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EDITORIAL PAGE
DISPATCH desires proof
The Empire has been assuming
the fatherly, tolerant attitude to
wards Alaskan editor# who dis
agree with, tta editorial policy. It
lu« subtly patted itself on the
back tor its high-mlmled chastise
ment of those who have a habit ot
■mashing Tight and left among the
fragila political crockery, and has,
to all Intents and purposes, held
out its fatherly hand and advised,
"•Now be good little boys and stop
your fighting."
Because of its attitude in this re-1
spect, jthe Dispatch, for one, is 1
•hocked to find it misrepresenting
either th-rougb. Ignorance or inten
tionally. I8 it possible that as the
fight warms up, and in support of
the ''home rule candidate," it is
beginning to fall off the high ped
estal it has set for itself and may
get into a common street fight
along with some of us editors, who
ara in the habit of taking a punch,
politically speaking, at a head when
ever we deem the occasion war
rants? Shades of JefferBon forbid!
The Empire says Wickersham op
posed home rule "with all his mar
velous ability." When, where and
how. Give ug the proof. Be more
specific. A general statement will
n<* do. We hare lived in Alaska a
good many years and remember that
Wickers ham advocated home rule
even when Bitting ai a Judge on the
bench. Perhaps wMle we are on
this home rule question we might
respectfully ask the Empire how
many of the "leading democrats''
now supporting Bunnell were work
ing for home rule when Wickersham
was fighting for it? They are now
all converts since Wickersham has
mad & it popular and it is universal
ly demanded. Some of those who
are shouting the loudest opposed
the measure the most strenuously,
because practically all the big in
terests in Alaska were fighting
home rule and It was not a popu
lar subject. Does the Empire de
sire proof in this direction?—Juneau
Disfratch.
In an article of a subsequent
date to the above the Dispatch
goes on to say;
The Empire* Bars; "The issue
(home rule) was popular many
years before Judge WickerBham be
came its champion in the campaign
of 1908." it has a lot more to say
On this subject, trying to mak^
black appear white. >
The facts are just the reverse
than the impression sought to be
conveyed. Home rule was not "pop
ular" until Wlckarsham made it so.
It la true, as the Empire says, that
former Governor Swlnefcrrd is the
father of home rule in Alaska. The
Dispatch stated that Wickersham was
"virtually the father of home rule in
Alaska," and that statement stands.
Governor Swlaefori end the few
who advocate home rule were ridi
culed and laughed at and it was
not Mtll the advocacy of it by
WickerBham that It began to be an
Issue worth while. In 1905 while
■tttlng on the bench Judge Wioker
sham first advocated home rule, and
when he later made it an issue all
of the commercial companies, the
big Interests in Alaska, including
Governor Hoggat and some of the
main supporters of Bunnell at the
present time, who call themselves
democrats, were fighting the meas
ure tooth and nail. But Wicker
f sham showed that he was something
o* a fighter too, and he wouldn't
lay down or quit, but k®pt ham
mering away, and despite the oppos
ition of the 1 'g Interests and some
of the present "democratic" sup-'
porter* of Bunnell, secured the en
tering wedga
The fear of the Dispatch that
the Empire would fall oft its high
pedestal, in support of the "milk
shake" candidate, and resort to
subterfuges for which It has been
scolding the other editors disagree
ing "with Its machine-made policy,
fc realized, It |s seeking to drag
through the mire of politics that
worn-out Hoggatt letter which has
been brought out every campaign iu
an effort to Injure wickersham. No
'ioubt it will next produce "Wicker
sham's famous letter to Stephen
Birch," of the Guggenheim inter
ests, where he offered to become
their attorney. The Empire is not
playing fair with its readers and
keeping up the high moral tone it
has set for itself. It is resorting
to the trick of trying to cloud the
issues, of directing the pack in full
cry against Wickersham, so that
the weakness of its own candidate
will not become too prominent
Every candidate who has opposed
Wickersham and every paper which
has opposed him has followed the
same practice of attacking him.
Why? The people know.
SKAGWAY'S FAIK
Skagway's Third Annual Horticul
tural Fair was held" last Saturday
afternoon and night and was the
unqualified success it has always
been since the first in 1912. The
display of garden products was a
marvel in detail, every department
being filled with as fine, fresh and
well developed vegetables as are
grown any placo on earth, while the
display of flowers could not be ex
celled in any state in the mighty
sisterhood.
1 "Is it possible that all this stuff
has been grown in Alaska," was
the question which invariably arose
in the minds of those viewing the
various displays at the fair and
when it was realized that such was
the fact, another question presented
itself and that was: "Would the
world at large believe such perfect
growth possible in "Seward's Ice
Chest,?"
Could' the balance of the con
tinent see whg£ can be done in
Skagway (and there are hundreds
of thousands of acres in Alaska
equally favored in both soil and
[ climate) in the way of growing cer
eals, vegetables and flowers much
would be done toward disabusing the
public mind of the delusion that
Alaska is a barren and inhospitable
country.
