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ALASKA'S FRIEND IS GONE.
Ther? la a legend prevalent la gov
ernmental circles at our national cap
ital that Alaskans are a cantanker
erous lot, that the general criticism
directed at the carpet-baggers who
nre sent to rule us la not caused so
much by the actions of those men as
from the general cussed ne?ts of the
people ot Alaska. This Idea cau beat
be refuted by the sincere and gen
eral regret which will be caused by
the death of A. P. Swlueford.
Swlneford was governor of Alaska,
but he left office with the respect and
admiration of the people he was sent
to rule, and had the people been en
franchised, Swlneford would not have
Leeu succeeded when he was. He was
instrumental in inaugurating the Sitka
Alaskan in 1S!H! and in lit 00 he start
ed ihe Ketchikan Miner aud as edi
tor of this paper established the re
putation of being the best editorial
writer in Alaska.
While governor Mr. Swineford fath
ered the territorial government idea
by recommending It in his first re
port and he has always championed
the cause of home rule iu Alaska,
twice appearing before congressional
inquiries and advancing eloquent and
cogent reasons why Alaska was en
titled to political freedom.
In 1?0?> Gov. Gov. Swlneford was
h candidate as delegate from Alaska.
Old not retire sulking to nis tent, out
stayed in the lists and was ever fore
mos' in raising his voice for the prin
ciple in which he firmly believed.
both in private and in public life
Gov. Swineford set a worthy example
He was popular, but he did not sacri
fice principle for popularity. He was
a strong man and he held strong op
inions which he spoke without fear
or favor. As the years go by Gov.
Swineford will be remembered as one
of the best of the many sterling char
acters that have been associated if
rot produced in the northland.
A. P. Swlneford was born in Mich
igan. He was a Journalist and in the
60's he was working as a reporter on
Ihe LaCrosse Democrat, the trenchant
Journai conducted by "Brick" Pomer
oy. who was. It must be confessed,
somewhat of a "copper-head."
Later Mr. Swlneford was editor of
a paper at Marquette, Michigan, and
* member of the Michigan legislature
in lSSi he was appointed governor
of Alaska by Grover Cleveland and
came to Sitka during April of that
year. He served until 1889 and then
wan appointed general Inspector of
Alaska for the land office. He held
this appointment until 1898.
Mr. Swineford had mining Interests
In Ketchikan and a brother of his
died there some few years ago while ,
engaged in mining. Three years ago 1
Gov. Swlneford retired from active ;
business and for the past few months
he has been living at Juneau. ,
He Is survlwd by a widow and one '
daughter, Mrs Allen Shattuck. ,
Gov. Swloeford is well known for '
his history of Alaska which is consld- ,
ered the best historical work on A]- '
aska extant. ,
THE ASSASSINATION OF PRINCE
ITO.
The aaaasai nation of Prince Ito of
Japan Is a regrettable occurrence but
at the name time it is just what was
to be expected as a result of the pol
icy of Japan in Core*. If Japan con
tinues this policy more assassinations
will surely follow.
Without legal or moral warrant Ja
pan seized Corea, deposed the Emper
or, put Japanese in charge of all pub
lic worlu and practically made a de
Tendency of her neighboring kingdom
on the mainland. At first the assur
?nce was given that all the rights
and liberties of the Coreans would be
respected, but as time has gone by
the Japanese have violated this pro
pose In many ways.
The Coreans are a jJroud and au
'.i? ut people and they deeply resent
this usurpation on the part of Japan.
Unable ;o resist by force of arms the
invnsion of Japan, it was inevitable
th<?t they should resort 'o a>iasslna
J'on. 1bi? bas been history of
all races --lo have been enslaved. It
Is so lr. if: tsla and India today.
it will s.ifflce lit'le that some pat
riotlc ? and perhaps fanatic ? Corean
has slain Ito. Others will take his
place and the subjugation of the Cor
eans will continue. Hut stortny times
may be ahead.
A night watchman at Fairbanks
sen' outside for some books to peruse
Uurlitg the winter. Ills list included
' The Origin of Species," "Data of
Bthics," "Diseases of the Will,' "Dar
win and after Darwiu" and other eru
dite works. He selected Shakespeare
for light reading. He should have
asked for "The Critique of Pure Rea
son" by Kant. That would hold him
for a while. Some of the sentences
are more than a page long.
