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The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
PLENTY OF SKATING IN
 CHITINA FROM NOW ON

Ever since the fall of snow, which spoiled the skating on the lake, lov- CTS of this pastime have been agitat- ing a way of making a rink. Some suggested scraping the snow off by a horse and scraper, but better way is to flood the lake, which will make the best ice. This can easily be done by the pumping station at the big water tank, but, of course, permission had to be secured from the Katalla Company officials. This was done on Thursday evening while Superintendent Van Cleve was here. He gladly gave his consent to have the engineer flood the lake, and in structed Agent Lawson to take the matter up, so after this threatened furry of snow, the lake will be food ed and Chitina people can be assur- ed of a most pleasant diversion all winter long.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
BIG POTLATCH PROPOSED
 FOR COMING HOLIDAYS

A petition is now going the rounds for donations toward a fund to have a big potlatch in the vicinity of Chit ina during the holidays and have the different tribes of the Copper River Indians in attendance.
 Agent Lawson, who is one of the promoters of the entertainment, says the petition is securing many sign CTS, and those who have never seen an affair of this kind will never re- eret chipping in toward the fund. Put your name down for what yoa feel you can afford. It will help the Indian to enjoy his Christmas, and the novel sight of the natives go- ing through their dances, feasting and religious ceremonies will be ap- preciated and holiday treat to ev. eryone who witnesses it.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
MINERS TAKING OUTFIT
 INTO DEANS BASIN

H. s. Bean, L. B. Erickson and Andrew Johnston, who last season located some promising quartz lodges about sixteen miles from Taral, near what they call Deans Basin, will in a few days start with a winters outfit for their prospects and begin active development work on the property. MT. Dean left for Cordova this week to purchase the necessary supplies, while Messrs. Johnston and Erickson left with their horse and double-ender for Tonsina to pick up some tools which will be needed at their mines. They expect to run sev- eral tunnels and cross-cuts this win ter, believing they will be justified for their work, as the assay returns from the samples of quartz sent out are highly satisfactory.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
$500 Nugget is Found
 On Valdez Creek

ing found $500 nugget there this past season, and the previous sea- son a $900 nugget was discovered.
 J. B. and J. L. Gray, c. P. .Tol- ston, Clark Duff, Wm. Grogg and Chas. Garwood are the names of the party who mushed out, making the trip to Chitina in eight days. They came out by way of the Susitna wa tershed and down the north fork of the Gulkana, distance of about 12. miles, striking the trail at Gulkana and Copper Center. At this time of year the travelling is fairly good there being a low divide and short portages of about ten miles over lakes, which are at this time of the year frozen over and make good travelling.
 The party were loud in their praise of this route and stated that all the winter travel to the Valdez crock dig gings would no doubt go this way in the future.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
HAPPY" COTTNER IS NOW
 ON THE WATER WAGON

H. Cottner, whom most everyone knows as Happy" has purchased the water wagon and business of L. B. Erickson, and is now supplying the citizens with the necessary aqua pura. Happy is all business, too, and before the winter is over should clean up a nice little bunch of mon- ey. He purchased the tank made by Schaupp, the sheet metal worker, which is made in two compartments with a stove in the center to keep the water from freezing. To anyone never having seen the outfit, the tank on a double-ender, with the horse and a big smoke coming from the stove pipe, resembles combination of horse and steam power.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

postponed indefinitely awaiting re. ports and results of the investiga' tions of the grand juries in the First Second and Third divisions.
 A stray cat became interested ir the local cable office; it's ''tale" ,s now appended to one of the numer. GUS instruments; the boys are anx- iously awaiting the arrival of ths "chief" from Chitina.
 Suit was filed today against the Katalla Company and Alaska Steam. ship Company by the Alaska Coas, Company to recover the attached freight of the wrecked steamer Port land.
 Mrs. Judge" Tucker is very busy today in the recorders office. The office is flooded with locations from the Mckinley lake region.
 Sam Blum reports that the strong box belonging to the U. s. marshal and clerk of the court has been talk.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
NEW DINING ROOM TO
 OPEN IN HOTEL CHITINA

By the middle of the month it is expected that the dining room in the Hotel Chitina will be opened to the public. John Shafer, who has had the Chitina restaurant and lunch counter since early summer, has suc- ceeded in securing a lease from MT. Freedman and will manage the new grill. He has secured two of the best chefs in Alaska, Jesse Brown and Geo. Turk, more familiarly known as the Senator" and as they are to have the best the market affords it will not be long until the Chitina Grill has reputation second to none in Alaska. A broiler, silver ware, linen and all equipment for a first class cafe has been ordered, and by the time the holidays will have come the epicure can have a dinner in Chitina that will rival those served at first-class cafes outside. i,
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

en from the bank. He is anxiously awaiting it's return before the court party arrives from Chitina No ques- tions asked.
 The bulletins" certainly made a hit, causing shouts of laughter and a big "hand" given after the read ing of each one. After the reading of the Olympia's arrival in the fir't bulletin, Judge Ferguson remarked that our guests might just as well remain in Chitina a couple of days anyway, as they certainly could not make the boat to the westward, and it was amusing to hear how busy Agent Barry intended to get and hold the boat before he saw the joke of it.
 The second bulletin greatly amused Judge Cushman and other ocurt off cials.
 Master Signal Electrician Charles Murphy wore an anxious look for a few seconds while he listened to the
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
CORDOVA BUSINESS MAN
 TO OPEN STORE IN CHITINA

Perry Jacobs, who formerly ran a new and secondhand store in Cor dova, arrived in Chitina last Satlr- day night, and within AS hours had the foundation and frame up for store building. He is located on the lots belonging to s. Blum, and next week expects to have his stock of goods in and be ready for business. Perry is an old-timer, having start ed in business at old Eyak when the railroad first started from the coast terminus, and is considered shrewd business man in his line. He will conduct here what he calls a trad ing post and outside of his stock of goods will deal in furs and sec ond-hand goods.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

According to a number who have recently arrived from the Valdez Creek district the digings at that camp are still holding good, though nothing of startling nature has de veloped in the way of rich pay. A party of six who recently arrived from the diggings, stopped at Chit ina few days, and say that there were not as many men in the dis trict this year as in former years, but those who were at work had fairly good success. A number of men who found the diggings pretty deep on their property put in most of the season prospecting up the creek from discovery. They say the gold is course, and, in many places, hard to reach bed rock on account of the water. A few are of the opinion that Lucky Gulch. tributary of Val deg creek, constitutes the main pay streak, one of the Gray brothers hav-
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

of the floor, which, of course, could not be avoided, as a fire was only put in the building the day previous.
 No elaborate plans were made to entertain the distinguished guests, as conditions here at present would not permit of it, so there was no formal ity, but every one here tried to make the visitors feel at home, which all said they appreciated as much or more than if they had been "wined and dined" from the time of their arrival to their departure.
 All the party regretted not having the time to make the trip to the Kls- kulana bridge, but the ride over the new trail and "mush" through the big tunnel near town satisfied them until they can make the trip again when the road will have been finish ed and they can go on through to the Bonanza mine nearly 200 miles in one day to this great interior mining belt by rail-
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
.=EN1ERTA|NS MANY
 DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

visitors at dinner, while Messrs. Ex- um, Healey and Weber entertained the rest of the party at the Savoy restaurant. Those taking dinner with Mir. and Mrs. Schaupp were: Judge and Mrs. Cushman, MT. and Mrs. l.
 Hamburger, Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Mur- phy, Miss Mary Boyle and R. J. Barry
 The following names, who were en. tertained by Messrs. Exum, Healey and Weber, made up the entire list of those arriving on the special coach: District Attorney Geo. R.
 Walker, Clerk of Court Ed. M. Lakin
 Deputy Clerk T. S. Scott, Chief Dep uty Marshal J. H. D. Bouse, Deputy Marshal Geo. R. Goshaw, U. s. Com missioner w. H. Ferguson, U. s. Com missioner O. A. Tucker, Stenograph- CTS Don Stewart and John Hamilton
 Deputy Collector of Customs Nj. S.
 Whittier, Attorney R. J. Boryer, Su- perintendent J. R. Van Cleve, Gen. eral Agent R. J. Barry and Master
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

Signal Electrician Charles Murphy.
 After dinner, Mine Host Freedman of the Hotel Chitina, informed the guests that the house was theirs as long as they remained in Chitina, the ladies repairing to their rooms for short rest be Jre the dancing and entertainment, which began at g o'clock.
 The large bar and billiard room. which was completed only the day before, was used as the reception hall, and shortly after the guests en- tered the entertainment committee, consisting of Messrs. Ferguson, Hea- ley, Brown and Bennett, introdu ed the Chitina people to the visitors, after which the orchestra struck up a waltz and dancing was enjoyed until after II o'clock. Mrs. Burgun and Messrs. Tibbs and Alba furnished the music, and the only fault to be found with this part of the evening S entertainment was the wet condition
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

John Gage, the affable Chitin; Heights merchant, made bushes trip to Cordova this week.
 Paymaster Lester, of the contract ing company, made trip to Cor dova on Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse Martin arriv ed in Chitina the first of the week and have apartments at the Hote Chitina until their cottage is read. for occupancy.
 Kennedy, the photographer, arriv ed on Thursday evening from Cor. dova, on another of his photograph ing tours.
 F. C.. Blocker and wife, E. E Blocker, Miss Williamson, Thos Lloyd, D. R. Davis, J. R. Sloan H Jepson, G. Hunter and L. Wiley were Fairbanks arrivefs registering at the Hotel Chltina this week, on their way outisde.
 M. w. Anderson made flying bus mess trip to Cordova this week, re. turning on Thursday evenings local
 Capt. Geo. Weber returned from Cordova Thursday, having been sub- poenaed to atten dcourt.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson moved into the Bowker cabin this week, and now have one of the most comfortable homes on Chitina H Heights.
 Geo. Elder, head waiter at mile 146, under Steward Hans Holmes, has resigned his position at the big camp and expects to leave for the outside soon.
 Have talk with Kimberlin if you are figuring on buying property or want to rent cabin or building
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

"tale" of the cat coming off the tap. R. J. Boryer was advised to cut out the dancing and get busy on a demurrer in answer to a suit filed against the Katalla Company.
 Judge Tucker was told he camo at most inopportune time, as he might have succeeded in forming q stock company and floated several thousand shares of mining stock from all those locations at Mckinley lake which were recorded by his wife in his absence.
 Deputy Marshals Bouse and Go shaw, with Clerk Lakin were advis- ed to wire immediately to hold Sam Blum or request Superintendent Van Cleve to call out a special engine to take them on the trail of that strong box. Not a few inquired if all the bulletins were authentic" but Judge Ferguson stated that no questions were to be asked.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
STEAM SHOVEL BOYS
 BURN THEIR OVERCOATS

Handsome Johnny Reed, engi-
 neer on the steam shovel at mile 146, and "Kenney" Holden, the craneman, will have to separate" themselves from at least six-bits
 when they get to town, and the gang is giving them the horse laugh since
 last week. While the weather was
 good and crimpy last week, and con- sidered most too cold to operate the
 big shovel, it was rumored the gravel pit would be closed down. Kinney and Johnny were so highly elated ov- CT the prospect of a lay-off, they be- gan to clean up and just before quitting time on the day they were supposed to have closed down, they hurled their good old greasy over coats into the furnace and warbled the happy little ditty, Don't care a d-n if we never go back" as they went to supper. That night Kinney had beautiful dreams of dashing soubrettes and lime-light, while John- ny had his feet under his own table with his family in Cordova. But, alas and alack, railroad orders are like the minds of women-subject to change, and the happy dreamers were rudely awakened at 5 a. m. next morning with the information that the steam shovel would continue to run, and the boys had to buy mora clothes. The gang told us we hadn't better print what they said.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
Grapevine" TelegraPhic News
 For Benefit of Court Officials

While the dancing and merriment was at its height on Thursday even- ing when the Chitina people were en- tertaining the court party who arriv- ed on the special car from Cordova, Judge Ferguson stepped to the cen ter of the floor and holding up his hand for silence, remarked that a few bulletins had just arrived from Cordova which would no doubt be of interest to the visitors, which he read as follows:
 Bulletin.
 Received from the Daily Alaskan at p. m. Of interest to the court officials:
 Steamer Olympia wireless reports the arrival of steamer at Cordova at 9 a. m. tomoJ ow; departing for westward ports at noon. Steamer Alameda expected to arrive Monday morning.
 Recess appointments, confirmation
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
INQUIRIES ARE MADE FOR
 KUSKULANA BRIDGE MA

The following communication was received by the editor of the Lead CT on Thursday evening, from Chas. Dyer, foreman of the Kuskulana bridge. and, as will be seen, the men at the bridge camp are anxious to receive any information as to the whereabouts of one Dan McInnis, a bridgemaI, more commonly call d Red" McInnis by many old-timers who know him:
 Editor Chitina Leader.
 Dear Sir: One of our bridgemen by the name of Dan McInnis has been missing now for several days and his friends are little worried, as McInnis has been acting very queer of late, such as talking to himself. singing and running up in the hills, and the men who followed him would find him climbing trees and suct foolish things, and now that he has gotten away unseen, the men fear he may get frozen. He is big fel low about feet tall, red hair and beard, but harmless. Anyone who could give any information as to his whereabouts would do all of us a great favor If you will put a mo- tice in your paper and try and help us out you will confer great favor. Thanking you in advance, I am re spectfully yours,
 CHAS. DYER, Foreman Bridge Gang, Kuskulana.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
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The court party and invited guests who arrived from Cordova in a spec ial car on Thursday evening. were loud in their praise of the trip, the scenic beauty along the Copper River way, the courtesy extended them by the railroad officials and the hospi- tality and reception given by the Chitina people.
 A buffet luncheon was served in the coach while en route, and after the train pulled into Chitina at 3:3O the party took trip over the new cutoff trail for a few miles, in sleighs furnished by Manager Jesse Martin of the Orr Stage company. Through this kindness of MT. Martin the visitors got to see a little of the new trail, which was highly approved by them. The ride in the fresh air gave all good appetite and when they arrived back to town the party was divided, MT. and Mrs. Fred s haupp entertaining some of the
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

In a recent issue of the Leader we mentioned that J. z. Kimberlin was the acting city agent for the Chitins Townsite Go. This was an error. MT. Kimberlin has been handling real es- tate, but on a commission for him. self only, Messrs. Anderson and Ex- um still handling the Townsite com pany's business.
 Thos. Lloyd, the first man to plant the Stars and Stripes on the sum- init of Mount Mckinley, was Chit ina arrival from Fairbanks this week.
 Engineer Spangler arrived from Cordova on Thursday evenings traiu.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

few days, smiling and busy as ever.
 G. Hunter, manager for the M. A. Pinska Clothing Co.,, of Fairbanks, was an outward bound passenger from Fairbanks this week. Judge Ferguson, who has been at- tending court at Cordova, says he is glad to get back to his work in Chitina.
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10
Louie stringer is back again tc

Louie Stringer Is back again to the old stamping grounds. Louie looks as good as ever with the ex- ception of an ulcerated tooth, which makes him look like he'd been in a football scrimmage or up against a swift kick from good old webfoot mule, but if Doc. Griffin can't fix 1t Mrs. Stringer will have him out in a
The Chitina leader., 1910-12-10

MT. Cleave, who has been work ing in the warehouse for the con- struction officials at the front, left this week for trip to the states. He has not been feeling we'll for some time and will spend the winter in milder climes.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-05-12
OUR PRESIDENT.

Yes, DR.. A. w. Hyde is the presi-
dent and n of the directors of the
Register Publishing company. He is
also a candidate for state senator. We
only wish the county and state was
full of such men. He is a man of af-
fairs and a credit TO the community
where he has spent so many years
making a few enemies and gaining the
respect and admiration of his fellow
citizens. The issuing of anonymous
circulars such as have appeared this
week cannot fail to disgust all fair
minded people who believe in fair play.
DIR. Hyde is not a large stakeholder
in the Register, the controlling inter
est has always remained with Messrs.
butcher and Breed. The doctor was
asked to take stock in the company
at a very critical period in it's history
and We will say to his credit that the
present prosperous condition of its
business affairs is due largely to his
good advice and shrewd business iudg-
ment. His wide knowledge of affairs.
his intimate acquaintance with city
and county matter, together with his
good judgment and business ability
make him an ideal candidate for state
senator. The present financial condi
ton of the state needs just such mer
as he down there at the state capito
and the taxpayers of Bookings county
can make no mistake when they sup
port men like DR.. A. w. Hyde.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-05-12
at NEEDED THE MONEY"

The above caption appeared in the
Sioux Falls Press Saturday on the
first page and the Press would like
to have its readers believe that it is
a crime for a newspaper to ask for
and receive pay from political par
ties or factions in return for adver-
Using space in it's columns.
Both factions of the republican
party. the democrats and prohibition
lists are all doing 1t. Nothing wrong
about it. The newspaper is here for
that purpose and how much cheaper
and better the medium than the hand
bill or circular letter-people read
1t.
The Register simply takes the posi-.
ton that all legitimate advertising
should be paid for. 1t is not neces-
sary to give 1t away. How often
does the merchant give you a suit
OF clothes or a pound of sugar? Those
things are his stock In trade the
same al a mans newspaper.
We know there are many publishers
in the state who would not have the
temerity to charge for political ad.
vertising, they had much rather take
1t in promises, never to be fulfilled
much rather stand on the coal dealer
or the merchant and bask in the SUM-
shiny, satirical smile Of the willy
politician.
Our correspondence with Mr.. Rich
ards was q business proposition"
pure and simple, and that he has seen
ut to use It in running his campaign
for the progressive fsction" Of the
republican party certainly shows that
he ID driven to desperate straits to
fnd suitable argument to bolster up
his cause. II demonstrates too that
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-05-12

f. f Bagley the efficient deputy
in the register Of deeds office, is a
candidate TO succeed O.. b. Utigard. Mr..
Bagley has been in the Office so long
either as principal or deputy that he
almost seems a fixture. Everybody
knows that when he is there the coun-
ty records are in careful and pains
taking hands. As he is so well known
20 the people of the county he will
undoubtedly poll a large vote at the
June primaries.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-05-12

1t looks like poor politics for the
bunch Of newspapers that were
so persistently for the denomination
of Cassill for state treasurer two
years ago regardless of the fact that
he was proven guilty of appropriating
interest money on state funds to his
own use, turn around now and under
take to show that State Treasurer
Johnson has not turned over as much
as should have been. Johnson proves
that he has turned over every cent
OF interest that has come to him,
and it foots up over one thousand
dollars thus far in his term. II there
has been a department in the state
handled economically the past year
1t has been the ~treasurer's office.
Some reformers are so bent upon loot
ing the treasury they would not stop
with spending over two thousand dol.
lars per day more than under the old
republican rule but would cast out
Mr.. Johnson and his return of
over one thousand dollars per month.
Lake Preston Times.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-05-12

The Register does not deny that il
contracted space in the paper to the
stalwarts. 1t has also contracted
space in its columns to insurgents,
advertising space is our stock in
trade. But it brands as maliciously
false the statement that it has sold
out" or that its editorial utterances
are for sale" or ever have been. Our
insurgent friends are overstepping
themselves in their zeal to discredit
the Register and it cannot fail to
react against them ere the June pri-
maries have closed.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-05-12
STAlWART RALLIES.

Ex-Governor Elrod and ] w. parr.
ley, candidate for lieutenant governor
on the stalwart ticket, will speak in
.BrOOkings county on the FOLLOWING
dates: May IS, in the afternoon AZ
Sinai; in the evening at Brookings
May 10, in the afternoon at Elkton. in
the evening at Volga.
Ex-senator A. b. Kittredge will
speak in Aurora ON May 20 in the after.
noon, and at White in the evening
He will also speak at Bruce on the
afternoon of May 81.