Daily Alaskan
L M. JENSEN, PUBLISHER
?JOHN W. TROY, EDITOR
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A FAR-FETCHED COMPLAINT.
Some of those who are opposing the
election of the present city council
complain that the Daily Alaskan In
sulted them when, in offering its co'
umos to them for use in the campaign,
it said thatit will "only insist that print
able language be used and that libel
ous maiter be excluded." The infer
ence, these say, is that they would use
such.
When the Oailv Alaskan made this
complained -of limitation it was more
liberal than most newspapers would
hare been. Usually, in throwing its
columns open to the public, a newspa
per not only insists upon its rights to
exclude unprintable language and li
belous matter, but personalities as
well. The Daily Alaskan will not
even give that protection to the mem
bers of the present city council, no mat
ter how much it migbt, teel that they
are entitled lo it.
But, it is urged, the paper should not
even hint at the possible need of it pro
tecting itself from men of standing To
do so, say our critics, is to accuse them
by indirection. How far-fetchel to
the point of absurdity is this will be
understood by anyone who will give it
a moment's disinterested and fair
thought. The Daily Alaskan did not
know who would accept its invitation to
assail the present city government. -Jt
had no right to assume that everything
offered for publ. cation would be edited
by those who understand the laws of
libel, nor that all of its contributors
would be familiar with the proprieties
of public discussion.
DISCUSS THE ISSUES
There will probab'y be two tickets in
the field for the coming municip 1 elec
tion in Skagway, and there will
be but two more issues of this pa
per In which the questions at issue can
be discussed. It is the des>e of the
Daily Alaskan to give everybody and
every interest a fair hearing, and to
thai end it invites communications
from those interested in the candidacy
of any of the nominees and from voters
generally on any phase of the campaign.
Every communication that is not libel
ous or too long, and which is in print
able language, will be given space.
if anyone says the present city coun
cil has not given the people a square
deal ask him to pjt his finger on the
spot. If he attempts to do that go to
the record. Do not permit men who
have given Skagway go~d and faithful
service to be condemned on general
principles. Require specific charges
and ask for better authority than
"they say." The council has done
nothing that will not bear the light of
broad day.
The present city council has given
Skagway a $20,000 water plant, and the
net municipal debt is less than $3,000.
The cost of living and conduct of busi
ness has been materially recuced be
cause of the radical reduction in wa
ter and li?ht rates, brought about
through its actions. These are con
crete facts that very properly count for
more than unsubstantiated generalities
with propeny owners and taxpayers.
Every one of the principal cities of
Maine? Portland, Augusta, Lewiston,
Auburn, Bath, Belfast, Rockland,
Bideford and Sac o? went democratic at
the recent municipal elections? many
of them for the first time in nsaoy dec
ades. These victories are eausing peo
pie to ask again if &great democrat^
ground-swell has set in which will car
ry the congressional elections next
tall and the presidency in 1908.
Speaker Cannon compelled his house
of representatives to reject the Fora
ker amendment to the statehood billt
which amendment was to eliminate
Arizona and New Mexico from its pro
visions. The bill is now in couference
and will probably not be acted upon at
the present session. The Washington
congressmen all voted with the demo
crats against the speaker.
guaranteed cure- for piles
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles Druggists are authorized to re
fund 'money if PAZO OINTMENT faila
to cure in 6 to 14 days. *>0c.
ARF COMING
Incoming Boats Will Hive
Big Crowds
The incoming boits from the south
will have big crowds of passengers for
the next few trips. The Cottage City,
which arrived yesterday, had the larg-i
est pjssenger list to arrive here this
season ? 108 from the Sound in addition
to those coming from Juneau. Let
ters from Seattle say the Humboldt
will also have a'big list as will the
other boats leaving within the next
few days.
When the Cottage City sailed from
Seattle she had 292 passengers for
Alaska.
FIVeIeWSPAPFRS"
FOR FAIRBANKS
With the newspaper plants that are
In Fairbanks and those which are to be
shipped there this year the Tanana
metropolis will be well supplied next
year. There are >o less than five of
them all told ? all intended for daily
papers.
In addition to the Daily News, now
being published, there is the Sunday
Times, which has a plant for a daily
en route. A plant owned by a firm at
the head of which is Sam Arbucsle,
formerly of the old Bennett Sun, is on
the way to Fairbanks W. F. Thomp
aon, formerly manager of the Dawson
Sun, has organized a company to pub
lish the Fairbanks Morning and Even
ing Miner. A fifth plant is being ship
ped in by J. Harmon Caskey, A. H.
Dever and Harold Malstrjm of the
Dawson Daily News fore". They will
publish the Morning and Evening Tri
bune.
SKAOVVAY ELKS
ElECTS OEEICERS
The following were elected ofiic rs
for the ensuing year by the Skagway
lodge of G'ks last night:
J. M. Tanner, exalter ruler; J. D.
Stlnebaugh, esteemed leading: knight:
G. G. Miller, esteemed loyal knight, l
George Blanchard, esteemed lectur- fc
ing knight; J. E. Barragar, secretary;^
I. M. Jensen, treasurer ; H. Ungerfror-|
an, tyler; W. B. King, trustee for three i1
years.
W. B. King was chosen delegate to $
the grand lodge convention which will 1
convene in Denver, Col., next July . Dr. j
L. S. Keller was chosen as alternate. j
Do Not Nrg'eet u Val Cold
JCever allow a cold t" take its course
Too often at this season of the year its
course is toward pneumonia. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy will promptly cure
your cold and counteract any tendency
in this direction. There is nothing
better for acute throat and Iuds
troubles t or sale by Wm. Britt.
YOURJYES
Sk gwa>% Pioneer Jeweler
Hss Scientific Op ician
R. K. Kirmse, a sciet.Qc optician
graduated by one of the beai schools in
America, is now connected with our
store and is preprared to examine and
test your eyes and fit lhetn with glasses
ground for that purpose. We have the
very latest equipment asd the largest
stock of glasses ever bvoujfht to Skag
wav and are prepared for this line as
no honse has ever been in Skagway
before.
Our immense stock of jewely, cut
glass, silverware, etc., etc., is still go
ing, and at the service of our patrons.
H. D. Kirmse,
Pioneer Jeweler.
A large quantity of the latest maga
zines received at Muir's on the Jeffer
son. tf
"Principal Barber Shop Lead*
Tbe Principal Barbershop and Baths
is tne leading tonsorial establishment
ir. Alaska. Everything io all the de
partments is strictly modern. The
baths are first ciass in all respects.
I' you are out of kindling see E MeC
j Weste. 1 have it bv the sac v or cord
phones 90 84. tf
Bl] Hard Parlor Readine*nd Wrlti" R Room
SPACIOO CLUB ROOM
The Board of Trade
LEE GUTHKIE Proprietor
Largest ?n? Best Appointed Resort for Gentlemen
In the North
You are at Home
When you stop at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel
It is the^e where you find all
the Comforts and Conveniences
which have made this Hotel so
well and favorably known to the
Traveling Public and Tourists
from all parts of the world.
First?Class Rates Moderate ?
MOORES WHHRF CO,
Terminus W. P. <fc Y. Route
All South Bound Steamers Arrive and Depart From This Drek
REGULATIONS 1905
Warehouses "pen for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Perishables ONLV delivered on Sunday or at night.
Ail freight shipments destined southbound must be accompanied by a
Shipper's Manifest (papers can be obtained at the U. S. customs
office) and must be delivered before 5 p.m. No freight will be re
ceived on wharf after this hour.
BAGGAGE ? Tolls will be collected on Checked Baqoaqe Only. No
charge for bags and grips when unchecked.
The wharf gate will be closed to the public when steamer Is nearing
dock and will be opened only when passengers have disembarked.
Wharfage Tariff can be had on application at office on dock.
P. O. Box 175. C. E. W YNN-J0HN80N, Gon'l Mgr
TWO DROWN
Boat Capo'zes aud Waters
< laim Victims
Juneau, March 29? The Juneau Dis
x>atch says Fred C. Sepp, a partner in
the Kske Trading Co., and Assistant
Keeper Jorgensen, of the Five Fingers
lighthouse, were drowned near Hamil
ton Bay, supposedly during the 1 eavy
storm of a week ago Saturday. Search
ing parties recovered the upturned row
fcoat which was used by the men, and a
search is being made to recover the
bodies.
To C?lebrate Holy Communion
There will be a celebration of the
Holy Communion service at St. Savior's
church tomorrow morning at 11:30
o'clock.
Wmti Riley for S nator
r
The British Columbia delegation in
the Dominion parliament is urgiDg the
appointment of Mr. Riley as senator,
which place was resigned by William
Templeman before standing for election
to the commons. Mr. Riley was a mem
ber of the commons and resigned in
order to permit Mr. Templeman, who
had been made a cabinet, minister, to
have a seat.
The Mascot saloon sells liquor
oy the bulk or case goods at wholesale
prices. All the old brands always on
hand.
For Rent
A completely furnished 4-room house
with bath. Inquire at Monogram.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Pack Train Restaurant.
Open Day and Nlerh
The Seattle saloon is open day and
night. FrienJs of the house and the
public generally will be welcomed at
any hour. The place is always com
comfortable
REMODELED
THE
Raiimr-Srand Botel
SEATTLF
New Management Popular P ic?>
Central Location I European i'lan
Finest CAFE nn<J BAR in the -i'v
WiUon & White Co. Prop. Chas Perr>
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTUIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
GE?RGM
Carrvlns 0. S Mall
r'or Haines, Berneis Biy, Juneau
floonah, Tenake Sitka and Wayports
SAILS
at 8 a. m.
Mch- 6, 12, 18, 24, 30,
W. W. BOIUHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Ave. Phone 90
I -CaribQii Hotel- j
1 Caribou Crossing |
S A Strictly
M (IBS III i
3 ? Dining' Room in Connection? S
% Choicest Wines, Liquors & Cigars (?
R J. Britain, Mgr.
Finely Furnished Rooms
Electric Lighted Throughout
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL
GEO. W. CURTIS, PROP.
AMERICAN PLAN
Front St. South P.O., "Whitehorse,Y.T
fOiPacif ic Coast S.S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LUTE.
SPEED. 9AFETY. COMFOR1
Seattle, Puget Sound, San Franoisoo and Soi'tfceni Pons
CARRYING U. 8. MAIL
Steamers of This Company Ijeave
Cottage <2itv - March 29
Via Vancouver and Sitl*
Humboldt Mch ? 30,
M0U Abo76 Schedule Subleot to ohanee Without ?<unce.
E. A. MURPHY, Agent, Phone 89
C. D, DUNANN, Gen- Pa a a. Agt
10 Market Street, San Fraoeltoo, Oal. ,
The Alaska Steamship G*.
Carrying U. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Ex pre*
Next S:,illn(r of the Fast Passenger Steamer
JEFFERSON,
April 1
Company reserves right to change sailing date witkout aetlM.
Transfers to Victoria and Vancourer Witkout Addilional Ckarje
R. A. OABROLL, Area*. Pkene M
* Canadian Pacific Ry. Co.
V -
STEAMER
AMUR . . - April 3
T
Sailing >i 8 p.r a
4 Direct to Vancouver and Victoria
Transferring to Seattle via rail or steamer witbo t extra ehaife
We give quick service
For Information Write or A rp1 J to
H. B.IDUNN,
Agtnt, 8k?f way
The White Pass &Yuk?n R?ut#
TIME TABLE No- 1-3
(Daily Except Sunday.)
Vo. 3/N. B No. I. 8. Botrni
2nd olass. 1st class. 1st cIms ?lw?f
8 30 p.m. 9 30 vm. LV. SKAQUAY AR. 4 30p m. AB. 4 15 1. ?
10 30 ? noo}" " WHITE PASS " ' " !fl ?
1140 a.m. 1145 ? " LOG CABIN 1 10 ? ? 1? " !
12 30 1215<P-,m " BENNETT } p.? " 12 * p.*
2 "nr?? .. u 60a.m " lft t "
?'"c^ LV 9 30 " LV'" Tt " ?
Ko. e to haT?Bagt?ee Inspects ?>??
^ -??? before leaving time of train.
V \>e " v .. ue checked free with each full fare Uek?
. utre ticket.
While Pass k Yukon
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Through Line From,
Through lino from Skagway to Atlln, White Horse, Bijc Salmon, Dawton and
intermediate Yukon River points, The new placer camps in the A'sek and Kluane
Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse.
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season when navigatiou is closed, dailv trains will oontinue running
between Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger aud Freight service
will be maintained by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line, between White
Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, h ave White Horse for Dawson
and intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulouslv|rich quartz
camp of the Windy Arm district, take our daily trains to Caribou,
For information rehiti re to passengei, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to'
J. H. ROGERS, Traffic Mngr. A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Geo. Agent
Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver, B. 0. and Skaguay' Alaska Skatjuav, Ai*eka