Daily Alaskan
L M. JENSEN, PUBLISHER
JOHN W. TROY, EDITOR
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ABOUT BASE BALL
The announcement that the base bail
game that was to oe played in Skagway
next Saturday for the Whitehorse
challenge cup has been called off makes
this an appropriate time to suggest
that unless this practice of importing
baseball players to participate in the
games between clubs of rival towns
shall cease there had a* well be an ecd
to the sport In the north. The chief
Interest that has attached to the hue
ball ?ames that have been all too in
frequent between the towns of Alaska
and Yukon has been the local rivalry.
Deprive the sport of the essence of this
very healthful stimulent and it had as
well give up the ghost.
Of course a baseball team composed
of young men who earn their living in
the various occupations of commerce
and industry and play baseball for rec
reation and sport cannot oe expected to
win games from professional players.
Therefore, if the practice be per
mitted, the town which con and will
import the most and best professional
baseball player*, whose interest in the I
games is the price of their hire, will
win the games. Itwillceasetobea case
of this town against that but a case of
which manager is enabled to hold out
the best inducements to professionals
ball players.
as long as it is impracticable to give
the people of the north professional
league baseball as it is given those of
the states something should be done to
make the gamss strictly local in their
nature. The nearer the sport can be
maintained on an amateur basis the
nearer will that be possible.
While Juneau was the originator of
this pernicious custom in this section of
the north it is by no means the only
offender. So far as we can learn very
few of the towns can truthfully be called
entirely guiltless. None has a right to
make faces. But let us call it off.
If Juneau desires to occupy a promin
ent place in Alaskan affairs let the
people of t??t town push to the front as
leaders a few men who are in favor of
American principles of government. By
this we do not mean man who are sucb
for the time being, but men who are
for territorial government for keeps.
Too many Juneau leaders have made
records on both sides of the question
that is uppermost in the hearts of the
Alaskan people.
The papers should cease to speak of
the "Swineford-Cale combination" at
Skagway. It was no combination. The
people of Skagway voted for Governor
Swineford and Thomas Cale because
they came nearer representing Skag
way sentiment than any of their oppon
ents. The people of Skagway voted for
principle without regard to party,
scction, faction or combination. They
voted for men about whose candidacies
there was no juggling.
The explanations of the election re
sult* that are coming from the Record
Miner and some other leaders of Juneau
sentiment are in themselves the best
explanations of Juneau's collapse. They
indicate about as clearly as any thing!
could indicate the lack of comprehens
ion among Juneau leaders of actual con"
d it ions.
Gold Hew M K.inl.y
A man named Arthur Baer has re
turned from a prospecting expedition
from a district northeast of Mount Mc
Kioley, where he says he located placer
ground which promises well. He staked
six claims and says he can get colors
anywhere on them and in surprising
quantities.
H. H. Hlldretfc RmIkh*
H. H. Hildreth, United States court
cocamissioner at Seward, has resigned.
TO CURE A COLD IS ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signa
ture on each box. 25c.
Ikacvar LauaitrT
For first-class work try Skagway
Laundry. Twenty-five 'ears' exper,
ence. Telephone 39. tf
HITS HARD
Churchill Handles Sholdou
Jacksou Without Gloves
Washington, Aug. 14? Special Agent
F. C. Churchill has handed in his re
port on the reindeer of Alaska. Be
says that their introduction was a g"od
thing for the food supply, but that they
are no good for transportation purpos
es. He criticizes Sheldon Jackson for
drawing a big salary from the govern
ment and also from the board of
missions. He also charges Jackson
with dominating the school and church
affairs of Alaska, declaring that he has
conducted both matters in a high hand
ed manner.
Referring to Prof. Wm. A. Kelly,
district superintendent of schoo's in
Southeastern Alaska, Mr. Churchill
says that his character is above re
proach, but that he is less active in
looking after the welfare of the native
children than his position demands.
He says that J. H. Jasberg is carried
on the rolls as an employe in the rein
deer service, but he is unable to And
where Jasberg has ever done anything.
