THE DAILY ALASKAN
CITY QFP1CIKL PAPER ^55
No. 7 VOL. IX.
SKAGWAY, ALASKA. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8. 1H06 PRICE 10 CENIS
DAWSON CURLERS MAKING
CLEAN SWEEP
Yukoners Adding Victory oil Victory? They
Beat Winnipegers for Two Whole
Days Without Single Defeat
[Special Dispatch to Dally Alaskan.)
Winnipeg:, Man . Fab. 3-The Yukon
curlers continue to adi vicvory on vic
tory to their record in the provinces.
They played here all day yesterday,
morning, afternoon and evening and to
day, without sustaining: a single defeat.
Their playing i9 refrutled as perfect
and for sustained effort they excel any
team that has ever appoared on the
rinks here. The games are eliciting
great interest. x
?
- AMUNDSEN GOES
BACK ro GJ04
According to late advices from the
interior Capi. Roald Amundsen, who
bus made the voyage through the
northwest passage, was to leave for his
little ship Gjoa from Eagle, Janurry
t 27 He was amply supplied with
medicines and other necessar.?
supplies for both his own little
craft and ita_ crew and for the impris
oned whalers. He did not got farther
- tojth than Eagle, where he was the
guest of Americtn officials and Amerl
can army officers . ^
Valentines from 1 cent to $1.25 each
at Harrisons'.
KEATING AMONG
VAttNCIl VICTIMS
Jsmes Keating, well known as a base,
ball player at Skgway. WbUehorse and
Dawson, was among the victims of the
Valencia wreck. His boJy has been
recovered and identified. 1 he passen
ger list of the ill-fated ship has twoj
Keatings, J. and R . neither of whom j
was saved. James Keating was known ;
to have a brother at Nome. The d3ad
bast ball player had a money order upon
his person drawn at Dawson on Skag- ^
way. It was probably a homestake. i
He'was on bis way to Skagway when j
the ship went ashore.
A Nettleton shce at Clayson's. tf j
HARRISONS'
!a Slash in Furs
Furs valued at W OO Foe $2 75 Furs valued at $16.00 Far S II -50
Furs valued ?t $6 50 4 75 Furs valued at $20.00 14 75
Furs valued at *9 00.. 6-50 Furs valned at J25-00 18 00
Furs valued at 12.50 . . . . .9-00 Furs valued at $45.00 33 50
33
per oent discount on Ladies and Children*
3 winter underwear and hosiery.
25
per cent discount on anything in the store
except treads, copyright books and news
matter.
Store Open Evenings 'Phone No- 55. J
Collegian
HI
Fashions ?
Have won 'a very
strong position in
the world of good
clothes- and it is on* y
reasonable to believe
that we. as
Exclusive Dealers
in them, will not al
low the reputation
we have gained to
dimiaish in the sligh
test degree
For this season we
have put in to our
suite a certain char*
actor, which, while
not extreme, possess
a decided elegance
that will attract any
man who cares for
good style
COPYRIGHT 1905
DAVID ACUR J SONS
aOTHlNGCO
HILMAUMCE
f fi. eiayson & 0o.
THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIER
LAGtST CLOTHING AND.FT7RNIHING TAIIHfk 4M/1 Dt*A/lll11l1
r.nntM HOV3E IN ALL OF ALASKA. J OUTl!) dllU ljrO(lW< ^
roR mit
Government ^ of Germany
Planning to Evade War
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Berlin, F,eb. 8? In government cir
cles it is claimed on good authority
that the attitude of Germany will be
peaceful to the end in regard to the
Algeciras conference, The indications
are that much concern is felt about the
outcome. The Berlin press have be
gan discussing the probability that
should it result in failure it will not in
volve Germany in war.
OtIS MONEY
Jack Bnrnett Makes Good
Sale of Cl?? im
h letter received by Judge J. M.
Tanner receuntly conveys the informa
tion that Jack Burnett, formerly of
Skagway, has recently sold a half In
terest in all of the claims which he has
in the Kantishna district but one. the
one which he regards as his best,
the one which he will work himself, to
J. A. Chute, the Klondike mining- man
and former Klondike Mines Railway
contractor. The consideration for the
sale was $5,000.
ESCAPED PRISONER
CAKitlf IN DAWSON
Diwson, Jan. 31? Paul Burkall, who
broke jail at Fairbanks last, September,
was arresten here today on application
of the Eagle authorities. He is likely
to return voluntarily and wave extra
dition proceedings.
GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re
fund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure in 6 to 14 days. 50c.
The Mascot, saloonsells liqaors |
oy the bulk or case goods at wholesale |
prices. All the old brand} always oa
band.
