LOCAL BRIEFS
SKAGWAY WEATHER RETORT.
Results of the observation taken
at Moore's Wharf at miifnight last
night, is as follows:
Temp, time observation .. . 36 above
Max. preceding 24 hrs .. 45 above
Min. " " " . 36 above
Mean " " " •« 41 above
Barometer 29; 90. Cloudy ana eMa.
P. & A. M.
White Pass Lodge
r F. & A.M. No. 113
meets 2d and 4th.
Frl. Ev'gs. ol each
month. Visiting orui.""* "
come. Abrahams, Secretary
W. R. Klllery, W. -il
Fraternal Order
, F-Asles—
Skagway Aerie
No. 25. Frater
nal Order of
Eagles meets tHO U roc anu
Wednesday r'ght ot each mouth at
their hall ou FiCth avenue. Visiting
brothers cordially invited to attend.
John Grashel, \V. P.; J. M. Keller,
Secretary.
B. P. O. ELKS
Skagway Lodge
No. 431. B. P. 0.
E. meetp every
Thursday night at
S> s o'clock. Elks
club ana reaaing
room open oaily from 1 p. m. to
3 2 midnight. Visiting brothers cor
dially welcomo.—\V. C. Blanchard
Ex. R. Geo. Magee, Se<yetary.
Arctic Brotherhood—
Camp Skagway No. 1
A. B. meets every Tues
day evening at 8:00 p
m. sharp. Visiting brothers cordial
ly welcome—D. J. Rich, Arctic Chie
W. R. Hillary, Arctic Recorder.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Den elite.
DR. L. S. KELLER
Dentist
Mast Modern Methods
Open Evenings
Office Hours: 9-12 a. m. 1-6 p. m.
Alaskan Building • - -Broadway
SKAGWAY • • ALASAK
M. P. PATTERSON DENTAL
SUPPLY COMPANY
Dental Supplies.
—Dealers In—
DENTAL SUPPLIES
229 Walker Bldg. Seattle, Wash.
Orders by mall or cable will receive
prompt attention. Catalogue on re
quest.
Best Meals
In The Cit at the
NEW HOME
RESTAURANT
NOONDAY QCr '"\
DINNER..... <33^
Lodging'
Everything Clean and
First Class
Fifth Avenue near Broadway
H. M. Hartwigsen
DKA I.EK IN
CIGARS, TOBACCO AND
SMOKERS' ARCTICLES
NOW IS THE TIME
TO FISH
A carefully selected line of Rods, Reels,
Lines, Flyes, Hooks and bait.
EVERYTHING FOR
THE ANGLER
Large circulalirg library, including the
latest copy write books. Magazines,
Newspapers and other periodicals. Fine
line of Stationary.
SHIP YOUR
RAW FURS!
TO THE
|]f
MINNEAPOLIS, . MINN.
Wvile for Circtilar____—«
Alaska Furs a Specialty
Very Top Prices Paid.
Make - Trial - Shipment
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_ ESTABLISHED 1898 OLDEST DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALASKA
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER L. S. KELLER, Publisher.
Admitted as second class mail matter July 8, 1898, at the Skagway P.O
Copy lor change of advertisements must be in by 1 o'clock p. in. to
insure iusertion same day. Advertising rates on application.
Tiio Dally Alaskan charges for all publications not solicited, which
includes all notices, other than churches or charitable societies.
Subscription Kates:
e month by mall... ... ... .75
. montii by carrier .. .1.00
Three mouths by mail ... ..2.25
Six months by mall ... ..4.BO
One year by mall 9.00
Subscriptions and \dverUsementa received by
Uennctt \ews Co.„ \Vhltehorse,V.T. E. L. Plilman All in, B. G.
E. \V. Gideon.„ Carcross, Y. T.
EDITORIAL PAGE
XEW TARIFF LAW WILL
AFFORD SOME SAVING
The new Democratic tariff law
will afford some saving to the home
builder—but it will be slight. This
prediction is made after claims *and
counter-claims of Democrats and Re
publicans have been stripped down
to bare figures. A greater saving
it appears, will be afforded the man
who will build a house, bungalow or
, cottage of moderate size and little
pretentions.
In the aggregate, many dollars
will be saved in the duties taken off
lumber, shingles, lathes and other
building material. But concretely,
the savyig to the individual home
builder will be small, but highly
acceptable. Iu some sections of
the country, retail prices may go
down on a few articles such as
planks and shingles. Large con
tractors may be able to save mater
ial costs on large quantities of
steel and 'lumber. But the small
home builder, who does this buying
himself, naturally will save but lit
tle. Here's the situation:
The new law places lumber, rough
and'sawed, - on the free list. The
old, "indirect" tariff on imported
lumber was about seven per cent.
