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The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07
FORM Skagway Young Ladies to
 Play Basket Ball

The young ladies of the niger grades of the Skaeway public schools have formed @ basket ball club and two teams have been chosen. Miss Viola Myrick has been chosen president of the club and Miss Stella Jones secreCary-tress' urer.
 Miss Emma Boone was elected captain of one of the teams and Miss Stella Jones captain of the other. Miss Boone chose as her assistants Miss Viola Mvrick and Miss Lulu De Witt as for wards and Miss Ethel Weste and Miss Alma McBrien as guards. Miss Jones chose Miss Nina Sowerby and Miss Mildred Ward as forwards and Miss Fay Stineoaugh and Miss Ida Dillon as guards
 Mrs. H. Fl. Draper was chosen to um- pire the games,
 It is the intention of the club to give public exhibition as soon as its members shall have learned to play aD interesting game.
 The club was organized at the school house Tuesday afternoon. Miss Boone was elected president protein and pre- sided at the organization meeting.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07

Because two or three people who favor territorial government for Alas, ka were designated by the Alasaan convention, recently adjourned, to per form certain offices in behalf of the peO- pie of this district, without emOlu- ments, the Juneau Transcrips thinks it's content that thos. who favor ter riIorial government for Alaska do so for the sake of getting office has been proved. Well, tba. is a5oGc the way one would expac: a tory to reason. The TranscC.p. man IS about as logical as Sheldon Jsckson's pc. ass, Kelly, who opposes territorial government for Alaska because, he says, EngLshmeu always are democrats.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07
King of All Cough Medicines.

Nr. E. G. Case, a mail carrier of Can ton Center Conn, who has been in the L. $. Service for about sixteen years, says: I've have tried many cough medicines for croup, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all and one to be relied upon every time. We also find it the best remedy for coughs and colds, giving certain result and leaving DO bad after effects. We are never with out 1t in the house." For sale by Wm Britt, the druggest.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07
GRAND JURORS
 BACK NEXT WEEK

IL was announced by District Attorney BOyce Monday at Juneau that the grand jury would in all probability complete it's labOrs within a week. At least, he said, there would be nothing for 1t to do beyond next Monday. The mem bers of the grand jury in attendance from Skagway will probably return on the first steamer to arrive after next Mon- day.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07
Principal BarbershoP Leads

The Principal Barbershop and Baths is the leading tonsorial establishment ir Alaska. Everything in all the de- partmenrS is strictly modern. The baths are first class in all respects.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07
Pack TraIu Always Leads

The Pack Train saloon always leads. IL carries ouly the best brands of whiS- kieS, wines, beers and all the other goods to be had at 8 frst-class gentle ueu'S resort. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07

Senator J. Ralph Burton, of Kansas has been seuteuced to six months in Jail and to pay a fine of s2.5y0.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-07

For first class carriage Se! vice ring up the Alaska Transfer Co. Phones 10 and 40. tf
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

them of it they are eager to know the
exact day of their freedom. AS a rule
they do not care to have me dwell on
the past or present; it is the future
they wish me to peep into.
do they ask many questions? Hun
dreds of them. Some wish to know
how high they are going to climb on
the social ladder, and some whether
they have amy cause to be jealous be-
cause of the errant affections of their
lords and masters.
mo, they do not consult me, as a
rule in regard to how many children
they will have. I'm afraid the sub
iect does not interest them as much as
some other topics.
my men clients put hattering faith
in my predictions. Wall street is rep
resented here by some of its biggest
men. That gentleman in the reception
room is a millionaire many times over
He always puts such a strange query
to me. viii / be poor? he asks. Now,
search, search, search my hand, and
man? 1t is funny how they all tell me
they are not a bit superstitlous and
that they only came to consult me for
fun. And yet they follow my counsel
in an almost slavish manner"
One branch of her work is the sup
Flying of magnetic stones" warranted
to bring the wearer luck. She tells a
strange story of the manner in which
they came into her possession. A
Brahmin priest suddenly appeared in
her den and handed her collection of
stones He explained that he had been
sent from afar by a master psychic,
who wished to help her in her work
and who would always watch over and
protect her.
She was instructed to take her old
silk evening gowns, cut them into
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29
Startling Gift of New Yorks Little Psychic Princess

C(cT~HE LITTLE Psychic Princess"
is the pretty if somewhat SER
timental name with which that
portion of feminine humanity that de-
lights in fortune telling has endowed
the latest discovery among soothsayers.
In face and figure she resembles a
French doll, but even the skeptics who
refuse to believe that she possesses
psychological knowledge of what is to
take place in the future cannot deny
that she has wonderful intuition.
In addition to the readings given
every afternoon in her own apartment,
the Little Princess" is called upon 10
spend many evenings in the homes of
her wealthy clients, where she reads
palms for the delectation of their
guests.
Sometimes she reads a score of hands
in the course of an evening. Ten min
utes is allowed for each reading. AT
the end of that period the hostess
tinkles a bell, which is polite way of
calling NEXT" Those who submit
their hands to her psychological gaze
pass into the screened inclosure wear
Ing broad smile, but when they
emerge again they invariably look sol
emn and startled.
She is in great demand at end-of-the-
week house parties in Lakewood, Tux
edo and other out-of-town haunts OF
the wealthy and one society queen in
sisted that she should travel especially
from New York to Palm Beach for the
purpose of giving a reading to a coterie
of friends.
"Almost the first thing l have learned
to look for in the hand of a client Is a
divorce line" says the fortune teller.
"Our fashionable clients are a restless.
nervous lot and the old-fashioned idea
of worrying along with just one life
partner does not appeal TO them
When 1 have found the line and tell
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

for no less than six such gowns, all
on much the same order, skirt and
three-quarter length coat of the same
material; two in white serge, one in
blue, one in brown, one in black and
one in rough cheviot. 1t might be
thought there would be too much mo-
notony in so many gowns all made
and in the fancy buttons, not to men
ton the leather and pique turnover
collars and cuffs, entirely transforms
the coat and the skirts are different
in shape and effect.
The short skirt has proved itself es-
sential to feminine happiness and well
fare, and there is no chance whatever
that the fashion will not last for some
time to come. In the more elaborate
cloth gowns intended for reception
wear. even though they are rather
simple in design, long skirts are the
rule as yet, but there are many indi-
cations that point TO the fact that for
the next six months or more all street
gowns will have the snort skirt rather
than the long. Yelling silk and many
of the lighter weight materials intend
ed for the spring and summer will be
made up after this style, even when
elaborately trimmed.
One reason Ghis is not the first time
the statement has been made) that the
short skirt is more and more fashiona-
BILE all the time is because such de-
gree Of perfection in cut and fit has
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29
BROWN CLOTH,
COSTLIME

tn HE tailor made costume would
seem to have taken a new lease
of life, judging from the demand
that exists for different models of this
style of gown. For several seasons
there has been a great effort made by
the dressnakers to do away entirely
with the fashion and to substitute for
the rather severe and evidently useful
costume much more elaborate de-
sign.
Ever since fashion has acclaimed that
country life is the only correct exist
ence for the greater part of the year
the dressmakers have had hard fight
to completely ostracize the severe tailor
made designs. If one is possessed of a
country house certainly it is requisite
TO be provided with the proper style
of dress to wear in the country. while
if one does not own place out of town
all the more does it seem requisite not
TO look behind the times, but absolute
ly up to date, to have all the clothes
necessary when invitations for the
week end are received.
The old fashioned tailor made gown
is once again in form that is certain,
that does not contain two at least of
such costumes, while in many cases
three, four or even half a dozen, when
the question of expense does not enter
in, are not thought too many. In
trousseau being made up for a bride
of next SDrine, the order has heap e,i,,an
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

been attained and the short skirt Is
now becoming instead of being most
hideous. The flare around the foot
that is noticeable in every well cut
skirt, in length just clearing the ground
and yet long enough to hide the feet,
fitting close around the hips Nnd yet
not strained tight around the figure
these are among the principal reasons
why the short skirt is in such demand,
There are several different models in
short skirts, even those that are ap-
parently exactly alike being construct
ed on diverse lines. The pleated skirt
has attained a height of perfection
difficult to realize when some of the
atrocities in the badly cut ones are
seen. The pleats stitched down in the
upper part of the skirt and then left
to flare is most charming and eff
fective design, but when attempted
(for it cannot honestly be said the
original model is copied) with a view
to economizing material the result is
atrocious BY rights there should be
bias line in the way the pleats are
stitched down so that the flare begins
much higher at the back. There are
some most effective skirts made all
in pleats and not tackled down, but
this is most difficult model to copy
and unless well carried out the result
again is failure.
Long coats have been so very pop
Illar all winter there is every indica-
tion that next summer will again see
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29
RERLlN,s HEALTH RlLL

The sewerage system of Berlin an
nually transports from 6O,OOOOO0 to TO-
00O,0 tons of sewage for distribution
over an area of 10000 acres lying from
seven to fifteen miles beyond the city
limits. Although the cost of the drain
age is about $25,OOO.0OO year, the
enormously increased fertility Of the
land makes It paying operation. Be
sides that II is the most sanitary and
scientific mode of disposing OF the citys
sewage.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

thetic one. When financial reverses
threw her upon her own resources she
did not know what to do as she was
handicapped for the battle of life by
reason of a fall sustained in childhood
Her old black nanny came to the res
cue by reminding her of the gift Of
second sight with which she had been
born and which had enabled her from
babyhood to read the minds of friend
or foe as an open book. 1t seemed a
veritable inspiration. and she imme-
diately took up the study Of palmistry
on a scientific basis, but she hardly
needed II, for her Intuition was SO keen
that she could read character and
make prophecies without examining
the hand. AS soon as a client Is an
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

the revival of the short jacket, but
entirely out, the three-quarter length,
and the new coats in this length are
almost tight fitting, having only the
narrowest of straight fronts, while
perfection of fit at tht back is de-
rlanded The fronts fit much better
than formerly. owing to the fashion
of the big seam from the shoulder that
forms Il dent in itself. Especially is
this good for stout figures. Then,
fastening the coat diagonally, but in
a most conservative line, the two up
per buttons to one side but the last
one, just below the waist line and di-
rectly in front, is also becoming.
The sleeves in the smartest plain
tailor-made gowns are never eXagger-
ated in effect. In fact, the best tail
ors contend that the only correct
sleeve for correct tailor gown is the
old fashioned, so-caled crab sleeve
that can be made up-to-d date by being
larger or smaller in the armholes and
at the wrist, and they turn out coats
that can be remodeled to suit the
times. good tailor prides himself
upon the cut. fit and finish of the
gowns he turns out and has always
clientele of customers who order
their gowns spring and autumn and
at the same time send their last sea-
sons ones to be done over.
Rough effects are considered smart
for bad weather and for the country,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

nounced she claims to be able to tell
his errand, and every name brings be-
fore her most vlvidly the astral color
pertaining to the owner She does her
best, however to suppress the clair
voyant instinct, as il she allows it full
sway she becomes greatly exhausted.
She intends to continue her occult
studies, so that when society persons
tire of her readings, or find new SEN
sation, as her prophetic soul tells her
they eventually will, she may be able
TO mount step nearer the eminence
ON which the master psychic dwells In
the place where. according to the
Brahmin priest, he watches over and
protects her
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

and cheviots and rough tweeds are
always in demand This winter the
plads and checks in dark colors, green
and blue principally, have been the
smartest, while again in the spring
there are no 3end of attractive ma
terials quite Ike the fabrics used for
mems business suits. Serges but pre-
and for the spring are already being
made up Camel's hair in light weight
and different colors, and with a mixed
design although all in one color, is
very satisfactory to wear, for it is
warm enough in cool weather and does
not seem too heavy even in summer.
1t is a mistake to try for either sum-
mer or winter too heavy a material,
and it must be remembered that
weight does not mean warmth this is
most evident in the tweeds and che
viots, in which there. is such a wide
range of choice and of which, if the
light weight is chosen, most comfor-
table costume may be fashioned, but
in the heavy weight will be found most
undesirable
Fancy buttons on such costumes as
here described make lot of difference
in effect, but there is always danger
in this fashion that it will be overdone
and that too conspicuous effects be
chosen. Here again the conservative
tailor will recommend the smoked
pearl or bone button that can always
be procured and the tone Of which will
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29
BLUE CLOTH AND
VELVET COCTLNlE
$3.50 Observation-Disclosures.

harmonize with the color of the ma
terial chosen.
Wastcoats, collars and cuffs are all
accessories of the tailor made costumes
that give the charmingly feminine
touch that Is so attractive with the
rather severe styles. The coats are
! made so that the waistcoats may or
may not be added, and the sleeves and
collar are also so finished that they are
complete without the extra collar and
cuffs of leather, linen or pique, as the
case may me. On a white serge coat
then a narrow collar and cuffs of plain
pique, fastened to the coat with small
fancy buttons, are extremely smart and
give distinctly individual touch that
is most desirable. The pique or duck
collars and cuffs launder well and can
easily be put on.
While short tailor costumes are all
very well in their place, and are con-
stantly being worn more and more at
formal entertainments, still, it will nor
w ~ nave eRN tiiS NCA y iSeiot OllN SINAI
cloth dress made with long skirt and
generally with short coat. Strange to
say, almost all walking suits have the
long coat made in decidedly severe
lines, while with a long skirt the coar
is short and elaborate to a degree.
Velvet reception gowns have been quite
the most fashionable this winter, but
one frequently has to order new suit
at this time of the year, which must
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-29

pieces large enough to make into small
bags. put a stone in each bag, and
when she had found out the astral color
of her client she was to give him one
of the little bags to match the hue,
pinnlng it on with her own hands. The
stones look like pieces of coal or flint
of irregular shape. They are highly
magnetized and are supposed to ward
off disease as well as to bring luck.
The princess believes in them abso-
lutely and it would appear that her
clients share her faith, judging from
the number of letters with well known
names attached which she has received,
stating that good luck had followed in
the wake of the stones.
The little princess story is pa
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-11-03
Refuse to Sell Water Plant.

1.-The News is informed that the Pa
latka Water Works company, which
has its principal Office in Boston, has
refused the recent offer of the Palat-
ka Bond Trustees of $4,000 for its
local plant.
This means that Palatka is to have
II new and up-to-date municipal
plant of its own construction.
The amount offered by the Bond
Trustees is considered very liberal
and there is some dissatisfaction on
tho ground that il was altogether
too liberal, when the cost OF au en-
tirely new plant, with an even purer
source of supply is taken into con-
sideration. Then, too, it is known
that the Boston company has several
miles of very small mains that would
soon need to be replaced.
1t is certain that the Bond Trus-
tees will not increase the amount of
their original offer, and this, as
stated by u member of the board,
probably means that the Bond Trus-
tees will without unnecessary delay
begin the construction of an entirely
new and up-to- date plant, which can
be done inside the appropriation for
that purpose.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-11-03
Declared a Bankrupt.

A. w. Strange of this city filed
petition in voluntary bankruptcy in
the United States court at Jackson
Vile last Monday. Mr.. Strange was
represented by his attorney, Hon.
S. ]. Hilburn of this city. After
hearing of the case the court de-
clared Mr.. Strange bankrupt.
The assets are reported at about
$4,000 and the liabilities at S1l 600.
OF the assets the home and grove
property of Mr.. Strange at Knights
station, Hillsborough county, is val
ued at $1,000 and the stock of goods
in this city is valued at $1,000 The
grove property and 81, 900 of personal
property are claimed as exempt un-
der the constitution of the state.
OF his liabilities So, 400 are secured
by mortgage on the grove. OF
course the exemption will not reach
these secured claims.
Mr.. Strange opened business here
year ago by securing the remnants
of the old S. f. Bond Co.'S stock.
He put in a line of choice dry goods
and mems shoes and furnishings
and for time did flourishing busi-
ness. Then owing to illness In his
family and other trouble the stock
was allowed to go down. For sever
al months the stock has consisted Of
odds and ends and the store was
kept open at a loss. Mr.. Strange is
now at his home at knights.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-11-03
Presbyterian Church. celebrate its semcentenne Nov 18th
Half Century Of History.

The First Presbyterian church of
this city will celebrate the semi-cen-
tennial of its organization in an ap-
propriate manner on Sunday, the
18th inst. At eight o'clock on Thurs
day night following, Nov. 10th, will
occur the semi-centennial reception
to the Synod of Florida and friends.
The exercises for Sunday the 18th
will consist of addresses by the pas
tor, Rev. l.. r. Lynn, and former
pastor Rev. 7. P. Hay, of Gaines
Vile. Mr.. Lynn's address will be
historical and Dr. Hays will be "On
Presbyterianism. At $3.50 in the af-
ternoon will occur the sacrament Of
the Lords Supper, and at 1880 p. M,
Rev. w. HI. Dodge, ID. D., of Balm
bridge, Ga. will deliver an address
en- ''John Knox"
The first Presbyterian church of
Palatka was organized in lS55 by
Rev. Joseph M. Quarterman of Mt.
Vernon, Ga, who acted as pastor for
some wears The first place of wor-
ship was little old log house built
by the government for a powder
magazine during the Seminole In
dian war. This building stood lit
tie to the southeast of the present
church and nearer the river, presu-
mably about where Vertrees x Co.'S.
Office now stands.
The greater church had it's founda-
tion in sentiment. Among the ear
lier northern tourists to visit Palatka
in search of health were Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert L. Kennedy of New
York. They were devout Presbyte-
rians and wealthy. The last COM
munion service Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
nedy ever attended together was in
the little log church. Mrs. Kennedy
died, and as a memorial to his wife
Mr.. Kennedy built brick church on
the present site in 1880 at cost OF
$4,000, which he also endowed for
$4,000. This church WAS destroyed
in the confagration which swept the
business portion of the city in 1884.
Mr.. Kennedy built the present
church edifice later on, mostly with
money received from insurance on
the destroyed building.
Mr.. Kennedy died in September,
1887, on board u steamer bound from
southampton, England, to New
York, in which latter city he was
buried. He was II modest man and
never would permit tablet to his
memory or that of his wife to have
a place in the church; but the build
ing is itself u monument to their
memory.
The Annual Synod Of the Presby-
terian church in Florida will con-
vene in the church on Tuesday the
14th inst. The moderator will be
Rev. b. l.. Baker, d. D., of Mon
ticello, who was pastor here 81 years
ago.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-11-03
Fortnishtly Club Meeting.

The second meeting of the season
of the Woman's Fortnightly club
was held in the club rooms Friday
afternoon, Oct. 27, Mrs. Mcdonald in
the chair.
After the routine business was
completed, a letter from Mrs. Caro-
line S. Zeegler Huber, president of
the "Club of Current Events of
Tampa, Fla, was read in which she
urgently invited the members of the
w. F. 9. to be present on "Club Wo-
mans Day" Nov. %, during the
Tampa fair. An instructive, novel
and pleasant experience is promised
all who attend.
Mrs. Peter Gardner, chairman for
the day, then took charge.
Two very excellent papers secured
from the general reciprocity bureau
were read.
The first-"Some ways in which to
make home more attractive than the
streets to the restless written
by Mrs. John r. Bell of Denver, Col,
read by Mrs John Tilghman.
The second-"The ideal in woman's
work"-by Mrs. Chas. M. Brown,
Fort Worth, Tex, read by Miss
Merrill.
Then followed most entertaining
and instructive paper on Domestic
Science" by Mrs. Gardner.
The afternoons program closed
with the reading of an article on
1.-THE Club Woman's duty in refer
ence to the pure food movement" by
Mrs. Adams. PRESS REPORTER.