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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
Admitted aa a?cond clasa mall matter
July I, 1191, at tha PoatoHlce
at Skacway, Alaaka.
L. 9. Kallar, Publlahar.
Subscription Rata*
Oat man lb by mall
Oaa moatt by .xrlar
Tkraa noatlu by mall
Six montixa by m/Ol
Oaa tmt by mail
.76
1.00
. . . 4.50
...S.00
THE FINAL ACT.
President Taft within a few days of
the time this page is printed, will sit
before a huge parchment document
tilled with tariff duties. Were his im
agination the most elementary, he can
hardly fail to be thoughtful. His sig
nature or his refusal to sign without
further changes, will effect the cJoth
iug. the shelter, and the food and
drink, will largely determine the econ
omic status of twenty million families
for ten years to come. And to econ
omic equality, to the opportunity to
get enough clothing and food and
shelter without labor so severe that
it degrade ? to these things happiness
and morality are close. Whether
children may have auother year in
school, whether young men can afford j
to marry at a reasonable age. whethcM
daughters must go out to work ? for
millions of families, these questions
lurk in the mass of figures and per
centages on Mr. Taft's table. Not
ancient kings with autocratic power
over the fortunes of their people had
more occasion for conscientious con
sideration.
Whatever thoughts may come to
Mr. Taft through the stimulus of his
unique position, whatever tests he
may weigh in the balance of his mind
to determine whether to sign or not
to sign, one overtops all the others
and is alone sufficient to decide:
"Will this bill meet the reasonable
expectation of an average man in
Mr. Taft's audience last fall in Mil
waukee. In Des Moines, in Cincinnati,
or elsewhere, who listened to Mr.
had become intolerably high. The
slon downward?'" If Mr. Taft thinks
the bill does not fairly meet those ex
pectations. he will not sign, for honor
could not sit at his elbow if he did.
!l may be that Mr. Taft believes that
the bill does fulfil his promises; it
may be , indeed, that the bill in its
final form will meet those promises,
for here is ample opportunity for re
ductions at the last moment. There
is abundant chance, while the bill is
Id the Conference Committee, for Mr.
Taft to exert the pressure which the
country all along has expected from
him. If either of these is true, if Mr.
Taft signs the bill, he can hardly fail
to give out. at the same time, some
assurance to the public that he ap
proves the bill in one particular? as
the complete redemption of his per
sonal pledges. Only such an assur
ance, and this assurance later justi
fied by facts, can prevent the tariff
from becoming a living issue again
the day after Congress ajourns. If
the cost of "Iving. in terms of prices
for food and clothing, has not been
lowered, then the tariff has not been
permanently revised. The agitation
for a revision of the tariff which has
characterized the past "ve years had
iU> origin In the feeling, upon the av
erage family, that the cost of living
a tourist town and they can be adver
s&nte feeling can result in the same
agitation again. ? Collier's! Weekly.
THERE IS WORK TO DO.
;.\
Skagway again has a Commercial
club and if its efforts are properly
directed It can work a great good for
Skagway. It is true that there were
too few people at the meeting, but a
start is always necessary and the
Skagway Commercial club which was
formed last night can easily be made
the nucleus of a powerful organizatio
The Club will make particular ef
forts to advertise Skagway as a sum
mer resort and so exploit the scenic
beauties of the town that tourists
will be attraced to us from far and
near; not to make fleeting visit*, but
to spend days and weeks In the town
ROYALA. GUNNISON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX E. JUNEAU ALASKA
and its environs. That Skagway does
possess natural advantages as a tour
ist town no one can deny. The scen
ery is impressive and beautiful, the
country is rough and un marred by tin
hand of man, we have good fishing
and hunting, and withal, the early
history of the rush to the gold fields
casts a glamor of romance over the
town which makes it doubly interest
ing U> the visitor.
Sk&gway has great possibilities as
4 tourist town and they can adver
tised abroad so as to make this a i>op
ular resort within a few years. Only
intelligent and energetic effort is
needed.
THE WIRELESS.
Every day we read the story of
some vessel tempest toss'd, which
sends forth a wireless message and
would otherwise be lost. It would
join the ghostly squadrons in the
realm beneath the wave, were it not
for modern science, which can rob
the ocean grave. Vainly of such
mighty marvels ? all in vain the poet
fcings; They would need another Ho
mer and a harp with cast-iron strings
We can only pause in wonder, as we
read these thrilling tales, of the mys
tic spark that carries news of ship
wreck through the gales. We can
only take our lids off to the noble
master mind, that achieved this latest
triumph over fog and wave and wind.
Yet, to show appreciation we might
buy some shares of stock, in the
Wireless Corporation: office, just
around the block. With each share
we'll get a picture of a Hero ? maybe
twins ? and, in time, in every parlor,
there will hang a Johnny Binns; thor
w't be so many Blnnes, coming from
the rescued ships, that they'll form a
secret order, with its passwords, sign
and grips ? W.alt Mason.
It would seem that the men who
are trying to promote Alaskan rail
roads are entitled government aid,
along the lines planned by Falcon Jos
lin. The western railroads all receiv
ed subsidies. Also the Philippines.
Alaska is entitled to the same consid
eration.
Millionaire Perkins says that the
government's withholding of the Alas
ka coal land patents is a bad thing
for the Guggenheims. Prof. Ceorg
??son says it's a good thing for tin*
people. There you are.
Now concerning spiritual gifts, bre
throii, I would not have you ignorant.
Corinthians, Chapter 12 ? 1.
Home rule for Alaska.
"LET'S PRETEND."
Or where to look for pennies
Well, let's pretend
Wo'vo lota to spend.
And wo shall ring with guineas! '
When comes a fool and wo fall out
And want to hustle him about
And beat him and belabor.
Well, let's pretend
That he's a friend.
We soon (hull call him neighbor.
And if you spurn this tlower of song.
Discovering that all along
It's not a four leafed clover.
Well, let's pretend
We're near the end.
And wo shall llnd It's over.
'HEN we are poor and It's no
treat
To tlnd how best to make ends
meet
?Westminster Oazette.
Grin and Barrett.
'11? Thnt lecturer Is a tiresome talk
er.
'12? Well, to "er" Is human, you
know.? Harvard Lampoon.
Superseded.
The orator now disappears.
Our eager souls ure stirred
At present to exultant cheers
By the man who slides to third.
?Washington Star.
The Oteneral Rule.
"The man who Is waiting for some
thing to turn up"?
"Usually has his eyes fixed on his
toes!"? Puck.
WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO
Their Unceasing Work KeepB Us
Strong and Healthy.
All tho blood In the body passes
through tho kidneys once every thro
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood
They work nlgt and day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains
of impure matter daily, when un
healthy some part of this impure mat
ttr is left in the blood. This brings
on many diseases and symptoms ?
pain in tho back, headache, nervous
ness, hot, dry skin, rheumatism, gout,
gravel, disordoTB of the eyesight aud
tearing, dizziness irregular heart,
debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits
in the urine, etc. But if you keep the
filters right you will have no trouble
with your kidneys.
W. A. Hawkins, 6C9 Yeeler Way,
Seattle, Wash., says: "It gives me
pleasure to confirm the statement I
gave for publication some years ago
in favor ol Doan's Kidney Pills as
the relief I obtained from their use
has proven permanent. I suffered
from an acute attack of kidney trou
tle and though I used remedy after
remedy, I was unable to find relief.
I had the most severe pains across
the small of my back and was also
annoyod by irregular passages of the
kidney secretions. Doan's Kidney;
Fills helpod me at once and continue
use entirely relieved me. I am a
great advocate of Doan's Kidney Pills
and have recommended them on
many occasions."
For sale by all dealers. Prico
50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
I New York, sole agents for the Un
ited States.
Kemembor the name ? Doan's?
and take no other.
BKATKD AND LIGH i KD FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
ttlhitc Pass fiotcl
P. D McMillan, Manager
Cargest and best appointed Hotel in tl>e Vukon
Ulbiteborse, V. c.
RATES MODERATE
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE
ATLINCONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
J. FURNACE HEATED
E. W. GIDEON, Pkopriktor
Carcross, Y.T. ||
TheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TIMK TABLE No. 21
(Dally Eioept Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No, I, S. Bound
lit ol&sa lit olais
9 30 a. m. Leaves SKAGUAY Arrlvei 4 35 p. m'
12 06 p. m. " WHITE PASS " 3 05 "
12 48 " " LOG CABIN ?' 2 20 "
1 40 " " BENNETT " 1 45 "
3 20 p. m. " CARIBOU " 11 40 a. m.
5 50 Arrive* Whit* Horsi Leave* 9 30 "
Passenirera must bo at depots in time to have Baggage Inspected and J
ohecked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be oheoked free with each full fare ticket
and 76 pounds with eaoh half fare tloket.
THE SUN TODAY IS BRIGHT AND GAYg
THE SKIES ARE WARM AND BLUE|
The result of the observation taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, July ,19
1909, In as follow*
Temperature time observat'n 50 ?bove
Max. temp, preceding 24 houro GO abovt
Min. " " " " 4(> above
Mean " " " " 53 above
Barometer 30 06
Foogy and cnltn
PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT Js guaranteed
to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In (i to
14 days or money refunded. 50c.
LIVE POULTRY.
We have Just received a shipment
of Live Chickens, and for the bal
ance of the season will receive
fresh consignment by every steamer.
Special orders will receive our protup
attention.
FRYE-BRUHN CO.
FULL QUART MEASURE
Old Famous Cedar ltrook Bourbon
Bottled in Bond, well Aged in wood,
from the Renowned McBrayer Dis
tillery. Full Quart $1.50, at the
Pack Train. tf
0t#CH30?V>OOOO jiftCTKIQCiOOOOi
I ROYAL
Steam Laundry ;
Ail Work Guaranteed. Short ?>
Orders Promptly
Done
Messenger will call and deliver )
Phono 79 j
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JUNEAU S. S. GO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U.S. Mall
For Ilalnus, Bernera Bay, Juneau,
Hoona, Tenakec, Sitka and \Va> ports
SAILS
Every HJfSlMVat2p.m
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOUGUTON, Agent
Broad wav and Fifth Ave. phouo 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Heig
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every Day at 9 A. M. Except Sunday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONEWAY, $1.50: ROUND TRIP $2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Codo "Hegg" Phone SC
SKAGWAY
^ftc~c$\ STEAMERS FOR
ffixmkn Seattle, Tacoma
Vicloria, Vancouver, Ar.aco rle.*, Holiingliam
Everett, Olympin, Port Townsend, South
Bcllingluun, Eureka, Santa B:irLara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
G. \V. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D. C. D. DUN ANN, G. P. A.
1 13 James St., Seattle 1 12 Markrt St., San I 'ranciico
Rlfrht reaerved to change 4hla Sc'icdulo
NEXT SAILINGS WELL BE
City of Seattle July 16, 27 Aug. 8, 20
Cottage City July 21 Aug. 2, 14 26
$50 A.Y. P. Exposition and Return
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
m?ma?WKgtr?aja gagas
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the East Passenger Si earners
Dolphin July 12, 24
Jefferson July 18, 30
p A.Y.P. Exposition and Return $50.
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice1)
Transfer* to Vlotorla and Vancouver Without Addtional Ohnree
Through Tickets to San Erancisco
C. 13. GUPTJLL, Agent Phone CC
B. C. Coast Service
me without notice
Every Thursday
Subject lo chan-re without notice
Steamer Leaves
iSKagway...
Princess Royal
July 15, 29
Aug. 12, 26, Sept. 9, 23.
Princess May
July 22,
Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2, 16,30
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince ltupert
A.Y.P. Exposition and BacK $50
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE. .Agent
Ike Humboldt S. S. Co.
Sailing Dates Subject to Chaniro Without Notice
S. S. HUMBOLDT
Sails 111 V 10 20 30
A V p "Esxpositio"R^T Round
/*? I ? 1 ? 1-^xcursic^ <pQ\J Trip
SEATTLE OFFICE W. W. BOUGHTON,
? 103 YESLER WAY phone 90 skagway agt .
\\ -j. rzrrzfcr.itv ? rftrrrv^fzsx'rx r ? v&a&smssssxozmmmau
Through line from Skugway to Atlln, White Horse, Big Sainton, Dawson nnd
intermediate points. Connection made at Dawson with Lower Kiver steamboats for
Eagle, Circle City, Rampart, fanana, Fairbanks, Chenn, St. Michael and Nome,
NHVICHTION NOW OPEN
YUKON ROUTE and arc equipped with all modem conveniences, iucludingsteam heat
electric light and other features as afford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
BONANZA KING
VICTORIAN
THROUGH TICKETS can be purchased at Skaguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHEN A
and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed trains dail* except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mail and express.
Baggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada
and the United fetates.
For Information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rate9, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to*
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACBER Gen, Agent
Vancouver, B. 0. and Skaguay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska