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The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

machine drills. For the present, fuel
will be used for power, but later the
company purposes to dam Canyon
creek which will furnish plenty of
power the greater part of the sea
son.
In order to get in the machinery,
trail will be built this fall from near
mile 121 up Canyon creek. 1t is
but 10 miles from the Copper river
to Spirit mountain. 1t must be re-
membered that the Canyon creek re-
ferred to is on the opposite side of
the river from the Canyon creek
which empties under the railroad
right of way, although it empties in
to the Copper nearly opposite. 1t
will be an easy matter to construct
a good practical winter route for get
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
WOMAN WRITER
VISITS US

Mrs. William l.. Crittenden, better
known under the pen name of Ell
byrd Mock. was visitor in Chitina
this week, accompanied by her hus-
band, an attorney of Stigles. Ok
lahoma.
Mrs. Crittenden is the author of
the Seattle Spirit" and is now is
suing lie Moqueur," sourdough
magazine, devoted mostly to Alaskan
matters. Its contents is a pot-poui
of original matter in verse and prose
and ridicules the policy of the gov
eminent in its mismanagement of
Alaskan affairs.
The writer shows wonderful
grasp of Alaskan affairs for one who
has never visited the northland until
her present tour She is thoroughly
in sympathy with the pioneers who
have been the real sufferers and con-
stituted herself their champion so
far as it may lay in her power. Her
writings are widely commented upon
and she is sure to be of great as
sistance to the cause of the north
land.
The talented writer and her hus-
band camped several days near mile
100 and lived with the genuine sour
doughs and prospectors She helped
stake a claim for herself on the
top and gave camp fire
dinner to about IL sourdoughs. The
menu contained Alaska wild berries
and game and all present compli-
m ented her as cook. She altered
enough data from the old miners to
furnish her with plenty of good copy
I'm fact" she said in speaking of
her experience, "I hardly know how
70 begin, because there is so much to
say, and | appreciate more fully than
ever before what a great injustice
has been done the people of Alaska
by those in power, and who, by all
natural laws and common sense JUS
ice. should have been the first to
instead of retard, indus
rial development.
81 shall do my best to let my read
RS know ana feel as | have observ-
ID and felt while guest of the best
lass of people ON EARTH
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
ATTORNEY B0GlE
INTERVIEWED

Judge w. H. Boyle, general coun-
sci for the Alaska Syndicate. who
has spent the past week or ten days
here will return to Seattle on the
Northwestern. In his opinion there
is little hope of constructive legisla-
ton at the hands of congress until
after the presidential election. He
declared that there was nothing but
politics, so far as Alaska and it's
needs were concerned, and therefore
no relief could be expected
The Judge said there was no pre-
cedent in American history for the
manner in which the Industrial de
velopment of Alaska has been re-
tarded through political jugglery. He
said, furthermore, that the coal un-
der the proposed leasing system
would not likely ever be touched by
private capital.
For instance, even under the most
favorable circumstances. it was
doubtful if the coal could be mined
and marketed at a profit in competi-
ton to the outside and foreign prod
uct, while. under strict government
control which would allow politics
to enter into the question and annul
or cancel contracts at the first pol
itical howl that went up, no private
capital would care to invest it's mon
ey The judge said when a Congress
allowed the constructive capital to
be harrassed and prosecuted the
same as the manner in which the
building of the Copper River &
Northwestern railway was harassed,
the outlook for the country was any
thing but bright. He said he could
see no immediate prospects of re-
lief in sight, and that it would re-
Guire years of the most favorable
and constructive legislation to over
come the setback already given
Alaska by reason of too much poll
tics.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
MACHINE SHOPS
TO Be BUILT

The company has definitely de-
| cided to build new machine shor
here. near the present round house,
which will be 12OxSO feet In ad-
dition there will be carhouse and
car shop, which will be 200 feet
Icing. There is as much machinery
here as is used on the big roads
in the states, great deal of which
has never been set up, as there were
no available buildings in which to
house it. The equipment is COM
plete and when the improvements
contemplated are completed all re-
pairs for the railroad will be made
here.
There have been a number of re-
quests made to the Copper River &
Northwestern Railway, from mining
companies on Prince William sound
and in the interior to do custom
work and the railroad may con
clude to do so until such a time
as local parties install machine shops.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
A. n. ROAD GETS
AN EXTENSION

The Seward Gateway says that the
recent action of the Senate giving
the Alaska Northern Railway an ex-
tension of six years has been the
cause of all sorts of comment on
the railroad situation. Some took
the pessimistic view that it meant
a delay in the construction of the
line; that the company was sparring
for time, so to speak. The Gateway
man was informed by President
Laberee that the extension has no
special significance one way or the
other. That it was a mere matter of
form to keep the records straight.
The company has filed with the
government a definite line of loca-
ton extending for a distance of $50
miles, to be completed within a speci-
fled time. This time limit will have
expired in February next. The action
of the senate extends this time for
a period of six years.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

time and money to open such a big
property. He is an earnest advocate
of the policy of Fred Schaupp, the
road overseer, to expend poll taxes
on trails in the communities from
which the money is collected. He
thinks the least the government can
do is to keep in repair and maintain
trails and roads after miners and
prospectors have builded them at a
considerable expense.
Il have always had unbounded
faith in this part of the country -
said Mr.. Berg, land the more l see
of it the more convinced l am that
in time and with the expenditure of
sufficient capital the mining men will
open one of the greatest mining dis
tricts in the world"
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
MINER DROWNED
IN INTERIOR

John Anderson, ABOUT so years
old, who has been working for
Jack Miller on Slate Creek, was
drowned early this month in the
Chestochina river, miles above the
middle fork.
He was crossing tho stream to-
gether with Adolph and Emil john
son, when he lost his footing. Emil
Johnson was ahead, with Anderson
following. Suddenly Anderson slip
ped and grabbed hold of Emil John
son, pulling him into the water with
him. Anderson was unable to swim
and hung onto Johnson, pulling him
along for distance of about so
feet. Johnson was unable to res
cue him and with difficulty reached
shore himself. In the meantime,
Adolph Johnson ran along the shore
and attempted to help Anderson, but
was unable to do so.
The two brothers then returned
to Melvin Dempsey'S camp, where
a miners meeting was called. Mr..
Dempsey asted as chairman and e.
C. Keelser as secretary. The miners
decided to send volunteers with the
Johnson brothers to hunt for the
mans body. Mr.. Dempsey appoint
ed John Hazelet Carl Stoll and Otto
Webnerholm, who accompanied the
brothers. They searched for three
days but were unable to find any
trace of the bory.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
THE PLACE FOR
PR0SPECT0RS

Captain Ericsson, of Spirit Noun
tain was in the city Thursday last
en- business. He owns a number
of claims in that promising district.
81 have been in every part of
Alaska" he said, "and 1 have never
come across better showing any
place than We have around Spirit
Mountain. There are big iron dykes,
there are nickel lodges, we have cop
per almost in its pure state and
plenty of evidence of gold.
Take my word for it. in another
season, when the miners begin to
realize the highly mineralized char
acter of that country, there will be
a stampede in there. l am now TAX
ing in man with me and furnish
ing him with horse. l have all
can do to look after my own claims
and am DESTROYS of seeing the coun-
TRY more thoroughly prospected.
know of a number of lodges which
might prove worth while if little
work were expended upon them"
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
NEW STRIKE ON
WESTOVER

Will A. Steel returned from a Wis
it to the Westover copper properties
this week and reports a new strike
in six feet on the new ledge and had
not as yet crosscut it when Mr.. Steel
left. On this property the men have
been working in ore for some time
that goes 46 per cent copper. The
ledge is 15 feet wide and a tunnel
has been run long side it distance
of so feet.
Mr.. Steel says that the so-called
pack trail from the end of the line
to this and other properties in that
section is fierce. One good trunk
trail there would serve Chititu creek
Boulder and Dan creeks. There is
general complaint among the mining
men and operators at the slowness
of the government in doing anything
towards making trails where they
are so badly needed and where so
many interests could be served.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
SURVEYS MADE
FOR TOWNSHIPS

Engineer Warner, of the govern
ment survey party which has been
running cross sections for townships
in the Copper River valley around
Copper Center. arrived in town this
week ahead of his party. They have
completed their work for this sea-
son. :
This is one of the several govern
ment survey parties sent to the
Tanana and Susitna, in order that
the land can be thrown open for
settlement. Hlomesteaders who have
lived the required time upon their
places will be in position to prove
up and secure title as soon as the
surveys are finished.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

Most of the Copper river tribe of
Indians living near Chitina are now
in the hills hunting. After Septem-
Der first there will be plenty of
fresh game in the local market.
Billy Simport is in the city from
mile 100 where he located several
claims for Frank Clarkson and New
house
]. Canning was in the city this
week from his properties on the Kot-
sina, near Iron Mountain. He will
put up a cabin this winter and do his
assessment work. He has a good
looking ledge containing copper and
silver and a small trace of gold.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
ACTIVITY IN HUNNG|TA DISTRICT

