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IMPOSSIBLE CONDITIONS
Tha provide n? of thn oall for 1h?
?lrotlon of to tba K >
pnbllcan convention ooold not be
obtervrd In Alaik* and tba con
vention iteelf nanet be railed npon
to reroke the ord?r in eo far u tbie,
Dletrlot ie oonoerned and allow
t'?e reoord to stand
Tne wires advise us that ?.he Post
Inteliigeocer, was yesterday engaged
in warning the two wings of the Repub
lican party in tbjp district to get to
gether and pull for home rule. It is
not likely there will be any opposition
to home rule in any wing of the Repub
lican party after this date. Governor
Uoggatt, who leads the antisoathis
subject, declared openly that President
Roosevelt would not recommend home
rule in his message and asked all com
ers to paste the prophesy in their hats.
Those who took ihls tip had the paper
at hand when the message was read to
note how far the prophesy differed
from the fact. The president and the
governor do not agree on this subject
but the people of Alaska are with the
president and there will oe but few
antis foolish enough to make a fight
against a combination like that.
The call for the national Republican
convention says that all delegates shall
be elected not earlier than thirty days
after the issuance of the call. This
would bar out any action taken before
January ?th, and therefore is literally
inoperative in Alaska. There would be
no direct representation from Seward
peninsula in any convention he.d und.r
this rule. Representation from any
part of the interior could be effected
only by endeavor, hardship and cost
that would not be expected from any 1
other section of the country. - If the i
committee pa vo any thought to Alaska <
at all while engaged in cutting: down
her representation it would have noted
this but the chances are the members
of th? committee dj not koow there it ?
an interior A lasict but look upon the
great district as limited to the area
usually coveted by the summer tourist.
Southeastern Alaska wlH not be made
any happier by the unintended flattery
of this view. But it gives a barely i
possible hint of the working of the
mind that limited the district to two
representatives. Alaska as a whole is
entitled to six representatives and the
election of those representatives at a
time of the year when it is alone pos
sible to do the thing fairly should
stand. The matter will be carried be
fore the convention ij committee of
the wbolo and, as stated in the dis
patches today, will be settled there no
doubt on principles of right and justice
when the conditions here are brought
to the full understanding of that body.
GOLDIpnirOPEfillIMP
Rsnlt of Agitation Without Suffi
cient Cauan RatultloK In a Disap
pointed Community Suspi
cion, and Factional War lu
the Rank* of Unionism*
It is not likely that the bull pen will
be introduced at Goldtield. The labor
situation over there i9 peculiar. It is
not a united front the labor element
presents to the employing power and
hence lacks strength. More than that
the public is not io sympathy with the
men. Constant agitation o.i their part
has brought disaster to the whole com
munity. That the rank and file of the
miners hive been the victims of direcr
betrayal on the part of their leaders is
believed by the miners themselves.
This feeling has split up the member
ship of the union, and the friction has
grown so bitter as to hare developed
the drawing of weapons on the open
highway a short time ago, as a result
of which St. John, the socialistic lead -
er, is still in the hospital, placed there |
by the leader of the conservatives? If a i
man with ho ready a gun may be so* i
sallftd. St. John is direotly and bitter- :
ly charged, in and out of the miners' i
bail, with an attempt to disrupt tbe i
anion. Tbe conservatives have de
o'ared that unlets the word given be
tween tbe union aid the operators is
kept by the miners it would result in
an open camp.
At tbe conclusion of peace terms on
the occasion of th? last strike a wage
scale was agreed upon tbat is above
tbat of any other camp in tbe country
?not excepting Tonopah, the mother
of Goldfield, and just thirty miles
%
away. It was directly agreed tbat this
Boa'e would hold for two years. The
camp was rcduced to a script basis in
common with the great part of the
whole country; the script was accepted
by merchants, hotels, restaurants and
the entire business community as an
unavoidable emergency measure, but
the agitators In the union fomented an
opposition to its acceptance and a strike
t^deolarid. That the majority now
regret the step is seen in tbe declared
readiness to return to work. But it is
too late, tbe troops have been called in,
the operators have declared a reduction
of wages and refusn to recognize the
union. This, of course, precipitates a
death struggle upon the union and will
fores many back under the leadership
of the radicals who would have been
willing to foreswear thera. On the
other band, however, it will strike a
blow at unionism itself and cause somo
who would have liked to be faithful to
renounce 4t altogether and join tbe
ranks of the strikebreakers. Tbe trou
ble with the conservative element is
that it has been short on I6ad.irs brave
enough to lead. The strongest man in
the union, himself a radical, deserted the
camp and his following after the mur
der. which was an incident of Ihe long
strike of last winter. lie has been in
hiding ever since.
