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The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
CREDIT TO WHOM DUE

It has been suggested that the credit for the reduction in the press rates over the United States cable should be given to Judge Day and not to Gen. Greedy The official report of Judge Day has not been given to the public, so it cannot be said that he did not recommend re- ductlon iu the press rates. However, none of the newspaper reports from Washington have given him credit for 90 doiny. They have said, specifically, that he recommended lower tolls for commercial matter over the cables and land wires of Alaska, but have never once mentioned the question of press rates in connection with him, The press rates have been reduced, out up to the present time there has been no reduction iu commercial rates, about which Judge Day is known to have spoken.
 On the other hand, it is known that Gen. Greedy promised to take the mat ter up, and at his request the whole sit uatlon was brieted by the Daily Alas kan and the Juneau Dispatch. The matter was also called to the attention of the president at the request of these papers by senator Foster, and a review of the situation similar 10 the one pre- pared for Gen. Greedy was submitted to the president by the same papers through Jose, h W. Ivey, who request ed the privilege of acting for them.
 The Daily Alaskan Is not disposed to deuy any edit 10 udge Day to wh. .oh be is fairly euJl led SO far as hlS tim, and abilities permitted, he no dou0' ma. e a air and conscientious stndy oi Alaska ma ters, and he is ana0.e man. l. could very well be that he ISo rec oumended lower press rate though It i, O. apparent at th sJime that he hod anything do with the matter, It Le dds then to him as well as to Gen. Grs,Iy is due credit, and if to him, sl-O to the p esident.
 If Judge Day urged reduction in the Alaskan press rates. it would be by no means the only good thing he dld for Alaska. Most of his recommendations, s1 far ss they have been made pubic, are good, and all Of ,hem unquestion- aoiy were offered in good faith. It Is. true he made suggestions that seem a0- surd to pioneers, and he was unable to interpret the nature of the opposition of the people to Gov. Brady but that Is no, strange when it is considered that he is eastern torn and bred, has never been s wesIeruer and has resided in Washington city as a federal official since receiving a commission from President Cleveland many years ago. He is not a pioneer, and it was not to bs expected that he would fully under stand pioneer conditions when he came here, and he was in Alaska .only short time.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

E. s. Busby, the peanut patriot played in great luck yesterday, He aI- rived in Skagway after dark, so he was spared the necessity of looking upon the folds of "Oid Glory" Then he was ln this American town only little more than an hour when he was attor- ded the opportunity of taking Cana dian steamer for the south. It is be- lieyed, under the circumstances, that he will coon recover from the effects oi having stepped on American soh at all and that he will be entirely well by the time he shall have reached Van couver.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the part uership lately subsisting between John L.. Gage and Robert c. Smith, under the firm name of John L.. Gage & Go, conducting the business of the Pack Train saloon, SkagwaY, was dissolved on December 24, 1904, by common con- sent. All debts owing to the said part uership are to be received by John l.. Gage ald all demands on the said part nership are to be presented to him for payment. John l.. Gage.
 Robert c Smith, By w. W, Boughton, his AttOrney-in- Fact.
 Skagway, Alaska, Dec. 24, 1904.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
Sailor Tells Strange Story

The Victoria Colonist says, Carl Schultz, a seaman on the Al-Ki, took to that city piece of board, which, he says, an Indian gave him at Juneau, that may tell of a wreck, The Indian picked the board up at sea, according 10 the story, and upon it had been scratched 8 message of which the fol- .oN ing was easily decipherable,
 Dee. 24, l9-O-AbOard schooner Cog Ill. All rigin one Leak tor~ ard, 6 feet water -d. Adrift 20 days. ions gone -----."
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

It is understood that E. S. Busby, peanut patriot, has gone outside to press his claims to the goyernorship of the Yukon. He has been recommend ed for the position by Dr. Alfred Thompson, NJ. F., much to the disgust of the progressive people of the Yukon, and particularly 80 to those Americans who contributed SO much enthusiasm to the opposition campaign last month.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
Ordinance No. 6l

Be it ordained by the common council of the town of Skagway. Section 1. A standing committee of three members of the council, known and designated as the Committee on Naterworks, shall be and the same is hereby created. The said committee shall be named by the president of the council, as soon as consistent after the passage of this ordinance. Section ?. This ordinance shall take @ffect a. d be in force on and after it's passage and approval.
 Passed the council this 2lst day of November, 1901.
 Approved, w. B. King,
 President pro tenn. Attest, W-S. McKean,
 Clerk and Auditor.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
ImperftO ct Digestion

Means less nutrition and in consequence less vitality. Weeu the liver falls to secre,e bile, the digestion becomes im- paired and the bowels constipsted. Her bine will rectify this; it gives tone to the stom .ch, liver and kidneys, strsng hens the ppetite clears and improves the complexion, infuses new life and vieor to the whole system. 50 cents bottle. Sold by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
Masonic Meeting

There will be a regular cOmmunica- tion of White Pass Lodge No. ll5, K, X A M., Friday evening, Jan. l3, at their hall, No. 525 Fourth avenue. Sojourning and visiting brethren are cordially invited to meet with us.
 By order of the w, M. ROBT. w. TAYLOR, Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
New Music at Pack Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re- ceived 50 new records for its excellent phonograph and the largest horn that ever came to Alaska. There will be grand concert at that place tonight. The latest songs and the latest instru- mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
 Best Made

"Iu my opinion Chamberlaiu's Cough kennedy Is the best made for colds" !" says Mrs. Cora Walker, of Porte vile, Naifornia. There is no doubt about it's ,eins the rest. No other will cure 8 cold so quickly. No other is so sure a .revenlive of pneumonia. No other is O pleasant and safe to take. These are .ood reasons why it should be preferred O any other. The fact is that few peo- ole a,e satisfied with any other after having once ussd tn remedy. For sale by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

The Indiana legislature will re-elect Senator Beveridge and Congressman James A. Hemenwsy will be selected 10 succeed Senator Fairbanks. Both elections will be made unanimously, ac- cording ro>the dispatches.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
Winter Goods at wOIIand's

The bad weather will be upon us in a short time and now is an Opportune time 70 order a winter suit or a winter OvercOat. We are specially prepared with fine line of winter suitings, over coats and pants. Leave your order and receive prompt attention.
 F. WOLLAND, Merchant Tailor,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

The republicans in the Missouri leg islature have nominateG Thomas Med rinshaus, chairman of the state con- mittee, for the United States senate to suecsed Senator Cot,rell.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
DISCRIMINATING LADIES.
EnJoy Using Herpieide on Account of
 Its DIstinctlyeness.


 The ladies who have used Newbro's Ierpicide speak of 1t in the highest -erms. for its quick efrect fin cleansing .s scalp of dandrufr and also for its ex- .s.Isuce as a general hair-dressing. It makes the scalp feel fresh and 1t allays hat itching which dandruf will cause. ~ewbro's Herplcide effectively cures iartruR. as it destroys the germ that causes ft. The same germ causes hair to saU out. asd later badness; in killing It. rTe-aicide stops falling hair and prevents hlIdress It is also an ideal hair dress ing for lt lends an aristocratic charm to .rc hair that, ,is quite distinctive. Sold 1v leading druggists. Send l0c. fin stamps s0r sample to The Herpicide Co, De- -Eoit. 5iich.
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

French and American Candies male daily at the AlasAa Candy Co, Sixth Avenue between State and 8rold- way, l'-t
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
LETTER LIST
Uncallsd for Letters Remaining In
 Skagway PostoAics. Jan. s

Persons calling for this unclaimed matter will please say advertised. Walker, Samuel F.
 VIM. B. SAMPSON, ?. NJ.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

The papers of Nome say that last year was the best the merchants of that town ever had.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11
At the Idaho Saloon

Hermatage whiskey, bottled spring 1901, made lS93-ll years old-l2t cents a drink at the Idaho.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-11

Oyster cocktails, Olympia or Eastern at the Pack Train restaurant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
NEGRO VISITOR IS
 ROBBED BY NEGRO
PLAYED THE ROLE OF A GUIDE AND HELD UP A STRANGER-JOHN BETTS LOST MONEY AND WATCH.

Believing that he was being directed to rooming house, where he could get nights lodging, John Betts, negro, was led into a dark street early last night and robbed at the point of a pis- tol
 He said he had reached the supposed boarding house and was about to enter when the negro guide turned to him and asked if he could pay in advance.
 Certainly" responded Betts, who halls from Courtland, Ala, and is unused to the wiles of robbers. He produced his only fve-dollar note and handed it to the highwaymen, who reached for his watch at the same time and made his escape by jumping a fence.
 Tied to the watch chain was a gold ring, on which was engraved the letters "B. S." Betts reported his loss to the police and gave good description of the robber. He said he had just reached the city and missed his train at Montgomery. He went to a negro restaurant and while there made inquiry about lodging house. A negro volunteered to let him stop over night at his house. The stranger gave his name as Will Johnson. and said he was the only negro detective in Birmingham. This explanation was made when his victim asked him about large revolver which he displayed In his hip pocket. As the pair proceeded up one street and down another the escort explained that his father had been killed on the railroad and that he had just received $17O0, which he used in furnish. sleep. The negro making the report said the house 1 front of which they stopped was evidently the home of a white per- son. as it had a handsome appearance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27

Judge N. B. Feagin of the police court is of the opinion that the police make too many arrests. Because two officers failed to make out cases against three men who were arrested on a charge of singing in a saloon, he taxed the police men the costs in the cases and dismissed all three defendants.
 After court adjourned yesterday Judge Feagin instructed the clerk to return the money to the officers, saying he made them pay the cost merely to impress the police with the importance of having substantial evidence to back up arrests.
 No wonder we rank among the first cities in the country for the number of arrests" said Judge Feagin, In discuss ing his action. Hardly day passes without some man being set free because there is no evidence to show that he Is guilty. Care should be exercised before a man is deprived of his liberty, and when an arrest is made the officer should be careful and take down the name of all his witnesses.
 Tn this particular case there were no witnesses other than the officers When they took the stand they would not swear that the men were singing. all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
FREIGHT WILL BE HANDLED PROMPTLY Shippers Have Satisfactory As- surances from Railroads WELL ATTENDED MEETING Chairman S. w. Lee Makes a Report on a Matter of Importance to the
 Birmingham Shippers
 Association.

All of the railroads entering Birming- ham have agreed to facilitate the hand ling of goods at freight depots. Agents and bill clerks have been instructed to make room for goods sent to the platform immediately on the arrival of wagons
 Orders have also been made to guard against draymen being unnecessarily de- layed in getting provisions from the var ious freight houses.
 This was the substance of report made yesterday to the Birmingham snip pers' Association by s. w. Lee, chairman of & special committee named to call on the officers of the various railroads, ex- cept the Alabama Great Southern and the Seaboard Air Line, and make com plaint about the delay draymen have been forced to suffer when unloading or receiV- ing freight The other members of the committee were: J. D. Moore, E. Wilkin- son, R. A. Porter and w. H. Kettig.
 This committee was appointed by John E. Morris, president of the Shippers As- sociation, at meeting last Monday, with instructions to report back at the meet ing held at Il o'clock yesterday in the rooms of the Commercial club. When the conference was called to order many representative merchants were present. Reporting orally for the special committ- tee. Mr. Lee said that the members had called on or communicated with of ficers of all the railroads except the Ala bama Great Southern and the Seaboard. and had been given the assurance in every instance that the delays would be minimized in the future
 we were cordially received by the df- ferent railroad men, said MT. Lee, "and assured that we would be given better service in the future. The committee was told not to see the officers of the Ala bama Great Southern and the Seaboard for the reason that there was no conn plaint against either of them.
 A number of other minor matters were discussed by the shippers, one of the subjects being the formation of a strong CT organization. The meeting lasted over an hour and was one of the most largely attended in the history of the associa- ton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
ANDERSON SHELDON
 WILL HANG TODAY
NEGRO SENTENCED TO DIE FOR THE MURDER OF ED AIMON, A FLAGMAN ON THE BIRMINGHAM MINERAL.

Anderson Sheldon, one of the negroes convicted for the murder of Ed Almon. a fagman on the Birmingham Mineral. will pay the death penalty on the gaIlows in the county jail yard this morning be- tween the hours of 10 and F.
 Sheldon Is fairly intelligent negro. He was cheerful last night when seen in his cell at the county Jail. "I am fully pre- pared to die.' said Sheldon. "and I am not the least uneasy as to my fate after death. I am not guilty of the crime for which I was convicted, but hold nothing against anyone"
 As is the custom the negro prisoners held a prayer meeting last night in which Sheldon entered very earnestly. When called upon to give his testimony he said in a clear and steady voice: 'I am on the Lords side, brethren, and the fu- ture Is not dark to me. Three years ago I joined the Baptist church. Later I strayed away. But since I have been con- fined in jail have prayed to God and He has forgiven my sins
 When asked how he was feeling Shel- don replied, Fine" Are you sleepy?'' was asked. Not in the least" replied the doomed man. 'I slept soundly last night, and nothing seemed to awake me. My dreams were pleasant too." And then he laughed.
 Sheldon's fellow prisoners sang and prayed with him all night. This morning he will be given 8 substantial breakfast, purchased from a restaurant. He will be dressed in neat new suit of clothes and the negro preachers who have been visiting him during his imprisonment will be allowed to hold services in his cell until the hour comes for him to be led to tho gallows.
 The crime for which Sheldon will be hanged occurred on the night of January 13 last near Oxmoor. Flagman Almon had gone to flag a train when theree high waymen attacked him and inflicted wounds which caused his death. The next day Wesley Hale. who was hanged few weeks ago, was found in the woods nearby seriously wounded. He was brought to trial and confessed to the crime, duplicating Anderson Sheldon and Ed Johnson. The latter was given life sentence and Hale and Sheldon were sen fenced to be hanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
PRELIMINARY TRIAL TODAY.
Dix, Charged With Murder of TesneII,
 to Be Heard.

The preliminary trial of R. l.. Dix. the negro charged with killing Bert Tesneil. a motorman on the Gate City car line. has been set for hearing this afternoon at o'clock before Justice of the Peace H. B. Abernathy. The killing took place on the night of October 16 The weapon used by the assailant was pocket knife. Tes- nell was severely stabbed and died from the wounds the following morning.
 In the event Dix is bound over to await the action of the grand jury. arrange ments will be made to get that body to take up the case on the day of it's con- vening, November 6. The attorneys of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will endeavor. providing a true bill Is returned, to get the case set for hehrng in the criminal court not later than November 25.
 The killing occurred near the corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Ths front end of the car was filled with negroes, coming from Traction park. It appears that there was considerable curs- Ing and swearing going in the car and Motorman Tesnell was remonstrat- ing with the negroes when he was stabbed to death. Dix claims that he did not com- init the crime.
 A new clue was recently discovered in the case by Sheriff Knight of Elmore county, bringing knife to Birmingham bearing the initials of R. l.. D.. which was found by one of the members of ths Fifth District Agricultural school while the football teag was in this city few 5a ,,a oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
MOTHER
 AND CHILD.

Let the mother take ScOtt's Emulsion for the two; 1t never fails to benefit them both. One can eat for two, but nour- ishing two is a different thing. It calls for a de gree of internal strength that the average woman lacks. People of luxury are not very strong by habit; overworked people are weak in some func- tions from exhaustion or theirsurroundings Scott's Emulsion can be depend ed upon to overcome such conditions. It is a won derful food for a mother and child.
 SCOTT BowNK co Pearl Street. Nsv York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
JUDGE FEAcIN ASSESSES
 COSTS AGAINST OFFICERS

though they were arrested under that specific charge.
 When the three men were placed under arrest by Policemen Armstrong and Hick man. they are said to have been singing in a saloon. A white woman was arrested at the same time and on the charge of visiting a saloon. She was fined s10 for the privilege and the men dismissed be- cause the officers were not positive they were responsible for the melody which reached their ears as they walked in front of the place.
 One other arrest was made for singing in a saloon, but it had no connection with the white men. Moses White, a negro, burst forth in tuneful strains while in a bar room and was taxed s2.50.
 number of other cases of minor im- portance were heard~-by the court yes terday. among which was that of Lewis Johnson, negro, for stealing bicycle. Final hearing on this charge was post, poned until this morning, but sentence of s25 was imposed on Johnson for escap- ing from prison.
 John Jones was fined s1 just to remind him that he must have a light on his hack in the future. The arresting police man said 1t was lightless when he took the negro driver into custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
GERMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL.
Club Formed for Increasing Interest
 In German Language.

The "Germania' Is the name of a club organized by High school pupils to in crease the interest in the study of Ger man literature and to facilitate the use of German both in reading and In writ ing"
 The club was formed this week, and constitution and bylaws have been adopt ed. The meeting will be held in the High school at 2:15 o'clock on every other We'd nesday afternoon.
 Miss Maud Rosson. a member of the senior class, has been elected president. The membership of the club is open to all pupils of the High school who have studied German for at least two semesters. The new club. while formed for the purpose of increasing interest in the study of German and to enable the members to use that language more fuently. will have social feature.
 A large membership has been enrolled and the club promises to be very success full in stimulating interest in the German department of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
A. B. Elford.

A. B. Elford, of the auditing department or the Republic Iron & Steel Co.,. died at his residence, Pollock-Stephens Institute. yesterday morning at o'clock He had been i'll of gastritis for several days but few of his friends imagined that his con- dition was serious
 The funeral will be held in the chapel of the institute this morning at 10 o'clock and will be conducted by the Rev. pr. Stagg and the Rev. Dr. Handley. The following will act as pallbearers: Chase Perkins, Lee Terrell T. M. Nesbitt, E. w. Shearer, w. B. Johnson and W. H. Johns ton.
 MT. Elford was born in Bomanville, Ontario, Canada, 46 years ago. He had lived in the United States sixteen years and in Birmingham five years. He was genial and cultured and had drawn around him large circle of devoted friends who lament his death.
 The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elford. principal of Pollock Stephens; brother, William Elford and a sister. Mrs. Charles Rogers. The broth CT and sister live in Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-27
STILL A MYSTERY
 ABOUT THE JEWELS
STRANGE WOMAN AND $500 WORTH OF DIAMONDS-GOSS CONCERNING HER CONNECTION WITH FULLER CASE.

Although the man giving his name as ly after 3 o'clock last Tuesday at Third avenue and Twentieth street, as a pick pocket suspect was ordered released, there Is considerable mystery regarding pretty woman and about $15O0 worth of diamonds that are said to figure in the case.
 It is understood that the detective was thwarted in his plans by the demand of lawyer to proceed with the trial, when, as matter of fact, there was no par ticuar charge against Fuller. The mys- terious woman in the case Is the same one who called at the city jail Wednesday night to see the man before he was given his freedom yesterday. At that time she gave her address as Fifth avenue and conducted herself in a manner that showed her to be educated and refined in every sense of the word. When leav- Ing the prisoner she said that she would return.
 True to her word she called again yes terday morning, but instead of going directly to the city jail, she proceeded to the office of the detectives, where she held a. short talk with Detective Pat ton, who caused the arrest of the man. Patton suddenly left the woman and went out of the building; when he returned he had a handful of sparkling gems. Where they came from or what they had to do with the case mystified the police, who failed to get the story from Patton before he went away for the day. Some of thu officers said the woman directed him to a pawnshop, where she had sent them to be pawned. Others were told that they had been sent the woman from different places, and that she put them in pawn as she needed the money. The general story was that the woman had told Patton that she was the wife of Fuller, but that they had been separated. She said that after she came to Birmingham the man, a drummer, had sent her the gems from time to time, and she had converted them into cash for necessary expenses.
 At any rate, the man was given his free dom as the detective Is said to have had no evidence to show that he was pick pocket.