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The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
BUY NOW
Select Your Souvenirs Be
 fore Season Begins

Do you want 10 send 8 souvenir O Alaska home to relatives or friends |: Buy now; before the beginning of fIthe ,ou-is, travel; buy when you have 8 large and choice stock from which to make yOur selections.
 We have the best line lu Alaskan souvenirs and novelties ever present ed 10 the Northern public.
 Our stock ot watches nugget, jewelry, precious stones and other articles was never so complete or so worthy Of your patronage, 1T you need anything come and see what we have before you do anything rash.
 The repair department Of our eslab- lishmsnt ezceIs. Its notices are AS GOOD AS NEW and SATISFAC. TION GUARANTEED.
 We examine your eyes free of charge; We 6l dsiecJlv eyes with glasses that will remedy the defects at prices that are right
 J. Jlu.l, Optician aud Jeweler
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
yIas This a Trllned Ma Dog2


 Not long a-u telephone call was received at the Flora avenue police station requesting chat au officer be sent to a house ,a kill a dog supposed Iy mad. When the officer arrived he met a negro.
 aTaere's a dog under them steps. au' he's shore mud." lar negro suid eNcit. edly.
 The officer fired aue shot without hit, ting the dog The animal started to run away.
 Gimme that gun quick. Iu Kill him." the uegro shouted
 Saying which ha reaouuL for the of Fcer's revolver and ea- lJ He then pursued the dog. aiming tue revolver at 1t as 1t ran yeIplu- down the street. The policeman wg..eJ expecting the negro to shoot a- any moment The negro and duz and tae revolver-weut round a corner aaI never came back. The officer has bought another reroly- CT. He says Le thinks the dog was trained. City Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
Changed Hia Mind.

A man went tO a boxing instructor and asked him how much be would charge him for twenty-five lessons, The Instructor told him hIs terms, and the lessons commenced. After two les sons the pupil, who was somewhat the worse for wear, remarked to the pro lessor. You see, l wanted to take enough lessons so that could learn enough about the manly art to lick q man I've changed my mind now. guess l will send the fellow down to take the rest Of the lessons"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
ALL FIXED
Juneau Arrange Satisfactory
 Sche iUlp and Plan

Juneau. J ne 22-To the E lfor-The Steamer GsoSyls, will leave Sksgwsy carly on the evening ot July 3rd and will land you iu Juneau in time for the parade which takes place at 9:30 a, m., ruly 4.n. The first game of baseball NIl be called at l p. m., sharp, and the .-smes will continue until all are finish ra You can thea take in the drilling cantes. and part oi the dance, and the .-samer will leave in the evening for ssagvay and land you there Friday morning. We would gladly entertain ,oa through the 5sh and get you home ua che morning Of the 6.h, but will do as your people say about that
 We have made appropriation Ter your Junior baseball team to come and we will pay their fare and other ex- Der. .es and they will have chance to trv our Juniors, at l0:3O 8. m, on the Fourth.
 We earnestly request that yo0 send one of v0ur hose companies to compete with .he others for the 3l5O and slOO prizes for wet test and hub to hub races. You know that there is nothing ike keeping mp SD interest in your fire department, Twelve men will be allowed .u each team in the races, and we want them to come.
 Hoping tha. this win meet with your approval. and that we wlll have the pleasure of meeting 8 big lot of you here on the morning of the Fourth.
 am Respectfully,
 E.. VALENTINE, Secretary Executive Committee +th Of July Celebration.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
How Fox Esezpsd.

h the West Somerset country a fox was hunted right down to the seashore, and to the surprise Of every one he swan boldly out to sea. The hounds were taken away, and after some min utes the fox swan back, landed, shook himself and trotted quietly away. The master decided that his life was to be spared, and he was hunted no more that day.--COuntry Life.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
competItien Too Kson Eer Ellm.

A farmer during a long continued drought inventedsa machine for water, ing his fields. The very first day while be was trying 1t there suddenly came a downpour of rain. He put away his machine.
 It's no use," he said; ''ye can dae uaething mondays without comPeti- tIOn."-S Scottish Nights.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
cl.nr-n- N. co-e-s.

Every Sunday 8 young hoorhLack In New York attended 8 mission school Thls school through its we'll meaning teachers, decided to have 8 Christmas tree. The gifts tor t,e pupils were provided for them 1y thr teachers and some patrons 1t the school
 Jimmy Lr 00u,o.Gea. was there Christmas eye. but was mucG d.sap- pointed when bis p--~ca. proved Jo Os a copy Of BroHu,ugs poems. He fold ed 1t carefully .n Jhe paper .u which ue received It and -gos l. home
 The next Sunday ,ae superintendent o1 the mission soloo. announced that auy child who WAS disappointed with his or her g.rr could exchange lr
 Jimmy marched boldly ro ,le front with his
 What have you t.rra Jimmy"
 Browning. sir
 And what do yau want la eS. chaugeE'
 "BIaykLg. sir"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
AL.aaL- Ln nnnLE

Hostess-I hope We shal see you again next WeI-esdar- I'm giving a dance. Nr Young I'm 0w.ul.y sorry, but I'm going Co a wedding Hostess Oh, indeed. I'm sure .a.A enjoy youT- self far more. Mr. Young Pm hot 50 sure. You sec. it's my owa wedding
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
aM-. A.--.- : c---.--

Curse. anything worthless. Corrup- tiou oI the o.I Eug..-l word Eerse, a small sour wild cherry. IreurA, cer,se; German. Alrsca. "E.s.9a of Piers Flow man"
 Wisdom and wlgt r.aa Is not worth a
 k-Es-. But if lt be eaa1.l wi-. e0.as as clothers ksm1e tae.T wau.u
 The expression "m0- worth curse used frequently nowadays is therefore not properly urolu. though it is ire QueuLy intensified by protaue ex- PlstlYe.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
IS DEAD
Founder If Flag Day Passes
 Away

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan)
 $. Louis. Mo, June 24-ALsry Louise Dalton. founder Of Flag Day June llsb, rae anniversary Of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the American en- ~..u. is de.d. She passed away peace tlI Iy Saturday
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
IS TAKING
<. atllp POIicr DiSCrfdit Story
 Of Robbery

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, June 2+-Johu McCloud, Of Fairbanks, reported 10 the DO ice Satur- day tha, be had been robbed at the point of a gun Of 535O in a room Of the Sander hotel Thursday night. The matter has been investigated and the police l.scrediJ the story.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
N- -m-----n-

This iuc.tru. Haa .G hy an ac- Iless who Was .... ..aE.ng- Rosa lind aud playing f. as sue tuucied, rather 4ccegua... As ~.. entered her dressing room a- ... .G.arer ous night uOre from a "..u .a~ handed to her which read .u this wise.
 "Drre lady ! work fra dentist but [ have spoiled so many ns his teeth saying over your par. n .Ia play that now l can say lt jus. .~ wei. as you to. and ] want yuu .a '.r me try it tonight aal -ae if ..n. for the den ust says ae ..uu.l have we any more and l must pag r.e a.- teeth. aud so must go uu Jar stage gm ] will be here aJ [ o'clock.
 The exchange was u.. made.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
unfnrtunnta.

She-So you told Lady BuncOmb sh lvoked as young as her daughter. Tn; caught the old lady, know. He-Ye but 1t lost me the daughter.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
Would opon Them,

You told me your husband had large, 6ne eyes. 1 didn't notice il"
 Walt a minute or two till the mil. liner comes along with nay new hal and the bill"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
Rscaga For 4aggiass5.

To watch the .aU grow gr the bios soms set ty draw hard breath over plowshare OF spade. tD read. to think, 1o' love, to pray these are the things that make ueu Aa.uy.-JoLu Ruskiu.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
Quadrupsds That Lay Eggs.

The salesman ar ue wra.rna ag the sgEs youvegsrG politely.
 ~Tbrre ale ual..usls that lay. maam.' be saN
 .Ihat lay -g-~s
 "Yes They are mammals. ma'am. too. Their aum. Is in south America. their names are tH. 1rnraorbyuchus. or duck billed r.au-u- aaa tle echid. na. or porcuplne @t u..er. They are the lowest mumma.s-haoNu"
 "ReauyT
 "Oh. Yes, The duck billed p,aypus lays two eggs a5 a rur But the schIdua lays but aur egg which 1t car rles la natural pouch beneath It's stomach thera.s aa idea for ,ae ben thers until d.. aa ..a.na. so tO speak Is matched .H." lus Angeles Mines
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24

From Germany We set the custom @ celebrating gold and 5ilYsg weddings.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24

Animals ty the number of 7UJOU,OOl zrs Killed yearly for the sake Of their far.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24

The Fiish Avenue hotel Is the big gess and best appoIn-ed hOstelry in all The north.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-24
Phone City TraRafaF

For your .oa., wood and general haul
 ing. Phone 20, BOughJOn's cigar store. IO4-lmO
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
WHAT is GOING ON TODAY.

