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Official City Paper
L. 8. KET,L.ER, PUBLISH KR
SUBSCRIPTION. RATES *
One week. delivered ty carrier 10 JB
One month, by mall. 75
fhree months, by mail 2J5
Six months, by mtil 4 JO
One yoar. by mall 9.00
WIGKERSHAM'S RESIGNATION
The resignation of Judge Wicker
?ham ends * long-drawn-out coatcotion
that the people of Alaska are more
than tired of. The turmoil is ail over
and it is now a vital qu-stlon as to who
la to be* his successor. There's ihs rub!
If President Roosevelt wishes to be
stow upon A la*ka a far greater boon
than territorial government, let him
give us judges whose honesty and abil
ity cannot be questioned. Judge Wick
eraham may have been as houest as any
maa in th<- world, but there are many
people in Alaska who do not think so.
'J hat is what has caused all the conten
tion. There is no office inA'askaso
all-powerful for good as the district
judges. They can make or mar the
prosperity and happiness of the people
over whom they preside. For the peo
ple to once lose confidence in the courts
is a calamity to that community, not
only in a business way, but socially, <
morally and in every other way.
Then let us all pray that Judge Wick
ersham's successor will be, not only an
honest man. but one who will so con
duct himself, and will cohort with that
class of men that he will impress the
people favorably and thereby gain their
confidence.
We believe Judge Wickersham to be
an honest man, but his associations
aroused suspicion even among bis best
friends, and a man who holds the scales
of justice in bis hands must be above
suspicion. But Judge Wickersham is a
thing of the past. Let the bickering
now c)o?e, and all join in an endeavor
to get a satisfactory man appointed aa
his successor.
After all the talk from North Dakota
to Minnesota, all along the line to
Washington, D/C., it only took oce word
from one man to bring a call for Judge
Wickersham's resignation. It is easy
when you touch that right button to ac
complish results. Governor Hoggat?,
during the last session of coogress, was
the mainstay of Judge Wickersham and
saved him from utter defeat, but later <
the governor withdrew his support, and i
finally, some time during the first of i
this month, informed the president that
he could no longer sups ort him and i
asked for his removal. By return mail <
almost Judge Wickersham wa-s asked
for his resignation, and hence the press
dispatches todav announcing results.
This Instance goes far to show the In
fluence of Alaska's governor with the
present adm>nrsiration, and serves
rather as an object lesson for those who
are prone to call the executive of Alas
ka a '"figure head.' He evidently fig
ures considerably with the head of the
government.? Juneau Record.
The "me and Roosevelt" practice
which Governor Hoggatt has grown
used to parading has no effect upon
Alaskans. The Alaskan agrees with
the reptile press that Hoggatt has
some Influence ?t the capital, but, when
the truth is revealed at Washington,
aiid Governor Hoggatt is shown in bis
true light, he will be a sorry "main
stay."
The implication that Judge Wtcker
*ham is dishonest is vile. The Record
overstepped itself when it asserted
through innuendo that Judge Wicker
sham was other than an honorable gen
tleman, and it will shortly be aware of
the Indignation it has caused Wicker
sham's friends.
Judge Wickersham's associates
"aroused suspicions?'' and "Governor
Hoggatt withdrew his support?" Gov
ernor Hoggatt's newspaper should not
throw stones, for its mentor, viewed bj
all Alaskans, irrespective of party, ia
not exactly like Caesar's wife.
HOME RULE FOR ALASKA
The good friends of Alaska, the edi
torial writers on the Seattle Post-In
telligencer overlook no opportunity to
present th? claims of Alaska for ter
ritorial government as is evidecced by
the following comment on the inter
view recently given out by Coogres*
man Sulzer, of New York upon hi*
f?r~V7?r>? *"firr,T 1-1 -Y -
rettivn from A tilp throughout thil
tcrrllorj:
"Tbo statement of Congressman Sul
zer, of New York, that Alaska'* crying
need la home rule, and that "the ex
pense of running the territorial gov
ernment would be less than one- lot: i
the amount now paid Into the treasuiy
of the United States " again emphas
izes the wisdom of going back to the
safe limits of the constitution in on
treatment of the norhein count y
Alaska should be rounded Into a terr .
tory. Wealth ai.d population jurjf
it; the people of Alaska demand r:
thev need it; they are constitute < -
ally ent'tled to It, and they shou ?'
have It
The nation must alter its attitude
towards Alaska. Alaska must have in
dependence and home rule, so far as
the purely domestic problems of the
territory are concered.
Already in its treatment of Alaska
the national government has broken
from the uniform practice of this coun
try. Alaska should be molded Into a
territory, and started on the way to
statehood. That has hitherto been the
attitude of the central government to
ward the minor political divisions ot
the country. There isn't the shadow
of an excuse for withholding the boon
of local autonomy from the northtrn
country.
When congress meets the issue
should be pressed hard upon the central
government. Opposition may be
expected. Alaska has enemies; it also
hss misguided friends who are opposed
to a territorial form of government at
this time on the grounds of expediency.
