II New Arrivals on Humboldt I
Fresh Tomatoes. German Brkft,- Cheese
Lettuce. Edam Cheese
Malaga Grapes Roquefort Cheese
Naval Oranges- Limburger Cheese.
Persimmons- Cream Cheese
J\ big shipment of Xmas Tipples
*C. W. Ask & Sons*
Successors to John Kaleui, the Grocer
Sole Aeents (or Reliwice Canned Goods
BAD CASE!
?/ ' '
Sickness Follows Famine In
Dakota^
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan]
Minneapolis. Minn., Dec. 19? Pneu
monia is epidemic in North Dakota a?
a result of the cold ?nd lacs, of fuel.'
The suffering throughout the state is
ntetue.
Vacant houses, telegraph ami tele
phone poles are beio? burned for fuel.
u^akTbIg
BOWLING SCORES
The following scores of 200 or better.
?ere made at the Klks' Club last week:
Sunday George Bianchard, -12. 211,
210.
Mondav H B. Dunn. 202: F.. Kotah,
201.
Wednesday- Dr. F. C. Norman, 209.
Thursday? George liianchard, 212.
Saturday? George Bianchard. 220,
i.''. a C. Blanchaid, 20", 202.
Hur.iv up your costume for the .New
Year's Masque Ball -l
BUYS A. C.
Ala9fea Ooa9t Co, Makes Big
I)?al
Seattle, Dec. 13? The Alaska Coast i
company today closed a deal for the j
purchase of 16 tradine stations in Alas- J
k& from the Alr?ka Commercial com
pany. Tbe sale diverts a business of
half a million dollars from San Francis
co to Seattle.
The deal practically closes out one
of the oldest of the companies indenti
fled with the early history of Alaska.
The Alaska Commercial company was
organized soon after the accession of
I the territory from Russia. The com
! pany has trade millions of dollars
through its trade with the natiyes and
| many millions more terough the rights
it held for years to kill seals at the
Pribiloff islands. Its headquarters
have always been at Sao 1 rancisco. A
few years ago the comp..i>\ began to
retire from ousineaa anu -old out its
steauibort interests to the \ I .ska Coast
company. Now the new concern has
bought the property in Alaska of the
old company. ;Omar J. Humphrey is
president of the new concern.
Masque Bail. New Year's Eve -t
i i n i ij ' -'i'i ' ' if I
GIFTS FOR YOU, "HIM."
"HER," AND FOR
"HIM AND HER"
If it is hard for you to settle on what
to give, let us help you out. You will
find the solution almost as quickly as
you glance at our showctsea. In them
is a variety the like of which you have
never seen in this city. We are
sure to please in the popular priced
articles as in the finest made. Our
prices are right, and our reputation
speaks for itself.
As an appropriate present for the
home take your pick of the silverware
and cut glass for the dinniDg room;
the silver set, silver novelties and
alarm clock for the chamber; the
mantle outfits for the parlor and the
odd pieces for the library.
For the woman folks it is much eas
ier to find something suitable. You
can select from among the rings,
broaches, bracelets, side-combs and
watches, as well as the gold neck
chains.
There is abundant choice in gifts for
ihe men folks. You will find what you
want in studs, scarf pins, locktts, links 1
and watches.
You need not pay for your selection
immediately. Leave a small deposit
on ihem, and the articles will be laid
aside until Christmas. All goods sold
engraved free.
Following a time honored custom we
will give THRKE HANDSOME
PHIZES TO OUR CUSTOMERS on
the day before Christmas. A ticket
will be given with each $1 purchase
which will entitle the holder to a
chance in ALL THREE PRIZES
The FIRST PRIZE will be a lady's
diamond ring? ONE Fl'LL CARAT IN
SIZE--as handsome as the handsomest
and worth $125.
The SECOND t'RIZE will be a
gentleman's tine silk umbrella with
GOLD HANDLE.
The THIRD PRIZE will be a lady's
fine silk umbrella with a COLD
HANDLE.
We do all kinds of engraving, in
cluding monogram, block anu ribbon
work.
AM. I antra HOl.U, KNtiRAVKll FRKK
H. D. Kirmse,
Pioneer Jeweler
All the delicacies ot the season at the
Pack Train Restaurant.
W e and Co.
Hand painted china at department
store prices at Harrisons.
'?"ViVi'ifi^ TViaMlfcMMi*
QUITS IT
Dutch Harbor Coaliug Sta
lion is Abandoned
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan]
Washington, Dect 19? The war de
p&rtment has abandoned the Dutch
Harbor coaling station, having estab- 1
lished one at Kiska island to which
the government coal will be trans
ferred.
INLAND DAILY
Wt AIDER REPORT!
The report of weather conditions at
8 o'clock this morning at points on the
line of the White Pass and in the Yukon
valley follows:
Glacier? Snowing, calm, 18 above.
?" White Pass- Snowing, north wind.
16 above, ?
Fraser ? Cloudy, calm, 10 above.
Log Cabin? Cloud j. calm, 10 above
Bennett? Cloudy, calm, 8 above.
Pennington? Cloudy, calm, 0
Caribou? Cooudy, calm, 0
Whitehorse? Clear, south wind, 12
above.
Atlin? Cloudy, calm, - above.
Tagish ? Cioudy, calm, '2 above.
Ixjwer Labarge? Cloudy anil calm, H
below.
I Hootalini|ua -Cloudy, cairn, 5 below.
Big Salmon -Cloudy, calm. 10 below.
Yukon Crossing? Cloudy, calm, -i
below.
Selkirk -Cloudy, calm, 8 below.
Coffee Creek? Cloudy, calm. 8 below
Ogilvie ? Cloudy, calm, 0.
Dawson? Cloudy, south wind, 0.
Fortymile ? Cloudy, calm, 8 below.
DOLPDIV NOI
YET REPORTED
No word has been received from the
Dolphin, due tonight or tomorrow
morning. She- will probably arrive
early tomorrow.
At tile Mnicot
Home mad 3 Oyster Cocktails at the
Mascot.
| We and Co.
imr'in
SAVE YOUR DOLLARS
Is our advice. Later on in life, it will
be of great, service to you. The lack of
money _causes untold misery. That is
why you should save a portion of your
salary, or earnings, while >ou can.
The five ner-cent plus dividend earn
ing Oold Hoods, of the Northern Se
curities and Backing Company, offer
tne safest and bist investment in the
way of savings that is on the market.
These I iomls are backed by Ueal Estate
Securities held by one of the largest
Trust Companies in the west, They
can lie paid for on the monthly, semi
annual or annutl payment f#lan and will
earn you better than ten per-cent on
your money, besides taking care of and
returning you your principal
For full particulars, see
PHIL ABRHAMS, Agent.
The Pack Train Restaurant will
serve wine with dinner orders, free in
place of tea or i-ofTee. Come on boys
The Marguerite cigar is made from
the best Havana Tobacco and has no
equal. On sale at W. W. Boughton.
jf *??. i?t?y
?>S?T?i' ?>?*?>?* i&pir ?>> 7;
Dew Olatcr and Cigbt Rates
fl
Oo and after the 1st of October, 1905, the following will be the
Monthly rates for water and. light service from the Northwest Light
& I'owerCompanv: I
WATER I
First Faucet '? -f
Kach " additional (except wash basins, free)
Bath Tulis in Hotels o:- other Public Houses
Water < 'losets " " " " ?'
I'rinals ?' " " " "
Wash Basins " " " " "
Hole's, per room additional
Beer P.mi|>s
Kestaurants
Steam Laundries
Hand "
Motors, special per horsepower, minimum rate
Hose Cunnection for Fire Protection
Families carrying water
Individuals ?' "
Hauling water, per load
Lawn anil Street sprinkling .
00
25
50
50
50
10
1.00
5.00
7.50
f.,00
5.U0
1.00
1.50
1.00
1.00
Free
ELECTRIC LIGHT RATES
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Stores, Offices, Shops and Residences
Each 16 cp lights
Enclosed Arcs
ALL NTiHT SERVICE
Kach l(i cp lights
Enclosed Arcs
.'i:! cp lights double 16 cp
Meter Kates will be 10 cents per 1000 watts.
All Year Wintor
.* 1.00
. 10.00
1.50
15.00
1.50
12.o0
2.00
17.50
EDWIN BROWNE, Manager.
Aiviiftiv4uT<. iTi. ?>'
wt;r i*r "?Af i^bS V
adies!
I If you are looking
for a suitable and
substantial Christ
mas gift for your
Father, Brother,
Husband or Sweet
heart, call at the
Big Store
I Cor. 4th and Broadway
Our store will be open evenings
to enable our patrons to do
their shopping
=Wo have a complete line of=
Fall Dress and Business Suits- Fancy Vests and Overcoats- Cravenett Coats- Fur Coats and Ulsters, Dunlap and
Stetson Hats- Fur and Cloth Caps, Dress Shoes- Arctics- Trunks- Suit Cases- Bags. Umbrellas, Fancy Shirts.
AH of the latest patterns in Ties, Handkerchiefs and Silk Suspenders- Fancy Hosiery- Dress and Fur Gloves. Silk
Neck Scarfs Detachable Fur Collars. Also a great many articles which we have not the space to enumerate