Light House Keeper Ileagan of
Mary's Island, near Ketchikan, when
bis wife recently died, deserted his
light for several days that he might
lake her body to Ketchikan for bur
ial. His light wont out when he was
gone. With all respect to the dead
it was the duty of this man to have
stayed by his light. What if some
ship had been wrecked by his defec
tion?
Charity suffereth long and is kind:
charity vaunteth not itself, is not
puffed up.? Corinthians, 13? 4.
The blessed work of helping the
world forward happily does not wait
to be done by perfect men. ? George
Elliot.
A BIRDS ELEGY.
TTK was the first to welcome spring.
Adventurous he came
To wake the dreaming buds and sing
The crocus Into llame.
UE loved the morning and the dew.
He loved the sun and rain.
He fashioned lyrics as he (lew,
With love for their refrain.
A ND now. behold him dead, alas,
Where he made Joy so long,
A bit of blue among the grass?
A tiny broken song.
?Frank Dempster Sherman.
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HOW INSECTS BREATHE.
8yit*m of Tubes That Run tho Length
of Their Bodice.
Landlubber animals bsve lungs, and
sea creatures have gills. But Insects
hare neither one nor the other. They
have a complex system of tubes run
ning throughout the whole length of
the body by means of which Air Is con
veyed to every part of the syutem. As
they are destined to contain nothing
but air, they are strongly supported to
guard against collapso from pressure.
This support Is furnished by means
of a fine thread running spirally with
in the walls of the tube, much in the
same way that a garden hoso is pro
tected with wire. There are generally
two of theso tubes which run tho
whole length of tho Insect's body.
Many flies, as larvae, lire lu cue wa
ter. Arranged along each side of their
bodies Is a series of exceedingly, thin
plates. Into each of which runs a se
ries of blood vessels. These plates act
and absorb the oxygeu contained In
the water. The tall ends In three
feather-like protections. By means of
these tho larva causes currents of wa
ter to flow over the gills, and thus their
efficiency Is Increased.
The gnat also lives In the water as
a larva. But It has no gills; there
fore It canuot breathe tho oxygen In
the water, but must breathe air. This
Is douo by uieaus of a splcaUe situated
at the Up of its tall. Indeed, the tall
Is prolonged Into a little tube. The
larva floats along head downward In
the water with tills tube Just above
the surface to enable It to breathe.
After some time It Is provided with
two little tubes, which act la the same
mauner.? Chicago Tribune.
KEEP THf KIDNEYS WEIL
Health l? Worth Saving, and Some
Alaskan People Know How
to Save It.
Many Alaskan people take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are respons
ible for a vast amount of suffering
and 111 health, but there Is no need
to suffer nor remain In danger when
all diseases and aches and pains due
l to weak kidneys can be quickly nnd
permanently cured by the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills. The folio win;;
j statement leaves no ground for doubt.
Arthur Rooks, 412 Duane St., As
toria, Ore., says: "I suffered severe
ly from kidney trouble and rheuma
tism. There were pains in ray back.
, ahnulderit mid limbs and at times I
to lace my shoes. My kidneys were
weak and the secretions became very
unnatural. At last a friend recom
mended Doan's Kidney Pills so highly
that 1 procured a box and began their
use. They helped me from the first
and It was only a short time before
I was entirely free from my kidney
complaint."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name ? Doan's ? and
take no other.
Only One "BROMO QUININE,- that Is
Laxative firomo Quinine OB ?v?ry
Cures a Cold in One Day, Crip in 2 Days 25c
HBATED AND LIGH ? ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
CUbite Pass fiotel
P. D McMillan, Manager
Largest and best appointed fiotel in tbe Vukott
CHOICE BAR STOCK UlbitebOW, V. C.
RATES MODERATE
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIR8T CLASS CAFE
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. W. GTDEON, Propriktor
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
FURNACE HEATED
Carcross, Y. T.
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Dally Excopt Sunday.)
No,
1. N. Bound
1st class
8 30 a. m. Leaves
10 00 "
Arrives
m.
SKAQUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG ABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
WHITE HORSE
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage Inspect
ed and checked. Inspection Is stopp d 30 minutes beforo leaving tlmo of
train
150 pounds of baggage will be chocked froe with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half fare ticket.
