t DINE ON
THE HEAL STUFF
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(By United Pre ea.)
Seattle, Jan. 1-1.?' Tho proposed din
ner to be irireo by and to the Sour
doafbs of Alaaka will be held on the
?If ht of February 15th. The proposed
Wf dinner has resolved iuelf into a
more mfsnlrjful repeat, If less delect
?bit, and will cor.nljt of a spread of
beans and bacon. It is to take the
foras of ao Old Lwj Syne gathering,
and may resolve I self into an annual
affair. G er*e C rns kclt,' discoverer of
tola la the K'on'J'ke, Bonanza crexk, j
ISM, will be pros? t, as also CUrenc ? I
Berry and a numb-r of old timers
Prospectors from tho Nenana coun
try state that there is a great deal more
prospecting in quartz being done in
that section than Tanana's people Im
agine. Some really fine prospects have
been obtained. The Irdges are said to
be in place hnd gold bearing from grass
roots down. Some good samples have
been brought down from the hills and
further work is being: done on the loca
tions during the winter.
PRINCESS_ MAY ARRIVES
Tbe Princess Nlayjarrived this a'ter
noon with mail.
One hundred men nre reported to (?
workinsr this winter on Sulpher creek,
Klondike
FlEEf tf RIO 1HO
MiSRIFICENT BECEFKI WHICH WILL 8E CONTINUED FOR THE ENTIRE STAY
OF TEN ?YS? SERIES OF BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENTS
(?y United Frets.)
Rio Janeiro, Jan. U.? The fleet of
American warships b jnd round the
Horn arrived here thi mornlngr. The
?oyage from Trinidad was uneventful.
Tke welcome here was something ap
proaching the magnlGc -nt. The Bra
rlliaa narr wu lioej up in the harbor
and aalat>g were fired from the wboie
line. Under orders from the minister
of marine, addition eonv osed of two
orulsfrs and inree gunb>>ts went far
oat to ses, met the fleet a d formed an
?wort into the harbor.
The fleet la to remain uo*:l the 23rJ?
Ma days? and the lima will be em
plsjsd in a series ef elaborate enter
tainments for oScerj and me-*, which
iaeluds dances, plemca and excursions
The flnanss minister will give a ball |
oq Fisil island, in Rio Janeiro bar, and
the minister of marine has arranged
for two excursions, one to the summit
of Corovado. a mountainous peak near
the city, from which a magnificent
view ot the surrounding country can be
had, and the other to Tijuca Park.
The Brazilian goverom?-nt will give
a banquet to the officers, at which 500
eovers will be laid, in the grand salon
of the Marine Arsenal ai Yariyuna.
The minister of foreign affairs and
the mayor of Rio Janeiro will enter
tain the officers ?nd Dr. Car:os Rodrl
gues; proprietor of the Journal of Com
merce, will give a banquet to Rear Ad
miral Evans and the higher officers of
the fleet. Other aocial events are being
arranged acd the stay of the Amtrl
cans here will be marte memor?ole in
the history of the city.
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(By United Pre:s.l
Seattle Jan. 13 ?Chairman W. W.
Cm; of the Democratic Territorial
?OBinittee h?s Issued aoail for the as
Bemblinff of the committee at Juneau
oo the 21st irst. to elect delegates to
the Democr.tlo Nd'ional convention to
be held at Denver.
L. A. HARRISON CO.
January Clearance
Sale
Monday, January 14th, we will put on sale all our
Fancy Flannellette at Half-Price. This means that
the 25c grade will cost you only 12$c and the 20c var
ities, 10c a yard.
We only have about 200 yards left and at these
ridiculous prices it connot last long.
A Boon To Mothers:
''STORK" PANTS
For Babies, Waterproof and Durable, also.
Black and White Wool Leggins
Drawers for Babies
SUBMARINES FOR THE SOUND
Congress Orders Speedy Construction of Two
More weapons of War. Japan Busy Making
Enemies in Trance Against the United States.
- War Talk at Washington.
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Paris, Deo. 13? It is learned here today that agents of
Japan have been actively employed for some time spending
money to create feeling against United States. Their ef
forts are particularly engaged with the newspapers. A
bureau has been formed for the furnishing of alleged items
of news supposed to come from the United States, the char
acter of which is intended to create feeling against America
and Americans. The bureau has been in existence for some
time. Many newspapers have been usiug the news furnish
ed, innocent of the source from which it eminates.
CONGRESS ORDERS SUBMARINES
Washington, Dec. 13 ? A bill introduced only a few
days ago has passed the senate without opposition provid
ing for and ordering the rapid construction of two submar
ine torpedo boats to be placed in the waters of Puget Sound.
WAR TALK IS THE ABSORBING TOPIC
Washington, Dec. 13? The interest grows in the re
cently sprung war talk and more credence than ever is giv
en to the theory that the voyage of the big fleet is being un
dertaken as an object lesson to Japan, to put it in the
mildest form.
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CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE A BIO FIGHT
(By United Pre**.)
Washington, Jan, 13.? Representa- '
tive Kahn of California is preparing to
make a strong tight for the building of
extensive fortifications on the ooast of
Alaska at a point to be chosen some
where between Seward and Ketohikan.
He argues the strength of tne strategic
situation of the north coast for either
defease or aggression against the far
east. He cites the utility and necessity
of coaling stations to be located theie
aod the necessity of fortifying them.
It is believed bo will have a very sym
pathetic hearing before the house com
mittee and subsequently before the
bouse.
VOICES TO BE HEARD
AFTER A HONORED TEARS
Paris, Jan. 11.? There was a unique
ceremony this afternoon in the subter
ranean passages of the opera house. It
consisted of depositing in a specially
prepared vault a talking machine and a
?umber of discs bearing records of
the voices of the greatest singers of the
20th century. Tamagno, Caruso, Scot
ti, Plancon, Patti, Melba, Cairo and
others are represented in 'he selection, <
Tbe d.scs are in double boxes, each
separate from the other. Neither light
nor air can penetrate their covering
and it is believed they can be thus pre
served for a century.
~ At the end of a hundred years they
will be opened and tbe people of that
ape will have the opportunity of hear
ing voices of this era as well aa seeing
the talking machine as manufactured
today.
Phon* City Transfer
For your coal, wood and general haul
ing. Phone 90. Boughton's cigar
store. 10-4-lm
Sweets to the Sweet
We carry a large stock
of the best brands in
preserves, syrups, and
strained honey, We
are always pleased to
have yon inspect onr
stock, and give yon
prices on same. Spec
ial discounts in lots
of 1 doz. or more.
GANTY & FRANDSON
E RULE
(By United Preat.)
Seattle, Jan. 13.? At a meeting of |
Alaska democrats held Saturday night j
at thorooms of the Alaska club radical
home rule was demanded for the dis
trict, through resolutions adopted and
to be drafted and sent to Delegate Cale
and by fiim to be submitted to congress.
'campaign TO BE MADE BY ALASKANS
TO SECURE REDUCTION
(By United Press.)
[ Seattle, Jun 13? Alaskans are taking
up the matter of wharfajp rate* with
s'eamahip companies of this city.
They claim these rates are excessive
and that the ' constitute a heavy tax
on the (foods shipped to their country.
The action Is the result of discussion at
several meetings. It is hoped that
some material reduction In the rates
may be effected.
TROOPS TO BE WITHDRAWN
SPECIAL SESSION OF NEVADA LEGISLATURE CONVENES TO TAKE ACTION ON
SITUATION AT 60LDHELD
(By United Press.)
Carson City, Nev., Jan. 13.? 'ihe
state legislature, called in special ses
sion by Govgrnor Sparks to take meas
ures to preserve order at Go dtield in
the event of the withdrawal of the sup
port of the federal government, will
convene today. Membars have been
arriving yesterday aDd this morning.
The businefs for which it has been
called h>-3 been so widelv discussed
since the extraordinary session was first
proposed that members have already
formulated their plan aid the work will
consume but a few days.
Washington, Jan. 13.? It is known
that the federal troops will be ordered
out of Goldfield and back to San Fran
oiscojshortly after the special session of
the Nevada assembly, which convene*
today. The responsibility of pre
serving order in the camp will be
piaced on the shou'ders of the state au*
ihorities.
40,080 SOCIALISTS IN LINE
GREAT DEMONSTRATION IN BERLIN FOR UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE
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(By United Press.)
j Berlin, Jan. 13.? Socialists, forty
? thousand strong, formed a procession
1 through the streets of Berlin today
making a demonstration in behalf of
universal suffrage. It is es i mated that
the number of sympathizers cheering
them aloQ? the route was almost u
great as the number In line. The an
tbusiasm displayed was great and tbt
police were kept busy. Arre3ts were
numerous, caused by disturbances along
'he line, but no serious riots or other
demonstrations of violence took place.
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We have oil hand a Fine Line of
Fur Coats, Fur Caps, Felt Shoes,
Fur Robes and a great many other
things that add to your comfort
durine: the winter season- Sur
round yourself with these and you
will have a Happy New Year.
Qayson $ go.
Cbe One Price Cloibim-Toutb and Broaduw
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