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The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
ALARMED AT POSSIBILITIES OF
 sTOPPAGE OF CANADIAN COAG

Washington. Sept. 17-Alarmed at the possibility of the stoppage of the shipments of Canadian coal for use in Alaska, the citizens Of the northland have asked the gOyernmen to pass coal leasing measures inn mediately. Senator T. J. Walsh Of Montana today had a conference with President wilson as to the adviHa- bility of rushing such a measure through and the latter indicated his desire to have such q bill pass ed at the present session of congress. Senator John F. shafrOth, of colo rado is opposed to the bill and is doing everything in his power to block it's passage.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
ESKIMO WHALE DANCE.
When Arctic Natives Feast and Pick
 Their Life Mates.

When Arctic Natives Feast and Pick
 Their Life Mates.
 A very primitive custom of the m. ives of the Rrrug anu arctic coasts If Siberia. a custom that haS come town from generations ut savage an- .estors. Is the aunual celebration ot he. whale dance. when the ESGimOs select their wives
 When the sun moves s"nihward at he rud Ut tne ~notl summer season md the lee closes up the n"rlhrrn seas the whales come down to open water. Then. m celebration or the seasuns catch. the Irr dweIprS aSSeln' 1le for the whale dHnce, which lasts twemty-Uup days.
 Tue great dance circle Is prepared, md in the center the dancers, both male and female perform the most savage ut r%OutiUmS and motions to the accompaniment Of rhythmeSS beating of the tOmtOms and WelFu chanting The dance songs tell Of the Drowess of the hunters and or the history of the tribe. The movements if tbe women are surprisingly grace ful and they mean to show ID their dance that, as daughters or q great people. they are possessed of uil the uualitics such women should nave. The men execute pantumimic scenes or the hunt und go through ali the mo- lions of the kill They spear the ice bear, sIay the waIrus and seal and finally, with extraordinary contoruons, vanQuish the mighty whale.
 During tAp last days ut the feast when the time arrives for the se'ection of husbands and wives. the Han per forms his mate dance before the wo- man be has picked out. In Pantomime he promises To provide ter generously with the fruit uf the DuuE both food and fur If she k pleased with him she walks out aud GamcvS her accept ance and shows how she will look after the iglUO When they have danced before each other they are mar ried after the custom of tue tribe, and he leads her off to his waIrus hide lodge.
 During the dance they feast on whale. The skin of the baIcen whale is about an inch thick and looks like rubber. The solid bIubber between 1t and the true flesh is usually about four
 TTNa. f.H. ,gl the blubber, the latter cut to the thick ness of the former, is called moktuE and is considered a great deIicacy. 1t is eaten raw and, although it sounds repulsive to the civilized ear, is most palatable. It has a flavor something like that Of chestnuts. Con- paniOn.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
LOCAL BRIEFS.

There will be meeting tonight Of skagway Lodge No 4S1, Bene- volent and Protective Order of Elks
 The City of Seattle got in at an carly hour this morning from the south and will sail on her return after the arrival of the train tonight
 Mrs. F. F. W. Lowle, according to reports received at this office just before going to press, is getting along nicely today.
 A bouncing baby girl came to the home of MT. and Mrs. Elmer Wheel CT at 10 o'clock this morning. pr Gable was in attendance and reports all the parties to the interesting event getting along nicely.
 A school of whales, disportlnS thmeselyes in Skagway bay about a mile from the docks was an inter- esting sight yesterday that was wit messed by many of the residents of the town.
 The Admiral Watson is due in Skagway on her first trip north in the place of the. Admiral Sampson on Saturday afternoon. On hel westward trip, W hich, by the way, wi be the last for this season of the boats of the Admiral Line beyond Cordova and Seward, the Watson will call at uliama, Knik and ko- diak.
 Wm. NJ. Brewer, the British Col umbta mining engineer who has been into, the Rainy Hollow country looking over the quartz properties ip. that section for the department of mines of that province, was here this morning and intended to leave On the Princess Sophia for the south tonight, but received instruc- tiens to go into Atlin before his re- turn to victoria and report on pro- perties in that district He will be absent about two weeks.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
OPENING OF BASKETBALL
 SEASON TOMORROW NIGHT