The one feature of the l*te fair
at Skagway which we most regret
I is that it was not attended and
J seen by more peaple and especially
Whitehorse people. We trust that
by another year, the efforts of the
people of Skagway will be rewarded
by a better attendance at their fair
and it goes without saying that ap
preciation will accompany the in
creased attendance.—Whitehorse
Star.
EXHIBITION AT PRIXCE RUPERT
HAS NOT BEEN' POSTPONED
The annual exhibition of the
Northern British Columbia Agricul
tural and Industrial association at
Prince Rupert "will take place as
announced on Sept. 30, Oct. 1st and
2d, notwithstanding that at one
time its postponement was seriously
under consideration by the manage
ment on account of the war which
is now going on in Europe.
There will be a fine mineral dis
play ^s well as exhibits of the ag
ricultural and fishery products of
the province.
There will also be land and water
sports £nd i» the evenings during
its continuance a magnificent dis
play of fireworks.
Special low rates have been ar
ranged with the transportation
companies for those who desire to
.attend.
HAND LAUNDRY— The Jando#
Hand Laundry on Third arteet next
to Golden North Hotel, does your
washing without shrinking the
clothes. Family work given careful
attention. tf.
Hand Laundry and all kthds of
work done on short notice. Apply
at Ninth and Main. 7-29-tf.
Pacific Alaska Navigation Co.
"THE ADMIRAL LINE"
SOUTHBOUND
S.S. ADMIRAL EVANS Sept 22
WESTBOUND
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON Sept. 19
LEAVING SEATTLE ON THE 5Ui, 15th AND 25th OF
EVERY MONTH AND ARRIVING IN SKAGWA1 ON THE Oth,
10th AND 20til., WESTBOUND.
RETURNING FROM THE WESTWARD, SHOULD LEAVE
SKAGWAY, SOUTHBOUND, ATPR C>XIMATELf ON THE Oth,
19th., AND 20th.
Direct connection and through service, Seattle to San Fraii
ciaco, on the Steamship Admiral Farragut and Admiral Watson,
sailing from Seattle on a fire-day schedule.
Special attention to Tourist Biuv.ness, both west and south
bound.
For information call at Ticket Office, or write..
^Pacific" Alaska Navigation Co., Skagway, Alaska
Infinite Patience and Use of Much Time
Necessary For Successful Mediation
Bu JOHN BARRETT, Director General Pan-American Union
IT IS MOST UNFORTUNATE THAT THERE SHOULD
BE SUCH WIDESPREAD COMMENT AND OPIN
ION THAT MEDIATION OF THE MEXICAN SITU
ATION IS DOOMED TO FAILURE, AND THIS IS DUE
LARGELY TO THE FACT THAT THE MEDIATORS
HAVE NOT IN THE SHORT SPACE OF A FEW
WEEKS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED THEIR LA
BORS. SUCH A GREAT PROBLEM. IT MUST BE RE
MEMBERED, REQUIRES ON THE PART OF BOTH
MEDIATORS AND COMMISSIONERS CONSTANT AND
DELIBERATE EXCHANGE OF VIEWS ON BOTH
GENERAL FEATURES AND DETAILED POINTS OF
A PROTOCOL OR AGREEMENT, BUT THIS CAN BE
ACCOMPLISHED SUCCESSFULLY ONLY THROUGH ^ by Amer|can
THE EXERCISE OF INFINITE PATIENCE AND THE Press Association.
USE OF MUCH TIME.
It may be most difficult to find a man whom both sicks will readily
accept without any question, but certainly such a man exists, and I al
ways believed that the mediators would be able t« name him.
PROFESSIOXATj oards.
Dentists.
DR. L. 3. KELLER.
Dentlnt.
Mom Modern Methods.
Opea Evenings
Office Hours: 9-12 a. (n;. 1-6 p. m.
Alaskan auildlng - Broadway
3KAGWAY ALASKA
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M. D.
(Formerly of Seattle)
Specialist in the treatment af
diseases and deformities of the eye,
ear, nose and throat*
Office; Goldstein Building, Ju
neau, Alaska.
Dr. Pallister will lie in Atlin,
Sept. 21st.
\V. B. STOUT.
Attorney At Law.
Practices In all courts
In Territory of Alaska
Hal j Alaska, j
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r-\ & sl. m.
VVhito Paaa Lodge
F\ & A.M. No. 113
meets 2d and 4th
frl. Ev'gs. o£ each
month. Visiting brothers are wei- j
come. Phil Abrahams, Secretary.
W. C. Wright, W. M.
Fraternal Order
K*gle»—
Skagway Aerie
No. 25, Frater
nal Order ot
uagies meeu tlie itirM and unra
Wednesday night of each month at
their hall on Fifth avenue. Visiting i
brother* cordially lnvir-ed to attend.
Elmer ^heeler, W. P., J. Sf. Keller,
I
Secretary.
