THIRD YEAR.
CHITIXA, ALASKA. TUESDAY. APRIL 29, 1913.
NUMBER 27.
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Friends of the Xorth in Seattle
feel that the acquittal of the de
fendants in the coal case at Chica
go. was a victory as well for all
who are interested in Alaska. The
other day the following telegram was
sent to A. C. Frost:
"'A large meeting of Alaskans of
varied interests held today rejoice
that you have been so completely
vindicatd by a jury of your fellow
citiiens against an atrocious perse
cution of many years by a vicious
combination at enormous govern
ment expense. Alaskans tender
you their most hearty congratula
tions. It is their victory as well
as yours. They offer you any as.
sistance in their power that the
American people may have a truth
ful statement of the facts concern
ing Alaska which your persecutors
have distorted beyond recognition
of those who know. Also our con
gratulations to Watson and other de
fendants.”
In commenting on the appoint
ment of his successor. Governor Wal
ter E. Clark says:
"1 am highly pleased by this ap
pointment. the more so because the
new administration has so far con
tinued the policy first declared by
Mr. Taft in appointing to office in
Alaska persons who are resident in
the territory and who are familiar
with its conditions. In my own
appointment the President selected
a man who had visited Nome and
other parts of the territory in the
same year that Major Strong came to
Alaska, but who did not establish
a residence anywhere in the terri
tory prior to 1909. I do not de_
fend the President for that. But
leaving the Governorship out of the
Question. President Taft appointed
only one non-resident to any major
office in Alaska subsequent to the
public announcement on June 24.
1910. of his genera! polii ~ of mat.
ing home appointments^ | So
aatlcipated the Democratic platform
in this respect by two years. Dur
ing his whole term Mr. Taft made
seventeen major appointments in
the territory, not including the Gov
ernorship—offices in each case car.
rying a salary of $4,090 or over.
Only two of these appointees were
non-residents, with the exception of
Judge Cushman, who was about as
near being an Alaskan as any man
not actually a resident here at the
time of his appointment well could
be. Prior to March 4. 1909. the
appointment of resident Alaskans to
important offices was almost un
known .
"The territory is to be congratu
lated on Major Strong's appoint
ment not only because it is good in
itself, but because it is consistent
with the general policy established
four years ago.”
Prof. C. C. Georgeson, in charge
of the government agricultural ex
perimental stations and work in
Alaska, who recently returned fr. m
Seattle to his headquarters at Sit.
ka. says the work of reclaiming for
useful purposes the station on Ko
diak island for experimental stock
breeding, will begin at once. He
believes it will be in shape next
year to support the government herd
of live stock that is now in the state
of Washington where it was taken
when the ashes from the volcanic
eruption at Mt. Katmai destroyed
the grass on Kodiak island.
Prof. Georgeson ordered 32 tons
of fertiliser and seven tons of oats
and grass seed that is now coming
North on the Yukon to be sent to
Kodiak island. The shipment is
accompanied by M. I>. Snodgrass,
superimendant of the Kodiak sta
tion. who will immediately cause
the grass seed to be sowed and the
fertiliier distributed. .While South
Prof. Georgeson removed the Ko
diak herd from Toppenish to Che.
halis. where the provision has been
made for their care for a year.
Col. A. W.. 3wani«_ who passed
through Cordova yesterday on his
return from Washington, is very op.
tomistic over the prospects for coal
development and railroad construc
tion in Alaska. He claims to have
assurances from the President. Sec
retary Lane and Speaker Clark that
the coal lands will be opened with!
in a year and a half. He says:
••There no longer is any question
in the minds of the members of the
cabinet that the Alaska coal lands
must be opened for the use of the
Beet of naval ships that is to be
placed on the Pacific Ocean. There
is no doubt that action will soon be
taken. ”
The coal land laws of Alaska
provide that owners of coal land in
the territory must sell their coal to
! the government at a price to be dic
i tated by the President Colonel
* Swanita believes that a similar plan
i will be adopted with regard to trans
portation. He is not strongly in
■ favor of government ownership of
j railroads in Alaska and he gained
j the impression in Washington that
! the government plan will be to guar,
antee the interest on the construc
tion bonds—one of the plans sug
gested by the Alaska Railroad Com
mission— and take a general super
vision of the railroad. On this
subject the Colonel says:
; "There is no need for government
ownership of railroads in Alaska,
j I have been assured from people
whose word cannot be questioned
that SIO.OOfPOO is ready for in.
vestment in railroad construction in
Alaska as soon as the Matanuska
coal is available. The opening of
these fields, apart from the benefit
that will accrue to Seattle from the
pay roll of the sailors in the fleet
on the Pacific coast, will just about
double Alaska's commerce with Se
attle. There is a big market on
•he Pacific coast for a large amount
if ;oke. Steel mills here at pres
ent are impossible because there is
no coke that will stand up in an
open-hearth furnace. The open
ing of the Alaska fields will make
the iron of the Pacific seaboard
available for use. ”
Everyone in the Copper river
country remembers • ‘Rotary Bill"
Simpson, who almost lost a bequest
of 16.000 left him by his late friend
M. J. Keney. But the supreme
court of the State of Washington has
just decided in favor of “Bill.”
The lawsuit that developed over
the Heney will resulted from the
fact that a Richard H. Simpson,
whom Heney knew for many years
claimed the legacy for himself. It
was proved by oral testimony that
Heney had Hamilton R. Simpson,
the former Cordovan in his mind
when he wrote the will. Heney
and simpson were close personal
friends and had been associates for
many years. Heney always called
Simpson “Bill,’ and had forgotten
the manner In which he wore his
initials when he was talking to his
lawyer about the disposition of his
estate.
Bill" Simpson was employed for
many years as a locomotive engi
neer on the White Pass. After
wards he was deputy Unted States
Marshal at Skagway. He resigned
this position after a few years, and
came Westward, where he was em
ployed on the Copper River & North
western Railway. He has been
called '• Rotary Bill" Simpson. The
“Rotary" part of his name came
from the fact that he operated a
rotary snow plow on the Rocky
Mountain of the Great Northern,
and afterwards performed a like ser_
vice on the White Pass. At pres
ent he is ranching in Nevada, al
though he has been in eastern Can
ada most of the winter, where his
mother Is ill
Frank A. Johnson, of the For
estry service has received informa
tion from Ketchikan of the fatal
accident that occurred to Charles
Lillick. assistant forest ranger and
who was well known in Cordova.
He was using an automatic gun and
apparently did not have the safety
on when he set it down on a board
walk.' The jar discharged the gun,
•he load entering Lillick's chin and
passed upwird through his head,
causing instant death.
Percy D. Charles^ chief deputy
C. S. Marshal from Fairbanks
was an arrival on the tram yester
day afternoon. He brought with
him Alonio Maxey and Thomas
Krist. together with two guards^
and the party left on the Sampson
this morning for Seattle.
Thomas Krist is a young Monte,
negrin who was declared insane by a
Commissioner's jury in Ruby some
time ago. Alonio Maxey was de
clared insane after an examination
before a jury at Fairbanks. He is
suffering from paranoia, and immag
ines that secret service men are
trying to poison his food.
Mr. Charles decided to make the
trip out with the patients because
his mother is severely ill and is not
expected to live A wire was re
ceived a few davs ago by the dep
uty, telling of her continued ill
health a: her home in North Van
couver B. C.
JOHN Y. OSTRAND ALMOST CERTAH TO BE IUDGE
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SEATTLE, April 29«Advices received from Washington indicate that it is almost
a certainty that Johh Y. Ostrander, of Cordova, will be named Judge for Alaska. People
and influences from Valdez caused a temporary flurry by their recommendations of Fred
Brown, but it soon wore off. The organization is confident of Ostrander’s nomination.
WASHINGTON, April 29==Yesterday afternoon the Democratic organization in Alaska
won another signal victory. The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Lewis
Erwin, of Fairbanks, to be U. S. Marshal for the Fourth Division, Charges had been
preferred against him and Delegate Wickersham exerted his influence to prevent Erwin’s
appointment, but the organization stood solidly behind him and won out. It is now gen
erally conceded that John Y. Ostrander will be appointed Judge in the Third Division.
I OB McCH iSNEY FOOT MASF )
VALDEZ, April 29---Robert McChesney met with a serious mishap while working
on his mining claim at Port Wells. He was brought to town yesterday after a very try
ing and painful experience. His foot is so badly crushed that it is almost certain that he
will lose it. He was felling a tree when it shot back and pinned his ankle between this
tree and another that had just been cut. His partners. William Connelly and Dick Rog
ers, at once went to his assistance, but it was an hour before they finally succeeded in
freeing his foot. They then loweted him several feet down a steep cliff to camp and
worked all Saturday afternoon to get him to the beach. There they secured a row boat
and placing the injured man in it, they rowed and toiled all that night and Sunday, be
fore reaching Golden, a distance of 64 miles. A transfer was there made to the Hunch
Brighton, and the injured man brought to Valdez, where he received medical attention.
Mr. McChesney formerly resided at Cordova.
VALDEZ, April 29—Last night the people of this city
turned out in large numbers to do honor to CoL Willis
P. Richardson, who has just returned from Washing
ton. A smoker was held at Eagle hall, where there was
much talk in apprciation of the Col.’s successful efforts in
getting the dyke appropriation bill through Congress.
SACRAMENTO. April 29—Secretary Bryan arrived and both
houses of the Legislature were called in executive session. In a
forceful and earnest address the Secretary made a plea for delay
in action on the alien land ownership legislation. Among other
things he said: “This is a matter which can be settled by diplo
matic negotiations. The national government asks you to let the
alien land ownership question go over until the next session.”
TOKIO, April 29—With a view to establishing a better un
derstanding with the people of California Baron Eharasoroku and
Representative Secukai will sail at once for Sacramento.
WASHINGTON. April 29—Representative T. U. Sisson, in
addressing the House said: “If we must have war or submit to
the indignity of foreigners depriving Americans of their rights,
I am with the people of California in their efforts to prevent aliens
from acquiring lands.”
Cordova. April 25.
The jury in the case af Mathilda
Snyder vs. Edw. Kelter, returned a
verdict last evening at 7:30 o'clock
in favor of the defendant and against
the plaintiff This was an action
to recover $10,000 damages for main’
taining an alleged public nu'rance.
On the first ballot the vote stood
eleven for defendant and one for
plaintiff.
This morning Judge Qverfield ex
cused from further duty the twelve
men from Cordova who were drawn
: as jurors on a special venire.
This morning Judge Overficld is.
I sued an order citing Peter Johnson
i to appear in court May 3 and show
S cause why his roadhouse license
should not be revoked. He is lo
cate dat McCarthy's, or Mile 192,
and received his license December
1. 1912.
The case or Dan S. Reeder vs.
the C. R. & N. W. Ry Co. was
called this morning. A jury was
drawn before noon, the jurors being
largely from Valdex and Seward^
having been summoned on a special
venire to particularly hear the Sny
der case. Evidence was heard ibis
afternoon and the case went over
until tomorrow.
Cordova, April 26.
The personal injury case of Dan
S. Reeder vs. the C. R. & X. W.
Ry Co. went to the jury this morn-!
ing shortly before noon. If a ver.)
diet is agreed upon at a convenient !
hour court will be convened for the I
purpose of receiving the findings.
Judge Overfield heard several mo
tions this afternoon and then ad
journed court until Monday morn
ing at ten o'clock.
Ernest W. Vande Vord was the
other day awarded a verdict of $750
against Kennicott Mines Company
Two motions were filed. One by
the plaintiff was for a new trial, !
the other was by the defendant
asking that the verdict be set aside.
Both motions were argued this af
ternoon and were denied by Judge
overfield. who decreed that the ver- ;
diet should stand.
Cordova. April 28. j
The first work in the district court
this morning was to empannel a jnrv in
the personal injury case of Henry Al
heit vs. C. R. & X. W. Ry. Co. Within
twenty minutes the jury had been se
sured and evidence was being heard
soon after. The case went to the jury j
at four o’clock this afternoon
Late Saturday afternoon tha jury
in the personal injury case of Dan
S. Reeder vs. C. R. & X. W Ry.
I Co. returned a verdict. They a
varded the plaintiff $3,000 for injur, i
: ies sustained to his person by rea
! son of the caving in of the railroad
! tunnel at Chitina a couple of years
ago.
Oscar Breedman has been cited to
appear in court Saturday to show
i cause why his roadhouse license
i should not be revoked. He is lo
j cated at McCorthy and charges of
. violation of the law have been made
against him.
Cordova. April 28. !
■ After being out for twenty-four
j hour* the jury in the personal injury
I case of Henry Alheit vs. Copper Riv
I er & Xorthwestern Ry. Co.. re
j turned a verdict about four o'clock
! this afternoon in favor of the plain
tiff in the sum of $2<><1.
The district court has been occu
pied all day in bearing the case of
Chief Good-la-Taw vs. Copper Riv.
er & Xorthwestern Ry. Co.. The
Chief seeks damages because of the
railroad having run through a for
mer Indian grave yard.
-o—o—o
Our Soda fountain is now open for
the season. Cordova Drug Co.
On what date was the Johnatown
flood ?
May 31. 1SSA _ __
What .s nepotism?
Patronage bestowed la consideration
of relationship and not of merit.
In what states are marriage licenses
necessa ry ?
In ail states and territories except
Alaska. New Mexico and South Caro
lina.
Do any states prohibit the marriage
of whites with Indians?
Yes. bin a marriage* are void in Ari
zona. North Carolina. Oregon and South
Carolina.
la it considered unlucky to be born
on Friday?
Some people possess that supersti
tion. but Presidents Washington. Madi
son. Monroe. Pierce and Hayes were
born on Friday.
What are the dimensions of the
Roosevelt dam and where is it located?
Two hundred and eighty-three feet
eight inches high. 10$ feet at the base
and 20 feet at the crest, wbicb extends
1,080 feet. It is situated in Arizona
In one of the desert regions of the
world. The water which it impounds
reclaims 200.000 acres of land.
Has an Indian ever been president?
William Henry Harrison was eighth
and Benjamin Harrison the tenth in
descent from Pocahontas and John
Rolfe.
Waa John Wilkes Booth tried for the
aaaaaaination of President Lincoln?
He was shot twelve days after the
assassination by Sergeant Boston Cor
bett at Fredericksburg. Vs.
What are the three climate zones?
Tropical, temperate and frigid.
Who was the man who bet he would
not have hit hair cut until a Democrat
was inaugurated president, and when
did he make the bet?
E. F. Boxweil of Hoisington. Kan.,
is the Individual He made the bet in
1896.
What stata pays to its governor tho
highest salary?
Illinois—$12,000.
What president served the shortest
term ?
William Henry Harrison. He died
one month after his inauguration in
1&4L _
Is it true that no New Yorker has
ever served ss president pro tempore
of the sonste?
John I-awrence. 1798-99, is the coir
New Yorker who ever served in that
capacity.
Is Sheboygan in Wisconsin or Michi
gan?
Both states have cities of that name.
Who was secretary of the navy dur
ing Roeaevelt’a term as president?
There were six—John D. Long. Wil
liam LL Moody. Paul Morton. Charles
J. Bonaparte. Victor H. Metcalf and
Truman Newberry.
Who was the first chief justice of ths
United States supreme court?
John Jay.
Is Admiral Dewey named among An
drew Carnegie's twenty-one great men?
No.
Where is Guatemala?
A republic in Central America.
Where and what is the Howard uni
versity ?
An institution for the higher educa
tion of negroes founded in Washington
la 1S67.
What is the Delta dam?
It is part of the barge canal system
in New York state. It bolds back the
waters of the Mohawk river, about
live mi:. - north of Home, and is form
ed by a dam 100 feet in height, ex
tending across a river gorge 600 feet
at its base. The crest is 1,000 feet in
length a: the top and forms a reser
voir some four miles in length and two
miles in width, with a capacity of
2,730,000.000 cubic feet.
Where are the Canary islands, and
under what government are they?
Off the northwestern coast of Africa.
Spain.
Have any presidents held elective
office* after their term* as president
expired ?
John Quincy Adams was a repre
sentative and Andrew Jackson a sen
ator in congress after the expiration
of their presidential terms. Tyler was
a representative from Virginia in the
Confederate congress and died in office.
What president was father of the
largest family?
William Ilenry Harrison. He had
six sons and four daughters.
Where was the first Grand Army poet,
organized 1
At Decatur, III.. April 6. ISOS.
Do all legislatures have session* an
nually ?
No; only in Georgia. Massachusetts,
New Jersey, Rhode Island. South Cur-,
olina and New York. All of the others
hold biennial sessions, except Ala-'
bazna. where sessions are held every
four years .'
When it Carnation day, and what la
its purpose?
Jau. 1£>. To commemorate the birth
day of President McKinley.
Mow can hard east Iron be drilled? ^
Heat the iron to a red heat and drop
brimstone oa the spot to be drilled.
Who was the “Fighting ParsonV '
Governor Browmlow of Tennessee
(15*il-5> was known as the "Fighting
I Parson."
..
Did Woodrow Wileon ever attend
, Johns Hopkins university?
Yes. During 1SS2. lbS3 and 1SS4 he
I was a student of history and political
! economy at that university. ■ • ••I
, i . »
Which is ths Blue Hen State?
Delaware,
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I Where do the remains ef John Paul.
. Jones rest?
t In a crypt under the NaTal academy -
{chapel at Annapolis. .; i ‘ *
How long did Garfield earve aa praau”
; dent?
Six months and a half. . >.,i
What presidents served eight full
. years? /.
, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson,
Grant ami Cleveland.
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What is ths SamRis family?
I 'One of the six families of the Af»-“
maean branch of the white race, con
i slating of Arabs, Jewg and Syrians.