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The Irish standard., 1915-09-01

About distinguishing is the
County Seat of Dakota County and is
situated at the junction of the Yer
million and Mississippi rivers. Its
site was known hundreds of years ago
when Father Hennepin, the first white
man to gaze on the Falls of St. An
thony, was descending the river and
camped for a night on spot on the
western bank, which he describes as
a spot of great beauty, about miles
below the falls of the river. He men
tons the spot as being little above
the mouth of wide river which emp
tied into the Mississippi Est. .Cro1x)
and he says that Notwithstanding the
distance intervening between the Falls
of St. Anthony and his encampment,
the roar of the cataract could be dis.
tinctly heard through the silence. of
the night" (From Western Magazine
Oct. 1917
What the good Father heard, how
ever, was the sound of the waters
of the Vermillion river close to the
spot where he was then encamped.
Proceeding to modern history
Dakota was one of the first counties
organized in Minnesota. Hastings
was the site OF dill tHtcllSlVc lIdulllS
post conducted by Alexis Bailly, a
French Canadian fur trader, long be-
fore the Territory of Minnesota was
divided from Wisconsin. Early in the
fifties Henry Hastings Sibley pur-
chased an interest in the site from
Mr.. Bailly and the town, named in
honor of it's founder, was located.
From 1857 to 1866 Hastings was the
largest and most important grain
market in Minnesota. That was be-
fore the railroads were built and the
great Mills at the Falls of ST. An
thony were erected. Hastings was
the nearest shipping point for the
counties of Dakota, Rice, Steele, lie
Seuer and Blue Earth which were the
first to develop their rich agricultural
resources.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01
Hastings, Minnesota

and Mr.. w. F. Johns, proprietors of
the Meyer & Jones establishment,
which is known both far and near as
the Boston Square Dealing House. A
speciality is made of clothing, includ-
ing gentlemen's furnishings, hats,
caps, and ladies ready-to-wear gar
ments There is no concern in the
city of Hastings which has so large
following and one which has had
dealings of mutual interest for so
many years as the case with
Meyer & Johns. Honorable and
painstaking attention to the wants of
the individual has made this place
famous for many years. 1t does not
matter whether you may desire a
hat, just pair of sox, suspenders, an
entire suit of clothing, or your wife
feels the need of neatly tailored gar
ment, it is all the same, you receive
precisely the same courtesy and
prompt compliance with your wishes
in the way of clothing, no matter
how large or how small your order
may be.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01
MEYER & JOHNS.

The oldest and largest dry goods
and clothing store at Hastings. The
firm is composed of Mr.. F. w. Meyer,
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
A LETTER FROM
 J. W. PRITCHETT

h a letter received this morning from J. w. Pritchett, dated at Ju- neau, July 10th, the writer says that business is rather quiet in the printing line in the capital city, and in consequence he has not yet decided what he will final ly do.
 He spoke of the marriage of our young friend Hugh Gallagher, form CT agent in Skagway of the Admiral Steamship Go, Cn the Sd of Au- gust to a young lady of Eugene, Oregon, and said the Juneau Elks would hold a grand picnic at Taku Harbor on Sunday, July 11th.
 AIr. Pritchett sent his kindest re- gards to his many Skagway friends.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12

and was one Of the most popular men who ever engaged in businseS iu the town.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
POSTOFFICE WILL
 BE IN NEW TOWN

When the new tOwnsite at An chorage is opened, the postoffice will join the stampede and take up permanent quarters there. The office was moved from the commits sion building to another structure built for postoffice purposes last Wednesday. This building is built on skids so as to permit it's removal to the new townsite. When taken across the river, an addition will be built so as to provide larg- CT quarters. Boxes, etc, for the accommodation of the public, will be installed.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12

