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The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
V0 saS 3REVITIES

There will be a meeting of the Skagway fire department Saturday night, Dec. 2. Full attendance is desired.
 The Spokane arrived yesterday at 1O:SO and sailed at 1880, bringing in 22 tons of freight and small number of passengers, sailing with 22 passengers.
 The gasoline launch Hegg arriv- ed from Haines yesterday afternoon with three passengers. Captain Madsen brought up a fine halibut weighing TO pounds which he sold to the local meat market. Arrange ments are under way to have the Hegg placed on a regular schedule between Haines and Skagway.
 A large number of passengers came out on Wednesday nights train among them being E. A. Dixon and wife, J. A. Wallace, wife and fam fly and Mrs. K. Porter of White horse, Geo. J. Busch of the Wells Fargo company, H. E. Wilson, Mrs F. G. Wilson, J. Griffith, Geo. T. Coffey, H. c, Perring, R. E. Frank lin and Dan Clavelle of Dawson.
 One of the passengers on the Hegg, which arrived in port yester- day afternoon, was Knute Oftele, a recent arrival from Minnesota. Mir Oftele intends securing some land in the rich bottom lands back of Haiues and open ranch, upon which he intends to raise all kinds of garden truck and agricultural products. He will also go into stock raising.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
DON'T ExPERnENT
You VIII Make No Mistake 1T You
 Follow This Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.


 Never neglect your kidneys.
 If you have pain in the back urinary disorders, dizziness and nervousness, it's time to act and no time to experiment. These arc frequently symptoms of kidney trouble, and a remedy which Id recommended for the kidneys shodld be taken in time.
 Doans Kidney Pills are a good remedy to use. It has acted effect iyely in many cases in this vicinity
 Can Alaskan residents demand further proof than the following tes- timonial?
 E. G. Beaumont, 635 G st., Eureka, Cal, says: For a long time had a bad case of kidney and bladder trouble. The kidney secret ions were too frequent in passage and I suffered a great deal from backache that was especially severe at night. l applied plasters to my back and used other remedies, but without receiving any noticeable benefit. Happening to see an ar ticle in the papers about Doan Kidney Pills, I procured the rem edy. l began using 1t and in a short time my kidneys were restor- cd to a normal condition. have used five boxes of Deans Kidney Pills and can say that I am cured, As I did not take any other remedy at the same time, I give the full credit for my cure to Deans Kidney Pills"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buff. falo, New York, sole. agents for the United StaJes.
 Remember the name-DOan's- and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
HERE ARE THE RATES
 ON PARCELS POST MATTER

Beginning with the first day of January the new parcels post will begin operation in skagway as else where in the United States. The new law stipulates that any article is mailable if not over II pounds in weight nor more than 72 inches in length and girth combined, nor likely to injure the mails or postal equipment or employees.
 Flat rate of cent per ounce up to 4 ounces regardless of distance.
 Above ounces, rates are by the pound or fraction therefor, and varyinv with distance as follows:
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
LITTLE FORETHOUGHT

will prompt you to think over to- day ,'hom you will remember this Christmas.
 Your wisdom directs you to be- gin gathering your Gift Presenta- tions during the coming week, be- cause you will know the import ance of early selection.
 You are cordially invited to visit our store now while our
 GIFT COLLECTIONS are in their original arrangement We are going to give five beauu- full Christmas presents to our pa irons Dec. 24th, g p. m.
 H. ID. KIRMSE, Ct Pioneer Jewelcr.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
BEAUTIFUL SVtO VIEWS OF sEAGWAY

or vicinity, taken by Draper & Ca. 's artists. These scenes represent all parts of Alaska. Home and gar dens and scenes of the city, to- gether with views of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. Nothing could be more appropriate. And the cost is but
 25 CENTS EACH. Just one half the price usually charged. A thousand views Co se- lect from.
 DRAPER X COMPANY.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
MADE ALL FRANCE LAUGH.
The Political Fight Between ourns'
 and Paul do Rock.

