Up $aii{ gdafkan
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
AilMklwl m wmemmd Hm mall matter
July ?, 1W, at the Poatottlce
at Stamwa y. Alaaka.
L. S. Katlar, Publisher.
Sabacrlptioa Rates.
Dne month by mail 76
Oft* snoatk by carrier.. 1.00
IV* Mentha bjr maU 2.20
Six taoat& a by mall 4. BO
Om yaar by mall 9.00
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Sabaorlptiooa and adrartiiement
raaalvad by:
Baaaatt H^a Co. .. Wliltahorse, Y.
U. W. QMaoo Carcroaa, Y. T.
?. U PIUjwl* AtUn. B. C.
B. Jl Barnatt Halnce. Alaaka
RULING ALASKA.
The Reverujge bill (or the govern
ment of Alaska doesn't look good to
us. but to t^e contrary. It spells
graft, both ways from the middle.
The government of Alaska is iden
tical with the government of the Dis
trict of Columbia, provided we add
thereto the commission feature advo
cated by President Taft. aud which
is certain to be handed to us. In the
District of Columbia the government
by commission has never been satis
factory, and graft has been its fea
ture, yet the district has never been
able to escape from it aud may never
be. According to the Beveridge bill,
it is proposed to add numerous frills
to the commission that will govern
Alaska. Their number is to be in
creased over that of the District of
Columbia, and the salaries paid are
to be liberal to say the least. The
man who obtains the position of com
missioner of Alaska, with his salary,
perquisites and other opportunities
would never need to do any other
hard work. While the law provides
that two out of three of the comruis
missioners of the District of Columbia
shall be residents of that district, in
creasing Alaska's commissioners to
four in number would not give Alas
ka an even break, with only two
Alxskans on the job ? with the Gov
ernor and two commissioners, "out
siders,." as they would be. Alaskans
would bo "bottled" all the time.
The additional feature of a repre
sentative from each district at the
salaries proposed for them would
make our governing board as numer
ous as would the Territorial Legis
lature proposed, and more expensive
to Alaska. As it is upon the matter
of expense that the Territorial Legis
lature is objected to. the new idea
looks, suspicious. In the case of
Home Rule. It would be Alaskans
governing Alaska, with Alaska paying
'he cost. With the Beveridge bill a
law, it would be Washington and the
Outside governing Alaska at Alaska's
expense. If there were no other argu
ment for Home Rule, the Taft- Bev
eridge proposition would be sufficient
argument.
Whatever the government of Al
aska may have been in the past,
with our riches and resources now
better known and the powers at
Washington taking more notice of Al
aska because of our financial impor
tance, it i3 safe to say that in the
matter of governmnet the worst is
yet to come to Alaska. From our in
vestigation into the matter at home
and abroad, it is our belief that we
are due to get the Taft idea ? that
we cannot escape it. It will not be
necessary for us to grin while the
treatment is being administered to
us. but we will be compelled to bear
it. It is up to Alaska to prepare to
realize the extreme in politics and
graft in the near future, to hope for
the best and expect the worst. ?
Fairbanks News.
LONG AGO.
t: ago. Ions ago.
When the wind nu In the barley
And the birds sail* lata and early
All t'.ie songs that lovers know,
Il?w we lingered in the lane.
Kissed and parted. Mssed again.
Parted taxrord foot ?nd slow!
What n pretty world w? knew
Dres?ed In moonlight dreams and dew.
Long ago. my tint sweetheart.
Long ago!
Long ago. long ago
When the wind was on the river.
Where the lights and shadows shiver.
And the streets were all aglow.
In the gaudy, gasllt street
We two parted, sweet, my sweet.
' And the crowds went to and fro.
And your veU was wet with tears
Tor the Inevitable years.
Lung ago. my last sweetheart.
Long ago!
?Anonymous.
THACKERAY WAS BORED.
Amusing Incident of the Author'# Sec
ond Visit to Boston.
During: Thackeray's second visit to
Boston Mr. James T. Fields, his host,
was asked to Invite Thackeray to at
tend au eveutu^ meeting of a scientific
club, which was to be held nf the
house of a distinguished member.
I was. said Mr. Fields, very reluc
tant to ask him lo be present, for I
knew he was easily bored, and 1 was
fearful that a prosy essay or geological
paper might be presented and felt cer
tain that should such be the case he
would be exasperated with me, the In
nocent cause of his affliction.
