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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
The Big Ant.

Although the bee is one Of the most
wonderful of insects ON account Of the
remarkable intelligence it shows, sci
entists are finding out things about the
ant that place that little fellow even
above the bee. Many traits OF the ant
seem almost human in their nature. In
central Asia there is species of ant Of
which stories are told that are almost
beyond belief. These ants are small
in size. but once in awhile one of them
forgets to stop growing until IL is many
times larger than its companions-a
genuine ant giant. The small ants,
however, make good use of the big fell
low. When they desire to travel some
distance. they scramble upon the back
of their big brother, and he carries
them to their destination. When not
serving as riding horse, he is station
ed to guard the door OF the ant dwell
ing. He stands with his big head in
the passageway, and when an enemy
appears he looks so fierce that the in
truder is glad to take to his heels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A snni1 That Helped.


The great Darwin, who learned so
much about animals and their ways,
tells many wonderful stories about
them in the books he published. In
one instance lie attempts TO show that
lower animals have reasoning powers
by citing the actions of n couple of
snails that were placed in walled gar
den. This garden was absolutely de-
void of vegetation, and the poor snails
began to suffer for want of food. One
of them became i'll. Then the stronger
of the two evidently concluded that
something had TO be done. 1t seemed
TO hold a conversation with its sick
companion and hurried away. The per-
sons watching their actions concluded
the sick snail had been deserted aud
left to die. Not so, however. The
strong snail laboriously climbed over
the wall and found delightful garden
adjoining, full of green leaves and
plants. Then it turned back, crawled
TO its sick friend and talked" with IL
again. At last the two started over
the wall and in time were lost in the
paradise that had been found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
Liternry Con.truction,

In a school for colored children there
was a little boy who would persist in
saying "have went" says contributor
to The Christian Endeavor World.
The teacher kept him in one night
and said:
''Now, while 1 am out of the room.
you may write have gone 80 times"
When the teacher came back, he look
ed at the boys paper. and there was,
"Have gone 80 times" On the other
side was written, 81 have went home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
Roof. and ChImnexr.

There is no doubt but the form of a
roof has much to do with the draft of a
chimney. The fiat roof offers no resist
ance to the passage of air, but as the
pitch is increased the current is more
and more disturbed until with a high
pitched and many gabled roof it Is bro
ken into innumerable eddies. some of
which are sure TO curl down and force
the smoke and gases in the fiue into the
rooms below. Chimneys on such roofs
should be built higher than ordinary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
wEsrco1-r AND MS MACHINE.

Their and mother are enthusiastic devo-
tees of the sport, but made serious OBJ
jections when their son expressed an
ardent wish to own a horseless vehicle
of his own. But the boy gave such con-
vincing proof of his ability that he won
the day and now has his hearts desire.
At recent automobile show in Phila-
delphia he won the plaudits of a large
audience for his dexterous handling of
the automobile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
launching the Hits.

Case and Comment tells a story of an
Illinois attorney who argued to the
court one after another Of a series of
very weak points, none Of which SEEM
ed to the court to have any merit until
the court finally said, MIR. -. do you
think there is anything I'm these
points," To which the attorney re-
piled. ''Well. judge. perhaps there isn't
much In any one of them alone, but 1
didn't know but your honor would kind
of bunch them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
rnuched N sore spot.

do you find 1t difficult, senator" she
asked. ito keep in touch with your con-
stituents?"
81 beg your pardon, ma'am," he re-
piled. with a scared look, but really
l must ask you not to use that express
sion with reference to my affairs.
Touch is a word that 1 can't stand
since the papers used it in explaining
why l voted for that street railroad
bill four years ago."-Chicago Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
A Childish Incident.

