The Chitina Leader
CHITINA, ALASKA.
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CHITINA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1913.
AN OBJECT WORTHY OF AID
The development of the White River mining country would
prove of great benefit to the merchants of Chitina and Cordo
va. There are hundreds of prospectors who are willing and
anxious to go into that section if only adequate roads were
built so that tlfe freighting of supplies would not be almost
prohibitive, as under existing conditions. The miners now
trying to develop that country have petitioned the government
to build a road from McCarthy, at Mile 1!)1 on the railroad.
Some effort was made to secure signatures to a similar peti
tion from the people of Kennieott, McCarthy, Strelna, Chit
ina and Cordova, because they believe a double benefit would
accrue. The road desired would not only give access to the
rich White river country but it would start from the new
bridge that thje government is soon to build across the Nizina
river and run past Chititu, Dan and other creeks where there
has been extensive placer and copper mining for several years'
past. The desired road would encourage prospectors to seek
new findings in that rich section and also enable individuals and
companies to get their supplies in at a greatly reduced cost and
to bring out ore. It is an important mallei and should not
be permitted to be side tracked. It should be earnestly urged
before tiie Alaska Road Commission, and if Col. Richardson’s
interest could be secured all uncertainty as to the construction
of this much needed aid to the development of interior prop
erty would soon disappear. Judge Overfield has just given
evidence that he is impressed with the present importance and
future greatness of the White river district by creating a
new recording precinct and appointing a United Slates Com
missioner to officiate in the White river country.
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SILLY ORDER AFFECTING ALASKANS
Once again lias the unfair and discriminating order been is
sued that all steerage passengers and crews of Seattle steam
ships sailing for Alaska must be vaccinated or produce a
proper certificate. Who is responsible for the order it is im
possible to say, but there is no reason for it, as there is not
nor has there been smallpox in Seattle or Alaska. The same
rule does not apply to other ports or to such passengers or
crews sailing for other countries. Representatives of the same
government brought to this country in 1898 and from then on
a mjalady similar to the smallpox which originated in the Phil
ippines, but of cource that case was different and no rude lav
was made to in any way harm the splendid Americans of the
Philippines- It is only for the savages of poor Alaska that any
concern is felt. Oh! Uncle Samuel, what follies are commit
ted in thy name by thy petty officers garbed in gold lace and
suffering from the malignant disease, big-head.—Seattle Rail
way and Marine News.
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THE DANGEROUS HAWKSHAWS
When a fanatical and insincere egotist is given a little author
ity he frequently swells up like a porpoise and swashes around
seeking what harm he may do- This is often true of a pin
head Hawkshaw. Give him a star and a gun and he is the big
gest man in the country, seeking what prey he may devour and
impressing his importance upon the people of the region. In
stead of exerting the influence of his office to promote law and
order , and by his own behavior setting an example that the or
dinary private citizen might emulate with profit, he frequently
resorts to contrary methods and subjects his official position to
ridicule and severe criticism. We have just had such an exam
ple from McCarthy. And while it reflects upon the appointing
power, it is believed in this instance the U. S. Marshal wa;
imposed upon. But as he is now aware of that fact and witl
creditable promptitude gave his subordinate a proper dress
ing down, we may hope for a slight improvement in the future
actions of Hawkshaw. Those who know him well under
stand, of course, that any material change is a mental im
possibility.
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REASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES
It is reported that prior to the departure of .Judge Overfield
on Sunday he received mail which came on the steamer indi
cating that it may not be necessary for him to make the trip
to the westward and hold the “floating court.” It is intimated
that Judge Jennings will make that trip and that Judge Over
field’s desire to retire fron< the bench at the expiration of his
term next month may be acceded to. In other words, it is ex
pected that the appointment of Judge Ostrander will soon he
announced and that it is the intention to have him first go to
Juneau and hold a term of court there on July 8th, at which
time the McDonald trial will be held, to be followed by the
transportation cases and forJudge Jennings to go to the west
ward.
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Delegate Wickersham and many others declare that under
existing laws the resources of Alaska can be satisfactorily de
veloped, if an opportunity is only given the people so to do
Former Secretary of the Interior Fisher insists that such a
thing is impossible under existing laws. So there you are.
Take your choice. But we don’t believe many people of Alas
ka will side with Mr. Fisher- They lost faith in him many
moons ago.
