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The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
Gods Noblsst Work

As is an oasis in the desert to the weary traveller, so is an honest man to all humanity. Therefore, the follow ing letter came as thunderbOldt from a clear sky by the mail which arrived from Dawson, Saturday evening:
 "Dawson, Y. T., March II, lyO5. Friend White:
 ''I left Whitehorse on the 3rd. One day later your Devil would have caught me for 25 cents.
 "Euclosed find same, please have your Devil place it to my credit. We had a pleasant trip down and find Daw- son O. k.
 "We made the trip by C eveland's stage in six days.
 Sincerely yours,
 sam Williamson. '' By being bitten on the . cents proved to be genuine. .-Whitehorse Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30

Toil'e Du Nord ginghams, 1905 pa terms ljc a yard, at Harrisons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30

c. B. Haraden left on the Jefferson for short usineSs trip to Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
|. M. WEST GOES
 BACK TOP. (. 5. $. co.

L. NJ. West, formerly agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Company at Skagway, is again with that company, He has been appointed city passenger agent at Portland, Oregon, and he will take up his duties April 10.
 It is the purpose of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company to work up Alas kan excursions at Portland this sum mer. That work will be in charge of Mir. West.
 Mir. West has b,en Seattle agent for the Rock Island system for some time,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
Electric Masssg TrsR msnt

The. Principal Barber Shop has SC cured the great Carpenter Vibrator, and is prepared to give the best cleo tric massage treatment that ever has been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism and other disorders, improve the circula- tiOn and give nervous strength. We have private rooms for ladies. Princi- pal Barber Shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
PERSONAL MENTION

J. hs OOnfdu, the ululuB Luahi war is operating the Petty group on Windy arm under bond and who has proper ties in various sections of Southeastern Alaska, arrived from Whitehorse las night, and will leave for Eagle Har0o on the Georgia,
 Mrs. James Gilligan of Douglas mother of Mrs. H, Coleman, who hu been visiting the latter for some time, returnedt to Douglas on the Jefferson
 R. P. Ellicott, the big Hunker creek operator, arrived on the Jefferson and left on the train this morning for tEe interior.
 N. E. Bolshanin arrived on the Jei- ferson. He will be connected with the Skagway customs house force until the return of G. G. Miller. -o-
 Mrs. T. H. Cam, wife of Capt. Caun, pilot on the Al-Ki, will remain in the city until the departure of the Cottage City.
 W. F. Rogers returned to White horse today. Mrs Rogers will remain the guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Rogers for several days.
 Mrs. A. M. Rousseau and children left for the south on Jefferson this morning. Mir. Rousseau returned to Whitehorse on the train.
 A. L. Berdoe, controller of the W. P. X Y. R., left for Seattle on the Jetr- erSon.
 R. A. Carroll, agent for the Alaska Steamship Company, left for round trip to Seattle on the Jefferson.
 J.J. Putraw arrived from the south on the Jefferson and left this morning for the inside.
 James Lipscomb agent for the W. P. & Y. R. at Atlin, arrived on the Jeifer- son and left for Whitehoase today.
 -O-
 James English, W. P, X Y. R. sec tion foreman at Glacier, returned on the Jefferson from Seattle. -S-
 United States Marine Inspectors Whitney, Bennett and Newhall came north on the Jefferson to Juneau.
 J.R. Gandolto, the well known Daw- son,merchant, came north on the Jefrer- son and left on the train for Dawson,
 George c. Mellott, agent for the w.. P. & Y. R. at Whitehorse, returned nome this morning. -G-=. H. Boas, formerly of Skagway came north on the Jefferson bound for the in- terior.
 Capt. Dupuy, master of E R. Peoples steamer Tana, came north on the Jeff erson.
 w. w. Cowley, a Dawson merchant, was passenger on the JefTer. on.
 J.D. Urban left on the Jefferson for a trip to Seattle.
 Mrs. F. w. Parker of this city left for the south on the Jefferson. c. B. Haraden left on the Jefferson for a short usiness trip to Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
~ . N 0ld u T C, Point
 Comfort SUSPENSIORY
P safety, health and comfort.
Notice to Public

have sold my entire express busi- ness and good will thereof to E. McC. Weste, of the Merchants Express De- livery, who will receive all orders and deliver the same promptly
 Y. NJ. Lucavish. Skagway. March l, 1905. S2lw Onice Phone 90. Residence S4.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
SKAGwAY WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, March 29 1905. is as follows: Temperature time of observation. .3> Max. temp. preceding 24 hours. s..... 6l Min Y" " .... A Mean " ......Il
 Barometer, 29.79.
 Calm, cloudy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. lO-I tf
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices, All the old brands always on hand. lO-l-tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-30
SkAEwRy Laundry

