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Official City Paper
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES
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On* month. by mall. "
Three months, by mail **
Six month*, by mall 4-^
One year, by mall 9.00
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MR. CORSON ON IHE MINMG LAWS
The com laint that Delegate Cale j
did not accomplish much far Alaska:
during (he brief winter that he spent
iu Washington, is answered gener
ally, indignantly and completely by
the statement that he was opposed la
everything that he attempted by Gov
ernor Hog?att, leaving congress in
doubt as to which was right. The
opposition to Mr. Cale sees that this
argument or complaint will, therefore,
not do. They are now concentrating
a i over the territory on the declaration
that re UID NOT TRY lo have the
ruining laws amended by congress so as
to do away with the |?ower of attorney,
to | rovide greater security of title, to
define "discovery," &c, Sic. Mr. Cor
son's whirlwinders are making this
charge ai.d this seed !s being strawn
particularly among miners to create
dissatisfaction with Mr. Cale. And yet
Mr. Corson, under the head of "ter
ritorial government," explains to his
audience that it is the province of
local law makers to supply these pro
visions and that therefore we cannot
expect to get these amendments until
we make them ourselves. In hit ad
dress in ihi? city, speaking on this sub
ject of congress ana the mining laws he
said:
Where then should we look for a
r-u edv ? Will congress step in to our
relief ? (n my opiuion there Is abso
lutely no relief from that quarter,
they are too far away from us, so
ignorant of the actual conditions that
I don't think they could remedy it if
they wo. M, and would not if they]
could. The remeay lies in our obtain- 1
iug locnl self Government and then for- !
mulatin? -uch laws ours-lf as would
bring aoout the desired relie*.
But Mr. Corson was nominated by
Governor Hoggatt who would not allow
him to work horestly for local self-gov
ernment if he were elected.
IT OUTS WITH 6.0. P. FOR CAUSE
This su >suntial recognition of the
work of the republican party as directed
anaii.st tne trusts, is from Governor
Swiueford's (democratic) Ketchikan
Miner.
The republicans who have lo pros
pect the ta?tf of collecting the sinews
of war for the forthcoming campaign,
says the Mirer, are not eu?mored with
the outlook. They would be afraid of
the trust or corporation contribution,
even were the. trusts or corporations in
a mood to dotiate. which is not the case
As t ? l.i'ter look back over the
record <>f the past four years, tt.ey
doubtles wonder what they have teen
tying to the G. O. P." for, anyway.
Their aid in previous campaigns made
the financing of the campaign work
ea?y. fa iJ'Jfi real, compelling fear of
Bryan aud free kl.ver cauttd thein to
give do n freely at every demand of
of the c impaigo managers. The same j
thing was true, though in a lesser de
S?*ee ii li?iW Io 1904 they were gen
erous > noug i b#CiUs?j of the wisd: m of
keeping on friendly terms with the
dominant party. But under Roosevelt
the dominant party has beea treating
them' as if they never had laid
down a cent. It would ooly be just
puni-hment for the president if the
ta9k of raising the "wind" for th?
campaign of 1008 were laid on him
he being the man who has made it
'difficult. "
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CALE COULO'NT IF HE WOULD
The Ketchikan Miner (Democratic)
goes after the Juneau Record for preach
ing this f i'se argument against Mr.
Cale. The Miner says:
The Juneau Record takes Delegate
Cale to task for a failure on his part to
secure an ameudmout to the general
mining laws, such as was and is desired
by the miners of the Tanana ard Nome
districts, and which it claims he hat
made no effort to secure. In this re
spect It Is aliened he has provon him
self an absolute failure. The Miner is
no apologist for Mr. Calc, but it has
little regard for the good sense and In
telligence of those leaders pt the blind
who hare failed to point out the lact
that any amendment of the mining laws
calculated to meet the peculiar condi
tions In Alaska would be imposslblo of
accomplishment, through the medium
of Congress. It is just possible, too,
that that fact may have dawned upon
Mr. Cale at the very beginning of the
suasion, and that the lack of effort of
which the Kecord complains has been
due solely to conviotlon on his part that
It would be doomed to failure in ad
vance. The Record should know, If it
does not, that the general mining law
of the United States is a mere skoleton,
left to be tilled in by the state and ter
ritorial legislatures, with tho details
necessarv to meet the different condi
tions existing in the mining states and
territories. That these deficiencies
have beeu thus supplied, is proved by
the fact that at least three-fourths of
the mining decisions reported are based
on the interpretation of the laws of the
states and territories made in conson
ance with that of the general mining
law of Congress. It is plain, therefore,
to any person of ordinary intelligence,
who will give the matter just a little
thought and consideration, that there
can oe little, if any, hope for a change
in the mining law of Alaska, however
much to be dealred, except through the
medium of a law-making power of our
own.
"Journalism is a profession in which
men of discriminating intelligence, of
hi~b courage, of accurate judgmeut, or
a love of truth and real patriotism can
find a sphere of usefulness not excelled
in any other; and if the standards of
truth, of taate, of refinement and of
moral tone set by some of the most suc
cessful of the newspapers shall not im
prove in the next generation, it will
vindicate the pessimists of today."
From a recent ai'dress by Mr. Taft.
"THE HI6H SCHOOL ANNUAL"
"The Trail," a.) annual issued by the !
Skagway Highscbool, is published to
day. It is a handsome book full of
good stuff, and in every way highly
creditable to the pupils who prepared
it. It is dedicated to Fred Telford "as a
token ol esteem, from the pupils of to
the pupils' friend" by the Trail staff.
The Trail staff is Maud H. IJaslett,
editor In chief; Assistant Editor Frances
Llduicoat; Business roannger, Clarence
Achlson: Assistant Business Manager,
Minnie E. Wolf. The table of contents
includes an article by Mrs. H. D. Clark
"From Dyea to Sheep Camp." "The
Ignorance with regard to Alaska," by
Sophia Rull; "Life of the Alaskan |
Native before the Arrival of the White
Man," by Cora Benson, daughter of the
Skagway Chief; an unsigned article on
the Skagway publio schools, and a lot of
spicy matter peculiarly interesting to
tho pupils. The book Is profusely
illustrated. It is b.-ug ?oiJ ??0 cents
per, and is well north the money.
The book was finar.ie.-l Uf>r..- It went
to press, showing food bus.aess a* well
as literary and artistic methods. The
book is from the press of the Daily
John Splckett recently took the reins
as postmaster at Juneau. The Trans
cript of that city burdis iuto eulogy of
his management as follows:
Postmaster Spickett has sprung an
innovation on the Junesu public which
is deeply appreciated. All mail arriv
ing here is now distributed at once, no
matter what hour of the night it may
reach the poitoftlce, thus enabling busi
ness men to get their letters as soon as
the otlice opens in the morning.
Innovation Is it? Skagwav has never
known any other kind of service since
tho present postmaster lias be?n in
charge of the office, these many years
past.
The appropriation of a million and a
half by the government for an exolbit
at the Toklo exp< sition in 1911, does
not look very much like strained re
lations been the t?o nations saya the
Ketchikan Miter. No. but it rather
strained our relations with Ui.cle Sam
to get 8600,000 for the Alaska-Yukon
show. <
rhe telegraph-cable gravely tolls us
us that Mr. Roosevelt sang heartily
with the congregation yesterday.
Having gained every point in the game
why shouldn't the president sing?
This Is the longest day in the year.
THE WINE OF THE HILLS
By John Kerdrlck Bangs.
Of all the drinks I ever knew,
From Ch iteau wines to shandygaff,
From soft cream ale fresh from the brew,
Or champagnes full of llfo aad laugh;
Whate'er their kind or vintage he;
However nutty, old and rare,
There's none so entrances me
As good, crisp, fresh-brewed mountain
air!
The bouquet of the tapering pine,
Aroma of the wooded mount,
As clear as wasHhe crystal wine
From Horace's Banduslan Fount!
And O the joy whon from my bed
I rise when morn su^ceedt the rouii
To find, although I have a h*ad,
'Tis not the kind >ou read about !
July Smart Set.
QUICK DELIVER, PHONE 90
Baggage, coal and wood de ivered up
on shortest notice day or night,
H. Freldenthal,
General Expressing Bonded Carrier.
Don't be bashful, call for a Bull Dog
cigar at Tony Dortero's.
Best meals in Whitehorse at Royal
Cafe. ^ tf
Paid Uj* Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rest :::::::: 5,000,000.00
ANKING B V M'A I L.
Gold Dust Bought
DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE IX A LI. COUNTRIES IN THE WOULD
SKAGWAY BRANCH
r
W. T. WHITE. M<jr
Trading* Post at Wells
S. J. WEITZMAN & CO.
Store stocked with all the needs of the country for
Miners, Prospectors aud Tourists. Haines prices with
1 ^c per pound added for freight
Road House with Clean, Comfortable Beds? Restaurant with
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ALL THE MARKET i FFORDS
Ferry Crossing from the Post. Teams for Freighting and Saddle Horses
Freight handled from Haines Wharf through to
Wells, Porcupine, Pleasant Camp and Rainy Hollow.
Passenger Canoes stop at Kluckwan, where Indians camp. A good Tr^il
leads to Wells ? one mile distant. Travelers should note this fact.
Ua|| kncw the
Xvll advantages
of Smooth, Soft Hands and unbroken
lips. Von can havo these advantages
by using our
Almond and Cucumber
Cream
It Is easy and pleasant to apply and the re
sults of Its use are quickly seen. Each lx>t
tlo l.s Its own recommendation. Kor wind unci
sunshine it l.s Indispensable. as It keeps hands
and facc .smooth, soft and healthy In any ex
posure.
50 CTS A BOTTLE
Wm.BrittPh.G.
Having completed reliable arrange
ments for an adequate supply of the
best
British Columbia Coal
for the coming winter we offer for
Skajjway Coal Consumers, Coals at
following prices; ?
Wellington (Departure Hay)
Run of Mine $12 per ton
Wellington (Ladysmith)
Selected Lumps $13 per ton
Anthracite (Banff B. C.)
Chestnut Size $20 per too
Prices abovd ate on wharf and in bulk
or sacked and for cash. Delivery $1.00
per ton extra.
SHAW &. JOHNSON
Phones 11 or 109 Skagway. Alaska
U. S Mail Steamer
Carrying -
Passengers and Mail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at 9 a. m. for Haines
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $150
Round trio $2.50
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoona, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
BA I LS
Thursdays at 3 p. m.
Sundays at 9 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGHTON, Agent
Broadway\nd Fifth Ave. Phone 90
Pacific Coast S.S. Co.
?&. PIONEER ALASKA LINT
^ SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, and other Puget Sound Porta
CARRYING U.S. MAUI.
Steamers of This Company Leave
CITV Of SEAfTLf June 20-30
MMBOLDf - - June 15-25
Connecting with the Company's Steamers at Seattle for San Francisco,
Southern California, Eurkka (Humboldt Bay) and Mexico
ttgr Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passenger Agent,
112 Market Street, San Fr<motsco, Cal.
Canadian Pacific Railwav |
(B. C. Coast Service)
TWIN SCREW STEAMSHIP
PRINCESS MAY
JUNE 8-20 JLLV 2-14-25
PRINCESS ROYAL
JIM 13-26 JLLV 8-20 ALOUSf I
Leaves Skagway
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Kooms
Tickot9 to any part of iho world and all information from
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Dolphin June 8, 18, 28
Jefferson June 3, 13, 23
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to Sun Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone i
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TI1V1B2 T>VIBL^H> No- 18
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bou d
1st class.
0 30 a. m.
]2 (5 p. m.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. m.
5 50
Leaven
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Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG CAfilN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
White Horse
Arrives
Loaves
No. 2, S. Bound
1st cl&is
4 30 p. m
3 05 "
2 20 "
1 45
U 40 a. m.
9 :to "
Passencers must be at depots In time to have Baggage lnspect&i) and
checked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
160 pounds of bajjgape will be checked free with each full fare ticket
!\nd 75 pounds with p.ach half fare ticket
nn'jim. .Tr.'.vr ,'rjA'f Jim;?;1.
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Through line from bkugway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and
Intermediate points. Connection made nt Dawson with Lower River steamboats for
Eagle, Circle Citv, Rmpart, lamina, Fairbanks, Chens, St. Michael and Nome,
NAVIGATION NO ysL OPEN
Frequent connection made at White Horse betweer trains and river steamers for all Yu
kon River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the nearest steamboat landing to the
Alsek Gold Fields. Tho following steatiibotts are operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, iucluding steam heat
electric light and other features as ?lTord not only safety bnt comfort to passengers.
B
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE
BONANZA KING
LaFRANCE
VICTORIAN
Tokoiigh tickets can be purchased at Sfcsguay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, OIIEN A
and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed trains daily, except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mail and express.
Buggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada
and tho United States.
For Information relative to possengei, freight and telo^raphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
f TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mnpr.
Vancouver, B. 0. and 8katruay, Alaslm
P. B. WURZBACHERGen. Ageut fo;
Hk&cu&y, Alsaka