We Have Just Received
a Shipment of
KIPPERED BLACK COD
Its Good- Try Some and Hooverize
C. W. Ash. Sons
OCR TREMENDOUS SALE
Will last the entire month of December giving the
people of Skagway a benefit of buying their goods
cheap. All wool and cotton goods will be hard to get
in the spring. All of our goods are mighty cheap now
but in th« spring the goods will be mighty high.-Come
to us now; don't put off until tomorrow. When buy
ing let us fix a price for you.
Everything at Reduced Prices
Except All Rubber Goods, Collars and Overalls
For Cash Only
DORTERO & SON "
THE B M. BEHRENDS BANK
Jiuau, ftlas'-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 Ban'i has now over
one and one-half million dollars x-e
sources and depositors in
every part of the
Territory
BAMK OF ALASKA
SKAGWAY, ALASKA
„-t/i Institution of Stren-jth and Character
ALASKA'S BRANCH BANKING SYSTEM
Capital $85,000 - Surplus $20,500
FOUR BANKS • Skagway - Wrangell - Anchorage • Cordova
OFFICERS
Andrew Stevenson, President
W. L. L*ndsborough, Cashier
B. A. Rom, Auditor
Andrew A. benton, V»cc-»re«.
J. T. We«erm*nn. Vice-Pr««.
AkWiii Brack
E. B. Ansley
Vice-Pre». in charge
Wrufdl Brineh
W. H. Wanen
Vice-Pre«. in charge
Cordon Bjuck
W. R. HilUry
Vice-Pre*. in chargc
Zoheth S. Freeman
Andrew Stevenson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrew A. Benton Henry D. Walk ridge
P. H. Gantv J. T. Weatermann W. R. HiUery
Although aa integral part of the one system. each branch ha* had assigned
to it the full amount of Capital required by the Territorial Banking Board
tor the establishment of a Bank in fuch a location. Each branch i* there
for equipped to serve its customers as fully as any independent bank, but
with the added strangth and resources of the entire institution to draw
upon. Furthermore each is responsible to the Territorial Banking Board,
is examined and supervised independently and renders its statement direct
to the Board. The Bank of Alaska is therefor, because of its double sup
vision and safeguards, peculiarly "An Institution of Strength and Character
XttOM Christmas cards at Kel
ler Brtw- are g<>tn« tae>t. See thdii
before ttej' are all gone. *'•
Mr. Pinska, the Dawson and
Fairbanks merchant, says his name
is no' spelled "Pinskie." Just the
yam* he is better known as
"Pinkie." and. anyone who doubts
it Jujt needs to get side view to
find out. "Pinkte Pinskie," Zow
ieze'Dowitch!!!
There is about four degrees dif
ference in the temperature be
tween the Car Shops and the White
Pass depot in S«cagway.
The freighter Redondo, of the
Aiarka Steamship Co., left Juneau
yseterday morning at 3 o'clock and
has not reported in Skagway as yet.
It is thought she has found that
coirfortable berth on the lee side
ol Bmijamin island, I
SIE1EI BiVER
COUNTRY BEII6
DEVELOPED
A. G. Crisfield, who is la SkagwayJ
awaiting' the Jefferson, Bays the
Stewart river country, 70 miles
aoove Dawson, i» a most promising
field to the prospector. He nim
se'i has been there eight years,
and after doing his bit for his coun
try, Mr. Crisfield is going back,
i Li'fweeu 75 and 100 men were
worfciu.?. in the coun'ry; this past
summer and all of them uro doing
wpll. The KleseQ Mining company
opi'rted a dredge during the sum
mer months, and took out consider
able olacer gold. The Silver King
m>ne, which is working silver pro
>e_ries, is doing well. Middlecoff is
takm" out a lot of placre gvld.
Mr. Crisfield says the transpor
tation facilities make the mining
diit'cult. In the summer time a
sm?U mail boat makes the round
trio about every ten days.
The Stewart river country as g
whole i" promising, and although
th"ie are not many btg mines at the
•"resent time, Mr. Crisfield says the
gtouad has hardly been touched as
yef an! offers wonderful opportuni
ty »o the prospector.
LHSIL IMS
The Santa Rita is still due to
arrive at 6 tonight.
The weather wag so cold this
mo.ning that ill many places even
the time froze up.
The steamer Jefferson, of the
Alaska Steamship Co., arrived in
Juneau today noon aud is due in
Ska^way tomorrow.
L'. J. Shaw, agent for the Alaska
S. i. Co., received word this after
noon that the freighter Redondo
was at the Jualin mine, unable to
proceed up Lynn Canal.
Stadium High School of Tacoma
Lias an honor roll of 300 students
who have entered the war on the
side of the United States. It is
expected this list will be largely
increased soon.
%
Eastman leads all others in the
manufacture of Kodaks and Sup
plies. You will find a complete
stock at the Skagw«y Eastman
Agency. A variety of new styles
and sizes. What would make a
nicer or moro appreciated. Xnias
gift. See them at Keller Bros
Drug Co.
The Daily Alaskan was somewhat
handicapped today in getting out
its news by the freezing of the
watc-r pipe leading to the dynamo
for the lineotype machine, which,
was thawed out after about an
hour's coaxing, and then by the
bursting of a joint of pipe enter
ing the dynamo for the large press.
The Alaskan force put in the morn
ing making repairs.
L'io Some Kerosene.
If your scwins machine runs stiffly
saturate the pairs with kerosene and
leave it on over uight. in the morning
wipe Cry, thcii oil with a high grade
machine oil, and tiie machine will run
like n breeze.
Put some kerosene in your starch and
see what nn easy ironing day you will
bare. If your iroii9 are rough wet a
eloth with kerosene and while the irons
are very hot rub them on the cloth vig
orously.
Tides Him Over.
"According to this exi>ert, an aero
plane is built like a watch."
"From ray point of view." said the
impecunious citizen, "a watch has oue
great advantage an aeroplane lacks."
"What is that "
"It's easier to pawn."—liiruiingham
Age-IJerald.
Sandpapering the Stove.
Before applying the polish if a bit of
sandpaper Is rubbed on the stove any
Uttle accumulations of grime will be
removed, mid a smooth, even coat of
polish will result.
Conflicting Precedents.
A man can't always regulate him
self according to history. There was
Samson, who lost his life because be
had his hair cut. and Absalom because
he didn't
A Cinch.
"Flow does Gladys manage to pre
serve her complexion so well?"
"Easily. She keeps it in air tight
jars."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Fessiin:;ui is productive of paralysis
and stagnation.
MAN FREEZES TO
DEATH HEAR
CARCROSS
Ci-rcross, Dec. 12.—Herbert Bre
thour, a well known, miner from
At Jin, was frozen to death, on Lake
Tagich five miles south, of Carcrosa
du-inj the day Monday, or Monday
night. He was making his way on
fo:-t alne to Carcross in an
effort to reach Tuesday's train .
His remains arrived here at 10
o'cl ol' last night and are being
held by the coroner for investiga
tion. ' ■ J
Herbert Brethour was a young
men and well known throughout
this country and in Skagway. He
was married and has relatives liv
ing in Victoria. He was a mining
engineer aud worked for H. Mal
uin on Otter creek.
Mr. Brethour was a sturdy type
of jrcm , strong in build, and one of
thi best mushers in the Atlin and
Carcross country. Hq was coming
afoot to Carcross and probably had
been walking1 fast, getting up a
slignt sweat, when he came t9
Wii-iy arm. It is supposed the
co.d winds at that point struck
him, and were too much for him
to stand, and he probably fell of
exhaustion.
Atlin, Dec. 12.—W. H. BretUour,
foreman o- the Otter creek mines,
was found dead on tlip Ice near
Cartross yesterday.
Mr. Brethour left here Saturday
in company with the mail carriers
and was enroute to his home near
Victoria. As the carriers from Car
cross were not at the meeting: point,
be decided to go on alone, against
tho advice of the men, who feared
for his safety and who tried to in
duce him to wait.
lie has been in the camp since
t'ae early days and has gone over
'1 e saw* trail many times.
explosion"
KILLS GUARD
New Castle, Del., Dec. 12.—An ex*
plosion in one of the Bethleham
Ste-1 Company's munition plants
todbj Killed the chief guard hy the
name of Jacobson.
NEW YORKER WANTS
AMERICAN WOMEN
"TO SALUTE THE FLAG"
Washington, Dec. 12. — A New
York woman has written in to the
'Vomau's Committee at Washington:
"Csn you start a 'Salute the Flag"
movement among the women? I
notice in our great patriotic par
ade tho* sometimes when the Flag
passes, the men salute or uncover.
Sometimes theg do not . I think
tha^ not only all the men, but all
the women, should salute when
the American Flag goes by."
Did yon ever think about hav
ing Christinas cards printed at the
Dnil Alaskan office. They are In
dividual, attractive, ajid any greet
ing which you may desire may be
printed. ' tf.
Ready, Co!
An old firmer lay living. The min
ister was sent for nnil prayed at the
bedside. Then, ut the last niUnite, the
sick mini rallied.
"Ah, my ueur," he said to his better
half, "it may be I'll be spared * to you
yet." j
Tlioold wife frowned and said grimly:
"Xo, 110, (Icor^re. You're prepared
and I'm resigned. Die now."—London
Opinion.
In His Class.
"Is this liniment a fraud or will It
really ease the pain In my ankle?" de
manded the pompous and aggressive
customer in the drug store.
"Well, you stand a chance, uuyhow,"
responded the polite attendant. "The
label declares It 'good for man or
boast.' "—Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A Fitting Name.
"Well," was the answer of a little
chap who had been asked the name of
his cat, "we used to call him William,
but he has been having fits lately, so
we call him Kltz William now."
Would Be Prepared.
She—Suppose, dear, I find you have
not given me enough money? He—
Then telegraph for more. She—Have
you a telegraph blank?—Exchange.
I'rayer is the oonieniplatlon of the
fa-cts of life from the highest point of
view. It ie the soliloquy of a behold
ing and jubilant soul.—Emerson.
Who Ever Heard of Christmas
Without A New Doll ?
a8—HU—mi II aMBMaMMB—
And when they are as cute and pretty as the "Horsman Kids" who
would be satisfied with ONLY ONE? There are ever so many
different ones, the popular "Campbell Kids," the "Peterkim" and
lots of others, some with real hair and glass eyes and all dressed in
the prettiest of costumes.—Have you seen Mrs. Sam and Uncle Sam?
We are better equipped than ever before to seve your Xmas needs.
REMEMBER—Only 10 More Shopping Days Till CHRISTMAS
L.A. HARRISON Co.
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GEORGE MOWL. Proprietor
Wednesday and Thursday
Consolidated Film Coi^iorwtion presents Maurice Oostello and
Ethel tirandoi) in
The Crimson Stain Mystery
Episode No. S. "Tlic Broken Spell." I '
Vivian Rich and Walter Spencer in l'UOFIT AND LOSS.
Winifred Greenwood luid Ed Coxen iii ALICE HUDSON BAY.
HEARST WEEKLY, 84. [;j "j | Hi !
Music—I'iajio, Violin and Drttnu. , j ; | | i | ],
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By buying a through ticket yousave from $10.00 to $15.00 as
against buying to Seattle and rebuying there.
By buying over the C. M. & St. P. Ry. you are assured the comfort that
comes from riding behind an electric locomotive—the most power
ful in the world—and that personal attention which is a feature of
"Milwaukee" service.
For tickets, !>ertb reservations and other partic
ulars consult your nearest Steamship Agent
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AmI. Gon'l P&M«nser Agent
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Seattle; Wtihinrton
Arrived on the Seattle our new Blocks of
Calendars PHoto Mounts
Ripple Boards
We suggest that you come early for first choice.
"There's a Photographer
in Your Town"
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Weather Report
Wbitehorse, fog, calm, 46 below.
Lower LeBarge, fog, n, yr. 50
below. ' | «• |
Hootalinqua, clear, ea'.m, 56 be
low.
Big Salmon, clear, calm.
Carmacks, clear, calm.
Yukon Crossing, fog, calm, 56
below. ' ' i 1 I -1 ,
Selkirk, fog, calm, 64 below.
Isaac Creek, clear, calm, 55 ba
low, 1
Stewart River, clear, calm, 55 be
low, I ' . I l*l ! |
Dawson, fog, calm, £3 below.
Telegraph, 21 below.
Albert Reinert reports a busy
day at bis store yesterday in spite
of tha cold weather, and as a re
sult a substantial sum will be added
to the Red Cross treasury.
C. M. Comstock, who is in. Skag
way on his way south, Is bound
for New York to visit his two sons
who are in the army and who will
soon leave for France. Mr, Com*
stock is from Dawson.