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The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portions of the ear There is only one way to cure deaf. ness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lin ing of the Eustachian Tube When this tube is inflamed you have a rumblihg sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deaf, ness is the rseult. and unless the in- Glammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an in famed condition of the mucous sur. faces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness Ccaused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu. lars, free.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

A banquet was rendered Lieut. and Mrs. s c. Orchard and their two daughters Nellie and Bessie May, last Sunday evening at the Fifth Avenue hotel. None but the most intimate friends of the family were present.
 Mrs. S. c. Orchard had so far re- covered her health as to be able to leave on the Portland for Valdez. Mrs. Orchard was accompanied by her friend Miss Eleanor MoorhOuse who will resume her duties as sten- ographer in the office of the Alaska Road Commission.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Stinebaugh, Mrs nhoda Hangin and Miss Fay stine- baugh were guests Of Mir and Mrs. A. S. Smith Thursday even- ing. The ladies played bridge and the gentlemen had a game of check CTS. The hostess served a dainty luncheon after the games.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Shaw are home after an absence of several weeks. Mrs. Shaw visited with friends in Sc. atuc. Mir. Shaw went to Oakland for a visit with his daughters Mrs. O.. W. Jasper, Miss Grace Shaw and other relatives. Miss Grace Shaw will soon come to Skagway to make her permanent home. Mrs. shaw's niece Mics Marion Mclean of Birmingham, Ala., will visit with the family of E. J. Shaw during the summer.
 The people of Skagway who remem Der the beautiful voice ot Miss Marie Bernhofer will be pleased to learn that she is now in Munich conser. vatorv for voice training. Miss Bern hofer was taken to Munich last fall by her aunt Mrs. NJ. Bernhofer of Skagway, who now receives most flattering reports of her niece Miss Bernhofer although scarcely more than a child has a wonderful voice and may in time add much to Alaska as singer of note,
 
 All persons having work for exhibi' ton at the A..Y..P. fair are request. ed to report to Mrs. L. S. Keller. The weather has been so unfayorable that no meetings have been called; general meeting will be called as soon as material shall arrive for mounting schoo work and for others having photographs to send to eX, mbit. The historical section may find much of interest by consulting Mrs. Pullen, as she has newspapers, etc, of the early days of skagway.
 Mir. G. V. zinkan of the Canadian Customs will leave on the next Prin. cess May for Vancouver where he W join Mrs. Zinkan who was unex- pectedly called away by a cablegram from E. S. Busby. Mir. and Mrs. zin- kan will go to South Hampton, On. ta"'o Canada, where they will attend the golden anniversary celebration Of h aged parents of Mir. Zinkan. Af- ter visiting for some time in the home town, Mir. and Mrs. zinkan will spend several weeks in the large cities of the east and will return to Skagway about the first of June. Mir. Charles Christianson will fill Mir. Zinkan's place during the latter's va, cation,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

Mir. and Mrs, J. D. Stinebaugh, Mrs hhoda Hanglin and Miss Fay Stine- baugh were guests of Mir and Mrs. A. s. Smith Thursday eyen- ing. The ladies played bridge and the gentlemen had a game of check CTS. The hostess served a dainty luncheon after the games.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
MAKES WORK EASIER
Alaska People Arc PIonssd to Lonrn
 How It IE Oono

It's pretty hard to attend to duties
 With a constantly aching back;
 With annoying urinary disorders.
 Dosn's Kidney Pills make work easier.
 They cure backsche.
 They cure every kidney i'll.
 ?. A. Johnson, 4S40 South l. St.. Tacoma, Wash. says. "I recommend Doan's Kidney Pills just as high to-day as did several years ago. For quite a period of time, I suffered from kidney trouble, the secretions from my kidneys being very irregular in action and csus- ing me much annoyance. When Dosn's Kidney Pills were brought to my atten. tion, I procured a box and they entirely disposed of every sign of my trouble. have had DO return attack since and know that the cure Goan's Kidney Pills performed was permanent one."
 For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents. Foscer-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N, r., sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the uame-Doan's-and take no other,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
FROM HAMBURG TO SRAGWAY

Mr. Herman Grimm has received a shipment Of the famous Breckenridge Sour Mash Bourbon" which was dis titled 10 Kentucky in 1887 and then shipped 10 Hamburg. Germany, and there placed in bond, after which it was imported to lhe United States, coming to Skagway via Cape Horn,
 This much travelled liquor is the finest whiskey ever received in Skag- way, aud while it lasts cGn be had at the Pack Train Bar at twenty-five cents per drink or SlO the gallon. Orders by phone (No. 7O) will receive prompt attention.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
QUICK DELIVERY PHONE 90.

Baggage, coal and wood delivered upon shortest notice day and night.
 Fl. PRUDENTIAL, General Expressing Bonded Car Tier.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

Supt. VI. Hahn will leave on the Cottage City for the south.
 Dr. L. S. Keller left Wednesday for professional trip to sitka.
 General Agent F. B. wurzbacher went to whltehOrse Thursday and re, turned on today's train
 Supt V. I. Hahn went to White horse Friday morning and returned on todays train.
 Mir. and Mrs. R, A. Carroll will re, turn on the next Jefferson from a visit to Sound cities.
 Mir. w. H. Clayson is absent from town on a business trip to Portland, seattle and Cordova.
 
 Mrs. George Blanchard who has been quite seriously ill for some days is reported better today.
 Mir. F. F. w. Lowle of the c. P. Ss Co.,. went to whitehorse the early part of the week on a business trip.
 Mr. and Mrs. Norman z. Black now occupy the Howard cottage re. gently vacated by the family of W. H.. Steiner.
 Miss Lucy Roberts of Victoria, is visiting her sister Mrs F. F w.. Lowle. Miss Roberts came on the Princess May.
 Mir. and Mrs. S. W. Wall and little son are spending the winter in south. ern California. When last heard from they were at San Bernardino.
 Mrs. Harriet S. Pullen, Capt Paul c. Hutton of Fort Wm. H. Seward, and Mir. J. NJ. Keller were evening guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. s. Keller Sunday
 The "silyer Social" held at the residence of Mir. Geo. Howard last Monday evening was a most enjoya. ble affair and a success financially. The evening was spent at cards, chess and music. Excellent refresh. pents were served
 Mir. p. II. Ganty who with his fam fly has spent the winter at Los An. eeles win return the last of the moath. Mrs. Ganty and the children will join Miss Springsted in Seattle aa4 remain there and in Portland un- til sprina.
 The Sourdough dance given by the Arctic Brotherhood at their hall on Wednesday evening was most sue. cessful. Many features of the affair represented the pioneer days of Alas. ka and helped to keep alive the mem. orics of that period.
 The Priscilla club had an enjoyable time with Miss Minnie Wolff at the residence of Mrs. A. L. Grant After the election of officers the young peo- pie had a pleasant evening with mu- sic. A dainty and delicious luncheon was served by Miss Wolff
 Miss Nellie Orchard was given a most delightful finch party by Miss Veronica Mulvihill on Monday even- ing. The guests were: Miss Nellie Orchard, Miss Edith Liddicoat, MT. Lewis Stinebaugh, Mir. Burnett Ash ley and Mir. Harold Ask. The young hostess served dainty refreshments.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

Miss Nellie Orchard was given a most delightful finch party by Miss Veronica Mulvihill on Monday even- ing. The guests were: Miss Nellie Orchard, Miss Edith Liddicoat, MT. Lewis Stinebaugh, MT. Burnett Ash ley and Mir. Harold Ask. The young hostess served dainty refreshments,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
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:30 p. m. sharp.
 All members are requested to be present and visiting brothers are in- Wted to attend.
 HENRY A. RHODE, Worthy Pres.
 J. NJ. Keller. Worthy Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
DIRECTORY OF FRATERaAL SOCIETIES
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD.

Regular meetings of Camp skag, way. No. 1, every Tuesday at s o'clock sharp, in A. B. hall, Broad way.
 Visiting brothers are cordially in' vlted.
 H. II. DRAPER, A. c. E. R. Stiyers, A. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
LADIES OF THE MAccAsgEs.

Regular reviews of Hive No. 2, La dies of the Maccabees will be held the first and third Tuesdays in the month at s D. m. sharp, in their hall on Sixth avenue.
 All visiting members are cordially invited.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
 ORDER OF ELKs.

Regular meetings of Skagway Lodge. No. 43l, Benevolent and Pro tectiye Order of Elks, every Thurs day at 8 D. m. sharp, in their hall on Sixth Avenue.
 FRED. CALLARMAN. Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

I have 500 volumes of copyright novels and general reading-the last and best-in my circulating Ii. brary. w. w. Boughtou,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

Winter evenings made delightful by gooG reading. All the best and latest books to be found in my cir culatlng liabrary. W. w. Boughton.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

Mrs. s. c. Orchard had so far re- covered her health as to be able to leave on the Portland for Valdez. Mrs. Orchard was accompanied by her friend Miss Eleanor Moorhouse who will resume her duties as sten- ographer in the office of the Alaska Road Commission.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20

Subscribers are requested to notify The Alaskan when papers are not promptly delivered by the carriers.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-02-20
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs

Regular meetings of White Pass Lodge, No. 113, Free and Accepted Masons, second and fourth Fridays Of each month, at 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., 1909-02-20

A banquet was rendered Lieut., and Mrs. s c. Orchard and their two daughters Nellie and Bessie May, last Sunday evening at the Fifth Avenue hotel. None but the most intimate friends of the family were present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
Wear Earrings---but
Don T Pierce the Ear

Quaint old-fashioned earrings
are the rage among women of
fashion. The long pendants of jet,
coral or pear shaped pearl are per-
haps the most favored.
Earrings are becoming to both
blends and brunettes, but women
with long or oval faces should give
careful study to the ornamentation
of their ears.
Women with short ears may
wear extremely long earrings.
while long ears look shorter if the
earrings are fastened close to the
lobes.
Color is as important as shape.
The earrings must be becoming to
the complexion as well as the
gown. Jet and corals are generally
becoming and give color and luster
to the ear. Rubies usually make
the ears look large and dark.
Pearls impart young, fresh ap-
pearance to the skin.
Few women have sufficient color
ing to the ear to wear diamonds
well.
1t is no longer necessary to have
the ears pierced in order to wear
earrings. A new device fastens
the ring to the lobe of the ear.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
FORGET ENGLISH AND
TALK UNITED STATES

largely a blend of many languages
America has contributed more
than her share Of new scientific
terms and of words which, origin
ating as Slang" have grown into
universal use.
1t is significant that the sweet.
est, purest English" spoken In the
world is not in England, but in
Dublin, Ireland, and in our own
south.
Compared with the mellifiuous
limpid speech of these sections, the
English of the real Englishman
with his confusion of his "h, u
sounds like the rattle Of a nail
machine.
1t has been said by some wit that
the German speaks from his stom.
ach, the Frenchman from his lungs
the Englishman from his throat and
the American from his nose. It is
another distinction that entities us
to name of our own.
To speak United States" is a
slang phrase already widely in
use. Let us hope tnat it will evolve
into the dignified and exact phrase
the American language"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
KEEP CLOSE TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN.

The congressman-elect is not long in Washington be-
fore he finds himself the possessor of lot of friends
ceives invitations to become participant in nice little
theater parties He finds himself social functions at
the paata residences of the arstocatc and wealthy He
is asked to clubs and Is perhaps permitted to
more at poker bridge than his natural talent and past
efforts ever justified him in believing he entitled to-
He is, in short, ''made much Of
The attentions paid him with design His environ
ment at the capital purposely made such to impress
him with the Importance of wealth and social standing
and make him forget the needs Of the farmer and city
toiler back in his district 1t is the upodate fashion of
lobbying by the interests, element rather indiscrm
nately described as predatory wealth.
The Interests" at Washington rarely resort nowadays
to the vulgar purchase of congressman. They "nake
them over make them feel that it is the great corpora
ons rather than the great people that need egs
ation and encouragement; make them believe that it is
more important that vested capital get privilege
than that their home community get harbor, or a
new highway, some protection against corporation
rapacity.
The tools of greedy capital keep in close touch with
your congressman at Washington How close do you keep
to him?
Isn't it fact that you rarely see him. and still more
rarely talk with him. any way let him know how you
feel notwithstanding that he is your servant? With his
election you fold your hands and leave him to be
worked" by those influences at Washington don't you?
The people of the United Pacific States want develop
ment of merchant marine in the Pacific The railroad
monopolists at Washington don't.
We want millions for harbors navy yards, channels
irrigation roads and reclamation in United Pacific
States The national pie has long been cut to suit the
appettes of the far and the middle west and SOUTH
while we've got the crumbs. The interests, from Duluth
to New Orleans, always hand at Washington to
elbow us aside.
We want tariff revision in the interest of coast pro-
ducers. There's army of militant standpaers at
congressmens side, at the capital.
The people of the United Pacific States not get
what they by relying upon occasional newspaper
editorial They must get into close touch with their
chosen servants in the national legislature.
Write to your congressman! Let him know how you
feel matters affecting your districts interests Let
him that you passing upon the service he renders
you. Let him feel that, matter what influences
round him Washington he is particularly accountable
to the people at home who powerful to aid and
mand and to condemn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
THE WHOLE FAMILY.
knows of the holes to mend,

Nobody knows of the buttons
lost;
Nobody knows of the babes to tend,
Nobody knows what the grocer
les cost;
Nobody knows of the socks to darn,
Nobody knows Of the patching
done;
Nobody knows-here We'll end this
Nobody knows but mother.
Nobody knows of the shoes to buy,
Nobody knows of the yearly bills,
Nobody knows when the gas bills
high;
Nobody gets these thrills.
Nobody wears his last years suit,
What. again? Well, rather;
Nobody gets the eternal boot,
No. not one, but father.
Nobody knows of the fashion tip,
Nobody knows of the newest
sheath;
Nobody knows where such things
slip
When they are gone from under
meath;
Nobody knows of shoes that pinch,
And other things that twist her
Nobody knows what makes her
finch,
Nobody knows but sister.
Nobody knows of pants cut down,
, When did no more will wear 'em !;
Nobody knows how ma can frown
If he, perchance, shall tear 'em;
Nobody knows how dear, sweet sis
Utters things girl should
smother,
If he but hides and hears a kiss
Nobody knows but brother.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23

Stilted critics in England, who
never weary of finding fault with
the English spoken and written in
this country, might reflect serious
ly over Mark Twains remark that
I'VE of this country do not speak
English, but American"
Since English critics themselves
keep harping that our language is
not English, there is no reason for
ourselves calling it such.
The tail doesn't wag the dog.
And this nation. which has made
fits language the diplomatic
language of the world and is trans
planting 1t In colonies all around
the globe, is under no obligation
any longer to call that language
English.
The relative population, wealth
and power of the United States
and Canada are quite sufficient to
entitle them to a language of their
own.
II is no new proposition. Even
~ early as one of the first sessions
Of the continental congress, an ar
dent patriot moved that we re-
nounce the English speech of the
British oppressors and adopt a
language OF our own. Roger Sher-
man thereupon moved to amend
the resolution to read that we
should retain English ourselves
and compel the British to adopt
some other language.
Prof. Brander Matthews, who
tells this story I'm Munsey's, calls
attention to a movement, not so
drastic as that proposed by the
revolutionary patriots, now being
pushed by the American Language
legion. That body is sending out
appeals to the American people
urging them ito unite I'm calling the
mother tongue by the name of the
children who speak It,"
There Is nothing to prove that
the English language has done any
more for this country than might
have been done by French or Ger
man.
The language as commonly
spoken nov In many sections is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23

eye, another whose nose was inor-
dinately red. and a third who still
staggered slightly as he walked.
Mr.. Smithers selected a comfort
able corner and sat down with a
sigh of satisfaction. Into Mr..
Mulcher's expression came a look
of understanding.
1t was still early in the after
noon when the five prisoners were
marched single file to the station.
From around a curve pulled the
dingy accommodation train, and
they were hustled into a dingier
coach. Slowly the miles were rat
tied Off. AS mellow glow was be-
ginning to spread over the west.
they rumbled and clattered by sew
eral houses set closely together
then by an intermittently paved
street.
1--WE are here" said Mr.. Smith
ers.
Single file as they had entered,
the prisoners were led from the
car. On the platform Mr.. Smith
ers turned to the constable, and his
expression was severe.
you have made a very serious
mistake" he said. "As l attempted
to tell you at the outset, we were
not fighting. Mr.. Mulchers," he
made in indicative nod, had sim
ply swallowed a collar button, and
| was beating him on the back to
make him spit it up. He did. Here
it Is. We have friends in Granville
who would render things unpleas-
ant did they know the blunder you
have been guilty Of. Good day"
He turned with an indignant up
lifting Of his shoulders, and he and
Mr.. Mulchers disappeared round one
corner of the station.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
MOSTANYTHTNlJ !

