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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03

In the currant number of Frank Lesie's
Magazine appears fairly accurate story Of
the Reign Of Soapv Smith in Skagway,"
by Henry L. Sudan, a Skagwav pio-
neer. The story is overdraWn In some par
ticuars and is erroneous in others, but to
the reader unacquanted with the great
"Soapy" and the DAYS of his sway It will
give a reasonably fair idea of that famous
"sure thing" mans way of doing business.
The account of "Soapv's" tall and death.
however, Is very incorrect. .--
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03
Mrs. Mary r. Tate, Magnetic Healer

In presenting this wonderful science of
healing, to the sick and suffering of Sksg-
wav, will briefly state that no medicine
or surgery Is used.
Concentration Of mind directed by an
Intelligent will power, agreement, sugges-
tion md vital magnetism, are the remedial
agents before which all disease, no mater
how complicated. nor how long standing,
must and will give wav. ..c
Chronic diseases that have long baffled
the skill Of our most eminent physicians
are especially desired. s.
Cure guaranteed or money refunded,
Office on State street, in Keelar's build
Ink upstairs.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03

A treaty has about been concluded for
the purchase of the Danish West Indies by
the United States. These little Islands
were offered to the United States once
when Grant was president, but the United
States was not then in an expanding mood
The price that the United States is now
willing to pay is much larger than that
which Grant was asked to paw.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03

World famous Anheuser-Busch beer on
draught at the Seattle saloon. State and
9th Avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03

New porcelain tubs have arrived at the
posite U. S. barracks. 2-Ia-Im
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03

For stylish and good fitting clothes 20 to
F. Wolland. who Is receiving the latest
and most fashionable Report on Tailoring
every month. Clothes dyed, cleaned and
repaired I2I3tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03

The Skagwav Brewing Co. Is now bot
thing its RED Star beer. Order it. s. per
dozen, delivered. Telephone 50. If
We cauv a big line of Gold Seal and
Goodyear pacs. Wholesale and retail.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-01-03
Home Cooked Meals.

Mrs. Peabody's restaurant. on Fifth av-
enue, serves home cooked meals at the fol-
lowing hours: Breakfast, ITO 10; luncheon,
IL to 2; dinner to 7.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
FEAST OF cHANrKAH.
Hebrews Enter Upon the Celebration
 of a Miracle.


 of Miracle.
 This evening the Hebrew holiday of Chanukah, or eignt days celebration of a mlrac.e, will begin. This holiday Is an Interesting one and is a reminder or the days wbep the hebrews existed as a natiOn. though unsuccessfuliy strng- gling tor liberty.
 In the great and wonderful temple Of Solomon at Jerusalem there burned day and night q hoy taper of Oil W hen Anuechus IN., in the year liu, B. C., besieged Jerusalem, against the Maccabees, there remained in the tam ply only q sufficient amount of oil to last the tapers twenty-four hours, or less. That the taper should become eXtinguished for want of oil would have been regarded by the Hebrews as a calamity. But the story is that tio1 performed q miracle by keeping the taper burning for eight days with !be little oil that was left, until after the capture of Jerusalem by Antiochus, when more oil was secured.
 The Hebrews, at least those who are orthodox, commemorate this event now by burning small wax candles. One candle will be burned this evening, two tomorrow evening, three Saturday evening. etc, and thus at the end of the eighth night thirty-siX candles will be burned out. The following prayer is said by the head of the family after the candle is lighted: 'These lights we kindle i'll commemoration of the miracle, the acts of salvation and the wonders, which thou didst accomplish for our forefathers through the medium of thy holy priests. Throughout tie eight days of Chanukah these lights are sacred, nor are we permitted to make use of them. but simply to con template them to the end that we may thank thy name for thy miracles, thy salvation. and thy wondrous acts.'
 This holiday is not binding ne. and with the exception of the first TWO days all manner of work and business are permitted. Sums of money, called "Chanukah gelt," are passed around to the children of the household. and it has been the custom among the older ones to exchange gifts. While the can dles are burning the women of the household do no work. The services in the synag0gues are nearly the same aS on other days. except that an addition al Chanukah prayer is said every day for the eight days. The wax candles that are used are made especially for the occasion. They are about ten inch es long and as thin as q straw. ,n general cases q board is nailed to the wall and the candles. which are thin and soft. are pushed on the board at one end. It is sacrilegious to blow out the candles when they are burning and therefore watch is kent that the boa -d or wall doesn't catch fire when the can dles burn low.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
Mexican silver Depreciate.,

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 5. -- The rapid rise in exchange as shown by the gold premium is the theme of discus sion in financial and business circles Some bankers regard the depression in silver as temporary and hope for a speedy reaction. Others less sanguine point to the fact that for eighteen years there has been, on the whole, a constant downward tendency, and the expression of the belief that eventual ly Mexico will have to come to q gold basis is common. New York exchange stands at 1.32 premium, and this seri- ously affects importers, and several heavy orders about to be sent to the United States have been held back pending more settled state of the ex- change
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
THE CHIEF PoIsoNEP.