11 00
11 30
1 30 p.
3 45
Arrives
Leaves
No. 2. S. Bound
1st class
3 20 p. m.
1 45 "
12 42 "
12 10 "
10 25 a. m.
8 15 "
WARM BUI MOIST
?.The result of tho obser\a Ion taken
?t Moore wharf at midnight, Oct. 20
1009, ii as fellows:
Temperature tlineobservat'n 35 hImjvp
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours 4.') nbovt
Mln. . " " " " 35 above
Mean " " " " 40 above
Barometer ?!? CO
C ou?ly dud calm
INTERIOR WEATHER.
L ?wer Lcbargo.
Big Salmon
Yukon Crossing.
Selkirk
Coffee Crcrk . . .
Stewart
Ojfilvie
Dawson
Forty Mile
. 24 above
. 24 "
20
18
20
32
20
14 ?
FO;k SALE'. ? A National Cash Reg
ister in good condition. Inquire at
this office. tf
KLOCK'S JERSEY BUTER.
This '? "without doubt 1Jic host but
ter to be obtained in any market.
A fresh consignment received every
ten days- and we guarantee Its purity.
AH, kinds of fresh and salt meats,
poultry, fish and game constantly on
'land.
fYye-Bruhn Co.
ROYAL A.GUNNISON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX E. JUNEAU ALASKA
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EH
Georgia
Carrying U. S. Mali
BfOOuF1-'Tej.nnR?,rSW?!i RftY"
Sfi ILS
Every JUfSDAY at 8a.m.
I WILLIS NOWELL, Mer., Juneau
W. W. BOOGHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Avo. phone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Carrying Passengers and Mail will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every. '
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONEWAY SI.50: ROUND TRIP S2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FORI
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hogg" Phone 80
SKAGWAY ?
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, To core; a
Victoria, Vancouver, Aiwcortes, Dellingham
Everett, Olympia, Porl Townjcnd, South
Bellingham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los AngeSes, Skua Diego
G. W. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D, C. D. DUNANN. G. P. A.
1 13 Jamct St., Seattle I !2 Market St., San T ranciieo
Right resorved to chaneo this Schedule
NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
City of Seattle Oct. 28 Nov. 7, 20
Collage City Nov. 2, 14 26
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
iiiBMLiiii^jy.MM,\Ktiar?aggr^.-^^ trazawacro:
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
? COMPANY
' >rrylnc U. S. Mall and Alsutka Pacific Brpr*?<
Next Salllnr of the Fast Paiisenerer Steamers
Dolphin
Jefferson
Oct. 2, 13, 23
Oct. 7, 18, 29
Company rrsorves right to chango sailing date without notice]
Transfer? to Victoria and Vancouver Without Addtional ( harpc
Through Tickets to San Franclcco
C. B. OUPTILL, Agent. Phono CG
Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
Fail Schedule of Sailings From Skagway
Princess Royal
Oct. 23
Nov. 2
Princess May
Oct. 27
Nov. 7, 17, 27
Subject to clunpe without notice
For Vancouver, Victoria. Seattle, via Prince liupert
Phone 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
The Humboldt S. S. Co.
Stilling Dates Subject to Chamrc Without Notice
S. S. HUMBOLDT
Sills OCI 10 20 31
A V & l^xpositio7\T (? Round
/->,? 1 ? 1 ? l-<xcursio^ tpOU Trip
SEATTLE OFFICE
103 YESLER WAY
W. W. BOUGHTON,
PHONE 90 SKAGWAY AG T
'"V 'TSBX2TS3SC335B3UB9MKB
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Through Line From
Skagway to Atiin, White.Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River Points.
The new placer camps in thd Allsek aJiei IvTuiirte Mining Districts are reached only via White florse
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, whrrVnttvlgation is closed, daily trains will continue runniug between
Skagway am! Whitb' Horse." A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will bo maintained
by ? Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between Whito Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mall, express and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson and
intermediate points. -
For Conrad City, located in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quartz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For Information relative to passoager, freight aid tele-rraphlc rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B, C.
A. L. R Kit DOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACRER Gen Agen
Vancouver B. C. nd Skaeuay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska