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The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
LOOKS BAD
False U. s. Consular Certif-
 icates Issued at Dawson

Carelessness, not to say fraud, in con, suIar certificates accompanying the shipment of dutiable goods from Can ada irto Alaska has been brought to light, and Assistant Secretary Arm strong, of the treasury department, went to the state department to have a talk about the matter, says a Washing ton dispatch.
 Treasury officers say that it has be- come impossible to depend on the con- sular certificates issued at Dawson. These certificates frequently state that roods are of American manufacture, and therefore not dutiable, while it ap- pears to the customs officers in Alaska that the articles in question are palp- ably of foreign origin. Tn false cer- ufcates, therefore, frequently amount Co frauds in the revenue.
 The treasury department has asked the state department to exercise spe- cial care in selecting the successor of Saylor at Dawson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
FAVOR ROADS
UnfayOrably Compare Yu-
 kOn With Alaska

The inaction of our government is manifest, says the Alaska sub-commit- tee of the committee on territories in it's report to the senate. 10 has done nothing to relieve this condition. It has neither built roads nor provided means of transportation, and the hardy and adventurous citizens who have sought the wealth hidden in the valley of the Yukon, the Koyukuk and Sew ard peninsula have done so amidst dii- faculties that can only be understood by those who have made a study of the site uation.
 The action of the Dominion govern ment has been marked contrast Co the inaction O. the United States. Prior to 1896 and 1897 there was prac- tically DO settlement in the region of the Klondike.
 Owing Co the newness of the roads and the heavy traffic upon them, the government has been obliged to spend s9O,OOO annually in their maintenance and improvement Up to this time the combined cost and maintenance of these roads has required an investment of sIO25,OOO
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
HARD TRIP
First Mail Down Sticke0n to
 Wrangeu

The first mail from Telegraph creek, under Gsilbreath's American-Canadian contract, reached Wrangel ou January F. after a hard and d dingerouse trip. Jack Fowler and McClusky, with a sIedge team Of five dogs. provisions for l5 days and seven pounds ot letters left Telegraph creek. For the first 25 miles the travelling was good; then they found an open r.ver, and where it was closed very soft ice and slush, compell- ing them to make their way around mountain sides and consequently very slow, and it was the l4th when they reached Cottonwood island, where Gus Drygg had been waiting for them with a boat since the 9th. Prem there for some distance a new obstacle confront ed them in floating ice, the jams threat ening several times to osnash thelr boat
 But they finally reached clear water and ait-r two days lari work, in biting cold Stickeen winds. th y landed at Wraugeu, having been l5 days in mak- ing less taan 15O miles. Alter resting a couple Of days they started on their return trip wi,h a good batch of mail, and as the cold snap has probably closed the river all the way up. their trip win not be so difficult.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
DUPLICATION OF NOTICE

In the United States Commissioners Court for the District of Alaska, at Skagway, in probate. In tLe estate of E, p. Needham de- ceased.
 Notice Is hereby given to an to whom 1, may concern, chat the undersigned has been appointed administrator oi thc estate of the above named decedenti E. P. Needham,
 An persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required Co pre- sent them with the proper vouchers within six months from this date lo me at my office in the railroad building flo the town Oi Skagway, Alaska. Dated at Skagway, Alaska, this 4th day of January, 1904. -
 E. A. MURPHY,
 Administrator, First publication Jan. s.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
Cease OH Operations

Work in ths oil fields at Kayak has stopped for the season. The Cudahy Company was the last to cease Up~ra- lions and the majority of the men en- oloyed in that line Of work have re- turned Co Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
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PERSONAL MENTION

1Ei8e E EzlEl3ti tltti-i-il
 Sergt M. F. Fonst and Corporal L. !. Rose, of the U. S. A. signal corps who have been attending the court martial, let on the Cottage City to Ju- ueau, to proceed home to Sitka on the Georgia
 Burne Pollock sailed for Seattle on the Cottage City. He will have the company of his brother-in-law, Mail Agent Decatur, on the way down.
 Capt. McCloud, Of the Canadian GUS toms, will leave on the Amur for a visit to his old home in Canada.
 Mr. and Mrs. Cochran and Peter Co., dell left yesterday for the new placer camps in the Whitehorse distri (.
 Miss T. Jacquot, once a well known young lady of Skagway, arrived on the Cottage City.
 Mrs. Coburn, wife of Lieut.. Coburn, arrived from Juneau on the Cottage City.
 D. Goldberg, of Haines, was at Skag- way last night. He is bound for Ju- neau on the Cottage City.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. NJ. Westcott re- turned on the Cottage City.
 Percy Graves went to Whitehorse yesterday morning.
 Baths at the Portland Lodging House. 25c; new porcelain tub. 10 Inc
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
To tho Trade