These objeotors must be met in thG
open and driven from the field.
Progress in the northern country will
?ever be what it should t>e so long as
the federal government fails to do the
square thing by citizens who are work
ing zealously for the development
of Alaika's rich resources. These
are American citizens, and they are
entitled !o the suroe rights and privi
leges usually accorded citizens
similarly circumstanced. Friends of
Alaska should line up for the struggle
this winter and support those who
make an effort to secure justice
snd a square deal for the proud and
progressive country of the i orth.
AMONG THE EXCHANGES
A New York barber perpetrated a
joke on a fanner who had visited the
city for a good time, by cutting off his
srop of whiskers that had taken him
twenty years to grow. The farmer has
commenced a suit for $2,000 damages
against the tonsorial artist for the loss
of bis hirsute appeDdage. The wind
don't blow through bis whiskers any
morev? Katalla Diamond Drill.
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That the Editor of the Cordova Alas
kan was possessed of foresight is indi
cated by the below prediction. He
anticipated the battle between the
Guggenheims and the Home Railway
men on the I4 of September. The tight
took place on the 25:
"That another railroad fight similar
to the one that took placa at K.talla
on July 3rd, will be pulled off in the
near future, is very evident at this
t me. From all tccounts obtainable
the scrap will take place between the
Guggenheims and Reynolds factions
over right-of-ways out of Valdt-z".
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The Seattle Post-Intelligencer offers
a prize for the best definition of "The
Seattle Spirit " Here it is: Grab
everything in sight and hustle tor
more'? Katalla Heiald.
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From the reports from Vaklez 011
Wednesday It seems that Reynolds has
even started a graveyard up there. It
will probably soon be incorporated
under the name. "The Alaska Shot
gun Cemetery Company."? Juneau
Record.
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Hnjr May See But It Takes Genius to
Realise.
When James Wat' saw the steam
-auslng the kettle lid to jump up and
town he said "There must b<? povvor In
hat steam that It can lift such a
?/?lght."
There was.
Millions prior to him had seen the
jmc phenomenon and regarded It as
in unexplained mystery.
Recent scientific research has put Its
1nger on the "cause" of Dandruff. Fati
ng Hair, and consequent Baldness, and
has unearthed a tiny germ ivhich eats
the life from the roots of huraan hair.
Newbro's Herplclde destroys this
?erm and consequently re? tores the
^a1r to lta natural state.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In
?tamps for sample to The Herplclde Co..
Detroit Mich.
Two sixes ? 50 cants and IL0C.
Wm. Britt,, Special Agent
ORDINANCE HO. 86
Ad Ordinance providing fur the regis"
trillion of nil b'.rtbs an.l deaths occur*
log within the corp^r :fo llmi'sof the
To* 1 of Stagw.?>-.
r?- i> ordained ?*y i h- , mmon Council
o< tt?e town o' Sk-?c w y.
t-KO. 1? '1 hat It shill be compul
sory on the part of any Physician,
Suit eon, Doctor, M U* wife or Nurse,
or eoy other perso. "i o shall officiate
at :ho birth of any child, to report the
mii" of said blrtb, together with the
r.vj.e and srx of salJ child \vlthii>
Twenty-four hours after name ha^
taken place, to the Town Clerk of the
Town of Skagway, for regl* uttlon.
Sec. 2? That It sha'l be compulsory
oo the |.art of any Physician, Surgeon,
Ooctor, Nurse, Undertaker oruny other
person being present at or having
charge, to report the Death of any
Ma'o or Female Adult, or M tie or Fe
uale Infant, together with the name,
Age , and time of Death, within
Twenty-four hours after same has
ta en place, to the Town Clerk of the
Town of Skagway, for registration.
SEC. 3? That it shall be the duty of
the Town Clerk of the Town of Skag
way, to keep a legible recor.1. in a book
provided for that purpose, of all Births
and Deaths, occurring within the cor
porate limits of the Town of Skag
way, together with the ago and name
of each person so report d to him for
registration, tu provided fur in the pre
ceeding sections, ?n<l tiiat such record
shall at all times be open to ? public in
spection.
Sec. 4? That It shall be the duty of
the Town Marshal to enforce the pro
visions of this ord n-ince, ?n<l that any
violation of any of the above sections,
hall he punishable by a fine of not less
than Five ($5.00)Dollur-i: nor more than
Tan ($0.00) D dWrs, or by Impri'on*'
m*m in the Municipal Jail for Five
dijr.?.
SEC 5? This ord'n?nce shull take
effect and be in force ftom and after its
passage and approval by the President
of the Common Council and ex-olllclo
Mayor of the Town of Skagway.
Passed by the Common Council of the
Town of Skagway, fhis IGth day of
September, 1907.
Attest: Malt he rv Bridge,
Town Clerk.
J. A. Nettles,
President of the Town Council aud ex
officio Mavor of the Town of Skagway.
