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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-05

high grade bitum1nous, at 81 a ton
and anthracite at S. or Sc ton. The
price OF coal on the Pacific slope va
ries greatly from time to time in the
year and from year to year-from 81
to $12 a ton. With regular coal sup
ply established, the expert of the geo.
logical survey, Mr.. Brooks, who has
made report on the subject, does not
think there would be an excessive
profit in the Alaska coal mining. he
cause the price ut which the coal could
be sold would be considerably lowered
by competition, from these fields and
by the presence of crude fuel oil. The
history Of the laws affecting the dispo-
sition of Alaska coal lands shows them
to need amendment badly.
The Cunningham Claims.
On Nov. II, 1906. President Roose-
welt issued an executive order with
drawing all coal lands from location
AMI entry in Alaska. On May 1G, 1907.
he modified the order so as to permit
valid locations made prior to the with
drawal on Nov. II. 1906. to proceed to
entry and patent.
Prior to that date some 900 claims
had been fled. most Of them said to
be illegal because either made fraudu-
lently by dummy entrymen in the in
terest of one Individual or corporation
or because of agreements made prior
to location between the applicants to
cooperate IN developing the lands.
There are thirty-three claims for 100
acres each. known as the Cunning
ham claims" which are claimed to be
valid on the ground that they were
made by an attorney for thirty-three
different and bona tide claimants, who.
as alleged. paid their money and took
the proper steps to locate their entries
and protect them.
The representative Of the govern
ment in the hearings before the land
Office have attacked the validity of
these Cunningham claims on the
ground that prior to their location
there was an understanding between
the claimants to pool their claims after
they had been perfected and unite
them in one company. The trend of
decision seems to show that such an
agreement would invalidate the claims,
although under the subsequent law Of
May %. 1908. the consolidation Of such
claims was permitted, after location
and entry. in tracts of 2.5GO acres.
1t would be. Of course. improper for
me to intimate what the result of the
issue as to the Cunningham and other
Alaska claims is likely to be, but it
ought to be distinctly understood that
no private claims for Alaska coal lands
have as vet beer allowed or perfected
and also that whatever the result as to
pending claims the existing coal land
! laws of Alaska are most unsatisfac-
tory and should be radically amended.
Oil and Gas Lands.
! In the last administration there were
withdrawn from agricultural entry
| $4,000 acres of supposed oil land in
! California, about 100000 acres in
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-05
ident Roosevelt upon the disposition
of coal lands in Australia, Tasmania

ident Roosevelt upon the disposition
of coal lands in Australia, Tasmania
and New Zealand. These are peculiar.
ly mining countries, and their expert
ence ought to be most valuable In
all these countries the method for the
disposition and opening Of coal mines
originally owned by the government Is
by granting .leasehold and not by
granting an absolute title.
The terms of the leases run all the
way from twenty to fifty years, while
the amount Of land which may be
leased to any individual there is from
800 acres to 1000 acres. 1t appears
that full examination was made and
the opinions of all the leading experts
on the subject were solicited and Civ
en- and that with one accord they ap-
proved in all respects the leasing sys-
tenn.
Its success is abundantly shown. It
is possible that at first considerable
latitude will have to be given to the
executive in drafting these forms of
lease, but as soon as experiment shall
show which Is the most workable and
,, practicable its use should be provided
for specifically by statute.
The question as to how great an
area ought to be included in a lease
to one individual or corporation is not
free from difficulty. but in view Of the
fact that the government retains con-
troll as owner I think there might be
some liberality in the amount leased
and that $500 acres would not be
too great maximum.
Alaska Coal Lands.
The investigations of the geological
survey show that the coal properties
IN Alaska cover about 1900 square
miles and that there are known to be
available about 15.O00,OOOO0O tons.
This is, however. an underestimate of
the coal in Alaska because further de-
velopments will probably increase this
amount many times, but we can say
with considerable certainty that there
are two fields on the Pacific slope
which can be reached by railways at
reasonable cost from deep water-in
one case of about fifty miles and in
the other case of about $50 miles
which will afford certain 6,OOO,OOO,OO0
tons Of coal. more than half Of which
Is Of very high grade Of bituminous
and of anthracite.
1t is estimated to be worth in the
ground One-half cent a ton, which
makes it's value per acre from $50 to
$500. The coking coal lands Of Penn
sylvania are worth from $500 to $4,000
an acre. while other Appalachian fields
are worth from $40 to 1886 an acre,
and the fields in the central states
from $40 to $4,000 an acre, and in the
Rocky mountains $40 to $500 an acre.
The demand for coal on the Pacific
| coast is for about 100000 tons year.
1t would encounter the competition Of
cheap fuel oil, of which the equivalent
| Of 100000 tons of coal a year are
| used there.
| It is estimated that the coal could be
| laid down at Seattle or San Francisco,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-05
RAILROAD time CARDS
Great Northern

