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The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
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Juneau Oct. I-Walter E. Clark took oath of office at two o'clock this after noon before Judge Cusbman and after the trief ceremony which made him governor of Al-ska he gave a brief address in which he said that te would honestly and unseitishly listen To the advocates of territorial govern m-nt as we'll as to those opposing any change. He intends to make con- scientious examination of conditions as they are in the several districts.
 He sees evident need of improve ment in the existing system of terri toriai control. He asked Alaskans to give a moderate discussion to civil mates and more 10 the development of resources. Folloving is Gov. Clark's address in full.
 My Feilox Alaskaps-I come to you just at the close of what is, for Alaska as whole, the season of greatest activisy in the chief industries of the territory. Placer mining operations for the season of 1909. excep, those which are carried on under ground in the winter months, have ceased: the principal fisheries have suspended fur the year: certain other industries have become either wholly or iD part inac- tive and will continue so until spring. It is a good time to reckon our stand ing..
 Ofthe decade between 1899 and l91s, the first nall may be described as a period of exploitation and the latter half as period of more ettIed condi- tious attended by a development along intelligent. economic lines. Ia the year ]903. our gold output was ss. 6s3, 600; the product of the fisheries, as shown br shipments to points outside ,he Territory, was s9. ls2. 642; the cIpper output wss sl55. eco: while the exchange of merchandise shipments between Alaska and the States, com prisipg all articles except precious
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
Will Listen to Voice of People
 In Reform Matters

metals, was sl9, Fl, 724. In every suc- ceedipg year until two years ago there was an increase in nearly every department of industry and commerce. until the aggregate of Alaska trade, including gold bullion, exceeded $50 600, 0o0 in twelve months. ID 1907 there was slight general depressoin. Sev- eral causes contri buted to this moder- ate decline. chief among them being low water in certain placer districts, labor disputes ID at least two locali- ties and the inancial depression of 1907 in the United States. Subse- queutly the industrial and commercial situation improved, and the present year, although still some what disap- pointing, has given US some reasons for encouragement. The gold output this year has been large, despite adverse conditions i'd the northwes part o' the Territory. and there has been a satisfying improvement in other departments of industry. lnfor- nation from careful aobsergers in sev- eral localities leads US to believe that business is about to experience sub stantisl growth of prosperity.
 In announcing my appointment to the Gov ernorsbip. immediately follow ing the regretted resignation of Gov erDor Hoggett,. President Taft publicly stated in generous terms that the aupointment was made Ion account of the importance of giving special consideration to Alaska with a vieS of bringing together conflicting inter- ests and permitting the natural indus trial development of the country" l feel the added burden of responsibility which this expression of purpose and of confidence has placed upon me. lt
 was in the mind, of the President, as now it lodged firmly in mine, tbat the era of increased prosperity whose approach we Qow see in the conditions surrounding Territorial industry an
 a cessation of factional quarreIs.
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grant or privil lege to incorporated capital to be abused, if the adminis- tration is advised of the abuse? If there are abuses at present, it will be tke business of the appointed agents of the administration to find them out and to report them.
 There are business operations in this Territory which from their nature can be carried on only by large outlay of money, but there are countless others which can be made protita ble by the expenditure of modest means in :he hands of men whose chief cap ital is theIr intelligent capacity for hard work. So far as lies in my limi- ted power, l shall see to it that the one class of operators does not oppress or crowd out the other and that it may not be said truly that Alaska is DO longer "a poor mans country.
 Although in a sense newcomer, am not stranger 10 you or entirely without information as to the coudi- tions that surround you. There are among us various opinions as to the political future of this Territory, and several contrary notions as to it's gov ernmeDt. I am not yet committed to either of the extreme views pertaining to this problem, and must withhold an expression of opinion until ny present information shall have been en- larged. The honest and unselfisn adyo- cate of an organized territorial form of government in the immediate future will command my respectful attention, and such an advocate will not have cause for quarrel with ne unless he is of such intolerant tenn per as to war with all those ho for honest and un- selfish reasons may be unable to accept his view. It will likewise ne my duty ana pleasure to listen att.ntively to those of our citizens who favor form of government which falls short of the fully organized territorial form and even to tto e who oppose any marked
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change at present in the existing form. While hear the expression of these views in all parts of the Territory and while l pursue for myself con- scientious examination of conditions as they are in the several districts, I bespesk your patience and at the same time invite your helpful cooper ation. On this subject of the form of government I am prepared to make only one statement with confidence, in the present state of my knowledge. and that is that there is urgent need for improvement in the existing sys- tenn of territorial control. am autho- ried by the President of the United States to say that the problem of Alaska government is engaging his earnest attention and that at a pro per time not distint he will express some views and recommendations on the suhJect
 Until our political condition is improved let us devote ourselves to temperate discussion of civic matters and to the earnest development of our resources. Until a desired improve ment in the form of government is affected we may still hope for contin- ued and perhaps increased federal appropriations of roads, telegraphs, Lighthouses, postal communications, and other internal improvements, and for means to protect our fisheries.
 shall continue the policy of leaving the appoirtment of federal officers altogether in other hands but of dis charging to The full, in spirit of earnest cooperation, the obligation placed upon me by the federal statutes ito see that the laws are enforced, and to require the faithful discharge nf their duties by the officials appoin- ted to administer the same'
 To all these ends and to others that are worthy and that make for the upbuiding Of Alaska, I invite the CO., operation of every citizen.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

