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VOL. I.
CHITINA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1911.
NO. 36
Local News
Roy Wilson, the well known young
mining engineer, arrived from a trip
to Ernestine and the Beaver Dam
country on Thursday. Mr. Wilson
states that there will be little doing
for thirty days yet in that section,
as the snow is still very deep. There
are nearly 100 men camped along
the trail awaiting the going of the
sr.;> ‘ . and also several outfits going
ii-.o the Klutina lake country.
Bert Slavin, Ed. Wood, J. Keeley,
A. E. Lathrop, F. A. Iverson, Geo.
Olsen, H. Stoter, G. W. Davidson R.
Martin, W. Patrick, Blanche Stanley,
Maud Stanley, Joe Janey, Miss Manus,
Miss Ewing, C. G. Kitsman, Geo. S.
Cappel, Elgin Vaughn, J. O. Pearson.
J L. Ridgew'ay James Fish, Nate
Hecht. Col. W. P. Richardson, Lieut
G. E. Edgerton, Rev. E. P. Zeigler
and wife, and G. A. Stein, were
guests of the Hotel Chitina this
week.
Joe Feaster, the well known sales
man for Clayson, the clothier, ar
rived on Monday evening’s train and
made a trip to the Kennecott, leaving
the same evening, stopping at the
various camps and saying hello to hie
many friends along the line.
Pete Olsen, Rex Richards F. Daley,
Jimmy Dehan, L. B. Erickson, Xels
Swansen Al. Jackson, W. J. Allen,
Chas. Brown, J. F. Kelley, P. Rich
ards, J. Jinniy, A. Trux and P. Berry
registered this week at the Log Cabin
rooming house.
The railroad boys at the Katalla
Company boarding house were all
delighted to see Dan Rice on the
run again, and Dan had to stand for
a good deal of good-natuerd “pan
ning” from the gang. “Alice” was
particularly inquired after, but Dan
gave them no satisfaction, as far as
we can learn.
Ed. Pike the well known tsliduct
or, has been nursing his customary
bunch of boils, which occur annually,
he says. After a few days in the
hospital, however, he is now back
on the train. A number of the boys
have been suffering with boils of
late.
Geo. Buchanan, the locomotive en
gineer, who has been running be
tween here and Cordova, arrived here
Thursday evening and will take one
of the engines at the front.
General Manager E. C. Hawkins
arrived from Cordova on Friday ev
ening and as usual was busy with of
ficials in matters pertaining to the
road. He left on the following train
for the front, and on his return the
Leader expects to get an interview
relative to the work to be done this
summer.
John Nelson Jr., who was in Chit
ina last winter, is now running an
engine at the front, having come up
on Monday night’s train.
G. Bellows, who has been outside
for some time, returned on Monday's
train and left for the front, where
he has again accepted a position as
timekeeper.
Walter Demster, the locomotive en
gineer, who has been enjoying a bit
of a furlough, is now pulling one of
the work trains at the front, taking
Elgin Vaughn’s place, who is now on
a furlough.
Mrs. E. H. Holden, mother of Kin
ney Holden, the well known crane
man on the steam shovel at mile 158,
returned to Seattle on the Northwest
ern after spending a pleasant vaca
tion at the steam shovel camp with
her son.
The funeral of C. W. Babbage was
held on Wednesday afternoon and the
remains interred in the Chitina ceme
tery. Instructions were received by
Judge Healey to bury him here and
that a son and daughter of deceased,
as well as some other relatives, are
now on their way to Chitina to settle
up affairs and appoint an adminis
trator.
Mrs. G. W. Davidson joined her
husband here on Monday night’s
train and left for their mines near
mile 146 the same evening.
Barney Clemens relieved Charley
Kltchman on the six-spot this week,
while Charley took a few days lay off
to run down to Cordova.
Job work at U»e Leader office.
The arrival of Al. Jackson, on
Monday, with some rich gold quartz
specimens, created a ripple of excite
ment here among old-timers and
prospectors. The quartz showed free
gold plentifully sprinkled all through
it, and it was difficult for Jackson
to make a number believe that the
specimens were not from the famous
Cliff mine at Valdez, so nearly alike
are the specimens. Jackson main-1
tains, however, that the prospect was
located within a few miles of Ohit
ina, between here and Cordova, and
in proof of his assertion had the
locations recorded the following day.
