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OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
Admitted u second class audi matter
July 8. 1893, at the Postofflce
at Ska*way, Alaska.
L. S. Keller, Publisher.
Subscription Rate*.
Ou moaUt by wall 76
One monUt by carrier 1.00
Tbrea moattu by mall 2.2
Six monibs by mall 4.60
One yoax by mall 9.00
Subscriptions and advertisements
received by:
Bennett News Co. . . Whltehorse, Y. T
E. W. Uldeon Carcross, Y. T.
K. L. Plllman Atlln, B. C.
B. A. Barnet Halutis, Alaska.
THE APPOINTMENT WILL SHOW.
When President Taft selects (or the
supreme court ot the United States
the successor to the late Kufus W.
Peckham, the action more than any
thing else will afford a chance to
Judge Taft himself. Will he appoint
a man of broad and liberal tenden
cies? or will he choose for this proud
and important position a man who will
be in sympathy with the re-actionists,
who will have leanings toward the ccr
poratlons and the "Interests?"
Taft will probably have the appoint
ment of two supreme Judges, for Jus
tice Moody is and has been for some
time la a serious state of illness.
Justices of the supreme court are ap
pointed for life. They have more real
Influence upon the evolution and de
velopment of our national affairs than
the president and congress, for all
legislat. ve laws and executive actions
must be submitted to them on the
lest of constitutionality. They decide
the status of the rights of labor ver
sus capital in the complex cases that
are constantly cropping out as the re
sult of new conditions. The Judicial
power of the supreme court extends
to foreign treaties, to controversies
between slates, all cases affecting am
bassadores and ministers, admiralty
and marine Jurisdiction, and all cases
of law and equity.
probably the appointment of a suc
cessor to Justice Peckham will be
Tatt's most important action. It mat
ters but little in the long run that Tait
signed the tariff bill. It delayed mat
ters for four years, but tariff reform
is certain to come and not all the
lower of standpatism can keep down
the rising tide. But once appointed, a
supreme court Justice holds office for
life. He cannot be removed save for
gross misbehavior. In the past there
has been criticism of the supreme
court upon the ground that Its mem
bers on the whole are not sufficiently
progressive, not enough In touch with
the times; that they had decidedly
capitalistic tendencies. This criticism
may or may not be Justified, but It
is Idle to deny that It is the opinion
of the majority of the people of the
United States and recent supreme
court decisions anent labor questions
have cost the court the confidence of
thousands of laboring men.
We have heard much of the Taftlan
Judicial temperament. Here Is the
President's opportunity to show his
innate tendencies. We know the type
of man Roosevelt would have elevated
to the supreme bench. What manner
of man will Taft select? Will he be
broad guaged and progressive? or will
he be a man immersed in lngal lor<?,
Inculcated with the idea of the divine
rights of property and capital?
The country is awaiting the choice.
We are Interested.
SURREPTITIOUS LAWMAKING.
To the surprise of a great many
people, possibly a majority of the
country, a law was enacted during the
last session of Congress, and signed
by the President ? In a moment of ab
straction as we may conceive ? which
makes It a penal offense to make, ls
aue or circulate any note, check, mer
orandum, token or other obligation
for a sum less than one dollar. The
penalty prescribed for the violation
of this law is a fine of not more
than $500, or imprisonment in Jail
for a period not to exceed six months
This law aeems to have wormed Its
way through the mazes of Congress
lonal procedure without attracting
public attention. It was probably the
the studious design of those who had
It In chargo to keep It obscure, and
for the very good reason that the
ridicule It would have excited, if it
had been brought prominently to pub
lic notice, would have killed it. At
all events, it deserved to be killed;
because it Is a bit of preposterous
legislation that creats an artificial
crime.
Unquestionably it was the purpose
of those promoting the law to strike
a telling blow at the mail-order hous
es throughout the country. This pal
pable feature may earn for It com
mendation on the part of retail mer
chants who regard the mail-order
houses as competitors. But even
among these we believe there will be
found a considerable percentage who
will readily condemn it as offensive
and iniquitous legislation.
