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FAVOR RECIPROCITY
There is a growing sentiment in
favor of reciprocity with the United
States in Canada and one that is likely
to take an active form.
The Victoria Colonist, discussing the
situation, says:
"Kncouraged by the refusal of the
government at Ottawa to adjust the
lumber tariff so as to give our lumber
men at least an equal opportunity with
their Puget sound competitors, there
is now a movement on foot in Manitoba
and the Nerthwest to have the duty on
fruit removed. All ?toey have to do is
to agitate strongly enough so that Mr.
Sifton may put the screws on the min
ister of finance. Our British Columbia
representatives will look on as usual in
imperturable silence. In line with this
the Winnipeg Free Press refers to the
'home market' theory as a myth and
strongly backs up Mr. Haslam, the con
servative candidate in Selkirk, who be
lieves that nothing would so promote
the settlement of the Northwest as free
trade with the United States. No
doubt the very large number of United
States settlers going into Manitoba and
the Northwest will footer that idea,
and it behooves the rest of Canada to
keep an eye on the development of po
litical sentiment there The impor
tance of the matter to the people ol
this province is vast.*'
K. S. Busby, the Canadian collector
of customs of the Dawson district, is
said to have fined the steamer Tyrrell
'or flying the American Hag from
the mainmast during a Fourth of July
excursion from Dawson. Busby was
always a peanut patriot, anyhow. Be
it was who used to tear the word -'Alas
ka" from the address on mail sftck
which came for Skagway. Without
attempting 10 justify the cutting down
of the British flag over the Canadian
customs agency in this city, it is safe to
say that had nearly any one else under
the sun than Peanut Busby been the
Canadian customs agent at Skagwuy
the act would never have occurred.
There were doings at St Louis on the
Fourth of July. William Jennings
Bryan and James Hamilton Lewis de
livered orations. Both were said to be
excellent.
A COMMON ERROR
Th? Sam* MUtak* I. Mad* By Man>
Aluki P??pl?
It's a common error
To plaster the aching back,
To rub with liniment rheumatic
joints.
When the trouble comes from the
kidneys.
Doac's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ill*.
C. A. Gilson. switchman in the R R.
yards, of 1215 Jackson street, Red Bluff.
Cal., says: "For six months I knew
my kidneys were in some way upset,
probably weakened from the contrac
tion of a cold which settled across the
loins or perhaps excited from overex
ertion. lie that as it may, when my
back was aching I asked Mrs. Gilson
to go to the drug store one day for
Doan's Kidney Pills and I took a
course of the treatment. It stopped
the backache. Up to date there has
not been a symptom of a recurrence,
thus proving to me conclusively that
Doan's Kidney Pills act as repre
sented."
For sale by all dealers. Price, 50
cents per box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.,
sole agents for U. S. Remember the
name, Doan's, and take no substitute.
Just opened. The Railroad restau
rant will now serve you with the best
meal in town. Your patronage is sol
icited -Williams & Peterson.
Ice cream, water ices and sherbets of
anv kind and quantity, delivered to any
part of the city, by the Boss Bakery.
Plows' candies cannot be beat. A
fine assortment of new and up-to-date
boxes, in all sizes, and at all prices.
Kelly & Co.
luou Oyster Cocktslli
The Pack Train saloon Is now serv
ing Elmer Chamberlain's famous oyster
cocktails.
Get prices at Royal Laundry for
family work, special rates in rough
dry, next to new electric plant.
Japanese Matting? A11 180 strands
and good patterns, direct from the
Orient. Regular price, 30c, 35c, 40c
and 45c goods. Now 25c per yai d, at
V O PannlM1
EXCISEMAN BURNS.
Tk? *'?r Old Wow< OatwItlH
the Scotch f o*l.
A story Is tolU about Burns In hU
capacity of exciseman. Old Jean Da
vidson kept a small whisky shop and
was suspected of putting more fresh
wnter Into her liquor than was need
ful or lawful. Rums accordingly came
with his apparatus and at once detect
ed the Irregularity. "Now, Jean, ma
woman," he said, "I canna tak this to
Dumfries thla night; 'tis ower late.
But I'll seal It wl* the king's aeal and
return to lift it in the mornin'." When
he bad gone to his lodging Jean fetched
the village cooper, who removed a hoop
from the barrel and bored a hole,
through which the adulterated liquor
was drawn off and atuff of regulation
strength put In. Then the hoop waa
re tiled, and Jean, with a brave heart,
awaited the ganger. In the morning
up came Burns to claim the keg. "On*
minute, Mr. Burns," said Jean sweetly.
"Ye might jest test that whisky to
convtnc* me. since I canna see how I
could have been makln' sic a mistake."
"It means breaking the king's seal,"
suld Bums, "but I'll Just tlx on an
other." So the sample was taken and
tented and of course found to be all
right Burns waa bewildered. "Was
there aught wrang wl' me, Jean, last
nicht?" he asked. "Weel, Mr. Burns,
'tis na for me to say. Weel, I Just
thocht ye were fully smert wf your
wee tester."
TORTOISE SHELL.
!? Working It Gentle Hmt anil Pres
sure Are Mainly l'?ed.
A tortoise shell Is harder and more
brittle than ordinary horn. Heat and
pressure are practically the only means
which can be employed In working It
and It Is Impossible to work tortoise
shell at a great heat, since the coloring
pigment easily liquefies and obscures
the shell, thereby greatly lessening Its
value. Heavy pressure Is also Impos
sible owing to Its brittle character.
The plates of the carapace, or back
shell, are first separated from the skel
eton by the application of gentle heat
and then flattened by a similar proc
ess. The superficial Irregularities are
nest rasped off, and the material Is
polished, ready for molding Into any i
desired shape.
Larger or thicker plates are produced
by a process which requires great rare
and attention. Two surfaces are first
rasped and cleaned and are then gen
tly heated and pressed together. The
heat liquefies them, and the pressure
effects a perfect union, making an In
visible Joint.
Tortoise shell combs are cot by the
highly ingenious twinning machine, so
called because two comb* are cot from
the same plate, so that the teeth of one
dovetail Into the spaces of the other,
avoiding all waste.
Belli and Thnnderatormi.
An lnstatice of the absurdity of some
of the notions held by our ancestors
was the notion thajt' the ringing of the
church bells had a counteracting effect
In a thunderstorm, rt was supposed
that the vibration of the atr caused by
the movement of the bells rwsulteO In
the dissipation of the electric fluid in
the air. The belief was so common at
one time that the bells were rung as
Boon as signs of an approaching thun
derstorm were seen. Science now holds
a contrary opinion. Not only does the
sound have no possible effect on the
air, bet the vibration caused by the
sound cf a bell upon a cloud charged
with electricity may cause It to dis
charge Its contents upon the ringer of
the bell in the church tower.
The Illppo putamao.
When first the Sudau was opened np
It was thought desirable to Impose a
tax on any one killing a "hippo," but
experience has shown that the "hippo"
Is unworthy of the care taken of hlin.
He is most destructive. A bull hippo
potamus will upset a small boat. The
natives have a curious manner of kill
ing a hippopotamus. They attack him
with spears when he Is iu a sleepy con
dition In the river, and attached to the
spear Is n rope with a huge float at the
end of It. This float hampers the
movements of tb? unwieldy animal,
and after several spears have been
driven Into him he Is easily drawn to
the bank and dispatched. ? London
Globe.
A Clergyman** Purer.
An old clergyman In Maine in a dry
season exchanged with a brother from
the seaconst The congregation was
made up of men. half farmers and half
fishermen, and the soil was sandy and
poor, while his in the Interior was fer
tile and rich. He opened his prayer as
follows: "O Lord, I have been asked to
pray for rain, and I do so, but thou
knowest, O Lord, what this soil need*
Is dressing,"
Sleeplns In Japan.
The Japanese never sleep with the
head to the north. This is because the
dead in Japan are always burled with
the head in that position. In the sleep
ing rooms of many of the private
bouses and of hotels a diagram of the
points of the compass is posted upon
the celling for the convenience of
guests.
Enjoyed Evening:.
"Did you enjoy the evening of grand
opera?"
"Did I!" answered Mr. Cumrox en
thusiastically. "It was great. I sent
mother and the girls there, dismissed
all the sen-ants and then went down
and smoked a cigar right In the par
lor."? Washington Star.
Their Views.
Mrs. Brown? Of course a husband
owes hU wife protection. Mrs. Jones?
Oh, yes, and she Is also entitled to the
fundi necessary for free trade at the
bargain counters.? New York Times.
Rrmliitog Good Enough for Room
volt
President Roosevelt had with him od
his western trip three Remington typo
writers. tf
The ladies find the latest and best at
Harrisons' .
All the delicacies of the season at the
Pack Train Kesturant.
WHY DONE
Increased Business Direct
Rcsnlt of Stock
The necessary increase In the size of
our store building is not remarkable
when the quality of the lines we handle
is borne in mind
We know we are selling the best
clothing, at popular prices, retailed in
America, and it is this alone which has
made It Decessary to increase our facil
ities for doing business.
We figure on moving into our new
quarters next Saturday.
We thank the public for Its liberal
patronage in the past, aud also assure
it that we will try and deserve its pa
tronage in the future.
F. H. Clayson & Co.,
Fourth Avenue aud Broadway.
No Boat Race
The boat race that was to have taken
place yesterday was not sailed on ac
count of the failure of the wind, it
will probably take place next Sunday
if there shall be sufficient movement of
the air.
Oj t On? Now
Better pet a typewriter. It is the
up-to-date business way of writing let
ters. See Niles at Fifth Ave. hotel, tf
Fine porcelain tubs at Principal bar
bershop, opposite Board of Trade.
Frao ConoertiDally
A free'concert is given'at the Mascot
galoon every afternoon and evening.
All the lutest songs and airs. It is
worth hearing.
Mascot h hi JVewlMnalo
The Mascot saloon has just received
a large consignment of new music for
its popular Victor talking machine. It
tncfuaes all the latest popular airs.
ORDINANCE NO. 56
An Ordinance Kstablishing a School
District and Fixing the Date for the
Election of a School Director, a
?School Treasurer and a School Clerk.
Be It Ordained by the Common Council
of the Town of Skagway:
Section 1.
That there Te and is hereby created
and established in ihe Town of Skag
way a School District as provided by
la*, and that the boundaries of said
School Dis rict shall be the same as the
present boundaries of said Town of
Skagway,
Said School District shall be known
as "The School District of the Town of
Ska^ way, Alaska."
Section 2.
The third Tuesday in June of each
and every year is hereby designated as
the day on which the annua! election
for School Director, School Treasurer
and School Clerk shall be held.
Passed the Council Jtine 20th, 1904.
Approved June 20th. liHM.
L. S. Keller,
President and Ex-Ofllcio Mayor.
Attest: W. S. MeKean,
Municipal Clerk
Notioato I'.llnqaent Co-Owuar
To James R. Rollins and Henrietta Rollins:
\ou are hereby notified that during the year
1903 the undersigned have expeuded more than
SlUOiu labor and improvements upon each ir*e
'Crown Diamond" Lode Mining Claim, the
?Hvpatia' Lode Mining Claim, the ''St. Peter"'
Loue Mining Claim, the "Water? ilia" LodeMin
ing Claim, the Falphix" Lode Mining Claim,
and the "Brewster Lode Mining Claim, all of
which said claims are situate iu the Skagway
Mining District, near Skagway. Alaska. In
which mining claims you o*n an undivided
one-sixth interest each a* shown bj the no
tice! of location of record in the mining records
of sal i district. The said labor was performed
Ms and for the anuual represent atioa of slid
c'aims for the said year of 1908, as required bv
tne provisions of Section 2321 of the Revined
Statutes of the United States, and the amend
ments thereto, approved January 21, 18f*0 con
cerning annual labor upon mlnin* claims, and
the same was the amount required to hold said
claims for said year. You are further notified
that unless within HO days after the publication
of tbia notice, you. contribute your portion of
such expenditure as co-owi<crs, to wit. the sum
of $A)0, or f 100 each, your interest in the claim
will he forfeited to the undersigned co-owners
who have made such expenditure, and will be
come their property in tne manner provided by
law.
Dated at Skagway. Alaska. May 24, 1904.
George Mow!,
May 26, 90 d. James Lewis.
Baths 25 cents. Fine porcelain tubs
at the Portland Lod ;io? House. Kooms
25c, 50c, "5c and $1. Fifth avenue, op
posite postofflce.
Canadian Paeifie Hy. Co. |
Direct Service, No Intermediate^
Call, to
Vancouver
Victoria
Transf erring to
Seattie!
No Extra Charee
JULY 8, 18, 28
Balling at 6 p.m.
For Speed, Comfort, Service and 7
Appointment These Twin Screw j
Steamers Cannot be Equaled. For j
Information Write or Apply to
BB.DCNM , Art.
Dlo! Ho! for the World's fair!
Free Ride. First'Glass =
This is a facsimila pf coupon given away with every dollar purchase.
DRAWING- TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 20th.
M
ADDRESS
NO
TO THE WORLD'S FAIR FREE
this coupon entitles holder to one chance for a first
class ticket to the St. Tvouis World's Fair and return. Tick
et good for three months after date of issuance.
Drawing to take place August 20, l!K)i.
MARTIN CONWAY,
DRY QOOD8 AND CLOTHING.
NO- 8KASWAY. ALASKA.
TICKET WITH EVERY DOLLAR PURCHASE
Ticket will be good via Pacific Coast Steamship Company and either the Great
Northern, Northern Pacific or Union Pacific by way of Portland Irom Seattle to
St. Louis and return to Skagway, including stop-over privileges- Tickets good for
three months from date of issue.
MflBTIN CONWAY
The Independent Steamer ;
"CASCA"
Leaves Whitehorse For Dawson on Opening
Of Navigation
The Casea is the Most Comfortable, Best Equipped ai;d Fastest Boat on
the Whitehurse-Dawson Hun. Parties purchasing tickets from us will
be protected on the through rate. W. A. KANNIE, Manager.
J. O. Johnston, Whitehorse Agent, ODice Windsor Hotel.
| MOORES WHRRF CO.
Terminus W. P. & V. Route
? All South Bound Steamers Arrive and Depart From This Drck
REGULATIONS 1902 v
Warehooses open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5p.m.
Perishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or a: night.
All freight shipments destined southbound roust be accompanied by a
Shu'PKVs Manifest (papers can be obtained at the U. S. customs
olfiue) and must be delivered before 6 p. m. No freight will be re
ceived on wharf aftrr this hour.
BAGGAGE? Tolls will be oollected on Checked Baggage OKr.r. No
charge for bags and gripe when unchecked.
The wharf gate will be closed to the public when steamer Is nearing
dock and will be opeoedonly when passengers have disembarked.
Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at office on dock.
P. O. Box 175. C. E. W YNN-JOHNSON, Gen'l Mgr.
Make your mark
in the world !
Don't be satisfied to work along- in the same old way for low wages.
We have helped thousands carve out successful careers. We can help
you do the same. If you want to change your work, we can train you in
spare time for a salaried position in your new profession.
We cm train you, by mail, at small expense, for any of the following
positions:
Mechanical Engineer
t ivil Engineer
Mininz Engineer
Architect
Ornamental Designer
Window Dresser
Commercial T>aw
MechBnical Draftsman
Electrician
Sanitary 1- ngineer
Architectural Draftsman
Show Card Writer
Bookkeeper
Electrical Engineer
Surveyor
Sign Painter
Chemist
Ad Writer
Stenographer
French, German or Spanish, with phonograph.
In introducing onr work in Alaska we are offering special discounts
on all courses.
What Position Do You Want ?
Fill out and mail to our representative this coupon for free prospectus
of the subject you wish U; study.
A. K. SHAY, Jr., General Agent for Alaska,
Dawson, Y. T.
Dear Sir:? Please send free prospectus and price
list pertaining to
INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL,
OF SCRANTON, PA.
There is msre strength?
and vigor in a single,
bettle'sf
?!NS?R BEER
V than in a barrel
of ordinary beer. ?
Once Vied' Always tsed.~
SEATTLE BREWING
& MALTING CO.
SEATTLE .WASH. w
PH9ME RAINIER 30
0 Pacific Coast S.S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LINE.
SPEED. SAFETY. COMFORT
Seattle, Puget Sound, San Francisco and Southern Port*
CARRYING U. 8. MAIL
Humboldt ? ? 13 22
COTTAGE CITY, - - ? July 16
CITY OF SEATTLE 19
Direct to Seattle
Ml Above Schedule Subject to change Without Nonce.
L M. WEST, Agent PHON2 60.
C. D. DUNAMN, Gen- Pass. Agt
10 Market Street, San Fraccieco. Oil
The Alaska Steamship Co/1
Carrying' U. S. Mail ana Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamer
DOLPHIN, Julv 17
JEFFERSON, Julv 21
The Dolphin maintains a schedule of 75 hours between
Skagw ay and Seattle
FARALLON. About Julv 14
DIRIGO About Julv 22
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without AddiiioEftl Charge
It A. CARROLL, A ;reot. Phone 66
Alaska Pacific Navigation Co,
Carrying Alaska Pacific Express anil United Slates Mail
S. S. SANTA ANA. - - Monthly, 21st
S. S. EXCELSIOR, - - " 5th
FROM JUNEAU
For Sitka, Yakutat, Kayak, Valdez, Seward and Seldovia
S. S. DORA Connects with 8 S. Santa Ana and shils from Valdez the 26th
of each month for Seward Seldovla. Kodiak, Cyak, Ka'raal, Cold Bay, Chignik,
Unga, Rellofsk.v and Dutch Harbor.
J. F. Trowbridge, Gen. Man , Seattle. L M. WEST, Agent.
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
STEAMEK
GEORGIA
Carrying U. 8. Mail
SAILS
Tuesdays and Satur
days
For Haines. Juneau, Hoonah Springs
and Sitka
J. F. FAIRBANKS, Agent
216 Broadway, Phone 90
?
Raw Furs.... ?
WE PAY
High Prices lor Fine Furs
?W rite For Price Ltat
Percey's Fur House
Oahkoeh. Wisconsin
<*?iWw5!XsXsXiW M
F. Wolland, |
MERCHANT TAILOR
Comer Stat? Street and Fifth Avenue 1
Telephone No. 76