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ill HI M OV 11$ Double-Team Freighting in Full Operatiou. TRAIL IN GOOD ORDER Urook?< Trull lo AIIIm ? A Jllle of liradv m t ump IX* Camp Lewis. Jan. 20. EDITOR Daily ALASKAN:? When men walk a distance of from fen to fifteen miles to anj from their work, they run little danger of indigestion. Lacking this exer cise, however, there would be no surcease of appetite, for the very atmosphere of these high altitudes is conducive to an ap palling absorption of grub. At no time is this fact better evidenced than on Sunday, wl en, with all lying in their bunks the live long blessed day, the members of this partv, between the hours of eight and five send three full meals to that illimitable bourne from whence no pork and beans return. But not every Sunday is a day of com plete dulce fa' niente; for about once a month the ordeal of boiling socks and underclothes is undertake.!. As a result of this amateur laundry work the colors of the rainbow garment are equitably inter changed, so that origin il shades become lost in successive nothing. Then the Sib ley stoves require constant feeding and I considerable wallowing in the deep snow j i< required to keep the wood racks full. Green balsam is the only timber afforded I by the woodlands about Middle lake and [ a Sil ly is perhaps the only thing con trived by man that will burn it. So juicy is this medicinal tree that it wont float in water. Once coaxed into a blaze it must be kept burning, with drafts wide open, or the tire will die down and go out. Burn ing balsam affords either a roast or a freeze. Double team freighting to Bennett is J now in full operation. The new trail along | the right-of-way is now being almost ex clusively traveled and is in perfect condi tion. Brack-. tt & Robinson commenced regular trips with their outfit Thursday and the mounted police have posted notices for bid ing travel on the Brooks trail to Atlin, > Now the drooks trail is virtually the Fan ! Tail cut off. But these notices are not in ' tended to convey any such idea. It is I only th^t portion of the Brook's trail be tween the south shore of Middle Lake on to a junction with the present trail to; Atlin. This portion of the old Brooks trail is now generally disused and has been tabooed to facilitate customs inspection. A mile of grade has been uncovered at Camp 12 and !s nearly completed and the ground was broken at Camp 13 yesterday. Down at Bennett, Mr. Ennis, the rail road agent, must brook the opposition of a representative of the Chilkoot Tramway company, who is located at that point. , The Chilkoot people are said to be dig ging the snow away from their cables, long stretches of wl ich have been greatly 1 damaged by the cold weather. So far j only one shipment has crossed the pass , and that was a rive ton outfit destined for Bennett out which has been stacked on Lindem.in, where it will remain indefi- ' nitely. I Balsam City is gradually becoming re- j inhabited with its floating population of sled pulling men and dogs. Every night new tents are pitched in the neighborhood and everv day some cf them are taken down and mushed on. While in places that are quite sheltered from currents, the ice on the lakes is fully three feet thick, it is generally very thin for midwinter, and old timers, who have tarried at this camp, predict an early breakup. If this occurs transportation will be badly hampered during the season that the lakes are impassable for both sledding and navigation. Nearly ail the British Columbian offi- j cials in this district, very much disfavor Ithe enactment of the threatened alien ex clusion law and assert thev do not believe it will ever bec?me a statute. Gold Commissioner Graham says that, if the law passes, It will not be reaction* ary, and that all alien owners of claims will be maintained In all their rights which existed at the time of entry. Alien hold ers of licenses mav also enjoy all the priv- i lieges conferred thereby. Now one of these privileges is set forth in chapter ij<S of, act amended in 1898, section 6, as follows: j "If any person or joint stock company i