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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17
SKAGWAY'S TASK.

If our citizens are really in earnest in
their desire to have the privilege of bond
Ing foreign goods through Alaskan terri>
tory heretofore extended refunded, they
must awaken to the enormity of the task
they have set for themselves, 1t will take
more than the unsupported petition OF our
chamber of commerce to induce the eXecut-
I've department of our government to act.
The influence of commercial bodies and
congressional delegations of commons
wedlths that have representation in con
gress and in the electoral college will be
necessary. In fact all the pressure that
can be possibly brought to bear will be
none too little. Indeed, we will be FORUM
ate If we succeed under any circumstance
However, the end sought to be obtained
is of sufficient Importance to our CITY to
warrant the exhaustion of every means at
our command. The work has been COM
menced, and treless energy should be
shown till the end.
The DAILY ALASKAN suggests that the
chamber of commerce send competent
and energetic man to visit all the import
ant Pacific coast cities to work uD a sent-
ment amongst the commercial bodies, leg
islators. press and public spirited citizens
generally and to inspire them to action.
If the people Of the Pacific coast can be
properly stirred up during the present year
when the nation Is in the throes of po-
litical campaign and the administration
seeking BY all honorable means to incur
the good will of the electors, it will be pos
sible TO succeed. To work, is the word,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17
MIR. BOWSER'S WOES.
HOW A BUTCHERS BILL SPOILED A
PLEASANT EVENING.
He Came Home In a Very Cheerful
Frame of Mind, but, of Course,
Couldn't BE Happy Unless He
Found Some Trouble.

he Tame HOME u ttEy ShGCEhoA
Frame of Mind, but, of Course.
Couldn't BE Happy Unless He
Found Some Trouble.
copyright, 1900 by c. B. Lewis.l
Mr.. Bowser was due at his home at
o'clock, and Mrs. Bowser was Won
dering what sort of new fad he would
bring home with him when he sudden
ly opened the door. AS he didn't give
the door kick and a bang when he
opened 1t, she knew that he hadn't had
row with the street car conductor en-
route. AS he was humming tune to
himself she knew that he hadn't found
clothespin or q shirt button on the
steps and would bring no charge Of
reckless extravaganza against her.
"Ha, little woman, but here you are!
he exclaimed as he caught sight Of her
Dinners all ready, Of course? You
never keep me waiting, and you al
ways have something good. l never
come home without patting myself on
the back over my good luck. Every
thing gone all right with you todayT
1t wasn't an extra good dinner. The
butcher had sent poor roast, and the
cook had had trouble with the range,
but as Mr.. Bowser piled his knife and
fork he complimented everything. He
also complimented Mrs. Bowser on her
personal appearance and the cook on
her culinary skill. Mrs. Bowser was
glad to see him In such good spirits.
and yet she was uneasy. AS dinner
was ended she almost hoped to hear
him say he was going around to the
club for an hour or two. He had no
such idea in his head, however. AS he
reached the sitting room he took off his
shoes, lighted cigar and dropped into
chair with the observations:
"Well, but this is home! This is the
way for n man to live! A man who has
home like this ought to be kicked for
complaining about anything. Did !
leave you any shopping money this
morning"
II think not" she replied.
"Then | must have forgotten 1t. ]
meant to have left you $50. Just put
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17
IMPROVEMENTS BEGUN
Piles Being Driven For the Coal
Hoist On the Front.

Work of driving piles for the wharf over
which the railroad will erect its big steam
hoist and conveyor to carry coal from ships
to the cars has just been begun on The ex-
tension of the railroad wharf.
Engineer Evans will have charge of the
installation of the hoist, as well as of the
construction OF coal bunkers at the Shops,
White Horse, Bennett and Caribou. The
bunkers at the shops will have capacity
of $500 tons and those at White Horse
1900 tons. The Others will be smaller.
The White Horse bunkers will be so ar
ranged that river steamers may coal from
them. Work has been begun on the bunker
site at the shops.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17
Steamers Due in Port.

The following steamers are scheduled to
arrive on the dates named:
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17

weather. II there was ever a wife
who looked after things around the
house with determination to help her
husband. 1t IL you. | don't believe 2
cents worth Of stuff is wasted In q
year."
81 try to do my BEST" she responded,
but at the same time wishing that
Jones or Brown would come in and in
terrupt the conversation.
"Do you remember the night l came
home and found a clothespin on the
doorstepT continued Mr.. Bowser,
with evident enjoyment. II busted in
to the hall and made an much fuss over
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17

The committee which got up the incor-
poration committee acted wisely when de-
cided to ask that the name of our citv be
spelled S-k-a-g-w-a-y. For wears that
has been the accepted manner of spelling
the name designating this particular point.
All the government maps of Alaska for a
generation have had SkagWav river and
a Skagway bay. The CITY built on the
shores of the bav and on the river bank
should be the City of SkagWav.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17

10 the untimelv death of Stephen Crane,
one of the worlds first men of letters was
lost. Mr.. Crane was foreeful, ,as well as
true writer. His stories always possess
ed the merit of being true to lite. He was
a master Of pathos and not deficient in hu-
NOR. Though not vet thirty wears of age
at the time of his death, Mr.. Crane has
left wealth of splendid work to demon
strate that his short life has not been, in
vain
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17

The unlnamitv with which the citizens
of Skagwav have accepted the proposition
to incorporate the city before july is
commendable. July ist will mark the
commencement of new epoch in the life
of this enterprising city.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-06-17

HE TUCK OFF HIS bHOko.
that old clothespin as II 1t had been
diamond sunburst. l stamped around
and shouted and bulldozed and spoiled
the whole evening. Mrs. BOwser, Why
didn't you bristle up to me and tell me
to shut right up or you'd leave? If you
had hit me with a crowbar that night
1t would have served me right. Have
you-can you ever forgive me%
There was strange man here this
afternoon" she said, determined to
break up the conversation at all haz-
ards, "and think he wanted to see
you about land"
"Well. let him come when I'm home.
/ believe you told me not long ago that
you had saved all my old love letters.
Suppose you get 'em all down, and
we'n read 'em over"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
SORRY He DID IT
Or. Tracey Testities to that
Effect Today in the
CLARK SENATORIAL SCANDAL
He Tried To Bribe Justice
Hunt Just to Test His Or
ficial Integrity.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Dr. VIM.
Tracey, accused by Justice Hunt of
the Montana supreme court, testified
today before the Clark Investigating
committee.
He related all his interviews with
Hunt and Attorney General Holan.
The report of the Hunt first inter-
view waspractically the same as Hunt
stated, except as to the amount.
Tracey testified that he had no au-
thority from any one to make the Of
fer, but did not tell the judge so. Said
he had no $50, or 100000. Re-
ferring to the talk with Holan, said it
was all "josh," he knew it was. Said
the only motive he had in approach
ing Hunt was to test his official in
tegrity and find out whether he was
all right. That he had heard rumors
that Hunt was identified with the
Daily people. He went deliberately
to work to test his virtue as Judge.
He had known him ten years. He
was sorry now that he had done it.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
VERSHIRE.

Rev. Fl. G. Robbins of Clinton, N.
Y, who was formerly the pastor OF
the Baptist church IN Nershire, has
been in town visiting old acquaint-
ances. He occupied the pulpit at the
Congregational church Sunday, Feb.
4th and at the Advent chapel on the
18th.
Clyde Fuller, accompanied by his
school mate Fred Cook of Post Mills,
was home from Thetford Hill Satur-
day and Sunday, the 10th and 1Ith.
The late heavy rain did consider
able damage to the highways and lum-
ber roads.
Mrs. Henry Mattoon of Manchester,
N. H., is in town visiting relatives
and friends.
All the schools in town have closed.
Mr.. Jenkinson has let the Job to cut
the timber on the Roswell Mattoon
place to other parties and has gone to
Post Mills to work in Harry South
wick's mill as his sawyer. Mrs. Jen-
kinson has returned to their home in
Stanstead, p. Q.
Miss Mamie Titus is at home from
1,A or,,ro whore she has been fol
few weeks with her friend Mrs. Cora
Hutchinson.
Mrs. G. B. Deake preached very
able discourse Sunday, Feb. llth
from Matthew, 4-3: "Man shall no'
live by bread alone, but by every wore
that proceedeth out of the mouth o.
Cod"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
OLD RESIDENT GONE.
Orvls D. Edgertpn. Was President
Of Northfield Savings Bank.

Northtield, Feb. 1S.-Orvis ID. Ed
gerton, aged 7S years, president of the
NOrthtield Savings Bank, died this
morning at S o'clock at his home in
this village. He had gradually failed
in health for several months, and was
unable to get to his store for six or
more weeks preceding death. He
leaves a wife and one son, G. d. Ed
gerton, assistant judge of Washing
ton county. Mr.. Edgerton came to
Northtield in 1866 from Brasher Falls,
N. Y, and engaged in the mercantile
business with his brother, the late c.
A. Edgerton, which he followed to the
time of his. death.
He was man of literary tastes,
possessed scholarly attainments, was
an early advocate for free schools,
and indenti6ed himself with all inter-
ests having in view the public welfare.
He had been village and town treasur-
er, two years one of the selectmen of
the town, and several years one of the
trustees Of the Savings bank, previous
to being elected president. Asa bust
ness man he was successful, honest and
Industrious.
He was respected member of the
Congregational church, and while not
bigoted in his religious views, he con-
stantly adhered to his profession of
faith and ornamented it by a consist
ent and we'll ordered Christian life.
Funeral arrangements are not compile
ted at this writing, but the last serv-
ces will probably occur on Tuesday
and interment will be in Elmwood
cemetery.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19

up for the caucus nomination of a
candidate for alderman took place in
Ward Six. The voting began soon af-
ter 7 O'Clock and lasted until 10 before
a choice was made.
James Duncan was chairman, DR.. j.
w. Jackson, secretary, and James
Campbell, William Scott, and Michael
Kenetick, tellers.
The candidates nominated for alder
man were w. r. Durkee, Asa Harring-
ton, John Anderson, Henry Premier
and Abram Mann. In the first ballot
there were "a votes cast, Durkee I.
Harrington 6, 6,Anderson 10, Premier -,
Mann 10. After this both Mann and
Anderson kept gradually gaining and
were close together until at last all
the other candidates dropped out, and
there were Just enough scattering
votes cast to prevent choice.
The excitement kept gaining in in
tensity, men were running about here
and there on the streets in search of
voters until at last twenty ballots has
been taken and at the Goth 81 votes
were cast, necessary for choice Al.
Anderson received So, Mann 3S and
scattering 1. Thus John Anderson,
Barre's we'll known singer was nomin'
ated as candidate for alderman
from ward 6.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
FIRE AT RANDOLPH.
Blodgett's Livery Stable and Eight
Horses Burned.
Especial to TELEGRAM.)

Randolph, Feb. 19.-The alarm OF
fire was sounded this morning, when
it was found that the livery stable of
Charles j. Blodgett, just south of the
depot was in flames. The night op-
orator saw the blaze and gave the
alarm, but the building was all ablaZe
when the iiremen arrived. The house
adjoining was also on fire. Two
streams were promptly turned on the
flames and in a short time the fire
was under control. Only part of the
household goods were saved in badly
damaged condition. Only two Sleighs
and one wagon was saved. Eight
horses, one COW, one calf fourteen
set of harnesses, all the tools, hay,
grain, ETC., were destroyed.
The barn was Il total loss and the
house was badly Quilted.
1t was very cold and there was a
strong wind, which made the fire a
hard one to fight, but the tiremen, un-
derstood their business, and the vii
lage water system again demonstrated
it's great usefulness and superiority
as it undoubtedly, with the snow on
| the roofs of the adjoining building,
stopped disastrous conflagration
south of the railroad tracks.
Mr.. Blodgett suffers a severe loss,
as his insurance Of $1,000 in the Yer
mont Mutual will not half cover the
damage. He is a hardworking man,
who has been having series OF i'll
luck for several years and was just
getting his affairs in good shape.
Much sympathy is expressed for him.
He moved into the Steele house, adj
joining the one just vacated.
One accident occurred. f. N. Jerd
was strck in one ear by the stream
from the hose, under l20 lbs. pres
sure, knocked down, and rem dered un-
conscious for some time. He was
taken home and medical aid summon
ed. This morning the physician
could not tell the extent of the in
Jury. The ear and side of his face
was badly swollen, and the ear was
bleeding. 1t is feared he is seri-
ously hurt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
Stood Death Off.

f. B. Munday. a lawyer OF Henrietla'
Tex, once fooled a glvae-digger. He
says: "My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. l per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters, and
he was soon much better, but continued
their use until he was wholly cured. l
am sure Electric Bitters saved his life"
This remedy expels malaria, kills dis
ease germs and purifies the blood; alds
digestion, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, cures constipation, dyspepsia,
nervous diseases, kidney troubles. te-
male complaints; gives perfect health
Only SOC at Parlor Drug Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
IMPORTANT CHANGE.
The System of Mail Delivery on Main
Street Altered.