It is such a record of force and un
faithfulness that has brought about the
present conditions and which will leave
tbe union too greatly weakened to
jarry ou such a fight us will necessitate
a bull pen, but It Is expected to speed
ily bring about that condition known
as the "open camp," which nobody, ln
oluding the operators themselves,
wished to see.
, ? ?? i ?? ? .
The Connecticut girl who got mar
ried three times in one week certainly
aid well to join the Salvation Army the
second week. If It shall subsequently
not appear that In the .third week she
tried to marry thegemlre male contin
gent of that army the act shows a
clearer conception of the needs in her
case than was to be expeoted in such an
Impulsive nature. A marrying habit
like that demanded draatlc measures to
cheek it.
With Fairbanks buying United
States l^nds and willing to take them
at a less figure than the bidders down
east it stands at least for a pretty gcod
advertisement of conditions up this
way.
THE OLD MASTERSr
Miserable Compensation For Their
Grand Works of Art.
"I make more money in u day than
Michael Angelo made in a month,"
Bald a popular illustrator. "I've been
studying up the wages those old chaps
got. It la amazing.
"Michael Angelo was paid ?-10 a
month while dolug tho cartoons of the
battlo of I'lsti, and Leonardo, who
helped him, got the same rate. They
were both docked for lateness and off
days, but there was no overtime allow
ance. Corregglo got for his 'Christ In
the Garden' $7.25. Carraccl's 'Resur
rection* only brought the painter ?0.50.
Albert Durer for his pen and ink por
traits was not paid In cash. A bag of
flour, a hundred oysters, a pair of
boots? Durer would gladly do your
portrait on such a system olN re numera
tion.
"Rembrandt's top notch price was
$475. Ho sgot that for his 'Night
Watch.'
"Velasquez worked chiefly for the
Spanish government. He was paid at
the average rate of $35 a picture.
Think of it! Thirty-five dollars for the
'Rokeby Venus!' "?Minneapolis Jour
nal.
Seven room furnished house to rent
on Third Avenue. Enquire of G. E.
Howard. 264-ts
Maybi It bidnH.
tofalttiy? I did wnsh my facts. Moth
er? How dare you tell me that? Why,
it's Just ns dirty ns ever. Tommy
Well, I washed It, but maybe It didn't
take. You know my vaccination didn't
the first time.? Philadelphia Press.
A Cat* of Disbelief.
Bill? You look bad, Jim. Been laid
np? Jim? Today's the first time out
of doors for three months. Bill -
Wbat was the matter with you? Jim?
Notliln', but the magistrate would not
believe It.? London Telegraph.
Tho Ea*y Part.
"The doctor says you must stop eat
ing meat and drinking whisky."
"Well," replied the major, "meat nev
or did agree with me."? Atlanta Con
stitution.
The best farming lands In S.'berla
ere those nearest to China.
HAVE you A KODAK
If you have see the view albums we
are selling al 5\j. Beautiful Illuminat
ed Burnt wood Cover atd pages ready
to hold 150 views. \A e did ask 75c for
these a short time ago.
DRAPKft & CO. 2(i9
Botter Left Unsolved.
Parke? Tell me, old chap, honest,
now. do you permit your wife to con
trol you? Lane? To Ik* honest with
you, that's a, question I have never
dared ask myself. ? Syracuse Post
Standard.
The Other Woman's Opinion.
"IIow well she preserves her yonth."
"Yes. The stuff she puts on her face
must be weatherproof."? Chicago Rec
?rd-IIernld.
GIVE KIM 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< .
264-4t TONY DORTERO.
BETTER PREPARED, THAN EVER
Having put in a steam uoiler and
other machinery we ?re better rre
pared thun ever to do first-class work
on short notice.
5-23-fcf Skagway Laundry
PIANO FOR RENT? Inquire at the
Principal Barber Shop,
ACT QUICKLY
Dolay Has Been Dkilttntu la At*
aaka
Do the right thing at the right time.
Act quickly in time of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Down's Kidney Pills act quicicly.
Cure a'l distressing, dangerous kid
ney ills.
Plenty of ? vidence to ptove this.
P. A John<on, carpenter, employed
at the T. ERR. and living at 484O
outh I St., Tacoraa, Wash., says:
"Lapse of time has only strengthened
my good opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills
first expressed through our local papers
about three years ago. I said at that
time that I bad suffered from a weak
ened and disorded condition of the kid
neys, which steadily grew worse
despite tho numerous remedies I tried.
