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Official City Paper
L. S. KELLER, PUBLISHER
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TWO DELEGATES FOR ALASKA
A Provltlon Whinby This OtMt
JDlatrlot la plao*d on a Par with
Porto Rioo. An Oooatlon for
Spaady '"rotaat
Two delegates from Alaska to the
Republican national convention! Now
what do you think of that? We are
placed on a par with Porto Rico, they
sav. The brief notice to this effect
that comes out of the void to the south
of us fails to state through what reason
ing or by what right, or in whose name
this is done. Certaioly it is not in the
the name of Justice. Perhaps in the
course of time we may get something
in the nature of an explanation with
which we may be expected to be satis
fied. But we will oot be satisfied.
Probably we wil! be told that we are,
according to population, entitled to no
more. This being the reason? the only
ono conceivable to be offered? when
was it that we were entitled to six?
Certainly, moreover, what population
the big district has is American and the
best that we know of bearing the
brand Alaska on a pur with Porto
Pico in a Republican national conven
tion?surely it is enough to set one to
guessing as to the complexion of the
men who made the ruling. What do
you suppose a Porto Rican would say if
you asked him what a National Repub
lican Convention was, and its purpose.
No; this explanation will not explain.
Alaska was apportioned six delegates
and in conformity to a regular call,
from duly constituted authority, a con
vention has b:en held and six delegates
elected and these six will demand the
right to sit in the convention. To be
JOJS
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sure the convention was held a little
earlier than these same functions will i
be observed down in the "ata'es," but i
it is not the fault of Alaska that the
committee having the arrangement to
make Joea not know the difference
between Connecticut and this bit
district. The convention was held at i
the tixe it was held for cause. We
have yet to build our rallroadi in Alas
ka and? this for the benefit of the com
mittee?this was the cause. Of course
the National Republican Convention
has the power to prevent the seating of
four of our delegates if it so decides to
do. It exercises its power sometimes
where some people think it should'nt.
For instance it put up the bars against
so aggressive and potential an indi
vidual as Mr. LaFollette, of Wiscon
sin. But this committee is not the con
vention and it is possible tie former
may be overruled. At any rate there
is strong grounds for a protest and this
we may be sure will be made. The
convention was held in strict accor
dance with the rules and the delegates
attended at great expense and persona)
inconvenience some traveling more
than two thousand miles for the pur
poso. The case of Skagway itself,
although one of the nearest points to
the seat of the convention, offers
an illustration of the difficulties
to be met in getting together
in the matter. Skagway's dele
gation could not get to Juneau at
the time because of the boat schedules
without going so much before the date
as to place the idea out of the question.
Accordingly a specially engaged launch
became necessary to carry the delega
tion to Juneau. Under such conditions,
as stated, the convention was held, the
delegates elec:ed as required und?r pre
vious instructions. Now comes t'te
committee to tell us that we are enti
tled to but two seats. The earlier a
formal protest is filed with the secre
tary of that body the better.
" COME THROUGH, GENTLEMEN.
And this calls up a matter of purely
!ocV. interest but one that has been al
lowed to pass without attention already
too long, and that merely for tlie lack
of some one to take the subject up.
When the Skagway delegation found
Itself In difficulty in the matter of at
tending tfle convention without too
muoh negleot of the bu*ln?ss of the in
dividual members one Individual of
those members suggested the advisabil
ity of engaging the launch and, the
Idea meetlntr with approval, he was
delegated to do the thing. He did it;
guaranteed the bill? and since has paid
it. But the other members and the
party organizition has to time simply
let it go at that, It is time that mem
bers of the delegation divided up this
responsibility in a practical way.
WIRELESS AND WAR
From Austria comes word that the
invention of an appliance to nullify the
impulses that make wireless telegraphy
possible is under way, says the S. F.
Examiner. This is expected to be of
service in warvime in interferrlng with
the messages ol the enemy.
Marconi, however, point* out that
such an enterprise would call for the
erection of a large plant. More than
that, there was never yet an invention
that could not be put out of order. It
does not destroy the efficiency of the
steam locomotive that tearing up the
rails wou'd stop its progress, nor does
it make us doubtful of the value of the
oceanic cables, because If they wire
torn up ? as they might be by a com
paratively slmp'e appliance? we could
no longer send cablegrams.
