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The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
TAX ON INTELLIGENCE

Iu declaiming against the tariff on paper John Sharp Williams used the telicitous phrase of Mir. Roosevelt, de- scribiug il as tax on intelligence. Congress has had called to it's attention the importance of giving relief to the publishing interests by action on the prevailing paper pulp schedule. Ger tainly the last articles that should be made pay tribute to the country's ex- chequer are those that relate to the spread of intelligence. The newspapers ot the country, through their associa- tion, have protested Against the cons tlnuance of a. rate that furnishes the manufacturers excuse for an extorLion. ate charge for white paper. There is more given for the money in the news paper world than any other trade ex- trut, the price asked for Sunday news paper, for instance, being 10 more than the value of white paper.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
TEN BUSINESS COMMANDMENTS

The following ten commandments have been compiled by an exchange for the modern business world:
 l. Thou shalt not wait for some thing to turn up, but thou shall pull of thy coat and go to work that thou may est prosper in thy affairs and make the word failure" spell "success.%
 9. Thou shalt not be content to 20 about thy business looking like loaf CT, for thou shouldst know that thy personal appearance is better than a letter of recommendation.
 3. Thou shalt not try to make ex- cuses, nor shalt thou say to those who chide thee, "I didn't think"
 Thou shalt not wait te be told what thou,sSalt do, nor in what manner thou shalt do it, for thus may thy days be long in the job which fortune hath given tbee.
 3. Thou shalt not fail to maintain thine own integrity, nor shalt thou be guilty or anything that will lessen thy good respect for thyseli.
 6. Thou shalt not coves the other fellows job, nor his salary, nor the position that he hath gained by his own hard labor.
 :. Thou shalt not fail to live within thy income, nor shalt thou contract any debts when thou caust not see thy way clear to pay them.
 s. Thou shalt not be afraid to blow thine own horn, for be who faiIsst to blow his own horn st the proper oc- casion fndest nobody standing ready 10 bllow it for him.
 g. Thou shalt net hesitate to say sNo," when thou meaneth "No," nor shalt thou fail to remember that there are times when it is unsafe to bind thy selt by hasty judgment.
 10. Thou shalt give every man a square deal. This is the last and great comm lndmeut, and there is none other unto it. Upon this commandment hangs all the law and profits ef the business world. The Storekeeper.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

Anna Gould-de Castellane it appears is really going to marry the Prince de Sagan. This will bring about situa- tiou that will afford us amusement for A whils-untn it wears. The count will have the same right to pull his nose as he has now and will probably retain the disposition and so the thing will be frequently done. And then, after a while, Anna will come to like the man who can pull her husbano's nose in such devilish fashion ard will begin to pull it herself-for of course anybody can do what the fool little de Cassellane can do. And that will bring about 8 rupture in thu family again.
 Anna, having broken with her folks on this side for having married the Prince will be out of 1t all round. or course the count may marry her again--tor her mouoy-but anybody can see who un- dersskes to think it out that Anna is due to get ners. This maleyolence is
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
DISTRICT OF ALASKA, }
Town of skagway,

AO"A VI NHNb wy
 Notice Is hereby given that on Tues day the seventh CD day Of April, 1908, st the buildirg known as Municipal Hall Building on Fifth avenue, between State and Main streets, in the Town ol skagway, an election will be held for the purpose of electing:
 Seven CD councilmen for term oi one CD year.
 One school clerk for term of three tS) years.
 The polls of said election will be opened at the hour nine (9) o'clock, a, m., and will remain open continuously pntil @ o'clock p m., at which time they shall be closed.
 The following persons have been ap- pointed by the Common Council, as off cers of said election, to-wit: Judges-H. P. Gsnty, E. B. Dosch and J. Kennedy.
 Clerks-E. Doherty and Dr, A. w, Reed.
 Dated Skagwsy. Alaska. this 1st day of April, 1908.
 MATTHEW BRIDGE,
 Town Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

Sam Frazier will be just the mau for commissioner a, Kuskoquim. Besides being frst.class newspaper msn-hsvlng seen life in just about every phase that it pr 'sents itself, as becomes the experience of one who goes through the ruck of II, as his calling made him do-he knows the law, having been admitted to the bar in several states. He is just the man for the place.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pro. nouuced 1t 8 local disease and pre- s.ribed local remedie., and by constant ly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh 10 be constitutional disease and therefore requires constitu- ticnal treatment. H-lPs Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional cure on the market. It Is taken inter- nally ia doses from 10 drops to a tea spoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. they offer one hundred dollars for any case it to cure. Send for circular and testimonials.
 Address F.J. CHENEY X Co.,, Tole- do, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggisty, 75c. =
 Take Halls Family Pills for copsti- patton.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
THIS GOVERNOR IS RIPE

Repeatedly, through the platforms of both political conventions, more than once through free ballet and by large
 majoritles, the people of Alaska have expressed the desire that they be giv- en the privilege of seli.goverumeut so far as that privilege exists ia the terri- torial form of government. A repre- sentative of the people, elected by them ou a platform that made 1t hls duty to do so, prepared bill granting to us somewhat of that privilege, and the bill Is before the committee of congress which has 1t in its power to recommend it's passage. Before that committee went the governor of Alas ka--the governor being appointed by the president-aud declared Alaska to be mot ripe for selt-government."
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
MASONIC MEETING

There will be a regular communica. tion of White Pass Lodge No. 1l3, F, X A. M Friday evening, March 27, 1908, in its hall, No. 225, Fourth avenue. Work in Nj. N. degree. Soiourning and visiting members are requested to meet with us. By order of the NJ.
 E. J. STANDISH,
 Secretary,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

not provoked by her going of to marry foreigner, but because of her inability to learn even with experience, There is no hope for those whom experience will not teach.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
LIST OF LETTERS

Unclaimed letters remainingin Sksg way postOffice April l, 1908. Glover, Mir. Graves, Robert. Lsther, Ullmi, Vance, Mir. and Mrs, Fl. w.,
 A. E. Kindell,
 Acting P. M.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

A senator of the United States who carries revolver on the streets of a city ought to be placed in the common jail where other people are put for such SD offense, the only distinction recognized in his case being that he be not allowed bail.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
NOTICE TO FIREMEN

At the next regular meeting of the Skagway Volunteer Fire Department to be held April 4,l9oS. at Fireman: Hall, there will be election of officers All members are urgently requested tc be present.
 By order of the Department.
 ROBT. E. SHELDON,
 Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
THE REAL GOODS

Better than grandeur, better than gold, Than rank and duties, a thousand-fold, Is health body and mind at ease, And simple pleasures that always
 please.
 A heart that can feel for suother's woe With sympathies large enough to enfold All men as brothers, Is better than gold.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
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Hear Those MandOlinS R nsinE

Eight of them in one instrument, with Piano accompaniment. Hear them at the Mascot. It Is great, and fills the place of vaudeville entertainment.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
A Wonderful fnstruwsnt

You should drop into the Mascot and hear the music. The electric piano has Mandolin attachment equal to.a whole octette of Mandolin attachments with strlng of new airs.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

If all they say about golden key be true Admiral Evans will be in fine way before he leaves the navy.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

The Fifth Avenue hotel has unlimited Steam heat and every tning modern
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

Don't be baShful. Get the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

All the delicacies of the season at be Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
The Mascot

Reed. by last boat 100 new records for Electric Piano. All up-to-date classical music.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02

Certainly, open the coal lsnds-under proper provisions.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-02
THE PORTLAND HOUSE IS OPEN TO THE
 PUBLIC

Good warm rooms, 25c to Sl. Baths 25c Porcelain Tubs. Friends and strangers made welcome. Fifth ave-. opposite Canadian bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
STOP IMMIGRATION
NO MORE JAPANEsn WILL COME TO ss..asg.a ..s ,s-.as ssA..AAaEs111c.A. .E9.fs
This Step WiII Be Taken by the Jap-
 aneae Government to Carry Out i q. ' NeG6tiatfons Made With A Uncle Asasn.


 Chicago. Dec. 14--A special to The Record Herald from Washington says:
 All Japanese emigration to the Unit ed States Is to be stopped by the Jap snese Government.
 When the Japanese Diet meets a few weeks hence, Baron Komura, Minister of Foreign Affairs. will make official announcement that the Government has decided to prohibit all emigration to the United States after a given date.
 Thus will disappear the last remain ing difference or possible cause of trou- ble between the United States and Ja-
 Though the announcement in Tokio may be made upon the assumption that the Japanese Government has voi- untarily decided upon this course. as a matter of fact the decision was reached through a long series of negotiations between Secretary Root and Baron Takahira, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States. The order of the Japanese Government will prohibit all emigration. but win. of course. leave travel free, so that merchants. stu- dents and tourists from Japan may .wisit America at will under the pass port agreement with the United States Government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
untrue. savn Georrln sherIff.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 14-Serious re- flections were cast upon the reliability of the evidence of agents of the war department, transmitted to the Senate today by the President, by Sheriff B. C. Alton of Wayne County, Ga, tonight He declares that he had known Boyd conyers all his life and did not be- lieve him guilty of complicity in the Brownsville riot.
 T was present at all the converse tions between Herbert J. Brown and Boyd Conyers," said Sheriff Arnold, 'and was anxious to get at the facts things attributed to him by the de- tective. Conyers has a good reputa- ton here and I would believe what ne said about the Brownsville affair. did everything I could to aid Brown and Lawson to get at the facts.
 Tn his conversation with Brown, Conyers was asked to name the mem bers of the baseball club of the troops stationed at Brownsville and he readi- ly complied. Next he was asked to name the toughest and toughest mem- bers of the company of which he was a member and this he did That is all he ever told any deteStive. The story of his having gone to Gaines vile with Lawson on June IS is un- true"
 Sheriff Arnold ridicules the idea that Conyers attempted suicide after his al- legged confession to Lawson.
 Boyd Conyers has told me the same story over and over without variations concerning this Brownsville affair and I believe that he is innocent of the charges made against him." concluded the sheriff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
Overwhelming Are
 Bond Mdjorities

now authorized bonds. but that the quarter of a million will be imported from the metropolitan money marts.
 The vote by wards for each of the i've issues shows that in not one in- stance did any of the items meet wIth disfavor. The figures are:
 Ward 1: Schools. 123 for, II against; waterworks, 102 for, 44 against; Ware house and WhArf 1o1 for. zs against; Sewerage. lie for, 1s against; Hospital. 96 for, 20 against.
 Ward 2: Schools, s7 for, 20 against; Waterworks, s4 for, s7 against; Ware house and Wharf, s4 for, 37 against; Sewerage. s4 for. SS against; Hospital 79 for, 42 against.
 Ward 3: Schools. iss for, F against; waterworRs, 173 for, 27 against; Ware. house and Wharf, ITS for, 22 against: Sewerage, 17s for, 2i against: Hospital. iS4 for, 21 against
 Ward {: schools. lts for. 13 against; Waterworks ,s1 for, a against: Ware house and Wharf, sS for, 25 against Sewerage. s1 for, a against. Hospital, I1b for, 2 against.
 Ward 5; Schools. ss for, Is against: N'aterworxs, 50 for, IS against; Ware house and Wharf 4B for, i9 against; Sewerage. 47 for, 20 against: Hospital q for, 2s against.
 Ward 6. Schools. fs for, i against; Waterworks. T5 for. 0 against; Wharf, 70 for, I against; Sewerage, ii for. i against; Hospital ss for, against.
 Ward C. Cloverdale box: Schools. 90 for. against; Waterworks, g for, 4 against; Warehouse and Wharf, sg for, II against; Sewerage. 2s for. 6 against; Hospital. 26 for, 8 against.
 Ward 2, Highland Park box: Schools. fs for. I4 against: watorworks. S for. Is against; Wharf, 8 for. 1s against; Sewerage, 3s for, IS against: Hospital, 3e for, IS against,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15

(COnt1muea From Page l. of the diplomatic corps here protest ing against the repeated violations of the territorial rights of Venezuela" by the three Dutch waFships that have been cruising in Venezuelan waters ,sinee December 2..-, E.4e.
 '.s No blockade has been declared. he sets forth. and the continual interfer- gnce with the coastwise chipping Is having detrimental effect upon the commerce of neutral power. Tn con- ciusion the Foreign Minister says:
 ''Venezuela protests with energy against these aggresisons upon the territorial sovereignty of the repub- lie and she holds Holland responsible for all the consequences"
 Senor Paul recounts the following:
 ''The Dutch cruiser Frlesland on De- cember stopped the Venezuelan schooner Victoria in Venezuelan wa ters near Cumana by firing @ shot across her bow and then sent a launch with twenty-five armed men on board and examined the schooner's papers On December e the cruiser FTiesland sent a boat, load of sailors armed with revolvers to examine the papers of the Venezuelan sch ooner Carmen Josefa ly- ing at anchor in the sharbor of Tuc- asas: furthermore a Dutch warship appeared yesterday at the Maracaibo bar, took soundings and interfered with the local shipping by target practice. the shots being sent in the direction of Fort San Carlos.
 Public opinion. the Minister con- tinues, condemns these petty acts of hostility, which evidently are for the purpose of provocation. Acting Pres ident Gomez had determined to uphold the rights and dignity of Venezuela.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
Advocates of Progress Score Victory. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
 LED IN POPULARITY
 --~--e Majorities Ranged from 458 to $40 in Light Vote. Talk of wharf and Warehouse Being First to FIOat--May Influence Appropriation for AIabama
 River.

Apparently sensible to the advant- ages to be derived from the proposed $z50, 900 bond issue for public improve ments. the citizens Of Montgomery voted on Monday to float the bonds for the i've several enterprises, by major ities varying from 45S to $40. As gener- ally, the vote on the bond issue was light, but $40 ballots being cast in the vote on the most popular item, so that the polls, small as they might appear casually. represent a signal victory for the advocates of the issue.
 The school bonds. of SAC, 1000. met with the most general favor, bringing a vote of $40, of which TAO were assent ing. But so generally favorable was public opinion touching the bonds that none of the issues faced danger of dS~ feat.
 Each of the five issues is separate and independent. one of the other. and. in all likelihood. will be fioated, not to- gether. but in order of their respective need. From the present indications. 1t looks as if the issue. providing $10,000 for the erection of a warehouse and wharf. win be the first to be made. in- asmuch as improvement in this line is assured of a reciprocal and immediate aid from the Federal government, and a step toward the development or the Clate great aASSf Nh9 wharf and warehouse issue is the smallest. and can be accomplished with out effort. After that the city hospital looms up as essential, and it may be that the S5O,000 hospital issue wall be made next in order. though the order has. of course. not been fixed.
 The school bonds of $140,000 arc to be ftoated for the purpose of purchasing and constructing additional pubic school houses and buildings and inns pr0vements: the $25.000 issue, as pro- vided for the waterworl5s. is to be de4 voted to extension and otherwise im- proving the waterworks ssyteu- The sf0,o0O in bonds for the wharf and warehoue will be devoted. when sold, to the erection of the two structures, to be owned and operated as A municipal concern, strictly. The sewerage and hospital bonds. as the terms imply, go for the improvement and erection of the two Institutions.
 It Is likely that no local capital win furnish the wherewithal 10 float the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
COmmisalon Not surprised.

Washington. Dec. 14.--No surprise was expressed by the interstate Com merce Commission at the decision.
 It Is not felt by the Commission that the decision will affect seriously its powers of railroad regulation. The question passed upon by the Supreme Court is considered by the Commission to be largely academic, inasmuch as the questions, as propounded to MT. Hartman and Mfr Kahn did not affect materially the determination of so- called Hartman cases.
 Chairman Knapp of the Commission, said he did not care to be quoted con- cerning the decision handed down by the Supreme Court, as he had not ex- annined it, but he was inclined to the opinion that 1t would not detract in any material way from the powers of the Commission in making of future investigations regarding every trans action. This opinion was concurred in by other members of the Commission, some of whom had anticipated the de- cision of the Supreme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
Harriman TnIks of peelsIon.