No. 80 West Bound Leaves at $3.50 p. m
No. "a East Bound Leaves at 1908 p. m
No. IS West Bound Leaves at 3:42 a. m
No. SO East Bound Leaves at 1:20 a. m
No. 1O5 North Bound Arrives at TAO p. m
No. 106 South Bound Leaves at ZOO a, m
Freight West Bound Leaves at 900 a. m
Freight East Bound Leaves at $3.50 p. m
Minnesota 4 International
No. 80 South Bound Leaves at 815 a. m
No. 81 North Bound Leaves at 6:lO p. m
No. "a South Bound Leaves at 11:35 pm
No. 33 North Bound Leaves at 4:20 a. m
Freight South Bound Leaves at 1880 a. m
Freight North Bound Leaves at 600 a. m
MINI. Red Lake & Man.
No. l North Bound Leaves at 1885 p. m
No South Bound Arrives at 1890 la. m
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08
trict' most popular and progressive

trict's most popular and progressive
farmers.
Last Friday afternoon during the
heavy rain storm, three valuable
work horses belonging 20 the Tenney
ranch were struck and killed by light
ming. The animals were standing near
barb wire fence when struck, the
lightning tearing off the top wire for
distance Of about twenty rods.
Taken Up. - One bay gelding,
about y years old: weight 1000;
white right hind foot. white left front
foot: white face. Brand, 7VO. Owner
can secure property by proving same
and paying charges for this publica-
ton. billiard Mcdonald, Garneill,
Montana. 34-36
Friday, July ~, has been selected
as the date for the Second Annual
Judith Basin Farmers Picnic. to be
held at the experimental station just
west of Moccasin. Advice has been
received from Prof. r. 5. Cooley of
Bozeman, that Hon. James j. Hill
will be present If other engagements
will permit, and that his son, Louis
D., will be there if the elder Mr.. Hill
cannot attend. DR.. Duniway of the
state university, has promised to at
tend, and other prominent men, in
Guiding Gov. Norris. are also expect
ed to be present. The picnic held
last year was Il success in every way.
and greater efforts are being expend-
ed this year than before.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Yaple were
city visitors Saturday. Mr.. Yaple,
who came from Nebraska about
year ago and filed OH 32O acres near
the Snowies, is enthusiastic with the
apparent agriculture future of this
section. lie has IS acres sown to
spring grains. and is making prepar-
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08

Miss Alma Gossett visited friends
in Lewistown during the first of the
week.
Ice cream, sundaes, sodas-PiephO's
Mrs. Chas. Sullivan and children,
Charles, jr., and Miss Helen. left
Wednesday to visit relatives in Bill
lings.
Buffalo hotel for sale, at Buffalo,
Fergus county, Montana. Address
w. A. Fern, Buffalo. Montana. 1895
Mrs. Viola Fisher aud daughter
left Wednesday for Nihill, where they
will spend some time on their home
stead.
Open day and night. Nelson \ Ben
son restaurant.
Mrs. }. w. Sturgeon and daughter,
Miss Ramona, were in the city We'd
nesday from their homestead south of
town.
Ice cream at any time. Royal Grill.
W. II. Peck Of Garneill, was in the
city Wednesday transacting business
matters pertaining to land office
affairs.
Watermelons and cantaloupes re-
ceived every few days. Judith Gap
Meat Co.
Miss Ruth Tenney spent the 4th
with the Tenney family, returning
Tuesday to her duties Ms teacher at
Moore.
Fresh drugs scientifically COM
pounded-Piepho's
Hedges Herald: Judith Gap has
sure-enOugh weather prophet in the
person Of Oliver Readel, the local
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08
GAPLETS