Jackson has been in the employ of
E. F. Gray at Copper Mountain this
past winter and recently returned
front a trip to the coast. He and
Frank Sellers discovered the rich
stringers and say they believe there
[is a well defined ledge. Should the
jfind prove permanent and a ledge
opened up a tenth part as rich as the
; samples brought in, there will be a
wonderfully rich mine opened up and
much activity in this vicinity this
coming season, which will rival the
rush to the Valdez district.
The mining outlook was never
brighter than now, and together with
considerable more railroad work to
be done than was at first figured on,
Cbitina Is bound to reap a benefit
from these conditions this coming
year.
New York, May 25.—It is stated
that William Randolph Hearst might
be induced to accept the Democratic
nomination for president, although
at present he favors Speaker Champ
Clark for this honor.
OUTLOOK TOR GULINA MUCH BRIGHTER
The arrival of Col. W. P. Richard
son on Thursday evening, who prom
ises to expend at least $20,000 on
the new cut-off trail, together with
other improvements to be made in
the near future, gives Chitina a much
brighter future outlook, and the bus
iness men and citizens in general ap
pear to feel more satisfied. Little
improvements are beginning to be
added, such as the painting of busi
! ness houses and work of clearing!
^lots, etc. W. W. Anderson, of the
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Townsite Company, has arranged for
the drainage of the surface water
near main street, and says some much
needed street improvements will be
made in the near future.
Since the agitation of the Leader
last week regarding streets and wa
ter both the Townsite Company and
citizens have awakened and a bet
ter and more optimistic feeling now
seems to prevail.
The water proposition, which was
the first main cry has been taken care
of and Fred M. Schaupp is now at
work laying the pipe and will make
connections to all business houses,
that will want water. The rate for
business houses has been fixed at $3
per month, and $1 per month to
residences, which seems to meet with
the approval of every one so far.
An agreement has been entered into
with the Townsite Company whereby
the water and pipe is to be given
the town gratis until a year from i
next fall, the money paid for use of |
water to go to Mr. Schaupp. reim
bursing him for his time and labor
in installing the system.
Billy Tibbs received a letter on
last mail from Ed. Lindig. who states
that Valdez is expected to be good
this fall, and that two more towns
are springing up in that vicinity. The
letter also speaks of a serious acci
dent to Mrs. S. Blum, while out bug
gy riding at the glacier city.
F. R. Newhouse has been at work
ROAD COMMISSION’
TO SPEND $20,000
In a short interview with Col.
W. P. Richardson Thursday evening,
the Leader representative was in
formed that at least $20,000 would
be expended on the new cut-off trail
between here and the Tonsina bridge
this coming season. The building of
the Tonsina bridge also comes out
of this fund. Lieut. Edgerton, who
accompanied the colonel to Chitina,
left Friday to overlook the new trail
and report conditions of the trails as
far as the Tanana metropolis.
The colonel states that most of the
work on this end will be to widen
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the curves, and put the worst part
of the new trail into a condition fit
for both summer and winter travel.
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ina Leader.
Palo Alto, Cal., May 27.—Charles
D. Lane, one of the best known min
ing men In the West, died here to
day of paralysis. He was one of the
pioneers of California, where he
made a large sum of money, and join
ed the rush to Nome, Alaska, in 1899,
being president of the Wild Goose
Mining Company, which acquired
considerable property on Seward pen
insula. Several years ago Mr. Lane
was stricken, and practically losing
his eye sight, was compelled to give
up the life of activity to which he
was accustomed. His health then
began to fail and he finally retired
from the mining game in the north.
Deceased was 71 years old and was
held in the highest esteem by all
Alaskans.
ODDS IN FAVOR
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San Francisco, May 27.—Wolgasl
is the favorite in his coming match
the betting being two to one In bit
favor.
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C. W. Babbage, who for years has
carried an advertisement in nearly
every Alaska coast paper, committed
suicide at his room in the Hotel Chit
ina some time between the hours
of 10 p. m. Sunday evening and 10
a. m. Monday morning. Deceased
was found lying on the floor of the
room about 10 a. m. Monday morn
ing by the proprietor of the hotel,
S. O. Breedman, who went to the
room to inquire if anything could be
done for the deceased, as for several
days past he had been doing, the sui
cide having complained of feeling ill.