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“My Maryland” will soon be a popular song in the towns of
Prince William Sound. f
HOLDING LIQUOR LICENSES
In answer to a hypothetical question on Wednesday after
noon pi the liquor license hearing Judge Overfield laid down a
new rule. He stated that a license was granted largely on the
personality of the man making application and upon the pe
tition of his fellow citizens; that when he sold an interest in his
business, even though he still maintained the active manage
ment himself, there should be a proper transfer of the license
to the parties involved. The court stated that failure so to do
would result in the cancellation of the license if the matter
was brought to the attention of the court. It is believed that
throughout this division there are several cases where a license
is applied for and secured by an individual when there are two
or more interested in the business. From the statement of an
attorney in court it is evident that this policy has not been
generally understood.
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THEIR OWN INSTRUCTION
Huerta, betrayer and revolutionist, is learning the lesson
stated by Macbeth, “We have taught bloody instruction, which,
being taught, returns to plague the inventor.” It was easy,
especially in Mexico, for him to join the revolt, overthrow and
murder the constitutionally-elected president. But it is not
so easy to prevent others from administering with better pre
text, a dose of his own medicine.
He now controls the City of Mexico and the federal district
immediately around it. Elsewhere his power lies weak and
waning. The Northern Constitutionalists are so confident
that their leaders predict an early entrance into the capital.
In the south amixture of brigands and constitutional insur
gents defy his power. He is in a precarious situation, witli his
sole hope of getting funds dependent on recognition by the
United States. If he could get that recognition he could float
a loan of $75,000,000, or so much as he can carry with him, and
become a welcome asset in any part of the world. But that
is a sequence of dollar diplomacy which hardly commends it
self to this Administration.
In the witches dance of Mexican civil war it is impossible to
foretell the outcome. Perhaps the Constitutionalists if suc
cessful may restore some conception of republican principles
But that seems a remote possibility. So far as Huerta and
Felix Diaz are concerned, however, there is a gratifying prob
ability of a verification of the scriptural adage, “They who
iakc the sword shall perish from the sword.”
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IT’S REALLY UP TO THE PEOPLE
All that effort upon the part of the Liquor Dealers Associa
tion to secure a monopoly of the business in Cordova was to
no avail. The law doesn’t put the question of “enough” up
to the district court. But possibly the places now doing bus
iness can prevent openings if they will all conform to the law
and so conduct their places that the people of the community
will feel that their efforts should be rewarded by refusing to
give the required number of signatures necessaiy to secure a
new license. As a matter of fact the question is up to the peo
ple, even more so than any other business proposition. Any
other business may be established upon the volition of one man,
if he has the necessary capital, but before opening a saloon the
•on ent of a majority of the citizens must be secured before a
icense can issue. When the time comes that there would be
seeming reason for newcomers to open another drinking resort
in Cordova, the question will likely be determined upon its
merits, or through the favor of the people. At all events, it
will be an instance of where the great American principle of
“majority” will rule- They may not always rule wisely, and
their ideas frequently change, but then they do rule.
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Tn these Alaskan towns too much of a thing, even though it
be a good thing, is not desired. In [Petersburg the citizens are
protesting against the establishment of another church. They
say one is enough. In Cordova many of the citizens declare
that we do not, and will not, need any new liquor licenses for
a long time to come- Seven are enough.
Judge Overfield has intimated that when a mjin signs his
name to a petition it should stand for something. One of
these days business men will come to the conclusion that it
really is not necessary to sign everything that is presented to
them.
An Eastern railroad instructs its conductors to try to make
the road popular “because its business is dependent upon the
good will of the people.” This is a long ways from the “public
he-” railroad policy of other days.
A pleasant Spring rain is doing the word to-day of laying
the dust on Front street, and taking the occupation from the
men who like to turn ion the Rose.
Dick Ryan does not want the government to build railroads
in Alaska. Possibly Dick proposes to build them himself.
Here’s hoping that nothing will interfere to prevent the con
templated visit of the cruiser Maryland to Cordova this month
or next month.
The “kitchen sink” is the newest dance in New York. But
how can it ever become popular with a name so reminiscent of
neglected duty?
xY slump in art prices is reported from a Pans sale. Pos
sibly one market adversely affected by the death of Mr. Morgan.
Mrs. Belmont has gone abroad to study miiltancy. Cannot
Mr. Underwood add a clause to the tariff putting a prohibitive
tax on imported militancy?
