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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
ROBBED BY THE FLAMES
Bonanza Creek Woman Loses $4,000
in Money and Diamonds

Four thousand dOllors worth OF pa
per money, diamonds, nuggets and jew
elry were lost by Mrs. Davis in a fire
which burned part OF the Elby road
house early yesterday morning, at No
80 below Bonanza. The currency, all
of which was in paper, alone amounted
to $4,000
The nuggets were worth about $1,000
and the diamonds and other jcwelry as
much more The currency had all been
kept in the bedding.
The fire occurred about one o'clock
in the morning. 1t originated through
the explosion Of lamp in the room oc
cupied by Mrs. Davis. She is the house
keeper of the roadhouse.
Mrs Davis was up at the time the
fire started and there were also Others
at the house The room in which the
blaze started stands somewhat as an
o. to the main building, and it alone
was burned. All the clothing and other
chattels possessed by Mrs. DAVIS were
in the room and were lost. The fire
was put out by a bucket and snow
shovel brigade before the other parts
of the building were seriously dam
aged
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
BIG FIGHT AT DAWSON
Sharkey to Meet Slavin For Purse
of Ten Thousand Dollars

A reply has been had rom Tom
Sharkey in response to The wire St mt
him by O'Brien & Jackson, of the Sa-
voy. offering a purse of $4,000 for a
battle between him and Frank Slavin,
the match to take place in Dawson
some time about the Fourth OF July
The telegram received was from the
sporting editor the Chicago American,
and was as follows:
Chicago. March 2o.-via Bennett,
April 90 Brien. Jackson and Nc
Donald. Dawson. .Sharkey in New
York. He will accept if $1,000 expenses
and half of the purse is posted with
one of Hearst's newspapers.
wv. W. Naughton,
Chicago American"
Tom Mcdonald, who was formerly
Sharkey's manager, received wire di,
rect from the sailor now in New York
which indicates his immediate accept
ance of Slavin's challenge:
New York, March 28.-via Bennett,
April 6-Tom Mcdonald, Dawson.
viii accept. Send thousand expense to
New York Journal.
tom Sharkey."
Tom Mcdonald was seen in refer
ence to Sharkey's telegram and said:
you may consider the matter as en-
tirely arranged and that the match will
be pulled off within a month CT two
after the opening OF navigation The
$1,000 expense money will be sent to
Sharkey at once and the portion of the
purse he desires deposited will be put
uD with the San Francisco Examiner
Sharkey will arrive on one of the first
boats in order to become somewhat
acclimated befor the date of the match
and will go into training at once. The
chances are that he will be accom-
panied by other puglists as we are try.
ing to get man who will be an even
match with Dick Case and we hope to
arrange a go between couple OF top
notch light weights dawson News,
18th.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Just Discovered

The place to buy kitchen furniture,
stoves, ranges, table and pocket cut
lery, sewing machines, paints, oils and
varnishes, dynamite caps, fuse, tents
canvas, dog harness, sporting goods
mechanics tools, etc, etc. By far the
largest and best selected stock of ev.
erything in The hardware line in Skag.
way is at A. A. Anderson's, Whole
sale and retail, Sixth and State. t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Fire Marshal Lowe and Assistant
St Clair inspected the fire plugs of the
city yesterday. Water was thrown
from nearly all of them to see if ev'
erything was in working order so that
in the event of a fire the operations OF
the department would not be hamper
cd by lack of water. The plugs ex-
amined were all ready for service.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
High Grade Goods

The Senate carries the highest price
WHISTLES in the market-Old Crow
Bourbon and Hermitage Rye and
Americas Favorite Anheuser- Busch
beer. John Joule Sons Burton-on-the
Trente genuine stone ale on draught
at tn Senate in We old time pewter
tankard. Hot Merchants lunch daily
from IL a. m. to D. M
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Ross-Higgins' Warehouse

The framework of the large ware,
house which the Ross Higgins Co. is
erecting on the corner of Fourth aven-
lie and Main street, has been raised.
There is quite a large gang OF car
pentcrs employed on it and the build,
mig will be hurried to completion. The
structure will add much to the appear
ance OF that part of the city
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
From l to 1000 Gallons

The ice cream season has opened It
the German Bakery, where the stri tly
pure article can always be had Tired
has his own cows and ice and is pre-
pared to supply families or parties
with from one to 1000 gallons at enc
dollar per gallon. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Palmistry

The hand reveals all questions relat-
ing to life. Therefore, consult me as
to BUSINESS SUCCESS or FAIL
URE, PARTNERSHIP, LAWSUITS,
CAREER, SICKNESS, LENGTH OF
LIFE, MARRIAGE, SEPARATION,
DIVORCE, TRAVELS and the ULT-
MATE GENERAL SUCCESS OF
LIFE. Consultations from 9 a. m. to
5 p. m. Room ii, Golden North Ho-
tel. 4-o-2w
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Judge Sehlbrede fined Joe Collins
10 and costs yesterday morning on a
charge preferred by Robert Parkin
The parties engaged in 4 row in the
Last Chance saloon yesterday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Sixth avenue, Skagway, is remaining
a close second with Sixth avenue, New
York, il you are to judge by the beau
tiful window display at B. M. Beh-
rends'. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Crepe de Chimes, Foulards. Solieds,
Cheviots, Silk Crepe, Colored Dotted
Swiss, Ginghams, Kimona Cloth,
Tucked Crepons. China Silks and other
new novelties for the ladies' spring
dresses at Ladies' Bazaar, 400 Broad
way.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Tinseled Yokings, Embroidered and
Tucked Yokings, Spikes, Belts, Bar,
cites, Tinsel Braids, Embroideries and
Laces galore. Taffeta Silks for even
ing wear at Ladies' Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Ladies Guild

The Ladies Guidd will meet this
afternoon at p. m. at the home of
Miss deSucca, Fifth avenue and Main
street.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Announcement

Commencing on Saturday April 27,
and until further notice. train No. I
will leave Skagway at $3.50 a. m. sharp,
instead of 9 a. m. as heretofore.
J. P. ROGERS, Div Supt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
New Dressm a king Parlors

Mrs. Walter has opened dressmak-
ing parlor on Fifth avenue opposite the
postoffice. Hats and bonnets made
over and rctrimmed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Easily Satisfied.

All we want is all the trade in sight
F. H. Clayson & Co., the One Price
Clothing, Shoe and Furnishing House
Fourth and State streets.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Baths in porcelain tubs at the Royal
foot Fifth avenue. Ladies apartments.
Steam heat
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Belle of Lexington Whiskey-eight
years old-just out of government
bond. and Three Crown Diamond Malt
Whiskey-strictly pure-at the Seattle
Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Wanted

Lady would like to take charge OF
small rooming house Experienced.
"A. b., Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

For draying or expressing, call
Cowan, phone S., automatic 1870.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

just received the finest assortment OF
millinery ever brought to Skagway at
Fife Alaska Co., Fourth street.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

For Rent and For Sale cards at this
office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

FOR sale" For Rent" Furnished
Rooms for Rent" and other cards
for sale at the Daily Alaskan office
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Try Red Star bottled beer You will
drink no other. s. per dozen, deli,
cred. Telephone 50. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
NIGHT OF fine MUSIC
Lengthy Program Arranged For Fri
day Evening at McCabe College

The ladies of the Methodist church
have arranged an exceptionally fine
program for the grand concert to be
given at the McCabe college har Fri
day evening. The talent listed is the
best to be had in the city and those
who delight in an evening OF good
music should attend Following is the
program:
PART |.
Keller's Orchestra.
Tenor Solo ..................S Selected
Mr.. w. w. Shorthill.
Recitation "a Woman's Vengeance. ="
Miss Mayme McDevitt
Piano Duet 49,. "Tancrcd." -. .Rosini
Mrs. Cleminget Mrs. Shocmake.
Recitation .."Swore Off" Doris
49,. ............. ......,Martens
Piano Solo. ."Poet and Peasant y.
....... Mr. T. NJ. Barnes
Violin Solo. "Life Let Us Cherish"
=. ......... Prof. Edwin Wall
PART H.
Selection Keller's Orchestra
Recitation. .........." AUX ltaliens."
..... ...............Mis Caswell
Trombone Solo. 90, Fair Dove. O
Fond Dove" Mr.. ]. II. Swadling
Baritone Solo ...............Se Selected
Mr. Frank Peterson
Piano Duet .." Lustspiel Overture. :"
Miss Root Miss Sherry.
Tenor Solo................ absence"
Capt |. w. jerks
Banjo Duet ......" Queen of Hearts"
Messrs. H. c. and F. A. Chairman.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Visit the Royal steam plant and see
how laundry is done without init ~ to
goods.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Red Star bottled beer is unequaled
as table drink. So per dozen, deliv-
cred. Telephone &c.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Rex brand hams. bacon and lard at
Lilly Bros. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

French dinner at the Pack Train
Restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

ANHEUSER- BUSCH B9CK
BEER AT THE SENATE
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Ice cream free with Inner ordered
at the Pack Train Restaurant
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
Meeting of Masons

communication of
White Pass Lodge, u.
d.. \. F.. & A. NJ, will
be held Friday evening,
April 20. 1901, at s p
m. in Masonic Hall,
525 Fourth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Stetson Hats at Clayson's.
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Accompanies :

Mrs. Shoemake, Miss Root, Miss
Peterson, Mrs. Cleminger. Mrs. jerks.
Ladies will please remove their hats
before the program begins
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

SoJourning and visiting MaSOnS ar
cordially invited to meet with us.
Work in +. c.
By order OF W. M
GEO F. HOWARD, Secretary
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Mining Blanks at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Anne rican Tailors 46I Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock
Chicken at the Seattle with Famous
Rainier Beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

ANHEUSER- BUSCH BOOK
BEER AT THE SENATE.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25
BOOK BEER At the Seattle.

Youths Suits at Clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-25

Grass seed for sale by Lilly Brostf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
MARKET FOR FUTURES
OPERATIONS WERE ANYTHING
 BUT BROAD.
While There Was No Great Demand for the Staple, Offerings were Exceptionally Light-The
 Clcse Steady.

NEW YORK, July 9-Operations Tn cot. ton were anything but broad today. yet the market exhibited much better UT,
 dertone and prices were higher pretty much through the l,st. While there was no great demand for the staple. oHerlhss were exceptionally light. and torcea shorts to raise their ideas ot Vatues. ins opening was steady with prices up 4ao points. A full advance of 9dl2 points was really due -on the earle howlng. ou' traders preferred to take p:ofts on cot ton purchased late yesterday rms sim rise caused Liverpool to partially req t, but at the close that market was t1e to 6k net higher. Towards midday shorts III the local pit became aware ot theIr
 carious position and were feaTtui est the weekly Government report from Nasn- ington show a much lower condition than had been discounted This demand. Ill conjunction with bull support. sent Au- gust to 7.SS. October to LH. the latte. figures being the, highest yet tonched oy the new crop options. The New orleans market contributed Good-sized Duy:ng or dens. The July option YVES an eXcePtloh to the rule. and worked up but point all day. The report from Wasnin yton was not so unfavorable as ant!cipatei ana ed to moderate liquidation. Under tnis p!es- sure the ma rket eased off severi' p9i1t', On the firmer periods leading bears soid and on weak spots conservative ptlis bought. Closed steady: July pom lo"- CT and other months fi1 DO nt; hisher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
summarv of Crop Conditions.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The weather Bureaus weekly summary or crop condl- tions is as follows:
 The northern and central districts. cast of the Rocky Mountains, have expeTi- enced two consecutive weeks or intense heat and while the average daily temper ature excess for the week ending Juiy was not quite so marked as in the pre- vi6Iis week in the central valleys, II Was more so in the Middle Atlantic Coast districts No seriously injurious effects to crops from this period of intense heat is reported from the Middle Atlantic States but from Texas northWard to Ne Ereska, including Missouri Arkahs9s gnu portions of Illinois. Kentucky and Ten nessee crops have suffered to greater or lesser extent. The weather conditions on the Pacific Coast and in the Piatead u frSsts caused some injury in Utah and Wyoming on the 9th. In Kansas, Mis- souri. Oklahoma. Texas anu Arkah5as corn has been seriously damaged Dy m tense heat and drying winds, altnouSn late corn in Kansas is in fai' condltl3n The bulk of the crop in Nebraska ana m diana has so far escaped injury except lii a few Southwestern counties m Neorash ial.f,Ft where corn has been Slightly lnJufed' while in Southeastern Iowa 1t Is threat ened In the States of the ono Nales
 corn has suffered no injury rom neat but continues in need of cu'tivatlln Tn nortions of Ohio and West Virginia, Winter wheat harvest is nm saed m Kansas, Missouri and in the lower Ohlu Valley and Is in progress m ihe more northerIy sections. Rains have interfered with harvest in portions of Ohio and West Virginia and reports of injury by ny con tinue from the tirst-ndmed state as well as from portions of Pennsylvania and l New York.
 m the Dakotas Minnesota. Oregon and l Washington Spring wheat conditions gen | erally in very promising condition. The oat crop in the States Of the Upper ! Mississippi and Missouri Valleys has sui | fered further injury from intense heat
 but in Southern Minnesota and portions ! of south Dakota it is in promiSlng~cHn | dition. In the Ohio Valley and Middle At ! lanuc Sttaes the crop has ripened rap | idly under the high temperatures, d tal
 to good yield being indicated for tEes, In the central and eastern portions Of
 the cotton belt, with the exception pl
 South Carolina and Florida, cotton
 though small is generally growing ane
 fruiting well. In Tennessee and to the
 westward of the Mississippi River cottoT
 is much in need of rain. especially in the
 uplands of Texas and portions of Ar . kansas Whe crop is generally from on' to two weeks late and tobacco has sur . fered somewhat from heat in Maryland i and Virginia and its growth has beer 1 checked by drought in portions of Ten ! nessee and Western Texas. The genera i condition of the crop, however, Is satls { factory. Cutting and curing continues 1T i south Carolina and has begun in Norti
 In the States of the Missouri and Cen
 tral Mississippi Valleys apples and othe | frnits have been seriously injured b! ! heat. and reports from the districts t' the eastward respecting apples are no | encouraging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
London Financial Cablegram.

NEW YORK. July 9.-The Commercial Advertisers London financial cablegram says: The stock market opened dospond- ent all around today. Although the ru- more that depressed the trading yesterday were unconfrmed. they caused wholesale realization. while Berlin, Paris and Ann sterdam all sold stocks freely. Consols de- a fresh loan of e60 00.000. This decline in turn was responsible for rumRr that the syndicate that had taken RS0.V0. .O00 tinentals showed an inclination to get rid of consols and sold. In the afternoon there was a rally started by Amsterdam. which bought American stocks. New York then came to the support of the market, other centres responded and as- sisted by the report that the Boer lead CT. General Botha. had been surrounded, the whole list closed cheerful and well above the worst. Tintos dipped to 50s4 and closed at g. Calls on the stock up to the end of September are l5s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
chicago Grain and Provision.

CHICAGO, July 9.-The interest of trad CTS on the Board of Trade centered today in the corn market. which was strong and active as a result of continued reports of damage by the dry. hot weather and the September delivery closed an even cent higher than yesterday. September wheat closed t4dSs lower: September oats were 3sd3 higher and provisions closed weak ard from 10 loH lower.
 Wheat opened weak in face of the strength in coarse grains and trading was dull. The market improved somewhat in the first hour. when, after a little reac- ton from the opening figures, corn anu oats started on a fresh advance Taxing of profits by shorts caused hrmer feeling to succeed the early weakness: September opened isqAc lower at 6i and advanced to 645s on buying by shorts. On selling by commission houses, Ieu oy Phillips, prices declined to 63A and the close was h@% lower at 6S7s. Seaboard reported 40 boat-loads taken Tor export while Clearances of wheat ana nour We're equal to 6e4000 bushels. Bradstreet re- ported decrease in the worlds wis De supply of 1, 300 CO0 bushels. Northwest re- ceipts were l93 cars, against 21l cars last week and lO4 cars a week ago PrinarE r receipts were 5S5000 bushels, com1ared with 379 900 bushels last year. Local re ceipts were "A cars l0l of contract grade Corn again attracted a large crowd, and the opening was strong with buyers large ly in the majority and bidding k % al most lc above yesterdays close. The con tinuation of hot. dry weather was the cause for the additional strength; Sep tenber opened at from 4SlA to 4s, but al { that figure there were numerous holders | willing to take profits and prices reacted | to lSL Buying was general at the rt ( ton and another rise began. A lsi7 there was more realizing and prices dropped tc around 49c. The close was 1c high"r al 4p149ls. Local receipts were 'So2 cars l. e contract grade.
 NTrading in oats was active ( i'd the opening was higher. The dominating liul factor was the prospect of Curtallr11nt 1T the crop occasioned by unfavorabl'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. July 9-The spot cot ton market today was very quiet. Fac tors are asking figures for their holdings that shade hit higher than the quoted range. especially for midd.ing and the bettcr grades, and generally refuse to en- certain demands of purchasers for con sessions hence the trading Is very linn tied The supplies available a~e now fairly large and well assorted. but with two clements so radically at variance in their opinions there Is present but little trading. Sales. 1,500, including 60a to ar- rive. Quotations unchanged.
 In the line of contracts there was mod crate activity during the day and fluctua- tions In values were just sufficiently wide to warrant room traders in showing bt more interest in the market than has been the rule of late. The market opened 5q6 points higher than yesterdays closing and after first calls tiuctuated over a range of only a few points either way with just single leaning toward higher level At the close July was S33nS.35; Au- gust, 799GS. .o1. September. 1.6iG, ,5S, and the balance of the list 3di points higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
In 1he Financial World

weather. Country traders were active buyers. while the selling was most local and for long account September sold be- tween 30 and 3o&. closing h@H higher at 30%430h. Local receipts were 12l cars.
 Provisions were easier and were pre- vented from responding to the moderate receipts of hogs and strength of coarse grains by realizing sales of lard for &C., count of prominent local speculator. September pork ranged between n3. .!5h and $i3.s0, closing 10c lower; September lard sold between $50 and $so21zgs;S ;So' closing from to 71sc lower at 8.SZz
 closing from to 7Isc lower at Ss!1s@1s 90
 Tie leading futures ranged as follows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. July 9-Cattle-Re- ceipts. 14,S00 natives. t.2Oo Texans and 10t calves; market weak; dresesd beef steers d5,5: fair to good. s4. 5od5; stockers and feeders. $3.406450; Western fed steers &25d5.50: Texas and Indians, 8. .S0Q4. 80; Texas grass steers. $30375: cows. $2eoG 4. heifers. SSd3.75; bulls, $2.joa4.25; calves $395.
 Hogs-Receipts. 300O0; market strong heavy. $5.90d5.971a light, $5.50@5.S0; pigs s. .40I5.65.
 Sheep-Receipts, 5,5OO; strong to 10c higher: lambs. $4.50d5.1O: wethers. $3.250 3.S0: yearlings. $3.S5d4.40 culls $2d3; Texas sheep, 8 2593.S0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
Local ( .tton Market.
New York Spot Cotton.

NEW YORK. July 9.-cotton Dull; middling, Ss4: net receipts. 513; oss. G. 025; sales. 12S: stock. 1i9,9G6; exports to the continent. 11S.
 Total today-Net receipts, 5.4H; exports to Great Britain. 226: to the continent SIS: stock. .02i
 Consoiidated-Net rece pts. 2S.'S6; ex ports to Great Britain. @3,691 to the cen tirent. 2l5S1
 Total since Sept. 1-Net receipts. 33l.- 369: exports to Great Britain 2,si6,Y92: to France T0I 3O7; to the continent, 2,l6O, 429.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK. July 9.-Coffee futures opened steady and unchanged to points lower Before midday general dechne of : points was apparent. while later in the session a further drop of points resulted from fairly active general selling and almost total absence of speculative months with a will and selling orders from from abroad helped to undermine values, Prompting the selling movement were tremendous receipts in the crop country. markets and slack demand for spot coffee in the street market. Closed steady. net 10 points lower. Total sales were 3!o oN bags, July at 4.95: AugUt. 3O: Septem- Der. o056 5.10: October. 5.10qo.20: Novem- Der, 520a525; December, 59od5.3S; June 5.4o: March, 555. and May 5.oJd5.6o.
 Spot coffee-Rio dull: No. invoice, 5b; mild quiet Cordova, sA@12h.
 Sugar-Raw steady fair refining, 9-16 centrifugal 9S test, 41-32: molasses sugar inactive at 5-16: refined firm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
St Louis Provisions.

st Louis July s.-Flour-Active pat ents. S3 2Od S 30 extra fancy and straight, s5. S0d :. 90: clear. s2.6Ja2. S
 Whiskey-St at N2I:
 Dry saited meats-Boxed dull extra shorts, S l2l7; clear ribs. S,SIls' clear Bacon-Boxed dull; extra shorts, 8; clear ribs, ss.S7izi clear sides. sS.Sias.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-10
Cnttnn at the Ports

New Orlca ns- Steadyi sales. LOO; ordi- nary, 6ts; good ordinary, 15-16; low mid ding, 75s. mddling, sas; good middlinS. S34 middling fair, g. nominal; receipts. SS3 stock. 9;,1i2.
 Galveston Quiet; middling, Sss; receipts, 2.2iS: stcrk. 6j,3Si
 Mobile-Nom.nAl; middling, SIS; receipts %: stock, 5,960
 Savannah-Steady; mlddling, Si4; sales, lS5: receipts, 112; stock. ?S,Ill.
 Charleston-Steady middling, Sl4; re- ceipts. 27: stock. 302i.
 Wimington-Firm: middling' '%; re- ceipts 1; stock, 4,15I.
 Norfoik-Steady: middling. S2s; sales, 134; receipts, 1l9; stock. l5,9S9
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling' Sll-lo stock. 6O22.
 Bostcn-DulI; middling. sa4: receipts 70; gross receipts, 226.
 Philadelph lphia-Quict; middlins }; re- ceipts 135: stock. 2310.
 St. Louis-Steady; middling Si4; sales SJ0: receipts, l276: stock, 59,S5I.