THE DAILY
ALASKAN
CITY OF1=ICIML PHPER
No. 238 VOL. VIII.
SKAGWAY, ALASKA, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7.31905
PRICE 10 CENTS
UNCERTAIN 1Y PRtVAILS IN
NEW YORK CITY
Most Exciting Campaign in History of Metro
polis Comes to an End and All Confident
of Success? Odds on McClellan
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
New York, Not. T. ? Uncertainty
marks the close of the most remark
able municipal campaign that ever took
place 'n this city. All three parties
claim the victory. The betting, how
ever, this morning was all at odds of
two to one on McClel'an, the Tammany
candidate, against the field. Much
money is being placed at those odds.
Setting is also two to one that Jerome
will be re-elected prosecuting attorney.
The supporters of Hearst are confi
dent of victor... The attendance at his
meetings and the enthusiasm excels
anything ever seen in this city. There :
were more than 2C.000 people present
at his monster meeting last night. It
was held in the largest ball in the city
and it was unable to hold the crowds.
The colonization of voters by Tam- j
many hall has been charged and more
than 1000 warrants were sworn out to- 1
d iv for alleged repeaters.
A trern eudous vote is being polled, j
| Excitement High at Philadelphia
[ Philadelphia, Nov. 7? Never was
j there such excitement or interest over
' an election as that manifested today.
; Both sides are confident.
I Mayor Weaver swore in 1000 extra
1 policemen in anticipation of riots. He
warned the sheriff and (he members of
the so-called graft ring that if he in
creased the number of deputies the ac
tion will be illegal and that it will be
[ treated as such.
Mayor Weaver and the sheriff have
both issued proclamations notifying the
people to upho'd the law.
The vote being polled is very large.
Bath Parties Claim Ohio
Columbus, O., Nov. 7? Both the re
publican and democratic parties claim
the election today. The republican
committee says Gov. Herrick's major
ity will be 100,003. While the demo
crats say John M. Pattison will be
elected they give no figures,
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Expected Today on the Humboldt
November Butterick Patterns on Sale
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WILL ACCEPT
Dawsou Will Join With Se
attle in Exposition
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Dawson, Nov. 7? The Yukon direct
ors of the proposed Alaskan exposition
for 1907 have wired to the management
at Seattle their acceptances of their
appointments.
Gov. Mclnnes has promised to aid the
directors in every way that is possible.
He will recommend the plan to the Ca
nadian government.
There is an agitation here to have
the exposition postponed until 1909. MM
WHITE PASS CLUB
TO GIVE DANCE
The White Pass Athletic club will
give one of its informal dances at its
club rooms tomorrow evening. The
dance has been arranged particularly
on account of the presence in the city
of the court officials and so many jur
ors from different parts of Southeast
ern Alaska All of these will be given
a hearty welcome.
EYESMAIN
Do Not Pat Off Examination
Longer
It will cost you nothing to have you
eyes examined in a scientific manner.
We have all the very latest and most
approved apparatus and can tell you
just what you want. We are pre
pared also to fit any eye with glasses
ground to suit it. Our prices are right
and our treatment will make you our
friend forever.
We are manufactures jewelers and
do anything in our line in the most
workmanlike manner. Oar repair work
is unexcelled any place.
We carry a complete line of jewelery
cut glass, chinaware and novelties.
We sell at reasonable rates. Try us
and be convinced.
J. IKUTA,
Jeweler and Optician.
JUvlvaliiti ?t Sitka
H. M. Turney of Florida, who has
been conducting revival meetings at
Seward for several weeks, leaves on the
Georgia today for Sitka, where he will
conduct revivals under the auspices of
the Peniel Mission.
Oyster cocKtails, Olympiaor Eastern
at the Pack Train restaurant,.
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Cor. 5th & B oadway. 'Phone 90
Cigars and Tobacco
Stationery
and Fishing Tackle
?NEWS DEPOT*
New Books Just Rec'd
LEA GOES IP
Skagway Cnstoms Officer Is
Promoted
D. Park Lea, chief of inspectors at
the port of Skagway, has been pro
moted to t e deputy collector of customs
la charge of the subpo't at Dutch E ar
bor. The appointment was annoutsed
by Collector Hobart this mornng.
Mr. Lea will take up his duties at
Dutch Harbor about February 15. He
will leave Skagway about December 15
and take t leave of absence. After his
vacation he will go to the westwarc" .
The vacancy to which Mr. Lea las
been promoted was caused by the traas
ie r of J. R. Sinnott from Dutch Harbor
to White Pass, where he will reli jve
E. Finch Pitman, who goes toSew.ird
to take charge of the subport there.
Mr. Hobart has not announced who
will be Mr. Lea's successor at Sky
way.
Another change in the customs force
at this place that is scheduled for the
near future will be tho severance of the
connection with it of Inspector George
W. Rose. Mr. Rose goes out about the
first of next month.
SNOW DISAPPEARS
AE WtltTEHORSC
Whitehorse, Nov. 7? A warm chinook
wind has caused the snow to disappear
from the ground in this city and for
many miles north of here. The tem
perature here today was above 50 and
at Big Salmon it was 02 above zero at 8
o'clock this morning.
Edward Barry Entertains
Edward Barry entertained the mem
bers of the Elks' club with their wives,
sisters and sweethearts last night.
There was daDcing and bowling and
pool were played. The evening was de
lightfully scent, Appropriaie refresh
ments were served. Mr. Barry will
leave for a short visit to the states in a
few days.
Croup
A reliable medicine and one that
should always be kept in the home.' for
immtdiate use is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. It will prevent the attack if
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears. There is no danger in giving
it, to children for it contmns no opium
or other harmful drug. For sale by
Wm. Britt, the druggist .
Skacwny Laundry
For first-class work try Skagway
Laundry. Twenty-live vears' experi
ence. Telephone ofl. tf
Earl & Wilson collars and cuffs at
Clayson's. tf
We wiH give 33=
per cent off on
all safes in our
crocke ry depart
ment
Sole Agent? Rose of Ellensburg Butter
The Best That Money Can Buy
GAULT'S CEYLON TEA bears theproud
distiction of being the most popular tea!
in every Province of the Dominion of
Canada. "The best value for the least
money" is its motto.
THE ROSS-HIG-G-INS CO. Sole Agents, Skagwav and Juneau
PRISONS SWING OPEN
General Russian delivery takes place
Benflciaries of the amnasty proclama
tion see light of day-Many effective
scenes as they meer relatives
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
St. Petersbujg, Nov. V. ? At G o'clock this morning the prison doors were thrown
open to all the political prisoners in the nation. Under the terms of the general amnesty
more than 100,000 men and women were given their freedom. Many pathetic scenes
were enacted as families that had been long separated were reunited. All cf those who
were released in this city had relatives to meet them at the prison doors. The first words
of many prisoners were : "Down with the outocracy. "
CZAR TO COME FROM HIDING
St. Petersburg, Nov. 7, ? The czar is expected to come from Peterhof palace, where
he has been in hiding, today.
AWFUL SLAUGHTER OF JEWS COMES
St. Petersburg, Nov. 7. ? The news dispatches from Odessa say there are 5,000
wounded in the hospitals of that city in addition to 2,000 that were killed yesterday and
the day before in the riots. Three thousand children have been made orphans. The
wholesale pillage ind slaughter is being continued today. The local authorities refuse
to interfere.
FIX IT UP
Collators Hobart and Bnsby
Confer
United States Collector of Customs
C. W. Hobart, of Alaska, and Cana
dir.n Collector^of Customs E. S. Bus'jy.
of the Yukon, hold Ion? consultations
yesterday and today over the customs
resrulations between the two countries.
Mr. Busby came from Whitehorse last;
night for the purpose of meeting Mr.
Hobart, He returned to Whitehorse'
this morning.
Mr. Hobart said trday that only
minor matters of detail were talked
over. The purpose is to facilitate the
work of the departme:>ts over which
the collectors of the two countries pre
side.
Mr. Busby has been in the south end
of his district ever since. the arrival of
the Prospector on her last trip. He
will arrive here next week and leave
for the south on the Amur,
Hega's Souvenir book at Harrisons'.
NAVIES THEM
Whitehorse Men on Expo
position Directorate
A special dispatch to ' he Whitehorse
Star says: The Alaska-Yukon exposi
tion management base! osen the follow
ing directors fron Whitehorse: Major
A. E. Snyder, Robert Lowe, A. B.
Newell E. J. White anc J. P. Whitney.
The directors are instructed to or
ganize and, if u table to attend
a meeting of the oianagement to
be held in Seattle November:
10th, J to wire their proxies to M.
Auzias-Turenne who is now in Seattle
from Dawson.
Presbyt< rlau Lad e? to Meet
The Ladies' Aid Soci Jtv of the Pres
byterian church will meet tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock w'th Mrs. P. W.
Snyder at her home on .Sixth avenue.
If you want any haulicg done riDg up
the Alaska Transfer Company. Phone
10. tf
ALL WELL
Prince's WashiDgton Visit a
tirand Sussess.
(Special Dispatches to Dailj Alaskan.)
Washington, Not. 7. ? The Washing
ton visit of Prince Louis of Battenberg
and the officers of the British fleet un
der his command was a very grand
affair. The President and Mrs. Roose
velt gave a reception in their honor,
an-3 they were entertained at the Army
aDd Navy Club in regal manner. Prince
Lcuis brought a personal message of
good will from King Edward to Presi
dent Roosevelt.
Order Christinas Suits
The American Tailors will take or
ders up to November 20 for delivery on
or before Christmas, for dress suits,
business suits, overcoats and trousers.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every par
ticular. American Tailors.
Wm. BR ITT
Wholssale and Retail Druggists
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Skagway and Jnneaa, - - - - Alaska