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The Wrangell sentinel., 1913-08-07
President Wilson's Personal
 Representative Talks

Impressed with the wonderful resources of Alaska, vet aat cal ried away with enthusiasm sp5red by the latent possibilities braaeht 10 his attention. Seth Mann, fres- iaent Wilson's s personal repreent- ative On the Chamber of Commerce excursion through Alaska. returned To Seattle yesterday morning Air. Mann is a kear observer aaa th7r- oaehly conservative. Duriaa tae course of m interview yesterday the chiet executives personal rep resentatiye said. My opinions have not yet crvstalized ard there fore I cannot go very deeply into the impressions ] have formed ot that wonderful country, can, however, say this: what is most needed, in my opinion, for tse de- yel5pment of Alaska is transporta- ton facilities and the formulation Of had laws that will le adapted 10 conditions h Alaska, that are different from those in the states. Transportation does not mean the construction of railroads alone. bat taa building and maintainance ot of suitable roads and trails. som Alaskans nave told me t5at wagon roads and trails aremorenecessary than r4ilroad=. Tor the reason that one of the principal objects sought by the proposed transportation ta- cllities Is the encouragement ot pros- pecting. The great extent of AL aska is but partially conceived in tie minds of map students, and ahlle Alaska is generally admitted to be heavily mineralized, yet only a small part has been prospeeted l by miners.
 Viewing Alaska from an agri- cultural standpoint, I uo#la say tlat the government experimental farms and private farms, especially i those on the upper Yukon and in the Panama valley. have demon strated that the raising gf veg tables is practicable. Barley. rye and oats can also be raised pro-.t- ably, and probably a variety ot alfalfa can be iound that a..l u- adapted to the cIlmat-. which HilI be suitable for winter iced for tae ] cattle. Hay in the interi5r at l.. present time costs from slao i. S425 per ton. Many private 5arms are sslt-supporung, particularly around Fairbanks. Vegetables are grown in abundance, cabhages and potatoes especially. Wheat has been matured. but ii is at pres ent doubtful crop. The long days of sunshine bring the products of the soil to rapid matu-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1913-08-07

rity and the growth Of a few weeks <. is remarkable. There IS no reason 10 doubt that Alaska will be ab.e 10 supply the agricultural needs O. its own popal-tioa.n
 "Revertine to the transportation problem, repeat that a soluunn of this question 9ilf take car. o. all others. Ths roads and tralls VII ast as feeders and tae malI service will necessarily be greatly improved. Necessary amendments to the land laws would follow tae construction of proper transporta- ton lines.
 We should not form our op.n- of Alaska on the basis of 100 per cent perfection. hat should mak. comparison with tae azisnag con- diueas in the states. Tor instance Some Alaska aarbars have no ground for ancborase purposes, bat remember this same condition exists h some ot tae great har5ors ot tae Pacific coast ia the states. Alaskan railways nay be interrup- tud for weeks by heavy snows b the passes, yet th5s condition is also toand along tae transcoau- mental lines in the United States. Agricultural land ia Alaska must be e.aar=a, but this must also be done fa many sections of the states.
 Ths great cry of Alaska today is Open the coal fields to develop ment work Fifty miles from Fairbanks are thel Nenana fields. carrying bituminous coal, and the people oI the interior city are ex- treaeig desirous of using this fael. The opening of the coal fields ot Alaska $ absolutely necessary.
 'A visit to Alaska bring vivid Y aal powerfully b mind the taet that transportation in Alaska is closet tor at least six months in ca= year. The construction aH railroads. wagon roads and t-a.l. vaali @ak- transportation I-1~eer tae North and the United s.ase. possible during taeze months. I.is wsalJ apply cen to Nome aa4 tas 7sward peaasa.a.
 gaa craiser Maryland met |. Iat Seward and accompanied us [. ] NaI3s.. n route 10 Caatr....- H=. . 10 take n I5o tons of H.-.a- -.=e. ~5aI. D tar tests 10 he con 5aa.= sa74z taat the physical cha-ae..r isties ot the coal are such as | make fl suitable for naval use, can safely say that between I5o,. 900 and 10000 tons of Boring river and Matanuska coal will bt used on government vessels eact year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1913-08-07

turned to their homes Sunday even ing well pleased with the outing
 They were accompanied by Miss Rosalie de Silva, a sister oi Mrs. Emery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1913-08-07
0ld Sourdoasa
 Tells Of New Strike

Hank Summers. who arrived a ehechaco in Juneau during the .ear 1886. but passed on to the watershed of the great Yukon .ria5 ta- same summer, is again in Juasaa. says the Empire.
 sar. sammers has been ia tae .saeh-a u- che White rirsr 1eas the sesaaaa for the past z.y- eraI months. Ee say> the sas- shaaa VII t4ra gQt to be a great producer.
 That section e tae county n vh - 3tr. Summers has tesn sIace 3as5 April is. he says. the cr. at st mnera! belt n the wr All kinds of minerals aaad. Gola $ found borh in acsr and quartz. And tasre . #es fit. The eaaatr aeq95
 s2ortat on facilities. Ire
 { ay to re eh sha country at =. present eime is 6y way Of sas e.5rse, A good wagon read f-sds F n h. latter p ace 10 Silver creek, q tributary Of Lake Kluane From silver creek to Kenyon on tae American side. a distance of 8a miles, there is a el.#
 m.#sHal eaoaga in
 .aa. a4s 4ar,.er deFel- .. .s .arfaat xhe construc- loa z 3 raiI4.a# at, the coau-
 .a d, aI r5at4 t. that see tioa would be by Haines and the old Dalton trail, but at present it is not feasible. There are al p,e~eat about fry people on the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1913-08-07

tjon Voaid be by Haines and the
 old Dalton trail, but at present it is not feasible. There are at p'e~eat about ffrv people on fhe
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

The death of Frederick Ulrich
occurred on Monday morning
and came as a surprise to his nu-
merous friends. He had been
ai]ing for some time but his ac-
quaintances did not realize its
seriousness. The deceased was
born in Baden, Germany. Septem :
ber9I5th. I843. In early youth
he was apprenticed TO the cooper
and brewery trade. He came to
this country ia 1867 and stopped
at Cleveland, Ohio. Remaining
there short time he !went to st
Loris and Leavenworth but in
1868 came to Colorado. He was
first engaged in mining and pros
pecting in Gilpin County until
1870 In that year he built the
Idaho Springs brewery and con-
Quoted it for several years. In
September, 1877 he was married
to Miss. Anna Nebes, Of this city
who died in December 1897. He
is survived by two sons, Dan and
Carl. He was a member of Ida
he. Springs Lodge, No. 26, A. F.
ga. M. He was an industrious
and faithful man and one who
was highly respected by all who
knew him. In the language of a
personal friend he was the
soul of honor and the personifca-
ton of nobleness' Services were
held at the Masonic temple on
Wednesday afternoon and the
remains were taken to Denver on
Thursday morning for interment
in the Fairmont cemetery. Ir
addition to the mem bers of the
family tne remains we're escorted
to Denver and the cemetery by
the following pall-bearers: l.. Mac
Lean, Thomas Woodwars, S. M
Smith, NJ. Graeff, Albert Hall and
Jud M. Brown, Al Weinberger
Worshipful Master OF No. % and
DR.. A. Ashbaugh also accompan
led them. AT the depot in Den
yer the tramwav company bad a
funeral car there to take them to
the cemetery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

