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Yukon Valley news., 1906-01-31

Branch trail from the Panama above Big Delta, via Goodpasture, head of Charley river, and Seventy-mile to Eagle.
 Improvements in the American Forty mile, final data for which has not yet been obtained.
 Extension of the Panama River trail up that river beyond the Big Delta to the river crossing of the Valdez Eagle trail and on to the international bound- ary.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-01-31
MAJOR RICHARDSON AND THE WORK
 OF THE ROAD COMMISSION.

by MaJOr hlcnardSOn, cnle1 OHlcer OI the the Alaska road commission, so far as is known, has not been included in the documents sent out by any of the gov ernmental departments. This may be due to the fact that the fiscal year cov- cred by the reports ended with June 30 last, before Major Richardson's report was received in Washington.
 Through the courtesy of John Zug, the engineer in charge of the govern ment office at Fairbanks, the News of that place has secured Major Richard son's s report; and from the newspapers liberal quotations it is shown to be a comprehensive and instructive docu- ment.
 The treasury department advised the commission, under date of April II, that the receipts from the passage of the act to the end of the fiscal year 1905, based upon the record of the fund in previous years, should approximate $l54 ,0OO. The board therefore, while not counting definitely on this sum, was considerably surprised and disappointed at receiving only $3s, 900 for the fund for the period of nine months since the passage of the bill. Whether the fund has fallen through local neglect or delay in collection and transmission of the money due under the law, or whether it be held in the treasury department awaiting the definite plans of work pro- posed by the board, accompanied by maps and specifications, and approved contracts covering sections of construc- tion aggregating more than 5000, as contemplated by the law, the board had no means of knowing. However, Major Richardson is under the impression that all the moneys due under the law are not being collected at present, and that the appointment of certain number of license inspectors-say two for the inte- rior, or Third judicial district, and one for the Second district, Seward Penin- sula, would be advisable.
 "In connection with the fund for this year I19O5l," says the report, ''the board has of course been mindful of the fact that whatever the amount which might become available the expenditures would have to be limited, both on account of the provision of the law relating to con- tracts, requiring the time for their proper advertising and placing, and because of the need by the board of some prelimi- nary study of the conditions to be dealt with and of the proper methods of con- struction.
 Under normal conditions the board would not have attempted any actual construction work the first season except, perhaps, the bridging of some small streams and making emergency repairs on existing trails where most needed, but would have occupied the season in reconnaissance and survey work, and in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates, permitting the fund to accumulate somewhat, which is necessary in order that work may be done with economy"
 However, the extraordinary condi- tions existing at Fairbanks on the open ing of spring (which are fully set out in
Yukon Valley news., 1906-01-31


 banks, with a view of facilitating the service of the mails for the winter, and to meet the demands of the large pros- pectors' travel via that route before the opening of navigation next year. This route was made up of three separate trails, one from Valdez to Copper Center, being mostly over the old military trail and wagon road located and opened up by Major Abercronbie from Valdez to Eagle; the second, leading up the Tan ana river from Fairbanks, and the third, connecting these two from Copper Gen. ter to the mouth of the Big Delta, via the head of the Delta or Isabella Pass. These trails are to be numbered 4, 5 and I6. The fund was too limited, of course, as well as the time, for any considerable amount of work to be accomplished, and all of the trails could not receive actual consideration. An improvement on route No. 4 included cutting and grub ping road from initial point near Valdez of about one mile to intersection of old trail on Lowe river, with pile bridge over the intervening stream, known as Rogue river, replacing 3,032 feet of old worn-out corduroy with stone ballast the construction of 25 or 26 small bridges and the cutting of several miles of new river trail. The cost of this work amounted to $4, ,463 .64, and the trail was placed in fair condition, causing re- duction in freight rates between Valdez and Copper Center rom l5 to 10 cents per pound.
 The improvement on trail No. con- sisted principally in spanning certain dangerous crossings by small bridges and corduroy.
 An informal agreement was entered with I. H. Loomis, sub mail contractor for the winter at Fairbanks, to take charge of the work of improvement on Trail No. 5, leading up the Panama. The contractor furnished nine men, includ ing himself, at 8 per day, with $2 added for board, and five horses at $5 each per day. These prices include tools and camp equipage, and the horses subsisted by grazing. Approximately ,OO0 was spent on this trail, terminating for the present at the mouth of the Big Delta. This work, planned especially to meet the demands of the coming winter, con sisted principally of giving definite loca- ton to the trail and cutting away the brush and timber where necessary for the passage of double sleds. A width of ten feet was maintained whenever prac- ticable. It is proposed to make the principal crossing of the Panama just above the mouth of the Big Delta and establish there safe and permanent ferry.
 Additional roads and trails embraced in the plan of work proposed by the commission are the following:
 Trail (sled in winter and pack in sum- mer) from the Fairbanks diggings, Cleary Greek, to Rampant diggings at Glen Gulch, with wagon road from Glen Gulch to Rampant port on the Yukon.
 Trail from point on Panama below Fairbanks, near mouth of Tolovana, to Glen, along the newly constructed tele- graph line.
 Trail from Cleary Greek to Birch
Yukon Valley news., 1906-01-31

