Dr. Bruvand, chairman of the public
meetiui; on cemetery, has issued a call
for a uieetics to be held tonlffbt at the
Citv hall at 8 o'clock. Dr. Wataon ?cd
M. S Whitticr, of the Elks' committee,
visited the ground yesterday and Dr.
Waisoo Is ready to report ou an estl
mate of the grade and cost of getting
to the cemetery. The grade, he siys,
will not be ofer 9 per cent. The cost
he will ;lve an estimate upon tonight.
Mrs. L#. S. Killer yesterday gathered
a bunch of patsies that were growing
cut in the weather of her front yard.
The pu>-y \vi owj are bunting ioto
leaf. Ciardeotrs all ?bout town are
getting ready for spring crop# that are
pushing above ground. The bright
sunlight of yesterday has given all
growing things a new Impulse. The
robin* will soon be here to stay.
Nobody who lives a thousand miles
to the south of us and especially those
people of New York who are freezing
to death, will believe it, but that
wont keep us from enjoying the pleas
ing tact.
INNOKO io BEING PROSPECTED
BY SMALL ARMY OF MINERS
(By United Pr?M>)
SewarJ. Aluska, Jan. 27. ? At least 200
or 300 men are wintering in the Innoko
region au 1 a -mall Dumber along the
upper Kuskokwim, Is the report
brought by H. J. Scott, Charles San
ders nnd j. L. Newcom, who came in
o*er the tr-.il. They report that fair
returns were obtained by a small num
ber of u n working on Gaines creek,
the tributary of the Innono rlrer where
the original placer strike was made laat
year in that district.
MOTHER DiES OF HEART BREAK
BECAUSE OF SON'S MISCONDUCT
New \\>rk, Tan. 27? Mrs. Mary T.
Sweec * J ed the other day of a
broscen h\v The funersl took place
yest .lav. Mrs. Sweeney had sacri
ficed mac in purchasing the release
from th navy of her youngest son,
John. - ?> h id run away after hi*
his father's death. Mrs. Sweeney
wanted ttan boy home for Christmas, so
she seat necessary money to the hos
pital at Sua Francisco.
Christmas came and no word from
him but before the morning ended, the
mail carrier brought a letter. She
looked at it and fainted. It was her
own letter returned and across the
envelope was stamped the one word,
"Deserted."
FI6HT BEING MADE FOR THE
BEST PAYING JOB III ALASKA
Valdea, Jan. 24.? News received from
Fairbanks it to the effect that a deter
mined effort will be made this year to
effect the removal from office of United
States Manhal George Perry. Peti
tions asking that be be removed and
stating the reason for the request have
been oiroulated and freely sigaed, and
are probably on file with the depart
ment of justioe by this time.
The position of United Sta'es mar
shal in the Third District of Alaska Is
the best federal office in Alaska, yield
ing a large Income In addition to the
?
ia!:try. Tho percentage of profit to th?
marshal on tho feeding of prisoners
a ' one Is greater than the salary of an;
other official.
WIFE UNO PARAMOUR TURNED OUT
IN THE SNOW IN NIGHT CLOTHES
Boise, Idaho, Jan. 24? The way of
the transgressor is particularly hard
iu winter. John Thompson returned at
m;ht unexpectedly to his homo near
I'lacerville, this state, surprised Felix
Carpenter in the house with hia wife.
Thompson turned the pair out into the
snow with no protection from a storm
save their night clothes and the nearest
other shelter one and a half mile* dis
tant.
UNCLE SAM RETIRES FROM
CUBA A6AIN NEAT TEAR
Washington, Jan. 27.? Aa far as he'
can, Secretary W. H. Taft hascommlt
; ted the government to a promts* to
withdraw completely from Cuba in the
beginning of spring in 1909. This
plejge is contained in a letter from the
Secretary to tho President, transmit
ting the re|?ort of Governor Magoon for
the past year.
TOWN JALK
Mrs. Carl FalW, of Conrad, is in town.
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W . S. Paddock, a Dawfon rancher, is
in tho city on his way to the outside.
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The Georgia arrived up this after
noon bringing few Dassngers but a
irge quantity of mall, She sailed this
afternoon.
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Rev. Mr. Atkinson, who has been
contacting, with Rev. Mr. G< od, union
services during the p st week, returned
to Juneiu on the Georgia this after
noon Mr. Atkinson is strong in his
| praise of his reception hero. Hesiys
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In all his travels he h&a not seen an
other community that seems to him to
be so united In public spirit *s the. peo
ple of Skagway. He says they are to
be counted oa to pull together whenever
required. He has greatly enjoyed bis
visit. here and looks forward to hit re
turn In about three months with pleas
ure.
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The stage from Diwsjn arrived a
Whitehorse at 1 p. m. today with the
following passengers: H. M. Thorn
burg, Ed Barton, Jaraes Monroe, J. T.
Lltbgow, O. F. Kastnerand Alf. Wat
son.
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The lecture at the Presbyterian
church, with colored stereoptlcan
Illustrations? Egypt and the Nile? is
to be verled by a recitation by Mrs.
Tad Hillery. A solo will be sung by
Mr. Monty Snow. The lecture Is to bo
frea and a full house is expected this
evening.
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Rev. Mr. Good has received news of
the death of the mother of Rev. Mr.
Harrison, formerly pastor of the Pres
byterian church here. Mrs. Harrison
was In Skagway for a considerable time
during the pastorate bere of Mr. Har
rison, and is well remembered. She
was 72 years of age.
ALL ALASKA
IN A LINE OR TWO
New beach diggings heve been dis
covered at Topkok.
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Ketchikan experienced a storm with
a thunder and lightning accompaniment
on the 7 th Inst.
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The first Eskimo divorce suit is re
corded at Nome, The co-respondent
cited is a white man.
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A start has been made for the estab
lishment of a paper pulp mill at Swan
son's bay, a point about 150 miles south
of Ketchikan.
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In the case of Perovicb, the Fair
banks murderer who is sentenced to
hang next month, the President has re
fused to interfere.
WANTED? To ho,?r from my eon,
Arch or Arthur ^nrick. Last heard
from in Los Aogele?, Calif. Mrs Lou
F. Kariok, 510 3. Vau Buren at.. Iowa
City, Iowa. ' 306-lt
LOST ? A cold K, P. watch . charm,
flod?r will please leave Bt this ofl5ce.lt
The best dining room, the best hotel ac
commodations the moat comfort at the
Fifth Avenue
A $M9 coat will only cost #20 at B<*h
rerds' Sale.
Seven room furnished house to rent
on Third Avenue. Enquire of G. E.
Howard. 264-tf
LOST? Opposite Clayson'u store,
pair of eye glasses. Reward and thanks
if returned to this office. 305-lt
ONLY ONE BROMO QUININE'
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QCIN
INE. Lo">kforthfl si "nature of E. \V.
GROVE. Used the World over to Cure
cold in One Day. 25c F
All the delicacies of the season a
the Pack Train Restaurant.
FOR RKNT-~Nicely furnished three
room house in heart of city Majestic
range etc. $10 per month enquire at
this office. tf
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast beinR reaUzod by Alaska people
A little bacirache at first.
Daily increasing till tho back is lame
and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow.
DiaDeiia and finally Brigtr's disease.
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
J. I'edersed, longshorman, living at
613 Commercial t.. Astoria, Ore., says:
"For 20 veare I was afflicted In one way
or another with kidney trouble. I suf
fered a great deal of pain in the small
of the b><ck and was continually tired
and nervous, I had occasional head
aches, and also a blurring of the eye
sight. Every time I took cold it settled
in the kidneys and added to my
troubles, the seoretions at such tirms
being irregular and containing sedi
ment My rest was much disturbed at
night. on this account. I began taking
Doan's Kidney HTIs ?nd found unex
pected relief for which I am very
thankful,"
For sale by alt dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Mil burn Co., Buffalo, N,
Y., sole agents for the Uniied States.
Remember the name ? Doan's? and
take no other.
LOST
A flat k?y. Plaase return to the AIM
kau office aad receive reward.
Large assortment of Victor and Edi
tion phonographes. Th; new Improved
Types will reach tikagway this week.
A Rood assortment of He ords with all
the October, November, December aad
January selections. Leave order with
agents now for any s*yle macdine so
you can have everything late lu Song*
and musical selections.
T. R. Sowell,
Agent. Briit't Drug Store
The Pack Train Restaurant will serve
wine with dinner orders, free In placa
of tea or coffee. Come on Doys.
The Fifth Avenue hotel has unlimited
accomodations. Steam he*t and every
tning modern.
Oyster Cocktails and Eastern Oysters
on the half-shell, for private families
and wolesale, at the ViennaBakery. tea
HAVE YOU SEEN
our? F. Canadius Fclenlus, if not drop
in at D.iylight and look at it? it is the
prettiest now it ever was. Respectfully
yours Herman Grimm.
WOOD THAT WILL BURN
Air kinds of stovewoad delivered on
short notice. General bnggage and ex
press business.
The Alaska Transfer Co., 'Phone
No. 10. 25I-U
P. f. KERN,
GOLD AND SILVERSMITH
Skagway, Alaska.
Christmas lucky numbers:
5275? Mrs. Prcd Patten
5612? Frrd J. Webber
2663 ? Unknown
?945? Wm Hillery
5196? Mrs. W. Shw
5410-G. A. Rosenberg
2495? R. E, Fleming
5465? Unknown
4946 ? W. H. Case
4538 ? Miss L. Caldwell
2865? L. Berryman
3561? Miss L. Doerrer
3f61? E. t\ Yaeger
11610 -P. Graves
005? Geo. Howard
[ 2452? Unknown
EVERY BODY KNOWS
THAT WE HAVE THE
=B E 5 T
If in Doubt Give 'Em a Trial, tor We Guar
antee 'Em at 50c per dozen
OLR MEADOW BROOK BITTER HAS NO
SUPERIOR
C. W. A5K & SONS
VJTJI
I If lit a Skagwav's
' 3 "W|W oriental Store
;
Jewelry Watches
Diamonds Clocks
Onr Stock is Replete With Articles Suitable for Birth
day Presents, Anniversary Gifts and Card Prizes
Carred Ivory. Burnt Leather' Al
aska Cedar and Shell Souvenirs
ra?
DON'T FROG
Unless You'vaGot50 Cents
W W. BODGHTOfi
I'EALER IN
Cigars, Tobacco,
Smokers' Articles,
Stationery and Fish
ing Tackle
LAIU.r. CIRCULATING LIBRARY
INCLUDING LATEST COPY
RIGHTED BOOKS
MAGAZINES NEWSPAPERS AND
OTHER PERIODICALS
J. i?UTA
Refracting Optician
6raduate o( South Bend Optical College
Examinations Made and Glasses
Fitted by Means cf the
OPHTHALMO-METRE
Errors of Refraction Corrected. Each
case receives the utmost care and spe
cial lenses ground where required.
DR. F. C. NORMAN
Physician and Surgeon
tcsnr scrgxox or yr. r. a r. n.)
Corwk* Fifth akd State Sts.
UP 8TAIK9
IEAOWAY - ALASKA
CLEARANCE SALE
To make room tor our Spring: Lines we will make the following surprising reduc
in our Ladies Ready-to- Wetr Dept. for one week only starting Monday, Jan. 27.
33 1-3 per cent discount on any Coat, Suit, Skirt
Waist, Wrapper, Petticoat or Kimona
Special at 84.00 Bach
We have a lot of Skirts ranging in price from $6,00 to $12 on which we have
made a speoial price of $4.00 each. (See Window)
At 25 cts.
Ladies' Winter Hats and
Caps
Formerly 25c to $4.50
At 75 cts.
Ladies Waists $1.25 to
$2.50
At $1,50
Ladies Silk Waists Form
merly $4.50 to
$12.00 each
B. M. Behrends Mercantile Company
Geo. Blanchard, Manager
Torn_Mu^i?^^deWhole
Valuable Papers, Daedi, Dooominti, Money, Tltlei, Eto.
it will take one minute to repu * them
? ? BT USING ? ? ?
STICK ' UM
INVISIBLE BINDING TAPE
10-YARD ROLL 26 CENTS POSTPAID,
Stick-Um Binding Tape Co.
LOCK BOX 64 DAYTON, OHIO, U. S. A. DEPT. A19
RfCf RTIFIFD SOLDIER'S
This Scrip takes immediate title
to either survey 3d or unsurveyed
]and in Alaska, und is approved
by the Government. Price $30- 00
per acre in 40, 80 and 120 acre
pieces, or $50- 00 per acre in pieces
of from 1 to 20 acres
R. H. PEALE & CO.,
OAKLAND, CAL. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
1603 BRUSH ST. MERCANTILE ANNEX