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The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
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Colonel von Siegen, Dutch artist of German extraction, holding an ap, pointment at the court of the land. grave of Hesse- -Cassel, was the in. ventor of mezzotlnt, that branch of engraving which comes nearest to na' ture, though 1t Is far from being the best means of artistic expression.
 It dates from about 1911 and is said to have been suggested by the rust on a weapon which a soldier was clean ing. The first fruits of this newly dis covered process consisted of a picture of the landgrave's mother, the dow ager landgravlne, which Siegen pre- sented at court, stating that no copper plate engraver or artist could explain or imagine how 1t was done.
 Evelyn, in his "Seulptura," 1862, at tributes the invention to Prince Ru' pert. An original letter of Siegen's still in existence proves this to be an error for Slegen met Prince Rupert in Brussels in 1854 and disclosed the proc, ess to him then and there, knowing tlfat the prince had already practiced etching.
 More than hundred engravers in mezzotint did for the pictures of Sir Joshua Reynolds what line engravers had done for Raphael.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
The sen.e of Smell.

That We have not entirely lost the animal basis of judgment, the sense of smell, is proved by the tact We do tell ourselves very much of other peO- ple by the nose, often unconsciously. The blind distinguish their friends by the smell of handkercbiefs or coats. Unconscious sensations and uncon- scious judgments have their field. We know far more by smell than is sup. posed. Some classes have apparently become degraded in senses as well as habits, for their basis of social judg- ment is below that of the animals. Those who have had their senses keen ly educated are accustomed to judge of persons by odOrs. Australian children possess the doglike sense of trailing people by scent, and experiment re veals that this Is to some degree pres ent in every one. Strong attachments are not so rigidly ideal as we like to suppose. There is q physical basis to all our likes and dlslikes. It is this which underlies the demand of refined people that their friends shall be clean. ly.-Open Court.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
WHAT THIS MAN SAYS
Only Rs-EehOss the Sentiments of
 Thousands In Our Republic

The reader is asked to thoroughly investigate the following. This can readily be done, for the gentleman whose statement is published below will only be too pleased to answer any communication mailed to him if the writer really suffers from the annoying consequence which always attend inac- tive or weakened kidneys.
 w. A. Hawkins, proprietor of Oxford Hotel, 4l4 4th avenue, Seattle, says; "I was subject to kidney trouble for a number of years and during that time took different remedies recommended to me without much success. l came here from LapOrte, Ind, some twelve years ago and have taken a paper from there ever since. Ever now and again read of people in that city who have been cured of kidney trouble by the use of Doan's Kidney Pills, and it was through mentally discussing these cases that induced me about year ago to try the remedy. It gave me undoubted benefit at that time. Since then J mo- ticed symptoms of a recurrence, the pills acted equally as well as they did when they first came to my nOtice."
 Sold for 50 cents a box. FOster-Mil- iur. Co. Buffalo, N. l., ,o,e agents for the United States. Remember the name, Doan's, and take no substitute,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
The Mammoth Cave Rat.

The cavern rat, found in the Man. moth cave of Kentucky, is of a soft, bluish color, with white neck and feet. It has enormous eyes, black as night, but quite unprovided withan iris. These eyes are perfectly insensible to light, and when the experiment has been made of catching q cavern rat and turning 1t loose in bright sunlight 1t blunders about, striking itself against everything, Is unable to provide itself with food and finally falls down and dies. In its native depths. however, 1t is able to lead a comfortable enough existence, as its enormously long whis- kers are so extremely sensitive that they enable it to find its way rapidly through the darkness. The principal food of the cavern rat consists of a kind of large cricket of pale yellow color and, like most other cave dwell CTS, itself perfectly blind.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Mining Man Here

Ira Petty, who recently sold the Pet ty group of mining claims on Windy arm to a syndicate, al the head of which is E. B. McFarlan, of Portland, Oregon, arrived on the Cottage City and left on the train for Caribou this morning.
 The Petty group of claims is prinei- pally silver producing, the assays run ming as high as 5000 to 1000 ounces to the ton. It also carries gold. Mr. Petty received slOO,OOO for the five claims, and is now on his way to locate more
 This is the property upon which H. T. Cager is experimenting the work of putting in a 2OO-iOot tunnel and making other improvements.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
INLAND WEATHER

The condition of the weather in the interior today, as indicated by the dispatches received at the Skagwsy offices of the W. P. & Y. R., was as follows:
 Glacier-Cloudy, calm, 2S above.
 White Cloudy, south wind, % above.
 Fraser-Cloudy, south wind, 2S above, Log Cabin-Clear, south wind, 70 above.
 Bennett Clear, south wind, 24above. Pennington-Cloudy, south .wind, p above.
 Caribou-Cloudy, strong south wind, 30 above.
 Cowley-Clesr, calm, 2S above.
 Whitehorse-Clear, south wind, 2S above.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Matrimonial Promotinn.

