Tanana
The truest of educations is
that which teaches us to enjoy
1 fe rather than make money.
If your boy is lazy, ancl
won’t work, lie may be a gen
ius—may even be a poet.
One Dollar Per Month.
TANANA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1009.
Two Bits a Throw
FLOODED OUT
ON GOLDSTREAM
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—The op
erators on the California associa
tion, at No. 18 Coldstream, were
forced to abandon their workings
last Saturday on account of the
lake breaking through. This
association is supposed to one of
the best pieces of ground on the
creek, and the operators in the
past have cautiously avoided this
body of water, knowing it meant
ruin for them if they ever tap
ped it. _
NIGHT WATGHMAN
SHOOTS PROWLER
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.— Ed Rob
inson, a crazy man, was shot in
the right arm on Tuesday morn
ing while prowling about the
sluiceboxes of Strandberg Bros.,
on No. 2 below Ester creek, by
Night Watchman Currier, who
mistook the unfortunate man for
a robber. Robinson, after he was
wounded, came to town and was
placed under arrest. The officers
had been on the lookout for him
for the past week on an insanity
charge. _
FRANK WISEMAN
WON’T TAKE JOB
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.— Frank
Wisemau, who was recently ap
pointed by U. S. Marshal Love to
the position of deputy marshal tor
the Innoko district, with headquar
ters at Opbir City, has refuse.1 to
qualify.
H. P. Shepard, formerly in the
Fairbanks land office, has accepted
the job and left yesterday on the
Florence S. in order to get to his
post of duty before the season of
navigation closes.
Rampart
Litigation
A suit brought by I. and P.
Kaffenburgli against B. W. Stick -
ney and Julius Rahmstorf in
volving the ownership of real es
tate and improvements thereon
situate in the town of Rampart
will be heard before Commis
sioner Gallaher in this city on
Saturday, September 11, on a
change of venue from the com
missioner’s court of Rampart dis
trict. The plaintiffs are repre
sented by M. P. Fleiscliman, the
defendants byC. B. Allen.
WILL BE MADE
A PASSENGER BOAT
The steamer Minneapolis, which
passed down Monday night, will
undergo inspection at St. Michael
for the purpose of becoming a
licensed passenger boat. She is
owned by Fairbanks mining men.
Dan Macfarlaue was on board as
business representative of the own
ers, and was giving the boat a
thorough overhauling on the way
down. She will probably make a
trip to Whitehorse after her return
from St. Michael to Fairbanks.
E. C. Austin and Frank L. Gibbs,
former residents of Tanana, now lo
cated in the Innoko, were arrivals on
the Susie Tuesday morning. They are
going to -the outside to “take in” the
big show at Seattle.
See us for Cloth, Posters.
OBJECTED TO
ODGER
Joe Burns, of Fairbanks, Severely Stabbed by Jens Christensen for
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Not Conducting His Household Affairs to His Liking.
Wounded SVSan in the Hospital
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—Joseph E. Burns, the well-known
electrician, yesterday morning was severely cut in the
shoulder, the side and the hip by Jens Christensen, who is
employed as an engineer at Gordon’s steam-heating plant in
this city.
Christensen had been occupying a bunk in Burns’
cabin, and had gone there to awaken Joe. lie became in
furiated because lie found Mason Farrar, a friend of the
owner of the cabin, asleep in his bunk; he secured a clasp
knife and became so abusive that he was ordere 1 out by
Burns. Instead of obeying he viciously assaulted the elec
trician with the weapon, cutting him severely in a number
of places. During the fracas Burns knocked his assailant
down three times. Christensen, after he had been felled
the third time, got to his feet and started on a run to make
his getaway, but was overtaken after a hot race down the
street by Officer Ed Kelly, who landed him in the city jail.
He was turned over to the federal authorities and will be
charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Burns is con
fined in a local hospital.
¥ac§i@n Trial Now Being Heard
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—The case against A. G. Vachon,
of Tanana, charged with attempting to bribe an officer at
Fort Gibbon, is now engaging the attention of the District
court. The most of yestarday was required to secure the
jury, which is composed of Robert S. Boyd, John Carroll,
Carl Theile, W. D. Stewart, L. T. Lewis, John Clifford, J.
M. Brooks, John Litzey, Alexander Hamilton. F. A. Ander
son, W. I). Ilieker and Charles Hanover.
The hearing of testimony was begun late yesterday af
ternoon, and it is expected it will be finished this evening.
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—William Smith, a resident of
Groldstream, tried to commit suicide last Monday evening
by drowning himself in the river in this city. He jumped
into the current, but was rescued by onlookers, and the po
lice took him to the city jail. During the night he made
rope of his suspenders and shirt and made a second attempt
at self-destruction by hanging himself in his cell. His
plans were again interfered with before serious damage was
done, and on Tuesday he was transferred to the federal
jail. Smith will tried for insanity.