shall apply for a free miner's certificate at the mining recorder's office during his ab- : sence and shall leave the fee required bv 1 this act with the officer or other person In j charge of the said office, he or she shall be entitled to have such certificate from the I date of such application, and any free ; miner shall at any time be entitled to ob tain a free miner's certificate commencing to run from the expiration of his then ex- 1 isting free miner's certificate, providing he applies for such certificate. He shall ' pr-jdutie to the mining recorder, or in case j of his absence slull leave with the officer or other person in charge of the mining recorder's office, such existing certificate." Accordingly, before the passage of an alien exclusion law, any alien may license himself to enjov all the rights of a free miner in British Columbia for as manv years as he chooses to pre-license himself. C/MAS. If you want a choice bottle of bonded wet goods, go to the Idaho. Mackinaws an:1 sheeppclt clothing at cost at Burkhaid Co's- to-28-tf It is a curiousthing how arinicr grows The rumor got started in some old way j that Vinings is the best place to get your lAUta OUtflt. asiai orrics or M0 Ho VfflUDgtoini Assayerand Mining Geologist Next door lo U. S. Hotel Skagiuay, Alaska LadlSes' Bazaar! Ladies' Fall Wrappers, Chemise, Ladies' and Chil dren's all wool underwear l>ress Goods, Stamped Doylies. Embroidery Silks MRS. M. SHORTHILL. Books, Novels. Magazines at Seattle Prices ! lil News tan A Full line of Stationery Goods at Lowest Prices. Circulating Library and book exchange. Latest Papers, Magazines and 1 Periodicals. Alaskan Maps j and Mining Literature. Placer and qaartz claim blanks. Large assortment of 1899 diaries just received. Subscriptions taken for any puhHeation in the world at publishers prior*. 406 BROADWAY ? 406 The Grotto Tom *o?h and Jliu Clancy Proprietor* Elegant Gentleman's Resort Onlv high grade wet goods served to patrons. Choice domestic and foreign Cigars. Music every evening. ?Tom*< Iil4 "Jim" behind Ihr bar IDA CARMICHAEL Dealer in Fresh Fruits, confec tionery. high grade cigars, to* baccos, Canned Fruits and I Vegetables. Best stock in Skaguay. Broadway, near new passenger depot. re's Wharf Co. OPERATING THh MOORE WHARF AT SKAGWAY BAY, ALASKA. Seven hunkred and fifty feet deep water frontage. Sheltered from the high winds of Lynn Canal. The only Wharf at which ves sel* of large tonnage can lay and discharge at any and all times. MT For further information apply at office on wharf. Canadian Paeifie Navigation Company, Ltd Steamships DANUBE and TEES Sir. Tees will sail from Skagway for Victoria. Ta<oma and Seattle on or about the 9th and 22th of each month. Connecting with C. P. Ry., G. N. and N. P. R. R. Str. Danube will sail from Skagwav for Victoria, Tacotna and Seattle on "r about the 15th nd last of the month. m. ti. DAI. a*, OSce icutheMt corner of Broadway andBond, on Broadway. No Aliens barred going to Atlln. R- C Diehl, the merchant tailor, furnishes the marriage license to all those wishing to enter the matrimonial stage free, with his wedding suit. Good In tne States as well. I 27M*W Heaters of all kinds at Vinings. Miss Burk, formerly of the Moore Cafe, is refitting and furnishing the t-ltth Ave nue House in elegant style. When com pleted It will I e the cosiest and most up to-date house In Skagway. i-27tf DON'T FAIL TO STOP AT THE Old Log Cabin Hotel And Restaurant. (Old Log Cabin, Cossiar District, B. C.) OUR BHDS have good, warm wool mattraaaes and are the best you will find on the entire route. Free stabling and storage. Finest wines, liquors and cigars al ways on hand. Open all night. E. McWeste. Mn'gr Stenmera Due In Fori. Steamers due for the next few davs in 1 Skagway are: Laurada . Thursiayk February, 9 Amur Friday, Feb. 3 C>ttage Citv ? ...Friday, Feb. j City of Seattle .Saturday, Feb. 4 Tees, ....Tuesday, Feb. 7 Humboldt Thursday, Feb- 9 Dirigo Thursday, Feb. 9 Danube Tuesday, Feb. 14 Topeka Monday, Feb. 13 Soft sole Noya Scotia s;al water tight shoes at Claysons. Comforts, blankets and matrasses at Peoples. Parker and Aggers