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The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
Difficulties
Work Under

San Francisco, April 2l.-The relief work is progressing under the most distressing circumstances. It is the work of a Hercules. Last night there were POO, 900 persons 10 sleep in Camp Homeless in Golden Gate park. There are 5000 refugees at Presidio and 45r- 900 st Oakland. The latter are being well cared for.
 Six babies have been born a. Camp Homeless. They and their mothers are receiving what aid can be rendered by physicians and nurses.
 Bread lines are being established and each person is given one whole loat. Soup houses have also been opened and every one who calls is given one dish Of soup. Among those in the bread line and at work in the soup kitchen are many men with silk hats and Prince Albert and frock coats, who were pressed into service or volunteered.
 The people of Oakland gre sending great quantities of milk. This is being dealt out to the women and children.
 The Southern Pacific has it's tracks mostly repaired and relief trains are beginning 10 arrive. They came, in the nick of time. The people Wer9 nearly famished.
 Nc tents have been received yet.
 A heavy fog is sweeping up the bay and much pneumonia and o'her dis eases are developing.
 San Francisco, April 21-NOcn-The Prisidio and other hospitals are crow ded. Those requiring medical atten- tion are being taken to. Many pneu- monia patients are being added to the hospitals. A fetid odor, due to cess ucols about the park and unsanitary conditions everywhere is causing much fear of a pestileuce. An attempt is be. ing made to open up the sewers.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
Alaskan cities:

to mayors of all Alaskan cities:
 sitka, Alaska, April q. The sudden calamity which has be- fallen San Francisco touches us. The suffering is terrible and will doubtless be long continued. Alaska owes much to California. I urge that all public officials and organized bodies take i'm mediate steps to raise funds to be sent toIthese stricken people. Send to Robert A. Kiuzie, Treadwell.
 John c. Brady, Governor. To this cablegpam Mayor Shaw re piled:
 SkagwaY, Alaska, April 2l. To His ExcellenCy, John G. Brady Governor of Alaska.
 An in full sympathy with sentiment expressed in your telegram just Ire eeived. Will bring same before city council Monday evening.
 E.J. Shaw, Mayor.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
ouiokIy Knocked Out Grip

'sSome weeks ago during the severe winter weather both my wife and my self contracted sovere colds which speedy developed into the worst kind of Ia grippe with all it's miserable symp- toms," says MT. J. s. Egleston of Maple Landing, Iowa. Knees and joints aching, muscles sore, head stopped up, eyes aud nose running, with alternate spells of chills and fever. We began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, aiding the same with double dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets, and by the liberal use soon com pletelY knocked out the grip" Sold by Wm. Britt.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
YOUR EYES
Skagway's Pioneer Jeweler
 Has Scientific Oplician

R. E. Kirmse, scietidc optician graduated by one of the best schools in America, is now connected with our store and is prepared to examine and test your eyes aud fit them with glasses ground for that purpose. We have the very latest equipment and the largest stock of glasses ever brought to Skag' way and are prepared for this line as no honse has ever been in Skagway before.
 Our immense stock of jewely, cut glass, silverwsre, etc., etc, is still go' ing, and at the service of our patrons.
 H. D. Kirmse,
 Pioneer JeWeler,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
FRISCO STILL
 IN FLAMES
TContinued from Page II

authorities swore in 1000 extra police men. They were armed with govern meut rifles. Three more companies of national guard have arrived and they have been set to work.
 Six hundred labOrers have just arrived.
 Joseph Meyers, s policeman, was bsyoneted yesterday by 8 national gusrdsman. There had bean conflict of authority.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
Relief Coming In

Oakland, April 2l-Noon-Reliei trains for San Francisco and sourround ing country ar pu uring in to this city The food stuff will be put in the hands of the needy at the first possible nom ent.
 San Francisco, April 2l.-A telegram has been received conveying s2OO, ,0OC to the relief fund from E F. Harri' man.
 Seattle, April 2l.-seattle has raised &S5,OOO for the California sufferers, For,y-ons tons of foodstufs left here by special train last night. The big steamer Buchanan has been chartered and she leaves tonight with a cargo of food, clothing and other material.
 She is being sailed by volunteer crew of union sailors,
 The Washington state lumbermeu hs raised s5O,OO0 for San Francisco.
 Washington, April 2L-Secretsry Taft has received a message from Gen. Funston saying that another million dollars can be used and is urgently needed. He sent the telegram to congress at once. One million and a half has already been expended. Work Under
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21

Gov. HoggVtt will leave Juneau In June and visit skagWAy and go down the Yukon visiting Fairbanks, Nome and other sections of the district. He will also visit Valdez and Seward, taking the entire summer to familiar ize himself with the conditions of the north.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
.SKAGWAY HOTEL
 MAN FOR ORCA

Edward Foreman and George R. Dedman, of the Golden North hotel, will establish a hotel at Orca. MT. Dedman, will leave with the furniture and other paraphernalia for that pur- gose on the Jeannie, this week.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21

A dispatch received yesterday said Gov. Hogeatt would sail on the Cottage City from Seattle last night. He was given a reception Thursday evening by the Alaska Club of Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
ROGGATT HELPS
 HIS PEOPLE

The action of Gov. Hoggatt in deter mining to care for Alaskans who are victims of San Francisco's terrible catast hrophe and in giving so liberally of his possessions for that purpose is
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
Rhsum,tiO Pains ReliSycd

The quick relief from rheumatic pains afforded by Chambeflains's Pain Baim has surprised and delighted. l-h0usah s of sufferers. It makes rest and sleep possible. A great many have been per Insuently cure of rheumatism by the sue of this liniment. For sale by Wm. Britt.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. J
 Seattle April 2l.-Gov. Hoggatt, of Alaska, contributed $I ,OOO for the ben eft of Alaskans in San Francisco. He will urge all northern cities to raise money for their relief. There are a
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21
War Ships Unijured

Washington, April 2l- A dispatch has been received from the cOmman- dant at the Mare island navy yard noti- lying the department that all the war ships are uuinjured,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY fake LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets, Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure. E. W. GROVES Signs ure Is or each box. 25e.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21

number there whose names are un- known.
 Gov. Hoggatt will remain in Seattle until he learns what Alastans are in San Francisco and what is their dondition.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-21

deserving of the highest praise. It IS saying much for him to quote his friends, Ut is juSt like Hoggstt."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
The Only Born King,

There is fact about King Alfonso
well worth knowing. OF all the kings
who have ever lived. with the sole ex-
ception of Jean |. Of France, who liv-
cd but few hours, Ne is the only one
TO be d king from the moment of his
first breath-a vcritable born king
And since he is much spoken of these
days IL is not amisS to know his name,
which is His Most Catholic Majesty
Don Alfonso KILL, king of Spain. of
CASTLE, of Leon, Of Aragon. of the two
Siciiies. OF Jerusalem. of Navarro. OF
Gibraltar of the western and eastern
Indies, of the Oceanic continent. arch
duke OF Austria. duke of Burgundy, OF
Hrabant and Milan. count of IiapSburs
OF Flanders. Of the Tyrol and grand
master of the golden fleece. This is
not really all. bat ii is Il good deal to
1--we up 10, even for Il king Boston
Herald
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
O@~

the wood. and were lost The cause of
the tornado is unknown"
why, is il like that" asked Tom, in
surprise
"Certainly. They have been III some
pains to build that little house; see
how ingenious they We're in fashionnS
it Now it is laid waste. and they must
find Il new spot. Some of t.c little ones
are dead. too"
Tom looked down rucfully ut the ha-
voc he had made. Il know what will
make them happy" he said. Il will
| leave this piece of nut-cille from my
lunch-boX, and they will eat that He
laid the cake down carefully, and was
rewarded by seeing other ants swarm
over II and carry bits to another place,
where he thought they meant to build
IL new home
Il think they will soon forget. he
said. Don't you:"
"Probably: but if they forget ! am
sure you will not" said Uncle Jack.
And Tom found that he never did
Youths Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
Tricks of tuiniaIS.

There are a surprising number of
Quaker animals animals whose reSu-
lar method of self protection is to offer
no resistance to their enemies. The
pOSSuln's trick of shamnning dead is IN
old story. The hedgehog and some of
the arnadlloS refuse to fight. but they
are protected by sharp spineS or armor.
Among marine animals is Il Starish,
often called the brittle star" which is
the despair of collectors. 1t seems To
make it Il point that none of its family
shall be shown in Il bottle or on Il mu-
scum shelf When taken from the WA
ter this stariish throws off its legs and
also its stomachs. The story is told of
one collector who thought he had sue.
ceeded in coaXing II specimen into Il
pail, only to see it dSmcmber itself at
the last moment w. H. hudson de-
scribes the death feigning habits Of II
small South African fox common on
the pampas. If caught in IL trap or
ovcrtaken. it collapses us if dead. and
to all appearance is dead. Some kind
of beetles. many Of the woody cater
pillars which have poisonous hairs on
their backs. and numerous spiders
adopt the same trick Perhaps the
commoncSt instance of passive resist
ance is the land tortoise, which draws
up its front piece and pulls in It's head
and legs and deiieS its foes by locking
them out.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

The Inhabitants of Gwandu. in Afri-
ca, have settled the street paving qucS
ton entirely to their own satisfaction
by using the skulls of their enemies for
paving the approaches to their town
Over twelve thousand skulls have
been used ov the roads leading to fhe
various gates, and. polished and bleach
cd as they are by the friction of count
less feet and the effect of the sun and
air. they are said to have the appear
ancc of ivory.
When new pavement is needed there
is no bother and scandal about con
tracts All that is necessary is to de-
clare war on some ncighbOring tribe,
for then the roads are repaired as Il
matter of course.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
MAKES HIM THINK OF HOME.
Negro Woman servant Causes Turk
fsh Minister to AstOntsh Guests


When the first Turkish minister.
Mele Melc, came to Washington n grand
ball was planned in his honor. Hun
dredS of invitations were sent out and
nearly everybody who received one
came. for there was much curiosity to
see the important Turk in his native
dress.
Particularly were persons anxious to
examine the splendid dress turban
which had been described and talked
about, made. as it was, of plaster of
paris, yet looking like the finest mus
lin. When the evening arrived Melc
Mele seemed to be the only one who
was not having Il good time lie stood
looking as if he did not know that ev-
erybody was admiring him and alto
gether was very much bored till sud
denly he caught a glimpse of big ne
gro woman who WAS assisting in serv-
Ing the supper.
Instantly he rushed up to her and
throwing his arms about her neck gave
her good kiss, explaining that he
could not help it, she reminded him 50
much of his best and most expensive
wife, and while the company thought
it very odd thing to do everybody
could understand that he was home
sick man and nobody minded il in the
least
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
NOT AN UNMIXED BLESSING.
Observation-Disclosures

Mr.. Bennett was about to leave town
for a weeks vacation, and his wife was
helping him pack his suit case. Here.
George" said she, beamng with the
consciousness Of gOod deed done. lis
a nice little linen case that I've made
for your cake of soap and here are
two others, one for your collars and
one for your cuffs. Thi, long one with
the ribbon bows is for your ties. They'll
keep everything so nice and clean.
"Ye-cs." agreed George, cying them
somewhat doubtfully. 80 they will
And this" continued thoughtful
Mrs. Bennett, lis little case for your
handkcrchicfs. with il violet sachet in
side; and here are two others, lined
with oil silk, for your wash cloth and
bath sponge"
whats this pillow case thing?" ask
ed interested George, holding up large
white bag.
why, that's to put your Starched
shirts in, dear. See. it's just the length
of YOUR suit case-I measured To get Ii
Just right
Il see" said George, thOughtfully.
ANY moreT
"Yes. indeed. I've been planning for
this trip for weeks. This blue denim
case is for your overShocS, and this
striped one is for your slippers. This
one with the cunning little button and
huttonholc is for your whisk broom, and
these others. embroidered with forget
me-nots, are for your comb and your
military brushes. This larger case IS
for YOUR nightshirt here's another for
YOUR razors, and this little long one Is
for your toothbrush. | did intend to
make a case for your soiled linen
but
Just at this moment Mrs. Bennett
was called downstairs. When she re-
turned. half an hour LATER George was
sitting on the side of the bed among
his personal belongings and gazing dis
consolately at the bullying sides of his
suit case.
why" exclaimed Mrs. Bennett, look
ing at the array on the bed, you
haven't packed a single thing"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

Uncle Jack had taken Tom for Il walk
in the wood. and as they came through
the grove Tom idly brought his stick
down upon Il family of ants that were
busy carrying into the home some
crumbs that had been left by Il picnic
party.
Il am sorry that the woodland news
paper will have to report II tragedy"
said Uncle Jack. soberly. "'They will
have to say While busy storing provi-
sions in their home near Long Pond.
the ant family WAS struck by Il terrible
tornado, and nearly every one persisted.
This was an excellent family. and was
doing no harm. In the home We're sew
eral little ones. who waited through
the night for something TO eat, but find
ing the house overturned and their par
cnts missing, they strayed away into
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
Strange Pets.

A tollgate keeper at Wytham, near
oxford, England. has some strange pets
which he exhibits for few coppers
He places a piece of bread on the toe
of his boot and whistles in Il peculiar
way. Instantly Il dozen or more wild
rats emerge from the bushes. eat the
bread. and ut another whistle go back
to their holes. The man places a piece
of bread on his shoulder. whistles again,
and this time numerous sparrows and
tnclles appear. The gate keeper says
that the obedience of his feathcred and
furry pets is solely due to patience and
Kindness
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
Apples and the Doctor.

Apples as hcalth-conlucivc food
are well known. and several rhymes
apropOs of their properties have been
written One of these is as follows:
AN apple Il day keeps the doctor
away"
Another says:
apple in the morning. Doctors warIl-
ing"
The third is still more aggressive:
Roast apple at night, starved the doc
tor outright"
While n fourth says:
Eat an apple going to bed.
Knock the doctor on the head"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
HER SACRIFICE.
Miss Arabella Felt that She Must
BUar1 Her Chr ONT.

Miss Arahella had lived alone many
Years in the little cottage at the upper
| end of the hill street. One day il kit
ten was given. To her by the niece OF
he man who placed on her finger the
simple ring. now worn very thin. when
he enlisted in the stinion army. Even
that was long ago. and the now half
blind and toothleSs animal. which had
lost every attraction of his prime was
the one link with II tender past.
! When old Jeremiah Miles. Miss Ara
bclla's stcp-brotlcr. came back from the.
West. penniless and displrtcd. to make
his home with her. poor Nose was a
source OF constant discomfort In the
tiny cottage. He WAS continually lying
In the chair in which Jeremiah wanted
TO sit, or upsetting his tobacco, or gel
, ting under his feet
| 70 be sure. the cottage was Miss Ara
bellas own, and Jeremiah had never
done anything for her but waste all Of
her slim patrimOny that he could
wheedle her into giving him; but she
could not get 1t out of her mind that
he had said one day that he believed nc
could stop swearing if it was not for
that ''plaguy cat"
| Jeremiah's language caused Miss Ara
bella great soIicitudc. Although she
/ loved nothing in all the world as she
| loved that bundle of gray fur after all
cat was only a cat and if it would
help jeremiah
For days poor Miss Arabela waged
war with herself and mt last one even
ing. she and Nose presented themselves
ut the parsonage door.
Old Doctor Glider listened silently to
her story. He knew Miss Arabclla and
he also knew the story of her simple
life. Was it with age or the tenderness
of full understanding that his hand
| trembled as he strokcd the creature $
sleek gray coat?
ITO be sure you may leave him here
! for the rest of his days, Arabella. and
Dinah will give him the best of care.
| Tut. tut! Board. indeed. DO you want
| to cut me off from all share in this. my
| dear? And what does Il cat eat. after
all:"
IF ever there was Il sacrifice accept
able to the Lord" said the good man af-
| terward. surely it must have been this
Of Arabella Tate's, and if | had let her
she would have given me something
| from the pttance that stands between
her and starvation for keeping the crea-
ture. | declare, ] sometimes think W
men would forget the meaning of the
truest her0isln If it wasn't for the WON
EN- God leaves with us ~ Youths Com
Danlun.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
HoW,a Thia2

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any case of Catarrh tina: cannot be cured BY
Halls Catarrh Cure.
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We, the undersigned. have known +. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe hin,
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tons and financially able to Gerry out any OBJ.
legations made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRuAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
WALDING, kINEAN d MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gi>ts, Toledo, o.
Halls Calarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Price Toe. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family PaQs are the best.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
Faults on Both Sides.

