5. 1t will not take long to total the
necessary 73. Possibly in view Of
this condition il was wise Of the adj
ministration not 10 add 10 its om-
barrassments by keeping the harves-
ter trust issue in the campaign and
insisting upon the Colombian
apology There viii DC plenty Of
embarrassing issues TO face in No
vember without seeking for more
The tolls question alone may change
the Democratic majority 10 a
minority
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
JUST A MOMENT

ourselves and the world too seriously
or At auy rate, too an1iously Halt
OF the secular unrest and dismal. pro
fame sadness Of modern society comes
from the vain idea that every man
is bound to he 2 critic OF life, and let
no day pass without finding some
fault with tho general order Of
things, or projecting some plan for
its Improvement And the other half
comes from the greedy notion that
a mans life doesn't consist after all.
in the abundance Of the things that
he possesseth. and that It is somehow
OF other more respectable. and pious
u be always at work making q larger
living than II is 10 lie on Your back
in the green pastures and beside the
aiill waters. and thank God that you
are alive Henry Van Dyke.
Evening journal., 1914-07-28

Cardinal Gibbons, OF Baltimore celebrated bIs
eghheth birthday last Thursday. he Is not only one
Of the foremost eccesiastics the American CONT
uent but also remarkably we'll preserved mentally and
physically, for a man Of his years. In birthday
interview ne showed clearly that in his old ape ~
has lost none Of his anhpathy for Socialists the IT.
dustrial Workers q the World and others whom he
regards as apostles Of social unrest and disorder.
He is particularly bitter against the Constitutional
lets u Mexico and Generals Carranza ana VIVA.
their leaders. and takes the view which Is shared by
many others that the fight of Huerta and tie con
Ciliatory attitude Of Provisional President Carbsal do
not give assurance Of speedy settlement Of Mexico
internal troubles.
Evening journal., 1914-07-28
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled BY John G cuinius The
Sunshine MANI

Sunshine Msn)
The following is letter received
hy the compiler Of this department,
one Of the many commend8tory com.
ments received
My Dear Quinlus
read your cheerful notes in The
News and find many things 70 helm
me-. As YOU are aware my path has
not been strewu with roses.
once heard a man say that when
We are called upon to suffer we
should suffer splendidly,' and il has
always stuck to nc
am sending you poem by Sarah
Knowles Bolton which ! believe
would be good and helpful one to-
publish in your column.
| like the man who faces what he
must
With heart triumphant and a
step Of cheer;
Who fights tho daily battle without
fear
Sees his hopes fail. yet keeps un-
faltering trust
That God is God, that somehow. true
and just.
His plans work out for mortals-
not a tear
Is shed when fortune which the
world holds dear.
Falls from his grasp better, with
love a crust
Than living in dishonor: does his
best
Not even murmurs az his humber
lot.
but with smile and words of
hope gives zest
To every toiler. he alone is great
Who b. q life heroic conquers fate.
There is such a thing as taking