and was one Of the most popular men who ever engaged in busiuses in the town.
 The sidewalks in front of the w.. 1 ?. $ Y. R. depot are being repaired today
 The Skagway agents for the Eastman Kodak, films and supplies age Keller Bros. If.
 Theo. Van Hook. is again at his desk in the cashiers office of the ". ?. X Y. R., after having spent several days in the White Pass hospital.
 Rev. l.. II. Pedersen left on the train this morning for a trip into AtIin. He will be gone several days end OF his return will probably walk from Carcross to skagway
 Owing to the exceedingly warm weather that has prevailed for the past few days the Skagway river A&s been steadily rising until it is now quite a formidable looking stream to what it usually is. Last vyenia. about | o'clock the west span Of the wagon bridge on Six teeuth street went out and the only means Of communication now be- tween the people living on the op- posite side of the river and those of Skagway is over the railroad bridge on 2&d street
 IT its Not an Eastman
 It's Not a Kodak
 \ complete stock of all sizes
 of \. c. and AutOglaphic films
 just received.
 HELLER BROS. DRUG co. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
sAT CONS WILL CLOSE
 MORNING IN FUTURE

Juneau Dispatch: Tie closing or dinance passed by the Juneau city council vii! take effect on July 18th, and from that date all sa- looms in the city will close at one q. If. and remain closed until six the following morning.
 The ordinance was passed at the earnest solicitation of a number of saloon men themselves, and meets With the general approval of the majority of liquor dealers of the city,
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
MOVING PICTURE
 MEN IN SILAGWAY
Continued from Page 1.)

NOOuALuUGA AAOu @NfaO A'y Mining Co.,, and took numerous pie lures of the big dredging opera tions on the creeks near Dawson.
 At Whitehorse they were equally well entertained and through the kindness of Yukon Councillor E. A. Dixon and wife were enabled to get tho best view ever taken of small boat passing through Miles can- yon and the Whitehorse rapids, MT Dixon, who at one time was f- censed pilot throuh this historic stretch of turbulent water, Mrs. Dixon and lady making up a party who last Friday went through Miles canyon and the Whitehorse rapids in a small boat especially for the occasion. There was a big crowd Of NYhItehorse people present dur ing this exciting event and MT. Ga.sford took panoramic picture oi them as they stood on the banks Cf the liver.
 After getting what he considers sufficient material at Skagway the moving picture men will go to the westward and take views along the line of he Copper River & North west -rn railway, remaining in the region to the westward until some tina ill October.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
CARD OF THANKS

The friends Of the late Ben R. Culbertson, who had the arrange, ments for his funeral in charge de- sire to return their heartfelt thanks for the many beautiful floral of feriugs that were sent in yesterday to decorate the casket and the grave.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
Local Happenings

AIr. and Mrs. J. II. Clark of New Jersey, who have been touring the interior, lett for the westward on ;ae Alameda.
 W. ". Jones and wife, tourists wac have been in Skagway for seY- yru days, left for Anchorage on the Alameda this morning.
 Jas. McClcsky of Jvueau, wh has large Interests H. the Atlin, B. C, mining district, came in on the Alameda last night on his way into tA5 interior
 A. Van Mayeru, Alaska represen- talive of the West Coast Grocery c., of Tacoma, came in on tte Ala meda from his headquarters in Ju- rgaU last night.
 The Alameda got in last night at s o'clock with 25 Skaway pas seugers, big bunch of people on board bound for the westward and lg3 tons of freight for local and inter G merchants. She sailed for the westward at 3 o'clock this morning.
 The City of seattle is due in SkaEyay from Seattle at o'clock tomorrow morning with a big crowd Of tourists and 1SO tons of freight for this port. There are also quite a uumhe- Of local and interior peoy:e on board. Upon her arrival thers will be an excursion train run to Summit.
 Judge Everett smith, superior judge of King county, Wash, and his wife, who have been in Skag- way for several days, left on the Alameda for Anchorage. They will return t1 Skagway on the same yes scI and stop over for a time on LAElr Way SbAr-. " A44E -SA Q S+A~s were guests of Col ". L. Steven son.
 The funeral of Ben R Culbertson took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the undertaking par l0ry CT the L. A. Harrison Co.,, and vas largely attended, two coach loads of people going to the cemetery on the funeral train. The services at the grave were con ducted by Rev. L. H. Pedersen in a most impressive manner.
 Will CIayson, the Skagway and Cordova merchant, who had been relieving Jas. Kennedy, the manager or the local branch of the busi- nsss while the latter was taking a much needed vacation, left for his home in Cordoya on the Alameda this morning. Before going to rr- "i""-o~ mauagad the
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12

The Georgia is 24 hours late on her present voyage between Juneau and Skagway, reaching here this afternoon Instead of Sunday after noon. She will leave on her return at 6:3O this evening instead of at her usual hour of 12 midnight.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
NOTICE

The public will kindly observe tat no visitors are allowed to see Mrs. Gee Brown until furher in struction. By order of the
 6-21-tf. PHYSICIAN IN CHARGE.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12

FOR SALE-White pedigreed Persian kittens, $500 each. Apply Mrs. P B. PeytOn, Fort Seward, AL as6a. !.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
Haines, Alaska, July 6, 1915

Haines, Alaska, July 6, 1915. Editor Daily Alaskan,
 Skagway, Alaska.
 WEI you kindly insert the follow ing in your paper? As we would like to let the people of Skagway aud NVbitehorse know that we of the -Haines Native base ball team and cornet band appreciate the kindness and hospitaality shown Us while in Skagway:
 Re it herby resolved, That we of tie Klukwau-Haincs Native base ball Ueam and corEet band extend 70 II. C. Putnam and F. J. Barry, lwho were on the Independence Day celebration committee of Skag- %ay) and also the people of Skag- way, hearty vote of thanks for their kindness and the interest that they took in our welfare and com fort while in Ska0way.
 And also; That, we being full Jlooded natives were glad to see with our own eyes that our white brothers of Skagway do not look on us with disrespect, but instead treat and look on us as equals. We also are glad to extend to the Whitehorse baseball team a vote of thanks for their assistance in our entertainment whiIe,in Skagway.
 Thanking you all again, we re- main,
 Respectfully yours KIukwan-HaineS Native Baseball
 Team and CorneS Band.
 P. S.-We forgot to thank 'Ras- tUs, the one man band. fOl his en- tertaiument of Us before we left, 50 we also send him a bunch of thanks, too.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-12
NUGGET MOVIES Broadway, between 2nd and 3rd.
 Open Every Night
TONIGHT ONLY

The l6th episode of the Million Dollar Myste-y.-"Caught in the Quicksauds."
 Teaching the New Dauces.-One high step-a hOp-twO-three.- \ comedy.
 Alice Joyce in the 'Weakliug. - A drama in two reels.
 FIVE REELS Music by Mrs. HaZel McBrien.
 Commences AS S:3O 9. m.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

Alex j. Groesbeck took fall out OF
Railroad Commissioner Cunningham
at the Sanilac county banquet last
Tuesday Mr.. Groesbeck called atten-
ton to the fact that no information
has been gathered together in the in
terests Of the people and thus the
people are not represented in this
attempt Of the railroads to get higher
rates; that no inlxling or the attempt
to increase the rates was given out
during the last campaign. Mr.. GIoes-
beck further remarked that the one
agency which the people rely upon 20
represent them has, or one-third If Il
has, come out openly in advocacy of
the railroads without any information
OF It's own upon which to base its
position. He added that Commissioner
Cunningham should resign and enter
the service OF the interest that he Is
doing so much 10 advance and If he
does not resign he should be removed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

The investigation OF the reported
"slush fund" to advance the demand OF
the railroads for increased rates has
ended just as most people expected II
to end; its fasco In fact II looks to
us as If the "sluch fund" investigation
was FASTENED by the railroad advocates
to Offset the bad blow given the rail-
road cause by the brazen position of
Commissioner Cunningham. II was
apparent from the first that the rail-
roads were not using money except
ing in legitimate lines; they were too
astute for that. Their method is more
suave than that. They just send a
few emissaries to live at Lansing to
impose their society upon the friends
of the said emisaries and embarrass
them into an advocacy OF the rail-
roads wants and into trying to get
their friends to favor such action.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10
SATURDAY. APRIL 10, il

John Dawson was chosen supervisor
in the third ward last Monday In one
of the most singular victories ever
scored by an Iron county resident.
Someone wrote his name upon the pri-
mary ballot No one paid any attention
to II. Even Mr.. Dawson gave It no
thought. 1t appeared upon the cleo
ton ballot Mr. Dawson didn't ask a
man to vote for him; didn't expect
anyone to vote for him. But. John
Dawson didn't have to ask anyone to
vote for him. He's too well known
and too highly respected for that.
People delight TO honor grey hairs
that crown a brow aged in honor
and In this instance the tribute is that
of admiring neighbors to a life that is
closing with It's guiding star of hon
esty and uprightness in full ascend
ency.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10
CRUSHING GERMANY

England is not likely TO carry Amer
lean sentiment along with her In any
policy OF permanently crushing or
Gripping Germany. II is one thing for
England 10 stand before the world as
the champion OF bleeding Belgium. or
as the defender OF world democracy
against militarism. In that position she
will continue TO command the sympa-
thy and the moral support OF the vast
majority OF the American people. But
IL is quite another thing for her TO fall
under the suspicion OF merely trying to
destroy a commercial rival.
Ludicrous as German culture has
been made to appear by some OF It's
bloody protagonists. German culture
Is BY no means a myth. German art,
German music, German literature,
German history. German industry, Ger
man government, German accomplish
ment, and German spirit is very con-
siderable contribution to civilization.
The world needs Germany, chastened
Germany. Germany less bellicose and
bumptious, Germany more amenable
TO the wishes and feelings OF its neigh
bors. For England TO assume that
Germany is only fit for slaughter and
elimination instead of correction and
amendment will be her confession OF
sheer barbarism and selnshness.
Amei lea cannot love war lord UNI
der whatever flag he may strut. To the
American one country has the same
right to build ships and amass armies
as another, the same right to life
liberty and the pursuit of happiness
To the American the German is gen
ial companion. American correspond
ents in Germany almost invariably re
turn impressed with the worthiness o.
the Germans as individuals and as
nation. Americans in general FIND
quite as much to admire i'm Germany al
in England England will need to holt
we'll to the ideal of Sir Edward Grey b!
which the nations of Europe shall b.
free to live their independent lives
whether they be great states
or small states, If she cares to viii
the lasting respect of America. DE
troit Saturday Night.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10
JUST A SUGGESTION

II might not be out OF the way to,
suggest that under the readjustment
OF financing our municipalities made
necessary by the abolition OF the
saloon, readjnstment ought 10 be
made i'm the municipal boundaries Of
every city and village unit In Iron
county The great expense OF munich
pal administration is caused by non
tax paying workmen brought to these
communities by the mines. The labor
is an asset to the mines when they
work and a liability TO the munich
pality when the mines don't work
About the only contributor that three
fourtbs OF the residents of the com
mnnities Of Iron county made to the
public treasury heretofore was what
came Indirectly through the license
money. Now that that source of rev.
enue has been cut OFF, the loss should
be obtained in some manner that will
strike back to these people or to those
who prosper because Of their pres
ence In our communities. II IL not fair
to slough the extra burden of onto the
little local property,
Iron River and Stambaugh are In
more urgent need Of REIMBURSEMENT
than il Crystal Falls and Heaven
knows we need IL badly enough. The
limits OF all our municipalities should
be extended TO include the mines adj
jacent thereto: not one or two but all
OF them and these mining communi-
ties should become a part Of and take
active interest In tho government Of
their commercial centers. Sidewalks,
lights and other facilities should be
supplied them and the people living
at a distance made 10 feel that tacy
are in reality part OF the community
in which they reside. Then poll tax
should be assessed n the same 10 law
fnl and every other means taken TO
spread this burden around that all
may help to bear t.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

The article going the rounds OF the
upper peninsula press headed Widow
Postmaster ousted" puts Jas J. Byers
OF Houghton In a very improper light.
Mr.. Byers. as we understand the
affair, consented TO take the Office
only when he went to Washington and
learned positively that the department
wouldn't stand for woman holding
the office. Mr.. Byers Is one OF the most
generous men IN the peninsula and
wouldn't for a minute take job
away from a widow but would rather
surrender % one so afflicted were ii
possible.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

Two Iron county young men scored
Victories last Monday; boys who were
born and grew to manhood in the
county. II marks a new epoch in the
history of the county Small. Il Is, TO
be sure; it's going to spread. The
young men are Walter Promo OF Hem
attic township and Thomas J. Corbett
Of Mansfield Iron county has been
governed either by adopted citizens or
by aliens since It's inception The
time has come when the boy born In
this county is going to come 20 the
front Yes, the time Is at hand when
alien control of this county is in the
eventide and may the day be FASTENED
when Iron county will be governed
and managed By Iron county people
and Iron county interests. It's going
to take some strife to acquire it but
it's coming.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

The new city administration Is fac
ing an empty treasury and a costly
public service. As some one aptly
described II, ITS a mince pie appetite
on ham sandwich pocket book A"
Let's lend them a hand In adjusting
our appetite to our pocket book. There
are a number OF changes that can be
made for the better in this city, a
number Of leaks that may be stopped.
VIII they be?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

Last weeks Florence Mining News
says that pickle factory may be es-
tabIished IN Florence. Judging from
the argumonts-of thc 'wots" aad the
results Of last Mondays election there
will be established not one but sew
cral pickle factories In Florence and
most OF the supply will originate on
this side OF the Brule.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10
IT'S BECAUSE HE DON'T KNOW

Railroad Commissioner Cum
ningham is pilloried in legislative
resolutions because he spoke his
piece on the subject out of the
knowledge that he had; the as
sumption being that because his
opinion favored an increase in
railroad fares. he must of necessity
be an enemy of the public interest.
Does any sane citizen OF Michigan
suppose that Commissioner Gun
ningham would now be under in
yestigatiop II he had denounced
and abused the railroads? When
cooperation takes the place OF con-
fiict In the attitude OF the state to
transportation there will be more
justice in Michigan and better bus
iness.-D Detroit Saturday Night
II is probably true that the desire to
cater to public prejudice moves some
OF our legislators but we doubt that II
is the prepondering influence, as Sat
urday Night holds Mr. Cunningham is
not "pilloried" because of what he
does know but for what he don't know.
Mr.. Cunningham Joined with his as
sociate members in a report that the
commission OF which he Is member
has no knowledge of its own upon
which Il can base an opinion and in
another breath he prociaims as a state
official that he knows. Cooperation
will never take the place OF conflict
as long as ignorance of the right or
wrong OF the move is in evidence. nor
will four flushing by legislators be
either
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

They say that IL was jess willard
that put Jack Johnson out OF the fight
at Havana last Monday but the
statement is incorrect. IL was General
Dissipation that disposed Of Jack and
he gets the best of them all.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-10

Irving Jackson got of the best re-
mark on the occurrences OF last Mon
day In Iron county In soliloQulzlng
upon the result he said. well the Mig
ger and us went down together"
The Lamar register., 1915-11-03

heavier than Lam ; team when our
boys needed -- = few yards at any
time, they drove straight through the
center of the line for that amount Of
gam. The Lamar team is improving
rapidly and should be in shape to de-
feat La Junta next Saturday on the
La Junta field. There is considerable
strong material on the team and the
aggressive daring spirit shown will
carry them a long way toward vic
tory Another game in which some
Of our people took interest was that
between the Fort Lyon Sailors and
Topeka machinists from the Santa Fe
shops which was played at Fort Lyon
Sunday for a purse Of $500. The
sailors seemed TO have the game safe
until the last quarter when the ma
chinists piled up three touchdowns and
made 20 points. The sailors had
scored but u.
The Lamar register., 1915-11-03
Wilson Platitudes and History

The New York Tribune has been
depicting in cartoon American his
tory as it would be if interpreted in
terms of present-day currency in pol
itics. The first cartoon represented
George Washington refusing command
Of the Continental army because he
was "too proud TO fight" and other
subjects are: Patrick Henry deliver
ing his famous speech: Give me lib
erty or give me strict accountable
ity;' Benjamin Franklin informing
George III that the Declaration Of
Independence was for home consump-
ton only; General Grant writing his
memorable dispatch: 81 intend to
talk it out on this line if it takes all
summer"
The Lamar register., 1915-11-03

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