Said Cocky to Polly. You are II greedy
bird
hardly dare believe the truth of all that
| have heard;
The famous nursery regiment shot nuts
into your cage.
There was but one which hit the mark
and put you in rage.
Twas in the merry May-time, when airs
were soft and vernal.
But with delight and wicked spite you
gobbled up the colonel.' tkernel)
And Polly said, Il must confess the
shocking tale is true:
Yet. Cocky dear, from what hear I'm
not SO bad as you;
They leased YOU with an apple, as me
with nuts before,
And in revenge for what they did you
swallowed all the corps - (core).
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

The husband objected to the tower
Ing pluncs on her hat.
1T is the duty OF every woman" she
responded, ''to look The best She can.
''perhaps." he admitted doubtfuly,
but she ought to give the woman be
delphia Ledger.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
BOSTON Brown Rread.

One cup Of sour milk, one-half cup
of New Orleans molasses, one egg but
ter size Of walnut, one teaspoon of
soda in the milk, and enough graham
-four to thicken like cake. Steam three
hours start over cold water.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
REMARKABLE MEM ORAL CHURCH.

band. The painting which covers the
entire facade and extends down the
sides Is illustrative of the Sermon on
the Mount, and it Is the most pretcn-
tious high art exterior ever attempted
In the United States. although such
Europe during the middle ages.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

yes. | have" replied George, mop
ping his brow. Il succeeded in getting
all those cases into that suit case. but
there isn't room for any of my clothes"
Youths Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

Scald and skin small tomatoes. To
eight pounds of fruit allow tire"
water until the sugar has penetrated
them, and they look clear. Spread on
plates in the sun, adding a little of the
syrup while they are drying. Pack in
layers in small Jars or boxes, sprink-
ling powdered sugar between the layers.
Put down in this way they will keep
indefinitely, and are almost equal 1"
figs, which they greatly resemble.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

Cook one quart of cranhcrricS until
they are soft. Add one full pint of
sugar and cook until the juice lhickens.
Wet dish or mold in cold water and
fill it with cranberries. When cold
they will turn out nice and firm.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

NO girl YETI" asked Mr.. Subbubs.
arriving home from the office
NO" replied his wife, "although one
did call to-day. However, our five chill
dren scared her. She said she might
stand two children. butt
Then there is nothing for us to do,
dear, but pick out three of our five
and drown them" Philadelphia
Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

you're rather young man 10 ne IeIt
In charge Of a drug store said the f,is-
sy customer, "havc you any diploma Z"
"Why-er-no. sir" replied the drug
clerk. but ! have something just as
d.'-Philadelphia Press
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

us II not lovely when husband ana
wife are always of the same opinion"
"Certainly only It makes such great
difference whose opinion it is."-TOwn
and Country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

would you marry woman WHO
had sued another man for breach of
promiSe?' "Well, it would depend
largely on how much the jury had com
PEELED him to pay her.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

General X.--Do you see that man! 1
remember once when he charged our
batteries. Major WHY he doesn't
look military. General Nile isn't.
He runs an automobile station.--
Princeton Tiger.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

'Why isn't that astronomer as IA
nous as he deserves to be- asked one
scientist. BECAUSE" answered the
other, "lhe insists on using his telescope
instead of his Imagination. Washing
toO
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12

Mamma - Tommy, what are Won
growing about?
Tommy that penny l lost.
you another one for it.
Tommy know but if hadn't LOST
the first one, I'd have two now.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-12
FINE MEMORIAL CHURCH.

The handsome structure shown I'm
the picture is the church erected ut
Palo Alto, Cal. by the late Mrs. Lee
land Stanford in memory of her hus-