K EXPERIMENTHL FIB
Passengers on the train to and from
Falrbanka obaerve a wide tipuH of
white fenced In on the right aid* ef the
railroad going out and near Katber tid
ing, says the Fjirbanka Newa.
Thla ia the ground referred by th?
United Statea government for the ex
perimental station. It haa keen
oleared and some of it ploughed, but fa
now covered with an expanse of anow.
ThU plaoa ia Intereatlng from aeveral
point* of view. In the flrat place, it
contalna more acreage than any other
experimental farm In Alaaka. In the
tecond pUce, it will be uaed to demon
atrate the fact that atock can be auo
tieasfully raiaeU in the Tanaaa ralley.
A good aized force of men were buay
laat fail getting the ground io shape,
?nd another good s'red force will be
employed during the Late aprlng
mouths, preparing the grouad for the
planting of cereals. No effort will b;
made to raise garden truck, &? the looa|
gardeners bare already demonstrated
that tbia can be rjiaed In great quanti
tiea. Tha purpose w.U bo to ralae ausb
tbioga aa bar* cot been attempted 0;
homesteaders.
Some of the local dealei-e, anticipat
ing a Rood trade la the aead line, oijing
to the incroased acreage wbioh will be
put under cultivation by bomeateadera,
gardeners and householders, have aent
out orders for the aama. '
"I know a graat deal baa been aald
already about the agricultural possibil
ities of the Tanana," aald a realdent
yesterday, in apeaklng about the mat
tar, "but It ia a subject of which one
never tires and which we should keep
repeating, ao that the people on the
outaide would aoon come to loon upon
tbla country aa aometblng better than
a frozen barran, only goad for mining
placer gold."
TWO DOGS AND
20 CHICKENS
SLAUGHTER IN THE YARDS Of THE
FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL ,
A eocerrttd onslaught was made tbla
morning on the chicken coop? of the
Fifth Arenut hotel by the S'wash dogs
of the neighborhood, and when C. C.
Runner, one of the lea>?ea of the din
ing room, c*me upon the scene the
whole ear;h seemed to be corered with
the feathers of his chickens. He
eloped the gates to the big yard, placed
a man on guard and made a run for
Lieutenjn: Orchard '$30:30. There was
a quick rattla of infantry when Mr.
Runner returned, and two dogs rolled
over, never a^alo to disturb a ben
rooat. Lata this afternoon Mr. Runner
was feallng rather bad about It, bis
beat hsvlng subsided somewhat, and an
Inspection of tha scene was made in a
spirit of sorrow rather than anger. It
was found tbst one of iho dogs had
revived and was considerably alive.
Tha painful nscssslty then preientad
itself of putting a quietus oa him.
Justification of the slaughter was
found In the faot that tbe dogs bad
killed twenty chicken;.
A Hanao Shoe makes a fine Xmes
Gift, aold only at "Behrends."
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER
Having put in a steam uotler and
other macninery wo are better pre
pared thun ever to do first-class work
on short notice.
5-23-bf Skagway Laundry
All tha dslioaciea of the season at
the Pack Train Restaurant.
WENT SOUTH ON
PRINCESS ir
The C. P. N. steamer Priaoess May I
came lo last evening at 6 o'clock and >
'eft at nloe oarrvlng tome forty passen
gers. Among; those going away was
tbe Dawson bunch whose arrival from
the Inside has been Doted. A number
of men of tbe White Pass aatvlce,
under leave of absence went south to
spend Christmas. Among these were
Miss Mills a nurse at the hoepttal here;
George Wilson and A. H. Hall, Mr.
Nicholson, W. C. MoKcnzie, V. Barker,
telegrapher at the shoos. Miss BIojsq
quist whose brother is in the employ of
tha White Pass at Whitehorae; Lieut.
CllisOD, from Fort Seward; Tom Mo
Gowan, attori ey for the ojmpany; Mr.
Edwin Browne, Mr. and Mrs. MacLen
aan and son, and Mr. Vo.kman, of tbe
Northern Navigation Co., were also
passengers. Other* wcu :
Mr. and Mrs. Butcher; Mestrs. Mont
gomery, Carson, Obery, Pioska, Nel
son, Maas, Beffron, Philip, McMaban,
Labbe and Volknun.
A Silk Pettlco.t would please her
from ''cJebrends."
SKAGWAY WEATHER
The result of the obeervation taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, Dee. 15,
1 907, Is as follows
Temperature time observat'n .31 above
Max. temp. preceding 24hours..34 above
Mln " above
Mean " " " " ..M ?bove
Barometer 30.14
Clear, light north wind.
Walt for tbe big stock of Toys on the
Seattlo for "Behrends."
Catchy Maale at th? Maioot
Hear the latest Rag time music on
the new Electric Banjo Pian-j.
UNFORTUNATES
TAKEN SOUTU
Two tofortuaatea from Dawson were
Ukon down on the PrlooeM May to be
gommltted to the Canadian hospital (or
tb? insane. One was a young colored
woman, but fifteen yeers of age, who
hM bean in Dawson about a year and
who became Irresponalble about Ave
months a go. The other was a man, R.
FietU They were accompanied by
Mr*. O. Barnea, a matron of the hospi
tal at Dawson, and by D. Gstley and T.
Morgaa, guards. The form of insanity
in both oases was mild .
Toys. Toys, Toys, ? great big stock
oo the Seattle for "Bebrends."
PEOPLE !
HOME AND ON THE TRAIL
G sorgo Noot, customs col'octor at the [
summit, is in town.
J. C. Burgiss Is up from Haines today
busily engaged in shaking hands with
friends.
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F. E. Wright came up on the Prin
eesa May and la stopping at the Fifth
Avenue.
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Mrs, Col. Greene, of Fort William
H. Seward, came up on the Pcttrson
today.
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Mr*, Carl Falk of Conrad came oyer
Saturday and will leave tomorrow for
konse again.
J. D. McDonald, section foreman at
Caribou, came over on Saturday and
will return tomorrow.
She certainly would enjoy a Wool
tex Coat from ''Behrends."
Miss Marie Henderson, of Vancouver,
is stopping at th * Fifth Avenue. 8he
will go to Duweoo on the next stage.
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Edward Hestness acd Gertrude Mao
koold wero married before Judge Le
Fevre 'ast week at the commlsaloner's
offloo. Mr. Heitness U a mechanic
employed at the W. P. it Y. shop*.
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A nlco Fur for Xmas It what the
needs from 'BebrcnfV'
TOWN TALK
There will be a regular meeting of j
the city council this evening.
The Ladies' Altar society of St
Mark's church will meet on Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30, at the home of Miss
Margaret Whalen.
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Jimmy Kenakoosh was found guilty
by Judge Le Fevrc on Saturday of
making a row a*, a dance at Haints ?
drunk aud diso-derly. He was given
Ave days in jnil in default of live djllars
fine.
Judge Le Fevro on Saturday com
mitted Franeis Roberts to jail for one
month, having Lund him guilty of a
charge of ussuult and battery com
mitted upon the p rson of Mrs. Jones
at Halnea, November 13th.
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The inquiry is often made as to
whether or not the C. P. N. boats
carry registered us well as the regular
mail and it is time the anxiety shouid
; be set at rest. All the C. P. N. boats
J carry registered mail, says Agent
Lowle.
! How about a tine Silk Covered Down
I Comforter at "Behrends?"
Art Squares, the good kind, big as
1 sortmente, at "Behrends."
The Pack Train Restaurant will serve
wine with dinner orders, free in plac?
of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
HERE TOO
$300 GIVEN AM
After having a very prosperous year
wo feel that we can afford to be as gen
ercus as our competitor, and therefore
we have decided to give away prizes to
the value of 8300, comprising ths foN
loffin? list:
1 Lady's % k*rat Diamond Ring,
a beautiful steel blue perfect
stone.
1 Gentleman's Lion's head ring, set
with diamonds and rubles.
1 Lady's 14 karat Gold Watch, 2 -r>
year Boss case, I5 jewels, Wal
tham movement.
1 Gentleman's 14 karat Gold Watch,
15-year Boss case, 15 jewels,
Waltham movement.
! 1 Lndy'a Sterling Silver Toilet Set.
| 1 Gentleman's Sterling Toilet Set.
| With each $1.00 purchase between
. now and Christmas, will be given a
ticket 00 the above goods.
[ All go ds sold during the life of our
prize effer will be engraved free cf
obarge by us. ,
| A coupon with every dollar purchase.
H. D. KIRMSEV
Pioneer Jeweler
, Skagway, Alaska,
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY
j as mercury will surely destroy the
| sense of smeil and completely derange
| the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescript
1 tions from reputable physicians, as the
; derange 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 mercu-y, and is
taken Internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Id buying Hall's Catarrh Cure
be sure you pet the genuine. It is taken
internally *nd made in Toledo, Ohio by
1 by F, J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
I Sold by Druggists. Price, 76c. per
j bottle.
[ Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa
I '.ion.
J Oyster Cocktails and Eastern Oysters
on the half-shell, for private families
j and wholesale, at the ViennaBakery. t
Devon
Blue
Dinner
Sets
Have You
seen them?
Just the thing for
Christmas
c. w. ask & SONS
11,000.00 AWAV
A bird in the hand is worth two Id
the bush. A dollar left in your purse is
it better than a chance oc a .
\
We still bare a few beautiful hand
painted Hungarian, Limjges and Ja
panese eupa and aucera at prices from
85c to 1.80 that tell othrr places in town
at twice as much and sre considered
cheap at thai.
Plates from $1.25 to 15.90 that were
?2.00 to 17.50
Trays that were 50c now 35c
Trays that wsre |3 00 now 82.00
Bon Boos that were 75c now 50c
Bon Bons that wtre 12 00 now.... 1.60
Bouillon Cups that were 2.00 now ..1.20
Salad Bowk that were 2 50 to 8.00
new 1.75 to 6.25
Ycu'll have to hurry if you want
any of the choice pieces, as they won't
last long al the prle<? we have marked
then.
Watch for our 3-day Extra Special
Sales of Beautiful Novelties Announce
ments that appear daily elsewhere in
thit-paptr
J. IKUTH
Torn Music Made Whole
Tiltabl* F?(wt, EMUiati, M?mj< Tltl*?, St*.
It will take one mlnut? to repair them
? BT USING ?
STICK ? UM
INVISIBLE BINDING TAPX
10-YARD ROLL H CENTS POSTPAID
Stick-Um Binding Tape Co.
LOCK BOX ?4 DAYTON, OHIO, U. S. A. DEPT. A19
\
Christmas Gifts for All
STORE OPEN EVtMINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
If you hire nnt parcel# to tend away
come in aid we will gladly pack thtm for you
free of any charge.
For Him
Smoking Jackets
House Robe*
Overcoats
Suits
Neckwear
Handkerchiefs
Suspenders
Gloves
Shoes
Slipper*
Sweaters
Snit Cases
For Her
Furs
Jackets
Dresses
Handkerchiefs
Shopping Bags
Silk Waists
Shoes
Slippers
Table Linen
Napkins
Hosiery
Dressing Gowns
This is certainly the
tine oi the year to keep
most people guessing.
Guessing what to buy,
and who for, and to
what extent, and to how
far their purse will al
low them to go.
We have lots and lots
oi Suitable Gifts tor
every one, and at prices
that will allow your
purse considerable lee
way.
STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
Pick out w h at you want m* unri we will
lay it aside and deliver it to ; ou at any time
you say.
For the Little Folks
All kinds of Wearables
and Bier Assortment
of Toys
SPECIAL NOTICE.
We have a big shipment of
Toys coming on the Seattle. So
if you can't find what you want
at present wait till then, and we
are sure you will find something
to suit.
Also don't forget that we
have the biggest and
best collections of
House Trimmings,
Rugs, Pictures,
Lace, Curtains,
Portiers, Couch
Covers, etc
B. M. Behrends Mercantile Company
Geo. Blantiiard, Manager