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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
L. S. Kallar, Publisher.
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EDITORS IN POLITICS.
The current issue of the Fourth Es
tate has an article calling attention
to the large number ol editors who
took a prominent part in the politi
cal campaign which came to an end
Nov. 3. There were undoubtedly a
Kood many, and some of them prob
ably thluk now they might have been
better employ ed. Henry Watterson,
for one. confesses he is getting too
old to read the sigus of the times
with sufficient understanding to fore
cast the result of an election. Surely
there must be poignant humiliation in
discredited prophecy when it causes
an editor to confess he Is growing
old
There were a number of editors ac
tively concerned in the management
of the last campaign. The American
I'ress cannot altogether refrain from
asking if it would not be better for
representatives of other callings to
manage the campaign and for editors
to manage the managers ? in other
words, to be free handed in the role
of censors.
The editor's office is peculiar, con
tinues the Press. In many cases his
Influence seems to wane ia propor
tion to his activity Id politics as an
individual aside from his newspaper
Somewhere is an unseen line divid
ing the province of the editor from
that of the active politician? a line
unseen, but instinctively perceived by
the public mind, which seems to dis
credit the editor when he becomes
the politician. If not an avowed can
didate for office, he is regarded as
having ulterior motives.
But shall an editor be allowed to
exercise the privileges of citizenship?
Shall he not vote, persuade others. If
he can. to vote his way and hold of
fice* In many cases he Is better fit
ted than any one else in his com
munity for an office. When his fel
low citizens recognize this and thrust
the office upon him it Is not for the
American Press to say he should re
fuse. But we do say this? it is sel
dom that an editor holds office ex
cept at the expense of his paper.
Frequently his paper Is strong enoug
to stand the strain, and he gratifies
a laudable ambition.
Often, however, the editor falls of
election, and his paper suffers ser
ious injury. In political campaigns
he can save others; himself he can
not save. Notwithstanding its great
influence in the land the New York
Tribune was powerless to make Gree
ley president. Clark Howell i? rec
ognized as one of the foremost edi
tors of the south, but the Atlanta
Constitution could not make him gov
ernor. We do not forget It was said
his opponent, Hoke Smith, was a
newspaper man, but this was untrue.
He at one time owned the Atlanta
Journal, but he was and Is a lawyer.
No mistress as Jealous as the law
would have showered the favors she
has upon him if he had shared his
affections with the press. Years ago
he sold his newspaper because It in
terfered with his law practice. Im
agine a real newspaper man doing
that!
But the newspaper has its triumphs
In politics under proper conditions.
The Constitution could not make
Clark Howell governor, but Joe
Ficwn won against Hoke Smith in
the subsequent election, and Brown
made no speeches. He stayed at
home and "wrote pieces for the pa
pers." including the Constitution.
The Constitution of course helped in
other ways. Clark Howell's pen. pow
erless in his own candidacy, became
host when employed in the interests
of Brown. There you have It In a
nutshell.
CAN'T BELIEVE IT.
U is inconceivable that Governor
Hoggatt said anything of the kind
to President Roosevelt tweh as was
reported In yesterday's dispatches?
that he haa been knocking Wicker
sham with Ilea to the president In
his flrat Interview and In the face of
the vote delivered by the people ol
Alaska in the laat election, a vote
which was a a much a rebuke to Gov
ernor Hoggatt u It was" an affirma
tion of Judge Wlckeraham. If in the
face ot this exprtsslon of the people
and with Judge Wlckersham thou
sands of miles away, and, so, unable
to reply In his own behalf, then It Is
another blunder added aa a capsheaf
to tho accumulated blundera of the
executive, and the people and news
papers of Alaska will not aubmlt
longer In patience under such mis
representation but will speak to and
of the governor as occasion demands.
To the Alaskan it is inconceivable
that a man occupying such a posi
tion as the governorship ot Alaska
could b* so utterly unable to judge
of his own relationship to the people
or of the effects of his own acts or
be so incapable of learning from ex
perience. Therefore we must wait
for further evidence of this tblng be
fore It Is given credit.
THE BULWARK OF THE ARMY.
"In the Army eleven stood one man
whose red shock of hair shone out
like the plume of a knight ot mediae
val days. In the thick ot every
scrimmage this tawny, tousled top
gleamed in the sun like a beacon.
This was the bulwark of the Army ?
Pullen, a cadet from far off Alaska."
?New York Herald.
