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^ OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
>toi1tf?1 u second class mail matter
July I, 1898, at the Postotflce
at 9karw?y. Alaska.
L. ?. Keller, Publisher.
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B. A. Barnet Haines, Alaska.
THREE MEN ANO A SCRIBE
JUNEAU, Nov. 15 ? Answering the
call is?ued three weeks ago, a meet
log of the Republican territorial cen
tral committee was held here this
morning. L. P. Shackleford, of Juneau
ww chosen chairman; C. C. Shea, of
Seward, secretary. All members wer
present in person or repretk>nttd by
proxies, except >Tank Youngs, of
Seward, and T. A. Marquam, of Fair
banks. The committee adjourned until
tomorrow, when the date of the con
vention will be set. It is apparent;
from the proceedings tbat tbe elemei.O
of the Republican party favoriug the
ideas expressed by President Taft, in
reference to territorial govrenment,
is in control of the committee.
Tbe above report of the recent meet
ing of the Republican territorial cent
ra) committee of Alaska was sent forth
broadcast, and it takes no Sherlock
Holmes to deduce the author: ? A. R.
O'Brien, editor of the Juneau Record
and press agent for the Shackleford
faction of the Republican party of
Alaska. Mr. O'Brien signed a simi
lar report which was received by The;
Alaskan and his editorial columns
echoed and harped upon the con
cluding paragraph of the above report.
One who is unfamiliar with the cir
cumstance? attending the recent meet
ing would naturally infer from a pe
rueal of the above report that there
w*s a well attended aad enthusiastic
meeting of the central committee, and
that a major portiou of the Republic
ans of Alaska were opposed to home
rule, for was not every member of
the committee except two "present
in either person or proxy?"
There were exactly three members
of the committee present at the meet
ing. They were L. P. Shackleford of
June*u, M. J. O'Connor of Douglas
and John Rustgard of Nome. Louis
P. Shackleford personally informed
the writer of this fact. Knowing
full well that three committeemen
could hardly be considered to consti
tute "an element of tbe Republican
party favoring the Ideas expressed
by President Taft in reference to ter
ritorial government for Alaska", Mr.
O'Brien fails to mention the slim at
tendance, either in his press dis
patches or in the columns of his own
organ, but adroitly states that "every
member was present either in person
or proxy." This is truthful so far as it
goes, but nevertheless it is a plain
evasioa and was written carefully
with Intent to deceive.
As a matter of fact an overwhelm
ing majority of the Republicans of
Alaska favor home rule. It has been
repeatedly proved by the vote of the
people in the election of delegates.
It will be proved again in the future.
Mr. O'Brien is not unaware of this;
neither is Mr. Shackleford. Yet for pol
itical purposes they color news reports
so If would appear that the Republic
ans of the north as a party are ar
rayed against home rule, whereas in
this case, the "element of the Repub
lican party favoring the ideas ex
pressed by President Taft" consisted
of three men.
Moot of the voters of Alaska have
oeithar the time nor the money to
spend ia the pursuit of politics as a
profession. That ia left to men like
Shackleford and his associates? un
fortunately. For this reason they are
allowed to pose as the leaders of the
party, go to Washington and voice
their personal opinions as party sent
iments. and send forth mis-leading
aowB reports which prejudice readers
unfamiliar with the true state of af
fairs.
Uut when the next electlou has
been written as history and the voters
of Alaska have personally expressed
their preference as for or against
home rule, then, theu we shall see
whether or not the Republicans of
the north "favor the ideas of Pres
ident Taft."
The machinations of Shackleford!
and his friends are humorous, in u
way. They remind one somewhat of
a certain king who thought to stay
the tides of the ocean by command
ing them to recede.
History has it that his feet got
damp.
The tides are still doing business.
DcLura, the .Mexican socialist, has
beeu released from custody by the or
ders o' Secretary Xagel of the De
partment of Commerce and Labor. It
is alleged and generally believed
that the Mexican government attempt
ed to have him railroaded back to '
Mexico so that he could be punished
for the heinous crime of presuming
to criticise President Diaz. DeLara'si
friends took up his cause, however,
and gave the affair wide spread pub
licity. His release followed.
If the principle that "one good term
deserves another" is observed.James
Wickersham will certainly be re-el
ected as delegate to congress from
Alaska. He has made good in every ,
essential particular. And the people
of Alaska realize and appreciate the
fact.
The South American republics re
semble a school room of unruly child
ren with I'ncle Samuel acting in the
role of teacher. Occasionally it is
necessary to spank oue of them and
admonish it to behave. Nicaragua
is In for chastisement just at pre
sent.
The Seattle Grand Jury is delving
into the political scandals of King
county. If current rumour be true
they will find enough to keep them
busy for a few days, at least.
As Thanksgiving is a legal holiday
there will be no Issue of The Alas
kan tomorrow.
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
? Corinthians, 3 ? 7.
Alaska needs home rule.
We want you to
Perform' your prettiest
At the White Pass
Chib barn dance.
GOLDENROD.
WHEN the wayside tangles
blaze
In the low September sun.
When tlie flowers of sum
mer days
Droop and wither one by one,
Reaching up through bush and brier.
Sumptuous brow and heart of tiro,
Flaunting Mgh Its wind rocked plume,
Brave with wealth of native bloom?
Goldk'nrod!
3
When the meadow, lately shorn.
Parched und languid, swoons with pain.
When her llfeblood, night and mom.
Shrinks In every throbbing vein,
Round her fallon, tarnished urn
leaping watch fires brighter burn.
Royal arch o'er autumn's gate.
Rending low with lustrous weight?
Goldcnrod!
/
In the pasture's rude embrace.
All o'errun with tangled vines,
Where the thlstlo claims Its place
And the straggling hedge confine*,
Rearing still the sweet Impress
Of unfettered loveliness,
In the field and by the wall.
Rinding, clasping, crowning all
Golden rod!
Nature lies disheveled, pale.
With her foverlsh Hps apart.
Day by day the pulses fall.
Nearer to her bounding heart.
Yet that slackened grasp doth hold
Stona of pure and genuine gold.
Quick thou comest. strong and free,
Type of all the wealth to bo?
Ooldenrod!
?Elaine Goodale.
Fresh Oysters served 1 ny style
at the Pack Train Restai ut, 50c. tf
LOOK OUT1
Beginning 16th Inst I shall have
some A.-Y.-P. special at the Pack
Train. Finest In the Land. Yours
as ever, Herman Grimm. tf.
ACKNOWLEDGE IT
Alaskan Has to Bow to the Inevi
table ? Scores of Endorse
ments Prove It.
After reading the public statement
of this fellow-sufferer given below,
you must come to this conclusion:
A remedy which cured years ago,
which has kept the kidneys in good
health since, can be relied upon to
perform the same work In other cas
es. Read this:
R. C. Fenton, 3903 N. Cheyenne St.,
Tacoina, Wash., says: "I gave a state
ment for publication, telling of my ex
perlence with Doans Kidney Pills soma
years ago and I am now pleased to
confirm all I then said in their favor.
I was afflicted with kidney trouble
and finally I became so bad off thai
I was obliged to give up my work.
I had dull, heavy pains through my
kidneys and on one occasion I was
confined to my bed for almost a
month. The unnatural condition of
the kidney secretions also plainly de
noted that my kidneys needed atten
tion. When I learned of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, I procured a box and be
gan their use. I felt great relief
from the first and before long my
trouble was entirely disposed of. 1
have since had no return of kidney
complaint."
For salo by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Fo8ter-MIlburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name ? Doan's? and
take no other.
Only One "BROMO QUININE,' :hat Is jp
Lajative B^? Qu,nine $
Carts a Cold in One Day. Cnt> .r> i Days
^:g?TmTtniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH???nnu:u:?Kiiiinrn
&EATED AND LIGHI ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
ttlbiie Pass Ijotcl
P. 0 McMillan, Manager
Earnest and best appointed Hotel in tbe Vukon
CHOICE BAR STOCK lUWttbOrSe, V. C.
RATES MODERATE
ntTffmrmmnininiiniiiinmiiiniiiiiinimiwm
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIR8T CLASS CAFE
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR 8TOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. w. GIDEON, Proprietor
Carcross.Y.T. |
Z-i-M Mini! I -:-ww ?Mini i -h-h-h
H NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
I* FURNACE HEATED
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Daily Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. S. Bound
1st class 1st class
8 30 a. m. Leaves SKAC UAY Arrives 3 20 p. m.
10 00 " " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " " LOG ABIN " 12 42 "
11 30 " " BENNETT M 12 10 "
1 30 p. m. " CARIBOU " 10 25 a. m.
3 45 " Arrives WHITE HORSE Leaves 8 15 "
Passengers must be at depo s in time to have Baggage inspect
ed and checked. Inspection is jstopp d 30 minutes before leaving time of
train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half fare ticket
The result of the observation taken
?t Mooro wharf at midnight, Nov. 23,
1909, is as follows'
Temperature time observat'n 2 *bovr
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours 5 above
Mln. " " " " 2 above
Meau " " " " 31 above j
Barometer 29 58
Clear strong Dorth wind
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Whltehorse 32 bolow |
Atlln 15 '
Lower Lebarge 34 '
Hootalloqua 40 '
Big Salmon 48 '
Yukon Crossing 52 1
Selkirk GO '
Coffee Cretk 4G '
Stewart '. .. . 48
Otf'lvie 44 '
Dawson 50 '
Forty Mile
KLOCK'S JERSEY BUTTER.
This 's without doubt he best but
ter to bo obtained In any niurket. i
A fresh consignment received every
ten days and we guarantee its purity.
All kluds of fresh and salt moats, I
poultry, fish and gamo constantly on
'land.
Frye-Bruhn Co.
ROYAL A.GUNNISON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX E. JUNEAU ALASKA
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.j
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia !
CarryltiK V. S. Mall
For Haines, Herners Hay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and Wavporti
SAILS
Nov. 2 8 14 20 26
at 8:30 a. m.
WILLIS NOW ELL, MRr.,Junoau
W. W. BOUUHTON. A^ent
Broadway and Fifth Ave. phono 30
U. S Mail Steamer
He
Carrying Passengers and Mall will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONEWAY $1.50: ROUND TRIP 52.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Phone SC
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS TOR
mRin SeattEe,,
Victoria, Vancouver, Atiacort , Belling!, m
Everett, Olympia, Port I ownscn'I, Soutli
Bcllingham, Eureka, Santa Baibaro, Motico
San Francisco, Los AngeSes, 5 ji Diego
G. W. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN, G. P. A.
1 13 Jamci St., Seattle ! !2 Market St., San F rancisco
Right reserved to change this Schedule
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
S. S. COTTAGE CITY
November 14, 25 December 7, 19
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
IL ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
Carrying U S. MaiKand Alaska! Pacitic ? xprtM
rsext Salllnp of the Fwt Pt?s?eueer Ktenmer
S. S JEFFERSON
November 9, 20 December 1
Company reserves right to chancre nailing date without notice1}
Throuph Tickets to San Francisco
C. B. GUPTILL, Agent. Phone CG
Canadian Pacific Rv.Ulf
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
Winter Schedule of Sailings From Skagway
SS! PRINCESS MAY
November 13 - 27 December 11 -26
January 8-22 February 6-19
Subject to chiiDi*e wltjnut notice
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLF. Ag.?nt
r~-" ? ? 1
ihe Humboldt S. S. Co.
.Sailing Ddtes Subjpct to Change Without Notic -
S. S. HUIVBOLDT
November 12 - 24 Dec. 5
SEATTLE OFFICE W> W> BOUGHTON,
i-- 103 YESLER WAY phone 90 skagway agt
Through Line From
Skagway to Atlin, White Hor^e, Rig Salmon, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River rVuts
The new placer camps ic the Alsek and Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage
Service
During the winter season, when navigation is closed, dally trains will coninue running between
Ska;; way and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will he m <inuii>od
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Rbfiular 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 fnhulously rich quAttz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For Information reltttive to paneage', freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to nny asyntof the Company, or tor
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen Ageo
Vancouver,- B.C. Vancouver B. C. and Sku?uay, Alaska
Skaguay, Alaska
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