APPLE GROWING
SHOULD PROSPER
IN TERRITORY
WIFE OF LATE HARRIMAN, RAIL
WAY OFFICIAL, BELIEVES
EXPERIMENT SUCCESS.
IN ALASKA 3 MONTHS
World Travelers Enthused Over Ex
tensive Travels in Territory—
To Return Again.
"Just because it has never been
attempted is no reason why people
of Alaska should not make an effort
to experiment in the growing of
fruit trees. Down in the Warm
Springs district, near Atlin lake, we
saw splendid specimens of apples
grown, and the strawberries, well,
we have never seen better.” Thus
spoke Mi's. W. E. Cornish, wife of
the late vice-president of the Harri
man Railway System, which includes
the Union Pacific and the Southern
Pacific Railroads, who, with Miss
Sarah E. Hooper, has been a visitor
in Seward for a number of days. The
ladies, whose home address is either
New York or California, are com
pleting a three months’ trip through
the Territory, which will end at the
conclusion of a trip from Valdez to
Chitina, thence down the Copper Riv
er Railroad to Cordova.
Farming and agriculture in general
hold a fascination for Mrs. Cornish,
and from her observation of condi
tions throughout the regions she has
traversed, she is certain, were apple
trees planted, good crops would ma
ture. Her enthusiasm for apple
growing in Alaska, received an im
pedus upon visiting the Warm
Spring region where it is now ‘‘ap
ple blossom time.” Mrs. Cornish
was informed that a hardy grade cf
apple has been grown in this dis
trict, only as an experiment, biu
that it has been successful, especial
ly at Hope. The Hope orchard has
demonstrated apples can be grown
and in all probability, residents of
Seward and Interior points, noting
the Hope success, will plant a few
trees.
Referring to the Warm Spring dis
trict, it is stated an effort is being
made in that region for a connect
ing road to Juneau in order that the
farmers of the district might take
advantage of the short trip down to
the Capital City of Alaska, instead
of returning back to Careross, Y. T.,
thence down the White Pass rail
way to Skagway.
Make River Journey.
Mrs. Cornish and Miss Hooper,
visited Sitka, prior to their depar
ture for Dawson, and were much im
pressed with the old historical Alas
kan town. The trip down the river
from Whitehorse was one of intense
interest, for stops were made at ev
ery possible point, each stop reveal
ing something new. Arriving at Daw
son they spent several days motor
ing about the famous old gold camp,
visiting many of the mines and pro
perties still in operation. The jour
ney, by the travelers, from Dawson
to the lower river points, amazed
them and what made the trip par
ticularly enjoyable was the company
of Mrs. Sleichter, for they were pass
ing thru Territory she was perfect
ly familiar with. The ladies spoke
of the fine work Mrs. Sleichter was
accomplishing in her treatment ot
the Indians.
Coming back up the Tanana river
they finally disembarked at Nenana,
arriving in Fairbanks the ' following
day, where they remained for ten
days. The Alaska Railroad trip to
Seward was keenly enjoyed and es
pecially the beautiful glimpse of the
majestic Mount McKinley which was
caught at various intervals along the
journey. Speaking of the mountain,
it was stated a wonderful view of
it was obtained coming up the Tan
ana river to Nenana. At Anchorage
they were delighted to see the huge
oil reproduction of the mountain by
Sidney Lawrence in the Hotel An
chorage.
Comment was heard on the Sun
day train, out of Seward for Anch
orage, and on the following day.
The visitors did not approve of hav
ing an extra operated, giving as their
reason, it rushed the public thru
without giving them an opportunity
to visit a part of the country they
came a long way to see. However,
it was stated, they were not In the
railroad business and it was of no
concern of their’s, simply offering
a suggestion while passing through.
Mrs. Cornish said she would have
liked to have met General Manager
Noel W. Smith and complimented
him on his work on the Alaska
Railroad.
Visit Kodiak On Starr.
Out of Seward the ladies went to
Kodiak on the steamer Starr. While
en route they caught a beautiful
view of Katmai. At Kodiak they
changed steamers, boarding the Ad
miral Evans and making the trip
around the island. Arriving back
at Kodiak they recalled the incident
when two Kodiak bear cubs were
taken aboard and shipped to the
Milwaukee Museum by Mr. Erskine,
prominent resident of the Westward.
The Petty Officer, who administer
ed first aid to Miss Cull of Portland,
who while out on a hiking trip, fell
and sprained her ankle, was praised
by Mrs. Cornish. “Give credit where
credit is due,” she corrected. “It was
not the Chicago doctor who render
ed such splendid treatment to the
lady but the fine young officer from
the coast guard cutter Unalga. I
have never seen a better looking
crowd of young fellows than those
on the Unalga.”
To Visit Alaska Again.
Mrs. Cornish said she expected to
re-visit Alaska at a future date, as
she would have liked very much to
have made the Nome trip this year,
but time does not permit. Two years
ago both ladies made a trip about
the world and last year made a mo
tor tour of Oregon and California.