til the passage of an enabling act the Alaskan natives, being neither aliens, citizens, nor tribal Indians, and there- fore ineligible to naturalization, can not acquire title to property under the min eral land or homestead laws
Yukon Valley news., 1906-01-31

The Arizona legislature last year ap- propriated $l0,0O0 for a monument to Capt. William O'Neill, of the Rough Riders, who was killed at san Juan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
kennebec County

~ Gl STA-WiIliam *. Knowles to Au-
Eusta Real Estate Association, land and
buildings. sl*.
CHELSEA-4Mary Hall to Henry Knee
Land, lard and buildings $;2.
GARDlNER-R. II. Gardiner. Of ais I,
Nathaniel 4. Goodman. land, 500
FARMING DAI.E-JuHa V. Springer In
James Rich. land 300
MONMOC TH-Mary + Bean to Albion
L. March. land Sl95: Ivory G.. March to
Albion l.. Marsh. land. $40
MI. NEkNON-Aillard F. Thing to
Ralph x. Thing. land and buildings. SIS:
Charies NJ. Crcssey to William r. Cum
mlngs, Land and buildings. SIS
oA kLAND-Grceniicf r. Stevens 10
Charles r. King. land $50: Horace Nor
cross to Bert J. Libby, eft al. land. sls.
ROME-Alcxandcr Cummings To " p
Cummings. land. SO
SlDNE.Y-Rhoda Mmot, ct al. TO Albert
!. Chadbourne. ct al. land. sI.: Anu:e L.
Taught TO Arthur F.. Bl;:isdell. land. So :
Lucy NJ. Goodhue to Maude G. Stevens
land and buildings. ST.
WATtRNILLE JOHN. ct al. to
Henry l.. lander. land, SIS: Thomas p
Manners to Eta b. Bowden, land 500.
w A1 NE-CyruS A. Ladd to Eva d
curtis land and buildings. $3.50: Melville
u. Fuller to Sarah L. Wing, land ana
buildings. 81 '''''
WlNrHkOP-Fred \. Hovt to Helen NJ
Hoyt. land and buildings. 81: e. p Hon
ct nj. to Elmer II. Leavitt land SIC:
Elmer Z. i.eavitt to Nell S. Hone. land
~ Elmer r. Leavitt 20 F. r. WeIlman'
land. ST.. a.
"A valuable consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
THE JAIL RECORD.
interesting Figures That Compare Very
Favorably With Those Of Last Year.

IT cannot be said just why there
was a steady decrease in the pop
ulatiou of prisoners at the Kenncbec
county Jail last year. but such however,
is certainly the case. It is not be-
liCved that the presence Of enforce
mcut deputies in the county has had Il
great deal of influence in the matter
although 1t is said that by the abolition
of a certain trial justice court, which
once flourishcd i'll one of the small
towns not far from this city. has help
ed to keep the commitment of
DRINKS and Migrants down to low
figure
TIL" fact that Kcnncbcc county also
supports a thriving workshop in it's
own house of correction. may also have
something to do with the subject under
consideration. for the professional 'boes
would naturally seek some other COun-
ties where they are permitted to re-
main i'll idlencss during confinement
on January /, 1905, there was 1923
prisoners confined in the county Jail.
a majority of them in for drunkenness
and vagrancy. Yesterday, exactly one
year later. there were IL prisoners con-
fined. three of whom were OF the fair
sex. All of these. with the exception
of five who are being held for the
January session of, the grand jury. are
in for short terms for unimportant mis-
demeanors.
Those who are held for the grand
jury are Florence Colson of Water
vile. laceny: Eli Derveau of Water
vile, assault on an officer; Harry Har-
vey. of Gardiner. larceny of a watch:
L. L. Young of Chelsea. breaking and
entering; and Roscoe Rollins. Augusta.
Sodomy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

+. ID. Bartlett of Berlin, ~ H., is
spending the week i'll town.
j. +. Hall, Esq. of Bangor was in the
city on business yesterday.
Henry L. Morrill, has returned from
business trip to Boston.
Prof L. +. Hitchings of WatcrviIIe.
was in the city on business Monday.
a. G. Halpin of Chicago, is the guest
OF his brother. +. w. Halpin in this
city.
Archibald Ormiston of WaterviIlc
was a business visitor IN this city yes
terday.
J. u. Anderson Of Gray was in tho
city, visiting business acquaintance
yesterday.
II. II. kelton left town Monday af-
ternoon on a business trip to Montpc-
Her. VI, and Lawrence, Mass.
Miss Jeanette Munscy, who has
been making visit at her home in
Wiscasset, returned to Augusta Mon
day.
Joseph Williamson, who has been on
business trip to New York and Wash
iEstol, returned to Augusta yesterday
moor.
i'cv. and Mrs. G. II. 3. Salinger of
faflhault. Mimi. are visiting friends
IN This city. Mr.. SellinSer was former
~ pastor Of the North Augusta church
ana Goth he and Mrs. Sellinger enjoy
a large acIuaintanceship in Augusta.
Miss Emily Stanwocd Stinson. Miss
Josephine Tuell and Miss Susan John
son were passengers on train No. 81
Yesterday forenoon. returning to coll
iege after having enjoyed the Christ
mas recess at their homes in this city.
Mrs. l.. +. Stinson and daughter
Ruth, of Woolwich, who have for the
past few days been the guest of her
sister Mrs. A. F. McCurdy on Court
street. returned home Monday. Mrs.
McCurdy and daughter Ruby, accom-
panied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

oihcer LinwOod r. Dutton has retired
as an active member of the night po-
nee force, severing his connection with
IL sunday night. Marshal Breen has as
signed Officer Edwin l.. White TO sue
ceed Officer Dutton and Mr.. White re-
Sumed his old beat on upper Water
street last night, Officer Harwood
taking the lower beat. Mr. Dut-
Ton whose retirement from the
Iorce was compelled by throat
trouble, had been n member of the
porce department for several years.
ana was an efficient and trustworthy
onicer. He will go back to the farm Of
MS father II. w. Dutton. on the Bel
grace road. and his many friends will
nope that the day work will be more
conducive TO his health Officer White,
VINO takes Mr.. Dutton's place on the
Iight force. has served the city for
eight years in that capacity. and on the
hardest beat in town. and the length of
ms term Of service is a testimonial to
his efficiency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
Maecahees Elect Officers.

kennebec Tent. No. Is. X. o. 7. NJ.
held largely attended review last
night and installed the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year.
Commander. S. c. c. Ward; lieuten-
ant commander. John W. Pierce: record
keeper. Eugene L. Merrill: chaplain.
Gee. W. Sylvester: sergeant, L. H.
Dudley; master at arms. ]. E. Hallett;
1st master of guard. p. Jenness; I'd
master Of guard, H. ]. Marden: senti-
mel Is. F. Smith: picket. Charles r.
Reed: trustee for three years. George
A. Colburn.
The Installing officer was State COM
u,ander A. S. Leonard Of Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Obadiah Gardner of Rockland, State
Lectures w. j. Thompson Of South
CHINA, State Organizer W. S. LARA
bee of Auburn, State Secretary +. II.
Libby of Auburn, and l.. w. Dyer of
Cumberland Center. r. ID. Lcavitt of
Auburn. aud Edward Evans of Waldo,
members of the executive committee.
After a recess for dinner. the meet
ing was resumed and continued dur
Ing the afternoon. Only routine mat
t"rs were discussed, and nothing of an
interest to the general public trans
pircd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