Ole Berg, superintendent for the
Spirit Mountain Copper company of
Philadelphia, located at the head of
Canyon creek in the Hunnigita val
ley, was in Chitina this week on
business.
He reports that there is consid-
cradle activity in that section of the
country. His force of men is driving
a 300-foot tunnel. When in a dis
lance of $50 feet they struck SPLEEN
did looking ore which will give uni
form values of SIS per ton.
On the Bell mine, one of the group
belonging to Spirit Mountain, and up
on which considerable body of nick
ell ore has been developed. heavy
machinery will be installed this win
tn, consisting of air compressors and
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
PRACTICAL ROUTE
VIA TONS|NA

]. McClelland arrived from Valdez
this week and says good practical
summer and winter road could be
maintained from Chitina to Teikel
and Beaver Gam and other districts
val Tonsina
He has travelled all over the hills
between this point and different dis
tricts along the overland trail and
is thoroughly familiar with the coun-
try. He says another practical route
may be built to the railroad near the
mouth of the Teikel river, but not
SO good a route as by the Tonsina,
although the latter would be the
longest.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

summit of Mount Blackburn, and her
guides, A. Mcclellan, Frank Buell.,
Barrett and others above timber line.
Mr.. Wolf went along to enjoy va
cation and get some good views and
decided that it was not necessary for
him to ascend to the summit of the
mountain to get experience and views
and pleasure.
Let us do your Job Work.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

w. Wulf, the well known photo
grapher and member of the firm of
Wolf & Woodring, Cordova, who ac-
companied the mountain climbing ex-
petition to Mt. Blackburn, arrived
home on last nights train.
Mr.. Wolf secured a number of
fine views. He left Miss Dora Keen,
the eastern tourist who is anxious
to be the first person to scale the
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26
DEVE[ 0PMENT DELAYED
AWAITING RAILROAD

D. C. Sargent, representing the in
terests of Henry Bratnober in the
Nabesna copper belt, arrived in town
this week on his way to the outside.
He is accompanied by Mike Lar
son.
Mr.. Sargent said there was little
that was new in that part of the
country, in other words the upper
reaches of the Tanana valley. in
which he has been working for the
past five years for Mr.. Bratnober.
He went into the Nabesna on the
steamer Ella. which made the trip
from Fairbanks during the summer
of 1906 and assembled the river far
Their than ever any steamer went be-
fore or since.
Mr.. Bratnober sold the steamer at
Fairbanks on his return for less than
a third of her actual value. He has
spent large sum, keeping force of
men on the ground every season, with
a view of developing the mineral re-
sources, only to find that his prop
critics are at a disadvantage without
means of transportation.
Mr. Sargent said he did not know
what the future plans of his en-
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

Alexander Spout, who says his
real name is P. Spaul, was bound
over to the grand jury this week by
Commissioner Healy to the sum of
$4,000 on the charge of forgery. He
is accused of casning a number OF
checks without any money in the
bank, amounting to $3.50. He claim
ed he was drunk at the time and did
not know what he was doing.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

ployer We're, but it is certain that
neither Mr.. Bratnober nor anyone
else would ever have spent such
large sum of money so far in the in
terror if he could have foreseen the
policy of the government in refus-
ing aid and in throwing obstruc-
lions in the way of those DESTROYS
OF building railroads. When he
first entered the field there was con-
siderable talk of active railroad
building in the interior In fact, the
government was on record as favor
ing a bill guaranteeing the bonds of
a trunk line to the interior so that
the country could be opened up.
Mr.. sargent thinks the ground will
be probably patented and will have
to lay as it is until there is some
assurance of transportation. He says
the railway survey made by the Cop
per River e Northwestern to the
head of White river through Skolia
pass would find a practical route
from the latter district to the Nabes-
ma. In the Nabesna alone, he states,
there is hardly enough tonnage in
sight to warrant the building of a
"a i1rOad
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

The bridge across the Copper river
near Chitina is now completed and
will carry the traffic until the ice
goes out in the spring. The Copper
river has fallen four feet in five
days, due to the growing cold of
the nights.
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

A pipe line for fire protection OF
the railroad property is being extend
ed from the water tank to the depot
under the direction of A. PAUL..
The Chitina leader., 1911-08-26

Arthur Geng, a pressman OF Port
land. Ore, arrived in Chitina this
week, having mushed over the trail.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
Special Notice.

Beginning with the next issue this
paper will henceforth publish obitu-
aries, resolutions of respect and cards
of thanks at the rate OF two cents
per line Also notices for church en-
tertainments where money is to be
made will be charged for at the same
rate. For many years this paper has
published many columns OF such mat
ter without any charge whatever, but in
Justice TO ourselves We must hence
forth make this nominal charge. Our
paper space is the only means by
which We have to earn money with
which TO keep it alive and it would
be just as fair for the merchants to
be required DO give away their goods
as 70 expect this from US. We trust
our friends and patrons will appreci-
ate our position and govern themselve
accordingly. THE REPUBLICAN.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
Wedding Mystery Cleared.

