THE DAILY
ALASKAN
CITY 0FPIC1HL PHPER
No. 114 VOL VII.
SKAGWAY, ALASKA, SATURDAY JUNE 11, 1904
PRICE 10 CENTS
* RUSSIA SEEKS RELEASE OE
BLACK SEA EEEET
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Negotiations Being Conducted By St. Peters
burg With Constantinople for Permission
{ to Pass Ships Through Dardanelles
St. Petersburg, June 11. The Asso
ciated Press is informed, otliei.illy, that
negotiations are taking place between
Russia ami Turkey concerning the pas
sage of the Black sea Meet through tlie
IHinlanelles.
Turkey Say* No D??s?r
Constantinople, June II. ? The I urk
ish goTernment has affirmed lusitivdy
its intention of maiutaininp a strict
neutrality in the war with Russia and
Japan and to observe the obligations of
the Berlin treaty. While diplomatic
' circles lielieve lu the existence of dan
uer, it is uot thought liussla will con
sider the reduction of the Black sea
tleet at present on account of the dis
turbed conditions in the Balkans.
Bi?hop Rows to Pr???k
Bishop Rowe w ill deliver the serwous
at both the morning and evening ser
vices at St. Saviour's church tomorrow.
' , Summer goods now in at the Ameri
can Tailors.
Wtnttd
Youok latly to wait on tables ami boy
to wash dishes. Apply to this office.
Will Joe or Gas I.awtess, or anyone
knowing of their whereabouts, please
communicate at once with Maggie
Lawless, General Delivery, Seattle.
HARRISONS
SnccMaoni to Ljullt?*' Ita/uur anil * kmc way News Co.
Delineators for July
line Stationery an J the latest Copyright
Books Always on Hand
'PHONE 55
7 Of FiCE BOOKS AND
Stationery Supplies
l\ A ne line of
L-d|j?r?. J inruala. Ctih and
I D>jr Bknk? tiki P m a?d
Piiolli. Copy Boobs and
$m*ll Pocket Memor
, andnm Book*
Our assortment is the largest.
? Our prices the lowest, See our
window.
Keily & Co., Druggists
SKAGWAY, DAWSON NOME
If Your House Needs Papering1, Call
Up Phone 4 or 8
H. STEWART,
Painter S Paperhanger
Estimates Given Free of Charge '
All Work Guiranteed
Residence at Dewey Hotel
Fire and Li.e
INSURANCE
Real Estate
Financial Agent ]
Notary Public
Phil Abrahams
524 FOURTH AVE., SKAGWAY |
HAINES, ALASKA
Spring Chicken and Fresh Eggs Al
ways on Band.
All the Delicacies of the Season
JOHN WILLIAMS
EXPRESSMAN
Hauls Coal for 75 cents per ton.
Wood, liaggage and every
thing, cheaper ihrn others.
Call up Phone 51
To Bui ion Creek Miners
HE PAY NO DUTY
If vou find that Duty, Freight
ana Customs Papers, added to
Skagway prices makes your
supplies cost too much. C'ome
on to Whitehorse and outfit at
the
Arctic Trading Co.
We also carry a full assortment
of all kinds of TENTS
Capt. P. Martin, Manager.
Front Street, Whitehorse, Y. T.
We buy our goods direct from Van
couver, and pay no duty.
Finely Furnished Rooms
Electric Lighted Throughout
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL
GEO. W. CURTIS, PROP.
AMERICAN PLAN
Front St. South P.O., Whitehorse, Y.T
We Have All the Latest
FIREARMS
And a Full Line of Fishing Tackle
" 1 ^ ?rf l=r
TWO LAND
American Marines Protect
Life At Tangier
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Tangier, June 11? The American
consul sent two unarmed marines to
the residence of the Countess De
Juisserot, formerly Miss Story of New
York, now the wife of the Belgian
minister The Countess is living in an
insolated house Her husband is
absent. The Marines were sent as a
precautionary measure. These are
the only Americau marines that have
lauded up to the present time.
Negotiation* Procreating
Washington, June 11. ? A telegram
from I'nited Stales Consul Cummers at
Tangier, states that negotiations fir
[he release of Ion Perdicardis and Var
ley are progressing. Th? sultan's re
ply to Uaisulis' demands as to the rai.- !
som bus not yet reached the bandit
leader.
Council Confirm* Clayton Permit
At a special sess'on last night the
s'lty council granted F. H. Clayson &
Co , a permit to extend the show win-,
low on the new building that company
is having erected at the corner of |
Broadway and Fourth Avenue over the
tidewalk 22 inches. This action was!
;aken after a full discussion of the:
natter, and because there was no |
)bjcction raised by any of the property
)wners of the city. The question as to
?racting permission to have the found
ition of the window rest upon the side
valk instead of being .suspended from
he building, came up, but the council
?efused to act further.
Notioo to the Public
Now that ihe streets and alleys have
>eeu properl* cleaned, the attention of
he public is called to Section 3, Arti- 1
:le 4 of Ordinance No. 32, which pro
libits the placing or leaving of refuse,
itter, or rubbish of any kind on the (
itreets or alleys, and provides for a tine
if $50 for the violation of th* same. I
F. Wollhuu, |
'hairman Committee on Health and
Police.
Sk^gway, June 3! 1904.
A Written Gnarantea
I'hat our ice cream and ice creanf soda
s i he best and purest in Skagway. |
5 14 if Boss Bakery.
Suits to order at from $18 up at the
\merican Tailors.
The leading barbershop and baths
fhe Principal, opposite Board of Trade
FOR HEARSI
Hawaiian Democrats Sap-'
port N wspaper il.in
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] j
Honolulu, June 11.? The territorial]
democratic convention for Hawaii de
clared unanimously for William R.
HAS SCANDAL
Canadian Ministry Accused!
of Deb inching Militi v
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] j
Ottawa, June 11. The government
was interrogated last night regarding
the truth of the reported assertions of
Lord Dundonald, head of the Canadian
militia, that at the instance pf Minister
Kisher, of the agricultural department,
the commander was required to remove
from his list of appointments the names
of those politically objictionahle to the
officers. The matter has created a sei- 1
satlon here.
Hn. Hahn ?utoitaio?
Mrs. Victor I. Hahn gave a progress
ive euchre party yesterday afternoon 1
to a large number of her friends. MrSi
E. Kuul won the first prize, a beautiful
China chop plate. Kight ladies, each j
with the magieal number 13 to her
credit cut for second prize which was
won by Mrs. John W. Snook, a pretty
cup and saucer. Mrs, H. B. Kunualls
won the third prize, a wedgwood bon
bon dish. Mrs. Geo. Howard won the
cut prize, a china pin tray. The
charming hostess served delicious re
freshments, and the guests had a
delightful afternoon.
For Salt Cheap
Sewing machine, nearly new. In
quire o'.AIra. Po'MvSylye^er block.
Japanese Matting? All 1K0 strands ;
and good patterns, direct from the
Orient. Uegular price 30e, 35c, 40c i
and 45c goods. Now 25c per yard, at E j
U. Peoples'.
Two nicely furnished room, C.eo. E
Howard, Third avenue. 4 4 tf
KILL WIFE
Actor Morris Winkle Goes
Mid
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
New York, June 11. ? Morris Winkle,
the actor, shot his wife at Vallsburg,
N. J., last night, then killed himself.
Jealousy is supposed to be the cause.
IS DEAD
Alex Harvey, Commission |
Man, Passes Away
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Winnipeg, June 11.? Alex Harvey,
the well known commission merchant, J
is dead in this city. <
IS DROWNED
Operator at Five Fingers)
Meet8 Watery Grave
W. L. Lanktree, the Dominion
operator at Five Fingers, was dnowned
last Wtdnesday morning in the Yukon
river near his station.
The news was received yesterday.
The dead operator and his brother, the
latter a lineman, were stationed at
Five Fingers. For two davs, the
operators along the line were unable
to get a response from that station.
Yesterday morning a call |was
received from there from the lineman,
who not being an operator, made him
self understood only with great diffi
culty. In a labored way he conveyed
the information that his brother helped
him across the river in a boat Wednes
da- and that in doing so he was
drowned.
Laoktrefrjras well known at White
horse, where he was employed by the
W. P. & Y. B. for two years in 1901
and 1902.
For Sala
Standard range, sideboard, rugs,
fton beds, carpets etc. Enquire L. M. !
West, P. C. S. S. Co. office, 2nd and I
Broadway. tf
? Hotel Spencer ?
Haines, Alaska
Mill Be Raffled July 15
Ticket*, $2.50 Each
Address ".V. H. Spencer, Haines
Attention
Klondikers!|
The Finest fo
La Africana
and
Bock Y Ca Cigars
AT THE
On and after 3tine 13
our store will (lose at $
P. m. sharp.
Saturday's at 10 P. lit
It HKB (III
Sole Agents for Rose of Ellensburg Butter.
(Sottu> AMVTi/ fat^es
JfTLsiMts -/fy, 4v &vJJL-/ a^ut- tio dt ud&n/
c yevfyd &&y?trri/ cfaa/
THE ROSS-HIG-G-INS CO. Sole Agents, Skagway and Juneau
BARGAIN js SOAPS
Of all kinds for bath, toilet and kitchen. Domestic and imported
Wm. BHtt, The Drugjrist
MINtKS AMIMAIt IKUlin
clash \m
Pitched Battle Fought Between 200 Soldiers
and 65 Union Men at Dunnville? Col
orado Cities Are Wildly Excited
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Cripple Creek, June 11? There has
been intense excitement here all day
due to a battle between the troops and
miners at Dunnvllle last night. Some
skirmishing at Big Bull Hill, and the
wrecking of the Victor Record pfflce.
It is considered remarkable that so few
were killed in the Dunnville battle.
The forces numbered 200 soldiers under
command of Gen. Bell and 65 miners
behind rocks and trees Only a few
were killed,
D over Thoroughly Aromed
Denver, June 11? The slaughter of
the miners of the Cripple Creek dis
trict who are refusing to comply with
the order to vacate is arousing the
public feeling to the highest pitch.
Sentiment for and against the miners
in equally divided here, but the tales
of shooting constantly arriving are
stirring both factions to the highest
degree of excitement.
STAfE CLOSES UNION MINE
G-en Bell Orders Portland Mine to Quit Work
Because It Favors Strikers
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] (
Victor, Colo., June 11. ? Adjutant
General Bell has ordered the Portland
mine, empoying union men, closed
down. The order says the Portland I
mine for a long time has been engaged
in employing and harboring la-ge num
bers of dangerous and lawless men, who
have ordered and encouraged those who
have been feuilty of crimes and outrage.
The Portland mine employs 500 men.
Bob Wright Ii D*ad
Word was received on the Georgia
by Dr. J. P. Bra wand that Bob Wright
died at Hoonah last Monday. He had
been gradually sinking, and was not
able to take the baths after reaching
the springs.
Viui* Bakery
We use only Lb* best of material for
the making of our bread, pastry etc.
Give us a trial. Phone 35.
Ice cream, water ices and sherbets of
any kind and quantity, delivered to any
part of the city, by the Boss Bakery.
The Railroad Restaurant will put up
your lunch for 25 cents. It will cost
you $1 at Bennett.
Will Dance Tonight
Many invitations are out for the com
plimentary dance to be given by the
Eagles at tbelf half 01. r>fth avenue to
! night. The dance is in hodv,>* of the
| rifth anniversary of the InstitufKa n[
; the Eagles in this city. Refreshments
I will be served and a good time is as
I sured.
Talking Maokiac* For Sain
Theundersignedhas all kinds of talk
ing machines and records for sale. Or
ders taken for anyt hing in the line not
carried in stock.
Jeanette de Gruyter,
At Case &-Draper's, Broadway.
Get prices at Koyal Laundry for
'amily work, special rates in rough
irvr next to new electric plant.
The New Hats Are In
Also the latest Outing Hats
and Caps and the new Fare
Veilings
Chealanders, mm Avenue,
Georgia Cornea and Gor?
The Georgia arrived from Juneau
tbis morning at 10.30 o'clock, with 11
passengers and the mail. She sailed
out at noon.
A Modtrn Skagway Home
Among the many beautiful homes
with all the modern improvements in
Skagway there is none which excels in
any way the six-room cottage just com
pleted by A. F. Wildt on his small farm
on the west side of the river. The
house is modern in all its appointments
and the beautiful grounds make a meet
setting for it. The fiflish of the Inter
ior of the house, together with the fur
niture and library complete one of
the pretlest, most artistic and comfort
able homes in Alaska.
Vitiaa Bakery
Our ice cream is made of Pure Cow's
Cream and there is none better north
of Puget sound. Phone 35.
Cutter shoes at Clayson's
Prctbjrterlana Will Sins
There will be a special song service
at the Presbyterian church tomorrow
night. The choir will sing the anthem,
"We Come With Songs," and the
ladies' quartette, the anthem, "Far
Away."
For Snla
Choice flower plants for bedding out,
at the Westside Greenhouse. Phone 141
4 13 tf Win. H. Joy, Prop.
The ladies find the latest and best at
Harrisons'.
Stetson hats at Clayson's.
THE
Pack Train Restaurant
Will Serve Tomorrow
frenchDinner
From 12 noon^to 8 p. m.
EVERYTHING THE BEST
IN THE MARKET
Regular Dinner 50c
TEA, COFFEE or WINE and
ICE CHE AM
FREE Willi DINNER