general ommisslon merchants, Seattle and Skagway. Allen Brothers have the most complete stock of hardware In town. U. S. Hotel and restaurant, best cooking in Skagway. Vining sells coal heaters. SUPPOkT HoMb INDUSTRY. The Plo neer cigar factory of Skagway, wholesale cigars and smokers' supplies. Occidental Restaurant Occidental Jjofel. gkaqway, Alaska MRS. H. SIMPSON, Prop. EVERYTHING- FIRST-CLASS. BEST MEALS EST SKAGWAY. Popular Prices and High Class Service. Special rates by the week. All the delicacies of the season and market Served. . Another Dyea pi? Conies to Skagaiay.. This time it is the Alaska Commission Co. Who have located at the corner of Fifth and Main Streets, and will Close out $10,000 worth of goods in 30 days j The stock consists of new and second-hand goods, and comprises Stoves, Tinware, Blankets. Comfort ers, Dishes, Cooking Utensels. Lamps. Ma tresses, Restaurant Outfits, Etc. There was a time when you had to take what you could get ? Times have changed ?? ? ? ' Skagway's Exclusive Shoe Store Carries a full assortment of BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBER GOODS for men, women and children, at lowest possible prices. Pros pectors'Foot wear in Great Varietv. BROWN SHOE CO.~r ?pfe HMercsiDii JanldDirs All our work guaranteed the best? Onlv Perfect fits made Foreign and Domestic goods always in stock. Cleaning and Repairing >?.??" ? Mil **?"* Nelson & Sessions, Props Fife - Alaska ~Ca Finest Stock of General Merchandiise in Skagway. Opposite Postottice on State Street. CLOTH1 GI^OCEI^IES, ? T d??T5 5H?e5 Outfits for Atlin and Klondike. Specialty made of Fine Millinery vNew stock just arrived fvom the fashion houses of the east. 99ers ATTENTION Full Line. Fine Quality Miners' Tools, Hardware, Iron and Steel. Giant Powder, Caps and Fuse. Arms and Ammunition D. C. BROWNELL 4th and Broadway. Sktvgway, Alaska White Pass Cigar Store Domestic and Imported Cigars Tobaccos and Smokers articles Holly St. Near Broadway AUGUST BfR, Prop SW<w, Ilotolk, ItrMuuruu la, ICce. PACIFIC HOTEL. I.uropeaii Plan. Fifth avenue Near Main Street. C. W. Klippel. Manager. Raths ^ ^?5T coi^Fo^gLE LFC I LI IS RJ0?V\S 1^ xHe ciTY Tons Hi; A SOMA II I.E. NKAUCAY, ALAXKA. Well Heated and First ^ HATH Largest and Best appoint Class Accommodations ' < I ' W HI H ed hotel in Alaska. Cor. For 175 Guests. UUIlllimilU IIUILL Broadway :-nd Fifth Ave F. R. CLARK, PROPRIETOR Desirable Rooms. Baths B ay \ieuA Hotel H. K. Dent, Prop. 4th Ave bet Main Skagway, and State Alaska Magnolia Hot h Ave. Between Broadway ana State Sts. Newel.v Fitted and Furnished. Onen Ail Ni^ht BEDS 25c C. CARMICHA EL, Lesse MEW H0ME Broadwav. RBsrnuRnmr^" ' ' ' A"? Hounds PERNMOFrER O 0 0 0 0 # . 0 00000 D :o; c o <5 0. o 0 00 o ;o o o ? o c -o :o o 0 0 coco c o o 0 o 0 p 6 - ? - 0 swrngpsM erg-to MWS* jb-o.o,vO !6;v ?co?::in mivimii iim 11 1 n 1 i.mi 1 * o 0 6 00 000 GERMAN BAKERY CAfc |Meals at aH Hours 25 C and Up; 000000 <L7 r ft Hollv Avenue 0000 0 0 THE T^^gH0L17^ NEWLY RENTTED AND FUKNI/MED GEO. A. BEAM, Proprietor Fifth avenue between Broadway and State Sts. FinestjAccommoJations. An Elegant Bar and High GradeGoods. ill ^ ^ 1 _ 1 1 v Corner of 12th and State nr* 1 1 13, III annatt aTl streets. No old stock. I V 1 Everything New. Fresh #11 new invoice arriving on grocery for the mines. Provisions all kinds, Including every variety of dried fruit at low rates George Sexton, M r Free Circulating Library and Reading Room for oui patrons every steamer. Twenty tons just received. Special to buyers and all outfitting Look An Exclusive Dry Goods Establishment has been opened up here. We keep an up-to-date and exclusive line of everything For Ladies And Childrens Apparel If you seek Elegance and Economy see us. The PMMEEX ?@ N Door Moore Block Nearly opposite P. O. P. E. KERN, The Leading Jewelea HasOjust opened a Jewelry Store at No. 15 Fourth Ave., with the finest stock of goods that ever struck Alaska. $10,000 worth Of fine WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, CLOCKS, Spectacles and Eyeglasses Fine Watch Repairing. Klondike iewelry a specialty. Watches rated with a chronometer.