My worst fears were realized. 1
dared not look at Thackeray. I felt
that his eye was upon me. M.v dis
tress may be Imagined when I saw
him rise quite deliberately and make
his exit very noiselessly Into a small
anteroom adjoining. The apartment
was dlmlv lighted, but he knew that
I knew he was there.
Theu began a series of pautomlmlc
feats impossible to describe. He threw
au imaginary person? myself, of course
?upon the floor and proceeded to stab
bim several times with n paper folder,
which he caught up for tho purpose.
After disposing of his victim In this
way ho was not satisfied, for the dull
lecture still went ouiiv (he other rooui.
so he fired uu imaginary revolver sev
eral times at an imaginary head.
The whole thing . was inimitably
done. I hoped nobody saw it but my
self. Years afterward a ponderous,
fat wltted young man put the question
squarely to me:
"What was - the matter with Mr.
Thackeray thut night the club met at
Mr. *s house?"
Encouragement.
"Why don't you offer your heart and
hand?"
"I fear she would turn me dowu."
"I don't believe It. She has given
you euough encouragement."
"Why. she uever gave me the slight
est encouragement."
"Get oui! 1 heard her telling you
yesterday that her mother did not al
low her to accept anything of value
from young men."? Houston Post.
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It's Important! *
This matter of writing paper.
Don'ti experiment. Use the paper
that everybody knows i9 correct.
It Is "Made in Berkshire" by
EATON, CRANE & PIKE
and we carry it in many styles.
WILLIAM BRITT,
Druggist Skagway
mm* ? i ? i ? ? ? ? E ?
J COME IN AND GET OUR PKICES ON
Choice, Dainty Pieces of Carved Ivory
such <?* Crlbhajie boards, Paper w.-ijfhis and Knives and Napkin pings
Alaska Silver and Copper Novelties
Suvenir 9 'oons, Bracelets, Envelope opener* and P?per knives
Cut Glass, Hand Painted Japanese China and Nugget
Jewelry
Alaska Cedar Pacques, Leather Wall, Banners, and
Sofa Pillow with Burnt Designs
ij Ikuia ??""
m m mm mm mm mm aa asm acm mmm tmm mm mm Mmm mm i
HEATED AND LIGH ? ED PINE SAMPLE ROOM |
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS ?
White Pass fioid |
P. D McMillan, Manager
Earnest and best appointed Rote! in the Vukon
ttlbiteborse, ?.?.
CHOICE BAR STOCK
RATES MODERATE
{HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLA8S CAFE <|>
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
J
Caribou Hotel
E. w. GIDEON, Proprietor
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
FURNACE HEATED
Carcross, Y.T. |
:;iininnniiniininiiiiiinininmiinmitmr::
MOORE'S WHARF CO.
Terminus W. P. <k Y. Route
All South Bound Steamers Arrive and Depart FromThla Dock
REGULATIONS 1909
Warehouse open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Perishable* ONLY delivered on Sunday or at nifjht.
All frstpht h lipmenta destined southbound must be accompanied by a
Shipper's Manifest (papers can be obtained at the U. 8. customs
officc) i*cd must be delivered before 5 pm. No freight will be re
oeived on wharf after this nour.
BAGGAGE? Tolls win 00 collected on Checked Baooaok Only. No
charge for baps and trrips when unchecked.
The wharf eate will be olo?od to the publlo when steamsr is nearing
dock and will be opevdonly when passengers have disembarked
Wharfatu Tariff can be trad on application at office on dock.
P. 0. Box 175. E. J. SHAW RESIDENT, MANAGER
ii?>nt?nt;;t:t!i;!;i.'i;ii!ii.'i!is?tit;ttti?i:?t?nniim.'jmnin?ii?ti?n8?mmsttn:t
The White Pass AYukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. S. Bound
1st class 1st class
8 30 a. m. Leaves SKA( UAY Arrives 3 20 p. m.
10 00 " " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " " LOG ABIN M 12 42 "
11 30 " " BENNETT " 12 10 "
1 30 p. m. " CARIBOU " 10 26 a. m.
3 45 " Arrives WHITE HORSE Leaves 8 15 "
Passengers must be at depo j In time to hav? Baggage inspect
id and checked. Inspection is stopp d 30 minutes before leaving time of
train.
150 pounds of baggage will be chacked free with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half fare tlcktt.
uxim ( r
The result. oi the obuertatloo talcec
m Moore wnarf n t midnight., Mm. 7,
I!- 11 1, I* an foliotfr
reinpomure timeobiiorvai'n .'17 above
Max.loni|>.i.r weeding 24 hourtt ubove
Mln " " " " ."{7 above
Mean " " " " Above
Barometer 29 <>2
Cloudy and south Witd
INTERIOR WEATHER.
W'hltehorso ii5abov<
Lower Lebargo 28 ?'
Atlln 2!) "
HooUlinqua 30 "
Big Salmon 28 ?'
Yukon Crossing ' 10 "
Selkirk 2 "
ColTee Crtck I()be o v
Stewart ti
O,filv<o . J2 ?'
Dawson 7 ?'
FURNITURE FOR SALE.
Piano, new good condition; matt
ress, large; :! parlor lamps; 2 baby
carriages; hand sewing machine.
Answer care Alaskan.
French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum
Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco
Pouches at TONY DOUTERO'S.
Como In or phone orders for Gibsoi :
Ryo aud Val Blatz Beer; delivered to
your home by The Mascot.
B. B. B. pipes need no description
and can only be had at TONY DOR
TERO'S.
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoouii, Tenakee, Sitk:i and VV?\ ports
SOILS
March 2, 8, 14, 20, 26
at 8:00 a. m.
WILLIS NOW ELL, MEr..Jinoau
W. W. BOUUHTON, A pent j
Broiui^sv and Fifth Avr ''>ji)i,r
U. S- fV^ ail Steamer .
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONE WAV SI.50 : ROUND TRIP S2.50 I
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR $
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND {
EVENINGS
Cablo Code "Hegg" Phone 86 ;
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS FOR
Ssattie, Tacema
'Oj Victoria, Vancouver, Anjcorte:, B
Everett, Olympia, Port Towntcnc, SoLili
BcUir.gham, Eurrk.i, S-nta BaAara. Mexico
San Francisco, Los AngeSes, San Drego
G. W. ANDRF.V; S. C, A. P. D. C D. DUNANN. G. P. A.
1 13 Jamct St.. ittlo ! !2 Market S;., San f runcirco
Rifcitt rc -orved to chance this Schodulo
NEXT SAJUfe'GS WILL BE
S. S. COTTAGE CITY
March 3-15-27
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
.^?nssfx .
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
?<&". rr\w ipanv
COMPANY
I'pylr.L' IT S. M nil -vnrl Pfc.lf'c Kxprow
:Vnxr snliir.f of the Pw.secfrcr Steamer
S. S JEFFERSON
February 25th March 8th, 20th
Company ret' .to* rich; to cb&ii'c sntllnc dat? wi'.hout notice"!
C. B. GUPTJLL, Agent. Phone 06
riB-ri'OTMfr^f ""?""a"'"1- - 'u>imu/iiihb
Canadian Pacific Ry.lH/
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
jlSsS PRINCESS MAY
I FEBRUARY 25
j March 8 18 28 April 8 18 281
Subject io change without notice
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
F. F. W LOWLE ?g*rt
XJ vj
Will Sail From
H
] SKAGWAY for SEATTLE and Way Ports jj
March 6 - 18 - 30
Sailing date subject to change without notice.
SEATTLE OFFICE W. W> BOUGHTON,
103 YESLER WAY phone 90 agt. 5t?& Broadway ^
? i
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Through. Line Prom
Skaijway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Duvson and Intermediate Yukon River Points
The new placer camps in the Aisekand Kiuane Mining Districts are reached onlv via White Horse
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, when navigation is cJosed, daily trains will coutinue runDing'betweeu
Sk&gway and White Hors . A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
hy ? Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages. carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson and
Intermediate points.
Kor Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quartz camp
of the Windv Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
r ? .^formation relative to nasseape freight rh'I '?ie"raohic rates, apply
to any airentof rhe Company. or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, P.O.
A L. i'JERDOE, Gen. Mngr F. 8. WURZPACHER Gen Agtn
Vancouver B C. an'! HVa/uay, Affile* ^asruav. Mwka