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THE BOY WHO FIGHTS.
The maiden ladies of advanced age.
who alone know all about the way
children ought to be brought up.* will
no doubt go into spasms of indigna
tion over a Chicago police judge's
discharge of a 1- year-old boy b rough
before him for fighting. For the dis
charge of the boy is not the Judge's
only offense: he congratulated the
boy on hi> victory o\? a larger
boy. who hail been bullying him. and
added:
"Co back and do it again if he
bothers you any more, and if they
have you arrested again I'll turn you
loose once more. I like to see a boy
who isn't afraid to fight his own bat
tles. and it's a shame for him to be
brought into the police court." N
This must be simply paralyzing to
tin- minds of old maids of both sexes.
It may naturally seem wrong to
many well-intentioned mothers, whose
natural affection is greater than tholr
knowledge of the needs of develop
ing boys.
Hut the judge's advio- is human
and sensible.
The boy who will not fight when
bullied or imposed upon will be no
good when grown up.
lie will be imposed upon all his
life.
Other men will use him for their
own purposes, and he will be a nega
tive quantity until his filial submis
sion to the last common enemy.
It is every boy's instinctive disposi
tion to defend himself aguinst imposi
tion. If he fails to do so. it is very
likely to be because he is too coward
ly. not too moral, to fight.
In the absence of courage, he is
very apt to resort to cunning and
treachery, get his revenge in secret
and despicable ways, anil grow up a
hypocrite and sueak.
Let the bov bravely fight his oulf
battles.
A skinned nose or a bruised Up
won't hurt hitu much, and he won't
damage the other fellow- much.
Despised above all things in this
world ? is one who won't fight. ? Seat
tle Star.
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LINCOLN PROCLAMATION
The twelfth day of February. 1909
being the one hundredth anniversary
of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and
Is to be generally observed through
out the nation, it^seems most fitting
that the day should be specially ob
served with appropriate ceremonie
by Alaskans.
Therefor**. I. William L. Dig tin. act
ing governor of Alaska, recommend
that Friday, the 12th day of February
be observed jn commemoration of a
towering figure in the history of our
nation, and one of the really great
wen the world has produced, by ap
propriate ceremonies and with this
object in view it is further recom
mended that the people uf Alaska
generally, as well as the public and
other schools, churches, civic, militar.
fraternal, social, labor, trade, coiuuier*
cial and industrial bodies, assemble at
their usual places of meeting arfd
honor the occasion by paying tribute
to the memory of the life, character,
statesmanship, patiotism and public
services of the^presldent who guided
the Ship of State through Its most
perilous straits: and that addresses
be made showing the grandeur of
character, nobility of life, and epoch
making career of
Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emanci
pator,
and that his famous Gettysburg
speech be read, and If possible 11]
?short history of his life covering his'
triumph over adverse circumstances'
of" his early years be recited, as an
incentive to the youth of our laud, i
thus teaching the lesson of the life '
and achievements of this great exem
plar of our American civilization.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the District of Alaska
to be affixed at Juneau, the Capital,
this twenty-seventh day of January, A
D. litoy. and of the Independence of
the I'ntted States, the One Hundred
and Thirty-fourth year.
W.M. L. DISTIN,
(Seal i Acting Governor of Alaska.
The announcement Friday by Presi
dent Roosevelt that Taft had decided
upon Richard A. Balliuger of Seattle
as the next secretary of the Interior
was cheerful intelligence to Alaskans.
Balllnger Is a big and broad minded
man. He is familiar with conditions
iu Alaska and he will undoubtedly
prow a staunch friend to us. As a
member of Taft's cabinet he will be
ill a position where he can accom
plish jtreat good for Alaska.
Over at Skagway last week the
perature went down a few degrees,
abont a dozen below zero and they
actually closed the public school
while the snap lasted. Here the chil
dren went to school at tiO below with
nothing to molest or make them
afraid. But that Skagway wind ?
wough. it makes us shiver to think
about it. Just think what a combina
tion our temperature and Skagway's
wind Would make. ? Whitehorse Star.
Three people froze to death in St.
I.ouls Saturday. The same day we
saw a well known resident of Skag
way walking down the street bare
headed. And yet paragraphers refer
to the "far and frozen north."
The Coreans have started to exter
minate their Japanese conquerors by
throwing bombs. The Russians
weren't in C'orea very long, but they
seem to have educated the natives
in the fine art of assassination.
I* cost the I'nlted State's battle
ship fleet $150,000 in tolls to go
through the Suez canal. Never mind.
We'll have a canal of our own pretty
soon ami theu we'll got even.
Having duly elected himself as a
member of the American "Irnmor
als." Roosevelt can go to Africa with
the knowledge that his fame is se
cure.
Out to Work.
"What society needs Is a clearing
house."
"What do you mean?"
"I wish 1 dldu't have to go to the
Van Squawks' ball next week. The
Van Squawks wish they didn't have
to ask me. Why can't we exchange
certificates and call the thing even 7"
-Kansas City Journal.
Why He Barked.
A witness In an Irish court talked so
loud that Charles Philips, who was
counsel <jIi the other side, said, "Fel
low. why do you hark so furiously?"^
"Reeause." said the man, looking
hard at Philips, "I think I see a thief:"
Retribution.
Tommy? Pop. what Is retribution?
Tommy's Pop- Retribution, my son, Is
something that wc are sure will even
tually overtake other people.? Phila
delphia Record.
Doesn't Have to Insist Long Usually.
It is learned that one girl's popu
larity among the other girls is due to
the fact that whenever she visits at
their house she insists upon washiug
the dishes.? Atchison Globe.
Worrying.
Worrying Is one of the greatest
drawbacks to happiness. Most of It
can be avoided If we only determine
not to let trifles annoy us. for the
largest amount of worrying Is caused
by the ?inaltest trifles.
I.et him who has bestowed a benefit
be silent. I.et him who received It tell
of it Seneca
Padded.
"Uncle Rill tells me that he shot an
elephant once."
"When?"
"Many years ago."
"It was probably a rabbit when he
shot it. but It has grown a few Inches
??von rime be has told nbout It."
i\ w things are Impossible In theiu
elves It is not so much meajis as
ivrsevernn<c that i wanting to bring
r ficui :?> a M'j'. -ssful Issue Iforbefo"
?mild.
WARMER AND WtoDY
,*:mmin?mmn:nOTmnnntmttm?U"
Tbe result o! the observation iaIcod
nt Moore wharf at midnight, Jao. 31 th
L9C ?, la as follows
Temperature time obaervat'u. 2ti above
Max.terop. preceding 24 hours 29 above J
Mln. " " "" " 18 above |
Mean " " " " -M above
Barfimeier 29 90.
Clear an<l north wind.
INTERIOR WEATHER
Whitehotse, ... 2 above
Taglsh ....
Atlin, .... f. below
Hootalinqua ... 1 "
Big Salmon '? - - - 2 "
Yukon Crossing - - . 2 above
Selkirk - - , - - ? bolow
ColTee Creek, ... 12 "
Stewart, - - - 14 "
Ogilvie .... 18 "
Dawson, ... - 21 "
Marriage Is trying to a woman's dis
position unless the eolor scheme of
disposition harmonizes with her hus
band's general makeup.
People who want the earth would no
doubt have a harrowing time of it if
their desire wore fulfilled. ?
Let Him Out.
Unto the youth who Importuned
The lady answered. "Y>?,
If first, my sweet and lovely m<vsh.
You'll show the color of your cash."
liut he was colorless.
The Horrid Man.
"I don't know whether I want to
meet her or not. They tell awful sto
ries about her."
"They may uot be true."
"Yes, and in that case she wouldn't
be at all interesting."? Kansas City
Times.
Blissful Ignorance.
He didn't know 'twas loaded
And never did Ilnd out.
It didn't really seem a thine
To bother him about.
For when they madu discovery
He was way past recovery
And on the golden shore,
?
to get cured or dyspepsia.
"And It d'rl him no good?"
"Oh, yes. It did! He had to go to
work then, and that cured him."
Explained.
"What does It mean when they say
a iunn had his leg pulled?"
?That he had mora money than
sense."
Scnsf of Honor.
The Voter? Have you no sens? ol
honor ubout you?
The Statesman? Sorry, but I can't af
ford it? New York Life.
With crory community ha ring Its
traction problem, there must be a lot
nt people In distraction.
And amon? the good thlugH ma?l? la
190S there'* the potato.
TO CD"E A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets, Druggists refund the money if
ii fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S si??
nature is ou each box. 2T>c. M
RELIABLE ALL THE TIME.
The Pack Train Restaurant will
serve wine with dinner orders, free
in place of tea fcr coffee. Come on
boys.
Why not be cheerful? Poor Lit
tle Herman has just received a con
signment of that famous Cream Rye.
A smile guaranteed with every drink.
PANTHEON FIRE SALE.
Owing to damaged labels caus'ed by
the fire In my warehouse I will sell
3 Bottles Rainier beer 50c
3 Bottles Olympia beer 50c
1 Bottle A. B. C. beer 25c
3 Bottles Malt Rainier beer 50c
2 Pints Olympia beer 25c
2 Bottles Ginger Ale 25c
These goods are not damaged, only
the labels are soiled, and this sale
will continue until all are sold.
\ J. F. ANDERSON,
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
The copartnership heretofore exist
ing between Chris C. Shea and Fred
Patten, doing business under the firm
name of Shea and Patten is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.
Chris C. Shea, retiring from the firm,
Mr. Fred Patten, assumes all liabili
ties frpm the 1st day of January,
1909, all outstanding accounts are
payable to either Fred Patten or
CHRIS C. SHEA.
FRED PATTEN,
Skagway, Jan. 6, 1909. oewHw
Why not be cheerful? Poor Lit
tle Herman has just recevled a con
signment of that famous Cream Rye.
A amlle guaranteed with every drink.
Pantheon Saloon.
Inthe Days
of Old
Letter writing was a lux
ury indulged in only by the
wealthy and the learned.
Today everyone may obtain
and at a reasonable price, a
writing paper far more beau
tiful than the crude hand
made product of ye olden
days.
J-hu to be sure that you are
getting the paper of the high
est quality, the most pleasing
writing surface, and the most
correcr sizes and tints, buy an
Eaton, Crane Pike Paper.
We have them as follows.
Highland Linen . Price 50<
Etomine Linen . . Pi ice 75c
Celtic Linen . . Price 50c
WM. BRUT
The Druggist)
?All whiskies and wines served at
the" Pack Train Bar is purchased by
Mr. Grim direct from the distillers
and win.'ies. tf
JUNEAU 8. S. CO'S.
F.LECTRIC LIGHTED PTE AM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
LarrylUB U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoon?, Trnakeo, Sitka and Wa>i>orts
? SAILS
January 5, 12. 19, 2ti.
AMiElfl Februar>' -? 16? 23
WILLIS NOW ELL, MRr., Juneau
W. W. BOUOHTON, Agent
Broadwav and Fifth Ave, ^hone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Heg
Carrying Passengers and Mail *ill
leave Skagway for Haines
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day at 9 A. M.
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M. same day.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trir) $2.50
Pacific Coast S. S. Co.
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
S^mtl ?, and other Puffct Round )'or? ,
CARRY (NO O.ft. HAll .
Steamer* of TbJj Company Lear*
COIJAGE CIJY ? JAN. 30 rfB.I! - 23
Conofd'nr with tVo Coronary'* at Set'tle for Saw Fkancmco,
Southkrm Calif(i?ni a. Kokkka (Himboldt Bay) and Muxtco
tST Above Schedule Subject to Chance Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Secoud and Broadway, Skagway
SPATTtR TlCKKT OrFICf, 113 JAMK8 ST.
C. D. DUNANN, General Pawngor Agent,
r r f-; tji- s
Canadian Pacific
RAILWAY
( B. V. COAST SERVICE .
SC11ED17LK OK SAILINGS FROM SKAOWAY
Subject to change without notlcl^
Steamship' PRINCESS MAY
January 16=30 February 13-27
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince .Kupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of *.bo world and all Information from
Phone 87 F. F. W LOWLE, Agant
Alaska Steamship Co.
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific F.xpreaa
Next Sailing of the Fait Passenger Steamers
Jefferson Jan. 11, 23 )
Feb. 4, 16, 28
Company rg serves right to change Mailing date without notice
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Krancleoo
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone M
J
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIMHJ TT >V HLE No. 18
( Dally Kxcept Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2, 8. Bourn'
1st olass. 1?? claw
? 30 a.m. Leave# SKAGUAY Arrive* ] 2!lp n
*0 CO p. m. WHITE PASS " 146 "
; I 0>) " ?' . LOG CABIN " 12 42 -
11 30 " " BENNETT ?' 12 10 "
130 p. m. " CARIBOO " " 10 25 a. m
3,45 Airlves WHtTK HOjiS* Leave* 8 15 "
Pasacnccra mun be at depots In time to hare Baggage Inspected and
check'" !. Inspection is Ktoppct! SO minutes before leaving time of tralo.
150 pounds of baggage * ill bo oheoked fren with each full fare ticket
. i J 75 tv> ? ?> with naoh half f\rr> ticket.
, Vi^i ! / VI
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T h rou g h Line K ro m
Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Unwson nod Intermedial Yukon River\Pointa.
Tne new placer camps in tKe Alsek and Kluane Mining Distrlcis are reached onlv via Whit* Hone
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, when 'navigation iscloscd, daily trains will continue running between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Pa?senger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line betwocn White Horep and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson! and
intermediate points. ?
For Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quaitz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our dally trains to Caribou.
For Information relative to passongei, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to*
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, R. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Geo. Agent
Vancouver, B. 0. and Pkaguav, Ala?Vn Skaguay. A'*?k?