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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
Adeltted u second class mail matter
July I, 1S9S, at th? Posloffice
at Skagway, Alaska.
L. ?. Ksllsr, Fubtlshsr.
Subscription Rates.
Os?- south by mall 76
Ons month by carrier 1.00
Three Months by mall 2.20
Mx months by mall 4.60
Oas year by mall 9.00
Subscriptions and advertisement
recelvedby:
Bennett News Co. .. Whltehorse, Y. T
B. W. Gideon Carcross, Y. T.
S. L. Pillman Atlin, B. C.
B. A. Barnett Haines, Alaska
?A MtNER AND A SCIENTIST.
A week ago we published a clipping
from the Portland Telegram In which
s miner stated that the Eskimos of
the Alaska Yukon have deteriorated
and have been pauperized under Mis
sion inflaences. This miner. Fell by
name, reminds us of a trader from
the Yukon we met this autumu who
likewise ran down the missionaries.
When asked why he took that atti
tude his sole excuse was that a cer
tain missionary, known to us, had ad
vised the Indians against selling their
furs to him. This to us seems enoug
to exonerate the missionary, knowing
traders as we do.
A remarkable piece of testimony ha
come to our notice since the item re
ferred to was published. A short
time ago Dr. Gordon, a scientist of
the University of Pennsylvania, spent
a whole summer in the Yukon in the
iterest of science. While there he
wrote a letter to Prof. Pepper of the
University Law school which sets
forth what he saw of the missions.
We give a summary of the letter: Of
great interest to me were three In
dian pilots whose consummate skill
in river navigation render them indis
pensible in operating the steamers
Through them I met a missionary Mr.
Broost who had evidently won their
confidence upon whom they relied
for advice,? a contrast with the way
they spoke of many other white men.
More than once in my observations 1
was ashamed of my color ? a very un
pleasant feeling. 1 walked three mile
cn one occasion to visit Mr. Prevost's
mission. The mission presented a
very attractive appearance. The In
dians were mostly away AT WORK.
On every hand were signs of industry
and thrift. Here at least the unclean
ideals and strange morals that are
devouring the Northern Indians had
received a check. Here white men
found it unwise to peddle whiskey or
debauch the native when the Mr.
Prevost was on the ground. The
prosperity and capacity of the peo
ple surprised me. The character of
the natives is such as to recommend
them to every right-minded person.
Our treatment of them creates a
sense of shame and I cannot but
speak in terms of praise of those who
being men first and missionaries af
terward, are giving their lives for
the redemption of our national sins.
I' is I fear too early for the awak
ening of the public conscience, and
loo late for the arrest of the evil
The Alaskans are, 1 believe, through
our mis-doings, doomed to extinction
at an early day.'
ADVERTISING ALASKA.
The Alaskan town of Skagway has
organized a commercial club and has
entered upon an active campaign of
publicity, with the idea of converting
the outside public to an understand
ing of actual conditions in that part
of the great northern territory. The
purpose is a good one and the results
w' hout doubt will be beneficial to
al! of Alaska.
Alaska Is the last great territory of
this continent open to exploitation
And pioneering. Unless its growth
and development should be cruelly
hampered by federal legislation, de
signedly Intended to prevent its
growth and the utilization of the
great resources which the present
pioneers of Alaska have uncovered,
that territory promise# to rival in the
rapidity of Its expansion ail that has
been seen in the past. As It stands
today, It offers greater opportunities,
in more different directions, to the
hardy and enterprising young men of
this country and of the world than
any other territory ever offered at a
parallel period of its development.
Up to a comparatively recent period
too much of the interest of those
domiciled in Alaska was centered on
their immediate personal fortunes,
considered without regard to that of
the community at large. The average
man who went to Alaska did so with
the solo 'dea of making u fortune
and returning as soon as this could
be done. Now, however, Alaska is
acquiring a resident population of
men who have gone there to make it
a permanent place of abode; who
have an interest In the development
of the whole country, therefore not
merely of the particular pieco of pro
perty which they are holding at the
time.
The formation of commercial clubs
and the advertising campaigns of the
Alaska towns show this new spirit,
one which will help the territory won
derfully in the future. Alaska wants
a great population and there is room
for It. The modern motto is: "If
you want anything, advertise for it."
Alaska is to advertise.? Seattle P. I.
Now is the time to begin your
Christmas shopping. Don't leave It
to tho last week but help your local
merchants by shopping early. He
has more time and can give you
better service than when tho store is
crowded.
MY QUEEN.
HB loves not well whose love la
bold.
I would not have thee come too
nigh.
The sun's gold would not seem
pure gold
Unless the sun were In the sky.
To take him thence and chain him near
Would make his beauty disappear.
He keeps his state. Keep thou In thine
And shine upon mt> from nfar.
So shall 1 bask In light divine
That falls from love's own guiding star.
So Khali thy eminence be high.
And so my passion shall not die.
Out all my life shnll reach Its hands
Of lofty longing toward thy face
And bo as one who speechless stands
In rapture at some perfcct grace.
My love, my hope, my all shall be
To look to heaven and look to thee.
' Thy eyes shall be tho heavenly lights.
Thy voice the gentle summer breeze.
What time It sways, on moonlit nights,
Tho murinurlug tops of leafy trees,
And I shall touch tliy beauteous form
. In June's red roses, rich and warm.
, But thou thyself shnll come not down
From that pure region far above.
| But keep thy throno and wear thy crown.
Queen of my heart and queen of love.
A monarch In thy realm complete.
And 1 a monarch at thy feet!
? William Winter.
Stop at the Caribou hotel when tr
Carcros8. Fine fishing and huntinc
In the Immediate vicinity. Overlook
the beautiful shores of the lake. E
\V. Gideon, prop.
Pulleti Bouse
Foot ot Sixth A vo qui
Moat elegantly furniahed house
in Alaska
Every modern convenience
Electric lights? Hot and cold
water? Telephone*
Porcelain baths on every floor
Board and room by the d. y, week
or month
Tabid supplied with cream and
hutter from our own Jersey
Dairy
mre. fi. S. Pullen
Proprietress
IEER
(here's Vigor and
Strength
in every drop
Ml
COMPKNV
W.tle W?st
Only One "BROMO QUININE. Out is -
Laxative Bromo 0 mn ine ^ on?v?ry
- ~ ~ ?? ? ^ 25c
Com* Cold in One Day, Grip in 2 Days
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MOORE'S WHRRF CO.
Tcrmlnut W. P. & Y. Route
All South Bound Staamera Arrlvo and Deoart FromThla Dock
REGULATIONS 1909
Warehouse open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p.m.
Perishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night.
All freight s lipments destined southbound must be accompanied by a
Shipper's Manifest (papers can be obtained at the U. 8. customs
office) and must be delivered before 5 pm. No freight will bo re
ceived on wharf after this nour.
BAGGAGE? Tolls win oe collected on Chicked Baggage Only. No
charge for bags and grips when unchecked.
The wharf gate will be clopjd to the public when steamsr Is nearing
dock and will be opeo.donly when passengers have disembarked
Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at officoon dock,
P. O. Box 175. E. J. SHAW RESIDENT, MANAGER
+1
HEATED AND LIGHIED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
ttlhiic Pass fioiel
P. D McMillan, Manager
Cargcst and best appointed fiotel in (be Yukon
CHOICE BAR STOCK 77lfei#AkA?#A V T
RATES MODERATE 4Ul)ll?l)0r$Vt Z? C?
J HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE
4. ATLI N-CONR AD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. w. GIDEON, Proprietor
Carcross.Y. T.
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
J. FURNACE HEATED
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. S. Bound
lat 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 " 12 10 "
1 30 p. m. " CARIBOU " 10 25 a. m.
3 45 " Arrives WHITE HORSE Leaves 8 15 "
Passengers must be at depoj in time to have Baggago inspect
ed and checked. Inspection is stopp d 30 minutes before leaving time of
train.
150 pounds of baggago will be checked tree with each full fare
tlricat and 75 pounds with each half fare ticket.
The result of the observation taken
?t Moore wharf at midnight, Dec. 13,
190!), is as follows'
Temperature time observat'n 41 above
Max. temp, preceding 24 hours 43 above
Min. " " " " 30 above
Mean " " " " 3'Ji above
Barometer 30 20
Cloud; and strong south wind
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Whitehorae 20 above
Atlin 33 ?'
Lower Lebarge 18 below
HootaWnqua 8 "
Big Salmon 5 "
Yukon Crossing 10 above
Selkirk 5 below
Coffee Creek 18 "
Stewart 22 "
Ogilvie 21 "
Dawson 12 "
Forty Milo
KLOCK'S JERSEY BUTTER.
This 's without doubt he best but
ter to be obtained in any market.
A fresh consignment received overy
ten days and we guarantee Its purity.
All kinds of fresh and salt meats,
poultry, fish and game constantly on
'land.
Frye-Bruhn Co.
ROYAL A.GUNNISON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX E. JUNEAU ALASKA
JUNEAU S. S. GO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Currylug U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and \Va> ports
SAILS
Dec. 2 8 14 20 26
at 8:00 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOCUHTON, Agent
Broadwav and Fifth Ave. phone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
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 S1.50, ROUND TRIP $2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Phono SC
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Taeosir
Victoria, Vancouver, Anicortc:, Bsllinghsm
Everett, Olympia, Port Towiuend, South
Bellingharn, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sa.*i Drego
G. W. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN. G. P. A.
1 13 Jame? St., Seattle I !2 Market St., San Francisco
Right roserved to chsnzo this Sc!ioduIo
NEXT 5A0LBMGS WILL. BE
S. S. COTTAGE CITY
December 19 January 1
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
Carrylr.R U S. Mali and Alanirr^Pacific Rxprew
Next S&illDR of the P'ast PusiierErer Steamer
S. S JEFFERSON
December 12-24
Company ruaervcB right to change sailing date without coiict;
Through Tickets to San Krancipco
C. D. GUPTILL, Agent. I'ltone 06
Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
Winter Schedule of Sailings From Skagway
PRINCESS MAY
December 17-31 I
[January 14-28 February 11-25
Subject lo cluotre without notice
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Afloi
iilie Humboldt S. S. Co/
The S. S. Humboldt will resume her reg- ?
ular sailings for South-Eastern Alaska
Ports on or about January 15, 19] 0.
SEATTLE OFFICE W_ W> BOUGHTON,
YESLER WAY PHONE 90 SKAGWAY AGT^
Through Line From
Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon Dawson and Intermedia'e Yukon River Points.
The new placcrcamps in the Alsek and Ivluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, when navigation is closed, daily trains will continue runniug between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stage.s, carrying mail, express and passengers, loave White Horse for Dawson and
intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quat tz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Cnribou.
For lafjrmntlon relative to passeagst, freight and tele<jraphio rates, ipply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TKAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen Agen
Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver B. C. nd Skaguay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska