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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06

SALEM, ILL.,, Feb. 5.--Old Salem
the Salem of Abraham Lincoln's
early hopes and dreams being re-
built.
Building for building, the little town
on the Sangamon river where t:ag-
edy first met Lincoln and marked
him for its own, is being restored.
The old town site has bean made
into state park, and when all the
work of rebuilding is complete Salem
will stand just as it was when
Lincoln left it, every building and
store, even every cowpath reproduced
Old Salem will stand unique among
the towns Of the country--a monu-
ment to a great mans past little
community Of 1880 reincarnated after
nearly 100 years.
Where Lincoln Kept store
Many of the old buildings still exist
or already have been restored to
their original state. Members of the
Old Salem-Lincoln league, working
with pick and shovel, have unearthed
the foundations of many of the houses
which fell away, and these, too, are
being rebuilt.
1t was here that Iincoln's boat
struck a snag in the Sangamon river,
the accident changing the course of
his life.
Here he saw and loved ana lost
the beautiful Ann Rutledge, the inn
keepers daughter.
Here Lincoln worked in the store
he partly owned, and here he earned
the name of Honest Abe"
Here Lincoln walked three miles
after day of toll at the store, thai
he might repay a customer who had
been the victim of mistake in
weight
Here Lincoln became surveyor and
was appointed postmaster in 1888
Here he bought barrel of books
from a covered wagon emigrant, and
found therein treasured Blackstone
which he studied by the freight.
His Political Start
Here Lincoln got his political start
in life, running for the legislature
and being elected.
Here Lincoln whipped the Clary
gang into submission, and from Salem
| he went as captain in the Black
/ Hawk war.
Here sorrow wrecked his heart, and
almost destroyed one of the greatest
minds of the ages.
] Lincoln came to Salem about 1881
| His boat struck a snag at a bend in
| the Sangamon. AS a result of the de-
J lay, it is related, Lincoln saw Ann
! Rutledge and decided to stay in Sa'
i lem for while. Salem had beer
| founded a few years before by AIMS
1 father, James, the tavernkeeper, ant
man named James Cameron.
Ann was a school girl in Minta
Grahams school when Lincoln frs
met her. The young man took vi
his job in Berry's store and soor
won respect among the townsfoll
for his honesty.
Ann blossomed into womanhooi
/ at 10. Lincoln then was in hi
twenties. He was an admirer, al
/ though a bashful, awkward youns
/ man.
Then o stranger came to town
| a man who called himself JOIN
| Mcneil Mcneil had charming man
ners and became popular at once will
the girls of the town. He prospere'
ir business, too, his store becoming
one of Salem's most imposing es
tablishments.
| Ann Rutledge loved him. They wer
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06
Chinese Diplomacy
Like Boxing With
Ghost, Says Minister

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 R-TaclSing
jelly to the wall is the simile some
experts on China find to fit the
job of Western diplomats in Peking
this last decade or so.
American Minister "Jack" Mac
Murray, official government expert
on China, describes it as boxing
with ghost, now you see a central
Chinese government and now you
don't"
MacMurray knew what to expect
when he went out to his job in
july, 1926. He had been there before,
in various capacities. Also he had
served in Tokyo and much in. the
Far Eeastern division in Washington.
Even the savants recognize him as
profoundly learned in Oriental racial
psychology.
He took to Peking with him a
"do it now complex So far as
China's bland disregard of the value
of time will permit, he hustles in
American fashion Yet, probably he
sympathizes, or at least understands,
the Chinese viewpoint, for "Jack"
MacMurray was the only state de-
partment subchief whose proud spirit
former Secretary Hughes could never
break to time clock schedule in
Washington.
Mr.. Hughes believed in starting
the days business not later than
9:O1 a. m. He soon found it useless
to page MacMurray for Far Eastern
consultation before 11:30. That's
when the MacMurrav day begins by
preference, to run along at his desk
until 1870 p. m. or later, at need,
then little pleasant relaxation until
2 a. m. or SO, the normal MacMurray
bed time.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06
Courage and Daring
Win Films Success

CULVER CITY, Cal, Feb. P-
The motion picture actor hews to
the line of the Shakespearian CODE
The plays the thing" believes Cecil
B. De Mile, reminisencing from his
years behind the producers desk and
the directors megaphone.
An actor will risk life and limb,
features and fortune to gain his place
in the sun. Once there, he will sac
rifice himself on the altar of the
drama to save the scene in which
he is engaged.
De Mile recalled a day several
years ago when Lillian Rich was
leading a cowboy chase in a western
thriller.
rhe stampede started, Miss Rich
swept too closely to a cactus bush
and one of its spines pierced the
corner of her eye Pain and tears
blinded her, but guiding her horse
from memory, she continued the mad
gallop $50 yards past the camera
to drop in dead faint
Dustin Farnum .crouched on a
desert trail. Someone shouted, Good
Heavens, a rattler!' Farnum went
on with his business" finished it
and then. threw himself backward
in a heap as the diamond back struck
and missed by inches.
Seena owen stumbled while she
was working in ship layout and
plunged overheard between the boats
side and the DOCK striking beam
as she went down. She was hauled
out with two broken ribs, and between
winces the actress called out to her
director, IF my makeups all right
we'll go on with the scene.'
Bert Lytell and Theodore Kosloff
went at. it hammer and tongs in
a duel scene" Lytelrs blade pierced
Kosloffs hand from back to palm,
but the little Russian never flinched
as he pressed his screen adversary
to the close of the duef to the
DEATH
While aThe Ten Commandments
was in the making the cameras were
recording a closeup of James Neil,
standing in bare feet at the waters
edge imploring Jehovah to esmite the
enemy. His hands raised aloft were
locked in tense grip, and the lines
of his face showed anguish as he
called God to strike.
After the scene the director COM
plimented him on acting.
piece of acting" Neil snorted
There's a crab at my toe
self-respecting beggar.
Our cost of living has gone up
with that Of other people," leader
said. 1--WE must have better treat
ment
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06

seen together at the social functions
ot the 1ittle Illinois community. Word
went around that they were en-
gagged.
Drama Enters
But Mcneil had story to tell, and
he unfolded it to Ann. His name
was not Mcneil at all, but John Nc
Namar His family was old and re-
spectacle in New York, but his father
lad gone bankrupt Fired with the
desire to restore the family fortunes
the young man had come west to
Salem.
Now things were improving. He
had a little farm and would go
back and bring the old folk to Salem.
lie would marry Ann upon his return
Ann trusted him, though the wise
folk of the village regarded his tale
with scorn. She promised to wait. Nc
Namar left.
Week after week Ann waited while
sly rural rumor and whispered con-
versations beat upon her pride.
Week after week she went to the
little postoffice Abe Lincoln sorted
the letters. Hers was never there
Lincolns love, slow growing, be-
came bolder. Ardently he pressed his
courtship. Steadfastly Ann clung TO
her pledge.
But through their daily associations
at the tavern where Lincoln roomed
AIMS love for 'EIonest Abe" grew.
Her friends encouraged it. They cast
fresh doubts on the story of McNamar.
10
Namar and ask him to free her from
her pledge.
She wrote, but no word came back.
She worried, waited, wondered. She
wasted and fell ILL.,
Longing to give herself to Lincoln
yet she was held by the firm bond
of that promise to her absent lover
Death Releases Her
Finally she lay back in the arms
of delirium Raving, she called for
Lincoln. Honest Abe came. He sat
alone with her at the bedside in the
crude little tavern. The world never
heard the words they spoke.
Agony marked Lincoln's face when
Ann became unconsci ious few days
later. Then few days more and she
died-on August 25, 1885.
Lincoln became a man walking in 2
dream. His mind became dark. He
avoided the old haunts of his friends
in Salem and took long walks along
the winding Sangamon.
! Two months after AIMS death, Johf
McNamar returned with his Widowed
mother and two brothers. The story
he had told was true He had beer
! delayed by illness. But, in the veal
! that he was away, how much poignan
tragedy his absence had wrought!
1 Lincoln left Salem seven years after
| he came, and the decline of the littl,
town set in about the same time
/ It's day of trading prosperity wa'
brief.
/ Now the old scenes are being re
stored--the Rutledge Inn, the Lincoll
and Berry store, the old cooper shol
/. coin trod.
and the roads and paths where Lin
SO Salem, after all, will continu
to live-as monument to a grea
presidents ambitions and early life
and his first great sorrow.
Copyright, 1921. NEA Service, Inc.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06
PARIS BEGGARS DEMAND
MORE AIMS BE GIVEN