In the matter of praise this is tbe
ultimate term ot expression. "Pullen
a cadet from far off Alaska," is the
"bulwark of the Army," "the man
wbo could bo relied upon to do the
impossible." Pretty good, is'nt it?
Many a kind word might be -written
of Dan Pullen by auy man who knows
his mother, who is so proud ot him?
but the New York Herald knows noth
lng of his mother, more than to
guess that she Is what she ts. And
so tbis, the ultimate word In the mat
ter ot praise Is written of Dan him
self, who represents all Alaska at
West Point and ts "the bulwark of
the Army." Therefore, It Is not for
Skagway alone, whence tbe young
man halls ? and which Is so proud of
him? but for all Alaska to take off
Its hat and throw It In the air? as j
token to his tousled top.
THE MEAT CGttUONEJl
Thara"! aom?thlag to a atasor
That warm* you to th? tad
Wbo draw* a long ona from hU rmt
Acd aay?, "TbU ain't so ted."
Tou faal not that aam? brotherhood.
Although 7?a grasp h (a haad.
For in wbo ban da yaa a ci#ai
That's dona up la a Mat.
Though rough may ha 1U
It's flavor strong an* Hud.
With ostblng la Its autlloa*
To taaka tba earner proud.
Tat it la M auoaativa
Of friendahl* worth tka whU*
Tou UU it aa It'* praOared
And light it with a amtVa.
Though inodaat, poar and lowly,
Tba man who (s*a about
With stogie* In bis paakat
And freely hacde them out
Baa always Mead* la plaoty,
No odda wbar* ha may tura.
Who'll i tick to him Ilka broth ar*
while
Tba weed hold* out to burs.
Ho amok* arlalocraUe,
Ho proud asd haughty ptpa
Built only for tba wealthy,
Who acorn tha lowly "aalpa,"
Tba stogy niaJiea It* *ny?k*r
A pcr*on mlnua shew.
Who haa to *?* haw tar ha aa*
Maka every nlckal go.
Art pictures and mottoes. Draper
& Co.
,il CLEAR BLUE SKY AND CALM
<inimiMiiiinHMinn???fflfflTmmmm
Tharetultof tbe obaervattuo takpn
?t Moora wbarf at midnight, l?ec. 14
1908, Is M follOWA.
Temperature time obaervat'n. 31 above
M?x.ttmp. preceding 24 hour*. 34 above
Mia. " '? " " .27 above
Mean " " " " *30t above
Barometer 29.54.
Clear and North wind
INTERIOR WEATHER
Whltehorae, ... 8 above
The wire Is down north of tbil peint.
A Personal Opinion.
The constitutional dislike to giving
an opinion on any subject wblch bad
always dL,>iuguisbed the Oorham fam
ily reached its fullest development In
Abel Oorham. Be could scarcely be |
persuaded to express bis mind freely
about anything, still les* about any
person. l'e; be inauaiceil to i>rci?!rve u !
reputation 1 r I; ecu discernment.
"I really \ l*h you'd tell me what
you think of young Hobbs," said one !
of the summer residents. "Come, Mr.
Oorham, i mean to give the young
man a lift If he's worth It"
"M-m!" said Oorham, with his
usual deliberation. "When you come
to lifting, anybody that can be lifted Is
wuth lifting, seems to me. As to Pete
Hobbs. I'm expecting he'll turn out
just about such a sort of a man as I
take him to be. I don't know as I'm
called upon to speak any plalner'u
that."? Youth's Companion.
RELIABLE ALL THE TIME.
The Pack Train Restaurant will
serve wine with dinner orders, free
In place of tea or coffee. Come on
boys.
Mens' shoes half soled. Workman
ship guaranteed, and only the bent
oak tanned teither used for $1. Dan
Sk.' , new location, Ungefroren bldg.
Hat Pins
made out of
Real
Roses
Real Rose Hat Pins
ll^Minotuea possible, yet It la true.
Itbat these Hat Pins arc made out of real
live rosea. chanced entirely into metal
by a secre t proceaa, preserving every de
tail of the roae from which each pin is
made. Thay can not break, and willlast
| forever. Thla dlicovery is without
doubt one of the !o?t arta of the ancient
Kity ptians. Thar >n the most beautifu I
ofali Hat Pina. No two are alike. Fin
ished In five colors. to conform to the
prevailing fashions in millinery. Madi
in six alxca.from the amalleat roae bud
to thofullblown (lower These pins are
made by the genuine "DELAMOTHF."
secret proceaa, the only proceaa by
which an open roae can be perfectly
metalUed. Don't buy an inferior imita
tion. All fenuine "DELAMOTHE
Metallxed Real Roae Hat Pins" have
the- name stamped on the pin.