The opening of the winter basket ball season in Skagway will take place tomorrow night at s o'clock at the White Pass Athletic club gym nasium by match game between two teams composed of girls.
 For the proper observance of this auspicious event the Skagway Brass band has kindly offered it's services and will discourse the lat est popular airs during the inter vals of play, as well as before the opening and after the conclusion of the tournament.
 No admission will be charged and all are invited to attend.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
DELEGATE JAS. WICKi5RsHAG
 STOPPED OVER IN KETCHIEAN

Delegate James WickeFsham and wife were passengers north on the MaTiposa. They stopped off in Ketchikan, where Mir. Wickersham will meet and talk with his friends before coming further. It is his intention to visit all southeastern and Southwestern Alaska towns and, if possible, those of the inter for as well. Ample notice of the time of his arrival in Skagway will be given through the columns of the Daily Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
IN SENATE
 OPPOSED TO WAR TAX BILL

Washington, D. C., Sept. IT. In the senate the republicans are prepared to fcrcely attack the ad- ministration war tax bill when it comes up for discussion.
 Senator Chamberlain today intro duced a bill for the suspension of assessment work on all Alaska quartz and placer mining claims for the year 1914.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
FUNSTON SAYS IT Is UNSAFE
 TO WITHDRAW |. S. TROOPS

Vera Cruz, Sept. 17-Brigadier General Funston, in command of the United States troops in Mexico, today wired the war department at Washington, D. C., that it would be unsafe to withdraw the American soldiers from this city until october as it is desired to give all MeXi- can refugees an opportunity to leave the country while, they have a chance.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
STOPPED OFF AT JUNEAU,
 WILL VISIT SKAGWAY LATER

Mrs. A. E. Harris, wife of the Alaska representative of the MI waukee," was a passenger north on the Mariposa, stopping off in Jul neau. Later she will come to Skagway on a visit to her aunt, Mrs w. A. Norton, wife of the skagway assistant agent of the W. P. & Y. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

Olympia Beer oa draughU at the Board of Trade This famous brew, both on draft and In bottles is kept constantly fresh. This is the Board of Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer ia also kept In bot tleg. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
NUGGET MOVIES
Broadway, between 2nd and Bad
 Open Every Night
Five Good Reels

The Yokohama Fire Department By the Vitagraph Co.
 Dangers of the Street.-An Edi- son drama.
 The Insurance Agent.-A Lubin drama featuring Arthur Johnson.
 The Adventure of an Heiress.- A K.Aem drama featuring Alice Joyce
 He Answered the Add.-In which John Bunny appears as a chorus girl.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
RIVER BOATS

Whitehorse, Sept. 17-Water 56 inches.
 Dawson in Il D. m. on the 16th, Selkirk up Coffee creek 4 p. m. Casca left Dawson 9:3O on 18th. Whitehorse down Yukon Cross ing a. m.
 Next sailing Dawson tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

Bonded WnlsKeys--iIbsOn, MCun
 Vernon and Belmont. The best of Reer-Blue Ribbon, Budweiser and Pale Rainier, at the Mascot. Tele- phone 67. ft
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

Have you seen the SkagWay Booster Remnants at Keller Bros. They are classy glassy, sassy pen ants. Get one for your home.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

We rent rods and reels, and have the finest line of English flies eyer sold in skagway. A fine line of fishing tackle. Keller Bros. Drug Go. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

Don't bother with developing and finishing your Kodak films. Take them to KeIler's. They'll do them 25c.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

HAND LAUNDRY The Jandos Hand Laundry on Third srteet next to Golden North Hotel, does your washing without shrinking the clothes. Family work given careful Attention. b.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

When calling for the above, please say advertised.
 A. B. KindelI, P. M.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

A large cake of Peroxide or Glycerine toilet soap for 1Oc. at Keller Bros. Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
LETTERS UNCALI ED FOR IN
 SKAGWAY POST OFFICE

Unclaimed letters remaining 1 Skagway Postoffice for week ending Sept. 15.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

Hand Laundry and all kinds of work done on short notice. Apply at Ninth and Main. 7-29-tR.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
Wisdop,

If wisdom were to cease throughout the world no one would suspect him self of ignorance.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.

