OfFICIAL CITY PAPER.
|| matter
July 8, 1893, at the Postofflce
at Skajway, Alaska.
L. S. Keller, Publisher.
Subscription Rate*.
J no month by mall 76
Oua month by carrier 1.00
Three Months by mall 2.20
tUx esonths by mall 4.60
One year by mall 9.00
Subscriptions and advertisement
received by:
Bennett News Co. .. Whltehorse, Y.
S. W. Gideon Carcross, Y. T.
I. L, Pill man Atlln, B. C.
u. A. Barnett Haines. Alaska
ALASKA AND THE FUTURE.
When Alaska was purchased from
Russia for $7,200,000 the true value
of the purchase was au unknown
quantity to both purchaser and buyer.
Although some gold had been found,
it was not until the discovery of pla
cer gold iu the Klondike in 1S96 and
o" the rich beach sands at Nome that
any true appreciation of Alaska's
great mineral wealth began to be
realized. Gold is but one item of the
\ ast mineral riches now known to be
held in the rocks aud sedimentary
deposits of this region. The immeuse
deposits of copper and coal have been
aud are the subject of wide interest
aud are attracting much capital to
the country. Minerals carrying silver
lead, tin. iron, tuugsten, antimony,
quicksilver, graphite and other import
ant metals are found. Among import
ant non-metallic minerals also in
cluded are graphite, petroleum, gyp
sum aud marble. Although at presen
the priucipal efforts are beiug di
rected to the exploitation of gold and
copper deposits, attention will certain
ly be given to the other deposits of
other ores In an increasing degree as
transportation facilities are improved,
aud greater knowledge is obtaiued of
these deposits.
With the entrance of the Guggen
heim* into the copper mining fields
of the region and the undertaking of
the construction of the Copper River
railroad from Cordova, impetus was
given to the development of Alaska's
mineral resources. These evidences
of faith of powerful mining interests
in Alaska's future are an encourage
ment to other investors, not only in
mining, but in other ventures neces
sary to and arising from the devel
opment of the country.
At present the minerals are the
main attraction, and in all probabil
ity. will always be the foundation of
Alaska'.-, greatness. Alaska's gold
placers have attracted many adven
turers to the country and rushes con
tinue to rich new diggiugs. Rich gold
quartz lodes are also found, but the
success of the Alaska Tread well show
what may be done with the low-grade
gold ores.
With the present inadequate trans
portation facilities, the exploitation of
mines in "he interior can not be prof
itably carried on. Climatic conditions
are such that unusual difficulties in
both mining and transportation are
presented, especially during winter
months. In spite of all the diflculties
that must be overcome or endured,
there is no doubt that Alaska has a
great future in store, which will be
retarded only as long as railroad con
struction is delayed, but with this
work already started and plans for
still greater work being made, the
rapid and substantial growth of this
rich country may be expected. ? Min
ing World.
COMMISSION WOULD BE COSTLY
"The proposed Alaska commission
will be a curse to the territory if it
is enacted into law," is the opinion
of Dennis Donohoe. newspaper man,
financial writer and Alaska copper
magnate, who represents the Black
burn Mines company in the Bonanza
district. He came to V'aldez a few
days ago to proceed Inside for sum
mer operations, says the V'aldez Pros
pector. More inimical to Alaska's de
velopment than any thing else that
threatens it is this commission
soheme, Mr. Donohoe thinks. He ex
presses the belief that if the commis
sion is once fastened on the territory
it will last twenty years at least.
and will bo a great handicap. Ho
says It will mean putting Alaska un
der a squad of hungry eastern politi
cals with their necessary string of
retainers, who will run the country
like the remote province of a monarchy
The chief cry against a territorial
legislature is the danger of taxation,
but Mr. Douohoe predicts that the
commission will soon be taxing Alaska
to the limit to get mony to handle
and provide places for their satellites.
BALL AINE'S PLAN APPROVED
Tlie proposition submitted to the
senate by Maj. John K. Hallai.ie for
the payment of a royalty of fifty
cents per ton on coal mined offers a
happy solution of the coal question
of Alaska. This plan should be adopt
ed. The government would then con
' trol the coal fields, private capital
would develop and mine them, and
the royalties roceived would yield an
immense revenue to the coffers of
the territory. The funds thus derived
could be expended In the building of
ijovernmant roads, the erection of
lighthouses and other public Improve
ments of benefit to all. It Is high
ly probable that the proposition or
Major Ballalne will meet with the ap
proval of congress. ? Seward Gateway.
Wholly through lnjdvertance, the
leading editorial In Tho Alaskan yes
terday was credited to the Seward
Gateway when It should have been
credited to the Valdez Prospector.
WANTED:? 6&lee Agents for forced
draft equipment for boiler plauts.
! Guaranteed territory. Commission ba
sis. Address Win*. 90 West St., N.
Y. City. 3t.
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It's Important! ?
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This matter of writing paper.
Don't experiment. Use the paper
that everybody know? is correct.
It Is "Made In Berkshire" by
EATON, CRANE AJ>JKE
and we carry it in many styles. mt
WILLIAM BRITT, J
Druggist Skagway _
I COME IN AND GET OUR PRICES ON
Choice, Dainty Pieces of Carved Ivory
iucb ia Cribb:vge boards, Piper weights and Knives and Napkin rings
Alaska Silver and Copper Novelties
Suvenir s.oons, Bncslcts, Envelope openers and Paper knives
Cut Glass, Hand Painted Japauese China and Nugget
Jewelry
Alaska Cedar Pacques, Leather Wall, Banners, and
Sofa Pillow with Burnt Designs
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RBATED AND LIGH i ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM li
BY ITS OWN PLANT TOR DRUMMERS ?
(Ubitc Pass fioiel
P. D McMillan, Manager
Carge$t and best appointed fietel in tbe Vukon
CHOICE BAR STOCK (UMftbOrK, ^ ^
RATES MODERATE
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLA8S CAFE
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE * IN CONNECTION
. iCHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
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E. w. GIDEON, Proprietor
Carcross, Y. T. |
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NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
FURNACE HEATED
MOORE'S WHHRF CO.
Tormlnus W. P. A Y. Route
All South Bound Steamers Arrive and Depart From Thla Dock
REGULATIONS 1909
Warehouse, open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p.m.
Perishable* ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night.
All frslght s jipments 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 5 p.m. No freight will be re
ceived on wharf after this nour.
BAGGAGE? Toils wtu oe collected on Checked Baggage Only. No
charge for bags and grips when unchecked.
The wharf gate will be cloc.jd to tb*^ public when steamer Is nearln?
dock and will be opeo :d only whsn passengers have disembarked
Wharfage Tariff can be nnd on implication at office on dock,
P.O. Box 175. E. J. SHAW RESIDENT, MANAGER
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NJ. 22.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
i No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. 3. Bound
lat clasa 1st class
8 30 a. m. Leaves SKAC UAY Arrives 3 20 p. m.
10 00 " " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " " LOG ABIN " 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 have Baggage Inspect
ed and checked. Inspection is stopp d 30 minutes before leaving time of
train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half tare ticket
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1 HMIN6 UPWJIDt |
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The reuult ot the observation ulceo
ni Moore nhmf at. midnight. Mar. 14,
1M0, Is &u follows:
i'emporaturt) time observnt'n 38 ibove !
Max.temp.pruoodintf 24 hours above
MId " " " " .'17 above j
Menn " " " " above
Barometer 30 00
Clear aid Calm
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Wtaitehorse 40 above
Lower Lebargo 40 "
Atlin 41 "
Hootalinqua 42 "
Big Salmon ;>t> "
Yukon Crossing 40 1
Selkirk 10 V i
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Coffee Creek 10 11 :
Stewart 8
O/ilvle 8 "
Dawson 15 " jj
FURNITURE FOR SALE.
Piano, new good condition; matt- ji
ress, large; o parlor lamps; 2 baby J
carriages; hand sewing machine.
Answer care Alaskan. !
French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum
Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco
Pouches at TONY DORTEUO'S.
Come in or phone orders for Gibsoi j
Rye and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to j
your homo by The Mascot. I
B. B. B. pipes need no description
and can only bo had at TONY DOR
TERO'S.
JUNEAU S. S. GO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM Ell
Currying U. S. Mull
for Haines, Hcrncrs Buy, Juneau,
Hoons. Tt-nakfio, SHka atxl Wp- ports
SAILS -
March 2, 8, 14, 20, 26
at 8:00 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W BOUGH TON, Ageni
Broadway and Fifth Ave. rfcone W1 (
U. S- Mail Steamer ;
Carrying Passengers and Mall will 1 1
lcavo Skagway for Haines
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday ?
Returning leaves Haines for Skag- ?
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONE WHY $1.50: ROUND TRIP $2.50 j
BOAT CAN HE CHARTERED FOR |
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND [
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Phone 86 I
SKAGWAY
n Seattle,, Tcccma
Victoria, Vancouvr, , An -?rte<, i .':r~! iir |
Eveutt, Olympia, Port Town"."id, StlJi I
LJdl.ngli.im, Eur<.l..i, Sa.iia CaiL:Uu. ?>. /.iio
Sasi Francisco, Los AngeSes, San itlego j
G. W. ANDREWS. C. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN. G. P. A.
1 13 James St., ? >tll<- I !2 Market St., San Franciico |
nitjltt reserved to chaneo this Schsdulo
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE I
S. S. COTTAGE CITY
March 3-15-27
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
EKWES ?ul
Jr % ALASKA STEAMSHIP
I COMPANY
\ ;t rylne U S Mall And A'mic* Pacific Rxi>rp??
Next Salllni' of the Ki>nt PftsMntrer Mexin*''
S. S JEFFERSON
February 2Sth March 8th, 20th
Company rpourvi s rlidit to cLan^e salllnp date wi'.hout notice1
C. B. GUPTJLL, Agent. Phono 66
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Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
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PRINCESS MAY
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Subject 'o cb-tnue witjoui notice
I For Vancouver.. Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Kwjrrt
I Phorr 87 F, F. W LOWLE /'S'Pt
pMW I ??ill llil Ii II lllillllll "I In llln II 1 1 IIIMBI
liPtffll SS. tliaboldtl
Will Sail From
SKAGWAY for SEATTLE and Way Ports
March 6 - 18-30
Sailing data subject to change without notice.
, SEATTLE OFFICE W> W> BOUGHTON,
v 103 YESLER WAY phone90AGT.5t?&broadway ^
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Through Line From
Skapway to At;in, White Florae, Biy Salmon, Dawaon and Intermedia' e Yukon Iiiver Joints.
Tne new placer cumps in the Alsek nd Kluane Mining Dis tricts are reached only via Whito Horse
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, whtnlnavlgatlon isciof d, dally trains will continue running lietweeu
Skap way and White Hors ;. A thro::; Ii Mail, iV.senger and Freight Service will bo rnuintalued
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawsoc.
Regular stages, carrying mail, o: ?? ?-ss and pwi-engeii, leave White Horse for Dawson tinu
intermedia''! points.
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For Conrad City, located in the heart < f the newly discovered and fabulously rich quaitr camp
of the Wlndv Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
P'j' information relative to pa^eagei frrlght and lerraphio rates, app!y
to any agent of the Company, or to*
A. L BEEDOE, Gen. Mngr P. 8. WURZPACBER Gen Apm
Vancouver B C. And Skagnav, \ l.\?V? . SVajjuiv, Alnt-lra
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