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TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION
A movement toward holding an elec
tion in August, on the same day as the
election for congressional delegate, for
the purpose of obtaining jn expression
of opinion with regard to hooee rule for
Alaska haa been begun by citisens of
Valdes. A oommittee wm appointed at
the Cale mass meeting, of which report
was made by wire, the committee
eoasistlng of Mayor Fred Rrowt, Judge
Rdmuod Smith and \Y. H. Whittlesey,
which has issued a call, copies of which
are being sent to eveiy precinct in Al
aska and also to the political lesders of
the various sections of the territory.
Tbie call is as follows:
"All true Alaskans are urged to vote
in separata ballot box, at the regular
delegate election, to bo held in Alaska,
on August 11, 100J*. on the question of s
territorial form of government for Al
aska.
"Ballots can be printed In each Alas
ka town, and distributed in the various
voting precincts, ss follows:
"For a reasonable, modified form of
territorial government for Alaska
Yes.
"The judges and clerks of election
can count these ballots, after the official
vote for delegate is counted, and in no
wise will it interfere wi h their regular
offioial duties. The ballots should not
be deposited in tin same bsiloi box with
the official delegste ballots, but separ
ate boxes should bo provided for each
precinct.
"This is the opportunity for Alaskans
to express themselves cn this import
ant question, and sav whether they de
sire Alaska to remain a foot-ball for
politicians, with selt-coostituted "boost
ers," quarreling at Washington, during
every session of congress, as to wh t
are the real needsot Alaska, or whether,
the people of Alaska are capable of,
and desirous of, attending to their own
business, and managing i heir oto
affairs.
"We earnestly recomment that this
matter be taken up by all patriotic resi
dents of Alaska, in every town and pre
cinct la crier than congress may be
emp' itioally advisrd that on at least
one n. v'f-", Alaskans ?grue by an over
whelming majori y."
WHIT DOES BRYANISM MEAN? j
Musi people are a little confuted a?
to whut William J. Bryan really stand- '
for now ad ays. Tha1. he retain* a firm
grip upon the atT-ctions of many peonls ,
Established 1897
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is made manifest in the remarkable
demonstration at Denver yesterday.
These people believe in him absolutely.
Senator Gore released their feelings
by the declaration that he is the
''Greatest apostle of the people living."
It was a telling phrase, and cslouteted to
do what it did do ? provke unreal ex
pression of enthusiasm But the people
not in tho Brjau following are, as
stated, a little confused us to what the
great apostle really stands for. Once
' his fundamental declaration of prin
ciple was the frte coinige of silver.
He no looker believes In this at all
When he went abroad and saw the
workings of silver as a monetary system,
he returned "with some new idea?
I gained while abroad." He snU never
a word as to silver again except when
I put to it, to declare it wjs no longer
an issue. lie substituted, instead, gov
ernment ownership of public utilities
as his first law. Th!s put him out of
the race at tho last convention and he
was overriden by the old line conserv
atives at St. Louis. The government
ownership of railroad* and such, of
which Mr. Bryan made so much at the
time of his return, did not set the woHd
aire and as little ha< been heard of
it lately as of the f<ee sliver prop
osition. Mr. Bryan is a rich mac now
but still retains his bold upon tho
affections and the Imaginations of the
common people. What it is Mr. Bryau
stands for many, however, are now
anxious to have definitely defined.
This will probably be done in the Den
ver platform, the writing of which,
despite his repudiation of "all prepared
platforms'' and tho relegation of the
business to the democracy lu conve: -
tion, he probably haa much to do with
dictating.
AN IDEAL SUMMER EXCURSION FIELD
The fact that the excursion steamer
Spokanff is lold out, ai they aay, to the
end of the season, and the season only
begun, is an indication of the trowing
interest that eomes of growing know
ledge, concerning the beauties of the
trip north. Next reason there will
propoblv be another steamer added to
the run if indeed another be not idded
for this season, as no doubt it , could be
with profit. Wken we consider the
suffering from beat which those who
try to sustain summer through in the
states must endure, and the pleasure, in
comparison, of Alaska's da\s and
nights added to the beauty of the scen
ery, the wonder would be if the trip
did not become the most popular of a 1
summer holidays.
Any how Peary is a man not easily
discouraged? even if h? never docs
much.
The political situation iu Alaska just
now is a go?d illustration of the irony
of circumstance.
TO JAPAN
Bv Soma Gyofu
Tbou youthful keeper of the flower- 1
bedi,
Tim* w?s wheu la thy imall domains
there stood
Not many flower*, but theso of costly '
huo,
Which thou dlds't tend with single* )
hearted love.
But now thy borders aro enlarged and
lo !
The beds aro full with many an ill
matched flower.
And rare exotics from beyond the seas
Stand cheek by jowl with plants of
native growth,
With cherry, plum, and tall chrysan
themum;
Detraction haunts thee lu thv very
dreams,
Thou know'st not which to choose, or
this or that,
And naught is trim and neat as here
tofore.
Ah! youthful keeper of the flowor-beda!
? Tracslated by Arthur Lloyd.
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| CLOUDY WITH LIGHT RAIN - 1
I YUKON ODER SAILINGS
The result of the observation taken
at Mooro wharf at midnight, July 8
!j as follows
Temperature time observat'n..54 above
M?. temp, preceding 24 hours. f>8 above
Min " " " " above
Mean " " " " -.59 above
Barometor 29.43
Cloudy, calm.
