Douglas Island news., 1909-07-28
Circumnavigating Admiralty
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 Not only IS it fact that the world generally knows very little about Alas ka, but many of those who have lived here long enough to be classed as "sourdoaghs" can hardly claim an in- timate acquaintance with the wonders that lie within days journey of their homes. In proof of this we will at tempt to describe the recent trip of the launch Gent, having on board an even dozen DouglaSites.
 We say attempt--and know that we shall fail-because no pen could tell the story in all its greatness. The only way to see Alaska is with the naked eye and at close range.
 The Gent is ous of the> best and fastest of the fleet of motor boats owned on Gastineau channel. She was built by the owner, Mir. Murray, and is an ideal craft for an outing. She IS propelled by ooh. p. Standard gas en- gine-an excellent power machine and the only trouble experienced on the trip was with the pump, which was as fickle and uncertain in its actions as a Killisnoo ''chicken."
 The Gent pulled out from Douglas early last Thursday morning with the following guests of Mir. A. Murray; Albion Bari elIo, Elmer B. Smith, Wm. Stubbins, Richard Mccormick, L. II. Keist, D. N. Judsou, P w. Taylor, F. Fl. Fox, Joe Reidi and the writer. Jess McWlliams went along to help MT. Murray manage the boat.
 The ship carried stores and pro- visions of all kinds, including 40 lOayes of bread and enough water and other liquids to wash it down. The plan was 50 sail around Admiralty island taking in the sights.
 Something like an hour after the familiar roar of the stamps of the stamps of the Ready Bullion melted into silence, Pt. Arden was reached, and there in plain sight stood three beautiful deer. What sight for the sportsmenl The Gent stopped long enough for a boat to be sent ashore to drive the beautiful animals back into the timber, out of harms way.
 The next stopwas made at Limestone inlet, where Bach Brothers have a splendid prospect that is fast develop Ing into 8 gold mine. In an hour a plentiful supply of crabs was secured and the Gent turned her nose toward the waters of Stephens passage.
 The first night found the Gent se- curely anchored within the confines of Gambler bay, or rather in an arm of that bay called Snug cove. There is nothing so remarkable about Gambler bay except that 1t is sand to be good place for hunting bear and deer, and also about this time of the year the goslings are big enough to eat.
 What is commonly known as Liza harbor is narrow gash of water that penetrates toward the center of the island seven or eight miles. It has Wrangel narrows discounted for scenery.
 But Chapin bay is the prettiest little harbor along this side of the island. From the waters of Frederick sound less than half mile takes you into the inner part of this harbor which is so completely land-locked that the waters are as smooth as a sea of glass. And Chapin bay has other attractions be. sides the quiet waters. Here you get glimpse of what is called the hole in the wall in the mountain. About 300 feet above the sea level is a large spot that at first looks like snow, but closer and more careful investigation reveals the fact that that is really a large hole through the center of the mountain and the bright blue sky is visible on the other side. The climb up for a closer view is steep and pre- cipitous, so that not many undertake it, but for those who enjoy climb it is