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The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
IF GENERAL INFORMATION TRIAL OF POST OFFICE CASES

The Valdez Miner of a recent date contains very welcome news concern ing the construction of two bridges in the interior. Both are badly needed. but more particularly will we appreciate the span that will cross the treacherous Nazina waters that has already engulfed half dog CT prospectors and many horses. The Miner says:
 "The bridge construction crew of the road commission will leave about . the first of the year to construct the bridges across the Gulkana and also one across the Nizina rivers. Both bridges are badly needed by the min CTS, prospectors and travellers in the interior.
 "The Gulkana bridge will have a span of 150 feet between piers of piling driven in clusters and bound together so as to make a substantial foundation for the heavy span. It will be constructed of Oregon pine, which will be shipped up from Seat tie and sent in to Chitina via the Copper River railroad.
 Lieut.. Edgerton has made sur- vey of the location of both bridges and the work will be done under the immediate supervision of Supeninten- dent Ingram and Foreman Lars Hol- land. The latter has been in charge of the bridge construction on the Valdez-Fairbanks trail from the days of Captain Abercrombie and built the bridges across the Tonsina, Klutina and Tasalina rivers.
 ''The bridging of these two streams. which at times spread out over their banks and run wild, mak- ing it dangerous crossing for passen- gers and often delaying the more timid and sometimes the bravest of the travellers, will be a great con- veniences to the Slate creek and Fairbanks mushers.
 Both streams have taken their toll in human lives. At least ten have been drowned in the Nazina and four or five in the Gulkana that have been recorded and mauy who travel alone and are never heard of. The bridging of the Nizina will give easy access to the Chitistone and the White river countries.'
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

Attorney A. R. Heilig, of Fair banks, had scarcely arrived on the train last evening before he was sum- moned to appear before court as a prospective juror. He responded last evening and was willing to perform his full duties as a good American citizen by serving on the jury with out claiming the exemption that his profession entitled him. But the de- fense challenged him and he was ex- cused. Mr. Heilig is on his way to Valdez, where he will act as attorney for two or three defendants in the bank cases. During the earlier days he was clerk of the court under Judge Wickersham before the third and fourth divisions had been created. Although frequently in Valdez he had never visited Cordova, and is very much impressed with the metropoli- tan appearance of our town. After the court cases are disposed of MT. Heilig will make a trip outside, to be the first in eight years.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
(From Tuesdays Daily Alaskan)


 The steamer Mariposa arrived in port at eight o'clock this morning, making the run from Seattle in three and half days. She had good voy- age and the passengers are congratu- lating themselves that there was scarcely suggestion of sea sickness. Those for Cordova were w. J. Bowen, Peter Cordes, w. B. Moon, c. K. Hammond, Geo. Smith, A. A. Clonin- ger, Chas. Cochran, Mrs. Chas. Coch- ran, J. H. Cobb, Mrs. s. Scott, Miss consignment of freight and is en- gagged today in discharging, expect ing to sail for Valdez early this even- ing. Although the sailing on the re- turn trip might be made on Saturday her schedule time is the 24th, so that she will not leave Cor dova for Seattle until after midnight Saturday, as Sunday is the 24th. By that time it is expected that the Court will have finished with the criminal business, and Judge Over field will adjourn the session and de- part for Juneau, where he will open a term on December 9th. In the meantime Judge Lyons will come to Valdez and preside over a term that starts on December 2.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
ARRIVALS AT CHITINA HOTEL

w. E. Cathcart, P D. Range, L. l. (. Butler and wife, Chas. Kitsman Geo. Bibber, J. w. Fillinger, Geo. Scott, A. Hearman, E. w. Blakely, Miss Cartwright, Leroy Tozier, c. D. Sar- gent, T. F. Lawrence. E. P. Walters, w. Casey, w. T. Burns, J. A. An derson, Joseph Duke, Sam Gilmore, OIL. Larson, Jake Nafsted, Chas. Wossman, c. A. Phillips, John Delen, J, A. Fagenberg, A. J. Adams, Al Me Larhi, S. o. Freedman and o. L. Lar son.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
(From Tuesdays Daily Alaskan)

(From Tuesdays Daily Alaskan) ,
 At APO o'clock this afternoon the case of the government against W. U. Park, on the charge of embezzlement, went to the jury. After hearing a few witnesses this morning on minor de- tails the case closed at 9:30. For the prosecution deputy District At torney Brubaker made the opening address to the jury, occupying nearly two hours. He was followed by Fred. M. Brown for the defense. His plea lasted about an hour and half He was followed this afternoon by District Attorney Walker, who made the final address for the prosecution. Judge Overfield than made his charge to the jury, and the fate of the in- dicted man is now in their hands. Immediately after the case went to the jury similar case against former postmaster J. F. Diggs was called. The selection of a jury at once started and before court adjourned at five o'clock special venire was issued for fifteen jurymen, to report at eight o'clock tonight. It may be necessary to issue an order for an additional venire,
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

(From Wednesdays Daily AlaskanJ
 Hon. James Wickersham and wife arrived from Fairbanks last evening and registered at the Rainier-Grand hotel. The Judge will go on the steamer this evening to Valdez, re- turning on the same steamer and will be joined here by Mrs. Wickersham, who will accompany him outside. After few days in Seattle and Taco ma Delegate WicKersham will pro- ceed to Washington, to be presen, 1t the opening of Congress on December 2. He anticipates much favorable legislation for Alaska and wishes to be early on the ground to assist in bringing about beneficial results.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

SEATTLE, Nov. 19-There was a great outpOuring of business men and Alaskans at the Arctic Club last evening. Following banquet there were several addresses, the principal one being made by Major Jay J. Mor- row, president of the Alaska Railroad Commission. He referred at length of the trip that the Commission had just completed through Alaska and of their various experiences and ob- servations. He stated that until their report had been submitted to Congress that it would not be polite or courteous to announce or discuss their conclusions. However, it was plainly seen from his earnestness and various broad inferences that the Commission was satisfied of the great need for railroad construction in the northland.
 Major Morrow declared that in order to get needed results the people
 f Alaska must present united front. He issued warning against sectional jealousy, expressing the fear that wrangling upon the part of different sections might destroy the object that all should strive to attain. He de- clared that the pioneers need en- cOuragement and assistance, and that the government must take cognizance of the country's great possibilities.
 By reason of the remarks of Maj. Morrow the friends of Alaska who at- tended the meeting last night felt very much encouraged. They were impressed with the thoroughness of the investigation by the Commission and the sincerely of their purpose. All pin great faith in Dr.. Alfred H. Brooks, who is thoroughly conversant with Alaskan conditions and who has upon more than one occasion proven himself a real friend of Alaska. While it is difficult to get line on what the Commission is likely to re- port, some hold the view that they will make general recommendation for the construction of a trunk line of railroad, leaving the route to the decision of Commission that might be authorized to go ahead with con- structiOn. Others who have talked with the Commission think that they will recommend particular route. and it would not be a matter of much surprise if they were to recommend the Copper river line and the contin- ued building of a road from Chitina to Fairbanks.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

LOS ANGLES, Nov. 2O-Last even- ing 8 most extraordinary scene was enacted in the police station. Henry Davis, a masked maniac, took possess sion of the station and held 1t for an hour. He was armed with an infern. al machine and sufficient dynamite to destroy blocks of buildings. He also displayed bottle of nitrOglycerine and a revolver. The officers were all forced to leave the building and soon thousands cOngregated on the streets. They were thrown into a panic when they realized the true situation, and immediately sought places of safety. Finally detective HOsick took his life in his hands and slipped behind Davis, knocking him down into un- consciousness. The fuse in the ma- chine automatically ignited. Detec- tive Brown rushed to the sputtering fuse and threw both fuse and box into the street, thus scattering sticks of dynamite on the pavement. Brown frantically jumped upon and kicked at the fuse until he finally broke the connection. It was only by remote and almost freak chance that no explosion occurred. As it was no one was injured, and there was general rejoicing when it was known that all danger had passed.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
COPPER CENTER NOTES

eginald Blk has not yet resumed the management of the Hotel Hol- man, at Copper Center. It is still being conducted by w. H. Johnson, who will remain in control until his lease expires some time in December
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

gave his testimony during the balance of the morning, his cross-examination commencing shortly before noon and continued up to the hour of going to press.
 In his evidence Mr. Parks stated that he knew of shortage in the pos tai funds, and that he had had var ious conversation with Mir. Foulks concerning the matter. He stated that he went over the books carefully and reported to MT. Foulks that there was a discrepancy of $2,000. A few months later MT. Foulks went over the accounts and stated to MT. Parks that the shortage seemed to be about $4,000 MT. Parks admit ted that he proposed to MT. Foulks in the summer of 1911 that he would raise one-half of the apparent short age, if MT. Parks would do likewise and thus make up the deficit and get the books straight. He denied how ever, that he had ever received one dollar from the postal funds in ex- cess of the amounts that had been paid him for salary. He further stated that he had no knowledge of where the shortage went.
 He admitted various changes and ensures in the registry books and the pouch mail books, some of which he admitted having made at the direc- tion of MT. Foulks, who claimed that it was necessary in order to correc- certain errors. The defendant de- nied any intent to falsify the records or to cover any illegal acts. III his cross-examination the deputy District Attorney endeavored to show that various irregular acts had been done by MT. Parks with intent to deceive and cover up the shortage. The ad- mission was made by MT. Parks that he accompanied MT. Foulks, the night prior to the coming of the postal in spectors, to the home of MT. Bryant, auditor for the Katalla Company, and that MT. Foulks arranged to secure draft for $4,0O0, which he, the de- fendant, went for and secured the fol- lowing morning and which was placed as part of the cash of the office when the accounts were shortly after gone over by the inspectors. The money to pay for the draft was afterwards refused Mir Bryant by Mr. Foulks, be- cause, as he stated, the funds were short that amount, and upon demand the draft was returned to MT bryant
 When court adjourned this after noon at 500 o'clock Mir. Park was still undergoing cross examination. The court announced that session would be held this evening, commenc ing at 7:30 o'clock.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
(From Fridays Daily Alaskan)

(From Fridays Daily Alaskan
 Court convened this morning at ten o'clock but the case of the gov ernment against w. U. Park was con- tinued, owing to the non-arrival of the defendants attorney, who is a passenger from Valdez on the steamer Northwestern. The jury was excused until two o'clock and later court was adjourned until nine o'clock tomor- row morning. At that time it is ex- pected that the examination of the witnesses can start and that there will be no further delay in the trial Some minor matters were disposed of by the court today.
 (From Thursdays Daily Alaskan)
 Shortly after the federal court opened this morning at Empress thea tre, with Judge Peter D. Overfeld presiding, the case of the United States against Wm. U. Park, on the charge of embezzlement of funds of the Cordova postoffice, was called for trial. All demurrers and objections raised were denied by the court and the empanneling of jury proceeded. MT. Parks stated that his attorney, Fred H. Brown had not arrived from Valdez and would not reach here until the steamer came tomorrow. As MT. Parks is an attorney he con- ducted his own examination of the jurors, the court assuring him that the examination of witnesses would not be. started until the arrival of at- torney Brown.
 Some of the jurors originally drawn could not be served and some were excused, so that at 11:30 o'clock, with four preemptory challenges, it was necessary to issue a call for a special venire. Adjournment was taken and at two o'clock deputy Mar shal Sam Brightwell reported the fol- lowing: Robert Weber, Karl Peter son, H. A. Cook, J. E. Arnell Clyde Nettleton, H. E. Curry, W. s. Newlin, A. N. Hayes, P. F. Cummings, c. H. Soule, F. H. Sheldon, c. E. Dewesse. The work of examining jurors at once proceeded and in about half an hour the twelve men were selected. There were total of five preemptory chal lenges upon the part of the govern ment and seven upon the part of the defendant. Six of the jurymen se- lected were of the special venire, the other six being discharged, although all on the regular panel are required to report from day to day. Court was adjourned until ten o'clock to- morrow morning and if MT. Brown has not then arrived an adjournment will likely be taken until two o'clock. The following are the men who willy try Mir. Park:
 F. A. Taylor, G. A. Vinger, Chas. Bern. w. H. Crary. w. A. Soule. Pete Boutin, F. H. Shelton. Robt. Webber. H. E. Curry. F 4. Geek. Karl Peter son, c. H. Scule.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19
(From Mondays Daily Alaskan)


