Daily Alaskan
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JOHN' W. TKOV, EDITOR
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A JUST COMPLAINT
The business men of Skagway are
complaining, and with justice, of steam
ship companies operating on the South
eastern Alaska route for sailing their
steamers from this place so soon after
the arrival of trains from Whitehorse.
There are many people in nearly every
train load of passengers, who have bus
iness matters that they desire to tran
sact with Skagway busine-s men.
Many of these this summer have been
deprived of the opportunity to do so be
cause a steamer, connecting with the
train, has been advertised to sail at 6
o'clock. The steamship companies
have agreed to hold their vessels until
8 o'clock when any considerable num
ber of passengers are on the train.
While they have frequently done this,
many times they have not. A few
times boats have been advertised to
sail at t! o'clock and they have not got
ten away until well into the night.
The passengers, some of whom have
had business in town, have been taken
down to the wharf to fritter away sev
eral hours awaiting the sailing of the
boat when they could very easily have
been employing their time profitably
with matters of business.
The Daily Alaskan has refrained
from referring to this matter hereto
fore because it has relied upon the com
panies to make their promises good.
They have done so more imperfectly
than the people have have had a right
to expect.
Senator Spooner is one o( those men
high in authority who adhere to the
newly developed imperialistic ideas of
government. To him the old principle
that people have a right to govern
themselves has no binding force. He
would govern Alaska with a commi?
(ion and would deny statehood to Ari
zona. New Mexico and Oklanoma with'
the impunity of an Emperor William in
announcing, ''I am the State." Ac
cording to his ideas the prerogatives of
government belong to those who hap
pen to discover themselves clothed with
authority.
Elliott F. Shepard, son of a famous |
owner and editor of a New York news
paper, who is now dead, and grandson J
of a famous Vanderbilt, who is also
dead, killed a little French girl a short
tiire ago with his automobile and was
sentenced to three months in jail and
to pay a fine of $120. H's countrymen
would not object if the punishment had ;
been more neirly commensurate with ?
the crime he committed. American |
millionaires with automobiles and ad- .
mirals with shotguns should learn how
to deport themselves with their weap- ,
ons in a decent and orderly manner.
They also should ba made to suffer all |
the consequences of criminal careless
ness.
The I'ost-Intelligencer does not like'
the republicanism of Gov. La Follette,
of Wisconsin, and Gov. Hoch, of Kan-;
sa3. It says Gov. La Follette is wast
ing his time in the republican party
and should join Bryan, and that Gov.
Hoch has a very bad case of the sim
ples.
The burden of proof is on anv one
who goes shooting and is so careless as
to shoot a woman whether she be Chi
nese or any other nationality. Admiral
Train will have a lot of explaining to
do before sensible people will admit
tnat he did not deserve being mobbed.
The registration in New York is said
to be much lower than it was two years
ago. That does not necessarily signify
that there are fewer voters. It might
mean that the clerks are being watched
more closely.
It is said the federal authorities are
entangling Senator Beyburn in the
web they have spun for catching land]
fraud participants.
Principal Barbershop Lead*
The Principal Barbershop and Baths
is tne leading tonsorial establishment
in Alaska. Everything in all the de
partments is strictly modern. The
baths are first class in all respects.
GOOD SEASON
Present Best Year in Ju
neau's History
The 1905 mining season, closing next
month, will be the best in the history
of the Juneau mining district, says the
Juneau Dispatch. This is the opinion
of those who hare watched the situa
tion carefully, and is confirmed by the
local banks ana supply houses. Over
1200 stamps were crushing 600C tons of
ore a day with a return of about $24,000
every 24 hours. A fair estimate of the
pay roll in the mines alone would be
113,000 a day. Treadwell, Red Dia
mond, Nevada Creek, Perseverance,
Alaska-Juneau, Ebner, Otterson, Salm
on Creek and Jualpa were the mines
with the big pay rolls in this immediate
vicinity: while Berners Bay, Windfall,
Seward, Sumdrm, BaronofT island,
Snettisham and Admiralty island prop
erties increased the pay rolls to a great
extent.
Fully 300 prospectors spent the sum
mer in this vicinity and the records at
the assay offices of Thorndyke and
Treadwell show that there has been a
big increase in the number of samples
tested. This is the first indication of a
prosperous season.
MRS. "SWIFTWATER"
GETS DIVORCE
The courts at Seattle last week gave
Mrs. "Swiftwater Bill" Gates ajdivorce
from him. Under the terms of the
divorce, the Tanana mining man is
required to give his ex-wife $10,000 in
money, a $6,000 residence and $1,000 a
year. The latter is for the support of
their two children. The divorce had
hardly been granted when the late Mrs,
"Swiftwater" went to Vancouver and
was married to the driver of a laundry
wagon, named Harry Cook.
Podtfon Wanted
First class lady cook wishes position
in boarding houst or restauraat. Can
give best of reference. Inquire at this
office.
A POINTER
If You Waut Jewelry Read
This
If you want anything in the jewelry
line, if you want to buy a present for
aoyone or want to treat yourself to one,
do not forget that we are prepared to
| do better for you than anyone in the
north. We have an excellently select
ed stock of jewelry, including watches,
chains, lockets, brooches, rings, brace
lets and everything that can possibly
be imagined in the jewelry line. Our
prices are right. Try us once and be
come a regular pairon.
We also carry a splendid stock of cut
glass and hand-painted china.
We lead as repairers and manufactur
ing jewelers.
If your eyes trouble you come and
see us.
J. IKUTA,
Jeweler and Optician
Do Yon Know John Wllliuii?
'?Do you know John Williams'?"
"Yes. He is running the Railroad
Restaurant, where they serve the best
meals in the city, at from 25 csn ts up.
He has the largest dining room in Sitajj
wav and can accommodate 50 or 60 peo
ple at one time. Private rooms for
ladies." tf
Oyster cocntails, Oly mpiaor Eastern
at the Pack Train'restaurant.
Only Place in Town
The only place in town at which you
cen get Jos. Seagrem's White Wheal
Whiskey is at the Seattle Saloon.
Gat; Yonr Short Shined
An up-to-date bootblack stand at the
Pack Train saloon. Patronize and
be neat. Only expert workmen, tf.
SkaK way Lanndry
For Srst-class work try Skagway
Laundry. Twenty-five vears' experi
ence. Telephone 89. tf
Plaoa Wanted
Young lady wishes position as wait
ress in private hotel or restaurant.
Age 20. Inquire at this office.
Candy In on Jtffcruton
A large consignment of well assorted
fresh candies was received on the Jef
ferson. The best in tne market. F.
H. Muir, opposite postoffice.
Children's and misses' straw hats
greatly reduced at Harrisons'
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CAPITULATION
I [Copyright, 1905, by Richard B. Shelton.}
| When the maid opened tlie door In
response to Hollander's tug at the bell
be walked Into the little consultation
room and ensconced himself comfort
ably In a chair near the window.
"Tell Dr. Allen I'd like to see her at
once. If you will." ho said pleasantly.
"No, never mind the name; just a pa
ttern."
As the maid withdrew Hollander
glanced about the room. Everywhere
were medical books and technical mag
azlnes. A grinning skull and a yel
lowed femur reposed on the mantel
piece and on a neighboring table was
a sealed jar containing a human brain.
Hollander grunted his disgust. He was
loath to associate Cecelia Allen with
these things. The idea of women In
vading the professions, especially such
women as Cecelia, \v..s extremely dis
tasteful to his mind. He rose and,
crossing the room, stood before a
framed diploma, reading its Latin
phrases, which announced with all the
ponderous dignity of steel engraving
and crinkled parchment that Cecelia
Madison Allen was a full Hedged XI. 1>.
Standing thus, with his back to the
door, he did not see Cecelia enter the
room.
"Good afternoon." she said in her
best professional manner.
Hollander turned.
"Hello, Cecelia," he said, with cheer
ful Informality.
"Oh, It's only you!" she said.
"Well," he said in challenge, "can't 1
have troubles as well as any one else'
Haven't I as much right as the next
man to summon medical aid ?"
Cecelia regarded him doubtfully.
"Did you really come for medical ad
vice?" she asked.
"I really did," he asserted gravely.
"Can't sleep. Worry all the time.
Lost my good nature and feel broken
up generally."
"Indigestion." she declared. "Aren't
you smoking too much?"
"Your diagnosis Is all wrong." said
he. "The trouble Is with my heart."
"Indeed!" she said, frowning slightly.
"Even so," he affirmed. "And, what
is more, It's a bad case."
Cecelia's frown deepened.
"You'd better consult a specialist,"
she advised.
"You're the only one who would un
derstand the ense," he SiUd. "I>o you
suppose I want to go to a specialist
and tell him I'm troubled with an ob
stlnate case of unrequited affection?"
"So that's it," she said wearily.
"Yes, that's It," he returned. "I
know of only two methods of treat
ment? matrimony or cold poison."
"I UOU l approve ui 1-uin-i, ^n'
"I don't fancy the cold poison my
self." be udniitted.
"You didn't come here to propose
again, did you?" she asked coldly.
"I came here to nsk you honestly If
you're satisfied with this sort of thing;
If you really and truly are maklug a
success of It?" said he.
Cecelia glared at him.
"You're very brave," she said sar
donically.
"I know It," said he, "but with all
my nonsense I'm In earnest for once.
I want to be sure, above all things,
that you are happy and contented. If
your profession is more than anything
else in the world to you, I waut to
make the biggest kind of a success of
It. That Is why I came," he ended
quietly.
Cecelia toyed with a paperweight,
but said nothing.
"I've waited patiently and hoped Im
patiently," he went on, "but now I'm
becoming convinced you really mean
what you say about your lifework. 1
want to satisfy myself today that
you're thoroughly sincere, and If you
are I won't trouble you further. I'll
take myself off and mope It out alone."
"My profession means very much to
me," she mused thoughtfully.
"More than anything else in the
world?" he asked eagerly.
"More than? than almost nuything
else," she said.
"More than anything?" he persisted.
"Does It mean more than a home? such
a home as I can give you?"
At that Juncture the bell jangled, and
the maid tapped on the door.
"Some one to see you, 1'r. Allen," she
said.
Cecelia excused herself and toik her
caller Into tho little office at the rear of
the consultation room. After a time
she came back. Her face was red, and
her professional repose seemed some
what disturbed.
"Cure him so soon?" Hollander
laughed.
"ne's Incurable," she said shortly.
"What's his ailment?" Hollander in
quired.
"Chronic cupidity," said she. "It was
the rent collector."
Hollander turned to her quickly.
"Look here, Cecelia," he said, "you
don't mean"?
She nodded miserably.
"I've had Just one patient? and that
a charity patient? since I've been here,"
she confessed. "I'm strapped? broke
Insolvent." she ended tragically.
"Is the profession worth all this strug
gle?" said Hollander.
"No," she said hotly, "It Isn't. I'm
tired of It all, and. Ted, I want that
home? If I'm not too late in applying."
Hollander caught her In his arms.
"I'll glvo you a life job curing that
heart trouble," he declared Jubilantly.
CASI'ER JOHNSON.
PerhapH.
Some men and all boys seem to think
that a slat fence Is made to rattle a
stick on. The music of the stick as it
merrily trips from slat to slat is very
sweet to the ear of the owner of the
fence, especially when the fence la
newly painted? Boston Transact. j|
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M.CONWAY
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WEDDING PRESENTS
Nothing is so nice fok Wedding presents as
!>aitdpainUd China, Fjaviland
China or Cut glass
H. D. KIRMSE,
The Pioneer Jewler
Ollichll Timekeeper for\V.P.&Y.R
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MOORES WHHRF CO.
