Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-17
Especial to The Bulletin. J

Seward. Alaska, Oct. 16.-While re-
turning from d moose hunt in the res
gion of Kenai lake, Howard B. Smith
of Norwich Conn, and Alfred Lowell
of this city, a packer. were drowned
William Weaver, a guide, narrowly es-
capped by swimming ashore. They de-
parted from the lower end of the lake
on the afternoon of Oct. II in small
dory and when out about q mile,
rounding point of land they encoun-
tered heavy waves. The boat failed to
ride these, but plowed through them,
causing it to quickly fill and capsize,
throwing the occupants into the water.
Weaver told Mr.. Smith, who was
heavily clothed and unable to SWIM to
hang on to the boat, which would drift
ashore, about $50 feet distant. Lowell
who was cast away from the boat by
the waves, soon sank. Weaver, finding
the boat unable to stand the weight of
the two men, admonished Mr.. Smith to
hang firmly to the boat, and he said
he would try and swim to the shore.
This he was successful in doing, leav-
ing Mr. Smith holding on to the boat.
When he reached the shore he saw
nothing of Mr. Smith. although the
boat was in sight. 1t is the belief
of the guide, Weaver that the heavy
waves broke Mr.. Smiths hold on the
boat.
Weaver went to the nearest cabin
and secured help. They rugged tenn
porary graphing hooks and recovered
the body of Mr.. Smith, which was
brought here last night. Lowells body
was not recovered. An inquest is to
be held regarding the drowning upon
the arrival of the judge, who is not
here at present. The body has been
embalmed and is to he sent to Nor
witch.
Mr.. Smiths hunt was successful, as
he had secured two large moose horns.
His death was entirely accidental and
Guide Weaver did his utmost to save
Mr.. Smith from drowning. Both
Weaver and Lowell are old time resi-
dents of this section. Lowell being a
son of one of the original settlers of
Seward. Both were familiar with the
waters of Kenai lake and both were
recognized as good boatmen.
The above telegram was received by
The Bulletin Saturday morning in re-
Spouse to a query sent to Seward ask
ing for details of the drowning of Mr..
Smith.
Saturday morning there was also re-
ceiyed here another telegram from W.
A. McNeiley. who is proprietor of the
hotel at Seward, in which it was stated
that the money had been found in the
belt about Mr.. Smiths body. where he
carried his money, and this set at rest
any thought of foul play. 1t was fur
Their stated that the body would be
and the hunting equipment of Mr..
Smiths will also be sent 1t is be
lieved it will be from twelve to fourteen
days before the body arrives. 1t Will
come by express. From the kilograms
received it is believed Mr. Smiths in
terests have been we'll looked after in
Seward and that everything possible
was done for him while in the water
and afterwards.
The guide, William Weaver was
willing to accompany the body to this
city. but it was not considered neces-
sary. 1t is believed Mr. Smith stopped
at the hotel conducted by Mr. Nc
Neilay, who sent the first telegram
here.
While in Seward and before leaving
for his hunting. Mr.. Smith had sent
postal to A. e. Grimes. with whom
he had been close friend and made
one or two hunting trips, to the effect
that he intended to return home by
way of Canada and was to stop in