On the statute books of the Nation
and the states we have too much
law already ? too much, even of that
variety which Is defensible. It Is
both Inexpedient and unwise to enact
law which excites contempt, as this
Is bound to do. It Is a matter that,
once disclosed, should attract public
attention, and of that strenuous sort
which leads to a reconsideration and
prompt repeal. ? Portland Telegram.
A RAINY NIGHT.
I hear the plashing of the rain upo
the roof, upon the pane, it murmurs
at the door: it patters forth a futile
boast; it whispers like a timid ghost;
it streams upon the floor. And as 1
sit me here alone, and listen to Its
monotone, strange fancies come and
go; I seem to see, distinct and plain,
dim faces drawn upon the pane, of
friends I used to know. Soft voices
ne'er shall see again, are crying bit
terly; the raindrops seem to be their
tears, and o'er the misty void of
years, they're calling, calling me. O
f hadows from a starless shore, be
gone. and torture me no more, and
leave ire here alone! I fear the
voices In the rain, the voiles vibrant
wltli their pain ? I T-^cr the spectres
that ccmplain. In veavy monotone!
But still they chide me at the door,
and whisper there for evermore, aud
murmur In their woe; I hear them in
the tempest's swell, I hear them sigh,
1 hear them yell: "Where is that old
;.reen umberell, you swiped two years
ago?" ? Walt Mason.
I have beeu told of a Spaniard who
always put on his spectacles when
about to cat cherries, that they might
look bigger and more tempting. In
like manner I mako the most of my
enjoyments, and pack away my trou
bles in as small a compass as I can.
?Robert Southey.
When a few years are come then
I shall go the way whence I shall
not re'urn.? Job, 16 ? 22.
What Sherman said about war does
lo* apply when the rival steamship
lines are scrapping.
Home rule for Alaska.
"RETRO ME, SATHANAI"
GET thee behind me! Even as. heavy
curled.
Stooping ugalnst the wind, a
, charioteer
In snatched from out his chariot
by tho hulr.
So shall tlmo bo, and as the void car,
hurled
Abroad by reinless steeds, oven so the
world.
Vca, even a* chariot dust upon the air,
It shall bo sought and not found any
where.
C3et thee behind me. Satan! Oft unfurled.
Thy perilous wings con beat and break
like lath
Much mightiness of men to win thee
- praise.
Lead these weak feet to tread In narrow
ways.
Thou still, upon the broad vino sheltered
path,
Mayst wait the turning of tho phials of
wrath
For certain years, for certain months
and days.
?Dante QabrleURoasettl.
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health is 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 ill health, but there is no need
lo suffer nor remain in danger when
all diseases and aches and pains due
to weak kidneys can be quickly and
permanently cured by the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Tho following
statement leaves no ground for doubt.
Arthur Rooks, 412 Duane St., As
toria, Ore., says: "I suffered severe-,
ty from kidney trouble and rheuma
tism. There were pains In my back,
shoulders and limbs and at times 1 ?
was so lame that I could not stoop
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 mo from the" first
j and It was only a short tlm<jJ>pfore
I was entirely free from my kidney
| complaint."
For sale by all dealers. Price !>0
cents. Poster-MIlburn 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 flromo Quinine on ?v*y
Cures a Cold in One Day, Cns in 2 Days scPboi, 2Sc
. ?? ? : .. i: ? .?i..
HEATED AND LIGH1 ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS
Ulbitc Pass Bold
kcc x "V"
P. D McMillan, Manager
Cargest and best appointed fiotel in tbe Mon
8 rates' moderate
Wbittborse, V.C.
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE
ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION
CHOICE BAR STOCK
Caribou Hotel
E. w. GIDEON, Proprietor
Carcross, Y. T. |
S-M-M 1 1 1 1 ?I**1**I"I"I"I| 'M"1 1 W-I-ti-H-H
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
X FURNACE HEATED
The White Pass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Daily Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. S. Bound
1st class 1st class
8 30 a. in. Leaves SKAC UAY Arrives 3 20 p. m.
10 00 " " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " " LOG ABIN " 12 42 " ' "
11 30 " " BENNETT " 12 10 "
1 30 p. m. " CARIBOU " 10 25 a. i?
