A SPECIAL ENVOY
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WASHINGTON, Pec. 22. — Colonel
K. M. House, a close personal and po
litical friend of President Wilson, and
secretary of state in the kitchen cabi
net, is sailing for Europe today on a
mission for Wilson, which will ne
cessitate his visiting several of the
capitals of the warring nations. It
is believed that House is the bearer
of oral instructions from the Presi
dent to certain of this country’s Eu
jffPfflfT^mbassadors, and that these
■^instructions deal largely with the
construction the administration will
put on disputed points of international
law. House is in no manner attempt
ing to promote the peace movement,
and his endeavors will not be directed
in that direction, as the President has
not yet considered the time ripe for
overtures.
WASHINGTON. PEC. 22. — While
the mission cf Colonel House to Eu
rope is in no way connected with the
peace movement, and his instructions
do not include anything along those
lines, it is understood that the Presi
dent's friend will incidentally obtain
expressions from the foreign bellig
erents, and understandings regarding
peace negotiations.
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INSTALLATION AND BANQUET.
On Wednesday evening of next
week the newly elected officers of
Mt. McKinley Lodgo^F. & A. M„
will be installed, after which a ban
quet will be given by the Masons at
Slater’s restaurant.
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MRS. LEWIS LECTURES TONIGHT.
The arguments for and against
“preparedness” will be discussed by
Mrs. Lewis tonight at Eagle Hall at
S p. m. Admission to lecture free.
Eagle Hall—Xmas night—dance.
YAK STEAKS BE POPULAR If
ALASKA
Yak steak may become an Alaska!
delicacy. C. C. Oeorgeson. spools
agent of the agricultural dopartmen
in charge of experimental work u
there, wants the government to breei
a new strain of yak cattle by cros?
ing the Asiatic yak with domesti
Oalloway cattle.
He says cattle can be raised in If
terior Alaska, but they have to t*
protected in winter by log shelter?
and the problem of feeding is some
what difficult. But the yak need
no coddling: he can survive the sc
verest winter and begin the sprini
'n good condition.
Mr. Oeorgeson has been getting in
formation from the Russian govern
ment in Siberia. Experiments ii
crossing the yak with common catth
in Mongolia have been successful
Both the yak and his hybrid offsprini
are hardy: they obtain their fee(
through long, cold winters practical
ly without the aid of owners. The;
are used for beef and for milk, a
well as work animals.
Mr. Oeorgeson's suggestion is an
other illustration of the plans tha
are being laid to make Alaska self
sustaining. It has been demonstrate!
that various crops can be raised here
If Alaskans can be assured of yal
steak and fried potatoes, both pro
dueed by themselves, they ought ti
be reasonably secure against hunger
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
I wish to announce to the Mothers
Fathers and every friend of the kid
dies, that I have renewed my con
tract with the POST OFFICE STORh
to supply it with every kind of toj
made by my Brownies in my Nortt
Pole Toy Shops.
Orders left there for dolls, books
animals, guns, or anything you wist
left in stockings on Christmas Evf
will be sure to reach me.
SANTA CLAUS.
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New assortment of Christina?
Ccards and letters, at Hogg’s.
1 MIL* WILL BE
. BUILT INTO
i FAIRBANKS
United States Marshal Erwin
writes the Fairbanks Times from
, Washington as follows:
' "The secretary of the interior au
thorizes the statement that ho and
, President Wilson are positively de
termined that the railroad shall be
r built to Fairbanks.
“Regarding the Fairbanks bridge.
Colonel Richardson, chairman of the
Alaska road commission, tells me that
! the money is now available for the
, construction of a temporary bridge,
extending across the Chena river from
, the foot of Cushman street, In the
I spring, free of charge to the city of
Fairbanks. Using this bridge as a
r working basis, the falsework will be
, put in for a permanent steel bridge,
which wil be constructed under the
direction of the engineer officer of the
, commission as rapidly as weather
conditions permit.
I "The government analyses that
have been made of the lignite coal
. taken from the Nenana ledges show
that it is low in ash and high In
heating qualities, and suited to an;
commercial use. It Is considered to
be superior to that taken from the
government mine at Wllllston, North
Dakota, and far above the average ot
lignite coal."
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NEW CLAM FACTORY WILL BE
ERECTED AT ONCE.
H. A. Sprague, who has made all
arrangements for the starting of *
clam factory here, left Seattle on the
Northwestern last night, ^ccompan
led by his wife. As there are a num
her of new people. Including several
families, comtng on this boat. It l»
presumed that at least some of them
are to be employed at the Industry
Considerable machinery and supplier
have already arrived for the plant
which Mr. ’Sprague will push to com
pletion as soon as he reaches here.
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MASONIC MEETING.
A special meeting of Mt. McKInle;
I,odge, No. 182, F. & A. M„ will bf
held tonight at 8 p. m. Work in M
M. degree.
A cordial Invitation la extended tc
visiting Masons.
O. C. MEYER, Secretary.
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After the show the dance nt Eagle
Hall Xmas night.
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All the music of all the world—
Columbia Records. E. A. Hegg
Agent.
ALASKAN PICTURES.
Wednesday night, at the Empress
Theatre, will be shown four reels of 5
unusual interest. Taken in Alaska.
these pictures include many wonders, $
both of scenery and animal life. The
seal rocks of Bering Sea; an exciting
chase; Katmai volcano and surround- $
ing country.
The part of especial interest to our
townspeople, however, will be the :|i
views taken along the line of the
Copper River & Northwestern rail
way and of the government rohd, the i-j
Alaska Northern; also of Miles and
Childs glaciers.
The regular admission price, !6c,
will be charged. One show only, bo
ginning at 8 p. m.
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There is a mink skin neckpiece at
Slater’s restaurant awaiting an owner.
Possibly this Is the one M. J. 8. is
advertising for. !:•:
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All the Real New* In the Times.
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Furnished Cottages — Third Ave- $>':
nue and Observation Knoll. Apply ^
Aluska Transfer Co.
New assortment of Christmas
Ccards and letters, at llegg's.
One-fourth off on all cut glass at S
the Blum, O’Neill Co.
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Jewelery, cut glass and watches. §
Osborne Bros.’ Jewelery Store. &
Don’t overlook Fuller’s barber shop jb
Located at Alaskan hotel, not Cordova
House. ft
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Empress Theatre
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1915.
Wm. A. Hesse’s Scenic and
WILD ANIMAL PICTURES OF ALASKA,
In Four Reels.
A Marvel of Animated Photography, Showing New Subjects
in America’s Great Wonder-land, Alaska.
Admission 25 cents. First Show at 8 p.^ m
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1 THE XMAS~STl IRE |
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ARE YOU IN DOUBT ABOUT WHAT WILL
PLEASE? IF SO, COME HERE AND . Hand Painted Fancy
„ ~ „ LOOK AT OUR STOCK. YOU WILL China, 1-4 Off.
How About a Nice Bag or
Suitcase? SEE SO MANY USEFUL PRES
ENTS THAT YOUR XMAS
WORRIES WILL BE i
OVER.
I *vs Some Very Pretty Pieces of
ra*. w 0ut Glass Still Here,
at 1-4 Off.
Gloves Are Alwavs Good -
OUR SPECIALTY IS GIFTS FOR MEN. WE
CARRY THE LARGEST LINE OF
MEN’S FURNISHINGS _
A Stetson Hat Makes a Nice IN ALASKA. Rockers, Big Selection, Always
Present- • ■ " a Welcome Gift.
Harts, Schaffner & Marx Styleplus Clothes. * Augustine & Kyers’ Candy, in
Cl0tdes- Box or Bulk.
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NUGGET JEWELERY_ NUGGET JEWELERY
I XMAS SUGGESTIONS I
NUGGET JEWELERY NUGGET JEWELERY
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We carry the largest and most com
plete stock of holiday goods in the city.
Ladies Silk Hose, twenty colors. I *?
Pin Cushions.
Fancy Bags.
Boudoir Caps, in fancy boxes.
Crepe de Chene Corset Covers.
Skirts.
Night Gowns.
Linen Handkerchiefs. I ^
Plain and Embroidered Handkerchiefs.
Silk Scarfs and Veils.
Silk Kimonas.
Fancy Bath Robes, in both silk and
wool.
Wool Sweaters.
Silk and Wool Tamoshanters.
Silk and Crepe de Chene Shirt Waists.
Japanese Table Sets.
Japanese Baskets.
, Felt Comfy. Slippers, all styles and
colors. I ^
Japanese Table Linens.
Ladies’ Silk Underwear.
Ladies’ and Gent’s Kid Gloves.
Jewel Boxes.
Men’s Combination Sets, including
Hose, Handkerchief, Suspenders,
Tie, Arm Bands and Garters.
Manicure Sets.
Arm Bands.
Holiday Boxes.
Silk and Leather Collar Bags.
Special Boxes of Silk Hose, three and
six in box.
Men’s Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs.
Boston and Paris Garters, in special
boxes.
Men’s Bath Robes.
Tie Hangers.
Suspenders, in fancy boxes.
I Silk Mufflers, plain and knitted.
Suit Cases.
Hand Grips.
Smoking Jackets.
The above is but a few of the many
articles that are carried in our stock
for the holiday trade.
Everything in Men’s, Ladies’ and
children’s ware carried in stock.
NUGGET JEWELERY NUGGET JEWELERY
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NUGGET JEWELERY NUGGET JEWELERY
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Do you belong to the ‘ ‘ Society for the Prevention of §i
Useless Giving?”
SIMPLE
PLEASING,
USEFUL,
GOOD* * !
SENSIBLE, . j V
SUGGESTIONS |
handkerchiefs, Ties, Hosiery, Hats, Shirts, Shoes, Sweat
rs, Smoking Jackets, Gloves, Underwear, Suits, Grips, j§
3uitcases, Toilet Sets, Ladies’ Wear.
We Have Special Inducements in Ladies’ Hose— ||
3ilk, Silk Lisle, Cashmere.
FINKELSTEIN&SAPIRO ||
THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.