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The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
ROBBERS HOLD
 UP R. M. ODELL

Two masked robbers with revolvers held up R. NJ Odell, merchant and agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, at Haines Saturday night They only secured $3, which was handed them by Mir. Odell from his pocket. He refused to open the safe Mrs Odell was in the store at the time of the robbery and proved herself a heroine
 When the robbers commanded Mir Odell to give them the money in the safe, the latter told her husband not to give them anything Then she started to leave the room for the living apartments iii the rear The robbers . told her to stop, threatening to shoot She said:
 "Shoot, then, don't believe you have the nerve You couldn't hit anything anyhow"
 After this shot, Mrs Odell left tn room and the robbers fled
 A soldier was arrested for the crime last night, but was discharged today
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Deputy Marshal Drowned

Walter Laurie Rockwell, special United States deputy marshal at Sand Point, left that place On October 9th in a cat boat bound for Portage bay. Neither he or the boat have been seen since, but his cap was found on the beach, so that it is believed that he has been drowned. Mir. Rockwell's former residence was Amherst. N. S.-Valdez Prospector.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
CONGRESS- IS IN SESSION

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Washington, Dec. 5-Both houses of congress met at noon. Both houses passed resolutions of respect for the memory of Senators Hoar and Quay and adjourned until tomorrow, when the presidents message will be received.
 Before receiving any resolution, just after the senate was called to or Ter by the president pro tem, Senator Frye, of Maine, Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania, introduced by Senator Penrose, of the same state, and Senator Crane, of Mas
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
PRINCE COMMANDS
 NAVAL SQUADRON

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 London, Dec. 5-The Prince of Wales has been appointed to command asquad- ron of the British navy. He will make a tour of the world with the squadron for the benefit of his health. The de- rarture from Great Britain will be in March.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

sachusetts, introduced by Senator Lodge, of that state, were sworn into office,
 Objections were made in the house to the seating of Representative lief ling, of Alabama, because of language he had used regarding the president.
 Wednesday and Thursday will be de- voted to the reorganization of the houses. On the evening of Thursday, both houses will adjourn until Monday.
 The general Philippines bill will be rushed as fast as possible.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Christmas Presents at CommissaTy

There is nothing that will be appre- ciated as a Christmas present as well as a box of good cigars. The CommisSary cigar store makes a specially of selling them by the box. The lowest prices on the best domestic and imported goods, Boxes contain 9, 50 and lOO Come and see for yourself. John Haley.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
NAMES PRICE
Former Skagwan Chairman
 Legislative Committee

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. l
 Seattle, Dec. 5-The Alaska Club has named its committee for the ensuing year. John c. Price. leading attor- ney of this city, formerly of Skagway, has been named as chairman of the committee on legislation.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Al ASKAN BAR
 FOR SHAKLEFORD

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.) ]
 Juneau, Dec 5--The members of the Juneau bar wired the president, Satur- day, recommending the appointment Of L. P. ShacklefOrd to be judge of the district court for the First judicial di- vision of Alaska to succeed Judge M. C.. Brown.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Holiday Goods
All Kinds of Good Cheer on
 Hand

We have just received a shipment of Imported liquors, also California wines and Kentucky whiskeys which we will offer at wholesale prices to the families of Skagway. We are agents for the A. B. c. Bohemian St, Louis and Seattle bottled beers.
 ..hThe Monogram, Bloom x Korach. Free delivery. Telephone 34.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
ASKS AID
ValIez Asks Congress to Help
 Alaskan Railways

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Seattle, Dec. 5-Delegate Ryan, of Valdez, will urge that congress extend subsidies for Alaskan railroads similar to those provided for in the Philippine bill. He says five per cent. income on such an investment will be guaranteed
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
START CASE
Colorado Election Contest
 Begins

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Denver, Dec. 5-The ballot boxes in thelelectiou contest hearing in which it is alleged fraudulent ballots were cast were opened in the supreme court Saturday. Half of the ballots are said to be missing and others are said to be not the legal form The court appointed writing experts to invesJl- gate the markings. A sensation is promised.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
ALL UP
Defense of Land Fraud Cases
 COllaps4s

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Portland, Dec. 5-There will be no defense to the land fraud cases. F. H. Walgamot, one of the accused, has changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. In his confession, he duplicates all the others who have been accused. The development caused tremendous sensation and will make sure of the con- viction of all those on trial.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

When it became known at Skagway that the juneau bar lhad recommended the appointment of l.. ?. Shakleford for judge, k. W. Jennings and Judge l.. N. WilcOXeu, of SKagway, wired the president to the same purpose.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Reward

will give a reward of $50 for evil dence that will load Co the discovery of the person who put poison in my yard from which my dog, Prince, was pOis- ened.
 J. Bernard Moore. Skagway, Alaska, Nov 26, 1904,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Especial Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan.

St. Petersburg, Dec 5-Russia is in state of terror Everywhere throughout the empire malcontenS are meet ng despite the precautions the police There is not an attempt at secrecy Never before has the same spirit had hold of the The government does not attempt to conceal feeling of the utermost anxiety It is feared that general revolution will burst into flames at any mom- ent.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
EpwOrth Social Tonight

The Epworth League of the Metho- dist church will give a swapping social" tonight. A good time and a good attendance are expected.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Two nicely furnished Cottages for rent or sale cheap. Inquire at Skag- way laundry. 1924 tt
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Dunlap hats at Clayson's.

You make no mistake by leaving your orders at the American Tailors.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Make your reservation of toys at liar risons' at once, while stock is complete
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Leopard velvets and Scotch flannel waistings, at Harrisons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Wood and Coal For Sale

We have for sale and will deliver to any part of the city good dry wood. Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer Co.,, Phone 10, s 20 tf
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
rSpeciaI Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. l

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Washington Ded. 5-ROyal A. Gannison of BinghamP ton N Y has been appointed by Attorney General w. H. Moody to be judge of the United States District court for the first judicial division of Alaska to succeed Judge M c. Brown The nomination will go to the senate this week Through the intervention of Senator Warren of Wyoming Judge M C. Brown will not be required to file resigna-
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

He who wants stationery will find the very best at Britt's.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Gunthers delicious candy, fresh from the factory at Britt's
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
RUSSIA IS THREATENED WITH A REVOLUTION AT HOMf

St. Petersburg Dec 5-MartiaI law has been declared here The military authorities have possession of the city An uprising of the people demands that the in the east be brought to an end
 BATTLE ON AT PORT ARTHUR's GATE
 Tokyo Dec 5-The Japanese are now at the very gates oPort Arthur where desperate hand hand engagement is being fought.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Fine porcelain tuus at Principal bar bershop, opposite Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Sherlock Holmes and Squire of Pep percorn at Harrisons'
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. u
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05

Full dress suits at Clayson'S.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-05
PRICE 10 CENTS
NAMES JUDGE
Royal A. Gannison of Binghampton, New York suc-
 ceeds Judge Brown Name to senate this week.

ton The record will show that he surrendered his office at the end of his term.
 ALASKA WILL HAVE ANOTHER JUDGE
 Washington Dec 5-It ir positively announced that the bill creating fourth judicial division for Alaska will pass the congress Congressman Lacey of Iowa. chairman of the committee territories has withdrawn his objections
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
Water Storing Cactus.

Mr.. F. v. Colville, in the National
Geographic Magazine for April gives
an interesting account of how the
Indians of the desert obtain drinking
water from the barrel cactus. 1t was
among the desert hills west of Tor
res, Mexico. The Indian cut the top
from plant about five feet high,
and with blunt stake of palo verde
pounded into pulp the upper six or
eight inches of white flesh in the
standing trunk. From this, handful
by handful. he squeezed the water in
to bowl he had made in the top
CT the trunk, throwing the discarded
pulp on the ground. BY this process
he secured two OF three quarts of
clear water, slightly salty and slight
ly bitter to the taste, but of far bet
ter quality than some of the water
a desert traveller is occasionally COM
PEELED to use. The Papago, dipping
this water up in his hands, drank it
with evident pleasure and said that
his people were accustomed not only
to secure their drinking water in this
way in times of extreme drought, but
that they used it also to mix their
meal preparatory to cooking it into
bread.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
A Queer Fish.

Unlike man, the starflsh which
loses one of its ARMS" or properly
its rays, grows new one to take
its place. Under certain conditions
it Grows two to take the place Of one.
A starfish may lose all its rays with
out losing its life, and very often a
cripple with but single ray left is
found by fishermen and collectors.
When completely broken in two the
starfish becomes two distinct fish,
and the growing process continues.
The brittle starfsh, it is believed, in
many instances breaks off its own
rays at the approach of danger. For
this reason it is difficult to obtain a
perfect specimen. A starfish can
neither see nor hear. Neither has
it the sense of smell. In spite Of
these seeming impediments, never
theless, 1t seeks and devours its prey
as neatly as an ordinary fish. The
starfish lies upon its prey and folds
its arms" or rays completely about
1t. Then it pushes its stomach out
through it's mouth and will wrap
even large oyster and shell within
the folds of the stomach. The mouth
Of the starfish is in the centre of its
rays. Some great ships are today
employed almost wholly in seeking
for starfish specimens in deep seas,
and there are hundreds of men who
spend a portion of their time collect.
ing stariish in the interests Of
science. Many of the specimens col
lected by ships are taken from depths
of one and even two miles. The pres
sure which these fish Withstand at
this depth is of course very great.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
The wedding music is chosyn in con.

The wedding music is chosen in con-
sultation with him, as rehearsals will
probably be needed. The organist
should be appraised OF 1t, and his
services engaged for them. rhe price
of this detail is always Q matter Of
special arrangement. The reputation
of the organist regulates his fee.
The charge for wedding carriages
is usually quoted at prices current
for other less momentous occasions.
Experience is, however, very much to
the contrary. and it will be found bet
ter to agree beforehand upon a GER
tain sum for the entire service.
Carriages are needed to carry the
bride, bridesmaids, and the brides
family to the church. and aftsrward
to the house for the reception or
breakfast.
One carriage can be provided for
two bridesmaids. It should be sent
to their houses, then brought to the
home Of the bride, to follow her car
rage to and from the church.
1t is the duty of the groom to pro-
vide any other carriages that may be
required for his own use and that
of the best man. A carriage is al
ways placed at the disposal of the
clergyman who dictates.
When the ceremony takes place in
a country place, carriages are always
sent to meet guests coming from
town. These take the visitors first
to the church, then to the house of
entertainment, and afterward to the
starting point.
While people OF wealth sometimes
engage special trains for the wedding
guests, such cases are exceptional.
Those accepting an invitation to q
wedding in the country usually pay
train expenses.
Whatever the style Of the entertain
ment decided upon-whether break.
fast, luncheon, or simple buffet
every requisite for It can be obtained
from a competent caterer.
The question of decoration is en-.
ttrely a matter of taste,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
Zebra Is Easily Tanned.

Among the advantages promised to
the people of South Africa by the
British government is the utilization
as domestic animal of the zebra,
which is indigenous to that region.
An attempt is to be made to domesti-
cate the zebra for us in the recently
acquired possessions. 1t Is proposed
to catch large numbers of wild zebras
and allow them to breed in captivity,
training the young as draught ami
mails. No attempt apparently will be
made to tame and train the captured
animals themselves, although this has
often been accomplished with selected
individuals.
The zebra proper is very difficult to
tame, but allied varieties, such as the
South African quagga, are more easily
domesticated. AT the Cape twenty
years since these were often seen
working with draught horses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
GAME OF BOUQUET.

This is jolly game for a number
OF children to play. Sit down in cir.
Gle around your leader. Let the lead.
er give each one flower for his name
violet, daisy, sweet William, black
eyed Susan. etc. Then let her tell
you story made up out of her own
head" in which she brings in every
one of the flowers names.
Whenever child hears his flower
name mentioned he must get up, turn
around and sit down.
Whenever the leader uses the word
bouquet" all the children must jump
UP and change places, at which time
the leader tries to capture seat.
Whoever gets left must then be-
come leader
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
Mi.took the Motixe

An old man was sitting in the
street-car. In the aisle near him stood
a young woman. He made n move
ment to rise, says the Detroit News,
MS IL to give her his seat.
Never mind, SIR" said the young
woman, imperatlvely. Just keep your
seat"
She smiled patronizingly on the old
man, who stared and looked dazed.
After two blocks more he again at
tempted to rise, but the young wom-
an pushed him back, explaining po-
litely, 1--WE stood SO long now don't
mind 1t. Please keep your seat"
II shy, young lady" cried the old
man in shrill irritation, II want to git
of! You've made me go half q mile
past my street already"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
Rent Paid in Peppereorns.

A pepper mill is a piece of silver
not often seen on tables nowadays.
English housekeepers, however, still
use the pepper mill, and American
siiversmiths sometimes keep 1t to
meet the demands of old fashioned
families who prefer to grind their
own pepper rather than risk the
chances of adulteration. The pepper
mill dates back to the time when
pepper was scarce commodity and
was always ground at the table from
the peppercorns. Pepper was SO val
liable in those days that rents were
often paid in peppercorns, and the
high prices they brought were among
the incentives that induced explorers
to brave the dangers of the unknown
deep. If a short passage could be
discovered to the Indies, it was agreed
by all that a wealth of pepper could
be easily brought to Europe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
servians as Water Drinkers.

An Englishwoman travelling in Ser
via thus gives a striking example of
her own prejudices and tastes: THE
Servians drink too much cold water,
and they drink it till they are pulpy.
An average Serb drinks enough cold
water for an English COW. | doubt
whether the language contains an
equivalent for bad training, for
when l tried to explain the idea it
created surprise. A doctor told me
he had never heard the theory be-
fore. To him it seemed natural
and wholesome habit; moreover, he
added, there is plenty and seemed
10 think it was rather wasteful to
leave any unswallowad. To me it
explained the lack of activity; the ma
ton is waterlogged. All day long
and every day the Serb calls for a
glass of cold water, and when he has
drunk it he calls for another. Per.
haps, owing to this. he has little
space for alcohol: at any rate, I
never saw drunken man, even
among the peasants"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
TROUBLES OF AN HglREss.
Fraulein krupp Of Essen, the Richest
Girl In the World.

s's1'Sm NT0Pp OF GS6en, tne hlcne8S
Girl In the World.
1t is one of the grim ironies of fate
that a young girl. barely of age,
should be in a sense responsible for
the bloodshed in the struggle be-
tween Russia and Japan, owing to
the fact that she supplied both Powers
with practically all of their guns.
The young woman in question is Miss
krupp, who, on the death of her faith
er, became chief proprietor Of the
world famed Krupp works at Essen
and likewise became the wealthiest
woman in the world.
The heiress seems to have Inherit
ed some of the family capacity for
industrial organization, for she takes
the greatest pride and delight in SUI
pervising the work of the different
departments and declare that at
some future time she will have gained
suhicient experience to take an active
part In the direction of affairs.
Meanwhile, her interference In
business matters is limited to pas
sive supervision, but she takes q
more active part in controlling the
management of the numerous auxil-
larry departments of the establish
ment. The schools for the children
of her employees and the hospitals
for the care of the sick receive reg
ular visits from her, and she has
sharp eye for defects of all kinds.
Knowing human nature, it is hard.
ly surprising to find that Miss Krupp's
employees do not appreciate her good
qualities and charitable ways. Liv-
ing in Miss Krupp's houses, sending
their children to her schools, apply
ing to- her HOSPITALS when they or
their families are sick, attending her
churches, drinking her beer in her
restaurants, buying meat from her
slaughter houses, flour from her mills,
bread from her bakeries and hats and
clothes from her stores makes them
feel that they are her serfs, and not
free-born laborers.
Miss Krupp's charitable disposition
has become known to the general pub
lie in Germany, with the result tbs.
she receives, on an average, over 200
purely begging letters day, and over
$50 letters daily entreating her to
grant some position IN the works to
some worthy young man.
She also has to undergo some Of
the inconvenience which are gener-
ally confined to Emperors and Kings.
Her vast wealth and the ownership
of an entire city make her a likely
target for Anarchists bullets, and
her friends are in constant terror of
assassination. For this reason her
guardians have insisted on her being
continually guarded by special corps
Of detectives, who are always in her
vicinity.-London Daily Mail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
UNSAFE PLACE FOR BABY.

The story is told of four men in
India, who. after having returned
from an unsuccessful hunting expedi-
ton decided to while away an hour
shooting at mark. A large earthcrn
jar, such as the Htndoos use for car
rying water, was standing in field
a hundred yards away, near where
some natives were working This jar
was agreed upon as the mark. All
of the men were crack shots, We. the
bullets only grazed the jar. Just af-
ter the fourth shot. which struck the
earth beneath the jar and covered i.
with dust, screams began to issue from
the vessel, and upon examination
baby was found in the jar. His par
ents, who were working in the fields
had place him there for safe keep
ing, and he slept soundly until the
last shot disturbed his slumber and
gave him a fright.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20
So close up those two little twinklI
WITH LOVE FROM LIBBY.

One cold morning, number of
girls and boys were gathered around
the stove in country school-room.
They talked and laughed among
themselves, but did not seem to see
a new pupil who stood apart from
the rest. Now and then they turned
to stare rudely; but nobody spoke
to her.
The little girl had never been in
school before, and she began 10 feel
shy and homesick. She wished she
could run home to mother, and have
q good cry in her loving arms. One
little teardrup trembled in her eye and
was ready to fall; but it never did,
for just then something happened.
Suddenly the outer dood flew open,
and a very bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked
girl rushed in. She brought plenty of
the clear, frosty air with her, and a
cheer to the schoolroom that 1t had
not had before. After saying good
morning to everybody, her eyes fell
upon the new girl.
"Good-morning!" she said, sweetly,
across the stove-pipe.
The little girl on the other side
frightened up at once. though she an
swered somewhat timidly
Cold, isn't it?" the newcomer
went on. pulling off her mittens and
holding her red hands over the stove.
Then she sent one of the plump hands
down the depths of her pockets, and
when it came out, it held fine red
apple. With her strong fingers She
split it in two, and, with smile, she
she gave 1t to the new scholar.
do you like apples?" she asked.
The little girl did like apples very
much, and she thought none had ever
tasted SO nice as this.
my name is Libby" said the owner.
of the bright eyes; what is yours?"
my name Is Hetty,'' replied the
other little girl.
well" said Libby, edo you want
to sit with me? There is vacant
seat beside mine. and know the
teacher will let you.''
Hetty thought she should like that
very much, so the two little girls went
to find Libby's seat where they chat
ted happily till the bell rang.
Where is Hetty Rover" asked the
teacher; and then, before anybody
had time to answer, she espied her
seated next to merry-faced Libby.
The teacher smiled SAYING
II see you are in good hands," and
Hetty was allowed to keep her seat
for many day.
When Libby had grown up to be
woman, she told me this story her.
self, and she used to say that it was
her gift of half an apple that won
for her SO dear friend as Hetty
Rowe.
But think that something besides
the apple comforted that little lone
some heart on that cold morning, do
not you think so?-Our Dumb An
imals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-07-20

seemed unconscious of it. Jimmy
saw one of the firemen's ladders ly.
ing against the building and he i'm
mediately began climbing up. When
he reached the child he took her in
his arms and climbed down, but when
he reached the bottom he was almost
exhausted, but the little girl was all
right.
Jimmy was heartily thanked and re-
warded for his brave act by the glad
parents of the little girl, who had
thought they had lost her forever
Marguerite Pressprich, in The Brook.
lyn Daily Eagle.