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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
The Mo,quitO Fleet

SkagwAy had her portion of the Lynn canal mosquito fleet in port Sunday. First the Petrel of the Columbia can nery, came up for coal. Following her the neat little gasoline launehLotus, of Seattle, arrived with spleasure party from Juneau. shortly after the Lotus came the big gasoline cannery tug Chilkoot from the Chilkoot cannery. All stayed in port several hours, then left out again.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

A raise for electric lights also water service iu this city. will shortly be put into elect by the Northwest Light X Power Co. The raise will undoubtedly be double OF ai least 25 per cents more than Is paid by the consumers at the present time.
 This piece of startling Information wa, sprung on the city council last night by W. w. Boughton, who, as chairman ol che public works and pub lie property committee, stated before thc council that the rates for street light, entered into between the com
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

There arc 300 prospectors at the head of the Panama and fully one-half of them will die of starvation. Their con dition Is most pitiful and one of the most horribleof deaths will stalk among the men before many weeks have passed. Such Is the statement of facts as brought from that district by H.. Brattanober, the millionaire miner of San Francisco and the expert of the Rothschilds.
 Mir. Brattanober arrived on yester- days train direct from the district. He went in via Valdez to take Q general look at the country and then went out via Eagle, then Dawson, finally to skag- way.
 The story as told by this we'll known prospector is full of vivid realization. He and his party had hard time get ting to the Panama. On the way they passed many parties who had gone for days without grub. One party of three men had lived IT days on huckleber- rles. He supplied them with grub, but said one would sure die, another would undoubtedly, but the third might live. Another party he helped get to the Tanana. They had been without food
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
THREE DUE
Steamers Should Arrive at
 WhitehOrse TOdly.

Especial Dispatch to Daily Naskan.l
 whitehorse, Aug 2L-Three steam CTS should arrive here before o'clock tomorrow morning. They are the Ca nadian, Victorian and Dawson. All have passengers from the interior. Each one of the steamers will com mence loading just as soon as they dock.
 The Clossett is just coming from her last trip to Mendenhall landing. She will be tied up.
 The Columbia should get away from here by daylight with all of the freight she can carry.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
HUNDRFDSSTARVINGON ON THt
 PANAMA DIVIDE
Prospectors Who Stampeded to Nazina and Later Went to the Headwaters of the
 Tanana In Horrible Condition

| for several days. All through the headwaters he met parties who had lit- tie food among them, and as they would not have enough to reach any settle ment, they would naturally succumb to death by starvation.
 Mir. Brattanober spared as much food as he could, then had to push on to Eagle to save his own party. At Eagle he notified Capt. Richards, commando ing the United States troops there, and the latter wired his department for au- thority to send relief to the starving prospectors.
 Most of the people are about lSO miles from Eagle. They went into the Panama via Valdez, on trail which is worse than the Edmonton death-lined roadway. All the men had grub when they started and plenty to live upon for . while, but they kept pushing further and further away from provision marts, until at least half their number would not have enough upon which to live while returning to civilization. They were in horrible circumstances and un- less relief is sent, there will be the bones of at least l5O men found on the headwaters of the Panama by spring.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
Card of Thanks

To those friends who were so kind to my wife during her sickness and SO thoughtful Of myself and family after her death, wish 10 convey my heart felt thanks. CHAS. DANIELS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
Coming to skaGwAy

W. S. Brewster, city passenger and ticket agent for the Northern Pacific, at Seattle. will arrive here soon to look after his company's business. Mir. Brewster will remain here some time.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
wiisOn Is Not L st

The rumor that had spread around the street to the effect that Arthur Wilson, well known here, had undoubt- edly found a grave in Lynn canal is un- true and with no foundation whatever.
 Billy Mintie, of the Last Chance, re- ceived a letter last week from Mir. Will son, who is working at the Columbia cannery.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
Dance TwieeaM Month

Beginning with the month Of Sep temher. che officer, ot the Century Club have decided Co have dances every other week, instead ot monthly, as has been Che custom during the summer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
A. B . Moot ToniEht

The regular meeting of the Arctic brotherhood will be held this evening at $40 o'clock, and large attendance is desired as m alters of importance will be brought up.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
Catching Big Fish

King salmon are now being caught in the Skaewa bay and several disciples Of Walton are enjoying their fayorite sport. A lO-pounder was landed by Joe Rapnkzl yesterday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
WILL RESIGN
Jailer Burns Will At
 tend to City.

John Burns, Aho has been connected with the federal department for several years, both as iailer and deputy, will resign his position under Marshal Shook on the first of the month. Be- ginning with that date Ee will attend strictly to the duties of city marshal. Last night the city council fixed his salary at SlOO per month.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
BriiEe Finished

Street Commissioner Page reports having completed the approach to the Sixteenth street bridge, and says the structure |, now in good shape.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
VIII Be Bright

The work of wiring Moore's wharf is nearly completed, and as soon as the arc burners arrive, that structure will be brilliantly illuminated when boats are in port.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
Special Sunday Dinner 7o Gents

At Bolrd of Trade Cafe, from l9 m. to SD. m. Why bother with cooking on Sunday when you have a chance like thi~.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
B.., Meal in Ala.ka for sS Cent.

Have you tried the Merchants Lunch at Board of Trade Cafe,' from ll:3O a. m. Co . D. m.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

School books at right prices. skag- way News Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

c. D. "Just rite" corsets and gird- les, the best made, at Ladies Bazarr. Phone 6.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
Has Now Team

Herman Barthel received on the Dol phin a span of fine light horses for his brewery wagon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

Some elegant fine collarettes at Winters.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25
For Sale. old PaPsr-

old papers s5e bundle at this office If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

Get prices at Royal Laundry for family work, special rates in rough Iry, next to new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-25

New Lace Curtains at E. R. Peoples.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
odors Of Flowers,

1t is a remarkable fact that although
there are nearly or quite 100000 flow
ering plants known the relative NUM-
Der having odor is wonderfully small,
not more than 10 per cent, in fact In
connection with this it is noteworthy
that because one species Of flower is
endowed with sweet odor it does not
necessarily follow that an or nearly
all or even fair proportion Of the
other species of the same family viii
be as favorably endowed An illusra-
ton Of this is found in the familiar
mignonette. There are some fifty spe-
cies of this genus known, and Of them
all, but one has any fragrance. Nor is
it certain that the most insignificant
looking flower has the greatest fra
GRANGE or the most gorgeously colored
likely to be without odor, thus SEEM
ingly disproving the theory that color
and fragrance are given flowers for
the purpose Of attracting insects to
assist in cross fertilization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Julia Ward Howe is eighty-four
years old, but her intellectual power Is
in nowlse diminished.
Miss Ruth Ewing of Chicago coop
crates with the Humane society and
goes into court 70 testify against bru-
tai teamsters she has had arrested
Mrs. Margareta Danielson Of Cam
bridge, Mimi, IL 1872 years old. She is
the mother of two Swedish Baptist
ministers and ascribes her long life to
her strict adherence to the tenets of the
church
Mrs. Hatie T. Ballantyne of Pitts
burg has given $4,000 TO Allegheny
college in Meadville, Pa, to endow
scholarships in memory Of her hus-
band the Rev. DR.. James Alexander
Ballantyne
Miss Jessie Gibson Of indianapolis
who recently graduated from the Mas
sachusetts Institute Of Technology. has
Just entered into partnership with her
father and IS the first woman architect
In Indianapolis
1he DIGEST daughter OF the American
Revolution, Mrs. Phoebe III. Galnesford.
recently celebrated her ninety
birthday at Matamoras, PIKE county.
Pa. Mrs Gainesford in spite Of her
years is physically active. and her mind
and memory are well preserved.
Mile Sarah Isroldo, young lady
doctor, has obtained a professional en-
gagement on board a steamship plying
between AIarseilles and Algiers. The
circumstance is to be noted, as Mile.
Broido Is the first French edoetoressp
who has been engaged on board ship.
Miss Mary Riggs is the ninth de-
scendant Of Or. Elias Riggs to be com
missioned to carry on IN Turkey the
work In which he was a pioneer. Miss
Riggs was born on the mission field
and spent her girlhood Ia Marsovan
where her parents are still working.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
ABOUT THE STATE.
Items Of Interest Cleaned From our
Exchanges.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From our
Exchanges.
E. ". Abbott Of Woodstock has an an
pie tree ia blossom.
The loss by fire at WalHnaford. sunday
which broke out in bakery owned bv j.
W. Colburn, was about $4,000. half Gov
cred by insurance.
win Beede who works ID the quarry at
Woodbury., had his shoulder broken On
Monday at about noon By falling der
rick. He was taken to his home in Hard.
wick
George A. Foote, Of Charlotte, has
plum tree from which he recently picked
a twig six inches long that contained u
plums. The entire tree is as heavily laden
as the one twig.
The Rev Arthur W. Stone, formerly Of
LyndonYille, and Miss Cora Woodward.
youngest daughter Of Or and Mrs. George
Woodward Of Morrisville, were married at
Boston, Wednesday evening, August 10.
The officials Of the Rutland railroad are
making preparations to have their engines
equipped with acetyline gas headlights in
place OF the kerosene oil arrangements
now in use, and the inventor of the aeety-
lene light, is now in Rutland to attend to
the proper equipment Of the locomotives.
The finals for the Waubanakee chal-
lenge cup and the Howard memorial cup
were played oil at the links Of the Wau-
banakee Golf Club at Burlington, Satur-
day, and for the former G.. w. Benedict
beat ] I StearnS five up and three to
play, and for the latter G. +. Woodbury.
beat FL s. Weed Eve up and three to play.
The winners win hold the cups for one
year.
Mrs. Kate ayers Soper Of Randolph
writes the ST. Adams Messenger: Read
| ing an account Of the unwilling of the
Westlield tablet to mark the 'Hazen road
built in the time Of the French and IN
dian War, suggests relic Of that war in
IN the possession Of a lady ID Randolph of
large powder horn owned BY Capt. John
Ayers who was killed BY the Indians in
that war. purpose giving the relic "a
some historical society sometime !"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

