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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
MORE MISREPRESENTATION.

Misrepresentation is the strong weap- on of those who oppose territorial gov ernment for Alaska The Daily Alas kan recently said;
 ''very likely those same saloon men of Juneau who are complaining so bit terly at the action of District Attorney BOyee for the threatened enforcement of the laws of congress will protest against self-government and a territor- iAl legislature for Alaska when the senatorial committee shall reach this district"
 Commenting upon this, the Juneau Record-Niner, selt-appOiuted organ oi Gov. Brady, the bitterest enemy the progressive cities Of Alaska lincluding Juneau ever had, says:
 And now pray tell Us what differ ence would territorial government maker The same law is on the statute books of every territory iu the union. The question us Co whether this law shall be enforced or not lies wholly with the people Of Alaska, so long as the imported satchel gentlemen do mol usurp authority and do away with trial by jury"
 H the same laws ,the Sunday and other laws which District Attorney Boyee threatens to enforce are on the statute books Of every territory of th' United States it Is because they have been put there by territorial legisla. ture chosen by the people of the terri tory This fact Is known by everybody who has taken the pains ,o inform him self
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
Nutritlou. Value of Oysters.

The popular belief that the oyster Is most nutritious article of diet does moi rest upon any scientific basis. The oys ter as a food could not satisfy the de. uands of the human body. While the oyster. when not stewcd Is very pala' table. wholesome and easily assimilat ed by weak. impaired stomachs, it can not be c0ntended for moment that ii contains such clements and nutrition as may be found In beans. rice or potatoes There is very little. 1T any fatmakine or muscle building material in the oys ter. Its composition Is largely uitrog enOus. and. being rich in phosphates it Is generally regarded as an excellent food for the brain. but man reduced 10 an exclusive diet of oysters would soon find himself dcdcicut m adipos, tissue and In those clements that go tt make up physical force and vitality tn the human body
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
OPEN TODAY
Board Of Trade Cafe
 Will Begin,

At 3 o'clock this afternoon the Boart of Trade cafe will be opened for bust ness, with a specially prepared dinner It will be served, as will all week day dinners, a Ia carte.
 Yesterday was visitors day at the new restaurant, and the best people oi Skagway, accepting the invitation oI the proprietor, thronged the we'll light ed and splendidly equipped place
 There will be big rush of patrons to the opening today. That much i' assured.
 The new restaurant will be presided over by one of the most accomplished French chefs in the West.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
R Osp,iOn Was a Success

The reception to Bishop and Mrs. Rowe last night was one of the most pleasant social functions that has taken place in Skagway for many months The hall was tastily decorated. Danc- ing followed the introduction and ro- treatments were served. Keller's or chestra furnished the music.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
LOSES TOES
LOngshOreman Is Hurt on
 the Wharf.

Fred Staples, a longshoreman, lost the toes on one of his feet becaus c of an accident on Moore's wharf yesterday while helping to un- load large piece of machinery from the Amur. The tackle slipped and loi the machinery down on Staples foot crushing the toes.
 Staples was taken to his home where Dr. Runnalls operated on the injured foot.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
HAsty AnterthouGht.

"Policemau." said the stranger. ad' dressing the officer who was guarding the muddy crossing. "can you direct me-
 Here he slipped and fell.
 -"to the nearest place." he contin- ied. gathering himself up and survey ug his solled garments, where they clean clothes g'-Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
The Crisis Over

E. F. Mcdonald, of the Commissary Cigar Store, received on last boat a choice shipment of clear Havana ci- gars, and now has on sale the Manuel Lopez, La Verdad, Principe de Gales cigars. and always carries in stock the celebrated La Sinceridad and Marguer- ite cigars. 0
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

The Royal Laundry cannot toe eN- celled. They shit your taste and con- venience and ft you in prices. Phone g7, next to electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

The Seattle Saloonis a thoroughly re- spectable gentleman's resort. Fine lunch served with every glass of beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

Our annual sale is now on, beginning January and ending December 3I of each year. This is our sixth annual sale, the prices and values during this sale are the same as before, always the best that can be had. F. II. Clayson X Co
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

If you want to be well informed on local happenings subscribe for the Daily Alaskan. Phone l9.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

Alaskans for sale In Haines at Sewell's drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

If you want to gain entrance into the homes of the buying class, place your advertisement in the Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
For:Sale. old Papers

old papers 26c bundle at this office. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

For Rent and for Sale cards for sale at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

Fine stationery at skagway News 70.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
ARTICLE ".
OGenses against property.

Onenses against property.
 Section 1. Every person who shall iniure or tear up any sidewalk cro.swalk, drain CT sewer, or shall hinder or ob- struct the making and repairing of the same, or shall hinder or obstruct any public work being done or carried on by or under authority of the munich pality of Skagway, shall, upon cOnyic- tion thereof. be deemed guilty of mis- demearor, and shall be punished there for by a fine of not more than one hun dred dollars. or by Imprisonment in the municipal jail not more than fifty days, or by both such fine and Imprisonment
 Section ?. Every person who shall iniure, defece, mark or write upon, or destroy any building, wharf or it's ap- brooches or appurtenances, tele graph post or pole, telephone post or pole, hitching post, awning DO oh, fence, railing or other property, public or private, not being his or her own shah, upon conviction thereof, be
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
FIosiS Arrives

The Flosie arrived from Juneau at Id o'clock last night.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

Passe-PartOut Binding Outfits, all colors, at Case X Draper's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
ICE FOR SALE

At the Monogram Liquor House in large or small quantities. d-l9-tL
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

Fresh taIy at the Boss Bakeyy
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

Fur collarettcs, at Winters. 1T
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23

fuse to give such aid when SO called upon, shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of misdemeaoor, and shall be punished by fine of n0t more than one hundred dollars, or by impris- onment ia the municipal jail not more than fifty days, or by both such fine and Imprisonment.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-23
ORDINANCE NO. ss.

An ordinance Go dodnc misdemoanoe and provide penalty therefor and for other pur- fIoNpH
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
Published December Il, 1903.
ORDINANCE NO. 212a.


An Ordinance Declaring it Necessary to
Grade Street Running Along and Near
the Little Arkansas River in the City
of Wichita. Sedgwick County. Kansas,
from the North Side Of Eleventh Street
in North and Easterly Direction to
jefferson Street. Except Three Hundred
Feet Between Biting and Larimer
Avenues.
Be 1t Ordained by the Mayor and Coun-
cilmen of the City of Wichita:
Section /. That it is necessary to grade
a street running along and near the left
of east bank of the Little Arkansas river
in the city of Wichita. Sedgwick county.
Kansas. from the north side of Eleventh
street in a north and easterly direction
10 the east side Of jefferson avenue. eX-
cept three hundred feet between Biting
and Larimer. in accordance with the
specifications submitted TO said council
by the city engineer. and to issue internal
Improvement bonds 10 pay therefor in
such sum and in the manner provided by
law; that the city clerk advertise for bids
and that the proper officers of the city OF
Wichita be and they are hereby. authorlz-
ed to take such steps as may be provided
by law and required to procure the grad
ing of said street.
Sec. >. This ordinance shall take effect
ana be in force from and after its publi-
cation once in the Wichita. Daily Eagle.
Approved Nov H. 1905
r. F. MCLEAN. Mayor.
Attest: l. LELAND, City Clerk.
PERCNA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
TO LOSE SOUTH AFRICA
Great Britain Is Threatened With Big
Dutch Population.

New York. Dec. l6-At a meeting here
today of the Armstrong association An
drew Carnegie surprised his hearers ~
asserting that he believed Great Britain
would surely some day lose South Africa
lie said: - is about as certain as we are
living that Great Britain Will lose SoSth
Africa BECAUSE rhe Dutch population there
f. Increasing while the British are not
They won; work What xouid Great
Britain give .or nine million negroes. as
pIacable and a Iovabie - those lu this
country. These men give ia about eleven
million bales OF cotton every year and
this. / contend. helps make the United
States the most powerful nation IN the
world. Suppose aeet Il British war
ships should attack - The president. -
commandments q. the army snd
navy. need onIy raise his hand ard ~
stop exporting cotton and The var would
be won What a hsppy eouniry this s.
10 have the negro.
My knowledge ~ tns, snesflea leads ne
to the opinion that no political measure
GA ever sac - I,elaat yhc neags. T-iie
Ifamptoa institution shows It's osly uss-
fus solution
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
HAVANA WAS SURPRISED
Expressions Of Satisfaction Were Uni.
versaI When News Reached Thor.

