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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27
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SUBSCRIPTION RATEA

Those who imagine that scenery is the most happy feature in the attri- butes of Skagway are very much mis- taken, for while che climate may not be compared to the trostless belt of California or the south of France, it is incomparably better than that of the middle and most of the northern states eas, of the Rocky mountains. At a number of the Christmas spreads this year some Of the vjands were garnished with parsley piucked green from the gardens of che city. L,is true that the winter so far has been exceptionally mild. But it is not abaormally so. In the winter of 97-S the mercury kept well above zero until February, nor was there any cold weather until that month during che winter of l9Ol-2 During both of those winters, how ever. and especially in that o, g7-S the thermometer took a sudden and radical tumble. but the intense cold was of but short duration, and what is generally understood by northern winter weather was only of two mou,hs duration. The mild winters and cool. bright summers Of Skagway are better appreciated by those who have returned Co visit those states where the sun beats down so re- lenLessIy in breathless summer days that are followed by sul,ry nights of horrible length for those who must svel,er through them.
 Whether che climate is gradually growing milder. as some of the old timers with apparent good reason main tain, or not, }, is certain that since the inhabitants of this place have been en- abled Co establish themselves iu com f1rtabIe homes SkasVay has proved Co be one of the very healthies- of places. While it is hardly ever very cold at the head Of Lynn canal, there is an ab- sence Of the deep suows that fall fur ther down che channel The atmo- sphere is bracing and the people are keyed Go a feeling Of activity they could not experience further out to- wards Che coast.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27
LANG SINE
Renewed at Mr. and Mrs
 Wurzbacher's

The pretty home of Mir. and Mrs. Wurzbacher, on Second avenue, was beautifully embowered with evergreens Christmas day. A number of their neighbors, who in former years and other places have met at Christmas, were pres elt, and among them Mir. and Mrs R. D. Piuneo, who came over from White horse to spend the day with their old friends The Christmas dinner was followed by distributing the presents from a beautiful tree, whose branches bent with a bounty that brought hap piness to children and grown folks alike.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Morning service, II m. Evening service, 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 12:l5 p. ID. Morning subject: "The Character istics of the Gospel" " Evening subject: "Our Great Expec- tation This sermon was preached last Sunday morning, and 1t is repeated by request.
 Special music.
 All are cordially invited.
 John Parsons, Pastor.
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Ordinance No. g.

An ordinance regulating the .nstaIa- atiOo and maintenance Of Electric
 Wires and Apparatus. Be it ordained 5y Che Common Council
 of ths Town 0t SSagway.
 Section ].
 All electric wires and apparatus now installed or which may hereafJ be installed within the corporate limits of the town of SSagway shall te so install- ed and maintained as % conform Go the current Rules and Requirements of che National Board Ct Fire Under writers for the Installation of Electric Wiring and Apparatus, or as to have the approval 0f tha council or such per son or persons as they, iu open council, may delegate 0relec- co inspect aud ap- prove said electric wires OF apparatus.
 Section
 Any aud all electric wires or appara- tus not installed and maintained in com pliance with Section 0i this ordinance shall be deemed a nuisance and a men ace to life, imoaud property, and upon the failure of the party or parties own ing or having the same iu custody or charge. after due notice, either co rem- edy or remove said nuisance and men ace, the cOunci. may at their discretion cause the same t0 be removed and bring action against said party or parties for all costs of said removal and action: and in addition any person who installs or maintains, or Is in charge Of any cleo tric wires in violation 0i this ordinance shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemean- or, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not greater than s2O0; provided that he be given five days written notice by the person SO Co be designatd by the council that the wires under his charge are not SO Installed or maintained and that notwithstanding said notice he refuses to correctly rem edy or SO maintain said wires.
 Section 8.
 Any and all wires or apparatus install ed for electrical purposes, SO long as the same may be either wholly or par tially in place, shall for the purposes Of this ordinance, be taken and cOnsid- cred as electric wires or apparatus as he case may be, whether or not the ame may be in actual u=e as such.
 Section
 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
 Passed blythe council December :, 1908.
 Approved, L.. g. KELLER,
 Mayor Attest W. s. McKEAN Town Clerk.
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To che eonorlI Public

