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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER. J
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July I, 1S9S, at the Postotflce
at Skagway, Alaska.
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WEALTH IS COMING.
E. J. Edwards, for many years a
writer for a great New York news
paper has now written an article en
titled "Yankee Leaders of the New
Era of Expansion," in which he
throws some light ou the present visi
of men high in the financial world
to Alaska. He says that by Septem
ber there will be an interesting story
to tell of the results of their invest
igations, and there will be work com
menced having in view the develop
ment of Alaska in a way undreamed
of, even a few years ago. The Uug
genheims, the represntative of Baron!
Rothschild, and George W. Perkins,
representing the Morgan group of cat*
italists, are now in Alaska to see
with their own eyes and to confirm
the reports of their agents. The
Uuggenheims are interested in copper
end cool. Mr. Perkins has in mind
chiefly the railroad situation; while
the Rothschilds stand ready to pour
millions of European capital into the
territory if the investigations now un
der way are favorable to such a move,
The opening of the great copper min
es and still greater coal fields of
Alaska; the construction of railroads
which will not only permit of the
economical development of these pro
perties, but by cheapening and facil
itating transportation into the interior
w'll open the way for further pros
pecting and developing of all of the
resources of that great 'erritory, are
Atrumg tha tbkogo which will be occu
in the near future. The expenditure
of millions, as is contemplated, in
Alaska, means the creation of tens
of millions of new wealth and the
most wonderful expansion of Alaska
and of the entire Pacific Northwest.
Exchange.
TELL IT TO THE EDITOR.
This pa p<T wants news items for
publication. It wants small gossip of
the clean sort. It would like to print
every day occurrences in the commun
ity that you talk about with your
neighbors. Great events are only in
cidents that happen to but few ami
then only once in a lifetime. It is
the small tilings that fill up the meas
ure of existence and the telling of
them pictures life as it is. If there
is a marriage in your home tell us
about it before the honeymoon is ovtt
with. A news item dot* not improve
with age like hooch. In order to
make it interesting, the notice of a
birth should be announced before the
child has assumed whiskers or a
"rat" as the case may be. If you
bave a birthday party let us know
so that your friends who are not in
vited may hear about it and com
ment on your uncertain age. When
your friends gather and you show
them your post cards and the family
album and you fill them up ou layer
cake and chicory, the incident is not
thrilling nor unusual, but others like
to read about it and you owe it as
a duty to the community to keep
them informed. Do not wait until
you get into jail to have your name
appear in print. Now is the time,
before your Kins have found you ouL
? Ketchikan Miner.
A GLANCE AT HISTORY.
Charles the First, with stately walk
made the Journey to the block. As
be paced the street along, sllonce fell
upon the throng; from that throng
there burst a sigh, for a king was
come to die! Charles upon the acaf
fokl rtood. In his reins no craven
blood; calm, serene, he viewed the
crowd, while the headsman saUl aloudl
"Cheer up, Charlie! Smile and sIiik!
Death's a most delightful thing! I
will cure your hacking cough, when
I chop your headpiece off.' Headachty
toothache ? they're a bore! You will
never have thom more! Cheer up,
Charlie, dance amd yell! Here's the
axe and all is well! I, though but
a humble dub, represent the Sun
shine Club, and our motto is worth
while: 'Do Not Worry ? Sing and
Smile!" Therefore let us both be
gay, as we do our stuut today; 1 to
swing the shiniug axe, you to take
a few swift whacks. Luiupty-doodle
lumpty-ding, do not worry, smile and
sing!" ? Walt Mason.
And who, 'mid e'en the fools,
But feels that half the joy is in
the race
For wealth and fame and place.
Nor sighs when comes success to
crown the chase?
? The Kasidah.
Not to enjoy one's youth when one
is young is to imitate the miser who
starves beside his treasure. ? George
Sand.
Stoleu waters are sweet, and the,
bread eaten in secret Is pleasant ? l*r
verbs, Chapter 9 ? 17.
Alaska needs home rule.
THE STAGE IN JAPAN.
Origin of the Drarra ? Women's Ardu
ous Preparations of Dress.
