purington.] ROADS AND ROAD BUILDING IN ALASKA." 229 
should be noted also that the return rates are higher on the last 
steamers than on those returning early in the season. 
Service is maintained all the year round, with the exception of the 
Seward Peninsula service, St. Michael, and points far up Cook Inlet. 
Between these points and Seattle, service can be reckoned on from 
May 15 to October 15 only. 
