THE DAILY ""SWT ALASKAN
CITV OFPICmLPHPER
So. 263 VOli. VIII.
^ RAG WAY, ALASKA. THURSDAY DECEM ? ER 7. 1905 . PRICE 10 CEWfS
ROOStVtLI SIANDS PAT ON
RAILROAD BILL
Representative Jones, of Washington. Pre
sents Measure Providing For Self govern
ment For Alaska-Plmilar to Last Year'sEill
[Special Dispatch to Dnilv Alaskan.] J
Washington Dec. 7? The president's ^
message delivered Tuesday takes ground
la favor of increasing the powersof the
interstate commerce commission but it
repudiates the nropo-ition for public
ownership of railroads
Attention is ca'led to the life insur
ance scandals, and the president urges
that the federal government be given
1 authority over them. He denounces
'the contribution by corporations (or
^ political purposes
The treaty with Santo Domingo is;
endorsed and its ratification is urged, j
It is urged that all Chinese except |
coolies be admitted "to the I nited i
States.
' Larger appropriations for the state j
I department are urged.
Micoibaes Dane* Tomorrow N Rbt j
A great deal of interest is be Dg ,
manifested in the Janet1 to be g.ven by
the Ladies of the Maccabees at their ,
hall tomorrow night. It will be the
only dance before the masquerade to ,
be given by the White Pass Athletic
Club Friday night
Elegant glove and handkerchief ,
boxes filled with choicest candies at j
Muir's.
Special snle of wall paper at Harri
sons'.
Nettleton shoe at Hayson's.
Elks' Meeting
There will be a regular meeting of
Skagway Lodge No. 431, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, at their
hall, Thursday, Dec. 7, at 8 p. m.
All visiting Elks are invited to at
tend. J- E- Barragar, Sec'y.
Oyster Cocktails a' Pack Train
The very b st fresh oyster cocktails
in the city are served at the Pack
Train Saloon. "
Very choice candit-s for Holiday gifts,
received on the JetTersoo, at Muir s
['?HARRISONS'*")
Santa Claus is every where in
evidence in our store:
TOYS GAMES, DOLLS
AND ELCTRIC TOYS.
Books for young and old. Hand
painted china and stationery
Phone55. Store Open Evenings
Something Hew
Charlote Russand
Cream Puffs
FILLED WITH WHIPPED CREAM
Boss Bakery
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JUST RECEIVED
| fresh Roasted Virginia Peanuts fvery Day
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Headquarters for
J PHUNNY PAPERS AND MAGAZINES |
| MUIR'S Fifth Avenue |
mm KILLS GENERAL
Former War Minister Sakaharoff was
asassinated by member of flying- col
umn of revolutionists? General was
sent to suppress rioting
[Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan.]
St. Petersburg, Dec. 7 ? Lieut. Gen. Sakaharoff, former minister of war, was assas
sinated this morning by a woman belonging to the flying column of the revolutionists.
Sakbaroff had been sent to the province of SarahofT to puppress riots. His death has
created a profound impression, and it is feared that it will arouse the people to further
acts of violence.
WITTE'S GOVERNMENT MAY FALL
*
St. Petersburg, Dec. 7 ? The downfall of Count Witte's government is freely pre
dicted in this city. He seems absolutely unable to solve the army problem or to enlist the
zemstvos in meeting the questions that confront him.
RIOTING- BEGINS IN POLAND
St- Petersburg, Dec. 7 ? Rioting prevails throughout Poland. The government is
powerless to suppress it.
41 If LONG
Adiins HrtS Bteu Stealing
Siuce 1901
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Seattle, Dec. ".?It has been ateer- j
tained that the thefts of George G.
Adum?, the defaulting cashier of the
government assay office in this city,
date as far back as 1901. The govern
ment secret service representatives say
$170,000 has been stolen.
Secret service operator, Connell, has
been ordered to go to Washington and
report the story of the Adams embez- '
zlement from the assay office to Presi- 1
dent Roosevelt.
DON' I WAIT
Now the Tim1 to Grt Christ- j
III >s IriffS
Don't put off getting your Christmas
gifts.
Don't delay an inspection of our store
that you might see what we have to of
fer for the holiday seison. You will
regret it always if you do not acquaint
yourself with our stock before making
your purchases. So will your friends
for whom you buy.
We have the very best and the very
lateat in cut glass, nugget jewelry, sil
verware and Alaska souvenirs. There
is nothing like it, and our prices are
such as will suit you.
Come and see for yourself. The goods
will do the rest.
J. IKUTA,
Jeweler and Optician.
Coal and 'Wood
For the best coal, and wool in any
length, call Lucavish, phone 93. tf
Earl & Wilson collars and cuffs at
Clayson's. tf
Don't fail to see the elegant display
of Christmas candies at Muir's.
Muir's prices on holiday candies very
reasonable.
Only Place In Town
The only place in town at which you
cenget Jos. Seagrem's White Wheat
Whiskey is at the Seattle Saloon.
The Pack Train Restaurant will
serve wine with dinner orders, free, in
pi ace of tea or coffee. Come on boys
Dunlap and Stetson hats for $5 at
Clayson's. tf
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Roosevelt is Indignant
At Californians
(Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan)
Washington, Pec. 7 ? The California
congressional delegation called on
President Roosevelt st the White
House this morning in the interest of
a bill which the delegation has decided
to favor providing for the exclusion of
Japanese from the United States.
When the matter was presented to the
president he became indignant, and
warmly told the Californians that he
will veto the bill should it pass congress.
WILL QUIT
New York Life Officials to}
Kesisrii
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
New York, Dec. 7? It was announcd
yesterday that President John A.~Mc
j Call and Vice-president George W.
I Perkins, of the New York Life Insur
ance Company, will resign as a result
of the insurance investigation scandal
and the opposi'ion to them that has re
sulted therefrom.
ALL OVER
French S.nato Seperate
Church and State
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)!
Paris, Dec. 7? The senate passed the
bill for tHe separation of church and j
state today The vote was 181 to 102. |
The chamber of deputies ha;l already
pisstd the bill, which has been debated
in the senate for some time.
IN AGAIN
Townsend Railroad Bill is
Re-InfroJneed
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Washington, Dec. 7? Representative ,
Townsend, of Michigan, re-introduced
his railroad rate regulation bill that!
passed the house of representatives in |
the last congress yesterday. The bill |
was ftrst amended to meet the ideas of
the president.
Open Dny and Mebt
The Seattle saloon is open day and
night? The public welcomed at all
hours
us
a barrel
j of fresh
Tomato Catsup. The
quality is fine, 'and is
much cheaper than that
in bottles.
Sole Agent? Rose of Ellensbnrg Butter
The Best That Money Can Buy
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT
BILL INTRODUCED
President's Message Favors Enlargement of
Powers of Interstate Commerce Commis
sion?Repudiate Public Ownership
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Washington, Dec. 7? Representative
Wesley Li. Jone?, of Washington, iotro
daccd a bill yesterday providing a ter
ritorial form of government for Alaska
The bill is similar to one that Repre
sentative Jones introduced and urged
for passage in the last congress.
Only One D locate At Waihlngton
Washington. Dec. 7 ? Capt. O. J.
Humphrey is the only one of the Alas
kan delegates who have arrived at the
national capital. Dick Ryan, of Nome,
will be here I y Sunday, It is not re
garded as likely that either of them
will be allowed the privilege of the
floor.
IS KILLED
American Consul At Mexico
City Accident Victim
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
City of Mexico, Dc. 7? United States j
Consul General John R. Parsons, jr., |
was instantly killeJ yesterday while
out driving with his wife and son. His t
vehicle was struck by a street car and
he was thrown against a trolley post.
Mr. Parsons was appointed to the con
sular service from New York. Mrs.
Parson was badly hurt. The son es
caped unhurt.
bFgTime
Milk Twiin's Seventieth
Bir Inl y C 1 br t <1
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan,]
New York, Dec. 7 ? A banquet was
given Tueseay night in honor of the
70th birthday anniversary of Mark
Twain, which took place Nov. 30. j
There was a distinguished crowd :
present. A letter was received from'
President Roosevelt.
flege's Souvenir book at Harrisons'.
FINDS WAY
Arctic Explorer Discovers a
Northwest Passage
(Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan.)
Seattle, Dec. 7? A massage has been
received in this city to be forwarded to
Dr. F. Nansen, the Arctic explorer,
from Roand Amundsen, who says he
has discovered the northwest passage.
Amundsen was at Eagle City when he
sent theldispatch and had mimed from
Herschel island, near the mouth of the
Mtckenzie river.
Amundsen left for the north three
years ago to find the north magnetic
pole and the northwest passage. He
was successful in both undertakings.
He has had a long and severe overland
march through the storms .of winter
He should arrive at Dawson late this
week at Skagway late next week.
Amundsen is a Norwegian.
Notice
Eastern Oysters on half shell or any
other style. Special reduction for
families by the dozen we will open
them for you.
The Vienna Bakery. 12-5-1 w
Oyster Cocktails and Weinerwnrst
Fresh oyster cocktails and hot wein
erwurst on tap at tlfe Mascot Saloon.
Thirdavenue and Broadway. tf
Oyster cocKtaiis, Olympia or Eastern
at the Pack Train restaurant.
H Toumain Pen
Is ^becoming more and more a necessity for everybody and
nothing is more convenient and appropriate as a Christmas
present for far away friends and relatives than a flrst-class
fountain pen. We have just rececived and elegant assort
ment of
Waterman's Ideal fountain Pens
and Remex Scif-filling Pews
I At Prices from $1-75 to $7-00
Call and see them
iA Ltk. E3RITT
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Carlos, Photographs
The largest stock of Indian Curios
ii The choicest selection of Alaska Views ?
1 The only Eastman Kodak and films home I
?? The Only thoroughly Equipped Studio n
In Southeastern Alaska
CASE & DRAPER
Skagway and Jnneaa, - - - - Alaska