Official City I aper ""v:
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8UB8CBIPTIOM RATS*
Om w??k. dallrsred by -airier fC-X
On* month, by mall TS
ChTf months, by mall 2JS
Hi months, by mail 4-SO
9nayear. by malt >.00
"ALASKA? THE RICHEST REGION UNDER
THE STIRS AND STRIPES" SAYS
BEOLOeiST ALFRED K BROOKS
No mew's word with rtgard to Alaska
and her possibilities has such real
value as that of Alfred H. Brooks,
geologist in charge of the division of
Alaskan mineral resource*. He Is In 1
charge of over fifty scientists, twenty
five of whom are in the field studying
placer .'gravels, (he copper, the coal?
going over the whole vast area of Alas
ka foot by foot, mapping the geological
structure and lining up the topo
graphy?a general and a minute
survey. Mr. Brooks is a scientist
directing the movements of othei
scientists. Now science is often tedious,
being constrained to speak by the card,
but so greatly has the big PACT of
Alaska got into his blood that Mr.
Brooks, scientist, the best posted of
mtn on the subject, has become an
enthusiast. Mr. Brooks stopped at
Dawson this spring and spoke eloquent
ly on this subject. He has later been
to Fairbanks and what be said to the
Times should be given wide publicity.
A MINERAL EMPIRE
"Alaska is a mineral empire so ricb
and iU agricultural possibilities so
extensive and its resources so diversi
fied that the casual observer can get
but little idea of the greatness of tht
district," said he.
"California, witb its billion and a
quarter dollars' record from its placer
fields, will be outdone by A lank a. said
Brooks. Finland, with its bleak anil
desolate stretch of northland, is a
barren waste compared to the agricul
tural future of Alaska; Michigan, Mon
tana and Arizona will perhaps be sur
passed with its copper products, and
?oal mining in the north will be an im
port ant industry. I have been to Fin
land and I know it well. So, also, do I
know Alaaka."
GREATER THAN SEVERAL CALIFORNIAS
Mr. Brooks has been at the head of
the geological survey Id the north
since 1^01. Before i.hat for three years
he was working in various fields in
Alaska.
"The people of the United States do
not know what they have in the
north," he continued, "Seward penin
sula has a gi eater placer gravel area
than bad California before it was ex
ploited. 1 have not been able to meas
ure up the Tanana as yet, but I believe
It will far exceed the Seward peninsula
so far as auriferous gravels are con
cerned. Then there are vast regions
which we have not as yet touched.
"Gold alone, however, is not to
measure the riches of the north. There
are coal fields. We have anthracite
eoal in abundance and the government
is anxious to have it exploited. It will
be one of the greatest benefit to the
Pacific coast. It will mean much for
commerce and the richness of Alaska
and the cheapening of coal on thf
Pacific. Bituminous coal, the coking
variety, is in great abundance, and this
will add greatly to the valne of the
copper produced in Alaska, for whicb,
water transportation at hand, the two
products will be immense commercial
value in the production of copper for
the market.
LOOK OUT FOB THE KOYUKUK
"I have not been surprised to hear ol
the strikes in the (nnoko and the Koyu
kuk. Both are good placer regions, and
both have been reported on. The
Koyokuk ha- peculiar erosive formi1
Raw Furs....
WE PAY
High Prices for Fine furs
Write For Price Lilt
Percy's Fur House
Othkoah, Wisconsin
tioos* which many of the prospectors
think new. It is nothing more than
narrow valleys ailing with country
rock, after much water wear having a
run of gravel. It is a common thing in
Alaska. 1 really think there will be
some more good diggings struck In the
Koyukuk.
"We hsve not got quite up on quartz
reports, but unofficially I have fcearii
that quartz has been struck in many
places in Alaska, i had hoped that tl.e
increase in the gold output would bring
a corresponding increase in the appro
priation for the geological work, but It
has remained the same for severai
years.
"When the railroads reach the coal
and copper deposits, enter the placer
regions and tap the various mountain
ranees where are to be fouad the quartz
ledges that so many prospecto s are
now seeking, Alaska will come Into its
own, the sea will be alive with ships
bringing its commerce to the nearest
port in the states, and Alaska will be
recognized as the richest region under
the Stars and Stripes."
This is the word of a man who has
been to every portion of Alaska, for
three yeare working in various fk'ld^
and since 1901 at the head of the geo
logical survey.
The thing for every Alaskan to do is
to prepare himself to work up to these
facta.
WE LIVE IN DEEDS.
WE live In deed*, not yearn; In
thought*, not breath;
In feelings, not In figures on a
Wo should count time by heart
throbs. He most lives
Who thinks most, fools tho noblest, acts
the best.
Ufa's but a means unto an end; that end.
Beclnnlnz mean and end to all things?
God.
?Philip James Bailey.
TWO SONS.
T HAVE two sons, wife?
A Two and yet the same.
One his wild way runs, wife.
Bringing us to shame.
Tho on* is bearded, sunburnt, prim and
fights across the sea;
The other Is a little child who sits upon
your knee.
ONE Is fierce and cold, wife.
As the wayward deep.
Him no arms could hold, wife;
Htm no breast could keep.
He has tried our hearts for many a yoar
not broken them? for ho
(a still the sinless little one that sits upon
your knoe.
ONE may fall In fight, wife.
Is he not our son?
Pray with all your might, wife,
For the wayward one;
Pray for the dark, rough soldier who
fights across the sen.
Becauso you love tho little shado who
?miles upon your knee.
ONE across the foam. wife.
As I speak may full.
But this one at home, wife.
Cannot die at all.
They both are only one. And how thank
ful should we be
We cannot lose the darling son who sits
upon your knee!
? Robert Buchanan.
HALL FOR RENT
The Eagles hall having: undercooe
complete renovation and repairs, the
Board of Trustees F. O. E. wish to an
nounce that the hall may be secured
(or social dances or entertainments
Rent {10 per evening. Enquire Henry
Rhode. Draper & Co.'a store.
First class rooms at the Portland
house. Skagway's medium priced
bouse. Baths and all conveniences.
Centrally located, 5th avenue, opposite
Post Office. 113 t f
PRIZES 10 BE PRESENTED AT THE
ELKS' HULL, FRIDAY, SEPT. 18TH
Waltz ?Ladies' Prize, hand
painted cup and saucer, presented by
H. D. Kirrase, Jeweler.
Gents' prize, a box of the very best
cigars presented by Tuck and George of
the Board of Trade.
Two-Step? Ladles' prize, handsome
jewel box, presented by J.Ikuta, Jeweler
Gents' prize, Fancy vest, presented
by F. H. Clay son & Co.
THREE-STEP-Ladies' prize, handsome
hand painted v ise, presented by P. E.
Kern, Jeweler.
Genta prize, French briar Antidjte
pipe, presented.' by Tony Dorteros, 428
Broadway.
Prof. Mclntyre's orchestra of five
pieces will furnish the music. Concert
commences at 8:30 sharp. 2t
f STORM SUBSIDES, BRIGHT SUN- 0
1 SHINE FOLLOWS
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YUKON RIVER SAILIN6S
ImKiiiinnuuuummunwnumwwm
The result ot the 'observation taken;
at Moore wharf at midnight, Sent, 17, [
1908, Is as follow*:
Temperature time observat'n..49 above
Max.temp.pftcedlng 24 hours,. 53 above
Mln. " " " " ..49 above
Mean " " " " ..61 above
Barometer 29.00
Strong south wind and rain.
Wtiltchorse, Sept. 18 ? The wire Is
down north of this place and there if>
no report of the bonts. Tho|C?sca and
Selkirk are duo to arrive -and sail to
night.
HOT MINERAL BATHS
Sitka Hot Springs, now open to the
public. Good rooms and restaurant in
connection. Hot mineral baths unex
celled.? Goddard & Brooks, Proprietors.
8-27 lmo.
The Fifth avenuo hotel has plenty of
rooms today. Have several rooms with
private bath, If you are not suited with
your room coma and see us. Rates >1
and up.
It is not what you pay for what you
pet, but what you get for what you pay
that counts. Advertlso in the Dally
Alaskan.
Fall lino of Hart, SchalTner St Marx
suits just received. They are excellent
in pattern and quality.? F. H. Clay son
& Co. 124 tf
Hoaduchna and Nou raits ia from Cold
LAXATIVE HKOMO Quinine, the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy
removes cause. Call for full name.
Look for signature K. W. GROVE 2sc
\V
Reliable All The Tim?
The Pack Train liestaurant will sorva
wine with dinner orders, free in place
of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
DEEPlffi
FROM ECZEMA
Could Lay Slate-Pencil in One
Hands in Dreadful State? Dis
ease Defied Remedies and Pre
scriptions?Suffered Seven Years,
FOUND A PERMANENT
CURE IN CUTICURA
"I had eczema on my hands for about
seven years and during that time I had
used several so-called
remedies, together with
physicians' and drug
gists' prescriptions. The
disease was so bad on
my hands that I could
lay a slate-pencil in one
of the cracks and a rule
i placed across the hand
would not touch the
pencil. I used ,
, Skin Lotion?
Remedy and
u ? others externally but I
did not us* any internal remedy, and
while somo gave partial relief, none re
lieved tm much did the first box 01
Cutieura Ointment. I made a purchase
of Cutieura Soap and Ointment and
my hands were perfectly cured after two
boxes or Cutieura Ointment and one
cake of soap were used. I now keep
them on hand for sunburn, etc.. and use
Cutieura Soap for shaving. 1 could writo
a great deal more in reference to my
euro but do not want to take more of
your time. William H. Dean, Newark,
Del., Mar. 28, 1907."
CHILD SUFFERED
With Sores on Legs. Cured in
Two Weeks by Cutieura.
"My little daughter suffered with
Bores on her legs all last summer. Her
feet were sore, too, and she couldn't
wear her shoes. I think she was poisoned
by running through weeds but the doc
tor said it was eczema. I tried several
remedies but failed to find a cure. Then
I sent for Cutieura Soap and Cutieura
Ointment which cured her in two weeks.
I find Cutieura the beet I ever tried for
any kind of sore and I hope I shall never
be' without it. Mrs. Gertie Laughlin.
Ivydale, \V. Va., Apr. 25, 1907."
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor of Infanta. Children, and Adultl
consuls ot Cutieura Soap <25c.) to Clcanae the Skin,
Cutieura Ointment (Me.) to Ileal the Skin, and
Cut leura Reaotveot (SOc.l. (or In the form of ChoeolaM
Coated I'llLi 2Se. per vial of 60) to l'urlfr the Blood.
Sold throughout the world. Potter DruE & Chcm.
Oorp . Sole Propa.. Itonton. Maaa.
?j-Maiicd Free, Uiucura Book on Skin DIjeuM.
CHDI1 BANK OF COMMERCE
Paid Up Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rkst :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING B V MAIL
Goldj Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYARLE IN ALL COUNTRIES IN THE WOULD
SKAGWAt BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mflr.
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WHEN YOU WRITE
a letter do not apologize (or the paper. Have
the klud of paper thai requires no apology?
the kind that reflects your rood taste and
good Judgement.
HIGHLAND LINEN
la auch a paper. It Is refined In appearance,
correct In every detail and offers a writing,
surjace that neither absorbs the Ink nor trips I
the pen, Wocarrt all sized.
Wo also carry the following lines of Eaton. '
Crane & Tike papers.
English Nainsook
Danish Cloth
Mull Chiffon
Celtic Linen etc.
WM. BRITT
The Druggist
JTJNEAU S. S. CCTS.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Hainea, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoona, Tcnakee, Sitka and Way ports
-SAILS
Thursdays at 8 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGUTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Ave, phone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying
Passengers and Mail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. m. for Haines
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trit) $2.50
There's Vigor and
Strength
in every drop
C0MPHNY
Seattle Wash
Pacific Coast S. S. to.
K PIONEER ALASKA IJr
& SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
VJ
Seattle, and othor Paget Hound t'onn
CARHYINO n. R. M All <
8team?r? of Thi? Company L?a?e
CITY OF SfAITLF, Sept, 6-15-26 Oct. 7
HUMBOLDT, Sept. 10-21 Oct. 2
Connecting with tbe Company's Steamer* at Settle for San FrasOJCO, i
Southern Caupornia, Kukkka (HumboMt Ni?y) and Mexico '
A bore Schedule Subject to Change Wttbo-.it Nolle*.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Secorn and Hroadway, Skapwny I
Seattle Ticket Ofpicf., 1!.t James st.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passcuper Apcnt,
112 Market Htroot, san Ptaj olsco. Cat
Canadian Pacific Railway
( B. r. COAST SERVICE
FALL SCnRDULR OF RAILINGS FROM SKA'JWAV
Subject to change without notice
PRINCESS
BEATRICE
PRINCESS
HAY
S| W fillip
#1126 (MM
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Hooms
Tickets to any part of '.he world a^d all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
1
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carry Ing U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Expross
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Jefferson Sept. 8, 18, 29
Dolphin Sept. 3, 13, 24
Company rcicrfes right to change sailing C-.'c without notice
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Addilional Charge
Through Ticket* to Snn Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone M
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TheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TTINlfcC TAHCK No.
(Daily Ercopt Sunday.*
18.
No. 1. N. Pound
lot olass.
9 30 ft. m.
\2 f5 p. m.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. m.
5 GO
Leave*
Arrive*
SKAGUA Y
WHITE PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
Whitx Hons*
Arrive*
Leave*
Nl. ?. 9. BotinC
irtclan
4 30 p m
.1 06 ?*
2 20 "
1 45
11 40 4. m
? .11 ??
Passengers must bo at depot; In time to have Baggage innpectcd and
ohockod. Inspection is stepped 30 trinutc * ix 'ore leaving t'mc of train.
160 pounds of bagpafce will be cbccked free with caoh full fare ticket
i\nd 76 pounds with each half faro ticket
Throrgh line from Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson nn.
intermediate pointa. Connection made at Daweoti with Lower Rlter steam) >oats for
Eagle, Circle Citv, Rampart, Tanana, Fairbanks, Chenn, St. Michael and Nome,
NAVIGATION NOW OPEN
Frequent connection mado at White Horse betweer trains and river utoamers for all Yu
kon River points, including Mendenhall Landing. the nearest ft^amhoat landing to the
Alsek Gold Field*. The following steamboats are operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, iucluding s'cara heat
electric llghl and other features as afford not only safety hut comfort to passenger*.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN BONANZA KING
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK LaFRANCE
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE VICTORIAN
ThuOUGH TICKETS can be purchased at Skaguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, OH I :NA
and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed trains dail? except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mail and expre?s.
Baggage bonded 'through. Direct telegraphic scrvice to all points in Alaska, < ana-la
and the United states.
For information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent o( the Company, or to:
RAFFTC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACH ER Gen. Agent
Vancouver, B. C. ? Vancouver. B. O. and Skaeuay, Ala?Vn SVajniay, Alaska