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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
Admitted as second class mail matter
July S, ISaS. at the Postofflce
at Skagway, Alaska.
L. S. Keller, Publisher.
Subscription Rates.
One monta by carrier 1.00
One month by mail
Three months by mall 2.2
Six months by mail y 1.50
One year by mail
%ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
One hundred years ago today in a
tiny cabin amid the Kentucky wilder
ness was born Abraham Lincoln
His father was an untutored woods
man; his mother, Nancy Hanks, a
plain woman of the people, yet a
woman not devoid of the gentler
feminine arb>, for she was a sweet
singer, could play the organ, and read
assiduously what books chance threw
In her way. The son of these simple
people was destined to become the
greatest man of his day; perhaps the
greatest man of recorded history, If
we take into consideration nobleness
of character, high undimmed ideals,
and altruistic motives. As the de
^ cades pass one by one and future pec
pies attain the proper perspective
Lincoln will loom even larger than
he does today.
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It is hard to account for genius.
Nothing in tne character of Lincoln's
parents gave promise for the splendid
genius that found fruition lu their
son. Yet it must be remembered
that before Lincoln's birth his mother
was a lonely woman, isolated from
her sex amid a great forest. There
was her anxious spirit influenced by
the mood* of nature, the dark soinben
uess of the forest, the wild melodies
of the winds that sighed among the
tre?>s, the glory of the sunrise, the
lingering beauty of the fading day.
Her woman's nature Aiust have dwelt !
much these things and so, by the
essential law of heredity, they werel
imbued into the forming soul of her
unborn son. Dv no other reasoning
can we account for this great proph
etic man. part mystic, part poet; yet
always sane and level headed, and
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gifted with a sense yof humor and
kindliness that placed him upon a
plane of sympathy with every being,
however humble.
Now and then in different epochs a
human meteor flashes across the ken
of history, wrecking dynasties, win
ning crowns, changing the map of
the world, or leadiug conquering
armies to the ends of the earth. Such
men were Phillip, Alexander, Caesar.
Napoleon.
.Abraham Lincoln was not one of
these. His was a greater work. He
preserved a nation; he k?-pt unchang
ed the map of America; his only sub
Jects were the liberated blacks, bound
to him by ties of gratitude and thank
fulness. His gentle nature was
pained more by a bloody victory than
Napoleon could have been by a dis- ;
astrons defeat. The sufferings of his
soldiers caused him to shed tears.
To Lincoln was given the task of
guiding the nation through the period
of its bitterest strife. That our na
tion is today undivided attests how
well he did his work. When reverse
aner reverse was registered against
tlie Union arms; when his own cab
ine*' counselled submission; when
secession was rife in the national
capital; when Wall street financiers
brought every adverse force to bear
through the most- mercenary of mo
tives: when it seemed that England
would intervene; ? through that per
iod of darkness and dlspair this great,
simple man held a steadfast hand on
the helm of the ship of state. He
knew discouragement ? but not defeat.
Yet always his character consisted
of "sweetness and light;" never was
he o busy not to spare the time to
comfort some sorrowing mother.; his
greatest Joy was to sffcn the death re
prieve of those, who through youth,
ignorance or weariness had trans
gressed the stern rules of war.
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The space is not ours, uor ours the
i
ability to toll all that Lincoln did or
to faithfully depict the greatness of
thr many sided man; groat as a
statesmau, seizing like a boru com
mander the principles of war, nnd'
luflnltisamally greater in strength
and nobility of purpose.
We can only say that his oration
ou the Uattle of Gettysburg will stand
the test of time with the Sermon of
the Mount; that his anti-slavery argu
ments roused the conscience of a
nation, yet cooled the fires of sec
tional strife; that his public utter
ances on statesmanship are today
classics on the science oi govern
ment; thai as a man, in our opinion,
he is greatest, gentlest, noblest, sail
est aud most lovable character since
the days when Christ walked among
the (^lildren of men.
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The good men do lives after them.
The Civil War is ended. So longer
do we enslave our fellow beings. Th*
south is as iMtriotic as the north
But in countless homes throughout
this broad laud, iu little hamlets
among the Swiss mountains, in the
cottages of the peasants of trance,
even In Germany and England, there
hang pictures of a gaunt, bearded
mau with rugged Hues of strength
and gentleness, a man whose cmlling'
eyes seem to Illuminate his whole
countenance, so that as you look
upon him you think his a face of
beauty ? for the actual liomllness is
lost In the pure character that is so
apparent. And when we look upon
the face of this man we remember
the story of his successful struggle
from poverty to power, we recall his
open hearted humanity, his self abne
gation aud charity, his meekness and
courage, his choerfifl laugh; and to
every man, woman and child his deeds
should act as a spur to higher things,
to better conduct and brighter Ideals;
for when all is said and done, our
greatest debt to Abraham Lincoln Is
for the example of his blameless life.
Great he was and great is his un
dying fame.
THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY.
IP f could only tlnj t!:e roal.
The road to yesterday.
I'd rase my hcurt of many u load
That burdens it today.
Recall the wt>r;'.. <v> harsh. unkind.
Kiss clean the st:iin I made when blind,
Plant love for hate. If I could flpd
The road to yentenl y.
The road tc yesterday.
The road to yesterday . ^
Unlock. O l'l< -ed ur-el ijulde.
My nlKht ? f ? ? t> "i d oi-cn wide
The gates that Intcrvi ? ? and hide
The road to yesterday'
Repentant turn and walk acaln
The road to yesterday.
Rewrite the puce with cleaner pen
And wipe out yesterday.
With wNi'r heart 1 would retraco
The stains of sin and wrong efface;
My tortured soul ? >eks means of ifraee
To relive yesterday.
O aniscl. show me. pr-v.
The road to yesterday '
With precious Mood th<- way wan bouRht:
I've found the blejjed hnon I sought;
Tomorrow shall be happier wrought
Than was my yesterday
-W. N. Hull.
BANK VAULTS.
'recautions For tF?- Puroose of Foil
ing the Cracksmen.
Van? bunks, especially those In
cities. have tlieir vaults protected by
nn elaborate system of concealed
wires connected t<> a central oilice not
so for away. that the least tam
perlii-* with the combination lock or
any nttack upon the door or walls
will srlve the alarm at the central of
flee, where men are waiting day and
nlsht to run to the rcs'-ue. The exact
method and devices that are used are
kept nither secret, for fear the bur
elars themselves might learn too much
about thcni. but It may be explained
that one part of the apparatus It an
extremely sensitive relay located at
the central office. This delicate In
strument closes a locul circuit which
sounds the alarm the moment there
Is the slli&test disturbance of the hid
den wires at and near the vault, so
that a ping of burglars could hardly
set to work with their drills and their
nitroglycerin before the officers of the
law would be upon them.
In addition to protecting vaults and
safes from the direct attacks of rob
hers, electric Ity affords another safe
guard bv furnishing light which tl<?>d;
the premises with lis searching beams
Indeed, many batiks, stores atid ware
houses rely mainly upon the clectrlc
llcht. without which the thickest wall
and the strongest and most compli
cated locks would be useless. They
turn It on at night and leave theL"
window shutters wide open, so thvt
the Interior may be In f till view of
the policeman or watchman passing
the windows all night. This makes it
practically Impossible for lawbreakers
to work unseen.
To protect the money windows of
banks the teller behind the window
has a concealed push button at hand
oftentimes placed under the counter
where he can touch It unobserved. If
any ona tries to steal any money, the
teller can call an officer instantly in
this way. The circuit is sometimes ar
ranged to close the bnnk doors also by
an electrically operated mechanism be
fore the thief has time to cet to them
and escape.? Harper's Weekly.
COLDER AND CLEAR
The result of the observation takeD
nt Moore wharf at midnight, Feb. -11
IOCS), is as follows:
Tociperature tlmeobservat'n. 4 *bo\ e
Max. temp, preceding 24 hours 10 above
Min, " " " " 1 above
Meun " " . " " r?i above
Barometer 30.12.
Clear uaJ nodh wicd
INTERIOR WEATHER
Whitehoise, 42 below
ragish .... 50 "
Atlta, .... 40 lelow
Uootalluqua ... 40 "
Big Salmon ? - - ? 40 "
Y ukon Crossing ? - . 52 "
Selkirk .... 4". "
CotTee Creek, - 45"
Stewart, - - ? 46 '*
OgUvie .... 50 "
Dawson, ? ? ? ? 51t "
Her Kick.
"I don't mind finding a gray hnlr or
two In my own hair," sighed the
bachelor girl, who shows some few
signs of tlie se.ir and yellow leaf, "but
when I pay $3 for n nice bunch of
lovely brown curls and have to pick
them out of those, too. It Isft't fair.
Do you think It is?"? Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Located.
"Say," queried the would bo humor
ist. "where Is that place Atoms that
so many people nre blown to?"
"It's Just the other side of Etflgy, the
place in which so many .people are
hanged." answered the solemn person.
? Chicago News.
The Right of the Kis?.
Some say kissing is a sin, but if It
was ua lawful, lawyers would na al
low It: if It was na holy, ministers
would ua do It: If It was na modest,
maidens would ua take It: If It was na
plenty, pulr folk would na get It.?
Robert Burns.
HEADACHES AND NEURALGIA
FROM COLD.
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy re
moves cause. Call for full name.
Look for signature E. W. GROVE,
25c W.
PANTHEON FIRE SALE.
Owing to damaged labels caused by
the fire in my warehouse I will sell
3 Bottles Rainier beer 50c
3 Bottles Olympia beer 50c
1 Bottle A. B. C. beer 25c
3 Bottles Malt Rainier beer 50c
2 Pints Olympia beer 25c
2 Bottles Ginger Ale 25c
These goods are not damaged, only
the labels are soiled, and this sale
will continue until all are sold.
J. F. ANDERSON.
Pantheon Saloon.
* FRESH GOODS.
The next Jefferson will bring us
another fresh consignment of Fresh
Premium Butter, Ranch Eggs, choice
Poultry and Oysters. Our line of
fresh Salt Meats are the best to be
had in any market
FRYE-BRUHN CO.
RELIABLE ALL THE TIME.
The Pack Train Restaurant will
serve wine with dinner orders, free
In place of tea or coffee. Come on
boys.
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER.
Having put In a steam boiler and
other machinery we are better pre
pared than ever to do first-class work
on short notice.
SKAGWAY LAUNDRY.
In the Court of the Commissioner
fdr the District of Alaska, Division
No. 1, Sitting in Probate at Skag
way Precinct, Before H. B. Le
Fevre, Commissioner and Ex Officio
Probate Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of S.
Luca, Deceased.
Notice of Hearing Final Account.
The administrator of the above-en
titled estate having filed his first
semi annual account In the above
entitled Court on the 16th day of Jan
uary, 1909, and therein praying that
the said account be deemed a final
account, and it being so ordered, it
Is hereby ordered that at the Court
House in the Precinct of Skagway,
Distinct of Alaska, on the 20th day of
March, 1909, at the hour of 2 o'clock
in the afternoon, bo the date, time
and place set for the hearing of the
said final account
Given under my hand this 16th day
of January, 1909.
H. B. LE FEVRE,
Commissioner and ex officio
Probate Judge.
Date of first publication Jan. 19.
Date of last publication F?b. 9.
To enable you to withstand
the bad weather of winter,
your health must be in good
vigorous condition
CELERY NERVE AND BLOOD IONIC
is an extremely valuable ap
petite ? arousing, strength ?
building, nerve and brain
nourishing, system invigorat
ing tonic for putting you in
splendid condition to defy
the winter. This preparation
is also a delightful Cordial,
pleasant to the tasfe and ac- .
ceptable to even the weakest
stomach.
75c per bottle
WM. BRITT f
The Druggist
BRING YOUR OWN JUG.
Mount Vernon Ryo and Belmont J
Bourbon direct front bond at whole- j
sale price by the gallon. The Mas- |
cot, phone 67. Delivery free.
Yes, wo have the proper sizes of
calllug cards in the crash finish brls
tol. <The proper type, too. Tho
Daily Alaskan Job Dept.