When Dumas perc opposed Paul de Rock for the representation Of a Paris arrondissemout the historic cam palCn cunvuIspd the whole of France Dumas address was very brief Sub stanuaIly it rgu:
 "I have written 400 volumes and thlrty-6ve plays The books have brought m IlAl3OOO francs and thr dramas G.8GnUOO francs My work and my success have kept 25O0 people alive for thirty years
 Paul de Rock was more than eUuE to the occasion iu his reply:
 "l have kept many more Uuupn alive. My sixty three novels na.u brought in GHm0Ou francs | Iirr H the Ruuley@,l st Martin Prom r 6 o'clock in ihr afternoon sj' ui w. window watching Che roronUUt velt CTS pass An France knows t s not yIsIfu. rDmrS Go Paris w.thm writing u hts uutrhuuk thgt Hr wu. not forget ga gu and sgr Pant Gr ku at hIs window watching che guru .. sellers Each of them naturally G the omnibus Co gnt to Che RuUn'a St Martin thrppprn.p, nfiurwa-t the omnibus again another thur pence. Twenty thnuS1nd SiyUeurps 30 year for twenty years, To tho omm bus company alone ! have hroUg'r u0OOO pass over the Russian prOu cessus who have been SD cagrr Co srt me that they have not shrunk fg1a the expense Of rub "-LUudou Grnuhia
 6uyng Tea In Shanghai
 An American tourist. in pricing tea in Chinese store ln Shanghai wus surprised Co 6ud that he could pur chase five pounds Of a certain kind ot tea for S2, but that 1T he bought ten pounds the price would be Sa The American argued with the ChInaman that such an arrangement was ridicu lous, but the proprietor Of the store in sisted that logic was on his side. More buy, more rich. More rich, more can pay" he explained.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

From this date on an calls intend ed for Henry FTiedenthal, the Inde- pendent Expressman should be made to seveD-six (76) and your cal VIII receive immediate attention He as discontinued his office at the Bough- ton Cigar store.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
suv-nn rsa In shanahsi.
nrawina the Line.

Prom thIS point" said the man In the front scat of the automobile, bring ing the machine to stop, "you get a good view of Pittsburgh proper"
 '1'm sure" spoke un the prlm matron In the back sent that's the only part of Pittsburgh we wish to seeF-Chi. cago Tribune.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

PILES CURED IN 6 TO I4 DAYS
 Your druggist will refund money h PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or PTotEuding Piles in 10 l4 days. soc.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Food cooked as It should be at the White Pass Cafe" Only the best in the market Mrs. Orloff King, proprietress. If
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS

In any quantity, on the half shell first of the season, at the PacB Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
INEXPENSIVE HOLIDAY PRESENTS

We believe that the most appreciat- ed holiday present you could send to friends in the States would be one of the
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

87c for home cooked meal quick. clean service. Where1 At the New Home Restaurant, Fifth kvsnus balf a minute from BrosdwS
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Olympia beer on draft at the Board of Trade. This famous brew Is kept constantly fresh both on draft and in bottles This ia the time Co drink beer. Get it at the Board of Trade Bar, where the eel ebrated Rainier Beer is also kept fu bottles L
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Pebbleford and Gibson Rye. Bud weiser. Blue Ribbon and Pale Rain fer Beer at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Location notices, pIaeer and quartz tor sale by the Daily Alaskan. t
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Houses For Rcnt:-G. B. Wright North End. u
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Phone 76 for sbaw's coal Henry Friedenthu tf
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

Co to the White Pass Cafe" for the lest meals in Whitehorse. Now under the management of Mrs. Orloff King. If
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
HAVANA CIGARS.

5000 just received from the fac. tory at Tampa. Fla. If you want the best don't fail to give these goods a trial
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

It Is not enough to run. One must start in time French Proverb.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
LOCAL BRIEFS
sKAewAY WEATHER REPORT

Results of the observation taken at Mo0res Wharf at midnight, last night, s as follows:
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
Madam, Read McCaIl's
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The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
CRAB MEAT COCK TAILS

The Pack Train Restaurant
 Served a la carte.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06
smokERs ATTENTION

Harold Hartwigsen, successor C ". ". Boughton. has taken the agency for the justly famous
 FL, TNFTNITO CLEAR
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-06

There will be a meeting of the Skagway fire department Saturday night, Dec. 2. Full attendance is desired.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Finances
in Good Condition

At the annual meeting Thursday of
the stockholders of the Occidental Build
ing and Loan association, important and
interesting reports were made. and the
old officers were reelected for another
year as follows; John +. Fiaek, pressl-
dent: II. A. McEachron, vice president;
E. n. Bowel. secretary; J. A. Sunderland.
treasurer. j. A. Sunderland was elected
director for term of three years TO
succeed himself.
President Flacks report covered the
years business in general and touched on
his eastern trip recently IN the financial
centers Of the United States. The gen
eral prospects. he said. were that money
would be easy while promoters would be
slow in utilizing II. owing TO the general
commercial and political situation; that
money is. drawing better rates than for
merry, and only the most conservative
investments are given encouragement;
that the financial condition of the state
for the next year looks more promising
from every standpoint: that the demand
for loans Is opening up briskiy. but only
the most conservative can be taken care
ef
Paul Anderson, the agent from Howard
county, reported having written sl.O00oo
Of stock during the last sixteen years
that he has been with the association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Banquet for Hudson
to Be a Big Affair

So many reservation are requested for
the banquet to be gNen for Marshall
A. Hudson. founder Of Bsraca. It has
bee Necessary 20 engage banquet hall
at the Paxton hotel. The original inten-
tion was to have the banquet, which is
planned for o'clock Saturday evening,
at the Young Mems Christian assocla-
ton. The banquet win be preceded by
a reception for Mr.. Hudson in the lobby
of the hotel.
l. W. Carpenter will be toastmaster.
The theme OF the toaxts will be What
Raraca Does" Three minute toasts will
be delivered by the following:
James W. Nicholson. what Baraca
Does for the Teacher: Roy \. Towl,
What Baraca Does for the Individual
Member: A. S. Kelly, What Baraca
Does for the Physical Development; G.
G. Throckmorton, what Barsoa Does
for the Spiritual side": II. II. Garst.
what Bsraca Does FOR the other Men;
James NJ. sturdevsnt. What Baraca
Does for the Community; Il. c. Cross
ley. What Baraca Does for the Church;
George Barnum, what Baraca Does for
the sunday School,
Mr. Hudson will follow with an ad-
dress to the men on Personal Work"
Mr.. Hudson arrives in Omaha Saturday
morning and win be the guest OF the
Tri-City Barsca union at series Of
services Sunday and Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
BURNING OIL
All Locomotives on Wyoming Divi.
sion Soon to Be Equipped.
NO LONGER AN EXPERIMENT
Thorough Trial Has Been Given
Huge storage Tanks Are
Erected Along the Line
of the Northwestern.

& With ten oil-burning locomotives on its
line between Chadron and Lander. Wyo..
daily hauling freight trains, The use Of
experiment with the Northwestern road.
The oil-burninS locomotives have been
thoroughly tested out and they are prov
ing SO satisfactory that inside Of ninety
days every locomotive on the wyoming
division and every locomotive on the
Black Hills division will be equipped
with an oil burner.
The oil which the Northwestern is US
ing comes from the recently developed
fields around Casper. and q test OF il
for fuel purposes shows that It has no
equal. A test shows that 100 gallons OF
this oil contains as many heat units as
the best grade Of soft coal while the cost
Of the oil is but little mere than 20 per
cent of coal
Already storage tanks of 500 gallons
capacity each have been erected at Cas-
per. Lander, Long Pine and Ghadron,
and plans are now IN course Of prepare
ton for placing others at different points
along both the wyoming and Black Hills
lines.
Easy to Change Engines.
II is an easy matter TO convert the
coal burning locomotives into o.l-burners
and the cost Is nominal. The space in
the old-fashioned tender designed for the
storage Of coal is simply filled by tank.
Into this tank, which contains s,OoO gal
Ions OF oil, and which formerly, was used
for the storage of thirty tons OF coal.
the oil is placed. From this tank pipes
convey the oil 10 the flrebox, whero it
is sprayed over great burner. built
something on the plan OF the burner OF
a gasoline stove. This produces an In
tense heat. enabling the fireman to get
up steam In about half the time required
when burning coal.
Another thing that gives oil big ad-
vantage over coal is It's cleanliness. With
even the best coal. the engine fIues be-
come clogged and often the locomotive
has to be sent TO the shops to be cleaned.
With oil as a fuel. II SCOT. or dirt accu-
muIates in the flues. all the fireman has
10 DO is TO toss handful OF sand into
the fire box. over the old, burner. An In
slant later, il passes through the flues,
cleaning them out and securing them as
II cleaned By sandpaper.
With an old burning locomotive. the
fireman has a Job that is practically a
sineoure. Instead of shoyeling ton after
ton of coal. he simply sits up on his seat
and manipulates valve. which increases
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Parrish Gets Note
from the Governor

Manager Parrish Of the publicity
bureau Of the Commercial club wrote
to Governor Aldrich. asking him why
the pure seed law passed by the legis-
lature was not enforced. In replying.
Governor Aldrich neglected to answer the
question, but he had the following to
say:
THE publicity bureaus Of the com
meneial clubs can do good work by
letting II be known through the press
that before any seed corn Is purchased
Of seed companies. the same should be
extensively sampled by the purchaser
before buying any corn.
II am having conferences with Prof.
Pugsley and Mr.. Hansen. state food In
spector. and everything will be done
within our power to officially take the
matter up. but If you think the farmer
is not alive to the situation. then you
are greatly mistaken.
IAN investigation would disclose that
there are but few farmers who plant
seed without in the first place making a
general and thorough test"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Y. M. C. A. PROMOTES BIG
GOOD HEALTH CAMPAIGN

All over the country the physical de-
partment OF the Young Mems Christian
association Is cooperating with the Ma
tional Health league with the idea Of
putting before the public the very latest
and best Information concerning health
topics. The local association has ar
ranged a program for the month OF Feb
rusry. The first address viii be by DR..
J. NJ. Bannister retired colonel Of the
United States army. February L DR..
Bsnnister has been through sleses Of
both cholera and the plague. being the
consulting physician on infectious dis
cases while ranking as colonel In the
army in the Philippines. one of omaha's
most prominent physicians is responsible
for the statement that Dr. Bannister is
the most competent man in Omaha to
handle this important topic. Mr.. George
+. Gilmore. president Of the conserva-
tive Savings association. Will likely pre-
side at the meeting. which is receiving
the endorsement Of the big men of the
city,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
COURT HOUSE CONTRACTORS
TO MEET COUNTY BOARD

George W. Caldxen of Caldwell &
Drake, general contractors on the new
county building. Will be IN Omaha sat
urday 70 appear before the Board OF
County Commissioners and show cause
why the contractors have not complied
with Architect John Latenser's orders for
the removal OF vault doors which were
rejected as below specifications and to
show cause why the construction work
has not been carried on with greater ex-
petition. Stout & Rose, the firms attor-
neys, win be with Mr.. Caldwell.
J. II. Mithea of the Mithen-Drew
company. local representatives OF the
Fidelity and Deposit company Of Mary
land, boadsman for the general contract
ors. Will attead the meeting In COM
pllancs with a notice from County At
torney James p. English. Eastern repre-
sentative Of the bonding company also
will be here il they car arrive in time,
though they may be unable TO reach the
city before Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Government Raids
Gladstone Grocery

United States Deputy Marshal Hazo
yesterday afternoon eoufiseated eight bar
rels and twenty-five cases Of aduIterated
wine which we're found in the possession
of the Gladstone Brothers Grocery com
pany on Douglas street. The goods we're
left in the store. but samples were taken
as evidence.
This wine was shipped TO the local firm
from Ohio and it was labeled pure Cup
pernong" II was learned that II had been
sdulterated in Ohio without knowledge to
the local firm, and IL was seized upon
the order Of the United States attorney.
The case will be heard March Is be-
fore Judge Munger. and IL the govern
ment wins the wine win be emptied into
the Missouri river.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Twin Falls Honors
Men it Sent to the
Omaha Land Show

Last Satu' lie. the Idaho men who were
at the Omaha Land show in charge OF
the Twin Falls exhibit that attracted so
mitch attention on account Of its excel
lenee were the guests at a banquet given
by the Twin Falls CONNIE rcial club. AT
the banquet they made their report rela-
tive 10 tho Omaha Land show and told
the. people that the exhibit brought to
this city and viewed by thousands. was
one of the best advertisements that the
community had ever placed before the
public.
The Twin Falls banquet was a most
unique affair. The menu stated that IL
was given by the Independent Order OF
Potato Worshipers." From soup down to
cigars. almost everything on the menu
card was made Of. potatoes. or some of
the products of potatoes. There was
potato soup, potato salad, potatoes fried,
boiled. baked and fricaseed: there was
potato cake and potato coffee.
There were 500 at the banquet, which
was served in large hall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
COUNCIL STILL INVESTIGATES
Time is Taken Up Listening to the
City Attorney Talk.
ONE WITNESS on THE STAND
Editor of the News Refuses 10 nj
yuIse Name of Man who signed
as Taxpayer" and Say. He
Knows Little of Paving.

City Attorney John A. Rine entered into
detailed explanation Of the legal for
malities employed in securing petitions
for paving. creating paving districts and
letting paving contracts for the benefit
OF the city council sitting as an lnvesti-
cation court yesterday. Mr.. Rine also
explained that intersections were paved
BY the city. the cost being paid out Of
the intersection fund
Joseph Polcar. editor Of the Omaha
News. was the only witness examined.
The council wanted to know the name OF
the correspondent who wrote TO his paper
under the name OF Taxpayer" This
information Mr.. Poiesr refused. saying
the man did not care to divulge his name
and that anyway he was not, according
TO his own confession. very eonversant
with paving masferz-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
ACCUSED OF RECEIVING =
STOLEN ARMY BLANKETS

Butch Johnson. butcher who conducts
meat market near Twenty fourth and
Ames avenue. has been arrested by fed
eraI officials for purchasing government
property from soldiers at Fort Omaha.
johnson appeared before Commissioner
Daniel Thursday afternoon. but because
Of the failure Of witnesses to arrive, the
hearing was postponed until Saturday.
He is alleged 10 have bought a number
Of stolen horse blankets
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Grocer Saved from
Burning Building

Fireman hxoks into the burning build
ing at les North Thirty-si1fh street, at
s O'Clock yesterday morning. and found the
occupant NJ r. kaplan. unconscious He
was taken 30 St Joserh's hospital. WHERE
he vas revived. Kapian conducts a gro
uerv store In the building which was
damaged By fire. and sleeps in the rear of
the place He is . years old and b4chs-
lor. Little damage was done TO the build
ing By the fire II was the smoke thai
rendered Raplan unconscious The same
building caught fire last Sunday and in
neither inxxnns b ths cxuks known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
BIG SUIT FOR INJURIES
FROM AN EMERY WHEEL

Alleging that he suffered personal In
juries to the extent Of Sooo when an
emery stone at which he was WORKING
burst into a thousand pieces. Clement
Hitch. a machinist. has started suit for
5000 against Lee c. Sharp. proprietor OF
the machine shop. in district court Hitch
blanss Sharp for not warning him that
the wheel. revolving at high speed. was
likely to burst. He says his head was
severely cut in many places, his face was
disflgured for life and his permanent in
jur1ss viii make IT impossible for him to
work at his trade
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Groceries, Meats, Fruits for Sunday Dinners

Din pickles and 10 sips.
uoEelt ss.s.. s... log
Snider's pork and beans
and Is stamps. can loo
2 cans Benefits Capitol
Evergreen corn and 10
stamps ....... 400
Quart can Franco.Amer-
lean soup .... goo
Bismark apple butter
and 10 stamps. jar 25c
Bismark preserves, as
sorted, and 10 stamps.
jar .s.... .....s5 0c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
Federal officials
Assisting McShane

Federal officials have become inter
ested in the Cleanup" proceeding In
Douglas county TO such an extent that
Collector Of Internal Revenues Ross
Hammond has given one of Sheriff Nc
shsne's deputies permission to copy the
names Of all Of the persons In this county
who have taken out government licenses.
This list the sheriff proposes to compare
with a list he has Of the persons who
have taken out city licenses
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-27
COL RED SOCIETY TURNS
OUT TO BIG lUxUS BALI

omaha's exclusive circles Of colored So
ciety turned out In large numbers
wednesday evening 10 attend the annual
ball Of the Luxus club al Creighton
hall The place vas gay with pretty
decorations gowns and picture hats
Desduns's hand furnished the music and
the program was arranged by Daddy
Luxux. Rollo Young. Fan Field, Basco
Graham, Fred Henderson Earl McCon-
neil and George A. Npnaoh