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EDITORIAL
ihoul' John F. A. Straus decline
*o I j j. candidate for re-appointment
to tie gubernatorial chair of Alaska
we oclicve that his declination
would 1" somewhat in the nature of
a wish on His Honor's part to hand
down a legacy to his staunch friend:
John 5V. Troy for the position, as
ineii'iotKd in another column of lh<
paper.
Should "Maj." Strong not permit
his name to go up for the office,
we beliiYe 'hat in the a lection of
Mr. Trey no better choice could be
iu.iLe 'rom among the Democratic
rauks. i I
Mr. Yroy is a brilliant young man,
iiau one who is familiar with condi
tions in Alaska and the needs of
A'aska, and we believe that he
would use the. force of his officfc as
governor of the Territory for the
bei'efi* thereof
biuce the days of the Klondike
told rush, Johnny Troy has lived
uriu Ucally all of the intervening
years in the north, aaid has famil
iarized hin;seJ£ with every condition
-o be found in the north. H)e has
s'udied the values of the resources
the north, aiwt kuows the worth
o'" the fisheries, 'he forests, the
mines, and the furs of the north,
ind ii ,".estioued sis to the agricul
tural possibilities oi the north, Mr.
Truv could probably givp xan| exhaus
»!ve dfscrjptian of what has been
dorc a.ong this line as any one of
• he -:-).trument's experimental ex
perts, ai.d h<> could also give a good
account of what has been accom
»>l:«.:cd along the lines of farming
by the homesteader and the gardein
trucker.
Iiis information has not been 3>
rured alone frooni the persual of
the Alaska press which have come
:o his desk as exchanges for mop?
thau a dozen years, but he has
rc-mc in personal contact with the
men who have made Alaska what
ii is. and it is from this persona]
observation that h|? js entitled to
speak. i I
LOW I K SPREADS
ALASKA (iOSPELJ
P. F. W. Lowle, general agent of
.■ Canadian Pacific for Alaska and
Yukon Territory, returned on Mon
tia irom Whitehorse and is making
lis first stop In Juneau since he
went to Winnipeg recently to at-,
t.'iid 'he conference of traffic offi
(v -s of the Canadian Pac'fic Lines
siys the Empfre,
The conference lasted from No
■v niber 14th to November 19th and
during the session Mr. Lowle read
a paper prepared by himself on the
trip from Vancouver up the coast
to Skagway, to Dawson andi Atlin.
The address was illustratde by a
map of Alaskr. on a large scale' and
with Innumerable photographs furn
ished by the publicity department
o' the Canadian Pacific to use in
securing traffic and tourist trade
fo Alaska.
All o' the traffic officers yere
vi'ry much interested in the ad
dress and asked manjr questions
about the Territory which' were ans
wered by Mr. Lowle and each of the
Kfa present left the meeting with
a better Idea of Alaska and Alas
kan conditions than, ever before.
Tttey will use the information ac
uired In informing prospective tour
ists of the attractions o£ the nor
thaqra trip. i / • !*■: '# W9W
Mr. Lowle stated this morning
thai the schedule of the Sailings
of the company boats for the next
yer.r has been deeded and ample
arrangements for thte care of the1
•mmense tourist trsdo whicty will
come north, neocfc summer baa been J
made but that ho is not at pres- j
ent at liberty to disclose the names !
of the boats to be operated.
WILMS
WITTY WORDS
r .. y ~
"WiU;o" CMsholm, oa)e of Yu
kon's rnos* famous hards, writes an
interesting letter, partly in verse,
(inscribing thje camp life of the Yu
kon iu fan try company at Victoria.
Yukon Infantry .Co., Willow Camp,
Victoria, B. C., Nov. 3, 1916.
TV# is Willow Park, Victoria;
".lis is the camp at Willow Prak,
Victcria.
This is a scamp who lives iu the
camp at Willow Pa<rk, Victoria.
This is a letter lie peude you, to say
Tha* lie's getting on famously day
by day.
Barracks liQe is entirety new
And I caai't tell you half vhat'we
have to do.
But every day at six In the morn'
The bugler comes and, blows his
! horn.
I We all ge* up and make ouri bqd6,
Wash our faces and scratch our
heads;
Tfcen he blew a few. more toots'
And we polish our buttons and
shine out boots;
The* he blows his horn, once more
And w© all march off to the cook
house doors.
(Here eadeth the first stunt).
The business ot breakfast is done
pretty soon,
And we polish our knife and "our
fork and spoon;
Then for an hour lay aside other,
works
And all turn out for physical jerks.
