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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
MAIL
Special Contracts to Forward
 AccumulatiOns.

"Spselal contracts will be made for the shlpmtnt of the ssason's accumulation of mall consigned to Yukon rlvsr points, which Includes Skagwsy, Whltshorse and Dawson" said supt n p Thrall, of the railway mall service, to P.-l. reporter on the 10th. "Ths accumulation thls year IS not so great as on former occasions, because we have been enabled to send In limited quantities of paper and package mall. In thls way we have disposed of over 1000 pounds of papers and packages alone.
 "l am making my regular official lnspee- tlon of the district and find everything here running ln most satisfactory way. There are no chang-s, no promotions to gazette. was In Seattle four months ago, and. ln fact, find tine to visit Seattle often. Our chief concern at this time In this district Is. of course, the proper dis patch of ths Alaska malls"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
INLAND WEATHER.
TSlsErApAie Reports of Climatic Con-
 ditions From tho Interior.

The following was the condition ot ths wsathH at the various points O, the in- ssrIor as reported by telegraph yesterday morning:
 CowIsy- Cloudy calm, 3 above. Glacisr-Clouty, light north wind. 10 above.
 White Pass-Clsar, north wind, O. Fraser-Cloujy, n5rh wind, 70 above. LoE Cabln-Part elou1v, strong north wind. ( above.
 Bsnns,t-PaH cloudy, strong north wlnd, above.
 P,nslagtOu-Fart cloudy, north wiot' 6 abeve.
 Carlbou-C Cloudy. c,lm, J5 above. Stewart Cloudy, south wind Q. Whltshorse-Cloutv, north w.Ui, be- lev.
 Atlin-Clear, calm, z below. TiEish-Cloudy, calm, Q. La BlrEe-Clslr, calm, 0 below. HootalinQua-Clear,c calm. 70 below. slE Salnon-Clsar, calm. TO below. Selklrk-Clesr, calm, Q.
 Yukoa Crossing-C.s3r, calm I2 below. Seivla-Cloudv, south wind, Q. FsrtvaIls-Clouiy, calm, 5ei'w.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
VALDEZ
Reported Rush to the Tanana
 Placers,

One thousand fortune hunters are on the trail from Valdez 10 the Interior placer mining camps Of ths Copper rlvsr district says the P.-l. of the 10th. This Is the estimate of the more conservative author Itlss of Valdsz, according to Capt. Charles X. Llndqulst, master of the Alaska Com msrelal conpanv's steamer Portland which arrived last night from V,ldsz. He says the exodus set ln about two weeks sgo' Notwithstanding the movsmsnt Valdez was stln crowded. There was still a RTsst blanket of snow of great depth ln places over Valdsz, and extending to the Interior.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
rroo oonosr, a, tho Pack Train

There Is a mammoth phOnograph at the Pack Traln saloon equipped with branc new records and big hOm that brings out the music as clear as it comes from the operas, prlmas, bands, cholrs, church or gans, glse clubs and an endless variety of other sources of melody. lt Is the latest Improved phonograph ln existence and lt will nightly furnish a higher class concert that has ever elsewhere been heard To Alaska.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
ALL OFF
Revenue Officers Must Not
 Deal in CuriOs.

A general changing about of the officers on tie Pacific revenue cutter fleet has been made by Capt Shoemaker, chief of the service, and several officers who have been on the West coast for several seasons have been assigned to dJ.v on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The question Of forblddlnR revenue cutter officers to trade with the natives Of Alaska has been finally decided, and hereafter it win be against the reRu- latIonS for any officer 10 barter with Indians or Esquimc.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
Busy on Boundary Testimony

The office Of the clerk of tn, court pre- sen,sd a busy scene yesterday. All the and typewrltsrs of the town were at work tvpswrItIng the testimony gathered upon the boundary question bv Lewis K. ShaeklsfOld. Thls work has b.,n going on steadily for several days.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
Tn. Northsrn PaoIao

Is the route patronlzed by experienced travellers over thls continent and you ean- not do better than take thls route when next vou arc going East. Three trans
 tralis daily. For tickets ana all lnfoImatlon, call Jn or write to A.. TlnllnR, Genl. Agent, Tacoma, or ]. 4. Genl. Agent, Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
LIt,lo Girl Born In Portland

C,B. Hanlden received telegram yes terday, advising him of an addition 10 his family by the birth of a girl baby at Port land, Ore. on Friday, March 20. Both mother and child are reported as doing well.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
Spirited Meeting

There was a very spirited meeting of the Arctic Brotherhood last night. Lieut. Faulkner was elected to membership. He will defy the rIgors of the rugged trail next Tuesday night.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

This Is the season of the year when everybody should have thelr blankets washed. The Royal Laundry Is doing them ln great numbers. Get your order ln carly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
WHITEHORSE
Where the Rail and River
 Meets.

Al the annual meeting oi the White hsrss Athletic Club, the following othters vsrs alectsd for the ensuing year;
 Honorary president. Robt. Lowe; Ctesi- dso,. R. D. Plnoso; vics-preSten', A. h. FlsAsr; secretary, Ro5t. McDonal,; treas ursr, Alex p. Drspes; committee, W. S, wEtssn, Mr. Sproat, l. A. Fair6Jm. G. C. hsllstt snd R. Lowe.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

The Idaho has just completed arrange ments to sell [, the public the celebrated Skagway Plh s CT and Bohemian Beers fouoc, per e .SS
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
Raro Old Stock

Manager Gage Of the Pack Traln saloon has received a large consignment, on the Dolphin, of rare old Hermitage and Kellogg whlskies They are the very best, gen uine, aged, mellow and pure.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

Mss Pane. Wm. Watson, Miss Etbe. Russell, MlSs Henrietta Rousseau Harry Priee, A. 8. Clsgg and RooJ. Lowe aie anoaE the sufferers from Ia grippe.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

Belle or LsxInEtUH Whiskcy-oight years old-just out of government bond. and Three Crown Diamond Malt whis- key-Strictiy pure-at the Seattle Saloon
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
Masonic Meeting

There will be a regular communication of White Pass Lodge No. II3, E. X A. M. on Friday evening, March 2, in thslr hall, No. 52s Fourth avenue. Work In F, C.
 Sojouming and visiting brethem arc cordially invited Co meet with us.
 By order ot the W. N. George Howard. Secretary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

Just received on the Humboldt, onions lettuce, radlShes, celery, eaulltlowsr, at w. C. Bakers Franks old stand).
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

ArL Enua R. PslIs,Isr, of St. Fsrti- uAad, has purchased the P1mbo'a farm, 6vs nilss north Of bsrs. Extensive im- pSoVtnsnts are Intended @ be made on it this coming Sumner
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

The best glass of beer h the North can be had at the Seattle Saloon-A gentle mans resort.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

The leading barbershop and baths The Principal, opposite Boardof IT. 1e..
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

Our lining department $ n1, a oaok numbu. Ladies Bazaa,.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
For Sale. Old Paper,

oid paper, ass bundle at this ofi,s. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

A neat pla,s run by neat people. The Arctic Cafe, whitehorse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

Don't forget that s42 Sixth avenue, is the place to go tor the finest line oi cigars and iobscco, fruits, confectionery, station CIV and all the latest popular books, m e. azlnes and paperS in the city. J. r. Fiir- baatCs, proprietor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25
New Lace Curtains Q, E. R. Peoples.

We earry H- s. a M. rcauv .tc-wear e.nor-mads suits F H Ciavson e To.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

Fresh oysters at; the Pack Traln Res faurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

 flurant.
 Stetson hats at Clayson's.
 Red star bottled beer is uneQuAled as table drink. O yer dozrn, delivered rolephons u AT. Free lunch and tsn-esnt beer at the Pack Train. Cluetts latest style men collars and cuffs at thf B. M. Bshrends CO.
 You can get the finest free lunch ever set ln Sksgway at the Pack Train.
 Portland House furnishes comfortable rooms and zS cent blthS, Fifth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-03-25

S,s,sOn hat, a, claysOn's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
BONE FOOD

Soft and crooked bones mean
bad feeding. Call the disease
ricketts, if you want to. The
growing child must eat the
right food for growth. Bones
must have bone food, blood
must have blood food and SO
on through the list.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment for soft bones in
children. Littledoses every day
give the stiffness ard shape
that healthy bones should have.
Bow legs become straighter,
loose joints grow stronger and
frmness comes to the soft
heads.
Wrong food caused the
trouble. Rightfood will cure it.
In thousands of cases SCOTS
Emulsion has proven to be the
right food for soft bones in
| childhood.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists.
| 4Oo-415 Pearl Street. New York
soc and LOO; all druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15

The worries OF a weak and sick mother are
only begun with the birth.of her child. By
day her work is constantly interrupted and
at night hefrest is.brokenssby the wailing of
the peevish, puny infant. : DR.. Pierco's Fa-
vorite Prescription makes weak women
strong and sick women well. Itlightens all
the burdens of maternity. giving to mothers
streng 9Th and vigor, which they impart to
their children. In over thirty years of
practice DR.. Pierce and his associate staff OF
nearly a score of physicians have treated
and cured more than half q million suffering
women, Sick women are invited to consult
DIR. Pierce by letter free of charge. All cor
respon ence is strictly private. Address DR..
r. v. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitute, Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
RAILROADS THAT DISAPPEAR.
Effect of the Combinations Made In the
Last Ten Years.

The extent of railroad consolidation
in this country in the last few years is
strikingly illustrated by the recently
announced merger of the Rock Island
and st. Louis and San Francisco ln-
terests In combination the two roads
will constitute a syetem of same To-
900 miles, and their combined capital
stock, at the present figure, will be
about $500 0OO, 600 The territory serv-
ed by the system comprises more than
a dozen States, the Western terminal
being Denver, the Eastern Birmipg-
ham, Ala, the Northern Chicago, ard
the Southern Galveston.
!. Not more than ten years ago there
We're eighty railroads furnishing week
IL compilations of earnings. Today
enly fifty five roads publish such
figures, SO that twenty five have disap-
peared. In a few cases this is due to
the abandonment of reports. bat in
far to the greater number the reason is
found in consolidation.
The roads that have disappeared
were at one time big factors in the
railroad world. Their names we're on
the tongues of investors and shippers
day after day. Now it is doubtful if
some are even a memory, SO complete
ly has their identity been merged in
the systems of which they are a part
A partial list of such roads is of in
tel est. 1t includes Tbe Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern Burlington,
Cedar Rapids and Northwestern
Chicago and Eastern Illinois; Cincin-
natl. Jackson and Mackinaw Cleve.
land, Lorain and Wheeling Louis.
Vile, Evansville and st. Louis; PeO-
ria, Decatur and Evansville Pitts
burg and Western Cleveland, Akron
and Columbus Cleveland, Canton and
Southern Kansas City. Fort Scott
and Memphis Kansas City, Memphis
aud Birmingham Memphis and Birm-
ingham; Memphis and Charleston
st. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute !,
Western New Y ork and Pennsylvania
Rio Grande Western; st. Paul and
Duluth 4; Western Maryland; Mobile
and Ohio, and Colorado Midland.
There are. of course, many roads not
mentioned in the list, but these alone
account for some 5000 miles of rail-
way. To them should be added the
Northern Pacific, the Burlington and
the Great Northern. all now in the
N orthern Securities Company. In all
these are to be included about 25. .OJO
miles of roads which have practically
disappeared as independent concerns.
All this has been brought about in less
than ten years.-New York Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
IMPROVING PASTURES.
y Can Be Done without Much Ex.
pense If the System Here De-
scribed Is Carried Out.

Very few pastures, compared with
the total number, supply anything
like the feed that they would if
given proper care. With the increas-
ing difficulty of obtaining good farm
help. the Importance of a good pas
ture is made even greater than in
the past. There are three general
causes of unprC dlctive pastures, two
of which should be looked after at
once. They are too close grazing
of the pasture, poor stand of pas
ture plants and failure to keep
down the weeds that ought not to
take up the moisture and plant food
that should go to make pasture. but
which by their rank and overshadow-
ing growth tend to smother out the
valuable plants. The first cause is
often responsible for the other two.
BY continued close cropping the
plants are weakened in vitality and
severe dry, hot spell of weather
in the summer or cold with or with
out covering of snow in winter re-
suits in the death of Snany of the
plants. Even with fall of snow a
field eaten close and smooth is apt
to be swept here and the crowns
of the plants left exposed. The first
thing that should be done now, be-
fore the ground gets settled and
hard to work up, is to go over and
thoroughly disc some grass and
clover seed into all thin patches.
Oftentimes it is well to add some
oats or other small grain that will
grow up and serve as protection
for the more delicate plants while
they are getting start. This
growth will also add materially to
the pasture supply while the clover
and grass are obtaining foothold.
The next step toward increasing the
productiveness of the pastures is to
arrange to keep the stock off from
them until the grass gets good
start. If these plants are kept grazed
right to the crown they are so
weakened as to make but feeble
growth and. the amount of pasture
produced will be small. Most plants
would be killed if never allowed to
accumulate any more leaf surface
than is possible with the plants in
the majority of pastures. Then be
careful also to not Craze too close
ly the latter part of the season;
allow sufficient development of foli-
age to store up in the roots a good
supply of nourishment for starting
them off early and vigorously anoth-
er spring. Grow some soiling crop
with which to supplement the pas
lures this season if necessary in or
der to do this. With such treatment
you will be surprised how much
earlier your pastures will come on
and how much greater the supply
of feed they will furnish. = Prairie
Farmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
CRATE FOR SHIPPING CORN.

when it comes shelled, how are you
going to tell how it was picked out,
by hand or with a scoop shovel? Ii
you insist on buying in the ear, it en-
forces an honest deal, for you can see
what you are getting. If the seed
man really has good corn, he will be
glad to ship it that way, for he can
get the credit at once for having
something fine.
The only trouble is in the shipping
and l confess it puzzled me for some
time. l tried sacks, but the railroad
men simply pounded the life out of
them. even when each ear was
wrapped in paper, and they arrived
all in a muss. A box or barrel was
nearly as bad. After some expert
menting, 1 tried shipping in the
crate. 1t holds or was meant to hold
72 pounds net, a good big bushel, but
l find they often overrun and some
weigh as high as II net. The top is
made of fve-eighths box lumber, the
corners of two by two elm and the
Stats of one by three hard pine,
dressed. The ears are put in from
one side, or edge rather, and are laid
in ''heads and tails" so they will fit
tight. The corn is left rounded up
at the side and when the last two
Stats are nailed on it tightens the
corn like heading a barrel. 1 have
shipped corn hundreds of miles in
them and it has always arrived in
perfect condition. The corn shows
on every side and a card on each side
calls attention to the fact that it is
real seed corn There is no patent
in it.-Henry Field, in -sarm and
Home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
SHIPPING SEED CORN.
Although Seemin g1y a Small p PrOb1em,
Yet 1t Is One That Has Puzzled
Many Farmers.

Corn planters should buy their seed
corn in the ear and refuse to buy it i'll
any other way. This is the largest
shipping point for seed corn in the
United States, not only for the re-
tail trade, but also wholesale to seed
men. If some F. & H. readers
could see the "seed corn" that
is shipped from here in carload lots
(shelled of course) you would open
your eyes.
The only way to pick out seed is in
the ear, as any farmer will admit, but
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
A Sure Thing.

1t is So id that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto
gether true. DIR. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption Is a sure cure for
all lung and throat troubles. Thous-
ands can testify to that. Mrs. e. B.
VanMetre of ShepherdstOwn, W. Va,
says Il cad severe case of Bronchitis
and for year tried everything heard
of, but got no relief. One bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery then cured
me absolutely" It's infallible for
Group, Whooping Cough. Grip, Pneu:
mopia and Consumption. Try 1t. It's
guaranteed by B. L. Hughes. Druggist.
Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes soc, $f.00.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
A Starting Test.

To save a life, DR.. T. G. Merritt, of
No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a startling
test resulting in a wonderful cure He
writes, "a patient was attacked with
violent themorrhages, caused by ulcera
tion of the stomach. 1 had often
found Electric Bltters excellent for
acute stomach and liver troubles so |
prescribed them. The patient gained
from the first, and has not had an at
tack in ii months" Electric Bitters
are positively guaranteed for Dyspep
sa, Indigestion. Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only 50s
at B f. Hughes Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Iustifabie Excuse.

