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an Extension of time
For Valdez Railroad Is
Proposed In New
Bill
Washington, Dec. 9.0—Congress
man Dale has introduced a bill in
Congress allowing the Valdes dr
Marshall Pass railroad an exten
sion of three year! time in which to
Complete construction. The bill
also grants tracts of 180 acres of
land in various places as ter
minals. There is a strong feeline
against any more such railroad
legi slation and it is probable that
the measure will be defeated.
Is Unfavorable
Hoyt’s Report on Wickersham Thought
To Be Against The Judge
Washington, Dec. *20—District
Attorney Hoyt's report on the
chargee against Wickfcrshatn has
been received by the department of
justice and will be sent to the pres
ident in a few days. It is rumored
that the report is partially unfa
vorable to the judge. Although
nothing positive can be learned
from any official kource. It is sup-,
posed that in ease the report sus
tains the charges against Wick
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ersham mule by ifcef'umber and
others that the preaid*nt will close
the matter by appointing another
man to the posit’on.
Sailing Dates
Seattle, Dec. 20—The Saratoga
will sail for Valuer Dec. 24th and j
the Pennsylvania, after having a
few repairs made, will leave on
January 1st.
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Fresh oyster* on everv boat at
WikidePs.
The great Mining Development which has
taken place on Prince William Sound and in
the Copper River Valley has made it neces
sary for us to add largely to our stock of
niNINQ HARDWARE
We carry a large stock of
DYNAMITE, FUSE I
CAPS, GASOLINE
Forges, Bellows, Anvils, Drill Steel, Blacksmith
Coal, Blacksmith Outfits and Adamantine candles
In fact everything necessary for work around a mine. Your patronage
Is Solicited.
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SARATOGA REPORTED
Reached Seattle Ahead
of Pefcnsylvania. Bad
Trip»
Seattle, Dec. 20—The Saratoga
arrived last night. She had not
seen the Pennsylvania, which >f
nov five day* overdue, but tht*
captain said the missing boat ex
ported to call at Cat alia and
attributes the delay to that. Tin*
N(irthw|;iern office was open latf
last night in hopes that the boat
would he reported and their iearr
are increasing. Toe Saratoga had
very stormy trip down.
Pennsylvania Safe
Seattle, Dec. 20. 10 A. M.—The
Pennsylvania sneaked into port
this morning unreported. The dr
lay was earned by weak boilers.
Heroine Fund Increased
Seattle, Dec. 20—The cash fund
which ie to be given to Mil. Pat
ierfcon, the heroine of Beale Point
ha* been inrreused to $500.
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California Attorney
New York, Dec. 20—D. M. Del
mas, a California attorney who has
the aohriquet of the “Napoleon of
the Western Bar,” has been re
tained by Mra. Thaw, with a fer
of IKK',000, to defend Harry Thaw
in the murder case which cornea
up Jan. 21.
Jeffries Referee
Tonopah, Dec. 20—Jim Jeffrie*
ha* been selected as the referee for
the Ciana-Hermann fight here or.
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New Years day.
Aldska Fair Exhibit
Washington, Dec. 20—A bill has
been introduced making an appro
priation for an Alaskan exhibit at
the Beattie Fair of $500,000, for
Hawaii $75,000, the Philippine*
•t 100,000 and for « government
display $325:()00.
On the tdp rung of the ladder
always—with everything you nt*ed
in t he drug line. Red ( roas Drug
See the CANDY DISPLAY at RED CROSS DRLIO CO*