All whiskies and wines served at |
t't- Pack Train Bar is purchased by i
Mr. firiin direct from the (usUllers ?
and win les. tf
JTJNE-AU 53 S. GO'S.
KLKCTKIC LICHTKD STEAM
HKATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U.S. Mall
For Haiuus, Beruer* Bay, Juneau,
Hoena, Tcnukee, i^tka and Wa>pcrts
SAILS
January 5, 12, 19, 26.
February 2. 9. 16,' 23.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOUGIITON, A<cent
Broulwvr and Fifth Ave. v,hone "V
U. S- Mail Steamer
He
Carrying Passengers and Mall *-111
leave Skagway for Haines
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day at 9 A. M.
Returning leaves Haines for Skai:
way at 2 P. M. same day.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trin $2 50
Pacific loast S. S.to.
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, ?ml other Pngct Sound i*on*
CAORTIRO D.I. MAll.
Steamer* of Thin Company Leare
COTTAGE ClfV ? JIN. 30 ffB.I! - 23
Conmct'ne with t-e Comply'* -ir?m~r* at Se vtle tor 8*j? F?*wct*o,
Southkrv California, !?orkka (Ii raboWt Bay) a d Mmico
Its*" Ahovp achrrtul. Subject to Chan** Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Seeood and Broadway, Skagway
sf.atti.r Ticket Omen, 113 Jamks St.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passenger Aff< nt,
112 M?n< I niree? r r*oC'.?<*>. ' ?
Canadian Pacific
RAILWAY
IB.C. COAST SERVICE
SCnF.Dt'LK OF SAILINGS FROM SKAOWAY
Subject 10 cbacffe Without notice
PRINCESS MAY
January 16=30 Feb uary 13-27
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via I*rince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Koonif?
Tickets 10 any par; of the world ai d all information frutn
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co.
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaata Pacific F.iprew
Next Sailing of th? Faat Paa*en?er Steamer*
Jefferson Jan. 11, 23
Feb. 4, 16, 28
Company reacrvea right to chan** tailing date without notice
Transfer* to Vlotorla and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Ticlteui to San Francieoo
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Pbooe M
fheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TI1V1H; TABLBNo. 18
(Dally Kx<jept Sunday.)
<c. 1. N. Pound
1st Ol?M.
ji 80 a. m.
10 (0 p. m.
11 00 "
n;30 ??
I p. m.'
3 45
Leare*
Airivet
SKAODAY
WRITK PASS
LOO CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOO
Whit* Horr?
Arrive*
Learet
fx 1, 8. Beenf
lft da*
3 2) p m
1 45 ?
12 42 ?'
12 10 *?
10 2"> a. rr
* 15 "
Pawciircr* must ho at depot* In time to hare Barfare ir?p?cte<J ani
heolced. Inspection 1* vtoppod SO minute* before tearing time of train.
150 rounds of b&gtrage wtll be cheolred free with each foil fare ticket
nd 7.1 t>ound* with each half fare tlok?t
i : fc^UW.?W AV.JfcVilfc ,?*?.? ->Tfc mm ^V^BU^VV^**- ?
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Through Line From
SWagwsy to At in, White Horse, Bip Salmon, Dawson and Intern edit'* Yukon Hirer Po'nta.
Ttie now plaoer camps in the Alsekand Kluane Mining- Districts are reached onl? via White Hone
Winter Route Stage Service
During the wimer season, when navigation is closed, dally tra'ns will continue running twtw?M
Ska :wa\ and White Horao. A through Mall, Passenger and Freight Service will he maintained
by ? Thoroughly Equipped Stage Lino between White Horse and Dawaon.
Renular stages, carrying mail, express and pas?engers, leave White florae f x Dawson^ and
intermediate points.
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For Coftrad City, located in the hrart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich <juai tt camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily tra'ns to C?rlhou.
For Information rr la live to passenger, freight and teie-TrsphJo rites, apply
to anv agent of the Companv, or to
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BRRDOR, Qon. Mn^r. F. B. W1TRZBACB ER Ow, A**?
Vancouver, B. C, and Skaguay, Alaska S^agTjay, Alaska
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