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The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE re-
cent decision of the United States
Supreme court, which holds that
person or an association cannot
make more than one entry on the
unsurveyed coal lands of Alaska, is
very satisfactory to the Interior De-
partment. The land office officials
claim that now the government is
in position, not only to prosecute
the coal land claimants indicted in
Tacoma, Spokane Chicago, and De-
troit. but to obtain speedy cancella-
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

London, Dec. 15.-A specially ap-
pointed parliamentary committee has
perfected an organization to cooper
ate with the American national COM
mittee to celebrate the centenary CT
peace among the English speaking
nations. This will be an event OF
world wide Importance and signifi-
canoe.
Kansas City, Dec. 15.-1n conse-
quence of the escape of one of the
jurors selected in the trial of DR..
Hyde for the murder of Swope, 1t
is necessary to try all over again to
get jury. AS a consequence an
adjournment has been taken until
January 2, when he third attempt
will be made to find Hyde guilty
London, Dec. 15.-Italy is now oc-
cupying the whole of the Tripoli
country and the war is practically at
an end. It's domination is not now
disputed and comparative peace is
reigning.
Colon, Dec. 15-William Jennings
Bryan and family have about COM
pleted their trip and have sailed for
home by way of Jamaica.
London, Dec. 1.-THE British
government has ordered the indict-
ment of various American packers.
1t is contrary for them to bid for
army and navy supplies. and this
the Americans did by using subSer-
f,,0o
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16


open the right of every citizen to en-
ter one tract and no more of the
land unsurveyed," said the court.
IAN intention to depart from a
uniform policy SO long enforced in
regard to the coal lands should not
be imputed to congress unless the
act OF 1904 admits of no other con
struction."
Justice Lurton then proceeded to
show that the act at 1904 did admit
OF another construction, namely, to
extend the general coal land entry
laws, which were then applicable
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

In accordance with the call issued by Chairman Sam Blum
and Secretary H G. Steel the Republican Territorial Com
mttee met in session last night An adjournment then
taken until eleven o'clock this morning At that hour it
found that committeeman represented from Nome
Fairbanks Valdez Cordova Douglas Ketchkan and Kills
The only vacancies from Idarod and Seward,
there being vacancy in the latter place. caused by the
gnaton of S. NJ Gaef One of the committeeman from Nome
Brown could longer attend to the duties of his posi-
ton rendered his resignation which accepted his
place DR.. J. Fl. Mustard was named
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

only to surveyed lands, to "unsur-
veyed lands"
"The legislation, read in the
light of the situation, and of the
uniform policy which has 80 long
prevailed" Justice Lurton conclud-
ed "of prohibiting more than one
entry to one person, makes It plain
that congress did not intend to ex-
cept the unsurveyed coal lands of
Alaska from the operation of the
restrictions which attached to the
sale of the surveyed coal lands in
Alaska and elsewhere"
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

ment out of coal lands in Alaska
valued at $40 100000. The way is
now opened for their trial ON this
charge.
Justsice Lurton rendered the
unanimous opinion of tho court.
He considered the arguments of the
defendants that the act Of congress
in 1904 superseded the general laws
SO far as the unsurveyed lands Of
Alaska were concerned.
There occurs to us no reason
for assuming that congress intend.
ed to abandon the policy Of keeping
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

The way is now clear, according to
land officials, for restoration Of
nearly all the Alaska coal areas to
the government domain, subject to
such disposition as congress may
choose to make.
The Immediate result of the sup
rene court holding was the reversal
Of the action of the United States
circuit court for Western Washing
ton in quashing as invalid the In
dictments against Charles F. Munday
and Archie w. shiels, on charges Of
conspiring to defraud the govern
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

they strongly favored the plan previously advocated by the
Daily Alaskan of giving each judicial district equal
Der of delegates This adopted by the committee and the
number of fifty was named the apportionment for each
district An adjournment then taken until four o'clock
this afternoon at which time further apportionment will
be made to the and precincts in the several divisions of
the fifty delegates to which they entitled After perform
ing that work the committee will adjourn and the out of town
members attending will be at liberty to return their respec
tive homes, trains and steamers will permit And
they will have the satisfaction of knowing that the work for
which they called together has been well and fairly
performed
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16
GETTING READY FOR CONGRESSIONAL GOAL ACTON

ton of the claims against which
fraud charges have been filed, and
such charges have been filed against
two thirds of the Alaska coal claims.
Against many Of the remaining
coal claims fraud charges have not
been filed, because the claimants
have been cited to show cause why
their claims should not be cancelled
because application for patent was
not made within the period fixed by
law. Patents will be issued to the
few claimants whose claims are
found valid.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

INTERESTING
DO|NGS

The first train through the Chit
ina tunnel made the trip Saturday
morning though the timbering viii
not be finished for several weeks.
This will save a great dea' OF labor
and expense and obviatins the dan
ger of getting off the track on the
switchback.
Ole Condor and wife who we're re-
Gently married by Judge Haaly were
before His Honor MondaY because of
warrant sworn out oy Ole charg
ing his wife with assault Aith an
axe. The evidence showed ttat the
husband went home drank and be-
gan abusing Mrs. Ole and that she
resented his attentions with swift
blow on the head with hand axe
which laid him out for tine. The
decision of the court was that the
self and discharged her bit demand
ed a peace bond of each unless they
wanted to leave town which latter
course was agreeable to both. Mrs.
Ole choosing the Cordova end and
Ole taking the Kennicott rOdce with
some two hundred miles b 'tween
them there should be peace In the
family ever after. The decision of
Judge Healy in the matter was
highly gratifying to every one and
was only an example of Justice tenn
pered with mercy.
The following guests are register
ed at the Hotel Chitina. Grace lille,
Henry Riley, E. Chalmers. Al Hayes,
W. Manke, R. Donaldson, Gle Berse,
R. Woods L Anderson. K Purse, T.
Keel, Thos. Lynch, j. w. Nafsted,
| Ed A. Tracey and wife, c. \ O'Brien,
| Arthur Nancy, ]. A. McGee, .. Z,
MCGEE P. Church, c. N. Carey Jess
Schninendeman, Moses Mat'eson, r.
Woods, Hy Anderson, c TalIaen, A.
B. Buck.
Mrs. j. l.. Gage has opened her
new ladies furnishing goods parlors
| in the Brown building and is en-
| joying a fine trade. Her stock is
| replete with woman's and childrens'
| linery and toilet articles and those
in need of these things should not
| fail TO call and look over the stock.
She is too we'll known in this sec
| ton to need an introduction to our
people and her decision to re enter
business in Chitina will be welcome
news to her many friends.
| George Shade has disposed of his
new cabin which was one of the
finest in Chitina to Alex Nicholson,
and will depart shortly for Califor-
mia to join his wife who makes that
state her home owing to her poor
health. Mr.. Shade will be missed
by many friends who hope he will
soon return to Chitina.
Littlejohn and 'Lund is the title
of the new proprietors of the new
saloon which will open in the log
cabin vacated by Griffiths & Hyland
when they took over the Blouen
property.
See Mrs. Gage for brushes, combs
mirrors and notions.
The recent warm weather put the
tunnel out of commission for a time
this week and made it necessary to
use the switch back again in taking
trains to the front. About four feet
of water collected in the main part
Of the tunnel which had to be pump
ed out. When the work is finished
this trouble will be obviated by suf-
ficient drainage. The heavy timber
ing in the structure is nearing com
pletion and work en- filling the va
cant places above with smaller tim
bers has begun.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16
CONVENTION C0RD0VA, MARCH 30

Cordova selected the place, and Saturday. March
3d. 1872 the time for the holding of the Republican nom
mating convention which will select two delegates and two
aternates to represent Alaska at the Republican National
convention in Chicago June 18th next and also
the candidate for delegate to Congress from Alaska be
voted for in August next
In order to equal representation in the forth
coming convention and to create general interest
section decided depart from the usual of max
the apportonment basis of the vote cast for the
Republican candidate This would have given Cordova and
the Copper river points decided advantage but Committee
Harwood and Blum urged that such desired and
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16
SNOW SLIDE AT COPPER MOUNTAIN