Baled hay for sale. Gurley Bros.
b. A. Mcdonald and family were in
town Saturday in their auto.
Steam PlOw Work.-We are pre-
pared to break small or large tracts.
For particulars see either II. 4. or +.
NJ. Widdiield. or 4. s. Bills. ls-tf
Morras Bangston and Gus Andrews
were in town OH business this week.
For good smoke try a Harlowton
Favoritas.
Rev. E.. BjOrkqulst left Monday to
do mission work at various points in
Montana.
For haircut, shave, shampoo or
massage, see me. l.. j. Bulen. 25tf.
John Dutfield was in town Tuesday
enroute for Lewistown to visit rela-
tives.
For good smoke try IIarlowton
FavOritas.
Mrs. Mary Marselles was in from
her ranch OH Ross fork Tuesday, en-
route for Cody, Wyoming.
DIR. Cabbage, dentist, will be in
Judith Gap from the goth to 25th of
each month. Office in the Gap hotel
Miss Viola Fisher returned Tues
day from several days visit with
friends ut Billings.
f. &. Worden, lawyer, First Ma
tional block, phone 127. I.ewistOwn.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Widdielield
and daughter, Miss Cora, spent the
Fourth at Lewistown.
For repair work OH traction engines,
reducing, stay bolts, or any boiler
work, call on or address, w. M.
Schultz, Nihill, Montana. 3l-tf
Charley Wing, who has been en-
pl0yed for some time near Straw,
spent the Fourth in the city.
Estrayed.-A brown mare, nine
years old, weight 1850, branded 20
on left thigh. SIS reward. Return to
Frank Antony or Dan Mcdonald.
Harlowton News: A. X. johnson,
G. J. Shanahan, and a. .. johnson
of Nihill were in the city transacting
business this week.
Light novels for summer reading
PiephO's.
Mrs. Ed. Beach and Mrs. Ethel
Ferguson were shoppers in the city
Saturday.
Follow the crowd at meal time, and
yOu'll land at Nelson & BelsOn's
] restaurant. 4 trial desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess S;gler and son
Edwin of Oxford, were business visi-
tors Tuesday.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08

None There.
Mr.. Saucrs lat dinner table)-What
kind Of pie did you say this was?
Mrs. Sauers-Apple pie.
Mr.. Sauers (peering vainly between
the crusts,-Hereafter when you make
apple pie l hope you won't use evap-
Grated apples.-Chicago News.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08
UBET

Milwaukee Land Company is going
to put the town of Ubet back OH the
map, at an auction sale of lots there
July rs. 1t will make a mighty good
town. All railroads in and out Of
Judith BASIN must pass through here.
Every lot you buy to help put Ubet
back OH the map should double your
money in 4 very short time. 1t will
be a town before you know it that
Fergus county will be proud Of. Bet
ter get in.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08

ations to put in 125 acres to wheat
this fall. lie says that George Duf-
field, a neighbor, had Is acres of oats
last year that yielded 400 bushels,
and that William Neill. another
neighbor, had about 80 acres of win
ter wheat that averaged over 40 BUSH
els to the acre.
Mrs. Mary Narcotics of Cody, Wyo.;
Misses Margaret McAdam, Kate
She'll, Marjorie Hart and Nettie
Shell, and Messrs. Ben I4apeyre Of
Great Falls, w. :. Marley. Earl Neel,
Harley Neel, RanOld Nichols of Lew
istown, Frank Hagen, Pedro Moffet Of
Kansas City, Bob She'll and Lee Full
ton, comprised the members Of a par
ty that left Garneill Sunday evening
ut $50 for the ice cave in the Snow
les. At 1880 Il. m. the caravan had
reached the canyon directly below the
cave, and there they camped until
morning. After partaking of Il hearty
breakfast. the climb to the cave was
commenced. All members report their
efforts well repaid in the scenery
disclosed during and ut the end of the
climb.
Dead Letter List.
Letters addressed to the following
named persons remain in Judith Gap
post Office uncalled for the month
ending June 30.
Baumgardner, +. Lott, c. Vanroy
Barney, \. ID. I.ucus. Mrs. X. Is.
Benson, Amy NJ. IL. (PersonaD
Davis, Leon J.. Smith, Darlene
Theil, Herbert
Geo. $. Haynes,
Postmaster.
When your heart feels starved tcv
to take another boarder in.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-08


nal, Judith Gap.
Fred Hardtop and Miss Flemming,
both Of Kendall, spent a few hours
here Saturday enroute to Hobson,
where they spent the Fourth.
Moritz Welnstein, New York boy,
leaned too far out of the window to
get breath of fresh air. He lost his
balance and fell four stories, landing
on Anna Novik, two-year-old baby
playing in the street below. Neither
was hurt. That is pretty large one,
and we can't prove it. Neither can
we conscientiously suggest that you
try it on the baby.
The Dewey traction blowing outfit
will commence work next week on
75-acre field on the Motfet ranch north
Of the city. The doctor has 20 acres
sOwn to oats and 10 to flax, and is
making preparations to put in 100
acres to winter wheat this fall.
The residents of this city and the
ranchers in this community held a
joint picnic in Sawmill gulch the
fourth of July. notwithstanding the
heavy rain that took place immediate
~ after the complete and enjoyable
dinner had been eaten. these IN atten-
dance report having had u pleasant
time.
A man cant help being mushy
about woman, even while cOnfessing
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
Salt River Valley News
WILSON DISTRICT.

Wilson District, June 25.-Mrs. Ora ham and Bessie were visiting Mrs. Graham's mother. Mrs. Nichols, in the Isaac district Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Meskimons and Miss Lillian were in Tempe Monday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. McKean and Guy en- joyed picnic dinner at their water melon patch Sunday. MT. McKean or Guy remains nights at the patch to prevent a raid on their melons similar to one some time ago when some one broke a great many of the best melons which at the time were still green. Mrs. B. A. Leak was calling at the Alexander ranch Monday afternoon for the purpose of getting fruit. Several of the young girls in the Wilson district have formed sewing circle which is to meet each Wednes- day afternoon at the respective homes of its members. Miss Frankie Smith vast hostess last Wednesday and Misses Mary Barry and Lena Hoghe were her-guests. A delightful time was reported.
 Mrs. G. B. Wilcox and Miss Georgie were calling upon Mrs. w. E. Barry Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Thompson was accompanied home from town Sunday by Mrs. Helen Clark and little son Edward who were her guests until Wednesday afternoon, when they went to the Barry home to visit the remainder of the week. Mrs. Clark was a resident of our neighbor- hood for a number of years. She will leave in few days for California, where she may locate permanently.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. C. Wilcox of Phoe- nix spent Wednesday evening with MT. and Mrs. w. E. Barry.
 Hugh Rogers, cousin of Mrs c. c. Black, who has>been sick so long with typhoid fever, is much improved and expects to be up in a few days.
 Misses Eva Teeter and Lucy Hanson, who have been visiting at the Meski- mon home for the past week. returned to their homes in Tempe Thursday.
 Mrs. Wafmell is spending the week with Mrs. s. N. Wilson.
 Mrs. I. F. Johnson, Viva and Thel- ma, were calling on Mrs. P. I. Edson Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Clark and Edward were calling on old-time friends Monday afternoon, among whom were Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. Champie, Mrs. Osmundson, Mrs. Shreck, Mrs. F. A. Brown and Mrs. Prichett.
 Mrs. l. L. Hill and children spent Tuesday at the Thompson home. Florence Mitchael spent the fore part of the week with Hope Edson.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

While MT. LOckman was away for little while Wednesday afternoon his house was entered and rifle. some razors and several other articles were taken. No clue to the identity of the robber or robbers was left. G. B. Wilcox is having water tank erected and gasoline engine installed.
 Mrs. sam Roads was calling on old friends in the neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs Edson and Mrs. Fox were call ing upon Mrs. G. B. Wilcox Friday afternoon.
 Mir and Mrs. James Dowel spent Sunday with Mott Dowell, west Of town.
 Mrs Gilmore was calling upon Mrs. Wagner Wednesday afternoon.
 Mesdames Barry and DOwell were calling upon Mrs. P. l. Edson last Fri day afternoon.
 MT Daugherty spent Friday after noon and evening with MT. A. Shreck.
 The Roosevelt bird visited the Cole man home Tuesday and left fine baby girl.
 Miss Helen Redman of Isaac district is visiting Mrs. Wagner.
 Misses Ruth and Helen Wilcox at tended a party in Tempe last Friday evening.
 The Ladies' Home Life circle spent a very pleasant and profitable session with Mrs. Mundan Thursday afternoon. There was a splendid attendance of the members and several visitors were present. Delightful refreshments of ice cream, cake and fruit were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs w. H. McKean in Phoenix.
 Mrs. Thomas King returned home the first of the week from Ashfork, where she has been visiting her moth er who has been quite sick, but was much improved when Mrs. King left her
 Mrs. Shreck was calling at the King home Friday afternoon.
 MT. Bates and MT. Peir are here from St Johns and are camped on MT. Pritchett's ranch. They are employed hauling melons from the neighborhood.
 MT. and Mrs. Osbundson and MT. and Mrs. Shreck attended the social at St. Anthony's hall in Phoenix Friday even ing.
 MT. Daugherty exepects to leave in a few days for his home in Benson.
 Mrs Bates and baby are staying with Mrs Bates mother, Mrs. Cage.
 Mrs. Tower was quite sick the first of the week, but is improved at this writing.
 MT. T. Malay had electric lights put in his house last week.
 The gentlemen of the neighborhood are contemplating a ''wartemelon day It is, hoped their plans will materialize
 Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Clark and children attended the theater in Phoenix Fri day evening.
 Mn Aiken, former resident of this district, was visiting at the McEntire home last week.
 A theater party composed of cou- pie of our bashful youths and shy maidens was enjoyed Friday evening. Their names arc with held (by re quesD.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
FRISCO MOVES TO RENO.

San Francisco, June 29.-With the departure tonight for Reno of Jack Gleason and Tom Corbett, the last active link connecting San Francisco with the Jeffries- Johnson fight was broken. Before his departure Gleason closed the general ticket office which the promoters have been maintain ing here and will re-establish it at Reno
 Corbett's mission to Reno is to es- tablish the official pool room at the instance of Tex Rickard who has named him official betting commis- sioner for the fight. Before leaving tonight, Corbett announced that the odds have again heightened to 10 to with plenty of Johnson money in sight at that figure. Also he said that as soon as he arrived at Reno he will make arrangements with pool rooms handling local betting, to maintain the odds in both cities at the same figure.
 Considerable money will be wa gered here on the probable duration of the fight. No definite odds are yet set but it is likely that even money that Johnson will not stay twenty rounds will be offered.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

See that wonderful Godfrey in hi! sensational dive tonight, Airdome.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
LAST TOUCHES OF THE FIGHT

(continued from Page 1.)
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
DEATH OF A SCIENTIST.

Washington, June 29-Dr. Charles A. White, scientific associate of the late Professor Langley of the Smith sonian Institution, a member of many scientific societies in this country and Europe, and author of numberOus sci entific publications, died at his home today, aged S4.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

That Spanish character singer. Air dome.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

had withdrawn because of other en- garments, Tom Flanagan, Jack John- sons manager, stated that Charles White. of Chicago. suggested by Man ager Berger. would be the second re- fierce in the Jeffries- Johnson battle. Rickard confirmed the appointment
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
JOE CANS IN BED.

Prescott. June 29.-Joe Cans, the former lightweight is confined to his bed and showing signs of alarming r. .'akening Physicians. however, say he has an even chance of recovery but can never go back east to live.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
CAUGHT IN A FLOOD.
Six Persons Were Drowned in a Ken.
 lucky River.

Saylersville, Ky, June 29.-Caught by the raging waters of Licking river. swollen by recent rains. and a Colum bus cloudburst early this morning six persons are known to have lost their lives by drowning and many others are reported missing.
 The known dead are Roach Gayhart, Mrs. Roach Gayhart and her baby. and William Conley.
 That Spanish character singer. Air
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

Hear the parody singer. Airdome.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

- HAD HIM SPOTTED. Tramp-You mustn't jedge man by the clothes he wears
 Policeman-I don't. I could tell you were a tramp If saw you in swimming.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30

The Highland fling tonight. Air
Arizona republican., 1910-06-30
cHIcAeoANs ENRouTE.

Chicago, Ill., June 29.-Several hundred fight enthusiasts left here for Reno tonight over the Chicago and Northwestern. Their special train travels in three sections.
The daily sentinel., 1910-09-28
MOTHER GRUNDY CAUSES
TERRIBLE CASE OF UXORCIDE

Paris, Sept. 2S.-A horrible vitrol
tragedy has been enacted in one of
the popular quarters of Paris, where
working man bound and tied his
wife to bedstead and then poured a
big bottle of vitrol over her and prac-
tically burnt her to death The cou-
pie had two small children and lived
happily together for some years, but
latterly the husband acted strangely.
Without any reason, whatever, he
accused his wife of misconduct and
frequently threatened her. Yesterday
he was more unreasonable and ex-
citable than ever, and after scene
with his wife he took the children
away and placed the mwith neigh
bors. Then, returning to his rooms.
he seized his wife and tied her to the
bed. and, whilst she screamed and
called for help. he poured whole
litre of sulphuric acid over her head
face and body. He then rushed out
of the house like mad man.
When the neighbors entered the
room the woman was found in a DIV
ing condition. All the skin from her
head and parts of her body came off.
and she was one mass of swollen
flesh. She was taken to a hospital
but there is little hope of saving her
life. The husband was taken into
custody and he says that he did the
deed In paroxysm of rage, when he