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Official City Paper
L. S. KELLER, PUBLISHER
SUBSCRIPTION RATS#
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THE IMPORTANCE TO ALASKA OF *R.
TAFT'S ELECTION
The growth of the so-called Alaska
fund, derived from the collection of
licenses outside incorporated towns in
AUska, Is noted in recent Washington
cor -espondence of the f.-I. The In
crease Is the result of increased business,
of course.
Seven percent of the fund is expend
ed, according to law, for road and trail
building. 2") per cent for school and 5
per coat for the care of insane persona.
"The returns for the tiacal vear 1908,
which closed on the tenth of last month,
have not all been received at the treas
ury department, but the collections so
far as reported are already largely in.
excess of the collections for the fiscal
year 1!H)7." says the dispatch. "In the
year ended June 30, 1907, the Alaska
fund amounted, for that period, to |164,
<366.14. Incomplete returns for the
fiscal year 1903 give the amount as
$201, 202.43, or 336,546.29 more than in
the entire fiscal year 190".
"This means much for road building
in Alaska. Last year the commission
of army officers in charge of the con
struction of roads and trails in the ter
ritory had at their disposal $115,259.30
from the Alaska fund, besides a pretty
generous special appropriation carried
by the military appropriation bill.
Major Wilds 1*. Richardson, chairman
of the commission, has always h?d good
success in persuading the coaxes* lead
ers of the merits 01 road building in
Alaska, and his advice has often been
sought by the military committtees in
house and senate. Former war secre
tary Talt, now republican nominee for
the presidency, bellevos thoroughly in
perfecting ways of communication in
Alaska, and it Is probable that in the
event of bis election he will recommend,
besides annual appropriation! for wagon
roatls, some form of government aid for
railroads in the teiritory. Secretary
Taft's interest in the territory comes
partly Irom his experience in the Phil
ippines, where he became the leading
authority of the administration in mat
ters pertaining to the government of
our outlying territory, and partly from
his special reliance cn Major Richard
sou's judgment as to what it good for
Alaska.
"Instead of the $1 15,000 derived from
the Alaska fund last year the road com
mission will have at its disposal from
the same source this year the sum of
$140/(1.70. This, of course, is supple
mentary to the special appropriation.
The Alaska fund, from collections made
during the last year, will also provide
$50,30o '10 for the support of schools
and 81S.0-.it 13 for the care of insane
persons. These tigures are hase<1 on
incomplete returns to the treasury de
partment."
TAFT'S PERSONAL STRENGTH
One million copies of the speech de
livered by the next president at Cin
cinnati when he was notified of his
nomination will be distributed through
out tho country. The districts and
states which are supposed to be most
in need of sound republican doctrine
will receive the larger part of thia con
tribution to the common sense of gov
ernment and the truth of political
doctrine. The speech is lone but it is <
good reading throughout, (t la clenr, ?
(air, convincing. It can't help making j
friends and winning votes where it j
goes and is read.
"But," says the Cleveland Leader, !
referring to this, "it is unfortunate
that the printed words have to do serv
ice instead of their author. It would be
well for for the country if Taft himself
could speak to all the voters woo will I
receive copies of his speech, and meet
them facc to face. Not that there
Is magic in his oratory. Me has little
of the charm of eloquence which is in
the voice, the gesture, the facial ex
pression of the born manipulator of
crowds. The effect of a Taft speech
lies in its thought and substance, its
revelation of the nature of the man
himself.
"Yet William Howard Taft's personal
appeal is very potent. He gains the
confidence of his hearors by his souud,
true, kindly and broad nature. Ili*
character shows in his facc, his tones,
his whole bearing upon the platform.
No one can come in contact with him
and fail to feel his intluenco and his
power.
"Those who talk of Taft as ploasant
and sensible but wanting in force and
distinction do not know the man. Thev
have never seen or heard him, or else
they do not speak candidly. They can
find no such opinion amoug his inti
mites, friendly or otherwise. Before
the end of the next presideot's first
term the country will forget that any
one ever questioned the great strength
in body, mind and soul of the Republi
can leader of lWS. It will seem in
credible that such doubts should have
existed, in respect to such a man even
when emerging into the foremost place
ia the public life ot the United Slates
from behind the dazzling personality of
Theodore Roosevelt.
Xanana Tribune: We have have had
party politics (or breakfast and pari)
politics lor dinner? thank the Lord
we've had our lunch in peace. We
hare been told twice a day tha, our
only hope Is to elect as delegate to coc
Kress & man who is the regular nou>
iaee of one of the two big parties. That
it does not particularly matter which
one of the two it is just so long as it Is
either John Ronan or John Corson.
If we would believe either the Times
or the News, it don't matter in the
least what kind of a man we send to
Washington, provided his shipping tap
indicates that he came either from a
republican or a democratic convention.
Neither would it matter, if we bell-ve
them, in what manner that convention
was conducted.
UPRIGHT PIANO FOR SALE-Oc
account of leaving the city I must sol
mv piano. No reasonable offer re
jected. Mrs. K. McC. Weste.
Smoke "The Erubocado," best clear
Havana cigar in the market,
tf W. W. Houghton, Dist. Agt.
Wanted to buy a small flat top desk,
suitable for a gentleman's room, must
be in good condition and cheap. 11"
No better cigar made than the Bull
Dog. Sold at Tony Dortero's.
Raw Furs....
WE PAY
High Prices for Fine furs
Write For Price List
Percy's Fur House
Oahkosh, Wisconsin
Paid Up Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rest :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING B V IVf A I I
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE IN' ALL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
SKAGWAY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mgr.
Only One "BROMO QUININE." that I* a
Laxative B??2 Qninine <&
Curesa Cold in One D*y. Grfcli i3D?t '
FAIR, AND CALM
YUKON RIVER SAILINGS
The result of the observation takt u
Mooro wharf al midnight, Aug "3,
. 'OS, Is as follows:
Fon?i>orftture tlmftobserv*t'n..54 above
Max. temp, preceding 24 hours. 66 above
Mln. " " 11 " ..50 above
Mean " " " " 58 above
B?roraoter 30.02
Clear, culm.
YUKON RIVER FLEET
Up stream? Dawson arrived 3:30 a
n>; Whitehorse left Dawson 11 am.
Down stream -Selkirk arrived at
Dawaon tbls morning; Casea passed
Yukon Cro?slng 7:30 a m.
Next s*iling? Dawson, Wednesday.
STRIKE STILL ON
Slay awnv from Treadwell. The
strike Is sfll on between the Treadwell
Gold Mining company and No. 109, W.
I-', of M., Douglas, Alaska. All work
ing men aro requested to stay away
and assist us in securing an 8-hour day
and living wage. All rumors to the
effect that the "strike is off are false.
Local Union No. 109 will notify you
when a settlement isreactied.
By order of Douglas Island Minors'
Union No. 10O, W. F. M.
Nr.it. McDonald, K. Alstrom,
President. Sec.-Treasurcr
July, lti, 1908 118 I mo
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
I'o All Whom it May Concern:
(laving this day been appointed by
the Commissioner for Ihe District of
Alaska aud ex-ollic'.o Probate Judge for
Skngway Precinct, Administrator of the
estate of John W. Duiilap, deceased, all
iicrsons having claims against said es
tate, are hereby notified to presect the
vitne within six months from tbls date
?I mv place of busiuess in the Town of
Skugwsy, Alaska.
Dated at Skagway, Alaska, this 3rd
day of August, lPOf.
J AS. D. STINKBAUGH, ?
Administrator.
D.ite of lirst publication Aug 8.
Date of last publication, Aug. 29.
Iloyal Worcester Corsets, American
Ladies' Shoes at Lynch & Kennedy at
Sixth and State St., until our new store
is ready. 11(1 lfit
Subscribe for The Alaskan
'12 Stories of Solid Comfort'
Building is of
concrete, steel
and marble.
Located in the
most fashion
able shopping
district.
210 rooms,
1 35 baths.
Library and
bound maga
zines in reading
rooms for guests
Absolutely fire
proof.
English Grill
Seattle's
Most
Refined
Hostelry
Rates $1.00 Up
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Henlth In Worth Saving unci Some
Alttnk ? People Know How to 8a vo It.
Many Alaska people take their lives
in their hands by neglecting the kid
neys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are responsi
ble (or a vast amount of suffering and
ill health, but then? is no need to suf
fer nor to remain in danger when all
diseases and aches and paines due to
weak kidneys can be quickly and per
manently cured by the use of Dean's
Kidney Pills.
P. Lammeb. 121 North Terry Ave.
Seattle, Wash., says: "It is now three
years since I gave a testimonial recom
mending Doan's Kidney Pills afier the
prompt and satisfactory manner in
which this remedy had relieved me of
kidney trouble which had affected me
off anil on for a number of years. Just
prior tn using Doan's Kidney Pil's, my
suffering had become more severe, and
one day I wits taken suddanly with at
tacks of sharp pains through my loins
and bladder. I sent for a doctor who
finally used a c aheter. This gave me
grant relief at the time but still I had
trouble afterwards with Irritation of
the bladder and with the disordered
action of my kidneys. I be?an using
Doan's Kidney Pills and they acted
very promptly and directly on the parts
affected, so that the bladder trouble dis
appeared and In other way I found great
realief. This was several years ago but
still I am a hearty advocate of Doan's
Kidney Pills and recommend ihem to
all sufferers from Kidney trouble."