After the operation upon him.
Castro was reported resting as
quietly as could have been ex-
pected." That doesn't express any
thing. A chicken with its head cut
off doesn't even rest quietly for
quite a spell.
Population of the earth Is esti-
mated at 1920, 100000.
North Carolina, Mississippi and
Alabama turned over a new leaf by
inaugurating prohibition Jan. 1.
Have you seen the first robin?
That Philadelphia chauffeur of
mine has been arrested three times
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
'THmE SrRRrEGw0 OF Tln. ,GMuTMltdRg

AS Mr.. Smythers studied the
strange characters chalked on the
board fence, silently moving his
lips the while to aid his mental ex-
ertions, he opened his eyes and
sucked in his breath like a debut
ante receiving an unexpected pro-
pQsal.
Theodore says" he translated,
that he's struck something rich
and juicy we can work to the limit
if we reach Granville tonight. To-
morrow will be too late"
Mr.. Mulchers selected a round
stone that had the look of dull
colored mushroom, and spat at It
stoically. Granville" he observed,
SIS fifty miles from here, and the
watkins bad"
From a cornfield to their right
crow cawed derisively; and, a fly,
after an inspective circle. settled
insolently on the tip of Mr.. Smith
ers' nose. He stuck one heel in
the ground and spoke for a mo-
ment under his breath.
Fate" he said aloud, must be
an old maid with a wart on her
chin. What's to be done? We've
got to get to Granville tonight"
Mr.. Mulchers shook his head
helplessly. There amt nothin'
stops here exceptin' that hop-skip
accommodation.
Mr.. Smithers plunged both hands
into his pockets and protruded his
under lip. And we can't swing
that"
This place." he said impressive
ly, "oughter be wiped off the map.
There amt nothin' here, not even
a calaboose. Every time the con-
stable nabs a man he has to take
him to Granville fore he can lock
him up"
"They got three DRINKS shut up
in the grocery store now that he's
goin' to carry over on the accom-
mediation this afternoon" Mr.. Null
cheers observed drearily.
Down the road came the rattle
of wheels, and a ramshackle sulky
drawn by somnolent horse hove
In sight. A dry. aggressive little
man was perched on the seat, in
cassantly jerking the lines.
Mr.. Mulchers suddenly felt a
tight grasp on his arm. Get down
on your hands and knees" said Mr..
Cmithers hoarsely in his ear.
drop. This amt a time to ask
questions. Do what I tell you. I'm
goin' to hit you on the back, but
don't you hit me. Just you stay
still"
The unsual spectacle of one man
on his hands and knees with an
other pounding him on the back
was Immediately presented. AS
the sulky drew nearer, Mr.. Smith
ers redoubled his blows, his open
palm smacking resoundingly
against the unresisting back.
With a jerk the sulky stopped,
and the little man sprang out and
seized Mr.. Smithers by the collar
"Fightin' are you?" he said. We'll,
I'll show you Constable Perkins
don't allow nothin' like that in this
settlement"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23

in 10 days." said the New Yorker!
For reckless driving?"
mo, he stalled traffic on Broad,
way"
7. y
Frequently a man who thinks
himself an Alexander. awakens TO
the fact that he ia only an Alec.
u y s.
Brooklyn widow of wealth has
married a plumber. There appears
to be nothing to which wealth may
not aspire.
Think Of the fix these ancestry
hunters are in, when, after tracing
their lineage back for several hun
dred years. they discover that they
are descended from an adopted
child.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
DISEASE cRiPPLEs CHILDREN,

VIENNA, Jan. ga malignant
epidemic of spinal paralysis which
afflicts children, and is called by
the doctors poliomyetis, has broken
out in this city and vicinity. The
children attacked are mostly under
flve years of age. The are suddenly
seized with a high fever and delir-
ium. The following day they are
unable to move their hands and
feet. Most of the patients seem
doomed to be cripples for life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-23
BOYS HEAD BLOWN OFF

TACOMA, Jan. 23.-- Patrick MUIR
ply, age 10. residing with his par
ents at Sumner. was killed today
by the accidental discharge OF a
shotgun Tho entire top of his
head was blown OF.