For frst.class work try Skagway Laundry, Twenty-Five years eNperi- elce. Telephone Sg. u
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
A House of Mystery.

A house of mystery has been discov-
cred i'm the Bois de Boulogne. 1t has
subterranean passages, springing pan.
els, hidden trapdoors. secret under
ground apartments, padded and luxuri-
ously fitted rooms and entrances closed
by slabs of solid steel, which glide
softly back when you whisper "Open
sesame" press button. insert a nee
die into a microscopic hole. make the
needful cabalistic signs and. In short.
carry out all the stage directions for
effective business" Ii does not ap-
pear that anybody has ever made any
use of all these appurtenances of thrill
ing melodrama. But there are I'M
doubtedly tremendous possibilities in
the house Of mystery. though no mys-
terry has yet been wrought within its
fearsome walls. The melodramatic po-
tentialities seem to have been engi-
neered for mere arts sake and for
sheer love Of the thing by the tenant.
who is or was until few weeks ago
Baron Raoul de Vaux.-Paris Letter to
London Telegraph.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
London Flats.

"London has spent and Is spending
millions of pounds I'm building huge
blocks of flat dwellings. In a few
years II may have to begin spending
millions to do away with them
In these words distinguished west
end physician who has taken an impor-
tant part in calling attention to the
physical deterioration question ex-
pressed his view about the Hat system.
which is said to be responsible for
some Of the increase in London lunacy
owing to the monotonous conditions 1t
entails.
London is spending millions In
clearing away slums, and huge blocks
of fats five or six stories high are re-
garded as the panacea," he said to an
Express representative. But I think
1t is time that the London county coun-
Gil. for instance, began to consider
whether the fiat system is not introduc-
ing evils of its own.
There Is at any rate ground for sus-
pecting that the building of these huge
blocks of dwellings is a mistake. Flat
life means less exercise. less air and
less light and consequently must make
for less healthy condition of body
and mind. The question as regards
children is of grave Importance
London Express.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
THE BENNINGTON FLoATEp
Only One Boiler Exploded and Hull
Has Been Damaged But Little


San Diego. CAL, July 27.-The gun
boat Bennington is again afloat on an
even keel. and II will be towed by
he Iris to the Mare Island Navy Yard
at San Francisco TO be thoroughly ex-
amined and repaired The powerful
naval tug Fortune will escort the Ben
nington and the Iris, but 1t is now
doubtful whether the convoy will get
away before the arrival of the Chi
cago. Divers are making an examina-
tion OF the Bennington's hull.
Admiral Goodrich is expected to ar
rive on his flagship to-day, when an
official investigation of the disaster
will be begun. Much interest centers
on the question Of what was the steam
pressure on boiler b at the time of
he explosion. it being said that the
safety valve had been set to blow on
at 14O pounds.. Ten minutes before
the explosion. the pressure was only
11S pounds. and was rising. il is said.
The boiler had been cleaned only a
e before the explosion. and
fresh water from ashore.
boiler exploded An ex-
OF the inside Of the ship
the hull has been DAM
little. II any.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Cured OF Bright. Disease.

Mr.. Robert 0. Burke, ElnOra, n. 2,
writes: Before l started to use Foley s
Kidney Cure l had to get up from
twelve to twenty times night, and
was all bloated up with dropsy and my
eyesight was so impaired could scarce
ly see one of my family across the room.
| had given up hope of living, when a
friend recommended Foley's Kidney
Cure. One so cent bottle worked won
ders and before / had taken the third
bottle the dropsy had gone, as well as
all other symptoms of Bright's disease. "
P. d. Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill,
Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
BIGLER JOHNSON HANGED
Towanda Man Pays For Murder of His
Wife and Younu Niece.

WuG dHu EOun9 NtcCc.
Towanda. Pa. July 26-Bigler John
son was hanged here for the murder of
his wife, Margaret Johnson, from
whom he had separated, and her niece,
Annie Benjamin, 10 years old, on Sep
tember Is, 1904.
II was alleged by the prosecution
that the Johnson family, consisting OF
five persons. went to the home of Mrs.
Bigler Johnson. and with an axe killed
the woman and the girl. The John
sons, it was then charged. set fire to
the house in an effort to conceal their
crime. The entire family was arrested.
Bigler pleaded guilty.
Charles Johnson, a brother of Big
ler. was convicted of murder in the
first degree. He is awaiting the deter
mination of his case by the courts on
an appeal. The other members of the
family were acquitted. Bigler johnson
In confession exonerated Charles
from all blame.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Buy Il Now.

Now is the time to buy C Chamberlain s
Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t is certain to be needed sooner or later
and when that time comes you will
need it badly-you will need it quickly.
Buy it now. 1t may save life. For sale
by p. ID. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29

Some time ago, Capt VIM. Clayton,
of Smiths Island, while going up Tyler's
Greek in his gasoline boat, lost over
board his pocket-book, containing one
hundred and fifteen dollars in paper.
The pocket-book stayed in the water un-
til one day last week when it came to
the surface and fioated up near the
wharf of B. F. Marsh. Mr.. Marsh s
son, Archie A. Marsh, found and de-
livered the pocket-book to its owner.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29

Mrs. Frances l.. Sales, of Missouri
Valley, Ia, writes 81 have been affiict-
ed with kidney trouble five years; had
severe pains in my back and frequent
desire to urinate. When riding expe-
rienced much pain over the region of
the kidneys. / tried five physicians
without benefit and then concluded to
try Foley's Kidney Cure. After taking
three $1.00 bottles / was completely
cured" p. d. Cottingham & Co..
Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29

A survey is being made of mile of
the st. Michael's road, beginning about
two miles from Easton, for the purpose
of ascertaining the cost of rebuilding
the same with oyster shells. The project
of making stone road has been aban-
doned on account of the cost.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
THE ROOSEVELT.

3f Terminal wharf. and headed north
ward on her voyage of discovery to-
ward the North Pole yesterday after
noon. AS the steamer left the wharf.
an immense crowd. which had gather
ed to witness her departure. burst into
cheers. which were mingled with the
whistles of the steamers. and the de-
monstration continued as the steamer
passed down the harbor. The city had
been gaily decorated for the occasion.
Lieutenant Commander Peary, in
speaking of the expedition shortly be-
fore his departure. showed firm con-
fidence that the outcome would be
successful. in which case he intends to
return in September. 1906.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Doctors Said He Would Not Live.

Peter Fry, Woodruff, Pa. writes:
after doctoring for two years with
the best physicians in Waynesburg, and
still getting worse, the doctors advised
me if had any business to attend to
had better attend to it at once, as
could not possibly live another month as
there was no cure for me. Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended to me
by friend. and Immediately sent my
son to the store for it and after taking
three bottles began to get better and
continued to improve until was entire
ly we'll" P. ID. Cottingham & Co.,
Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Assistant Game Warden Dennis, with
the State police boat May Brown, has
been visiting the headwaters of the
Chesapeake Bay for several days past
looking for violators of the law by the
use of nets, and especially for purse
netters.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
The ORIGINAL.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Foleys Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute offer
ed as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative.
1t contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. P.D.
Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill, LLOYD &
Blaine, Pocomoke.
The City Council of Havre de Grace
has ordered purchased 400, 600 bushels
of oyster shells to be placed on the
streets.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
LOOK HERD!
PAINTS AND ROOFING MATERIALS
Few Hints and Suggestions Concerning
Gibraer Fire Resisting Paints and Roofing Material.

FiRST-Ou in
hbits. of which
especially Sun heat which destructibe
Durability all Paints
Gibraltar have spreading qualities the making
them
coors bring them the brush
his Cheap
all wool lined with asphs aud with the Process
which durable nailed
it. Paints sold by Cettneham Co., and VIM Cordary
Stockholm Powell Son. Franklin City, Bowen Bros Son.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
SWEDISH CABINET RESIGNS
Special Committee Rejects Govern
ment Bill On Dissolution of Union.

SP$Stot nClCClo 1OVGFus
ment Bill On Dissolution of Union.
Stockholm. Sweden. July 26.-The
Cabinet resigned after the special
committee appointed several weeks
ago by the Riksdag reported adversely
on the government bill designed to
meet the crisis caused by Norways
secession.
The committee declares unanimous
ly that the government bill cannot be
adopted In the form in which II was
presented to the Riksdag. and pro.
poses that the Riksdag shall signify
its willingness to negotiate with Nor
way for dissolution of the union IL
the newly-elected Storthing requests a
repeal of the act of union and dis
solution of the union. or IL such re-
quest is received from Norway after
the Norwegian people. by a plebiscite
have declared In favor of the union.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29

PEARY'S SHIP SAILS NoRTHWARD
The Roosevelt Leaves On Voyage TO
Discover North Pole.
North Sidney. e. b.. July 27.-The
Arctic steamer Roosevelt. bearing
Lieutenant Commander Robert Z.
Peary's latest expedition. swung clear
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Secretary Wilson Receivers.

Washington. July 26. - Secretary
Wilson. OF the department of agricul-
ture. who was taken iii with an attack
of acute Indigestion. has almost en-
tirely recovered. He spent some time
at the department during the day.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
WOMAN FATALLYeoREp BY BULL
Pierced BY Horns of lnfuriated Ami.
NAL, She Died In Awful Agony.


Dover, DEL, July 27.-viciously at.
tackled by an angry bull. Susan Muir
ply, Q domestic in the family of Thom-
as Lewis. a farmer, residing on the
Foxhall farm. three miles distant,
died after suffering untold agony.
Miss Murphy. who was 46 years of
age and had been with the Lewis fam
lily for 20 years. went to the field as
usual to drive in the cows. Using the
customary precaution in case any of
the animals turned on her, she took
along a pitchfork
She had been in the field but a short
time when screams were heard from
the field where the cattle grazed Hur-
rynig to the spot with pitchforks. Mr..
Lewis and his farm hands found the
large bull standing over Miss Murphy,
goring her
The enraged animal was beaten of
and the woman rescued. Medical aid
was at once summoned, but she died
within a few hours.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
MIKApo RECEIVES TAFT PARTY
Imperial Princes ard Princesses As
sisted at Brilliant Reception.

sisted at Brilliant Reception.
Toxic. July 26.-The emperor and
the empress OF Japan received in al
dience and entertained at luncheon
the official members of the party of
Secretary Of War Taft. Shortly before
noon Secretary Taft was driven to the
imperial palace in the state carriage.
Lloyd c. Griscom, American minister
to Japan. assorted Miss Alice Roose-
welt TO the palace. Crowds OF people
lined the streets during the passage
of the distinguished visitors to the
palace.
At the palace the imperial princes
and the princesses. attended by the
royal personages of the emperor's
household. the military and naval
STATS. members of the cabinet and
council of statesmen assisted in the
reception of Secretary Taft and his
party.
Minister Griscom made the presen-
tations to the emperor. while Mrs.
Griscom performed a like Office when
the visitors appeared before the en-
press.
The court presented brilliant spec
tacle during the ceremonials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
COMMENT IS MADE ON
 REGENT APPOINTMENTS

Montgomery, October 9.-(Special)- Echoes of the appointment of Saturday are heard around the building. though II is a generally accepted fact that every selection made was a good one. The main topics of inquiry are the questions, pointed auditor, be candidate for the democratic nomination for full term and second, will the judge and his successor, Dr. Shirley Bragg, at the head of the convict board. interfere with the forces of the two offices as they stand at this time. l4t
 When asked of the first today. Judge Carmichael said: Tt is entirely too early for me to say. You know that 1t takes very little to induce man to run for of flee To the question as to what he would do about the office force, he re- piled: T would not undertake to say at this time.' pr. Bragg was not seen to ask his intentions, but it is a safe guess that he will retain both clerks in the convict office, W. F. Beard now chief clerk. and Robert Tait.
 It is no perversion of the truth to say that there Is a feeling about the build ing that Judge Carmichael will make some changes in the office of the auditor The force consists of Chief Clerk J. T. Cook and Clerks Cyrus Brown, Brooks Smith, ". R. Sawyer and Rufus A. O'Rear. It was bruited about that there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
TESTIFIES TO OFFER
 TO ACCEPT BRIBE
INTERESTING DISCLOSURES ARE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH HEARINGS IN THE BERMUDEz ASPHALT CASE IN NEW YORK.