 In a little house in South Washing ton is located federal institution without which the Smithsonian insti- tutioh and National museum could not exist. It.is the department of ;he chief poisoner, Joseph Farmer. The office of chief poisoner was nnt un,is, ual in countries ruled by despots. but It may be surprise to many t0 ieurfl that such an office is maintained ny our own republican form of adminis- tration.
 However. Mir Farmer. unlike lis contemporaries in Turkey, Spain. Arabia. etc, is not engaged in putting obnoxious and exuberant statesmen out of the way. but in placing the ob- Jects on exhibit in the institution and museum beyond the reach of thieves. rust and cockroaches.
 Everything that is received by these institutions, whether it is a rare book. Filipino bolo. or a stunted and mounted animal. is sent to MT Farmei- to be poisoned. He is an expert in the preparation and use of preserva- tive compounds. For stuffed animals and birds he finds arsenical com pounds bring the best results. Isv- cry object of metal receives coating
 E''Nthths> that DIcN eAlS FuSl. Wuilc fabrics. basketrv silks, furs. etc. are poisoned in much the same manner as stuffed animals. Even the shelves a1.d cases of the museum in which the obtects are placed have passed thro' Mir Farmers hands and have been treated to the fluid that causes a 6ug. moth or cockroach to think that he is walking over red hot iron the min ute he strikes their surface By these means tlle museum is forever free from yermin. Washington Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
TIMELY TOPICS.

Ideal holiday gifts can be procured at Burralrs furniture store, the use full as well as ornamental.
 Good speed sleigh and two seated surrey for sale. Apply 229 South Main street.
 Specials in the cloak department at Conlon Bros for Friday and Saturday. Nice variety of fur scarfs.
 Discount sale of good, warm shoes for cold weather is in order at the Connecticut boot and shoe store
 A. Nailhiot is having an advance sale of Christmas handkerchiefs. Buy while the stock is complete.
 Demonstration of velox paper will be held at Ziglatzki-Marks store Sat urday afternoon and evening.
 silk and wool plaids at 25c a yard good quality silk velvet, 39c, at Miller X Peck's.
 The Upson-Singleton & Co overcoats that were s22 to SIPS have been mark ed down to S19.
 Try that butter that WEite-Simmons auFefIlSe 1oE Aic pounu, It IS Well worth 30c.
 Read the legend in Currans ad to- night. as well as some of the other things it contains.
 ]. B. Aullings says the early bird is wisest. Make your selections now to avoid the crowds.
 c. s. Lang has first class market business in good location for sale; in- yentories $500.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
A ROYAL sAUcEBox.

The late dowager empress of Ger many was for so many years promin- ent figure ill the worlds gallery of un- happy women that 1t is not easy to think of her as a little, laughing. tongue, that often got her into trouble with her august mother, Queen Vic toria; yet that is the picture of her which Vanity Fair presents.
 The late queen. who brought up her children as wisely as any mother in all England, insisted among other things that they should treat all mem- bers of the household with respect, and address each member by his or her correct title
 The little princess royal frequently broke this rule. her most serious of fense being q determination, which no amount of punishment checked. to call the physician in ordinary by his last name only-"Brown.'
 The queen, finding all other penalties futile, had finally threatened to send the princess royal to bed at the next ofTense, no matter what time of the day it should occur. Walking with her mother one morning along the cor ridor in the palace. the little Victoria met the physician.
 Good morning, Brown she cried saucily. Glancing up. she met the sorrowful and displeased eyes of her mother. and immediately added, And good night, Brown. for I'm going to bed''
 Then. with courtesy to the queen and the barest nod to the physician, the princess royal danced off to the nursery. As soon as she was inside the room she said, with a defiant toss of her golden, curly head:
 Please, somebody, put me to bed. I've been dis'spectful to Brown againr'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
rnn nnnl..n ,-nae

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The de fense in the case of Mrs. Lola Ida Bo- nine, on trial for the killing of James Seymour Ayres, Jr.. on the night of May 14 last, introduced testimony of several Washington physicians, includ- ing the jail physicians. regarding bruises and abrasions on Mrs. Bonine's person and also the state of her health at the time of the tragedy. Dr. H. D. Fry said that he had found twelve SIIch bruises
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
New York Markets.

FLOUR-State and western quiet. but firmly held Minnesota patents, $3.75Q4 10, winter straights, s. 4043. 50; winter extras. g. 6oGD2 go; winter patents. S3. 60G93 90.
 WHEAT-Had an active and strong ad- vance on higher cables, heavy outside buying and small northwest receipts; March S41a0DS4ssc.; May, S3 9-1UQS4 7-16c.
 RYE-Firrn; state. 64Q65c., c. i. f., New York. car lots; No. western, 6SAc., f. O. b., afioat.
 on active outside buying and q big cash demand west: May, 69Ss@7o1ac.
 OATS-Active and strong with corn; track. white, state, 50Q55c.; track, white,
 PORK Firm; mess. slsG17; family, $16.50m17
 LARD-strong: prime western steam,
 BUTTER Firm: state dairy, 15a2s19c. i: creamery, 16n251hc.
 CHEESE-Firfn: fancy, large, Septern- Der, 10c; fancy, small, September, 10s4Gv 11c.; late made, best, large, 9Ac.; late made, best, small, 10410Ae.
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania, 26GD27c: western, at mark, 28c.
 SUGAR = Raw steady; fair refining, 3Mc. centrifugal 96 rest, 3Ac.: refined steady; crushed, 5.40c.; powdered. Sc.
 TURPENTINE-Quie at 375a@3Sc.
 MOLASSES-Steady; New Orleans, 370 i2c
 RIcE-steady; domestic. 4Gesac.; Ja- 7 pTALEoWsEFirm; city. 5N@sc.: country. 606Ac
 sHAY-osteady; shipping, eo9e5c.; good to choice, S21sQ921sc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
Judge propned Dead.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 5. - Judge Charles H. Toll. who was elected at- torney general of the state of Colo rado in 1880, serving one term, fell dead of apoplexy in his office here. He was born at Baldwinsville, N. r., in 1850. His wife is sister of former United States Senator Wolcott.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
student Riot. at Warsaw.

WARSAW, Dec. 5.-A body of stu dents made q hostile demonstration before the German consulate here. They tore down and destroyed the German escutcheon over the door and stoned the windows of the consulate They dispersed on the arrival of the chief of police. The consulate is now under police protection.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
Tn Reoreanfae china,s Navy.

PEKING. Dec. 5.-Native papers say that Yuan Shi Kai, the governor of Pe- chilli, proposes to reorganize the Pei yang naval forces under British and American instructors and that he will consolidate the military forces of Chili into an army corps numbering 100000 men under foreign instructors. The court starts for Peking Dec. 14.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
A New Yenr,a Hall.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 5.-The federal government will tender the del e1ates of the pan-American conference a magnificent ball on the last night of the year at the national palace. The ball win mark an epoch in the social history of this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
,r.nv aGooa smokes. cominr.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. Dec. 5.- The Red D line steamer Caracas has sailed from here for New York carry ing 1864, T63 cigars. 563, GOO cigarettes and 267 bales of leaf tobacco. The Ven ezuelan general Monagas is a passen- ger on the Caracas.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
ranaerhilt Mnst Par

PARIS, Dec. 5.-William K. Wander bilt has been condemned in a French court to pay 1000 francs damages as result of a collision between his auto mobile and dogcart at D'EauvilIs last Tear
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
RocI,efe1Ier.s o1rer to Bryn sIawr

ROckefeIIer's Oner 10 Bryn MaVVr.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. g. Bryn Mawr college, for the higher education of young women, has been offered gift by John D. Rockefeller, who agrees to contribute S230,000 for certain speci- fled improvements provided that on or before commencement day in June, next year. the further sum of S25O,- 900 shall be raised to complete the projected work
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
Auction Sale.

Two houses and piece of land on the westerly side of North Elm street, number 99 Elm and 9S BrowI streets. part of the estate of Margaret Tanning, will be sold at public auction on the premises on Tuesday, December 10, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
 JAMES BURNS, Executor. WALTER B. LANNON. Agent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
-nF WATERRIrRY Ss- pR

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- -@ bate Court, Dec. f. 1901.
 Estate of Olivia Worsley, late of Water. bury i'll said district. deceased
 The Executrix having exhibited her admin- istration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered that the 10th day of Dec, A. D 1901. Of Waterbury, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said adlninis- tration account with said estate and this court directs the Executrix to cite all perA sons interested therein, to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in New Haven County and having circulation in said district.
 By order of Court,
 James J. Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
SOME OF THE BEST REAL
 ESTATE BARGAINS

ever offered in the city Of Wa terbury can now be secured through William J. Schlegel's agency. Several pieces of property on my large list to select from will be closed out as gen uine bargains to help close up several estates.
 TO LOAN-S100,oOO, i'll sums from So,uU0 to a30.e00 each.
 TO LOAN-$50,O0O in sums from $500 to S10.000 each. Rate of interest rom 41a to 6 per cent New if you have the security you can negotiate your loans at once.
 FOR RENTING still have about 50 tenements to select from Call at Will liam J. Schlegels Real Estate Agency, No e5 Bank street.
 w. ! sehlsgel Real Estata kgsrcy
 No. 65 BAND STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-05
PENMANSHIpI PROF HoLLEY

reaches eyery pupil to wrlte fins rapid. business hand. in course Of la private les ons and no failura,s. Al klnds of pen work executed in taas ilSneSs degree Of art
 16I BANK STREET.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
GEORGETOWN.
THE VILLAGE AND VI

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 MT and Mrs J. Seamen of Fast Nor walk spent Sunday with Mrs George Mills.
 Mrs Arthur Herdman has returned to her home in Brooklyn after having spent week with her sister, Mrs Con- nery.
 Frank Bouton, one of Georgetown s popular young men, has taken unto himself wife and his happy face IS wreathed with smiles.
 Mrs Burr Mills and daughter, Alice, spent Saturday with friends in Nor walk.
 The enthusiastic boys of this place began to celebrate about 10 o'clock, Wednesday night. Cannon were shot off, drums beat, and the school bell and church bell were rung until the older folks made up their minds to stay awake until morning. But then the Fourth comes but once year! Miss Ella Northrop has been spend ing a few days at her home on Weston avenue.
 The Temperance society held a sociable at the home of William Fry CT, Thursday evening, July II. Mrs Samuel Nash and daughter Ol New Haven are visiting MT and Mrs Abraham Nash of this place. The employees of the Gilbert x Ben nett Manufacturing Co.,, are enjoying short vacation. Herbert Barrett is visiting friends in West Bedding.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
OUR NEIGHBORS.
STEPNEY.
MRS ORVILLE BOOTH.

Mrs Orville Booth, who died on Sat
 urday night, July 6, was the oldest
 person in this vicinity: born in 1872,
 and well-known among the surround
 ing towns, having resided in Halter
 town for many years. She and her
 late husband, Orville Booth, were
 greatly interested in the Methodist church at Stepney, and during their long lives were ever constant in their attendance at the services of the church, hand in hand, working to build
 up the cause they so much loved. They were grand representatives of the old type of Christians, earnest and full of untiring zeal holding with firm faith until the end of life. Mir. Booth was
 class leader in the church for many years, and Mrs Booth was always at his side, ready to sing and add interest to the service. The husband and wife were both gifted in song, and they sang together the gospel hymns having the greatest love and perfect faith in theil promises.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

on Saturday afternoon.
 The whist club meets with Mrs A. D. Munson, this week.
 The Hawkins Manufacturing Co.,, have commenced to place the machin- cry in the factory and are expecting to commence work in short time.
 Rev D. F.Pierce spoke in the Parish house at the Wednesday evening prayer meeting.
 Mrs Buckingham of New Haven and Mir Baker of New York were the guest s of MT and and Mrs Mitchell over the Fourth.
 Mrs Katherine Wheeler of Bridge port is visiting Mrs A. l.. Mitchell. MT and Mrs c. l.. Mitchell have re- turned from their trip to Union City. Pa., where they have been visiting their son, Walter Mitchell
 Fred SquireS iSspending week with his mother. He has nearly recovered from the effects of his fall. Martin Wentsch and family has re- gently visited his mother. Mrs R. H. Ford, whose health re- mains very poor, has a new woman caring for her, Mrs Winters, of RoN- bury.
 Fred Wentsch has been building an addition to his house.
 Henry c. Dittus has summer boarders.
 w. T. Gallagher, the barber, whose shop is in the building adjoining Mum sons hall, will be at his shop every day instead of two days each week as heretofore. MT Gallagher has recent ly placed neat sign over his barber shop.
 Miss Susie Mitchell has been spend ing few days in Bedding. At the recent school meeting A. D. Munson was appointed committee. Mrs Raymond and little daughter. who have been visiting Mrs Williams, have returned to the home. The preparatory lecture was given in the parish house on Wednesday evening of last week at 45 o'clock.
 Miss Charlotte Curtiss is entertain ing friend.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
LONG HILL.
ALL THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

