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DKM<X KAXS .\11SS VITAL USSUU
Viic Dumoeratic platform misses
viul idiues entirely. ,lt i* a, wuixiy
document wiuuut any special moan
iu^. it uoes not. orornis^ iuiytauig
tor me protection, cf minera along
lines of salety. 1' scarcely touches
up-ju rise fishing nutrition. it does
not evoumeiitioi^ fn0 transportation
problem, on« of llie inotit serious
<iu now confronting) the Jen
nie el Aiai^ka and its business in
terests. In shoit, it id u, siip-ahou
ttijrf at soit-soa^itg—lbose-joindu,
iudtiiui'e and dots no* t»uclv one
vital ;,vue, save chat of cwiniuunial
vropwrty rights for women, wnich
'he K_-publican Territorial conven
tion u' Seward already had declar
ed ft c.
in me Democratic failure to rval
ue nit responsibilities tumui prom
leind comironung A-vska, lies a
goiueu cppormiu v for m<{ rteimb
iican* wuo will soon, nonj, men
Uui's'iL't tv~a\enliou. 'faorr pi-UOin.
suou'.u contain cl-ur-cut, ddiuitt
p.aLivs cn tne vital issues aue-nlj
u-nicd. A proper Llauo.m b^ckou
ip L'i tile otii ava.'laole tiiiiber 1^1
it It ^isiative tkUlet \voul<i prove -a
poYkiimi factor mo legislature
lor oet'iiig r«>ults, not alone foi
s^ulutaitein Aia<j^a 'but tUc
wiio.e oi Alaska. '1 he ReputulWamt
muH iiuveue witi.iout auy attoiiip'
Jo jay ooiittcai dtmm in tno selec
tion ot candidates, but tu s*^;iiro ti
m«]u best suitod for putting tu.roug.
ttia pl.iuorm pianivs, re^aixiltss oi
auy {.actional I'eeli ig (hat might
outcroi. Probab.v not ' anotaei
such a golden oPl>ortunity will corn
to tue Republican c^ity in this pari
of Aias<a..—Uiipatelu
The White Pass C1 uity ts to' bt
cjugsatulaud on iti* raipid strides
of progress which it has ma<l€
within the "last year. Til is club is
desert <np of all of the support
which 'he residents of this com
munity can give it. "It oilers an
op]) rtunity to the young and oW ol
this citv 4o 'take advantage of the
excelleit equipnun* for athletic
training ami affords a; place'far
the s.tial gatherings of the city.
There are not many towns In 'Al
aska with a population the size
of SKagway 'which can boast ol
having such a pl:u-e for the youitg
men of its town. We look with
pride upon the noble work "which
the commanding officers and mem
b»,'rs cf the organization have «ic
coniplisted snd'jolu most heartily
"with. them in; best wishes for a
puccc^sful-fall and winter.
The Daily 'Alaskan haa been; ap
proached lately by many persons
asking that we publish as -curren*
news the number cf intctticatione
which are becoming prominent iu
this city. 'We havo ap(pJjed' a mod
est censorship on, aU news frcm ch
source, believing that it would: bt
better for the ci*y no^ toi'spread
■broadcast 'the news. In sudhi a
community as this such news makt*
Irs rounds in due course and we
.have refrained from making' public
all o* the details in connection
■with these cases;, hoping to save
'he "involved aivl their relatives
unnecessary chagrin. 'The* time
has come for actiou. as • it sems to
bj Increasing, and the Daily Al
askan, filling its ourpose as "a pur
veyor cf news imst necessarily be
gin rtpor'ing such, news, however
r.'nch 'hat it may regret the report
ing- ' [ . _
The effort on, the part of the
Cauadjaq Pacific, Kailway to gatlx
er a choice iot of moving picture
films of the rnoet interesting scenic
spots ou the coast and ini tne in
teiior is worthy o* comment. By
torowiog the actual p^ootoKrapnrc
vitws on the screen, people will be
Able tc reaJis«i the; esact conditions
wuich exist la th's pioneering no, t«i
laud. Often conditions are misre
presented by the pen aC'soine* au
thor but by the uaing of this meth
od the eye seest 'au'1 brain compre
hends just what Alasju, really is.
l'he r suits should be> 'tremendous
and will uo doubt become • notice
able next tourist season, whgn
thousands of persons ma&e ''his
north land trip as the; result, of
>ue advertising method 'plcaed in
operation by the Canadian Pacific..
Now that both Territorial -con
ventions and one Divisional convea
tiun have placed themselves- ou re
cord a« being heartily in favor of
a community property raw, thtre
suould be no difficulty confronting
the law niaiera this year in placing
upon, the statue boohs a modern
properly law which recognizes' tua
rignts of wormu^ ?n<i placet, h«r on
a par »ith man. Tliu simplification
ox court procedure is likewise a
good move on cue nart^oi the po
litical' anils. The cost o£ litigation
id enormous in comparison to tae
relief given 'by the laws. Under the
present system of procedure only
ihosfc w'th "money can obtain ade
quate itJief in the courts.
Amercan views have won out.
i'he Mexican difficulties will be set
tled by arbitration.. Catrranea, has ,
made inown his intention of creat
ing a commission of t iree men who
will act with) representatives, from
the United States government, the
commission having full power to
se'tle by arbitration the difficul
ties of the two nations). It will
be a case wthetre brain will rule
over brawn and may be a step lead
ing to the permanent eeatleinent of
iuterua'jonal difficulties by a court
of international standing. The| worlt
has rfoJly advanced too far on the
scale of civilization for war to set
tle the difficulties conations.
Week in Society
(Continued from paga 3.)
a pretty corsage bouquet of white
^ausiej and -forget- me-nots* The
guests were Mrs. Andrew Stevenson
Mrs. L. H. Pedersvii. Mrs. F. B.
Wurzbacher, Miss Evangeline Cool;,
Miss D.'xou. Airs. Jensen, iliss Car
ol Ca5key, Miss Ruth Stevenson,
Mrs W.. L. L*U)<dsb<>!'OUgh, Mrs.
Wm.. Margraves, Mrs. Ele-auor Cook
Mrs. V.. 1. Hahn, Mrs.. W. G. Gabie,
Miss Marjory Brown, Mrs. W. "H
Hensoi., Mrs. H. 1). Ktrmse and
Miss Chisholm.. The flowera for
the occasion were the gift of Mrs. j
W. L er. Mrs. Freeman left "on
i the Prioress Charktte for her hon^
• In New York CI* v.
s—»—o
Mr. aud Mrs. Arnold PierBOn of
Winnipeg, aro n town and have
beeu the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G.
V. Ziukun during thefrr stay. On |
Friday they wore the guests of
Mr. Hiid Mrs. Zinkan for lunch
eon at the GoUlea "Northj hotel and
in the afternoon) they took their
guests for a climb to LakeDewey
a>»' surrounding country. Mr. and
Mrs. "iersoii, are much pleased with
the fur nortia and express**! much
sttrp'ls^ when they saw the variety,
I coloring ankl frangrance o( tli« flow
era, and the -sixe, quality and' va
riety of the vegetables.. Mr. Pier
son is connected with thq Canadian
Customs at Winnipeg
%—0—•
The Tuesday Club went to Den
ver Glacier this week Icxri their
weekly hike and leport 'a pleasant
day well spent. Those who 'made
the trip Tuesday were Mr. and
Mia. H. G. Weir. Mrs. -Eleanor
Co-k, Mt And Mrs. Andrew Stev
enson, the Reverend L. H.. Peder
seu.'S&Hs Evangelipe Cook, Miss
Carol Caskey, Miso Kilgour, Miss
Floris Clark. Mr. una Mrs. W. L.
Luiidsboro-ughl Miss E<lnaj Evans,
Mrs. Emily Moffatt, Miss Mary Bar
ber. Mf. J. l>. Stewart, Miss Stew
art, Miss 'Muriel Stewart, and Mr.
Ralpt Pedecsen. All the mtals
for the dajy, inolud'cg 'breakfast at
LiarsviDe, were served in the open.
•—*—0
Miss May Mills and Miss Murphy
of Sitka, were passenger on the
Mariposa for the Westward. Miss
Mills and Miss Murphy will go to
Anchorage ajjd other porta before
returniug home. While In port thtJJ
were luncheon and dinner guest
of Dr and Mrs. L. S. Keller.
0—0—0
Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Wright and
U'tle daughter, Gertrude, of Ed
monton, Alberta, are in! town, the
guests of Mrs. Wright's father,-Mr.
Phil Abrahams. While in tojvn Dr->
and Mrs. Wrlgh,' will ba at home to
their friends at >i»e Golden North
bote! .
o—o—o
Mr.. Z. B. 'Freeman, Mrs. Froe
niau, Alifitj JL.iu.rii. Freemaj», Miss
Cnisholm and. Mr. Haxroid, -y/ho
Uuve ot-ca the gue.-is i*£ Colonej W.
L. Stevenson, for sevral weeks were
souiliuouad jjassengeisi tmoute to
New Yoik and olSer cities.
0—u—U
Mis. Albert Keiuert, Miss Stew
ar», Mise Muriel biewait, Aw-.. J.
G. iila.uchn!iTl and Mr. Jaoats Wal
lace enjoyed an outing 'to Denver
glacier on Ttmimluy. 'j.hw party
to ok wi i. them a i:ue luncutva,
wliivli was eaten ai tresco.
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Mr. A. C. Bonelbrake, who' has
been connected for sev<iral niontus
with Keller Bros, lelt on Thursday
lor La ice TeBlin where Ihee will do
some 'j.oiVfictiiijj and taint tor big
game. ' i
0_ #—«
Mrs. Prosper H. Gamy and'her
daughtei. Marian, were; yasstiifctu'S
south on the spok^ne tior a visit
with Mr. Gantyfa relatives in Gig
Harbor.. Later 'be Gautyi family
will visit in Oregon.
O—o—O
M'ss Kuth. iiurk i and. Miss Sedl
Mc'iee ut Souik Bend, Wasuiug
ton, who have I'teu, the house
guests of Mr. and Mrs. itoy i£.
Gault, lelt out 'be Maviposa for
westward points.
9—0—0
Dr. L., 3. Keller left on, the
train Tuesday for Whitelioifeo,
where ho will engage in pro
fessional work for a w.eejt or ten
days. Dr. Keller went, in response
to a telegram.
o—P—o
Major McAndrews and Mis. Mc
Andrews of Fort "William H. Sew
ard, General K.. L. AOeiuathy
and aide of the the *U. 8. army
were dinner guests of Mrs. Harriet
S Fullen on Thureday.
0—0—$
Mrs. W. W. Dkkiusonj and her
dautshier. Miss ,3'iiel McMaiion, of
tVhitehorse spent the week-euid in
Skagway, guests of the -Golden
North hotel .
Mrs. George G. Miller is visiting
ia Car>:ross, the guest to Jir. and
Mrs. Leo Simmous. Mrs. Miller wi.l
be ibsent from 'lome about a fort
night.
o—o—o
Dr. J ones and Mrs. Jonea with
two taoroughbred uirtdajq dugs left
cu Tuesday for interior points,
where '.hey go fOT recreation) and
Measure.
n—n—n
Master Henley Murray ia la town,]
the sueet of Mr. and Mrs. J. V
Miller. Henley is the eon of Mr..
and Mrs. P. Murray ol Whitehorse.
-o—o
Mr.. end Mra Albert) Rousseftu
were passengers to Whiitehoree on
Moad'iy, where tiiey will make their j
heme for the preset.
-o—o—o
Cojcuel W. L. Stevenson returned
this week from a business trip to
Horcu;>inti whore lie hug extensive
mining Interests.
0—0—0
The A.. B. Picnus Dance will be
given u'. Burro Creek oni August
11th.
0—0—•
Miss Verne Mil'er te ia White
horse the gueet o£ Miss Elsie Les
lie. ' ' |
-o—o—0"
Mr. H. G. MoP'aersonj of White
h,o.sc passed through Skagwayl tnis
wi»k on his "way to southern, ports.
nominating oaruinai*.
The ceremouy of uomlntitiug cardl
in:is, which takes place at Rome, is not
without its picturesque side. The con
sistory of the Sacred college meets in
secret, though particulars of the pro
ceedings are afterward given to the
press, and following upon a brief ad
dress the pfl|»e names the persous he
wishes to elevate to the purple His
Domination is final, but in accordance
with the old custom when the cardl
nals voted for the election of their
comrades he asks. "What Is your ile
sire?" The cardinals then silently lay
down their red silk caps, rise and bow.
It Is the formal assent, and the new ;
cardinals are declared elected—London
Standard.
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DOE'S A. CHEW
WV-TU \T "b HOUTH
The Way of It.
""Smith/has been having contrary
kinds of trouble."
"How so?"
"His salary was very much cut down,
and he wus in consequence very much
cut up."—Baltimore American.
REAL CARK
lu reality the "care of the hair"
mt-aus the "care of the scalp." Ap
ply ' PUROLA" Hair Tone according
to directions furnished with each
bottle, and you will not only be
surprised, but pleased with the
wonderful results. A satisfactory
ailoti for hair health; sold on
Its merits and satisfaction guaran
teed >T your money back. $1.00
flold by Keller Bros. Drug Co. a
oer botile. Specify "PUROLA!"
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♦ PROFESSIONAL CARDS +
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DR. L. S. KELLER
Deltiit
Most Modern Methods.
Open Evenings.
Office Hours: 8-12 a. m. 1-6 p. m.
Alaskan Building - Broadway
SKA G WAY ALASKA
WILLIAM PALL1STER, M. D. j
(Formerly of Seattle)
Specialist in the treatment of
diseases and deioriuities of tlie i
eje, ear, nose aud throat.
Office: Goldstein Building. Ju
neau, Alaska.
W. B. STOUT
Attorney At L a m
Practice in all courts
la Territory of Alaska
Haiue» » „ „ M ... ... Alaska
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Arctic Brotherhood.—
Camp Skugwuy Wo. 1,
A B. meets every sec- (
ond aud {ourth Tues
day eveuing at 8:30 p.
in. 6k;.rj . Visiting brothers cuidiai
!y welcome. W. L. Steveuson, Arc
tic Chltf. W. E. Burford, Arctic
Recorder.
trateniAJ ortle>
ottafewav Aorlt
:<o io, Kralei
at. Order 01
-aglet, rn^ei* I.lie nn». aua uairu
> odueada.) ulgUl o( eacb OJunUi a
auir aa.li on t uui mviiue vwlUug,
.rotiitfib curula.il> iiiTiteti lo a.t,i*iuu
L. E. liadson, W. P., J. K. Mo
Alister. Secretary.
P. & A. M.
Wlilte Pat» Lod<e
F. &. A. M. No. 113
meets 2d and 4th
Fri. Ev'gs. ol each
mouth. Visiting brotUeig are wel
come.
Elmer L. Wheeler, W. M.
Address all communications to
t!ie Secretary.
B. P. O. ELKS
Skagway Lodge
No. 421, B. P. O.
E. iueeta every
let and 3d Tlnn*
day at 8:30 p. m.
^%SOg^" Visiting broth
ers cordially welcome.
HENRY FRIEDENTHAL, E. R
F. J VAWDEWAJLL, secretary
Pioneer of Alaska IgJoo, No. 12,
meets in A. B. Hull first Monday ijii
every month at 8:80 p. m.
Veiling Brothers cordially wel
come.
W. L. STEVENSON, Pres.
V. T. DORTERO, Rec. Sec.
You make a mistake it I
vou df not stoo at
THE
Pullen House;
i
Electric Lights
Rooms Single or en Suite <
Baths on each floor |
Famous for its Home Cooking, |
Milk, Cream, Cottage Cheese and >
Buttermilk from our own da'»v. I
Fresh Eggs, etc
Rates $3.00 Per Day and Up !
; " I
Well Lighted, Large Sample •
Rooms for Traveling Men. J
H. S. PI ILLEN. Pi op. I
Skagway. Alaska '
TO
Seattle, Tacoma, Victoria
Vancouver, Prince Rupert
Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan
Leave Skaguiay
S.S.SPOKANE July 31 Aug. 12
S. S. City of Seattle Aug. 6»18-24
Connects at Seattle with through pa-ssenger it camera.
CONGRESS, GOVERNOR AM) PRESIDEN1
Soiling Tuesday 11 p.m and Friday at 11 p. m.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO.
Through tickets sold an<l haji^Hgc checked to all points in
United States and Canada. For fa'ders and full particular,
address H. G. WEIR, Agent.
H. BRANDT, G. A- P. D. Phone 50. 8KAGWAY.
608 Second Ave., Seattle, Wa&h
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
SAILINGS FROfl SKAGWAY
AUGUST i9i6
Southbound via Sitka
S.S. JEFFERSON Aug. 1-12-24
SEATTLE DIRECT
S.S. MARIPOSA Aug. 7-28
S.S. ALAMEDA July 28 Aug. 18
Knik, Anchorage and Way Ports
S.S. ALAMEDA Aug. 9-29
S.S. MARIPOSA July 30 Aug. 19
'IKLKI'HO.VJ NO. ttfl.
K J d|{«aL,
SAILINGS from SKAGWAY
SFASON 1916
[CANADIAN! Princess Steamers
y Charlotte, Alice or Sophia
Every Thursday at 7 p«m*
From JUNE 15th to NOVEMBER 9th Inclusive
TO '
VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, SEATTLE, ETC.
Via PRINCE RUPERT
Wo ceii Ticket You to Any Part of tl>e World
Information Cheerfully Furnished by
L. H. JOHNSTON Agt. Phone 87 01 118 SKAGWAY
NOT AN EXPERIMENT
'•PUROLA" Peroxide Cream is
not au experiment, for it has been
sold for years and can be relit d up
on to give perfect satisfaction to
the user. It is a soothing, healing
and vanishing cream, which dries
quickly and Is never sticky or
greasy. You will be surprised at
the benefits your Bkln will de
rive from i*s constant use. Sold
Alaska Junk Co. I
of Juneau Alaska, <■
+
Dealers 1» ^
RUBBER, COPPER, BRASS |
1EAD, ZINC, SACKS, RAOS J
| ROPE, SCRAP IRON |
♦ Roar of Spickett's Postoffico |
I store. J
+ v •> *fr -J*
I with a money-back guarantee if
I uo» satisfied. 25c in jars or tubes.
Specify "PUROLA!" Sold by Kel
| ler Brca. Drug Co.
Whitehorse
Kluane Stage
Line
The Royal Mail Stage
leaves Whitehorse the
fourth of every mouth
for Kluana and way
| points aud also on the
seventeenth of every
month for Champaigne
Passengers and Freight sol
icited, Rates Reasonable
and the Service First Class.
~ H. CHAMBERS, Prop.
OFFICE
Reg:na Hotel s Whitehorte, f f
s. s.
Prince George
(3875 Tons)
s. s.
Prince Rupert
(3875 I ons)
The Finest, Surest, Swiftest Steamships on the Noptli Pacific
LliAVE SKAGWAV
EVERY SATURDAY P. M.
For
PRINCE RUPERT, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA
SEATTLE
Connections made at Prince Rupert with the Grand Trunk Pacific Rail
way for all Pointe in Eastern Canada and United States
"TIIE SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST"
Via
"A SERVICE THAT CAN, BE RELIED UPON"
J. D. McAuley W- G. Powell
T»,. Fru * Pass. A«, « <>"«*
Juneau, Alaska Fast Through Steamships Skagway, Alaska