Havana. Dec. l6.-News OF tho r,4ssap,s
by the United States senate OF the lin
for reciprocity between the t-nited States
and Cuba WAS conveyed here BY a biilIc-
tin from the associated Press and was
spread through the city ~ the close 81
business today II came somewhat as a
s'irprtse. both to the Cuban and SPANISH
merchants the prolonged negotiations and
the many delays rayins hause,f a feeling
Of s1epticism as TO the outcome Prssl-
Ssnt Palma ard The members Of his cab
met expressed M surprise - TIE pas-
snce Of the bili. as they have aiwass been
confident that the scheme of reciprocity
would eventually be successful If carried
out Nevertheless they were higily a-ad-
nod ard greatly relieved at tn settle
Enent Of the question
Expressions OF ssiisfect.o a.r uaf-
srsal in Hnvana tonight Americans en-
gsged In enterprises Ia Cuba sre en-
coufage6. and believe that business gea-
orally wil End relief from ;he og;sres-
sion Of the rast four Years During xhieh
stocks ran eStremely l5w II is b4lieYta
that the p.sssase viii result in bzyin-
both III The United States and Enrore.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
CLARA BARTON AT BUTLER
Donations Are Solicited for Typhoid
Patients i'm That City.

Washington, Dec l6.-Clara Barton
president of the American National Red
Cross, who visited Butler. Pa. with mem
bers of her staff returned TO Washing
ION today and in confirmation of the APP
peals from Butler made the following
statement addressed to the people of the
United States, in which she says:
We found in Butler. a town of 1870
inhabitants, almost as many hundreds of
patients In all stages of typhoid fever
y few cases convalescing 20 an acerage
of twelve new cases per day. The hos
pitals were nearly full. but most of the
patients are being treated ar their homes
In some eases as many as six patients
are members of the family are prcsptrat-
Cd The patients are attended in mos.
part by trained nurses from ssuch large
cities as Philadelphia. Cleveland and Ro-
chester more than two hundrod in al.
The relief work is Administered ny a
competent cora,nit.ee. elected al a mass
meeting of citizens about Two weeks go
Investigation shows that at least So. COZ
more than * now IN hand win be required
for the relief WORK before the epidemic
is over.
donations should be sent to Thomas
]. Shufflin. treasurer Rutler relief com
nittee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
HARTMAN Al OMAHA
President Of Southern Pacific Discusses
Union Pacific Affairs.

Omaha. Dec 16-E. H. Hartman, presi-
dent of the Southern Pacific, spent most
of the day in Omaha a greater part of
the time being to a conference with re-
representatives. of the machinists' union
and an inspection OF the new shops of the
Union Pacific road He also spent an
hour with Commodore Elbridge. the treas
urer of the New York Yacht club who
is Ell route to Portland, Ore, where MS
son has been i'll for some time. Mr..
Hartman had previously arranged the
meeting with the machinists and received
them in his private car The conference
was on the subject of piece work in
the shops over which there had been
some contention Both sides expressed
themselves as satisfied with the result
of the conference and also the heller
that mattrs would ultimately adjust
themselves satisfactorily to all interests
Nh Hartman said there was no new i'm
provements of consequence on the South
Pacific roads during the COM
ing year and that the building of the
new tunnel through the Sierra Nevadas
had been postponed After a visit to
the shops in company with Union Pacific
officials, Mr.. Hartman left for Kansas
CITY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

JUMpEDFOR THIERLIVES
Two Men Killed and Several
Badly Injured.
TWO FRElGH1s COLLIDE
Had to Jump from High Trestle
or Burn.

Fort Scott. Kan. Dec 1.-Two men
lost their lives, one was fatally hurt and
several others were more or less severe
~ injured in collision OF two sections
Of freight train on a long bridge on
the Frisco system south of Pawnee Kan.
four miles from Fort Scott, early today.
The rear section ran into the forward sec
tion- z. Nj. Hermitage of Monet Mo.
a brakeman, who was riding on the en-
Sine of the rear train, was pinioned be-
tween the cab and tender and burned to
death Other members Of the crew found
themselves in precarious position and
were forced TO jump from the high tres
tie or be burned to death in the wreckage
Hermitage was roasted alive in view of
other members of the crew who were
unable to help him. He be eyed to be
killed and placed out of his misery. w.
L. Williford suffered both legs broken
and j. II. Cramer was badly burned AMI
they are believed to be fatally hurt The
bridge burned under the wreck and one
engine. AID several cars went down.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
NAY 60 TO IsthMus
General Elicit Ct Marine Corps VIII
&c in Command.

