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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER. ?
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July S, U9S, at the Postofflee
at Skagway. Alaska.
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THE YELLOW PERIL AGAIN.
Once more proposed anti-Japanese
e-gislatun in California is arousing
th<- auttuosity of the Japanese people
and pres.-. and causing considerable
anxiety in diplomatic circles in our
national capital. With his usual ac
? vity, 1 'resident Roosevelt has
stepped into tht arena and ou his ad
vice Governor Gillett of California
has advised the legislature of his
state to defer action.
Kor the past few years there, has
be.-n considerable agitation of "The
\ ??ilow I'eril" question. Government
? ?Hauls, sociologists, army officers
.. . diplomats of both Japau and the
? nited States have coujured visions
of a bloody strife between the two
nations and predicted that hostilities
would commence anywhere from two
to two hundred years hence.
As a matter of fact there seems to
be little likllhood of war between this
country and Japan. In the first place
Japau. though its people are martial
and vain glorious, is far too wise to
pick a scrap with I'ncle Sam. All
questions of military supremacy asld<'
Japan has not the financial re- 1
courses to enable it to carry ou a
protracted struggle. Then again sev ?
?*ral thousand miles of water separate
the two nations. Such a war must
consist almost wholly of naval en
gagements. for the land battles would
have to be coufined to the Phi!U>piu*
Islands or Hawaii.
It may be that Japan covets the
Philippines: it may be that the little
yellow meu aspire to founding a
world wide empire; it may be that
they would drive all the white races
from the Orient; ? but common sense
shows that the prospect of a war
between Japan and this country is a
most remote contingency.
Nevertheless Japan's indignation
against the proposed legislation In
California is largely justifiable. So
Is the anxiety of Prseldent Roosevelt
to prevent the proposed action which
will prove inimical to the present
friendly relations between the two
nations. The Californians have never
givt'n either the Chin?*se or the Japs
a square deal and the nation at larg?
will be well pleased if the federal
government can prevent the southern!
state from doiug anythiug rash.
Hut as- for "The Yellow Peril."? It
is to laugh.
A WASTEFUL NATION.
The recent report of the National
Conservation Com mission, submitted
to congress by President Roosevelt
with a message supporting some ot
its recommendations, directed atten
tion to certain wasteful practices
which are almost beyond belief.
The report declares that the waste
in the extraction and treatmeut ot
minerni products iu 11)07 was equiva
lent to more than $;;o0,ooo,oo0. The
daily waste of natural gas is over
1 .000,000,000 cubic feet, representing a
value iu ll>07 of approximately $&!,
000.000. The per capita consumption
of coal in the United States is five
tons, and the waste is nearly three
tons per capita. Of the direct and
indirect loss of H50.0W.000 through
fires in liM)7. the commission says at
least four-flfths. .pr an average of
about $1,000,000 a day could have
bmm prevented.
In the matter of farm products, in
jurious mammals are responsible for
an annual waste of IWO.OOO.OOO: loss
through plant diseases reached sever
al hundred million dollars: loss due
to Insects is estimated at $609,000,000.
IJaniaye by birds, losses due to the
elements, and live stock losses, arej
not included In these farm estimates. .
These are Impressive figures. Cer
tainly they show great waste, and
will tend to emphasize the Importance
ot doing something to conserve the ?
natural resources ot the country ? and
to guard against other extravagancies
which mark our national lti'o.- -Seattle
P.-I.
THE RETORT SARCASTIC.
The following dialogue is repro
duced from the Congressional Record
Of Jan. 14. It took place in the
House of Representatives during a
debate upon the lowering of the
duty on alcohol from i'orto Kico. It
is a good example of the retort sar
castic:
Mr. Mauu of Illinois. "1 understood
the gentleman to say that the Island
of Porto Kico is very close to the
maiuland of the United States. Is
the gentleman .able to tell us how
many miles away it is?"
.'ir. Underwood of Alabama. "Oh,
I think 1 heard some one say that It
is about 1,-00 miles away."
.Mr. Mann. "I would not call that
very close; but it is considerable
farther than that."
A mau was brought before a Phila
delphia police Judge chargcd with
stealing. He admitted the theft, but
said he did it to keep his family from
freeziug. The Judge discharged him
and made him a present of $10. In
Chicago another judge gave a vag
rant his overcoat. If there were more
cases of this kind on record and mor
convictions of wealthy malefactors
our courts would be looked upon w ith
greater respect.
The Philippine congress convened
a few days ago. The acquired half
breeds that Uncle Sam has taken ovu
with the purchase of lands are al
lowed self-government, but native
born Americans in Alaska are denied
this perogative.
The earth seems to have qr'.eted
down a bit, but an epidemic of.uiariu
wrecks are furnishing excitement to
the readers of the newspapers. Have
you noticed the numerous ocean dis
asters reported in the past ten days?
There was considerable exultation
among certain residents of Skagway
yesterday when t'uey read the state
ment in The Alaskan that the city
must pay for the thawing of frozen
service water pipes.
.Mr. Ground Hog having settled the
weather Question? we cannot say sat
isfactorily ? Skagwav's resident* can
lay In a big supply of coal.
heheFgetting
IN READINESS
When the "steamship Pennsylvania
sails from here on February S. she
will have the first consignment of
horses and supplies for the extension
of the Copper River railroad. M. J.
Heney, the contractor for the Copper
River road, says on every boat fol
lowing more horses will be seat north
"By the time the first consignment
of stock reaches Cordova," said .Mr.
Heney, "our snow plow will have
cleared the road to Abercrombie can
yon. The first teams sent up will be
ased to take feed and camp equipage
to Teikhell river, fifty miles above
iue present terminus. These way sta
tions will theu become the bases of
supply and thereafter the other teams
will be used to carry supplies and
tools to th 'se camps. By the time
the river breaks and the frost is out
I can eas'llv send crews out to these
?rips, and complete the fifty miles
ol railroad much earlier than would
be the case did 1 wait for the open
ing of navigation to take in the sup
plies. The boats of the company will
then be free to distribute supplies
along the Copper and Chltina rivers
for the construction work that will
follow next season." ? Seattle P. -I.
Subscribe for The Alaskan.
Tne result of the ot>?ervatlon taken
nt Moore wharl at midnight, Feb. 2
1909, It its follows
Temperature time obsorvat'n. 15 above
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours 19 above
Mln. " " " " 10 above
Mean " " " " 14i above
Barometer 29 t>4.
Clear and north wind.
INTERIOR WEATHER
Whitehotse. 24 below
TaRish ? 20 "
Atlin, - - - 16 below
llootalinqua ... 42 "
I31j{ Salmon - - ? ? 44 "
Yukon Crossing ? - . 36 "
Selkirk .... 44 '?
CotToe Creek, ... :i8 "
Stewart, .... 36 "
Ogilvle .... 40 "
Dawson, - - - ? 38 "
ALL ALASKA vr
$3.">j0,000 Is the gold output of
southeastern Alaska for 1 008.
? ? ?
The Skeena river is frozen solid
for forty miles from Its mouth.
? ? ?
The new Catholic church at Cordo
va was dedicated on Chrismas day.
? ? m
The Hot Springs Post says that an
ounce to the pan has been found on
Sullivan creek.
? * *
The Cuggenhcims have invested
$12,000,000 near D&wsou and will in
vest several millions more.
? ? ?
With almost everything shut down,
the Ketchikan district is credited
with producing almost 4,000,000
pounds of copper In 190S.
* ? ?
From a claim on Cold stream, near
Fairbanks, which was purchased two
years ago for less than $1,000 it is
claimed there was taken out this sea
son Just a little less than $300,000.
? ? ?
A strike of considerable richness
has recently been made at the head
of Cooper gulch. Nome. The won
derfully rich ground worked by Capt.
E. W. Johnston Is on Cooper gulch,
but 4uuch lower down.
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.
BRING YOUR OWN JUG.
Mount Vernon Rye and Belmont
Bourbon direct from bond at whole
sale price by the gallon. The Mas
cot, phone C7. Delivery free.
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 ate the best to be
had in any market
FRYE-BRUHN CO.
PILES CURED IN 4 TO 6 DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to
11 days or money refunded. oOtf.
RELIABLE ALL THE TIME.
The Pack Traiu Restaurant will
serve wine with diuner orders, free
in place of tea or coffee. Come on
boys.
Why not be cheerful? Poor Lit
tle Herman has just received a con
signment of that famous Cream Rye.
A smile guarauteed with every drink.
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,
Panth*on Saloon. I
In the Days
of Old 1
Letter writing was a lux
ury indulged in only by Ihe
wealthy and the learned.
Today everyone may obtain j
and at a reasonable price, ar
writing paper far more beau- J
tif ul than thn crude hand-ji
made product of ye olden
days.
But to be sure that you ar<?
getting the pa per of the high
est quality, the most pleasing
writing surface, and the most!
correcr sizes and tints, buy an 1
Eaton, Crane A- Pike Paper.
We have them as follows.
Highland Linen . Price 50c
Etomine Linen . . Pi ice 7.1c
Celtic Linen . . Price 50c
WM. BRUT
The J)ruggist]
All whiskies and wiuts served ul
t' Pack Train liar is purchased by i
Mr. Orlni direct from the o.sUllers
and win. les. tf ^
JUNEAU S. S, CO'S.
F.LFCTU1C LTGHTEO STEAM .
HEATED STEAMER
(fcorgia
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Hprnrrs Ray, Jnneau,
HoonH, Ttmtke , Sitka and Wa* porta
SAILS
January 5, 12, 19. 26.
February 2", 9, 1C, 23.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr.,. Juneau
W. W. BOOOUTON, Aireni
Broadway and Fif'h Avo. ''hone W <
U. S- Mail Steamer
Hegg
Carrying Passengers and Mall will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day at 9 A. M.
Returning leaves Haines for Skap
way at 2 P. M. same day.
Fare one way $150
Round friT) $2.50
Pacific Coast S. S. Co.
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattl , tnd other Poget 8 jund Pont
CARRY INO O. B. MAU,
Steamer* of Thla Company Leave
COTTAGE CITY ? JAN. 30 FfB.I! - 23
Conorctfnir with t*e Company'* >tr?m-ra at Sea'tle foe Saw F?*lccTtco,
Southern* California, Kdrkka (H >mboldt nay) and Mkxico
MSr Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Nolle?.
% FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Seoood and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUNANN, General l'/i^t-oKcr Agent,
112 M?rKr? **tre<- sar Oai
Canadian Pacific
RAILWAY.
I B. C. COAST SERVICE
SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS TROM SKAOWAY
Subject to change without notice
TSTEAM^nP^ PRINCESS MAY
January 16-30 February 13-27
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
* Tickets to any part of '.he world and all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W LOWLE, Ag?nt
Alaska Steamship Co.
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaaka Pacific Kxpreaa
Next Sailing of the Faat Paaaenper Steamers
Jefferson Jan. 11, 23
Feb. 4, 16, 28
L
Company reaervea right to change tailing date without notice
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Krancleco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone ee
?????wmiwaMMaiaMa I
TheWhitePass AYukon Route
TIMK TABLE No- 18.
1 Dally Rioept Sunday.)
Vo. 1. N. Fount P\l. 8. noun'
let clhf*. l*t claw
8 SO a. ir. Leave* SKAOUAY Arrive# 3 20 p m
10 fO p. in. " WHITE PASS ?? 1 45 ?
1100 " " LOO CABIN " It 42 "
11 39 " " BKNNETT " t2 10 "
I 31 p. n>. " CARIBOO " 10 V> a. Hi
3 4o Airives Wnrri Horsi Leavet 8 16 "
Paascngcra mutt b< at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected and
iheokt-il. Impaction Is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
; J potto Js of will b? checked fme with *?ach full fare tlekel
tnd 7^ (Muntla with oaoh half fare t!ok?t
;p
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Through Line From
Skatrwuy to Atlin, White Hor?e, Hip Salmon. Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River Po'nta
Tne dcv. placer camp* in the Alsek *nd Kluane Mining' Districts are reached onlv via White Horse
Winter Route Stage
Service
During the win-er season, when navigation is closed, dally trains will continue runolug between
Ska.- wnv acd White Hors^-. A throngh Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintain*!
by n Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line bciweoo White Horne and Dawsoo.
ReRiilar stares, carrying mall, expreas and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson' and
intermediate points. #
Fir Conrad City,' locatcd in the heart of the newly discovered and 'sbulously rich quartz camp
of the Windv Arm District take our dally trains to Caribou.
For Information relative to passcngei, freight and tele-raphic apply
to any agent of the Con pan v, o* to*
Tl< A FFIC DF.FA KTM F.NT
Vancouver, Ft. 0.
A. L. BKRDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHSR 0?n. Af?>i
Va!"X)uver, B. 0. anfl Pkair'av, Alaska Pkagoav, *i??ka
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