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The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
LET ALASKANS BE FAIR
It is a matter of considerable re

It is a matter of considerable re- gret that in some of the Alaskan towns, notably Valdez and Juneau, the newspapers seem to take pride in referring to the recent slides and washouts on the Copper River & Northwestern railroad. and to put forth exaggerated and misleading statements. While some of them may be made without malice, and the reference to consequent Quietness and "stagnation" at Cordova. may be in faeetious vein, yet the tendency is to depreciate this section of the territory, and to seemingly crow over the misfortune of 8 people who are as hopeful, industrious. enterprising and loyal as any to be found in other sections of Alaska As we are 8 people practically all in the same boat, with the hand of fate clutch:ng and stifling development, prosperity and happiness, it behooves the people of this northland to rather com misserate one section with the other, not knowing the hour when some new calamity or affliction may fall ro the lot of our neighbors. Let each town fight with all its might and strength for those things that it may believe it is entitled 10. but in so doing it is not necessary to depreciate or maiign the efforts, advantages or possessions of our neighbors.
 During the time that portion of the railroad has been out of commis- sion the passenger traffic has been cared for to as great an extent as possible and the mail has been car ried by packing it around the wash outs While much inconvenience and loss of business has naturally followed, the people of Cordova have maintained a creditable patience. and are not, as a Juneau contemporary states, beyond ''resuseitation." We are very much alive. And now that the railroad. in two or three days, will be running through trains over the entire roadbed, between Cordova and Kennecott, and on schedule time. we shall expect our really we'll in- tentioned contemporaries to give as much publicity to that fact as they have to the tie-up. The Daily Alas kan will take great pleasure in wiring them the information, and shall ex- pect the true Alaskan spirit to prevail and that justice will be accorded our section of the territory. With all the northern towns it should be ''one for all, all for one" whenever our interests are menaeed or misfortu: 9 befails us.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
ALASKA'S MINERAL OUTPUT

According to the figures of the United States geological survey. the mineral output Of Alaska during the year 1911 was sa0.65a, ,o09, as com pared with s16.SS7.244 in 1910. The greater part of the increase was due to the production of copper from the mines which have been opened within the past two years. The open ing and deyelOment of copper mines is done only with heavy expenditures of capital. In the particular case Of the Alaska copper properties that are productive. the investment of capital necessary to open those mines and furnish transportation facilities for them was in the neighborhood of s20.000. 900. The returns on that investment will come in the future: but it will require infinitely more than the present production of cop per to make them profitable.
 Yet Col. Roosevelt and Clifford Pin chot have denounced in the most lurid terms the capitalists who made these investments. and while the Colonel was president put into effect policies which have effectually pre- vented and further large investments of capital for any purposes in Alaska, and which have checked the develop ment of that territory in a manner marked in the same report from which the figures of mineral produc- ton were taken.
 The report shows that while Alas ka has a great eoaI belt. one of the greatest in the world. prospected and defined for the past ten years, no ad- vanees have been made in the ex- ploration of coalfelds, flor this phase of the mining industry still awaits the establishment of a definite policy in regard to the disposition of public coal lands. In 1911 therefore. as in previous years, stagnation existed in all enterprises depending upon the opening of coal fields. These enter prises include not only coal mining ventures, but railway construction. and, 10 a certain extent, metallifer- ous mining and other industries whose successful prosecution depends upon an abundant of cheap fuel"
 This condition of stagnation is the present which Col Roosevelt. by ad- vice of Clifford Pinchot, made to Alaska when he refused to permit the laws of congress to be effective in that territory.-Seattle Post-Intell.- gencer.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
THE ALASKA CONFERENCE

Alaska is to be the subject of a conference in Seattle between Secre- tary Fisher, of the interior depart ment, and Gov. Walter E. Clark. Alaska's needs are many and urgent, and the friends of the northern country should not overlook the op- portunity to impress upon Secretary Fisher the importance of doing some thing, and at once. to hasten the de velopment there. Alaska is burdened by too many regulations, in some particulars. and in other particulars suffers because of g lack of regula- tions.
 More important than all other questions combined at this time is the question of transportation facili- ties in the interior regions of Alaska Alaska needs and must have rail- roads. There is no other way of opening up the rich interior sections of the northern country And the transportation problem largely hangs on the question of opening up the coal mines of Alaska. With an abundant supply of relatively cheap fuel within close reach, the trans portation problem would be greatly simplifed.
 The transportation problem in Alaska is sufficiently difficult and will be, for a time al least,suffcient- ly burdened without the enforce ment of federal policies which will throw wholly unnecessary obstacles in the way, and that is one big fact which again should be urged upon Secretay Fisher at the forthcoming conference. Alaska should be un- shackled. so that the people in the north may go ahead and develop the rich resources of that mighty en- pire.-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
REGULATING THE PRESS

An act of congress which took ef- feet on October I. requires every newspaper, magazine, periodical or other publication, excepting "relig- ious, fraternal, temperance and scien- tific, or other similar publications, 2 to file with the postmaster general not later than the first of April and October each year the names of its editor and managing editor, pub fisher, business managers and own CTS, and, in addition, if it be owned by a corporation. the names of all the stockholders and bondholders or mortgages owning l per cent. or more of the toal amount of stock, bonds, mortgages or other securities
 A further provision requires that all editorial or other reading matter published in any such newspaper. magazine or periodical. for the pub lication of which money or other valuable consideration is paid, ac- cepted or promised, shall be plainly marked advertisement" A penalty is attached of fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500.
 While it may appear a reflection upon the press of the country that congress should feel called upon to make such regulations, the real news papers and magazines accept this new legislation without the least resent ment and will comply with it prompt ly and literally. It will not en- barrass the real newspapers a particle or affect their editorial and news poli- cy or their business operations in the slightest degree. No newspaper of influence and standing in any com- munity and worthy of the name is owned or controlled by sordid o- sln- ister influences. or has anything to lose by giving the fullest publicity to all the facts called for by congress.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

The Legislative fight in this divi- sion is now fairly on. The tickets have been completed. candidates are busily engaged in informing the voters what they stand for. and on November the verdict will have been rendered. Then soon after six good and true men from this division will March on to Juneau and spar for reelection.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

It is conceded by many that the voters generally of Cordova and the Copper river country will support T. B. Tansey for Senator. They realize that this important section of the division is entitled to one member of the Senate. It is also thought that Mir. Tansey will be accorded many votes in both the Valdez and Seward sections.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Dr. F. NJ. Boyle. of Valdez, is mak- ing an aggressive campaign for cleo tion to the House of Representives. He believes that his activity in the political and business affairs of this division and his long residence in Alaska gives him an insight into many of the needs of the territory. He expects to be elected and promises to exert his best efforts on behalf of the best interests of all sections.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Campaign literature is becoming quite plentiful And the amazing part of it all is to realize just what great accomplishments can be secur- ed through the new Legislative As sembly. We are now inclined to believe that the home rule bill gives us all and more than the most en- thusiastic advocate prayed for. But it took the candidates a little time to find it out. And the cam paign is not near over yet.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
In this division the political skie!

In this division the political skies are clearing. Combinations are mak- ing and soon there will be but three tickets containing the full quota of names for Legislative offices. They will be known as the Home Rule, the Non-Partisan, and the Socialist tickets But when il comes to vot- ing there will be few straight tickets cast. unless it be upon the part of the Socialists.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
PUBLIC LAND AND MINING
 CASES.

Ii you are interested in any contest or any matter before the Enterior De- partment. write to Clark & Wright. registered land lawyers, oo2 F Street N. w. Opposite Gen1 Land Ofice). Washington, D. C. Free information about contests and where to. obtain scrip, locatable upon public lands without residence or cultivation.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

We gather with regard to NIT. Charles R. Cranes big party cam paign contributions. that he was en- deavoring to establish a status by which under the next administration he might accept the mission to China. without danger of a -acall.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Now that Dr. W. H. Chase has been placed on the non-partisan ticket he is being reckoned with as a factor in the Legislative fight. Local senti- ment vii undoubtedly give him qmre a vote in Cordoya and he relies upoR his aeqaintance and connections in other sections of the division to place him among the probabilities.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

The Socialist party at the recent election boiled less than 200 votes in this division. Candidates O'Neill and Hegner insist however, that the local friendship for the various can- didates will result in largely increas- ing the vote for the Socialist Legis- lative candidates throughout the divi- sion.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22
AMONG THE CANDIDATES

Geo. E. Baldwin is keeping active ly on the move and is receiving as- surances of generous support from every section of the division. He is now in Cordova and will likely take trip out through the Copper river country, where he is we'll and favor ably known. He is one of the real developers of this mining section of Alaska. and has the qualifications necessary to make him forceful leader in the Senate.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

As an index of the strength of Milo Kelly a wager was made in Cordova today that Milo Kelly would receive the highest vote of any can didate running on either the Sena- torial or Representative ticket in this division. He is regarded by many as sure winner for the lower house.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