YUKON RIVER FLEET
Up Stream? Whitehorso passed Big
Salmou at 4:30 a. in.; Dawson pjesed
Selkirk at ? p.m. yesterday; Prospect
or passed Yukon Crossing at 2 a. m.
yesterday; Victorian not reported.
Down Stream? Casca passed Big
Salmon at 1 a. m. today; Selkirk not
reported.
Next Sailing? Whitehorse, tomorrow
Water, 46 inches.
Beware the French "Tabac."
A suggest Ion: If you r.re a smoker
and are going to tour France tako your
own tobacco and pipe or cigars, for no
American can smoke the "tabac" sold
In France. Cigars are unobtainable
outside the large cities, and the smok
ins tobacco is of international quality?
you smoke It In one country and smell
It In another.? Outing Magazine.
Popping the Question.
"Hello!" said the corn. "Was that
you whispering?"
"Yes," replied the wind. "I've been
trying to catch your ear for some
time."? Bohemian Magazine.
Discreet.
Lawyer (to applicant for position)?
Yos, I need an otlice boy. Are you
truthful? Boy? Yes, sir, but I ain't
truthful enough to hurt yoiu' business.
?Chicago News.
CilOi Bui Of COMMEUCE
Paid Up Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rest :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING E3 V MAIL
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE IN' ALL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
SKAGWAY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mgr.
Trading Post at Wells
s. j. weitzman;a co.
Store stocked with all the needs of the country for
Miners, Prospectors and Tourists. Haines prices with
1 }c per pound added for freight
rtOAD House with Clean, Comfortable Beds? Restaurant with
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ALL THE MARKET AFFORDS
Ferry Crossing from the Post. Teams for Freighting and Saddle Dorses
Freight handled from Raines Wharf through to
Wells, Porcupine, Pleasant Camp and Rainy Rollow.
Passenger Canoes stop at Kluckwan, where Indians camp. A good Trail
leads to Wells? one mile distant. Travele s should note this fact.
Ice Cream
Soda
PURE AND DELICIOUS
PLENTY OF CRUSHED FRUITS
We want you all to patronize our
fountain during the warn weather.
You will find it a delightful place
to rest and be refreshed.
WM. BRITT
The Druggist.
Having completed reliable arrange
ments for an adequate supply of the
bc&t
British Colombia Coal
for the coming; winter we offer for
Skagway Coal Consumers, Coals at
following prices;?
Wellington (Dep?rture Bay)
Run of Mine fl2'per ton
Wellington (Ladysmitli)
Selvctedjjumps $13 per ton
Anthracite (Banff B. C.)
Chestnut Sizo $20 per too
Prices nbovd arc on wharf and in bulk
or sacked and for cash. Delivery 11.00
per ton extra.
SHAW & JOHNSON
Phones 11 or 109 Skagway, Alaska
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying
Passengers and Mail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. m. for Haines
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trii} $2.50
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EK
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mull
For Hainas, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoona, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
SA I LS
Tuesdays 6:30 p, m.
Thursdays at 2 p. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOCJUHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Avo. Phone 90
Pacific CoastS. S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LINK
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, and other Puget Sound Porta
CARRYING D. S. MAIL.
Steamers of This Company Loavo
CITY Of SEATTLE July 12-24
COTTAGE CITY- July 6-18-30
Connecting with the Company's Steamors'at Seattle for San Francisco,
Southern California, Eurbka (Humboldt Bay) and Mexico
10" Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUN ANN, General Passenger Agent,
112 Market Street, San FranoiBOO, Ca'..
Canadian Pacific Railwav
(B. C. Coast Service)
TWIN SCREW STEAMSHIP
PRINCESS BEATRICE
JULY 8-20 AliG. 1-14-26
PRINCESS il AY
JULY 14-25 AUG. 8-20
Leaves Skagway
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of the world and all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W- LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Expresi
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Jefferson July 3, 15, 27
Dolphin, July 9, 21, August, 2, 13
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phono i
The White Pass &Yu4<on Route
TIMED TABLB No. 13
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2, S. Bound
1st class. 1st clats
9 30 a.m. Leaves SKAGUAY Arrives 4 30 p. m"
12 C5 p. m. " WHITE PASS " 3 05, "
12 48 " " LOG CABIN " 2 20 "
1 40 " " BENNETT " 1 45
3 20 p. m. " CARIBOU " 11 40 a. m.
5 50 Arrives White Horsi Leaves 9 30 "
Passengers must be at depots in time to have Baggage Inspected and
checked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will bo cheoked free with each full fare ticket
nnd 75 pounds with oaoh half fare ticket.
'?W. lit *ir -?ir|T;*iT;r:-?iT *iT fAMOmtt 1> -^r 7a'
1
Thro gLi liae 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
Frequent connection made at White Horse between trains and river steamers for all Yu
kon River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the nearest steamboat landing to the
Alsok Gold Fields. The following steamboats aro operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, iucluding steam heat
electric light and other features as afford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE
DAWSON
ZEALANDIAN
CANADIAN
CASCA SELKIRK
THISTLE
BONANZA KING
LaFRANCE
VICTORIAN
Through tickets can be purchased at Skaguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHENA
and all Lower River poiuts.
Finely appointed trains daily, except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mail and express.
Bhggage bonded through . Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada
and the United B bates.
For information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphio rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gon. Mngr. F. B. WUR^BACHER Gen, Agent
Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver, B. C. and Skaguay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska