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Imperial press., 1901-09-21
Determination of the Gopher

Many inventions are in existence for the killing gophers and all are more ore less useGul-except the appll- the run-ways. Never has the writer known of a single instance when the poisonous gases have harmed single gopher although he has made many experiments. Traps are useful, and when the trap is sprung and the gopher Is found therein, there is the satisfac- ton of knowing that you've got 'em.
 Poisons are good if properly used. When the cereals are used, in ma jority of cases, the gopher either re- fuses to eat them or stores them away for future use; 1t is the same thing with raisins or small fruit, especially when dried. Vegetables. such as car rots. turnips. sweet potatoes, etc, have also been used with more or less sue cess. and even apples have been used as a conveyance for poison. The dis advantage of all the semi-hard sub stances is that poison has to be spread upon them or put in crevice made for the purpose. and that as soon as the rodent tastes the poison he ceases to eat. expectorates the poison and so escapes death. But 1t is not so with oranges. which. when used right. seldom. if ever. fall to do their deadly work.
 An orange should be cut cross sec ton and one or two small crystals of
Imperial press., 1901-09-21

ried her half falntlng Co her room. They are watching over her anxlously. They fear the effect Of the seyerlng Of the bonds which were SO close. and and upon which she was go depend ent.
 MRS. MKiNLEY CALM 1N GRIEF.
 lt was Mrs. Barber. Mrs McKinlcy's sister. who broke the news of her great loss to the stricken wife. She went from the bedside of the dead ,resIdent Co the wife, whose condition was such that it seemed best to re- move her from the sickroom before the end
 Mrs. Mckinley was occupying large south room. in the Milburn house. overlooking Delaware avenue and shades the early morning light was breaking when Mrs. Barber told her that the sleep into which the president had passed would know no awakening.
 Mrs. Mckinley, whose extreme deli cacy was for years the presidents one sorrow. received the news with unex- pected calmncss. and at once ac- quesced in the request of her phy- slcIan and family to leave the details of the sad ceremonies. in which the en- tire nation Is to join. entirely in the hands of the official and personal friends who are assembled. All day long she remained quietly in her room. stricken to the soul bravely bearing her sad burden. because she knows the Major" as she lovingly calls the late president. would bid her to do so.
 Dr. Rlxey, who for years has guard cd her from all excitement and was In constant attendance during her re- cent illness in San Francisco. Is much encouraged by the way in which she Is bearing up at present. although It is quite possible that the strain of the next twenty-four hours may make it desirable for her to return with her sister to Canton. to avoid the serious strain of a state funeral.
 THE FUNERAL.
 Services were held at the Milburn house at Buffalo. Sunday morning. and
Imperial press., 1901-09-21

istration of oxygen ceased. and the pulse grew fainter and fainter. He was sinking gradually. like a child, into the eternal slumber At 10 o'clock the pulse could no longer be felt in his extremities. and they grew cold.
 ASKED FOR HIS WIFE.
 After they had left the sick-room, the physician rallied him to conscious ness. and the President asked almost Immediately that his wife be brought to him. The doctors fell back into the shadows of the room. as Mrs. McKin- ley came through the doorway. The strong face of the dying man was lighted up with a smile, as their hands were clasped She sat beside him and held his hand. Despite her physical weakness. she bore up bravely under the ordeal.
 She took his hand. His eyes opened. He spoke several sentences. Those near caught only one: "Good-by, good-by. It Is Gods will. Let His will. not ours. be done" IL was a long leave taking. and finally they car
Imperial press., 1901-09-21
HIS LAST WORDS.

The President. in his last period of consciousness, when ended about :: 10 o'clock Friday evening, chanted the words of the hymn. Nearer My God. to Thee and his last audible words. as taken down by Dr. Mann, at the bedside. were; "Good-by. all. good by. IL Is Gods way His will be done" :" Then his mind began to wander. and soon he completely lost consciousness.
 His life was prolonged for hours by the use of oxygen. and the President finally expressed desire to be allowed to die. About S: 90 o'clock the admin
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the remains then transferred to the City Hall. where they laid in state. and were viewed by over S00OO people.
 Monday morning they were taken to Washington to the White House. where services were held, and then the body Of the martyred president lay in state at the State Capitol until evening. when they started on the journey to Can ton. Ohio. where the last sad rites were performed and their laid to rest, side by side with the mother and president.
 PRESIDENTS LAST WILL.
 President Mckinley left a will. The instrument was executed some time before the shooting. and at no time during his final suffering was there any wish or occasion to revise it or to frame a codlcil. It leaves the bulk of his property to Mrs. Mckinley,
 How much the estate is worth can not be stated with exactneSs by those most familiar with the late Presidents business affairs. but 1t Is believed to be
Imperial press., 1901-09-21
Great Crops of California

The Alameda nncinal has done the State a service. in view of certain dis paraging criticisms by an eastern Con- gressman. by collecting some import ant facts as to the great crops of Cali fornia which should receive the wid est publicity. They are given in this condensed form: Compared with the entire country, California produces 9 per cent. Of the wheat;
 Iwentytwo per cent. of the barley;
 Twentyfour per cent. of the beans;
 Seventeen per cent Of the honey
 Sixty per cent. or ne wine:
 Seventy per cent. ol the beet sugar;
 Ninety per cent. of the raisins.
Imperial press., 1901-09-21

Last year, Colorado raised $500 .OOO bushels of potatoes. This year with a larger acreage and full yield. the crop Is estimated at four million bush els, which owing to the drouth in the Mississippi States. will command one dollar per bushel. Pretty good for Colorado.
Imperial press., 1901-09-21
THE WHOLE WORLD MOURNS PRESIDENT MKlNLEYS DEATH AT
 HAND OF ASSASSIN 4 Grand Career Endcd-A Most Noble Man Gone. and Sadness Fills the Hearts Of all Patriotic People.

President Mckinley died at Milbu-n House. Buffalo, N. I., at 2:15 a. m. on the morning of September 14th, 1901, aged 58 years, : months and 15 days.
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a goodly sum. although not amounting C. a large fortune
 lt is stated that the life insurance of President Mckinley was in the nelghborhood of t2OO, 900.
 REPORT OF AUTOPSY.
 Bunalo--1 he following Is the re- port of the autopsy upon the re- mains of President Mckinley.
 The bullet which struck over the breast bone did not pass through the skin. and did little harm. The other bullet passed through both walls Of the stomach near Its lower border. Both holes were found to be perfectly closed by the stitches. but the tissues around each hole had become very gangrenous After passing through the stomach. the bullo: passed into the back walls Of the abdomen. hitting and tearing the upper end of the kidney. This portion of the bullets track was also gangrenous. the gangrene in- yolving the pancreas. The bullet has not yet been found There was no sign of perltonitis or disease of other organs The heart walls were very thin. There was no evidence of any attempt at repair on the part of nature and death resulted from the gangrene. which affected the stomach around the bullet wounds. as we'll as the tissues around the further course of the bullet. Death was unavoidable by any surgi- cal or medical treatment, and was the direct result of the bullet wound
 Harvey D. Gaylord. MD; Herman G. Matsinger. MD; P. NJ. Rixey. NJ D.; Matthew D. Mann. MD. Herman Mynter. MID: Roswell PaTke. MD; Eugene Wasdin. MD; Charles c Stockton. MD; Edward J. Janeway NJ. D.; w. w. Johnston MD; w. P. Kendall. Surgeon U.S.A.: Charles Ca rey. MD; Edward l.. Munson Assist ant Surgeon. U.S.A.; Hermanus L. Baer. MD"
Imperial press., 1901-09-21
Irrigation