An infant on the floor was racing
On Bonded arms and knees,
Speeding along, yet nothing chasing,
When straight it somewhat sees
A sunbeam through the window glancing
Took TO the floor its way;
The babe. toward the spot advancing,
STOPPED down and kissed the ray.
An instinct in its bosom stirring.
The sense Of beauty woke,
And, needless of contempt incurring, \
Its infant homage spoke. -
/ straightway left the child reproving
The GOODNESS Of my heart,
Which not heavens brightest ray 70 moving
To grateful, loving part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21

The modest man has everything to
gain and the arrogant man everything
to lose, for modesty has always to
deal with generosity and arrogance
with envy.-RivaroL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
Boy Champion Automobiles.

w. Westcott Humphreys of German
town, Pa, who is in his twelfth year.
is probably the youngest skilled ma
nipulator of the automobile. lie can
manage the curves. come TO a sudden
stop and pick his way through crowded
streets with the facility of an expert
enced adult Master Humphreys IA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
TMo Rnnn.

Three Irishmen had four guineas to
be equally divided among them. After
several unsuccessful efforts by two of
them the third settled the business
thus: ''There are two for you two, and
here are two for me too"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-21
A Ieading Question

Hobb-I put 500 in the bank for my
baby the other day for his majority.
Nobb-That's good. How long are
you going to keep it there?-Harper's
Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

This division of the Salvation Army comprising Canada, British Columbia, the Yukon and a few of the North Pa ciic coast states. is m a very prosper ous condition. A corps at least Is To-, cated in nearly every town and hamlet and in thc large cities there are as many as three of four. The Salvation ists oi it are an active in the work and are ever on the alert Go spread their gospel While many do not like the army's style of propaganda work there i, no question but what it does good among certain classes and it Is every where accorded a very liberal support The "lasiscs' are particularly energetic and endure many hardships and priya- tions to do what they conceive Go be their duty
 \ remarkable illustration of the de yclopmcnt of Salvation Army opera tions Is given by a glance at the history of what Is known as thc self denial ci- iort-au annual event which this year falls on the dates May 20 Co June r.
 This wonderfully successful and wide ly initiated method of raising funds for prosecuting the work of the army originated thirteen yeasr ago when to assist thc foreign fund of the interna- tional headquarters in London, Gener, al Booth mdac 1n appeal on these lines. The sum asked for was S2s.ooo. and S2iIo were realized. Since then Great Britain alone has raised SI.56o.- ooo by its self denial effort Thi. d.. vision with about one-cighth of the population has raised S25o,I6S3 S3I-last years amount being S23o3435.
 This self denial effort entails upon Salva,ionists giving up not only what money they can afford but some lux ury or personal indulgence during that week. abstinence from which will keep before their minds the spiritual lessons of self denial
 The movement, however, is not con fined to SalvationistS. as they with mar vicious success enlist the sympathes of those who are by no means at one with them in religious creed.
 The effort is one which can only have a beneficial effect on those who participate in it, while its financial re- suits are am important item in the ex- tension of many branches of the army work. with which the whole world ;s now familiar
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Popular Steamboat Manager

The statement published in the Sun and the other Dawson newspapers to the effect that Mcdonald Potts has re- signed as manager of the Klondikc Corporation and has been succeeded by Mr. Calderhead, of Dawson. turns out to be not in accordance with the facts
 Mir Calderhead has leased the Ora. Nora and Flora for the season, and will be a steamboat company in him. self. Mr. Potts remains in Victoria as manager of the Klondikc Corpo- ration and to him Mr. Calderhead re. ports an matters concerning the cor porations business
 The good people of Dawson have formed very much of a liking for Mr. Calderhead. and it is a certain iaci that under his management the three little boats will be more popular than eyer.-Yukon Sun.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Petition tho Yukon Council