The pardon cranks are now seeking to
secure the release Of Marvin Al Mcclure
who was sentenced three years ago to
serve sentence Of seven years in the
House Of Correction for his connection
with the Merchants National bank defal-
cations at Rutland. 1t is such ill-timed
moves as this that tend to increase the
lynch-law sentiment IN Vermont as well
as other states. The court was none too
severe with Mcclure when be was SEN
fenced, and there Is absolutely no reason
for his pardon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Stephen 3. Roath, wealthy citizen OF
Chicago, has divided large portion Of his
fortune amounting to nearly q million dol
lars among relatives while yet alive, in or
der to prevent litigation after death, aud
also to see to what use the recipients
would put the money. II all wealthy men
could only be persuaded to do the same
how happy some people would be-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

This war game In and around Portland
may be, and perhaps is, very helpful and
instructive to the army, for which It is de-
signed, but to the average reader the
lengthy stories In the metropolitan press
are about as interesting as last years
almanac General Chaffee who is over
seeing the mimic warfare says It is "a
test and practice OF material more than
anything else and as such It must prove
Of great benefit to those participating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Two women shall be grinding at the
mill" In the east the days supply Of
meal is ground each morning by two
women, who sit opposite each other on
a large, clean cloth, with the small
millstones between them They push
the upper stone around and around by
means Of a stick standing upright In a
hole in one side, both women holding
It. They usually sing as they grind
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Say, paw was you ever the cynosure
Of all eyesg'
Yes; the other day when l went run
ming down the middle Of the street aft
er my hat I'll bet there wasn't man,
woman or child in town who wasn't
there looking at me Chicago Record.
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Boston has for several months been pro-
ceeding upon the plan Of arresting every
man whose breath smelled Of liquor on the
charge Of being drunk. Lowell, which Is
a no-lcense city, has heavier record Of
DRINKS for the same period, in proportion
to population, than that Of Boston. This
is simply a statement Of facts The read
er can draw bis own conclusion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

"Wen, sub, said Brother Dickey, Il
'fraid Br'er Jinkins win never git
along in de worpr
why, what de matter with himf"
only dis: He skeered er thunder en-
he can't dodge lghmin' r'-Atanta
Constitution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Jaspar Young scadsby has enough.
Why doesn't he keep out Of business
and give others a chance?
Jumpuppe Bot it is by going into
business that rich young men like him
give smart young men a chance to
make money.-Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
robert nurns.

Robert Burns has often been cited as
an instance Of unreQuited genius He
lived as best he could on a small sala.
ry from the excise and died without
any solid share Of the fame which aft
erward spread throughout the world.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
persinn Nc,rnnnnnr.-

Persian newspapers are not printed
from type When the reading matter
is ready II Is passed to a scribe, who
makes a clean copy From this a beau
tifully written, fne copy is made by a
handwriting expert, and this is finally
reproduced by photography.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
INGLES AND JESTS.


after ALL" said the gloomy bore,
"this life is nothing but a conundrum."
Yes replied the outspoken man.
"and don't you think it's about time
you gave it up2'-Ph Philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
No paasine b nomnnce.

DO you remember. dear, how / used
10 serenade you during those moonllt
summer nights?"
Yes, I remember Now you only
snore. ~ Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
AutomobiIe For sahara Desert.

Tourists in Egypt will soon be able
to cross the Sahara desert in four
mile an hour automobile specially con
strueted for travelling ever sandy
wastes The vehicle is to accommodate
forty passengers while the speed
seems slow It is greater than thar Of
canal transportation
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Mosquitoes have expensive tastes;
They're hard TO please ! ween
We feed the brutes on human gore
And costly Kerosene.
Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

no wonder.

Shelby parrot says some awfully
taever things
He-And who taught it to talk2
She OH. | did.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

Old gold and silver wanted at redners'
prices in exchange for goods at +. e. Burr's
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26

"No, George. | can never be your
wife,
What! You're not going to throw
me down way up here, are your
New York Evening Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-26
AGAIN or 400

in the daily circulation Of the
Times since Jan. LIST is something
no other Washington county daily
can show.
The circulation statements Of
the Times can always be verified
BY anyone who so wishes. Press
room, circulation books, paper
bills and all that pertains to the
circulation Of the Times are open
to the Inspection Of an. Is there
any other Washington county
daily that viii show up in like
manner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

mas, and mother did look so wlstful when she told me about the turkey and cranber- rles and pies and cakes she used to have for Christmas, when she lived in the country on the farm that 1t almost made me cry to look at her. Dear mel 1t does seem as though a great boy like me ought to be able to help out a little, but boys are as thick in thls town as flies in the summer time. and every where ask for something to do they just shake their heads and grin as though they saw something dreadfully funny. though l m sure l don't see what it ls." And Jimmie straightened his small form and glared grossly at a passing wagon, as though II had in some way offended him.
 sTheres Miss Samanthy Blair ne con timed after a moments thoughtful pause. .,She wants some one to take care of her furnace and run errands for her, and I'm sure I could do It as well as any one, but when 1 went to see her about It she looked ot me so sharp and cross and asked me where l lived and then when told her over here she kind of sniffed and said she didn't want me. for she was certain any one that lived on River street would be too shiftess and worthless to do her work. My landl l wonder if she thinks live over here from choice? I'd be glad enough to live on the avenue if she'd only present me with house and lot" and Jimmie smiled a grim, mrthless little smile and then shook his head dejectcdly. while Rover gave q sharp bark, as if to say that he understood the situation perfectly and sympathized with all his honest doggish heart. Just then mot ley procession came sweeping around the corner, and, for moment, both boy and dog forgot their troubles in the interest of the rare and amusing sight. Evidently some farmer had been driving COW and calf to market when the calf had taken it into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

home to the dinner of turkey, plum'pudding and "the fixin's," as Bob said.
 In the afternoon the cousins and aunts. uncles and grandma and grandpa came. As it began to get dark Nelly whispered to mamma, Isn't 1t most timer "Yes, v mamma whispered back, .'if you will ask them all to come into the back parlor, papa will open the door"
 So Nelly very prettily ushered the guests into the back parlor from the sitting-room, and when papa opened the folding doors into the parior they all trooped in.
 And there stood wonderful Christmas tree, tan and green, sparkling with red and white cahdles, and all over it hung delightful looking packages.
 Under the trees seated In a red chair was Esmeralda! Her head was whole and her blue eyes shone at Nelly from under Esmer- alda's own brown hair. She was dressed in new red velvet walking suit, and near her stood fine brass bedstead with lace GOV. erlid.
 Nelly clasped Esmerada fin her arms speeches. with delight, and it did not need Santa Claus himself. who came from behind the tree, to convince her that he was real. He wore red coat trimmed with fur. and long white beard. He called Nelly Little Girl'' when he spoke to her in his funny squeaking voice. telling her that If she had been a bit quicker that day she might have caught him.
 He delivered all the presents himself, and said such funny things that he kept everybody shrieking with laughter. He had forgotten nothing. big box labeled More candy" made Bob blush. Jack sat on a tiny sled hugging his "Nefalunt." To be sure it was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

It's silly heart to start on an exploring tour of Its own and was now racing wildly through the streets with noisy procession close a Its heels.
 Just as the procession passed the gate where Jimmie was standing giggling ad and cried loudly:
 Sick him, Nerol Sick him, sir, sayf'
 Now Rover did not answer to the name or Nero, but he was in the habit of answering whenever any one said "Sick 'em,' and ne pricked up his ears at once and gathered nm self for a spring.
 Just at this unlucky moment plump, aris tocratic looking cat passed through the yard next door and Rover caught sight or her sleek form, mistook her for the quarry ne was called upon to .'sick." aud, with howl and a bark he eaped the fence and the chase was on in deadly earnest. Poor pussy had been too well fed by far to be good run. ner, and though Jimmie cried In horrined tones to Rover to come back the dog dld not hear and a moment or two later poor puss lay limp and lifeless on the ground.
 .'Oh, dearl oh. dearl' groaned Jimmie, as he hurried to the spot and bent ahoVe the dragged animal, Tt does seem as If my trou- bles get thicker and thicker. This is the cat that Miss Blair thinks so much or almost know, and if it is it's worth lot Of money Shell be dreadful mad. and may be have me arrested and you sent off to the pound, Rover, and whatever will become of us then? Oh, dearl what made you do it? You ought to have known better" and he turned wrath fully to the boy who had caused all the trouble and who was now smiling broadly at the misenef he had wrought.
 (To BE CONTINUED.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

to her"
 "Yes," said MT. Butterfly. 'lots of chil- dren do that" "Iset me down." said Mary, and l will carry 1t home for her. But can't stop here," said Mir. Butter fly. ''There is no good place at which to let you off."
 As they Heated nearer Mary say that the old woman was her grandma. and then she knew that every time her grand ma stopped and looked around she was looking for her
 Then Mary began to cry and call to her grandma But grandma did not hear her. and neither did she look up, for she did not think that Mary would be riding around on a butteriy's back when she had been sent for a pail of water. And Mary was very unhappy, indeed, and begged MT. But terfy to put her down on the ground. :.
 But" said MT. Butterfly, 'I thought you Always wanted to be playing and en- toying yourself with your playmates."
 Well, don't think that way any more," said Mary. "I never saw things so clearly before, and now I want to help grandma al can. Oh, please. Mir. Butterfly, let me down."
 And Mir. Butterfly foated down to but tercup, and Mary jumped to the ground.
 "Goodby, Mir. Butterfly" she sald "Wiu you come to take me for a ride again ?'
 "No. Mary said MT. Butterfly; s1 an a fairy and I just changed Into butter fly to teach you that If you are helping to make others happy, even if you have to do a little work, you will generally be tappy yourself. The next time you see me will be something quite diferent from what am now. Goodby. Mar$, and remember that your grandma loves you dearly"
 Then Mary ran very fast to her gran0- ma and told her of her butterfly ride and how she would never again be naughty when sent to the spring.