We tickle the back of the n?ck with
«he toes,
Anl tickle the email of the back
with the nose;
We walk oa our hands and we
dance Highland flings,
And do the most Bills; impossible
things—.
TVs lively performance la really no
joke.1
Then we get an hour off for a rest
and a smoke.
(That's stunt No. 2)
Wp all fall ia for para-da at tan,
And tho bugler boy getR busy again.
We march in double and single
file.
Make alt tha salutes according1 to
Hoyle;
KteV iu step and march la lla1*?,
March on the right, and left iacllue
Form iu fours, ajid form two dj'ep.
Till we keepi on doing it in our
sleep.
You can see that I've picked- up
quite a lot,
But this as far as I have "got."
We lunch at 12. I may say that
the food
Is excellent — plentiful, wholesom^
and good;
And after we're polished our fork
and spoon
We have more squad drill m the
afternoon.
Bv a 1 of thia you can plainly 6ee
Phot a soldier'*- life is th«s life for
me. I , i !■
Song Writer* and th« Bowery.
Tbe Bowery In New York has pro
duced some of the greatest American
song makers. It was among the old
Bowery haunts that Stephen C. Foster
found the Inspiration for "My Old
Kentucky Home," "Darling 'Nellie
Gray," "Massa's In de Cold, Cold
Ground," "The Old Folks at Home"
and "Gentle Annie." And down : the
old Bowery Howard aud Charles Gra
ham often wandered while bumming
to themselves the initial strains of such
songs as "My I>ad's the Engineer," "A
Picture That Is Turned Towards1 the
Wall'' and "Two Little Girls In Blue-"
But Foster and the Graham brothers,
however, saw few of the golden nug
[ gets that now gladden the hearts and
eyes of song writers.—Americas. Mag
azine.
Usually the Way.
Bagshaw—I inighfbnve told him that
if my reputation was as bad as bis I'd
be glad to lose it
His Wife—I'm glad you didn't pro
long the argument. You showed great
self control !u not doing so.
Bagshaw—It wasn't self control, i
didn't think of It till after I got home.
—London Telegraph.
There Are Some.
"I just adore western men," gushed
the girl who had never been west of
Hoboken. "You are all so big and
bluff and hearty."
"Well, when it comes to that," re
plied the westerner, "I've seen some
pretty big bluffs right here iri New
York city."—Philadelphia Ledger.
Wron^
Hosts of young men are reckless be
cause they believe that by and by they
can be what they will. Hosts of old
men are hopeless because it seems Im
possible that' they can- ever be any
thing but what they are. Both we
wrung — Phillips- Brooks.
FIGHTING AN ELEPHANT.
A Bishop's Story of an Exciting Ex*
perienco in Africa.
The strongest opponents to the ^ad
vance of civilisation in west Central
Africa, says Bishop I.ambuth, the
Methodist missionary, are the wild ele
phants. They break down fences, r
trample gardens, pull up trees and'
even telegraph poles; because they ob
ject to anything strange In their fa
miliar haunts. One savage monster
nearly wrecked a small steam iaun«h
belonging to the mission on the upper
reaches of the Kongo.
The boat, with throe white men. In
cluding the bishop, and a crew of five
negroes, had tied up on the edge of a
forest In a (juict bend of the river. A
stout plunk was laid as u gaugway
from the bow to the bank, and the
crew worked until nightfall cutting
and piling tiiewood for the boat's fur
nace. Then' they came on. deck for'
their evening meal. The three white1,
men were already at dinner when a
fearful yell from the natives brought
them out of the cabin to see a large
elephant viciously attacking the wood
pile. Tlie blacks went ashore with
drebrauds snatched out of. the cook
stove to drive the monster away. But
be paid no attention to them until be
had demolished the woodpile, when he
whipped oue man with his truuk heel's
over head into the river and chased the
others back into the l>oat
Thundering after, with red gullet
open, tusks Hashing and truuk flailing
tho air, he planted both tremendous
fore feet on the gangplank. It bent
until It cracked under his weight, but
held stoutly, although the whole boat
careened and seemed ready to capsize.
In another moment the elephant had
crossed the plank and was astride It
with hind feet ou the shore and fore
feet on tho boat. There lie stood,
afrnid to advance or retreat, a gigantic
tinage of baffled rage. In his fury be
began stamping with those great fore
feet, and the boat rocked crazlly back
and forth.
What might have bappeued if the
monster hud come aboard with all hi3
frenzied weight can only be imagined.,
for the captain by this! time had fetch
ed the'only rifle on board-and; risking
all on one shot, had thrust the muzzle
almost into the gaping mouth and
pulled the trigger.
