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Chilkoot Barracks,
Alaska.
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MAIL BOA? SCHEDULE:
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Sun.-Hon.(June 10-11) .<
(Direct States nail)
Tuesday , June 13 th •«•»••••«. G.B* "Estebeth”
(o.M.from ‘’Watson", due Juneau, Jun.10)
CONGRESSIONAL PARTY DUE MONDAY:
The USaT."Cerebral" bearing the Congres
sional Party.is due to arrive at Chfilkoot Barracks sometime next Mon
day, June 11th* The "Canbrai" is due to leave Seward City tomorrow, (June
9th*). The members of the party have been enjoying a trip over the Ne?/
Government railroad as far as Fairbanks. Tne transport is due to come
direct from Seward to the Foot#
Just what entertainment can be provided for the visitors
during their stay at this Post is entirely dependent upon the hour of
the boat’s arrival, and the plane already made by the travelers as to
future stops* But tentative plans have been made to bring the visitors
for a sightseeing trip up along the Chilkat in machines provided by the
Post,the Alaska Road Commission,and the public-spirited citixens of
Haines;-perhaps provide a picnic luncheon for the party,-an inspection
of the Barracks and its surroundings,-and then in the evening a Reception
and Dance at the New Gym aft the Barracks. The citizens of Haines are
co-operatirg readily with the residents of the Post in arranging ta show
the congressmen end their families an enjtyable time,and it is felt that
the visitors will be well pleased.
Ihe ” Central'’will remain at the Barracks for about d aayt.
during which the Congressional Party is expected to visit Skagway, where
the citizens have planned a banquet and recejtj.cn for them,-and to take
a trip over the White Pass,as far as Summit* The transpoit is expected
to sail for Juneau on June 13th or 14th. Juneau.like all the towns in
the Territory, is planning big doings in honor of the distinguished guesit
in addition to the list of pat sangers on board the "Camera
already published in these columns,Rep*Whitraell P.Martin, of Louisiana,
and wife, and Brig, Gen*Weils, of the Generaj. Staff, became members of the
party at/ Seattle, Major Francis N.Maddox.Inf*,the new Bommanding Officer
of Chilkoot Barracks,is also on board the transport.
CAPT.GOODE TO LEAVE ON "CAHBRAI":
Capt.Paul R.Goode,Co<"Ew,Post Exchange Of
ficer Extraordinary Marksman.and Mighty Hunter has received word that he
will sail for San Francisco, Calif .fhis new station, on the "Cambrai”.
With the Captain’s departure Chilkoot Barracks loses one of
the best officers,most efficient adninistxaters, and highest type of gen
tleman that it has ever known. Capt.Geode cane to the Post in 1921 from
Fort Snelling,Minn. Aj Commander of Cc."E,,,the Captain made a name for
himself and his company,and received the highest commendation from Gen.
Morton,at the annual inspection. On his transfer to the place of Post
Exchange Officer, Capt.Goode demonstrated his ability to handle that pos -
ition as well as he had handled all other9f£nd the Canteen,under his su
pervision, was bronght to an excellent condition. He will be missed by
all. As the men of ”E" say of him-"he is a square shooter”. A more fla
erinp yemmendation could not be given.lt is the universal belief that
he deserves it. The Presidios gain is indeed our loss. Here’s luek/'Po