3 45 " Arrives WHITE HORSE Leaves 8 15 "
Passengers must be at depots In time to have Baggage inspect
ed and checked. Inspection is stopp d 30 minutes beforo leaving tliafc of
train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half fore ticket
WARMER WEATHER INSIDE
The rosuli of the observa ton taker
at Moore wharf at midnight, Oct. 2fc
1909, Is aa follows
Temperature tlrueobservat'n 35 above
Max. temp, preceding 24 hours 45 above
Min. " " " " 35 abovo
Moan " " 11 " 40 above
Barometer 2!? 58
Clear and Calm
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Lower Lcbargo 12 abovo]
Big Salmon 10 "
Yukon CrOHslnjr 15 "
Selkirk 12 "
ColTee Creek 1" ?
Stewart 20 '
Ogilvie 18 '
Dawson 21 '
Forty Milo ,
FOR SALE. ? A National Cash Reg
ister In good condition. Inquire at
this office. tf.
KLOCK'S JERSEY BUTER.
This 's without doubt ho best but
ter to bo obtained in any market.
A fresh consignment received every
ten days and we guarantee its purity.
All kinds of fresh and salt meats,
poultry, fish and game constantly on
?iand.
Frye-Brului Co.
ROYAL A.GUNNISON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX E. JUNEAU ALASKA
JUNEAU S. S. GO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Georgia
? ?
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and Wayporti.
SAILS
Every I IJESDAV at 8 a.nt.
WILLIS NO WELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGUTON, Agent
Broadwar and Fifth Ave. pfcone 90
U. S- Mail Steamer
Hegg
Carrying Passengers and Mall will
leavo Skagway for Haines
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FARE ONEWAY $1.50: ROUND TRIP $2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" Phono SG
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, Tacoma
Viclori#, Vancouver, Anccoites, Bellingham
Everett, Olympia, Port Towncend, Soulli
Bcllingham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
G. \V. ANDREWS. G. A. P. D, C. D. DUNANN, G. P. A.
1 13 Jame? St.. Seattle 1 12 Market St., San Francisco
Right roservad to chnngo thlo Schedule
NEXT SAILINGS WILL EE
City of Seattle Oct. 28 Nov. 7, 20
Cottage City Nov. 2, 14 26
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
ALASKA STEAMSHIP 1
COMPANY
Carrying U S. Mall anil Alaska' Pacific Fxprf??
Next Saillntr of the Fast Pasgeusrcr Stearaejs
Dolphin
Jefferson Nov. 9, 20
Nov. 5
Dec. J
Company reserves rlffht to change sailing date without DOtice^
Trnns'ers to Victoria and Vancouver Without Addtiooal Cbarjfe
Throuph Tickets to San Franclcco
C. B. GUPTILL, Agent. Phone G6
^T^SESSEEa KiSEStSSSSBi I
C23SEB
Canadian Pacific Ry.!
(B. C. COAST SERVICE) *
Fall Schedule of Sailings From Skagway
Princess Royal
Oct. 23
Nov. 2
Princess May
Oct. 27
Nov. 7, 17, 27
Subject to change wit.iout notice
For Vancouver, Victoria. Seattle, via Prince Rupert
F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
S. S. Co.
Sailinc Dates Subject to Chancre Without Notice
S. S. HUMBOLDT
Sails OCI . 31
. 12-24 BrC. 5
SEATTLE OFFICE
103 YESLER WAY
W. W. BOUGHTON,
PHONE 90 SKAGWAY AGT
;sBB83aRsai
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Through Line From
Skagway to Atlin, White Hor;>o, Big Salmon, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River Points.
The now placer camps in the Alseknnd Kluane Mining Districts arc reached only via White Dorse
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, when navigation is closed, dally trains will continue running between
Skagway and Whito Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will bo maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave Whito Horse for Dawson and
intermediate points.
For Conrad'City, loeated in the heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quarts camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For Information relative to pa^soager, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of tho Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C.
A. T,. l i :DOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen Agen
Vancouver 15. C. ^nd Skaguay, AiaskB 8kaguoy, Alaska