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IKE IHHJI1H HI FAIRBANKS I
Now what do you think of the con
dition o f things in Fairbanks as portray
ed In the story that came out of lhat
towa yesterday? and printed in la*t
evening's Alaskan?
la it not amazing?
Citizen* of Fairbanks now in this ci'y
shudder as thoy read that story, recog
nizing a true picture of condition
under whxh they have to lire.
Is it a wondor we are in turmoil here
all the time when federal appointees
accept their appointment as a license
to exploit the people for their own
?mis?
Already we tee in this the beginaing
of another bitter fight agtinst an Alas
Iud court. The fight against Judge
Wlckershsm , which had for lis begin
nlng and end oothiDg mora to go
upon thin the embitterments of thoss
who lost cases In his courts ? will be
nothing to it? slnoe here is CAUSE.
If the election of Judge Wlckemham
was the only consideration wc might
all b? tlclceled to death by the relation
of these dolnga since thrv but make his
?lection more and m re certain. But
as the election of Judge Wickershatu is
only the meaus to an cud? the better
ment of conditions in Alaska,? the re
valattcn of such conditions existing and
needing correction c?n but cause deep,
resentment upon the part of all Alas
kans.
THIS IS INTERESTING AS A CURIO
To those who read the story of how
Judge Wickarshsm came u> enter the
race for the delegateship as told by
Ferdinand de Journal in last evening's
Alaskan this, thai follows, from the Ju
neau Record will be very interesting.
It is reprinted here as a sample of the
utterly irresponsible methods of the
Hoggatt-Corson press.
It wou'd be difficult to conjure up a
more reckless mistatemcnt of the cir
cumstances undertaken to be here re
lated?and this to the knowledge of
everybody in Alaska. Thai's the amaz
ing }>art of it, that a newspaper under
takes to so mislead its readers about a
thing of which thev, the readers, have
previous knowledge. It is as though
the editor, assuming to have all the
knowledge there is and that his readers
were to be treated as mere imbeciles,
might relate as & matter of history that1
George Washington diet! in the peni
tentiary. It is in line with the attitude
of Governor Hoggatt toward the ureal
unripe mass. Now road this:
"In deciding that no new trial of the
Dome Creek cases should be dlowed
Judge Gunnison yesterday acted con
trary to Judge Wickersham's idea of
the law. \Vickersham. who it after
wards developed, was the partner of W.
C. Paroett, who at one time served a
sentence in the Oregon penitentiary,
filed on nearly all the claims around
Dome Creek? he acted in much the
s.?me manner as McKen/ie did at Nome
and, it later came to light, hs did so at
Wickersham's instance, aud the matter
has been in court a long time, however,
now mat the w ickersbam-Barncit
scheme has bee a txposed. the case will
not likely be appealed from Judge Gun
nison's decision."
This paragraph is being laughed at
by th? pre<a of Juneau and elsewhere
for its inscrutable English, but it is the
amazirg stupidity aside from the mere
bunglo of words that The Alaskan
would call attention to.
THIS SOUNDS LIKE A HERALD OF THE
DAWN
The Alaska Labor Union, which is
getting to be * power in the land, held
a smoker last Triday night at which
attendance whs only limited by the size
of the hall. There were good things
to eat and good things to drink and
smoke, v'o'in solos by embryo artists
and songs by artists of great repute,
moving pictures and pictures tbat
moved the crowd to tears. The mem
ber!) of the organ Union wear a button
which bears the motto "Live and Let
Live," which In the light of i!0lh cen
tury Intelligence is a noble motto for a
labor organization and Indicates that
the members are up-to-date in their
Ueas. The foundation stone on which
this order is built is arbitration. The
officers and members of this union are
selected from the best of tho emp'oy
ees of Treadwell and auy man may feel
proud to beloog. May Uio Alaska
Labor Union continue to flourish tnd
may the principles tlut it represents
never die.? Douglas Island News.
Let but tho Trendwell company
adopt this same motto and both com
pany and employee live u;> to it, and
no man on Douglas Island need wail
longer for the millenium.
THIS IS HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT IT AT
SEWARD
Judge Wickersham was on tho booch
for about sis years, and has thus gained
a wide personal acquaintance in the
territory and the reputation of being a
fair *nd fearless judge. Some there
are who may have been imbittered
against the judge because he wou!d not
use his judicial position to further their
personal iutere-ts, but if there are any
such they are not the friends of the ter
ritory and cannot be expected to sup
port an honest and impartial candidate.
