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Official City Paper
L. S. KCL1.HR, rUBLISUKR
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Oae week, delivered ty carrier I0J? j
One month, by mill...... ; .75
f hre? months, by mail 2-25 j
Six months, by mail t-SO |
One year, by 9.(W
9 ^ i a is a process of eliminating # I
# no -essentials. ? The Golden Klk. #j
.THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK
"Genera! bus'ness continuous very '
quiet," say* Henry Clews in his current i
letter. ''The turn for the better, no
ticed two weeks ago, has become slight
ly more |K>sitive; and the tendency is
certainly towards improvement; the
iron tra^o and the cotton goods indus
try leading in this respect. There is
also a much more hopeful feeling pre
vailing elsewhere than'at any time since
the panic. It would be unreasonable,
however, to expect too much; and real
recuperation will no doubt be a matter
of slow growth. Something will depeud
upon the political outiook which steadi
ly improves, bat more upon the harvest,
the outlook for which must involve
more or less uncertainty. Both cotton
and wheat are likely to show some de
preciation in condition this month, ow<
ing to the excessive rains and low tem
perature. But the majority of the crops
have had a good start this year anu tha
outlook is encouraging, for experience
shows that we always have one or two,
if not three months, of deterioration
after a favorable spring. The railroad
situation seems to have reached Its
worst. The number of Idle ears has
begun to diminish, and traffic in June
ought to show signs of recuperation.
Etrnings in April and May were very
discouraging, showing a loss of 15 or 20
por cent In tho wost a hop-.-ful feeling
is prevalent, depression continuing
keenest in the eastern Industrial and
fi lancial centers."
THE WHOLE CiSE
In one s nteoce Hou. William Sul/.er,
democrat, of New Yorlc, presented to
congress the whole case for Alaska. It
occurred in a speech of considerable
length^ delivered last month, devoted
to an appeal for statehood for New
Mex. co and territorial government for
for Ala*ka.
"Mr. Speaker," he said, "congresa
is too big a body, too busy as a legis
lative forum with the momentous affairs
of the oatiou toUct as a board of aider
men for Aiaski, for New Mexico, for
Arizona."
It is a member of that forum that so
speaks and be knows. It is the whole
case. Congress, each member be
plagued by his constituents to secure
for them the thing they want, how c40
they have time to thick if us or to
realiz? our neei'sV Mr. Su zer, him
self, has personal mining Interests in
Alaska, ihi re is a town named after
him; be has been here many times
and his sympathies, the efore, are with
us and his voice is raised iu our behalf,
but it is the only voice th it is ever
raised in intelligent sympathy. Con
gress is legitimately a board of alder
men for the l):strict of Columbia? its
)rtcul legislature? bet how silly to ex
Raw Furs....
High Prices for Fine furs
Percy's Fur House
Established 1897
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peel the big body to aot in the same
capacity (or Alaska ot which it has no
slight conception."
Continuing Mr. Sul/er said: "Why
not give iheoi what they are entitled
to, and let them legislate for them
selves? The principles of local self*
government are dear to tbe American
heart. The.v constitute the corner
stone of the American Republic
? * * The |>eople of Alaska
are entitled to territorial government.
They want to make their own local
laws sud not bother congress, and the
only way they can do so is through
the agency of territorial government.
After a long'fijjht we dually succeeded
In passing a bill to give Alaska a dele
gate in congress, de is here in the
person of Hon. Thomas Cale ? one of
God's noblemen--and he typifies the
intelligence and the Industry and the
patriotism of the people of Alaska, and
yet what can he do here
The Alaskan has been asked to ex
plain the meaulng of the expression,
"Hoggatt meu will undoubtedly be de
nominated the convention," which oc
curred in a despatch from Chicago some
days ago, re the political situation.
Certainly. .There were two republican
convention*. Technically there was
but one? there can bo but one, so far as
the national committee is concerned.
Both factions claim to be that one, but
only tbe national committee can decide
aud tbe important matter is even now
before it for deteruiiuatiou. On this
determination? whether "the Hoggatts
or the anti-Uoggalts constituted the
convention," rests the other important
question, as to which shall control the
republican organization in Alaska. It
m >y br argued that tbe Alaskan
should not employ terms technical iu
their character such as may not be un
derstood by all. But how are such ever
to learn-and Alaska is getting more and
more into politics, where these terms
are employed. This argument, you
see, carried to its conclusion, would bar
the polite from the use of tbe alphabet.
But where uslDg- such t-rms the Alas
kan will, upon request, always be will
ing 'o c xplain them.
PRAIRIE DAWN
(By Willa Sibert Gather.)
A crimeou tire that vanquishes the
stars:
A pungent odor from the dusty snge;
A sudden stirring of the huddled herds;
A breaking of tbe distant table-lands
Through purple mists ascending, and
tbe tlare ?
Of water ditches silver lu the light;
A swift, bright lance hurled low across
the world;
A sudden sickne* for the hills of Home
? From April Twilight.
BEAUTIFUL DAY IN WHICH SO
JOURNERS MAY MAKE THE BEST
OF THEIR DELAY
i|! LOW WATER AT WHITEHOftSE jij
???iiiii8ni?ii???in??M?????imm)i
The result of the obaerrttloo taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, June 7
190*, la a* follows*.
Temperature time obaervat'n..63*abovo
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours.. 85 above
Mln. " " " " ..49 above
Mean " " " " ??ft'? ?bove
Barometer 30.08
Cloudy, southwest wind.
INTERIOR
Whitehorso- olear. s wind,* tJO above
Atlln? " " 40 above
Caribou? " calm 48 above
Tagish? " s wind 52 above
Hoo.ailnqua? cloudy " 50 above
Big Salmon? " " 48 above
Yukon Crom'tj " " 48 al>ove
LOW WATER
Whitehorse ? Ouly 8 inched of water in
the river. f
LOCATION OF PLACER ttlll
Notices of Location of Fiaoei- Claim
blanks for sale at the Alaskan office,
cloth or paper.
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Th? Muoot
Recti, by last boat 100 new records
for Electric Piano. All up-to-date
classical music.
Two Kijhlj ar.J * VVrontj.
A Ca iii< 1<- ii slim- mini sold ii pair of
shoes recently to a woman ami after
she hud left the store discovered thai
he bud mude tbe mistake of giving
the customer tvro rights insfeud of u
right aud l?>ft as Is customary. Kill
ing after tbe woman, he offered to
make tbe wrong right, but was curtly
Informed that the customer was satis
fied, us she had a wooden leg on the
left side anyhow and needed ouly
rights. Now the denier considers him
self tlimilani mod. because for the price
of one pair of shoes he has really sup
plied the customer with two pair*.?
Keiiuelwe Journal
Tha Other Half Is Waiting.
One of the most pitiable sights in Jhe
world Is that of people who sre using
>n!y a hit of their ability while
.he if ; of i; Is waiting to be used. It
.i siill f.ieffeetlv e because of tbe many
Ittle weaknesses or |>ecullai'ltles, tbe
< b.ibits or Hie luck of preparatlan
hl.-h baiidb aps aud makes practically
icff dive the whole life. How pltla
le to s: e splendid talent, tine ability,
everywhere tied down by comparative
ly little things! Sur.-ess Magazine.
A Good Mtmory.
"Excuse me. sir. but haven't we met
before? \otir face Is strangely famil
iar."
"Yes, uia-Jam. our host Introduced us
to each other Just liefore dinner."
"Ah. I was positive 1 had seen you
somewhere! 1 never forget a face."?
Exchange.
Best uu'nls in WblU-horse at Royal
Cafe. tf
No batter cigar made than the Bull
Dog. Sold at Tony Dorlero'i.
Paid Up Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rkst :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING! BY M'AIL
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE IN ALL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
SKAGWAY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. M8r.
Trading- Post at Wells
S. J. WRITZMAN * CO.
Store stocked with all the needs of the country for
Miuers, Prospectors and Tourists. Haines prices with
Uc per pound added|for freight
P.oai> House with Clean, Comfortable Beds?? Restaurant with
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ALL THE MARKET AFFORDS
Ferry Crossing from the Post. Teams for Freighting and .S?iidl?|Hors??
Freight handled from Hainea Wharf through to
Wells, Porcupine. Pleasant Camp and Rainy Hollow.
Passenger Canoes stop at Kluckwan, where Indians camp. A good Trail
leads to Wellg? one mile distant. Traveleis should note this fact. Lf
6:
H Definition***
?White Ribbon Toilet and Bath Soap
is considered the best in the market
at the pre?ent time." ? Trade Dictionar/.
Ule sell Soap at 10 cents
and ah elegant assortment of other
HIGH GRADE SOAPS
AT SEATTLE PRICES J
Wm.ErittPh.G.j
A Woaderinl Instrument
You should drop into the Mascot and
hear the music. The electric piano
has a Mandolin attachment equal to a
whole octette of Maudoliu attachments
with f string of tew air*.
QUICK DELIVERY, PHONE 90
Baggage, coal and wood delivered up
on shortest notice day or night.
11. Kreldenthal,
General Expressing Bonded Carrier.
"PREMIUM" BRAND BUTTER
By far the best butter we have ever
-had and it is gaining favor with our
patrons even* day. Try a pound brick.
Frye & Bruhn Co.
U. S Mail Steamer
Hegg
Carrying
Passengers and Mail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. in.. for Haines
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trio $2.50
JUNEAU 8. S. CO'S.
KLECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMEK
Georgia
Carryluf U. S. Mull
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Boona, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
S A I LS
Thursdays at 3 p, m.
Sundays at 9 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOCGHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Ave. Phone 90
Pacific toast S.S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA L3N*
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, oci} other Puget Sound Porta
CARRYING U.S. MAlI.
Steamers of This Company Leave
CITY Of SEATTLF May 31. June 10-20-30
HUMBOLDT - May 27. June 6-15-25
Connecting with the Company's Sttam.irs at Settle fo" San Francisco,
Southern California, Kukhka (h unboldt Hay) and Mkxico
jnir Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and ilroadway, Ska^way
Seattle Ticket Of kick, 113 James St.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passenger Agent,
112 Market Sire<j?, San Pmrolaoo, Cal.
Canadian Pacific Railwav
(B. C. Coast Service)
TWIN SCREW 8TKAMSHIP
PRINCESS MAY
JUNE 8-20 JIILV 2-14-25
PRINCESS ROYAL
JIM 13-26 JULY 8-20 AUGUST I
Leaves Skagway
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of the world and all informntion from
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
B Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Paolflo Rxpres*
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Dolphin June 8, 18, 28
Jefferson June 3, 13, 23
L
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. Phone 66
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIMtC TABL,K Ncj. IS.
(Dally Kxcept Sunday.)
Mo. 1. N. Bound) No. 2, S. Bound
1st class. 1st clans
0 30 a.m. Leaves SKAUUAY Arrives 4 30 p. m
12 05 p. m. " WHITK PASS " 3 05 ?
12 48 " " LOG CABIN " 2 20 "
1 40 " " BKNNKTT ?? 1 45
3 20 p.m. " CARIBOU " 11 40a ro.
5 50 Arrives White Horsk Leaves 9 30 "
Passengers must be at depots in time to have Baggage Inspected and
checked. Inspection la stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be ch -uked free with each full fare ticket
;\nd 76 pounds with each half faro ticket
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Through Line From
Skagway to Atlln, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River 'Points.
The new plaoer camps In the Alsek and Kiuane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage Service
Duriog the winter season, whenlnavlgatlon ia closed, dally trains will continue running between
Ska<?way and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mall, express and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson and
Intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located loathe heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rlnh cjuat tz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our dally trains to Caribou.
for Information relative to passenget, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen, Agpnt
Vancouver. B. 0. and Skaguay, Alaska Nkaguay, Alaska