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Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Has Artificial Fool

George Myers a fireman ON the p,
w. a b. railroad. a resident of Ridley
Park. who had foot so badly crushed
I'm a wreck at North East, Md. some
time ago. and was found necessary TO
amputate it above the ankle, has been
provided with an artificial foot
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Will Repair Steamer Allegheny

Shortly before o'clock yesterday
afternoon the large steamer Allegheny
arrived at the wharves of the Harlan
and hollingsworth Company, where
she Will be given a thorough overhaul
ing. The vessel is owned by the Mer-
chants and Miners transportation
Company, OF Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
WANTED
FOR SALE


NOR sALE-6-room house, shed kitchen,
il $3.50 cash, balanco In saving iunai llle
rOplnr 81. Inquire, John 4. Daley, ith nno
shipiey. hoN"-NA =
NOR SALE.-On account OF ill-health,
II one OF the best located shoe storesi
new stock, bargain; also 10 room mousse
AN modern improvements. Apply ~. II.
n3 Market street VII
mington, Del. nll-lh
NOR SALE.-Seven large loads OF fur
II niture from a fine dwelling, consist
Ing of a swell front sideboard, Victor
cook stove, white and green enamel
beds with brass trimmings, one beautiful
velvet colored couch, fine wicker-work
parlor suit, cost 500; square extension
table. mattresses, feather beds, goose
feather pillows, 200 yards Brussels ana IN
grain carpets, hall rack, wardrobe nat
top desk. ice chest. refrigerator, hlBh
back chairs. chiffonier, fine set Of dishes
enamel kitchen ware, gas and oil stoves
10 handsome rugs, etc. A great opportun-
ity for those who intend to start house
M'MAHoN BROS. 5O2 King street
n OOD horse FOR sale. chean One surrev
T for sale. w. II. HALIETTS Liv-
Is Stable. fl9-4I French street.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Social and Personal Notes

Alfred ID. Vandever. former coroner.
is the owner of q handsome fob seal
which is over 100 years old
Miss Nellie G. Hoey and Edwin
Hopes will be married tomorrow.
Lewis T. Anderson and Mrs. Celia
Baldwin were married at noon today
in Trinity parish house by the Rev. H..
Ashton Henry Mr.. and Mrs. Ander-
son will reside in Wilmington after
their wedding tour
Will give turkey lunch at Raths-
keller. Thanksgiving morning, Clayton
House.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

The fourth and best of the Epworth
star course will be given on Thanks
giving night. Burdette and Castilian
TrOubadOurs.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

Taylcrs quick lunch cafe, Nos.
and Z East Eighth street now open.
Everything frst-class. Sample room at
tadhed.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

Will give turkey lunch at Raths-
keller, Thanksgiving morning, Clayton
House.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
LOST AND FOUND

L OST-On Thursday. November a.
i gold pin. Maltese cross, with silver
Return TO Evening Journal office
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Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Pillow Cords.
Mercerized, IOc.
Silk, I8c.

We also have the new cord
and tassels for pillows-the cord
is 81 yards long with tassel
on each end-2S cents COM
plete.
For the den or cosy corner:
Masks from SOC to 81 so.
Iron Lamps, 81. IS to $3.50.
Kus-Kus Fans and other Ori-
entail goods.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
oACCIDENTs WILL HAPPEN"

The Union Casualty and Surety
Company, of ST. Louis,wil pay the bill
II you have a policy with them. Van
dever & Follansbee. State Agents, 4O4
Equitable Building.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
WATER DEPARTMENT. T.