The extent 10 which the lingo of the navy is used us slang in the families of naval officers, particularly among the women, is instanced by a little story now going the rounds in Wash ingt3n.
 The youngest daughter of promi- nent naval officer was entertaining a friend wE, had called to congratulate the eldest daughter, who lately had be- come engaged to a captain in the same service as ter father The friend, re marking upon the engagement, sug. gestcd tbat the youngest daughter doubtless would miss her big sister, whereupcn the girl addressed quickly replied:
 "Oh, dear, yes! But just think of it. I am advanced a number!
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
BIG ONE
John Stanley at Head Of
 Large Concern

Ex-Mayor John Stanley, of Skagway, is at the head of Rampant hydraulic scheme. The Seattle Times speaking of his enterprise says:
 "John Stanley, general manager of the A F. Schmitz Alaska Dredging, X Mining Company. is in the city super intending the work on the new dredges to be placed on the property of the com pany early this summer. MT. Stanley is greatly pleased at the way in which the work is going on, and expects to have one of the dredges completed for shipment north by the first of June.
 "T anticipate that during the first month we have our dredge at work in the creek we will clean up between s25, 900 and s3O,OOO by working 24 hours a day. said Mir. Stanley"
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Stetson hats at Clayson's.

Proposals for Public Buildings; Construct ing Ouartermaster's Ohice, HaiueS Alaska, March a lqOt sealed proposals in tripltcate win be received here until l:OO Oclock F. N, T1leSday April l2th. 1904. and then opened for he construction, including plumbing, heating. gas piping. and gymnastiC aparatus, of Post Exchange and gymnasium building combined al Ne Army Post, HaineS Mission, Alaska Plans ant specifications of the work may bs examined aud copies Of general instructions to bidders with blank forms for submitting pro- posals obtained at thls Otice, Qusrtermaster g once. Seattle and Depot QuariermaSter UT. fee. Portland Oregon Any further in ntOrmR- tiou will be furnished upon application. Right
 s reserved tO reject sny or all proposals or parts thereof Envelopes containing proposals should be erdoraed Proposals for Public Build. ings. Haines Mission, Alaska and addressed to Captain W. P. Richardson, Constructing Guar termaster Halnes, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court at Skagwsy, Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Frank Vollaud, deceased
 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned, administrator of the estate of Frank Volland, deceased, to the cred itors of and all persons having claims against, the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publi- cation of this notice, 10 the said admin istrator, at the office of MaloDy & Cobb, in Juneau, Alaska, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate.
 Alex NJ. Ross, Administrator of the Estate of Frank
 VOlland, deceased. Dated February 23, AID. 1904, 2-25 5w
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
R. He to T. k Place

Mrs Chisholm's property on Sixth avenue will be rafied next Wednesday evening. The place and hour of the raffle to be announced laser. Those holding tickets not paid for are request ed to call at her residence at Fifth ay- enue and State street, on or before the above named date.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Queer Dreams.

A professor of mathematics dreamed that his son was under the radical sign, and he could not get him out
 A Boston drawing teacher had a similar experience. She had been study ing perspective one evening, and dur. ing the night her sister heard her grop- ing about the room and opening and closing bureau drawers. What are you hunting for, Marry" inquired the sister. "Oh, dear," mOaned the som nambullst q can't find the vanishing pointw-Christian Register.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Hard on the MInIster's Wife.

A Scottish minister lately returned home from long holiday trip on which he had been accompanied by his wife. At a prayer meeting shortly afterward an elder offered up thanks for the min isters safe return, but unfortunately put his foot in 1t. 70 Lord" he said, i've thank thee for bringing our pastor safe home, aud his dear wife, too, O Lord, for thou preseryest man and beastp'
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Hnrne RncinE.