New York. October s.-Testimony that in connection with the suit of the vene- zuelan government against the New York and Pernudez Asphalt company was in- troduced today in hearing before United States Commissioner Gilchrist The tes- timony is being taken for use in Vene- zuela in settling suit of that govern ment for $l1,000000 against the asphalt company for it's alleged relations with the revolution of General Mates.
 Frank Y. Baldwin testified today that a man named Miller had approached him offering to give suitable testimony con- corning this suit upon the payment of S5O00.
 Mir. Baldwin said he had copies of the evidence which Miller proposed to fur nish for this sum of money and these documents were introduced in evidence. Among the type written headings over these copies were the following: "A. D. A.'-Letter to Roosevelt" Important let ters regarding relations of Minister Row. en with s. D.
 Extract from letters reflecting upon the reliability and status of Bowen. This would queer Philadelphia and Washing ton with Bowen"
 Copy of receipt from the 5000 man.'r
 instructions from secretary of state detrimental to you"
 At recent hearing in Philadelphia some afhdavits made by Miller who deposed in pehalr or the defendant were introduced as evidence. Today Frank j.. Dupignac legal counsel of the Venezuelan govern ment side caused the introduction of Bald- wins testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10

had been an understanding that no chahses would be made but many say .hai neither the governor or the judge would De Willing to insist upon anything of the kind.
 Think He Will Run.
 A man who is very close to Judge Car michael said today that he would De very much surprised if his appointment dld not result in his candidacy for the oHice before the people. 1t Is regarded that ne IS very strong in south Alabama ana mas following that would give him mighty boost toward the goal if he should don the padded suit and get into the scramble He Is resourceful, energetic and popular, along with a reputation for rugged honesty, truth and uprightness that no man had better question.
 what effect this will have upon the other candidates cannot now be deter mined. Brooks Smith, at present warrant clerk Is known to be in the race. with a following that should make him very strong. while William W. Brandon has Virtually announced for the same honor. lie IS probably the best known as a whole of any who will ask for the place, having campaigned over the state for many years, besides being leading Meth odlst With father and brother in the ranks or the itinerancy, and head officer for the Elks in the state.
 Less known but no doubt a factor is l. K. Rosson of Cullman. while Horace Hood of the Montgomery Journal is sure to poll large following if he gets into to light as he says he will.
 Therefore, we get some fun out of the race for auditor next fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
HORSES ARRIVING
 DAILY AT GROUNDS
PRESIDENTIAL DAY AT THE FAIR WILL BE MADE A BIG FEATURE. THE TRACK IS IN GOOD coNDI- TON.

The main grandstand at the fair grounds In front of the race track will have a seating capacity of at least 5000. and the arrangements are being made so that all will be perfectly comfortab ble. Eleven hundred opera chairs are being put up now in the center. These are new and will be more comfortable than is usually the case at similar places.
 The track is In excellent condition and is being tested thoroughly every day. B. E. Amis, the special superintendent in charge of the stables and the track, is giving the matter his attention.
 Horses are arriving daily. "Erector. Jr.," 2:2oka. the property of William Harrison of Columbia, Tenn. arrived yesterday and is in fine condition Others are expected to arrive today. It is be- lieved that by the end of this week there will be at least 100 horses in their stables at the grounds There is a stable capacity of over 400 racing and show horses. MT. Amis states that by the end of this week string of horses will ar rive from New York. Others will be con- tinually arriving from all parts of the country. and more than 300 are expected.
 The day of the Presidents visit will probably be the feature 6 the fair. Trot- Ing, hurdle jumping, exhibition riding and special feature trick ridding will be among the many features. It Is expected that on this day there will be the record attendance and the management Is mak ing special arrangements in the way of grandstand accommodation and other ar engagements