The wireless system in wartime is
just one more weapon of which all
countries will avail themselves; like all
other means of otT.nse or defense, there
is a counter to it, of which all nations
will similarly avail themselves.
Like every other invention capible
of boiug turned to warlike uses, it has
increased the complexity of war with
out changing the relative strength of
the contestants.
3 Actually, the only permanent effect
that has been accomplished by a cen
turyof improvement and invention in
war paraphernalia has been to make it
more expensive to fight.
Certainly there will be nobody in
Fairbanks or throughout Alaska <o find
fault with the governor for permitting
the duplexing of the wire into the
isolation of the Interior. It Is a pleasing
mark of recognition of the long exls
tant demand.
FROM SUNNY SOUTHERN SHORES
For just three days, Monday, Tuts
day and Wednesday we place on sale
those delicately tinted, hand carved,
silver mouthed souvenir napkin rin^s
that were $1 for 50c. Also some beaut
ies made of Horn and ftory. Read our
dlsp'ay ad. and see our windows? J.
IKUTA 265 3t
HAVE YOU A KODAK
If you have see the view albums we
are selling at 50c. Beautiful Illuminat
ed Burnt wood Cover and pages ready
to hold 50 views. * e did ask 75c for
these a short time ago.
DRAPER & CO. 2U9
6IVE HIM A PIPE FOR CHRISTMAS
See my line of genuine Meerschaum
and French Briar Pipes and beautiful
Amber Cigar Holders. Don't forget
the number, 428 Broadwa' .
204-4t, TONY" DORTERO.
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER
Having put In a steam uoiler and
other machinery we are better pre
pared thun ever to do tirst-class work
on short notice.
5-23-tf Skagway Laundry
VICTOR AUXELOPHONE
The Victor Victrola price 5200, Victor
Aucelopbone price i500. The latent
ereat musical wonders of the world
delivered to your home or place of
bussness on tha easy payment plan.
Terms to suit. Bee T. R. Sewell,
special agent at Britt's Drug store.
PIANO FOR RENT? Ioquire at |the
Principal Barber Shop,
Th? Mmoot
Come in and listen to the Electric
Banjo Piano
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
The co-partoership heretofore exist
in? between James A. Nettles and Cor
tes Foid at Skagway and Haines, Alas
ka, is this day dissolved by mu'.ual con
s;ot. Mr. James A. Nettles continues
the said business. All accounts, notes
and mor trages owing to tbe iirm of '
Netties & Ford are payable to James A.
Nettles, and all bills and notes owing
by the firm will be paid by James A.
Nettles.
J. A. NETTLES,
CORTES FORD
Dated at Skagway, Alaska, November,
16, 1907. ,
One of the
Essentials
of tho happy homos of to-day is a vast
fund of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the world'i
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world-wide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well-informed of tho World; not of indi
viduals only, but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and com
mended by the Well-informed of the
World as a valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of Senna. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many May See flut It Takes Cenlua to
Realize.
Wlion James Watt saw the steam
-auslng the kettle lid to Jump up and
lown lie- said "Thero must bo power In
lint steam that It can lift such a
velRht."
Thero was.
Millions prior to him had seen tho
nmc phenomenon and regarded It as
ii unexplained mystery.
Recent scientific research has put Its
Inger on tho "cause" of Dandruff, Fall
ng Hair, and consequent Baldness, and
ins unearthed a tiny germ which eats
Uie life from the roots of human hair.
Newhro's Hcrplclde destroys this
-rcrm c..id consequently restores tho
;a1r to Its natural state.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In
stnmps for sample to Tho Herplclde Ce.,
Dotrolt. Mich.
Two sizes ? 60 cents and $1.00.
Wm. Brltt, Special Agent
ACT QUICKLY
? ?lay Has Been Dangerous la A!
aaka
Do the right tb ng at the rfght time.
Act quickly In time of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Dom's Kidney Pills act qulcKly.
Cure a'l distiesslng, dangerous kid
ney ills.
Vlenty of ? vldence to p ove thii.
P. A Jolin>on, carpenter, employed
nt the T. ERR. and living at 484O
outli I St., Tacoma, Wash., says:
"Lapse of time has only strengthened
my goo l opln'on of Doan's K dney Pills
first exptcssed through our local papers
about three years ago. I said at that
lime that I had suffered from a weak
ened and disorded condition of the kid
neys, which steadily grew worse
despite the numerous remedies I tried.
The kidneys' secretions were very ir
regular and annoying and I was forced
to do something to find relief. I was
urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills and I
did so. They completely banished
every sign of the trouble. lean honestly
tay that I have no', felt a pain in my
hack nor hart any ar.noyaoce from too
frequent action oi kidneys since I used
Doans Kidney Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cests. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N,
Y., sole agents for the Uni'ed States.
Remember the name ? D^an'e? and
take no other.
VICTOR CRAFHAPHONES
Victor Graphuphcnes are all s'zes
and styles, the latest improved types
delivered at your homes or place of
business on ihe easv payment plan.
See Sewell at Brill's Drug store.
A Musical Treat at tho Maioot
All lovers of music si ould hear the
new Electric Banjo PiaDO. Rag time
Waltz time, any old time.
P ILE8 CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14
Jays or money refunded. 50c
Freah Moat
The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kind
of fresh meat cpnstantly on hand.
WANTED? A Grit class Gold or Gjld
artd Copper Mining Ptoposition in Alas
ka. State full particulars when you
write. Address. L-;wis Lusk, P. O. box
107 i, Spokane, Washington. 219- lmo
? Si Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LINE.
SPEED, SAFETY. OOMROF?T
Seattle, ndd other Puget Sound, Porta
CARRYING U. 8. MAIL
Steamers of This Company Leave
City of Seattle
Humboldt
December 18th
January 3rd ?
December 20th,
January 1st
Connecting with the Company's Steamers nt Seattle for
San Francisco, Southern California, Eureka (Humboldt Bay) and
Mexico
Stir Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skatfway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUN ANN, General Passenger Agent,
10 Market ?*ree?, ban Francisco, Cnl
Canadian Pacific Railway
(B. C. Coast Service)
Twin Screw Steamship
PRINCESS MAY
Leaves Skagway
Dec. 14th, 30th. Jany. !3th, 29th.
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets ,lo any part of :he world and all information from
Phono 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
The Alaska Steamship Co, |
Carrying U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamer
JEFFERSON, Dec. 9 21
FARALLON ... -
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 68
DON'T FROG
Unless You've Got 50 Cents
W. W. BOUGHTOfl
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Smokers' Articles,
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THE
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SEATTLE
New Management Popular Prioe*
Central Location European Plan
Finest CAFE and BAR In the Cl*v
Wilson & White Co.Prop.Chaa PerrjMgr,
William tloskins
?Boot and Shoe Maker _
Repairing promptly done with the.best
material in the market
Ladies' and Children's Shoes Mended
BroadwayBatwocnl3rd and 4th Avaa
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying passengers and mail
Leaves Skagway Tuesdays,
Thursdays and
Saturdays
at 9 a- m. Leaves
Haines for Skagway
same days at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round triT) $2.50
| DR. F. C. NORMAN
Physician and Surgeon
(cuirr burgeon or w. p. & r. r.)
Corner Fifth and State Sts.
up STAIRS
i SKAGVVAY - ALASKA
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mull
j For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
; Hoon Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
SA I LS
DECEMBER 4, 10, 16,
22, 28
; WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Ave. Phone 90
Raw Furs....
WE PAY
High Prices for Fine Furs
Write For Price List
Percy's Fur House
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
R0YHL
Steam Laundry
All Work Guaranteed. Short
Orders Promptly
.Done
AlessenperVill call and deliver
Phone 79
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLK No- 18
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound
1st class.
S 30 a. m.
10 10 "
10 50 "
11 20 "
1 10 p. m.
3 25
Leaves
Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
vJARIBOU
White Horsi
Arrives
Leaves
No. 2. S. Bouid
1st class
3 20 p. m.
1 45 "
12 45 "
12 05 ??
10 30 a m.
8 20 "
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage inspected and
checked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare ticket
nnd 75 pounds with eaoh half fare ticket
Through Line From
Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big SalmoD, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River Points,
The new placer camps jn the Alsekand Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse.
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, when navigation is closed, daily trains will continue running between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will bo maintained
by ? Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Rogular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse forJDawson and
Intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in tbe heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quattz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For Information relative to paasenget, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACBER Gen. Agent
Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver, B. 0. and 8kaguay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska