The daily Alaskan. [volume], December 29, 1904, Image 1

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THE DAILY ^PT ALASKAN
CITV OFPIGIKL PAPER ,
3KAGWAY, ALASKA, THURSDAY DECEMBER 29, 1904 PRICE 10 CENT'S
Our First Annual
Clearance
Sale
Starts Jan. 2, 1905
Everything1 in the Store
Greatly Reduced -*!^
Watch This Space
For Particulars
Spring Stocks Will Arrive^Soon
and We Need Room
Phone 55 Store Open Evenings
We have a Good Line of
Cigars & lobbaco
Pipes, 5c and Up
'Till your pocketbook
cannot reach
Don't Forget the
Number
428 BROADWAY, Phone 52
' Tony Dortero
Vancouver
Hotels*
Whitehorse, Y. 1
New Management
Refurnished Throughout. Flret
Claaa in Every Respect
Ft neat Cafe in the Northwest
Office Hours: From 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
J. A. BAUGHMAN, M. D.
Office in Old City Hall
Three Door* East of Brltu' Pharaae
Buy Your Coal
OF
Shaw & Johnson
Importers of
Wellington, 'tadysmitlT
Double Screened anil Sacked
Pennsylvania Anthracite
Egg and Chestnut, Highes* Grade
Wellington, delivered, per ton, fl3 00
Anthracite, " 22 00 1
Phone 11-123 Moores Wharf
NETTLES & FORD j
f
The Only Practical ?
tinners and Plumbers i
IN THE CITY t
Hardware- Tin and ?
Graniteware
Steam Pipe & Fittings |
When In Haines
Stop at the
Hotel Northern
J. G. Morrison, Prop.
Restaurant In Building
Coles' Hot Blast
Best and Most Economical Heaters
i Dement & Gearhart I
KELLY SCo!
Prescriptions
I It Is Up to You !
When a Physician Writes You a Pre
scription, you are privileged to
Have It Filled Where
You Please
Remember ! !
It is your money that pays for it
And we guarantee that our prices are
the very lowest
OUR DRUGS THE
VERY BEST
If you a-e not alreedy trading with th's
store give it a trial and see whether
or not we make our claims good.
Let Us Fili Your Prescriptions.
Kelly S Co.,
(SoTTLly
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71' C y^-/ r1
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WANT MORE
Silver Needed at United
States Miut
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Philadelphia, Cec. 69? Superinten
dent Landis of the United States
^government mint nt this place
says all the silver bullion belonging to
the government has been consumed.
He says commerce will be hampered
for small coins unless inore bullion
shall be secured for coinage purposes.
FAIR PLAY
Democrats Want, AH Ballots
Kecoanted
??
[Special Dispatches *io Daily Alaskan.]
Denver, Dec. 29? T&e Democrats are
now crying fair play. Gov. Elect
Adams asks the suotdme court to open
all the ballot boxes from Denver and
to count all the ballo^*ihat are regular
and to throw out those which are
irregular. He says be courts a lull
and fair investigation- into the election
and that he is willing to stand by the
result. He has no tear but that a fair
investigation will disclose the fact that
he and a democratic legislature have
been chosed to ofHce.
MR. BARRAGAR AND
MISS IIND ARE WEI)
I The prettiest weeding that has taken !
place io Skagway in a long time was j
that at St. Saviour's church last night !
which united Miss Jane Lied and James
Everett Barra&ar, both of this city. I
The church was decorated with ever
greens
i The bride was beau iful in a wedding
dress of white crepe de chine over
eilk and veil. The tatter was held in
place bv ? diamond minburs', a present
from the groom, nhe carried a while
prayer book. The bride was given
away by her father and was nttended
by her "sister, Miss Hattie Lind, who
wore a beautiful creation in pink silk
and a wl^te pii-tur<vhat.
thl?Arbr-<lror*o.
Simonstad. Both were attired in con
ventional dress.
Bev. C. E Rice, priest in charge of
the church, officiated. Mis. Klias
Ruud persisted at the organ and E A.
Murphy and U. H. Sail find were the
ushers.
After the c remonv the wedding
party received the friends of the bride
and groom at their residence at Second '
avenue and Main street.
The presents to the bride^we're very
numerous a d many of them costly and
beautiful.
Mr. and Mrs. Barragar are among
| the most popular members of Skagway
sxriety. The former has been a trusted
employe of the \Y. P. & Y . R. for
several years and has a host of friends
throughout the north. The bride has
lived in Skagway for many years and
her many graces and charming man
ners have won a warm place for her in
the hearts of a great number of ad
mirers and friends.
PICTURE snow
WAS VfRY GOOD
The exhibition of Yukon views and
moving: pictures which took place at
the Presbyterian church last night was
excellent and very highly appreciated
by those who were present. The at
tendance was good, better than was ex
pected because of the numerous counter
attractions
Mr. Beck will give another exhi
bition tomorrow night.
At the Idaho Saloon
Hermatage whiskey, bottled spring
1901, made 1S9? 11 years old? 12} cents
a drink at the Idaho.
! Freneh and American Candies male
! daily at the Alaska Candy Co, Sixth
i Avenue between State and Broad
! way. 12-7-tf
I
jGEIS ROAST
B mk Cashier Condemns Alas
kan Juries
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Seattle, Deo. 29? In an interview, N.
B. Solner, formerly cashier of the Bank
of ('ape Nome, roasts Alaskan juries.
He said:
' It is strange a jury cannot be se
cured io Alaska that will convict a man
chafed with a crime against the gov
ernment. The evidence in the last
Beasley case was stronger thai', it ever
was, yet he was promptly acquitted."
Mr. Solner has just returned from
Alaska where he was a witness In the
trial of Beasley.
MAY GET II
Portland M> n Expects Nome
Marslialship
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Portland, Dec. 29? T. C. Powell, of
this city, is likely to be appointed
United States Marshal at Nome to
succeed Frank Richards, recently re
moved and whose place is being filled
temporarily by former Deputy Clerk
Dunn.
P4CINC MAIL MAY
QUI PANAMA
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
San Francisco, Dec. 28 ? The Pacific
Mail Company may abandon ths Pan
ama route if the traffic contract with
the railroad now owned by the gov
ernment is cancelled.
Republican Clnij Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Moose
volt Republican club at the office of
Phil Abrahams, tomorrow evening, at
7 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of act
ing upon matters of importance to
Alaska.
W ? Jri*. Brigand -
President
Skagway, Dec. 29, 1904.
>- atonic Meeting
There will be a special communica
tion of White Pass Lodge No. 113, F. &
A. M., Tnursday evening, Dec. 29, at
their hall, No. 526 Fourth avenue.
Work in M. M. degree.
Sojourning and visiting brethren are
cordially invited to meet with us.
By order of the \V. M.
Roht. W. Taylor, Secretary.
ConklinV'self filler" fountain pen
at Uarrisons' .
Hint Brill,
The Druggist
for new Vcars
I Have a Few Pieces of
Fancy Christmas
Goods Left Over
Which I Will Now
Sell At Cost
Headquarters For
HAY, OATS, ROLL
ED BARLEY, BRAN,
SHORTS & all kinds
of CHICKEN FEED.
1 BIB IS HIT
Sole Agent? Rose of Ellensburg Butter
The Best That Money Can Buy
JAPS NO W OCCUPY WHOLE
RANGE OF FORTS
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Toyko, Dec. 29? The Japanese occu
pied the entire range of forts on Rih
lung mountain at 7 o'clock this morn
Intr.
Rnuluni Expect to Hold Ont
Tokyo, Dec. 29? The Russians ex
pect to hold Port Arthur until March.
They say they have provisions that will
last until that time. They expect to
bo relieved before then.
Rnsninn Officer* Stiff r
Tokyo, Dec. 2 U- It l:as been conGrmed
that Gen. Kondrachec, of the Russian
army at Port Arthur, has been Killed.