 In the trial of the case of the gov- ernment against w. U. Park, on vari- ous charges connected with embezzle- ment of funds from the Cordova post office, much interest is being eviden- ced by the general public. Judge Saturday night at which time the prosecution put on the stand postal inspector Cookston, postmaster H. C.. Steel, w. J. Bryant, Edgar Davis and Rev. Ziegler. This morning after hearing evidence of postal clerk Cooper the prosecution rested. The defendant then took the stand and
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

dollars postal funds; that he aided and abetted and had full knowledge of this shortage; that he connived in surppressing the fact of the shortage; that he admitted his knowledge of the shortage and his efforts to raise one half of the amount to return to the office, thus admitting a responsibility in the shortage.
 The first witness of the prosecu- tion Frank w. Smith, took the stand and occupied the balance of the morn- ing When court convened at 2 o'clock he resumed his telling of his connection with the case and was on the stand when court adjourned this afternoon. Mir. Smith is post office inspector who had at various times examined the affairs of the Cordova post office. He submitted much documentary evidence, particularly with reference to the money order department, and the registry busi- ness. He testified of various irregu- larities since February 1910, when the defendant became connected with the office, with reference to the with holding of the funds, the failure to make full remittances, ante-dating re- mittances and balances, and jug sling with the registry records.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

l.. A. Jones, the government school teacher at this place, has been ap- pointed by Judge Overfield as United States Commissioner for the Copper precinct. He has entered upon his new duties and is exercising the func- tions of his office with becoming dig nifty.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

BERLIN, Nov. 20-Tageblatt says that Austria has sent an ultimatum to Servia concerning the dispute over Albania.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

Drink Parkford at the Chitina Bar.
The Chitina leader., 1912-11-19

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-17
Almost n Miracle.

One Of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to
w. b. Holschaw, Clarendon Tex, was
effected years ago in his brother. "He
had such dreadful cough" he writes,
that all our family thought he was
going into consumption, but he began
to use DR.. King. New Discovery, and
was completely cured by ten bottles.
Now he Is sound and we'll and weighs
2lS pounds. For many years our fam
lily has used this wonderful remedy
for Coughs and Colds with excellent
results" It's quick, safe, reliable and
guaranteed Price so cents and $1.00.
Trial bottle free at Laurens Drug Co.,
and Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-17
CROSS HILL NEWS


Cross Hill, April 15th.-A good
many of the patrons were present at
the school auditorium to hear the
speaking contest last Friday, to de-
eide who should represent Cross Hill
at the county contest next Friday ev-
ening. Six boys made speeches as
follows: Fred Coleman, Character of
Napoleon; John Carley, The Black
Horse and its Rider; James Koon.
Conspiracy of Cataline"; William
Lcaman, Death of Copernicus"; Dew
ey Nelson, "Sparticus the Gladiator; ;
Simmons Pinson, Death of La Fay
cite. Prof Culbertson of Mountville.
Mr. S. A. French and DR.. Klugh were
the judges. They decided that Dewey
Nelson must represent Cross Hill at
Laurens. Dewey received medal
given by citizen. All the boys ac-
Quilted themselves splendidly. Their
training is a credit to the school. The
school here will close the Bird of May
with commencement exercises, a pro-
gram of which will appear later. Prof.
Smith and his corps of teachers have
had a successful school year. Every
thing has moved on so nicely.
There was wild west show in town
last Friday night. 1t attracted the us
ual crowd
Mr.. w. II. Austin attended the mon
ument unveiling in Columbia last
Thursday.
Miss Cleo Walker, of Laurens, Wis
tied her people here last Saturday and
Sunday
Mr.. wilkins, a young business man
of Mccormick, was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. II. a. Austin Saturday and
Sunday.
Last Thursday was a great day in
Columbia and this correspondent is
glad ne contributed his mite to help
build the monument to the Women of
the Confcderacy. The many men "who
forgot the trials of their wives and
mothers and did nothing" ought to be
glad that others carried on the work
to completion. This correspondent
was not quite old enough to be in the
war, but remembers vividly the self
| denials, trials and sufferings. in sus-
Dense and anxiety, for the boys at the
front by their mothers and sisters.
We think the monument a fitting and
much delayed tribute to their faith
funess. 1t always seemed strange to
me that SO many who had heritage
from patriot mothers were willing to
let others pay the tribute"
There will be an entertainment at
the school auditorium next Tuesday
evening, April 90, Simpsons little
breakfast party, given by home talent
all for the benefit OF the school.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-17
Notice.

We, the undersigned merchants of
the city of Laurens do hereby agree
to close our stores at p. m. begin
ming May 1st, 1912, and continuing
until September fst, 1912.
Davis Roper Co., w. c. Wilson Co.,
r. w. Willis, Red Hot Racket, Brooks
& Jones, Laurens Hardware Co, j. u.
Leverett, Clary e Wilson, w. Solomon,
Fleming Bros, j. o. c. Fleming e Co.,
Moseley e Roland, S. NJ. & L. II. Wilkes
& Co, Switzer Co., Samuel Lurey, w.
Y. and w. w. Lurey, II. Terry, J. C.
Burns e Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-17
WORLDWIDE TRAVELLER
WILL LECTURE HERE
Noted Author, Traveller, and Lecturer
to Give Free Entertainment to Lau-
renS People Next Thursday Ninht

SVPhO NCAt IHEuSUHE NIKnf.
Messrs. S. NJ. e. e. II. Wilkes &.
Company have induced the worldwide
humorist "Cedarine" Allen to come
to Laurens on April 18th, next Thurs
day' to give one of his lectures Feel
nngs,> folks and Foreign Flights. /"
Ihls hrm Is going to foot the entire
Dill for the lecture and invites all the
people of Laurens to be present to
near him. 1t will be given in the opera
mouse, beginning at $3.50 o'clock D. m.
Mr. Allen Is noted humorist, au-
thor and traveller and his lecture will
be confined almost entirely to sub
Jects OF interest to any audience. He
VIII give his experiences and impress
slons as globe trotter and as a stu
dent of human nature, interspersing
his remarks with humorous touches
that are bound to be pleasing.
The jamestown IN. W Evening
Journal has this to say of him:
George Hoyt Allen, known as
"Cedarine" Allen, gave a most de-
ii6hI VI aNel lecture on FGGllnRS,
Folks and Foreign Flights" in the
auditorium Of the Y. NJ. c. A. Friday
evening. Those who have read at
Tickled Him, travel book by Mr..
Allen, found that the same peculiar
humor running through the book was
also distinguishing feature of the
lecture. The audience was given the
full benefit of Mr., Aliens observations
of life and customs in the Far East.
He closed with a few words on
India, concluding with a story of a
curio dealer who refused to sell ev-
Ell to the king of England on Sunday.
The lecture was a good hour in length
and was entertaining and instructive
throughout"
Mr.. Allen will also give a practical
demonstration of the parcels post in
foreign countries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-17
Pension Money RaeeIred.

Clerk of Court John r. Bolt receiv-
ed the Confederate pension money
from the state treasurer and will be
ready to pay 1t out on and after the
24th of the month. He is unable to
give 1t out at once, because a large
amount Of clerical work is connected
with the distribution of the funds and
this has to be done before the money
is taken from the bank. The check
for this county amounted to $S,175.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Wanted-Two solicitors for city.
Must be neatly dressed, gentlemen or
ladies. Good position to right party
Apply at McCord's Studio, at 4 p. m
April 18th
Special -Spartanburg School
of Telegraphy will give four months
couse in telegraph for one-third less
than regular price, commencing May
1st. Write Immediately for particu-
lars. 3S-1t
For Snle-One nice Jersey COW. with
second calf fresh in milk, price $50.
d. l.. Brooks. Gray Court, S. G.. 38-1t-p
For Saie-Carnations; tomato plants
10 cents per dozen; pepper plants, 10
cents per dozen. Apply to Mrs. W.
Ray Anderson, Laurens, S. G.. 3S-1t
Just Received another lot of fine
White Onion Sets; also that German
Millet Seed is heree for you-come
quick. j. II. Sullivan (Store) Lau-
rens, 5. e. 381t-pd
Hardy Tomato Plants For Sale
Strong roots extra fine varieties. Now
is the time to set them out j. G.. Sui
livan, 661 South Harper Street, Lau-
rens, S. G. 38-1t-pd
Bull For SerTi III now have ready
for service fine 'sey bull. For terms
apply to Tom Henderson, Laurens
37-Gt
Wanted-To sell 300 bushels long
staple cotton seed at as cents per bu-
shel. Call at Bolt G. Hudgens Stable
or X. III. Hudgens 37-2t-pd
Notlce-Byrdville Dairy and Stock
Farm jack now ready for service.
Colt to show. Will appreciate any
patronage. 34-tf
Duck Eggs for Sale-We have set
tings of Indian Runner duck eggs for
sale. best stock $100 per setting.
Apply to Mrs. M. A. Jones, Gray
Court S. G.. 2o-tf