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SMGWAY IT THE FAIR. WORK FOB THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 10 00
Alaska was represented at the St.
Louis exposition by a multitude of to
tem poles, malamute dogs and bidarkas.
It had a prominent place 9et apart for
it among the savage people of earth. It
was a very picturesque exhibition but
It was distinctly harmful to Alaska
rather th.?n beneficial. It was tho fault
of Alaska herself that this was so.
Now there is a great exhibition being
built up down at Seattle for the direct
object of setting Alaska properly before
the world. The United States govern
ment is lending its aid to this end with
an appropriation of $(300,000. There
are to be arrayed there such attractions
as will certainly bring together a vast
number of people to see what may be
there on display from this country.
The people of Alaska now here will be
the principal beneficiaries of this dis
play and the benefit will be in exact
proportion to the appearance they put
up at the show, the impression they
make upon tbe crowds that go to see.
It should be a matter of patriotism with
us to make a creditable showing? it
certainly is a matter of business. Skag
way, as the port of entry, s? to speak,
of the great empire, the point of his
torical interest attaching to the new
Alaska, has much to show that would
add to the interest of the exhibition and
of all places in Alaska to receive direct,
immediate results, Skagway stands first
ia line.
Here theD is a most attractive field for
the labors of the reorganized chamber'
of commerce ? it is a thing to which it
may well turn its immediate attention,
a worthy object for the first exercise of
Its renewed energies. It is for just such
work that chambors of commerce have
their being. Let us get together u
Skagway exhibit worthy of Skagway?
old and new.
THE NEW POLITICAL SCHOOL
The announcement by Governor
Hughes that he will accept the renom
lnation which his party is willing and
anxious to tender him, Is of less impor
tance as a local political incident than
It it as an evidence of the practical sue*
cess' of high ideals and moral courage
in politics. The situation is decidedly
encouraging to all who feared that the
power of political machines could not
be broke 1 and that deception, traffic in
office and compromise with evil must al
ways prevail. Theodore Roosevelt
founded a new school of politics, but
there was ? general feeling that none
but a Koosevelt could succecd in il.
Without being a narrow imitator of the
great popular leader, Mr. Hughes has
followed similar lines, always, however,
showing an individuality of his own,
and has won. He came into power
against the wishes of the political boss
es, he fought them throughout his ad
ministration and they have been power
less to defeat him for renomination,
They have had the good sense not to
try, says the Oregonian.
The story of the success of Roosevelt
and of Hughes is inspiring to the young
man contemplating a useful career in
public life. It promises nothing, how
ever, for the self-seeking man who is
willing to play the demagogue in order
to gain popular favor of who has no
ability commensurate with his ambi
tion. Neither Roosevelt nor Hughes is
selfish, though Koosevelt has been fre
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Othkoeb, wi*coosln
quontly accused of ilcslro (or personal
aggrandizement. Those who have felt
their special privileges suffering be
cause of Roosevelt's activity against In.
jaitlce have called him a demagogue,
and have striven to create popular pre
judice against him. Id this they hive
utterly failed, for his every utterance,
when viewed in the light of the circum
stances which prompted it, has been
fcund to be the expression of a sincere
desire to do rl^ht and suppress wrong.
Had Roosevelt been a self-seeker his
great activity would have made him to
dav the moet cordially hated man in
public life.
Because they have been willing to
serve and have had the ability to serve
effectively, both Roosevelt and Hughes
have been made leaders. It was not
power nor glory that Roosevelt sought,
but the opportunity to render to his
country the best service he could give.
Hughes never sought position, but re
sponded to the call when it came. Both
of them "made good," not only by faith
ful performance of duties assigned them
but also by goiDg outside the beaten
paths whenever they saw work that
needed to be done. They feared not the
anger of the wealthy nor heeded the un
just criticism of the poor. They per
formed faithfully the present task, leav
ing the question of public approval to
take care of itself.
Let no man think that because Uoose
velt and Hughes succeeded in the new
school of politics he can spring into the
political arena, awing his arms deliant
1;. shout condemnation of wealth und
thereby vanquish all opposition to his
ambition. The entrance requirements
to the new school of politics are severe.
The aspirant must be possessed of a
high moral character. He must have
served long enough in a preparatory
school of useful service to demonstrate
his fitness for larger tasks. He must
have judgment, a knowledge of men,
an understanding of atlairs, an unflinch
ing courage, a capacity for work, an in
tuitive sense of justice, and, last but
not least, humility. Neither in the
new nor in any other school of politics
is there a place for the arrogant. Van
ity will lead unerringly to a fatal fall
in the new political school. Character,
intelligence aud efTort atone enn win.
THE REORGDHIZED CHAMBER OF COM
MERCE
Skajway has reorganized its Cham
ber of Commerce. Skagway has had a
lot of experience with chambers of
commerce. Skagway'a several cham
bers of commerce have accomplished
much good in the past and have fallen
Into desuetude more than once, roviv
eJ, taken a new spurt, done a good
stunt and died away agaiu. Chambers
of commerce are very effective instru
ments of good, they are indeed essen
tial to progressive cities as they mean
the strength that comes of union, unit
ed action. There is much good work
lying here in Skagway to bo accom
plished easily by the united action of
its citizens that cannot be accomplish
ed by the spattering and scattered
shot of individual action. It all de
pends upon the members of the new
chamber themselves whether the body
be effective for great good or simply a
drag to the community that, relying
upon it, waits and sees nothing done.
The new chamber can be a real force
for good, a credit to tho town and a
symbol of its pride and ambition. It
has started away in good form.
AS TO NEAR NEAR-NUDE DANCERS AND
THEIR MEANING
Stage dance's by women arrayed in
strings of pearls and brief skirts of
gauze are just now the rage down in
"the states," having superseded the
milder exhibition of the ballet. Des
criptions which leave little to the| im
agination, anil interviews with the
"artistes" are published and inquisitive
no&s goes as far as it dares in asking
what aro a woman's feelings in appear
ing before an audience in what Is, or,
at least is supposed to be, nearly a slate
of nature. The answer by the dancor to
th?s query is, In effect, that It is art,
and she has no other feelings on the
subject.
The Philadelphia Times hslcs the
meaning of this outbreak of near
nudity ? " Is It a development of our
recent fraukness on the subject onco
hold fit only for whispers V Have we
sot about to dispel tho "swoct mystery"
that once piqued us and to put In its
place the flnal realty ? Aro we no
longer to respect, to wonder and to
dream ?
"If so is this departure good or bad V
Being tho truth, the naked human
body, and all its associate things,
must, perhaps, be good. Being good,
is it necesarlly desirable that they be
paraded '?
"After all, though, this probably is a
passing craze. We aro fond In this
country of extreme*? of the utmost
exploitation of our fads. Muck-rakers
yesterday, artistic spectators of
gauze dances today, we will
probably be prudes tomorrow. We are
jesting, undouotedly, with our senti
ments
"Along with the womeu who aro
danciog iu pears comes the word of a
'.'emale impersonator,' who renders a
like dance. This will bo followed by
the burlesquing of every celebrated
dincer, and that will probably bo tho
end of the 'gauze' dance."
The result of the observation taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, Sept, 'J,
1908, is as follows
Temperature time observat'n..f>4 above
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours. .55 above
Nlin " " " " ..51 above
Mean " " " " ..53 ?bove
Barometer 29.84
Raining nnd south wind.
YUKON RIVER FLEET
Up stream? Dawson arrived at
VVhitehorse at midnight with 85
'hrough passengers; Selkirk left Daw
son 1 p m yesterday; Gleaner arrrlved
with 14 passengers.
Down stream? Ronanza King left
<Vhitehorsc at 4 a m; Casca passed Yu
kon Crossing 4 pm,
Next s tiling? Dawson, tonight.
TO CC"E A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAX ATI VK BROMO Quinine
Tablets, Druggists refund the monay if
it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S sig
nature is on each box. 2oc. M
A WoadorYnl Initrmsnnt
You should drop into tho Mascot and
hear the music. The electric piano
hns a Mandolin attachment equal to a
whole octette of Mandolin attachments
with a string of new airg.
Smoke the "Kmbocado" best clear
Havana cigar in the market,
tf W. W. Bough ton,
Dist. Agt.
Best meals in Whitehorse at Royal
Cafe. tf
Job printing at the Alaskan ofllce.