Unless Canadian and other foreign
imports come in great quantities,
it is not generally believed that 7
per cent reduction will force down
retail prices in this country. Shingle
and lathes may be some cheaper to
the consumer in the northwest and
on the Pacific Coast—the largest
manufacturing district—but freight
rates and middlemen's costs it is
conservatively -estimated, will "eat
up" much of the tariff tax remov
ed.
Last, year $lo,500,000 worth of
saWed boards and planks were im
ported, their cost being increased
by duties of 51,178,000. But oui
own lumber mills produced $684,
000,000 worth and last year export
ed $51,600,000-^about three times
tho amount imported. Imports of
both logs and finished lumber are
expected to-increase larglv under th
new .tariff law, but hardly enough
materially ,to affect the final retail
prices to the consumer.
Canadian and other foreign lathes
imported without duty, may force re
tall'prices down, however, as $1,
620,t>00. worth (646,795,000) were
imported last year paying a duty of
20 cents a thousand.. Lathe imports
are expected greatly to increase to
compete w'th the AriSerican product,
and possibly to force a retail re
duction of as much as 10 cents a
thousand. But this means at best
only a few dollars on the lathing
of an ordinary home.
The same situation obtains re
garding shingles. Last year shingles
worth $1,194,000 were imported,
paying duties of $254,000, to com
plete with a home production of ovo
$30,000,000 worth. Should imports
free ofiduty greatly increase, retail
reductions to the purchaser will be
quitfe a saving.' I
A duty of about % of 1 cent a
pound has been taken off wire nails
but the American nail is bo much
superior and post imports so small,
that the American producer pract
ically dominates the market. This
augurs against a retail price reduc
tion. 1
Sand and stone are on the free
list, but foreign competition in these
building materials has been kept
down by high freight charges. A
duty of 8 cents a pound is also tak
en off cement in the new law, but
imports of the commercial material
are, and probably will remaiu neg
ligible.
Duty on window glass has been
reduced about 16 percent, but Araer
ican products also dominate the
glass market, "controlling retail pric
es free from foreign invasion. Lime,
tiling, brick and paints are other
articles upon which duties have
been reduced but in which foreign
competition is small.
DON'T HE MISLED.
Alaskan Citizens Should Read and
Heed This Advice.
Kidney trouble is dangerous and
often fatal.
Don't experiment with something
new and untried. I
Use a tested kidney remedy.
Begin with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Used in kidney trouble 50 years.
Recommended here and every
where.
The following statement forms co
vincing proof.
Mrs. E. A. Lalrd, 903 W. Thirty
fifth St., Los Angeles, Cal., says:
"About seven 'years ago my back
became lame and painful and my
kidneys did not act right. I was
weak and run down. I finally be
gan using Doan's Kidney Pills and
soon noticed their good effect. 1
continued until my kidneys were
normal and my system was toned
up. Whenevtr I have had the least
need of a kidney remedy since,
Doan's Kidney Pills havQ brought
satisfactory results." ;
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, boIh agents for the Uni
ted States.
Remember tht, name—Doan's and
take no other.
Eastman Vest Pocket Kodak.
In stock now at Keller Bros
Drug Co., don't fail to drop In and
see this camera, one that flis the
vest pocket and yau can have
picture made from it any size.
HAND LAUNDRY—The Jandoa
Hand Laundsy on Third street next
to Golden North Hotel, does your
washing without shrinking the
clothes. Family work given care
ful attention. tf.
Olympla Beer on draught at the
Board of Trade. This famous brew,
both on draft and in bottles is kept
constantly fresh. This is the Board
of Trade Bar where the celebrated
Rainier Beer ia also kept in bot
tles. tf.
Our Policy:- ''To supply yoi with the latest artistic and scien
tific products."
Ufatld SequiHttPfi
Ar? a Klitxurij
Exacting people in the states have
no bettor opportunity for security
luxurious toilet accessories than A1
askans, for we have a complete line
of "Luxor" goods.
i* Luxor Pace Cream.
Luxor Shaving Powder.
Luxor Face Powder.
Luxor Toilet Waters.
Luxor Nail Enamel.
Luxor Liquid Olive Shampoo.
For Sale by
KELLER BROS. DRUG CO.
Skagway, Alaska
35c lor a horns cooked meal—
quick, clean service Where At
ihs New Home Restaurant, Fifth
Avenue, half » minute from Brond
way.
Location Notices, placer anil
quartz, 50c. a dozen at the Dai!>
Alaskan office.
J. IKUT/
MANUFACTURING
JEWELER
WATCHES
AND CLOCKS
Curios, Ivory Carvings !;
Indian Baskets
CHINA AND CUT CLASs [
Official Watck Inspector for the f
Vk P. Sc Y. Route |
Mail Orders given prompt care 5
Whitehorse
Kluane Stage
Line
The Koyal Mail Stage
leaves Whitehorse the
fourth of every month
for Kluaiie and way
points and also on the
seventeenth of every
month for Chainpaigne
Passengers and Freight sol
icited, Rates Reasonable
and the Service First Class.
H. CHAMBERS, Prop.
OFFICE
Regina Hotel :: Whitehorse, Y. T
Jutteau Steamship go,
C. 8. MAIL STEAMER
6wg;
Juneau-Sitka Route
Leaves Juneau for Hoouah, Gyp
sum, Tenakee, Kllllsnoo and Sit
ka Sept. 1, 7. 13. 19, 25.
Juneau-Skagway Route
Leaves Juneau for Pearl Harbor,
Eagle River, Yankee Cove, Comet,
Sentinel Light Station, Eldred
Rock Light Station, Haines and
Skagway SJpt. 5, 11, 17, 23, 29.
WILLIS E. NOWELL, Manager.
—Notice to™—
PROSPECTORS
Parties intending to go pros
pecting or hunthig in the in
terior, will find it to their in
terest to write
CAM SMITH
Whitclioi-se, Y. T.
For Information.
Mr. Smith has all kinds or
power boats from four horse
power to fifteen which he
will sell or rent at reasonable
rates.
Autonicl>ilo Stnfje daily from
Whitehorse to the Atlas mine.
SEATTLE'S
Leadiaa Pouular Priced Hotel
Hotel
Georgian
European Plan
All Outside Sunny
Rooms. Elegantly
Furnished
Sample Kooms.
Commercial & Fam
ily trade solicited
KATES
SlnKlu Kooms Si up
Roomswttli liatli yl SO
Two persons 52.50 np
C. S. STAFFORD.
Manager.
Take East Lalte car from Union
Depot to Fourth. FOURTH AVE
between Union & Pike.
THE SKAGWAY
Pioneer Dairy
H. P. SEEMAN, Prop.
"THE SANITARY MILK RANCH"
The largest and best con
ducted dairy in Alaska.
Daily shipments of pure
milk and cream to all poiuts
on White Pass & Yukon
Route.
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Tacoma
Victoria, Vancouver, Anacortes, Bellingham
Everett, Olympia, Port Town tend, South
BelUngham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
! San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
H. BRANDT, 2. A. P. D. C. D. DUNANN, P. T. M.
(13 James Sl, Seattle 112 Market St, Sin Fiancucc
R'-«ht reserved to <±anRC thia Schedulo
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
S. S. SPOKANE
November 9, 21
V. A. PETERSON, Agent
Plione 50 2i)d & Broudway, Skagway, Alaska
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
Carrying V. S. Mall and Wells-Fargo Express
SAILING DATES from SKAGWAY to SEATTLE
S. S. ALAMEDA . 3'4 days to Seattle, . .*. .NOV. 9th
DOLPHIN NOV 13th
NORTHWESTERN . ( NOV. 18th
DOLPHIN . . . NOV. 25tli
ALAMEDA NOV 27th
.Stopping enroute, only at Juneau and Ketchikan.
SAILING DATES FROM SKAGWAY TO CORDOVA
NORTH WESTER N NOV. 11th.
ALAMEDA NOV. 21
These steamships are the finest and largest in Alaska service. Have large
observation and dining rooms, with excellent meals and service. Transfer to
Vancouver Victoria,Tacoma and Puget Sound ports without additional charge.
Through tickets to San Francisco
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! TELEPHONE NO. fiG. j CHAS. T. LYONS, AGENT
Canadian Pacific RyJ
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
THE FAMOUS MODERN STEAMSHIPS
Princess Sophia Princess May
SAILING FROM SKAGWAY
EVERY THURSDAY 8 P. M.
Nov. 6, 13, 27 Dec. 11, 25
Subject co change without Nnice
Vancouver, Victoria& Seattle via Prince Rupert
37 F. F. W. LOWLE Ag«nt
Steamship Humboldt
THE ONLY INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP OPERATING TO S. E. ALASKA
WILL SAIL FROM SKAGWAY
November 8th
Sailing Date Subject to Change Without Notice
THHOUGH TICKETS HONORED
Seattle Office: H. »L Harlwigson, 5tfi & Broadwaj-.
71G S«eond Avenue. Tickcts and all Information.
"OLYMPIAN"
The Train of Luxury •
TO
batte, Miles City, Sioux City, Minneapolis,
and St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago
All Points East, via the
"MILWAUKEE"
Leaves Seattle Daily at 10.15 A.M.
"A TOUR DE LUXE" is an expression supremely fitting in con
nection with a trip to the East on this palatial all-steel transconti
nental train. It combines the enjoyment of rare scenic beauties
with the pleasure of a journey in absolute ease and comfort.
No Extra Fare on This Train
For further Information regarding fares, train service, reservations,
etc., cail on or address
C, T. Lyons, Agent, Alaska Steamship Co.
SKACWAY, ALASKA
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee A St. Paul Railway. 44? Hastings Sl We*
VANCOUVER, K C.
SECOND AVE AND CHERRY ST., SEATTLE
Pmm
(OLYMPIAN)