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No. 274 VOL. VIL
SKAGWAY, ILiSKlTFRinAY DECEMBER 30, 1904 FRICF 10 CENTS
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Our First Annual
Clearance
Sale
Starts Jan. 2, 1905
Everything in the Store
Greatly Reduced.??-^
Watch This Space
For Particulars
Spring1 Stocks Will Arrive Soon
and We Need Room
Phone 55 Store Open Evenings
We have a Good Line of j
Cigars & lobbaco ?
Pipes, 5c and Up j
?Till your pocketbook f j
cacao i reach 2 1
Don't Forget the j
Number
428 BROADWAY, Phone 52 ? j
Tony Dortero j
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Vancouver
Hotel?
Whltehorse. Y. 1
New Management
R-.f uraij'ijd Throughout, Flr?t*
Clkt#n Every Respect
Finest CAfe in tbe Northwest
Office Hoi^s: From 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
J. A. ^AUGHMAN, M. D.
bffice In Old CitT Hall
Three r#o--s East of Britu' f'harmac
Boy Your Coal
OF
Shaw & Johnson
Importers of
Wellington, 'Ladysmith'
Double Screened and Sacked
Pennsylvania Anthracite
Egg and Chestnut, Highes* Grade
Wellington, delivered, per ton, $13 00
Anthracite, " -- 00
Phone 11-123 Moores Wharf
i* NETTLES & FORD |
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The OqIv Practical #
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Tinners and Plumbers;
IN THE CITY I
Hardware- Tin and ?
G-raniteware
^ Steam Pipe & Fittings ?
When In Haines
Stop at the
Hotel Northern
J. G. Morrison, Prop.
Restaurant In Building
oles' Hot Blast
Jest and Most Economical Heaters
4$ Dtement & Gearhartl;
KELLY SCo.
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Prescriptions
It Is lip to You !
When a Physician Writes You a Pre
scription, ; ou are privileged to
Have It Filled Whare
i You Please
Remember ! !
It is your mon?*v that pays for it
Ami we guarantee that our prices are
the very lowest
OUR DRUGS THE
VERY BEST
If you are not already trading with this
store <;ive it a trial and see whether
or not we make our claims good.
Let Us Fili Your Prescriptions.
| Kelly 4 Co.,
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cfenAiSb' ^Lrfdes -/rt^, ^eJ &*/?// tuiucL do Ac tid&n/
Sky by &a?u SeAj?tnf^ cf&a/
THE ROSS-HIGKHNS CO. Sole Agents, Skagway and Juneau.
DROPS AGAIN
Maimers Burning Cotton in
the Streets
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Washington, Dec. 30? The bottom
has dropped out of the cotton market.
It is believed the unusually large crop
has been the principal cause of the fall.
The farmers of Georgia are burning the
surplus in the streets.
STEAMER IN
GREAT DAGGER j
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
New York, Dec. 30? IhB Steamer
Drumelzier, which went ashore on a
bar on Oak island Christmai morning,
is in great danger. The seas are break
ing over the ship and the crow, consist
ing of 29 persons, are battlinj for their
lives. A revenue cutter is trying to
rsscue the men, but is unable to do
anything on account of the storm.
MRS. CHADWICK
MAY BE INSANE
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Cleveland, O., Dec. 30? Mrs. Cassie
L. Chadwick may plead insanity as a
defense for her strange conduct. Dr.
Aldrich, the renowned alienist, is ex
amining her mental condition.
UAWSON HOCKEY
PLAYERS ARE HERE
Most of the members of th* Dawson
team that will compete for the hockey
champianship in Canada and the
American cities of the east arrived
last night. The remainder of the
teams will come out on the next st.ige
and will be duo here in a few days.
The Dawson hockey plavers will
play in Chicago, Detroit, New York,
Philadelphia and other eastern Ameri
can cities and in Toronto, Montreal,
Quebec, Ottawa and other Canadian
towns. They consist of the very best
hockey pla ere of Dawson and they are
in the pink of condition.
Those of the Dawson spor'suiea who
are in the city are Handy McLennan,
Hector G. Smith, Albert Forrest, J.
K. Johns n, Norman Watt. Archie
Martin and F. R llobertson. We lily
C. Young, the captian of the team, and
"Capt." Bennett, the baseballist,
have not reached here. They are at
the Fifth Avenue hotel and h;tve be. u
given the freedom of the White l'ass
Athletio Club and the Klks club. They
are enjoying their stay in Skagway,
which will continue until the depart
ure of the Dolphin.
Notioi of Meeting
To the Members of White Pass Ein
ployees Club.
There will be a meeting at the Club,
Saturday evening, Dec. 31 at 8 p. in.
far the purpose of electing otlicers for
the ensuing year.
By Order of the President.
CT Electric Massage Treatment
The Principal Barber Shop has 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.
At the Idaho Snloou
Hertnatage whiskey, bottled spring
1901, made 189? 11 yearsold? 12} cents
a drink at the Idaho.
Freneh and American Candies made
daily at the Alasna t'andy Co, Sixth
Avenue between State and Broad
way. 12-7-tf
MAY GO f REE
Nail May Not Go To Trial
Again
[Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan.]
New York, Dec. 30? Nan Patterson
is liable to go free without another
trial for raurdsr. John Millin, partner
of Caesar Young, cannot attend another
trial and must leave for ?uro|>e. It is
said the prosecution could not go to
trial without him.
NEW ONE
E. A. Murphy becomes Pacfic
Co:ist Agent
| |E. A. Murphy has accepted the ap
pointment as assent for the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company at Skagway, and
he will assume the duties of that posi
tion January 1. The negotiations be
tween the manager of the company and
Mr. Murphy have been in progress for
some time. The position was otTered
to Mr. .Murphy when J. E. Pharo was
in this city.
Mr. Murphy is an old citizen of Skag
way. He has been the chief clerk of
J. P. Rogers, superintendent of the W.
P. & Y. R , ever since the latter's con
nection with the railroad company and
he had been connected with transpora
tion companies long before that time,
lie is one of the most popular young
men in the torth, and the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company is fortunate in se
curing his services.
mi FOR MRS.
CD4DWICK ALSO
[Special Dispatoh to Daily Alaskan.]
Cleveland, Dec. 30? * syndicate
headed by Andrew Quiff. ey offers to
sign a b:iil liond for Mrs Chadwick in
the sum of $10, (XK).
The steamship Pretoria with Cr.
Chadwich aboard, is due to arrive at
New York today. A warrant for his
ai i-est has been issued.
V uftouio 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. 525 Fourth avenue.
Work in M. M. degree.
Sojourning and visiting brethren are
cordially invited to meet with us.
By order of the W. M.
Roht. W. Taylor, Secretary.
Now is the time to order your winter
suits and overcoats at the American
Tailors.
Kim. Britt,
The Druggist
for new years
I Have a Few Pieces of
Fancy Christinas
Goods Left Over
Which I Will Now
Sell At Cost
Headquarters For
HAY, OATS, ROLL
ED BARLEY, BRAN,
SHORTS & all kinds
of CHICKEN FEED.
lit BIBS 11
Sole Agent? Rose of Ellensburg Butter
The Best That Money Can Buy
JAPS GREET GREAT NAVAL
HERO OF WAR
Admiral Togo Visits National Capitol and Is
Given Tremenduous Ovation? He Will
Remain a Week With General Staff
[Special Di^iatches to Daily Alaskan.]
Tokyo, Dee. 30? Admiral Togo and
Vice Admiral Kamitnura arrived here
this morning. They were greeted by
tremendous crowds and were ghven an
overwhelming ovaiion. The admirals
were driven direct to the pa'ace where
they will remain for a week in consulta
tion with the general staff.
