TANANA LEADER
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Published Every Thursday at Tanana, Alaska.
SAM J. CALLAHAN, EDITOR No. 44
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CHRISTMAS
Owing to the recent tragedies which ended the life of
one esteemed citizen and brought another to the very door
of death, and cast a shade of sorrow and grief over all the
people, there will be no notable public Christmas festivities.
It is not well that the children should be deprived of their
innocent pleasures because of the transgressions of older
people in whose sinful ways they are Unlearned; therefore
the Christmas tree at St. James’ Chapel will be decorated
for their enjoyment tomorrow night, as contemplated. At
the military post the day will be celebrated by appropriate
dinners; and in the homes of townpeople family feasts and
children’s entertainments will lend an air of cheerfulness.
While many of the pleasures which had been in anticipa
tion will be absent, the day will bring its compensations,
its lessons and its cheering aspects.
The Leader heartily wishes every one a happy and
helpful Christmas. _
A LITTLE CREDIT WHERE MUCH IS DUE
With the endless-chain system of government under
■which people of Alaska live it is a good rule for newspapers
to be sparing in praise of federal officials. In the ordinary
course of events there is not much individuality in the rou
tine of official activity: each part of the machine performs
its functions more or less automatically, and adherence to
the system and fealty to those higher up by minor officials
may count for more than individual merit. In its final
analysis, commendation of one or more of our federal offi
cials is an admission that there is some good in a system'
which as a whol&is demoralizing and utterly bad.
Notwithstanding all this, an occasion has arisen where
it is a pleasure to break the rule and place a little credit
where mnch is due. Within half an hour after the deplor
able crimes which shocked the community a week ago, the
guilty man was in jail and evidence was being collected
which could leave no doubt of his guilt. The deputy mar
shal ran down every clue with unerring instinct and with
a knowledge of local conditions that was remarkable in
one who had resided here but three weeks. There is no
knowing what the outraged feelings of the community
might have led to if it had not been for his tireless and
efficient efforts in the cause of justice. His work could not
have been better done.
The community and Deputy Marshal John J. Donovan
are congratulated that the responsibility for the outrageous
crimes is fixed beyond the shadow of a doubt.
IN APPRECIATION OF THE ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD
[The impressive burial service of the Arctic Brotherhood over the
remains of the late Chales J. Smith, on Saturday last, prompted tht
following splendid appreciation of the order, which was read at the
camp's meeting on last Monday night ]
Worthy Arctic Chief and Brothers: From time immemo
rial it has been customary for the nations and tribes of the earth to pay
respect .and tribute to their sacred dead—some in the form of sacrifices,
Others in the form of funeial processions and monuments. At this par
ticiilar time, in the infancy of our camp, it is but fitting that remark
should be made upon the lo3’al and appropriate part taken by the
Brotherhood in the performance of the last rites.
Realizing as we do that this brother (Charles J. Smith) crossed the
Last Pass after a terrific struggle against an armed assassin, fighting
unarmed and alone in the effort to peiform a man’s highest and noblest
duty—that of protecting his wife and children—we cannot but admi e,
respect and honor those sterling qualities which mark him as not only
a martyred Arctic Brother whose bravery and heroism will stand as a
monument for years to come, but one whose example will always re
mind each and every one of us of his duty to his brother, to his camp,
and to liis God.
It was more than pleasing to note that all of the Brothers of this
camp who were able to do so attended as a member of the organization
and assisted in every way possible the officers and those who had cer
tain duties to perform, that the ceremonies were most impressive and
establishes this camp in our town as an organization that stands foi
Fellowship and Love in life, and Duty. Jusiice and Honor in death.
‘•Cheechaco Arctic.”
Up to Kehoe and the Cows
That the milking of John Kelioe’s four cows while aboard ship
last summer from Seattle to Str Michael gives promise of becoming a
question of nation-wide interest is evidenced by the following Seattle
special telegram to the New York World:
“Seattle, Wash., Sept. 11.—A puzzling milk problem has been
presented to the steamship owners here. The cows gave milk
while they were aboard the steamer; they were milked punctually
each day and the milk was used by the crew. These facts are ad
mitted, but now the question is, who is to pay the owner of the
oows?
“This is the knotty problem which has been put up to Albert
Schubach, president of the Schubach & Hamilton Steamship Com
pany. Mr. Schubach says this claim is the mo t absurd of the
thousands which big steamship companies receive annually.
“John Kehoe of Tanana is the claimant, and he declares that
unless the company pays for the milk used by the members of the
steamer Mackinaw’s crew, he will seek legal redress. Mr. Schu
bach has replied, stating that the company is in nowise responsible
for what disposition was made of the product taken from the gentle
bovines.
“When the steamer left Seattle in June Kehde shipped four
fine cows to St. Michael. The Mackinaw was 18 days en route,
having spent several days ashore on the Yukon flats. The cows
gave their milk each day, and it helped to elaborate the bill of
fare. Now Kehoe wants pay for five gallons of milk a day for 18
days—total 90 gallons. ~~
“In writing to Kehoe, President Schubach tersely says:
“ ‘As to the milk you say was used for 18 days, I would like to
know what you would have done with it. You would have had to
leave it in the cows, thrown it overboard or drunk it yourself. You
had a perfect right to refuse it to the crew, as the milk was yours.
You gave it to them without understanding on our part. It is up
to you and the cows.’ ”
OBLIVION
The goddess who sits at the big gate, that stands bn obli
vion’s shore, was chewing the rag, for the hour was late, and
she was exceedingly sore. Said she: “I’ve gathered the heroes
in.for many a weary ace; I’vekopped out kaiser and mandarin,
monarch and queen and sage. I’ve turned my locks on fashion’s
frocks and stuffed into many a nook, the hero bo'd with his
spurs of gold -but why don’t they send me Cook? I’ve Wilbur
Wright and Bleriot too, I’ve Charley Ross and Thaw; I’ve Cor
bett, Fitzsimmons, the Kangaroo, and Hobson tucked down in
my maw. I’ve salted down Caesar and Mrs. Guinness, I’ve
pickled down Dis de Bar; and Cassie Chadwick is here I gues«:
though I have forgotten her jar. I’ve canned them all both
great and small, I’ve gathered them in with my hook; so I can’t
see why the hours slip by and nobody sends me Cook. Oh. I’ll
get him soon or I’ll get him late; and smoke him along in a row
with Dap McGinty and Bender’s Kate, and names of the long
ago. The Jersey I ily and poor Jim Fiske, are garnered in
faded sheaves; so I’ll corn poor Cook when my trade grows
brisk, in the firkin with Amelie Rives. But why must I wait
while the hour gviws late; and pore o'er my musty book: I
have fixed my brine, and it’s strong and fine—then why don’t
they send me Cook? - Walt Mason.
Wants to Quit Paying Rent
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Ogden, Ut:ili. Oct 30.— "I have paid rent all tny life; I mtatt ti
quit when I die.” declared Warren Foster, a well-known Socialis
writer and speaker, in a letter expressing his last wish, opened altei
his death.
“For the final disposition of my old body,” says the letter, “m\
first wish is that it be cremated. If this is inconvenient or loo ixpen
sive, tlier lay me away in what is known as the potter’s field. But u
no event, under any condition, am I to be buried in any cetneter
where they buy and sell the lots or charge a rental of any kind fot
keeping the lots in condition Any evasion of this request will meet
with ray hearty disapproval, and for which there will be no forgiveness
either in this life or next.
“If my life service has not been sufficient for the community t<
furnish a place to rest thi^ body when I get through with it, then let
them feed to the vultures.”
PROPERTIES OF
PITCHBLENDE
Professor Herman Flock of the Col
orado School of Mines, director of the
Vinson Walsh research department,
created by the fund donated by Thos.
F. Walsh for the development of ra
dium, has issued a bulletin on pitch
blende and the method of recognizing
it. He says, in part:
•‘Pitchblende occurs in fissure veins,
in igneous rocks like granite. It is
detected by the following properties:
Color—Pitch black, velvety black,
brownish sometimes with a grayish or
greenish cast. The streak on rough
porcelain, i. e. the edge of a broken
plate, is brownish black, olive green,
or grayish.
‘"Luster — Dull, metallic, greasy,
pitchlike.
“Fracture—Conchoidal, that is with
smooth curved surfaces, to uneven.
Brittle.
“Hardness—Less than quartz. It is
not scratched by a knifeblade unless
wwith'e&d.
“SpecificGravlty—Heavier than iron
or steel; also heavier than galena.
“The following common minerals are
likely to be mistaken for pitchblende
by prospectors:
“Obsidian or volcanic glass, which
differs from pitchblende in its light
ness, glassy luster and light streak;
magnetite, which differs from pitch
blende mainly in that it is attracted by
the magnet; hematite, which differs
from pitchblende mainly in possessing
a red streak.” !
Estate of George W. Powell,
DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, A. B. Culp, administrator of the
estate of George W. Powell, deceased, to
the creditors of and all persons having
claims against said deceased to exhibit
them, with the 'necessary vouchers,
within six months after the first publi
cation of this notice, to said administra
tor at his residence iri the town of Tan
ana, territory of Alaska, the'same being
the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate in Fort Gibbon
precinct, Alaska.
A. B. CULP, Administrator.
Dated this 13th day of December, 1909.
Date of first publication, December
16,1909.
ST. JAMES’ CHAPEL
First Sunday in each month, Holy
Communion II a. m. Other Sundays
Evening Prayer. 7:30 p. m.
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Letfal Papers Carefully Drawn.
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GENERAL
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Visiting Arctics cordially invited to at
tend the meetings of the Camp.
Phir Galt. A HER. Arctic Chief.
J. Ri.'Sskli, WaRRE, Arctic Rec.
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