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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
NEWS 0F SKAGNAY
 COLONY AT NOME Advices Received From Diff
 erent Sources.
Sloop Gold Seeker Makes the Trip All the Way from Bennett to the Gold Beach Successfully -- Fort unes of Various Ones Reviewed.

News of tbe fortunes of people we'll known in Skagway, who are in Nome, is coming back to the city through different sources. The passengers arriving on the Utopia yesterday brought late advices. "Buck" Arbuckle, who was among those returning says:
 "Judge D. F. Fry, who was editor of the Atlin Globe last winter, arrived at Nome with his sloop, the Gold Seeker, two or three days before we left. Our ship left July 22. The Gold Seeker went every foot of the way from Bennett and planted her prov on the beach of Nome. The judge appeared well.
 "Chares Sengfelder, of Skagwav, is doing a good business painting signs.
 "Charles DeSucca, formerly of the DAILY ALASKAN, is reporting for the Nome News. and t. f. Kane, formerly ad- vertising man for the DAILY ALASKAN is business manager of the N,me Gold Dig ger.
 Capt Seiberg formerly captain of Skagway's militia, and tailor of the city, was in Nome expecting to go to the Colo win Bay country.
 "Young Brown, brother to Miss Joanna Brown, is there, and seems to not be worth more than seven million.
 "l saw numerous other SkagWavans there whom do not just now recall"
 Charles Sengfelder, in letter from Nome to his family, states:
 "Harrv Gray, who formerly ran the Royal bath house in Skagwav has a sprinkler He has 900 subscribers and gets dollar day from each.
 "Kellv, the druggist, from SkagWav, paws S4oo a month for ground Sx2o feet for a drugstore he has here. Another drug gist pays $500 for site the same size.
 "Miss Joanna Browne and her brother are working in the post office. There are I2 employees in the office.
 "Mrs. Farrar, formerly Miss Laird of Skagway, is here with her husband.
 "The steamers will be here on their sec ond visits soon with more victims"
 Mr. ArbuckIe, quoted above, states that he met people there from all parts of the land, even from New York.
 While the camp was probably no bet ter than AtIin, the sights" says Mr. Ar buckle, ''were something wonderful in themselves. Tents line the beach for 90 miles. Crowds move along the streets constantly. The first two weeks hammers were rattling 24 hours day, there being no night. Alter two weeks it became quiet, and extensive operations ceased. Living became cheap at the same time.
 Numerous gold saving appliances are scattered along the beach. Some are being used, but their success not known. Some of the largest are abandoned.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Will Take No Action Until
 Memorial Is Prepared.
ELECTS NEW MEMBERS
Adopts Resolutions in Relation to Demise of w. L. Metoalf--H. o. Peterson Is Chosen Trustee to Fill Vacancy.

At the regular meeting of the chamber of commerce last night, the points that were laid before General Spaulding, first assistant secretary of the treasury departs ment, were discussed at great length. In the absence of E. O. Sylvester, chairman of the committee on trade and commerce, who. It was stated, is at work on memor- ial to the treasury department, following the lines suggested by General Spaulding and which would be reported by Mr. Sy> vester at the next regular or at special meeting of the chamber, no action was taken.
 John ii. Diers, city engineer; L. D. Kin ney, the promoter of the Dyea railroad, and H. B. LeFevre, of the Engineer Mining Company. were unanimously elected members of the chamber.
 Dr. Keller presided at the meeting which took place at his office. and there were present, L. Mayer, F. M. Woodruff. E. o. Caswell, Geo. E. Henton, w. L. Green, |. H. Moore, F. Bishoprick, E. M. Taylor, J. T. Hayne. ]. H. Diers and L. D. Kinney.
 Resolutions of respect to the memory of w. L. Metcalf. deceased, were adopted.
 Geo. E. Henton and H. o. Peterson were placed in nomination to fill the vacancy in the board of trustees. OccaSioned by the death of w. L. Metcalf. MT. Henton withdrew, and MT. Peterson was elected by the secretary casting the unanimous vote of the chamber for him.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Express Company to Move.

The Alaska-Pacifc Express Company will move into new quarters today, on the ground floor in the west half of the new railroad headquarters building, on Second avenue. The quarters will afford one of the finest offices in the city. Agent Fred G. Whitehead will begin the work of nov ing thi. morning, and will be open for bus mess in the new place today. The Alaska Transfer Company will have its head quarters in the express company's new office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
BODY IS TAKEN SOUTH
Remains of w. l.. MetcaIf Leave for
 SeattIe--Elks Turn Out.

