Op <AWk*m
OrriCIAL CITY PAPER.
Admitted u Mosod cIsm mall matter
Jul/ ?. 1??. at tha Poatotflce
at Skagway, XlMkJL
L. ?. K?ll?r, Publlahw.
SnUcrtptton Ratea.
Dm moath by mall 76
Om month by carrier 1.00
Tkraa Month* by mall 2.20
It month* by 4.60
Og? 7?ar by mall 9.00
Subscription# and adT?tisement
racai?ad by:
Baaaatt Nawa Co. .. Wh.lt* ho rue, Y.
?. W. Gldoon Carcroaa, Y. T.
r. L. PlUmaa Atlln, B. C.
B. A. Baraatt Halnea, Alaska
PROSPECTS ARE ENCOURAGING.
Truly, to Skagwayites, the winter
I? "the season of our discontent,"
nor is it to be wondered at when one
tecalls the Ion* series of cold days,
the gray and lowering skies, the
whistling and seemingly incessant
winds and the period of comparative
business depression that follows the
annual fall exodus from 'he "Inside."
Happily, however, the Winter has
well nigh expended its inanimate an
imosity and Spring, real jocund Spring
with its "birds upon the wins" is now
merely a question of weeks: and
Spring, in. Skagway, is a brief per
iod. the herald of Summer, that sea
son of "fruits and fertile promise."
of cloudless days and smiling skies,
and. to descend to the prosaic, of
better business, that rnaks us all feel
more like greeting the morning with
a smile
Old Winter has done its worst and
(he Summer will soon be here, and
the indications point to a prosper
ous season for Skagwav First of all
the travel to the inside promises to
materially increase this year, if It
doe* not resume its old proportions.
The new diggings on the Iditarod are
certain to attract many sold seekers
aad in all probability the great ma
jority of these people will go by the
Yukon river route.
Dawson, too. is expecting a reviv
al of business through the entrance
of several new big dredging concerns
*nd through the quartz activity, all
of which will tend to swell the nor
mal stream of travel.
in the second place the tourist
travel to Skagway this summer shows
indications of being greater than ever
before. The transportation compan
ies are already receiving hundreds
and hundreds of re<ruests for reserv
v.;oib and information regarding the
trip from all over the United States.
All of these tourists spend more or
less money In Skagway and this
?>eason. more than ever before, it is
probable that many of the pleasure
seekers will be Induced to remain in
town for varying periods.
The reported sale of the f'ueblo
topper mine of Whitehorse to the
Greenough syndicate of Spokane holca
forth another hope to Skagway and
the recent quartz strike in the Whea
ton country, closely contiguous to
this town, is also prolific of promise.
The Iflg Thing and Venus mines
will probably ship ore this summer,
according to recent statements made
by Manager Vance. This is bound to
be of material aid to the general pros.
perity of Skagway.
Taken all in all there is no reason
why the business men and merchants
of Skagway should feel discouraged
over the immediate outlook: and cer
tainly our ultimate future is assured
by every sign of industrialism and
and common sense. Skagway is the
only and natural gateway to a great
and comparatively undeveloped em
pire, which as yet has only been
"scratched over." and this town is
sure to share In the development of
the Klondike. Atlin. Kluane. Alsek.
Wh aton. the Stewart and McQues
ten rivers and all the vast interven
ing territory- These facts should b.
patent to all careful observers, but
unfortunately there are among us.
particularly in the dull months of
Winter, many who "are of little
faith." Let them take heart.
THE FOURTH ESTATE? A NEWS
PAPER STORV
Commencing today The Alaskan is
presenting its readers in serial form
with "The Fourth Estate." a thrill
ing and graphic story of modern
uewspaperdom, novelized by Freder
ick R. Toombs from the play by Har
riet Ford and Joseph Medill Patter- j
son, himself a newspaperman.
It Is a story of gripping, virile in
terest and we warrant that It will
engage the engrossed attention of our_
readers until the final page. The
story itself catches the spirit of the
reporter's room and Is a vivid Illus
tration of the Inside workings of a
big metropolitan newspaper.The plot
Is simple yet of absorbing Interest
and the leading characters are well
and naturally drawn. The contrast
between BRAND, the young "reform"
editor, and BARTELMY and DUPOY.
the corrupt Judge and his scheming
satellite, stands out sharp and clear. '
The play has been the sensation j
of the year in the east and The Al- 1
askan takes pleasure In IntrodTielng
to its readers a newspapermnns' story
of a newspaper, "The Fourth Estate."