PAN SKY
Broadway opposite
A. B. Hall
PRICKS TO JUSTIFY HAVING
YOUR SHOES RKPAIRKD
Ou'side of City Work Promptly
Attended to
Boot and Shoe Maker
CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE
Paid Up Capital : : : *1 0,000, 000. 00
Rkst :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKINGS BY IV! J A I L_
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE IN ALL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
SKAGWAY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mgr.
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a letter do not apologize for the paper. Ilavo
tin* kind of paper that requires no apology?
the klrnl that reflects your good taste and
good Judgement.
HIGHLAND LINEN
Is such a paper. Tt Is refined In ai>l>earanrc.
cornet In every detail and offers a writing
surjace that neither absorbs the Ink nor trips
the pen. Wecarrt all slr.ed. 1
We also carry the following lines of Eaton, 1
Crane X Pike papers.
English Nainsook
Danish Cloth
Mull Chiffon
Celtic Linen etc.
WM. BRITT
The Druggist
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Currying U. S. Mull
For Haines, Berners Bay, Junoau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and Way ports
? SA I LS
Thursdays at 8 a. m,
WILLIS NOW ELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOCGIITON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Avo. phone 80
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying
Passengers and Mail
: Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. m. for Ilaines
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trio $2.50
There's Vigor and
Strength
in every drop
C0MPHNY
Seattle W&*h
Pacific CoastS. S. Co.
PIONEEK ALASKA
' SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Shuttle, soil other I'upet sound forts
CARRYING D. B. MAII.
Steamer* of Thl? Company Leave
CITY Of SfAfTLf, Aug. 26 Sept. 5-15-26
IfUMBOLOT, Aug. 21-31 Sept. 10-21
Connecting with tho Company Steamers at So*' tie 'or Saw I-'rancisco,
Southern California, Eurkka (Humboldt Kay) and Mexico
H#- Above Schedule Subject to Change Without. Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skacwny
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James st.
C. D. DUNANN, Goncral 1 'iLsscnger Agent,
112 Market Hircci, San Praroiaoo, Cnl
Canadian Pacific Railway
i B. C. COAST SERVICE
FALL SCHEDULE OP SAILINGS PltOM SKAOWAY
Subject lo change without notice
PRINCESS
BEATRICE Wl ISM 2. If, 26
(I
PRINCESS
HAY
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Kooma
Tickets to any part of '.he world and all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passontrcr Steamers
Jefferson Sept. 8, 18, 29
Dolphin Sept. 3, 13, 24
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Addliiona! Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, A cent. Ph'one 66
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIM H> TAHI^B IMcj. 1 H
(Daily Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound
1st class.
9 30 a. m.
12 05 p. m.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 20 p, m.
5 50
Leaves
Airives
SKAOUAY
WniTK PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNRTT
CARIBOU
VVditk Horse
Arrive*
Leaves
2. S. Boun
1st claw
4 30 p m
:t 05 "
2 20 '
1 45
11 40 d. m
9 .T) "
Pasaeneera must be at depott in time to have Baggage Inspector and
ohecked. Inspection la stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare tlckei
isnd 7ft pounds with each half fare ticket
Thro.'gh line from Skagway to Atlln, White Horso, Big Salmon, Dawson ami
intermediate points. Connection made at Dawson with Lower Kiver steamboats for
Eagle, Circle City, Rampart, i'anann, Fairbanks, Chenn, St. Michael and Nome,
NAVIGATION NOAaZ OPEN
Frequent connection tnado at White Horse between trains and river steamers for nil Yu
kon River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the noarest steamboat landing to the
Alsok Gold Fields. The following steamboats are operated by the WHITE f'ASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and arc equipped with ail modern conveniences, iucltdinc steam heat
electric light and other features as afford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE
BONANZA KING
LaFRANCE
VICTORIAN
TnnoiTGH TtCKETS can be purchased at Skaguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHENA
and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed trains dail" sxeept Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mail and express.
Raggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points In Alaska, Canal a
and the United ctates.
For Information relative to pastensrr, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mn^r. F. B. WURZBACBKR Gen. A^ent
Vancouver, B. C. Vnn^ouver, B. C. and Rkaguay, Alaska Skapuay, Alaska