OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
Admitted u second class mall matter
July 8. 1898. at the Postofflce
at Skagway. Alaska.
L. S. Keller, Publisher.
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BRYAN FAVORS HOME RULE.
"Pioneers of this great Northwest,
men tarslghted. resolute in purpose
who braved the dangers of the wilder
ness of Alaska, have asked that they
be recognised as capable of attending
to their own affairs. Are you afraid
to trust them? You cannot refuse their
request without reflecting on the prU
ciple of self-government. They have
Intelligence and capabilities as well
as the right. Alaska should have the
right of self-government."
When William Jennings Bryan,
thrice a candidate for the office of
president of the United States, said
this in the Natural Amphitheater at
the exposition grounds, where nearly
twenty thousand people had assem
bled to greet him, he was opposing
the views of President William H.
Taft. expressed on the same platform,
on his recent visit to the exposition.
Mr. Taft said, in his exposition
speech September 30. that "local self
government or home rule in a countif,
so large as Alaska with a scattered
nomadic population. Intense local and
sectional feeling, should not be given
serious consideration until the popula
tion and developed resources of the
country have increased to such an ex
tent as to warrant the division of the
territory into more limited areas,
where the Inhabitants of each would
have an opportunity of becoming ac
quainted and there would be some de
gree of similarity of interests."
He suggested that the local legisla
tive powers be entrusted to a commi
ssion of five or more members, ap
pointed by the president, to act with
the governor in the matter of local
legislation.
"Alaska has a right to make her
own mistakes." continued Mr. Bryan.
"If she makes mistakes, she will suf
fer from them and then correct them,
but If we deny her self-government
and. in an attempt to dictate her lo
cal affairs, make mistakes, they will
be responsible for the condition of
affairs which follow. Alaska is asking
for just what they are fighting for the
world over. They want to be the
architects of their own destiny and
the guardians of their own affairs.
"You cannot refuse this.
"There is another burning question
up here in the Northwest, the mon
opoly of natural resources. Who can
measure the value of one mountain
stream, yet many of them are becom
ing the private property of individ
uals forever. Leave this question to
the common people and there will be
a thousand to one against perpetual
franchises. Think of giving the right
of perpetual franchise of these natural
resources: franchises forever, for etefl.
nity. 1 have heard eternity defined as
the time it would take a bird to carry
the earth, grain of sand at a time, to
the farthest star, and then, when it
had accomplished this feat, to dis
cover it had made a mistake and car
ry it all back again."? Seattle P. 1.
DISPUTED GLORY.
Was Peary first to find the pole?
To Cook shall that be granted? The
wave of argument shall roll unt'l the
two are planted: and eaeh will make
his littk- claim, and all his friends
affirm It; now who deserves the
wreath of fame? I'm glad it Isn't
Kerinit. Both men have crossed the
wastes of ice, both tell a rousing
story; so why not stand and shake
the dice, to sw whose Is the glory?
Why fuss and wrangle for a year,
with voice like ancient bellman? The
pole was found ? that much is clear ?
but no* by Walter Wellman. Let
nothing harsh or rough be said: the
garb of peace be donning! Chatau
qua seasons are ahead, the lecture
platforms yawning! Why deal In I
language rank and tough, and use
such word as faker? The Pole Is
found ? that Is enough ? and not by
Kay S. Baker. So let's have peace,
whate'er the cost, there is no sense
in snarling; and if they scrap they'll
meet a frost, though each may be u
darllug. Then, brave explorer, laugh
and sing! Cut out the dismal spiel,
man! The pole Is found? that is the*
thing ? aud not by Jlmmle Creelman!
? Walt Mason.
WHAT WILL THEY DO ABOUT IT"
With four hundred Seattleltes be-,
coming members of the Arctic Broth
erhood, there will be seen the passing
of one of the strongest organizations 1
in Alaska. The Brotherhood has been
deslrabk* because of it being purely
Alaskan, but the infusion of thej
Seattle spirit will be its death blow.
What has possessed the members and
officers of the Arctic Brotherhood to |
permit the entrance of Seattle into:
the organization, to its weakening;
and deterioration is a thing passing
strange. It has been hoped that what!
lias created for Alaska and Alaskans j
in a fraternal organization with its
characteristic "mush on" would live i
as long as Alaska aud remain an
individual order of the north. Pity
is extended to the Arctic Brothers. ?
Juneau Dispatch.
The entrance of a big English syn
dicate into the Klondike will moan a
revival of business In the inside. It
will mean the employment of mor-'
men. it will help the transportation
companies and all who are interested ,
in business. It will also help Skag-j
If you have built castles In the air
your work need not be lost ? that is
where they should be; now put found
ations under them. ? Thoreau.
But the wicked are like the troub
led sea when It cannot rest, whose
waters cast up mire and dirt.- Isaiah.
57?20.
Home rule for Alaska.
We had our hour of flume
And scorned the safe retreat.
So take we life's defeat.
No weakness and no shame
Was ours to spoil the name.
We boar no part In blame.
Life has no better part.
What counts the broken heart
Or feeble salve of fame?
It's all to play the Kame.
To win or lose the same.
? Margaret W. Vandcrcook.
way.
THE GAME.
iOO well I know we lost.
I will not count the cost?
Ours Is no victor's claim.
But. then, we played the gamo.
COOK'S POLAR BEAR FIGHT.
North Pole Finder'* Adventure In the
Arctio Region*.
On one occasion when he was pro?
coed lag south after the discovery of
the north pole Dr. Frederick A. Cook
had an excltlug adventure with a po
lar bear. He had drawn the canvas
boat upon the Ice, and the Eskimos had
gone In search of came, leaving the
doctor alouo and without weapons or
nmmuultlon. The only food he had
left was the shoulder of a seal which
he was keeping for an emergency.
Dr. Cook, who was asleep in the
l>oat. was suddenly awakened and saw
a few yards away a bear snlfflng
about. Finally It pushed Its nose In
Inquisitive fashion Into the boat where
Dr. Cook was lying. The explorer was
scared, but he seized a tunner of a
sled and hit the bear. This frightened
the animal, but it returned and was
about to attack when Dr. Cook shout
ed loudly and advanced upon It, nour
ishing the sled runner as he went.
This demonstration so Impressed the
miliiml that It turned tall and fled.
Later It was killed by the Eskimos.
After this Dr. Cook never remained .
alooe.
Canary Colored Railroad Cars.
Canary yellow hus been adopted as
the standard color for the coaches, re
frigerator cars and all other box cars
used In the passenger service on the
Panama railroad. Tests to ascertain
the color best suited to withstand the
local clliuatlc conditions, which are
unusually hard on exterior paints,
were ninde with the result that yellow
was demonstrated a superior lasting
quality over the other colors tried.
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health is Worth Saving, and Some
Alaskan People Know How
to Save It.
Many Alaskan peoplo take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are respons
ible for a vast amount of suffering
and ill health, but th/ere is no need
to suffer nor remain In danger when
all diseases and aches and pains due
to weak kidneys can bo quickly and
permanently cured by the use of
1 Joan's Kidney Pills. The following
statement leaves no ground for doubt.
Arthur Rooks, 412 Duane St., As
toria, Ore., says: "I suffered severe
ly from kidney troublo and rheuma
tism. There were pains In my back,
shoulders and limbs and at times I
was so lame that I could not stoop
to lace my shoes. My kidneys were
weak and the secretions became very
unnatural. At last a friend recom
mended Doan's Kidney Pills so highly
that i procured a box and began their
use. They helped me from the first
and It was only a short time before
I was entirely free from my kidney
! complaint."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
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Mew York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name ? Doan's ? and
take no other.
Only One "BROMO QUININE,' that Is m
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HEATED AND LIGHi ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM "
BY ITS OWN PLA NT l?X)R DRUMM ERS
ttlhitc Pass fiotel
P. D McMillan, Manager |
Earnest and best appointed Rotel in the Vnkon
CHOICE BAR STOCK 77lki#Akit?*A I) T
RATES MODERATE Wl/llClJOrSC, Y? ??.
X HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE ?j
4* ATLIN CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. VV. GIDEON, Propkiktor
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
i. FURNACE HEATED
Carcross, Y.T. *
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. S. Bound
1st class 1st class
8 30 a. in. Leaves SKAQUAY Arrives 3 20 p. m.
10 00 " " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " " LOO ABIN " 12 42 "
11 30 " " BENNETT " 12 10 "
1 30 p. ra. " CARIBOU " 10 25 a. m.
3 45 " Arrives WHITE HORSE Loaves 8 15 "
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage inspect
ed and checked. Inspection Is stopp d 30 minutes beforo 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. ?
| A WARM DRIZZLING RAIN 1!
. imTwtttimTTtTTnrrtiTtrttTtTTTttTTTt'imrii.
The result of tho obser\ a Ion taltOD
at Moore wharf ut midnight, Oct. 25
1009, Is as follows
I'empcr&turo tlmeobservat'n 4:< abov<
Max .temp. preceding 24 hours 47 above ;
Mln. " " " " 38 above
Moan " " " " 421 above
Baromeior 20 8?
C ouity and ! gh' (Oith wind
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Lower Lebarge.. 34 above |
Big Salmon' ...... 30 "
Yukon Crossing 18 "
Selkirk 4 "
Coffoe Crerk . 20 "
Stewart.,. J2 "
Ojj.lvie 3 "
Dawson 10 "
Forty Mile 10 below
FOR SALE. ? A National Cash Reg
Ister in good condition. Inquire at j
this office. tf. 1
KLOCK'S JERSEY BUTER.
This 's without doubt 1Jk< best but ,
ter to be obtained In any market, j
A fresh consignment received every
ten days and we guarantee its purity.
All kinds of fresh and salt meats,
poultry, fish and game constantly on
'tand.
Frye-Bruhn Co.
JUNEAU 8. S. GO'S.
BLKCTRIC LIGHTED 8TB AM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mnfl
For Haines, Berncrs Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Trnakee, Sitka and WayporU.
: S A I LS
Every iUfSDAV at 8a.m.
WILLIS NOWELL., Mgr., Juneau
W. W. HOUGHTON, Agent
Broad wav and Fifth Avo. phon<? WO
U. S- Mail Steamer
He
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
lcavo Skagway for Ilalnes
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONE WAY SI.SO: ROUND TRIP S2-50
UOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Fhono 86
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS FO?J
Tacoma
Victoria, Vancouver, Anncorlcj, Bcliingliittr
Everett, Olyrnpia, Port Town:mtJ, Soulli
Bellingliam, Eureka, Santa Baibara, Mcrico
San Francisco, Los Angeic-s, S? n Diego
C. \V. ANDREWS. C. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN, C. P. A.
1 13 Jamn St., Seattle I !?. Market S'... Sun Francisco
nif-tit reserved to chnnRO this Schedulo
NEXT SAILINGS WILL
City of Seattle Oct. 28 Nov. 7, 20
CoHage City Nov. 2, 14 26
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
Carrying U. S. Mai). and Alaska Pacific Rxprrn
;?e*t -filing: of the Fast Paoserircr Stoamers
Dolphin
Jefferson
Oct 2, 13, 23
Oct. 7, 18, 29
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice"
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Ai'Uttooal t barge
Through Tickets to San Francicco
C. B. GUPTILL, Agent. Phone 16
sasr^TSsaBsflisEsr. >, fSSS2B3ar. a&sssaassai
Canadian Pacific Ry.te f
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
Fall Schedule of Sailings From Skagway
Princess Royal
Oct. 23
Nov. 2
Princess May
Oct. 27
Nov. 7, 17, 27
Subject lo chiu'i?e wlt.iout notice
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Phone 37 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
lite Humboldt S. S. Co.
Sftilinn Dates Subject to Chnrnje Without Notice
S. S. HUMBOLDT
sails rici 10 20 31
A V" O T5TxPositio"?sJ Round
J\. . . I . J^xcursioi^l <PUV Trip
SEATTLE OFFICE
103 YESLER WAY
W. W. BOUGHTON,
PHONE 90 SKAGWAY AG T
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Through Line From
Skagway to Atlin, White Homo, Dip Salmon, Dnwson and Intermediate Yukon Kivcr Points.
The new placer camps in the Alseknnd Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage Service!
During the winter season, when navigation is closed, daily trains will continue running between
Skajjway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Servicc will bo maintained
by ? Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave Whito Tlorsn for Dawson and
Intermediate points.
For Conrad City, locaicd in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quartz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Ciiribou.
For Information relative to passeiger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any ajent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. PI'MJDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHKR Gen Agen
Vancouver B. C. .nd Skaguay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska