?K 5)atlg
. OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
Admitted u second class mail matter
July I, 139S, at the Postottlce
at Skagway, Alaska.
L. 3. Keller, Publisher.
Subscription Rates.
One month by mall 76
Oae month by carrier 1.00
Three months by mall 2.2
8U months by mall 4.50 j
Oae year by mall 9.00
"SEWARD'S FOLLY."
The fact that Seattle is holding!
au Alaska- Yukon exposition this ytar
recalls that but lUUe more than 40
years ago the press ot this country
formed a unit iu denunciation ot Sec
retary Seward's negotiations that re
suited in the purchase ot Alaska j
trow Russia tor the suiu of *7.200.000,
aud that with one acclaim this pur
chase was termed "Seward's tolly.
In the light of this premature
judgment, it is Interesting now to
note that the Treadwell mlue aloue
ls> i> reducing every three years 25 per
ceil- more in gold than Seward paid
lor the entire territory in which that
oue property is located. It is also*
interesting to note that since the dis- j
covery of Nome In 1899 that district
Las produced I50.0W.W0 worth ot
gold, or enough to pay for the Sew
ard purchase seven times over. It is
ulmost amusing to hear tha" the Tau
una valley placers in six years have
turned out *25,000.000 iu gold? nearly
euough to replace the mone;- paid
tor Alaska by the United States five
times over. And the more virulent
ot the Tanana valley boosters are
predicting that, barriug accidents,
this year will witness an output from|
that district of $1 .".,000.000. or more)
u,au enough to pay for another Al
aska twice over.
Developments along the Copper j
river district go to indicate that, like
Nevada. Alaska will be known In a
very few years, as much for its gold
mines, and this means at least a
doubliug In value ot the anuual mln-j
eral output. That this is not mere j
hearsay is indicated by the fact that ,
a $20,000,000 railroad is being built
from Cordova to the Alaska copper |
country. And that the territory has
considerable mineral resources iu an
other direction is evideuced by the
construction of another railroad to
the coal deposit on Matanuska river.
Other districts, such as Kougarok,
lunoko. Koyokuk. Valdes creek and
Ketchikan, have not been mentioned
in detail, because they have not
3l,own such big returns as Nome or
Tanana. but iu the aggregate they
will add greatly to the mineral pro
ductiou of Alaska.
Ot course, those who ridiculed or
denounced Seward for the purchase
ot Alaska did not count upon the
one thing that might make it im
mensely valuable to the purchaser
the discovery of mines. The money
was paid. too. at a time when the
country needed money badly. But It
has been richly repaid for Us pur
chase, even though It did not know
that It was Investing in a gigantic
gold miue when it paid out that much
talked-of *7 .200,000. Mining Fi
nancial News.
THE NAMELESS DEAD.
We only know they fought and
died, and o'er their graves the wind
has sighed, for many a long, slow
footed year; and winter's snow has
drifted here; and in th dawning
warmth of spring the Joyous birds
came here to sing; we only know
that rest is sweet to weary hearts
and toiling feet, and they who sleep
beneath the sod gave all they had to
give to God. And in the radiance of
the Throne, their names are known ?
their names are known! We know
not from what homes they came; we
can but guess their dreams of fame;
but lamps for them did vainly burn,
and mothers waited their return, and
listened, at some cottage door, for
steps that sounded never more; and
loving wyes grew dim with tears.
and hearts grow old with grief of
years. And here they sleep, as they
have slept, since legions o'er the
country swept; where mothers wait
before the Throne, their names are
known ? their names are known!
?Walt .Mason.
Before election President Taft
plainly promised that the Republican
party would revise the tariff DOWN
WARD. The tariff revision accom
plished by Congress so far has been
UPWARD. If Taft iuteuds to make
good on his promise it is up to him
to veto* the Payne tariff bill as it
now stands.
Several days ago it was announced
that T. Roosevelt had set out to get
an elephant. The elephant must have
got Theodore judgiug by the silence
?hat has prevailed from the direc
tion of N'aibori for some time.
Alaska b?s a great future and it
can be basoned by advertising and
exploitation. The same is true of
every individual town in Alaska ? not
excepting Skagway.