As the old adage goes, it you want anything you must go after it. It is the same with a bargain. ] have the remainder Of ". F. B01ar-s0n's stock at warehouse. which consists of mems, ladies' and boys shoes, necties, collars, euds, sweaters, OyeralIs, jumpers caps. etc, which ] will close out a- cost
 Inc (. D. FIQCEr.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
stin Seattle

J.H. Cooper, general freight agent Of the Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany, and F. F. Connor, the traffic man ager. are still at Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
wn Never Bo Found

Purser Stiles of the Santa Ana states that no late advices have been received of the fate of the steamship Discovery, To is likely that not one body will ever be recovered.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
ramou. oy,tor Cocktails

The Pack Tram saloon IS now serv- ing Elmer Chamberlain's famous oyster cocktails ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

The condition Of the Indians oi Alas ka has not escaped che Lo-.ce of the senators who toured the country last 1lmmer. To their report Che situation Is very plainly set forth. There is rel- son to believe tha, something will oe done by this congress Co al.sy.l-e che s1Esrings oi the natives.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
Mauoot has Nov Music

The Mascot saloon has just received O large consignment 0t new music for iis popular Victor talking machine. lt includes all the latest popular airs.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
Good Beer Cheap

Lemp's St. Louis beer. s3 co per dog CD, delivered. Idaho Liquor House agents Phone t9. CT
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
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SUBSCRIPTION RATEl
EDITORIAL NOTES

The senate's committee on Alaska Is ron-commlt.al upon che subject Of whsthsr the representative for Alaska be elective or appoinl.ve. Senator Nelson. however, recommends an e.ec- dive delegate and it is sheer ly Go be hoped for che good of Alaska and che honor of the nation that his recom- mendation win prevail
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

A fine lunch and a large glass of Rainier beer, at -he Seattle Sa oon Tor 70 ceEts. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

Is your washing sautaCtoryY Are your clothes torny 1T no or yes, try the Bkagway Hand Laundry, and you will bo EAtisded. 5zO
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

The building Of a modern brewery at Dawson win have a 5lu-,al effect upon tAe last remaining manufacturing es- tabHshment of Skagvay. Ssagwav beer was Iast year che most popular brew in the Yukon. and were their no interior opposition, the demands on Herman Bartbel the coming season, would be greater thaa his ability ,o sdppiy
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
Ore From Ellamar

The Crofton shelter is receiving con- signments of ore from Ellam3r.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

When 'n Whitehorse stop ar the Windsor, only first class house l. town.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

Spring Ichicken at the Pack Train rest -auranL.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

When in Whitehorse stop at the Windsor, only first class house in town.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

The days arc growing percepab.y longer. To six weeks ,here will be more daylight than dark.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

Kelly & O., che old reliable drug Eists, 8kagway, Dawson and Nome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

Baths at the Portland Lodging House, 25c; new porcelain tub. 10 8 Inc
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22

Percy Graves went to Whitehorse yesterday morning.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-01-22
THE WHITE PASS 6 YUKON ROUTE

EFFECI JANUARY ', l
 (Dailv EXcept SundaV.l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
Annual Town Meeting.

The legal voters of the town of Wa lerbury are hereby warned and noti- he'd that the annual meeting of said town of Waterbury, for the election of town officers, will be held in said town of Waterbury on Monday, the 3rd day Of October, 1904, at 8 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing by ballot three selectmen, seven con- stables and two registrars of voters; also to determine by ballot whether any person shall be licensed to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in said town during the ensuing year. < The boxes will be open for the re- ception of ballots from 8 clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the af, ternoon of said day. in the following voting places in the several districts of said town. to wit:
 First ward, building No % Phoenix avenue.
 Second ward, temporary building or tent, on the north side of the green, on West Main street, near North Main stret; also Carter's hall, Main street, corner Chapel street, Waterville.
 Third ward, the corridor and city court room in City hall building.
 Fourth ward, the Auditorium build ing, Nos 2SS-29O South Main street
 Fifth ward, building No 13 Jefferson street
 Dated at Waterbury, this 18th day of September, 1904.
 JOHN BLAIR, Town Clerk.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28

VAUDEVILLE.

i Just what the girls do or are tempted to do in Leap year is being shown up most amusingly by Mary Dupont and her company this week at the Jacques during the progress of the comedietta "A Leap Year Leap" Much fun has always been poked at the unmarried ladies with regard to their time-honored privilege ih this Interesting year, but this is the first time, we think, that a playlet has been constructed around the fashion. 1t is certainly fertile subject for the sketch writer and he has made good use of it in "A Leap Year Leap" Miss Dupont and MT Hutchinson are clever players and they bring out the funny points of the comedietta with great skill. Barry and Halvers are renewing their old time popularity with a sort of eccentric comedy turn in which young A4r Barry does. little of everything seemingly. He works with extraordinary vigor to keep his audiences laughing and he certainly succeeds in his purpose. George B. Alexander and Olive Kerr score with a novel comedy and cathedral singing turn, and Raymond and Carerly get many laughs for their Dutch wittf- cisms. Others who make acceptable comedy are Potter and HartWell, Hedrfx and Prescott and Nellie Florede, and the electrograph has some capital views. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
ARTS AND SCIENCES
International Delegates Well
 comed at Capital.
ALL NATIONS TO GIVE MUTUAL HELP
Such Assemblies, Said President Roosevelt, Help to Prepare Rules , of Right and Equity Through
 out All Lands.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-President Roosevelt received in the east room of the White House about seventy five of arts and sciences, headed by the president of the congress, Professor Simon Newcomb, and Professor Hugo Munsterberg. President Roosevelt was presented to the delegates, among whom were many ladies, by Professor Newcomb. Addressing them, the presi- dent said:
 Professor Newcomb, MT. Munster berg, ladies and gentlemen:
 'I wish to say that peculiarly ap- preciate the privilege of greeting this body. Perhaps the Eappiest feature of our modern world life is the steadily increasing recognition of the fact that 1t must be world life, that no nation can hope for the fullest development if it confines itself exclusively within its own boundaries, that progress must come from a frank recognition of the fact that each nation can help others and can be helped by them. I feel that not only do associations and gatherings such as this mean much for the scien- ti1c, the artistic, the intellectual devel- opment of all the nations taking part in them, but I feel also that these gath erings all help to prepare the way for the time when the great rules of right and of equity shall prevail among the nations exactly as they now in highly civilized countries prevail among in- dividuals.
 ''I welcome you here. I feel that you are doing a great work and that it is an honor on behalf of the American republic to greet you"
 The delegates, among whom were many of the most distinguished scien- lists of Europe and America, were then introduced to the president by Pro lessor Newcomb and Professor Nun Sterberg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
FOR SMALL PACKAGES.
Superiority of the New York Shirt
 Waist Over the Shopping Bag.

Superiority of the New York Shirt
 Waist Over the Shopping Bag.
 The New. York girl was about to go shopping with her Boston cousin What do you carry that thing for?" she asked, in a not too respectful tone, as she glanced at the cousins Boston bag.
 The cousin gave little start of shocked surprise, and said, with re- proachful look through her glasses:
 "Why, I intend to deposit my pur- chases in my bag. always take 1t with me-"
 This last was almost tone of awe, but the New York girl only muttered, That's right; you do"
 How do you dispose of your small parcels?'' asked the Boston girl.
 You'll sec" was the answer as they scrambled off the elevated.
 When they reached home after a weary eight hour day the shopper from the Hub had been thoroughly initiated into the New York method of slowing away dry goods of small bulk. It seemed incredible, but with her own eyes she saw her cousin draw forth from the voluminous front of her shirt waist: Two pairs of gloves. Two pairs of stockings. Four yards of chiffon yelling. Several turnover collars. A remnant of wash silk. Half a dozen handkerchiefs. One bunch of bargain ribbons. l One package of hairpins.
 One box of nail polish. One pompon. One made-up-free-of-ch charge bow. 1 Five skeins of embroidery silk.
 Cord for sofa pillow.
 sI should think you would feel like a shoplifter or an ostrich" said the Boston girl. 1 Beats the Boston bag to death, l said the New York girl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SEWERS.

