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Show Old Church In Alaska. In S'ltka, Alaska, Is ono of tho most ancient and historic churches in thp dominion ot the United States. It was. built many years ago when Rusy sin ruled there, and the site of a Grecian splra overshadowing tho aim-plo aim-plo shrlno In tho wlldcrnoss wns dear to homesick Russian hearts. Solid sllvor candlesticks, six foot high, guard tho altar and a maaslvo chandelier chande-lier o.t rich silver Imngs from tho dome On tho walls hang paintings from masters ot tho old world, the altar vestments aro encrusted with priceless Jewels, and tho robos ot tho priests, dlsp'ayod to Interested tourists, tour-ists, aro richly cmbroldored In precious stonos. Tho church has no pews, tho worshippers standing in groups about the church while the two hours' service Is In progress. |