B. P. O. ELKS
Skagway Lodg
No. 431, B. P. 0
E. meets every
1st and 3rd Thurs
days at S o'clock,
visiting broth
era cordially welcome. Jas Ken
nedy, Ex. R. Geo. Mageo Secretary. j
Arctic Brotherhood.—
Camp Skagway No. 1
k. B. meet* every Tues
day evening at 8:00 p
m. snarp. /laltinc brothers cordial
ly welcome D. J. Rich, Arctic Chief
W. B. Hiilery, Arctic Recorder.
Only One "BROMO QUININE."
> To get the genuine, call for full
name, LAXATIVE BBOMO QUIN
INE. Look for signature of E. W.
Grove. Cures a Cold In One day.
Pack Train •
Restaurant \
TONY STANICH. Proprietor
For 14 Yeari We Have Served only
The Best in the Markets
ard today it ii the
Most Popular Eating
House in the North
New Location
i
Broadway, between 3rd and 4th
The Delmonico of Alaska
Raleigh
Hotel
FIRE PROOF
MANAGEMENT
Stock Rumsey of Nome
Joe Rumseyof Dawson
Reasonable Rates
{Every Convenience
1408 FOURTH AVENUE
Seattle
"BEN" CULBERTSON j
Expressing and Cartage;
Ph:me 34, day 01 mgl.t, for
quick service
Office: The Pool Room
Wood, Coal and Ice delivered on
Short Notice.
•Seattle, i?.ccma, victoria
Vancouver, Prince Rupert
Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan
Leave Skagauay
S,S, City of Seattle* Sept 17* 27* Oct 9* 21
S*S* Spokane* Sept, 22* Oct 4* 16* 28
And every six days following. Modern comfortable ships, ex
cellent service. Connects at Seattle with through passen
I ger steamers.
CONGRESS, GOVERXOIl, PRESIDENT AND QUEEN.
Sailing Tuesday, 10 a, m. and Friday, 5 p. m.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, IXiS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO.
Through tickets sold and baggnge checked to all points in
I United States and Canada. For fold cm and full particulars,
nddress V. A. PETERSON, Agent
J H„ BRANDT, G. A. P. D. Phone 50, SKAGWAY
J COS Second Ave., Seattle, Wash.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
FAST TIME TO SEATTLE 31-2 DAYS
Making but two stops (Juneau and Ketchikan)
THE OCEAN GOING STEAMSHIPS
S. S. MARIPOSA. Aug. I 7. Sep. 4-23, Oct. 11-29
S. S. ALAMEDA, Aug. 23. Sep. 10-29, Oct. 17. Nov. 4
S. S. NORTHWESTERN, Sep. 18, Oct. 6-24, Nov. 11
ALSO THE POPULAR
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S. S. DOLPHIN, Sept. 1-14-26, Oct. 8
Transfer to Tacoma, Vancouver and Victoria, without additional charge.
For Cordova and Westward Points
S.S.MARIPOSA, ... - Aug. 28, Sep. 16. Oct 4-22
S. S. ALAMEDA, - -' Sep. 3-22. Oct. 10-28
S. S. NORTHWESTERN. Aug. 23. Sep. 11-29. Oct. 17 Nov. 4
All dates subject to change without notice"
TELEPHONE NO. fifl. K. J. SHAW, Agent, SKAGWAY.
. - Famous
dcANADIANj
H r
"Princess" Steamers
y^RA'LWAYff
V
Leave Skagway Every Thursday
AS ADVERTISED
P. SOPHIA, Sept. 17, Oct. 1-15-29
P. MAY, Sept. 24, Oct. 8-22, Nov. 5
Particulars and Reservations, " Rail or Sail," from
F. F.W. LOWLE, Gen'l Agt. Phone 87 SKAGWAY
Steamship Humboldt
THE ONLY INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP OPERATING TO S. E. ALASKA
Sailings from Skag vay to Seattle."]
SEPTEMBER 23
$50 Round Trip to Seattle and Return
Sailing dates subject to change without notice
THROUGH TICKETS HONORED
Seattle Office: Robert Browning, 51h & Broadway.
716 S^.coud Avenue. Tickets and all Information.
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TO
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ALL POINTS EAST, via tlio
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I .EAVES SEATTLE DAILY AT 10:13 A. M.
"A TOUR DE LUXE" is an e.Tprf-ssion supremely fitting in con
nrction with a trip to the East on this palatial all-steel
Ivanscontineutal train. It combines the enjoyment of rare scenic
beauties with the pleasure of a journey in absolute ease aud
comfort.
VO EXTRA FARE ON THIS TRAIN
For further information regardiug tares, train service, res
ervations, etc, call on or address
E. J. SHAW
Agent,. Alaska Steamship Co,
I ' SICAflWAY, ALASKA.
City Ticket Office, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Faul Railway,
443 Hastings St West, VANCOUVER, B. C.
SECOND AVE. AND CHERRY ST. SEATTLE.