The thin layer of snow yesterday
morning covered many place where
the e was hard and smooth and many
cIiSuS"ccting pedestrians came in close
t";"h Herewith III Il way that was
more sudden than graceful. 1t was not
learned, however. that any of the cas-
ualtics were of a serious nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

"A case of diphtheria has been re-
ported to the local board of health.
from the Kennedy place. situated below
the city proper. on the east side of the
river The disease is in the family of
Howard Gilicy. the patient being his
son Fred. aged 10 years. Sanitary In
spector Bean has quarantined the place.
and II is expected the disease will be
restricted to its present limits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk is that of a son who was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Eilery Lovejoy, Dec
%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
STATE GRANGE.
Quarterly Meeting Of Executive Com
mittee Held Yesterday at Hotel North,

The regular quarterly meeting of the
Maine State Grange was held yester-
day forenoon. in the parior at Hotel
North. There We're in attendance the
members of the executive committee
and other officers of the State organi-
cation, as follows: Grand Master
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

The new music for the 1906 festival
has been received and may be secured
at tho rehearsal this evening, which
will be held in the hall over Staples.
Smith & Moody's store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

rehearsal of the Cony High Min
strels was held last night with very
satisfactory results. Everyone was
present and the chorus surpassed any
thing in the amateur line that has
been in the city for some time in
strength and life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Members of the local lodge. Catho-
lie Order of Foresters, are requested To
be present at st. Jean Baptistc hall at
1.3U o'clock this evening. when the pub
lie installation will occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

The Univcrsalst Ladies' Aid will hold
a social meeting with Mrs. George Pot
ter, at Sc Chapel street, Tuesday after
noon at go o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

A dress rehearsal OF "Chums'' will
be held tonight, when the finishing
touches will be added. All indications
are that this will eclipse anything be-
fore presented at, the Chizzie Wizzie
Fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Among the drawing cards of the
Chizzlc Wizzle Fair this year is the
speciality of Harold Partridge and
James Stone entitled Tommy VS.
john" These we'll known artists need
no further introduction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Inc regular monthly meeting Of the
Augusta Social and Athletic Associa-
ton Will be held in the club rooms this
evening. business OF importance is 10
come before the meeting for consider
alton and full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

The slight furry of snow which fell
Monday morning. although it amounted
~ niue III depth, was great help to
the sleighing, and the runners went
hiuch more easily than they did for the
lew previous days. The youngsters
however. were not very favorably i'm
pressed with the snowfall. as it was
just enough to spoil the skating on the
river, which otherwise would have been
good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
New Advertisements TODAY.

Beacon rubhcrS
IOst-One skate
Augusta Fruit co.
Iost-Scotch Collie
For Sale-Black Horse.
Wanted--A chambcrfnaid
f. S. Wingatc, Iialloweli
Cusick & Lincoln. Gardiner.
Wanted-A few young ladies'.
f. +. Newbcrt Insurance agency.
LOst-A Corduroy Leather Lined Coat.
Wanted-Lady or Gentleman to Travel
For sale-Bowling alley, pool table, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

ne I"th night of Prof. Monaghan's
uahcihg school will occur Wednesday
evening at q. A. r. hall. Former pu-
pms and friends are invited. Dancing
"eei" at O'Clock. jan2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

MI. and Mrs. Albert Patterson. Cross
street. are receiving congratulations on
the birth, Monday, of a Ill. pound
boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Tn" Ladies Circle of the First Fan
list church will meet at $50 O'Clock
This afternoon with Mrs. NJ. L. Fuller
State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

:, ol.eo hyacinths in bloom. Choice
me VI fresh cut flowers. r. D. Harris
horh' ~ Western avenue. Tel. 21s-s.
Dec20f~<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

The Woman's Board will meet at
2 o'clock this afternoon with Mrs.
James S. Little, III State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Cards OF thanks, obituary notices, res.
buttons OF respect, etc, will be
charged al the rat" Of ten cents n.r
line. NO charge less than Is ccn,s
All advertising announcements of en-.
tertaihineits, whose object Is the
raising OF money will be charged AZ
the rate OF fifteen cents 4 line.
Advertising notices, news form. Wilt.
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer 10 advertisers ~
cupying space in our advertjsira
columns. and will be run under .
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office immediate,v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
MATTERQ
journal Telephone Call, ~.