\V A N TED: ? alee Agents for forced
draft equipment for boiler plants.
Guaranteed territory. Coininlsslon ba
sis. Address Wing, 90 West St., N".
Y. City. 3t.
None better or purer thau Glfcsun
Rye and Val Blatz Beer. , Orders
by Phona promptly delivered.
The Mascot.
Lowney's Candles ,Box Candles, al
kinds of Chocolates, Qlaces, Cream
and Bon Bons at TONY DORTERO'S.
For a friendly game of Solo, the
Board of Trade Is tho most pleasant
and chwful r?eort In town these
cold days.
Fresh Nuts of all kinds Just recelv
ed at TONY DORTERO'S.
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It's Important! &
V
This matter of writing paper.
Oon'ti experiment. Use the paper
that everybody knows is correct.
It Is "Made in Berkshire" by
EATON, CRANE & P I KE
" ' ' to
and we carry it in many 6tyles. p
WILLIAM BRITT, I
Druggist Skagway ^
IS
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\ COME IN AND GET OUR PKICES ON
Choice, Dainty Pie *es of Carved Ivory
such as Crilibace boards, Paper w tights and Kolves and Nankin rings
Alaska Silver and Copper Novelties
Suvenira oonn, BrtcsUts, Env lope openers and P*per knlvefc
Cut Glass, Hand Painted Japanese China and Nugget ?
< Jewelry ^
Alaska Cedar Pacques, Leather Wall, Banners, and
Sofa Pillow with Burnt Designs
1 Ibllta 3^welcr and
J* I liUia optician....
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&EATED AND LIGH i ED K1NE SAMPLE ROOM ?
BY ITS OWN PLANT KOR DRUMMERS i
ttlbile Pass fiotel j
P. 0 McMillan, Manager
Cargest and best appointed fiotel in the Vukon
CHOICE BAR STOCK WftiKbOrSC, V. C.
RATES MODERATE
?M-H-M I I I I I' I I-H-K-H-f
HEADQUARTERS FOR
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE
CHOICE 8AR STOCK
FIRST CLASS CAFE
IN CONNECTION
I Caribou Hotel
E. W. GIDEON, PKOi'RiKTOR
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
FURNACE HEATED
Carcross, Y.T.
I .H? I :? I I I M I I -M-M-I-H-H
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MOORE'S WHJ5RFC0,
Terminus W. P. & Y. Route
All South Bound Steamers Arrive end Deoart FromThle Dock
REGULATIONS 1009
Warehouse open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Perishable# *iNLY delivered on Sunday or si night.
All freight -i lipmenu ('estlned southbound must be accompanied by a
SHiPPt.i's Manif)soT (papers can be obtained at the U. 8. customs
office) ? r.i mu9t be delivered before 5 p ra. No freight will be re
ecived on wharf after tb:?i nour
BAGGAGE? Tolls win o? collected on Checked Baogage Only. No
charge for batrs and grips when unchecked.
The wharf gate will bo clo?-jd to tho public when steamsr Is nearlnc
dock and will be opeo :donly when passengers have disembarked
Wharfage Tariff can be nad on ppllcation at office on dock.
P.O. Box 175. E. J. SB AW RESIDENT, MANAGER
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TheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound
lat class
8 30 a. m. Leaves
10 00 "
1l 00 "
11 30 "
1 30 p. m. "
3 45 " Arrives
No
Arrives
SKAC UAY
WHITE PASS
LOG ABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
WHITE HORSE
Passengers must be at depo i In time to have Baggage Inspect
id and checked. Inspection is stopp d 30 minutes before leaving time of
train.
159 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half fare ticket
Leaves
2. S. Bound
1st class
3 20 p. m.
1 45 "
12 42 "
12 10 "
10 25 a. m.
8 15 "
TmTM'tt'nmiHiimrnnTr.iTirrtrrMt ; .
