THE DAILY ALASKAN
CITY OFPICIKL" PHPER'^P^
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~ix. 9KAGWAY. ALASKA, MONDAY APfilL. 30 1906 PRICE 10CENIS
CHANGE II
Mellott Quits White Pass
Edwards Succeeds
George C. Mellott, for many years
agent for the W. P. & Y. R. at White
horse. will sever his connection with
the road this evening and will be sue-'
ceed?l tomorrow by G. B. Edwards,
who has been cashier In the office un
der Mr. Mellott for a long time. Both
Mr. Mellott and Mr. Kdwards have been
popular with their associates in the
White Pass and the traveling public.
It is understood Mr. Mellott will give
his attention to Windy Arm, where he
is interested.
IN AND OUT
Humboldt Comes From Sonth
Aud Sails
The Humboldt arrived from the
south yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with 60 passengers, 75 tons of freight
and 50 head of livestock. She saild o11
the return trip at 5 p. m. yesterday.
Seattle Sailt Tonight.
A cablegram received by E. A Mur
phy today says the City of Seattle will
sail |for SVagway tonight instead of
tomorrow night as she was advertised
to do.
HARRISONS'
YOU WOULD THINK AN
"Earthquake"
Had struck our store- business is
simply humming. Havn't time to
write an ad, yet we want to call your
attention to our line ot
Lace Curtains
Portiers, Carpets
? biWffiJia
Rugs and Linolium
A new shipment of
Adjustable Go (Bards
JUST RECEIVED
If you are going to laundry your own
lace curtains see us for curtain stret
chers- Our motto. "The Best Goods
at the Lowest'Prices."
*Pbone$ number 4 and 55
tbe Advance Agents
OF SPRING ARE
HERE IN OUR
NEW
r. $. s m.
and
fldier $f
Sons' Suits
And From Their ap
pearance we do
not hesitate to say
that we show this
season the best
line of clothing
ever brought to ? COPraiGHT
53 DAVID AOLER I SONS
. ?? - -i CLOTHING CQ
lillS City- HIUMUKtt
f fi. 0ay$on S Co.
THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIER
SD FTTRNIHING
GOODS HOUSE IN ALL OF ALASKA.
LARGEST CLOTHING AND FTTRNIHING fourth and Brodway
ARE AT WAR WITlTflOV. PARDEE
Indignation at San Francisco with state's Chief Ex
ecutive for refusing- to comply with mayor's
request to remove troops
(Special Dispatches to the Daily Alaskan)
r
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
San Francisco, April 30 ? The con
flict growing out of the ar litrary me
thods of the California militia and the
refusal of Gov. Pardee to withdraw it
in accordance with the request of May
or Schmitz continues to be the absorb
ing topic here.
At a meeting Saturday night it wa9
decided to eliminate him from further
consideration in connection with the
work of relief committee. Gov. Par
dee's conduct was denouced at a meet
ing of the citizens at which several
millionaires made speeches. It was
said he is trying to play politioa and that
he has killed himself politically.
At the a meeting of the finance com
mittee of the citizens yesterday the
treasurer, former Mayor Phelan, said
San Francisco has not sufficient money
to reconstruct the city, and he
proposed that they ask the federal
government to guarantee the city bonds
to theextent of $200,000,000 in the same
manner that it did the bonds of the
Phil ppines railroads. He said that
many former San Francisco millionaires
are now poor men.
The Examiner says an eastern syndi
cate has been formed for the purpose of
investing 83,000,000 in San Prancisc
real estate.
All the city newspapers resumed pub
lication Saturday with headquarters at
Oakland.
Many business houses have opened fo
business in tents.
Culm Comes to Front
Havana, April 30. ? Cuba appropriat
ed $50,000 (or the aid of San Francisco.
Japan Disappointed
Tokyo, April 30.? The Japanese gov
ernment is very much disappointed over
the refusal of President Roosevelt to
accept aid and money from Japan for
the San Francisco sufferers. So far
the United States has accepted money
from no foreign country except Canada.
MAKE IIP
Dowie and Wife Agree, and
Captnre Zion
(Special Dispath to the Daily Alaskan.)
Chicago, April 30 ? John Alexander
Dowie entered Zion Saturday night. He
was met at the door of theShiioh house
by his wife, who warmly greeted him.
He preached yesterday in the taber
nacle to 1500 people. He asked, in the
course of his disrourse, for his accusers j
to stand up and say publicly that he i
Bver stole one cent of the church
money. None arose.
W. G. Voiira preached to 5,000 peo- j
pie at Zion college. He denounced
Mrs. Dow;e, whom he says has been a
friend of her husband all the time. He
say a her former denunciations of her
husband were for the purpose of facil
itating her work as a spy in the Voliva
samp.
Polar Bear Crop Lar|t ?
The polar bear crop in the Arctic is
the greatest known for many years.
The same is true of the seal crop, and
there will be no scarcity of kow-kow
among the Eskimos this winter. -Nome
Nugget.
Special Meeting Ol Elks ToniRht
There will be a special meeting of
Skagway Lodge, No. 431, B. P. O. Elks
tonight (Monday) at 8:30 o'clock.
There will be business of importance.
All Elks are requested to be present.
J. M. Tanner, Exalted Kuler.
Skagway, April 30, 19J6
Manlonrlne and Maseaging
Miss M. tf. Martin will do manicur
lng and massaging, also sewing by the
day. State street, between Third uid
Fourth avenues. Inquiries may be
made at Harrisons' millinery store.
t-f.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Pack Train Restaurant.
IS DEAD
Seattle Chief of Police Pass
l'asses Away.
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
i Seattle. April 30.? Thomas R. De
laney, Seattle's chief of police, died
in this city yesterday of bright's dis
ease. Delaney was one of the most
famous detectives in the northwest.
He was appointed chief of police at
the beginning of the administration of
Mayor Hallioger two years ago, after
having made an enviable record at the
head of the secret service of the Puget
sound customs force. He was appoint
ed to the customs force from Port
Townaeod, where he made a record as
peace officer and detective.
HEWETTS GIVE
ANOTHER GOOD SHOW
The Hewetts entertained another
large audience at Elks' hall Saturday
night and they gave another excellent
show. The curtain raiser, "Jake," a
delightful little piece of farce comedy,
the magic, the illustrated soDgs and
the moving pictures were all excellent
and all were enthusiastically received.
The "Train Robbery" was given, by
request, at the close of the entertain
ment.
One of the pleasing features of the
' entertainment was the appearance of
John T. Spickett, of Juneau, in two or
[ three of his famous specialties.
j GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
'Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re
fund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails
j to cure in 6 to 14 days. 50c.
The Mascot saloon sells liquors
1 ny the built or case goods at wholesale
! prices. All ths old brands always on
hand.
Shelf goods Br Going I
VERY FAST? I
BOTTLED GOODS STILL GOING AT
COST
STRONG LIMBEBGER CHEESE 40CTS.
PER BRICK
Blue Ribbon Tea at 35 cents per pound
All High Grade Coffee 2-pound tins 70c.
Creamery Butter 60 cents per roll
If BCIH Ifffl
Mr. VESUVIUS ON RAMPAGE
ONCE MORE
Mud, Sand and Stones, Thrown From Italy's
G-reat Volcano, Destroying Cities- Terror
Stricken People Are Fleeing
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Naples, April 30.? Vesuvius is throw
ing out great quantities of mud, sand
and stones, and the people are flying in
great terror. The doors of buildings
in the city of Paccinto were fastened
shut by the ashes and mud, and people
escaped through the windows and fled.
Many cattle are being killed.
Many towns have been almost buried
and bridges have been destroyed.
ALL READY
L. 0. T. M. May Party To
Morrow Night.
The May party to be given by the
Ladies of the Maccabees tomorrow
night, is the attraction which com
mands the attention of Skagway
society this wetk. It will be one of the
choicest events of the season. The
following program has been arranged:
Violin duet, E. M. Mclntyre, Miss
Viola My rick.
Recitation, Mrs. Hubert Hayward.
Vocal solo, Mrs. D. M. Westcott.
Piano solo, Mis9 Nellie Maxon.
Reading, Mrs. S. W. Ormsby.
Vocal solo, E. M. Mclntyre.
Pantomime, Miss Nellie McGee, E
J. Barry, S. F. Cotrill, C. E. Jones
and Mrs. S. W. Ormsby.
J. T. Spickett, of Juneau, will con
tribute to the program.
After the regular program there will
be anagram party.
A luncheon will be served, and the
admission wift be 50 cents for adults
and 25 cents for children.
Order your coal ana wood from the
Alaska Transfer Company and it will
be delivered promptly Phones 10&40. 1
HOT CHASE
Fighting Smith Over Same
Ground Tracy Fled
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Portland, April 30.? Outlaw Frank
Smith, three times a murderer since
beginning his flight from justice, is
still at large. Ee is being chased over
the same ground taken by Harry Tracy
and Dave Merrill when they escaped
from the Oregon penitentiary.
Member Parliament Coming
William Sloan, of Nanaimo member
of parliament from the Comox-Atlin
constituency I'vriting to friends at Atlin,
says it is his intention to give that dis
trict an extended visit this summer.
Mr. Sloan was prevented from coming
north last year by the very long session
of parliament.
Rhode Island Reds
Rhode Island Reds eggs for hatching
83.00 per setting of 13 'Phone 76.
I A. F. WILDT. Skagway.
on every
Cures a Cold in One Day, Grfpln 2 Daya ' ? ? ? 1 'lolc* 25c
I great Reduction
In prices in our
Taney Box Paper
This week we ofier you Fancy and
up-to? date note paper at prices that
will surprice you- Call and get your
choice- Cheaper than in Chicago de
partment stores
Wm. BBITT
druggist