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EDITORIAL PAGE
From newspaper reports in var
ious parts of the Territory visited
by the Alaska Railroad Commission,
which is in Skagway today, we are
Inclined to feel somewhat incourag
?h1 that this time there is a sincere
attempt being made by a federal
commission to get at some sort of
an understanding of the needs of
Alaska, and we can't help putting a
little stress on the term "this time,"
for many Alaskans feel that sonic
of the junketing commissions, which
nave visited us for the past fifteen
years, were not altogether absorbed
in an earnest desire to accomplish
much beyond approving the admin
istration's policy.
nui in loomiig over mc ivit ut
the present commission, we find
hat in the space of a few weeks
ey have mushed through the mud
. have traveled by all known,
nany improvised, kinds of ve
'o arrive at the points they
to see They have covered
of miles of territory, and
places stopped at, they
'Xious to get the opin
-ople living on the
have gone inland,
* and rivers, by
mule, wagon and
here is a kind of
sincerity nianifest
ho will undertake
he desire to arrive at
lusions, that strikes a
chord in the hearts of
, who spend most of their
. in doing the same thing. We
?eel that moral courage is a sort
of concomitant of physical courage,
consequently we are willing to take
chances that the present commis
sion ? ill be the one commission to
accomplish something as a result of
visiting Alaska
With the trials in the commis
sioners court iu Haines recently
of several persons charged with sell
ing or supplying Indians with liquor
again conus up the question of
veracity between white and Indian |
testimony in a jury trial it is al
most impossible to convict a white
man upct unsupported Indian testi
mony, and on general principles the
ends of justice are not always serv
ed by accepting the unsupported
testimony of the Natives.
The history of the races of man
kind shows conclusively that bar
baric tribes are notoriously untruth
ful, and thos?> who are Just emerg
ing into a condition of civilisation
can not possibly have arrived at a
state of moral recitude on an equal
ity with the centuries old civilita
tions of the Caucasians. The In
dian's ih-nse of truth is as unde
veloped as his senso of humor or
gratitude After thousands of
years of scienc nd religion, there
is not one white man in a thousand
who is absolutely truthful, and the
ratio of untruthfulness increases in
proportion as we go down in the
scale of human development.
Therefore it may t>e reasonably
argued that the tes'imony of an In
dian or any other undeveloped race,
ought not be received on an equal
ity with a white man. A whiskey
drinking Indian will not hesitate to
perjure himself for the sake of a
few dollars witness fees It has
been done many times, and in some
communities the practice has been
aided and abetted by the police of
ficers who are as anxious for fees
as are Indian.
The grand jury in session at Ket
chikan last week, passed a resolu
tion which will come as near solving
the whiskey selling question as any
thins if it b? once adopted, and
that is to make whiskey drinking
on the part of an Indian as criminal
an offense as whiskey supplying.
Make the receiver as guilty as the
giver and there will be less perjury,
less court fees and less corruption
ou both sides, and above all there
will be less whiskey drinking among
the Natives
Kditor White of the Whitehorse
Star, like all newspaper men, is n
booster for progress and develop
ment. He says that with proper
roads it ought to take but three
Jays to come frcm Dawson to his
city. This is the way he has it fig
ured:
The r?vord-breakiug run made
by the White Pass automobile last
Friday, from Carmacks to White
horse. a distance of one hundred an
thirty-two miles in eleven hours. Is
proof of what could be done with a
good trail. While the distance cov
ered averaged only twelve miles per
hour, it was fully twice as fast as
a horse stage could have made it
at this season of the year and,
with the road in proper condition,
the auto would cover twenty miles
;is easily us twelve per hour. Kven
with but little improvement on the
trail, an iiutomcbile should go from
here to Yukon Crossing, half way
to Dawson, In one day, where at
this season of the year, three days
are required by the stage to cover
the same distance. Owing to the
fact that there are three rivers to
cross on the north half of the trail,
it is not claimed that as good time
can be made by autos on that end.
but even at that and allowing one
days delay for crossing rivers, with
good roads and an auto service, the
trip from here to Dawson should re
quire but three days, a saving of
from four to five days on the trip
at this season of the year. It Is to
be sincerely hoped Road Engineer
Miller of the public works depart
ment, wh> examined the route last
summer, will report favorably on
the expenditure of the $50,000 al
ready designated for the overland
trail. Dr. Thompson, M P., is fa
vorable to the appropriation, he be
ing behind the movement, and it is
confidently believed that by next
year the trials and tribulations of
a trip overland between here and
Dawson will exist only In memory."
COMPETENT JUDGES.
Rr>nlr IVrton Mdorw Ilerplct le.
Wom?n who make a business of beau
:i?vin* oth.T women come pretty nea
knowing what will brine about the be*
results. H?re aie letters from two, con
oemtns lterplclde:
"l can recommend Newbro's "Herpl
cldc." a* it stopped my hair from fallln,
out: and. as a dressing it has no super
lor.
?'(St*n?d.) Pertha A Tmlllnfer,
' Complexion Specialist,
"94 Morrison St.. Portland, Ore."
"After iisinir one bottle of "H.-rplolde*
my hsir has stopped falling out, and mj
soslp Is entirely five from dandruff.
"(Riimed.) Grace Podge,
"Beauty I>octor,
"i* Sixth 8t . Portland. Ore "
9nM by leading druyirlsts. Sen I l?*c. Ir
stamps for sample to The Htrplelde Co.
Detroit, Mich.
One dollar bottles guaranteed.
Wm. Brltt, Special Agent, Skagway
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy remove*
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature E. W. GROVE. 15c.
FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS
In any quantity, on the halt ahell,
first of the season, at the Pack
Train Restaurant.
For 35c. you can get a wholsome,
home cooked meal at the New Home
Restaurant, 5th areune. Just off of
Broadway
EL INFINTTO CLEAR
HAVANA CIGARS.
6.000 just received from the fac
tory at Tampa, Fla. If you want the
beet don't fall to give thee* goods
a trial
New Stock of
STATIONERY
The latest and most up-to-date
stock of Tablets, Box Paper,
Correspondence Paper in Bulk.
Score Cards, Place Cards, Etc.
Also School Supplies of Tablets.
Composition Books, Dictionaries
Crayons, Pencils now on dislay
William Britt
THE DRUGGIST
Only Ona "BROMO QUININE"
Tat Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look (or the signature of E. W.
GROVE. Used the World over to
Cure a Cold In One Day. 25a
None better and purer than Gib
Rye, Rainier and Olympla Beer
Orders by "phone promptly delivered
The Maacot
HOMK ? R O \VN 8 T K I N <3
CHICKK N
at
The Pack Train Restaurant
. rrjinrw .ae*i
SITKA
HOT SPRINGS
Sanitarium [*'{*] Alatka
l?rtre, r lean, Individual Hat lis
Abundance of *Vater. Best of
Rot* I Accommodation*. Pur
niahod Cabins for Kent
Kxoellent Hunting and Fishing.
Motor Boating and Bailing.
S? termer Georgia from Juneau
makes semi-monthly visit*. In
formation ami rates upon request
Dr. F. L. Goddard, Prop.
L5
Health Resort
of
ALASKA
COAL
Wellington Lump Coal
from Shaft No. 6. Oyster H*y Mine*
at Lady smith, the highest grade
couseholit coal of aJl the B. C. field*
58.28 FIXED CAR80N
Perfect Combustion. Uniform Heat
Light ARh
Oa and after July 1st, 1910, we
shall offer this coal, selected and
^.-aded as Man:?
IVmble Screened and sacked.. $13 ton
Screenings (sacked) 8 ton
Screenings (bulk) 1 ton
Above prices Include delivery
Moore's Wharf Co.
Alaska Transfer Co.
SOLE SELLING AGENTS.
'Phone 10. Skagway, Alaska.
MOORES' ^HRRF CO
Terminus W. P. * Y. Rout*.
A 11 South bouud St eamen? Arrive and Depart From Thin Dock
REGULATIONS 1910.
Warehouses open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
IVrishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night
All freight shipments destined southbound must be accompanied by a|
SHIPPER'S MANIFEST (papers can be obtained at the U. 8. cus
toms office) and must >>e delivered before 5 p m. No freight will be
received on the wharf after this hour.
BAGGAE? Tolls will be collected oa CHECKED BAGGAGE ONLY
No charge for bags and grips wh?n unchecked.
The w-harf gat? will be closed to the public when st<\*mer Is neartng
dock and will be opened when pastor. srers have disembarked.
Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at office on dock.
P. O. Box 178. E J. SMAW, General V?n?Q(W. i
TheWhitePass <feVukon Route
TIMK TABLE NO. 30.
