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Local clergymen, u it Is giyen out,
are somewhat perturbed in spirit over
ibe vexed question as to whether or not
they should accept fees for their ser
vices at funerals, says the Portland
Telegram. It Is said that embarrass
ment is often caused because of the re
fusal of ministers to accept fee*, and
the tendency oo the part of those who
offer them to feel hurt by such refusal
ss if they had been made the objects of
charity.
Surely a matter like this must be de
termined in large part by the personal
judgment and conscience of the Indi
vidual minister; but, at the same time,
It is a subject possessed of general in
terest. Upon the broader principle it
is rather regretful that this last sfd
rite, In which the hand of God offici
ate*, should in any manner b? con
cerned with questions of mercenary
Import. That the question of money
should ever arise with reference to it
is not flattering to the minister, nor Is
it flattering to the usages of society
which Impels him to discuss the sub
ject.
The minister and the undertaker are
f
the last men with whom we have busi
ness relations. That the dealings with
the latter should be of a practical, busi
ness-like character Is necessary and un
avoidable. The services he performs
are entirely material, of the earth,
earthy, and demanding consideration
and settlement after the manner of the
flesh, and not of the spirit. But, with
the holy office of the minister It Is quite
different. His functions are spiritual;
or, lacking spirituality, they are noth
ing more nor less than sacrilege.
To aay the least, It is unfortunate for
the highest appreciation of the minis
terial function that thore should be
mingling of the dollars and the laat
rites of consolation, whtn death claijna
its victim and sorrow chastens the
spirit of the living.
MISPLACED "JAP" SOLDIERS
One of the silliest of the silly phases
of the agitation about the dinger of
war with Japan Is that which harps
upon the large number of Japanese on
the Pacific coast as a peril to this
country. It is claimed that a greater
part of these Japanese are soldiers,
reservists of the Mikado's army. It is
probably true that a few thousand of
them have actually seen military serv
ice. It Is asserted that all of them are
extremely patriotic and ready to under
take anything which may be ordered
in the name of their emperor. That la
doubtless true in the main. Beyond
this point the whole theory of
danger from the Japanese on the coast
Is absurd.
In so far as the subjects of the Mi
kado who live in the United States
might remain here at the outbreak of a
possible Japanese-American war the
the soldiers among them would be very
much out of place. Ther would be
wasted material. They could do aoth
ing here, except cause trouble for the
oivll authorities in protecting them
against mobs. Disguises as Americans
would be impoailble. Licking such
ooocealment there could be no serious
attacks upon American railroads, docks
[or other property useful for military
and naval purposes.
In Manchuria the Japanese were
much like the natives in soms respects,
and they were comparatively near
their own country. The foe was even
more alien than themselves. Yet they
did not succeed in causing any import
ant delays or losses to Rusnia by efforts
to Interrupt the Russian lines of com
municatlons or injure property back ol
tbe Muscovite outpos's.
There is so much unreality and forced
show of Interest io the whole agitation
about war between thji country and
Japan thai it la eaay to graft on absurd
I ties that an army of trained Japanese
aoldlera la already .planted upon tbe
Pacific coast Ja (ha guise of peaceful
workers. The trouble. U that yarns of
that sort do not stand analye's and In
vestigation.
6IVE HtM A CHANGE
Referring to the appointment of
judge of the Third district, which had
not been made at the time, the Taoana
Tiibune in an old faahloned argument
ative editorial way hita the nail square
ly on the head by saying:
"When the announcement of the
choice gets here someone la not going
to be satisfied. The diieuaslon of tbe
preaa ahowa a wide difference of opinion
aa to what rules the president should
follow In measuring a man for tbe
place. Some want a Central Alaskan;
others a Second district man. The ex
perienced California lawyer would suit
those who would not be pleased to Bee a
Boatoueso or N'Yawker passing judg
ment on muck discoveries, or vice
versa.
"So It is evident the appointment will
look like a mistake to someone, or
possibly many. It la well to realize
this ahead of time, and prepare for
possible disappointment. Then, maybe
the dlspl )ased will not get impulsive
and rush into print with an expression
that would live long after, and possibly
turn out to be the opening wedge that
would pry open the rupture that has
been so happily closed.
" Whoever the new judge happeDs to
be give him a chance."
A Tacoma lawyer whosa wife gave a
sewing bee for the poor the other day
reports that twenty ladles in attendance
could eacb and every one cf them have
been sent to state prison on at least
'hree counts, and that the "bee" pro
duced one pair of boy's pants and an old
voman's night-gown? Ketchikan Mia
>r.
So Ion? as the production of the
'bee" was not reversed, its all right.
Literary culture immaterial
)he was a dream?* Pitching fantasy,?
I had pot seen an Bourl ? >ialf?
Jlnce Ooddesiea? obese? of Liberty,
Rode .in the bright street pageants
high to a!r,
Jpon a gorgeous chariot, gilt and gay,
)n an old-time country circus day.
Vhat matter though she knows not
who Qolmes. is,
And thought "The Autocrat'' a hand
book for the cook,
knd Poo's * Gold Bug'- Wall Street bi
ographies;
Ruikln'a ecclesiastical "Sheep Folds"
a rancher's book.
'Waverly, by Shakespeare," she de
clared she'd read,
Ind then she asiced was Mr. Shake
speare dead ?
iVbat matter though she thought
"Who'd Wife Was She?"
Superior to "Esmond," "MiJdle
march," "Dumas";
lead "Her Bright Future," ;Ouida,
Haggard's "She,"
And shady tales "Thou Shalt Mot"
name, tra la!
rhis maid a western millionaire did
wed.
fet knew not Shakespeare were alive
or dead.
?The Dilettante.
ANOTHER WONDER OF SCIENCE*
Ilolof7 bu Proved that Dandruff la
Caoaed by a Germ.
Science la donlg wonders theoo days In
nediclne n? wel' aa In mechanics. Sinco
vdam lived, the human raco has been
roubled with dandruff, for which no hair
'reparation has heretofore proved a sue
esaful cure untU Newbro's Uerplclde was
>ut on the market. It la a scientific prep
.ration that kills the germ that makes
landruff or scurf by digging into the
calp to get at the root of the hair, where
t saps the vitality: cauatng Itching scalp,
ailing hair, and Anally baldness. With-'
nit dandruff hair must grow hirurlantly.
:t la tho only destroyer of dandruff.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c.
n stamps for sample to The Her pi ?
:ide Co.. Detroit. Mich.
rwo alsea ? BO cants and $1.00.
Wm. Brltt, Special Agent
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER
Having put in a steam uoller and
>ther machinery we are better cre
>ared thun ever to do tirst-class work
>n short notice.
>-23-tf Skagway Laundry
MILLIONAIRE
LEPER CUBED
?1 Paso, Doc. 6.? Juan Brlngas, the
Guymas, Mexico, {millionaire leper, who
a year and a half ago went to Europe
seeking a cure after all effor.s In
America failed, returned through here
today perfectly well In the private car
of Vice-Prcsldent Ramon Corral of
Mexico. He was accompanied by four
of Senor Corral's daughters, who will
visit him at his country homo near
Ouaymas.
He traveled alone when he went to
Europe, and had to pay for the furnish
ings of a statroom on the steamship,
which were destroyed after be quit the
vessel.
SKA6WAY WEATHER
The result of the observation taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, Dec. 5,
1907, is as follows
Temperature time observat'n .38 above
Max.temp.preceding24bours..42 above
Mln " " " " ..37 above
Mean " " " " ..39 above
Barometer 29.54
SKA6WAY WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
Skagway, Dec. 6, 1907.
The weather conditions at Skagway
for the 24 hours preceding noon today
were as follows:
Max. Temp. 37 above zero
Mln. " 30 above "
Mean " 34 above "
Temp, at noon 34 above "
Pren'pltatlon, .07
H. D. Clark,
Volunteer U. S. Weather observer
WOOD THAT WILL BURN
All kinds of stovewood delivered on
short notice. General bnggage and ex
press business.
The Alaska Transfer Co., 'Phone
No. 10. 25I-U
ACT QUICKLY
D*lay Hn Bun Dangcrooi in Al
atka
Do the right th ng at the right time.
Act quickly in time of danger.
Bsckac'ue is kidney danger.
Dom's Kidney Pills act quicsly.
Cure a'l distressing, dangerous kid
ney ills.
.-Menty of evidence to p'ove this.
P. A John-on, carpenter, employed
at the T. E R R. and living at 484O
outh I St., Tacoma, Wash,, says:
"Lapse of time has only strengthened
my good opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills
first expressed through our local papers
about three years ago. 1 said at 'that
time that I had suffered from a weak
ened and disorded condition of the kid
neys, which steadily grew worse
despite the numerous remedies I tried.
The kidneys' accretions were very Ir
regular and annoying and I was forced
to do sjmethiog to find relief. 1 was
urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills and I
did so. Tbey completely banUhed
every sign of the trouble, lean honestly
gay that I have tot. fell a pain in my
back nor had any annoyance from too
frequent action oi kidnejs since I used
Doans Kidney Pil'8."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cei.ts. Foster-Mil burn Co., Buffalo', N,
Y., sole agents for the United States.,
Remember tho name ? Doan's? and
take no other. " ? - ?* i'
VICTOR CRHPHONES *>
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Victor Graphaphones are all sleos j>
and styles, the latest improved types
delivered at your homes or;plaoe of
business on the easy payment plan. '
See Sewell at Briit's Drug store.
A Musical Tro?t at the Maioot
All lovers of music should hear the
new Electric Banjo Piano. Rag time
Waltz time, any old time. ' ' '
Thursday, Eriday and Saturday 80c
will buy any Bur. t Cedar Plaque lu our
store. Regular prices were 50c to $1; 60.
See our window display.
J. IKUTA.
Freth Meat
The Frye-Brubn Co. keep all klad
of fresi meat constantly on hand._ /
WANTED? A first class Gold or Gold
and Copper Mining Proposition in nlas
ka. State full particulars when you
write. Address. Lewis Lusk, P. O. box
1074, Spokane, Washington. 219- lmo
Pacific Coast S. S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LINE.
SPEED, SAFETY.! COMFORT
Seattle, add other Pnget Sound, Porta
CARRYING V. S. MAIL
Steamers of This Company Leave
CITY ?F SEATTLE
December 4th - 18th January 3rd
HUMBOLDT
December 8th - 20th January 1st
Connecting with the Company's Steamers nt Seattle for
San Francisco, Southern California, Eurkka (Humboldt Bay) andl
Mexico
10* A bore Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUN ANN, General Passenger Agent,
10 Market 8 tree t, San Franolsoo, Cal.
TheWhitePass &YukonRoute|
TIME TABLE No- 18.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound)
1st olua.
8 30 a. m.
10 10 "
10 50 "
11 20 14
1 10 p. m.
3 25
Loavea
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Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE tPASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
Whit* Horsx
Arrive?
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Leaves
No. Z, 8. Bound
lit claaa
3 20 p. m.
1145 ?
12 45 M
12 05 ?'
10 30a. m.
8 20 "
Passengers moat be at depots la time to have
checked. Inspection Is stopped 30 mlantea before leaving
160 pounds of baggag e will be checked free with each full fare
and 75 pounas with saoh hall fare ticket.
ticket
The Alaska Steamship Co. 1
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Express
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Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamer
JEFFERSON, Dec. 9 21
FARAEEON ....
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Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria and Vanoourer Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CASROLL, Agent. Phone 66
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between James A. Nettles and Cor
tes Ford at Skagway and Hsincs, Alas
ka, is this day dissolved by mutual con
nect. Mr. lames A. Nettles continues
the said business. All accounts, notes
and mortgages owing to the firm of
Nettles & Ford are payable to James A.
Nettles, and all bills and notes owing
by the firm will be paid by James A.
Nettles.
J. A. NETTLES,
CORTES FOKD.
Dated at Skagway, Alaska, November,
16, 1907.
WANTED? A new or second ban
afe. Inquire at The Alaskan.
Subscribe for
The Daily Alaskan
&lt>er mo. delivered
THE
Pack Train Restaurant
Will Serve Sunday
frenciiDinner
From 12 noon to 8 p. m.
EVERYTHING THE BEST
IN THE MARKET
Regular Dinner 50c.
TEA, COFFEE or WINE and
ICE CKRAM
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying passengers and mail
Leaves Skagway Tuesdays,
Thursdays and
Saturdays
at 9 a- m. Leaves
Haines for Skagway
same days at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $150 J I
Round trir> $2.50
DR. F. C. NORMAN
Physician and Surgeon
(CHIKF 8DRGK0N OF W. P. * T, R.)
Corn br Fifth and State Sts.
CP STAIRS
3KAGWAY - . ALASKA
JXJNEAU & S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EK
Carrying U. S. Mall
?\>r Haloes, Berners Bay, Juneau,
3 0011 Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
8 A I LS
DECEMBERS 10, 16,
22, 28
VILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BODGHTON, Agent
3roadway and Fifth Ave. Phone 90
Pullett Rouse
Foot of Sixth flvtnui
Most elegantly furnished bouse
in Alaska
E\ ery modem convenience _
Electric lights ? Hot and cold
water? Telephones
Porcelain baths on every floor
Board and room by the dry week
or month
Table supplied with cre^m and
butter from our own Jersey
Dairy
rnn. fi. $. Piillen
Proprietress
William Hoskins
?Boot and Shoe Maker ? -
Repairing promptly done with the best
material In the market
Ladles' and Children's Shoes Mended
Brood way Between! 3rd and 4th Avm
DON'TFROC
Unless You've Got 50 Cents
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DEALER IN
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Smokers' Articles,
Stationery and Fish
ing Tackle
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Through Line Prom
Skagway to Atllnj White Horse, Big SalmoD, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River Points.
The new placer camps in the Alsekand Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse.
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Winter Route Stage Service;
During the winter season, when navigation ia closed, daily trains will continue running between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger1 and Freight Service will be maintained
hy a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stage*, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse for ^Dawson and
Intermediate points. , . * . i
For Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quartz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For Information relative to passenget, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
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TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vanoouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen, Agent
Vancouver, B. 0. and 8kftgoay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska
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