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New Arrivals on flumboldt
Fresh Tomatoes. German Brkft,- Cheese
Lettuce. Edam Cheese
Malaga Grapes Roquefort Cheese
Naval Oranges- Limburger Cheese,
Persimmons- Cream Cheese
J\ big shipment of Xmas Apples
*C. W. Ask & Sons*
Successors to John Kalem. t.h?* Mroct'r
Sole Agents for Itelinnce C'anneil Goods
INLAND 0411 V
WWNfR REPORT
The report of weather conditions a:
* o'clock thU mornins it points on thf
line of the White Passant! in the Yukon
valley follow*:
Glacier? Clear, calm, d above.
White 1'ass Clouily. north wind. s
above,
Frasier ? Cloudy, calm. "> above
Los Cabin -Cloudy, calm. * above.
Kennett ? Cloudy, south wind, G
abov.
Pennington- Cloudy, caim, - above.
Caribou? Koire.v. east wind. I above.
Whitehorse ? Clear, south wir.d. 0.
Atlin? Cloudv. calm ; below.
Tagish? Cioudy. calm. * below.
Lower Labarje ? Clo.;dv ami cairn !>
tielow
Hootalinqua -Cloudy .caim. JO below
Bic Salmon Clear, calm. 'Js below.
Yukon Crossing? Kogu'y. calm. -I
below.
^elkirK Cloudy, calm. -.V below.
Coffee Creek Cloudy, calm. 1.". be'ow
<>?tivie ? Cloudy. Calm. 10 ii-'ow.
lUwson Cloudy, ca'.m, h below.
Kortymile Cloudy, calm. I below
Catholic Ladie* Wi 1 M.*ot
St. Agnes Cuilu w i. meet tomorrow
siternooo a: 'J o'clock a: the home or
Mrs H. .f. Lynch.
I ON WAY 1
A cablegram rcceiveh !?y K. A. Car
roll. for the Alaska Steamship
Company. yesterday, said the Dolphin
sailed from Seattle for Skagw.iy Sun
day tuornicg at .1 o'clock. She will be
due at SKagway Wednesday evening or
Thursday morn ins.
The Dolphin will make one more
trip to Alaski this year. She will
sail from Seattle December _'T and be
due December SI .
TWO SHOWS i\
ONF TOMGIil
Tonight Harry A. Van'-" moving
I : -rr -how will he produced at Klks*
hall. There will lie twn ,?liows iti oue.
All the ti 1 1! is that are pro b iced in atwo
nights' engagement w he prr>ented
?o th"-e who attend tonight, giving
do jb ? va le. ThelV will iie TiHHi feet
of tilms.
, The shov w . . fie in two pirt- l'ir-t
I v. : co:: ft:.. ? g I a faml show
I guaranteed \o he the ': pat poduction
I that t v. s ?? one north. \ terth ? regular
i a ii- Nelson li, ht W 11 be put
?hi - e ean. _ ring he b ?
ro the greatest Sght to
I take nlac without it jr of t tie ring
ob It will be c oil la-t
? ar.'i t'-ase ik hj ilo not ii siivlo remain
?V . 1 : !? . ? an opportunity to go. It is
: :n alcii" ? th' regular show. Seats
; j?t iSrif Aduit*. ji' cents, Children
, cent- A , w rc-oi -'d -Lats.7 icer is.
eascsrr: ^ ssJLisaE rjsanrci 7,: mr-ci
GIFTS FOR VOD. ' HIM."
"HER," AMD FOR
"HIM AND HER"
? If it is hard for you to settle on what
to cive, let us help yon out. You will
find the solution almost as quickly as
you glance at our showcases. In (hem
is a variety the like of which you have
never . seen in this city. We are
sure 10 plrvise in the popular priced
articles as in the linest made. Our
prices are right, and our reputation
speak - for itself.
As an appropriate present for the
home take your pick of the silverware
and cut glass for the dinning room:
the silver set. silver novelties and
alarm clock ' for the chamber; the
mantle outfits for the parlor and the
ixlil pieces for the library.
Kor the woman folk- it is much eas
ier ti timl something suitable. You
can select from among the rings,
broache-. bracelets, side-combs and
watches, as well as the gold neck -
chains.
There is abundant choice in gifts for
the men folss. You will find what you
want in stud-, scar! pins. Vckus. link*
and watches.
You need not pay for your selection
immediately. Leave a small deposit
on i hern, and the articles will he laid
aside until Christmas. All goods sold
engraved free.
Following a time honored custom we
will givo THREE HANDSOME
I'J II/.ES TO OUK CUSTOMERS on
the day before Christmas. A ticket
will be given with each ?1 purchase
which will entitle the holder to a
chance in ALT, THREE I'Rl/.ES
[ The FIRST PRIZE will be a lady's
diamond ring- -ONE Vl'LL CARAT IN
SIZE as handsome as the handsomest
| anil worth Slil.
The SECOND I'RIXE will be a
eiitleman's tine silk umbrella with
GOLD HANDLE.
The THIIID ? RIZE will lie a lady's
line -ill. umbrella with a COLD
HANDLE
We do ell kinds of engraving, in
cluding t" nograui, IiIock and ribbon
work.
At. I. -SHI.U, KN'<iK.\ VKI> KKKK
H. D. Kirmse,
I 'ioneer Jeweler
your costume for the -New
Year - Masque Hall -t
1 1 ;t ve vou sien the pri'es for the
M ? , i" H >.I!V Jt
la-.'jite liaii. New Year's Eve l!t
:n\. ?' r - Trrvror; g^Bjgaw
PERSONAL MENTION
??H?W
Harry K. Barrackman, of tbe customs
force, arrived on the Hustler last night
and is at tbe Pullen House. He will
leave in two or three days for Moose
creek on the Fortvmile river where he
will have charge of the United States
customs house until the opening of
navigation.
K. K. llieksecker, representing the
piano house of D. S. Johnston & Co., of
Seattle, accompanied by Mrs. Rick
secker, is in Skagway in the interest
of his bouse. Mr. and Mrs. Hicksecker I
are at the Fifth Avenue hotel.
L. P. Shackleford, the .luneau law
Iyer, and Mrs, Sbakleford, return
ed to .Juneau on tbe Humboldt fiom a
visit to the eastern states. They spent
some time in Washington.
Mrs. W. B. King, who has been ill
at the White Pass hospital for some
time has recovered and is at home
j again. Sh-> was discharged yesterday.
Try for one of the Masque Ball
prizes.
I.. O T. M.
There will be a regular review of
Hive No 2, Ladies of the Maccabees
at their hall on Sixth avenue. Tuesday
evening. December 18,190ti, at S o'clock
sharp.
There will be election of ollicers.
All visiting members are cordially in
vited. Anna Stinebaugh.
Kecord Keeper
Rustle i' Comes and Gaes
| The Hustler arrived from .Juneau
! yesterday evening after being two days
on the canal. She left at >s a. in, today.
The big event of. the season. 1 he
New Year's live Masque Hall. 2t
Would like to get about- 2d or 25 good
hunters to look lor big game, such as
bear and mountain sheep and deer will
give half they kill, must furnish their
own dog team anil grub stake.
Pat UenwicK.
Greatest Picture ol the Aire
Thegreatest thing of the age
is the moving pictures of a German
warship in action in a heavy sea. It
marks absolute perfection in modern
picture-making. 2 1
25 Cent* for a Turkey
Al the I'Al'KTKAIN SALOON every
evening between now and Christmas h
lit-pound turkey will go for 25 cents.
Come and get one. 12-17-tf
SAVE YOUR DOLLARS
is our advice. Later on in life, it will
be of great service to you. The lack of
money .causes untold misery. That is
why you should save a portion of your
salary, or earning while >ou can.
The five Der-cent pius dividend earn
in? Gold Bonds, of the Northern Se
curities aud Backing Company, oiler
tne safest and best investment in the
way of sivinns that is on the market.
These Bonds are backed by Real Estate
Securities held by one of the largest
Trust Companies in the west. They
can be paid for on the monthly, semi
annual or annual payment plan and will
earn you better than tea per-cent on
your money, besides taking care of and
returning you your principal
For full particulars, see
PHIL ABRHAMS, Agent.
The Pack Train Restaurant wilf
serve wine with dinner orders, free in ,
place, of tea or notl'ee. Come on boys
The Marguerite cigar is made from
the best Havana Tobacco and has no
equal. On sale at W. W. Boughton.
new mater and Light Rates
On and after the 1st of October, 1905, the following will be the
Monthly rates for water and light service from the Northwest Light,
& PowerOompanv:
WATER
First Faucet S 2 00
Each additional (except wash basins, free)
Cath Tubs in Hotels o: other Public Houses
Water Closets '? " " "
I'rinals ?' " " " "
Wash Basins " " " " "
Hope's, per room additional
Beer l*jmps
Restaurants
Steam Laundries
Hand
Motors, special per horsepower, minimum rate
Hose Connection for Fire Protection
Families carrying water
Individuals '? ??
Hauling water, per load
Lawn and Street sprinkling
ELECTRIC LIGHT RATES
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Stores, Offices, Shops and Residences
Each 16 cp lights
Enclosed Arcs . .
A 1,1. N't". FIT SnCKVlCh
Each 16 cp lights
Enclosed Arcs
32 cp lights double 16 cp
Meter Rates will be 10 cents per 1000 watts.
25
50
50
50
25
10
1.00
5?0
750
5.00
5.U0
1.00
1.60
1.00
1.00
Free
All Year Winter
.f 1.00
. 10.00
1.50
15.00
1.50
12.50
2.00
17.50
EDWIN BROWNE, Manager.
If you are looking
for a suitable and
substantial Christ
mas gift for your
Father. Brother,
Hus ban ci or S weet
Cor. 4th and Broadway
Our store will be open evenings
to enable our patrons to do
their shopping
e have a complete line of:
Fall Dress and Business Suits- Fancy Vests and Overcoats- Cravenett Coats. Fur Coats and Ulsters. Dunlap and
Stetson Hats- Fur and Cloth Caps, Dress Shoes- Arctics. Trunks. Suit Cases. Bags. Umbrellas. Fancy Shirts.
AU of the latest patterns in Ties, Handkerchiefs and Silk Suspenders- Fancy Hosiery. Dress and Fur G-loves. Silk
Neck Scarfs- Detachable Fur Collars. Also a great many articles which we have not the space to enumerate
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