Tanana
Leader
Oxe Dollar Per Month.
TAN ANA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1909.
Two Bits Pek Copy
YOUNG KEARNEY
AGAIN AT LIBERTY
Fairbanks, Nov. n.—James
Bennett, who was last spring fined
$250 and sentenced to six months
in jail, has been released from cus
tody. He was convicted of making
an assault on Inspector Heney. j
Matt Kearney, said to be a nephew j
of Dennis Kearney, the sand-lot
orator of San Francisco, who was
serving a six months’ sentence in j
the federal jail for impersonating
an officer on Ester creek, has also1
been given his liberty.
AUTOMOBILE ON
VALDEZ TRAIL
Fairbanks, Nov. ji.—The first
auto left yesterday for Little Delta,:
where it was planned to connect j
with the Kennedy stage, which!
was expected to go on as far as
Gordon the same day.
JESSON MARRIES IN
THE SPIRIT CITY
Seattle, Xov. n.—El Te-son, of;
the Ester creek mining firm oh
Jesson brothers, was married in!
this city last Tue day afternoon to!
Miss Georgian.! Watnev, of this’
place. The marriage created quite
a surprise among .Mr. Jesson’s
friends who are in this vicitiitv.
ABE REHEARSING
THREE-AGT COMEDY;
Plans for a rip-roaring farce comedy
are being made by the post people for
the suitable initiation of the new stage
now in course of construction at the
post amusement hall.
The comedy entitled "That Box cf
Cigarettes,” by Banks, has been cast
and will be put on by the officers cf
the post, assisted by some of the prom
inent townspeople.
Thanksgiving night lias been fixed
upon, and the comedy, which is in
three acts, will be followed by a dance.
This will mark the opening of the
dramatic season, and will be followed
by various features of this character
as the season progresses.
WEEK’S WEATHER
Observations taken at Fort Gibbon i
tit 7 p. m. daily. Lieutenant Gressin-j
ger, observer.
Thursday. Nov. 4, clear
Friday, Nov. 5. clear
Saturday, Nov. 6, clear
Sunday, Nov. 7, fair
Monday, Nov. 8, cloudy
Tuesday, Nov. 9, cloudy
Wednesday, Nov. 10. fair
Max. Min.
3.0 —24.2 1
-4.3 -20.7 |
0.5 —25.3 j
1.0 — 6.6:
2.2 — 5.4 i
14.0 1.0 i
17.0 0.8!
Arthur Frederickson, connected j
with the Tatiana restaurant, left i
this J morning on a ten days’ |
visit to the Gold mountain district.
He will spend a portion of the time
■on Wilson creek, where Frank
Lundine is working.
NOTICE
An election to fill vacancies in the
offices of director, treasurer and clerk
•of the Tanana public schools will be
held at the school building on Saturday,
November 20, 1909, from 10 a. m. to 5
p. m.
All citizens interested in the main
tenance of the public school are re
quested to meet at the postoffice build
ing on Thursday evening, Nov. 18, at 8
■o'clock, to nominate above officers.
By order,
Clerk of Board.
IS YOUR NAME SI
® Tf not. spnH in vnnr namp
If not, send in your name
and address and have them put
on the subscription book of The
Tanana Leader at once. ’Twill
keep you posted on the mining
news of the district.
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
“Twelve Good Wien and True” on Second Trial of Harry Owens Can’t
Decide on a Verdict—Third Hearing Next Term
Fairbanks, Nov. 11.—-For the. second time in the trial
of Harry Owens, charged with hitting W. H. Newton on
the head with a gun, the jury has disagreed. In each in'
stance the prosecution has moved for a retrial on the ground
of newly-discovered evidence. Owing to the difficulty of
securing a jury for a third trial the case has been continued
to the next term, and Owens will remain in jail six months
longer.
The trouble between Newion and Owens arose in the
latter's cabin on Healy river April 19. Newton entered the
cabin and a dispute over mining ground ensued. It is al
leged Owehs struck Newton over the head and ejected him
from the cabin. Owens and his partner deny that he drew
a gun or struck Newton, as charged. In each of the two
trials already had it is said a majority of the jurymen were
for acquittal. Owens was formerly convicted of murder in
the Fortymile district, but after serving two years in the
penitentiary succeeded in getting anew trial, and acquittal.
Solomon and Larson Acquitted
Fairbanks, Xov. 11.—George Solomon and Charles
Larson were acquitted in Commissioner Frame's court yes
terday of the charge of wholesale killing of caribou on the
Circle trail. The jury was only a short time in reaching an
agreement. The witnesses seemed predisposed to favor the
defendants. Many are inclined to think the game law will
not in future be vigorously enforced. Judge and Harry
Pratt represented the accused.
Solomon and Larson were arrested about two weeks ago
on the filing of charges by Game Warden Garner, who
found the results of the wanton slaughter of caribou. That
the defendants took the hind quarters of four caribou, the
front quartern of two and four entire carcasses, leaving the
remainder on the ground, was alleged in the complaint.
The law under which they were arrested provides: “Any
person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction there
*of shall forfeit to the United States all game or birds in his
possession, and all guns, traps, net or boats used in killing
or capturing said game or birds, and shall be punished for
each offense by a fine of not more than 8200 or imprison
ment not more than three months, or by both such fine or
imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.” The men
were under bonds of ?1000 each while awaiting trial.
Tom Lloyd to Climb Mi McKinley
Fairbanks, Nov. 11.—Tom Lloyd, a well-known bard
rock prospector, has arranged to conduct an expedition to
Mount McKinley to search for the records supposed to be I
left by Dr. Cook. Supplies will be cached in a convenient!
place this winter and a dash for the summit of the moun
tain will be made next June. The party will consist of |
live men besides Lloyd, and will include F. E. Becker, city
editor of the Fairbanks Tribune, who will go as the accred
ited correspondent of the New York Times.
Lloyd is familiar with the Mount McKinley region and
claims to know the only feasible route for such an expedi
tion.
Woman Wants Another Divorce
Fairbanks, Nov. 11.—Mrs. O. A. Hedlund is seeking a
divorce from her husband, the proprietor of a cigar store
and pool room on Cushman street.
Mrs. Hedlund was formerly was formerly the wife of
H. L. Lincoln, manager of the Owl Drug Company, of this
city. Following a divorce from him, she was married to
her present husband August 27 last.
There was a lively rumpus between the Hediuuds Oct
ober 27, when Hedlund locked his wife in the store and
left her in darkness by disconnecting the light wires. Next
day he was fined for using profane language. . The woman
claims to have furnished the money for the business, and
the trouble has grown out of the husband's refusal to fur
nish legal means of protecting her property rights.
MARSHAL LOVE “STANDS FAT” WITH BALLINGER
Fairbanks, Nov. 11.—United States Marshal H. K.
Love has taken up the fight in support of Secretary Ballin
ger against the attacks of Glavis in the Alaska coal lands
controversy on the Outside. Marshal Love says he knew all
about the Cunningham entries, and that they were square.
He was the first inspector of these entries and recommended
their acceptance after thorough investigation. He says
Ballinger was fully posted concerning them, and would
not have stood for any infraction of the law by individuals
or corporations.
MR. “KELLY THE RIGGERS IS BACK ON THE JOB
Fairbanks. Nov. 11.—E. E. Kelly, alias “Kelly the
Rigger,” who escaped from the city jail about two weeks
ago while serving a ninety-days’ sentence for assaulting a
young girl, Miss Flora McDonald, at the home of her sister
(Mrs. Oscar Tackstroni) in this city, was recaptured at a
camp on the Tanana river early this week, was brought
back, and was yesterday given ninety days additional in
jail'for escaping.