Fortunately the bullet lodged in the
base of the brain. The elephant tum
bled to his knees and Into the water
next the bank, his bulk thrusting the
boat aside so suddenly that It snapped
the bowlines and sent the men stagger
ing to the gunwale.
At the next government trading post
the captain had two splendid tusks to
show as the result of his cool daring;
but to his astonishment, he was ar
rested for shooting the elephant with
out a license. It was with great diffi
culty that the government official was
convinced that the animal had been
shot In self defense. Even then he
confiscated the Ivory.—Youth's Com
panion.
COLDS AFFECT
THE KIDNEYS
Mary Ala.tkun l'eoplo JLrno FVAind
This to be' True
Are you wretched in bad weath
er?
j Does every cold settle an your
kidneys?
Dees vour back ache and be
come weak?
Are urinary passages irregular"
aiid distressing?
Theee symptoni3 are cause to'
sus-jec* kidney weakness.
"Weakened kidneys oteed quick
help.
Dean's Kidney Pills are especial
ly prepared for weakened kidneys.
Grateful people recommend them/
William C. Itussell, retired far
mer, 966 Valencia, St, San Fran
cisco. Cal., says: "Many colds
aii l days of long hours and. strain
ing work caused my kidneys to
give me a lot o£ trouble. Paine
seemed to settle in the small of "my.
bJicfc and the suffering I endured
was terrible. Krery hit of strength
left me and my kidneys acted too
off*, ii, annoying me at night. Doan's
Kidney Pills acted as a tonic to'my
t'nedys and proved of great bene
fit"
Frlce 50c, at all dealers. Don'ti
simply ask for a kidney remedy—
ge* Dean's Kidney Pills—the same
thai Mr . Russell had. Foster
Milburn Co., Props., 'Buffalo, N. Y.
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Maar Muy See Bat It Takea Genlan to
Realize. t
When James Watt saw the steam
causing the kettle lid to Jump up^ ami
down he said "There must be power in
that steam that it can lift such a
weight."
There was.
Millions prior to him had seen th,<\
same phenomenon, and regarded it fl
an unexplained mystery.
Recent scientific research has put its
finger cn the "cause" of Dandruff, Fall
ing Ilalr. and consequent Baldness, ami
has unearthed a tiny germ which eats
the life from the roots of human hair.
Newbro's Herpicldo destroys this
germ and consequently restores the
hair to Its natural state.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In
stamps for sample to The Herpiclde Ce..
Detroit. Mich.
At all Drug Stores.
One Dollar bottle, guaranteed.
FRATERNAL ORDERS
Arctic Brotlierliood. —
Camp Skagwary No. 1,
A. B. meets every sec
ond aafl fourth! Tues
day eYenlns at 8:30 P
m. saarp. Visiting brothers oordiai
ly Wfr'rcm®. W. L. Stevenson, Arc
tic Chief. W. E. Burford, Arctic
Hect rder.
Fraternal Order
Kagle^—
Skagway Aei-ia
No. 25, Frater
nal Oilier of
I'.ngita zuc«3(£ uicj ursi turn unn>
\\ edneattay night of each month at
UiPh boll an Fifth Avenue. Visit
ing brathlers cordially invited to
attend. L. E. Hudson, W. P.,
J. M. Greisbach, Secretary.
F. & A. M.
White Pass Lodge'
F. & A. M. No. 113
•m ■ meets, '2d and 4th j
Fri. Kv'gs, of each
montc. Visiting brothers are wel
come.
Elmer L. Wheeler, W. M.
Addreea all communications to
tbs Secretary.
B. P. O. ELKS
V Bkagway Lodge
NO. 481, B. P. O.
E. meets every
Thursday night.
&t 8:00 o'clock.
Visiting brothers
corCially welcome.
HENRY FRIEDENTHAL, E. R
F. J. VAWDEWALL, Secretary
Pioneer of Alaska Igloo, No. 12,
meet* to A. B. Hall first Monday in
ovpry month at 8:80 p. ni.
Vfelttng Brothers cordially wel
come.
W. L. STEVENSON, Pres.
V. T. DORTERO. Rec. Soc.
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DR. L. 8. KELLER
Dentist
Most Modjern MetUiods
Office floura: 0-12 a. ni. 1-0 p. ni.
Alaskan Building - - - - Bttoadway
SKAGWA1" ALASKA
WILLIAM PALLKTER, M. I>.