Yesterday sudden and disastrous slide caused
much damage to property and almost resulted in DEATH
the workings of the Great Northern Development Company
the river strelna about sixteen miles from Mile 1876 This
company which is managed by E. Gray who has
New York for several weeks past employees about hundred
and necessarily requires many buildings
and perform the work of the company Located the
side OF the mountain the various buildings had little protection
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

at got busy with the telephone and placed orders in Chit
ina and Cordova for lumber and various needed supplies
some OF which went out the morning train The catastrophe
will necesstae cessation of work at the mines for ten days
two weeks In the meantime buildings will be erected
and of the others put in temporary repair While the
employees will be temporarily Inconvenience and the loss to
property will amount considerable there is general
graduation that lives lost and seriously
jured
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16

when immense body of suddenly started yes
terday It carried everything in its wake demoshing the
engine house. office assay plant bunk houses and taking
away part of the cook house Superintendent Nage and
assistant Mr. Beescro caught by the avalanche of
and buried out of sight of who had seen
them disappear at set heroicay to work and
time they both brought light and but the
for their dangerous experience Messengers were once dis
patched to the railroad station at Mile 146 where Agent Dwyer
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16
SUPPLIES FOR ROAD COMMISSION.

DETACHMENT Of the Road Commission employees with 60
head of horses from Valdez begin hauling
plies for workmen the Chtna Fairbanks TRAIL all of
which that the position taken by the Leader that the
Headquarters the should be moved Chna
We realize that such change would benefit Chna
and corresponding degree hurt Valdez but this is not
question of local advantages but of eXpedency
The abOrs the commission here and from here most
of the expeditions will start to the various fields of labor
why not have the commission here direct the at
short range The railroad longer experiment
idle dream but established fact and entitled the little
credit for opening the many possibilities of this section and
the Commission quick to take cognzance of the advantage
Of shipping supplies to Chna for distribution from here
Let have the commission permanently located in Chtna
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1911-12-16
A TEMPEST IN A TEA POT.

The town of Chtina which should be from it's geograph
zeal location very peaceabe place. is torn by internal dis
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
NORMAL SCHOOL
To Be OPE NED

The normal school for White Pine
county will be opened in the Ely
school building on November 6,
notice to that effect having been re-
ceived several days ago by Lindsay
Duncan, president of the county
board of education.
All the details for the opening of
the new school have been arranged,
and a teacher has also been selected
to take charge of the work. It Is
anticipated that there will be about
ten students in White Pine and Eu-
reka counties, who will avail them
selves of the opportunities afforded
by the county board.
The training board has arranged
a course of study for the new eduea-
tional institute. During the first
quarter arithmetic, English grammar.
geography. will be thoroughly re-
viewed. School management, ped
agogy. vocal music, in its elementary
form, will also be included among
the required studies. Three periods
each week in observation will also be
given.
A review of United States history,
will form a portion of the second
quarters work. The following
other studies will be given, language
and composition, Gordon's primary
methods, commercial geography, gen.
eral methods, and twelve periods of
practical teaching.
Upon the completion of the third
quarters work a thesis of methods
of teaching, either of a special or
general nature will be demanded.
The following are the studies taken
up: Elementary psychology; gen
eral and special methods; compost
ton and rhetoric; grade English
methods; twenty-four periods of
practice teaching. This course of
study will be subject to change as
conditions may require.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
Ely PEOPLE SECURE LEASE
ON BUNKER-HILL SULLIVAN

w. A. Peck and Newton Cowan of
Ely have secured an extended lease
on the properties formerly owned by
the Bunker Hill-Sullivan Mining COM
pany in the Granite. The new leas-
ers have under contemplation the
starting of development on the group
Immediately. and expect to be able
to make regular shipments to the
Salt Lake smelters.
The properties were developed to
some extent about two years ago un-
der the direction of former Assembly,
mar Robert Neill and associates. II
is expected that with further explora-
ton work, a goodly quantity of high
grade ore will be opened up. The
mines are now owned by NJ. f.
Lewis, n wealthy banker of Moscow,
Idaho.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
KRUGER IS FREED
OF FELONY CHARGE