Editor Miner:
 President Taft has finally announced his plan for governing Alaska, what do Alaskans think of it? ln a country where it's just powers are supposed to be derived from the consent of the governed.
 Already the administration of Alaskan affairs, executive and judicial, to say nothing of the powers of the forestry forcss, is filled by the appointive powers at Washington, D.. c. four thousand miles away, and LOW our president fathers a scheme for more fat political jobs by creating a Board of Control, or in other words, nonresident guardians situated at the national capital to control and dictate our policies. The president states his intention of visiting Alaska next year ;
 if this IS for tho purpose of inform ing himself of conditions, why does he express him self, thus positively, SO early?
 Alaska is today, Uncle Sam's richest store house and from her resources, skill undeveloped, marvellous, yearly profits are being realized. Mir. Taft asserts, that with territorial govern ment the control would be in the hands of the transient element in the ring camps, ect. Admitting this altho absurd-it means that corporate influence would control, which could not be worse than present conditions. We now nave very, complete sys- tenn of carpet bag government with Juneau as the hub from where the political matters of Alaska are directed by political machine of lat est designed power. Wealthy and aggressively selfish corporations and scheming politicians would want nothing better than to have an appoin- tive body at Washington control Alaska; it would even simplify mat ter over present conditions. King George of England never concieved anything quite so artrbrary in his treatment of the American colonies.
 Why is it that the population Of Alaska ia referred to by our tory or obstrutionist friends, as consisting principally of shiftless undesirable
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
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 Seattle, Oct. l-Presidept Taft's remarks on Alaska last evening was a sad disappointment to the hundreds of Alsskans snd the thousands of Alas kan sympath gers who heard him. He announced himself as opposed to ter ritorial government and when be said so his remarks were received with stony silence. The audience was shocked and their disappointment could only find expression in silence.
 Later in his remarks when he said the territory was not ready for self government he was interrupted by cries of mo, DO, you are mistaken" and the whole audience seemed to enter into the protest against the presidents stand CD the Alaska ques- tion.
 He suggested that there should be 8 bureau in charge of Alaska affairs to stay in Washington snd attend to the
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

A report comes from Seattle that the award committee have passed on the exhibits in the Alaska building and ordered premiums awarded to the following Alaska companies for display at the xposition: The Alaska Indus- Trial company, for its reproduction of the Jumbo mine this is the property near Sulzer in which Congressman William Sulzer is interested. The Alaska Marble company, of Shakan; the Western marble company of
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
Police Frustrate Attempt
 On President Taft'S Life

to stop him and after hard struggle they succeeded in bandcuffing him and he was taken to jail.
 He had camera in his possession ana claims be was only hurryiDg to get photograph of the president. He Is being investigated.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

The steam schooner NortbIand came in on Sunday with cargo of oil for the EIectirc Light Co. The boat took cocl to Sitka and had large consign- ment of mild cured salmon from Kill isnoo. The Northland is now carrying the major portion of the Sitka freight. making two trips motbly. Juneau Dispatch.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

piness.
 In the evening reception was given them at Browns hall where many of the friends and relatives gathered to welcome and rejoice with the happy pair.
 The newly married couple were the recipients of many valuable presents consisting principally of silver ware and dishes.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Medallion are long time residents of Ketchikan and are held in high esteem by hundreds of people.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

Industrial progress is always disturbed when political factions are at war. The development of the stupendous resources of Alaska:is bound to proceed in any event. but its march may be. impeded by various obstacles. appeal to every patriotic resident of the Territory to withdraw, as far as be is concerned, every obstacle which facti onal rancor and unprotitao ole poll ticaI quarrels would seek to place in the way.
 I do not mean, of course. that we should cease legitimate warfare against evil doing or that we should fail to expose those who violate the law. however eminent tse offenders or however closely their unlawful operations may be related to the purely material development of the Territory. The regeneration of civic morals aud the Ieassertiou of high standards of business dealing which have been witnessed in the last few years were not needed to carry con- riction to every honest mind that an equal opportunity must be afforded within the limits of their respective abilities, to rich and poor alike; and that to the one as to the other Just punishment for wrong must be admin istrated.
 Large bodies of capital. although long withheld because of ignorance or distrust of conditions in Alaska, have recently been invested here and should be encouraged Within reasonable bounds moreover, special means should be provided for their encour- aysment in proportion to the local adverse factors which tend toward their discouragemept, or which. ip the absence of those special means, absolutely for bid their embarkation. Fair-minded men acknowledge these truths. But does any fair-minded man believe that the administration of William H. Taft will permit any
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
Wild Catting Censured
 By Mining Congress
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 GoIdfeld, Oct. 5-The Mining Con. gross came to an end Saturday night after most successful and instructive meeting. A resolution vas adopted recommending the repeal of tha apox law and substituting ono which will make the side lines uf thu claim the true mine limit when continued down. ward vertically.
 Wild eating was also placed under the ban. The executive committee will shortly decide the pisce for th- next meeting.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

streets in an automobile this after noon, Arthur Wright of Lowell,
 Mass, attempted to thread his way through the crowds. He was carrying a loaded revolver and in his strug- gle some cartridges fell from his poe ket. Secret service officers attempted
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
MINING CONGRESS ELECTS PRESIDENT
 AND VOTES DOWN PINCHOT RESOLUTION

The report of ths resolutions com mittee will be heard today and then the Mining Congress will adjourn. The place of meeting has not been decided yet.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09

try service especially where mining is effected, but it was voted down.
 Dr. Burkley of Missouri was elected president and responded with neat address.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
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Portland, Oct. 2-What is thought to be an attempt on the life of Presi- dentsTaft was averted today py the quick action of the police.
 The president arrived at o'clock and when passing Sixth and Morri son
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-10-09
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 Coldbelds, Oct. "A resolution was introduces this morning on the floor of the Mining Congress, CongratuIa- ing Pinchot for perfectiug the fores-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
Roots of Sugar Beets by F. Knorr.

Last year we began to investigate
the root system OF sugar beets, be-
lieving that by so doing we could
more nearly come to some conclu-
sions as to the methods OF cultivation.
Photographs of this work would per-
haps more nearly illustrate the find
ings of this investigation and give a
better idea of the immense root sys-
tenn that even the smaller plants will
develop.
As soon as the small beet appears
above the ground, the top root has at
tanned length of three to four inch
very rapid, plants one week old have
side roots two inches in length.
The top root grows downward con-
tinually unless it meets with some OBJ
struction, in that case it will either
grow sideways or become very
much sprangle rooted plant. 1t must
be born in mind that the main root
or beet cannot draw any nourishment
from the soil; this must naturally be
done by the small or, fbrous roots
that are found on both sides of the
beet.
AS we pull the beets, We find the
fibrous roots very short on the main
root: it was found, however, that
tHese siHdh Ioots at tHS tiihe the beets
are seven to eight weeks old run as
far as fifteen to eighteen inches into
the rows. Thus we found that by cul-
tivating the beets too deep after the
seventh week we destroy a great deal
OF the root system of the plant By
destroying this root system we must
OF course retard the growth of the
plant to some extent, for such a
length of time indeed as new growth
of roots can be found to feed and
meet the requirements OF the plant.
The main root or beet itself appears
to have attained nearly all OF its
downward growth by the eighth week,
that is: after that time the growth in
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
Eureka

Joe Fleming and Milan Frame report
catching hundred fish in the Mere dith
lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. B. Cu.liss surprised
their neighbors by driving a Maxwell run
about across the country. Monday Julyl2,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Grantham have /.
new girl at their house since Saturday
July 10. Another scholar for our Sum-
day school.
Dr.. Lawson got left out on his auto
buggy near the Eureka school house. and
had to have help from town. causing q
deferred trip TO the reservoir.
Our Sunday school Is growing. We
elected new officers last Sunday and
changed the time to $3.50. Come and
see who is who. and everybody bring ons
more with YOU.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
The House Fly Pest.

Now starts the season when the
common house fly becomes numerous
and therefore it behooves everyone
to beware of the damage that comes
in the train of this little insect. We
have become so accustomed to the fly
that We are prone to underestimate
the gravity of its ravages, but since
entiic authorities that there are few
agencies so powerful in promoting
the spread of disease, proper effort
directed toward abating this plague
will be bv no means wasted.
Although the feet of the fly arc so
small that it is with difficulty that
they can be seen even by those of
strong vision, yet the microscope re-
veals the fact that they are webby
and even pummy, and that minute
particles adhere to them with great
readiness. Therefore they attract
germs of all kinds and owing to their
propensity for visiting all sorts Of
places, they distribute these lavishly.
They circulate in sick rooms, feast
upon the sputum of consumptivcs.
gather about hunghills and other
places rceking with filth and disease,
and then, thoroughly diseasc-laden.
find their way to the residences of the
we'll and healthy. to disseminate their
cargoes of ailments and afflict those
who would otherwise escape.
These arc indisputable facts. They
have been revealed by long experience
and careful investigation, and the fly
pest is not only one of the most an
noying that afflicts humanity, but is
one of the gravest.
When Egypt was afflicted with the
fly plague, we may now understand in
the light of modern scientific investi-
CATION that the plight of the Egypt
ians was much more serious than we
have ever before believed, and the
sufferer from annoyances from flies,
when he wages a vigorous campaign
for the determination of his pcrsccu-
tors, is really doing n thing much
more valuable than he probably Sup
posed when he started for the mere
purpose of aiding his comfort.
Such a campaign should be waged
generally and everyone should lend
his efforts TO the determination of the
house fly, for in doing thus most
effective means of insurance against
sickness will have been procured. 1t
would indeed be highly profitable for
all of us If state governments were
to unite upon some method looking
toward exterminating the flies, and il
this were effectively done the advan-
tagc to the public health would be
almost beyond belief.-Ranch and
Range.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
Invoke Aid of Pure Food Law.

Denver. July 1.-THE pure food de-
partment, under the able direction Of
Commissioner Cannon, is now making
great preparations to wage war on those
shippers who are sending inferior melons
from the remote parts Of this state and
Texas to the Eastern markets and claim
ing that they are Rocky Fords. which are
considered the best melons in the world.
Under the law Of the federal govern
ment this practice is an infringement OF
the pure food laws and can be prosecuted
to the fullest extent Of the laws. As il Is
selling goods under false pretenses and
in time will hurt the trade and sale Of
the real Rocky Ford products.
Commissioner Cannon Is now at work
getting data to convict some shippers and
dealers who sold the melons In this way.
and when sufficient evidence Is obtained
they will be prosecuted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
ORDINANCE NO. I47.

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED IAN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND SUBDIVISIONS s AND z OF SECTION
l OF ORDINANCE NO. l27, ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE CONCERNING LICENSES AND
REPEALINo CERTAIN ORDINANCES"
CHE BE 4, y GRfdsneS by the City Council Of tho
of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Con.
cerning Licences andActs," being Ordinance
~: i be g. and ,5, tho same is hereby amended to
Z T.. MsSy,,Ins so,,ns picture shows Or exhibitions.
Sec. 2. That subdivision II Of Section of
an ordinance entitled, AN Ordinance Con.
cerning Licences and Acts" being Ordinance
inserting in the third line OF said subdivision
u Of Section !. after the words 500 per day:
q. Il. GoFFMAN.
GEo: f. PREBLE. City clerk. CifnS ''n'er'
County Of Otero lss.
City Of Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford. do hereby certify that the fore-
going Ordinance was Introduced at a regular
meeting of tho City Council OF the CITY OF
Rocky Ford. held on the 18th day OF June. A.
p. 1903. and was at said meeting placed on its
It's nrst reading and ordered published In tho
ROCKY Ford Enterprise as a proposed ordi-
nance on the End day of July. Thnt at a reg
,.,, nlar meeting 2f the City Council held on tho
was placed on lis third re- reading sS oGSG and nnsi
~ aSr and saf9pted as an ordinance of the
Witness my hand and scal Of tho City Of
III sEo sts PIX FGshis Il iisRiy Gs 9 Clerk
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
@&'| Excursions

National Eneampment q. A. r, Salt
Lake City, Utah. One fare for round
trip e.55. Date Of sale. Aug. S, 81,
Limit so days from date of sale.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
OF Interest to Poultry Raisers.

If raising chickens for profit. do not
waste money in making houses and
equipments look like pictures, but pro-
vide plenty of comfort for the birds,
and do not overlook that caring for
them ought to be thought of when
building or furnishing the house, to
the end that the work can be done
quickly and with ease.
If you are having success with any
breed of fowls continue to raise that
breed, no matter what others say
about the merits of thein breeds; but
breed your own up to something bet
ter. Get new breeders or eggs for
Matching such, from others as often
as necessary; and keep heading tow
ard the front always. Do not be con-
tent with scrubs or dunghills.
f.. A new and novel method of pre-
serving eggs has been discovered and
is being nracticed by a St. Louis firm.
The eggs are first dried and then re-
duced to a powdered condition. This
and is therefore safe to ship to any
part of the universe. being in a condi-
ton impervious to either heat or cold
A St. Louis paper says that hundreds
of cases of eggs have been treated in
this manner during the past month
or so. The profits of those handling
this article are said to be enormous.
With practicable methods for hand
ling the product of the poultry yard,
enabling it to be kept for indefinite
periods in anv climate, there is no
danger of over-production in either
eggs or poultry, and when proper at
tention is given to it money can be
made by every person engaged in the
industry.