Now is the time to purchase your holiday goods, books, dolls, doll car riages, wagons and games of all kinds. Follow the rush All goods must be sold, as l do not wish Co carry them over. You can save 40 per cent. by purchasing them from Mrs. W. H. Cleveland lw
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PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning service, II am. Sunday school, 12l5 p. ID. Y. P. s. C. F., 6:30 p. m. Evening service, 7:30 D. ID. Prayer meeting, 7:45 p. m. Morning topic: "Old Paths, Tried and Tested
 Evening subject: "A Review of Our Treatment of old Father Time.n A cordial invitation extended to alL
 Rev. James Thomson, Pastor
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SALVATION ARMY.

Farewell services this Sunday even- ing at o'clock.
 Everybody is invited to attend the 3 p. ID. Holiness meeting, at the Salva- ton Army.
 Salvation meeting at 8 p. ID. every night during the week, except Tuesday and Friday. E. Darrach, Ensign.
 R. Sutherland, Lieut..
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Sentinel Boar Oat

John Klatt, of Dyea, came over yes terday to spend Sunday. He says that the mild weather has brought out the sentinel bear Of West creek. The big animal can daily be seen lying on his commandipg rock
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PENIEL MISSION

Meetings every night at 7;3O o'clock, except Mondays.
 Sunday, 9 a. m.-Prayer meeting and Bible study.
 The public is cordially invited to at- tend these services.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION

P. E. Copeland win spend another week in Skagway before proceeding to Dawson with his big shipment of re- frigerated dainties,
 James Landesdale, from Bullion creek, arrived on the train last night and is at the Fifth Avenue.
 Jno. Box, R. O. Mitchell and - S. Fourtellot arrived on the train last night and are at the Golden North.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27
Millions of MOfh9TS

Use CUTICURA SOAP, assisted by CUTICURA OINTMENT, the Great Skin Cure, for preserving, purify ing and beautifying the skin of children and infants, for cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, whiten- ing and soothing red, rough and
 sore hands, for baby rashes, itch ings and Chafngs, and for all the purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery. Millions of women use
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sr sAv1ouRls EPIscoPAL.

St. Sayiour's church, State street and Eighth avenue.
 St. Johns Day.
 Holy Communion, a. ID. Holy Communion and sermon, II a. m. Evensong and sermon, 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, l2:l5 p. ID. Morning topic; "The Apostle Of Love-"
 Evening topic: The Wise Hovse- holder.n
 Christmas music at both services. Children's Christmas tree and ser vice, Wednesday, January 30, 7:SO p. m. All are cordially invited.
 Rev. James c. Cameron, Rector.
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sknRwny Laundry

For frst-class work try Skagway Laundry. TWenty-two yerss' experi- ence. Telephone S9 tf.
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The Royal Laundry cannot be ex- celled. They suit your taste and con- venience and 6t you in prices. Phone 97, next to electric plant.
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complete Humour Treatment.

Kelly & Co.,, the old reliable drug gists, s agway, Dawson and Nome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27
Preparing for Snow

Foreman & Dedmau, of the Golden North hotel, have bought Capt. Noore's fancy cutter
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Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27

Great clearance sale starts July 6, at the Seattle saloon.
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Baths at the Portland Lodging House, 25c; new porcelain tub, 10 8 Inc
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CbH Gburtbes

CATHOLIC. Early Mass, at S:30 @, DO. High Mass, at l0:30 a. ID. Sunday school, at 2:3O p. ID. Lecture and Benediction, at 7:3O p. m. Father Colbert will oficiate in the evening, On week days Mass at a. 10. All are cordially invited.
 Father P. H. Turnell, s. J.
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VIII Sing The Holy City"