EX-GOVERNOR A. P. SWINEFORD DIES AT JUNEAU OCTOBER 26
Alaskans generally mourn the death of A. P. Swineford, who
passed away at Juneau on October 26, after a long and active life,
much of which had been devoted to the interests of Alaska, which
territory he served most ably as for four years as her second gov
ernor. The end was not unexpected, and came in the presence of
his wife and daughter, Mrs. Allan Shattuck. Alfred P. Swineford
was a native of Michigan, and was in the neighborhood of 75 years
of age at his death. He had followed journalism all his life, hav
ing been connected with various Michigan newspapers before com
ing to Alaska, and was a staunch Democrat. In May, 1885, he was
appointed by President Cleveland to succeed John H. Kinkead as
governor of this territory. He served Alaska capably and well
during his term of office, and was succeeded by Lyman J. Knapp,
an appointee of President Benjamin Harrison. Since quitting po
litical service Mr. Swineford had been active in the public life of
the territory, having been editor of the Ketchikan Miner for ten
years, selling out in 1906. He then started another journalistic
enterprise, which failing health compelled him to give up some
two years ago. Since that time he has been living at Juneau with
his son in-law, Allan Shattuck. He had been quite feeble for some
time and experienced two or three attacks of partial paralysis,
which hastened the end. He leaves a small estate.
President Laberee has announced that the coast terminus of
the Alaska Northern railway, formerly the Alaska Central, will be
moved to some point on Resurrection bay other than Seward.
The Cuban congress convened November 2, President Gomez,
in his opening address, congratuiated the country on the flattering
condition of business and industry on the island.
CHARACTERIZED AS
A CLAIM JUMPER
Fairbanks, Nov. n.—Mert Mar
ston, Billv James and John Butor
vicli are oil trial in the district
court for assault, the case growing
; out of the shooting of “Wise Mike"
Stepovieli on Fairbanks creek April
4 last. In the arguments of de
fendants’ counsel yesterday after
noon the character of Stepovieli
was riddled, he being characterized
j as a claim jumpier and a liar. The
1 case will go to the jury this morn
ing. Acquittal is believed certain,
CITY TAKING NO
CHANCES ON FIRE
I
Fairbanks, Nov. it.— As a pre
caution against fire, the city is
maintaining a standing water pres
sure, on the theory that it is poor
economy to take chances that can
| reasonably be avoided.
ELECTRIC COMPAHY
CLOSES ITS PLANT
Fairbanks, Nov. 23.—The works
of the Tatiana Klertric Company
closed down Nov. 3, and the creek
lights are out. The Scandinavian
American Bank and Chilberg, of
Seattle, are seeking to foreclose the
first mortgage. The concern may
; start up again in the spring if the
; necessary capital is forthcoming.
Joynt, the .last receiver, ran the
last three months at a profit.
FOX 6I1LCH ROADHOUSE
FIREO BY INCENDIARY
Fairbanks, Nov.2.—A tire which lmt
1 for the energetic work of the citizens
would have completely wiped out the
town of Fox. earlv this morning de
stroyed the Fox Gulch Roadhouse, be
longing to E. K. Aubert. The loss is
$18,000, with no insurance. The tire is
thought to have been of incendiary
origin, set by persons who have a
grudge against Mr. Aubert and some
sensational developments may result.
It is probable that the place will not
be rebuilt, owing to the ruling of the
court that it is unlawful to grant liquor
licenses for towns where there is no
police protection and where 200 people
live within a radius of two miles.
—
TO ELECT NEW
SCHOOL BOARD
Partly because (leorge J. Miller lias
hesitated to ask the citizens to serve
as sureties on the bond that would be
required of him as president, and also,
perhaps, because there arose some
feeling that, the election of a new
school board held Oct. 30 had taken
place without full advisement with a
number of citizens interested in the
i matter, it has been decided to hold an
other election Nov. 20.
This time a meeting of everybody
interested has been called for two days
previous to the election, where view s
! may be expressed and public opinion
arrived at.
This is as it should be. Meanwhile
it is well to remember that such a
thing as action on matters by whom
they directly concern is new in this
country, and that a little friction at
first indicates a healthy condition in
future.
Now let there be a good turnout at
the postoffles building Nov. Ik.
Bob Buchan arrived with mail
from the Koyukuk country at 2
o’clock this afternoon, complet
ing the first round trip of the
season _
The best piece of fur in the world
is in the cloak of the Empress of
Russia. It is worth $8o,oco.
Job Printing at The Leader office.