ALL THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
 Miss Clara Hall has. opened ice cream parlOrs in the room formerly oc- cupied by Robert Stains and is well patrOniZed.
 Mrs Hendrickson of Bridgeport is and Maria Hurd.
 George Fulford and family of New Haven are staying with his father, John Fulford, a few days.
 The members of the Christian En- deavor society had picnic at ParlOr Rock on the Fourth. A bus load from Bridgeport picnicked there, also
 F. s. Shelton and wife met with old friends on the lawn of Stiles Nichols on Booths Hill on the Fourth. About D were there, Henry Beard and fam fly of Minnesota, Rev Charles Nichols of AndOver of this state and other old schoolmates and friends of former times.
 Miss Jennie Shelton is taking care of Samuel Beach, who is very sick. Frank French of Stepney is visiting his sister, Mrs k. $. Shelton. C. B. Radcliffe has shut down his shop for q few weeks. Miss Jennie Disbrow is visiting h. r mother in Easton.
 MT and Mrs Libbie expect to spend q few days with her mother, Mrs Dis brow, in Easton.
 Walter Hawley had two dogs killed by the cars, Monday morning.
 George Mah0ney and wife of Bridge port are at his fathers, Daniel Ma honey's.
 w. B. Coan and wife of Shelton were at F. l.. Wheeler's, the Fourth.
 Tn" thunder storm, last Wednesday, diSa bled the telephone of F. $. Shel- ton for d few days.
 MT Cunning has taken MT Higgins from the hospital in Bridgeport and brought him home. A number of the boys were injured with powder on the Fourth. They had to go to a doctor to get fixed up.
 Mrs Stephen Burroughs entertained relatives from Brooklyn, last week.
 MT and Mrs George Clarke, Miss Edna French and Miss Florence Coe. are s tending few days at Pine Creek. Fairfield.
 Joseph IIawley's barn was struck by lightning, last week, but with the eX- ceptiOn of a hole through the roof no damage was done.
 Misses Lena and Sarah Beers have returned home from two weeks stay in Boston.
 Miss Ethel Clarke of Huntington is visiting her aunt, Mrs E. M. Beards- ley.
 Miss Grace Sherman visited friends in Kent, last week.
 Mr and Mrs Ray and Mir and Mrs F'oote from Bridgeport are boarding at MT Balls for the summer.
 Miss Nettie Plumb of Bridgeport spent Sunday with Maude Gabler.
 NIr and Mrs John Gabler of Brook lyn spent the Fourth with Mrs John Gabler of this place.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
THE BOROUGH ELECTION,

A special borough election will be held in the Town hall, Monday, July 15, to ill vacancy in the office of war den caused by the resignation Of.Theo- dore M. Ferry. The polls will be open from to 8 o'clock in the afternoon.
 A republican caucus to nominate warden to fill vacancy will te held in the Town hall, Friday evening at o'clock. July 12
 A democratic caucus to nominate warden to fill vacancy will be held in the Town hall, Saturday evening. at 8 o'clock, July l3
 Mrs Addison Hoyt of Bridgeport is visiting hehsister, Mrs Hiram Crofut, at her home on Elm street.
 Repairs on the P. T. Barnun foun- tain are nearly completed. The mason work is done. Outside gradingwi be finished and then the fountain will soon be put in working order.
 The grading and seeding of Noun tain lake dam has been nicely com pleted by Peter Mcdonald. The grass seed has started and will soon hcld the soil firm from working. The water ir lake has filled on the l2-foot dam about six feet and nine inches and has to run over spillway to fill five feet and three inches. The lake is grad ually filling up contrary to the eXpec- tatiOn of many persons whose proph. esy has been that there would be :; leakage to the lake after it had riser up to old high-water mark.
 The hat factories are all at work this week, and your correspondent hopes we shall soon see better times.