Reports of the many people who
aro being killed by the hot weather
in the eastern states make ns glad
we are in Alaska.
What is man, that thou shouldest
magnify him? and that thou should
tst set thine heart upon him? ? lob,
Chapter 7-17.
Alaskans are entitled to a voice in
their own affairs.
THE COUNTRY ROAD.
r^ROM the busy haunts of farmer folk
It starts on Its winding way.
Go<a over the hill and across tlio brook.
Where the minnows love to play:
Beside the mill with Its water wheel,
And the pond so dark and deep.
Then up th? hill to the village store
And the church where the dead are
asleep.
?Selected.
HEADACHES AND NEURALGIA
FROM COLD.
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy re
moves cause. Call for full name.
Look for signature E. W. CROVE,
25c W.
Call Bells and Best Service at
White Pass Hotel, \Vhitei?er?-. V. T.
Plumbing
Sheet Metal Work
and Tining
FIFTH AVENUE
next to Frye-Bruhn.
P?w. ?T ATTENTION
GIVEN ALL ORDERS
PRICES REASONABLE
?'TIN JOHN" ffiiNKOVE
n
| CALFORNIA WEATHER THESE DAYS ||
The result ot ite observation taken
at Moore what ! tu midnight, Juae29
1909, is a* follows
remi>erature time observat'n 5S above
Max. temp.prucedinK 24 hours 87 above
Mln. " " " " 55 above
Mean " " " " 71 above
Barometer 3) Ofi
Char and Cilm
WHAT JHE_KIDNEYS DO
Their Unceasing Work Keepo Us
Strong and Healthy.
All tlio blood in tho body passes
through tho kidneys once every thre
minutes. Tho kidneys filter the blood
They work nigt aud day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains
of impure matter dally, when un
healthy some part of this impure mat
ttr is left in the blood. This brings
ou many diseases and symptoms ?
pain in the back, headache, nervous
ness, hot, dry skin, rheumatism, gout,
gravel, disorders of tho eyesight and
bearing, dizziness irregular heart,
debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits
in tho urine, etc. But if you keep the
filters right you will have no trouble
with your kidneys.
W. A. Hawkins, 669 Yesler Way,
Seattle, Wash., says: "It gives me
pleasure to confirm tho statement I
gave for publication somo years ago
iu favor of Doan's Kidney Pills as
the relief I obtained from their use
has proven permanent. I suffered
from an acuto attack of kidney trou
ble aud though I used remedy after
remedy, I was unable to find relief.
1 had the most severe pains across
tho small of my back and was also
annoyed by irregular passages of the
kidney secretions. Doan's Kidney
Fills helped me at ouce and continuo
use entirely relieved me. I am a
great advocate of Doan's Kidney Pills
and have recommended them on
many occasions."
For sale by all dealers. Price
50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Un
ited States.
Remember the name ? Doan's
itnd take no other.
Pullcn Rouse
poot of Sixth Rvtnui
Most elegantly furnished bouse
in 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. S. Pttllen
Proprietress
HEATED AND LIGH i ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT KOR DRUMMERS
CUbiic Pass fiotcl
P. D McMillan, Manager
Cargest and best appointed Hotel in the Yukon
lUbiteborse, y. C.
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. W. GIDEON, I'ROPRIKTOR
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Por~rrkeo V T $
FURNACE HEATED OCllUfUob; I ? I ? V
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE IM?. 2t>
(Dally Exoept Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Round No. S, S. Bounf
1st clans lit olais
9 30 a.m. Leaves SKAQUAY Arrives 4 35 p. m
" WUITE PASS " 3 C5 ?
" LOG CABIN " 2 20 "
" BENNETT " 1 46 "
" CARIBOU " 1140 a. m.
Arrives WniTK Hors* Leaves 9 30 "
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected and
checked. Inspection is stopped 30 mlnuteB before leaving time of train
160 pounds of baggage will be checked free with eaoh full fare tlokel
and 76 pounds with ?aoh half fare tloket.
12 C5 p. in.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. m.
5 50
Delicious
ICE
CREAM
SODA
We are serving
Stokes 9 Famous
Seattle Ice Cream
At our Fountain with all the
fruit flavors; Crushed Orange,
Strawberry, Pineapple, Cherry
and Chocolate ? Made right
and Served right"
All V>he Latest Drinks
Try our "Twolips." It is dandy
Ice Cream in Cones and a la
Sundae with Delicious Cherries
WM. BRUT
The l)ruggint
OOOCX' "VKJCX ?? ?OOOCMXK.KXb
ROYAL
Steam Laundry i
All Work Guaranteed. Short ?
Orders Promptly ?
Done 5
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Messenger will call anil deliver ??
Pbum? 79 5
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTHIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EH
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau, ,
Hoonn, Trnakee, Sitka and Wayports
ILS
Every IDfSDAV at 2 p.m
, WILMS NOWELL, Mgr.. Juneau
W. W. BOUGHTON, Apent
Broadway and Fifth Ave, ^hone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Hegg
Carrying Passengers anil Mail will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every Day at 9 A. M. Except Sunday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONE WAY, 51.50: ROUND TRIP $2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOB
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Phone 8G (
SKAGWAY
0 STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Tacoma
Victoria, Vancouver, Anacoilcs, Bellingliar*
Everett, Olympia, Port Town-end, South
Bellingham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los Angeies, San Diego
G. W. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN, G. P. A.
I 13 Jame? St., Seattle 1 12 Market St., San Francisco
Right rosorvod to chango this Sehodulu
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
City of Seattle June 22 July 4, 15, 27
Cottage City Juue 27 July 9, 21
$50 A.Y. P. Exposition and Return
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
RSfiaE33EfiUS2BaB3KS !
Alaska Steamship Co.
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Rxpret*
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamers
Dolphin June 19 July 1
Jefferson June 14, 24
A.Y.P. Exposition and Return $50.
Com pan; reserves right to change sailing date without noticfj
Trarmferi t<> Victoria and Vancouver Without Addtiona) <"harifc
Through Tickets to San Francisco
C. n. GUPT7LL, Agent. Phone CC
B, C. Coast Service
Subject lo chance without notice
Steamer Leaves gygj-y XflUfSday
SKagway.
Princess Royal
June 17, July 1, 15, 29,
Aug. 12, 26, Sept. 9, 23.
Princess May
June 24, July 8, 22,
Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2, 16,30
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
A.Y.P. Exposition and Back $50
Phono 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
j
fiie Humboldt S. S. Co.
Sailing Dates Subject to Change Without Notice
S. S. HUMBOLDT
sails JIM 30
A V D "E^xpositiolkJ Round
A. I.r.lLx cursioi^ tpOU Trip
SEATTLE OFFICE
103 YESLER WAY
W. W. BOUGHTON,
PHONE 90 SKAGWAY AGT.
z gajmy x'.iuza>c~2 .t-ca .swr.- :
avL S"L J?LJ?L
%SWT w w
$
Thro gh line from Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and
intermediate points. Connection made at Dawson with Lower Kiver steamboats for
Eagle, Circle Citv, Rampart, fanana, Fnirbanks, Chena, St. Michael and Nome,
NHVICHTION NOW OPEN
Frequent connect > n made nt White Horse between trains and river steamers for all Yu
kon River point'i, including Mendeuliall Ltndirg. the nearest steamboat landing to the
Alsek Gold Fields The f blowing steam bo its are operat?d by the WHITE PA^'S AND
YUKON ROUTE and are equipped with ail modern conveniences, iucli'ding steam heat
electric I'ght and other ieutures as n fiord not only safety but comfort to passengers.
WHITE HORSE CANADIAN
DAWSON CASCA SELKIRK
BONANZA KING
VICTORIAN
Tnuonaii TICKETS can be purchased at Slcaguay f?.r DAWSON, FAIRBANKS, CHENA
and all Lower River points.
Finely appointed (rains dai!" except Sunday, between Skaguay and White Horse,
carrying passengers, bapgage, mail and express.
Bhggage bonded through. Direct telegraphic service to all points in Alaska, Canada
and the United " tates.
For Information relative to passengei, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to anyagontof the Company, or to*
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. RERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen. Agent
Vancouver B.C. Vancouver, B. 0. md 8kajruay, AlasVa filraguay, Alm,ka