An indictment which was returned
by the grand jury about a year ago
against H. r. Kruger. formerly a
prominent orchestra leader in the
district. was dismissed in the dis
trict court last Wednesday by Judge
Coleman on motion of c. A. Eddy,
attorney for the defendant.
Kruger was arrested last Septem-
Der on the charge of forging the
name of A. A. Marshall to a check
for $14.75. The check was success
fully passed on James B. Hazlett,
owner of Jim's place. When the
check was taken to the bank a few
DAYS later, it was learned that the
signature was a forgery. Kruger was
held to await the action of the grand
jury by Justice Cartwright, and aft
erwards indicted by that body.
Kruger was convicted in the dis
trict court, but was granted a new
trial by Judge Mitchell last fall on
the ground that the district attorney
in presenting his arguments to the
jury had made remarks %prejudicial
10 the interests of the defendant. The
case has been held in allegiance since
Kruger was freed of the stigma of
conviction.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
QUINN Is DELIVERED
TO NAVAL OFFICIALS

Having delivered Howard l..
Quinn, who was arrested in Ely two
weeks ago as a deserter from the
navy into the custody of the COM
mander of the b~attleship Maryland,
Deputy Sheriff A. j.. Millick return
ed Friday night from San Francisco.
Quinn was placed in solitary con-
finepent as soon al he was placed in
the hands of the naval officials. He
is confident that he will receive from
three to five years In a federal pris-
on. owing to the fact that he had
previously taken French leave from
the Maryland. Quinn was employed
as a coal HEAVIER before to he decided
to again lead the life of a civilian.
This is Quinn's second offense,"
said Deputy Sheriff Millick. He
became infatuated with a young
woman in San Francisco, while en-
joying shore leave, and forgot to re-
turn. He did ninety days for ap-
pearing in civilian dress. The Mary
land left for San Diego Friday to in
duige in target practice. He will not
be courtmartialed until the ship
reaches its objective point"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
FIRE At BREWERY
CAUSES SLIGHT LOSS

The prompt discovery of smoke
issuing from the roof of the plant of
the Consumers Mating and Brewing
company last Tuesday afternoon
prevented what might have resulted
in a large property loss.
The fire was first noticed by Man
ager +. =. SLIDER. while he was re-
turning TO the brewery from a bust
ness trip to Ely. The driver hasten
ed to the plant with all possible speed
to inform the employees of the i'm
promptu blaze.
The flames were extinguished with
out much trouble. Two boards in
the roof were charred. The loss to
the company will be nominal. Il
is believed that the fire was caused
by sparks firm the big smoke stack
alighting on the roof.
The local brewery was the scene of
a disastrous fire last May. which re-
stroyed all the woodwork In the
building. and caused a loss estimat-
ed at $4,000.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
CONTRACT FOR STORM
SEWER WAS SIGNED

The contract for constructing the
storm covered concrete sewer
through the alley between Aultman
and High street was signed up Wed
nesday night by Paine & Co, at the
regular meeting of the city council.
In order that actual work on the
sewer might be started without fur
Their delay. the council agreed to ac-
cept a certified creek from the o n
tractors for $1,000 until their surety
bond could be approved.
The city engineer vas instructed
to notify the n of the Oaks
saloon that they will be required to
comply with the provisions of a city
ordinance compelling the placing of
grease traps on their connee-
tons.
fathers to keep hurry Greek free
from distractions. and City Marshal
OuOIl was OiaCACd " hOthy plOPVi
owners of this fact.
A. A. Marshall. superintendent of
streets, was given orders to use the
city team in doing grading work on
the south end of hurry street be-
tween the White-Brown and DECKER
son additions. Manager ]. H. Hogue
of the Ely Ice company offered the
use of a team and one man while the
improvements we're being made in
the immediate vicinity of the COM
pany's plant.
Two lodging houses and n res
taurant, which were doing business
under licenses taken out by their
predecessors, will be requested by
Marshal Short to secure new licenses.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
SMITH ACQUIRES
OLD TIME BONANZA

Having acquired by location an
old time bonanza in the Snake range
of mountains, which has laid idle for
almost forty years. J. X. Smith of
Young's canyon, who was visiting in
Ely during the week, expects to reap
handsome returns from his recent
acquisition. Some extremely rich
ore was shipped from this property
during the early seventies to Phoebe
when that camp was at the height of
Its ascendaney, and the returns We're
indeed gratifying to the wners.
Mr.. Smith has driven a tunnel into
the mountain for a distance of
eighty feet. and after the granite
had beer encountered, drove a drift
for twenty-fieet along the west
wall. Assays on picked samples of
ore showed values of 1900 ounces in
silver. with the gold contents being
SO to the ton. An average sample
along the full length of the lode in
Dictated 81 ounces in silver and 81 in
gold. Mr.. Smith owns a ranch In
Snake Valley and follows mining
as a vocation during his leisure
moments.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
SLIGHT INCREASE IN
PROPERTY VALUATIONS

The total valuation of real and
personal property in White Pine
county for the year 1911 is $685.
436, these figures having been de-
rived from the extension of the tax
roll, which was completed Thursday
by William Mcknight. recorder and
auditor. This represents an increase
of $40, 635.36 over last years total.
The aggregate value of real estate
is S5,360,401, while the personal
property has been appraised at ST.
.335,O35.
The following amounts will be
forthcoming for the various needs of
the county:
Amount: Taxes for state $42,-
850.78; amount taxes for county gen.
eral fund ~$66,954.36; amount taxes
for county school. s13,390.S7;
amount taxes for county high school,
s~3,347.72; amount taxes for county
floating debt. s~3,347.72; amount tax,
es for county court house bond fund,
s~3,347.72; total s133,239.17.
Amount: City of Ely taxes, S.
$685.; Ely school taxes. sS04.25;
East Ely school taxes. S~7,579.10;
Lane City school taxes. S~1,121.33;
McGill school taxes. ~S9,147.00;
Riepetown fire taxes, $51.15; Hamil-
ton debt taxes, 1927; sheep inspec-
ton taxes, $~2,14S.25; poll taxes, ST.
1880; total. $163,S40.37.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
COURT APPROVES
OF COMPROMISE

Owing to the desire of the widow
to settle the amount involved n dis
pute rather than enter upon what
might result in protracted litigation
Judge Coleman signed an order in
the district court last Thursday d.
reeting that the claim of Athansjos
satorpulos, against the Steptoe Val
ley Smelling company for causing
the death of the deceased be compro-
missed for $500, in accordance with a
petition filed in the clerks Office by
George Giannopulous, administrator
of the estate.
The deceased was killed about five
months ago by the o~verturning of a
car on the Nevada Northern track
west of McGill.
Satorpulos and four other Greek
laborers were engaged in making a
fill in the track, which was being
raised to impound the water which
flowed to that point from the con-
contractor. The car on which the
deceased and two others next had
been dumped on one side. The train
was then moved to a point on which
the dirt on the other side was neees-
sary to fill.
The car overturned through lack
of balance by pressure of the weight
of dirt on one side. Satorpulos was
thrown under the car and killed. An
investigation showed that there were
no defects in the car, and 1t was
proven at the coroner's inquest that
the men were directed not TO ride on
the cars. after they had been dump
ed on one side. 1t was also shown
that the accident was the result of
negligence and dlsobedienee on the
part of the deceased.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-29
HAD NARROW
ESCAPE FROM DEATH

Brazie Smith, the six-year-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Smith, had a
miraculous escape from being killed
last Wednesday afternoon, the rear
wheel of a heavy sheep wagon pass
ing owe his head.
The youngster was playing with
several of his companions when An
drew Alexander, a camp tender for
Adams & McGill passed along hurry
street on his way to attend to his reg
ular duties after a short visit with
his family.
The boy climbed on the tongue of
the trail wagon and was enjoying life
10 the utmost, when the wagon en-
countered a street crossing. Young
Smith was thrown to the ground. He
attempted to crawl between the
wheels while the wagon was in mo-
ton. Just as he felt he was beyond
the danger line. the rear wheel crash
ed over his head, inficting several
cuts, none of which are regarded as
serious. DR.. A. +. Adams was sum-
to attend the injured child.