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The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
THE BOATS

The Humboldt, due to arrive here Thursday, will be taken off the north ern run after returning to Seattle and will be taken down to San Francisco for the rest of the winter season.
 The Rustler arrived from Juneau at ? o'clock this morning and left for Juneau at 10 o'clock.
 The Princess Charlotte, the new boat purchased by the Canadian Pa clfic Steamship Co.,, arrived in Van couver last Monday. She has a speed of 22 knots an hour and can accom-. modate $50 passengers. Mir Lowle, local agent, says the Charlotte may be put on the skagway run next summer
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
NUMBERS
AT RERgS DRAHING DEC. 24 1908

1886 F.. Howard watch, w. F.. FerrO.
 9 53l4l Gents watch, Mrs. II. Freidenthal
 9 42l7 Gents watch, F. s. Bell al79 Ladies watch, Miss Sch walbe.
 3 4547 Hand painted plate, E. J Kingsbury
 6 45s5 Cut glass bowl, F. J KingSbury
 [ 36OI Nugget brooch, Mrs. II Flaherty.
 s 37S4 Carving set, Robt. Motter The drawing was conducted by a committee composed by E. J, Kings bury, Miss Le Feyre, H. B. Le Fevrt and Miss c. B. Benson.
 p. E. KERN,
 Gold and Silversmith.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
H0GGATT AND
 GALE DISPUTE
(gy United Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The nom
 ination of Judge Royal A. Gunnison for the first judicial district Of Alaska came after a dispute between Repre- sentative Gale and Gov. Hoggatt
 Hoggatt supported Judge Murphy of Nevada, and Gale favored Col. Shep' pard of Chicago. Roosevelt settled the dispute by re.appointng Gunnison
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
SEEKS ID
 AID ALASKA
(sy United Press)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-Senator Piles of Washington today introduced bill in the senate for an appropria- ton of $14O.OOo for aids to Alaskan navigation.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
INDIAN BEATS
 ITALIAN
(Ry United Press.y

BUFFALO, N. r., Jan. 4.-Long. boat. the Canadian Indian, defeated Pietrio Dorando. the Italian runner, in a Marathon race held here last night. Dorando collapsed within a mile of the finish and was carried from the track. The distance was 26 miles. The time was fast,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

Customers and friends are re Quested to call and receive a little Christmas souvenir with compliments oT Will Clayson.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
BLIZZARD RACES
 IN NORTHWEST
(By United Prees}

PORTLAND, Jan. 5.--From Salem Ore. to Vancouver, B. C., and as far east as Montana a terrific blizzard is raging. There has been a heavy snowfall and the temperature is about I5 degrees above zero.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
CASTRO SUFFERS
 RELAPSE
(ey United Press.)

BERLIN, GERMANY. Jan. D. ClpriaOo Castro, depOs.d president of Venzuells, is in a serious condition here as result on an operation and the nervous strain attendant the recent re-, volulion. Hesuffered relapse.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
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.
 If you want to buy anything adver- tise for 1t in The Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
STRICTLY FRESH EGGS.

We receive on every boat fresh consignment of local ranch eggs. guaranteed strictly fresh.
 FRYE-BRUHN co.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

We take this means to extend thanks to our many friends and customers for their kind patronage during the year just closed We appreciate to the fullest extent the confidence and loyalty shown us, and for the coming year will strive harder than ever before to improve our service still further feeling that the best is none too good for our patrons.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
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., 1909-01-05
BOTTLED AND DRAueHr BEER

poinier Beer is the peer of all brews. At the Mascot, phone s7 and have a case sent to your home.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

NJ. A. McNurney, who has charge of rhe government cable office at Wrangell, came up on the Jefferson to Haines to re-inlist in the service. He came. to Skagway yesterday to visit his old friend Sergt Keber Mir McNurney will leave on the Humboldt Thursday.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05
TOWN TALK
The skagway Chamber or Commerce will meet Friday night.

J. B. Delaelle we'll krown travelling m 10, left for Juneau this mOriug on the Rlstler
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

The Ladies Of the Moccsb'es are re- quested to meet at promptly 8 o'clock tonight at the home of Mrs ]. D. Stine- baugh.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

George Moot, collector of the Cana, dian customs at Summit, is at the White Pass hospital suffering with nervous prostration. MT. Moot is 6S years old and his health has been failing for some time,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

The Arctic Brotherhood will hold their regular weekly meeting tonight at A. B. hall
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

uuuHHBHhR HhRHHHHBBBI HB8E EA E 8 h X FEE
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-05

Rev. Jenkins of s. Sayiour's church will leave for Juneau Thursday on the Humboldt
Arizona republican., 1909-09-12
BELT PINS

A choice line of "Gains-
borough" Pins in imita-
ton hand-painted effects.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-12
BACK COMBS

An elegant assortment of
fancy styles, every one
desirable.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-12

Nice, neat Fall patterns; all ages; actual
75c and $1.00 values.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-12

A great big table full of
them, in solid colors and
fancies; various widths.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-12

One, two and three-piece styles,
made of purest Linen, in white
and all the good shades in de-
mand; some hand embroidered.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-12

Tie genuine article, Jer-
sey ribbed, for boys and
girls from 1 to ID years
OF age; always sold at 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
Give the Child q Chance.

The local newspaper should be found
in every home. No child will grow up
ignorant who can be taught to appreciate
the home paper. II is the stepping stone
to intelligence in all those matters not to
be learned in books.
Give your children foreign paper
which contains not one word about any
person, place or thing which they ever
saw, or perhaps ever heard of, and how
can you expect them to be interested?
But let them have the home paper and
read of persons whom they meet, and
places with which they are familiar, and
soon an interest is awakened which in
creases with every arrival of the local pa
per.
Thus habit OF reading is formed, and
they will read the papers all their lives
and become intelligent men and women,
a credit to their knowledge Of the world
as it is today.
Can you estimate the value Of the gen.
eral information your children will get
during the year from careful reading OF
the Register from week to week2 If not
will you be so unjust TO them as to deprive
them and yourself of the paper when you
can get it for the pittance of one dollar 2
Be fair with the children. Send us the
one dollar and LET them have the paper.
You can't spend dollar from which you
will get fuller or better return.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
NEW VOL. A-No. 80.
Hubby Got An Overdose.

What is good for man is good for beast,
and it's poor rule that don't work both
ways. Not far from Brunswick lives a
contented couple on farm. They think
a great deal OF each other. and last
March, when the husband began to refuse
his rations and kind Of got sick like, il
worried his wife. Nothing seemed to
suit his taste, and he went about doing
his chores as il he was trying TO save fun
eral expenses. Out in the barn his wife
came across package OF condition pow
ders like they feed horses, and after read
ing its good qualities printed on the wrap
per she vowed to try some on her hus-
band. The next morning for breakfast
she mixed tablespoonful with his oat
meal. He ate il with relish. The next
day she repeated the dose, and before the
end OF the week he jumped a five-rail
fence and turned handspring. Before
he had eaten a one-pound package he
threw the hired man three times during
the noon hour and cut up several capers
like sixteen-year-old would do. Then
the good wife, tickled all over at her won
derful discovery. GOT another package.
bu, before half OF il was fed up her hus-
band got so risky she could not keep him
on the farm nor home nights. he just
wants to prance around and make goo-goo
eyes at all the women, and now his wife
is in tears and talks about getting a di-
vorce.-Middletow Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
A aoose No Years Old.

This is not the goose that laid the gold
en- egg, but It's the Oldest goose In the
United States, according to its owner.
Mrs. A. c. Johnson, OF Flint. N. Y.
"The goose is 90 years old and more"
says Mrs. Johnson, in relating the story
Of her feathered pet. Zone morning in
April, 1873, when went out in the yard !
found a young gosling hall buried In The
snow. Evidently the bird was one OF a
flock Of wild geese flying overhead and
during the night had become tired and
worn out, dropping 10 the ground. ]
picked him up. took him into the house.
fed him, and ever since then he has re-
mained with me. gave him the name
OF Baby"
The old goose is known TO every child
in the neighborhood, lie will follow his
mistress about the streets whenever she
will allow him TO do so, and Is a pct OF
many people. A few weeks ago the old
goose was caught under the hoots OF a
horse and il was thought for a time that
the bird would die. His feet were crush
ed, but he recovered, and still manages
to waddle about cheefully.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
An Honest Man Gets a Life Job.

When William Robeln, brakeman on
the Long Island Railroad, picked up a
forgotten handbag, which contained jew
els valued at $4,000, few days ago he
did not guess that he was also picking up
500, two outfits of clothing, two-weeks
vacation with full pay, and the offer OF a
life position at 500 per month.
The handbag which brought all this
good fortune TO Robelin belonged to Mrs.
A. Schwab, of New York, who was on
her way to her daughters at Rockaway
Beach. Mrs. Schwab forgot about the
bag until after her arrival at the hotel.
Robelin found the bag and turned the
treasure over to General Superintendent
McCrea. Besides the gems. the bag con-
tanned Several checks and $40. The
property was turned oyerto Mrs. .Schwab's
representative, and at his request Robelin
was summoned. The $40 found in the
bag was given TO him, with check for
$50. He then received two suits OF cloth
ing, with underwear and accessories.
Then ne was told TO take two-weeks'
vacation with pay, and on his return TO
present himself at a certain number in
Maiden Lane, where life position at
500 month will be ready for him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
The Dutch Pilgrim Fathers.

In September, 1909, Henry Hudson,
commander of the flyboat Half Moon, be-
gan to sail up the river which to-day
bears his name, searching always for a
sea-path TO China. This, as we know.
he did not find, although he thought he
was near his goal when. at different
time, he discovered the great inland bay,
also called after him. He died an appar-
ent failure, the victim OF mutiny. His
real work was seen only after his death,
when settlers from Holland, following in
his footsteps, founded what was TO be one
Of the greatest States in the Union. That
State will celebrate his tercentenary this
year.
A recent historian, William Elliot Griffis,
in "The Story of New Netherlands" re
counts our debt TO those seventeenth Gen.
tury Dutchmen, and takes the occasion TO
correct few popular ideas concerning
them. There was never, for instance,
any such place as New Netherlands
the word was spelled without the final
"s," nor were the hardy, active New
Netherlanders either fat, old, or stupid
fellows, smoking long pipes. The "hn-
ny picture" OF New Netheriand men and
ways which we are all familiar with in
"Knicker-bocker's History OF New York"
is, historically speaking, inaccurate. No
one, finally, everpronounced the syllable
'"dam" in Amsterdam" or Rotterdam"
as il he were swearing in English.
The words boss, ',"boom, bunker" I"
doodle" and TAPS" are said TO have
come TO us through the Hollanders. The
stripes in our flag, denoting Federal gov
ernment, are also OF Dutch origin. Four
Of our States were settled from the Meth
erlands. In larger sense, these ances-
tors OF ours set an excellent example by
their sound republican ideas and customs;
by their readiness TO fight selfish corpor-
ations, as we'll as English dukes and kings,
for their beliefs, and by their wholesome
love for law, order, freedom and culture.
OF all our national strains, the Dutch in
us" is one OF the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
The Potomac Belongs To Maryland.

In an opinion rendered few days ago
by Attorney-G General VIM. q. Conley, of
West Virginia, he states that he is of the
opinion that the State OF Maryland has
jurisdiction OF the Potomac river to tide
water mark on the West Virginia side.
This opinion was rendered in response TO
inquiries made by Game Warden ]. A.
Viquesney, of Belington. The Warden
received frequent communications asking
for information on this subject, and re-
ferred the question to the Attorney Cen
eral
1t seems that when the grant was made
for the territory embraced in the old State
OF Virginia, the line extended to the Po-
tomac river. When Maryland was laid
out the line began at the northern boun-
dary of Virginia. This would give the
boundary between the two States TO
Maryland. The Ohio and big Sandy be-
long to West Virginia for similar reasons.
Mr.. Conley says
eve have failed to find any Virginia or
West Virginia decisions on this subject,
but the chancery court OF Maryland, in
1890, decided in Binny's case that the
State Of Maryland had jurisdiction over
the Potomac river. Since the adoption
of the first Constitution OF Virginia in l776
Virginia seems TO have reco gnized the
jurisdiction OF Maryland over the Poto-
mac riverabove tide water. The Con-
stitution of this State, in defining the ter
ritory Of West Virginia, refers TO the Ohio
and Big Sandy rivers, but makes no men,
ton OF the Potomac river, seeming to
concede to the State OF Maryland juris-
diction over the Potomac river. am
therefore of the opinion that the State OF
Maryland has jurisdiction over that part
of the Potomac river above tide water
where the river constitutes the boundary
line between the State OF Maryland and
the State of West Virginia" :"
His opinion comedies with opinions
frequently handed down by the Maryland
courts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
Fine Collection From Africa.

Former President Roosevelt's African
hunting trip has resulted in the enriching
of the National Geological Park Of Wash
ington with an exceptional collection Of
live African birds and animals, many Of
which are not represented in the parks
exhibit.
While Mr.. Roosevelt's purpose was TO
make a collection OF dead birds and mani
mails for the National Museum, working
in connection with the Smithsonian In
stitute, his visit to Juiu farm, near Nairobi,
British East Africa, where he and his
party were the guests ofW. w. Mcmillan,
an American, owning the big estate. re-
suited in the presentation OF collection
OF live animals to the Geological Park by
Mr.. Mcmillan through the Smithsonian
African expedition. Mr. Roosevelt has
accepted the gift on behalf OF the park,
and Assistant Superintendent A. b. Baker
will leave New York tomorrow on the
steamer Arabic for Nairobi to take charge
of its transportation to this country.
Lieut.. Col. Edgar A. Mearns, OF the
Roosevelt party, has written to Secretary
Walcott describing the collection. II in
cludes eleven large mammals and three
large birds, all in fine condition and for
the most part well broken to captivity.
The group includes one male and one
female lion, two years old; one male and
two female lions, seventeen months a
female leopard, pet of Mrs. McMillan's !;
two cheetahs, wanhog, two years old /;
one Thompson and one Grant gazelle,
well grown; large eagle ofunusual spe-
cies, small vulture and a large buteo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
The Victims of Alcohol.

Suppose il was the Judgment Dayl And
the earth and sea had given up their dead.
A strange, weird solemnity had fallen up
on the face OF nature. Let all the victims
OF alcoholic drinks stand forth. The liv-
ing and the dead. The millions that sleep
in potters-fields, and the millions that rest
beneath pretentious monuments in all the
cemeteries Of the earth. The millions that
sank beneath the waves OF the sea. Let
the doors and the gates OF the penitenti-
aries, the iails and the alms-houses OF the
earth swing open their hinges and their in
mates come forth. Let every woman
who has suffered a cruel blow from a
drunken husband, let all the little children
who have been treated as though they
were the offspring OF brutes by drunken
fathers, let all the young girls who have
been driven TO lives OF shame and death
and suicide on account Of alcohol, stand
forth.
Let all the victims OF the rope and cleo
trio chair and poisonous drugs, all that
perished by starvation, by disease and by
accident, stand forth. Let every grave in
every cline, containing the ashes ola VIC
tim of alcohol, open, that all men may be
Judged both the living and the dead. Oh,
horror Of horrors, lost forever art thou,
sons and daughters offnen. And why so
lost2 Why so fallen? Five hundred mil
lion skinny fingers point to the worm OF
the still, the metallic coil through which
exuded that poisonous virus which inoc-
ulates and contaminates the body and
soul both for time and eternity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
Blessings for the Weary.

But think the King Of that country comes out from
among His t;reless host.
And walks in this world Of the weary as II he loved
. Il the most:
For here in the dusty confusion with eyes that are
heavy and dim.
He meets again the laboring men who are looking
and longing for Him.
He cancels the curse Of Eden, and brings them
blessing instead:
Blessed are they that labor. for Jesus patakes oil
their bread.
He puts his hand to their burdens, He enters their
homes at night
Who does his best shall have as guest the Master of
life and light.
This is the gospel Of labor-rine it. ye bells OF the
kirk
The Lord of love came down from above. TO live
with the men who work.
This is the rose that He placed here in the thorn
cursed soil
Heaven is blest with perfect rest, but the blessing
OF earth is toll.
Henry Van DYKE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05

While cutting hay on the plantation oi
Robert Gillian, In Botetoan county. Va,
Lewis Johnson, young farmer, killed
snake which Is said TO be ir0k OF ma
ture. Johnson struck the reptile with
moving scythe, cutting off It's head. Hc
was surprised TO see the snake crawl IN
another direction, and ran tine OF his
pitchfork through its body. Upon hold
ing Il up he discovered another head on
the other end. The head on the tail sec
ton Of the body was smaller than The
one on the iorepar. Other farmers
vouch for the slory.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
Jefferson County, West Virginia. Thursday August 1909

very face, and getting out his printing
frame, settled down to business.
The sunshine was bright in his south
window, and he had print completed in
quick time. He held it TO the light, ex
citedly, the water dripping from it.
christmas, it's goddess - he eiacu-
lated.
She peered out at him,.her laughing
face round and miSchievous. Her dress
was of olden style, with huge panniers at
the side, and a trim-laced bodice with
low French neck and little puff sleeves.
One tiny foot stuck out saucily in high
heeled French boot.
Andrew stared at her amazed. The
arched eyebrow and delicate face were
patrician. She might have just stepped
out of some old French painting. Why
had he not noticed her as he snapped the
picture2 II was all mysterious. Then
he heard Mr.. Meniweather's step outside,
and called him.
"Any little French court ladies' around
here ?" he inquired.
Andrew opened the door and Lemuel
came in. apuzzled expression on his hon
est old face.
"Not that know Of" he answered.
"Well, then, Pm seeing things" laughed
Andrew, because saw one in the woods
yesterday, puffs and ruffles and high
heeled shoes"
"You did?" exclaimed Lemuel, "you
did, eh?"
Then to Andrews surprise, Lemuel
quickly took the key from the lock and
putting it in again on the outside of the
door went out, locking it behind him.
Andrew pounded and yelled in rage
and surprise, but all to no purpose. A
half hour went by. Then carriage drew
up at the door, and a second later Lemuel
unlocked Andrews door and entered, a
gentleman with him.
"Not feeling we'll, hear" the strange
gentleman remarked.
First knew Oft, Spluttered Andrew.
"He's got a relapse" exclaimed Lem
ue!. "Gone crazy like. Seeing things.
Saw a French court-lady in the woods
yesterday" But he got no further.
DR.. Snow broke out into a mighty roar.
$50 you are the young gentleman2" he
said. "Let's see the picture.
Andrew brought it sulkily forth, notyet
understanding.
OTIS my niece, Dianthe Bonows," ex-
claimed the doctor, after a minute, still
laughing.
Andrew smiled. Dianthe
How the name fitted her.
"She was attending a fancy-dressed
lawn party at Stratford, about six miles
up the river on the other Side. She pad
died down in her canoe, and seeing those
pretty birch trees, wandered into the
woods, hiding her canoe in the bushes.
She saw you, but you, OF course, did not
see her. She knew that she would prob
ably show in the picture, as she hap
pened to peer out from behind the trees
just as you snapped it. She was dressed
in a costume that used to be her great
great-aunt's. We had good laugh that
night when she told us about it, and
imagined whata surprise il would be to the
gentleman, whoever he might be, after
the picture was printed"
at was" said Andrew, laughing him
self, now.
"Is-is she staying with you here in
town?"
The doctor smiled little.
eyes, for tlIe summer. AT present she
is sitting outside in my buggy, holding the
horse"
"I'll come out and meet her" said An
drew promptly. al always knew I'd
marry a girl named Dianthe."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05
The Spirit Moved Him.

An old negro preacher approached a
Southern physician and offered scrap Of
paper.
"Please, sab, TO read dat" he said.
The physician found II to be an adyer-
tisement in which il was asserted that
whiskey was the only genuine and reliable
specific cure for malaria.
But you haven't any malaria, uncle, :"
he assured fhe old man; none OF II
around here at ALL"
"Whar do dey hab il de wust, Mars
Jeems 2" the other then asked, eliriousiy.
"lt's pretty bad down on Cypress Riv-
er," the physician told him, naming To-
cality some % miles away.
A few days later the physician was
passing the old fellows cabin, and OBJ
served him climbing upon rickety wagon
piled up with household goods.
Moving, Uncle Ned2" he asked.
"Where are you going 2"
MARS Jeems," the old man said SOL
emnly, "Ah done had call; de spefif
done move me - 20 wuk in de Lords
vineyard on de banks OBJ Cypress Ribber. ("
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-05

A Baltimore school teacher had en-
countered such a degree OF ignorance and
mental obtuseneSs on the part of one Of
her boys that she became disheanened.
So il was with considerable sarcasm that
she said to the youngster:
al wonder if you could tell me whether
George Washington was sailor or a
soldier ?"
The kid grinned. ale was soldier,
all right" was the reply.
"How do you know?" asked the
weary teacher.
Because | seen apicture ofhim crossin'
the Delaware, explained the boy. "Any
sailor'd know enough not to stand up in
the boat"