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The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
4 LICENSE BURDEN

It is to be hoped that one of the first acts of the new Legislative As sembly will be to recommend to Con- gress the repeal of the obnoxious and unfair license tax of s100 on every operated mile of railroad in Alaska. Instead of throwing re- strictions and burdens on the capital that comes to this northland for in- vestment, there should be all possible encouragement extended to the men who have the courage to assist in opening up this vast territory. under the most adverse circumstances. It was presumed that, with the excep- tion of the Copper River and North west Railway, the license tax had been remitted to all other railroads, Northern find themselves in posi- tion where they may have to pay the tax for three years and possibly go to the penitentiary for presuming to think that when they purchased the Alaska Central that the remittance of the tax would extend to the new organization. It is to be sincerely hped that the contention of the ail- road is correct and that the addIuon- al penalty of SPA ,OO0 will not be im- posed upon the owners because of their desire to build and operate a railroad in the Seward section of the country. And whatever technical misunderstanding of the statute there might have been it is certain that Messrs. Wheatley, Davis, La bree and other officials of the North ern Central are not criminals.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
SAN FRANCiscO's GENIUS

The rapidity, energy and enthusi- asm with which San Francisco re- built after its earthquake and fire excited the wonder an admiration of the world. Now it is announced that the buildings for the great Pan- amaPacific Exposition of 1915, to celebrate the opening of the Isth- milan Canal, will be completed ten months previous to the time fixed for the celebration, thus leaving op- portunity for the installation of all exhibits in finished buildings and the touches in beautifying the grounds.
 If this prove to be true it will be a world record in the timely compile tion of exhibition buildings. It is historical, and somewhat notorious, that none of the many expositions with the possible exception of Seat tie, either in this or any other coun- try have been prepared for the open ing, and some were really in a dis gracefully crude condition. If, ther- fore, the City of the Golden Gate be found to have a complete outfit of buildings, grounds and exhibits pre- vious to the time of the touching of the electric button by yet undefin- ed President of the United States in 1915 at Washington it will have won renown and glory.
 And there is an army of Alaskans who are anxiously awaiting a chance to get out and see a real live Ex- position. They don't want any de- lay about it. and it is pleasing news that all will be in readinesson time. In Cordova and other towns many are already laying away spare dol lars so as to have the necessary 'needfur' when the big day arrives.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
THE CAMPAIGN LIE

The campaign lies are beginning to circulate, and they will likely grow thick as tie Legislative fight hears an end. One of the improba- ble stories is to the effect that the voters of Valdez have reached a sil- ent understanding that practically the entire voting population of that town will stnd together in support of their two resident candiua..s for the Senate and two aspirants for the Legislature. If Valdez can get to- gether on any such harmonious basis T hen truly may we soon look for the dawn of the mill anium. The story sounds too improbable 'o ba given any serious thought.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
WHERE IS THE COURT AT?

Court officials, attorneys, witness es and litigants are here in large numbers, but the burning question that has today agitated all concern ed is whether the term of court will be held at Cordova this month. It has been called for Monday, Oct. 14, and there is no question but that the Clerk of the Court has the power to adjourn court for one day. Whether it is within his power to do so from day to day, in the absence of the Judge is another matter. The new Judge for this division, Peter D. Overfield, has been enjoying short vacation at Seattle. He delayed his departure from below until the last moment. expecting to leave Seattle on the steamer Alameda, on the night of the Sth, which would have brought him here either on the 18th or 14th. But unfortunately the steamer has been delayed in leaving Seattle and may not reach here until next Wednesday. Some of our able attorneys contend that after the Judge is within the jurisdiction of Alaska it would be proper and legal for him to wire and order an adjourn ment until such time as he expects to arrive at Cordova. Should the term have to go by default it would mean that there would be no further term in Cordova until Spring as thirty days publication must first be made before regular term may be held. And 1t is expected to hold court in Valdez in November
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST

Presidential candidate Wilson seems to have gotten off wrong on the Alaska coal situation. At St. Louis yesterday he seemed to de- plore the fact that the people of the state of Washington were not per mitted to take out the heaps of coal that were piled up in Alaska. And he charges the Guggenheims and men like them for being responsible parties. As a matter of fact there is no native coal piled up in Alaska. It is all kept buried under mother earth. The only coal piles in this northland is the fuel hauled hum dreds and thousands of miles and brought into Alaska from British Columbia. The government not only fears to let the Guggenheims ''and men like them" from getting hold of coal, but there is the same anxious fear that the honest pros- pector and locator may get posses sion of some of Uncle Sam's land. about the prosperous people of Washington state requiring our coal. when they buy local fuel for four or five dollars ton, he might give thought to the impoverished people of Alaska who are required to pay from nine to twenty dollars per ton, according to the location in Alaska
 Blacksmithing and anthracite coal is needed in Washington. and the natural source of supply is Alas ka, but there is greater need in this northland for coal for domestic and industrial purposes, and to sup ply the government vessels. And the one thing that all Alaskans de- mand is that the government carry out the existing laws, abolish Presi- dential reservations and Interior de- partemnt orders, and give the people the same chance to develop Alaska that they have had in all western states. There are many honest To- cators who have sacrificed years of time and many thousands of dollars in the effort to comply with the gen. eral understanding of existing laws, so far as confusing and indefinite de- partmental orders would permit.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
ONE OF CORDOVA'S NEEDS

The number of different head quarters that the court officials have found it necessary to secure in vari- ous parts of town for office work and grand jury purposes, is a strong reason for the immediate erection of federal building in Cordova. Then there is the cable office, the post office, the customs office, the forestry office, and other government offices that should be established here, that require commodious and per manent quarters. At the forth coming session of Congress there should be a united and persistent ef- fort made to secure the passage Of the bill providing for the appropri- ation of s100,000 for the erection of a public building at Cordova. If all the residents the Copper river country would exert themselves to bring pressure to bear upon mem- bers of Congress, there would not be much doubt about our securing this much needed improvement.
 Attorney General Wickersham, when in Cordova fifteen months ago, appreciated our need and promised to favor the project. The first necessity is to have the bill reported fayorably by the proper committee. Efforts should be made to take the matter up with the members of this committee and enlist their favor and support. The editor of the Daily Alaskan has personal friend as a member of the important com mittee. In response to a letter urg- ing the necessity of this appropri- tion for Cordoya, among other things he writes, 'As a member of the Com mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds you can count on me-" There is at least one other member of the committee whose support we feel positive of securing.
 And there may be other members of the committee personally known to our people, and who might be inn pressed with our need through per sonal communication or by influence exerted through friends in the states who might be induced to make the proper representation that would se- cure support for this measure. The services of Delegate Wickersham can undoubtedly be enlisted upon be- half of this meritorious measure He introduced the bill and if he will now exert personal effort to secure it's passage, aided by such support as the people of this section may be able to give him, success would un- doubtedly crown his efforts.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
GIVE THEM ALL THEY WANT

A woman in Cordova who has read with wonder and some envy of the varions primaries and political caucuses held during the past three or four months has had an inspira- tion. She says that the new Legis- lative Assembly will have power to give women the eletive franchise. And now then. How would it be, just by way of experiment, to have women primaries throughout Alaska pass upon the question and thus find out what the women of voting age themselves really think about it? There now. who shall say them nay.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

After many years the men who profited by a.conspiracy to make the government pay an exorbitant price for coal at Nme. have been found guilty by jury at Tacoma. It may be all right for a government off, cial to personally consume his em- ployer's fuel. for that's only family affair, but the government is certain ly "sot" against conspiracy of any kind.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
ANOTHER ILLUSION SHATTERED

One by one the cherished popular illusions are being denounced by the cold, unsentimental voice of science. Every day or so the layman wakes to find his knowledge pruned, for the scientific mind insists that the trou- ble with the ordinary man is that he knows so many things that are not SO.
 Now it is the equinoctial storm that is hurled into the limbo of tra- dition. There "hain't no sich thing" according to the sharps of the weather bureau, and it must be supposed that they ought to know. And here in Cordova we have been supposing that the changeable wea- ther, with rain and wind. of the past month, was attributable to our old friend the equinox. Nothing of the kind,
 The stormy season, according to the experts, begins in August and continues with increasing severity until March or April; but there is no special day or period likely to be more stormy than another. If there have been unusual storms around the equinoctial periods they must just have happened.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

A mining of 100000 tons of anthracite coal in 1911, according to the Bureau of Mines, suggests pretty hot work. It is about 11,000,000 more than in any previous year and there is no indication this year that the increasing demand will go be- yond that supply. And that's un- fortunate for us in Alaska, for if it did possibly Uncle Sam might bring forth the key to unlock the vast coal fields of this northland.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

Now that our newspaper friends at Valdez have about exhausted them selves in their gladness because of the misfortune that we have had in connection with our railroad, it is believed that repairs will soon be made and trains again running. And here's hoping that the Valdez boulevard is nt interfered with by the ravages of nature during the win ter, or any other time.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

Of course when it is announced that a great diamond field is found in the Kongo, it is announced in the same breath that the Guggenheims, Ryans and other millionaire Ameri- cans are in the thing up to their necks. As they are giving the Gug- genheims rest on Alaska they must be pleased elsewhere.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

Delays are dangerous in many in- stances. And sometimes they are mighty expensive and inconvenient when Judges make them.
 stock topics of casual conversation, there will not be anything left to say about the weather more than to dis cuss "Old Prob's'' batting average. They had better leave us few tradi- tions to keep our minds of that subject.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
The Alaska Packers Association

The Alaska Packers Association have turned into the office of the clerk of the court affidavit, show ing that they have caused to be planted and released 44,067,100 red salmon, 'aH in a good and proper manner under which the law re- leases this corporation of paying tax es on 40 CT cases. or $17 6nG.S4 The affidavit is sworn to by Ingwald J. Loe and L. w. Strass.-Valdez Prospector.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
PUBLIC LAND AND MINING
 CASES.

If you are interested in any contest or any matter before the Interior De- partment. write to Clark s, Wright, registered land lawyers, oo2 F Street N. w. Opposite Genl Land Officel, Washington, D. C. Free information about contests and where to obtain scrip, locatable upon public lands. without residence or cultivation.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
Is SOCIALISM GROWING?

There has been considerable dis cussion in Cordova recently about the presumed rapid growth of the third party movements in national politics, and some profess to see menace to our organized institutions through what many think has been the rapid growth of Socialism throughout the country. Figures will not bear out this assumption. There has been a Socialist-Labor party since 1892, when Simon Wing boiled 21,164 votes for President. Since then the candidates of that party have polled the following vote: 1896, 36,274; 1900, 39,739; 1904, 31,249; 1908, 13,S25. But the real Socialist party sought to be- come national factor in 1900, when Eugene V. Debs received S7,S14 votes for President. He has ever since been the nominee of his party, in 1904 receiving 402,2S3 votes, and in 1908 light increase gave him but42o,793 votes, out of a total 14,SSS,44 votes cast. There may be some slight gain this year in the Socialist vote but it is not likely to ',
 Other third party aspirants for national supremacy have had vii carious careers. In 1876 Peter Cooper, as the nominee of the Green back party received S1,740 votes. The light of the party went out in 1884, when Benj. F. Butler received but 133,S25 votes.
 The Prohibition party has had it's ups and downs, but now holds its own at about quarter million votes. In 1876 Green Clay Smith received 9,522 votes. Neal Dow did a little better four years latter when he received 10,305. In 1888 John. P. St. John received 151,S09 votes. The banner year was in 1892, when John Bidwell received 264,133 votes. In 1908 Eugene w. Chafin received 253,S40 votes.
 Since the war the greatest gain by a new party was in 1892, when the Peoples party sprang into exist enee and James B. Weaver boiled l ,041,02S votes. In 1896 and in 1900 William Jennings Bryan be- came nominee of both Democratic and Peoples party. In 1904 Thos. E. Watson received 117,1S3 votes and in 1908 the same candidate re- ceiyed but 29,100. This year a na- tional convention of seven men again made MT. Watson the nominee of the Peoples party.
 At the November election Theo- dore Roosevelt's National Progress sive party will undoubtedly receive more votes than has any previous new national organization. But as to the Socialist party strength it un- doubtedly is much over estimated. Some take it that the 900 votes pol led by the Socialist candidate for delegate to Congress, in the Fair banks division, is an index of grow ing strength in Alaska. But there were other contributing causes which lead to this vote, other than an endorsement of Socialistic prin- ciples. And even then it was only one-fourth of the total vote of the division. Inthe Cordoya division the Socialists cast less than 200 votes out of total of over 2,O0O.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

We are surprised that one of our should inquire whether the initials of the newly designated Judge for this division are "P D. O." The Honorable Peter D. Over field is a little shy on the e." Otherwise he might now be holding a term of court at Cordoya.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

AS time goes by the sentiment in Cordova is crystalizing in favor of T. B. Tansey, as candidate for the Senate. Other than a few scatter ing votes he should receive praeti- cally the entire support of the town and neighboring precincts. There is talk of forming Tansey club to en- list support for this candidate from other sectins of the division.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

Now that the Seattle-Alaskan poli- ticians have secured home rule for Alaska they are turning their efforts in another direction. They have just decided to elect Key Pittman a United States Senator. Their excuse is that Key once lived in Nome and is a good fellow.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

The political Legislative combina- tions these days are becoming more complex than "when's a court" Soon the voters will have more than Chinese puzzle to work out. But then Alaska is new at the political game
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

Still, the best cards Woodrow has played so far have been getting at loggerheads with Murphy and Smith. Lots of men, both in the states and Alaska profit by the enemies they make.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

The New York World says that New York buildings are founded on solid rock ''so ancient as to reveal no sign of volcanic action" How about New York politics and police?
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

The bullet of the crank that sought to take the life of Col. Roose- welt very fortunately failed to pene- trate vital spot. The Col. himself declares that little thing like that will hope for his speedy recovery.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16
.N---X--S

Although the court officials from Valdez are enjoying their present va cation in Cordova they will not feel particularly aggrived if fate shall degree that they prceed to the west ward on the departure of the Ala meda on Thursday morning.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

Valdez has raised monthly sub- sidy of s70O1 to establish a stage line between that city and Willow creek during the winter, months and to keep the trail open during that period.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-16

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
Reds Win by Narrow Mar.
gin and Score a Shutout
After a Hard Fight.
inv Telegraph To The Tribune. !

Cincinnati, July 9-The Brooklyn Su-
perbas tumbled back into seventh place to-
day. when they went down TO defeat at tho
hands of the Cincinnati Reds by score of
to O. Dahen sent Nap Rucker out gun
ming for the victory, but he was unable TO
bring It home, double by Bescher and
single bv Marsans at the start Of the sixth
inning giving the Reds the one run needeu
to win the game. Rucker allowed only
savop hits but two Of them. well punched,
spelled defeat
Suggs was picked for duty by Hank
O'Day, but the heat proved toe much ior
him and he retired In favor of Humphries
at the end Of the second inning. The lat
ter had the full benefit of errorless support,
which stood him in good stead, as the su-
perbas made eight hits Off his delivery IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
SHELTERS PLAY INDIANS
Pound Lee from the Box and
Win Smuggling Match.

The Skeeters proved the better stsyers
IN a SUGGEST at Newark yesterday after
noon and won from the Indians by score
OF to I. The Indians used four pitchers,
while the Shelters had two on the mound
1t was Lee, however, who was The mark.
He defeated Jersey City on Monday, and
last Wednesday held them hitless until the
ninth Yesterday the Skeeters found his
offerings easy. His end came in the sew.
enth, when a triple, a double and two
singles netted three runs, with one out.
Three pitchers succeeded him, but not
single hit was made Of any Of them. Two
OF them retired to Let men bat for them
Newark created scare in the seventh,
registering four runs, and nearly pulled
the game out Of the fire. Mciale wen.
to the mound, relieving .Frill, and settled
down and stopped the slaughter
The score follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10

i'm the East viii be seen at the feather
weight tournament at the st. Nicholas Rink
tonight Patsy Kline, the hard hitting
Newark boy. will meet Young Wagner,
Eddie O'Keefe, Of Philadelphia will face
"Packey" IIommey. while Young" Reilly,
the promising West Side featherweight, will
cross gloves with Tommy Houck, of Phila-
delphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
SENATORS BEAT MAPS TWICE
First Game Goes Eleven Frames
the Second Comes Easier.

Washington. July 2.-The Senators DC
feated the Maps twice I'm the double-header
here to-day. They captured the first game
after eleven hard fought frames by score
NJ . to + and the second by a score OF
to 2.
The Senators won In the hrst game "heu
the winning run was scored on pau
throw by GrIggs. trying IN head OF GahnI''
who went from first to third on a sacr'nce
hit
Petty and Johnson were strong IN the
pinches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
AMERICAN CRICKETERs LEAD.

Philadelphia, July 9-The Germantown
Cricket Club scored 1926 runs in the open
ing inning against the Rosedale Cricket
Club. Of Toronto, here to-day. The visitors
scored 81 runs, for a total of wlckets.
w. r. ONeill, of the homs club, scored
1o2 runs. and r. q. Wookey was high for
the Rosedale team. with % runs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
O'TOOLE HAS GOOD SUPPORT
Only One of the Phillies Reaches
Third, and Pirates Win.

Pittsburgh, July 9.-The Pirates shut the
Phiiles out here to-day by score Of
to Q.
Marty O'TOoe, who was on the mound,
had excellent support for only one Of the
Phillies reached third base In the course
of the game. OToole struck out five men
and allowed seven hits. but kept them well
scattered.
Thomas J. Lynch, president Of tho Ma
tional League, saw the game to-day. He
left for Chicago tonight.
The score follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
GETS NEW 5-MILB AUTO MARK,

Portland. ore. July Fritch in Fat
car At the motor car races here to-day.
broke the worlds record for Ave miles on
dirt track for machines with less than
300 inches displacement, covering the dis
tance in I minutes IS seconds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
Totals. .s5 3 IL 81 IS 81 Tota

Two-base hits-Stahl, Yerkes. Three-base hlts
-Stahl Baumgartner. Home run-shoten sac
rhce hit-Lewis stolen bases-Stovau Jehtzen.
o. Brien and Stahl. Left on bases-Boston, Io'
St Louis, T. First base on balls-On q brleh'
/; off Baumgartner, 3. First base on error
81 Louis . struck out-By O'Brien, z; by
Baumgsrtner, g. Passed bal-Carrigan. Time
o.1O IrmpIres-Dineen and Sheridan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-10
ATHLETICS RISE IN MIGHT
Rally in the Ninth Frame and
Defeat the White SoX.

Philadelphia, July "a batting rally In
the ninth gave the Athletics the victory
over the White Sox here to-day by a score
of 3 to Q They are now tied with the
White Sox for third place.
Coombs, who was in the box for the Attn
letics, was effective all the way. allowing
only five scattered hits. He also struck
out five men.
The scora follows.