The kidneys' secretions were very ir
regular and anf.oying 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
say that I have tot. felt a pain in my
back nor had any annoyance from too
frequent action of kidneys since I used
Doans Kidney PiUs."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
ce. ts. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N,
Y., sole apents for the United States.
Remember the name? Duan'a? and
take no other.
VICTOR CRAPHAPHONES
Victor Graphaphonea Are all s'zes
and styles, the latest improved types
delivered at your homes or place of
business on the easv payment plan.
See Sewell at Briit's Drug store.
A Mnstcal Trait at tho Maioot
All lovers of music should hear the
new Electric Banjo Piano. Rag time
Waltz time, any old time.
P ILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of itching-, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 34
days or money refunded. '60c
Friah Meat
The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kind
of fresh meat constantly on hand.
WANTED? A Grst class Gold or Gjld
and Copper Mining Proposition in Alas
ka. State full particulars when you
write. Address. Lswis Lusk, P. O. box
1072, Spokane, Washington. 219- lmo
?^Pacific CoastS. S. Co.
/{,/ TiTrv>TTi in > AT A CtT T A T TATT-P
_ PIONEER ALASKA LINE.
SPEED. 9AF ETY, COMFORT
Seattle, ndd other Puget Sound, Porta
CARRYING V. S. MAIL
Steamers of This Company Leave
City of Seattle December 18th
======== January 3rd
Humboldt December 20th,
? ? January 1st
C >nnectmtf with tbe Company's Steamers nt Seattle for
San Francisco, Southern California, Eureka (Humboldt Bay) and
? Mexico
t&~ Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Secood and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUXANN, General Passenger Agent, '
10 Market street, San Francisco, Cal.
Canadian Pacific Railway
(B. C. Coast Service)
Twin Screw Steamshso
PRINCESS MAY
Leaves Skagway
Dec. 14th, 30th. Jany. 13th, 29th.
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of the world and all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
The Alaska Steamship Co, -
Carrying l). S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamer
JEFFERSON, Dec. 9 21
EARALLON - - - -
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Vlotorla and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Age&t. Phone 66
DON'T FROG
Unless You've Got 50 Cents
W. W. BOUGjiTOfl
DEALER IN
Cigars, Tobacco,
Smokers' Articles,
Stationery and Fish
ing Tackle
LARGE CIRCULATING LIBRARY
INCLUDING LATEST COPY
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REMODELED
THE
Rainier-6rand fiotel
SEATTLE _
New Management
Central Location |
Popular Prices
European Plan
Finest CAPE and BAR In the OI?v
Wilson & White Co.Prop.Chas Perr>Mjr,
William Itoskins
?Boot and Shoe Maker . .
Repairing promptly done with the.best
material in the market
Ladles' and Children's Shoes Mended
B roadway Be tweanl 3rd sad 4th Atm
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying passengers and mail I
Leaves Skagway Tuesdays,
Thursdays and
Saturdays
at 9 a- m. Leaves
Haines for Skagway
same days at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $150
Round trio $2.50 .
DR. F. C. NORMAN
Physician and Surgeon
(ClIIEi' SCRQKON OK W. P. k Y. R?)
Corner Fifth and State Sts.
up STAIRS
SKAGVVAY - ALASKA
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EH
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mnll
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoon Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
-sails
DECEMBER^ 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
Oshkosb, Wisconsin
axyoorfooooo*- r XHSonaoooatato
R0YAL
Steam L'aandpy
All Work Guaranteed. Short
Orders Promptly
Dodo
Messenper^will call and deliver
Phone 79
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE No. 18
(Daily Exoept Sundaj.)
tfo. 1. N. Bound
1st class.
S 30 a. m.
10 10 "
10 50 "
11 20 "
1 10 p. m.
3 25 >
Leaves
Arrives
SKAQUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
White Horse
Arrives
Leaves
No. 2. S. Boutd
1st class
3 20 p. m.
1 45 ?
12 45 ?' >
12 05 " ?'
10 30a m.
8 20 "
Passengers must be at depots in time to have Baggage Inspected and
ihecked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare ticket
md 76 pounds with each half fare ticket
Through Line Prom
Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River Po!nts.
The new placer camps in tho Alsek and Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via While Horse.
Winter Route Stage Service
DuriDg the winter season, when navigation is closed, daily trains will coutinue running between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse for ^Dawson and
intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in the 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 passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WliRZBACHER Gen. Agent
Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver, B. 0. and Skaguay, Alas In 8kaguay, Alaska '