Noblesville, Ind, Jan. 1S.-The find
ing of ring to-day near the spot
where a number of human bones were
unearthed a few days ago in this city
1t is believed will clear up the mys-
terious disappearance of Eugene c.
Woodmansae in 1867, of Danvills, Ill.
just few hours before he was to
have been married to Miss Sarah Writ
who lived near hare.
The bones were found under an ole
house occupied by Bert Cloud and h
says that, following a dream that
more bones would be found he began
digging and unearthed the ring and
an old trunk containing parts of q
human skeleton. 1t is believed tht
ring is the one with which Woodman-
see had intended to Wed Miss Writ.
Older inhabitants of the city recall
that about the time of the civil war, s
road house with bad reputation was
located near the Cloud home and it Is
believed the young man was lured
there and murdered. Marriage licens,
records of the county show that Ii
cense was issued for Eugene C. Wood
maansee and Miss Sarah Writ but had
never been used.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27

donate those millions 10 the newspa-
per and magazine publishers. or be-
cause they don't know as much about
business as the six-for-a-dollar mer-
chant who says money spent In adj
vertising is thrown away or donated
10 the man 10 whom II Is paid7 Such
talk is simply ridiculous. and " re-
quires moro than thu average patience
to discuss the proposition Of whesh-
en- advertising pays or not with that
kind OF a man. His complacent self
conceit in assuming that he knows
more than the whole world is laugh
able. and reminds us of the man who
proved that the world doesn't revolve
by placing a pumpkin on stump and
watching it all ndght-Caldwea Conn-
ty News.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
Why Men Advertise.

The man who conducts his BUSH
ness on the theory that 1t doesn't pay
and he can't afford to advertise, ssts
up his Judgement in opposition TO
that OF all the bost business mon
in the world. Says an experienced
advertising authority: with a few
years exp srience in conducting a
small busin ass ON few thousands OF
capital. no assumes TO know more
than thousands whose hourly tran
sactons aggregate more than his do in
a year. and who have made their mil
lions by pursuing course that he
says doesn't pay"
II adv 6rtising DOESN'T pay, why is
II that the most successful merchants
OF every town, large or small, are
the heaviest advertisers? II adver-
Using doesn't pay, who does the most
business? II il does not pay, business
firms in the world spend millions In
that way. Is II because they want to
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
jacksonville Girl Suicides.

Madisonville, KY, Jan. 15.-De-
sponhent over her inability to use
one of her arms in playing, Miss
Maude Edglngbon an organist aged %
committed suicide Friady morning at
her home in this city.
The fingers on her left hand becam
strained several months ago as the
Result of continued playing
Her arm became afflicted making
it impossible for her to use IT, Her
whole life was bound up In her mu-
sic, but obeying the physicians or
der she gave II. up. Following this.
she became melancholy, and did not
seem to realize that she could 10 long
or play as before
Thursday night she went % the pi-
ano and played for some time. ap.
then it was that she seemed 70 RI l.
lie that she coul not make her in
gers respond to the music i'm hg soul
She made remark TO her parsnts to
this effect
Friday morning her moths called
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
EASTVIEW.

Jan 1S.-Rev. Norris Lashbrocx lEs'
been re-lected as pastor OF @ne Bells
Run Church for the ensuing year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Collins. OF
Taylor Mines, spent Sunday and Mon
day with Mr.. s. r. Fr-.ich.
Mrs. Alice Chapman returned to hel
home after spending two months with
friends at Owensb To.
Mr.. j. l.. Massie made business
"trip to Owensbo1o Friday.
Mr.. Ellis King. of Laffoon, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. d. King.
Mr.. l.. ID. French Made a business
trip to Livenmore. Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27

The steamboat Dick Fowler plying
in the Cairo and Paducah trade has
been condemned by inspectors.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
Operation Thought Inevitable.

Ferris. Tex.-ln a ieuter from this
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The doctor said an operation was ins-
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
XIII More than Wild Beasts.

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vast number killed by disease germs.
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-01-27
Fire at Greenville.

Greenville. KY, Jan. AT an
early hour Sunday morning fire was
discovered in the dry goods building
of l.. Hummel, on Main street. With
in a few minutes, however, the vol
unteer FIVE departed was playing a
large stream of water on the flames
and kept the fire confined to one
building. The entire stock of mer-
chandise, amounting to about $4,000
was destroyed and some damage was
done to the building. 1he stock was
insured for $1,000. The fire occurred
in the center of one of the business
blocks.