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The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
No Preferred Mules,

One oC the pet hobbies of Senator Christopher Mugrc was his newspaper the Plttsburg Times. lie kept the po- per well Co the front, and it was a credit to modern journalism One morning the Times hod been scooped on a railway wreck
 senator" asked an intimate ac- uuantauce. "how do you console your self on the loss Of that wreck story this moruiugT
 By congrUulauug ourselves" he an- swered quickly, that we are among the number who missed that m fated train"
 On another occasion as the senator was approaching the Times building on Fourth avenue he noticed crowd gathered about a wagon which was dned with huge rolls of newspaper, A wheel was caught in a deep rut lu the pavement and could not be budged,
 Senator" laughed a friend they managed at last Co get your paper into a rut."
 "Hes," answered Mir Magee, bis eyes twlnklmg with good humor, "and I'm not trusting to men to get it out again, but to mules, Philadelphia Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
Vanity of Mon.

In a womau's club, over tea and cigarettes, a group Of ladies cited many. many instances of the foolish vanity of males
 "Take the case of bees" one said, Because the queen bee rules the hive, because she Is the absolute mistress of millions of subjects, man up to a few hundred years ago denied her sex. Hc called her the king bee,
 "Pluy wrote somewhere, The king bee Is the only male, all the rest being females Aud Moses Rusdeu, beekeep- or to Charles H., stouuy denied, in or der to please his royal master, that the large bee. the ruler of the hivcs, be lougcd to the gentler sex.
 Even Shakespeare couldn't bear Co think that the bee of bees, the largest and wiseSt and falrcst. the hives ab- solutc lord. was a female No, all the proofs notwithstanding, Shakespeare called her a male. Don't you rcmem- her the lines
 Creatures that by rule In nature teach The act Of order to a peopled kingdom. They have @ king and officers Of sorts
 New Orleans Tlmes-Democrat
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
HOW,s THIs3

We offer One Hundred dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CC.. To. ledo. O.
 We, the undersigned, have known P. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable In all business transactions and fl. uanclaly able to carry out any ob. legations made by his firm.
 WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Q.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern. ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surface of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con. stIpation.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
CnsunIti.s Expseted.

During one of Speaker Cannon's bit ter political fights In his district In Hi nols the opposition resorted to desper- ate tactics. Among other things friends of Uncle Joe were summarily dismiss ed from positions they held In the pub lie service. some of bis friends be came alardIed at thIs, aud one Of them called on the speaker at bis residence and smd, somewhat eNcitedly'
 Joe smith and Jones have just lost their positions In the postofice, What are We going to do about ltf'
 Uncle Joe took another pun at his cigar and then answered, with a beuev- olout smile: Nothing IT you go Into battle. you have got to expect to have some dead and wounded"
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
FROa HAMBURG TO SRAGHAY

Mr Herman Grimm has received a shipment ot The famous Rrecsenridge Sour M,sh Bourbon which was dis tilted lu Kentucky lu 1887 and then shipped To n mbu Z. Germany, and there p'ac,d d ju bond after which it was imported Co he Dotted States, coming Co Skagway via Cape Horn,
 This urch travelled liquor is lh, fines, wh,ssey ever received iu Skag way, aud while 10 lasts can be h d al the Pack Train Bar at twenty-five cent, per dr,uk or $lO the gallon, Orders by phone lNo. 7O) will, receive prompt attention.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
MIXES WORK EASIER
Alaska Poopts Arc Pleas, d tp Loarn
 How IL is Dono

It's pretty hard to attend to duties
 With a constantly aching back;
 With annoying urtnRry disorders.
 Doan's Kidney Pills make work easier.
 They cure bRcksche.
 They cure every kidney ill.
 p. A. Johnson, iS4O South l. St.. Tacoma, Wash. says. CT recommend Doau's Eduev PilIs just as hirh to-day as did several years ago For quite a period Of time, l suffered fom kidney trouble, th SsCretious from my kidneys being very irregular 10 ac5l aud c,us, ing ne much annoyance When Ooan'S Kidney PlIIs were brought to my atten tion, procured a box and they entirely disposed of every sign Of my trouble | have had no return attack since aud know that che ,ure Eoan's Kidney Pills periO med was a permanent one. ''
 For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents. FOsteT-Milb Co.,, Buffalo, N, Y., sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doau sand take no other,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

In the Court Of the Commissioner for the District Of Alaska, Division No. |, Sitting In Probate at skas- way Precinct, Before K. 3. Lc Fsvre, Commissioner and Ex offeiO Probate Judge.
 In the Matter of the Estate of s. Luca. Deceased.
 Notice of Hearing Final Account. The administrator of the aboye-en. titled estate having filed his first semi-annual account in the above entitled Court on the 18th day of Jan. uary. 1909, and therein praying that the said account be deemed a final account, and it being so ordered. it Is hereby ordered that at the Court House in the Precinct Of Skagway. District of Alaska, on the 2Oth day Of March, 1909, at the hour Of o'clock in the afternoon, be the date, time and place set for the hearing of the said final account
 Given under my hand this 18th day of January, 1909
 II. B. LIE FEvRE.
 Commissioner and eX officio
 Probate Judge.
 Date of first publication Jan. ls. Date Of last publication Feb, g.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
DOUBLE SALARY
 IF PRESIDENT
tey United Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. I9.-Thc sen. ate voted today to raise Che salary of the president from S5O.oOo to Sloo, 900 a year. It also voted to raise the salary Of the speaker Of the House of Representatives to Si5,ooo a year. There was not much opposition to the measure.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

Regular meetings of skagway Aerie No. 20, Fraternal Order of Eagles first and third Wednesdays in each month. in their hall on Fifth Avenue, at S:3O D. m sharp.
 All members are requested to be present and visiting brothers arc in. Wtcd to attend,
 HENRY A. RHODE. Worthy Pres,
 J. NJ. Keller, Worthy Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
DIRECTORY OF FRATERHsL SOCIETIES
ARCTIc BROTHERHOOD.

Regular meetings Of Camp skag' way. No. ], every Tuesday at s o'clock sharp, in A. B. hall, Broad way
 Visiting brothers are cordially in' yited
 H. II. DRAPER. A, c. E. R. stlvers, A. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
LADIES oE THE MAcoAREEs.

Regular reviews of Hive No, 9, La dies of the Maccabees will be held the first and third Tuesdays in the month at D. m. sharp, in their hall on Sixth avenue
 All visiting members are cordially invited.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
 ORDER OF ELKs.

Regular meetings of skagway Lodge. No. 4Sl. Benevolent and Pro tective Order of Elks, every Thurs day at s D. m. sharp. in their hall on Sixth Avenue.
 FRED. CALLARMAN, Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

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., 1909-01-20

Why not be cheerful? Poor Lit. tie Herman has just received a con. signment of that famous Cream Rye. A smile guaranteed with every drink.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
RELIABLE ALL THs TIME.

The Pack Train Restaurant wll serve wine with dinner orders, free tn place Of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

Why not be cheerful? Poor Lit. tie Herman has just received a con. signment Of that famous Cream Rye. A smile guaranteed with every drink.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
PILES CURED IN a TO 6 DAYS.

PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of ltohiu- Bleeding or Protrudiug Piles a. l4 days or money refunded. 10.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
FRgg AND ACCEPTED MAsONs

Regular meetings of White Pass Lodge, No. ll3, Free and Accepted Masons, second and fourth Fridays of each month, at s p. m. sharp, at Ma. sonic hall, 225 Fourth avenue.
 Sojourning and visiting members are requested to meet with us.
 T. J. STANDISH, Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

Winter evenings made delightful by gooa reading. All the best and latest books Co be found in my cir culating Habrary. W. w. Boughton,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
AND ORAueHr eE=n

"~lnicr Beer is the peer Of all brews. At the Mascot, phone e and have a case sent to your home,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

Why not give her a Five o'clock tea kettle Nickel or silver plated. Kern. the Gold and sllyersmlth.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

The best of Ladies and Gents watches at Ken's, in all the leading sizes.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

l have 500 volumes of copyright novels and general readlng-the last and best-in my circulating H. brary. w. w. Boughton
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20

Subscribers are requested to notify The Alaskan when papers are not promptly delivered by the carriers.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
PAPA GILMAN
 PASSES AWAY
tBy United Pressl
Seattle PI

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l9-Charlcs Gilman, the father of Mabenc Gilman Corey. the wife Of the millionaire steel magnate. died Of heart failure today His daughter was chorus girl before she met Corey
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-20
QUICK DELIVERY PHONE 90.

Baggage, coal and wood delivered upon shortest notice day and night,
 H. FREIDENTHAL. General Expressing Bonded Car. Tier.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
BA1TLESHIP CONTRACTS.
Philadelphia and Camden Firms to-.
Build Wyoming and Arkansas.

q aS'iihston' sept 3-The award OF the contracts
M .VE tne Two new battleships OF 26.0O0 tons each.
'ne wyoming and the Arkansas. which ara ex-
TTreu - 10 De announced next week viii be made
William Cramp & Sons Of PbiiadAlnbia and the
New iork Shipbuiidiug Company. OF Camden. y. J.
Inc Maryiand Steel Company. OF sparrov-s Point
Nd which submitted the lowest bid for the new
ne' conner 10 be constructed for the navy will get
the contract for that vessel
Ia'ai board on construction. OF which Rear
Admiral CowIes is president. held a D-otracted
Lleetlng today and vert over the bids for the
TWO oatueships and the one collier Appa-entl,-
l'Sre IS sun Some difference on the question Of the
p'"e' ior the hattleships. This will be set
tied az another meeting OF the hoard rsv+ .-.s,,
Inc proposition Of one Of the shipbuildinz com
PaIes 10 install aboard the vessels electric motors
as feature of the machinery was discussed to-day
uf IN aodIton TO other consdera tions which have
tiliueiiCrd Jne board Is the consideration
Liob % tIle company making the proposition was
contracts ''-- 0-0 " Set Lie
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
NELL MAY GO TO M'KEE's ROCKS
Reported in Pittsburg That He Will Aid in
Pressed Steel Car Investigation

Pittsburg Sept. "A report Is current tonight
that an attempt is under way bring Charles p
NeiIl, United States Commissioner Of Labor here
TO aid in the investigation of conditions growing
out Of the Pressed Steel Car strike.
For a brief time late to-day rumor had it that a
settlement Of the strike likely. Later how
ever. # was learned that General Superintendent
Rider, Of the company, had agreed to the
strikers executive committee Individually but
would consent to receive it a whole. Pros
poets for adjustment of the long drawn out
trouble dssipated when the attitude OF the
company official made known
Conditions in the strike district to-day were quiet
More strikers families moved of the company
houses, and the state troopers continued the rigid
pa trol Of the streets.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
KING TO SEE FLIGHTS.
italian Ruler Interested an Con-
tests at Brescia.

Brescia Sept. 3-The opening of the aeroplane
race meeting, in which Glenn H. Curtiss the win
ner of the international cup at Rheims, will take
part has been postponed from September 3 to
september S The same signalling apparatus used
at Rheims is being sent to Bresca, and will be in
stalled here.
King Victor Emmanuel who is visiting Monti-
chari twelve miles southeast OF this city ex-
pressed his qualification to-day that Mr. Curtiss
and NJ. Berfot and the dirigibe balloon Zodiac III
would be here for the next week. His
majesty said he hoped TO be present when Mr.
Curtiss and NJ. Bleriot had their duel for suprem-
acy. Mr.. Curtiss. besides competing for the grand
prize, will take part in the contests for starting
Paris. Sept 3.-Genn H. Curtiss and c. F
Bishop, president of the American Aero Club will
leave here tomorrow in automobile for Brescia.
by way OF Switzerland The Curtiss aeroplane was
shipped last night from Rheims.
Mr.. Bishop announced to-day that four Ameri-
cans in Paris had contributed 800 each TO start a
fund for a medal for Curtiss similar the medal
recently given by the American Congress 10 the
Wright brothers.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
VALUABLE MONETARY DOCUMENT
For Use in Framing Currency Legislation in
Congress
From The Tribune Bureau


Washington Sept 3.-One of the most valuable
documents finance issued by the government
has been compiled by the National Monetary Com
mission for in framing the currency legislation
winch is promised during the present Congress
The document comprises series Of charts, eiabo-
rately prepared showing with mathematical pre-
cisiou almost every phase Of the financial sttua-
tiop not only in the United States but in foreign
countries BY means Of lines these charts tell
cllratelv tie value of government bonds In all
countries from the time OF their issuance until the
present year
They give the exact account Of currency in cir
,lilaton IN ali countries and recite the financial
rbistory Of almost every important country, So that
il can he reviewed at a glance only thirty copies
of the document have yet been printed. one of
these copies has been presented TO Mr. Norton, As
sstant Secretary OF the Treasury, who regards the
work as one of the most important contributions
10 currency literature which he has seen A large
mart of the credit for 1t Is given 10 MI Andrew
Director of the Mint. under whose guidance II 7
been prepared 1t Is the first tangible work don
Ia, th,. monetary commission. and illustrates the
care and scientific methods which that body is
p,,rsuing In its study of the currency question.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
CURTISS AGREED TO FLY
Continued from first page.

uouots expressed concerning the existence Of
poth OF these contracts between the commission
and Wright and Curtiss The club has not re-
ceiVed any communication from Mr. Bishop
on this subject to-day. 1t did not receive word
from him that the date of September % would
be satisfactory to Mr.. Curtiss for the club
luncheon TO be given in his honor
Mr. Bishop is of course, in position to know
by personal intercourse with Curtiss and through
the influence he controls as a stockholder in the
herring -Curtiss company to find out the exact
status OF Curtisss affairs before he would make
any statement concerning them. The club hopes
that II Is true that both Wright and Curtiss will
fy here, because even if the exhibitions are not
given under the auspices of the Aero Club all
such aeronautical achievements reflect credit on
the organization"
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
ROBERT HUME SUED FOR DIVORCE
Desertion Alleged Against Nephew of Famous
Missionary Who Eloped with Stenographer.

IRy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
New Haven, Sept. 3.-Robert ". Hume nephew
and namesake OF the famous missionary 10 India
has been made defendant in a suit for divorce
brought by his wife. Carrie Carter Hume, of this
city Desertion is alleged and papers have been
served on Hume in Kansas City. Hume was born
in India while his parents the Rev. and Mrs Ed
ward S Hume, missionaries there. He eloped
I'm 1906 with Miss Carter. who a stenogra pher
and shortly afterward arrested and sent TO
iail for four months for cashnE fraudulent checks
After that he left the city, and his wife has not
seen him since
Humes marriage to Miss Carter had been stren-
uously opposed by his parents. His father then
connected with Centre Church III this city, OF
the oldest Congregational churches in the state.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
AUTO TURNS TURTLE AT 70 MILES
onlv One of Three Occupants Injured and
Machine Not Damaged
,-.rn - The Tribune !

Lakewood. y J.. Sept S-Moses Feliehslein' a
,.,,-.er ~ No 9o9 Broadway, New York, with his
-. s,5 .baureur while on the way 10 Atlantic
CIV met with an automobile accident to-day The
.r wheel broke while the car was going seventy
,iies an hour causing tire machine To turn turtle
Mr. Feltenstein struck on her heau an" was
knocked unconscious
r,al,arsteip was also thrown out striking
t bead in some bushes. but escaped with
s,,ere shaking up. The chauffeur was not hurt.
1rta ,bree were taken to the Bartlett Hotel. IL
-an,tred nine stitches TO close the gash IN MrS
tettensten ) head - .,.
-, ,,ost ,eeuiiar part of the accident was The
-, that the machine not broken IN any
Ia "a" win the exception OF the rear wheel
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
FORGOT JUST0NE POINT
Otherzcise Harmony Club Nigh.
Nolc Be H0moni~ips EUerything.

Inc Harmony Club OF America is the name OF n
ls" organization that mas applied % the Suprems
- ''- Incorporation The dozea objects set
i'I'h N tne petition make tho club appear Ike a
combination OF another optiruist club a cooper
a'iVe manufacturing community and a phllan-
''ofle clearing house. % say nothing OF its pos
soii4'ies rs corrssuo1dence course IN psychology
ana as an aii-the-ysar--ound Chautauqua
t-A-AsSeInoiyman Edward = FaI!ows. who sub
mitted the petition foS Justi-> Amends approval
is one Of the five co-1orators one OF the stated
oojectS or the clIb Is, par ran on good terms
MIN himself But tire ccmpIet~ purposes oF The
Harmony Cab are told in the petition. as follow:
I9 harmonic people with themselves their sur
Innings ana each other.
in TO prove me eicient value Of smile and song
To. To esJaaIi=! the perfect unity Of body. mind.
To gyeztlsare formulate and demonstrate the
sC1shtlc taVs Il happiness.
no. Lo enuGeiats the principles OF wholesome triur-
To print re discoveries % modern psychology m
simple. attractive SUise
v, T8 put put those who want vital knowledge in touch
Win tnoSe who have
10 H,Sintain a blotherhood Of individuals whose
SE-IlpdthN Is the only bond
10 10 imp7Tt the secrets Of sef-help as the highest
makes for clear individuality OF nfe
r,T TT,te' coiiate- print publish and sell books.
co7t-e 'stlieJS. pamphlets and calendars mail
@ CouIses IoT instruction and such other matter rs
nay 1e subject to postal transmission
10 manufacture goods garments tools i11pT4-
1,, k5les ana what ever articles of necessity or
club. '0- "S Ii-eHlDeiS "i me
To conduct schools reading rooms itineraries OF
1879 ana travel! meeting pIaces-and social ceu-
Tres throughout the United States and England
BESIDES these philanthropic and commercial OBJ
lectS the club intends 10 operate camps. colonies
aSSemblages and hotels. II viii also own resta1,-
rants. shops. stores and whatever co7,r,e~~i.1 s1
'erprises ara felt necessary aid in the work OF
the CLUB.
But another object was responsible for the ap-
pIc'''lon being sent back without The approval OF
lhe court Il was stated II the petition as.
10 organize and control hospitals clinics dis
hygtenic Institutions A'--'l-e
Inc petition was rejected temporarily because tha
9''e hoard OF Charities had not tndorsed the plan
tor me hospitals and kindred institutions
Il ne coTporatOTs and directors of tHa HARMONY,
1tqo are given Edward r FaIIovs Helen NJ
E[OlEtI' hart-S r Sel1ve-. Wyntge Iivtugs-O7
smith and Edwin Earle P-Iriutor
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
STRIKE OF GLASS WORKERS ORDERED.
Five Thousand Men to GO Out Unless Advance
of 20 Per Cent Is Granted

Hartford City Ind. Sept. 3.-The members of the
Window Glass Cutters and Fatteners Union en-
ployed in the plant OF the American Window Glass
Company, in this city received order tonight
from President Shinn, Of the national union. at
Pittsburg. to go on strike tomorrow morning IN
less the company agrees TO a scale raising
wages - per cent.
The order affects five thousand workmen in the
companys six plants in different parts OF the coun-
try. The increase asked is L per cent me than
the wage received by hand blowers. The machine
glass blowers hold that II is possible TO and
fatteu glass faster by hand than by machinery.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
LAHM DESCENDs EASILY.
United States Army Balloon No II Lands
South of Baltimore

Baltimore. Sept. S.-United States army balloon
No. L. in which Lieutenant Lahm assembled from
Washington this morning descended this afternoon
about o'clock the farm of Abram Rider about
miles south OF Brooklyn, Anne Arundel
County which is the shore of the PatapsCo
River, just south of this city. The landing
made easily and the balloon Immediately
packed and shipped 10 Washington Before leav-
ing Lieutenant Lahm informed Rider that he had
wished 20 reach Baltimore. but seeing the river.
which is very wide, ahead, thought It better TO
descend than attempt TO the water.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
PREFERRED DEATH TO ASYLUM.
Pittsburg Lumber Merchant Leaps Through
Window of Train

Pittsburg. Sept 2-Desperate after his capture
by the authorities OF the home CodviIle after
escape last month James b Hill. tr aged
thirty-eght- Ieaped through a window Of the tram
which conveying him the institution and rs-
ceived fatal injuries. last night.
on the night Of August S when HHI disappeared
from the asylum, mysterious automobile
seen near the institution Il is thought that his
escape accomplished through the agency OF
the machine Dr. Alvin Bulser and an attend
of the asylum traced Hill from New Cunabe--
land. Va. to Rock Springs. Ohio. where he vas
captured Hill is member of the Edwin VI Hu
Lumber Company. with large plant IN PIttsburs
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
4EROPL4NE TARIFF.
Motor To Be appraised Under
Clause of Metal Schedule
From The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington, Sept. 3.-Under the Payne bill the
tariff on aeroplanes will be 40 per ad vaIoren.
This has been decided by the Treasury Department
OficiaIs in the Customs Bureau hold that the
motor is the most valuable part of the machine, it
must be appraised under the basket clause of the
metal schedule. There is no specific provision in
the bill for aeroplanes. The decision made
1av in response 10 a number Of inquiries from per
sons who are desirous OF purchasing machines from
foreign factories because the American factories
are not vet prepared 70 insure prompt deliveries
= Wright machine made abroad. which the
market price IS named as $500 would cost the
American purchaser over $4,000
New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
THE REPUBLIoUE REACHES MEYERS.
French Dirigible on Way from Meudon to La
Palisse

Nevers, Sept. 8--The dirigibe balloon Rtpublique
landfd here safely this evening after trip Of 23i
kilometres from Meudon, whence It started this
morning voyage to the army mannuvres at
La Palisse- The trip satisfactory TO the com
mander. The Republique will continue dts voyage
10 La Palisse Tomorrow
While endeavoring to make the R6publique
cure for the night d gust of wind blew it against
a walnut The aluminium work was bent to
angle OF 45 degrees which may cause several
days Of repair work. a detachment of military
engineers has been summoned from Paris.