Sealed proposals for the construction of sewers in North and South Willow streets will be received by the Board of Public Works until o'clock p. m., Friday, October ', 1904.
 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders making 1t and accom- panied by a certified check for $500, made payable to the order of the comptroller of the city of Waterbury, as security for the execution of the contract within tne time specified in this notice, in case the bid is accepted The person or persons to whom the contract may be awarded will be re- quired to attend at this office with the surety offered by him or them and ex- ecute the contract within five (5) days after the date of the award, and in case of failure or neglect so to do he or they will be considered to have abandoned it and as in default to the city of Waterbury.
 The board reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids if deemed for the interest of the city.
 The proposals must be made upon forms furnished by the board.
 Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank forms of pro- posal and bond may be obtained, with all available information, by intending bidders applying in person at No 3 Leavenworth street.
 By order of the Board of Public Works.
 R. A. CAIRNS, City Engineer. Sept 28, 1904. e-28;10-1&3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
New York Markets.

-HAY-Dull shipping, 6711c; good to
 HoPs-FFirm; state, common to choice, Pacific coast. 1904, 27032c.; 1908, 26GS1c;
 PoRK0Firm; family, s155o; short clear,
 EOTAToEs-F Firm; Long Island, $500 as7; Jersey saaSa and southern a'4oan'00; Jer~
 BUTTER Firm and kQ1c. higher; ex- tra western creamery, 2lc.; extra nearby nl5{s 5sy at fair ars ~sss:rn sass.y
 GsHHEEsfE-st Strong and higher; New choice. s1z@sa4c.; do.. fair to good. sA6
 FRESH FRUITS = Apples, Alexander. gs: Duchess of oldenburg, N.5o@55 klng s15OQ JS SGo,a Wea+tnIK s6oai kaS i.75; Baldwin, s1 S5d1. .5o Twenty ounce. @ s1.50@1.75; Maiden Blush .s15o@1. .75; Pound Sweet, s1; SgM1 M :Bi St. .. LaWrenes: VT A$259 Pip; Pip;pin, % a.i29425;; ctrt' coivert a.12@1: :a; Cooling, $125Gg1.50; Fall Pippin, $1.50Q2: York Pippin, A5oq2; Greening. g. 25Gl. .7b; mon, soc. Q$1 crab apples, small. per bar feI, L,1VG SS PoHBLTRY1steady, Peo5Bf sfXYs but quiet; fowls. 121hgg147ho, hSggLh old roosterg, sO; spring DREssED PotLTR1-sfeady; fair de- mand; fowls, choice fresh killed, 18zc.; ioc.; e @ nearby by broiiers 7H1i choice, 1soi7c do,. fair to good. 14@15c. western do., choice, 15c.; do,. fair to good, 12q14c.
 Sc. per pound for native sides; extra beef selling at 9hc.; calves slow; city dressed yeals sold at 7a12c: per pound; country ton steady at 5@S1kc. per pound; lambs at S6D1lc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
AS TO vENIsoN.
One Man Who Likes it We'll Enough,
 but Prefers Roast Beef.


 "Where stayed in the Adirondacks this season. said a returned summer boarder, i've had, after the deer sea- son opened, venison twice a day. l ate 1t just once and then cut it out.
 Ut was good venison and nicely cooked and nicely served, but as a matter of honest fact I'm not much stuck on Denison; it doesn'b seem to me to have much taste, anyway.
 'I can imagine that yenison from asdeer that a man had shot himself might taste very good to him-very good. In eating it he would have the pride of the hunter in being able to provide for himself, and after the hard work and exposure of hunting he would have the appetite of forty seven mules. Venison cooked at a camp-side under such circumstances would taste very good. But on ho- tel table? Not for me.
 I may lack sporting blood, and I may lack the taste of really and truly epicure, but I have no great hankering for venison. I like 1t we'll enough, but as between venison and roast beef, why, give me roast beef ?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
LARGEST FLOWER IN WORLD.

The raffiesia is strange plant. It grows in Sumatra and derives it's name from Sir Stamford Rallies, gov ernor of Sumatra at one time, and his friend Dr Arnold, naturalist. They were the first white men to discover the wonderful plant. 1t is said to be the largest and most magnificent flower in the world. It is composed of five roundish petals, each a foot across and of a brick red color, cover ed with numerous irregular yellowish white swellings. The petals sur round a cup nearly a foot wide, the margin of which bears the stamens.
 The cup is filled with a feshy disk, the upper surface of which is every where covered with projections like miniature cows horns. The cup when free from it's contents would hold about twelve pints of water. The flower weighs fifteen pounds. It is very thick, the petals being three quarters of an inch in thickness. With it's beauty one is led to expect sweet ness, but it's odor is that of tainted beef, and Dr Arnold supposed that even the flies were deceived by the smell and were depositing their eggs in the thick disk, taking 1t for a piece of carrion. n.American Garden ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
NO HOPE FOR LADY cuRzoN.
After B Successful Operation Vice.
 rOy,s Wife Has Not Rallied.

After 8 Successful Operation Vice.
 rOy's Wife Has Not Rallied.
 LONDON, Sept. 28.-A dispatch from Walmer castle late last night says:
 Tt is learned on good authority that Lady Curzon has undergone change for the worse. She is much exhausted and her condition is critical"
 A successful operation has been per formed upon Lady Curzon, and it was announced that her ladyship's condi- tion was very grave-in fact, so grave that certain preparations for sustain hg life were ordered by special train from London.
 On the ocean in race to reach the bedside of Lady Curzon Mrs. l.. z, Letter, her mother, and her sister, Miss Mamie Letter, are speeding to Ant werp on the Red Star liner Vaderland, having left New York by that steamer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
ARCTIC TRAVEL CLOTHES.
Capt Bernier's Equipment Includes
 Moccasins for His Dogs

Capt Bernier's Equipment Includes
 Moccasins for His Dogs
 A remarkable outfit of clothing for both man and beast has been furnish ed by the Canadian government to the exploring steamer Arctic, destined for duty in the north Polar seas, which recently sailed from Quebec. Captain Bernier, the vessels sailing master, will not be able to make his long planned dash for the pole on this trip, but he secured for the use of his men and dogs supply of the novel clothing which he$ devised TOT ms proposed hunt for the pole.
 One of the chief difficulties hitherto experienced with dogs In polar expe- ditions is their liability to become footsore while travelling over the snow and ice of the far north. The Esqu1- mau dogs accompanying the present expedition are to be better cared for. Cantain Bernier has taken with him a quantity of dog footwear, 1n the shape of mooseskin moccas1ns. Eacn contains five small Sapertures, whence the claws of the animal will prOrude to enable them to secure firm hold upon the Ice.
 The body garments. for the winter wear of the men Sate eAnade of reindeer skins in the shape of shirt or blouse to fall below the hips, with an attach ed band of the same material, frlnged at the face opening with long hair 70 protect the uncovered portion of the face from cold. There is also TUT uniform, to be worn whenever requlr- cd by extreme weather. It Is ma0e of reindeer skin, but with no inside lining. Another suit of horsenlde warmly lined is also supplied to eacn member of the crew.
 The headwear for the extreme cola weather consists first of closely knit ted woolen hoods and then of skln cans. both lined and surmounted with fur. and made to cover the enure head, ears, neck and chin. leaving openings only for observation ana breathing purposes. -
 The three models of Arctic footwear furnished the expedition consist of Esouinau boots and two different kinds of moccasins, both made or mooseskin, but one made long, reach ing almost to the knees, for walking through deep, soft snow, the others being shorter and well lined with Ca nadfan homespun for use with snow shoes.
 Each member of the expedition IS supplied with Norwegian skis and guiding poles, and also four d1trerene : patterns of snowshoes. A number or iceboats are being taken, as well as dog sleds and toboggans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
SENATOR HOAR.

that he mad passed quiet night, hav- ing had considerable sleep. The bull letin ,isssued by his son, General Rock wood Hoar, said:
 "The senator is very weak. His pulse is very low. Death seems now to be a question of few hours.'
 Late last night Dr. Warran R. Gil man, Senator HoaTs physician, ex- pressed the belief that the senator would only live through the night. He is unable to swallow is unconscious, and his vitality is almost gone.
 AS soon as the announcement of Senator Hoar's death has been made the fire department will notify the people by sounding the alarm, and church bells will toll for fifteen min utes