LOW RATES ARE MADE
ON ORE SHIPMENTS
The Copper River & Northwestern Railway, in connection with the Alaska Steamship
Company, has issued an ore tariff, effective April 1st. General Agent R. J. Barry has just re
ceived from Traffic Manager C. J. Jones the detailed rates for transportation of ore and con
centrates, with all charges included, from all points on the railroad to the smelter at Tacoma.
The rates quoted include railroad transportation to Cordova, wharfage and handling at Cor
dova, and steamer transportation to Tacoma.
The rates will undoubtedly appeal favorably to every man who has mining interests in
the Copper River country. The maximum through rate is $33.70 per ton, and the minimum
$5.75. This announcement will undoubtedly stimulate operators to greater activity in getting
their properties into shape for early shipment.
The official circular issued by Mr. Jones gives the through rates per ton of 2,000 pounds to
the Tacoma smelter, with values not to exceed the amounts stated, as follows:
$25.001$40.00|$50.00l$65.001$80.001$200.00[$300.00[$400.00!$500.00
Alaganik_ 5.75 7.50 9.00 11.00 12.50 14.50 17.10 18.40 19.70
Bremner .... 9.85 11.50 13.00 15.00 16.50 18.50 21.90 23.60 25.30
Chitina.\
Kotsina_J
Strelna./
Chokosna...(
Moose Lake / 11.00 14.00 17.00 20.50| 22.50| 24.50| 29.10| 31.40 33.70
Long Lake. y
Porphyry... J
McCarthy.. J
Kennecott..
Positive information as to the value of ore and concentrate shipments is not known until returns are made
by the smelting and refining companies; therefore the following instructions:
Agents must forward ore and concentrates at rates applying on valuation of not less than $50.00 per
ton of 2,000 pounds, which rates wil lbe subject to change according to the certificate of valuation furnished
by'the smelting and refining companies at destination, said valuation being determined as follows:
The smelting returns to the mine or owner before deducting the transportation charges, shall be the val
ue to be used in determining the freight charges under the provisions of this tariff. Freight rate will be
applied on the resulting valuation per ton in accordance with tariff.
Charges on ore and concentrates in carloads must be guaranteed, and on less than a carload must in
all cases be prepaid.
Ore and concentrates in less than carload lots will not be handled unless shipped in sacks, and at Com
pany’s convenience. ,
The amount charged for less than a carload of ore must not exceed charge for a minimum carload of
the same kind of freight.
Rates for less than carload quantities of ore and concentrates will be arrived at as follows:
For lots of one ton and less than four, rate will be 50 per cent higher than carload rate shown herein.
For lots of four tons and under twenty, rate will be 25 per cent higher than carload rate shown herein.
CAST AGAIN SHIELS IS
DISMSSfD BV COURT
Seattle, April 4.—Late yesterday afternoon Federal Judge C. H. Hanford handed down
an opinion full of interest and significance, in the “English group” of coal cases, in which
Charles F. Munday, Earl E. Siegley and Archie W. Shiels are the defendants. It is regarded
as a great victory for the men now on trial and would indicate that hundreds of coal patents
must soon issue, unless the Interior department takes the questions involved into a higher
court.
Judge Hanford’s decision sweeps aside the contention that there are certain limitations
on the entry or manner of entry of coal lands in Alaska, except as prohibited by the law of
1904.
The court holds that there is no law that bars any company, corporation or individual
from acquiring by original location or assignment any or all of the coal lands of Alaska.
Judge Hanford further maintains that the theory that a locator must hold the coal lands
for his own use, is incorrect and not tenable. He holds that the contention of the Interior de
partment, and particularly with reference to the Cunningham cases, is incorrect, as the locator
may assign his claim at any time, and that a corporation may lawfully take an unlimited num
ber of such assignments. »
In holding that plural locations may be made the decision substantially says that dummy
locations are legal, but by holding locators could not assign or agree to sell to alien corpora
tions.
Judge Hanford refused a direct verdict for the defendants, preferring to allow the case to
go to trial, on the issue that the government must prove the defendants guilty of conspiracy
to sell their claims to the Pacific Coal & Oil Company, a foreign corporation.
The contention of the defense is that the law of 1904 is alone applicable to their cases and
that their acts have been upheld by the decision of the court in its entirety.
Seattle, April 4.—Following the decision of the federal court as to th e character and manner of the coal
locations at Katalla, the government has abandoned the prosecution and Judge Hanford sustained the mo
tion to quash the indictments and dismiss the cases in which Shiels, Siegley and Munday were the defend
ants.
Seattle, April 5.—The decision of Judge Hanford in the coal cases is regarded as a signifi
cant victory for hundreds of claimants who have made locations in the Katalla or Bering Riv
er coal fields of Alaska.
Assistant Attorney General R. D. Townsend, who has been chief counsel for the govern
ment in the prosecution of the cases against Earl E. Siegley, Archie Shiels and Chas. F. Mun
day, declares that no further criminal prosecution against these defendants is contemplated.
In order, however, to positively settle for all time the questions of law passed upon by Fed
eral Judge Hanford, Attorney Townsend states that in all probability an appeal from the dis
trict court’s rulings will be made to the Supreme Court of the United States.
After the law is definitely and finally construed by the highest tribunal, and if Judge Han
ford is sustained, the Interior department would be compelled to forthwith issue patents to
hundreds of coal claims in Alaska. It is believed wthat if an appeal is taken that it will be
expedited with all possible haste, as the government expresses an inclination to have the mat
ter disposed of. It is also stated that President Taft is anxious to get speedy action in the
matter. The vital points decided by Judge Hanford are as follows:
There are no limitations on the entry or manner of entry of coal lands in Alaska, except
v as prohibited by the law of 1904.
An original locator is not required by law to hold his claim for his personal use, as he
is permitted to sell or assign his claim at any time.
There is no law to prohibit a company, corporation or individual, from acquiring by or
iginal location, assignment or purchase, one or any number of coal claims in Alaska.
Plural locations are legal but locators cannot assign or agree to sell their claims to an alien
or foreign corporation.
Bustilloo Hacienda, Madero’s
Camp near Chinuahua, April 8.—
Francis J. Madero has authorized the
statement that he has not been in
formed of any plan that will result
in a termination of the war. He said
he had no intention of going to El
Paso to receive communications rel
ative to peace. All of his plans art
for a continuation of hostilities. "To
have peace,” declared Madero, "it
is essential that Diaz retire. In such
case a provisional president will have
to be elected by both sides. It is
not necessary that I or any of my
friends be chosen. I would accept
provisional president as a member of
the Diaz'administration.”
\ _
El Paso, April 8.—It is learned
that peace proposals suffering tem
porarily from a release by reason of
misdirected telegrams and code mes
sage confusion have not been aban
doned, but with the clearing up com
munication looms up larger than ev
er today.
I
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New York, April 8.—The steam
ship Frederick William, bearing 1,
720 steerage passengers from the
Princess Irene, which is still aground
off Fire Island, arrived in the upper
harbor this morning with the cabin
of the wrecked steamer on tugs and
cutters.
mm be
SETTLED
Ottawa April 8.—Announcemenl
is made by Parliament that either the
operators or the striking miners of
British Columbia must apply for an
investigation of the existing differ
ences by Monday or the government
will deal with the case.
t
Cleveland, April 8.—Realizing
that the end is near ex-toayor Toni
Johnson called his family to the bed
side and in an interview said: “Fare
well, I am through talking,” al
though life is not yet extinct.
Washington, April 8.—Two hun
dred convicts, mostly negroes, have
been reported killed in an explosion
at the Pratt Consolidated Coal Com
panies mine at Littleton, Alabama,
and A. R. Brown, in charge of the
United States prison at Birmingham,
has been ordered to Littleton to take
charge.
The aeroplane solution of hand
ling Interior Alaska’s mail service
has, it appears, been abandoned.
It is reported the Jualin mine,
owned by ex-Gov. Hoggatt will be
opened thiB summer.
I. J. ST. CLAIR T. W. CLONINGER,
Proprietors
THE WORKINGMAN’S RESORT
LOG CABIN BAR
WINES, LIQUORS,
AND CIGARS
•
•Solo, Pool and Billiard Tables. Comfortable Chairs
and Reading Room up stairs.
Restaurant and Assay Office'in Connection
CORDOVA S BIG STORE
S. BLUM & CO.’S
WE SOLICIT YOUR OUTERS
We Carry a Large Stock of -
General Merchandise
Of Every Description
Having been in the outfitting business for many years, we are
particularly well equipped to furnnish your outfit, whether large
of small.
We have reduced the price of hay & oats t $50 per ton (in ton lots)
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders
We Will Save You Money Cordova, Alaska.
The Nevada
Just Open
Special Line of OLD CROW and other Standard Brands
of Whiskies. Double Stamp Goods, Bottled in Bond are
found here. Special Wines and Liquors for Family use.
Our prices are the lowest and goods the best in town.
WE INVITE YOUR PATRONAGE.
Watch this space for futrre announcements.
McCUTCHEON GRIFFITHS, Props.
OSBORNE
THE
PRACTICAL
Jeweler
CORDOVA, • ALASKA
Watches and Jewelry at
Outside Prices
Leave Your Work at the Leader
Office
Pete’s Lodging
House
AND
SECOND HAND STORRE
CHfciNA HEIGHTS
Runks 25c; Beds 50c.
PETER CORDES. Prop.
RED CROSS DROG CO.
MRS. C.|M. KING
Drugs, Stationery, Fruit
Tobaccos, etc.
Mile 133
SAVOY
RESTAURANT
Opposite Chitlna Trading Co.
The Only First-Class Cafe in
Chitlna
American and European Plan
Dinner 75c up
A la Carte all day
Cater to special dinner parties.