THE DAILY "3WT ALASKAN
CITY OFFICIAL- PHPER
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No. 85 VOlTIx! 3KAGWAY, A.L4SKA, THURSDAY MAY 10 1906 PRICE 10CENIS
RAILROADS CANNOT CARRY
OWN COMMODITIES
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Washington, May 10 ? The Lnited
States senate yesterday afternoon adopt
ed an amendment to the railroad rate
bill, proposed by Senator Tillman, of
South Carolina, which provides that no
railroad can carry any commodity in
which it is interested except that it bo (
for use in connection with the conduct
I of its own business. The amendment
I is for the purpose of putting an end to
the railroads dealing In coal and regu
lating its price to suit themselves.
Free Paisai Prohibited
Another amendment has been adopted
prohibiting the issuance of free passes
on any railrod except to employes and
for the sake of charity. The maximum
fine for violating this provision is $2000.
FOR DITCH
Nomeite Will goio Water
Business
(Special Dispatch to Dailv Alaskan.)
Seattle, May 10.? Fred P. Meyers of
Nome, has arrived here. He says the
Candle Di-ch Company has been orean
ized to buld a ditch SI miles Ion? from
Candle creek at a cost of $1,000,000. In
the course of the ditch's construction
there will be a tunnel through the di
vide between Candle Creels and Eldora
do 5,500 feet long. All the claims on
Kldorado wi'.i be supplied with Candle
creek water.
H-lp Wanted
The F'fth Avenue Hotel has opea
inss for 1 chambermaid 2 waitors, dish
washer and man for general work.
FOR WATER
; Government Will Aid Al
askan Miners
1 i
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Washicgtoc, May 10. ? The geologi
cal survey will extend hydrographic in
vestigations iO Alaska this year for the
purpose of securing a better water
supply for Alaskan miners. The great
movement of miners toward developing
water sou-ces and conveying water to
go'd claims is regarded as conclusive
evidence of the need of the surveys that
have been ordered.
Principal Barbir Shop Lead*
The Principal Barbershop and Baths
is tne leading tonsorial establishment
ir. Alaska. Everything in all the de
partments is strictly modern. The
baths are tirst class in all respects.
HARRISONS'
C07VYE AND SEE
IF WG CANNOT SUIT YOU
MATERIALS FOR A NICE
SHIRT-WAIST-SKIRT
YOU CAN HAVE GOODS WORTH
75 Cents for 55 Cents
$1 00 for 75 Cents
$1 25 for 95 Cents
$1 50 for $1 20
$2 00 for $1 50
THK LIST INCLUDES NEW SPRIxG SUITINGS, MOHAlR
.CASHMERE, ALBATROSS AND SERGES. FOR A NEW
SHIRTWAIST
75 cent French Flannells For 50 Cents
35 Cents Scotch Flannels For 25 Cen^s
Che Advance Agents
OF SPRING- ARE
HERE IN -OUR <
NEW
fi. $. s m.
and
fldier $
$011$' Suits
And From Their ap"
pearance we do
not hesitate to say
that we show this
season the best
line of clothing
ever brought to cc^r*- vgf fp
0 navmariFOt teZ*
this city
0AVID/W11ER1 SONS /Sgj ~
ciorHiNsca
MILWAUKEE.
T fi. Clay$on S Co.
THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIER
.VD FURN'IHLVG
GOODS HOUSE IN ALL OF ALASKA.
LARGEST CLOTHING AND FURNIHING ^|||*(|) BfOilVP^V {
RUSSIA'S FARUAMENT MEETS
First legislature of Moseovite empire convenes at
noon today-Revolutionists urge that no hostile de
monstrations take place-Soldiers and police every
where- Witte slighted
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
St. Petersburg, May 10.? The parlia
has convened. The cz?r appeared at
noon.
St. Peterburg, May 10. ? The radical
revolutionists have declared against
any demonstrations at the opening of
parliament today. They wish the.
ceremonies to be unmavred by any
thing of an unpleasant character. Fear
of the terroists is general.
There are troops of soldiers and
police everywhare and the utmost pre
cautions are being taken.
The czar announced a new council of
the empire last night, It does not in
clude Count Witte. This is regarded
as a slight to the count by the emperor.
CHINKS Die
High Water Drowns Hulf
Million ChiuC9e
Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Washington, May 10. ? The stats de
partmtnt is advised that the deaths as a
result of the floods in Hunan province,
China, which have continued the
past week will probably number 500,
000. All the crops in the province have
been absolutely destroyed and famine is
regarded as a certanty.
!IAS SCARE
Paris Fears Anaiclii?t At
tack on City
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Paris, May 10.? The police depart
ment discovered many bombs in the
house of a carpenter yesterday. One of
them had exploded and that led to the
investigation and discovery. It is be
lieved that anarchists are preparing to
attack the city. The police is vigilant
and many arrests may be looked for at
any time.
W. W. Boughton has received a con,
signmentof Marguerite Havana Cigars.
It you want a good sweet smoke call
for them.
J.S.Minkove& Co
Merchant Tai'ors
Haines, Alaska
v
suits to order at lowest
prices
Cleaning and Repairing
Samples of Impo t d and Domestic
Goods From
Detmer Woolen Company
Paris, London, New York, Chicago,
San Francisco and Seattle
TO OFFENSE
J
Portland Prosecutor Defends
Holly Roller's Slayer
Portland, May 10 ? Prosecuting At
torney John Manning, of this city, has
written a letter to Prosecuting Attor
ney Kenneth Mackintosh, of Seattle,
saying that the killing of Franz Cref
field, tbe head of the religious sect of
FIolv Rollers, by George Mitchell, was
jusiitipd, and asking that he be per
mitted to go on the stand and testify to
the shime'ul life of the self-styled
"Joshua"' in Oregon.
Miteb-.1I Must Stand Trial
Seattle, May 10.? Prosecuting Attor
ney Mackintosh says he will prosecute
George Mitchell for murder, no matter
what the co^d.tion of public sent'ment.
He will pay no attention to the letter
of the prosecuting attorney at Port
land, Orogon, saying that the deed was
justified on account of the debased acts
of his victim.
MOREMONEY
President Recommends Half
Million For Frisco
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Washington, May 10. ? President
Roosevelt has sent to congress, with his
approval, a letter from Secretary Taft,
recommending that .there be another
appropriation of $500,000 for the relief
of San Francisco.
Elks' Meeting
There will be a regular meeting of
Skagway Lodge No. 431, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, at their
hall, Thursday, May 10. at 8 p. m'
There will be initiation.
. All visiting Elks are invited to at
tend.
J. E. Barragar, Sec'y.
LOST On Friday evening last, a
Fifty Dol'ar bill ($50.) Tne finder will
please return to M>ss Creese, or to the
Alaskan office and receive liberal re
ward. 5-7-3t.
A few cases of STRAWBERRIES,
CHERRIES. APPLES, PEACHES,
APRICOTS, PLUMS and BLACK
BERRIES, at $2.00 per case. This
will be your last chance to get fruit at
this price.
Ip
J
ice goes our or vlkon in
front or mm
i *
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.]
Dawson, May 10? The ice went out of
the Yukon river here last night. The
water is open for a half mile north of
the government commissary, opposite
the Roman Catholic church.
Reports from other points on the
Yukon river this morning were as
follows:
Lower Labarge ? The ice on the lake
Is very rotten.
IS DEAD
Lumberman and Mill
ionaire No More
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)!
Seattle, May 10? Sol G Simpson, the
millionaire lumberman, died this
morning at his home in Shelton, Wash.
Simpson was the most extensive logger
in the West. He owned the Sat sop
valley railroad and cut more than 2,
000,000 feet of logs a day.
Simpson has been interested in Alas- j
kan Steamship lines.
MAY GO
Senator Gorman's End Be
lieved To Be Near
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Washington, May 10 ? Asa result of a
severe attack of la grippe Senator
Gooman is in a very dangerous condi
tion. It is feared he will die. He has
been suffering from sinking spells for
more than a day, each more severe than
its prediceisor. Strong stimulants are
being administered.
Uanionrine and Massaging
Miss M. H. Martin will do manicur
lng aDd massaging, also sewing by the
day. State street, between Third and
Fourth avenues. Inquiries may be
made at Harrisons' millinery store.
t-f.'
The Marguerite cigar is made from
the best Havana Tobacco and has no
equal. On sale at \V. W. Boughton.
Yukon Crossing? The ice was run
ning for about four hours yesterday.
The water is very low today.
Selkirk? The river is all clear of Ice
and at the lowest point on record. It
is believed there is a big jam above
here which is hoiding the water back.
Stewart ? The big jam below this
place broke yesterday afternoon. The
water dropped four feet at this place.
The ice is coming down from White
river.
HOLD UP
Another C. P. R. Passenger
Trail) Robbed
[ (Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Kamloops, B. C.,May 10.? A Canadian
Pacific passenger train was held up
near here yesterday by robbers who
carried off the mail, but tcok no express
matter. The engine and a mail car
were run up the track in one direction
and the express car and remainder of
the train in an other direction. After
robbing the mail car the thieves
apparently became afraid to return to
the express car for fear they would be
captured, and made their escape.
Indians are on the trail of the rob
bers.
m MILLS
Carl MJohaiison Becomes In
terested in Washington
(Special Dispath to the Daily Alaskan.)
Seattle, May 10,? Carl M. Johanson,
of Fairbanks, has purcbaced the mills
and timber holdings of the Gold Bear
Lumber Company, of Gold Bear, Wash.
The priee paid for the property is 8297,
,000. Mr. Johanson will work the pro
perty to its full oapacity.
The Pack Train Restaurantr wll
serve wine with dinner orders, free, in
place of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
Pattie shells always on hand at the
Boss Bakery. tf
H new Cine of
Rubber goods
The largest and most complete assort
ment of rubber goods we ever had. Every
article of the very latest patterns and ful
ly guaranteed.
Wm. BEITT