Pebbleford and Gibson Rye. Buu- weiser, Blue Ribbon and Pale Ram fer Beer at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17
BH ]: HAYNES NEWS i:
 m aBAVANU@~ n
HwHHHBBHBHB RE

Haines, Sept. 15-J. II, Chisel has purchased the west half of lot six in block one, being the corner Of Main street and Vogel avenue and is preparing to build with the intention of going into business in the spring.
 Eugene Papin was taken serious ly ill last Friday and removed to the Mission hospital. He is said to have had an acute attack of ap- pendicitis. He is now slowly i'm proving.
 Walter Alexander and wife re- turned to Haines last Friday from the Rainy Hollow country where MT. Alexander has been employed dur ing the summer on the British col umbia wagon road.
 Robert Walkley has moved his family from Halnes to Fort William H. Seward, where they will reside in the future. Mir Walkley made the change so as to be nearer to his work, as he has the position ol
 chief engineer on the government steamer Peterson.
 c. V. Woolman, who has been employed at the Elite laundry for the past year, took passage on the Georgia last sunday bound for Whitehorse. The many friends Of MT. WOolman regret his departure but hope it may prove to his ad- vantage.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-17

Take a kodak with you when you go hunting or fishing, and see that your films are N. c Eastman's, and you will be sure to get some lasting trophies. Keller Bros. Drug Go. SEagway Agents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Sinuino In the Country.

Far down in the country where
grand opera methods have not been
applied to church singing 8 blessed
old minister arose and announced the
number of the hymn he desired the
congregation to sing. He followed
the old custom Of lining OUT the
hymn; that is, he would read me
in a loud voice and then the congre-
cation would sing it. The first was as
follows: I'VE praise thee, o God. for
thy power ten thousand strong" The
congregation tried the line and was on
such a high key that when "ten thous.
and" was reached everybody was up
in screech. I'm afraid that's too
high" said the benevolent old man.
too high on the ten thousand
strong" His difficulty was solved by
an old fellow who stood up far back in
the church and exclaimed in a nasal
voice: "All right, then; bring It down
to 1,000."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
WHALE DANCE OF ESKlM0S
Peculiar Festivity That Gives tho
Young Men a Chance to Choose
Their Wives.

A very primitive custom OF the ma
tives of the Boring and Arctic coasts
of Siberia, a custom that has come
down from generations Of savage an
cestors, is the annual celebration Oh
the whale dance, when the Eskimos
select their wives.
When the sun moves southwark at
the end of the short summer season.
and the ice closes upon the northern
seas, the whales come down TO open
water. Then in celebration OF the
seasons catch the ice dwellers as
semble for the whale dance, which
lasts II days.
The great dance circle Is prepared
and in the center the dancers. Dotn
male and female, perform the most
savage of evolutions and motions TO
the accompaniment of rhythmiess
beating Of the tom-toms and welro
chanting. The dance songs tell OF the
prowess Of the hunters and OF the MS
tory Of the tribe. The movements OF
the women are surprisingly graceful
and they mean to show in their dance
that, as daughters Of a great people,
they are possessed of all the qualltles
such women should have. The men
execute pantomimic scenes OF the
hunt, and go through all the motlohs
of the kill; they spear the Ice BEAR
Stay the walrus and seal. and nnaiiy'
with extraordinary contortions, van
quish the mighty whale.
During they last days of the 1eas''
when the time arrives for the selec'
ton of husbands and wives, the man
performs his mate dance before the
woman he has picked out. In panto-
mime he promises to provide her gen
erously with the fruit of the hunt'
both food and fur. II she is pleased
with him, she walks out and dances
her acceptance and shows how sne
will look after the igloo. When they
have danced before each other they
are married after the custom OF the
tribe and he leads her of to his wal
rus hide lodge.
During the dance they feast on
whale. The skin of the baleen whale
is about an inch thick and looks
like rubber. The solid blubber be-
tween it and the true flesh is usually
about IA inches thick. The black skin
md the blubber, the latter cut to the
thickness of the former, is called mok-
TUX and is considered great delicacy.
It is eaten raw, and although 1t SOUNDS
repulsive to the civilized ear. is most
palatable. It has a flavor something
like that of chestnuts.-Youth's Com
panion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Find a Fortune In Sewers.

The revenue last year from the
Bradford corporations grease factory
amounted to over $250,000. This sum
represents what other people have
thrown away. for the grease is ex-
tracted from waste products OF the
wool industry in the English city.
When the crude wool Is washed at
Bradford some of its natural fat Is
washed into the sewers. BY collect.
ing the "sludge" and extracting the
fatty substances. the city is able to
dispose of about 120 tons of valuable
grease per week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
CAL0MEL MAKES YOU SICK! LISTEN! |
CLEAN LIVER AND BOWELS MY Vi
56st Once! Try "Dodsons Liver Tone" When Bilious, Coz
pated, Headachy-Don't Lose Days Work.

Liven up your sluggish liver! Feel
l1ne and cheerful; make your work
pleasure; be vigorous and full OF am
bition. But take NO nasty. danger
GUS calomel, because 1t makes you
sick and you may lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver.
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite. breaking 1t up. That's
when you feel that awful nausea and
cramping.
Listen to me! If you want to enjoy
the incest, gentlest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced just
take q spoonful of harmless Dodson's
Liver Tone. Your druggist or dealer
sells you so cent bottle Of Dodson's
Liver Tone under my personal money
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Ocean II Hollands Defense.

Hollands safety in time of war lies
In her ability to food great tracts OF
land. william of Orange flooded the
country in 1874. and by SO doing drove
out the Spanish invaders. The same
policy was adopted on the occasion Of
the French invasion of 1875. The
movement of lever at Amsterdam is
sufficient to open every dyke and dam
in Holland simultaneously, it is said.
to put under water within the space
of a few hours the whole country from
Naarden on the Zuyder Zee, by Ut
recht, to Geertruidenberg. at the mouth
of the Mouse.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

back guarantee that each sno..
will clean your sluggish liver n.
than q dose OF nasty calomel and
It won't make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone IL rea,
medicine. You'll know It part =,
ing, because you will wake nm
Ing fine, your liver will be vor,
your headache and dizziness i,
your stomach will be sweet and ,
bowels regular.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is en,a
vegetable, therefore harmless
cannot salivata. Give 1t to Your
dren. Millions Of people are I
Dodson's Liver Tone instead oil
gerous calomei cow. Your DIN
will tell you that the sale of caln
is almost stopped entirely here
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Wonders Of Nature.

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, you have no idea how In
structive and interesting 1t is to go to
market"
whats interesting you now"
1.-THE provisions that nature makes
for our comfort. 1t occurred to me
this morning that we should be so
thankful that removing the shell from
an egg is so much easier than remov-
ing the shell from an oyster"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
and therefore is qualified to tell tn

qualified tell the effects OF heat and cd Oh "
the lawn honor she said ne
linen we nope
lounge al oS
the it's cold to venture out
States Attorney eugene
and cold contracts Jim SAID
loose
work just can stano e
hard knots when go out Oh
when inside the nre
like Then contract cos
easily and the hail and ice"
pretty Judge Fry Pay your wife - week.
a I'm to keep TAD on you
And courtroom for cooler spot
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Putting Il Up to Him.

Lawyer-"Madame. I'm sorry to say
that l don't see the ghost of chance
for you to break your uncle's will.
Client-"Well, to be frank with you, !
don't see the ghost of chance to pay
you for what you've already done II
the will isn't broken" Lawyer
Him! On second thought, madame,
I think the will can be broken
Boston Transcript.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Not for Him.

There is a comet that is visible to
the naked eye at four o'clock In the
morning."
81 shall never see 1t. am not such
a gink as to get up that early and my
wife will never let me remain out that
late"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

So she Bdegoomtobe the coas Wig
bliss he had must have scat
bride
gether the side OF the post
said believe
chances In right do your!
hasme his lips But he seemed to
opinion Possibly he
uicturng In his night when
taking chances getting
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Trinjdad's OIL Industry.

The oil industry Of Trinidad has
reached such a degree of importance,
that the admiralty has decided to in
vestigate the possibilities of obtain
ing supplies there. 1t is reported that
Professor Cadman has arrived at Port
Of Spain with instructions from the
admiralty to make q full report on the
condition Of the industry.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

dow bis nearly choked with violent sobs
addicted weeping
sight
him of mad OF
Hughson said there
a He did SO
could like husband And he
accomplishment He could out
could OF hives
unburden his heart George
never hint
his weldeveloped
weep and left home
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Premonitory

Premonitory.
Blobbs-Why do you call Crouch
leigh the human tadpole?
Slobbs-Oh, he always feels that he
has a kick coming.-Philadelph Rec
ord,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

one degree Of temperature at wnicn
Jim feels well enough to work ana
that degree isn't on the chicago
brand of thermometer.
Jim's misfortune was explained to
Municipal Judge Fry in the court OF
domestic relations. It was explained
by Mrs. James A. Boyle. who came all
the way from her home at 1884 MIL
waukee avenue especially for that
purpose. Mrs. Boyle has wintered and
summered with Jim for many years
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

secret sorrow during SIX years OF mar.
ried life, but he never would tell what
1t was that weighed down his heart.
HE was from the first q lugu-
brious man." said Mrs. Hughson. He
seemed to be thrusting a gnawing
heartache into the background all the
time he courted me, thought, and he
said that the happiness of being my
husband would dispel his melancholy.
But the morning after we were
married he began to cry at the break
faat tahlo Great hip tears rolled
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

TO rame of a his fall vacation
exchange another
Although semicay that the exchange
vii November
brokers' brigade in killing time Bro
the asphalt until
wouldn't his
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

Experience is the best teacher, but
don't rub it in on the man who COM
mits bigamy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

ridor. The prospective bridegroom
started to go out Of the entrance to
the left, thereby putting a post which
divides the doorway between himself
and his bride-to-be.
But Mr.. Bridegroom-to-be never
got past that post. A woman who &C
companied the bride-to-be grasped the
situation in an instant The thought
evidently flashed through her mind OF
the bread and butter" days Of her
childhood when she saw the couple
flirting with fate by ignoring the post
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Woman Didn't Believe in Taking Any Chances

had obtained their marriage license the
smile
the right OF the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
After the w;

After the War.
"Is this cubist painting?"
mo; it's the map of Europe. -
Judge.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
.S!?;aa13S;!e;eC<@QTHA!!lM!!;9%xG
E 2 2a4zlzsa|l@Ag}SsE&4EE6Mr0IFS
Il Is Either Too Hot or Too Cold for This Man

against it Jim born with an unfortunate
Jms existence doesn't matter what no
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Champion Weeper vanishes in Passion OF Griet


mada Manden
He soDeo ana taheo
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Wall Street Men Are Rafting Their Automobiles

NEW street? Don't believe it. To be
the exchange
rafting automobiles placing bets the date
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

For Male Eyes Only.
How is 1t that Biinks never ,
ried?"
He list half as big a fool y
looks" -Philadelphia Ledger.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

And Makes Enemies.
An argument usually shows not
Who is right, but who - the smartest
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

ing dice-anything for excitement.
Wall and Broad streets are busy
market places for secondhand cars.
What Is better than q spirited rattle
when business Is dull in the regular
line? For a five or a ten-dollar bill 1t
is possible to buy chance on q $4,000
car. Even chances at 81 each are
being sold. Forrest 0. March put up
his American underslung at auction
last Wednesday, but being unable to
GET a satisfactory nrice he Is GOING
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28

Tokyo is to have a Japanese.I
lean bank.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
&sti6 $yeSa&e ;s4sss's J

Louisiana Cooperage Co., h faesHss9s 3 s:s
eraRe Stock. Our speciality is complete mS
In both Steel and ELM Hoops. write %
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-11-28
Take CAPUDINE=

For HEADACHES and GRIP. It's
LiQuid-Prompt and Pleasant.-Adv.