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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
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July 8. 1S9S, at the Postofflce
at Skagway, Alaska.
L. S. Keller, Publisher.
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THE TOWNSITE TRUSTEESHIP
About three weeks ago at a special !
meeting of the Skagway Chamber oi
Commerce a committee consisting of
Messrs: Shea. Runner and Draper
was appointed to Investigate and re
port upon the manner in which \V. \V,
Houghton was conducted the trustee
ship in the matter of obtaining town
site patents.
Refore this committee had report
ed. several sensational and libelous
attacks were made upon Mr. Hough
ton. The committee interviewed Mr.
Houghton and then had a report writ
ten by a man. not a member of the
committee. This report criticized Mr
Houghton and recommended a perma
nent investigating committee, which
was appointed by J. M. Tanner, chair
man of the Chamber of Commerce.
In the meantime, a petition was
circulated about town and signed by
about 1 - j property owners. Monday
night a mass meeting, rather slight
ly attended, it is true, was held in
Klks' hall and upon the vote of about j
40 property owners, a resolution was
passed asking the Land department ta
investigate Mr. Houghton's methods.
Mr. Houghton has never objected to
an investigation. In fact he has court
ed one. He wrote a letter to the
town council and asked that body to
fully investigate his methods. He
farthermore gave them a written esti
mate of the cost of obtaining the pa- 1
tents.
The property owners of Skagway
are certainly entitled to know just
what Mr. Boughton is doing ar.d how
much they will be assessed for ob
taining the titles to their property
No one can object to such an inves
tigation.
Rut the fact remains that the in
v. stigation against Mr. Boughton was
agitated and carried through almost
solely by three men. Christopher Col
umbus Shea, J. M. Tanner and Rich
ard Bushel], jr. Every one of these
men is avowedly unfriendly to Mr.
Houghton on personal grounds and it
is not too much to say that all three
of these men are. and consistently
have been, troublemakers and agita
tors. An investigation is all well and
good, but it should be carried on with
out the infusion of personalities aud !
peanut politics. It is a peculiar co
incidence that the towusite matter
was let rest nearly a year and then
stirred up just on the eve of the
municipal election.
The Alaskan has been accused by
Shea, Tanner and Co. of suppressing
the facts. Statements to this effect
are deliberate falsehoods. The Alas
kan has never suppressed any legiti
mate He w s concerning the towusite
investigation. It has, however, re
fused to allow itself to be used as a
dub by men who are venting personal
spite. Hence the animosity on the
part of Shea and his satellites.
SUFFRAGE IN SWEDEN
By a vote of 120 to ?8 in one cham
ber anil lJl to 'JS in the other, the
Swedish Diet has enfranchised womet
This is the most notable victory yet
won for the cause of equal suffrage.
Australia and New Zealand have
equal suffrage.so has Finland, and so
have some American States, but thes
are all subordinate jurisdictions
Sweden is an independent nation and
is a factor in world politics. She ha
an army and a navy, and is troubled
with the industrial and social prob
lems that effect the great nations. If
equal suffrage makes for human bet
terment ? if it is something that a
modern democratic nation cannot
afford to be without ? there is to be a
chance to demonstrate the fact.
Even convinced opponents of equal
the Swedish experiment. With un
flagging; zeal and universal energy the
advocates of the reform have been
carrying on their propaganda. They
are entitled to the cheer that has come
to them ? especially as the actual trial
is to be made somewhere vise. The
public it is unnecessary to remark
will not be allowed to forget that
from the Norse pupils the moderi
world has gained much th:>t it eons Ul
tra precious, and that in far off age.;
the Scandinavians were distinguished
by free institutions. It will be in - ii
that Sweden has resumed her historic
role and again become leat her K.\
change.
A band of kidnappers stole an
eight year old boy at Sharon, I'a..and
extorted 110,000 from his frantic par
cnts. Kidnapping shoull be mail. .1
capital offense. If there is a mean
er or more vicious crime we have in
knowledge of it.
In the curreut issue of Collier'.
Weekly an editorial fnn the Skagway
Alaskan is reprinted verbatim. Tin
editorial concludes with a brief app< ? 1
for home rule in Alaska. This .ill
helps the cause of home rule
After years of vain endeavor and
at the expense of hundreds of thous
ands of dollars the south pole h: s ;u
last been reached by the Itritish ship
Ximrod. What will they do with it
now it is found?
The chorus will please rise and
sing "Back to the Mines" when Hog
gatt leaves Washington.