For sale by all dealers. Price 5o
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, N,
V., sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name ? Doan's ? and
take no other.
/HIGHLAND
III UN CN
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a letter do nut apologize for the paper. Havo
the kind of paper that requires no apoloiry?
the kind that reflects your irood taste and
good Judgement.
HIGHLAND LINEN
Is such a paper. 1 1 Is reflncd in appearance,
correct In uvery detail and offers a writing
slirjace that neltjier absorbs the Ink nor trips
the pen. We Arrt ill tlnd.
We also carry the following line* of Eaton. '
Crane & l'lke papers.
English Nainsook
Danish Cloth
Mnll Chiffon
Celtic Linen etc.
WM. BRITT
The Druggist
JUNEAU S. 8. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Halncs, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
?SAILS?
Thursdays at 8 a. m.
WILLIS NOVVELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOUUUTON, A^ent
Broadway and Fifth Ave. phone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Hegf
Carrying
Passengers and IVlail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. 111. for Hainen
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trir) $2.50
(^AL
Having cmple'ed reliable arrange
ments for an adequate supply of the
beat
British Columbia Coal
for the coining: winter we offer for
Skagway Coal Coosutnrrs, Coals at
following prices;?
Wellington (Departure Bay)
Uun of Mint.* $12 per ton
Wellington (Lvlysmitta)
Selected Lumps $13 per ton
Anthracite (Banff B. C.)
Chestnut Size #20 per tou
Prices abovd ate on wharf and in bulk
or sacked and for cash. Delivery 11.00
per ton extra.
SHAW & JOHNSON
Phones 11 or 109 Skagrway, Alaska
Pacific Coast S. S. to.
PIONEEft ALA c:jX / r.T
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
S lattli , acO other Fillet Mouni; Forts
CARRYING D. b. HAII.
Steamers of This Company Leave
CITY Of SEATTtf, Aug. 26 Sept, 5-15-26
HUMBOLDT, Aug. 21-31 Sept. 10-21
Connecting with tho Company's Steamers at Settle for San Francisco,
South kun California, Kurrka (Humboldt nay) and Mkxico
var Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skagwiiy
Sl'ATTJ.F. TICKET Of PICK, 113 .1 A MI'S ST.
C, D. DUNANN, General Passenger Agent,
1 12 M*rk( t Hireoi, San Franolsco, Cai
Canadian Pacific Railway
( B. C. COAST SERVICE )
FALL SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS FROM 8ICAGWAY
Subject to change without notice
PRINCESS Aug. 14, 26, Sept. 8,
BEATRICE i9. Oct. 2, 14, 23
PRINCESS Aug. 8, 20. Sept. 1,
n ay 14,26. Oct. 8, 20, 31
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of the world and all information from
Phono 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
SHBSBCBSSBBflBHCBrV BBSDmB
Alaska Steamship Co, ~
Carrying; U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Exprew
Next Sailing of the Fast Passonger Stoamors
Jefferson Aug. 8, 19, 29
Dolphin Aug. 2, 13, 24
Company reserves right to change sailing date without rotico
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickots to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 06
TheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TIME TjVL-3I^ED No. 18.
(Dally Exoopt Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound
1st ol&ss.
9 30 a. ra.
1 12 f5 p. m.
12 43 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. ni.
5 f>0
Leaves
Arrives
SKAODAY
WHITE PAS&
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
White Hoksi
Arrives
Leaves .
Ni. 2. S. Boun.'
1st clais
?1 30 p m
3 05 "
2 20 '?
1 45
11 40 A. TD.
9 30 "
Paasoagers must bo at dcpota In time to have Baggage Inspected and
oheoked. Inspection Is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will bo checked free with each full faro ticket
and 76 pounds with eaoh half fare ticket
Through Jlne from Skagway to Atlln, White Horso, Big Salmon, Dawson und
intermediate points. Connection ramie nt Dawson with Lower ftiver steam toats for
Eagle, Circle City, Rampart, Tanana, Fairbanks, Chena, St. Michael and Nome,
NAVIGATION NOW OPEN
Frequent connection made at White Horse betweer trains and river steamers for all Yu
kon River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the nearest steamboat 'landing to the
Alsek Gold Fields. The following steamboats are operated by ihe WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, iuck'ding steam heat
electric light and other features as aflford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE
BONANZA KINO
LaFRANCE
VICTORIAN
ThrougH'TICKETS can be purchased at Skaguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHENA
and all I.owor River points.
Finely appointed trains dai!? exccpt 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 Ktates.
For Information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
F. B. WURZBACHER Gen. Agent
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr.
Vnnoouver, B. 0. and Skapnav, Ala?Vn
^lrscusy, Alaska