GOOD THINGS TO EAT
FOR THE XMAS DINNER
Plum Pudding Cluster Raisins New Nut*
Pop Corn Fresh Candies Cider
Corn on Cob
FULL LINE OF PERISHABLES ON HUMBOLDT
In the meantime don't forget that China, Glassware, Electrical
Goods, Etc, makes very acceptable presents.
C. W. ASK & SONS
Leading' Grocers
Christmas Suggestions
Neckwear, Silk Suspenders. Belts Muffler*, Garters
and Arm Band Sets, Handkerchiefs—Linen and
Silk, Silk Hosiery, Shirts, Umbrellas for Men and
Women etc.
BENJAMIN CLOTHES
Dortero & Son
Clothiers and Furnishers :: Phone 32
THE B M. BEHRENDS BANK
Juasau., alas-ca
OLDEST AND LARGEST BANK IN ALASKA
A consistent policy pursued for more than a quarter of a
century has been rewarded by steady and substan
tial growth until this Bank has now ove*
one and one-half million dollars re
sources and depositors in
every part of tho
Territory*
For Christmas
May we suggest that the problem of Christmas will be
most economically and easily solved giving a sav
ings account of $1.00 or more.
As you well know, in saving money the start is every
thing. so why not serve a double purpose by giving
pleasure by a substantial gift, and by starting"the re
cepient on the 1 hrift road.
We would be pleased to explain further if you will call
at this Bank or write us.
BANK OF ALASKA
n-RAKCIBU ^ ^ AXOHSSABIt
4LASKA
A Dafense of "Wi All."
I noticed some time ago a letter In
yotir paper criticising the use of the
expressions "you all" and "we all,"
used so constantly In the south. The
test type of middle English prose la
full of the expressions "wo alia," "ye
alle," "tbfcy alle." Shakespeare uses
the three forms, his preference being
Mr the post position of "all."
"We all were sea swallowed." Tern
pest, II, 1, 261.
"You all do kuow this mantle." Ju
lius Caesar, III, 2, 174.
"1 tell ye all i am your better."
Henry VI, V. 5. 35.
"Tliey all have met agaiu.-' Tempest,
I, 2, 23a.
"Belter it were they all came by the
father." Richard III. 2, 3, 24.
Bible translations have used It:
"For one plague was on you all."
I Sam. vl. 4.
"We give thanks to Cod always for
you all." 1 Thess. 1, 2.
"I siH'uii not of you all." John,
xlll, 18.-J. C. Payne In New York
Times.
Practical Test.
A teucher in ewleuvorliii; to explain
to bis class what ((impressed air was
brought his bicycle iulo the room and
leaned it up against tbe wall.
"N»\v," be remarked, "under the
outer covering of tbat ba k wheel
there is a bidden force. What is it?"
"lnjy rubber," said one smart youth.
"No. Try again."
The boy tried again, as did nearly
every member of the class, but without
success.
At lengib one of the youngsters, who
had been making a close inspection of
the machine, turned on the teacher
with a beaming face.
"I have It!" he exclaimed. '"It's wind
—Jest wind!'*
After commending the youngster, tlw
teacher asked how he discovered tbe
"hidden force."
"Why," was the astounding reply,
"I've Just stuck my knife in it to seel"
—London Globe.
Balloon* and Eaglea.
A book in Vienna bears on its title
page this legend: "About the inven
tion of air navigation by means of bal
loons and eagles, by Jakob Klescrer;
published at the expense of the author
by Herr Loescbenkohl,. Koblmarkt,
Vienna, 1801." It is an elaborate trea.
tlse on aviation In which a balloon is
steered through the air by eagles
which have been "trained and deprived
of their talous." Minute instructions
are given as to how the birds should
be harnessed, aud suggestions are
made as to the employment of double
teams and relays. The author-iuventor
expresses the hope that bis Idea may
be employed first to expedite the deliv
ery of letters and dispatches and that
persons competent as trainers of giant
birds will carry his "wonderful Idea"
into executiou.
No Time to Smile.
At one of the "tryoat" vaudeville
houses a youug lady had Just made
her appearauce as a "single" danclug
act There was n good deal of genuine
applause for her efforts. She made
her exit aud stood in the viings recov
ering her breath. The manager of the
theater approached her. "Very good."
said he. "You went very well. Indeed.
But why don't you smile? You never
smiiad once."
"If 1 smiled," she answered gasping
ly, "I'd forget my routine. I'll smile
tomorrow night."—Cincinnati Times
Star.
Fred McLashen, the well known
mining man of Carcross came over
on yesterday's train and will remain
'a Skagway for the next few* days.
Joe Harris, W. P. agent at Car
cross, came to Skagway on, last
night's train enroute to Vancouver,
where h.e will remain for the next
three weeks. He wen* south, on, thje
Scphia.
Andy Gray of the B, Y. N. ship
yard force at WJtfteJiorse, ^as a
passenger lor Victoria on the Prin
cess last night, having come over
on tbe Thursday's train.
- For! McPiergon, Yukon, Dec. 22
Daily Alaskan, Skagway. I am
taking this means of tilling the
oeople of Skagway, and especially
the Arctic Brotkerlipod that X Will
leave 'Ms claoe with' my. eled which.
Is dr&wn by 12 fine reindeelr for my
trip over tb« American continent
tonight. During the niejxt few days,
E will zig zag back and fortlj
across the continent from east to
west and from noTth to south; un
til I have visited every good little
boy and girl in America.
Now you can. fl:e that this' is
some undertaking, but I have been
ovfcr fhe trail go many times that
I know it well, and n^vter make a
s'ugle mistake. Of course I rely on
my friends to help me out, and see
that when I arrive in their town oj
comun!»y they assist me in finding
all those people that may be 'in
need bo it either worldly goods or
jugt a few words of good cheer. I
fcnow that you liave dona your duty
well this year in1 Skagway, and
-you can assure my little, friends
that I aJxall be Happy to meet them
all once more In the A. B. Hall,
and hone that the Brotherhood will
haie a great big tree all decorated,
ami all the little ones present that
he mry again have the ftleasuTe of
seeing them.
It is pretty cold this morning,
but the trajl ig good and all' my
deer are in fine shape, so! I will bu
at the hall at about 7:30 oTclock
Chiistmas night I ivill send you a
message from along the line later
Oil.
.Your old friend, Santa Claus.
For several years past it lias )ja;n
the custom of the people of Skag
way to send presents by means of
♦he A. B. tree, but as this lias al
ways t£-ken up a considerable of the
t'me from the children's entertain
ment, i*. has be^n decidjd this year
♦o discontinue this practice, and
only deliver those gifts ivhjch have
breu secured by the A. B. Santa
Claus.
The committee jvisli to offer their
services, however, to any who'may
r&quire them for the safe delivery
J 0/ anv gift which tjiey may wish de
livered, and those jvishing any
thing delivered may leave it at the
: hall and it will be delivered the
day following Christmas, be it a
tnerdle or a grand piano. Just bring
if in.
ONLY ONE "Bromo Quinine," that !i
l^axative ffiromo Quinine
Cures a Cold in One Day, Crip in 2 Dcyi
on bos- 25c'
h MORE SHOPPING DAYS h
4 THEN » CHRISTMAS 1
WHEN IN DOUBT SELECT A BOOK
Bed Time Stories for Wee Tots, Boy Scout Books for Boys.
Boys Life of Kitchener. Peter Rabbit Series For Little Girls
Daddy iLoaig Legs, Dear Enemy, Just David, Little Si?ter Snow,
and others for Young People. ! < • j (
THE LATEST FICTION FOR OLDER FOLKS
A Circuit Riders Widow, Career of Katheriae Bush, The World
For Sale, The Five Barred Ga'e, The House of the Misty Star,
and others.
to i ..I
L. A. HARRISON Co.
STORE CLOSES 9 p.m. TELEPHONE 55
GEORGE MOWL. Proprietor
Friday and Saturday
Victor X'iuv<^al presents J. Vairen, Kerrigan as Tci'dnoe ' O'
Rouke, HIS HEART, HIS H-1XD, HIS SWORJ). Story by1
Louis Joseph ViUiee, jpssistcd by Vera Sisson in 0 paj-ts.
Matineq "begins at 3:30 Satu fitter. 'Ieachers
free.
and toll cluldrefi)
Sunday and Tuesday
Xt> show on Monday (CtAtfstnias)
Worijl Film Corporation presents Robert AV^rwijck in the MAX;
OP .THE HOUR, by Gep Btoadfcurst, A. WflMun, A. Brady.
Plctiu-e Hay Feature in o acts. • 1 j j I !•! j f.
Music by Mrs. C. Olson.
On Broadway near Fourth
Inclined Floor
Admission 25c and 10c
Begins 8:30
HOMDAy GIFTS
AT PEDERSEN BROTHERS STORE
Include Royal albums of all sizes, hand colored enlargements, complete
photo printing outfits, artistic calendars, Christmas cards, films, film al
bums, supplies, etc. STORE OPEN UNTIL 9 p. m.
Wholesale autl Retail
CIGARS
and
TOBACCO
and different aititles
Don't forget tlie number
428 Broadway
Tony Dortero
ALL KINDS OF PIPES
From 5c to Pocket Book
THE SKAGWAY
Pioneer Dairy
H. P. SEEMAN, Prop.
1HE SIMM mm BUNCH
The 'largest a ad best con
ducted dairjr in Alaska.
Dall; shipments oI pure
milk and aream to all pOCat
en White Pass & Yukon
Rout®.
Advertise it in The Alaskan
CANDY—NOTHING BUT THE BEST
AUGUSTINE & KYER—You need not be told about this famous make of Candy
and we are only menik ning it to inform you that we have it in Bulk and in Beautiful
Boxes. It is absolutely fresh. Bulk Chocolates and Bon Bons, 70c per pound.
Package Goods $1.00 per pound, Net Weight
THE FAMOUS ORIOLE CANDIES—made by Brown & Haley of Tacoma. If
you have never eaten any of this Candy you are invited to call and sample it free. We
are backed by the makers in guaranteeing it absolutely pure. Beautiful $ 1.00 per
pound net,In other words we do not charge for the beautiful box. See them.
Genuine Pyralin Ivory
Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Military Sets or Individual Pieces, Hair
. Brushes, Hand Minors, Hair Receivers, Powder Boxes, Nail Files,
Buffers and an emdless variety of separate pieces.
Eastman Kodaks
A complete showing of the genuine Eastman Kodak line. Cameras
all styles and sizes. Developing Tanks and Outfits, Printing Outfits, etc.
Perfumery and Toilet Sets
The best products from all the leading American and Foreign Per
fumes. Beautiful Sets, complete or Individual gift packages in all
sizes and a variety of beautiful styles.
CANDY
The largest line of Augustine & Kyer, Brown &
Heley famous "Oriole" in plain or beautiful gift boxes.
ICF n? 17 A AT • Don't forget that our Soda Fountain is in perfect operation and our Plain J7fiicfin CotlCC ftS ^'son diamond Disc Concerts every afternoon and e\eni g
ILL LKLAM. ^ Soda5> Ram lce aeain £ Sundae. are of the best MlSOn IsOUCe* IS Qur Kttle dance floor aWaits your pleasure.
Yon can make a deposit and goods yon select t 17 O D jfl Cj T\1^T If* STORE OPEN EVENINGS
will be set aside if yon have no account with us [\m1JLmjiRjMY liilv/l3« MSm\\JIjI O M. V/ALl UNTIE TEN O CLOCK