Irrigation is quite as necessary at this time of the year as in the height of the summer. and nothing should be allowed to interfere to delay it. The ground in the citrus orchard will dry out as fast as at any time. owing to the extreme dryness of the atmosphere. and the more equal temperature of the soil and atmosphere. Any neglect in this regard now will be very iniuri- ous both to the crop on the trees and the bloss1m buds for next spring. The deciduous orchard must also be at tended U while the fruit bud is fill Ing out and the past seasons wood is hardenlng up. nere will not be so much draft on the soil moisture now as there was when full growth was making headway. but if success is 10 oe assured the ground must be kept moist Calculations must be made 10 depend on irrigation until about the nrst of november.
 S..ould rains come in October in suf- ncient quantity to wet the ground down and keep it damp, so much the better If there is any surplus of water 1t can be used in some other way California Cultivator.
Imperial press., 1901-09-21
TO PREVENT A PANIC.

New York.-The World says that a physician of high standing who has been intimately associated with all de- yelopments at the Milburn house since the late president was shot, made the somewhat startling statement tonight that he knew 1t to be fact that one of the leading physicians in the corps attendant upon President Mckinley had deliberately caused unduly hope full statements to be made to the pub lie before the collapse which preceded death.
 The Worlds informant, whose name, for obvious reasons cannot be disclosed said: "I have reason to believe it was a great New York fnancier, whose in- terests are probably more widespread and important than those of any other man in the financial world, who rec commended the doctor I refer to. He, more than anyone else, was responsi- ble for the misleading statements re- garding the Presidents condition, His course, in making the optimistic an- nouncements. supplementing the very hopeful bulletins issued, was to give time to steady the markets. 1 think 1t was a good idea. I believe. and he certainly believed, that there was no harm in the deception. if deception there was. on the basis that much good was done to the public in general in thus helping to avoid panic"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
THf FLffT SS. PUfBLA THF CORNER GROCERY
SuIly's Groat Hit Win He Given At
 Elks' Hall This Evening

Eyerthing is in readiness for the grand family entertainment Co be gwen at Elks' hall this evening by Manager Fletchcr's strong corps of artists The Corner Grocery" in which Daniel Sul- ly made such tremendous success. will be one oi the attractions and the production ol the famous comedy will be complete in every detail The cast Is such that every situation will be iul- ly brought out. and those who wan, night of side-splitting laughter should not fail to attend this perform aucc.
 In addition to this play there will be some fine specialiieS introduced. among these will be the Coles. who are among the best acrobatic performers in the business.
 This feature of giving family enter tainmcnts in Elks' hall Is one which Is sure to prove very popular for it has been long since SkagwayanS have had a chance Co see productions of the kind of which Mr. Fletcher is going Co put on Skagway is a good show town and the high-priced artists now iu Mir. Fictchcr's stock company will always Ice greeted by th, best people of the city when they appear in these lam ils entertainments.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
Recent Arrival Says It Is In Fine Condition For
 Travel Yet
There Is Absolutely No Truth In Report Circulated In This City That It Is Breaking Up Says 1Ir. HaIforty Who Just Camo Out

J. F. Halierty came into the city night before last He is just out from At lin, having travelled by the Fan-Tail cutoff, and positively denies the truth of the report which has been circulated in certain quarters here that the trail is breaking up He says that the statement is false and that the trail over which he has made many passages was never in better condition than it is at present He believes it will re- main that way until probably about the 18th or 70 oithe present month
 The snow. he says. does become a it- tle soft m the afternoon of nearly every day. but the evenings and nights are very cold and this greatly rctards the disappearing of the snow and keeps the trail m splendid condition for trav cling.
 When coming out Mir. Halierty pas sed freight outfit going into the At lin country. Two sleds loaded with 100 pounds each were being drawn by six dogs Up to the tme he met it splendid time had been made and not the least difficulty which could be at iributable to the trail had bee eneount- cred. The trail for the remainder oi the journey was just as good as that pas sed over according 10 Mir, Halierty.
 The trip out was a pleasant one and made with a dog team. Mir. Halierty was accompanied by his wife and child
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
She Recently Made Eightsen Knots
 On a Trial Trip

