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A BEGINNING IN GOOD ROADS
If the automobile race which has al
ready failed of its main purpose so t*r
as that purpose is undersood up here,
has at least done much good In showing
the United States th& absolute neces
sity of acting in tbe matter ot good
roads about which they hate been
Hiking so long. ,
It would seem that Colorado is about
to enter upon the practical side of the
question a.- .indicated by the story of
the beginning of a ten million doLar
boulevard printed the other day.
The enterprise Is credited by pub
licists of that state to the selection of
Denver by the Democratic national
committee for the holding of lhe
national convention. It shows how one
good turn suggests and Is provocative
of another, how the air Is electrified
by the doing of one thing so that
another and bigger thing comes natur
ally, und progress gathers headway by
its o* n momentum and becomes a habit.
It is reported that the going to Den
ver of the convention has acted like a
tonic on the people of he whole state.
The Rocky Mountain Highway asso
ciation will be incorporated to carry
out the boulevard scheme. The na
tional government will be asked to con
tribute toward the expense of thj en
terprise, and the states, cities and
counties through which the boulevard
will pa-* will also supply p.rtofthe
money. Ultimately the highway will
have branches ex ending into the seve
ral states of the Rocky n ouo tain region,
and touring that section of the United
States in motor cats will then be a real
forn of recreation.
In Colorado the boulevard will bo
built by convict labor. This much is
settled, and it is said, convicts will urn
doubtedly do the work in the other
adjoining stales. At the list session of
the Colorado assembly $10,000 was ap
propriated with which to purchase tools
for the convicts to work on state high
ways. The legislature had in mind
tho boulevard scheme when this ap
propriation was made.
"Thus, there is a beginning of what
m i> and probably will develop into a
comprehensive scheme of national high
ways extending from coast to coast acd
auch as will serve ?? an escape valve
for the sDeed a~d touriog passion intro
duced with the automobile.
In view of the vast benefits to follow
in every way the United States should
lead rather than lag in tbe matter of
its public roads; should be proud rather
t.h&n mhairv-t'!
IS THIS J SHOT JT ?OU?
President Roosevelt says: "It is no
exeusj if a aim Degleois hii political
duties to s*y that he is a good husband
and f .ther: still less is it an excuse it
he is guilty of corruption in politics or
business to siy that bis home life is ali
right. He ou^ht to arid to decency in
borne life d-cency in politics, decency
Id public life."
The president mlfcht
have said must of this
of the elector who does
DOC Cv?re fUUU|(U kv,4W,v-'
to register.? Jut-eau Record.
Those who were io attendance at the
dedication of the Elk's lodge at Juneau,
are ecthusiastic over the beauties of
the splendid new home, the manner in
which tbc beautiful ceremonies were
carried oat, the cordial reception and
hospitality shown visitors, and the care
with which every detail was carried
out. The addresses at the dedication
ceremony are well spoken of, but
among them the eloquence and fitness of
the words of Judge Gunnison who de- '
livered tho oration of the day, Acting
Deputy Grand Exalted Ru'er George E.
Forrest and Pa?t Exalttd Ruler J. A.
Helienthal are especially well spoken
of.
Whatever may be said about the
strike at Juneau, it would appear that
a time when the people south of us are
fighting for the prasession of a piece of
bread, staying up all night. with the
doubtful chance of securing a cup of
coffee without money, is an in
opportune time for the success of such a
gravo undertaking.
The pupils of thi Douglas High
school aro preparing to issue a piper,
which will be known as "The Gastin
eau."? Douglas Island News.
Well, weahould wantineau!
The Douglas Island News enquires:
"If Judge WickerstJlui ihould bo sent
to congress; what would Hoggatt do?"
In such case, friend, Hoggatt wouldn't
do.
It is one thing for a ship subsidy bill
to pass the senate and another thing
for the same bill to get through the
house.
The American car has justified its
name. Eixht hundred miles in the
lead and just for a flyer,
A SONG OF THE FUTURE
Sidney Lanier
Sail fast, sail fast,
Ark of my hope, Ark of my dreams;
Sweep lordly o'er the drowned Past,
Fly glittering through the sun's
strange beams;
Sail fast, sail fast,
Breaths of new buds- from off some
drying lea,
With, news about the Future scent
the sea;
My brala is beating like the heart of
Haste;
I'll loose me a bird upon this present
waste;
Go, trembling song,
And stay not long; oh, .stay not long;
Thou'rt only a gray uud sober dove.
But thine eye is faith and thy wing is
love.
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THE WEATHER
I INTERIOR AND LOCAL
Whltehorse, Mar. 25, 1908.
W'hltehorse? cloudy, calm 20 above
EJoo'ailcqua? " " 22 "
Stewart ?? ?? 28 "
CofTeo Creek? cl'dy,w wind 3 "
Selkirk? clear w " 20 "
Yukon Crossing, cl'dy, calm 18 "
Big Salmon? oloudy " 20 "
Dawson " " 20 "
The result of the observation taken
at Moore wharf at midnight, Mar. 24
1908, is as follows
Temporature time observat'n..35 above
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours. 48above
Min " " " " ..22 above
Mean '? " ?? ?? ..35 ?bove
Barometer 30.02
Cloudy, light N wind.
I NOTE AND COMMENT OF
| ' NORTHERN NEWSPAPERS |
There has been more strangers in
Whitehorsc the past week than since
the close of navigation last fall. The
Daily Alaskan says that Yukoners in
variably return in advance of the swal
lows, but we notice that where two or
three old Yukoners are gathered to
gether there are usually several "swal
lows."? Whitehoree Star.
The regulations at the Douglas school
are becoming very strict. Children
are now sent home on account of ' nit.'*
?Douglas Island News.
Volume 1, No. 1 of the"Clum Record, '?
intended to be a preachment showing
the complete fitness of Postmaster John
h* Cium of Fairbanks for delegate in
congress, has been received. As a
record of continuous offi ;e holding un
der the federal government, for thirty
six years.it is full to repletion.? Ketch
ikan Miner.
Whiteborse, Y. T. March 24, 03.
The competition of the curlers for
the Un?worth Trophy was finished on
Fi^fey evening last and Mr. H. Dick
son's rink is now the troud possessor of
the handsome cup. It ,<vill be re
membered that three skips were tied
for first place, namely Messrs. Dickson,
Fisher and Ross.
[n the firtt round Mr. Ross beat Mr.
Fisher in a very close game. The
tinrls between Dickson and Ross result
ed in ? victory for the latter after a
keen game, the score being 14 to 12.
Arrangements are now being made
for a series of games between the presi
dent and vice-president of the club for
a supper, the losers to supply the neces
saries, four rinks to a side, the aggre
gate points scored to count. The series
star: this Tuesday ufternoon. The ice
is now in flne condition.
A movement is now on foot by the ex
ecutive of tae N. S. A. Club to put in
bowling alleys and curling rink which
will add much to the popularity of the
club.
A Wonder fall Instrument
You should drop into the Mascot and
hear the music. The electric piano
has a Mandolin attachment equal to a
whole octette of Mandolin attachments
with a string of new airs.
Slain by Smf\il Santa Claus.
Murder of Mayor von Schoenebeck Cleared Up by the Remarka
ble Confession of Captain von Goeben.
The confession of Captain von Goe
ben of the Imperial German army that
he murdered .Major von Schoenebeck
whose wife was Von Goeben's mis
tress, has stirred up military circles In
Berlin scarcely less than did the sen
sational revelations of the Von Moltke
Harden trial.
Captain von Goeben's confession was
wrested from him by confronting him
with the burned fragments of the
black mask with which the murderer
concealed his features and which was
? fterward discovered In tho stove of
bis rooms.
The evidence seems to indicate that
the murder was committefl in cold
blood at the Instigation of Frau von
Schoenebeck.
The chain of evidence as constructed
shows that on Christmas eve Captain
von Goebt-u bought a black mask at a
shop In Allensteln, Insisting on large
eye holes. ,
The sentry on duty in the courtyard
of the old castle, opposite Major von
Schoenebe^'s villa, heard a shot Just
before midnight, but saw nothing.
An hour later a man in civilian's <
clothes came up to the sentry and j
asked the time and went on toward
the villa, where he met the patrol (
coming to relieve the sentry.
He thereupon tried to bide In a dark <
recess of the villa; but, the corporal 1
being suspicious and going after the
stranger, he took to his heels. 1
The wifo bad hidden the mask in her <
bedroom. On Christmas eve Captain,
von Goeben dresseil Trp as Santa Claus
and distributed gifts to Major von
Schoenebeck's children.
He left before the other members of
the party, at nHkut 11 o'clock, saying
good by to the major, who was said to
be not quite sober.
He opened and shut the front door,
but remaiued in the hall and then
went upstairs and hid in the wife's
bedroom.
Shortly after the major retired for
the Alight, as he was going shooting
with Captain von Goeben early the
next day.
When half asleep he beard the cap
tain descending the stairs. He got up
and seized his revolver and turned to
find himself face to face with a mask
imI man.
His weapon missed fire, aud Captain
von Goeben shot his victim at close
quarters anil then, leaving by a win
ilow on the other side of t he house
from that on which the sentry was,
went to his roomff^and changed Into
mufti.
After burning the mask he returned.
Intending to throw Ills victim's body
into the swiftly flowing A lie river, but
was prevented from doing so by the 1
encounter with the patrol.
The captain says himself tha\ he '
committed the crime in a frenzy of I
love.
Captain von Goeben, who is now In |
;>rison, is engaged In writing his mem
)lrs of the Boer war.
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U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying passengers and mail
Leaves Skagway Tuesdays,
Thursdays and
Saturdays
at 9 a- m- Leaves
Haines ior Skagway
same days at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $1-50
Round trir> $2.50
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mail
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoona, Tcnakee, Sitka and Wayports
SAILS
MARCH 3. 9, 16,
21, 27
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGHTON, A?ent
Broadway and Fifth Ave, Phone 00
Pacific Coast S. S. Co.
PIONEER ALASKA LINE
SPEED, SAFETY, COMFORT,
Seattle, and other Pugot Sound Ports
CARRYING U.S. M All.
Steamers of This Company Leave
HUMBOLDT - - - March 27
COTTAGE CITY - - March 28
CITY ot SEATTLE - - March 25
Connecting with the Company's Steamers at Seattle for San Francisco,
Southern Calfiornia, Eurkka (Humboldt Bay) and Mexico
US' Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
\ / SecoDd and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passenger Agent,
112 Market Street, San hranclsco, Cat
Canadian Pacific Railwav
(B. C. Coast Service)
Twin Screw Steamshi"
PRINCESS MAY
Leaves Skagway
MARCH 8, 18, and 28TH.
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of the world and all information from
Phono 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agont I
Alaska Steamship Co,
Carrying D. S. Mall and Alaska Pacific Expr ess
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenger Steamer
it! im id 11 w, 21 M
An WjjJLL_ -
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Victoria ahd Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francisco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 66
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE No.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
18
No, 1. N. Bound
lat class.
8 30 a. m.
10 10 ??
10 50 "
11 20 "
1 10 p. m.
3 25
Leaves
Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE ;PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
White Hoksi
Arrives
Leaves
No. 2. S. Bound
1st clais
3 20 p m.
1 45 '?
12 45 "
12 05
10 30a. m.
8 20 "
Paaseneers must be at depots in time to have Baggage Inspected and
oheoked. Inspection Is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
160 pounds of baggage will be chocked free with each full fare ticket
And 76 pounds with each half fare ticket.
Through Line Prom
\
Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big SalmoD, Dbwsod and Intermediate Yukon River Points.
The new placer camps in the ftlsek and Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage - Service
During the winter season, whenlnavigation is closed, daily trains will continue running between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson and
Intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in'the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quartz camp
of tbe Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Cariboo.
For Information relative <o passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to atfy agent of the Company, or to:
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rRAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZfcACHER Gen. Agent
Vancouver, B. C, Vancouver, B. 0. and 8kaguay, Alaekn Skacuay, Alaska