PARIS, Feb. R-Even the beg
gars budgets are out of balance.
Business is poor with them. Their
last meeting, in the Labor Exchange,
was one of protest.
They objected to the smallness of
the sums given them. They agreed
the public should not only give
oftener but that nothing less than
25 centimes should be offered to- a
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06

A woman, 60, beat off thug
in Springfield, I'LL, who demanded
her purse. She was from Chicago.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-06

self-respecting beggar.
Our cost of living has gone ur
with that Of other people," a leader
said. "We must have better treat
ment.'
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21
PREMIER DECLARES
 USUAL DIVIDEND

The Premier Gold Mining Go. has declared the usual eight cent dividend on it's capital stock for the first quarter of 1927, according to announce ments received during the past week.
 The dividends will be paid to shareholders of record on March 15 and will amount to a total of $4O0,OO0. The dis tribHtion will bring the total of dividends paid by the won- der mine to $1O,15O,OOO, or slightly more than 200 per cent on the capitalization.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

The mill on the Elmes mine near Fairbanks is ex pected to be in operation in the near future. Several men have been at work on the property blocking out ore. The work ing shaft has depth of 116 feet, and at it's bottom drift ing is being carried on north and south, with the vein averaging from one to three feet in width and carrying good milling ore. Several chutes of ore have been dis closed which assay $15O to the ton.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21
DUNWELL ENTERS
 PRODUCING LIST

With the mill operating stead- fly and with concentrates com ing down to tide water enroute to the shelter, the Dunwell mine has taken it's place among the producing proper ties of the district.
 Mill concentrates commenced to pass through Stewart last week and reports from the mine indicate that the mill is running steadily and grad ually increasing production as the machinery is slowly speed ed up to capacity operation. The first ore milled is said to have been -purposely chosen from the lowest grade extract ed, but the concentrates are reported to carry satisfactory values.
 The mill has a capacity of 100-tons of ore per day. The plant is constructed on some what unique lines, the usual sets of fine. and coarse crush ing rolls having been eliminat- ed, the ore passing directly from an 8-inch gyratory crush CT by means of a conveying belt directly to the Hardinge mills. After milling, the ore passes to classifiers and thence to Wilfley tables, where silver lead, silver-zinc and iron-gold concentrates are made. The Notation units comprise two series of cells of positive flow subaeration type. The flotat- ion concentrates pass from these to thickeners and thence to Oliver filters of the latest type. The system employed provides for drying and sack ing the concentrates at the filters, thereby eliminating the storage bin installations commonly employed. Provision is made at several points for returning oversize concen- trates for regrinding. The processes employed being ex- ceedingly simple and effect i've.
 The plant is driven by elect ric power supplied by a 300 h. p. Vickers-Pelter internal combustion engine, connected with a 450 kva generator.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

A considerable number of Hyderites, attended the St. Patrick's day dance at Stewart Thursday evening and enjoyed a thoroughly good time, in addition to sharing in the prizes from a series of rallies, which added variety and ex- citement to the entertainment. Mrs. Wm. Bunting of Hyder annexed the chief prize, $50 in cash. The dance was given by the Stewart Hospital board and netted a tidy sum for the benefit of that institution.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21
BIG MERGER IN
 PRoSPECT-RUMoR

r.al
 Rumors to the effect that negotiations are in progress looking to the consolidation Of the Premier, B. c. Silver and Sebakwe, and also that the Premier is seeking to purchase both the Sebakwe and B. C.. Silver, have been current here during the past few days, but cannot be verified locally. The reports, apparently, were brought from the south some days ago by a local mining promoter, but whether they are based upon subSsa tial grounds could not be deter mined up to the time of writ ing. Members of the Premier staff profess to know nothing of the matter and represent atives of the other two organi- zations are also apparently in the dark regarding it.
 A development of such char acter has been anticipated d in local mining circles for some time, owing to the probahili- ty that Premier, with it's law level workings and extensive equipment, can mine the ad- joining properties with great CT advantage than can the present owners. It is also pointed put that Premier owns already something like 35 per cent of the stock of B. c. Sil- yer and, in addition, by reason of having worked up to the vefy borders of it's more north erly neighbor at levels sevS eral hundred feet below 4la8se of B. c. Silver, probably pos sesses a greater insight into the mineral production possi- bilities of the latter property than is held by it's owners. With these factors in view and the added prospect that both B. c. Silver and Sebakwe must expend vast sums to place the respective properties on a substantial and econom- ical working basis, it appears that a transfer of f~both to fPfe. mier is a likely eventuality.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21
NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD
 NEXT WEDNESDAY,

Preparations for holding the annual School Board election are under way. A meeting will be held in the school house Wednesday evening, March 23 for the purpose ot nominating candidates for the offices of director, clerk and treasurer. The meeting will be open to the public and should be attended by all who are interested in the welfare of the school.
 The general public is usually inclined to be somewhat apa- thetic in school matters; but should bear in mind that the selection of capable officials is the first requisite to the proper administration of school affairs. Hyder has always been fortunate in securing the ser vices of capable directors, de- spite the absence of public interest, but it is nevertheless contrary to good policy to leave the matter of selecting the school board personnel to the very small number who annually feel it their duty to take part in the nominations.
 The school election will be held April 4 in the Chamber of Commerce building.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

A copy of the second number of the Alaska Magazine, the latest Alaska journalistic vent ure, was received by the Herald a few day ago and full ly sustains the high standard established by the first issue.
 Among the leading stories are several of marked historic al interest, including "Venia- minov in Alaska" a descript- ion of the life and work of the famous Father Veniaminov, drawn from his biography in Russian by Rev. A. P. Kashe- varoff, of Juneau; "The Glac- ial Age in Alaska" by James Wickersham; and 'The Alas ka Travels of Capt. James Cook, F. R. S." with repro auctions of the original etch- ings. Every article in the issue is profusely illustrated with photo-engravings of unique interest.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21
LEGISLATURE NOW
 IN SESSION

The eighth biennial session of the Alaska Legislature con-
 vened in Juneau March 7th. Bartley Howard, senior mem-
 Der from the Third Division,
 was elected president of the Senate and Sumner Smith, representative from the same division was elected Speaker of the House. Miss Ruth Reat, of Anchorage was chosen for Secretary of the Senate ana Cash Cole, of Juneau, for Clerk of the House. Rev. R. A. Galley was the unanimous choice for Senate chaplain and A. J. Sprague for sergeant-at- arms of the House.
 One of the first acts of the House was to overturn the power that has reposed for IA years in the hands of the dele gations from the four divisions to name the various House committees, by delegating to the Speaker the power to ap> point a Committee on Commit tees. The stripping of the delegations was opposed by seven members but was over ridden by the majority. Those who voted to sweep aside the long established precedent were Ross, Paul, Sundquist, Benjamin, Ferguson, Worth, Johnston and Smith. Speaker Smith then named Ross, Paul, Grier and Sundquist as the powerful committee on com nlittees.
 The message of Governor George A. Parks, delivered at a joint session, was a note- worthy feature of the earlier proceedings. The message re. viewed briefly but very force. fully, virtually every phase of Territorial activities, as view ed from the executive and administrative standpoints, and was firmly opposed to thew and untried experiments" i'll government and urged the legislature to stand out against the rising tide of taxation by "adhering to the established tax rate and so adjusting ap- that they may be within the estimated normal
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

The power schooner Anna Helen, owned by Dr. w. F. Goody Seattle dental practit- toner arrived from the Puget Sound metropolis last Tues day morning on the first leg of 8 contemplated voyage to the Aleutian Islands and poss- ibly Boring Sea. Aboard the staunch little vessel were Dr. Good and Don Mills of Seattle, in addition to a crew of two men. Dr. Good is making the long trip by way of recreation, while MT. Mills, who is a com mercial traveller, is combining business with pleasure.
 Before leaving for the west ward Thursday night, Dr. Good stated that it is his in tention to spend the summer along the lower Alaska coast, with the Aleutian Islands and possibly the Nome section as e final objective of the tour.
 Dr. Good is a old time Alas kan, having resided for some years in the Ruby section, and renewed acquaintance with 8 number of former interior residents during his stay.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

Justin w. Harding, of Frank lin, Ohio, newly appointed United States Attorney for the First Division, took over the district attorneys office March 16, succeeding A. G. Shoup.
 The new district attorney is a native of Warren County, Ohio, and a graduate of Phil lips-Exeter Academy and the University of Michigan. He is a World War veteran having entered the service in 1917 as a captain of infantry. Later he became a major. Following his discharge from the service in 1919, MT. Harding visited Alaska and spent the summer of that year in the Territory. He is a former member of the Ohio General Assembly, serv- ing in the 83d, 84th and 85 sessions of that body. He is married and has two children, who, with Mrs. Harding, ac- companied him to Juneau.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

The spring schedule of the c. N. R. steamers becomes ef- fective today (Monday). As a result the next vessel of the line will not arrive until Sunday morning March 27. at which time the Prince Charles is scheduled to make it's first appearance this year. replacing the Prince Rupert, which is undergoing it's annual overhaul. The Prince Charles will also make two succeeding trips, arriving April 3 and April 10; after which the Prince Rupert will take up the schedule.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

Ed Fernald, well known old timer, is reported again con- fined to Premier hospital as a result of 8 relapse occurring 3 few days ago. MT. FernaIo was apparently making excel- lent progress toward complete recovery from his long illness when the relapse developed.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

Fox pelts and live foxes valued at approximately $200,, 900 were shipped south from Petersburg in February. More than 600 pelts, valued at $50,- 900 were consigned to mark cts in New York, London ana Norway. Experienced fur buy CTS who inspected some of the pelts declared them to be exceptionally high grade ana should bring the top price.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

Congress has appropriated $75O,O0O for the construction. of a tram road on Seward Pen. insula. The new tram will be laid between Shelton ana Candle Creek and will provide a rail route entirely acDss the Seward Peninsula, from Nome to Kotzebue Sound.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

The General Petroleum COT. poration, operating on the Sullivan property at Yakataga Beach is now down a distance of 1040 feet and in sandstone. formation. The indications are reported to be very favorable.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

J. B. Watson, president ot the Woodbine Mining Go. al, rived from Vancouver Monday evening in company with Hugh B. McGuire, manager of the Aiaska-Canadian, Consolidat- ed.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

J. B. Watson, president of the Woodbine Mining Co.,, spent the past week on the company property. He will re- turn to Vancouver this evening.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

Richard Boyer, well-known old timer, left Wednesday on the Taku II, enroute to Circle, where he intends to remain indefinitely.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

The following new books have been added to the lists of the Hyder Public Library. Another consignment is expected short ly.
 Bellarion Sabatini Captain Blood Sabatini Dark Dawn Ostense Flower of the North Cur wood
 Footstep that Stopped Field ing
 The Girls Ferber Gods Country and the Woman Curwood The Hunted Woman Curwood Main Street Lewis Show Boat Ferbel The Silver Spoon Galsworthy The Understanding
 Heart Kyne Under the Tonto Rim Grey Wild Geese Ostense The Channay Syndi- cate Oppenheim Madame and Her Twelve Virgins Oppenhein The Adventures of MT. Joseph P. Cray Oppenhein The Terrible Hobby of Sir Joseph
 Londe, Bart. OppenheinA Aesop's Fables
 A Son of His Father Wright Suspense Conraa Waifs and Strays Henry
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

s. P. Fitzgerald, president of the Independence Mining Co.,, left for the south Monday night after a visit to the Inde- pendence mine.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-03-21

Mrs. J. L. Campbell left last week for the south, owing to the illness of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Hill, of Tacoma.