EXPERT RECEIVING PRINCELY SALARY
LEAVES GREAT CORPORATION TO
GO INTO PRIVATE BUSINESS
(By United Press.)
Santa Barbara, Calif., Dec. 5.? John
Haves Hammond, the world's greatest
mining expert, who has been in the
employ of the Guggenheim interests at
a salary supposed to have amounted to
One Million Dollars a year, has ten
dered his resignation, to take effect
January the first, and he will ?t that
time enter into private business for
himself.
VOGEL CASE j
IS GN TRIAL
Yesterday afternoon the jury in the
case of the United States against Voge!
was called and the folowing jury se
eurid: W. W. Sanderson, P. E. Kern.
A. G. Ketchum, Frank Fowler, Martin
Matkovich, P. L. Petty. Clyde Morrow,
K, E Gpult, E, Baker, E. M. Culbert
?an, N. E. Blacs and H. Richtor. Tes
timony has been introduced ail day and
the case will likely go to the jury to
night. Attorney Hellenthai is defen 1
ing and District Attorney Boyee is pros
ecuting.
The Mmcat
Come in and listen to the Elec rie
Banjo Piano
BIG BANK IS
IN TROUBLE
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE SUFFER
ING FROM FINANCIAL PANIC
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS
(By United Press.)
Kansas City, Dec 5? The National
Bank of Cmrmerce. the largest financial
institution in the Missouri Valley, un
able to meet the demands of its credit
ors, this nomine posted a notice of
su?pen-ion 01 its doors stating thu the
bank was in financial straits but that
creditors would be paid in fu.I. The
bank was clo.td by order of the Bank
Examirers who went over the books of
the institution Monday.
(By United Press.)
Stockholm, Dec. 5.? The Min sters of
War and the Interior have resigned,
following tin' dimension* created iu the
cabinet by th? refusal of Sweden to
s'un the integrity treaty with Norway.
WOOD THAT WILL BURN
All kinds of stovowojd delivered on
short notice General bag^aue and ex
press business.
The Alaska Transfer Co., 'Phone
No. 10, 25I-U
Thebes' din ng room, the best hotel ac
c !nmod?tion? . the most comfort at the
Fifth Avenue
STEVE ADAMS
MUST ANSWER
iOAHO GOVERNOR HONORS REQUISITION
MADE BY COLORAOO FOR MAN
WANTED FOR MURDER
(By United Press.)
Boise, Dec. 5,? Governor Frank Good
ing this morning honored the requisi
tion made on Idaho by the stale of Co'.
o.-ai'o for Steve Adams, allegeJ pal of
Harry Orchard, who was lately allowed
bail on the charge of killing Fred Tyler
near Rathdrum Adams will be
charged with the murd?-r of Arthur
Collies near Telluride during the Tel
lurite labor war.
LOGALEAGLES
NAME OFFICERS
At the meeting of the Eagles last
night the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: J, P. Braw
aad, W. P; F. S. Wilsen, W. V.; W.
H. Cook, W. C.; Henry Frledenthal,
W. S.; L. S. Keller, W. T.; T. A. Mc
Donald, I. G ; Chas. Furs, O. G.; Henry
A. Rhode, Elmore Farmer, Chas. Sand
beck, Trustees; J. P. Hrawacd, Aerie
Phys'cian.
VICTOR RECORDS
35c to $0. each All the latest popu
lar American and European selections in
English, German, French, Norwegian,
Swedish, Italian, Spanish and Russian.
See agent at liritt's Drug Store.
The Pack Train Restaurant will serve
wine with dinner orders, free in place
of tea or coffee. Come o*> ooys.
ROUND THE TOWN
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Mw. Fred Frlckhart Is over on a
abort rlilt from Caribou.
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F. W. McElvrav, one of tbe popular
Halnea residents, ia op aa a witness In
the Weltzman case.
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W. Denby, of Juneau, came up on the
City of Seattle laat night and will re
turn on the aaue boat tonight.
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The City of Seattle came In with a
large passenger list and will leave with
a big load at 5 p. m. tonight.
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U. S. Marshal Staoup Is booked to Let
away on the City of Seattle tonight for
Juneau.
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Penlel mission prayer meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. E. Baker,
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All
are cordially Invited to be present.
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James Wallace, Chief Clerk of the
Wblte Pass road at tbe wharf, goes
below tonight on the City of Seattle
for a visit with friends.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Aid
Society are sparing no pains to make
their coming Cooked Food and Fancy
Work sale a success, and tbe affair
promises to ba well patronized.
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Thos. Tugwell, a pioneer hotel man
of Log Cabin, died Thursday in Victoria \
of catarrh of the stomach. Deceased
was at one time postmaster at Log
Cabin and has many friends all over
Alaska who will sorrow over bis death.
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Mr. and Mrs. Chris Doelker have re
quested The Alaskan to express their
tbanks to those In charge at '.he White
Pass hospital, Doctor Norman and their
many friends, who have so kindly
assisted them during the illness of Mr.
Doelker.
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Judge LeFevre today cut two cab
bages in his garden in the north end of
town which would prove prize winners
at any down country fair. This gar- !
dening In tbe Northern country on the j
5th of December will doubtless surprise
people below.
Clark Veitol, & popular Seattle
tfaVellngman, will leave on the City of
Seattle tonight for Seattle.
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C. E. WjDn-Jobnson left last night
for Vaooouver and will be abient sev
eral woeks.
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Captain Cralle, one of the well-liked
army officers at Fort Seward, is on tba
City of Seattle on his way below for a
month b vacation.
APRON NOTICE
All ladies who have aprons for
the Apron Sale, glvsn by the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Presbyterian church,
Saturday afternoon, will please take
them to a member of the committee
not later than Friday evening.
Mrs. J. D. Stinebaugb, Mrs. J. M.
Tanner, Mrs. "Zlnkan, Mrs. Wilson,
Committee.
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HANDSOME CHINA
One of the handsomest displays of
hand-painted china ever brought to the
North is on exhibition at Kirmse's
Jewelry store. The dainiy pieces are
arranged in boxed sets and are a dr.; am
of lovliness.
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT.
You will make no mistake if you or
der a Born Suit or Overcoat. If you
get your measure in by Saturday we
will make a special effort to have your
order here New Year's day. Every
suit and overcoat is made in the latest
fashion, of popular fabrics, to your
measure, at prices that will mean a
neat saving to you.
262 3t The American Taylors.
VICTOR AUXELOPHONE
The Victor Victrola price $200, Victor
Aucelophone price $500. The latest
great musical wonders of the world
delivered to your home or place of
bussness on tba easy payment plan.
Terms to suit. See T. R. Sewell,
special agent at Britt's Drug store.
Catchy Music at the Maioot
Hear the latest Bag time music on
the new Electric Banjo Piano.
H?adaohes and N jural els from C?1 '
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy
removes cause. Call for full name
Look for signature E. W. GROVE 2?}
XTT
HEREJOB
$300 6IIIEH AWAY
After having a very prosperous year
we feel ihat we can afford to be aa gen
erous as our competitor, and therefore
we have decided to give away prizes to
the value of 3300, comprising the fol
lowing list:
1 Lady's JS karat Diamond Ring,
a beautiful steel blue perfect
stone.
1 Gentleman's Lion's head ring, set
with diamonds and rubies. ?
1 Lady's 14 karat Gold Watch, 25
year Boss case, I5 jewels, Wal
tham movement.
1 Gentleman's 14 karat Gold Watch,
15-year Boss case, 15 jewels,
Waltham movement.
1 Lady's Sterling Silver Toilet Set.
1 Gentleman's Sterling Toilet Set.
With each $1.00 purchase between
now and Christmas, will be given a
ticket on the above goods.
All go ds sold during the life of our
prize cffer will be engraved free cf
charge by us.
A ctupon with every dollar purchase.
H. D. KIRMSE,
Pioneer Jeweler
Skagway, Alaska,
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip*
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they do is ten fold to the good
derived from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Tolebo, O , contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon
tho blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure
be sure you pet the genuine. It is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio by
by F, J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per
bottle.
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa
tion.
Oyster Cocktails and Eastern Oysters
on the half-shell, for private families
and wholesale, at the Vienna Bakery. t
Groceries
Groceries
Groceries
and
then
Some
C. W. ASK & SONS
1,000.00 ^
Wo have decided to give our patrons
from now until Jan. 1st, discounts on
purchases that will me*n 81 000.00 cash
loss to us, but what is onr loss Is your
??in.
We appreciate the fact that a preat
many people want to send presents to
frioads and relatives back in the states,
and have marked the prices of all our
poods at figures that will m'ao a cash
^av np to you of from 2"> to ~>0 per cent.
We offer a few timely sug
gestions.
Typical Alaskan' and Skag
way Sofa Pillow Covers in
leather either plain, burnt or
| hand painted.
Artistic Leather stand cov
ers and Wall Hangers in an
endless variety of beautiful
effects.
Alaska Yellow Cedar Wall
Plaques in choice and novel
designs.
These are just the things
for Dens and Cozy Corners.
We make a specialty of
Ivory (roods and orders for
special pieces will receive our
prompt attention.
We have a Beautiful Line
of Hungarian, Limoges and
Japanese China and the
World Famous Dol finger Cut
I i Class.
See our window display of
Three Day-Special? which we
are making a feature of in
our $1,000 Given Away Sale.
J. I KUTA
Torn Music Made Whole
Vtltable Pager*, Doodo, Eocnm mt*, Moany. Title*, Etc.
It will take oa$ minute to repair tlicni
BY USING
STieK - UM
INVISIBLE BINDING TAPE
10-YARD ROLL 25 CENTS POSTPAID
5tick=Um Binding Tape Co.
LOCK BOX 64 DAYTON, OHIO, U. S. A. DEPT. A19
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Sincerity Clothing'
Made by
Kuh Nathan & Fischer
Is the Brand that we have decided
to carry for the Coming Season
They Have
The Fit and Style
and
The Prices ar 3 Right
% asus $18.00 to $25.00
" Fine" needs emphasis when
describing the Hanan Shoe.
Other shoes have borrowed the
word and abused it.
Let's say " satisfaction " in
stead ? satisfaction based on fit,
comfort, style and service.
That's what you get with
every pair of Hanan Shoes.
Low-priced, we think, for
what they offer.
0 $5.00 and up.
For men and women.
B.M. Behrends Mercantile Company
Geo. Blanchard, Manager
Come Early
And take your choice from our
Holiday Stock. It will be only
a few weeks when everyone will
buy Christmas presents and by
oomlDg early you can have your
pick from our new. line of bright
clean, neat and up-to-date stock.
Look at our Window display and
eome in and look at some more
and see our prices.
I WM. BRITT, Ph. Q., -
- Skagway, Alaska
RECERTIFIED SOLDIER'S
This Scrip takes immediate title
to either surveyed or unsurveyed
land in Alaska, and 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 BRU8H 8T. MERCANTILE ANNEX