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EDITORIAL PAGE
The parcel post law now In ef
fect by the poatffoloe department,
does not work any appreciable bene
fit to Alaska in its trade with
Puget Sound ports, where most of
the Alaska business is done. The
express companies' rate on a one
pound package Is 25 cents, upon
which they carry an insurance. The '
same package transmitted by the
government, with insurance, would
take a rave of 22 cetns. The gov
ernment rate, with insurance, is
?lightly less than the express rate;
up to four pounds, above which the
advantage to the shipper lies with
the express companies.
On a five pound package the gov
ernment rate with insurance is 70
cents, while the express rate is 65
cents. An eleven pound govern
ment rate is $1 42, while the ex
press rate with the same insurance
is 90 cents, while all intermediate
rates show that the express is
cheaper than the parcel post.
For shipmeuts beyond Sound
ports, the government rate is of
course cheaper, but recent tele
grams from San Francisco convey
the Information that one of the ex
press companies at least has met
the government rate for long hauls,
so the benefits to the shipper in
both cases will be apparent be
cause of the government having en
tered into competition with the ex
press companies.
The disci imination against Alaska
In the application of the parcel post
law 19 rankly unjust In that it
does not grant us the zone schedule,
but that is being taken up with
congress and will ultimately be ad
Justed. So, figuring It all In all,
the people have been benefitted and
the express companies not seriously
Injured, for with the lessening of
rates comes a greater volume of
business Farmers are today ship
ping their produce through the ex
press and the parcel post in im
mense quantities, whereas it form
erly went in bulk to the commission
houses or, as was often the case,
not shipped at all.
The totr.l salmon pack of the
entire Pacific Coast, including Al
aska and the Columbia river, this
year, is 5.904.354 cases. Of this
cmount Alaska contributed 4.065,
350 cases, and the rest of the Pa
cific Coast 1,839,004 ca3ee, or less
than one third of the salmon out
put. The figures are keenly inter
esting, as showing the importance
of the salmon Industry ? not to Al
aska ? but to the other sections of
the Pacific Coast. For, so far
as Alaska Is concerned, mere is
only the glory of being the great
est salmon producing country of the
world. But it is mere glory and
it must be so rated. The profits of
the industry are not for Alaskans.
They go into the pockets of men
and corporations in Seattle, San
Francisco, Portland, Ore.; Chicago,
New York, and even British Colum
bia. Alaska is the Lazarus of the
business and gets the crumbs that
lull from the fishing business that
tuey monopolize.
The figures that are given above
are accurate, having been prepared
by the secretary of the Association
of Alaska Salmon Packers, who, In
his report to the association, com
plains of tne "tribute" that the sal
mon packer pays to the state and
government. But, perhaps he
should not be censured too severe
ly. Complaining because the rich
cannery concerns have to pay "tri
bute" to state and government, may
be a part of his duties.
The foreign cannery corporation
preys on a great natural resource
of Alaska, and then complains be
cause a tax that is admitted to be
exceedingly small by every one, ex
cept the packers, is levied on the
product taken from Alaska waters
by alien fishermen and canned by
employes who are virtually peons.
These men come from San Fran
cisco or Seattle, or elsewhere In
the spring, and draw no pay all
the season, nor until they have re
turned to the place at which they
embarked. There, they are paid
off, if the padrone, who farms out
the labor, has left them anything
after the "store account" has been
settled.
The time has passed when Al
aska's valuable salmon fisheries
can be ruthlessly exploited by for
eign corparatlons, and a beggarly
pittance given in return for the
"privilege."
The fisheries of Alaska belong
to the people of Alaska ? and with
canneries owned and operated by
Alaskans we have no quarrel. But
we protest against the methods of
the outside canners who would de
lude the ignorant and uninformed
by complaining of the "tribute" that
is wrung from these poor, helpless,
meticulous men, but who despite it
have waxed rich upon Alaska sal
mon.
Their cry of "tribute" will not
save them from the operation of
just and efficient laws by which
Alaska shall obtain a fair profit
from a great natural product. ? Jun
eau Empire.
Divorce Is a Blessing, Not a
Curse, as It Is Usually
Justified
By Or. JAMES P. LICHTEN BERGER of the
University of Pennsylvania
CIIE "ideal" family life of our fathers was artificial and is fast
being broken down. A FAMILY LIFE WAS NECES
SARY, economically, both for husband and wife only a few
years ago. The husband with a wife and large family to aid
him prospered on his farm or in his business. The wife in marrying
entered iipon the only possible occupation for her. Now a wife is
fA LUXURY more often than a necessity to a man, and the field of
activity for woman is almost unlimited.
Besides, the economic necessity was the former social stigma at
tached to divorce. A divorced woman was not long ago a social out
cast. At the same time "old maid" was an epithet of scorn so dreaded
as to drive women to marriage on almost any terms.
Now the grass widow is much sought after, and the old maid is
beld to be a prize, usually a woman of such INTELLIGENCE AND
KEEN SENSIBILITIES as to be unwilling to marry a man who did
AO t measure up to her high ideals.
DIVORCE IS A BLESSING, NOT A CURSE. THE STEP IS TAKEN
'WITH RELUCTANCE AND ONLY LONG AFTER THE FAMILY TIES
HAVE BEEN BROKEN. THERE IS ALWAYS A GOOD GROUND FOR
THE DECREE OF DIVORCE DESPITE THE TRIVIAL COMPLAINTS
USUALLY PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPERS. THE REAL GROUND
FOR THE DECREE BEING USUALLY UNKNOWN TO THE PUBLIC.
A TRIP TO THE DIVORCE COURT WOULD CONVINCE ANY ONE OF
[THE TRUTH OF THI8 STATEMENT.
New StocK of
STATIONERY
ine laiesi ana ujosi< up-w-uaw:
stock of Tablets, Box Paper,
Correspondence Paper in Bulk,
Score Cards, Place Cards, Etc.
Also School Supplies of Tablets,
Composition Books, Dictionaries
Crayons, Pencils now on dislay
William Britt
THE DRUGGIST
INEXPENSIVE
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
We believe that the moat appreciat
ed holiday present you could Bend
ta friends In tha State* would be
oa* of the
BEAUTIFUL 8*10
VIEWS OF SKAUWAY
or vicinity, taken by Draper & Co. a
artlata. These aceues represent all
parts of Alaaka. Home and gar
dens and acenea of the city, to
gether with vlewa of mountains,
glaclera and waterfalls. Nothing
could be more appropriate. And
the cost Is but
25 CENTS EACH.
Just on* half the price- usually
charged. A thousand views to se
lect from.
DRAPER & COMPANY.
HOME UltO \VN SPRING
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at
The Pack Train Restaurant
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SITKA
HOT SPRINGS
Sanitarium [sniu] Alaska
i-arpe, Clean, Individual Baths
Abundanoe of V7ater. Best of
Hotel Accommodations. Fur
nished Cabins for Kent. ....
Excellent Hunting and Fishing.
Motor Boating and Sailing.
Steamer Georgia from Jnneau
makes semi-monthly visits, in
formation and rates upon request
Dr. F. L. Goddard, Prop.
Health Resort
A L AS K A
COAL
Moore's Wharf Co.
'Phone 10. Sk*Bw*y? Alaska. [
MOORfcS' WHARF CO.
Terminus W. P. & Y. Route.
A1 lSuuthbouiidSteanieiuArrive and Depart From Thin Dock
REGULATIONS 1910.
Warehouses open few delivery of merchandise from 8 1 m. to S p. m.
Perishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night
All freight shipments destined southbound must be accompanied by 1
SHIPPER'S MANIFEST (papers oan be obtained at the U. S. cus
toms office) and must be delivered before 5 p. m. No freight will be
received on the wharf after this hour.
BAGGAE? Tolls will be collected on CHECKED BAGGAGE ONLY
No charge for bass and grips when unchecked.
The wharf gate will be closed to the public when steamer is n earing
dock and will be opened when passengers have disembarked.
Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at office on dock.
P. O. Box 175. E. J. SHAW, General Mmaoer
1
The White Pass AYukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 30.
Mondays, Wednexluys and Fridays.
No. 1 N. Hound
1st class
8:30 a. m. Leaves
11:05 **
11:40 " "
12:35 p. ra. "
2:00 "
4:15 " Arrives
8KAGUAY
WHITE PASS*
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
WHITKHORSE
No. 2 8. B<>un<l
lbt class
Arrives 3:J!0 p. rn.
Leaves 1:40 '*
12: *7 ?*
11:50 a. m.
" 10:25 "
leaves 8:15 "
Passengers must be at depots in time to have Baggage inspected
and checked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leavirg time of
trains.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare
ticket aid 75 pounds with each half fare ticket.
JUNEAU 8. S. COU
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EK
Georgia
Carrying U. 9. Mali
For Haloes, Bernera Bay, Juneau
Hoonah, Tenekee and Way Porta. !
SAILS
FROM 9KAGWAY
December 10, 22 and 28.
January 3, 0, 15, 21 and ST.
February 2, 8, 14, 20 and 20.
at 8:00 k m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., JUNE At
SMOKERS ATTENTION
Harold Hartwrlgsen, successor U
W. W. Boughton, has taken th*
agency for the Justly famous
EL INF1NITO CLEAR
HAVANA CIGARS.
6,000 Just received from the fio
tory at Tampa, Fl*. If you want the
beat don't fall to give these good*
a trial. I
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Tacoma
Victoria, Vmcmtci, Awrortn, BcilinfKam
Everett, Olympia, Port Towwend, Sowlh
Bellingham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Monro
San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
G. W. ANDREWS, G. A. P. D. C D. DUNANN, P. T. M.
1 13 Jam* St.. Seattle 1 12 Mart* 9t? Saa Fmwmr
R'-^kl to cH?n*? this ScM?l?
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
Curacao? Jan. 11
C. D. GRANGE, Acting Agent
2nd <fc Broadway, Skagway, Alaska
Alaska Steamship
Company
CARRYING 0. a. MAIL AND WELL?FARGO EXPREM
Next aalllnc o( Km M jimwr
DOLPHIN
Jan. - 8
I Company reMrrea th? rl*M to ekaar wtthoot Mttoa
TELEPHONE NO. M. 0. B. QUPTILL, AGENT.
Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C COAST SERVICE)
Winter Sailings
1912 FROM SKAGWAY 1913
PRINCESS MAY
? Jan. 2 - 16 - 30
Feb. 13
27
Subject to ehanrs ?1?h>u* N >iic?
Vancouver, Vidoria& Seattle via Prince Rupert
Phon. 87 F. F W. LOWLE Ag?nt
Steamship Humboldt
| II: OJII I.N3EP?N3E*T SIEMIP OPcMTIK 101 flUSH
Will sail from Skagway for Seattle and Way Ports
Jan. 1-11
Sailing date inbj?ct to ehan*? without no tie*
THROUGH TICKETS HONORED
Hnaltle Office: Ticket* and all Informatloa
71* fticond Krmut. B. H ARTW K;8K\. nth A Rrtwdw'f.
D
Mm
Winter Route
Stage Service
Daring the winter season of 1012-1013, * tliron(|h Mull, PaMrngcr, mhI Freight Service will
be maintained between White Horse and Dawson, affording all possible comfort for travelers
by means of a
Thoroughly Equipped Stage
and Automobile Line
For the winter soiison the Company's comfortable trains will operate on a trl-wrekly schedule be
tween Skaguay and White Horse, trains leaving each terminal on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
For Information relative to passenger ami freight rates apply to
H. WHEELER, Hnpt., Mail Service Department, ? ? ? Whlfehocse, T. T.
O. L. DIOKESOy, President, Skaguay, Alaska.
We make telegraphic transfer of funds to or from Vancouver or Seattle,