?Seward Gateway.
The cupidity of some p?ople in high
places is only exceeded by their stupid
ity. For a man occupying the jiositlon
of United Statet commissioner, an ap
pointee of the federal judge, to take
charge of a party campaign is bad
enough in itself? although probably
permissible. But for him to adopt
questionable methods in its conduct is
not permissible and for him to refuse
information to his opponent which
should be free to all, while favoring his
own parly. Is to lay himself liable to re
buke. For him not to kown that this
will result in his own downful anil that
speedily is downright stupidity.
The most astonished man in the world
today perhaps was the man who struck
the blow at Abdul Hamid? and saw his
blade turn back upon him instead of
finding the heart of th" sultan. His
astonishment, perhaps could only be in
creased if the sultan would now tell
him to go free. For what the sultan
will do to him It is paiuful to think
about.
Only One "BROMC QUININE, " that is
Laxative JJrorao Quinine *? on tymy
Cores * CoH in One Day, Grip in 2 Days 25c
CUM BUI OF COMMERCE
Paid Ip Capital : : : $1 0,000, 000. 00
Rkst :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING BY M?A I L_
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSCED PAYABLE IX ALL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
SKAGWAY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mgr.
THE CONVENT-BELLS
Hark! the convent-bells are ringing, ,
And the nuos are sweetly sloping;
Holy Virgin, hear our prayer!
See (he novice comes to lever
Kvery worldy tie forever;
Take, oh, taice her to your care!
Still radiant gem* are shining,
Her jet-black locks entwining;
And her rob?* around her flowing
With many tints are Blowing,
Hut all earthly rays are <Uai.
Splendors brighter
NVv invite her
Wbile thus we cbant our vesper-hymn.
Now the lovely maid Is kneeling,
With uplifted eyes appealing;
Uolj Virgin, hear our prayer!
Sec the abbess bending o'er her,
Breathes the sacral vow before her;
Take, ob. take her to your care!
Her form no more possesses
Those dark luxuriant tresses,
The solemn words are spoken,
Each earthly tie is broken,
And all earthly joys are dim.
Spicuuoib brighter
Now invite her,
While thus we chant our vespers-hymn.
?Thomas Haynes Hayley.
| J BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY |
| . YUKON RIVER SAILINGS j
The result of the otuorvatlon taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, Aug. 3,
190)!, |g as follow#
Temperature tlmeobservat'n..55 above
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours. .69 above
Mln " " " " ..55 above
Mean " " " " .."2 sbove
Barometer 30.00
Clou.lv, calm.
YUKON RIVER FLEET
Up stream -Casca passed Big Salmon
.*> a m; Selkirk pis<ed Coffee Creek 3 a
m: Dawson patted Vukon Crossing 0 a
m: Prospector passed Stewart at 5 p m.
Down stivam? Whltehorse passed
Vukon Crossing at 11 p in: Honanza
King passed Lebarge at 2 a in.
Next sailing? Case* tomorrow.
The best dining room, the boat hotel ac
Commodation*, the most comfort at the
Fifth Ayenue
The Bull Dog is par excellence, call
at To=y Dortero's for same.
ONLY ONE BKOMO QUININE'
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN
INE. ljO >kforthe signature of E. W.
GROVE. Used the World over to Cure
cold in One Day. 25c F
On account of-non arrival of prescrip
tion work I am compelled to remain
longer in Ska* ay than 1 have intended.
1 shall therefore continue work at the
same old stand until further notice.
102 4; E. E. Klmbsll, Oph. D.
Best meals in Whitchorse at Boyal
Cafe. t
6000 MINING PROPOSITION WANTED
Wanted to purchase' (or will assist
party having (jootl proposition) a gold
mice tli nt has been sufficiently devel
oped to demonstrate possibilities. Ad
dress Charles \V. Lork, 914 Spruce
street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
89 3mo.
Raw Furs....
WE?PAY
High Prices for fine furs
.
Write For Price List
Percy's Fur House
Othkonh. Wisconsin
(here's Vigor and
Strength
in every drop
COMPANY
8ealtle, Wuh. ']
Ice Cream
Soda
PURE AND DELICIOUS
PLENTY OF CRUSHED FRUITS
Wc want you all to patronize our
fountain during the warn weather.
You will find it a delightful place
to rest and be refreshed.
WM. BRITTj
The Druggist.
Havinp completed reliable arrange
ments for an adequate lupply of tne
btet
British Columbia Coal
for the coining winter we offer for
Skagway Coal Consumer*, Coals at
following prices;?
Wellington (Departure Hay)
Run of Mine $12 per too
Wellington (Ladvsraith)
Selected Lumps $1.1 per ton
Anthracite (Banff B. C.)
Chestnut Size 120 per ton
Priccs abovd at c on wharf and in bulk
or sacked and for cash. Dellvory 11.00
per ton extra.
SHAW & JOHNSON
Phones II or 109 Skagway, Al^ks
U. S Mail Steamer
Carrying
Passengers and Mail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. m. for Haines
Returning, Leaves llaines for
Skagwny at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $150
Round trit) $2.50
JTJNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayporta
s A I LS
Tuesdays 6:30 p. m.
Thursdays at 2 p. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOCUUTON, Agent
Broadwav and Fifth Avo, phone 90
Pacific CoastS. S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LI?-V.
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Snait'e, ?nd other Hutret Hound Pori.<
CARRYING H. 8. M All .
Steameri of This Company Loave
CITY Of SEATTIF, July 24 August 5-17-26
COTTAGE CIIV, ? July 30 August 10
MJMBOtOT, - - ? - August 21-31
Connecting with the Company'* Strain >r> at Seattle for San Francisco,
South khn California, Kukrka (Humboldt Ray) and Mxxico
Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notfca.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Hroariway, Skajrwuy
Seattmc Ticket Omcit, 113 Jamks St.
C. D. DUN ANN. General Paatcnjfor Agent,
112 Market Btreet. San Pmrotaeo CV
Canadian Pacific Railway
( B. C. COAST SERVICE )
FALL SCHEDULE OK SAILINGS FROM 8KAOWAY
Subject (o chance without not Ire
PRINCESS Aug. 14,26. Sept. 8,
BEATRICE 19. Oct. 2, i4, 2
PRINCESS Aug. 8, 20. Sept. 1,
n ay 14, 26. Oct. 8, 20, 31
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of '.he world and all Information from
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaaka Pacific Exprew
Next Sailing of the Fast Paaaenjrer Steamers
Jefferson Aug. 8, 19, 29
Dolphin Aug. 2, 13, 24
~~
Company rcaervea right to changf sailing date without notice.
Transfer* to Vlotorla and Vancourcr Without Addllional Charge
Through Ticket* to San Krancioco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phono 66
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The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE No.
(Dally Kxccpl Sunday.)
IS.
No. 1. N. Bound
1st class.
9 30 a. m.
12 C5 p. m.
12 43 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. in.
5 50
Leaves
Arrives
SKAOUAY
WHITK PASS
LOO CA13IN
BENNKTT
CARTHOU
Wbitk Hors*
Arrlvo*
Leaves
No. 2. S. Bound
1st claw
4 30 p m
3 05 ??
2 20 "
1 45
11 40 A. ID.
9 39 "
Passengers must bo at depots In time to have Bafigape Inspcctr d and
ohecked. Inspection Is stopped 30 minutes heforo leaving time of train.
150 pounds of ba^a^e will be cheeked free with cach full fare tlcktii
nnd 75 pounds with naoh half faro tlekot
p
Thro gh Hoc from Skagway to Atlln, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and
Intermediate points. Connection made at Dawson with Lower River steamboats for
Eagle, Circle City, Rampart, Tanann, Fairbanks, Chens, St. Michael and Nome,
NAVIGATION NOW OPEN
Frequent connection made at White Horse betweer trains and river steamers for all Yu
k< n River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the nearest steamboat landing to the
Alsek Gold Fields The following steamboats are operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, including steam heat
electric light aud other features as afford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN BONANZA KING
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK LaFKANCE
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE VICTORIAN
Tuhotch tickets can bo purchased at SlcRguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHEN A
and all Lower River point*.
Finely appointed trains daily, except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mall and express.
Baggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada
and the United States.
For Information relative to paaaenget, freight and telo<rraphlc 'rates, apply
to any agent of tho Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gon, Agent
Vancouver, B. C. Vanoouver, B. 0. and Skapuay, Alaska Skarnar. A'apka