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THE DAILY ALASKAN OITV OFFICIAL PHPEft .. . ? No. 280 VOL. VII. 3KAGWAY, ALASKA, FRIDAY JANUARY 6, 1905 PRICE 10 CENTS ? HARRISONS' ?? Our first annual sale *^WILL BE A SUCCESS^* Why, Because Our Prices Are Below the Cost of Placing the Goods on the Market. Sale Starts Monday, Jan. 2, 1905 Ladies' and Children's Underwear Friday and Saturday AT COST Dress Goods Sale Still on and dooming SPECIAL 56 inch. White Bear Cloth, I was $7.50 now $6.00 38-inch Albatros. blk. & cols. 75C 50C 38-inch Melrose ? - 75c 50C Mohair .... |.75 |.10 Satin Soliel ? 1.50 95C English Waterproof Skirting - 2.65 2.00 All Wool Novelty Suiting |,85 1.20 56-inch Melton - - |,60 1.10 Gossamer Cloth ? 1.75 1.15 Cashmeres in Colors 75c 50C This is only a partial list of dress goods bargains We have no reserve- Everything in dress goods at rock bottom orices. CORSETS The perfect fitting- habit hip, G D Corset in black, white and bine, regular price $1.50 to $ 7.00: Now 90c to $4.25 G D. Tape Girdles, were $1.00; Now 60c. A few sizes in C B Corsets- were $1 to $2 25; Now. 50c to $1. Tarns. Regular price 75c to $1.7-*>; now 35c to 85c Golf Gloves and Mittens, were 40c to 75c a pair; now 25c to 50c We have only a few furs left, regular price from $6.50 to $22.50; now $4.25 to $15.50 Children^ Knit Toboggan Caps, were 50c to 75c; now 30c to 50c Flannellette Gowns, Skirts, Pants and Dressing Jackets at ? well, a song. Many remnants in coat and dress materials, silks and velvets that ^ will interest you. I Everything in the Store Greatly Reduced. There's a bargain Here For You. Please Don't Ask For Credit This Is a Strictly Cash Sale RUSSIA WILL fIGDI TO THE END Council of war decides to carry contest on without regard to cost in money or loss of life. Causes wrath among people. [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] St. Petersburg, Jan. (5 ? 12 M ? The extraordinary council that has been in almost continous session since yes terday afternoon has decided to continue the war to the bitter end regardless of the cost in money or the loss of life. The dicision includes the sending of 200,000 additional troops before the end of February to increase the already magnificent army army of Gen. Kuropatkin. There is no question but that the people want peace. Great wrath is expressed everywhere because of the of the decision of the czar and the council. The populace claims fRWL AWAIfS SfOfSSEL [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] St. Petersburg, Jan. 6 ? The czar has decided to court martial Gen. Stoessel for surrendering Port Arthur This is in accordance with the imperative mandate of the law. The decision is bitterly condemned and has added fuel for the flames of unrest which are eat;ng at the vitals of of the empire to feed upon. The press is attacking the policy of the government with increasing savage ness, taking full advantage of the in creased freedom that has been granted Wanted? Piano to rent. Apply H. B. Dunn, C. P. 11. Office. KELLY SCo. The Old, Reliable Druggists Why Suffer^^> From colds, coughs, rheumatism and other ills that come with damp, chilly w gather, llelief, if not cer tain cure, is withiu easy reach. Our stock of Drugs and Medicines contains all the well known spciifics for these troubles. What you or your doctor want can be quickly supplied, our White Pine Cough Syrup we guarantee it will give you relief it has cured others, it will cure you Let Us Kili Your Prescriptions. Kelly i Co. it, anil the revolutionary leaders are taking advantage of the movement to proselyte. A well known authority who is in full possession of all the facts concorn ing the situation at home and abroad says the situation is so grave that it might call for the conclusion of peace. The emperor returned yesterday and has been closeted with his ministers since that time, in f most extraordinary ceuncil called for the purpose of re viewing the whole situation of the war and internal alTalrs. IN JOBS Polygamists Hold Office iu Utah [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] Washington, Jan. 0 ? The senate elec tions committee, which is investigating the right of Senator Smoot to hold his seat, has been informed that there are four polygamist^ postmasters in Utah who have received their appointment, irom I he president. Wand 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 Frnh Moat The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on band, tf At Wholatalo Price# The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. 10-1-tf. Our bread is guaranteed to be free from all chemicals. Try a loaf. The Boss Bakery. tf "Royal fluff," the latest card game at Harrisons'. Conklln's '"self filler" fountain pen at Harrisons' . Headquarters For HAY, OATS, ROLL ED BARLEY, BRAN, SHORTS & all kinds of CHICKEN FEED. UBIUHV Sole Agent? Rose of Ellensburg Butter The Best That Money Can Buy that every soldier of the empire is needed at home, where the revolutionists threaten the dynasty. Bloody revoluti ons is predicted by the press that only a few weeks ag > urgvd the continuation of the war. A majority of the conferences at the extraoJinary council urge that after the Russians 'shall have won Lh-j first decisive victory the might sue Japan for peace, but until then it cannot be done with honor. The czar was informed that 20,000 men had quit the provinces to avoid the war. He grew wrathy and declared he would hold the governors responsible. BALTIC FLEFwilL REM (Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan) St. Petersburg, Jan. 6? While the orders have not been actually issued, the Associated Press is able to announce tha second Russian Pacific squadron (the Baltic fleet) will be ordered back to European waters. It is deemed that it would be useless to send it to the East now that Port Ar thur has fallen. The liazzard would be too great for the possibility of victory. ONE TERM Propose One Term for the President [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] Washington, Jan. 6? Senator Hailey, of Texas, has submitted to the senate an amendment to the constitution pro viding for increasing the term of the president from four to six years, and making a president ineligible for re election. Say! I got all my School Supplies from WM. BRITT, THE DRUGGIST GOES UP Alaska Mnkes Great Gain in Gold Production [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.] Washington, Jan. 6? The director of the United States mint estimates that the gold production of Alaska for the year that has just passed amounted to $9,000,000. Colorado, with a produc tion of $26,000,000 stands first among the gold producing political divisions of the United States and California with $19, 000, 000, second. Alaska is third and is fiist in the production of her placer mines. WEDDI\G EOR HIGH SOCIETY [Special Dispatch to Daily Alasuan.] New York, Jan. 6? The engagement of Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and Robert Goelet has been announced. The wed ding will take place after lent. ORCHESTRA LEADER DIES AT CHICAGO [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ] Chicago, Jan. 6? Theodore Thomas, the celebrated orchestra leader; is dead at his home in this city. He passed away last night of pneumonia. Fonnd ? ? 'TJWMHH Buff dress glove. Owner can have same by applying at this office. Oyster Cocktails served at tl)9 Vienca Bakery, and wholesale at reasonable prices. Free delivery. Phone 35. GET YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT I Chealanders, ruth Avenue, J SEASONABLE GOODS Snow Shoes, Sleds and Dog Harness Let Us Figure With You When You Go Inside 4 Dement & Gearhart j (SfrTtUs /<Msrd /i^ces c^P7tA^S&> fiz*fi?e' -/ry, 4v Jh{Jt/, 4siud/ cU> d# w-?e*is ?^ist^ ?a?/d $)?/l^$C7t/ C^?s?L/ THE ROSS-HIG-G-INS CO. Sole Agents^ Skagway and Juneau. Fire and Liie INSURANCE Real Estate Financial Agent Phil Abrahams 524 FOURT H AVE., SKAGWAY