The steamship Guy of Pucbla of the p,cfc Coast Steamship Company, has lu,t been released from thc Moran ,h.p ward, after a very thorough over hluHnc New boiler, and cugincs were sivcn her and she vas placed m dry dock and her bottom scrapcd and painted She Was also provided with bI1c kccl, to make her more steady m heavy seas On her trial trip she made a mt'c over iS knots an hour
 The Pucb'1 ., au exceptionally hnc modelled craft and used Co bc regard cd as ttc fastest merchant vessel on thc plc,ic Coast She made thc record from Sln Francisco iu just S5 hours. It ., said she logged i1 knot, am hour ou J trip acro,, thc straits oi Fucca when forced Capt Dcuhy who re- ccntN dicJNl, for year, hcr command CT and without question thc Pucbl1 is the most popular ship ever ou thc southern run.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
Another, Version of Caulkers'
 Strike At White Horse
One of tho Mechanics Says tho Men
 Were Conceded the Demands Upon Which They Originally Went out-EvorythiuG Quiet Now

One of the mechanice who up to a few days ago was employed on the new river steamers building at White Horse is in the city. He is on his way south. He was one of the crew employed at this port to dismantle the Dawson, Mcconnell and Ogilyie.
 He has another and entirely differ ent statement to make concerning the strike of the caulkers at that place and the terms upon which they were sent back Co work.
 All of the caulkers went out on a strike. Some were employed preparing the old river boats of the Canadian De, yelopment Company for service and others were working for Capt Waldo on the new steamers.
 A demand was made by both crews simultaneously for an advance to % cents per hour for regular time and double pay for overtime. They had been getting Co cents per hour Tor a nine hour day and twice that amount for an extra time.
 This demand was made a week ago yesterday and was promptly rejected by the managers of both concerns. The men then refused to go to work. Va rious conferences between representa- lives of the caulkers and the man were held but nothing tangible de- veloped until last Tuesday when an agreement was reached and the men went back Co work Wednesday morn ing.
 It was given out here that the agree ment was a compromise. but the me ehanic here says this was a mistake The men. he says, were conceded all they asked. II they had not been they would not have returned Co work. The caulkers. are now, according to ths authority. receiving % cents per hour and are paid SISo per hour for all time in excess of nine hours worked m a day.
 The officials of the old Canadian De yelopment Company were the first to accede Co the eNactions. Capt Waldo held out. and was only induced Ca yield when it was shown to him that inc caulkers in the other yard would not go back although they had been granted their request until he adopted the advanced srale of prices and put his men to work.
 The work is now going along smooth ly and all of the boats will be ready for the water by the 2sih oi the pres ent month.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Contractor PaImborg Has Qualified
 to Commence tho Work

Mir. F.. Palmberg, the successful bid- der for the erection oi the new school building. has fully qualified Co com mcncc the work by giving a SatiSiae' tory bond and signing the contract, a synopsis of which was published in this paper Thursday morning He will at once proceed Co the construction of the structure.
 Mr. Palmberg has been engaged in the contracting business in Skagway for several years and has always been regarded as a frst-claSs mechanic. He IS m every way qualified to carry ou, ,hc task of putting up the new building to a successful conclusion. He will a job which win be credit Co him self and the city.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
Moore. Wharf Co.