There is a legend iu Japan that the
theater had its origin in that country
In the ninth century by reason of an
earthquake which took place iu the
province of Vauiato. A large crevice
was formed by reason of the upheaval,
from which emanated poisonous vapors
which spread death and destruction
all around. An awful scourge was the
result until the priests conceived the
idea of performing a symbolic dance
of incantation on the grass covered
hill outside the temple. As if by mag
ic the death vapors vanished, and
peace and happiness were restored to
the country. The legend concludes
that this is how Japanese acting orig
inated. The Japanese word for thea
ter, shibai-ya. is supposed to have
come from its origin, shibai, meaning
sod, and ya. a house.
In Japan when a Japanese lady in
tends to go to the theater she is called
upon the day previous by a hairdress
er to build up the artificial structure
which is the pride of every Japanese
highborn lady. This necessitates her
speuaiug the IllgUl In hor etnto droits,
reclining her head on a wooden block,
called makura. A few hours before
going to the theater she covers her
lips with a thin layer of gold, as it
takes several hours for this paint to
change Into the cherry color which
lends charm to the artificial white com
plexion of the face.
As a rule, Japanese performances
last from 0 a. m. to 9 p. m., although
certain historical dramas which follow
the life of the hero through all his
vicissitudes to his death go on for sev
eral days.
In Japan, officially, the social posi
tion of the actors is that of the lowest
class of society, but In reality they en
Joy great consideration and are Idol
ized by the general public.? Washing
ton Post.
, Some Saying* of Napoleon.
You know my army. It Is an ulccr
that would oat mo up If I stopped giv
ing It other food.
You have made groat use of algebra
In nil your campaigns. I seem to recol
lect that you had strength In It and I
that you could understand how minus j
multiplied by minus gives plus. I have j
applied this rule fairly well? Germany !
minus, Austria minus, Prussia minus, j
Italy minus? but you must allow that j
1 1 make a tine plus.
I Our text book told you and me that j
mass multiplied by velocity gives force
In action. I have what makes mass; I
shall not fall lu velocity, and all will
be over before the sunset The days
are long lu Russia when the sun
shines. I shall fight two or three bat
tles If ho will stop to meet me.? "Baron
rte Cotueau's Memorials."
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The readers of this paper will bo
pleased to learn that there Is at least
cue dreaded disease that science lias
been able to cure in all Its stages,
and that Is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh
Cure Is the only posltLve cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re
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Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
t her? by destroying the foundation of
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu
tion and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & Co..
Toledo, 0.
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Take Hall's Family Pills for con
stipation.
Pullett Rouse
Foot of Sixth nviout
Most elegantly furnlxhed house
la Alaska
Every modern convenience
Electric lights? Hot and cold
water? Telephones
Porcelain baths on every floor
Board and room by thed. y, week
or month
Table supplied with cream and
butter from our own Jersey
Dairy
mrs. fi. $. Pullen
Proprietress
H. B. LeFevre
CONVEYANCING. ABSTRACTING.
AND SEARCHING OF THE REC
ORDS.
Accredited Agent in U. S. District and Gen
eral Land Office* and Office of the
Secretary of the Interior.
AGENT FOR APPLICANTS FOR
TOWNSITE TRUSTEE DEEDS.
SKAGWAY - - - ALASKA
HEATED AND LIGH i ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
Ulhitc Pass fioicl
P. D McMillan, Manager
Hardest and best appointed Rote! in (be Yukon
CHOICE BAR STOCK V T
RATES MODERATE WVU*UVI#*t X? V?
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. W. GIDEON, Proprietor
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
FURNACE HEATED
Carcross, Y.T.
? ? ?? i t i i > i i t i t t
The White Pass cfcYukon Route
<TIMH^ TABLE No
(Dally Exoept Sunday.)
21.
No. 1. N. Bound
1st class
9 30 a. m
12 C5 p. m.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 29 p. m.
5 50
Loaves
Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG cabin
BENNETT
CARIBOO
White Hors*
Arrives
Leaves
No. 2. S. Bonn
1st clan
4 36 p. va
3 C6 "
2 20 "
1 45 "
11 40 a. in.
