IN LOVE WITH
HIS DAUGHTER
Father is Lured Back Home and
Arrested for Non-Support.
Special to the News.
Philadelphia, Dec. 21—Falling in love
with his own daughter, Benjamin Miller
was lured back here by her and arrested
on the charge of non-support preferred
by his wife.
In 1899 Miller deserted his wife and
her three children. Recently Mrs. Mil
ler learned that he was in New York.
She sent to him her daughter, Bertha,
a vaudeville actress, who had during her
father’s absence grown into an attrac
tive woman.
Miller, not recognizing his child, fell
in love with her—as was planned. He
was then lured by the girl to this city,
where he was nabbed .
Cement Highways.
Denver, Dec. 21.—The Colorado con
servation commission is in favor of the
governments of the 17 states from coast
to coast making appropriations for the
construction of a cement highway from
the Atlantic to the Pacific.
WORK TO BEGIN
ON ALASKA R’Y.
Seattle, Dec. 21.—It is reported the
Northern Central railroad has arranged
with the London branch of the Bank of
Montreal for the loan of $7,000,000 to
build the line to the Matanuka fields
and head of Susitna valley. The work
will begin in February.
Tiger Runs Amuck.
New York, Dec. 21.—A Bengal tiger,
part of a menagerie, broke loose on the
liner Minnewaska, just in from London,
and caused a panic aboard. The crew
fled and the passengers barricaded them
selves in their staterooms. The animal
keepers, armed with iron bars and re
volvers, found the tiger in the stall of a
cow which he had killed. The tiger was
driven back into his cage by firing blank
cartridges in his face.
Buys 15,000 Postcards.
St. Louis, Dec. 21—Edward H. Green,
railroad president and jovial son of Het
tv Green—the richest woman in the!
world—while here on his way to Texas, ;
bought 15,000 souvenir postal cards for
his friends. Each card was different.
NewBlacksmith
in Town!
ALL KINDS REPAIRING.
Horseshoeing a Specialty.
Sn A nM C Q smith’s old shop,
. DAnllLU, REAR YUKON SALOON
Geo. Bemis makes holiday presents to
order. Just the thing to send outside.
For a “Merry Christmas,” drop in at
the Northern and see Scotty. He has it.
Statue Unveiled.
Washington, Dec. 21.—With appro
priate ceremonies, the statue of Baron
Steuben was unveiled here. President
Taft, his cabinet, many congressmen
and others attended the ceremonies.
Steuben, a German officer, trained the
patriots in the Revolutionary war.
The Poor Mother-in-Law.
Indianapolis, Dec. 21.— Mrs. Clara
Brandon used fly paper to close the
mouth of her mother-in-law, and for
this offense was fined $10 in the police
court. She claimed in extenuation of
the act that mother-in-law criticized her
hair and dress too often.
FAIRBANKS PAPERS
AT NEWS OFFICE.
Fairbanks papers are on sale at the
■ News office and at the post office imme
| diately after the arrival of the mails,
i The Alaska Citizen arrives Friday, and
I the Times of the same week the follow
I ing Fridav—a week later. We sell them
both, however.
Big Suit is On.
Los Angeles, Dec. 21.—The govern
I ment has begun suit against the South
; ern Pacific railroad to recover oil lands
valued at $50,000,000.
Teddy Is Snubbed.
New Haven, Conn., Dec. 21.—Gover
nor Baldwin, democrat, refused to at
tend the dinner given by the chamber of
commerce to Col. Roosevelt. The latter
ignored the slight. In a speech he pro
posed toasts to President Taft and Jus
tice White.
SHORTEST DAY
OF YEAR PASSED.
Winter has just begun, according to
the calender. Wednesday, Dec. 21, was
the shortest day of the year.
The sun rose at 8:35 a. m. and set at
3.21 p. in. It is necessary to keep the
lamps lighted often until noon, and re
light them at 2 or 3 o’clock in the after
noon.
The lengthing in the days will not be
perceptible for some time, the sun ris
ing at 8.01 a. m., Feb. 1st, which is only
a gain of 34 minutes in 40 days. Febru
ary 1 the sun will not set until 4.29,
which is a gain of 68 minutes over Dec.
21. By May it will once more be day
light all night, and June 21—the longest
day in the year—the sun will rise at
3.04 a.'m. and set at 8.57.
There will be a total eclipse of the sun
April 28, and an annular eclipse Oct. 28,
1911. Neither will be visible in Alaska.
“Hobblers” Fall.
Chicago, Dec. 21.—Five fashionable
women wearing hobble skirts were car
ried up the steps into the residence of
Carl Schmidt, so they could attend a
hohble-skirt party. The ladies fell as
they tried to walk up the steps, and
Schmidt tame to their rescue.
Profits of Expo.
Seattle, Dec. 21.—The stockholders of
the Alaska-Yukon exposition have been
paid $30,000 of the $800,000the fair cost.
REMARKABLE
DOUBLE LIFE
_
Girl Embezzled $17,000 to Satisfy
Craving for Luxury.
Special to the News.
Denver, Dec. 21.—For three years,
leading a remarkable dual life, Miss Ju- ■
lia Donnelly, trusted bookkeeper of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen here,
confessed to embezzling $17,000.
Each night she exchanged her simple
attire for handsome, modish gowns;
dined lavishly, hired automobiles, sent
flowers costing $20 a bunch to friends,
gave liberally to charity, and loaned
money freely.
When detected she had accounts of
$6,000 at department stores.
The crash came when it was discov
ered she had altered a financial state
ment.
Miss Donnelly, who had been with the
order for 20 years, confessed she stole to
satisfy her craving for fine clothes and a
good time. Detectives could find no
evidence, however, that the woman led
an immoral life.
Through the loyalty of her friends :
Miss Donnelly’s employers were able to i
get back $4,000, so they did not prose
cute her. She is now living with a sis
ter at Harrisburg, Pa.
Congratulate Bally.
Seattle, Dec.. 21.—The chamber of
commerce has passed resolutions con
gratulating Secretary Ballinger for his
vindication at the hands of the congres
sional committee.
Only hath tubs in town at the Gibbon
Barber Shop. Open day and night.
Ln tonsorialI
. u. Parlors
First-class Shaving,
AND HAIR CUTTING
MASSAGE
1IAIR TOXICS
Confectionery Stere in Connection
IIOME-MADE CANDIES.
\ MRS. GILMORE, - PropJ
Kalland’s
Roadhouse
30 Miles Below
T A N A N A
Everything of the Best
fflusher’s Sleds
BASKET AND YUKON.
All Paraphernalia Goes With Them.
All Kinds of Repairing.
Leave Orders at T C MIIDDHV
NEWS OFFICE. *• *• iMUKrlJI
Northern Commercial Co.
LINE
CARRYING U. S. MAIL, PASSENGERS & EXPRESS
CONNECTIONS THROUGH TO CORDOVA.
For rates apply to JULES MARION, first door below N. C. Store
W. H. CARNEY
H. W. SHELDON
Largest Roadhouse on the Yukon
Gold Mountain Roadhouse
AND TRADING POST
MOUTH OF GRANT CREEK
Good Dog Houses.
Stables for Horses.
Furnished Cabin.
Do your own cooking
JLSISLSISL
THE GRAND KS
Completely Remodeled. Modern Throughout.
RATES $1 TO $2.
Our new DINING ROOM will soon be open. Watch the date.
CHARLES CHANQUIST, Prop.