The remains of w. L. Metcalf, late city treasurer of Skagwav, were sent to Seattle yesterday on the Humboldt.
 A letter was received from his father by the Elks, of which he was a member, re- questing the remains be sent to him. The request was complied with.
 Diligent to the last in their respect and honor to their brother. the Elks furnished an escort from among its members to ac- company the remains to the steamer. Quite number ot the brothers, including some of the leading citizens, comprised the escort.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Bonded, or Free Goods

is not the question, so long as you can get what your heart vearns for and at your prices. See the array of special novelties in the window of my Broadway store this day. They are too numerous to go over in detail, and do you not forget to see the latest arrival of ladies' shoes and Oxford ties-thev are poem. Gents shoes in all styles. Don't forget the art squares Smyrna rugs and lace curtains.
 Keelar the Money King.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
SEEKS A LOST FATHER
Detroit Boy Inquiring for His Sire
 Somewhere in Alaska.

Spencer L. Wood, ot 200 Garfield ave. West, Detroit, Michigan, has written to the postmaster at Skagwav anxiouslv in- quiring for the whereabouts of his father, Charles w. Wood, of Genwood Springs, Colo. The man inquired for left Wrangle to go to point near Telegraph on the
 Stickine in party with Chas, w. Wat son. MT. Wood later left the party, since which his friends have had no trace of him.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
H. ID. Kirmse Returns.

H. D. Kirmse, the Pioneer Jeweler, re- turned yesterday on the Humboldt from the Sound, where he took the remains of his wife for interment. Gladys, the six year old daughter, was taken bv her father to Walla Walla. to live with her grand mother. MT. Kirmse will remain in Skag- way.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Driving Spike at Caribou. See H, C. Barley, 400 Broadway.
Nearly All Gone.

Nearly all the immense stock of Il Spencer Atkinson Company has been sold out, The inducements offered have taken the goods as it was expected they would. MT. Spencer says they have only a small quantity left and it must go. It will not last long as the prices quoted cannot be resisted
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Humboldt in Port.

The Humboldt arrived yesterday morn ing from Seattle with forty passengers and 100 tons of freight. She sailed last eve. ming with a fair list of passengers.
 The Amur sailed last evening with a good number of passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Verein Lost Money.

There was no balance to be turned over to the fire department from the Deutsohe verein Sunday picnic. While the picnic was success socially, it was not financial ly. the Verein having actually lost money
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Important Elks' Meeting.

There will be an important meeting of the Elks tonight. Several limitations will be made and other important business trans acted.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Cut to S15.

Monday mornings train will connect with Bonanza King at White Horse for Dawson. T. R. Humphrey, agent.
 7-28 2t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

Finest stock of dress pants in town. F. H Clayson X Co.,, 4th and State,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

Parker & Aggers commission house on Fourth a, enue between State and Main al ways have resh fruit and vegetables.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
The Pioneer cigar factory of Skagway, wholes ile cigar and smokers supplies. tt

If vov want good work done telephone No. 62, Rev City Laundry. They take it away and return it. all Tn few hoursr
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

Mattresses made over and wire springs set at Peoples. 55tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

George E. Henton's wagon and carriage shop has removed to Third avenue, near Broadway. 6-7-tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

Lot 5oxIoo. all cleared, ? room frame house on Eighth street one block norlh of McCabe college. Address I, Alaskan office, and save commissions.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02
Surveying Court House Site.

City Engineer J. H. Diers was yester- day busy surveying the site for the new court house. The site is on Sixth avenue, west of Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

All the leading shapes and colors in hats at Cheney's Haberdasherv. If
 The Arctic Meat Co. will in few days receive 100 thousand Seattle brick and large quantity of lime which they will sell at such prices that everybody can afford to put in chmneys. 7 2o 3t.
 Carpets in great variety at Peoples'.s 5tf
 Large new stock of wall papers, prices 4c per roll and awards, at Peoples'.5 5tf Grand display of hats this week at Chenev's Haberdashery. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-02

dsagreeabe this weather? task for have Flame oil Stove like the
 BRGWWIELL s
 Window. Its Fine
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
AN ANCIENT BELIEF.

The aneients believed that rheuma-
tlsm was the work OF demon within
a man. Any one who has had an at
tack OF seiatlc or inhammatory rheu-
matlsm will agree that the infiietion
is demOniae enough TO warrant the be-
lief II has never been claimed that
Chamberlain's Pain Balm would cast
out demons, but IL will cure rheuma-
tism, and hundreds bear testimony 10
the truth OF this statement, One APP
plieatl0n relieves the pain, and this
quick relief which u affords Is alone
worth many times its cost, For sale
by all druggists and dealers, Benson,
smith a Co., Lid, agents for II, /.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

the Bishop Estate says that In the
McGrew premises there were 1.137 acres
while the land transferred by the Blsh-
op Estate was G1.5xl4 feet In extent
The new proposed street Is to be sixty
feet wide, exactly, with ten-foot side
walks. The street will come into KING
street at right angles. The Hotel street
line does not run exactly parallel with
that of King street, but widens materl-
ally as It nears Alakea street. THIS
gives Mr.. Young's side OF the street
more frontage than that retained ny the
Bishop Estate, the former having 4os
feet and the latter 4i0 feet.
But in the opening up OF the ne"
street Mr.. Young donates only lZ'ooo
square feet, while the Bishop Estate
turns into the public thoroughfare H.
400 square feet, and both parties have
agreed to open and complete the street
within twelve months, with the sewer
system extended along II, concrete
sidewalks and every Improvement ue-
sired I'm a growing and orderly clty'
This new street will be exactly midway
between Fort and Alakea streets
The new business block when MI
Young proposes to erect VIII uhdouDl-
edly be the handsomest and largest III
Honolulu when completed. Some idea
of its magnitude can be gained when IL
is known that II will cover both the no
tel street frontage and that on the new
street from Hotel 10 King street IL
will be four stories in height, or steel
construction with brick and terra Gotta
finlshings. While on the Mainland our
ing his present trip, Mr.. Young VIII
have plans and specifications drawn Tor
the new block, and II may not be many
months before the real work OF raZlns
such buildings as now stand on the
property Is begun and the excavation
work commenced.
ON the opposite side OF the new street
the Bishop Estate have in contempla-
ton the erestion OF four tifty-foot front
stores extending from Hotel street al
most down TO the site Il the Arlington
Hotel, The latter Is TO be vacated with
In three months and important I'M
proyements made on the property for
merly the old Pnh premises, The no
tel will eventually be torn down, and
in It's place will be reared a fine build
ing. The Arlington Hotel people are
considering the proposition 10 build a
hotel on the north corner OF King street
and the new street, with large stores on
the ground floor, the remainder OF the
promises 10 be Il royed at later date.
The cutting OF the new street through
the block In question also develops the
fact that II will assist materially In get
ting a street cut through the block di-
rectly below H. or from King 10 Mer-
chant street. From Merchant 10 Queen
street third street viii be opened up
TO connect with Edinburgh street,
This means a great relief 10 the con-
gestlon of traffic on Fort street
Around the old McGrew mansion lin
ser memories OF social Fayety IN the
past which are reminiscent OF the yis-
its 0f the war yessels ~ every nation
witch have called here during the last
thirty-three years, In fact the old man
slon was Navy heodnuarters and many
NJ the LARGEST recentinns ever given Ia
Honolulu In honor OF distinguished men
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
ROOKIE DECISION
FAR REACHING


Tho result Of the lawsuit Of Captain
Rookie against the Queens Hospital is
FAR reaching In lie effects. and many
private annuities aud revenues are
summarily ca, on BY the recent decl-
sion The Queens Hospital loses a
large share Of its annual revenue. The
decision Is sweeping In character, and
all other suits which have hinged on
the one just ended. will be withdrawn
from Court
Queen Emma's annuities which have
been drawn by a large number OF Ha-
waiians are cut on, among them being
that OF Prince Albert Kunuiakea who
received about $1,000 a year, as a
residuary legatee under her will
Among the others are Lucy Peabody,
5000 per annum; Mary Liwai, 5000 per
annum Grace Kahoalii (now Mrs. PHI
anaia), 5000 per annum; and St. An
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
ITCHING PILES.
From the Melbourne Age.

Ever have any irritation of the skin?
There are many forms of It, any Of
them bad enough to tax your patience.
Hemorrhoid, plague Of the night; no
rest for the sufferer from that com
plaint. Eczema, too; hives don't sound
dangerous, but they cause much mis-
cry to those unfortunate enough 10 be
troubled with them. Doan's Ointment
is "A wonder" for any such trouble
ANY troublesome irritation OF the skin
can't resist its healing, soothing lnnu-
ence. Lots Of Honolulu people know
this now.
Mr.. II. Ryall. of No. II, Grosyenor
St, South Yarra. is very old resi-
dent OF Melbourne. lie states:
For some considerable time ! have
been a sufferer from that annoying
complaint known as irritating piles
At times the irritation was very an
noylng, especially at night, and In the
warm weather. | applied some OF
Doans Ointment which | had obtained
and am pleased to say that II gave
me the desired relief from this annoy
ing disease.
Doans Ointment is splendid in all
diseases of the skin: Eczema, piles,
hives, insect bites, sores, chilblains,
etc, II is perfectly safe and very ef-
fectiye. Very frequently two or three
boxes have made a complete cure Of
chronic cases that have not yielded to
other remedies for years,
Doan's Ointment is sold by all chem
lists and storekeepers at 30 cents per
box, or will be mailed on receipt OF
price by the Hollister Drug Co, Ltd,
agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