The people of Chitina have come to the support of E. H. Gilman for Representative and have assured him a practically unanimous vote in that section. As a consequence he has been placed on the home rule tic ket will undoubtedly meet with a generous support in the Copper river country, at Cordova. and in other sec tions of the division. NIT. Gilman is one of the cleanest and most com- petent men on the ticket.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Capt. Bob" Gray, of Katalla. is developing considerable strength in his canvas for Representative. It is generally conceded that the great coal and oil section of the eastern part of the division should have representation ta Juneau. And Mir
 Gray has the unanimous endorsement of his people He will receive votes from all parties and from all sections.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Joe Diggs was supposed to have been an important factor in a case that was set for October 16 before the Cordova court. But Joe wasn't t losing any time in getting here. He sailed from Seattle this morning and will likely reach here by Novem- Der fl.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Practically all the candidates for Legislative honors in this division are on some designated ticket. There may be two or three running independently" but they won't cut much figure in the fight.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Dad" Ingram, of Valdez, is one of those good natured vote getters who doesn't often make an emmy and who can easily induce the average voter to think that vote for Dad would be about properly placed.
The Chitina leader., 1912-10-22

Col. Willard and H. B. Ingram, candidates for the legislature on the non-partisan ticket, have return ed from Cordova. where they went in the interest of thoir candidacy. They report having had a most satis- factory meeting in the railroad town and having been promised substantial support from the voters of that sec tion- Dr. Chase has withdrawn as a senatorial candidate and has been placed on the non-partisan ticket as a representative Valdez Prospector.
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 What right have the Alaska people to critize some federal officials. Are they not supreme!
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-10
oettinq More Winter Eqqs.

To secure eggs in winter several
things must be borne in mind. The
hen can make eggs with about the
same proportion of tissue building and
fat forming feed that the dairy COW
requires to make milk. In addition to
this, she must have meat in some
form. not a large amount, but enough
to stimulate summer conditions and
substitute the insects obtainable at
that season, says the Farm Press.
Succulent vegetables are also neces-
sary. not so much on account of the
actual nutrients they contain, for they
contain very little, but because their
addition TO the diet causes a much
larger percentage of the nutrients in
grains to be assimilated than without
them.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-10

the north coast it was thought better
to go into hiding until there was no
longer fear of pursuit.
The island of Tana, at the entrance
of Tana bay, was selected. 1t was the
intention to strip the brig of every
thing and live ashore for a few months.
but when this had been partially ac-
complished and while all hands were
ashore one day the craft broke loose
and went drifting out to sea, to be
boarded by us four or FIVE days later.
l don't know whether the captain in
tended to put into any Russian port or
not. but If so he was saved the trou-
BILE. Two days after we left the Swede
a Russian man-of-war which be spoke
and put on our track oyerhauled us
and demanded the plate. When that
was given up we were commanded to
accompany him to KEN and were vir-
tually under arrest during the voyage.
When we reached KEN every man
aboard, from captain to cook. was
marched off to Jail. The captain was
liberated on a bond of some sort after
a few days, but the rest of us were
treated like dogs.
1t was five weeks before we were
taken before the governor and a judge
to be examined. Two of the robbers
had been hanged. one sent to Siberia
and the others imprisoned at home.
You will think it a very funny thing.
but these latter actually charged us
with having robbed them. While they
had been convicted of robbery, they
claimed the booty as legally theirs.
One of the questions asked me by the
judge was by what authority / board
ed and searched the brig. The captain
was asked by what authority he or
dered and assisted in the removal of
the silver. And when he gave them a
piece of his mind he was fined $50 and
sent to Jail for two days as a punish
ment. 1t looked for a time as If our
entire crew were to be sent to prison
becausewe had taken the plumber from
the wreck, but l think the whole thing
was a sort of bluff to prevent u put
ting in a claim for salvage. Some of
our men outside of court happened to
say that the brig did not seem to be
greatly damaged. Fol three or four
days her owner was loud in his threats
that he would sue us for her value.
1t was nearly two months before the
authorities were through with us, and
whether we would have been freed or
sent to Siberia cannot say. 1t looked
as if we were in for the latter, and by
advice of a Russian lawyer we all
signed away any claim we might have
told to leave the country as speedily as
possible.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-10
STRAWBERRIES MONTHLY.
Plant From Siberia Gives Hope to
Oreoon Gardener.

A strawberry plant imported from
Siberia last spring by Edward Dixon
of Forest Grove. Ore, bears fruit ev-
cry month in the year, the berries be
ing white in color when fully ripe,
says the New York World. The Der
ries are not 81 large as the Oregon
berry. The flavor resembles that of a
pineapple.
Blossoms and fruit are found on the
plant every week in the year. How
ever. the best season for bearing is
from Aug. 1 until about the end of the
year.
The berries hang in clusters on a
long. slender stem. Each plant has
several stems on which the fruit grows.
The stems with leaves bear no fruit.
Instead of propagating new plants
from runners, as is the cas of native
strawberries, in this species the parent
plant is broken up, and the several
fruit bearing stems are separated and
planted individually.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-10
Forest Fire AeropIanes.

The supervisor of the Selway forest.
consisting of 100000 acres. which
was formerly part of the Nez Perez
reserve, in Idaho. predicts that aero
planes and wireless telegraphy will Q
important factors in forest fire pre-
vention before a far distant date. He
believes that a man in an aeroplane
could do more accurate and extensive
survey work in the forests of the Pa
cific slope country in a few hours when
forest fires are raging than Is usually
accomplished by twenty rangers In a
week. With wireless stations INSTALL
ed on peaks in the chief danger n
he believes it would be a comparative
ly easy task to assemble men and aD-
paratus to check and extinguish thu
flames and prevent spreading.-Popu-
lar Mechanics.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-10

be careful with regard to your mo-
lions. Do not throw up your hand to
catch your hat and thus brighten the
horse into a side run. DO not use your
handkerchief with a flourish, causing
him to plunge. Do not ride with n
loose cape that is likely to blow up
and flap round him. making him bolt
or buck. Do not wear spurs with a
raw horse unless you know how to
use them.
II possible work the horse on a
barn floor or some small Enclosure. 1t
is easier to handle him in a small
space, and when worked and schooled
I'm close quarters he becomes clever on
his feet in n short time.
The double bride is the most salts
factory for school work. The bride
should be comfortable all over If your
horse is to learn readily. In fact. 1t Is
practically impossible to educate a
badly bltted horse. The fiat saddle,
known as the English saddle, is the
most suitable for trainers. 1t should
ft comfortably. The saddle without
rolls Of any kind is the best. Such a
sad Ne permits free play of knees and
leg1 md when the worst happens you
get = cleaner fall from it. When you
are thrown knee pads or rolls are liza
bic TO turn you over SO as to land you
fiat ON your back. a severe and danger
GUS way to fall.
II the horse is not shod be careful
about wearing his hoofs down too
close. Keep his mouth in good condl-
tiCn, and do not overfeed him.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-10
COMBINATIONS WITH CARDS.
Number Of Different Hands Which
May Be Dealt IL Limitiess.

Number Of Different Hands Which
May Be Dealt 10 Linitless.
Every card player probably has won
dered at times how many combine
tons 1t is possible to make with the
fifty-two cards Of the pack. In n
game like whist or bridge, whcrs each
player receives a hand of thirteen
cards, dealt out from the pack of a.
ty-two. the total possible number OF
different hands which may thus BE-
dealt is greater than COO, 000. 00.1tki.
says the Chicago Tribune. The exact
number as worked out by an authority
is 635, O13, $4,000. This number. how
V e large as IL may appear. becomes
not merely small, but practically In
visible when compared with the fo.ni
number Of arrangements in which the
fifty-two cards may be placed after the
shuttle. To quote the whole of this
number would take too much space.
but 1t may be mentioned that 1t he
gins with eighty. followed by sixty-six
other figures. It would he quite Il
hopeless task to attempt TO grasp the
conception of the real meaning of srch
a number, but some idea (at least OF
its inconceivability1 may be presented
by means of the following calcula-
tons:
Let US suppose that 2.000.000,00O Of
human beings, each supplied with a
pack of cards. wore to attempt actual
ly to produce every possible arrange
ment of the fifty-two cards. 1t is fur
Their to be supposed that they work
ceaselessly, without rest day or night.
from years end to years end. Mt the
rate of one new arrangement per seq
ond for each person during a period
of o 5000 years. 1t should be noted
that the entire population of the earth
today is estimated to he in the neigh
borhood of 10000 0,00O.
The hypothesis from which we start
is, therefore, that a population one
quarter more than hat which now ex-
lists has spent its whole time during
in interval more than fifty times the
duration of the Christian era in shuf-
fling cards at the rate of one shuttle
per second, or more than 31.000.000
shuffles In each year per head. In
view of such figures the reader may
well ask how many times the total
number of arrangements will Fave
been produced by this vast amoun Of
sustained human effort. The answer
is, not once.