9 30 "
Passengers must bo at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected and
chocked. Inspection Is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train
150 pounds of baggage will be cheokod free with eaoh full fare tlcke1
and 75 pounds with aaoh half fare tloket.
The rosult of the observation taken
at Moore what! at midnight, Aug. 17,
1909, is as follows
Temperature timeobservat'n 50 nbovo
Max. temp, preceding 24 hours 68 above
Min. " " ?' " 45 above
Mean " " " " G(H above
Barometer 29 90
Raining and calm
You can spend a pleasant half hour |
in a game of Pool or English Bil
liards. Tho Board of Trade lias thol
best tables in Skagway. Drop in, ? |
we'll bo glad to se you.
FOR SALE ? Barber Shop with two !
chairs and bath; good building; four
living rooms and neat appearing!
shop; all well furnished; good busi
ness. Owner must leave country oni
account of health. Address Box 15, |
Haines, Alaska. tf
ROYAL A.GUNNISON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX E. JUNEAU ALASKA
ooocK^vvoncp- -?*. /KX>ooaotK3ocet
ROYAL I
Steam Lcaandry I
All Work Guaranteed. Short $
Orders Promptly
Done p
Messenger will call and deliver o
Phone 79 S
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMEK
Georgia
Currying U. S. Mull
For Haines, Berners Bay, Junoau,
j Hoona, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
? SAILS
Every ILfSDAV at 2 D.m
: WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. HOUGHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Avo. Phono 90
U. S Mail Steamer
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
Icavo Skagway for Raines
Every Day at 9 A. M. Except Sunday
Returning leaves Ilalnes for Ska;
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONEWAY. $1.50: ROUND TRIP $2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cablo Code "Hegg" Phone SG j
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Tacoma
Victoria, Vancouver, Anacortes, Bellinfjliam
Everett, Olympia, Port Towtucnd, South
Bellingham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
G. W. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN. G. P. A.
1 13 James St., Seattle 1 12 Market St., San Franciico
night rosorvod to change this Schcduto
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
City of Seattle Aug. 8, 20 Sept. 1, 11, 23
Cottage City Aug. 14, 26 Sept. 7, 18, 29
$50 A.Y. P. Exposition and Return
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
xgk* ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
"" V Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Dolphin Aug. 5, 17, 29
Jefferson Aug. 11, 23
A.Y.P. Exposition and Return $50.
Company reserves rlffht to change saillnp date without notice}
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Adiltioual Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
C. B. GUPTIfiL, Agent. Phone Of.
B, C. Coast Service
Subject lo change without notice
Steamer Leaves
vSKagway...
Every Thursday I
Princess Royal
Aug. 26 Sept. 9, 23
Princess May
Aug. 19 Sept. 2, 16,30
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
A.Y.P. Exposition and Back $50
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
The Humboldt S. S. Co.
Saillnp Dates Subject to Chance Without Notice
S. S. HUMBOLDT
sails AUG. 29
A V P |TxPositio^ C^Y)R?und
1 ? A ? l^xcursioA^ \p kJ\J Trip
SEATTLE OFFICE
03 YESLER WAY
W. W. BOUGHTON,
PHONE 90 SKAGWAY AGT.
(f
Vt
5
Thro'gh line from Skngway to Atlln, White Horso, Big Salmon, Dawson and
Intermediate point*. Connection made nt Pnwson with Ixmer River steamboats for
Eagle. Circle City, Rampart, 1'anana, Fairbanks, ('hen*, St. Michael and Nome,
N A VIC ATI ON NOW OPEN
Frequent connection made at White Horse betweer trains and river steamers for all Yu
kon River point*, including Mendenhall Landing. the nearest steamboat iandlng tothe
Alsek Gold Fields Tho following steamboat, g are operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, luchidlngsteam heat,
electric light and other features as afford not only safety but comfort lo passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
BONANZA KING
VICTORIAN
Through TtrKETS can be purchased at Rksguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, OHF.NA
and all I.owor River points.
Finely appointed trains dall? except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Hot**,
carrying passengers, baggage, mall and express.
BhggaRe bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada
and the United States.
For information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr.
Vanoouvor, B. 0. and Skaguay, Alaska
F. B. WUR7.BACBER Gen
Skaguay, Alaska