The resuli u the observation lakuii
at Moore wharf at tuldnitrlH Mai. 1,
1' 10, in aa fol!o<vh
1 emp^rature time obsorvai n 7 above
Mtvx. temp, preceding 24 hour? above
MId " " " " 5 above
Mobd " " " 11 ubove
Barometer 21). 20
! Clou iy and North Wicd
Our Christmas F-oultry, Oysters,
etc., will arrive on the Cot- j
lage City, and as usual, our stock of
' Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Chickens and
Oysters will be tho very choicest to
bo found in any market in the North.
FRYE-BRUHN CO.
French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum
Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco
Pouchos at TONY DORTERO'S.
Come in or phone orders for Gibsot
Rye and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to
your homo by The Mascot. 1
B. B. B. pipes need no description
and can only be had at TONY DOR
TERO'S.
JUNEAU S. S. GO'S,
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Whitcborse
Lower Lebar^o.
Atlln
1 Hootulioqua.. .
Big Salmon
Yukon Crossing
! Selkirk
j Coffee Creek . . .
Stewart
; 0?' Ivie
Dawsjn
12 below
8 ?'
15
10
20
30
.-i'i
42
40
42
Carrying U. S. Mull
For Haines, Borners Buy, Juneau.
Hoonn, Ttnakee, Sitka and Wa> ports
S' ILS
March 2, 8, 14, 20, 26
at 8:00 a. m.
WILLIS NOW ELL, Mgr . J ne .u
W. W. BOUOUTOIv A^ent
Broadw?v and Fi'th i- vs. " '"joro ^0
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
kavo Skagway for Haines
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONE WAY SIM ROUND TRIP 52.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Phone 80
SKAGWAY
STEA?/!ERS FOR
'A r : 2 ',q, Tasoma .
oj Victoria, Vancouver, Anteoito, Bctlir-gKaiP ?
Evcielt, Oly.npia, Pert Town.end, Scull:
fJcllmji.aia, Eur- j, . . -ti Baibara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los Asigc-as, S an Diego
G. W. ANDREWS, C. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN. G. P. A.
1 13 James St., Seattle i !2 Market St., San Francuco
Right ronerved to chnnco this Seliodulo
NEXT SA0L8MGS WILL BE
S. S. COTTAGE CITY
March 3 - 15 - 27
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
SaEGSSaZZCZBBI
, ALASKA STEAMSHIP
i ?pf? COMPANY
Cd-rylrir U S M*i) and Alaaka Pacific Kxprew
Nor' S.illtnc o' thp F*nt Pn*sep?j!r Kteaninr
S. S JEFFERSON
February 25th March 8th, 20th
Company rvinrvos rlyht to change sailing date without notice'
C. B. GUPTJLL, Agent. Phone 06
mujf
Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
V
PRINCESS MAY
FEBRUARY 25
1 March 8 18 28 April 8 18 28
Subject to ch' i -v without notice
For Vancouver, Victoria. 8e;iltle, via Prince Knjert
Phonn 87 F. F. W i OWLE /?g?rt
8
Si U 116
Will Sail From
SEAGWAY for SEATTLE and Way Ports
March 6 - 18-30
Sailing date subject to change without notice.
SEATTLE OFFICE W> . BOUGHTON,
103 v -c.LIlR WAY
i in i
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Through Line From
Skagway to All in, White [Torso, Big Salmon, D>wson anil Intermedial Yukon River Points.
Tne new placercamps ic the Als'-k nd Kluant' Mining Districts arc reached onlv via White Horse
Winter' Route Stage Service
During tbc w infer 8 ;ison, when n;r. nation is clot-. d, dully trains will continue running between
Ska^wav and White Horse. A through Vail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horte and Dawson.
Regular stages, enrrying mail, express and pas-'-nge-s, ler.ve White Horse for Dawson and
intermediate points.
Cor Conrad City, located in ti e heart . f the newly discovered and fabulously rich quam camp
of the Windv Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
F"o' Information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rates. W*
to any asrent of the Company, or to"
or.
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TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C
A L. FiERDOE, Qon. Mngr
Vancouver B C. xn l Sloi'uav, \ ? ?????
P. B. WURZPACHER Gen Apen
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