The tickets for the Chizzle Wizzle
fair will go on sale this morning at
Means drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Potted ferns in var,ety aim f,.sn
cut howers at Ben venue Floral Par.
lors. - ststs stfeet. No7iien
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
A HEALTHY, INTELLIGENT YOUNG

woman. tactful and fond of small chill
dren. for helper with babies in private
family. Only those willing to give time
and close attention to work need apply
Wages $500 for capable person. Write to
$: s.. Care of Kennebec journal, Augusta
Maine. dy3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Submitted at Meeting Of
Governor and Council,
b Pension Agent, Industrial
School and Stmr. Inspectors.
neporis Contain Interesting Statistics Con-
csrnIag the Different Departments.

From the report of Hon. +. L. Mill
Yen of Portland, State pension agent,
which has been submitted to the Gov
einor and Council. it Is learned that the
Number Of applications which nave
been filed during The year is 26li. Inc
largest number in any one year. Ihcre
have been 2375 certificates issued, not
as many as last year but the ratings
in a number Of cases have been larger.
Pho face of these certificates would call
for an expenditure of SsS,174, but by
reason Of deaths occurring and other
causes, the amount actually expended
with other allowances made from the
appropriation would exactly balance
the amount appropriated by the Legis-
lAturc. 4
Thirty-three deaths have been re-
pOrted to the Office. Nine of these were
Widows; /, sister; 49, invalids, 16 OF
whom left widows who have applied
for and been granted pensions One
widow married: two widows certlii-
oates were revoked or account of re-
eeipt of United States pensions. Four
invalids went to the National Home for
disabled soldiers and their certificates
were revoked. The certificate of one
invalid was revoked on account of
drunkenness. The pensioners now on
the rolls are from &c. towns, cities and
Plantations.
Under the Aroostook war act of 1903
there have been filed 81 applications
With IS certificates issued. Many in
quiries have been received as to
whether widows of ArOostOok war vet
GRAMS are eligible to pensions. The re-
NV of the agent has been that no pro-
vision was made for them by the Legis-
lature. The amount Of appropriation
for the Aroostook war pensions has
been sufficient. and there is quite an
tlncxpcnded balance.
The certificates issued were for the
following amounts: 1886 at 81 per month,
$50 at So per month; 1858 at 81 per
month; s at s. per month. 100 at Sc per
month. 81 at IS per month.
OF the persons on the rolls three are
between so and 50 years old: 13i, be-
tween 81 and 60; $40. between 60 and %:
331, bet ~ cen e. and 20; 1870, between
20 and Is; rs. between 10 and 80: 43, be-
tween 50 and IS: Ia. between ~ ANA 30;
4, between 20 and %. There are seven
invalids of the Spanish war. The old
est invalid on the rolls Is 80.
The summary shows 1ls6 invalids,
1l01 widows, q mothers. fathers. II
sons. % daughters and Is sisters. A to-
tai Of 1867.
In 1893 $4,000 was appropriated for
the State pension department and 13o2
certificates issued. In 1905 the sum APP
propriatcd was $S7 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

Don't let il escape your
NOTES.-The journal want
eot<Aa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
POSITION AS SALESMAN IN STORE

in Augusta, Ilallowcll or Gardiner. Ten
years experience. Experienced book
keeper. Best of references. ANY offer
considered. Address Ii. Journal Office.
d21d1w-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02
LOCAL NOTICES.

FOR phiegm in throat take Lung Kuro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-02

pREssMAKER OF EXPERIENCE
VIII make engagements by the day or 40
varl, at her rooms Perfect work and up
to-date style guaranteed. Call or address
Mrs. r. V. Anderson. Melville street,
Augusta. Jaii""A"