81 must have been born under an
unlucky STAR" said the angry wife,
whose request for a new bonnet had
Just been vetoed. 81 could have mar
ried either Jones or Brown before l
met you and today they are both milli-
onaires, while you have nothing"
eyes, my dear" replied the patient
other half of the sketch. ''but you
should remember that Jones and Brown
aye still in the bachelor class, while l
have had you to support all these
wears
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Worth Bearing In Mind.

1.-THE Chinese have a proverb which
says: The inquisltive man thrusts
his head into a beehive
''Um. They have. have they? Only
a fool leases bulldog. This isn't any
bodv's proverb. as 1 know Of, but it's
worth remembering" Chicago Re
cord Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15

the perfect digestion and assimilation of
food so that lost flesh is regained and
the physical health re-established.
III had suffered from indigestion and only
those who have suffered from it know what it
really is,n writes Mrs M. ]. Pagan, of 1913 East
Genesee ST., Syracuse, N. Y, oI had had severe
attacks of headache and dizziness, with cold
hands and feet; everything ate distressed me,
bowels were constipated and zuaS gyozOing veyy
thin and nervous cannot half express the bad
feelings 1 had when I commenced taking DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. took nine
bottles of the Discovery and have taken
several bottles of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
I commenced feeling better with the first bottle
and kept on improving. Now am SO greatly
improved in health my friends often speak of it.
I most heartily recommend these medicines to
all suffering as I was"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of 2I one-cent stamps for expense
of mailing only. Address DR.. R. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
No More Proof Needed.

"Wbat reason have you for think
ing that the defendant was intoxicat
ed ?'
swell. your Honor, when his wife
called me over l found him in the eel
lar cutting kindling wood with lawn
mower. ''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
of piles causing "a tumors. After doc
tors and all remedies failed Buckien's
Arnica Salve quickly arrested furthe,
Inflammation and cured him. 1t con
quers aches and kills pain 25c. at b. F
H dghes, Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Sudden Death,

Gunner-I hear that man was kill
ed in shooting gallery.
Guyer-Did some one accidentally
shoot him?
Gunner-No; he smoked one of
those cigars they give for hitting the
bull s eye.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
The Town Aut0crat.

"There amt but one man in our
town that isn't Influenced by my wife 3
wishes.n
''And who is he, pray ?"
Hes the weather observer"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Could Think of Only One.

Cholly examining first print from
the negaiive)-Isn't there some way to
make my mustache show little plain
er2
PhotogIapher-Why, yes; you
might wait few years and then come
again.-Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Pertinent Inquiry.

Biggs (smoking)-This is something
like cigar, old man.
Diggs getting whiff)-Yes, err
something like What is it, any way ?''-
Chicago News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15

Don't get the idea into your head
that anything is good enough for a
hog. The hog is a good friend, and
should be treated as such.-Prairie
Farmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15

indispensable in teethlng. produces
refreshing sleep, qulets the nerves and
digests food for baby. Test Victor
Infants Relief and be convinced.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
An Example at Hand.

"Do you believe in luck p
"Sometimes. See that fat woman
with the red hat over there ?'
"Yes."
"Twenty-two years ago she refused
to marry me. e.'-Cleveland Plain Deal
err
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15

of digestion and
nutrition. Som e.
times this loss of
flesh is accom-
panied by variable
appetite, but in
many cases the ap-
petite does not fail
and there may be
a constant desire
to eat. Languor,
nervousness, irr1-
liability, s1eepless-
ness, are symptoms
often associated
with this loss of
nutrition and fall
ling off in flesh.
Doctor Pierce's
Gold en- Medical
Discovery cure S
disease of the storn-
ach and other or
gans of digestion
opd nutrition IF
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c. jan 81
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
Cynical.

OStend-Is it true that woman was
made out of rib bone?
Paw-That's what they say, my SOD,
but ] bAlieve it was jawbone.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-15
WORN TO A SHADOW.

When there is falling off in flesh in
woman or man there is something
wrong" And that something wrong IS
generally loss of nutrition due to dis
ease of the stomach and the other organs