Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27

short time, so short that we dld not get up into the city. This was our greatest disappointment, for who has not heard of Skaguay? We'll, we didn't see it but from the wharf, and further than that we have no opinion to express except that from the good work recently done in that place, we are willing to say that Skaguay has class of citizens that are worthy of the highest praise for rid ding the town of an element that gave their city very bad name abroad.
 From Skaguay, the next landing place was Killisnoo. They make fertili- ger and raise Indians at that place. The village has d nice Greek church and two rival chiefs. It is well fixed. One of these rival chiefs has large sign nailed over the door to his dwelling, on which is painted and correctly punctu ated the following:
 By the governors commission,
 And the companies permisSon,
 l am made the grand Iyee,
 Of this entire illahee.
 Prominent in song and story,
 I've attained the top of glory,
 As sacinaw I'm known to fame.
 Jake is but my common name.'
 From this place we went to Sitlia, the most beautiful place in all Alaska. It is located on an island, and surrounded by hundreds of others. The govern ment has n number of buildings. The Indian mission occupies number of fine, we'll built structures, and which are beautifully located.
 Of course we saw every body. Gov. Brady, who is the right man for gov ernor. is always busy. Judge Johnson, who was recently confirmed, is a jolly good fellow off of the bench, and as grave and dignified in that elevated swinging chair as an English high lord chancellor. The Judge is good lawyer but good lawyers don't always make the best judges. But in Judge Johnson we make an exception to the rule.
 We also saw Dist. Atty Bennett He is terror to criminals. We knew him in Seattle. lie has splendid record in the office.
 Clerk of the District Court Elliot is probably the busiest man in the city Litigation is on the increase and he has more work than he can do. He is kind and obliging to all and thor oughly competent man.
 We wouldn't like to go to Sitka when Gen. Vim. l.. Distin is away. We always want to meet him. We are talking about the U. $. Surveyor General. When you go to Sitka, call on the Gen. and he'll treat you so well that you will almost think you are visiting your mother.
 Collector lyey is away, but W. P. Mo Bride, his right hand man is there and has full charge. Me is Seattle man. We have known him for years and there is not one word that can be said against him. As an official, he has no super for in every respect and MT. lvey could never have chosen better man.
 We called at the Alaskan office How we do wish we knew the mans name we met, but have forgotten it. We were handsomely treated and the favor5 eX- tended will long be remembered.
 Coming back we came by the Muier glacier. Our space will not permit mention of it. We leave it for future issue.
 Our round trip was made on the To- peka. We only have one objection to that boat, which is that they give you too much to eat. The cookery is too good. Pity the poor stomachs-they were shamefully abused, because Stew ard Sanders dished up such a tremen- dous spread three times day The To peka is the most popular boat on the Alaska run and her crew is the very best. A steward can make boat popu- lar or unpopular, and Sanders prefers the former course. We have only one kick against him-he lays claim to being an Englishman, but we want to tell our readers that is mistake. He is an Irishman. The good Lord never put Sanders wit and mirth into an Englishman. He can't deceive us that way.
 Among the passengers were many no- table people. Gov. Brady was a passen- ger to Juneau. Hon. c. A. Dolph, broth CT of the late senator, and Attorney Snow of Portland, were on board going to Sitka. Ex-Gov. A. P. Swinford, for mer governor of Alaska, man of pleas ing address and superior ability, went to Sitka and returned to Juneau. Judge Vim, formerly superior judge at Whatcom and James H Uee of Provi- dence, k. l., were among the happiest passengers. We were especially pleased to form the acquaintance of Prof. $. l.. Schumo, of Philadelphia and his charming wife. The Prof. had his kodak with him and he was collecting materi al for future lecture. He is man of superior ability and will no doubt give an entertaining talk. J. c. Kilmer, a newspaper man from Chicago, and his wife, were also among the tourists, but in fact we must skip some names for want of space, and will only add that it is seldom indeed when boat carries a more pleasant and superior class of