Metropolitan Museum Art. free 10 70
American Museum OF Natural History. a m 70
p.
Bronx geological Gardens. free $50 q to $50
p.
Friars' Supper. Hotel Astor 1880
Verenigte Deutsche GeseIschaften convention. $50
a. and p. IN.
Netting Interborough Teachers Association. Normal
College. IL a m
Presentation OF colors 10 mounted traffic squad OF
the Police Department Union Squars plaza. noon
Torrens Board meets. afternoon.
Lecture by the Rev, DR.. n. T. MacDougaL Museum
Building. Bronx Park, p m
Dnuer for National German American Alliance del.
egates by the New Yorker Stats Zeltung.
LiederkranE Club. p
County Convention Independence League Johnson
Building. Brooklyn. p m
Flora Verein Barn Dance. Lexington Assembly
Rooms evening
lectures OF the Board OF Education ?.
Public School !, Henry and Catherine streets. Frank
c. Kunkel. Experiences OF Soldier in Honolulu
Philippines and Japan Public School 1856 10Sth street
and Amsterdam avenue. Rubin Goldmark. 'Loheu-
grim Public School 1S4. 116h street. between Fifth
and Lenox avenues. Thomas B. Connery. "PorhrtO
Diaz. the Regenerator Of Mexico; American Museum
Professor Samuel c. Schmucker. Grabs and Their
Cousins; Barthoomew's Lyceum Hall. No. EOS
East 42d street. Professor Ernest R Won Nardroff
Mature OF Sound Young Mems Christian ASsocla-
tion Hall. 92d and Lexington avenue Miss Kay
NJ Spencer. English American and Scotch Ballads
New York Public Library, l76th street Wash
ington avenue. Frank ]. Belcher. Rural England
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
SPEECH By MR.. ROOT.
Urges american Residents To Be
L0yaI Mcrican CitiSens.

Mexico City, Oct 4-"Americans in Mexico
should be good loyal and true Mexican citi-
zens," was the gist of Secretary Roots speech
to-day at the dinner given for him by the Amer
lean colony Of this city at the Country Club.
The dinner was attended by one hundred prom!-
nent members Of the colony and dozen high
Mexican officials. including Sehor Mariscal. the
Foreign Minister. and Major Porfrto Diaz. IT.,
son Of the President.
Secretary Root toasted President Diaz as the
man who more than all others had given oppor-
tunities for American enterprise in Mexico.
Governor da-Escandon of the Federal Dis
trict replied in behalf of his President Secre-
tary Roots health was proposed by General
Frisbie and Ambassador Thompson In his re-
ply Mr.. Root said. IN part:
We are long way from the border. but feel
very much at home. l am delighted at the evi-
dences of the prosperity of the American colony
OF Mexico CITY 1t seems that separation from
your native land has given you greater rever-
ence for the flag. and at the risk of being ac-
cused Of preaching will give you the following
advice: Be always good Americans but at the
same time good loyal and true Mexicans. II is
wrong to hate foreigners That feeling is fast
disappearing in the United States. and I trust
sthat II Will be your effort TO make II disappear
also in Mexico, because i'll feeling toward for
eigners, more than any other thing. stands to-
day in the way Of American trade
You can do much for Mexico by impressing
the people with the high ideals OF American
policy. The Mexicans are a people of much
nobility Of character.
Mr.. Roots remarks were received with great
enthusiasm.
Ambassador Thompson gave a reception this
evening at the embassy in honor OF the Secre-
tary. All the guests We're presented TO secre-
tary Root by the Ambassador. Mrs. and Miss
Root were among those present.
There is considerable conjecture here regard
ing the arrival of Francis B. Loomis Mr.
Loomis visited Mr.. Root soon after reaching
Mexico City, but the object OF his visit IS not
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
OBITUARY.
THE REV. GEORGE q. TAYLOR.