Twelve Years for Robert- Dunn
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—Robert Dunn, recently convicted
in the District court of manslaughter, a crime which re
sulted in the death of Carl Elbing on Dome creek last Oeto
ber, was, on last Saturday morning, was sentenced by
Judge Lyons to 12 years’ improvement in the federal peni
tentiary at McNiel island*
Saved the Same Woman Twice
Juneau, Aug. 31.—Perhaps the most remarkable experi
ence related in connection with the wreck of the Ohio is
that told by Mrs. E. Lang, mother of the cashier of the
Valdez Mercantile Company bank, at Valdez. Four years
ago, when the Oregon was wrecked, Mrs. Lang was a pas
senger on the ill-fated vessel and was saved by one of the
officers of the ship. When the Ohio started to sink, and
Mrs. Lang found herself in the hands of one of the crew,
who was carrying her from the sinking ship to a small
boat, she turned to see who the man Was and recognized
him as the same officer who had saved Jxer in the Oregon
disaster. The officer recognized Mrs. Lang, and after
placing her in the small boat expressed the hope that they
would meet again. Mrs. Lang reciprocated the wish, but
said she trusted the next meeting would not be under simi
lar circumstances.
Monterey, Mexico, Aug. 31.—This city is rapidly filling
up with refugees from ths Santa Catalina valley, who lost
their all in the disastrous flood in that valley last week. It
is estimated that there are 15,000 people homeless. Fully
2,000 lost their lives. It is believed that no Americans
were caught in the disaster. The danger of starvation and
pestilence among the survivors of the dreadful catastrophe
has been added to the other features of their terrible dis
tress. Troops are on the scene attending to the wants of
the survivors as well aB can be done. The dead are being
buried as rapidly as they can be found. One of the weird
features of the scene is a countless flock of vultures which
have descended upon the stricken district. .
Popular Players Depart
The troupe of specialty artists—
composed of Missts Wolfe and Mul
lally, and Messrs. Hooley, Cox,
Carlisle and Bogardus--after spend
ing a week in this place, during
which time they gave three very
creditable and highly-enjoyed per
formance at the aimy post hall,
left on the packet Susie today for
the Outside via. St. Michael and
Nome. _
J. W. Hill, oi the Fairbanks
Banking Compauy, accompanied
by his family, arrived on the
Schwatka this afternoon, bound
for the Outside._
Mrs. Walter E. Chrysler, princi
pal of the Chena high school, passed
through the city today tor the
States.
Seattle, Aug. 31.—The conservation crusade inaugurated
by Chief Forester Pinchot and aided and abetted by'former
President Roosevelt, will fizzle out under congressional
scrutiny and under a president who has regard for the laws
and the constitution. This is the prediction made today
by United States Senator Carter, of Montana. Senator
Carter says the conservation absurdities permitted under
the former administration were suffered by congress merely
on account of the personality of the president. The logical
outcome of the policy, if pursued without hindrance, would
confer a vast amount of political power upon a clique of
academic politicians. Such concentration of power might
be beneficial under certain conditions, but in the hands of
designing politicians it might crnstitute a national evil.
Beverly, Mass , Aug. 31.—It has become known that the
early departure of Secretary Ballinger from the Pacific
coast was occasioned by a summons from President Taft.
Secretary Ballinger is wanted by the president to report on
recent forestry transactions, whereby lands formerly with
held from claimants were released.
Haircutting, shaving', shampooing—
Matt Stewart’s barber shop.
Why send to Fairbanks for your Job
Printing? The Leader can print it.
GARDEN ISLANDERS
MAKE CONTRIBUTION
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—The res
idents of Garden Island, across
the river from this city, have
raised and donated $1,000 toward
maintaining the Fairbanks lire
department. This is in apprecia
tion of the swift and effective
work of the firemen at the recent
tire, which destroyed the natato
rium and sawmill, in preventing
the spreading of the llames,
thereby saving many thousands w
of dollars’ worth of property.
RACERS DRAW
FOR PLAGE TODAY
Fairbanks, Sept. 2.—The run
ners who have been entered for
the big Marathon race next Sat
urday evening are arriving in the
city and are busy finishing their
training on the race course.
Brown and Quinn, of Gibbon,
arrived early in the week. The
racers will meet this afternoon
to draw for places and numbers.
Heidinger seems to be the favor
ite a't this time.
I0ITAR0D RUSH
STILL CONTINUES
Chena, Sept. 2.—The rush to
the Innoko and Iditarod dig
gings still continuo. Many are
leaving every day in small boats,
and the steamboats that are
scheduled for another trip to
those camps have many passen
gers and good loads of freight.
The Florence S. and Little Delta
left yesterday, and the Martha
Clow will leave in a few days.
Orchestra
Organized
An orchestra composed of five
musicians of Fort Gibbon has
recently been formed, and daily
practicing is now the order.
With the approach, of winter, an
organization of this character is
most welcome, and the boys are
capable of furnishing splendid
music for dances, concerts, and
entertainments of many kinds.
James H. Wright, first mandolin
and director; Guy H. Winter
steen, piano; Leslie L. Valentine,
first violin; George A. Mitchell,
cornet, and Olaf A. Sollid, second
violin, compose the orchestra.
SCHOOL OPENS
NEXT TUESDAY
On Tuesday next the public
school will open for the fall and
winter term. A new teacher has
been engaged, and is now in the
city ready to begin her work.
The new teacher is Miss Marcy
of Rampart, a splendid instructor
who has been in charge of the
public school at that place during
the past two years, and gave,
good satisfaction. Miss Marcy
was accompanied from Rampart
by her mother.
C. A. Munro, local manager of the
N. C. Co., was made happy yesterday
morning by the safe arrival of Mrs.
Munro and two children from Dawson.
NOTICE.
Artie Brewing Co.’s Beer
on tap at the Gibbon Bar.