We have the exduaive
aala of "DELAMOTHE"
products forthiacity. See
the exhibit In our win
dow of thia wonderful
discovery.
P. E. KERN,
GOLD AND SILVERSMITH
RAW FUR
TRAPPERS AND COLLECTORS ^
are requested to correspond with lis about this" sea
son's catch of FURS. We want the early catch as
well as the latk catch. We will pay full market
value at all times. Price list and tags can be had for
the asking at any time.
Herman Schmerl & Co.
28 West Thirty-First Street
NEW YORK CITY
k FOUNTAIN
PEN
Makes an ideal Christmas
y
gift both for men and women.
We have some beauties
and a large assortment at
that. Come and look at the
pearl and gold handled Wat
erman 'sand get our prices.
They will surprise you.
WM. BRUT
The Druggist
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Moll
For Haines, Berncrs Bay, Juneau,
Hoona, Tcnakee, Sitka and Wa\ ports
S A I LS
December C, 12, 18. 24. 20.
WILLIS NOW ELL, Mur., Juuoau
W. W. BOCGUTON, Agent
Broadwav and Fifth Ave. phone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer '
Hegg
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day at 9 A. M.
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M. same day.
Fare one- way $1-50
Round trir) $2.50
there's Vigor and
Strength
in every drop
Silt Hi I Milling
C0MPKNV
Seattle Waeh
Pacific Coast S. S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA UN*
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, ujid other Puget Sound Porui
CARRYING U.S. MAil.
Steamers of Thla Company Leave
HUMBOLDT Dec. - J2 JaN. - 5
COTTAGE CITV . - Dec. - 24
Conopotlnfi' with r>o Company'* Kteam rs at Se. 'tlo for San Francisco,
Southkkn California, Kukkica (Humboldt Bay) and Muxico
| ?r Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Uroadway, Skagway
Skattle Ticket Office, 113 .Tames St.
C. D. DUNANT1*, General Passenger Agent,
112 Market Bireok. :jbu rrmowco. Ci
Canadian Pacific Railway
i B. C. COAST SERVICE )
SCIIEDULi: OP SAILINGS FROM SKAGWAY
Subject to change without notice
PRINCES5 MAY
December 5= 1 9 January 2- 1 6-30
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Kupert
Spacious Observation and SinoMng Rooms
Tickets to any i>art of the world and all Information from
Phone 87 F. F. W LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship ' o.
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Ex pre*.
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Jefferson Dec.- 6 -18 -30
Company reserves right to change balling date without notice
J'? nr.e'c-p to Victoria and Vanwaver Without Addilional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phono BO
The White Pass &Y ukon Route
r(\.-vBL? No.
(Da1. i ^'ceptRu- day.)
No. 1. N. Hound
let cla^'u.
,1 30 h. m.
10 fO p. in.
11 01) "
1 1 :w "
13) p. in.
3 45
fiPHVOg
Ai rives
9KAOUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
'CARIBOU
White 'JIoksc
Arrives
Leaven
NoT 2, 8. Bounf
lot claie
3 27 p m'
i 45 *'
12 42 "
?12 10 "
10 25 d. m.
8 15 "
'iiMoneers must bn at d< po' in time to have Baggage Inspected and
oheoVed. Inspection U utopped 30 min ite^ before leaving time of train.
160 (founds of baggage mil bu Chooted 'rce with ench full faro ticket
fti..; 75 nouj-ds with each half fire tick:"
Through Line From
Skagway to Atiin, Wliito TTor;<o, Big Salmou, D?wson and intermediate Yukon River Points.
The new placer camp* in the Alsek nncl Kluune Mining Districts uro reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage Service |
During the winter season, when navigation is cli cd, dally elfins vv ili continue running between
Skagway and Wbito Hors A through Wall, Passenger and Freight Service will be maiotaloed
a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between Whito Hor?u and Dawson.
Regular stages, carry ing mail, express and passengers, leave White Ilorse for Dawson and
intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quattz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For information relative to pns:;i ngei, freight and telegraphic ratos, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, ft. C. >
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. R. WURZBACBER Gen. Agor
v^p joiivor, B. 0, and 8k??imv, AlR^Vri
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