McGrew homestead which have become
almost priceless in their owners esti-
nation. There is one suite of heavy
oak furniture which was once the prop
erty OF no less parsonage than Louis
XVIII, who was King OF France from
1914 to 1924. The symbol Of the crown
was formerly upon the furniture, and
Just before DR.. McGrew purchased IL
the suite was repaired and the crown
was scratched off. Curios, mostly from
the Orient, adorn the house and are
greatly admired. Henceforth DR.. Nc
Grew will endeayor to limit his practice
as much as possible. as he intends to re-
tire. His property interests will occupy
him
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

H4htsam asfs slss,s III ihs msn
fIIh Sd thf famous Admiral
itH ai ihf lauagraf hatf Fss rendered
D. reception NhiUh in pnlhi 0i HHmfUff
NHa nhUHi ihf largest Fifrn hy ihr hnHi
and hhaiht French nm ah American.
German and itua ian naval Officers oaf
rrd away eIih ifnm memories vi che
laNlah huauIialtN and rave both ~
anH NH y Grow nn enfiHhle naiur and
mmo abroad
nr MrDfrW states with pride that The
house Was nt ono time the only Am
orican house IN She Islands. not 90
speak of % being the finest when
bought by the Doctor from its original
owner. thirty-throe years ago. q was
occupied by General McCook. one Of the
Fighting McCo0ks" 80 prominent dur
ing the War OF the Rebellion from 81
10 So short time ago news reached
Honolulu that General McCook. old and
penniless. had been sent 10 the Nount-
VILE Soldiers Home OF California, 20
pass the rest OF his days as a ward OF
the nation. He was In Honolulu a very
short time and soon after the purchase
OF the house General McCook left for
the United States.
There are furniture and curios in the
OF every cline were given there. The
spacious lawns were ideal for the pur-
pose, and DR. and Mrs. McGrew became
famous for their hospitality.
Lord and Lady Braesey, the noted
travellers who visited Honolulu in the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
Ton THOUSAND a Month.

The Minister OF the Interior was
authorized yesterday to draw from the
for Roads and Bridges
in Honolulu" at the rate OF $4,000 a
month, Minister Youngs leaving yes
terday on the Australia creates the
necessity Of his work being cared for
by someone else. II Is understood that
Minister Damon will accept the port
folio In addition TO his other duties
Minister Young will return In a few
weeks but will hardly take office again
after the Territorial Bill goes into ef-
feet as his private business presses him
hard.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
BOND DEALS.
Hilo Railroad Six Per Cents and
Government Securities.

II. Waterhouse Il 60. yesterday effect
cd the sale of 10000 worth Of Hlo Rail
road company's per cent bonds at par.
one hundred and seventy thousand dol
lars worth were sold TO the Robinson
Estate, while thirty thousand dollars
worth were retained by the sellers.
10 bring about this deal IL was neccs-
sary TO sell one hundred and seventy
thousand dollars worth OF Hawaiian
Government o per cent bonds purchased
by the Bank OF Hawaii.
In this way cash Is obtained from out
side for Hawaiian bonds with the belief
that the United States Government Will
pay them, and this cash goes Immediate
ly into enterprises of local nature.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

drew's Priory, 5000 per annum, for
scholarships to Hawaiian girls.
The Bishop Estate has discontinued
the cases against the following per.
sons affected by the decision: David
Dayton. Mrs. Kathrin Singer, Il. M
Carter, j. o. Young and Mrs. Mary
NJ. Seabury. There is understood to
be no claim anticipated for back rents
from the lands.
The property most valuable Is sItuat-
ed in the heart OF the city. The old
French Hotel Premises" are at the
corner of Hotel and Union streets, the
property being occupied by the present
stores OF Hart & Company, King K Co.,
ana extends for considerable distance
up Union street. The Queen Emma
premises, comprise the large corner at
Beretania and Nuuanu streets.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
Judge Wilder Resigns.

The resignation OF Gardner X. Will
der as Judge OF the Third and Fourth
Judicial Circuits, has been accepted by
President Dole. His successor has not
yet been appointed but Is already Sc
lected, It is understood. The circuits
vacated by the resignation OF Judge
Wilder, embrace the Island OF Hawaii
Judge Wilder is in poor health and
sails for San Francisco from Hilo on
the ROderick Dhu.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
Token for Canayarro.

Mr.. Gonsalyes is making arrange
ments for the presentation OF token
TO Portuguese Consul Canayarro, as a
testimonial OF the high esteem in which
the Consul is held by the Portuguese
colony. A telegram was forwarded by
the Australia yesterday to the Foreign
Office at Lisbon, expressing the indig-
nation OF the Portuguese colony at the
recent tiendish attempt OF some anar'
chist against their consul.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
MONEY FOR
MINSTRELS
Steamship Company Is
Mulcted Heavily.
HOGAN WINS HIS SUIT
Jury Renders Verdict for Two Thou
sand Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars,
(From Wednesdays DailyJ

"All coons do not look Axe today.
There are twenty-nine negroes in Ho-
uolulu to whom life seems a perpetual
luau. They are the members OF the
Hogan Minstrel Company.
Last night a jury in Judge Davis
court rendered a verdict for S2,250 dam
ages in favor of Ernest Hogan, the
head OF the company, against the Can
adian- Australian Royal Mail Steam
ship Company. Hogan's case was a
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
CLARHE'S BLOOD MIXTURE

CAUTION. -, Purchasers OF CIarke's
clnrke's Blood Mixture should see that
limitations and substitutes are sometimes
palmed off by unprlnclpled vendors. The
words. "Lincoln and Midland Counties
engraved on the Government stamp, and
"claTke's World Famed Blood Mixture"
blown IN the bottle, WITHOUT WHICH
NONE ARE GENUINE.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE"
Clar:lke'S
Blood
Mixture
THE WORLD-FAMED BIOOD PIIR

THE WORLD-FAhED BLOOD PURI-
FER AND RESTORER,
IS WARRANTED TO CLEAR THE
BLOOD from all impurities from
whatever cause arising.
For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Skin and
Blood Diseases, Blackheads. Pimples and
Sores of all kinds, II is a never failing and
permanent cure. IL
Cures Old Sores
Cures Sores on the Neck.
Cures Sore Legs
Cures Blackhcad or Pimples on the
Face.
Cures Scuryy.
Cures Ulcers.
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases.
Cures Glandular Swelllngs.
Clears the Blood from all impure matter
From whatever cause arising.
1t is a real specific for Gout and Rhcu-
matte palms.
II removes the cause from the Blood
and Bones.
As this Mixture IL pleasant TO the taste,
and warranted free from anything injurl-
Gus To the most delicate constitution OF
either sex, the Proprietors solicit sufferers
to give 1t a trial to test It's value.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS OF WON.
DERfUL CURES
FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.

ClaTke's Blood Mixture is sold In bottles,
25 Sd each, and In cases containing six
times the quantity. 11s-suiiicient to effect
OF lOng-standlng cases-By ALL CHEM
IaT and PATENT MEDICINE VEND-
ORS throughout the world. Proprietors,
TIES DRUG COMPANY, Lincoln, Eng
lnnd Trnde mark-"HI.OOD MIXTIIRE.n
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
CHANGE
TARIFF

SIXTY DAYS AFTER
the Hawaiian Territorial
bill II passed the duty on
European China and
Crockeryware will be from
So to so per cent higher
55 per cent on White and
so per cent on Decorated.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

HAS To co
Hotel Building Will Be
Razed.
NEW STRUCTURE PLANNED
Alexander Young and Bishop Estate
Have Agreed as to Certain
Improvements,

Anent the sale OF the homestead OF
Or. McGrew on Hotel street, as given in
yesterdays Advertiser, Mr.. Dodge of
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18
Castle & Cooke, Ltd.
HONOLULU.
Commission Merchants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

agents FOR
The EVA Plantation Co.
The WaialuA Agricultural Co. Lad
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Walmea Sugar Mil Co.
The KOl0a Agricultural Ce.
The Fulton Iron Works, 81. Louis
No.
The Standard OIL cs.
The George y. Blake Steam Pumps
Weston's Centrifugals,
The New England Mutual Ilfs In
suranee Co. OF Bostsn,
The Aetna Fire Insurance 90. oi
Hartford, cORB,
The Alliance AssuTaHos 90, u LOa,
den,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

THE PRESENT DUTY
is 10 per cent on either.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-05-18

NOW is YOUR TIME
to purchase what you want
In this line before prices
are advanced.