Where houses are vacant in the month
of December and to remain vacant for an
indefinite time. and written notice Is sent
20 the office of the department before the
first day of January, requesting the
water TO be turned Off the Water De-
partment win shut Oft the water at the
expense OF the owner
The said property shall be exempt from
Water Rent during such vacancy, from
the first day of January until occupied,
at which time the owner shall pay the
Water Rent in advance for the balance
OF the year and the Water Department
Will turn on the water
When any water fixture has been re-
moved during any year written notice
must be given 10 the department PRIOR to
January !, following said removal, In
order to have the rent charged for said
fixture deducted from the bill for the fol-
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
n23tts-im
~ AK NOTICE. CHRIsT1ANA HUN
Il DRED.-I win sit at the following
places 20 receive county, poor. road. capi-
Court House. Wiimington-October 10
and &c; November l6 p and 80. from 10 TO
70 m, and / 10 3 y. m.
Centreville-October II; November p
and 2S, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Elsmere-November 10, from 10 a. m. to
3 p. M.
vember a. from 10 a. m. to 3 D. m.
] will be at home, in Newport, to re-
celve taxes on Mondays and Wednesdays
In the months OF October and November.
between the hours Of and p. m.
In accordance with the laws Of New
Castle county, a rebate OF per cent VIII
be allowed on all taxes paid during OctO-
EPHRAIM MYERS.
p. o. Newport Del
Collector Of Taxes Christiana Hundred
luA AauAt 49,.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

Best oyster stews in the city at Nos
5 and Z East Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
PERSONAL

L ADIEsi Chichester English Penny
| royal pills are the best. Safe, relL
bic. Take no other Send &C., stamps
or particulars. Relief for Ladies'" IN
etter by Return Mail. Ask your Drug
ist.
CHICHESTER CHEMICAL CO,
philadelphia. Pa.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

A new lot of Ptdestals that
should be at least 80 per cent.
higher. Here's an illustration
of the values. Made of quar-
tered oak, polished, stands 60
inches high, with a "a inch
round top.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
China
Closets.

We want you to see this
showing of China Closets
more of them have arrived this
week, we'll tell you of but two
of them now. $50 is a bent
end closet, AZ inches wide,
made of quartered oak and
finely polished, regularly sells
for SIS.
$38 is a full circle front, with
mirror back, finest selected quar-
tered oak, small size, suitable
for a crystal cabinet.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
BObbinet
Curtains.

Ruffled Bobbinet Curtains are
moving rapidly at
$I.6S from s.. so.
A new one in renaissance ef-
feet at $500 instead of $500.
Others up to $5.75.
Savoy Bobbinet Curtains are
the same as the ruffled ones, ex-
cept they have no rufle-two
special ones are
$2.25 from $500.
2.7S from $50.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
HELP WANTED

YNTANTED-A competent childs
w nurse, with reference. Apply AZ
lfl3 Delaware avenue,
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
DARE

TRY pare's carefully selected Teas. Cof-
ices and Spices His Judgment for SUI
oerior Coffees and fine drink ne Teas Is
-,nerb. Teiephone connections Tenth
and Adams streets.
= TAYTON & CHANDLER, Receiving
- daily Penna.. New York and Michi
gan potatoes. IN car lots. Get our prices
before buying. tll-y
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
NOTICES

NrOTICF-Mary T.. Cror kett has left my bed
~ and hoard and all persons are warned
not TO trust or hnrbor her on my account.
George II. Crockett. noNzl-t
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Novelties

The Leather Novelties we told
you of last week are going fast
look them over.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
His Roundabout Way,

A man was going home to his wife
and family. 1t was growing dark. His
road from the station was a lonely
one, and he was getting along as fast
as he could when he suddenly suspect
ed that a man behind him was follow
Ing him purposely. The faster he went
the faster the man went until they
came to graveyard.
"Now," he said to himself, "I'll find
IL he's after me-" And he entered the
churchyard.
The man followed him. Vague visions
Of revolvers and garroters grew upon
him. He made detour of splendid
mausoleum. Still the man was after
him, round and round.
At last he turned and faced the fell
low and asked: "What the dickens do
you want? What are you following
me for"
"Well, sir, do you always go home
like this? am going up to Mr..
Browns house with a parcel, and the
porter at the station told me that If I'd
follow you 1 should find the place, as
you live next door. Are you going
home at all night?"-Columbian
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

A fiat dweller returned home the 9TH
er Thursday afternoon to find under
her door a card, miss Mary x. CHS
holm"
"Who can she be and what did she
want" speculated the fiat dweller to
herself. II don't know any Miss Mary
X. Chisholm" The mystery remained
unsolved until the return Of the fiat
dweller's negro maid from her "after-
noon out" "She am lady fren Of
mine," explained the maid, grinning at
the card, which In engraving and all
other respects was irreproachable.
"She lef' her cyard under de do when
she finds was not ter home, same as
yo' lady fren's. New York Sun.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
PEOPLE WHO ARE KNOWN
Tovnfolk and Travellers in The
Public Eye.

H. D. Kirmse, the jeweler, left on the
CITY of Seattle for visit to Seattle and
other Washington cities.
I'M. Tanner, who was absent in Ju-
neau several DAYS on court business, re-
turned on the CITY of Seattle.
E. Valentine, of Juneau, was a passen-
ger on the City of Seattle on short bust
ness visit
E. S. Busby, Skagway representative of
the Canadian government who has been
absent for some time past on trip east, is
expected home on the Dolphin.
W. A. Reid, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.
who has been absent in the East for some
time past returned home on the City of
Seattle.
Rev. J. j. Walter returned on the Dol
phin last night.
Mrs. H. =. Barley and her mother, Mrs.
Ernst, lett on the Dolphin for Denver.
A.. P. Meeker was a passenger on the
Dolphin for Juneau.
Oscar Gard left on the Dolphin for Seat
tie.
R. w. Jennings came up from Juneau
on the Dolphin and went back on che
same boat
P. ]. Burns and Z. Craven. of the rail-
road construction force, left for Seattle on
the Dolphin.
Jos. Engel, night manager of the Board
of Trade, left on the City of Seattle for an
extended pleasure trip, intending to visit
California points and Honolulu before re-
turning. William Quinn will be night
manager at the Board of Trade during Mr..
Engel's absence.
S. c. Hillery left on the CITY of Seattle
for visit to his former home in Everett,
Wash.
Judge Clifton, of Porcupine, will leave
on the next trip or the Dolphin for Juneau,
and expects to return to Skagway on the
next boat, after which he will sail for Sc
attic on his way TO California for vaca-
tlon and to procure mining machinery for
use In the Porcupne country.
Mrs. John G. Price and baby returned
on the CITY of Seattle from visit to Ju-
neau where Mr.. Price is attending court.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

81 have here Il complete and concise
history of our war in the
Exactly. exactly" hurriedly int,
rupted Mr.. Bickerley. Just what |
have been looking for. What beau
tiful edition! BY the way, don't for
get to go around and see my wife. She
wishes one, you know. Never mind
the price. Here's $40, and you can
keep the change"
The book agent had fallen helpless
against the desk. The surprise was
too much.
Here, boyv called Mr.. Bickerley.
"Help me carry this fellow out. That's
the way to fix em."-Indianapolis Sum.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
ON NtW YEARS. NIGHT.
A Masquerade Ball and New Century
Club Party.

3; Among the numerous New Years enter
tanments were the two daIces, the mas
querade at Elks' hall and the first regular
dance of the New Century Club in Fire
mems hall.
Mr. Bridges won the prize for the best
sustained character al, the former and Miss
Daisy Bridges was awarded the prize fol-
the best dressed lady.
The party of the New Century Club was
we'll attended and the club proposes tC
meet once a week and have made an ex'
celIent start toward success.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Portieres in tapestry and chenille at Peo-
pies.
Just Received new goods for the holiday
trade. Fife-Alaska Co., 4th street.
TRY Red Star bottled beer. You will
drink no other. 81 per dozen, delivered.
Telephone So. If
The Postoffice News Stand carries all
the leading periodicals and news matter
Bosworth & Aggers, successors to
Parker & Aggers) commission house on
Fourth a, enue between State ard Main al
wavs have 'resh fruit and vegetables.
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.
All the latest designs of Christmas
cards for sale at the postotfice news stand.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Baths onlv IS cents. The Principal
barrbeshop, opposite us. Barracks. 2SIm
The Pioneer cigar factory of Skagway
wholes lie cigar and smokers supplies. If
Seattle Export Beer, ellvered in any
part OF the citv for 81 per doz quarts by
B. B. Bottling Co. ....
Price of baths cut to IS cents. The
Principal. opposite u. S. Barracks 2SI
Blankets at Clavson's.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
PREDICTED COLD WAVE
Old Indian Prophesied That This
Moon Would Bring Gold Spell.

The drop in the thermometer which
caused fur caps and coats to appear on the
streets yesterday had been predicted sew
erll DAYS ago by an old Indian who lives
along the shore near the railroad track.
He gazed up at the moon the other even
ing and philosophlcallv observed that a
cold spell came next on the weather report.
His prediction has been proven true.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
GREAT PLENTY OF GAME
Indian Killed Six Moose in One Day
Near Tagish.

Chief Isaacs, of the Chilkoots who re-
turned on Monday nights train from a
hunting trip over the hills back of Tagish,
accompanied by six of his tribe, uIht
down with him two very fine specimens of
moose heads.
He says there is plenty of game back in
that country and that one of his braves
killed six moose in one day
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
MAINS WITHSTAND COLD
Will Have Good Fire Protection All
Winter.

Many service pipes around the city are
causing considerable trouble the past few
days but the mains are not causing any
annoyance.
Supt. A. F. Eastman, who recently re-
turned from trip to Tacoma, is quite
elated over the way the mains are with
standing the cold weather and is now al
most positive that the citv will have fire
protection all winter. ,..-
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
BIG CROWD FOR HAINES
Many Would Go If Sure When
They Could Get Back.

There are quite a number of people in
Skagway who would Ike to make bust
ness trip to Haines if thew were onlv sure
when thew could return, but they are not
anxious to take chance of waiting in the
gateway to the Porcupine for week or SO
at this season of the wear.
The City of Seattle called there on her
way down and the Farallon will call in
either on her wav up or down..
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

The finest honey in this country is
gathered from hives where white clio
yer and Eastwood are accessible. In
quantity, however, it falls behind that
made from the goldenrod and buck
wheat blossom. From New York,
Pennsylvania and Vermont comes the
most of the comb honey and from Ari-
IONA and California the largest amount
of extracted or liquid honey.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
The Polite Professor.

The palm for observation-disclosures
should be accorded to learned Ger
man professor. One day he noticed his
wife placing a bunch of flowers on his
desk. "What do they mean" he
asked.
why" she exclaimed. don't you
know that this is the anniversary of
your marriageT
"Ah, indeed, is it?" said the professor
politely. Kindly let me know when
yours comes around, and | will return
your attention in kind."-Collier's
Weekly
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Jack-How did you come out on that
bulldog pup you bought?
Dick-Lost over 100 per cent on the
transaction.
Jack-Oh, l guess not! A hundred
per cent is all you can possibly lose.
Dick-Think SO, do you? Well, l
paid $40 for the pup, and then l had
to give boy 81 to take him out and
drown him. If that isn't ITO per cent
loss, I'd like to know what you call it.
New York Sun.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
WAS COVERED WIFI ICE
Dolphin In and Out Last Night With
Small Lists

Covered with Ice from stem to stern the
Dolphin came into port last night at 1870
with ten passengers and a very light load
of freight.
She left Seattle December 3oth and all
the way encountered heavy weather and
head winds which swept the seas over her
main deck. She made the run from Ju-
neau in 7 hours.
The Dolphin sailed at II last night with
80 passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
A Letter to the Candidate.

We are permitted to give copy OF
letter received by a Georgia candidate:
Dear Sir an Fren-Hearin that you wur in the
Raice fer offs want to know II you would caire
for the voat Of my Settlement. As goes, 30 goes
that Voat. The Settlement Swairs by me, an
what tells 'em to do they does. It is a white
and cullored voat mixed, but 1t is q intellergent
voat, II does say 1t Myself. 1t Is . voat that kin
read, rite and count. II you wants that voat, let
me know. II you don't want that voat,. know
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
From His Point of View.

George, the soft coal is all gone, and
there isn't stick of kindling wood"
"Goodl That girl of ours won't be
able to burn up the dinner today
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Numerous kinds of world renowned
American, English, Scotch Irish, German,
SWeaish, Norwegian. Danish, French. tia
lfan' Brdndies, Wffiskevs' and Wines, to be
had strictly pure at the Seattle saloon, cor
ner Of State and Sixth Avenue.
RED Star bottled beer is unequalled as
table drink. 81 per dozen, delivered, Tel
ephone 80. If
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Meets Tomorrow.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbv-
terrain church will hold its annual meeting
and election of officers tomorrow afternoon
in the Y. M. G. A. annex.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
A Fair Explanation.

"Whats your idea Of the difference
between optimism and pessimismT
"Oh, the optimist says it is spring
when it isn't, and the pessimist says
1t isn't when it is."-Chicago Record.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
FARALLON IS WAITING
New Shaft Has Not Yet Arrive d
From San Francisco.

Word was received on the City of Seat
tie that the steamer Faralon. Of the Alas
ka S. S. Company's fleet, is still waiting
at Seattle for her new shaft to arrive from
San Francisco.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Ladies' Guild Will Meet.

The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal
church will meet at the Alaskan hall this
afternoon at 2 o'clock for business meet
ing. All members are requested to be
present.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Officers Installed.

The Ladies of the Maccabees held an in
teresting meeting last night. Officers for
the ensuing term were installed.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Fur robes at Clayson's, 4th and State.

Those desiring to take lessons in Elocu
ton and Voice Culture would do well to
consult Miss C. A. Dunbar, who will give
both private and class lessons,
All the leading brands of cigars at the
Postoffice News Stand.
~ s..} .'.'..
Seattle Export Beer is as good as the
best and as Cheap as the cheapest. Trv it.
Hall for rent. Apply A. A. Anderson.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Easily Adiuated.

'Estelle, don't see why you buy
two of those expensive pairs of antique
snuffers when we have only one an.
Hque candlestick."
"Well, mercy me, Edgar; can't buy
another candlestick " - Chicago Trib-
lIne
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Neither Is So Good as the Elevator.
"Whatp exclaimed the orator, "wha.
two things are helping mankind to get
up in the world"
1.-THE alarm clock and the steplad-
der" answered the dense person in the
gear of the hall.-Baltimore American.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

The Seattle saloon is One Place in Skag.
way which is absolutely for gentlemen
Inlv, and serves Roast Beef and Cheese
Sandwiches Dav and Night to patrons. tt
A new line of carpets in ingr4n, tap
estry, velvet and administer, at Peoples
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Belle of Lexington whiskey-eighty year
old-just out of government bond, and
Three Crown Diamond Malt Whiskey-
trictly pur at the Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Remaining In Skagway Postoffice
January 1, 1901.
Dolge's felt shoes at Clavson's.

A ladv would like to do sewing at home.
Good work. Address w. M. B. this office.
All kinds of soft drinks and Seattle Elk
port Beer at B. B. Botting Co., Fifth ave.
opposite Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Coal Coal!

Wellington Extension, double screened.
ready sacked. Delivered $500 per ton.
Our coal is all selected at the mine. t
BURNS we'll. 1t LASTS well. 1t Costs
More than the "Mine Run" coal, but the
BEST is ALWAYS the cheapest.
Z. J. Shaw, Agt., Moore Wharf. :
Telephone l..
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

A competent LADY bookeeper, whose
time is not fully employed, would like odd
jobs. Address, G., Alaskan office. If.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

There is one flour that always gives sat
istacton; it is the Olympic, sold by Lilly
Bros. -....- If
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

Choice selection of iron bedsteads a
Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03

English corduroy pants at CIayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1901-01-03
Rex Brand hams, bacon and lard at Lilly

II vov want good work done telephone
No. 81, Kew CITY Laundry. Thew take it
away and return it, all ina few hours
Mining Blanks at this office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-03-30
DeAi, Onmb and blind.

The last census shows that there arc
twelve such persons in Mississippi, and
the above little girl is one of them.
Maud Scott was born at Denton, Cal
houn county, January, 1895. She was
born deaf, and lost her eyesight at the
age Of three months, She was com
mitted TO the Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb November 3, 1900. A special
Observation-Disclosures was assigned to
her and we have been deeply inter-
ested in reading her notes of Maud's
daily progress. Supt. Dobyns thinks
her development has been marvellous,
and If it continues she may be second
Helen Kellar Here are some of the
notes in the diary Of her attendant:
when Maud was put in my charge,
the day after her arrival, she seemed
utterly helpless. When placed in q
chair she would sit perfectly still or
fall asleep, She could walk a little,
but took short, feeble steps, and only
then when holding by both hands to
my skirts. In few days she would
walk by my side, holding to my skirt
with one hand gave her some VIC