Monday*. Wednesdays and fYl<la>?.
No. 1 N. Hound No. 2 S. Boiind
1st class 1st clan
8:3? n. m. Leaves SKAlil'AY Arrives 3:30 p. in.
11:05 " " WHITE PAS." 1 .eaves l:40 ?
11:40 " " LCK3 CABIN " 12:47 "
12:35 p. m. " BKNNKTT " 11:50 a. m.
2:00 " " CABIBOl' " 10:25 "
4:15 " Arrives WHITKHORSK leaves 8:15 "
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected
and checked. Inspection Is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of
trains.
150 pounds of baggage will be checkrd free with each fall fare
ticket asd 76 pounds with each half fare ticket.
C. E. Bogardus
Assayer
?
GoM A SilTer II 00
Gold, SUv?c ft Copper 2 60
Cyanide ud MlUinjt Teat*.
90 Columbiaj[St. Seattle
A 4
JUNEAU 8 8 GO'S.
BLBCTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMEK
Georgia
C*rrr1ii* U. S Mali
?For Haines, Porners Ray. Juneau.
Hoonata, Tenekee and Way Torts
SAILS
FROM 8K YGWAY
Xnv. 4, 10, 10, 22, 28.
at 8:00 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., JUNEAU
FOR SALE? Wheeler & Wilson
sewing machine. Inquire Pally Alas
kan.
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Facoma
Vrtor'*, Vm Am rm**, P?Bifh?
C?T??, Pan 1wm4
fWh?nK?r , Fnr?t*, Smw Barbae M?m
San Francisco, Los Angelea,San Diego
G. W ANDREW. C. A. P. D. C D. DDNANN, P. T. M
1 13 JtnK< Si . S*.nl# 112 S?? f
R mifyi< !? fluow ik* 5?k<Wi
NEXT FAILINGS WILL BE
Spokane- Nov. 9 , 22. Dec. 4, 76, 28
City of Seattle - M>0. 3 m 16
FRANK H. POM), Agent, 2nd A- Broadway,
Alaska Steamship
Company
CARRYING U. & MAIL AND WELLtFAROO CXRRCM
Next Mlllng of Wva fast ^Mt|? *<???? r
JEFFERSON
Oct. 18 - 30. Nov. 10
DOLPHIN
Oct. 24. Nor. 5 21
IOomp&nj rtmtrrim th* right to rW&r ?!1 * wl'htnH nrMr*
TELEPHONE NO. M. C. ? GUPTILL, AOINT.
Canadian Pacific Ry.
(R C. COAST SERVICE)
Winter 1912 Sailings
FROM SKAGWAY 7 P. M. THURSDAY
PRINCESS MAY
| Nov. 7 - 21
Dec. 5-19
Jan. 2 - 16 - 30
Feb. 13 - 27
Subject to ?(t h >?* N *1*
Vancouver, VictoriaS Seattle via Prince Rupert
Phen. 87 F. F W LOWLE. Ao?nt
Steamship Humboldt
THE OKI) IMEFtiaEN SfUI3WP OKMTHS ID S E IIJSU
Will uil from Skagway for S?attl? and War Ports
Nov. 4-16-28
fltillnjc <uu> anbj^ct to ?ltho?t aottr*
THROUGH TICKIT8 HONORED
Offlo, TIHirtt ?ihI all Infornutflna
Tl? *?*MKUl Av??u?. H. innTUIfJSF.X, JW? * RtmmI m'f.
?HE @MF?MraeiLE 1 ;^?OTE
Atlin, Dawson Fairbanks, and
Through 1 ickets To and From
all Interior
Alaska and Yukon River Points
HANDSOMELY APPOINTED PARI, OR OIMKRY ATIO> C\IW
are now in regular service between Skaguay and White lion**, The car* are
e^igned cBi?ecially with a view to comfort, affording an ofipoftufiity t? view the
winery over the famous White Paw to the b*?t advantage, and are equipped
wit li ppaciona individual leather chain", writing de?kp. card l.i(?l??a nri' 1 drying
r om?.
Regular Sailings between White Horseand Dawson on Commodious Steamers
Constant Improvement in Service m Out Aim. Invited
For Further Information. Apply to
O. L. DICKESON, President, Skaguay. AU<ka and Vancouver, B. C.