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Douglas Island news., 1909-09-08

The Humboldt is always on time. If you have hurry-up freight orders, have them shipped on the Humboldt.
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-08

In telling the story of the wreck of the steamer Ohio, the San Francisco Examiner prints map of Southeastern Alaska which is startling in many
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-08

An exchange says that Alaska coal fields had narrow escape from being divine righted."
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-08

"My! Why don't you wash your face, little boy?"
 q keeps it dirty so's to stop the girls from kissing me-"
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
SEAGWAY ELKS
 PL0T REVENGE

Revenge is sweet, especially 10 women" wrote Lord Byron once upon time. and Lord Byron we'll knew the feminine soul. having. unless his biograpbcrs err studied tho "otornm feminine under many conditions But we dirrcss. The point is this
 On February s Che women and mon bowlcrs of the Erks teams of sEae. way iournicd to wh.tchorsc. where they were accorded a warm welcome by our Canadian cousins incidentally the whitchorso bowIors inflicted a severe and humuounr defeat upon our nonpariols.
 This evening Che locals are given a chance to get revenge and notice is duly served upon Che whItohora contingent to look for trouble Tho Skagway ladies are particularly am- ious to retrieve their fallen fortunes and some close contests are expected.
 The bowling games will start at . o'clock and at 9 o'clock a public dance will be given by the EIks in honor of the Wmtohorsc bowlors
 The following arrived from White. horse on the train this afternoon. Mir. and Mrs. G. B. Edwards Mir and Mrs. J. E. Barragcr. Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. McRac. Mrs. White. Miss Davis. Ed Hume. Dr. Cadc, O. Dixon Jimmy Lucicr, A. D. Multu, J. J. McKiuuon IA. l.. AIguirc. F. Licbcr. and E. J. Hamacher
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

VICTORIA, B. C.-Thc lighthouse tender Quadra, which returned today from cruise to northern lig-thouses' spoiled an Indian ghost story told in many villages by recovering the miss ing Stenhousc Shoal whisung bouy behind the reefs at Nichols bay, Prince of Wales island.
 Early in January eight Haidah m- dians. three men, three women and two children, were wrecked in a small schooner on the reefs at Prince Of Wales island when bound from Skid. gate to the mainland. A party of m- dians went to endcavor to recover the
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

There is more Catarrh in this see ton of the country than all other dis eases put together. and until the last few years was supposed to be m. curabIc. For a great many years doc, tors pronounced it a local disease ana prescribed local remedies, and by con stautly failing Co cure with local treat mcnt. pronounced it iucurabln Science has proven catarrh. Co be consulu- tionaI disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls Ca' tarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo Ohio is the only constitutional cure on the mar kct It is taken internally iu doses from 10 drops Co toaspoontul lt acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system They offer one hundred dollars for any case tt fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
 Address: F. J. CHENEY X CO.,, TO. lcdo. Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for const- patton.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That
 No Alaska Citizen Can Afford

No Alaska Citizen Can Afford
 to Ignore.
 DANGER SIGNAL NO. ! comes from the kidney aecrctions. They will warn you when the kidneys are sick. We'll kidneys eXcretc a clear, amber fluid Sick kidneys send out a thin pale and foamy. or a thick. rcd. ill- smelling urine. full of sediment and irregular of passage.
 DANGER SIGNAL NO. 9 comes from the back Back pains. dull and heavy. or sharp and acute, tell you of sick kidneys and warn you of the ape proach of dropsy, diabetes and BriEhts disease. DOan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys and cure them per manently.
 Theodore Josephson, 5l5 Seventh St. Astoria, Oregon. says: About five years ago ! used DOau's Kidney Pills and derived great benefit At that time I was suffering from so- We're pains across my back and loins. at times so severe that | was unable to stOop or straightcn. My kidneys also bothered me a great deal. the so- cretions generally being too frequent in passage. At last DOau's Kidney Pills were brought to my attention and I procured a box. I used them and as a result my health is now eX- Cellent. ! take a few doses of DOan's Kidney Pills now and then, when feeling any sign of backache and they never fail to banish the trouble
 For sale by all dealers, Price 90 cents. Foster-NIilbwn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-DOan's-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
WRESTLING BUOY BROKE LOOSE AND
 MOIRNUL WALLS SCARED INDIANS

bodies. They made a camp near the wreck of the schooner at dusk. when prolonged walls. louder than could be made by any human agency. were heard beyond the reef The Indians launched their canoes and fled m great fright, and the tale of ghosts that walled and moaned terribly loud was told in many Northern villages. When the Quadra lowed thc houy away, the ghosts were laid low.
 The majority of the Northern gas beacous were found frozen. and an- other trip win be made when Che weather becomes warmer to light hem-Scattlc P. l.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
FRESH GOODS.

The next Jefferson will bring us another fresh consignment of Fresh Premium Butter, Ranch Eggs, choice Poultry and Oysters. Our line Of fresh Salt Meats are the best to be had in any market.
 FRYE.BRUHN co.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

FOR sALE-The launch Greyhound Is 10 feet long and foot beam. Has new 1O-horse power gasoline engine and has made miles in 40 minutes Seaworthy in every respect. Price $6OO Apply to Captain Pete Madsen Skagway.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

FOR SALE-A 2S.horse power, ( cycle. marine gasoline engine. Is in good order and capable of constant and hard service. Apply to Captain Pete Madsen, Skagway.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
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., 1909-03-10
QUICK DELIVERY PHONE 90.

Baggage, coal and wood delivered upon shortest notice day and night.
 II. PRUDENTIAL, General Expressing Bonded Car
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
BRING YOUR OWN JUG.

Mount Vernon Rye and Belmou Bourbon direct from bond at whole sale price by the gallon, The Mas cot, phone e. Delivery free.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
HEADACHES AND NEURALGL
 FROM COLD.

LAXATIVE PROMO Quininc, he world wide Cold and Grip remedy re- moves cause. Call for fulJname. Look for signature E. W. GROVE, 25c W.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

When in Whitehorse go to the Do. minion Hotel. Home cooking at pop ular prices.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

Home cooking at popular prices at the Dominion Hotel, Whitehorse
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
BOTTLED AND DRAueHT BEER

ooinier Beer is the peer of all brews. At the Mascot, phone 67 and have a case sent to your home.
 H..H +H... H..- B .!.- E I. WANTED-A chambermaid '.' n at the Pullen House. Apply to E .is Mrs. Pullen immediately < u.fu +E... W l. H%E u
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

William Barnhin of Juneau, assist ant United States district attorney, who is now in Skagway, states that J
 c. Mcbride, Alaska commissioner for the A..Y.-P. exposition, is not a can didate to succeed United States Mar shal Shoup. Nr. Barnhin says that in recent letter Mir. Mcbride denied having any aspirations for this office.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

Brothers Alec, George and Will Blanchard. Montie Snow and Will Hawkes. will compose the Elks' bowl ing team tonight in the match with Whitehorsc. On the ladies team Mrs. Sunebaugh, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Clay son. Mrs. Ungerrorcn and Miss Stine- baugh will play.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Carroll will leave Skagway next Friday on the Jefferson and proceed to Juneau and from Juneau to Cordoya. where Mir. Carroll has been appointed agent for the Alaska Steamship company, Clyde Guptin, purser on the Jefferson, will probably succeed Mir. Carroll in Skag- way.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

There will be Lenten preaching sor- vices tonight in the rooms on sixth avenue next to the fire house. Rev. Good and Rev. Jenkins will off ciatc. An are invited.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

The Princess May of the Canadian Pacific line left Vancouver Monday evening for Skagway She has 60 passengers bound for Skagway and 60 tons of freight consigned to this port.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

Judge W. B. Stout, s. J. Weitzman, w. II. Marrett. NJ. J. O'Comor, G. A. Baldwin and F. D. Wood came up from Hancs on the Uegg yesterday to attend the suit of MT. Marrctt against Mir. Weitzmau They expect to return tomorrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

Jack Eckcrt was kicked by horse in the Alaskan Transfer company stables last night His leg was slightly bruised. but he was able to be at work today.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10

Are plumbers exempt from jury duty? James Kettles was excused from serving on jury today for the second time within a month
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-10
TOWN TALK

Jimmy Lucicr of Whitchorsc vii. be initiated into the Skagway lodge of Elks at thc meeting Thursday night.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

Older people. however, sometimes Zee.
the need of a more restful ending TO a
rather strenuous day. A same FOR them
may be ARRANGED by cutting out 81
I ook catalogues and advertisements ali
the Illustrations of books bearing the
title I'm plain letters. The late maga-
zines are fun OF new and fascinatins
titles and the old ones all have store
that will add to the open pile. Each
player should Doe furnished with a
large sheet of writing paper. pen IN
ana tube of paste. Each player
draws ten of the book covers. which
should be carefully cut out and with
them endeavors to make "A sentencv
fasting the cover on the sheet ana
writing words OF his own between. The
first one who uses all his ten covers
RAY draw more and go on with the
tale until the last one has his sentence
completed. The one using the most
titles may be awarded the first prize.
which should be a late book. The ono
making the most interesting story may,
also be awarded prize. and a little
Ingenuity at tn book store will disCov-
er little pamphlet suited to the one
who wins the BOBBY prize. As n sam
pie OF the way To weave the titles IN
I ere Is an example: THE 'Baby's Rec
crds' Of my hero shows The Reader
that ne was a Sandy little chap, al
ways "True to Himself, and ready To
Do and Dare For him there were
more than Three Speeds Forward
and more than -Four Roads to Para
disc, and he tried them all. He spent
Ten Nights i'm a I}ar-room' but has
10 Recollections of Gold Cure Grad
uate' to record" The titles are endless
and much personal history will en-
livcn the game.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
"LaQnIarnR.n

"Lagniappe," New Orleans Gus
tom. dies hard. A year ago the retail
grocers Of that city agreed that they
would refrain from giving a bonus or
present 10 customers. as it was a
burden they could not support. but
since then some two hundred of the
retailers have resumed the practice.
The others now say they will boycott
the wholesalers who sell to the retail
ers who have violated the agreement.
The seat Of the trouble, however. is in
the habit Of expectation that has long
been cultivated i'm the customers.
Give me my lagEiappe," is regarded
as legitimate demand and the lagni.
aDpe is not held 10 be a gratuity or
gift, but a commission earned by the
purchaser for having conferred his or
her patronage or the patronage of the
family the purchaser represents.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
ACTOR A MAN OF RESOURCE
SAVED Cab Fare and At the Same Time
Get Even with Unkind
Critic.

District Attorney Jerome Of New
York was praising at the Union club
a resourceful lawyer
Get him In a hole" said Mr..
Jerome, "and he is OUT of II the very
next second. He is as resourceful as
an actor recently heard about.
This actor, at two or three o'clock
one morning, got in a taxicab 10 drive
home. and when almost there dscov-
cred that his money was spent. He
had nothing for cab fare.
"a famous physician lived near by.
and the resourceful actor told the
chauffeur 10 stop there. Then he
Jumped out, rang the physicians night
bell and screamed up the tube I'm an
agonized voice
Doctor our baby! II has swal-
lowed its rattle! Quick. I've got a
taxicab waiting
IN be down at once, said the doc
tor.
and he appeared at once. on over-
coat over his pajamos, and a case OF
instruments under his arm.
ne actor bundled him into the
taXicab.
TO "a West Steenth street he
said 70 the chauffeur IN go on to the
druggists
And the actor walked OF chuck
ling for the address he had given was
that Of an old maid dramatic critic
who had dared 20 roast his last play"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

green of the usual Christmas festivity.
IL Is not too late 10 gather leaves that
may be skeletonlzcd and bleached IN
weak sulphuric acid After bleaching
dip in a solution of gum arabic anI
then in diamond dust To make them
sparkle. Some may be suspended in =
trong solution OF silicate OF soda TO
make snowlike deposit. These are
arranged about a crystal mirror for a
conterniece White swans such as may
be bought at the florists. filled with
white carnations and white leaves.
float On this silver lake bearing I'm
their beaks the ends of white satia
ribbons which extend to the plates and
ere fastened TO the place cards. From
the chandelier the silver rain or glitt n
that is found at any store where
Christmas tree ornaments are soil.
may fall in profusion to simulate
fountain. An the tableware should be-
either cut glass, silver or white china
The effect of white should be
carried ont i'm the menu as far as pos
gible. A white SOUP. a white FISH
course. meat Of the white variety. with
potatoes ana caulinower or turnips
white salad. the dessert Of either pine
apple ice or vanilla cream. and the
cake and bons all white The sou
'enirs should be candy boxes simulat-
ing snowbalS. filled with French
creams. Instead of walnuts and raisins
serve blanched almonds and crystal
lizcd pineapple The maid should
wear white also. and the white and
silver idea carried out as far as pos
s.ble In the decorations Of the room.
Games for Christmas playing are
of the old-fashioncd variety. |
Certain romping plays seem to be sa-
cred to the day of the childrcn's saint |
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

first qualification for a leader Of men
These stndies produced the ciceronian
statesmen of the 18th century whose
busts decorate the upper school ~
Elton and to whom our country owes
so much
Science is not an education and
never can be, mathematics Is not an
education and never was, the only cd
ucation worthy of the name Is litera-
ture, and literature education 10 he
sound, solid and enduring must he
founded upon the classical languages
and especially on Greek"
DIR. Gray of Bradncld College dcpro-
Gates the existence of two opposing
systems of education for youths up IN
II and is. The alleged fact thot n
greater capacity for acquiring general
knowledge is To be found among elias
steal students" he says. does not in
itself form proof that classical stu
dies are the est mental gymnasts. II
must be remembered that By far the
greatest and most valuable acadcmical
prizes have boon allocated TO this par
ticular sphere Of learning and. u quote
from my recent inaugural address IT
Winnipeg, just as where tho carcass
Is there will the eagles be gathered
together so whore the cmoluments
have been thithcr do the clcvercst stu
dents concentrate their intellectual
force"
Or. Gray advocates grand trunk
system of education, I'm which one
dead language, one modern Language.
history. geography mathematics, Eng
lish literature, natural science and
manual training should all gain pro-
p"rtionate place.-London Daily M9Il.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
GOOD OLD WORLD, AFTER ALL
Let the Pesslmlst Read This and Get
Into a Better Frame
= Of Mind.

This is good world. It's growing
better every day. We cant say this
often enough or strong enough. for
IL Is not only recording a fact but it
Is getting behind the chariot OF
progress and giving it a push our
selves.
Rich mems sons are not all round
ers" because few SINCE their wings
in the white lights. Most OF them set
about mastering the intricacies of
dads business so they ease his shout
ders OF some of the strain and get in
trim TO take IL all themselves, some
time. Others. still more independent,
strike out for themselves.
Rich mems daughters are not all
brainless and snobbish and extrava-
CANT. For one that runs away with
a chauffeur there are thousands who
go 10 college and come out of il noble
women.
And the poor do better, with less TO
help them. Most boys put their necks
in the family hearness and help pull
with their fathers. IL is the girls.
however, who pass them in this serv-
ice. If the average girl elects to stay
at home-and the one serious point of
criticism is that not enough do-she
doesn't have TO write abroad for ad-
vice 70 ease her mothers grind. And
n she goes into shop or Office or fac
tory. the mother often gets the sealed
pay envelope at the end of the week
and dOles out the spendfng money m
the girl who earns it. More girls
than the world knows about, or, know
ing, praises as il should, put aside
their chances for home of their
own 20 keep that of their mother Sc
cure
It's a good world and the over
whelming majority of good girls not
only help to make II so, but brighten
II as well.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
A Home for Shirt.

Andrew Hale, a recluse who re-
Gently committed suicide at Lebanon.
Ore, had a house to which he had
about twenty additions. Each OF it,
small rooms was for the abode OF the
spirit of a departed friend. The
house was filed with curious things,
gathered together to amuse the spir-
its. A lot of shoe strings, several
clocks, musical instruments and vari-
ous articles were there. The collec-
ton must have cost Hale more than
$1,000.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
SANITY nnnias -

An Englishman having business in
certain Danish town arrived at the
railway station. lie inquired of "A
group OF men standing near the way
TO the house he wanted, whereupon
one Of them offered 10 go with him
and show him. With recollections Of
what such a service meant in England
he said: Il don't want a guide" But
surely you asked US to show you the
way" said one of them. Eyes. but T
don't want guide" my dear sir. /
am not a guide; / am the bishop"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

oscar ROWING says: Il am firm
believer in a classical education. What
ever may be urged against it, no rival
system has yet been invented which
can surpass IT, Modern languages and
history are admirable studies, but a
well trained classic is better prepared
for dealing with them than any one
else am well acquainted with
French, German and Italian. but owe
my proficiency i'm these languages to
my classical training Sir Henry
Maine, one of the greatest publicists of
lar; so is Goodwin Smith
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

The Greek language is the most
thought and emotion of the most gift
cd nation of whom we have any
knowledge. The study, even the te n
porary and superficial study oft leaves
an indelible impression. 1t is the
deep breathing of the mind. He who
knows most Of Greek win know most
of everything.
"The study of Cicero, Livy and Ia
citus al Etcn has had a profound cf-
feet or English history Thcy indicate
the dignity ard Importance Of human
affairs, the recognition of which is the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
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!. A CLAIM FOR CLASSICS.
THOR Efficacy as Preparation
for Leaders Of Men.

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Views Of leading headmastors print
cd in the Daily Mail in the last few
days are sufficiently unanimous to
suggest that movement which might
almost be termed a classical renais-
sance" now accompanies the strong
mercial and modern systems OF educa-
ton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
Evidence Of Inebriety.

Nell--Im afraid Mr. Guzzler had too
much drink at the dinner last night.
Bell-What makes you think so?
Nell-When the charlotte russo was
served he was trying 10 blow the
froth Philadelphia Record.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
Xmas HdHdkercZ7iefS

our beautiful Christmas Handkerchiefs for ladies,
men ana children attracting the attention hun
dreds of gift purchasers quest the prettest new
designs the most scrvceable lines
Dainty embroidered linen Handkerchiefs, all or
embroidered edge patterns. We specially emphasize on
the unequaled value of these, each 10c to 35c.
Ladies' boxed Handkerchiefs very attractive packages
of the best designs and qualities box S5c to 50e
Mems Handkerchefs. initiated plain all put in
neat presentation boxes, 15c, Csc, SOC.
Mems nobby colored silk pocket Handkerchefs 25c, &c.
Soc 75c.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

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A white. crystal and. eslvor dinner -
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

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:. USEFUL CHRISTMAS IDEA. =
(Bv Eleanor Allyn.)
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
Knit ShaWIs

Large and complete assortment of Ladies' Knit
Shawls and Scarfs in wool and silk, many beautul
designs with lace or fringe edge rang
ing 75o up $500.
Beautiful silk scarfs colors. 75c to $500
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
Umbrellas are Prdc=
teal Xmas Gifts

We carry most excellent assortment of style, suit
able for lady or gentleman. Here is partial list Tor
your selection
Ladies' Umbrellas, black and the new plain color
efccts such as brown navy ETC., very neat De
srabe novelties with plain fancy handes each $SSo
Ladies Black Silk Mixed Umbrellas great variety
of new handles and the most dependable frames ana
fabrics, good umbrellas, from S1.00 to $500 each
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

Special purchases have been made the Christmas
selling Ladies' misses and gents chdrens sweater
coats all shades and styles. Cift will be appre
ciated by any member of the family
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-03-05
NEWS FROM DAIRY.

Geo. Smyth made II business trip
IN Dairy Monday.
Dock Pool and Jesse Drew are busy
this week saving wood near the HI.
dcbrand school houss.
Levi Walker. from the Rsserva.
tiou. passed through Yonns on his
way to the Falls this week To get
supplies. lie stayed at Manuel vier-
ra's ranch.
Henry Meier. ST.. writes TO Mrs.
Godfrey Beck that he II very poorly
In health.
The roads In Yonua are aiy ..o
very fast and as q consequences the
children who have been staying out
on account Of bad roads. are coming
10 school again.
We understand that the Origsby
ranch near Geo. Ritters In North
Yonns has been rented 10 John
Logue.
Al present writing Mrs. Godfrey
Beck's baby is quite H.
Robert Hoppe. who recently ar.
rived from Germany. wen: up TO his
brothers homestead Monday.
VIM. i.ogue went To Dairy Mon.
day TO take his father TO the stage.
ar. LOgue went TO the Falls 10 bring
out his daughter. Mrs. All. Wallis.
and also Miss Anna smyth and J. +.
Wallis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Arant. OF
Dairy. visited At the home OF Mr..
aud Mrs. Chas. Flackus last Sunday.
Mr.. McCunn. the horse buyer. has
been In Y0nns Valley the past week
buying horses. Manuel yierra sold
him two and Godfrey Beck sold one.
Miss Enc Coburn went TO town
Monday. being subpoensed on the
Wallis case.
Mrs.Will Logus sold y saddle horse
TO Mr.. McCunn this week for 3l66,
Word has been received from Mrs.