About one week ago Mr. Babbage
announced his intention of leaving
Chitina and expected to locate in
Valdez. Since that time he has ap
peared despondent and worried. He
left no word as to his intentions, at
least nothing was found regarding
suicidal intent.
As soon as Mr. Breedman discov
ered the suicide, he immediately not
ified the marshal, who, on entering
the room, found the bed clothes be
spattered with blood, showing that
the deed was done while lying in bed.
The large veins of the neck were
completely severed, and death was
soon due to hemorrhage, his strug
gles taking him out on the floor,
where he was found near the door
of the room.
Dr. Whiting was summoned from
his hospital at mile 14C, who im
mediately started for Chitina on his
speeder, arriving there about 3:30
i Monday afternoon. Judge Healey in
structed Deputy Marshal Brown to
summon a coroner’s jury, who, after
examining the witnesses, arrived at
the following verdict:
We, the jury, herewith find de
ceased, C. W. Babbage, died at Chit
ina, Alaska, between the hours of
10 p. m., May 21, and 10 a. m., May
22, 1911. That death was due to
a hemorrhage, caused by severing
the arteries of the neck with a razor
by his own hand with suicidal intent.
(Signed). A. E. Lathrop, B. B.
Tibbs. Fred Schaupp, C. C. Hull,
J. C. Martin, John Hirst.
E. W. Wood, S. O. Breedman and
Richard Ficken were the witnesses
called. Mr. Breedman slept directly
opposite the room of the tragedy,
while Mr. Wood occupied the adjoin
ing room. Both testified that no
noise or struggle wa3 heard, and
Richard Ficken. with Mr. Breedman,
stated that when they last talked to
deceased they asked If they could do
anything for him, and even suggest
ed sending for Dr. Whiting, but the
suicide only replied that while he
was feeling pretty bad, he could do
all or just as much for himself as
any doctor could.
For the past two years Mr. Bab
bage has conducted a jewelry store
at Cordova, coming to Chitina on
January 28, and opened a jewelry
store here in the drug store conduct
ed by Mr. Morey. For a number of
years he enjoyed a good business at
Juneau, Alaska, and finally ment to
Valdez and Seward. He was a mem
ber of the Juneau Order of Elks,
the secretary of which was wired by
Judge Healey as to disposition of the
remains.
Deceased leaves a wife and family,
most of whom are now residing in
Juneau, Alaska.
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.
Washington, May 24.—Bids ar«
arriving for the ?r>0,000,000 worth
of Panama bonds which will be
opened on June 17.
Minneapolis, May 24.—The Chris
tian Scientists of this city have with
drawn from the mother church and
will organize a Reformed church
Chattanooga, May 24.—A summer
home at Lookout Mountain has been
tendered to President Taft.
Washington, May 24.—Major
Butte, the President's aide, denies
the report that he is engaged to Mrs.
Taft's wealthy sister, *.irs. Lucy
Laughlin, of Pittsburg.
Washington, May 24.—The joint
committee of the Senate and Con
gress, appointed to visit Alaska this
summer, decides to make the trip
north in July If the House adjourns
in time. Otherwise it will sail from
Seattle August 1, but on account of
its lateness in getting started will
only be able to visit the towns along
the southeast and southwestern coast
of the territory.
San Francisco, May 24.—Clarence
Darrow, the famous lawyer who ha*
been defending union leaders in trou
ble, arrived here today and will rep
resent the McNamaras, who are
charged with blowing up the Los
Angeles Times plant.
Seattle, May 23.—To make cer
tain that the pageants of the Golden
Potlatch will be worthy of the oc
casion. the Seattle Carnival Associa
tion has engaged the best expert in
that line to be found in the person
of A. H. Stoddard, well known as the
director of the pageants of the Hud
son Tri-Centenary celebration in New
York City, and of many Mardi Gras
and similar spectacles in New Or
leans and other cities. The floats are
being designed by Finn H. Frolich,
a well known sculptor, and these
figures will be reproduced in stafT
of heroic proportions. The aviation
features of the Potlatch will be sup
plied by Glenn H. Curtiss and his;
team, the contract for six flights a
day over the city and harbor having '
already been signed.
London, May 24.—Premier Lau
rier scoffs the idea of a union be
tween the Cnited States and Canada, i
but says that the relations are cor
dial.
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New York, May 27.—The rejoic
ing which prevailed in the Alimony ;
Club at Ludlow street jail last week,
when the announcement was made i
at the decision of the Court of Ap-1
peals that a man can only be once;
imprisoned for contempt of court for
non-payment of alimony, was renew
ed today when Sheriff Shea receiv
ed from Albany the full text of the
decision. The decision was read to
the members of the club, who cheer
ed it loudly. Many of the old club
members wished the sheriff good-bye,
as their releases cannot long be de
i layed.
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Tulsa, Okla., May 27.—.James
Flynn and Carl Norris are matched
to fight fifteen rounds here on July
4.
Local News
Dan Rice, the third oldest loco
motive engineer with the Katallu
Company, pulled the local out on
jThursday. Dan recently returned
jfrom a trip outside and Is now busy
negotiating a sale of his mining prop
erty at McKinley Lake.
| Jack McBride was an arrival from
Cordova on Thursday evening’s train
in company with several of a party
who are being sent to the Dan Creek
placer diggings by R. H. Birch, of the
Dan Creek Mining Company.
Elgin Vaughn, who has been
running an engine at the front all
winter, has taken a furlough and
will spend some time with his par
ents at Seward. Elgin says he ex
pects to be back again however, for
w-ork with the Katalla Company.
Mrs. Etta Hoag has taken the cabin
formerly octfupled by Kimberlln, now
owned by Jack Courtney, and will
remain here all summer. Her broth
ert Geo. Powell, is making the place
comfortable and homelike before
leaving for his mining prospects down
the line near mile 109.
J. O. Pearson arrived in town last
night from his mining prospect on
Holland creek, near the new cut-off
trail. Mr. Pearson, who has been
doing some development work this
winter, states that he has recently
received leturns from samples sent
out and that they are very promis
ing. There is a ten-foot ledge, and
while the ore is low' grade, it has in
dications of permanency, and he be
lieves he has a mine.
.1. L. Rlugeway, who has been at
the front with different train crews,
arrived here Thursday and left Fri
day morning for Cordova.
Excavations are being made at
mile 146 for a standard water tank
of the Fairbanks-Morse pattern.
“Shorty” McFarland is In charge of
he work.
A new shed over the cut which
has been giving so much trouble, will
soon be erected by Supt. P. J.
O'Brien. Two new spans over the
Copper crossing are now under con
struction and another span across
the second channel will no doubt be
added. The piers for the spans were
finished on Friday night.
Conductor Oscar Larsen Is in
charge of the local train running
from Chitina to the Kennecott with
Frank Thompson for his brakeman.
ack Reed (not the handsome one but
ho locomotive engineer on this line
celebrated for his shape) is pulling
the train with the six-spot, with
Charley Hitchman at the scoop.
Ed. Conden, “Kid” Hogan, Louie
Hegstrom and Pete Walen, left on
Monday’s train for the Kennecott.
where they have been engaged with
other carpenters to construct new
buildings at the Bonanza mine.
Tommy Brady, the old-time con
ductor, has been laying off a few
days this past week and has kept
Hospital Steward Farraly busy ban
daging up a bunch of pet boils, which
have appeared on his head and neck.
He arrived on Thursday’s train from
mile 146, and will spend a few days
In Chitina before returning to work,
in the capacity of night watchman
at the crossing of the Copper since
the going out of the ice and the
busy days of reconstructing the tres
tle.
“THE SENATOR.”
Now when you reel that goneness
In the region of your mid-reef.
And you feel a nice rare T-bone
Would give you much relief,
Just step into “The Senator’s,"
You'll find it worth your while;
Just whisper in “The Senator’s” ear,
And watch his golden smile. 5-20-tf
Andy Harms, the Long Lake ranch
er, claims to have the best garden
an the line of railroad, and expects
to raise sufficient green stuff to sup
ply several of the camps in the vicin
ity of the lake. While his garden
stuff is growing he is busy with
hooks and lines, catching the splen
did lake trout, grayling and linn cod,
some of which he cures for winter,
and can supply the camps as well
with fresh flsh.
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