Postmaster Bisbee made change
in the delivery of mail on Main ST.,
this morning that will be of material
benefit. Carrier Dyer delivers on the
easterIy side of the street, and Hough-
ton delivers on the westerly side to
Granite street.
This assigns to carrier Houghton a
portion of the large quantity of mail
formerly delivered by Dyer, and will
enable it to be arranged for delivery
quicker: and the two will get it to its
destination earlier both in the morn
ing and in the afternoon.
Dyer pays for this help on his for
mer route by making the morning de-
livery on the west side of the river
north of Blackwell street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
A Convincing Answer.

al hobbled into Mr.. Blackmon's drug
store one evening"" says Wesley Nelson,
of Hamilton, Ga, " and he asked me to
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheu-
matism with which had suffered for a
long time. told him had no faith in
any medicine as they all failed. He
said'.. Well if Chamberlain's Pain Balm
does not help you, you need not pay for
it," | took bottle of it home and used
ii according to the directions and in one
week was cured, and have not since
been troubled with rheumatism" Sold
by T.. A. Drown & Co., Druggists. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
AMONGST THE SCRAPPERS.
Several Well Known Fighters Meet
Tonight.

Tonight.
Buffalo, Feb. 19.-Al Weinig, the
cyclone, will meet Dan Creedon in
20 round 60 tonight. This is Cree
don's first fight since November.
London, Feb. 19.-Joe Elms, the
colored bantam Of Chelsea, who has
been in England for several years and
who was supposed to have quit the
sport, will fight Ted Phillips here to-
night.
Brooklyn, Feb. 19.-Harry Lyons,
the Chicago colored heavy feather
weight, who engaged in that terrific
% round battle with Joe Cain of
Brooklyn at the Hercules last Janu-
ary, meets Frank Patterson OF this
city for 25 rounds at the Hercules
tonight at 1872 pounds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
COURT HOUSE DAMAGED.
Washington County Narrowly Es'
capped Building New House.

Montpelier, Feb. 19.-Fire was dis
covered in the rear of the county court
house Saturday night and the alarm
promptly given. 1t was found that
lire had caught from the overheated
furnace. The department responded
promptly and soon had the flames
under control. The building was
damaged to the extent of some $4,000,
which is fully covered by a policy in
the Vermont Mutual. Some valuable
books were damaged.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
Gen. BULLER
Is the Hero Of the Hour in
England
MAKES A HARD FIGHT
Captures Several Camps and
Ammunition Trains, Driv<
ing Beers Back.

London, Feb 19,-The war Office
has received the following from Bull
ler at Chlevely Camp: 81, yesterday
moved around the enemy's flank.
The Queens rifles, who bivouacked on
the northern slope of Cingolo, crossed
the Mex and supported by the rest of
the second brigade under Hillyard as
saulted and took the southern end of
Monte Christo.''
The fourth brigade on the left and
the Welsh Fusiliers, supported by the
rest of the sixth brigade, assaulted
the eastern flank of the enemy's posi-
tion, while the second brigade of cav
airy on the extreme right watched the
eastern slope of Monte Christie, and
drove back those of the enemy who
were attempting to escape our artill-
cry fire.
Assaulted by the heavy artillery fire
in front and flank, and attacked on the
flank and rear the enemy made slight re-
sstence and abandoned their strong po-
sition, being driven across the Tugela.
| have taken several camps, a wagon
load of ammunition, several wagons
stores and few prisoners.
Weather is intensely hot, the
ground is exceedingly difficult, but
the energy and dash of the troops is
pleasing to see. All has been done
splendidly. The work of the irregu-
lar cavalry, Queens Scots fusliers, rifle
brigade, has been most noticeable,
while the excellent practice of the
artillery and naval guns. and steadi-
ness of the gunners under very accur-
ate fire is remarkable. The accurate
fire of the naval guns from Chievely
was of great assistance. The casual
ties were not many.
London, Feb. 19.-It is officially an
nounced that Butler reports that he
has captured several camps, a quantity
of ammunition and a number of pris-
oners.
Sterkstroom Camp, Feb. 19.-The
Beers are retiring. Gen. Brabanb's
forces are now entering Dordrecht.
Durham, Feb. 19.--The lombard
ment of the Boer position on Hang
wana hill was continued yesterday
and today. The British have cap
tured hundreds of prisoners.
Arundel, Feb. 1S.-COmmander Pre-
torious was captured by the British at
Elandsgaate, and three Boer prisoners
were turned over to the Beers here to-
day under flag of truce. They were
taken in one ambulance half way.
| London, Feb. 19-It is now amply
confirmed that Gen. Cronie escaped
Every detail received, however, proves
how admirable Lord Roberts plans
were conceived and were succeeding
But for the unexpected delay at De
kiel's Drift which was almost impas
sable for wagons, the whole Boer force
would have been surrounded. Th
delay of one day there gave then
their chance for hasty retreat.
All the other movements of Lore
Roberts were executed exactly to time
Apparently Gen. Cronje is retreatin'
with the main army; even If he es
capes altogether he will probably los
all his baggage.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19

z. A. Drown & GO. guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
ody and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for lagrippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency of cold to
result in pneumonia. DIV ian-feb
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
Card of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, wish to ex-
press our sincere gratitude to our
friends who so kindly assisted us by
their sympathy in our recent bereave-
ment, in the death of our husband
and father. We wish to thank par
ticularly the members of the G. o. f..
and of the Swiss colony and the Rev.
P. M. McKenna.' Signed.
Mrs. VALENTA RIvA AND FAMILY .
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
FORTY HORSES.
Perished in Fire in Armour's sta
BILE at Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. ia five
story brick building at 46 Harrison
street used as a stable by agents OF
Armour and Co., was destroyed by
fire this morning. Forty horses per-
ished. The adjoining was tene-
ment where hundred persons were
sleeping and were wild with panic
and rushed out in the bitter cold in
their night clothes. Loss fifty
thousand.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
Danger Of Colds and La Grippe.

The greatest danger from colds and
la grippe is their resulting in Pneumonia.
II reasonable care is used, however,
and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken
all danger will be avoided. 1t will cure
a cold or an attack OF la grippe in less
time then any other treatment. 1t is
plea SAINT and safe to take. For sale by
i. A. Drown 4 Co., Druggists. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
Workino Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thlng
that ever was made is DR.. Kings new
life pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessness into ener-
gy. brain.fag into mental power
TThev,ro wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box, Sold al
Parlor Drug Store. a-w
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
THE MARDI GRAS.
Excursion Rates Secured for this
Great Festival.

New Orleans, Feb. 10. The Louis
vile & Nashville and other southern
railroads today put on sale the annual
mardi gras excursion tickets, which
are good to return until March IA.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
DEBATE OPENED.
Wheeler Resolution Calling for In
vestigation Of Macrum Charges
Passed.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The open
ing debate on the Porta Rican tariff
bill began today in the house.
The house passed the Wheeler reso-
luton asking for information regard
ing the Macrum- Hay charges.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
A FrlghtfuI BIunder

Will often cause a horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, will kill the pain and promptly
heal it. Cures Fever Sores. Ulcers,
Boils, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Parlor
Drug Store. a-W
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
GOULDSVILlE.

Mrs. A. Brown went to Boston
Monday to live with her daughter,
Mrs. c. F. Hurley.
G. w. Morrow, supt. of the Anti
Saloon League, from Burlington, and
the Hon. Mr.. Robb of Bellows Falls
spoke in the Methodist church Sunday
in behalf of the league.
Mrs. Pearsons of Randolph was in
town last week.
Will Cook and his sister attended
dance at Randolph last week.
Mrs. Peter Brown is working for e.
w. Cochrane.
Mrs. Marion Sanborn returned last
week from Graniteville, and is visiting
at Frank Sulham's.
Arthur Fitzgerald of Lebanon, n
H., is visiting at E. P. Harwood's a
few days.
There was dance at Cross hall
on Friday evening, which was largely
attended.
Chas. Bingham and Mrs. L. Cross
are on the sick list.
Arthur Martin of Barre visited Mrs.
Lucy Cross Friday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-19
IMMENSE LOSS.

Many Sailors Find Deaths in the
Briny Deep.
Santando, Spain, Feb. l9.-Gales
are causing number of shipping dis
asters on the north coast. Three small
vessels have been wrecked here, "a sea-
men drowned, and eight other vessels
are missing. Two coasting ships with
their crews, carrying 4S men, have
probably foundered off Dion.