The Senate Committee on Territories has finally got a start
on their hearings on matters of vital importance to Alaska,
and again there is hope that some favorable action may be
taken at the special session of Congress.
The officials of the White Pass & Yukon railroad are very
much exercised lest the government of the United States
construct a railroad or two from the coast into the Tanana
valley. They kindly, however, waive all objection to the
building of a railroad to the coal fields.
I’he confirmation of Judge Jennings will be agreeable news
to the people of Alaska. He is so equipped that he should
make tor himself an enviable record on the bench. And soon
we may hope for the positive announcement that Judge Os
trander is to come to this division.
There should be all kinds of excitement and activity in Cor
dova in the course of a couple of weeks, when the cruiser Mary
land and her complement of five hundred men arrive.
NOTICE OF HEARING OF FINAL
ACCOUNT
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In the United States Commissioner’s
Court. Ex.Officio Judge in Pro
bate, Chitina Precinct, Territory
of Alaska, Third Judicial Division.
In the matter of the estate of C. W.
Babbage, deceased, A. G. Morey,
administrator.
Notice is hereby given that A. G.
Morey, administrator of the estate of
C. W. Babbage, deceased, has ren
dered, filed and presented for settle
ment his Final Account and report of
his administration of the said estate,
and that the 29th day of May, 1913,
at the hour of 2o'clock, p. m. of the
said day, at the office of Paul d'Heir
ry, ex-officio Judge in Probate, of the
Chitina Precinct, at Chitina, Alaska,
has been duly appointed by the said
court, as the time and place of settle
ment of said final account and report,
at which time and place any person
interested in said estate may appear
and file his objections and exceptions
to said final account and report.
Dated at Chitina, Alaska, this 26th
day of March, 1913.
A. G. MOREY,
Adminstrator of the estate of C. VV.
Babbage, deceased.
Pate of first publication, Apr. 8, 1913
late of last publication May 27, 1913.
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
TO CHAS. CARLSON, Your Heirs,
Personal Representatives and As
signs, and All or Any Person or Per
sons Claiming by. Through or under
you:
Your are hereby notified that the
undersigned has expended the sum of
three hundred dollars ($300.00) in
labor and improvements upon certain
placer mining claim known as
the Valdez Creek Association, Valdez
Creek, tributary of the Susitna,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
cording District, Territory of Alaska,
and the said amount was so expend
ed and such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Act of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
l assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1910, 1911, 1912. And
if witin ninety days after the last
publication of this notice you fail to
pay the undersigned as co-owners
your proportion of the expense for
the years 1910, 1911, 1912, together
witth the cost of this advertisement,
your interest will become the prop
erty of the undersigned under said
seetion2324 Revised Statutes of the
United States.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
TO FRED HERMANSON, SWAN
RINGWOOU, WM. HERTZBERG O.
PEARSON, A. J. NORDALE, Vour
Heirs Personal Representatives and
Assigns, and All or Any Person or
Persons’ Claiming by, Through or
Under you:
Your are hereby notified that the
undersigned has expended the sum of
three hundred dollars ($300.00) in
labor and improvements upon certain
placer mining claim known as
Moloch Association, Valdez Creek,
tributary of the Susitna,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
cording District, Territory of Alaska,
and the said amount was so expend
ed and such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Act of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1910, 1911, 1912. And
if witin ninety days after the last
publication of this notice you fail to
pay the undersigned as co-owners
your proportion of the expense for
the years 1910, 1911, 1912, together
witth the cost of this advertisement,
your interest will become the prop
erty of the undersigned under said
section2324 Revised Statutes of the
United States.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
NOTICE Ob' FORFEITURE
To P. ERICKSON, WJM. SMITH C.
Y. MALINQUIST, ADOLF NELS6N,
A. KENNEDY, GUS BOSTROM, Your
Heirs, Personal Representatives and
Assigns, and All or Any Person or
Persons Claiming by, Through or
Under you:
Your are hereby notified that the
undersigned has expended the sum of
three hundred dollars ($300.00) in
labor and improvements upon certain
placer mining claim known as
the Yellow Bowl Association, Left
Limit Last Chance Creek, tributary
of Valdez Creek,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
cording District, Territory of Alaska
and the said amount was so expend
ed and such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Act of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1910, 1911, 1912. And
if witln ninety days after the last
publication of this notice you fail to
pay the undersigned ae co-owners
your proportion of the expense for
the years 1910, 1911, 1912, together
witth the cost of this advertisement,
your interest will become the prop
erty of the undersigned under said
section2324 Revised Statutes of the
United States.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To ANTONE CARLSON, Your j
Heirs, Personal Representatives and I
Assigns, and All or Any Person or
Persons Claiming by, Through or
Under you:
Your are hereby notiiled that, the
undersigned has expended the sum of
three hundred dollars ($300.00) in
labor and improvements upon certain
placer mining claim known as I
Last Chance Association, adjoining
No. 1 and 2 Lucky Gulch Creek
Claims, a tributary of Roosevelt
Creek,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
cording District, Territory of Alaska,
and the said amount was so expend- '
ed and such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Art of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1910, 1911, 1912. And
if witin ninety days after the last
publication of this notice you fail to
pay the undersigned as co-owners
your proportion of the expense for
the years 1910, 1911, 1912, together
witth the cost of this advertisement,
your interest will become the prop
erty of the undersigned under said
section2324 Revised Statutes of the
United States.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To C. P. MORGAN, Your Heirs,
Personal Representatives and As
signs, and All or Any Person or Per
sons Claiming by, Through or Under
you:
Your are hereby notified that the
undersigned lias expended the sum of
three hundred dollars ($300.00) in
labor and improvements upon certain
placer mining claim known ns
No. 7, Bench, Left Limit, Valdez
Creek, a tributary of the Susitna, also
known as the Gaston Bench Claim,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
folding District, Territory of Alaska,
and the said amount was so expend
ed and such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Act of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1910, 1911, 1912. And
if witin ninety days after the last
publication of this notice you fail to
pay the undersigned as co-owners
your proportion of the expense for
the years 1910, 1911, 1912, together
witth the cost of this advertisement,
your interest will become the prop
erty of the undersigned under said
section2324 Revised Statutes of the
United States.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To P. ERICKSON, ANTON CARL
SON SWAN R1NGWOOD, CHAS.
COWEL, L. RUE, Your Heirs Per
sonal Representatives and Assigns,
and All or Any Person or Persons
Claiming by. Through or Under you:
Your are hereby notified that the i
undersigned lias expended the sum of !
five hundred dollars ($500.00) in!
labor and improvements upon that
placer mining claim known as the
Roosevelt Association. Roosevelt
Creek, a tributary of Valdez Creek,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
cording District, Territory of Alaska>
and the said amount was so expend
ed and such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Act of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911,
1912. And if within ninety days
after the last publication of this
notice you fail to pay the undersigned
as co-owners your proportion of the
expese for the years 1908, 1909,
1910,t 1911, 1912, together with the
cost of this advertisement, your in
terest willbecome the property of the
undersigned under said Section 2324
Revised Statutes of the United ocates.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To GUST JOHNSON, A. NESBIT,
PONTIUS MAGNUSON, L. SCHIM
MELPFENNING L. RUE, J. PAT
TERSON, R. BLiX, Your Heirs, Per
sonal Representatives and Assigns,
and All or any Person or Persons
Claiming by, Through or Under you:
Your are hereby notified that the
undersigned has expended the sunt o'
five hundred dollars ($500.00) in
labor and improvements upon that
certain placer mining claim known as
the Homestake Association, Valdez
Creek, a tributary of the Susitna-,
In the Copper Center Mining and Re
cording District, Territory of Alaska,
and the said amount was so expend
ed anu such labor performed for the
purpose of holding said claim under :
the provisions of Section 2324 Re
vised Statutes of the United States
and Act of Congress approved March
2, 1907, and constitutes the annual
assessment work upon said claims
for the years 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911,
1912. And if within ninety days
after the last publication of this
notice you fail to pay the undersigned
as co-owners your proportion of the
expese for the years 1908, 1909,
1910, 1911, 1912, together wita the
cost of this advertisement, your in
terest willbecome the property of the
undersigned under said Section 2324
Revised otatutes of the United States.
J. E. CARLSON.
First publication, April 8, 1913.
Last publication, July 8, 1913.
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TOKIO, April 21—Admiral Togo,
who won laurels in the war with Rus
sia, and who was appointed Admiral
cftheJapanese fleet, has been re
tired on a special government order.
He is one of the great heros of his 1
country.
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