New York. Dec. 14.-Mr. Hartman said in reference to the decision of the Supreme Court at washington to- day, that he had always beon conf- dent of such an outcome. Personally he said. he had never had any objec- ttons to answering the questions asked and would have been glad to do so if 1t had been proper; but his relations to his corporations forbade his disclosing their confidence except in a lawful way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15

San Francisco, Dec. 14.--wfth the arrest of Mrs. Ada Mccormick yester- day for stabbing her husband last Mon- day. mystery that for two years past has surrounded the disappearance of Miss Ada Long. daughter of James M. Long, wealthy manufacturer of this city. was cleared up as the woman un- der arrest was Mss Long before her marriage to Mccormick.
 Two years ago Miss Long was a prominent social faYorIte in this city and was an acknowledged belle of the younger set. While visiting In Denver. Miss, Long entered a polo match and during the excitement of the game. was thrown from her saddle and kick ed on the head by the pony.
 The mother hurried to Denver at once and after nursing her daughter back to apparent heaAh, brought her back to this city when 1t was discov. cred that ths blow on her head had un- balanced Miss Long's mind and the family decided that the girl would be better on in a sanitartum. Miss Long opposed this plan so hercely that she finally left home, vanishing completely from the circle of her friends and rei- atlves
 Last Saturday, James Mccormick, a waiter. was discovered by his landlord In the poor cottage which he occupied with his wife, weak from loss of blood and in nearly starving condition. He said that his wife had assaulted him with knife the Monday before and inflicted a wound on his thigh which rendered him helpless. The wonan n then left the house and was found wandering about the streets in a de- mented condition.
 When she was booked at the police station. 1t was learned that she was the missing daughter for whom the Long home had been in mourning for two years. Mccormick refused to prosecute his wife for her assault on him, but the girls mother stated that the family would take care of the un- fortunate daughter in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
BIr Rewurd ror Elobhers.

spokane, Wash, Dec, 14--Tne re- ward offered by the Great Northern Railroad and the government for the arrest and conviction of the train rob bers who held up and robbed train near Hillyard, Wash, last "Wednesday night has been increased to SlS,o0o'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
Atlanta Negro onIy Joking.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 14.-The ConStttu- ton tomorrow will publish a statement from James Powell, an Atlanta negro. mentioned in the evidence submitted to the Senate today by President Roose- welt, as having boasted of participa- tion in the Brownsville riot, in which he denies telling the truth to the first detective from the War Department who called upon him.
 Powell admits having told a negro from the North of having been one of the soldiers that shot up Brownsville, but he insists that he was only talking for e0ect. He said the negro came to him and was talking in a boastful way, and that he made up the narra- tive about Brownsville just for fun.
 "I tell you, homes, boss" said Pow ell, 'T don't know one of them nig- gers in the three companies that was discharged. I was right here at the time Of the riot, and pr. Crenshaw will tell you so. jes played the fool, like a nigger will sometimes. I was jes' a talkin' through my hat.''
 Powell's employer corroborates his statement as to being in Atlanta at the time of the Brownsville riot.
 Powell admitted sending the letter to Boyd Conyers at Monroe, Ga, in which he said. "I have three good guns and if anything should start, will
  he owned evenaoie gun, and said that having told the first lie about this matter. he told the others to carry out the deception. st
 Powell was formerly in the army He says he was not in the 10th cavalry, and was not discharged at San Fran cisco, as stated in the report of W. c. Baldwin. He states he enlisted in the 18th regiment in the Spanish American war and from Atlanta went to Fort Thomas, Kentucky, thence to St. Louis, where he was discharged. From St. Louis he returned to Atlanta and has been working here ever since.
 As a matter of fact in the report of Captain Baldwin, who conducted this Investigation for the War Department he says that Powell was never in Brownsville, but had gotten his in- formation from John Brown, one of the raiders. ["
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
Died at Age IF.

Abbevile. La. Dec. 14.--Denjamin Small. a negro. TIT years old, died here yesterday. He was physically and mentally active until recently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-15
stm wltb Us.

Boston Herald.
 Prosperity Is coming right along. but it is well to keep ip mind the fact that the periIs of trying to get rich quick still abound.