A petition has been presented to the Yukon Council Co incorporate thc White Horse Electric Power and Wat CT Works Co. The petitioners stat' in the ordinance of incorporation which they submit that the purpose oi the company is to operate m and about the town of White Horse, supplying the locality with water systems, sew CTS. telephones, electric lights, heat tramways. wells, wharycs. cistcrns. res. ervoirs and the like and Co deal m timber Those mentioned as incorpo. rators are Louis Herd. professor oI electricity m McGilrs college, Mon trcal: James McNamcc and Alexander Mcdonald. miners of Dawson; Robert J. Lowe. J. U. BraY and l.. Dripiru, of White Horse, and AuguStc Noel and D. II. McDinnon, barristcrs of Dawson,
 The capital of th ecompany is placed at Sio.ooo dividing into 1000 shares with a possibility of extending the cap ital Co SIoo,ooo.-Whitc Horse Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
NO AMNESTY FOR HIM.
When Con. Cailles Is Captured He wm Be Tried By Court Martial

Nf.rf. April sS-Captaiu Wilson Chase. Oth l jctlthmcu, %, the twen- usth uantrl ou April 70. surprised the camp oi thc iu,urgcut general clIIe, at Doeot- Dugot situated uine m1., north oi Clyrt iu che province .i IaEuri Clii'cs Wa, at In, camp .t fr. anne ai fhc American attack but m.rIEri tu escape Captain Chase s force captured h,, aiiutlnt. 1yc other -,af .#ccr- fourteen men twenty ri1r. a-.. amount of ammunition and stores anal li thc paper, and per ,oulI effects of che Ftippino general The lr-ur-crt wl'.r \clo. was killed .urrL thU rr-Iecmcut as were Cor r.rrI NtGu and Private Tpp,. both h.'.r-.re ,o Company \ oi the Iwcn- ~ first Several column, ot thc Amer Icar troop, continue vigorously Go pur- -u. General I1,Nc,
 General Cl1'c, recently offered re- ward n. Sfouoo tor thc head ni Cot N. Jones. I-. oi che Eighth infantry
 For more thlr year past Cai.lcS fu, commanded thc n,urcrnt forces .r.-.,.r- 0. trc east o' Bay lake not
 - from Naha Hc |, ,lil Co be a French Canadian hai-c1,tc He has r.re.arnr fnr vudic,iycnes, and cruelty and |, onc oi the two or three
 nur. 'el1cr, ,t.,l m che field who have clearly ignored thc observance, .. H.r.r.''r warfare
 Tn. ..e..tt .. Nanla Duclts. whose r-..'.. It u.- tn a-,a,siuatc and bury
 .. ...-. a' tncIr couu'rymen who -...r' 'w.rcan >ove-c'gnty When- ...r -.. latter iel into their hands. op- crate. NI thc Knowledge ii not the ..r.-I. support u. General Cli.lc, li .#r... - Is doubtful n bc would claim ""rrtt for past actions under the t.-u- .. frc amnesty In January of t.- year hc offered a reward of Si0 ..r -.e head, %, an American, brought n. Hm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
AdministratOr'. Notice

Notice is hereby given that thc un designed has been duly appointed ad ministrator oi the estate of John lis lop late of Skagway Alaska, deceased
 An persons having claims against said estate are hereby required Co pre- sent the same with proper vouchers within six months from thc date oI this notice Co the undersigned at the law office of K. w. Jennings, in Skag uay. Alaska April 70. IOoL
 |. w. YOUNG. Administrator R. w. Jennings. Attorney for estate.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

lDaily Alaskan Special corrcSpondcntl
 White Horse. May Iz.-The steam CT Yukon of the White Pass fleet was launched yesterday evening, and after having been given a general over hauling and supplied with some new machinery she is m fine condition The Sybil and the Columbian will be ready for the water in a few days.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

The steamers Ora, Nora and Flora of the Kloudike Corporation, left Low CT LaBarge at an early hour Thurs day morning and S9iely passed througl the shallow waters of Thirty-Mlle river The Bailey and Zealandian sailed early IhI. mnrninE
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
A. B. Attontioni

There will be a special meeting of the Arctic Brotherhood Saturday eye ming at & o'clock for the purpose of making final arrangements for the Trip to White Horse on the 21nd to insti- tutc a new camp.
 Those members who wish 70 par. iicipatc in the A. B. excursion will please hand m their names to the m dcrsigncd before Saturday evening.
 By order
 Godfrey Chcalandcr Arctic Recorder
 Visit the Royal steam plant and see how laundry is done without int ry to goods.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
For Sale

Tenders will be received for the pur chase oi the steamer "Mabel F as she now lies at Caribou crossing un- ul May 2sth. The highest bid not nee cssariy accepted For further paruc ulars apply Co A. F. EnSelhardt or C. w. Gics. White Horse. Y. T. tw
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Tailoring.

For stylish and good fitting clothes go to F. Wolland, who is receiving ;he latest and most fashionable report on tailoring every month. Clothes dyc' cleaned and repaired I2 D q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Ice Cream ParlOrs

N l.. Ritter has httcd up a neat ice cream parlor at his Sixth avenue store. Pure ice cream and soda will be scrv- ed lt 1ll hours 2w.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

X new street sprinkler will soon be iu operation on the streets oi White Horse. and the clouds oi dust which were so botherSome year ago will not be in evidence this summer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Sixth avenue, Skagway. Is remaining a close second with Sixth avenue, New York, fl you are to judge by the beau tiiul window display at B. NJ. Beh- rends'. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

The Seattle Bohemian Draught Beer is the best and most expensive draught beer made in Seattle. For sale at the Seattle Saloon, corner State and Sixth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Dresses in the latest styles and gar ments of every description made 10 or der on short notice at Ladies Bazaar, 4o6 Broadway
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Arc You Going to NOmo ?

Then get the latest reliable map oi the Kokukuk. Blue Stone. Council City. Nome. Port Clarence and Copper River mining districts. Price SO cents. Issued by the Seattle Daily Times. Sent on receipt of price. If.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Sojourning and visiting MasonS ar cordially invited Co meet with us. Work in w. NJ.
 By order of w. M. GEO. E. HOWARD, Secretary
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Pure delicious ice cream with lady fingers. macaroous. and home made cake. esc per dish. Living. legitimate prices
 CHEALNNDER'S $
 Fith Avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
From l to 1000 Gallon.

The ice cream season has opened st the German Bakery. where the siri tly pure article can always be had. Fred has his own COWS and ice and is pre- pared to supply families or parties with from one to 1000 gallons at one dollar per gallon. U
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

About one thousand pounds ot Daw- son mail was taken down the river in canoes Wednesday night to catch the first steamer at Lower LaBargc for down the river.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
For Sale

A complete housekeeping outfit the property of w. IT. Moore. Will sell cheap. Call at Alaskan office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Easily Satisfied.

All we want is an the trade in sight F. II. ClaySon & Co.,, the One Price Clothing. Shoe and Furnishing House Fourth and State streets.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Seattle Export Beer. delivered in any part oi the city for & per dozen qua'' by B. B. Bottling Go.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock Chicken at tho Seattle with Famous Rainier Beor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Just received the finest assortment of millinery ever brought to Skagway at Fife Alaska Co.,. Fourth street.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Try Red Star bottled beer You will ir.nk ro other g. per dozen. deli, .r.I Telephone sQ ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Meeting of MasOus

Communication O. White Pass Lodge, U D.. A. F, & A. M, vii. Be held Saturday even ing. May 18th. at SD
 m, in Masonic Hall s25 Fourth avenue
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
Biz Mail Left In Canoes To Catch Steamers At
 Lake La Barge
YUKONER IS LAUNCHED

Our Special Correspondent Sends Many Items of Interest From the FlOurishing City At tho Head of Yukon Navigation
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

A new line of carpets in ingram, tapestry. velvet and aNminster, at Peo- ple's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

FOR sale" "For Rent" Furnished
 Rooms for Rent" and other cards for sale at the Daily Alaskan office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
SalyatiOnists Want Everyone To Deny Self and Help
 Swell the Fund
TIME ST TO DO 1T

History of Self Denial Part of tho Army's Work Enormous Sums Havo Been Raised By This MOans In All Parts of tho World
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

|.- drawing or expressing call J O.va0. phone ss automatic t3o.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Red Star bottled beer is unequaled as a table drink. S per dozen, deliv cred. Telephone 80.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

IT you want wood or coal telephone No. I4o Frank Gertshcn.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

English Corduroy Pants at clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

For Rent and For Sale cards at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

II. Chambers went Co Lower La Barge Wednesday night with a lot oi thc latest paper, for shipment Co Daw- son by tine first boat
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

F G. Remnant left yesterday with a scow load oi mining supolies and ma chincry for his claims on Jack Wade creek
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Amorie Tailor. 46I Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Boys Suits at Clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

May 2ith will be celebrated in a dt- ting manner by the people of White Horse Program will be announced later.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
THEY ARE ON THt WING
Traveller. Who Are Known Con-
 tinuaIly Coming and Going

Mr>. Gerowe and Mis, Emma Sehl- brcde will go Co White Horse by this morning. train. They will return on Monday
 II. $. Pratt registered at the Occi- dental from Oakland. Cali. yester- day.
 Secretary Reid oi the Y NJ. C. A. will go to Bennett today
 Henry Howard. the well known cook. left yesterday morning for the inside He Is destined for thc Forty Mile country where he owns No. | on Jack Wade creek.
 Councilman Barley has been on a business trip to White Horse. He re turned last evening
 Y. B. Dunn. agent oi the Canadian Pacific Navigation ComanX, who went Co White Horse Thursday. win return this evening.
 Harry Price. who was purser on the steamer Cleaner last season. IS cN- pcctcd Go return from White Horse this evening. lt Is understood he has accepted the same position on the steamer Cleaner this season.
 70
 Geo Daniels. for the past year tel ccraph operator at Bennett has been made assistant Co J n Swadling at che Skagway office Mir Daniels eN- presses himself as being we'll pleased with the change He Is a very popular young man and has a host oi friends here
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Strickland and Nay of the Bank of
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Hary Reinhardt. of the Skagway postoiice was in town yesterday
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18
STEAMERS DUE IN PORT.

The following steamers are scheduled to arrive on the dates named;
 Name When Due. Agent.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Grass seed for sale by Lilly Bros.i
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Youths Suits at clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

A Cutter Shoes at ClaysOn's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

P. $. Keith left hde Wednesday with a scow load of freight belonging to Whitney & Pedlar. for Dawson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock ChiolIon at tho Seattle with Famous Rainier Beor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Commerce force have gone into sum mer quarters on the brow oi the bluit just above the police barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

II. B. Dunn. agent oi the Canadian Pacific Navigation ComauX, who went Co White Horse Thursday. win return this evening
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-18

Councilman Barley has been on a business trip Co White Horse He re- turned last evening
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-06-07
FARES TO BUFFALO
over Pennsylvania Lines for Pan.Ameri
can Exposition.

over Pennsylvania Lines for Pan-Ameri
gan Exposition.
Excursion tickets to Buffalo for the
Pan-American Exposition are now on
sale at ticket offices of the Pennsylva-
mia, Lines. Fares from Marietta, o.,
are as follows
Tickets good returning ten days,
$112O.
Tickets good returning fifteen days,
1880.
Season tickets with return limit un-
til October 31st, $500.
Special coach excursion tickets good
leaving Buffalo up to midnight of
Thursday following date of sale will
be sold Tuesdays at $7.15.
Tourist tickets at special fares may
also be obtained for trips via Buffalo
to resorts in Canada. Such tickets will
be good for stopping over at Buffalo to
see the Pan-American Exposition, by
payment of 81 extra at Buffalo.
For time tables and further infor-
nation apply to W. c. Adams, Ticket
Agent, Marietta. Ohio.