In this world, if you live long enough, you will grow tired of everything-of men and women, of yachts and dinners, of politics and money making-but when the fascination of the race horse gets into the blood 1t never leaves. It is the greatest sport and the poorest business ever devised by man.-Pierre VorilIord
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
TWOSTART
Princess May and Humboldt
 Sail

Telegrams were received yesterday afternoon that the Princess May and the Humboldt sailed for Alaska or time.
 The Princess May sailed from Van couver for Skagway at 11o'clock Thurs day evening, and she should arrive iu port tomorrow night.
 The Humboldt sailed from Seattle yesterday morning at 1 o'clock and she should arrive Tuesday morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
A nne.tInn of Time.

"Do you take this woman for better or worse"- began the clergyman, but before he could proceed further he was interrupted.
 "Its too early to tell yet" answered the groom. You'll have to give me time, sir."-Boston Post
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
New Bakery

Mrs. Baker has reopened her bakery on Fifth Avenue, opposite Chealander'S. Home made bread, pies and cakes a sPe- eialty.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

Baths at the Portland Lodging House, 25c; new porcelain tub. This house has never been bothered with frozen pipes. Come take bath. 10 3 lmo
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
Free Concert Daily

A free concert is given at the Mascot saloon every afternoon and evening. All che latest songs and airs. It is worth hearing.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
A Splendid Lunch

Consisting of fresh roasted Hjorte Kjord and Russian caviar and sardine sallad, at the Seattle tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
SkaEway Laundry

For frst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-twO yeras' experi- ence. Telephone S9. tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

Barley's Views at your own price al the Skagway News Company.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

Oyster cocktails, Olympia or. Eastern, at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

Clayson 6 Co. carry the largest stock of overcoats in town.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

There is no law against laughter, Yo" are here on earth and entitled to itS sunshine.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02
New Spring Goods

New goods have arrived and are open for your inspection, at F. Wolland's.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

Good music at the Totem every day.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

Fur Collarettes, at Winters.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-02

For stoves and ranges see Peoples.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The representative in the Iowa house who presented
resolution expressing sympathy for the Russians their
Japan and warning the legislators to take Sides
taken sides himself with considerable vgor
speaks of debts Russia for avors euogzes
the agent of civilization and
suggest the possibility of taking the present
conflict as Russias ally.
When recall the history of diplomacy for the last
years suggestion of absurd but the general
subject which is brought by the resolution is of some
According all reports the sympathy of the people
of this country decidedly the side of the japanese
and this feeling reflected in the of the But
the federal has acted all along with strict regard
for obligations viii continue to do
necessary therefore, distinguish between the official
and the unofficial When hear that there is talk of
retaliation Russia know that this nonsensica
the resolution because between the
nothing retalate for The Russian people
retaiate against the American people by dskng them
for their Japanese leaning, but that is the limit.
At the time this public sentiment is wholly beyond
the control of legislatures Here in this country the federal
government and all the state combined could
overcome it its But possibly it might
be well for the legislatures to refrain from saying
thing the subject the other Though they
authority international affairs they have certain
official standing which might be in foreign
countries and there possible their intervention
on any ccount-Chicago Record Herald
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25

AN ANCIENT proverb says: ga foolish man, in
company, had better be silent. Until he speaks no
observes his folly This is exceptionally sound
logic and is strong rebuke to those whom we
recognize nowadays as bores, to the gentlemen who
prone to butt into conversation simply to let
others know they have idea or two on the subject
under discussion It also contains gentle stroke of
satire against those whose prolxity and thoughtess
conversation leads them to make unjustfable accusa-
tons which sometimes cause more or less annoyance.
The evil we speak of others echoes back and
forth indefinitely; and as an echo is often heard
indistnctly and is greatly altered from it's original
resonance, SO likewise is the evil which speak of
others garbed and distorted to suit the purpose of
an enemy.
Scion, that master of statecraft and great law
gver of ancient Athens strongly opposed to the
fippant and intoerant criticisms with which the
people of his day in the habit of assaing the
living and impugning the motives which governed
the living actions of the illustrious dead It FREE
quently happened that these outbursts Of passion
we're caused by apparent ignorance. Scion was SO
moved by continually witnessing such outrageous
conduct that he had law passed forbidding the
people to speak evil of the dead. Scion died in $50
B. c.. but the spirit of his magnanimous decree has
come down through the centuries, and today all
civilized people tacity recognize its business
Our expressed opinions and especially our i'm
FASHIONED criticisms of others-on this, that and the
other subject often used by the discerning
as barometers in estimating our character. The
seeming paradox of this statement may be noted;
nevertheless it is true. Observation will prove it.
A man often despairs Of mastering the seeming
impossibilites which and then confront him. and
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25

HUMANITY and Justice to say nothing of common
decency, demand that the United States establish
and maintain semblance of order in San
Domingo. To do this necessitates the annexation
of the socalled republic, for anarchy has reigned
there SO long that the people have forgotten what
law and order mean, it. indeed, they knew. The
conditions that have existed there for fifty years
more and still exist are a. disgrace to the western
hemisphere. It is the .plain duty of this country
to regulate the affairs of that mephtic spume of the
tropic seas, regardless of the protests of the anti
expansionists, else to permit other civilized
nation to assume control When fairly interpreted,
the Monroe Doctrine is not dog the Manager
policy. It implies certain responsibilities that
not honestly be shrked And as for the proposition
that government derives its powers from the con-
sent of the governed, why certainly that does not
apply to San Domingo where government, according
to popular idea is kaleidoscope anarchy.
The United States has become SO accustomed to
war in San Domingo that battle there no longer
excites COMMENT yet the conditions in the island
in many ways quite barbarous any which existed
under Spanish misrule Cuba Each year the lives of
to the ignoble ambition Of ignorant and corrupt
leaders, and because the suffering is chronic it is not
less real than if it were sporadic. San Domingo
could be made pleasant and prosperous land under
decent government and since the inhabitants have
made it plain to all that they not competent to
manage their own affairs, the United States is
bound to do it for them If the landing of marines
of Paharito last week was the first step toward
annexation the Dominicans of the future will bless
that day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25

COMMISSIONER of Labor Carroll D. Wright took
little shot at the radical labor leaders in speech
delivered in Buffalo last week. He said: 'Law has
always failed to adjust wages and its efforts in that
direction have done more harm than good Socialism
is ambitious remedy, but it is not vital principle.
It is not constructive force The decalogue is as
good labor platform any. In religion, find
the highest form of solution offered. Next to religion
comes constructive evoluton-that evolution which
believes in the potency Of effort We are to have a
new law of wages, grown out of religious thought.
The application of this religious idea is the true
solution of the labor problem"
We think that if Mr.. Wright reflected for a
moment he could recall instances in which wages
have been successfully adjusted by law. If the law
fix the number of hours of labor, it is difficult to
see why it cannot fix wages.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25

The Chicago city council is beginning to forget.
It has voted to make exception of the Cleveland
Theatre and not force its owners to comply with all
the terms of the new fire ordinance. Next month
another exception will be made in favor of some
other theatre and next year attempt at all will be
made to enforce the ordinance. Then maybe
another Iroquois horror will occur and all the
theatres in Chicago will be temporarily closed.
That's our method of doing business.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25

to presume that he can establish complete supremacy
over his tongue is expecting too great an undertak
ing especially when this undertaking is not REIN
forced by strong will power It certainly pays in the
long run for one to exercise little judgment while
enjoying the exhilerating pleasure Of discussing
personal matters The pungent criticism the biased
judgment, and the insinuating remarks against
another's character are never allowed to pass un-
noticed. Someone is always sufficiently interested
in such talk to sit up and store it in his mental
warehouse.
It is good policy to not only observe Solon's
Injunction to speaking evil of the dead, but to
think kindly of the living as WE'LL
IF RUSSIA values the good opinion Of the world
at large and she seems to have some regard for it
she will not regret her action in abolishing the
censorship on news kilograms from representatives
of foreign papers within her borders In England
and America-the two countries which are most
violently anti Russian any curtament of the free
dom of the press is strongly resented, and where
censorship is exercised the public is usually willing
to believe the worst As a,general rule story that
has to be suppressed is true There is no newspaper
trust and most journals are willing enough to dis
credit their rivals by exposing and exploding false
news stories.
The Russians say they cannot understand why
sympathy in America is with Japan. They that
they have always been friendly to us. And they
have. But people Of America believe that Russia is
an absolute autocracy, brutal selfish, semi barbarous
They believe that the Kishinef massacre was in
|stigated by the government and that any Russian
with the courage to express opinion contrary to
the government policy is doomed to Siberia. They
believe that Russians liars and without honor.
And these beliefs are based newspaper articles,
many of which are dated from Vienna and Berlin.
If they groundless, Russia has herself to blame.
she treats the foreign press fairly she will receive
fair treatment.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-02-25

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