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No. 175. TWELFTH YEAR. SK AG WAY, ALASKA, VEDNKS.JAY, DECEMBER 22, 1909 PRICE, 10 CENTS
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Hill OF FBI
(By Ala?ka News Bureau.)
NEW YORK. Dec. 22? The New
York Times, a strong anti-Ballinger
paper, today states that when the
Congressional investigation into the
DalUnger-Pinchot controversy com
mences Ballinger will submit evi
dence which will make it incumbent
upon President Taft to remove Mr.
Plnchot.
IMS LIFE IF MESS
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
NEW YORK. Dec. 22? The life of
Richard Parr, who first discovered
the short weighing frauds of the
Sugar trust in the New York customs
office, and who Is the chief witness
for the government, has been repeat
edly threatened. Parr Is not daunt
ed and says he will go on the wit
ness stand and tell what he knows
concerning the corrupt practices of
the Sugar Trust.
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
NEW YORK. Dec. 22? The news- j
papers all over Europe and all over
the civilized portion of the world are
devoting considerable space to thv
final report of the University of Cop- ;
enhagen concerning Dr. Cook's re
cords. Cook is generally considered
a faker and a disgrace to the coun
try of his birth.
In New York even those who form
erly were his warmest friends have
turned against him. Cook will pro
bably be ousted from the member
ship of the Explorer's* Club.
SELECT COMMITTEE WHICH
WILL INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
WASHINGTON*. D. C. Dec. 22? Th>'
persona] of the committee select- ;
ed to conduct the inquiry in the Bill
linger charges will be of such a nat
ure as to give the public complete
confidence in the sincerity of the
investigation.
The eastern newspapers which fa
vor Pinchot are predicting that Hal
linger will be "white washed" at any
cost and that Pinchot is already
slated for removal.
TIME SI6NJLS SENT FORTH
At approximately 2:15 o'clock this
morning, Skagway time, the special
time signals marking the advent of
the winter solstice were received by
the local cable office from the U. S.
Weather Bureau at Washington, D.
C.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Holmes left
for Haines today on the Hepg.
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Lesf Wie Forget
Mother, Brother, Sister, W1
Sweetheart, the Children and out of
town friends receive our first con
sideration and are all remembered.
And now that we have a little time
for self thought is it not well to
give our own needs a little attention?
Come in and look our stock over and
you will bo reminded of many things
that you can not very well get along
without and especially when you can
get them from up-to-date stock and
at reasonable prices.
LYNCH & KENNEDY
The Up-To-Date Haberdashers and Ladies' Furnishers
Ml IS DEFEHTED
AFTER in BATTLE
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. 22? The
Department of State late this after
noon received a cable message from
the commander of the U. S. cruiser
DesMolnes stating that Zelaya had
surrendered to Gen. Estrada after
two days of bloody fighting along the
Kama river.
More than 600 men were killed and
wounded In the engagement.
The United States marines have es
tablished field hospitals and are car
lng for the wounded and helping bury
the dead.
The people of Nicaragua are jubil
ant over the downfall of Zelaya.
NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 22? A fierce
battle was waged yesterday along
the banks of the Rama river between
the forces of Zelaya and Estrada.
Estrada won the day.
The battle Is being renewed today.
Estrada insists that Zelaya uncon
ditionally surrender.
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(By AlasKa News Bureau.)
ST PETERSBURG, Russia. Dec. 22
? Col. Karpoff, chief of police, was
killed today by a bomb thrown by a
Nihilist.
The assassin was arrested.
It Is believed that Karpoff's assas
sination marks the commencement of
another reign of terror.
(By Alaska News Bureau)
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 22?
Prime Minister Bratanie was today
fatally wounded by an Anarchist. The
assassin was captured.
iCK MS PRIIW srsfEini
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
BUFFALO, N. Y. Dec. 22? Norman
Mack In the current Issue of the
Democratic Magazine favors the di
rect primary system of voting and
urges the abolishment of the con
vention system of nominating can
didates. He states that only by di
rect primaries can the will of the
people be expressed.
SISTER SUES
HER BROTHER
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
SEATTLE, Dec. 22? Mrs. Mary Aus
tin of this city has filed suit for
$150,000 against her brother, John
Sessnon, the well known Nome light
ering man. Mrs. Austin alleges that
she staked her brother and sent him
to Nome during the early days of the
rusli and that he made a fortune
In the lightering business, but re
fuses to pay her share.
CROOKS BOLD
AT PORTLA1D
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 22? Hold
ups, attacks by "strong arm" men
and robberies are nightly occurences
In this city. Many of the citizens
are going armed after dark. Today
the chief of police issued a public
notice, instructing citizens to shoot
at the sight of a black mask.
The police seem powerless to ap
prehend the criminals.
Plum Pudding
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4* Its a Lot of Work and Quite Expensive to Make
-C Plum Puddings. We Have Excellent Ones With
X That Home Made Flavor? at the following reas
onable Prices:
Half pound Tius 15c, 2 for 25c
One pound Tins 35c,
Two pound Tins 65c,
Three pound Tins ?1.00
^ A Good Plum Pudding is the Finishing touch to the
Christmas Dinner
GANTY & FRANDSON;
If BJBB HIMSELF
n of conct
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. 22?
President Taft believes that back of
(tie attacks made on Secretary of
the Interior BaHinger, there Is a gi
gantic conspiracy on foot to injure
hisown prestige and to discredit the
Administration.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota will
probably be the inquisitor In the
Congressional inquiry.
Louis Glavls has been summoned as
a witness.
(By Alaska News Bureau)
COPENHAGEN, Denmark. Dec. 22- 1
The committee of the University of
Copenhagen, selected to examine the
data submitted by Dr. Frederick
Cook as proof that he discovered
'.he north pole, today made a public
report stating that his records art
Incomplete and unsatisfactory and do
not prove the truth of his contcn
t ons.
The Danish people, who lionized
Dr. Cook during his stay here and
who had great faith in him, are dis
appointed and surprised at the ver
dict of the scientists.
NEW YORK. Dec. 22.? The Ex
plorer's Club of America has complet
ed its examination of the records of
Dr. Cook's alleged ascent of Mt. Mc
Kinley and will make a public report
Friday. It Is rumored on apparently
reliable authority that the report
will be unfavorable to Cook.
IS 1. COOK II SB!
(By Alaska News Bureau)
NEW YORK. Dec. 22? Although
the New York newspapers have trac
ed down every clue, the whereabouts .
of Dr. Frederick Cook Is an absolute
mystery. Even his relatives and
closest friends do not know where he
is and express anxiety over his un
explained absence.
Some think Dr. Cook has committ
ed suicide.
STRIKE SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT
(By Alaska News Bureau.)
ST. PAUL, Minn. Dec. 22? It Is be
i lieved that the Swltchmon's strike
will be satisfactorily settled at a con
; ference to be held here tomorrow.
The Women's Guild of S. Saviour's
church will meet at 2 o'clock tomor
row afternoon at the vestry.
W. J. McBrlen of NVhitehorse ar
rived in town yesterday and will
spend Christmas with his family In
Skapway.
The coming of the Jefferson fs be
ing watched with considerable anxi
ety as she has the Xmas mail on
board. She left Seattle on time and
will be here Christmas Eve unless
delayed by snow or storms.
In The
Nick of Time
We hail given up all hope o" having our Xmas goods here on
time when we were notified that they had arrived on the Cottage
City, and yesterday we were kept busy unpacking and putting on
display what la undoubtedly the most unique Christinas stock ever
received In Skagway, In the way of Useful Christmas novelties for
men, A
J WHAT DO WE REFER TO?
Why, we will just mention a few, and you will have to see them
In order to appreciate them.
Combination Sets, consisting of all silk Handkerchief, Tie
and Hose in all the latest color effects in a handsome box, at $2 50
Beautiful Serviceable, Silk Suspenders, in Holiday Box
75c to 2 50
Initial Silk Handkerchief 75
Silk Knitted Ties 1 25
Silk Lisle Hose, Six pairs in a box; no two pair the same
shade
Silk Cravattes, all kinds and colors 50c to
All the latest styles in Sweater Coats), 1 gross to select from
at prices from $3 00 to 6 00
Last but not least, if you want something extra nice, our
beautiful line of Smoking Jackets, which we have priced
for a quick cleanup, should meet your approval . , $9 00 to 15 00
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2 25
1 00
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