At the Methodist church service this morning Mrs, II. D. Eirmse will, by special request, sing "The Holy City.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-27
For Christmas

Young ducks and spring chickens at Skagway Henery.
 2t Capt. A. Lauridson.
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Birch Bark Baskets, at Case S Dra- per's.
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1 cannot tell lie. we must make Q title profit. ClaYson X Co.
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CHRISTMAS SUITS

The American Tail0rs have received big shipment of new suit,ngs and are prepared to get your Christmas suit or JvercOat out in time for that joyous 0c- casiOu. Better order at once. l2-ltt
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Spring chicken a, the Pack Train restaurant.
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Just get the Delinea,or. at Ladies' Bazaar.
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Fo, Sale

Bedstead, blankets and quilts for sale cheap. Apply to Capt. Robertson 2tS
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CutiCura Soap

Tn the form of baths for annoying in- farmauons and irritauons, or too free or offensive organizations, in the form of washes for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sanatiye, auusepuc pur- poses which readily suggest themselves. Complete Humour Treatment.
 OUr1cURA SoAr, Co cleanse tbo skin of crusts and scales and soften the taiakened euueIe CUucUBA OINTMENT. Co Instantly alay itrh- ing inflammation and Irritation, and s0othe and heal and CUrICuRA REsoLvENr PILLS. to cool and cleanse the blood. A single set is often sufficient to cure the severest eases of torturing, dlsaruring, itchIns and burning skin and scalp hum0ur5 from infancy Co age when all else falls.
 Cutlcu1 Soap. ointment and Pus are sold throughout the world. British Depot. FPS CharierhOusc S1.. London. French ueu0U Rue de Ia palE. Paris. pOTTEu DRUG AND CHEM CORP, S0ls Props, Boston. U. S. a.
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SeCriOn 4
Section ]

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
 Passed blythe council December 2, TD0o
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-30
HEATH DECLARES MALICE
is BACK OF REPORT

SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov. 29.-When
former First Assistant Postmaster
Perry Heath, now. proprietor of the
Salt Lake Tribune, had read the re-
port of Mr.. Bristow and the comments
of the president tonight, he said:
1T is no surprise to me to see the
denunciation of me in this report. The
author of 1t, from the time he entered
the postoffice department up to the
present moment, has, in his official ca
pacity, pursued me personally in sea-
son and out, as every one who has beer
in public life in Washington during the
past six years knows. Innuendo Is
artfully contrived and malice Ill con-
cealed throughout the entire document
as everybody familiar with the facts
may see. It's very opening pages attack
my friend, L. I. fowls, an honest gen.
tleman, as the report itself is compelled
to admit him to be, and it, closes with
impairment and intrusive animadver-
sions upon my administration. The
author seems to have studiously avoid
ed mentioning the important fact that
many, If not majority, of these Of
lenses, occurred after left the service.
Nor is the slightest reference made to
another important fact that / have had
heaped upon me ten times as much
administrative and executive work as
l should have undertaken
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-30

reservation townships. Is situated in
Northwestern Minnesota, bordered by
Marshall county on the north, by Polk
county on the south and west and by
Beltrami county on the east, and is
traversed by two great transconti-
mental railway lines-the Northern
Pacific through the central and west
ern portions, and the Great Northern
through the central, northern and
western portions.
The Soil.
The soil is a deep, rich, black sandy
loan of a very productive quality,
underlayed with a clay subsoil, and
this forms a quality of land almost
inexhaustible in its richness and fer
tiIity, producing fine crops of all the
small grains for generations without
fertilization, and bearing extremes of
wet or drought, giving good returns.
The snow fall in the Red river valley
is comparatively light, and the spring
passes quickly away, leaving the fields
ready for the seeder and seed soWn in
this soil terminates quickly and is
harvested in July or August. The.
wheat grown in Red Lake county has
won q name and fame throughout the
world for it's excellence, and you must
remember that Red Lake county is one
of the youngest IN the state, having
been organized in 1897
Population.
The population of Red Lake county
is about 10000. There are two incor-
porated cities and one incorporated vii
lage. This county is the milling center
of Northwestern Minnesota, its flour
and saw mills alone making 1t loom up
a formidable rival in commercial ac-
tivity to many of the older manufac
turing centers of the state, and any one
of good judgment will pin his faith
to Red Lake county.
Wheat.
While the farms of this county pro-
duce upwards of 100000 bushels of
wheat annually, it must not be under
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with them. After this investigation had
been in progress for about two months
it became evident that legal proceedings
would have to be undertaken against
some of the offenders.
Special Counsel
Owing to the Importance of the case
1t was deemed advisable that special
counsel should be employed, and Messrs
Charles ]. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad
We're chosen for this purpose.
The Investigation made by Mr. Bris-
tow discloses condition of gross corrup-
ton in the Office of the first assistant
postmaster general and in that of the
assistant attorney general for the postof-
flee department. In the case of the super
intendent of free deliery, Machen the
evidence shows that his misconduct be-
gan Immediately after his appointment
in September, 1893. In the case of the
general superintendent of salaries and al
loWances, Beavers, it began soon after
In the case of Assistant Attorney General
Tyner 1t has gone on for a number of
years, but 1t is impossible to say exactly
when it began.
The following is a list of the fourteen
postofice employees in the service at the
time this investigation was begun who
are apparently most seriously implicated
in the wrongdoing:
master General Heath, who left the serv-
Ice July 81, 1900 is set forth in the re-
port of Mr. Bristow.)
James n. Tyner. assistant attorney
general for postoffice department. APP
pointed special agent postoffice depart
ment March Z, 1861; with intervals of a
few years has been in the service ever
since. and was postmaster general under
was removed April % 1903; he has since
been indicted three times
a. w: Machen, general superintendent
free-delivery system; appointed clerk in
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and those taking advantage of the OPP
portunity at the earliest moment will
secure the larger returns, for 1t has
been shown and proven beyond the
peradyenture of doubt that Red Lake
county soil is as rich, will raise as
much of a given product and is in all
respects as valuable for general farm
ing and stock raising purposes as the
land in the older sections of the state,
and in some things Red Lake county
has natural advantages far superior
to other parts of the state, such as
cheap lumber, cheap fuel and an uneX-
celled water power and proximity to
market.
Climate.
The climate is more equable than on
the prairies of Southern Minnesota.
There are not the heavy winds and
storms, and on the whole, one does
not suffer from the cold as much here
as there; and here you can buy poplar
wood at 81 to So per cord, and in
Southern Minnesota you pay $3.50 per
ton for coal. This county has three
good towns. Thief River Falls in the
northern end of the county, with one
of the best saw mills in the state, and
ST. Hilaire. with over 1000 people,
and the soil and climate, In fact, this
history of the county applies to these
towns as well as Red Lake Falls.
Following are a few of the leading
business firms of the town:
Gouigan Real Estate agency Is one
of the up-to-date land firms of the
West, and has some fine lands in Red
Lake county, and will answer all in
quiries of this country.
Frank Persons, dealer in confection-
cry, fruits, cigars, tobacco and fancy
groceries; also runs ice cream parlors
in season.
Bank of Red Lake Falls is one of the
solid banks of the county. Sortedahl
& Bjornby, the proprietors, are heavy
owners Of Red River valley farm land.
W. A. Mcintyre is one of the leading
attorneys of the town, and has a fine
practice.
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this week, and it is a credit to the
county, Mcdonald Bros, proprietors.
Tessum G. Anderson run one of the
general stores since June 1. Mr.. An
derson is a Southern Minnesota busi-
ness man.
L. M. Hoag is one of the money loan
ers and land men of the city Write
him for any investments you wish to
make.
c. NJ. Evenson has run the main fur
niture and undertaking business for
fifteen years, and is putting up an $1S,-
600 two-story brick building 75xSO feet
S. Bagley is owner and publisher of
the Press, one of the leading county
papers.
John Eastman is the owner and pub
Usher of the Thief River Falls News,
one of the main papers of Red Lake
county.
First National bank is one of the
solid banks of the county, organized as
national bank in 1901, and has made
great showing. W. w. Prichard
cashier, is a rustler for the city.
G. c. Jackson & Co. have been in
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postofice at Toledo, Ohio, March 1, 1887;
continuously in service ever since save
for three years; removed May 81, 1903;
has since been indicted fourteen times.
George w. Beavers, general superin-
tendent of salaries and allowances; ap-
pointed to clerkship in New York post
Office January, 1881; continuous service
ever since; resignation accepted to take
effect March 81, 1903; has since been in
dicted eight times
James T. Metcalf, superintendent money
order system; appointed postoffice in
spector Feb. 2. 1882; has been in postal
service ever since; removed June IL, 1903;
has been indicted once.
Daniel V. Miller, assistant attorney,
postoffice department; appointed July /,
1902; removed May 25 1903; indicted once;
after one mistrial was retired and &C
quilted
try system; appointed clerk in New York
postofice August, 1886; removed Oct. 81,
1908
Charles Hedges. superintendent city
free delivery services, appointed assistant
superintendent free-delivery service July
l, 1898; removed July %, 1903
James w Erwin, assistant superintend-
ent ee-delivery service; appointed post
office inspector June 81, 1887; removed
Sept. 16, 1903; indicted once.
w. Scott Towers. superintendent Sta
ton c. Washington, D.: c.; appointed
clerk, Washington postoffice, November,
1890; removed Oct. 1, 1903; indicted three
times.
Otto F. Weis, assistant superintendent
registry division, New York postoffice;
appointed clerk, New York postofice,
June, 1890; removed Oct q, 1903
T. w. McGregor, clerk, free-delivery
division, in charge of supplies; appointed
postoffice department March II, 1891 re-
moved June 5, 1908; indicted twice.
c. E. Upton, clerk. free delivery divi-
sion; appointed July 1, 1900; removed
June s. 1903; indicted once.
NJ. w. Louis. superintendent supply di-
vision; appointed Kansas City postoffice
April II, 1897; removed Oct. II, 1903.
Charles B. Terry. clerk, supply division;
appointed Sept 20, 1900; removed Oct. 81,
AS shown in Mr.. Bristow's report and
as partially indicated by the actions in
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can be had here, for they have two
large hotels. The character of the land
and soil is the same here as mentioned
in the article of the county. For any
further information of st. Hilaire and
the land write julius Pleth, the up-to-
date real estate man, and he will send
you full information.
Following are d few of the business
firms.
julius Pleth, the leading and up to-
date real estate man, has the best OF
land in Red Lake and Marshall coun-
ties and can sell you a farm all the
way from so acres up to 900 acres. If
you want to get posted write him for
his new map of Red Lake and Marshall
counties. which he will send you free
| of charge. and you can bank on any
! thing he tells you.
j. McAndress has Just opened a fine
barber shop and bath rooms and is
! doing a fine business.
! Richard H. Duntley has been here in
| business three years and runs the swell
| confectionery, fruit and cigar store of
the city.
| Emil J. Holmes runs the fine hard
ware and furniture store of the town;
has been in business fifteen years.
John w. Forseen has run the lead
ing shoe store of the town for six
| years and also repair shop.
| Dan Patterson has the only livery
and dray line in the city and is also
agent for the Standard Oil company.
NJ. l.. Hanson is proprietor of the
leading general merchandise store in
| the town and has a fine trade.
Merchants State bank, one of the
! solid banks of the county; l.. G.
Simons, president Daniel Patterson.
vice president; K. O. Gigstad, cash
Ter.
Wilson & Hendrickson run the
Central Meat Market the leading
market in town.
Thorkelson & Nelson are the pro-
prietors of the Imperial Drug com
pany. Mr.. Thorkelson is mayor of the
city and a Minneapolis young man.
They also own and run the opera
house.