Upon their return to the States
certain tourist agencies will be in
formed of the splendors of the Al
aska trip, and of the pleasures en
joyed to the visit of Uncle Sam’s
most Northern domain. During their
travels about the world, 10,000 post
cards have been purchased. The
lack of information relative to Al
aska, to the newcomer was stress
ed. Like Mr. Patterson, a director
of the National Cash Register com
pany, who passed thru Seward last
! week, Mrs. Cornish agrees that an
| information bureau should be install
! ed in Seward for the benefit of trav
; elers and tourists.
While awaiting the arrival in Sew
ard of the steamer Yukon, Mrs. Cor
nish and Miss Hooper are guests at
the Van Gilder.
MOOSE JOHNSON
FINDS RICH ORE
DEVELOPMENT OF RUBY SIL
VER LEAD DISCLOSES
BIG VALUES.
Moose Johnson and Harry Wertz,
who are developing the Mint Ruby
silver mine in the Chulitna district,
are reported to have encountered
some exceptionally line ruby silver
ore, a letter from Johnson, received
on the last mail by an Anchorage
citizen, stating that the ore carries
about 3,000 ounces to the ton.
It is understood representatives of
outside capital have been very fav
orably impressed by the showing
made in that district and it is ex
pected experts will visit the Mint
Ruby and other property nearby
during the present season, says the
Anchorage Times.
Cuba Bars American Women
If Under Age and Friendless
HAVANA, July 17. (/P)—The Immi
gration Department has issued in
structions to steamship companies
not to book as passengers unaccom
panied American women under age,
unless arrangements have been made
lor their landing in Cuba by relatives
or friends here.
Unaccompanied women of- age will
be allowed to land if they have re
turn tickets, or are residents of Cuba,
the statement issued by the depart
ment said. These precautions are
taken to prevent undesirables from
landing here and then be unable to
secure return passage or become
public dependents.
Dusseldorf held a celebration re
cently in commemoration of Ger
many’s possession of the Rhineland
for a century.
CORDOVA WANTS
AIRPLANE FIELD;
ASKS FOR CASH
TERRITORIAL ROAD BOARD
INFORMED OF NEEDS OF
COPPER CITY.
An application for funds .to de
velop a landing place for seaplanes,
made by the Cordova Chamber of
Commerce to the Territorial Road
Commission, has been referred by
that body to Territorial Highway
Engineer R. J. Sommers for report
and recommendation, according to
announcement made by Gov. George
A. Parks, following a briei session
of the board at Juneau recently.
Mr. Sommers, who has been in
specting territorial road and coop
erative projects in interior Alaska,
has also investigated sites for air
planes landing fields in the same
district. The commission has re
ceived no formal applications from
any of the interior communities for
construction of such facilities up to
the present time. It was originally
planned, however, to have a field
somewhere in the Koyukuk district,
and possibly sites in the Innoko and
Kuskokwim regions.
In the Second division, tentative
plans have been drawn up for con
structing a field a short distance
from Nome. Estimates have been
asked for from Engineer Lukens,
Second division superintendent for
the Alaska Road Commission, which
is expected to do the work.
No Vitamin In Captivity
Says Osteopathic Doctor
TORONTO, Ont. .July 17. (/P)—
While scientists often have thought
they had their fingers on a vitamin
“there is not known to be a single
vitamin in captivity,” Dr. W; C.
Dawes of Bozeman, Mont., told the
American Osteopathic Association at
its convention.
Dr. Dawes argued for the use of
uncooked foods, pointing out what
he regarded as disadvantages grow
ing out of modern methods of food
preparation.
Dr. W. Curtis Brigham of Los An
geles said osteopathic teaching has
affected, to some extent, the curricu
lum of every medical teaching insti
tution in the world. In an address
before the section discussing diseas
es of children, Dr. Earl J. Drinkall
declared that food Manufacturing
processes of today are at the root
of most of the ills of childhood.
TRULY, A HERO
On his 60th birthday King George
of Great Britain distributed baronet
cies, knighthoods and orders galore
to worthy subjects. A most unusual
award was that of the Order of the
British Empire, conferred on B. W.
Tibbie “for public services in saving
life.” Tibbie’s public service con
sisted in giving at various times a
total of 44 pints of blood in trans
fusion operations. Truly a hero,
who shed his blood for the Empire.
Ask To See It At
ORLANDER, the Jeweler
0. K. BARBER SHOP
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Barbers and Reasonable Prces
Keep Us Busy.
HARRY BOWERS, Manager
Cal M. Brosius
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Stockholm Tar,
Hyd. Lime,
Plate Glass,
Colors,
Chimney Brick,
Varnish,
Corner Bead,
Mirrors,
Medusa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Rustic,
Roof Pitch,
BB1. Lime, Paints.
Glass Cutting,
Terps, Oils,
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Corner Lath,
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Doors,
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Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
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Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
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Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting, White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL BASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewalk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
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Builders’ Supplies
When things Look
BLACK Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
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Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modem Prices Reasonable
Steam Heat . Good Service
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
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SEWARD'S HOMEY HOTEL, WHERE THE OLDTIMERS
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STEAM HEAT
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