Official City i-aper
L. 3. XSLLER, PUBLISHER ? (
\ SUBSCRIPTION BATES
Oa? *Mk, d?llT?re<] by -wrrler
?a* month. by mill
rtTM month*, by mail
?lz month*, by mall
Ouytw. by mall
TO BRIN5 THE UW INTO CONTEMPT
That the ordinance requiring horse*
?nil cattle to be kept off the streets and
out of premises other than of the own
er* la a good one and meant to be en
forced Is not open to question. But
that It Is not intended to be employed
to harass good citizens i* equally clear.
The Intent of the ordinance is to stop
the CUSTOM of allowing cattle to run
at large.
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In ths sprint: a goat was brought to
thia town and for weeke had the free
dom of tho city, loafed in what doorway
it pleased, left its dropping* without
concern as lo whom the same might
offend and for weeks was treated with
food natured tolerance. Finally it out
wore its welcome. Then protest fol
lowed protest for still other weeks
while the goat still ranged at large.
He was formally arrested and as often
broke from his prison and ranged the
streets until again takes up. This pro
ceedure was finally brought to a con
clusion by shipping the animal back
whence it came --the whole matter be
iog a testimony to the sanity and toler
ance of the people of Skagway.
It is a far cry from this reciMl to
that of the arrest of a good cltizea, one
who has been identified with the city
from the beginning, distinguished for
good works and hard and always Inde
pendent struggle for livelihood against
the rigors of the northland? the public
arrest, the imposition of a tine upon,
the taking intc the town treasury ot
the hard earned dollars of such a citi
zen because her horse, released from
her premises by trespassers, walked
around a sparsely inhabited block.
Where the instrument of the law is
employed against a good citizen, one who
respects and tries to fulfill the letter
and spirit of the law, and especially
where it is used to bring humiliation
to a woman, awakens the instant pro#
teat of every ordinary MAN. Such
employment of the law is certain to
bring it into contempt.
US BETWEEN BREVITY AND VERBOSITY
Mr. Taft and Mr. Bryan, used, be
tween tbem, approximately 18,000
word# in which to express due appre
ciation of the honor conferred upon
them by the respective conventions,
and to assure their political followers
that, as candidates, they were in hearty
aocord with the principles embodied ia
their respective party platforms, say*
an exchange. Neither Mr. Taft nor
Mr. Bryan used mote words than he
thought expedient. Both candidates
believed that it was essential to make
the speech of acceptance an argument
ative discourse upon the issues of tbe
campaign. Both evidently went upon
the theory that no opportunity nas to
be lost in which persuasion may influ
ence the casting of a vote.
It may be that this policy is as good
aa any other; and perhaps, it is belter
than any other. It appears to be the
result of changing fashion: and of the
later style it may be hypercritical to
complain. But that a simpler and
briefer style has been atTected under
conditions of strenuous import, may be
noted with interest. Perhaps It is
such times and conditions that compel
brevity and simplicity. Be that as it
may, we submit an example ? the letter
of Abraham Lincoln, acknowledging
and accepting his lirst nomination to
the presidency:
"Sir: I accept tbe nomination tender- {
Raw Furs....
WE PAY
High Prices for Fine Furs
Write For Price
Percys Fur?House
Otbkoab, |wi?con?ln
:d me by the convention over which
jrou presided, and of which 1 am
formally apprised In the letter of your
telf and others acting as a committee
jf the convention for that purpose.
The declarations of principles an i c
timcnts which accompanies your letter
meets my approval and it shall be my
jars not to violate it In any part. Im
ploring the assistance of Divine Prov.
Idence, and with due regard to the
views and feelings of all who were rep
resented in the convention? to the
rights of all the state? and territories
and the people of the nation; to the in
violability of the Constitution and the
perpetual union, harmony and prosper
ity of all? I am most happy to co ope
rate for the practical success of the
principles declared by the convention."
Bere is a classic thai we will venture
to say was perused with interest by
every reading man and woman in tlie
nation. But acceptances are no longer
read as that acceptance was read.
THE ROAD TO RAINY HOLLOW
The formal acceptance from the con
tractors and by the Alaska road com
minion of the completed road fro w
Hindustucki to Wells is to be made the
occasion of a great celebration by the
people of Haines. And certainly the
occasion is tit. The completion of this
section of rosd means to Haines an av
enue for easy and natural tratlic
from her (rates to and through a
country rich in possibilities for trade a?
it is rich in mineral and timber and
other products. This" road is the res
ponse of the Alaska road commission to
the demand of these possibilities, to
the call of ths people of Haines? voiced
it is understood, through the Arctic
Brotherhood? for assistance in effect
ing the release of these resources. The
work was undertaken and is about to
be completed and certainly the time in
opportune In which to give expression
to the satisfaction which the people
down that way feel. The road
means much to the whole people of
southeaster* Alaska and especially to
the peope of Haines who will dome
the direct and immediate benetit.
Mr. Roosevelt will leave office secure
in the hearts of his countrymen. Tb<
dexterity and sincerity with which ht
avoided a renomination for himself, anc
secured it for a believer in his policies,
have solidified the affection and the con
fidence of mankind. Turned aside by
none of the flattering and plausible ar
guments which were daily showered
upon him, be gave up power, kept hia
word, and set a high example. Scarcely
was Mr. Taft nominajed when the
president gave another example of h's
quality by springing enthusiastically to
the aid of Heney, Spreckels, and their
friends in San Francisco, at a time
when the current had set strongly io
the opposite direction. A few days
more, and, in bis praise of Cleveland,
Mr. Roosevelt once again struck with
heariv truthfulness those notes which
eelebrate earnestness and the truth.
He has been a good police commis
sioner, a good governor, a good presi
dent, and a good man. Twenty vears
of active life may still be his. Mean
while he bas already done splendid
service for a thankful nation.? Collier's
Weekly.
The Simple Life.
They're picnicking upon tho beach.
The sun Is fierce. The sand Is hot
Upon tbo flro In easy reach
They've placed an ample coffeepot.
Tho babies cry with all their might.
A pebble bruises Tommy's heel.
He'll have a stone bruise there all
right
That's due to make tho urchin squeal.
Now Mary's found a poison vine.
She pins It flaunting to her breast.
Tho doctor '11 say she's doing flno
About a month from now at best.
They'ro picnicking upon tho beach.
Tho sun Is fierce. Tho sand la hot.
Experience no doubt will teach
To them a lesson, maybe. What?
The law says you can drink if you
waut to. Enough said, drink Rainier
Beer at the Mascot ? draught or 'x>ttled
mrammmamaammanmmmmmg
1 CLOUDY AND CULM
YUKON RIVER SAILINGS
mlllMIIHIMt
The result of the oo?ervauon takeu
at Moore wharf at midnight, Srpt. y
1908, is hi follow!)'
Temperature time ob?ervat'n..51 above I
Max.temp.precedingr 24 hours. 07 above '
Mln. " " " ?? ..41 above j
Mean " " " " . 54 ?bove
Barometer 29.54
Calm and raining.
YUKON RIVER FLEET
Up stream? Dawson paused Tantalus
at 0:30 p m; Bonanza King passed Tan
talus lam.
Down stream? Case* left Whilohorso
at 0 a m; Selkirk passed Tantalus at 3
a in; Whltuhorse in Dawson.
Next sailing? Dawson, tomorrow.
NOTE UNO COMMENT OF
NORTHERN NEWSPAPERS
It doesn't speak very well for the
tflicers of the United States army when
ouo of the biggest of the big is forced
to retire because he Is unable to under
go the tests which are regularly given
to the men at d which are considered
nothing uousual be tbom. Wbon It
comts right down to the truth of the
matter there is too much dissipation
amorg the cftkors of both army and
navy. There Is a little too much in
clination among them to set them
<elves up as despots to whom every
body must bow and accord privileges
which are not allowed to other free
born American citizens. There is too
much high life and low snobbery
among our braided patriots, and the
high life unfits (htm for the work
which should be done by them ?Nome
Pioneer Press.
CORDOVA IS CLEANING UP
'?Secretaries" have had a hard time;
of it in Cordova during the Ust few]
days and as '.he result of the efforts of
Deputy Marshal Doo'ey, live of them
have wedded their employers and six
h?ve paid fines of 120 and cost ench
The latter contingent also accepted
blue tickets and will sock other fields ol
operation on the first boat. ? Valdtz 1
Prospector.
MASONIC MEETING
There will be a regular meeting
of White Pass Lodge No. 113, F. &
A. M , Friday evening, in its hall, No.
225, Fourth avenue.
Work in the R. A. degree.
Sojourning and visiting members are
requested to meet with us.
By order of the M.
T. J. STAN DISH,
Secretary.
A wouiau cau't
see where the d in
duction Is In hav
ing a secret If no
body Is to know
about It.
We don't ?eo
much of our real
frieuds. What a
commentary upon
, social Intercourse:
Some men never bent anything ex
cept a retreat from work.
Great meekness may-iudlcate a hum
ble spirit, and it may also Iudlcate that
a heavy fall Is going to be taken out of
somebody.
The struggles of the young to appear
mature are amusing, but not so soul
harrowing as the struggles of the
Iglng to appear youthful.
BETTER PHEWBED THIN EVER
Having put In a steam uoilor and
other machinery we ?re better i re
pared than over to do flrat-class worlc
on short notice.
5-23-tf Slcasrway Laundry
CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE
Paid Up Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rest :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING BY M'A I L_
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE IV ALL COUNTRIES IN 1 HE WORLD
SKAGWAY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mflr.
"WHEN YOU WRITE
a lett?r do not apologize for the paper. Have
tho kind of paper that requires no apology?
the kind that reflects your good taste and
good Judgement.
HIGHLAND LINEN
Is such a paper. It Is retlncd In appearance,
correct In every detail and offer* a writing
surJaco that neither absorbs the Ink tior trips
the pen. We carrt all nixed.
We also carry the following lines of Eaton.
Crane & 1'lke papers.
English Nainsook
Danish Cloth
Mull Chiffon
Celtic Linen etc.
WM. BR ITT
The Druggist
JTJNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Currying U.S. Mull
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tcnakee, Sitka and Wayports I
SAILS
Thursdays at 8 a. m. |
WILLIS NOWKLL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGUTON, Agent I
Broadwav and Fifth Avo. l'hone 90 1
U. S Mail Steamer
Carry iug
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 trit) $2.50
There's Vigor and
Strength
In every drop
C0MPHNY
Seattle Wash
Pacific Coast S. S. to.
PTONEF.P ALASKA LINK
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, and other Hutfet Sound i'ortn
CARRYING U.S. MAII.
Steamers of This Company Leave
CITY Of SCAITLf, Sept, 6-15-26 Oct. 7
IHJMBOtOT, Sept. 10-21 Oct. 2
Connfotlnfl' with the Company's Steamers at Se?'tle fo? San Francisco,
Southern California, Ecrkka (Humboldt Hay) and Mexico
H? r Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Secord and Broadway, Skapway
Seattle Ticket Offick, i:.'i Jamks St.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passenger Agent,
112 M.?rk(t Strock, San Pr?: olaco, Cal
? ? mmmimmmm i ??? imwn nwi ????! ??
Canadian Pacific Railway I
( B. C. COAST SERVICE )
FALL SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS FROM SKAOWAY
Subject to change without notice
BEATRICE StPlll M2JJ
"hay lUUHUjU
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Ticket* to any part of '.he world ard all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Jefferson Sept. 8, 18, 29
Dolphin Sept. 3, 13, 24
Company reserves right to change sniTine date without notice
Transfer* to Vlotorla and Vanoou* cr Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Krancleco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 66
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME T AHLE >
(Daily Kxoept Sunday.*
18
No. 1. N, Hound
ltt ClaSP.
9 30 a. no.
12 C.r> p. in.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. m.
5 50
Leaves
Airlves
SKAOUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG CABIN
BKNNKTT
CARIBOU
Whits Horsi
Arrive*
Lea TPt
F\ t, S. Iloun '
lit clat*
4 30 p re
3 06 "
2 20 '
1 45
11 40 *. m
9 30 ?'
Passcnecra mutt be at depot* In time to have Bacgspe Inspect*1 d and
oheckod. Inspection is etopped 30 minute- beforo learicj? time of train.
160 pounds of bagRafc will be checkoa free with each full fare (Ickel
Mid 75 pounds with nach half fare tiok?i
D
Th roegh line from Skiigway to Atlin, White Horso, BIr Salmon, Dawson and
intermediate points. Connection insde ?t Daws-oa with r,owrr River steam'>o*ts for
Eagle, Circle Citv, Rmnpart, fanana, Fairbanks, Chen*. SI. Michael an J Nome,
NAVIGATION NOW OPEN
Frequent connection made at White Horse betweer trains ami river steamer- for all Yu
kon River point*, including Mendenliall Landing. tlie nearest steamboat iamlinc to the
Alsek Gold Fields. The following ateambosts arc operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and an- equipped with all modern conveniences, inch ding steam heat
electric light and other features as afford not only but comfort to pa*<i>n^ers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE
BONANZA KING
LaFRANCE
VICTORIAN
THROUGH TICKETS can bo purchased at SStapuay for DAWSON, FAIRPANKS, CIIKNA
and all 1.0* er River points.
Finely appointed trains dail" exct pt Sunday. between Skagusy and White Hor?e.
carrying passengers 1 Mileage, mail and express.
Baggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in A 'a.<ka, Canada
and the United "tales.
For Information relative to p?s?err*?, freight and telegraphic rate*, apply
to any agcului the Companv. or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L, BERDOE, Gen. Mnpr. F. B. WURZRACHKR Gen. Agent
Vanooiiver, P. C. Vancouver. R. fl. and Rkapuay, AlasW ' rr, A'??Vn