NOT EASY
Valdez-Fiiiibauks Freight
ing is Expensive
A Fk'irbaaks dispatch of January i6,
to the Dawson Daily News, sa^s:
"As showing that the Valdez trail is
not the easiest proposition on earth,
your corresdondent I may mention that
Sorenson Brothers have secured a con
tract for $60 a case for 100 cases of
eggs, to be landed here in March."
PAY CLAIM
Toronto Railway Company
Pays Death Da mages
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
Toronto, Feb. 8? The Toronto City
Railway Company paid the relatives of
C. O Rockwood, who was killed recent
ly in a runaway, $5000 in settlement of
the claims. " ,
lOlMINlf
Rev. J, W.GIrnk Will T.Ik
of S.ibb .ili
j The Rev. J. W. Glenk, of the Metho
dist church, will continue his talk on
thd'Sabbath tonight at the Peoiel mis
sion, devoting his time to the Christian
Sabbath.
There was a good attendanne at the
beginning of the tallti on this subject
last night and all were much interest
ed. 'Th? division of the subject that
will be discussed tonight will be more
interesting. Everybody is invited to
attend these meetings.
Skagway Laundry
For first-class work trv Skajjway
Laundry Twenty-Hve vears' experi
ence. Telephone 89. tf
New stock just in
Preferred Stock Corn on the Cob
Fine as ever
Good Standard Peaches, Pears,
Plums and Cherries
15 Cents per Can
Sole Agent? Rose o i Ellensburg Butter
The Best in the Land
We are Headquarters for all kinds
Trcsh gaudies and Chocolates [
CHOICE |
J Bananas Oranges g
Apples Lemons i
I Nuts jj
I PHUNNY PAPERS AND MAGAZINES j
j MUIR'S MHb !
VANCOUVER Mlfilll HAVE
GREAT UNIVERSIfV
An Attempt Being Made Toward Securing
Branch of Famous McG-ill at British
Columbia City? Alumni Interested
(Special Dispatch to Diily Alaskan.)
Victoria, Feb. 8? A deputation rep
resenting the alumni of the Toronto
Victoria-Trinity University waited upon
the British Columbia government yes
terday regarding the establishment 0
a branch of McGill university at Van
couver. The deputation was well re
ceived. N-j action has been taken.
The novemeot has the support of the
people of Vancouver.
WILL FLAY
British Colombians Will
Meet Zenlandians
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan]
Vancouver, B. C. Feb. 8 ? An all- 1
British Columbia football team 'left
this morning for Sjn Fran isco to play
the N?w Zealand team Saturday The
The New Zea'and team has been giving
exhibition games all over the United
Kingdom and at various places in the
United States.
Reception nndForewsI'
A combined reception to Mr. and
Mrs. E. B. Barteaii, who hare just re
turned from their wedding trip, and
farewell party 10 J. A. Clark, who will
leave for the south soon, was given at
the Golden North hotel yesterday even
ing after the White Pass Athletic Club
dance. About 20 persons were present
and an elaborate luncheon was served. I
A1 tkn Central Hki Rotary
The Alaska Central Railway has re
cently secured a big rotary snow ptaw,
similar to those in use on the W. P. &
Y. R. It is said to be a great success, '
MasterMechanic Van Cleve managed It
in its first round with the snow.
Plow's Car.dy, the best made, for sale
at the Bess Bakery. tf j
Oyster Cook tails a' Pack Train
The very best fresh oyster cocktails t
in the city are served at the Pisck
Train Saloon. tf
Order your coal and wood from the
Alaska Transfer Company and it will
bs delivered promptly. Phon es 10 &4C
FOR LIBEL
Montre?l Newsp ippr Sued By
Wafer Compnuy
(Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan.]
Montreal, Feb. 8? An action for $50,
000 damages for alleged libel was be
gun today against the Herald by the
MontreaJ Water & Power Company.
The newspaper had alleged ihe water
supplied by the company was responbi
ble for typhoid fever that has been
prevalent in the city.
GfIS 01)1
Gov. M'-Inn s aud Family at
Whitehorse
WhUehorse, Feb. 8? A White Pass
stage arrived yes'.erday afternoon with
Gov W. \V. B Mclnnes, of the Yukon,
Mrs. McTnaes, their twochildren, nurse
and governess. Gov. Mclnnes will re
main here, probably, until Saturday,
at which time he will -leave for Skag
way, sailing for the south on the Amur
Sunday.
Tde stage had 200 pounds of mail on
board.
Special Courso For Minine Men
School of Mines, University of Wash
ington. Begins January 9, lasts three
months. Complete equipment. No
I charges except for miterial used.
Address, Registrar, University Station,
Seattle, W ashington.
f STATIONERY
I In a larger and s
neater assort- ; ? :
( ment than ever |
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Charlotte Russ
and Cream Puffs
FILLED WITH WHIPPED CREAM
AT THE
Boss Bakery