THIRD YEAR.
CHITINA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1913.
NUMBER 34.
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Late Telegraph News
WASHINGTON, April 17—This afternoon President Wil
son sent to the Senate the name of Robert W. Jennings, of'
Juneau, to be Judge of the First Alaska division. He will
succeed Judge Thomas R. Lyons, whose term expires on May
15. Judge Jennings had the endorsement of National Commit
teeman Cheney, the chairan of the Democratic territorial com
mittee and the committeeman from the various divisions. In
addition he had the support of Chas. G. Heifner, the original
Wilson man in Seattle, the National committeeman and State
chairman from Washington.. .He also had strong endorsement
from various Senators and Representatives. It is regarded
here by Alaskans that the appointment of Judge Jennings in
dicates that the President proposes to regard the wishes of the
organization in Alaska. The next judicial vacancy in that ter
ritory will be upon the retirement of Judge Overfield in the
Third division. For that position John Y. Ostrander, of Cor
dova, is the leading and practically only Alaskan candidate.
His political endorsements from the territory are similar to
those of Judge Jennings. Mr. Heifner is particularly desirous
of having this appointment go to his old friend Ostrander, who
has scores of strong endorsements from Judges and lawyers
from the states of Washington and Oregon. Several United
States Senators and Representatives are also giving their in
fluence to secure the appointment of Mr. Ostrander. It is
not considered, however, that the appointment will be made for
several weeks yet, but it is almost a certainty that it will be
Judge Ostrander.
JUDGE ROBERT W. JENNINGS
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WASHINGTON, April 18—When announcement was made
by Secretary of the Interior Lane that Major J. F. A. Strong,
of Juneau, had been decided upon for the Governorship of Alas
ka, added, “This is the first Territorial Gubernatorial appoint
ment that has been made, and it is in conformity with a policy
that I have adopted not to recommend for appointment any man
who is not an actual resident of the territory in which he seeks
office.”
This statement is accepted by Alaskans here as having
much significance. They now realize that it is the policy of the
Democratic administration not to send carpet baggers to Alaska
or any other terrtory. They have also reason to believe that in
all instances where the Democratic organization of a territory
recommend good men for appointment that their selections will
be recognized. It is expected that the nomination of Major
Strong will be sent to the Senate late this afternoon, or tomor
row in accordance with assurances given Alaskans.
WASHINGTON, April 21—Shortly after the Senate con
vened today the President sent in the names of Major J F A
Strong, of Juneau, to be governor of Alaska, and Charles E.
Davison, of Fairbanks, to be surveyor general of Alaska,
Practically all the Alaskans in this city were united in favor of
Major Strong and they predict that his confirmation will soon
follow. Both the Major and his wife have been at the National
Capital for several weeks past. They will now s+art for home
and expect to reach Juneau witrin two weeks. A reception
will be tendered them by the Arctis Club at Seattle, and also
bv the commercial organization at Juneau their nrriva1,
there. It is expected that the Major will qualify as soon as
he reaches Juneau, as the resignation of Governor Clark has
been in the hands of the President since earlj in March.
Smile of Colonel Goethals, Builder of
the Panama Canal.
Photo copyright. 1313, by American Press Association.
COLONEL GEOUGE WASHINGTON GOETIIALS took charge of the
Panama canal as chief engineer and chairman of the Isthmian canal
commission six years ago. He lias been responsible for the excavation
of more earth than any one man in the world. The colonel was born In
Brooklyn on June 29. 1858. He was appointed chief engineer of the Panama
canal I'eb 20. 190”. assuming charge the following April.
Gatun Dam and Spillway
Photo by American Press Association.
TUE dam at the Gatun spillway on the Panama canal Is said to he one
of the greatest engineering feats of the present day. The tremendous
strength of it may Lie readily appreciated when it is known that It
holds hack the water of the artificial Gatun lake, which Is eighty-Hve
feet above sea level. The amount of cement used in the Gatun dam is said
to be even greater than that used in the construction of the mammoth Irrign
tlon dams in the arid parts of the United States. This dam is of crescent
shape, it is surmounted by thirteen large piers and two big abutments. There
are fourteen openings, which may be opened or closed independently of each
other by valve gates.
A Panama Emergency Dam
Photo by American Press Association.
THIS huge piece of steel work cost a whole lot more than the average
man or woman can hope to possess in a lifetime, it was butlt fur use
ou the Puuamu canal.' Vet even though it does represent a great for
tune the time for its actual use may never come, it Is an emergency
i dam and is located on the Panama canal at Gatun. A permanent dam is lo
1 cated at this place._ where are also the three twin locks. jP«
Cordova. AprillS.
For three days the ease of Joseph
Jtney vs. John Palmer, Thos. Clon
Inger nnd J. L. Brown vxs before
the district court. The plaintiff al
iltged that the defendants conspired
| to force him to sell out the restau
rant in the Chitina hotel building.
| The defendants contended to the
\ contrary, and alleged that the plain
tiff voluntarily sold ahe business
tnd that he received therefor the
full value from the man who pur
chased from him. About five o’
clock yesterday Judge Overfield de
livered his charge to the jury, after
which the case was taken under de
liberation by the twelve good men
and true. They wrestled with the
question all night and until five o'
' clock thi3 morning, when a sealed
verdict was prepared and presented to
the court at nine o'clock. A
non-suit had previously been grant
ed with reference to Oscar Breedman,
and the jury found the other three
defendants not guilty. It is stat
; ed that almost from the start the
balloting stood eleven for acquittal
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and one for conviction. The de
! fendants feel very jubilant over the
result, contending that the evidence
and the verdict fully bears out their
good intentions in the matter at is
sue. During the progress of the
case there were some sharp pas
soges between contending counsel.
Cordova, April 19
•The ervae of Ernest Vande Vord
vs. Kenuicott Mines Company, was
called this morning. A jury was
soon selected and evidence was heard
until adjournment this afternoon.
It is expected that the case will come
to a finish on Monday, after which
the Snyder case will be called.
A number of people from Valdez,
Seward and westward ports came
over on the steamer Northwestern
which reached Cordova about six
o'clock this morning. The vessel
took on ore here and sailed for the
south at half past eleven o'clock,
The following passengers sailed
front this port: Seattle—E. R.
Peoples and wife, Mrs. H. J. Pat
terson, J. E. Moulton. \V. B. Rod
man, T. T. Davis, Mrs. F. H.
Sheldon J. J. Jones, Miss Kathryn
Jordan, Dr. C. L. Hale. Mrs. A. J.
Adams, Frank Thompson, Dollie
Holmes. F Brockman, W. T. Ford,
TV. B. Sprogue.
For Juneau—J. Kingston, A. A.
Mitchell and wife, Rhea Gilman,
Sadie Gilinan D Mackeviezrios. R.
Fenton.
Cordova April22.
1 he ease of Mathilda Snyder vs,
Edw. Kelter, damages far maintain
ing a nuisance, was called for trial
this morning. A jury was selec
ted from the special venire of men
brought from Seward and Valdez.
During the afternoon witnesses for
the plaintiff were heard and it is
expected that the case will be fin
ished some time tomorrow.
Judge Overfield held a session last
night and admitted to citizenship
three foreign subjects. They were
Charles Henry Game, subjct of Great
Britain; Ludwig Larson Stohl, Nor
way; John Edmund Groth, Germany,
The three petitioners successfully
; passed their examinations and took
; the oath of allegience to the United
i States.
The court has set two additional
i cases for trial. That of Mrs. E.
j A. Reed, administratrix, vs. Copper
I River & Northwestern Railway, per.
sonal injury, was set for Monoay,
| April 28, The case of George C.
Hazelet, trustee, et al., vs. Arctic
Lumber Company, suit in ejectment,
, was set for April 30.
i On March 18t.h V. S Cnmmiasion
j er Nickells at Chitina mposed a fine
of $5 each on O. A. Nelson and M.
| er Nickells at Chitiua imposed a fine
complaining witness was George
; Shade . An appeal was taken to
the District court It is a govem
i ment case, and when called to be
| set for trial, deputy District Attor
ney Brubaker stated that there was I
nothing to the action and at the j
I
proper time he would move that it
te dismissed.
At six o.clock this morning the
jury in the personal injury case of
Ernest W. Vande Vord vs. Kennicott
Mines Company agreed upon a ver
diet. They reported to the court
at ten o'clock and delivered the ver_
diet, which awarded $750 to the
plaintiff.
The case of H. Robinson vs. E.
W. Exum and Oscar Breedman has ;
teen continued over the term.
The case of O. W. Hardman vs.
C. R. & X. W. Ry Co., damages
for personal injuries, was dismissed.
It has been dragging along for three '
years.
Statement of settlemena having
been made jn the case of Peter ;
Cordes vs. C. R. & N. W. Ry. Co.,
the case was dismissed.
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Cordova, April 21.
OFFICERS OF COUNCIL
President and ex-offlcio Mayor—
L. M. Price
l ice President—E V Boyle
City Clerk—Nathaniel Greene
Municipal Magistrate— Nathaniel
Greene
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City Treasurer—.John Reidy.
Health Officer—Dr. \V H. Chase
Chief of Police—A .1 Henneke
Chief of Fire Department—.John
E Barry.
All members or City Council were
present last night at the first meet
ing since their election, and includ
ed L. M. Price, Geo. C Hazelet,
Geo. Dooley, M. Finkelstein, H. A.
Slater, E. V. Boyle, A. E. Lathrop.
The election of officers as given a
bove, was practically by unanimous
vote. When it came to the elec
tion of a city attorney the present
incumbent, who has served three
years, arose and stated that under J
no circumstances could he again ae_ !
eept the position. A motion was
then offered that the position be
abolished. It was carried by a vote
of six to one. The office of Mu
nicipal Magistrate was merged with
that of City Clerk, and the salary re
deduced from $23 to $10 per month.
The other salaries were fixed asfol
lows; City Clerk. $30 per month;
Chief of Police, $125 per month;
Chief of Fire Department, $23 per
month; Health Officer, $25 per
month; City Treasurer, $1 per year.
The bond of the City Treasurer
was fixed at $20,000 and that of the
School Treasurer at $1,000. A
committee composed of Mesrs Doo
ley. Boyle and Finkelstein was ap.
pointed to audit the acounts of the
City Treasurer, and another com
mittee composed of Messrs. Slater,
Hazelet and Lathrop w'as named to do
similar duty with reference to the
School Treasurer. Reports of the
various officials were received and
placed on file. Under the sus
pension of tlie rules the salary or
dinance was passed. The ques
tion was raised as to whether any
member if the Council could legally
go on the bond of the Treasurer. The
matter will be looked into. A com
munication was read from the Car
dova Fire department recommending
the appointment of John E. Berry
as fire chief.
The legislature ha3 invited Presi
dent Wilson to visit Alaska, in the
following joint resolution adopted:
“That it is the sense of the people
of Alaska, that for and in behalf of
Alaska, an invitation be, and the
same is hereby respectfully tendered
to the president of the United States,
to visit Alaska, meet its people, and
give personal aid in the solution of
its problems, to the end that Alaska
and its citizens be afforded such high
honor and the consequent benefit to
be derived therefrom,”
The Seattle I’ost-Intelllgencer has
the following interesting item that
concerns the Copper river country.
“Alfred B. lies, manager of the
Alaska Copper Corporation, of Val
dez, one of the big mining men of
Alaska, returned from the East and
will return North tonight on the
Northwestern. While in the East
Mr. lies had several conferences with
J. H. Morgan, jr., whom he says as
sured him that if engineers sent to
Alaska by the big hanking house veri
fied reports on the properties of the
.Alaska Copper Corporation, a branch
railroad would be built to the Rarus
mine and Nugget creek to connect
with the Copper River & Northwest
ern at Strelna, which is the 146-mile
station of the road from Cordova.
“There are 4,000,000 tons of ore
above the present level on our prop
erties,- said Mr. lies, ‘averaging 11
per cent, copper, $2 in gold and 21
in silver. Last fall we shipped a car
load averaging 56 per cent, copper.’
“Mr. lies, upon his return to the
properties, will begin the construc
tion of a temporary wagon road,
which will be used until a railroad is
built. An auto truck will be used to
ship the copper to the railroad."
Delayed information has been re
ceived on the all-Alaskan Sweept
takes that was recently run at Nome.
The start was made at nine o'clock on
the morning of the tenth from the
sea ice in front of Nome, and was wit
nessed by practically all the inhabi
tants of that section. There were
four teams in the race and all started
together as follows:
Scotty Allen, driving the Allen
Darling team: Fay Delzene, driving
the Bowen-Delzene team; Allayofc,
driving The Dr. Newman-Waltef
Johnson team, and John Johnson, dri
ving his own team.
The contest was finished on Sunday
afternoon, with Delezene the winner
in seventy-five hours and forty-two
minutes. Johnson was second. Alien
third and Aiiayok fourth. In the raw
cent race to Candle Johnson won a
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Cordova, Aprlll*
When the Clerk and City Treas
urer submitted their reports to the
Council last night, they showed that
there was $618.75 in the treasury.
The receipts during the pastyear
amounted to $11,426.95, derived
from the following sources: from last
council, $1,622.70; dog taxes, *122;
U. S. Government, for licenses, *9.
442.35; rent, $111.90; police court
fines, $93; miscellaneous sources,
*35.
The disbursements for the year
amounted to $10,808.68, as fol
lows: Police department, $1,977; fire
department, $1,727; miscellaneous
expense, $ 1,01 4.; election, *84.15;
school hoard, $3,605.19; cleaning
and repairing streets, $466.10; public
health and indigent, $110.55; light,
$1,118.45; publishing and printing,
$64.65; public building and Im
provements $123.24; interest, *8.
05; dog taxes, $10.
The House has passed an Austral,
ian ballot bill which will also likely
pass the Senate. It provides that
names of candidates shall be print
ed in alphabetical order, with the
party designated after name, and
under the heading of office for which
they rae running. Under the pro
visions of the bill a nomination can
only be made by a petition signed by
25 voters. Anyone so receiving
nomination by petition, may have the
name of any political party inscribed
on the ballot after his name. The
fact that a man is a regular party
nominee cannot be shown on the bal- ,
lot. If John Smith, for Instance, is
nominated for delegate on the Re
publican ticket in a convention com
posed of 200 delegates, elected by
2000 Republicans, and John Jones is
nominated by a petition signed by
25 Democrats, but designates him
self as a republican, their names will
appear on the official ballot thus:
John Jones (Republican)
John Smith (Republican)