Washington. Dec "a SrsEadler CsezssrsI
George r EIiso;t. eonusauaznt - the ma
zine corps Hsaa ~ ordered 10 tlss isthfrsar
70 make a reconnaissance ef tire country
and si,og,d The situation demand. q ss-
ssirse corss.naasi Of tss- marine forces there
The matter has not been dsclsIs1 T. e5t z
WIS sid by a hish o1ei4I - tfe nasv
Department that The ssb5ees N2s r~e-fviss
ss.io3s roasi'lsration- II Geas1ai Elfatt
IS ordered 20 the isihm1s he viii proa,ahsv
20 Ssars on the Dixie wAich r5ll ssf
freEl Cafou tomorrow for PtiIla lesphiz -
bring back the Hew hzttaiiou - Ha3sfass
which X te ~ kn@wn as lhe Cary5besu
sea division The decision 10 se.l,i Cen
ersi Elliot, wlE siepead izrgssy usza
Whether ne e2n Be SPARED fcre a. this
time. Il was szId Al ifr ssavy siegszftrs q
iha, sfs~ qssTSsscn Il piaesrs szszlssH
Il TIE diSF-p-si q s7eisetsa Essfsel szrgss-
the Colombian SIcrszl entos. 20 ss1assy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
Sealed Proposals.
Office of City Clerk,

OIIice OF lily ClcTk,
Wichita, Kan. Dec. 16. 1903.
Sealed bids will be received at this Of
flee until u o'clock m. Dec. u, 1893, for
the grading of Ninth street from LeweIlen
avenue east; Eleventh street from point
900 feet west of Forest avenue west to
the Little Arkansas river; a street along
the left or east bank of the Little Arkan-
sas river from Jefferson avenue down the
left bank of said river as shown by plans
on file in the office of the city engineer
The approximate amount of dirt TO be
removed is estimated al $1,000 cubic yards.
Bidders must state price per cubic yard.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified
check in the sum of sloo made payable to
the city of Wichita. as a guarantee of
good faith.
The mayor and council reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
26-}t j. l.. LELAND. City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

him home when he shall have completed
his mission had not been taken W By the
state or navy departments The navy
department. is prepared to offer General
Reyes this courtesy. The senate in exec
utive session today made public the con-
vention between the United States and
the republic of Panama for the construc-
ton of canal across the isthmus. which
was signed on November j.. Senator
CuIlom. chairman of the committee on
foreign relations, also laid before the Sen
ate favorable report on the American
Chinese commercial treaty.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
The Forum
Opinions of the Readers of the
Eagle on Current Topics.

/ To the Editor of the Eagle:
our genial friend, D. w. Blaine. does
| not propose to let the procession leave
him behind in these piping lines of peace
ard in proposing that canal has, no
] doubt. planted his name high on the walls
/ Tor a long time TO come but glance at
! history and the may would almost lead
| one 10 suspect that D. W was simply
| playing a huge joke on tho convention
and getting back at some Of the friends
who had been roasting hin at the various
entertainments cf the week
Mr.. Blaine can hardly claim that this
idea is original with him as those of US
/ who were engaged in the pioneer irriga-
ton movement ia Kansas ten years ago.
know that this same proposition was up
in the irrigation conveueions of those
stirring times and the only reason that
ii was allowed 10 he forgotten was the
very simple orc that no way has yet been
found to make water rnn up Hill. The
only conclusion To be drawn from the
resolution is that the PROPOSE. canal
should BE- a natural fall water course in
order 10 do away with the surplus wafer
merSioned ~ thres, ninE ,hIe valleys.
Starting st Pierce. 3 d. tne rlcol ds af
the government survey show an eieya-
ton ri t57e feet above sea level The
nearest point on a lire south is Valen-
tine Neb., with an elevation II s.59S feet
ana the next one avanahlc Is North
Platte. Neb which stands a.sei feet above
=. ri.
an altitude Of 2.aee To t.oe feet and Il Is
readily seen that ia order TO make This
- sal do its pant IN caring Tor the food
wale-s. II woll3 only be nece ssary t.
make Il about m feet deeD over Ii great
part II lis course. UnleSS it should hs, di-
verted 10 the eastward and follow within
few miles II tie Missouri river and We
believe Dave is to loyal Ia ne short
grass country IL ever sssree L, .nytl.ing
~ this kind We hope anr con. ss.-s-ran
VIII nos lose sleep trs-ng Il lei,3s tbs
eauaI * . monument 10 Sevea.h .iisuicf
achievements.
{. E. waGIrMAN.
Ny lsfo has been stsfAse;y ruled hy
The number nine INK X Is q.loted =
saying previous IL being che 81 pope.
Nine wears / VAS Sehos.boy AT giese.
ninc years stadSnt at P1daa. ulns
Years c'iraSe AZ Tamsols,. aine years 2
priest AZ Salzano: rine years a cannon at
rrevisos nine years q hishoEs AZ Msnt,.s
now Tor nine years I hars lsesn cardinal
patriarch ~ vca5cc II ! i,ecornc I.orss-
lonS Is G,d wills. perhaps another
aiI.e years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
BRIDE WAS OFFERED
Mayor Gilbert of Kansas City
Kansas Gives Evidence.
BRICK PAVING TR U ST
Five Thousand Dollars the
Size of the Doodle.

Kansas City, Dec 1s.-Mayor T. B. Gill
fore the grand jury in that city today,
is said to have told of being offered $500
by the brick paving trust so-calied. to
appoint as city counsel a man who would
favor the trust in the awarding of con-
tracts. This was the second time. ac-
cording to Mayor Gilbert's testimony,
that he had been offered a bride
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
Mrs. winsIow-s Soothing Syrup.

Has peen used for oTet FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for theft
CHI .DREN WHILE TEETHINC. With
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHES Tie
CHILD. SoE'TENS the GUMS. AL1-AYS
all PAIN. CURES WIND collie and l.
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists In every part If the world.
BE sure ana ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
Of the Wichita Gas, Electric Light and
Power Co.. CT Wichita. Kansas.

The annual stock holders meeting for
the election of a board of directors to
serve the ensuing year and such other
business as may come before said meeting
viii be held az their Office fl6 East First
street Wichita Kansas on saturday.
the End day of January. 1904, between the
hours OF ! and ; p. m O'Clock.
26-lt SAMUEL MOUNTAIN. Sec.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
Sealed Proposals.
Office of City Clerk

Wichita, Kan, Dec. It, 1858.
Sealed bids will be received at this Of
fee until Il O'Clock m. Dec. p, 1903. for
the furnishing material and constructing
wooden bridge over Chisholm creek on
Hunter avenue, according to plans and
specifications on file in the Office OF the
city engineer
Bids must be accompanied by certified
check in the sum of SIS, made payable to
the city of Wichita. as a guarantee of
good faith
The mayor and council reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
26-3t J. l.. LELAND, City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
Evergreen Wreathing, Wreaths and
Holly

\ nice l'ne OF Palms IT reasonable
prices. Good presents for Christmas.
Select them now and we viii deliver them
at the Holidays. Fresh Cut Flowers
every day Harry /. Hunt x Co los
Ncrth Main street 3l-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT
Salt Lake Light. Power and tractor
Companies Consolidate

Salt Lake. Utah. Dec l6.--Nt meet
ing Of the stock holders # the Etaa Light
and Power company today he directors
we're authorized to cnrsuma'e the pro-
POSED connection OF thss ec:spany witn
he Consolidated Railway aud Power CO.
BY the Connection not oaiy eli the street
railway lines bur ore in Stalt Lake C7ty.
out the entire sas and electric lighting
system OF tho city viii co,ae under one
MANAGEMENT The present combined cap!-
tSl OF the two companies * shout Ssafs-
80
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
A Rare Chance.

A gentleruan residing in a iirst-class
neighborhood north. close in. whose family
IS away for the winter. would like to rent
all or part of the house ready furnished
until spring. Hot and cold water, fur
mace, etc all modern conveniences Call
new phone 26s or address ]. h. care
Wichita Eagle e6-ltN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
PRESS APPROVES II
Mr.. Crsr5erizlo's pisr If Cerrsis-
son Suits His Socrorters.

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asa ~ f2-usin@ eszn~sa - sseel
WA fh~ sfads s.sTsSa = snih F-sf-
any sferssea - she sssteeflerp - $50
isae ~ To- grss ssss r>rrsa~ ats
= III szbgsl * <rrss ssssa ~ Fs-f-
- ezsai-.s4 a skr aana 4 re ifal1