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The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
NOW SEE THE SUN eRoW-THE
 WORST IS OVER.

It is the shortest day-the longest night of the year. Tonight the sun reaches its southern meridian. pauses in the mighty sweep and tomorrow he will turn his face to the north again. This is what happens in the ory, so to speak; in practice, as we know it is the earth that makes and pauses in the mighty swing and to- night is standing at the winter sOls- tice, her southern pole basking in the glare of the sun while We of the north sit in darkness and await the flash of the signal from Wash lngton, telling us that the limit of the southern flight has been reached and that Jocund Day would now take us into his thoughts and give us more and more of his beaming face and confidence.
 That it is that relieves the sOmber contemplation of the longest night, that it is the limit. That now, from day to day henceforth We may watch the great orb grow in his
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
The ruIin crnze.

About the middle of the seventeenth century the tulip became known in Germany. and a scientist named Ges- ner gives the first description of hls flower. First only the yellow variety was known, and then other colors were produced by crossing. The Dutch, par tucularly the citizens of Haarlem, pro duced the most wonderful varieties of this flower and obtained enormous prices for them.
 In 1884 the trade in tulips assumed a peculiar turn. It decenerated into a sort of game of chance. so that in 1GTS the authorities felt called upon to interfere and to issue edits against extravaganza in tulips. as they former ly had against trains and laces. This interference would seem to be justified if one reads that in 1906 a single flower of this sort, called the Viceori, was paid for with two cargoes of wheat, four cargoes of rye, four fat oxen, eight fat hogs, twelve fat sheep, two casks of wine, four barrels of beer, two tons of butter, 1000 pounds of cheese. a complete bed, a suit of cloth ing and Q silver tankard.
 Another bulb, the Semper Augustus, was paid for with 46OO gold guilders and a coach with a double team of horses. In Haarlem the tulip craze reached It's height in the decade from 1G30 to 1GiO, when a price of 12,OOO gold guilders (about 5000 American money) is recorded for a single bulb.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
VIEW OF TIE
 STATE OF THE NATION.

With a money market still too easy to please large lenders and Q stock market in which there are few if any bargains, Henry Clews. under date of Dec. 5th. turns to the state of the ua"on.
 By arousing public opinion to the grave political dangers arising from monopoHsuc and corporation abuses President Roosevelt did his country an iuestimable service. the value of which will be infinitely more appre- ciated in the future than at present. % he says. The dose he administered was a bitter one, however is now over; Mir. Roosevelt has done the work for which he was best fitted, and the work of crystalizing an awakened public opinion into intelli- gent and equitable legislation regard ing corporations must soon be begun. It should be left to the judicious ac, ton of Congress, aided as far as prac ticable by the tactrul MT. Taft, who stands pledged to the Roosevelt poll, cies of reform. The tariff, however, is sure to be the main issue of tn, coming session of Congress; also Of the special session which Mir. Taft will very likely call. In all prObabil- ity the tariff discussion will be com plicated by the rapidly growing gov ernment deficit, which if not checked will cause no little embarrassment: for either national expenses must be checked or further sources of revenue provided, the latter having suffered from business depression and the pro hibition campaign. Last year the government reported a surplus Of sslOoo.Ooo; this yeh there is de felt of $5S.OOO,OOO. a loss of Sl42,. OOO. .OOO in twelve months. The tariff battle will chiefly center on the steel schedule, especially as MT, Car negie has said the steel duties are un necessary and many American manuf, factures wish 70 buy their raw mater ials in shape of steel in the cheapest market. More or less hesitation is sure to accompany tariff agitation, but the derangement to business7win be much less than on former occas, ions. because many of our industries are much less dependent upon a tariff than formerly and there are many in. duStricS that would be positively sum dated by gaining cheaper raw mater. ials and wider markets under ade- Quate tariff revision. In any case there is no serious disturbance to business in sight at present arising from new tariff legislation. The busi- ness outlook is slowly but surely i'm proving and the main difficulty with the stock market is that it has dis counted such improvement probably too far in advance. hence it is now tryign to resist the natural reaction ary tendencies.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Beautiful creamers and sugars plates, trays, bon bons, chocolate pots. creamers and sugars, with the most beautiful designs ever brought to Alaska are being offered by Kern as suggestions for Christmas gifts.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Cut glass punch bowls, water bot ties, cigar jars, decanters and wine in all the latest designs can be found at Kern's.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
CHRISTMAS POULTRY AND oYs-
 TIERS.

Our Christmas poultry, oysters, etc. will arrive on the Jefferson, and is expected to be the finest lot of goods of this kind that has ever been shipped to skagway.
 FRYE-BRUHN co.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

A circulating library places within the means of everybody, the best reading of the day. I have 500 vol. umes of the latest copyright fiction and general reading. w. w. Bough- ton.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Yes, we have the proper sizes of calling cards in the crash finish bris. tol. The proper type, too. The Daily Alaskan Job Dept.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
BRING YOUR OWN JUG.

Mount Vernon Rye and Belmont Bourbon direct from bond at whole. sale price by the gallon. The Mas. cot. phone e. Delivery free.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
RELIABLE ALL THE TIME.

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Why not put a few crisp readers in The Alaskan, advertising your long stock, and get rid of 1t?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
CLOUDY AND CALM

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Dec. 20 1908, is as follows Temperature time observat'n, S4 above Max. temp. preceding 24 hours, 3S above Min. '" ,32 above Mean 40 above
 Barometer 20.s6,
 Cloudy, south wind
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
ID HEAVY ID
 CARRY OVER

Christmas is coming and we are overloaded with Christmas goods In order to sell it all between now and New Year, so as not to carry 1t over, we have cut the price of almost all of our Christmas stock in two, So before you buy Christmas presents. come and look at our display of Mill tary Brushes in leather cases, Toilet sets in silver, Ebony and Rosewood, Japanese Glove and Handkerchief boxes, Cigars and Cigar Jars, Mirrors in all styles, fancy Stationery fancy leather good, Writing Sets and smok, ing Sets, the best assortment of per. fume, fancy Candies, etc.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

If you have something you don't need. why not advertise it for sale or exchange in The Alaskan?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

All whiskies and wines served at the Pack Train Bar is purchased by Mir. Grim. direct from the o,stillers and win -ries. 6
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
INTERIOR WEATHER

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinlne Tablets, Druggists refund the monoY fl it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sig nature is on each box. 25c. M
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
BOTTLED AND DRAUeHT BEER

noiuier Beer is the peer of all brews. At the Mascot, phone 67 and have Q case sent to your home.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER

Having put in a steam boiler and other machinery We are better pre- pared than ever to do first-class work on short notice.
 SKAGWAY LAUNDRY.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Ivory Carving Sets with the Totem Pole design handles, at Kern's.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Alaska Views at half price. Dra- per 6 Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-21

Pa,se1gers must be ac . checked Inspection B topped g.
 t50 pounds Of bagTage VII ana 75 pounds with each hali fare
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

tuneful and taking number, and Kolb
and Dill, who begin an engagement at
the OFarrell street playhouse a week
from Monday. will offer some of the
best specialties from Playing the
Ponies"
Bobby Barry and dozen pretty girls
from "A knight for a Day" at the
American theater will brighten up
things and a.. touch of variety will be
given the entertainment by a melodra-
matte offering by Ernest Howells play
ers from the Central. The Orpheum
will send in some of the best acts in
modern vaudeville and several other
strong features, too numerous to men
ton, will be in evidence.
President Charles Cassasa, Secretary
John A. Keogh and Director Gerald
Kenney of the musicians union have
volunteered an orchestra of 20 picked
men under the direction of Genaro Sal
dierna and the members of local 10,
theatrical stage employees, will see that
the performance goes with smoothness
and dispatch.
The sale of reserved seats will begin
at the box office of the Princess theater
tomorrow morning and from present
indications there will be large line
of purchasers in attendance.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

donated his services, and it is likely
that another lively auctioneer will be
appointed before the time arrives.
The benefit for the mother and sister
of the deceased sporting writer will
take place at the Princess theater next
Thursday afternoon, October %. The
The performance promises to be one of
the best ever given in this ultra criti-
cal community.
Dustin Farnum and the sterling
members Of The Squaw Man" company
from the Van Ness theater were among
the first to volunteer, and Robert War
wick and the capable supporting COM
pany from the Valencia theater will
present the first act of ''The Devil
Miss Vaughan, Bertram LyteI1 and Err
nest Glendinning from the Alcazar
will give an intensely interesting
sketch, entitled "The Feud." by Martin
". Merle.
Ferris Hartman, Arthur Cunningham
and the melodious merry makers from
the Princess theater will furnish a
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
WigwaEn

Fred Y Powers. who was a big hit
with Mcintyre and Heath in their first
production Of The Ham Tree" will
appear at the WigWam this week SUD-
ported by a company Of six in college
Days" which is a comedy full of inter
est and fun j. K. Emmett and COM
pany VIII present a farce, "A South
Dakota Divorce" Emmett will intro
duce a medley Of his famous fathers
favOrite songs and yodels Nine.
Louisa's trained monkeys. Ezier and
Webb, in a return engagement; Mrs.
Jules Levy and family in a musical act
Willie Hale and company in a novel
Juggling, globe and xylophone act, and
new animated pictures will complete
the new bill beginning with the per-
Torrance this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
SEAT AUCTION SALE
TO BE HELD TODAY

The big auction sale of seats for the
Bob" Smyth testimonial benefit will
take place this afternoon at Recreation
park ball grounds, Valencia street near
Fifteenth.
In order to accommodate the big dele
cation of bidders, three or four auction
eers will be on the job. Larry Harris,
the silver toned favorite who has done
such good service in the past, will work
on one side of the grandstand and
assisting him will be Jack Gleason, the
manager of the ball park, who is some
what OF a talker himself.
For the bleachers, Judge Graham has
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

rounded the champion boxer with a
capable company to present Henry E.
Dixey's comedy. Facing the Music"
His ExceIency the Governor, by B.
H. Marshall, has been selected TO fol-
low "Graustark" at the Valencia thea
ter. This is the comedy in which
Ethel Barrymore and William Faver-
sham starred.
The Squaw Man." under the title of
The White Man" is a big hit in Lon
don and is one of the few American
dramas which has duplicated in Eng
land its success on this side of the At
lantic.
David Warfield's engagement in Los
Angeles is a repetition OF the season
here. 1t is huge success. The box
office receipts during the five weeks he
was at the Alcazar approximated $685.
0O0
Nat Goodwin has notified his man.
ayers, Liebler & Co, that he can not
be bothered at present with prepara-
tions for his new comedy, Cameo
Kirby; that he is too busy with his
mining ventures and matrimonial vicis-
situdes.
Signor Abramhoff, a well known
singer in this city, is back again and
is a member of quartet appearing at
the Empire. Since he left San Fran
cisco AbramhOn. Sunered severe ac-
cident which necessitated the amputa-
ton of a leg.
A letter to Charles Ram Kennedy,
author of THE Servant in the House"
informs him that George Bernard Shaw
and Gilbert K. Chesterton are coming
TO America next year to deliver series
of lectures in New York, Chicago and
other large cities.
Professor Heller at present orchestra
director in one of the local cafes, has
been engaged to lead the Valencia
theater orchestra His violin solos in
dim moonlight have been a notable
feature at the cafe in question and
similar novelties with light effects will
be introduced at the theater between
acts. A pipe organ will also be in
stalled.
Miss Arleen Hackett has been engaged
for several important ingenue roles at
the Valencia theater, beginning with
the production of "Graustark" She is
an eastern actress temporarily visiting
in this city, and her engagement fills
in the time intervening before the ar
rival of Miss Emily Ann Wellman, who
will be more permanently engaged. The
latter is completing her contract with
Louis Mann in New York.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
Empire

Al the Empire theater, commencing
Mitn the matinee today. will be seen
the best aggregation of talent ever
presented IA this city unpopular prices.
Inc great Lester, one of the best ven
trloqulsts IN the world; the Laurent
TRIO, European gymnasts; Kiernan.
Cole, klernan and company come here
direct from the Metropolitan stock of
New York. the Victoria four. in a beau
tiful act Of vocal and instrumental
numbers; Les Bollingers from Paris, in
picture making from rags; the Empire
'buty korus" in new singing and dane
ing numbers. novel motion pictures and
illustrated songs by Esco Ives will
complete the program.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
Picture 1


'I have lawns, ] have bowers, l have
fruits, 1 have flowers. The lark
is my morning charmer. So, you
jolly dogs, now, Here's God bless
the plow-Long life and content
to the farmerr
How happy the farmeri What con-
tentment, There's always suffi-
cient, whether it be much or little;
there's the wonder of the seasons
the miracle of life; the marvels of
nature; the planting and the
growing.
The farmers boy seeks the city. In
the fullness of years he longs
again for the country-the call of
the land is upon US all. 1t is said
95 per cent of the bank presidents
of New York City are country
born and bred.
The ideal farm life. however, is
where you may enjoy all the
pleasures of the country and yet
be within touch of the city.
At Orchard Addition to Santa Rosa
you have these manifold advan-
tages, for you are only one mile
from town; one mile from one of
the finest little cities in America,
while it is only SO miles from San
Francisco-same distance as San
Jose. 1t has two steamer roads
and one electric.
SANTA Rosa mas cnurCueS Oh every
denomination, fraternal lodges, six
grammar schools, one high school,
FIVE banks with total assets of &c.
205,654. two daily newspapers
electricity, gas and free water.
There are factories at Santa Rosa,
where those who buy at Orchard
Addition may earn a living while
their orchards are developing.
Around Santa Rosa in all directions
lies one of the finest and most
highly developed farming and
fruit districts in the world-due 10
the rich soil and equable climate.
Here may be produced all the prod
ucts of all the states west of the
Rocky Mountains. And, best of
all, no irrigation is used or needed
at Santa Rosa-the rainfall is suf-
ficient.
Ask the price of land within a mile
of Burlingame or San Mateo or
San Jose You'll find 1t runs from
$1,000 to $4,000 an acre. ORCH
ARD ADDITION at Santa Rosa
will be the same. Those who buy
now and get Walnut orchard
started will find it an income pro-
ducer which grows more valuable
each year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
Central

A spectacular production is promised
~ lne central this week beginning to-
morrow night in the thrilling melo-
Drama OF love and adventure. intrigue
ana Nlliainy, "A Race Across the Con-
Iinent"
From the rise of the curtain on the
LIsl act 10 the final scene the play
speeds on; there is not a dull moment
Lh IT, and while unusual to the last de-
Sfee- the action is logical and the
story told Is credible.
a new leading man viii make his first
appearance James Montgomery has
Deen engaged by Manager Howell TO
assume the principal roles and he is
an actor Of great talent, fine appear
anee and IS magnetic and earnest. He
VIII be sure 10 be a favorite with all
who admire fOrceful acting.
Ile PRINCIPAL roles in The Race
across the Continent will be in the
capable hands Of Montgomery. 7. N
fefron, Evelyn SeIbie. Elmer Booth.
James Corrigan and the rest of the
central players.
No pains are being spared by Stage
Manager Hefron TO make the produc-
uon an elaborate and adequate one.
The scenic effects viii be realistic and
The presentation one Of the most not
able ever seen in the city.
vaudeville specialties between the
acts continue TO add to the attractions
at the Central
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
Notes Of TIE Thedter
at Home and Abroad

"salomy Jane" win be followed at
the Alcazar By -strongheart"
one Of the latest eartern successes
is "A stubborn Cinderella"
The son Of the famous J. K Emmett
is appearing at the Wigwam this week
George Barnum; weil known char
company next month
william Keogh is still playing the
role Of tie unknown" in Little John
nv Jones" which is coming to the
American theater soon.
Miss Zse Barnett, for Iong Princess
favorite has left for her home in Los
Angeles and after a brief vacation will
80 to New York
Dave Braham Jr. is still with the
company playing Checkers" which
niece md company have played is diff
ferent engagements in New York.
Johi B. Maher was cast to play the
-icarln The Hypocrites," but his SICK
ness prevented him. He IS gaming
strength and is now out of the danger
zone.
President Roosevelt. at the recent
premier Of Israel ZangwelIs new play.
..Thi Melting Pot" passed favorably.
on he drama and said it should sue
ceet-
Harrie's new play. what Every
Nman Knows" is being put to re-
,,a,rsals in New York and will be pro-
IsTed next month with Maude Adams
in the leading role.
Robbv Barry. the diminutive come
dsn who made a big hit locally in
little Johnny Jones'" Will be seen In
4 Knight for Day at the American
heater this week.
salvation NelP' is the title of Mrs.
risle's new play. and hers is the title
ole. She pOrtrays a scrubwoman in
saloon whose life is regenerated
through love.
..The Road to Yesterday" will be
Given its frst presentation in San
Trancisco at the Alcazar week after
next. It was one Of the big eastern
successes two seasons ago.
The students of stanford university
have arranged 10 hold monster foot
bsu rally al the American theater Sat
urdav night. November IA. The Land
of Nod" VIII be the BILL.
Jim" Corbett is being starred this
season by II. II. Frazee, who has sur
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
Where Is the
Happiest Land !?

According to Hugo Parton in Outing Magazine
for January (article Moorea) the land upon
earth today most like Eden is in Tahiti islands.
The Inhabitants of that favored land toll not
neither do they spin,'' except little bit to pay
the road tax. Nature has enriched the island
with its choicest productions; these may be
had for the picking, all the natives nave to do
is to grow to their stature look. at their hazy
sapphire sky, and at the warm blue tropical
sea and drift dreamily through life. Old trav-
elers full of the ennui of ordinary lands agree
that now Naples must yield It's title-for they
say after Moorea what's the use. Sailing Nov.
%. $125 round trip, San Francisco to Tahiti
For information itinerary, etc, write o. s. ;.
Co., 673 Market ST.
LINE TO HONOLULU-$110 round trip sail
ings Nov. and 2S.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
National

A real Salome dance by La Loie Hell
enc VIII be the feature of the new bill
az the National this week beginning
unis afternoon Miss Helene has ideas
oI her own about how the dance should
be executed and about the costume
which should be worn. The electrical
effects viii also be novel;
FRED and Bess Lucier come to the
National with one of the prettiest rural
sketches on the vaudeville stage. They
are both singers and dancers of unus-
lal cleNerness. The Roland East COM
2any promises something sensational
ID sketch, The Criminal"
Other well known entertainers on the
bllA VIII be DOrO Renee Gfpsy Violin
ISL Mozarto, the instrumental man.; !;
the AbdulIah Arabian troupe, tunabIers
and balancers; Grace Leonard charac-
ter change artist; Loughlin's educated
dogs. and motion pictures
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
FUNERAL OF L. RADULovIcH

The funeral of the late Lazar Radu-
lovich, brother of Spiro Radulovich, a
popular merchant of this city, will be
held at / o'clock this afternoon from
the undertaking parlors of j. S. Godeau,
2123 Bush street.
Previous to the fire of 1906 Radulo-
vich was editor and proprietor of the
Sloboda, the pioneer Servian newspaper
of California. He was at one time sec
retary of the Servian Brotherhood OF
America, with offices in Chicago. but
was forced to resign from that position
owing to the severity of the climate in
the eastern city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
RESORTS

Readers of The Call, when writing
for rates or reservations at the re-
sorts advertised, will confer a favor by
mentioning the name of this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
PARAISO HOT SPRINGS

Grandest and NOSE accessible. Only half hour
ride In auto. arriving at springs l p. m. Won
derful natural hot baths and mineral waters for
rheumatism, malaria and all stomach troubles
Waters awarded first prize at st. Louis Ex
oposition. Rates S12, $16 Baths Free Expert
masseuse Information Peck-Judah's or Fl. 81
MCGOWAN. Paraiso. Monterey county.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

Do You Want $500?
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page AZ.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
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nNb0E y
You buy a few acres in ORCHARD
ADDITION TO SANTA ROSA;
Pay little down and a little each
month;
We plant the Walnuts and cultivate
them four years;
We plant vine or vegetables be-
tween the trees If you wish; they
yield the second year:
You get part of the profits from the
paintings of vines or vegetables
between the trees:
That helps pay for your land;
You can build your home on the
property now or at any time;
You can make a profit on chickens
and from small fruits
Until your walnuts come into bear
ing;
Year by year the crop increases un-
til the profit is more than the
value of the land each year.
where the profits equaled the in
vestment each year?
One beauty about Walnuts is that
they keep on producing for hun
dredS of years;
That is, when the soil is deep, so the
tap root may go down deep
enough:
The soil at ORCHARD ADDITION
to Santa Rosa is 25 feet deep:
Besides. it is rich, and perfectly
adapted to Walnut growth.
The grated FranQuettes yield the
largest Walnuts- known-full OF
meat.
Franquettes bring the highest price
there are never enough to sat-
| isfy the demand:
They do not require more cultivation
than the ordinary kind.
This Santa Rosa soil is so rich and
deep. anything will grow and pro-
duce.
with the delightful climate of Santa
Rosa,
With the pretty little city only
mile away,
With profits increasing year by year
and lasting for your children's
children,
What better investment could any
one wish?
Remember, you don't have to live on
the land.
| Wen cultivate it and care for the
orchard and the crop for you If
you wish.
Write us for detailed information.
Call to see us-We'1l show you some
Franquette Walnuts.