The Rev. George Boardman Taylor for thirty
four years president of the Baptist Mission in
Rome. Italy. died in that city Thursday.
DR.. Boardman born in Richmond. Va. on
December 27 1892. His father. the Rev. James Bar
nett Taylor. was a native OF England and was for
twenty-six years corresponding secretary of the
foreign mission board OF the Southern Baptist Con-
vention.
The son was graduated from Richmond College In
1880 and after teaching school for q year and
studying law he entered the University OF Virginia
IN 1882 and graduated IN 1854. In the mean time
he had been ordained 10 the Baptist ministry in
Charlottesville and had charge OF two churches in
the neighborhood. He then went as pastor 20 the
Franklin Square Baptist Church. in Baltimore. and
later accepted a call TO the Baptist Church in
Staunton. Va
During the Civil War he served chaplain Of
General "Stonewal' Jackson's command and as
post chaplain returning TO his former pastorate at
Staunton at the close OF the conflict and remaining
there until 1873
In that year he went 10 italy to take charge Of
the mission in Rome for the foreign mission board
of tho Southern Baptist Convention, continuing
there until his death. with the exception Of two
years spent IN America chaplain Of the Cniver-
sity Of Virginia, a post that he had held Tor a
time before he went abroad. For the last six
years he had also filled the chair OF systematic
theology in the Baptist Theological School in Rome
He was influential in founding several Baptist
schools and churches in various parts OF Italy and
for many years had the support and enjoyed the
friendship OF the late King Humbert
Dr. Taylor the author of several books Tho
Oakland Stories" popular in their time having been
written during the period OF the Civil War. These
were followed by 'hree religious novels, "Coster
Grew" Roger Bernard and Walter Ennis the
last named story based the Baptist struggle for
religious liberty in Virginia. In 1872 and 1873 he
brought out a work in four volumes entitled "Bap-
lists: Who They Are and What They have Done"
and biography OF his father. volume on ITALY
and tho Italians appeared in 1898 His most recent
work the preparation OF a treatise on syste-
matic theology written I'm Italian.
DIR. Taylor married in 1883 TO Miss Susan
spottswood Braxton. daughter OF the late Carter
Braxton Of Richmond She died In 1884, after bear
ing him eight children. only four of whom survived
her. One son. James Spottswood Taylor. is sur
geon in the United States navy and daughter,
Mary Argyle Taylor. IS frequent contributor to
English and American magazines.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
MORE NEW HAVEN ELECTRIC TRAINS.
Zone Now Extended to Stamford-New
Schedule in Effect Tomorrow.

ne finishing touches in the electrifcation of the
Ne" York New Haven & Hartford Railroad be-
tween the Grand Central Station and Stamford.
Nehn' will be made tomorrow. For the last two
months or local trains between Port Ches-
nv electric locomotives. After to-day these loco
motives will regularly pull four trains day from
stamford and within the next two three months
II IS expected that all through trains as well as
locals VIII dispense with steam engines at STAN
ioio ana make the remaining thirty-six miles to
Ne Grand Central under the electric power.
"hen the 40 trains day TO and from Stamford
are al run by electricity. II IS said the New Haven
"1il nave the largest electric system OF any ra!:
-'ao N the world. After the trains leave the
Tracks OF the New York Central, which
equipped with the third rail twelve miles from
tae Grand Central. the overhead trolley is used
ehure!y Il lever operated by the motorman lifts
,He shee from the third rail- and produces over
Heaa contact By trolley. The electric locomotives
"''Ft built oy the Westinghouse Electric Manufact-
usins Company OF Pittsburg.
Iae power house a. Cos Cob. Conn., contains
taFee dynanos OF 1850 horsepower each which
tserate all Tie electricity necessary for opera ting
@he tTentY-four-:niie system.
e.nc9 last April the New Haven road has been
framing lts engineers in running the locomo-
tEsS' SO that when they are permanently installed
lEsy VIII be thoroughly familiar with the work.
"enty-fouT automatic circuit breakers eliminate
osnger 10 pedestrians the tracks. ANY irregu-
ifity In any part OF the equipment will automat-
ieay shut of the current IN that circuit, leaving
Ias remainder Of the line n wesAA1S oxsa.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
Ebert CRANDALL.

Elbert Crandall. formerly Grand Master OF
Masons In the State CT New York and lawyer OF
this city, died on Thursday at his home No. 2l5
West SD street after long illness Mr.. Crandall
was a Mason of the S3d degree He born
forty-eIght years ago in Palmyra, Wayne County.
N Y. He began the practice OF law in the Offices
OF Judge Camp and Judge Dunwel Coming 10
New York City he became partner of Justice
Truax. and later senior member Of the law
firm of CrandaII. Grady & Smith. OF which Senator
Grady member.
Mr.. Crandan began his Masonic career twenty
years ago. when he was initiated IN Ridgewood
Lodge 10. of Brooklyn. He soon Was made
senior warden. and in 1891 became master. In 1898
he was District Deputy Grand Master OF the Sec
ond Masonic District. After serving two terms
Commissioners of Appeals OF the Grand Lodge. Mr..
Crandan was elected Deputy Grand Master OF the
Grand Lodge, later serving Grand Master for
two years. He was a member of De Witt Clinton
Commandery a. knights Templar; Mecca Temple.
Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine. and the Masonic
Club of Manhattan. He was regarded one Of
the ablest Masons in the state. Mr. Crandall left
wife The body was sent last night TO Palmyra,
where the burial will take place tomorrow IN the
family plot.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
PRINCESS WE'LL GUARDED
Reported Attempt to Kidnap Monica
Pia at FiesOLe.

Florence, Oct. Am attempt was made to-
day to carry off Princess Monica Pia, the young
est daughter OF the former crown princess Of
Saxony. who was married in London recently
to Enrico Toselii. the Italian pianist, and is
now living with her husband at Fiesole. Two
men presented themselves at the Toselu villa
iu the absence of the couple. saying they had
been told TO bring some puppies in order that
the little princess might make a selection from
them The servants. however. perceived the
ruse' and boIted the door in the faces OF the
men.
When Signor Tosell returned and learned OF
the incident. he informed the authorities that
he would resist any attempt 10 carry off the
princess by force. and that he had armed all his
servants with revovers. The Toseln villa is still
guarded by carabineers who are constantly on
duty
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
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IOHN w. BuTTIKOEER.

The death OF John W. Buttikofer. resident Of
The Bronx, occurred at his home, No. 1886 Anthony
avenue early yesterday morning. Mr.. Buttikofer
and his father in the piano business for years
but recently he had been with the Sohmer Piano
Company as n piano regulator in which line he
considered expert. His health for some time
had not been of the best and his death not
expected He was forty-hve years old. He leaves
a wife who was Miss Laura Lock- and three sons
Thomas J., Edward s. and John W. ButtikOfer.
The funeral will be this evening at the house. the
burial tomorrow morning at the White Plains
Rural Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
SIR ANTONY TO VISIT MR.. BRYCE.
Under Secretary to Lord Lieutenant of Ire
land Coming Here.

Dublin. Oct. 4.-Sir Antony Patrick MacDon-
nell Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant
OF ireland, will leave here next week to visit
James Bryce, the British Ambassador at Wash
ington. Sir Antony and Mr.. Bryce elaborated
in the preparation of the Irish Council bill.
which was rejected by the Irish National Con-
vention. and the Irish University bill. which was
dropped by the government Sir Antony prob
ably will seek TO ascertain the views of leading
Irish Americans on the policy condemned by
the convention.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
MRS. FRANK MILLER.

bridgeport Conn. Oct. 4 (SpeciaD.-Mrs. Frank
Miller wife Of the banker and manufacturer OF
this city died suddenly in her home here at 1
o'clock this morning presumably of heart trouble.
Mrs Miller was apparently in the best of health
when she retired last evening. She Afty-seven
years old and was a native of Woodbury.. Conn.
Before her marriage she Miss Emily Louise
Clinton. Mrs. Miller leaves her husband. brother
De Witt Clinton town clerk OF Worcester. Mass.
and three married sons-Stephen, in Los An
gees; Benjamin, of Newtown Conn. and Nathan.
OF Reading. Penn.