F'shtlng Wna Torrlflc
Tokyo. Dec. 30? The Japanese cap
tured the Rihlung forts after terrific
lighting. Their loss was enormous.
The Russians beat a safe retreat. They
claim the main line of defenses to Port
Arthur is still unbroken.
The Japanese razed the walls of the
Kihlung forts with mines.
Haitian Admiral Retn- na Hnm -
Paris, Dec. 30? Admiral KaznakofT,
the Russian member of the internation
al North sea board, has been recalled
by his government. There is no reason
assigned for the action. The matter is
exciting much comment.
8entlle Srndn Aid to Russia
Seattle, Dec. 30? The steamship Ta?
coma is loading 1700 tons of salt beef xk
this place bille'J to Shanghai. The ves
3el intends to deliver the cargo at Vla
divostock and Port Arthur, The Ja
panese are advised of her intentions.
BLOODY A f TEMPI AL JAIL
BREAK Af fOLSOM
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Folsom, Cal., Dec. 30? A desperate
and bloody at'.empt was made to break
jail at this place this morning, The
guards, obeying a standing order to
shoot to kill at the first attempt to
break jail regardless of who may be in
the way, opened with Winchesters at
the first alarm. Seven of the nine men
who were in the plot were riddled with J
I Wullets . Three are dead and others
may die. C'apt. Murphy was cut in the
leg by a knife in the hands of a convict
The attempt was similar to the general
plan of last July. A gang of men were
working at the rock crusher. One man
threw a hammer into the machine.
This attracted attention and the break
for liberty was made. The shooting
followed and the attempt frustrated in
a sanguinary manner.
LOSE GOLD
Another Sack Lost From
Expres sOflice
(Sp cial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
San Francisco, Dec. 30? A sack, con
taining $500 in gold has mysteriously
disappeared from the Wells Fargo
treasure box in the office of that com
pany in this city. Detectives can find
no trace of the gold. A sack contain
ing $15,000 was lost last month the
same way.
MITCHELL TALKS
TO GRAND JURY
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Portland, Dec. 30? Senator John H.
Mitchell testified before the grand
jury yesterday. He refuses to discuss
the matter of his tcstsmony at all, but
it is believed he made an answer to
all the charges that were made against
him by other witnesses.
A Good Appointment
The reappointment of Gen. William
L. Distin to the office of surveyor gen
eral for the district of Alaska is one
that will be generally approved by
Alaskans. The people, however, would
have been much better pleased had the J
president named him for the office of '
governor, even though doing so had in
volved a necessity for sending tha pres
ent incumbent to some high position
abroad.? Ketchikan Journal.
Sbiigway Laundry
For first-class work try Skagway
Laundry. Twenty-five years' experi
ence. Telephone 89. tf j
Conklln's "self filler" fountain pen
at Harrisons' .
TO REVISE
Congress Will Prob'bly
Consider Tariff N
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Washington, Dec. .'50 ? Congress will
probably consider the question of
a revision of the tariff as a means of
controlling the trusts. It may be
taken up at a special session next fall.
MRS. HART QUITS
FAIR COMMISSION
Mrs. Mary E. Hart, lady manager of
the Alaska exhibit at St. Louis, will
not be connected with the Alaska ex
hibit at Portland, Oregon, next year.
She has been compelled to sever her
connection with the commission on ac
count of her inability to get along with
Gov. Brady, against whom, she, Mrs.
J. J. Boyce, of Juneau, and others who
were connected with the commission
are very bitter.
The story of the disagreement be
tween Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Boyce with
Gov. Brady comes from St. Louis and
there is nothing in it to the discredit of
the ladies.
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.
Wood and Coal For Sale
We have for sale and will deliver to
any part of the city good dry wood.
Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer
Co., Phone 10. 8 20 tf
A fine variety of fancy and French
bon bons; also a nice line of novelty
box gpods at the Vienna Cafe.
Fresh Fruits, Nuts,
Candies, Etc.
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