He says that he is unable to explain
things done by the missionary employ
es. The gift of reindeer to the mis
sions he says is une.xplainable, and calls
it notorious.
GUNNISON HITS
fIRST SPIKf
Valdez, Alaska, Aug. 16? Judge Roy-j
al A. Gunnison, of Juneau, who is hold
ing court here, at 3:30 this afternoon |
drove the copper spike, the first ag
gressive act in the construction of the I
Valdez-Yukon railway. A large
crowd of people witnessed the cere
monies. This maks the real beginning
of the future of Valdez as a railroad
center.
Clerk Page is Helping:
C. C. Page, clerk of the district court
for the First division, is assisting
Deputy Clerk C'randall, of the Third
division in the work of the jury term
at Valdez Judge Gunnison is presiding. [
Council Meet* Tocieht
The Skagway city council will meet t
this evening in regular session.
HAIR TELLS CHARACTER.
Color of Hiilr Said to Indk-nte a Per
koo*s Temperament.
Many people believe that blonde, or
light hair denotes affection and dark
hair constancy. A person without hair
s not devoid of character: far from it.
The disposition of the average bald
leaded man is to show such solicitude
.'or the welfare of others, that he neg
lects himself. A germ causes baldness.
Prof. Sabouraud. of Paris. France, in
aocculated a rabbit with Dandruff germs,
causing it to become totally bald in five
?veeks' time. To rid the scalp of these
langerous germs it is necessary to apply
Xewbro's Herpicide.
"Destroy the cause? you remove the
?ffecf '
Sold by leading druggists. Send lOo In
;tamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.
Oetroit. Mich.
Wm. Britt, Special A^ent.
Principal Barber Shop L?nd?
The Principal Barbershop and Baths
is the leading tonsorial establishment
in Alaska. Everything in all. the de
partments is strictly modern. The
baths are first class in all respects.
Ssattle Saloon
For the choicest stock ol liquid re
freshments, the Seattle Saloon leads
them all. The famous Seattle Rainier
beer always on tap. tf
Steam Heat. Electric Light in
every room
'PHONE 8 BATHS
Free Bus to trains and boats to
and from
*Ijotel Dewey*
Thoroughly Kono rated and Re
modeled
Positive Rates
No Overcharge
Rooms 50c, 75c, SI, $2
Court'ous Treatment Guaranteed
New Management
Come once and you will come
a^ain and recommend the Dewey
to your friends.
First-class Restaurant within
two minutes walk
Skagway. Alaska
Bill lard Parlor Reading and Wrltl" g Room
SPACIOUS CLUB ROOM
The Foard of Trade
LKE GUTHRIE Proprietor
Largest and Best Appointed Resort foi Gentlemen
In the North
HEATED AND LIGHTED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
Ulhitc Pass fiotcl
P. DMcMillan, Manager
Largest and best appointed bote!
in tbe Yukon
RATES MODERATE
Ulbiteborse, VX
Si
$ ? ??
MOORES WHHRF CO.
Termlnui W. P. & Y. Route
All South Bound Steamer* Arrive and Depart From Thla Dock
REGULATIONS 1906
Warehouses open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to C p.m.
Perishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night.
All freight shipments 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 6 p.m. No freight will be re
ceived on wharf after this hour.
BAGGAGE? Tolls will be oollected on Checked Baggage Onlt. No
charge for bags and grips when unchecked.
The wharf gate will be closed to the public when steamer Is nearing
dock and will be opeoed only when passengers have disembarked,
Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at office on dock.
P. O. Box 175. C. E. WYNN-J0HN80N, Genl Mgr
The Leading Jeweler
Nugget jewelry of all kinds,
Indian curios, Souvenir spoons
H. D. KIRHSE,
The Pioneer Jeweler
Optician and Official Timekeeper for the
W. P. & Y. R.
Do not overlook us when In need of hard
wake. We now carry a full line of build
ers HARDWARE, CARPENTER TOOLS, TAR
PAPER, TIN and GRANITE WARE
DONT' FORGET
We are the only Tinners and Plumbers that have stayed by our City, and
would like you to call and see us when in need of anything in our lines
NETTLESS FORD
Fourth Avenue near Brosdway Ssagway, Alaska
EAGLE
I - BREWERY
Skagway, Alaska -
Manufacturers of the Best
Lager Beer in Alaska"]j.
Bottled Beer a Specialty
Will be on the Market August 15th,
B. Schwarzenberg, Prop.
?Garta Hotel
| Caribou Crossing
A Strictly
?Dining Room in Connection
Choicest Wines, Liquors & Cigars
R. J. Britain, Mgr.
.r.Y.Y.Y.Y.T.rcr.T?r?v.i.
Pacific Coast S.S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LINE.
[?, safety, comfort
Seattle, Puget Sound, San Francisco and Southern Porto
CARRYING U. I. MAIL
Steamers of Thi* Company Leave
Sity of Seattle Aug. 5.14,24 ?
Via Victoria -
Cottage Sitv ?Rug.l5and29
Via Vancouver
Humboldt, Aug. 8, 18 and 28
Seattle Direct
1^. Above Schedule Subject to chance Without tiouce.
E. A. MURPHY, Agent, Phone 50
C. D. DUNANN, Gen- Pass. Agt
10 Market Street, San Franolsco, Cel.
The Alaska Steamship Co J5
/
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaaka Pacific Expresi
Next Sailing of the Fait Paatenger Steamer
JEFFERSON, Aug. 20
DOLPHIN - - Aug. 25*
DOLPHIN has been changed similar to
the JEFFERSON- State rooms have but
two berths. WE give the FASTEST
SERVICE.
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 66
I
Canadian Pacific Ry. Co.
STEAMER
Princess May - Aug. 27
PrincessBeatrice, Aug. 22
Btlllit at 6 p.*
Direct to Vancouver and Victoria
Transferring to Seattle via rail or steamer without extra chaige
We give quick service
For Information Write or Apply to
H.B. DUNN,
Agent Skagway
The White Pass & Yukon Route
TIME TABLE No. 1 3
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 3.JN. B No. 2. S. Bound
2nd class. 1st class. 1st class 2nd class j
'JS 30 p. m. 9 30 a' m. LV. SKAGUAY AR. 4 30p m. AR. 4 16s, n
10 3? " n^}" " WHITE PASS " 3 ^ " 2 10 "
11 40 a. m. 11 45 " '? LOG CABIN 2 10 ? ' 1 00 "
12 20 12 35 | P',m " BENNETT ] J{? J p.m " 12 20 p.n
2 45 " 2 10 " " CARIBOU " 11 50a.m " 10 C "
1 40 " 4 30 " AR WHITI H0B8I LV 9 30 " LV, ?' 7 t "
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected at 1
checked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare ticks
and 75 pounas with each half fare ticket.
Through line from Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and
intermediate points. Connection made at Dawson with Lower River steamboats for
Eagle, Circle City, Rampart, Tanana, Fairbanks, Chena, St, Michael and Nome,
NAVIGATION NOW OPEN
Daily connection made at White Horse between trains and rirer steamers for all Yukon
River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the nearest steamboat landing to the new
AI*ek 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 and other features as afford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE BONANZA KING- CANADIAN
DAWSON COLUMBIAN
ZEALANDIAN LaFHANCE SELKIRK
VICTORIAN THISTLE CASCA
THROUGH tickets can be purchased at Skagway for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS,
CHEN A and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed trains daily, except Sunday, between Skagway and White
Horse, carrying passengers, baggage, mail and exprea*.
Baggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada and
the United States,
For information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
F. B. WURZBACHER Gen. Agent
J.;H.|ROGERS, Traffic Mngr.
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr.
Vancouver, B. 0. and Skaguay* Alaska
Skaguay, Alas' a