Suitable Christmas Gifts
Nothing more appropriate or ac
ceptable to a woman than a
mi\ PIECE OE CHINA
A new and varied stock to select
trom. Your attention is especially
called to the
BLUE AND GOLD
Hand Painted China now so popular
C7 W. ASK & SONS
GENTLEMEN^
There is a Spe
cial Sale on pIPES
only for this Month.
Now BOYS there it
& show for you to
come and get
your pipe
I COIHE IN (NO SEE THE OLD MJIII
Tony Dortero's
2? 1*
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Alaska Views at Halt
Price until Jan. 1st
Uotil January 1, we will sell
any of our fine collection of
Alaska views at ? regular
prloe? 8x10 pictures foi 25c.
6x8 two for 25c. 14x17 75c ea.
DRAPER &G0.
Skagwav, Alaska
PNON* 83 P O- ?Ox 332
BOTTLED AND DRAUGHT BEER
"->inier Beer is the peer of all
brews At the Mascot, phone 67 and
have :? case sent to your home.
A circulating library places within
the means of everybody, the best
reading of the day. I have 500 vol
umes of the latest copyright fiction
uud general reading. W. W. Bough
ton.
Alaska Views at half pric*. Dra
per & Co.
if you have something you don't
n -d. why not advertise it for sale
or exchange in The Alaskan?
L- dies' shoes half soled, best oak
tanned leather and workmanshli
guaranteed, 75c. Dan Sky.Ungefrore
hUtr , new location.
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER.
Having put in a steam boiler and
other machinery we are better pre
pared than ever to do first-class work
on short notice.
SKAQWAY LAUNDRY.
All whiskies and wines served at
the Pack Train Bar is purchased by
Mr. Grim ? direct from the oistlilers
and win. ries. tf
00 you OANCE ALL THE DANCES ?
Whv rot take a few instructions and
:earn how tc daoce the new dances, or
the old ones that you simply cannot
master? ? Prof. Griesbsch's dancing
academy, Eagles' ball. Clashes Monday
and Thursday evenings.
101 TALK
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Mrs. Captain Doan was a visitor In
town yesterday.
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"Dick" Turne* returned to Haines
on the Peterson yesterday.
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J. H. Doyle came down from the
Summit last night and will return to
morrow.
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Dr. L. S. Keller arrived back from
a visit of four weeks to Seattle.
Victoria and sound points.
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Captain Haskell and wife came up
from Haines on the Peterson yester
day for a look about town.
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Methodist Ladies' Aid will m*>et
Wednesday, Dec. 16th, at the home
of Mrs. E. Baker at 2:30 o'clock.
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The P. C. SS Tamplco sails from
Seattle for this port on the 18th,
bringing a cargo of combustibles.
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Mr. H. H. Draper made the run
to Haines on Saturday and arrived
' back on the Peterson yesterday.
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I Mrs. Mary E. Hart was a passenger ;
' on the Peterson for Haines yesterday
afternoon where she Is to organize a '
| Ladles' Auxiliary for A.-Y.-P. work.
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j Dr. A. P. Hawes, government veter
| inary inspector for Yukon territory
1 who has been here for several days. '
will leave tomorrow (or Whitehorse.
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The funeral of the late William
Costello was held yesterday from
the Catholic church. FathwP Turnell
delivered a feeling funeral address.
The remains were followed to the
grave by a number of friends.
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At 5:45 Sunday evening the stork
made a pleasant call at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson, leaving an
eight pound baby boy much to the
delight of the parents. Mrs. Larson
and baby are doing well.
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Fred Patten and his wife returned
on the Humboldt Saturday night af
ter a three weeks' kuiit at Wrangell
Narrows. They report a most enjoy
able time and as a proof many of
their friends are feasting on ducks,
goese and clams.
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Frank Costin Is in town with the
"Wonderland Living Picture Show."
which he is to present at A. B. hall
on the evening of Wedne?day and
Thursday. The show comprises a
list of excellent moving pictures
which Mr. Costin flays draw better
the second night than the first
proving their entertaining quality.
Illustrated songs also.
CHRISTMAS POULTRY AND OYS
TERS.
Our Christmas poultry, oysters, etc.
will arrive on the Jefferson, and is
expected to be the finest lot of
goods of this kind that has ever been
shipped to Skagway.
FRYE-BRUHN CO.
BEINEBI'S CASE
IS DISMISSED
(By United Press.)
JUNEAU, Dec. 15.? The grand jury
returned not a true bill In the case
of Albert Reinert. charged with as
sault with a deadly weapon on a man
who had been making a rough house
In his saloon at Skagway.
(By United Press.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15? Con
gress today decided that the holiday
adjournment will be taken on Satur
day and will continue until January 4.
After reading a book you are
through with It. Why not avail your
self of the advantage of a circulating
library? Book shelves full of the
best reading. W. W. Boughton.
Burnt leather, new designs. Drape
& Co.
WOOD TO BURN!
Why not economize by making your own Xmas
gifts?
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We have a complete assortment of pyrography
goods, including stains, wax, varnish and Paints.
Pyrography Sets and Extra Needles
A prettily ill ustratedjbook is always
acceptable. We have the "creme"
of the '08 publications, including
Henry Hutt's Picture Book, Our
Girls, Evangeline, American Girl
and Courtship of Milfs Standish,
illustrated by Howard Chandler
Christy. A Book of Sweethearts
illustrations by Will Grefe. A
Dream of Fair Women. Out to
Old Aun Mary's, Bachellor
Belles, illustrated by Harrison
Fisher.
TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS
In the Toy Department 'you can
find any and everything to suit |
every purse.
We are especially proud of our line of Boys' and Girls'
Books by the best Children's writers at popular prices.
L. A. Harrison & Co.
Phones
4 & 55
Do your shopp
ing: now, while
the assortment
are complet
Useful Holiday
Gifts for all
Pick out your
Xmas Gift now
and we will
keep it for you
until you want
it
Christmas is'nt tomorrow or the next day, but its not a minute too soon to begin
Christmas shopping
For the Children
Of course the children will expect toys and
we certainly have the stock to choose from,
DoIIb, Drums, Rocking Horses, Pianos, Guns,
Dishes, Doll Buggies, Books and Huudres of others
toys too numerous to mention. Besure to bring
the children with you to pick out toys. Also a
splendid aesortment of Chistmas tree Decorations.
For the Older People
Then there is the gifts you want for Mother
and Father, Ganrlpaand Gandina, Sisters, Brothers,
Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nephews, Nieces, and an
endless stream of friends.
Maybe some of these may help you; ? Gloves,
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Shoes, Slippers, Smoking
Jackets, Table Linen, Lunch Cloths, Pictures, Kugs
Portiers, Lace Curtains, Suit Cases, Hand Bags,
Sweaters, Umbrellas, etc.
store g M. Behrends Mercantile Company
OPEN .. . OPEN
evenings Geo. Blanchard, Manaoer eveningsi
Compared with Horae-put-up preserves
and fruits you will find that the famous
m GARDEN TABLE fRUTS AND PRESERVES
As good as the best and better than some
TELEPHONE 136
GRANT'S GROCERY
W BATTLE j
III JANUARY!
'
(By United Press.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Dpo. 15? Tlif
trial of President Calhoun of ' the
L'nlteJ Railways, on charges of hav
ing bribed supervisors, lias been set
for January 4th ? the trial that Heney
says is to be his gr<ato>t battle.
(By United Press.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-^' rank
Murphy was today found not guilty
by a Jury of tin- charge, upon which ,
lie was tried of the bribery of a '
juror In the Ruef casiv
E
It is about time for you to select
your Christmas presents. We would
suggest a good gallon of pure old
Whiskey (which we import direct
from IT. S. bonded warehouse), or a
gallon of pure old wine which we
buy direct from the San Carlos win
ery. Wo have just received 5,000 of i
the celebrated El Inflnito cigar* from
Ybor City, Florida, a box of these
cigars would make n handsome gift
for a gentleman.
Come and see us before selecting j
elsewhere as we can save you money ;
In our line, and guarantee the best.
Agents for A. I!. C., Bohemian and |
Pilsener bottled beer. Free delivery.
Phone 31. TI1E MONOGRAM,
Bloom & Korach.
PIANO FOR SALE.
Piano for sale. Apply at tills of
fice. It
See those Arotic fox furs In Draper |
& Co. *8 display window.
I have 500 volumes of copyright
novels and general rending? the
last and best ? In my olr<julatln?: li
brary. W. W. Bougbton.
SPECIAL SALE
AT KIRNSE'S
Oiir line of Cut Glass and Haud
Painted China is the largest and most
complete ever displayed in Skagway.
Our stock of gold and Silver novel
ties, while not so large as at the be
ginning of the holiday season, is
still complete and affords a range of
suggestive articles from among which
you will find that for which you have
been looking.
From now until Christmas we will
make pricr: that will certainly appeal
Co you whether you are looking for u
gift for some one else or for some
article to beautify your own home.
All purchases engraved free of
charge when so desired.
Don't forget that each dollar spent
in our store entitles you to a ticket
on our generous Christmas drawing.
H. D. KIRMSE,
The originator of low prices.
THE REAL TEST
Of Ilerploltle In Tn Giving It ? Thor
ough Trial.
There la only one test by which to
judge of the efficiency of any article
ur. : that is by Its ability to do that
?.vlj!cl> it Is Intended to do. Many hair
vigor. i may look nice and smell nice,
I'Ut ttio point is? do they eradicate Dan
druff and rtop falling hair?
N'o, they do not. but Horplclde does.
bccuuHo it goes to the root of tne evil
id 1:111s the nerm that attacks tho
?>:ip!l!u from whence tho hair gets its
from prominent people every
arc dally proving that Newbro'a
>k :;>lcldo standi the "test of use."
It Is a delightful dressing, clear, pure
nnd free from oil or grease.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
. : "<ips for ,?ample to Tho Herplolde Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
Two sizes ? 50 cents and ?1.00.
Wm. Brltt, Special agent, Skagway
BRING YOUR OWN JUG.
Mount Vernon Rye and Belmont
Bourbon direct fron? bond at whole
sale price by the gallon. The Mas
cot, phone G7. Delivery free.
PILES CURED IN 4 TO G DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in C to
1 4 days or money refunded. 50c.
Ladles' shoes half soled, 75c.
Mens- shoes half soled, $1.
Dan Sky, TTngefroren bid*., Broad
Ray.
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