"Pleasant words are as a honej
comb, sweet to the soul and health
to the bones."
Reciprocity ami stand patedix ar
two good principals for any one to
have.
Register so that you can vote at
the municipal election April
The local political pot will soon
start to boil.
Alaska needs home rule.
The Tete-a-tete.
Beware. younK man. before too lato
Of the Mductlv* tete-a-teto.
It wears a raiuk of dimpled smile:'.
But Just beneath lurk woman'* wiles.
And who so strong that he can wnni
AK&lnst these? Men. bo on vnur jcuard
And deadly cozy corners tlee
Lest you be bassed unwarily.
? Guntor's Magazine.
FOR SALE? A 2Shorse power. 1
cycle, marine gasoline engim-. I m
good order and capable of constant
and hard service. Apply to t'aptaln
Pete Madsen, Skagway.
| FREQUENT SNOW FLURRIES |
Tho result of the observation taken
nt Mooin wliarf at midnight, March, -?
190!), Is as follows
Temperature time observat'n. .'Ill *bove
Max. temp, preceding 24 hours 50 above
Mm. " " " " 3ti above
Mean " " " " 43 above
Barometer 2!'.">4.
Cloudy, "'roi* south wiDil
Whltehotse, 28 above
Atlin, - ? - - 32 "
Tagish .... 22 "
llootalinquu ? ? 30 "
01k Salmon .... It} "
Yukou Croi>?iug ? - .30 "
Selki-lc - 30 "
ColTee Creek, ... 24 "
Stewart, - - - - I4 "
Ogilvie ....
Dawson, - - - - 14 "
NOTICE OF ELECTION
A general municipal election will
be lielil Tuesday, April Oth next for
tho purpose of electing seven coun
oilmen and one school director.
The election shall be held at the
Town Hull and the hours for voting
shall be from 7 A. M. to 7 P. M.
K. J. DOHERTY.
City Clerk.
NOTICE.
The Registration IVx>k is open
at the Town Treasurer's office each
evening from 7 p. m. to 10 p. ui.,
up to and including monday, April
Voters desiring to register can do so
at said time and place.
E. J. DOHERTY Town Clerk.
QUICK DELIVERY PHONE 90.
Hagitage, coal and wood delivered
upon shortest notice day and night
II. FREIDENTIIAL,
General Expressing Bonded Car
rler.
Pulien Rouse
Foot of Sixth nvsnu*
Mos elegantly furnished Vouse
in Alaska
Every moderv. convenience
ICIectric lights? Hot and cold
its' or? Telephones
Porcelain baths on every floor
Hoard nndroom by thed y, w ek
or month
Table supplied with cream atid
hulltir from our own Jersey
Dairy
mrs. R. S. Pulien
Proprietress
&EATKD and LIGH 1 ED FINE SAM PLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOIi DRUMMERb S
P. D McMilian,? Manager
Earnest and be$: appointed fioiel in the Vukon |
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CHOICE BAR STOCK Illhf^hdrS^ V T ^
RATES MODERATE WUIIlMWlH, ? . I*. ::
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HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE
ATLINCONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION V
CHOICE BAR STOCK V
Caribou Hotel I
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
FURNACE HEATED
E. W. GIDEON, Pkoi'ui ktok T
Carcross, Y. T. |
The White Pass dbYukon Route
TIME T A BLE rsio. 1?.J
( Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2, S. Boon?
1st olass 1st claiB
jJ 30 a. no. Leaves SKAtfUAY Arrives 3 20 p ni
10 CO p. m. " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " ?? LOG CABIN " 12 42 "
11 30 " " BENNETT " 12 10 "
" CARIBOO " 10 25 d. rr>.
Arrives White -Hors* Leaves 8 15 "
Passentrers must be at depots In time to have Baggage Inspected am
checked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be chooked free with eaoh full fare ticket
and 75 pounds with eaoh half faro ticket.
i
I 30 p. m.'
3 45
III! Wlltlll
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To enable you to withstand
the bad weather of winter,
your health must be in good
vigorous condition
CELERY rtERVE AND BLOOD TONIC
is an extremeh valua ap
petite ? arousing, strength ?
building, nerve and brain
nourishing, system invigorat
ing [tonic for putting you in
splendid condition to defy
the winter. This preparation
is also a delightful Cordial,
pleasant to the taste and ac.
ceptable t<> even the weakest
stomach.
75c per bottle
WM, BRUT
The Druggist
PANTHEON FIRE SALE.
Owing to damaged labels caused by
the fire In my warehouse I will sell
3 Bottles Rainier beer 50c
3 Bottles Olympia beer 50c
*1 Bottle A. B. C. beer 25c
3 Bottles Malt Rainier beer . . . 50c
2 Pints Olympia beer 25c
2 Bottles Ginger Ale ? 25c
These goods are not damaged, only
the labels are soiled, and this sale
will continue until all are sold.
J. F. ANDERSON.
Pantheon Saloon.
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED -TKAM
HEATED STEAM EK
Carrying U. S. Mall
Kor Haines, Werner- Bay, Junrau,
Iluonit, Tenakee, Sitka anil Wmpori
March 6. 12, 18, 24, 30.
April 5, 11, 17, 23, 29.
WILLIS NOVYKLL, Mgr., moau
W. W. BUCOUTON, Apent
Broad*av aaJ V'ifth Ave. l"hone 90
U. S Mail Steamer
?J*
Carrying Pass' n^trs and Mail *"ill
leave Skasway for Halm*
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day at D A. M.
Returning; loav. s Haines for Skas
way at 2 P. M. ?ani> day.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trir> $2.50
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Pacific toast S. S. to.
% SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT.
? ti . ?o?1 oth. r Kor?t Bnarwl
CAHRTIX) C ?. WAU.
Steamer* of Thi? l^*r*
lOJIAGf CUV APRIL 1-13-24
CHVOf ttATILf APRII 8-19-30
Connecting with i^e Ootnp y'? vrnr ?'? *t 'o* Saw Fn?5Cf*T>,
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FRANK H. STUART, Agent
J- c ? ? .ro?r1? *7. Skiftt;
srattt.f. Ticket Orri<~?-, 113 J*vrr? st
C. D. DCNANN. (ieaerai Ap
112 M?- 1 1 ir-<*? ? ? .
Canadian Pacific
RAILWAY
I n. C. TOAST ,*-ERVICK
SClll.IH'LK or >-*!!.:%' .? I RfM SKA?;WAT
Subject och4oc? without notic*
princess may
Tlarch 12 ? 22 April '1 - !2 - 22
May - 2 - 12 - 22 June - I
Fur Vancouver. Vict ria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
Spaei iu - >1 ? i vation and Smoking Ro??nn?
rickW" t4> *ny par', of '.hf woritl ?f'd *11 tofortnutlor. from
Phone 87 F. F. W LGWLE. Afl^nt
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? Alaska Steamship Co.
I S, Vfcil ar.tl AiMt? I'hc.Sc Kipr*?i
? x t ' :h? Km! l'MMr.r>r Xt^anv rt
Jefferson March 24
1 ? ?n v.y r - ' ,:h? t?>Cnfcm'<> >C *l* wiltKTut none*
Iv A. A nil/OLL, Aftuk i uuin rt
y "* ? r 'mfl n**9* 1 " ' Mi'? i? i wmwjjm? ?
| III? Humboldt S. S. Co. I
I Fast and Crmmod us
S. S. HUMBOLDT
Sails Saturda) t'arrh 2!'
K<?r Seat Me an?i Points
Snilirjr l)?t' % Suh
Seattle office w w BOUGHTON. I
103 YESLER WAY phom ?o ska?w?v agt. B
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r . \ a^Bgrogggflsa
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Through Line Prom
Skajrway to Atlln, White Hor?o, . l>*? -rn f.i ??<" Yukon H t'i'i in,
Tne new placer camp-, lu the A ><-k am K V * * are r ? hed or .',* r?t W f (I -v>
Winter Route Stage Service!
During the winter season, when navigation ?c . ir* v i continue r iBioc between
Ska? way and White Ilorr ?. A thronph '?'ail. Pa??onper and Freight Service will b* roalotalred
by h Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line ' Whit or- *? li???
RCRUlar siaces, carry insr miil, rxpre*? ?c i pwr- jje ra, l??ave White ITor?? f? Pa??Ot an '
intermediate point*.
For Conrad City, locatid in the hear: ? f the newly discovered and f*btil<- ?lj ?l< ' qwaiu eamp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily train' to C?ribou.
For informntion relative to pa??enee?, freight ?n<! tr-evraphie rate*, app'j
to any KKemol the Compan*. or to
TKAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C,
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mopr. F. B. WCItZBAC B ER Gen. Af?t>?
Vari?uv?r. B. C. and hk*eua< . A'wVa 8k?<ru?y, A!mJ?