Gen. Stoessel was injured again re
cently by a falling horse, and Gen.
Soilofu has been wounded.
RUSSIANS m IN IIRMOIL
I
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
St. Petersburg, Dec. 29 ? Much ex
citement prevails throughout the Rus
sian empire. A revival of terrorism is
feared in the interior. The destinies
of the people in the immediate future
are in hands of Premier De Witte.
0RE60NIANS ARE IMi El)
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Portland, Dec. 29? The federal frand
jury has returned sevCS indictments
against prominent men of this state for
complicity in the land fraud casss.
Among those indicted are Dr. Davis,
mayor of Albany, Oregon; Salmon B.
Orboy, formerly government agent;
Clark Loomis, formerly forestry agent,
and othets whose names are unknown.
Senator Mitchell has asked leave to
testify before the grand jury again so
he can enter a defense to the accusa
tions which have been made against
him.
PRESIDED MUCKS MUSI
[Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan.]
St. Paul, Dec. 29? Attorney General
Moody has begun suit under the anti
trust law to dissolve the General Paper
Company, which it is alleged is a trust
to control the price of manufactured
paper.
OFFICIALS MIST
ESCHEW POLITICS
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Spokane, Dec. 29 ? United State*
Marshal Charles B. Hopkins, of this
city, has been called down by the de
partment of justice for working in the
interest of the senatorial candidacy of
Millionaire Sweeaey, cf this place.
The department has notified federal
officials that they must not mix up in
political matters.
DON'T WAIT
vVe Have Knowledge of the
Eye
Do not rub your eyes if they hurt.
There is something wrong. Watery
eyes, burning, itching, aching, gluey,
crusty or heavy eyelids, floating black
spots, or cloudy vssion, indicates some
thing is wrong with your eyes. We
have all late up-to-date instruments to
examine your eyes. It costs you noth
ing. We match broken lenses and
mend old frames. Prices same as at
Seattle.
While I am anxious to dispose of the
balance of my stock of watches, dia
monds and jewelry, my store will be
open every day until next October. I
have a few boxes to rent in my Safe
Deposit vault. A lynx robe for sale.
A furnished house for rent.
Keelar the Jeweler
At Wholesale Prices
The Mascot saloon sells liquors,
either bulk or case goods at wholesale
prices. All the old brands always on
hand. 10*I*tf.
Bkagvay Laundry
For first-class work try Skagway
Laundry. Twenty-live years' experi
ence. Telephone ?9. tf
A fine variety of fancy and French
bon bons; also a nice line of novelty
box goods at the Vienna Cafe.
BAIL OFFERED
NAN PATTERSON
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
New York, Dec. 29? Nan Patterson
received a telegram yesterday signed
by Thotnss Devery, H, J. Price, Ed
ward Stack and 0. Swisher, all wealthy
men of Fuirmpunt, West Virginia, of
fering to srj>n ber bail bond to the
I amount of 850,000.
ON TIME
Time and Tide Wait For
No Man
You don't need to have anybody
wait for you when you carry one of
our timepieces.
Punctuality means much to the
young men of today. His good name
and salary may depend upon it. We
have watches and clocks at all prices,
but every one of them keeps good time.
If your watch lies, call on us. We
will make it Bell the truth to the
second, and at little cost.
P. E. Kern
Gold & Silver Smith
Electric Matnaga Treotmont
The Principal Barber Shop lias se
cured the great Carpenter Vibrator,
and is prepared to give the best elec
tric massage treatment that ever has
| been devised. They are an absolute
cure for headache, rheumatism and
| other disorders, improve the circula
tion and give nervous strength. We
have private rooms for ladies. Princi
pal Barber Shop.
Wood and Coal For Sale
j We have for sale and will deliver to
! any part of the city good dry wood,
i Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer
: Co., 1'hone 10. 8 20 tf
Now is the time to order your winter
suits and overcoats at the American
Tailors.
? ?
Fresh Fruits, Nuts,
Candies, Etc. **
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