No. 305
TENTH YEAR
SKAtfWAY, ALASKA, MONDAY, JANDABY 27 1908
PRICE 10 CENT8
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(United Press Telegraph-Cable Servict.)
Washington, Jau. 27 ? Governor Hoggatt does not deny
the allegition that he is responsible for the withdrawal of
the name of Kindell for the postmasterahip at Skagway and
of Jetferson at Valdez. He says he is also recommending
other appointments at other places. Hie substitution of
other nam ps for these, he says, has no other explanation
than that the others were better men, as he believes. Mil
ler. named by him for the office at Valdez, was formerly
mayor of t!i it place and Whittier at Skagway was a mem
ber of a geological survey.
JACK LONDON IS SAFE
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(United Press Telegraph-Cable Service.)
San Francisco, Jan. 27 ? Jack London, the famous au
thor, who started to make the tour of the world in a little
sloop which he designed himself and helped in the building I
and who was practically given up as lost for some weeks
has arrived here to the great pleasure and surprise of his
friends.
He tells a story, better than any he has e^er written, of
his adventures out on the broad deep in the little boat. The
Suark left il molulu some mouths ago. At Honolulu his
crew deserted him and he was compelled to take on a new
one. He sailed for the South S*as but found his undertak- '
ing U?o great and put about for the hora^ port, all hands 1
are well. I
(By United Pres..)
New York, Jan. 27? Gladys Vander
bllt and Conor Szecb* nv were married
at noon today St. P.umcks Cathedra'.
The affair was mo-t brilliant from a
social standpoict. The Cathedral was
crowded with the millionaire class,
Tbe streets outside were blocked with
eager crowds to see tbe rich notables'
many standing for hours in the crush
of carriages and Deople In spite of tbe
bitterly co!d and disagreeable weather.
Many of the groom's friends were
prevent. The wedding gifts to the
bride were many and of count costly,
it being estimated that the' repre
sented a total cost of a million dollars.
After a magnificient wedding break
fast, the couple left for New Port,
from where, after a serlea of brilliant
receptions, the; will sail February 4th
fur a an extended tour ana stay in
Kraope.
The Wrangell Electric Light ic
Power company has sold ltd plant to
Pa'mer Brothers.
L. A. HARRISON CO.
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FIRES IN TWO CITIES AGAIN
Portland, Maine, and Baltimore, are -Being Scourged.
Incendaries Believed to be at Work in Both Cities
(United PreM Tel?graph-Cab!? 8orvlcc.)
Portland, Maine Jan. 27? Another fire is raging int bis
city. A business block in the center of the town has al
ready been wiped out and the fire is still raging. The loss
to this time will not be cohered by eight hundred thousand
dollars. The origin of the fire is supposed to be incendiary
and the city is greatly alarmed. The fire fighting facilities
of the city have been taxed to the limit. The fire is
ipreading.
Baltimore, Md., Jan. 27 ? An immense storage plant
belonging to the Standard Oil company took fire here this
morning and is now a total loss. The value of the plant
and contents is stated authoratively to b'- one million dol
lars. The fire is spreading in two directions and already
much additional property is destroyed. Great alarm is felt
and fears are expressed that the conflagration of 1903 is to
be matched in the matter of direct loss. The fire of last
Friday wiped out a large portion of the very center of the
business section but this is located on the outskirts of the
city. The very inflammable character of the material has
however, caused it to spread beyond all bounds and it la
reaching out towards the substantial section. The fire is
believed to have been started by incendiaries.
(By United Prees.)
Washington, Jao, 27? 1 he approp*!
itlon bill will be tafceu up by the house
snd dissected Id detail on TC*. Inesday.
Alaskans are greatly interested Id tbe
Items relating to roads, lighthouses
and defeases and (ear thai, the re
trenchment idea that holds so promi
nent a place in tbe minds of members
st the session preceding the presiden
tial election will serve to cut them out.
NATIONAL BANK
CLOSES DOORS
(By United Press.)
New York, Jan. 37? The National
Bank of North "America has olosed its
doors definitely. The Institution will
go into liquidatloD.
JAPS IfBO
Mill
(By United Preee.)
Tokio. Jan. 27? An order bus been
issued by the Imperia} government un
der which subjeota of the Mikado are
to be forbidden to emigrate to the
Hawaiian Islands. The action la the re
sult of agitation on both slues of the
ocean and its anticipation is 9een in
recent disturbances that hare been
witnessed throughout Japan and also
to some extent in the recent resigna
tion of ministers for the cabinet.
10 LEGALIZE
THE POOLING
(By United Presa.)
Washington, J ao ?7 - President Roose
velt la today holding a conference with
members of the committee on Inter
atate commerce, together with operat
ing vice-prealdeots of the leading rail
roads, looking to the framing of legis
lation such as shall leagalize the pool
ing agreements of these railroads,
where they shall appear to the legis
lative committee and the president as
lawful and for the best public interest.
(By Unltad Prasa.)
Car on, Jan. 27.? Mineownera have
consented to abolish the card syitem.
This is considered a great victory for
the miners and a long step toward that
common ground on which the opposing
interests in the great fight now being
carried on here shall meet and sign a
peace compact that shall last at least
over nlpht.
Sweets to the Sweet
W e carry a large stock
of the best brands in
preserves, syrups, and
strained honey, We
are always pleased to
have you inspect our
stock, and give you
prices on same. Spec
ial discounts in lots
of 1 doz. or more.
GANTY & FRANDSON
(By United Press.)
Washington, Jan. 27? William
Jennings Bryan bes been here to con
fer witb the leaders of the democracy
wbo believe that he should not be a
cand date of the party at the next con
vention. He remained unconvinced,
howeyer, and will continue before the
pe >ple. He will return to New York
and confer with others who believe he
is the only logical Moses of the situa
tion. There the question of a running
mate who 'will add srength to the
tickct will be discussed.
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TORPEJO FLEE!
(By United Press.)
Buenos Ayres Jan, 27? The torpedo
flotilla of the American fleet arived
here this morning. There whs a wel
come which is preliminary to that which
it to bo extended to the great white
ships when they shall put in appear
ance ? a warm welcome.
hiIllTobe
AGAIN GALLED
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(By United Presa.)
New York, Jan. 27? Alienists are
?till on the stand in the Thaw cue and
nothing of special interest ha* been
developed In the case. It is stated that
Abe Hummell, the famous convict law
yer, will be called to retell the story of
bis conferences with Evelyn Thaw? be
fore her marriage? and of the famous
affidavit In which she is said to bave
told of having suffered cruelties at the
hands of Thaw while in Paris, and "That
she bad deserted and would bot return
to him on that account.
The Nome city hall will be turned
in'o a skating rink.
Do you attend
Dances
Card Parties or
Other Social
Functions?
Then you should have an
Eveniug Suit and a
Dinner Coat
Nine out of every ten
of the
1
Full Dress
Suits
In this town came from our
Store
We always have a line of sizes
on hand or we will take
your measure.
And we will Guarantee a fit,
Clayson $ Co.
Kbe One Price Elotbiers-Toutb and Broadway