Approv?d this 16th day of Sept., 1907.
CALL UP THE DAILY ALASKAN
The Alaskan will be pleased to pub
lish any local or social news of the c'ty
which is telephoned to the offic?. Call
up 'phone 19 and send it in.
Pullctt Rouse
Foot ot Sixth Av?nue
Most, elegantly furnished house
in Alaska
Every modern convenience
Electric lights ? Hot and cold
water? Telephones
Porcelain baths on every lloor
Board and room by the dry week
or month
Table supplied with cream and
butter from our owu Jersey
Dairy
mrs. I>. $. Pullen
Proprietress
J. IKUTfl
GRADUATE OPTICIAN'
Expert Watch Maker
Jeweler and Engraver
Watches
Diamonds
Native Jewelry
Souvenirs
SKAOWAY, ALASKA
& \
DRAPER &G0.
Successors to
CASE & DRAPER
Photographers
Curio Dealers
AGENTS FOR
EASTMAN KODAK CO.
Raw Furs and Game
Specimens
Skagwa/, Alaska
PHONC 83 P. O- BOX 23S
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JUNEAU S. S, CO'g.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED StEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mull
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonah, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayports
? - ?SAILS?
SUNDAY, 8 A. M.
TUESDAY. 10 A. M.
' WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGHTON, Afent
Broadway and Fifth Ave, Phone 00
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying passengers and mail
/
Leaves Skagway eveiy
day except Sunday.
at 9 a- m. Leaves
Haines lor Skagway
same days at 2 p, m.
Fare one way $150
Round trir) $2.50
STEAMER
"MABEL F."
Commencing June 17, the
Steamer Mabel F will make
round trips daily between
CARCROSS
Wynton and Conrad
Will also do towing and
handle excursions
Thos. H. Brown,
Master
There's Vigor anil
Strength
in every drop
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C0MP75NV
8eattle, Wash.
Pacific CoastS. S. Co.
PIONEER AT, A SKA LINE.
SPEED, SAFETY. COMFORT
Seattle, Puget Sound, San Francisco and Southern Ports
CARRYING U. S. MAIL
Steamers of This Company Leave
Humboldt - Sept. 28, Oct. 7
Cottage City - Sept. 18, Oct 3
City of Seattle Sept. 23 Oct 5
Via Vancouver
Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
C. D. DUN ANN, Gen* Past. Agt
10 Market Street, San Pranolioo, C*l..
The Alaska Steamship Co*
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Paclfio Express
Next Sailing of. the Fast Passenger Steamer
Jefferson, Oct. 9, 19, 29
Dolphin, Oct. 4, 14, 24
DOLPHIN has been changed similar to
the JEFFERSON. State rooms have but
two berths. WE give the FASTEST
SERVICE.
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Viotoria and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 66
Canadian Pacific Ry. Co,
Sailings Every Wednesday
Princess may Oct 9, 23, Hot). 6
Princess Royal Oct. 2, 16, 30
Direct to Vancouver and Victoria
Transferrin? to Seattle via rail or steamer no extra chaige
Newest, Fastest Boats Running to Skagway
Tickets to any part of the world and information from
F. F. \V. Lowle, Agent
The White Pass & Yukon Routs
TIMB TABLB No. 13?
(Daily Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Eouad
. 1st class.
9 30 a. m.
12 05 "
12 48 "
1 20 | a.m
1-40 f '?
3 20 p. m.
5 50
Leaves
Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE ;PAS3
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
Whits Horsi
Arrives
Leaves
No. 2, S. Bound
1st class
4 30 p. m.
3 CO "
2 2t) "
1 26 1 ^
11 40 a. m.
9 30 "
Paaseneers must be at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected atd
checked. Inspection Is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 rounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare ticket
and 76 pounas with each naif fare ticket.
Through Hue from Skagway to Atlln, White Horse, Big Sainton, Dawson and
intermediate points. Connection made at Dawson with Lower River steamboats for
Eagle, Circle Citv, Rampart, 1'anana, Fairbanks, Chena, St. Michael and Nome,
NHVIGHTION NOW OPEN
Daily connection made at White Horse betweSr trains and river steamers for all Yukon
River points, including Mendenhall Landing, the nearest steamboat landing to the
Alsek Gold Fields. The following steamboats are operated by the WHITE PASS AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with all modern conveniences, including steam heat
electric light and other features as afford not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
ZEALANDIAN THISTLE
BONANZA KING
LaFRANOE
VICTORIAN
ThkougH TICKETS can be purchased at Skag-uay for DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHENA
and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed trains daily, except Sunday, between Skaguty and White Horse,
carrying passengers, baggage, mail and express.
- Bhggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in 'Alaska, Canada
and the United States.
For information relative to pasnengei, freight and tel??>raphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen. Agent
Vancouver, B. C Vancouver, B. 0. and Skaguayi Alaska Skaguay, Alatka