10 is requested by thc health officer and Noorc's wharf th1t tcamstcr>, drivers of hotel huSses and an others wiu refrain from passing thc barrier until thc health officer shall have in ,pcctcj thc ships passengers.
 Should smallpox bc discovered upon Che ship an those within th' hlrr'crs would necessarily hc included iu any quarantine placed ag1inst passengers.
 Sicncl C. F. WyunJohu,on.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
Administrator Cited

Commissioner Sehlbrede has cited the administrator of the estate ol Adolph Hochgesang, Timothy Vogel Co file a report on or before the 2Sil' day of this month It will be a semi annual statement of the standing of the estate. The deceased owned property m the Porcupinc.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
THEY ARE ON THf WING.
Travellers Who Arc Known Com
 tinuaIly Coming and Going

A. L. Bcrdoc. auditor of the w. P. & Y., is spending a few days at White Horse on official business He IS cT pcclcd to return to Skagway Satm' day evening.
 w. II. Vickers, chief of police. Of Atlin. is registered at the Golden North.
 NJ. Gibbons. of White Horse, came to the Occidental yesterday. N B. Stuus is stopping at the Gold. en North. He came from Atlin.
 -o-
 C. C. Grant. of Vancouver. was among the arrivals at the Occidental yesterday
 F. F. Clark. who is associated with Drs. Moore and Keller in developing mines in the Porcupine IS in the city for short stay He will return as soon as the business which brought him over is transacted which will prob ably be in time for him Co take the next boat away.
 -u=- J. J. Smith. connected with the Chil, coot canncrics, is in the city.
 -o-
 J. T. HaGcriy is in th city from At- lin He is accompanied by his wife and child.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

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

For stylish and good fitting clothes go to F. Wolland, who is receiving the latest and most fashionable report on tailoring every month. Clothes dycl cleaned and repaired.f I2 I3 tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

The Ladies Bazaar keeps only first class up to-datc dygoodS, ladies and chilircus underwear. dress furnishings anL notions.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Gentlemen. drop n aul stake one of our fractions. X pay streak guaran tecd an every one. F. H. ClaySon & Co.. corner Fourth and State streets.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
From I to 1000 Gallons

The ice cream season has opened st the German Bakery, where the siri fly 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 enc dollar per gallon. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

FOR sale" "For Rent" Furnished Rooms for Rent" and other cards
 for sale at che Daily Alaskan office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
English Corduroy Pants at clayson's

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock Chicken at the Seattle with Famous Rainier Beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Bosworth & ARgers, wholesale deal ers Fourth avenue. between Broadway and State streets. received by last boat choice poultry, butter eggs and yege' tables.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Visit the Royal steam plant and see how laundry is done without injury Co goods.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
Easily sati.aod.

All we want is lll the trade in sight. r. H. Clayson & Co.,, the One Price Clothing. Shoe and Furnishing House. Fourth and State streets.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Baths in porcelain tubs at the Royal. foot Fifth avenue. Ladies apartments. Steam heat.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

For expressing. wood OF coal ring up Phone 3o. LuclyiSh, Holly west of Main q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

For draying or expressing. call J. Cowan. phone ss, automatic I3o.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Don't forget thc family entertain mcnt 1t F'k>' han rcNt Friday night
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock Chicken nt tho Seattle with Famous Rainier Beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Try Red Star bottled beer. You will drink no other. & per dozen, deliv cred. Telephone so. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Red Star bottled beer is unequaled as a table drink & per dozen, deliv- cred. Telephone 80.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Rex brand hams. bacon and lard at Lilly Bros. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
Notice

Having agreed to a transieral oi the lease of the SNagway Sawmill from w. T. IlifI to s. A. Bishon6ck, this is to give notice that we will not be re- sponsible for any mechanics liens or other debts incurred by the said $. A.. BiShoprick.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10
STEAMERS DUE IN PORT.

The following steamers are scheduled to arrive on the dates named:
 Name When Due. Agent
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Just received tkc finest assortment of millinery ever brought to Skagway at Fife Alaska Co, Fourth street
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

]. Bernard Moore.
 C. F. Wynn-J Johnson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Amorlonn: Tailor. 46i Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Mining Rlanks at tbis office
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

Youths Suits at Clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

J. J. Smith, connected with the Chil. coot caunerics, is in the city.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-10

IT. HaGcriy is in th city from Al. in. He is accompanied by his wife and .hild