(Formerly of Seattle)
Sprialiit In tJie trcafnupit of
disease and deformities of thq
ej'e, ear, noso and tltroat.
Officei OoldstciD Building, Ju
neau, Alaska.
W. B. STOUT
A t t a r n e jr At Law
PrtKtica in all courts
In Territory of VUwkn
HAIXES ALASKA
Alaska Junk Co. \
of Jodcm Ataska, <i
Dealers la J
RUBBER, COPPER, BRA8S ;
IKAD, ZINO, SACKS, RAGS '
HOPE, SCRAP IRON ;
Rear of Spickett'* Po«toKice <
•tor*. •
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MA vOFACTUBINi".
JEWELE R
WATCHES&CLOCKS
Curios, Ivory Carvings
Indian Baskets
China aiid Cut Glass
Official Watch Inspector for the
5 W. P. & Y. Route
5 Mai) > Order* • iven prompt care
RAW FURS
—. WE PAY
HIGH - PRICES
FOR FINE FURS
WRITE FOB PRICE LIST
Percey's Fur House
Oihkoah, • Wisconsin
Pacific Steamship Co.
ADMIRAL LINE
OUR LARGE FLEET OF MAGNIFICENT STEAMSHIPS
Offers Frequent and Perfect Service Between All Ports in
ALASKA and CALIFORNIA
LEAVE SKAGWAY FOR CONNECTS at JUNEAU FOR
Haines, Juneau, Douglas, Pet- Yakutat, Katalla, Cordova,
ersbu.g, Wraijgel, Ketchikan, Valdez, Seward, Seldsvla
Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Steamship» Admiral Evan., Admiral Wat
SEAJ 1 LIS and fACOVI A. ,0B( Admiral Farrago!
S. S. CITY OF SEATTLE Leaves Skagway
December 23, Jan. 3
CALIFORNIA ROUTE—Leave Seattle Monday's, Friday's,
Saturday's for San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego.
If Your Ticket Reads PACIFIC STEAMSHIP Co. You are A»»ured the very Beat
San Francisco to Los AnRelcs Daily except Sunday
For Full Particulars, Address
H. G. WEIR, Agent SKAGWAY, Alaska
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
SAILINGS FROn SKAGWAY j
SOUTHBOUNH
S. S. JEFFERSON
December 2, 13, 26
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TELEPHONE SO. #«. K J. SHAW, Agent, SKAGWAY,
SAILINGS FROM SKAGWAY
iqi6 — WINTER — IQ17
[CANADIAN
'>r'ncess ^°P^'a
Dec. 21 Jan. 4 = 18 Feb. 1 = 15
To -Z
Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle
REDUCED THROUGH RATES TO EAST
T-1 .. -id
All Information From
L. H. JOHNSTON Agt. Phone 87 or 118 SKAGVAT
FIRE INSURANCE
ON DWELLINGS
AT LOWEST RATES FOB
THREE
YEAR
POLICY
IN GOOD STRONG COMPANIES
REGISTERED IN
ALASKA
AND REPRESENTED HY
PHIL. ABRAHAMS
LICENSED AGENT AT SKAGWAY
You make a mistake if
vou d' not stoo at
• I
THE » i
Fallen House
Electric Lights
Rooms Single or en Suitej
Baths on each floor
Famous (or its Home Cooking,
Milk, Cream, Cottage Cheese aita
Buttermilk from our own da>nr..; |
Fresh Eggs, etc
.
Rates $3.00 Per Day and Up
Well Lighted, Large Sample I
Rooms for Traveling Men, |
H. S. PULLEN. Prop.
Skagway. Alalia'
GOING OUT SAVE TIME!
THIS FALL? IMnnfti AND MONEY
" VIA GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC *'
TWIN SCREW STEAMSHIP
PRINCE RUPERT
LEAVES SKAGWAY
EVERY MONDAY at m:oo a. m.
For
Prince Rupert, Victoria, Vancouver Direct (j
All Two Berth Outside Kooms Through Service ~ No Change
Hot and t old Running ^'aier in Every Room' .
TRAVEL VIA
"THE SHORTEST IIOUTR TO TEE EAST''
On The Finest, Surest, Swiftest Steamships on the North Pacific Coast
ON LCXERIOITS TRAINS OVER THE BEST NEW RAILWAY EVER
CONSTRUCTED and SAVE TIME and MONEY
J. D. McAuley
Trav. Frt & Pass, Agt.
Juneau, Alaska
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W U. roweil
Frt. & Pass. Agent
Phone 43, Broadway
Skagway, Alaska