Terminus W. P. & Y. Route $
t All South Bound Steamers Arrive and Depart From This Drck '}
? REGULATIONS 1905 \
^ Warehouses open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
| Perishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night. .
| Ail freight shipments destined southbound must be accompanied by a }
? Shipper's Manifest (papers can be obtained at the U. S. customs J
& office) and must be delivered before 5 p.m. No freight will be re- 2
? ceived on wharf after this hour. ?
y BAGGAGE? Tolls will be collected oc Checked Baggage Only. No *
? charge for bags and grips when unchecked. 2
?? The wharf gate will be closed to tho public when steamer is neariag j
? dock and will be opened only when passengers have disembarked, |
l Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at office on dock. i
j P. O. Bos 175. C. E. WYNN- JOHNSON, Gen'l Mgr \
Let us figure on your
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NEATNESS
PROMPTNESS
SATISFACTION
lobs promised tomor
row delivered today
Daily Alaskan
K?i On and after the 1st of October, 1905, the following will be the
? Monthly rates for water and light service from the Northwest Light
Raf& pi a
' owerCompany:
WATER
.} 2.00
First Faucet
?Kach " additional (except wash ba?ins, free)
f Bath Tubs in Hotels or other Public Houses 50
Water Closets " " " " ?' 50
Urinals " " " " " 50
Wash Basins " " " " " 25
Hote's, per room additional 10
J Beer Pumps 1.00
Restaurants 5.00
Steam Laundries 7 50
???,i ?. fl.oo
Hand
Motors, special per horsepower, minimum rate 5.00
Hose Connection for Fire Protection 1.00
Families carrying water 1.50
Individuals " " i.00
Hauling water, per load. 1 00
Lawn and Street sprinkling Free
ELECTRIC LIGHT RATES
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
All Year Winter
.$ 1.00
Stores, Offices, Shop, Etc.
Each 16 cp lights *??}?
Enclosed Arcs iu>w
ALL NIGHT SERVICE
Each 16 cp lights .1"?
Enclosed Arcs
RESIDENT LIGHTS
First three 16 cp lights, each ??? ?? ???
32 cp lights double 16 cp
Meter Rates will be 10 cents per 1000 watts.
1.50
12. 50
2.00
17.50
1.25 1.50
EDWIN BROWNE, Manager.
^Pacific Coast S.S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LxN E.
SPEED, SAFETY. COMFORT
Seattle, Puget Sound, San Francisco and Southern Ports
CARRYING U. S. &,.ii
Steamers of This Companj 1/ ve
Cottage <2ity ?cl. 30, Nov., 12
Via Vancouver and Sitka
Humboldt ? Nov. 7, is, 29
Direct
8A- Above Schedule Subject to change Without Notice.
E. A. MURPHY, Agent, Phone 50
C. 0. DUNAN'N, Gen- Pass. Agt
10 Market Street, San Franoisco, Cal .
The Alaska Steamship Co.
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamer
JEFFERSON, - - Nov. \
DOLPHIN, - - Nov. 10
DIRIGO
FARALLON
Nov. 1
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Addiiional Charge
R. A. CARROLL. Aeent. Phone I
Canadian Pacific Ry. Co.
Direct Service, No intermediate Call, to
Vancouver and Victoria
Transferring to
SEATTLE
No Extra Charge
1. 4. 15. 1
IV I ? 1)
Sailing at 6 p.m.
*f For Speed, Comfort, Service and Appointment These Twin Screw
t Steamers Cannot be Equaled. For Information Write or Apply to
I H. B. DUNN, Agent Skagway
GOLDEN NORTH HOTEL
GOLiDEN NORTH
SKAQWAY 5 POPULAR -HOTEL
Modern Improvements
Pair Treatment, Good Service and Kates That are Right
There is nssrc strength
end vig?r in a single,
bailie* sf
than in a barrel
of ordinary beer.
Once used- Always (j$ed.~
Seattle brewing
8c MALTING CO.
SEATTLE, WASH. k
PH?ME RA(NfE"R 30*