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The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
SPENDING MONEY FOR
 ROADS IN THE NORTH

When an allotment of Sl0,ooo for roads at Ruby City was allowed by the road commission the total amount expended and Co be eXpend- ed in the Fourth division was brought Co S7A5OO The aboge figures were given by John Zug, superintendent of the Fairbanks gee ton of the Alaska road commission and represent that part or the 1912 appropriation that will he used in the Fairbanks section
 The following is Che manner that the money Is Co be deyidCd.
 Valdez Fairbanks Trail, be
 tween Fairbanks and Me
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
POLICE STOP LESTER
 HOWARD FIGHT IN t3TH

Sydney. Oct s Jack Lester was given the decision over Jack How ard last night in Che thirteenth round of their contest at which time tho police stepped in and stopped Che fight The fight was a hot one from the sound of tho gong. and at the end of the seventh round there was very little doubt o. the outcome of che contest, Lester being clearly the cIcvoror of the two men
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You VIII Make No Mistake if YJr
 Follow This Advice.

Ou VIII mhhC NO MtstAke ll iDN
 Follow This Advice.
 Never neglect your kidneys
 lf you have pain in the back, urinary disorders, dizziness and nervousness. it's time to act and no time Co experiment. These are frequently symptoms of kidney trouble, and remedy which IS recommended for the Kidneys shodld re taken lu time
 Doau5 Kidney Pills are a good remedy Co use. It has acted effect lvely in many cases in this vicinity.
 Can Alaskan residents demand further proof than the following teB- tImonial2
 E. G. Beaumont, 635 C st., Eureka, Cal, says: For long time l had a bad case of kidney and bladder trouble. The kidney secret ions were too frequent in passage and suffered a great deal from Uackache that was especially severe lat night ! applied plasters to my back and used other remedies, but without receiving any noticeable benefit. Happening to sec an ar- ricIe iu tho papers about Do1n 8 Kidney Pills, l procured the rem ody ] began using lt and in a short time my kidneys were restor- cd Co a normal condition have used five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and can say that I am cured. As ! did not take any other remedy at Che saue time, ! give the full credit for my cure to DOanIs Kidney Pills"
 For sale by an dealers. Price DO cents Foster-WIburn Co, Buf. faIo. New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember tho name D0an's- and take no other.
 Henry FredeuthaI Phone 76. Quick
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
NOTTCE

Olympia beer on draft at Che Board of Trade. This famous brew is kept constantly fresh both on draft and Iu bottles This l5 Che time f0 drink beer. Get it at ths Board of Trade Bar, where the eel
 gbratgd Rainier Beer is also kept i'm bottles tL
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

Hand painted dinner cards, favow core cards. m water color or o.I 1H.fnn nnd exclusive designs and local subjects supply on hand O rnrrfnI work executed oG short notice. Mrs T0ura Mines, with J. uuta. sngwaF Mail orders ro .l.r. special attention 't
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
RICH GOLD STRIKE
 IN NOME COUNTRY

Nome-A strike has been made on Boulder creek, about four miles from the city, in which two dollars and a half pans are being taken from the bank. It IS believed 70 be the extension Of the third beach line
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
GRAND REDUCTION SALE

The Pack Train is now selling a big lot of Good Goods at reduced prices as they are getting too old to hold and sell at a profit, Yours,
 tf. Herman Grimm
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
Tine Common Council oi the Town of Skagway.
 Ky D. Mckay, Clerk,

Food cooked as it should be at the White Pass Cafe" Only the best fin the market Mrs. Orlotf King, proprietress. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

For S5c. you can get a wholesome, home cooked meal at the New Home Restaurant, 5th aveune, just off of Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

Go to the White Pass Cafe for the best meals in Whitehorse. Now under the management of Mrs. 0rloff King. f
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
BOOTHS BALTIMORE OYSTERS

Finest Fresh Oysters ever broug to sEagwav i1 bulk Comes in re- rrirarafor sealed earthen jars OF7 .ars on UaIf Shell also always 0H hand Order by Phone or call at tH Vienna Bakery, Broadway, near 5th
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

The best meals in wbIteEorso at Che "WHrfa Pass Cafo," only white help employed Mrs OTlo'' King pr0UrInfreas t
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08
FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS

In any quantity, on the half she'll first of the season, at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

Henry FredeuthaI Phone 76. Quick delivery. Baggage and expressing on gh0rt notice. day or night
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

CRAB MEAT COCK TAILS
 at The Pack Train Restaurant Served a To carte.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-08

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18

routes and to serve thousands of ad-
ditional patrons on existing routes with
little or no increased cost. But the
Taft program of postal reform and
progress is not yet completed. The
president is urging congress to adopt
legislation for the REIMBURSEMENT of
postage rates on a basis of cost which
VIII eventually permit of ! cent rate
on letter mail. \ project also is under
way for giving to village communities
the same free delivery of mail that is
now enjoyed by cities and the rural
population.
The establishment of domestic par
eel post has received the earnest CON
sideratiOn Of the president. In some
branches of the delivery service. ncta-
bly, the rural and city delivery routes.
the equipment now necessary is suf-
ficient for the additional transportation
of considerable merchandise with little
or no increase in expense.
President Taft. accordingly. has ur-
gently recommended TO congress the
adoption of the necessary legislation.
and to present the issue clearly, three
items OF $4,000 each have been includ
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
TAFT DEFEATS RAILROADS.
Prevents increase In Freight Rates by
Vigorous Action.

President Taft'S method Of doing his
work as president without seeking TO
achieve personal notoriety from his
good works was never better illustrat
ed than in his uItimatum to the rail
roads OF the country which prevented
Il general increase in railroad rates just
prior to the adoption of amendments
to the raiIroaS rate law two years ago.
The presidens served notice upon the
railroads That if they anticipated the
new law they would be hailed into
court and as a result of subsequent
conferences the railroads agreed to
postpone their action until the new law
Mas passed.
In the new law of congress President
Taft assisted in inserting Il provision
which transferred from the shoulders
Of the shipper to that of the railroads
the burden of proof in establishing the
reaSoI.ahlenpsS of railroad rate
Prior to tina! time the practice had
been just the opposite. with the result
that many shippers who were or bad
been suffering from discriminatory
rates or practices. were unable to prove
their cases without great expense or
long litigation or hoth. Under this new
law the r;,,roads subsequently made
application for au increase in their
rates and the Interstate commerce com
mission. not being satisfied with the
showing of the railroads as to their
reasonablcness. denied them. Thus
one OF the great achievements of presi-
dent Taft came to pass, an achieve
ment which affected every man. wom-
an and child in the country, but it was
done so quietly that it has almost been
forgotten by many who were benefited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Comic Ssion.

MY desk-say, | wish you could see it!
You'd see, / assure you. fright.
l wonder how some people manage
To keep desk Strengthened out right.
'Twould give Il good housekeeper fidgets
TO gaze on the tangled debris.
And one who to SLANG was addicted
Would shudder and say, "Hully gee"
To speak of confusion COMPOUNDED,
A babel in papers and trash.
Would just IN q measure describe it,
A tumble Of newspaper hash
Duns, clippings and letters unanswered
And postals from friends far away,
And efforts from poets submitted,
And badges from last Labor day.
1 hear that the diggers discover
In ruins of i~spt and Rome
Rich treasures to sell to collectors
Or send to tie loved ones at home.
l wonder if some priceless relics
Checks, due bills or samples of art
I'd find if | went through the rubbish
And patiently took it apart.
l think as l come in the morning
And clear a space where l may write
III certainly find a few minutes
TO straighten things out before night,
But when in the evening l finish
Ny labors and hasten away
l look with dismay on the chaos
And put the task off tin next day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
HunaOP and
Philosophy
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
CHANCE TO PRACTICE.

A CCORDING to the head guesSer of
celebrated eastern bughouSe. tea
and coffee do as rough work with the
delicate female system as alcohol does
with men.
After they have fingered over the
breakfast cup for number of years
their nervous organizations begin to
look like western ranch buildings after
a cyclone has dallied with them. Now
will the women put the cup away as
resolutely rs they have been telling the
men they would shun the flowing bowl
if they Were the male portion Of the
world?
1t is such fine opportunity for them
to put some of their pet theories into
practice that they can hardly fail TO
embrace it. Watch them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
WAY TO SOUTH
TOWNSVILLE.
Story of a Young Man, a Girl and
an Automobile.
Ey ALLAN p. HMES.

Copyright, 1919, by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
For downright chuckleheaded mean-
ness" said King, this town has every
thing in central New York pushed off
the map"
"O-oh, Is that so-o:" said Zeb Viii
liams, the town constable.
II suppose you heard what | just
said?' stammered the youth as he col
lided at the store door with a pretty
girl. L fea.' that in my haste was
too general. | didn't mean to include
the whole town"
You needn't explain" she said
quickly. Il know how they treat peo-
pie in automobiles
King murmured something about its
being of No consequence and had start
ed toward his car when. to his surprise,
she followed. IF you want to 20 to
South louisville" she said, with
friendly assurance, IN show you
how"
'
live in that big brick house back in the
trees by the four corners. Get i'll and
| can set you down at your door. and
you at the same time can point out
which road I'm to take"
Then the girl surprised him again.
She accepted he Invitation.
In the seat beside him, She showed
intelligent interest in his valves and
levers, and the conversation during the
brief but swift run to the crossroads
was mainly technical in It's nature
Let me take you around the square
and finish the lesson" he said. It's
only four or five miles. and I've all
afternoon to get where I'm going"
Il should just love to-" she replied,
with a fraukness he had learned to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18

expect But I'm getting all dusty
Will you wait until run up to the
house and get coat"
I'd Wait-forever." asserted King.
Suddenly he felt a heavy hand on his
shoulder and a triumphant shout in
his ear:
Quick. boys. I've got him, Here.
you young squirt-uo use tryin' to git
away from me-
King made hard fight and with
superhuman effort got the better of his
opponent. Re-enforcements, however.
deprived him Of his advantage, for two
brawny young farmers, arriving on the
run, tore his grip loose. and Zeb, step
ping to the ground and throwing back
his coat to reveal Il shining metal
badge attached to his left suspender.
announced:
81 hereby arrest We i'll the name Of
the law fer eXceedin' the speed limit "
Thought ye'd show off before the
squire's darrer. didn't ye:" tainted
one of the youths who had rescued the
constable. When her pap comes back
yen have Il chance to tell him all
about it. He's justice of the peace. he
is, and he's death on city scorchers."
THE squire won't be ter home till
tomo"rer.' announced Zeb Williams.
But, with the help of these here
bracelets, | guess we kin take good
care Of We. Hey, boys?"
AS he spoke he drew from his pocket
a huge pair of antiquated iron hand
cuffs.
"Oh, see here" protested King, you
don't have to do that. I'm ready to
pay my fine, but you have no right TO
put me in handouts"
Guess l haven't been constable OF
this town fer twenty years without
KNOWN my rights, retorted Williams.
Hold him tight boys
Compared with the struggle that
then ensued the previous bout between
King and the constable was a mere
sparring match. for as Williams adj
Yanced with the handouts extended
King glimpsed 4 slim figure in a long
gray coat emerging from the house.
and the thought Of appearing ridicu-
lous in her eyes lent him the strength
of two. But his aSsailantS were three,
and pillow and shovel lad made their
muscles rs hard if not as supple as
the bat and racket and oar had rem
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
TAFT REFORMS
. POSTAL SERVICE
Governments Biggest Business
Now Run on Modern Basis.
PENNY POSTAGE POSSIBLE.
Economy and Efficiency In Adminstra-
ton Under Hitchcock Make Cheaper
Postage Rates imminent - Policies
Should Be Continued.

! Should Be Continued.
In thorough accord with the policy
of economy and efficiency of the Taft
administration, Postmaster General
Frank Ii. Hitchcock has put an end to
the annual deficit in the postoffice de-
partment and made possible the serious
consideration of further reforms and
improvements, not the least important
of which is the imminent possibility
of penny postage. Many other reforms
that have the support of President
Taft will be inaugurated this year.
Another term of the Taft administra-
ton would place this $240.000,00 bust
ness institution completely on a bust
ness basis
At the beginning Of the present ad-
ministration the postal service was in
arrears to the extent of S17479.7 10.47,
which was decidedly the largest deficit
on record. Last year the revenues eX-
ceeded the expenditures by S219,11S12
The WipinS out of the deficit has
been accomplished without any cur
tailment of facilities On the con
trary, there have been established 3,744
new postoGices, delivery by carrier
has been provided in 1SG additional
cities, and 2,516 new rural routes, ag-
gregating G0G70 miles, have been au-
thorized. Meanwhile the force of pos
tai employees has been increased by
more than 5000, and last year the to-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18

ed in the estimates of the postal serv-
ice by Postmaster General Hitchcock,
two to cover the initial expense of in
Producing the parcel post on rural
routes and in the city delivery service,
respectively. and the third to meet the
cost Of an investigation looking to the
final extension of the service TO the
railways and other transportation lines.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Unnece SSary.

The suburban husband had shut the
fox terrier inside the gate with care
ana started down the street with a
last wave for little wiley standing in
the doorway, when he just happened
to think
"By the way. dear" he called, IF by
any misfortune l can't get home to
dinner I'll send out 4 note by the mes
scnger and
IT'S quite unnecessary, dearest
wiley answered swectly. I've already
found that note in your coat pocket"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18

tai amount expended for salaries was
approximately $14,000,O00 greater than
two years ago. The average annual
salary has been increased from $3.50
to 1867 for rural carriers, from 1919 TO
$1,0S2 for postofiice clerks. from $1.021
to $1,0S4 for city letter carriers and
from $1,1GS to 1888 for railway pos
tai clerks. Thus a marked extension
of the postal service and increased
compensation for its employees have
gone hand in hand with vanishing
deficit
Postal Banks Great Success.
By persistent effort the present Re
publican administration secured the
passage on June %, 1910, of the act
creating the postal savings system.
which is now in operation at practical
ly all the 1900 presidential pOstoftices.
Preparations are being made for its
extension to 10000 fourth class post
offices. 1t is confidently anticipated
that the deposits at the close of the
present fiscal year will aggregate $780,
100000 and that the income of the sys-
TEN will be sufficient to pay all operat-
ing expenses.
Under President Taft the postofIice
department has engaged in an aggres-
sive crusade against the fraudulent
use of the malls. Last year the in
spectors investigated many cases in
volving the sale of worthless stock in
imaginary mining companies and other
fictitious concerns. There were alto
gether 500 indictments and 1874 convic-
tons, with but - acquittals. The 9th
er cases are pending. The convicted
swindlers had defrauded the people Of
many millions of dollars
Sunday service by employees has
been reduced to a minimum. with lit
tie objection from patrons
Reforms Under Way.
Many other Improvements have been
made in the postal service during Pres
ident Taft's term of Office, such as the
shipment of periodicals in carloads by
fast freight. which has reduced the
cost of transportation and expedited
the handling Of first class mail. and
the consolidation of the star route and
rural delivery services, so that it has
been possible to establish many new
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
DR.. Wiley Supports Taft.

DR.. Harvey W. Wiley. who recently
resigned as chief chemist Of the de
partment of agriculture. when in Gin
cinnati several days ago made the
following statement:
president Taft is the one man who
stood between me and destruction ut
Washington. When efforts were be
ing made to 'assasSinate me- Taft
proved my only protector. He stood
by me, and | am grateful to him.
hope he will be re elected president"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18

Il guess" said the wise old codger.
1.-THE public must be satisfied that I've
been nothing but an old fossil for the
past twenty years or So"
What led you to that conclusion"
The fact that I'm just beginning TO
realize that I'm not as young as
used to be"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Then He Did.

Miss Wearyun (Q1 p. NIL like to
see a graceful man
Mr. Borum QnterruptingI - Hem!
Am ! not graceful?
Miss Wearyun-Yes, and. as | was
saying, | like to see a graceful man
bow himself out of my presence.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Most Ticklish.

ITS funny how ticklish women are,
isn't it,"
Yes Now. | brought feather home
the other night, and it nearly tickled
my wife to death"
Why. how did that happen?"
II gave it to her 1t was an ostrich
feather"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
The Mercenary Creatures.

"Why don't you like Charlie"
lie doesn't know anything"
That isn't any reason"
Isn't IT,"
mo; the question is. Can he make
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Cause and Effect,

Said the married man. with a sigh.
i've got a good mouth for pigh,
But | get pains and aches
Eating those my wife maches.
And that is. believe me, no hgh."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
One of a Few,

my wife seems to possess the bar
gain counter instinct"
SOP
Yes; she can tell at glance wheth-
er a forty-nine cent article has been
marked down from 80 cents or up
from As.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Popular Soma.

What is the hen making all that
fuss about?"
she is simply piping her lay"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Amenities.

What is that detectives greatest
achievement: asked one member Of
the police force.
Getting people to think he's a de-
tcctiye" answered the other
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
OF a Kind.

Some young men go west and 20
broke, while others more sophisticated
stay at home and grow old on their
dads hands.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18
Even if He Was Green.

Harold-How green everything is,
Evelyn-YOu're not everything.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-04-18

DELEGATES PLEDGED TO
TAFT.

The delegates TO the Republican
national convention pledged to
President Taft on Saturday. April
6, 1912, numbered $50. a. follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

= EAR MISS LIBBEY; have been going with young man three
 D years my senior for about year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
ssSOft Hearted Girls Write to Miss Libbey.
The honest heart that's frse e Intended fraud or guile, However fortune kick the ba',
 Has aye some cause to smile.

:" If I could let him know In some way he ought to reciprocate love such as mine, for it would kill me to have him go entirely out of my life. I have made him cake and Judges and he said they were delicious
 q want to win him and need your advice much, much more than do the silly young girls who want to know if 1t is proper on short ac- quaintance to let young men hug and kiss them. await your answer. SINISTER" your age. Try to cultivate little sense of the fitness of things.
 She Insisted on Buping the Ring.
 "Dear Miss Libbey: have read your ad- vice for some time and now I will ask you to answer this important question for me.
 "I am a young business man of 21 and have kept company with girl of IS for the last four years She has told me that as soon as her schooldays arc. over she would be forced to go to work or get married. Lately she has done everything but propose to me. She has even insisted on buying her a diamond en- gagement ring for Christmas.
 
 Now, love this girl very much and would marry her but for one reason. She has told my sister all about what she would do after she was married saying that she would wear diamonds and swell clothes, would have all of her work done by maids and if her husband said one single cross word or mistreated her in any way she would at once get divorced.
 She has also told her that divorced women are more popular and always find better hus- bands than their first. To me, however. she acts entirely different She is always telling all the good features of herself and how good she would be toward me. Do you think she meant all she told my sister or was she only showing Off?
 q only make from S150 to S250 a month and hardly think that can afford this Now. please answer this, as will be sure to follow your advice. JACK"
 Lord help the girl who gets such a speci men as you are. What sort of fellow are you. permitting the girl to buy the engagement ring? Try to cultivate some manhood-some character. You are worse than a leechi