On Tuesday morning Charles
Hickman invited the editors of
the Gazette and Siftings- News to
take an autom ob lie trip as far as
berthoud pass to see the mile of
new grade that he had under con-
tract from the Forest Reserve
Department. All along the way
from Empire to the foot of the
pass there was a continual sur
prise at the large and efficient
amount OF work that has been
done IN reducing the grade and
building such excellent road. The
new road as far as completed at
the foot of the pass is a marvel of
excellence and Mr.. Hickman is
entitled TO the height of praise
and hearty congratulations for
the way in which he has carried
out his contract. He has left
nothing undone that will contrib
ute to its efficiency and ease of
travel. 1t is regretful that there
was not enough money available
to complete the entire mile with
out delay. 1t is about six percent
grade whereas the old road in
some splaces was 23 percent.
When this stretch is finished
there will be no more trouble IL
going over this route than there is
on the Floyd Hill section. II the
county will appropriate a little
over thousand dollars then dol
lar for dollar will be received from
the state highway fund to com
plete the work and it is hoped that
Mr. Heck will be given the
opportunity to complete this work
before Christmas. The Forest
Reserve officials have been mag
unanimous i'll their work. The
whole "trip was pleasant one not
withstanding the prevalence OF
snow storm. Heckm as a Hank
Monk in the Horace Greeley ride
showed the editor of this papers
hat to the top of the canopy and
relieved it of the crown.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

Peter Theobald is the third of
our old citizens to respond to the
call of the Death Messenger this
week. He passed away Wednes
day afternoon after lingering
illness of many months, He WIS
born in the old country in April
1880 and at an early age was ap-
prenticed to the tannery trade In
1852 he came to America and for
three years was employed at his
trade in New York city. The
spirit of the west caught him and
he migrated to Iowa but after
wards came to Colorado. In 1850
he erected the first saw mill in
the territory which he ran at Col
den year and then came to Idaho
Springs where he engaged in min
ing and also in the mercantile
business with P. P. Shafter. He
was prominent in f ormulating the
laws governing Idaho Springs
and was zone of its first trustees
He has lived here for 81 and one
of The Oldest resident of the city.
He was a member of Idaho
Springs Lodge No. 26 A. F. & A.
M. He had his peculiar charac-
teristics but beneath that rugged
there was an honest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
JOHN TRATHEN
Hrnrlantattnn
&-17G~


3obn Cratben, for two terms Coroner
OF Clear Creek County twice mavor
ano for the last seven years POST
master Of aoabo Springs, oieo on sep
tember 22no 1913
be was a man Of stern bonor, Of
public spirit, Of generous beart ano
kinolp nature.
Because Of bis public career ano
services it ,s oeemeo ri0bt ano proper
that public note be mace Of bis funeral
UbERET0RE, it is hereby oroeren
that During the funeral bours, tbe
flag Of The City ball be plaeeo at bali
mast.
HnD it is 1rtber oroereo that in re-
eo0nition OF the pubic services OF
Deter Cbeo ,alo ano the bigb esteem
in which be was belo that the same
bonor be shown ourine the hours Of bis
funeral.
GEO. E. McClEl1aND,
mapor
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

The piano contest that is be-
Ing conducted by our esteemed
contemporary, the Mining Gazette
is now in full blast and has started
out IN an encouraging ma nner.
Here's hoping it may close with
flourish Of trumpets that will sig
Nifty brilliant financial success.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

The Dorit mill up Chicago
Greek is pushing ahead in mill
ing their or e bodies and Manager
Patrick is pleased over the show
ing that is now being made as
they are catching the gold on the
plates. The work both ir the
mill and mine is moving along
smooth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

The death of John Trathen
shortly after Monday noon came
as a clap of thunder from a clear
sky. Although his health had
been poor for long tine, yet his
sudden taking away lost none of
its regretful significance. AS late
as Friday he was on the streets
with that ame amia bic disposi-
tioE and happy smile that was
part of his bighearted nature.
Mr.. Trathen was born in England
Nov. p. IS47. He came to Cen
trail City in 1873 where for nearly
four years he worked i'll the mines
of the camp Then he travelled
for about year and half, after
which he settled in Idaho Springs
in 1878 and engaged in mining as
a contractor and leaser in which
he was very successful. he was
superintendent OF the Hyiand and
Beauzy mines in 1879 and alter
wards the Salisbury, Franklin
and Silver Age, the Fortunates
and others and was very success
ful leaser in the Donaldson and
others. In 1890 lie engaged in
the furniture and undertaking
business and has conducted this
business ever since. He has held
several positions of honor and
trust, among them being a mem
Der of the city council, twice may
or and for two terms county cor
oner. In 1906 he was appointed
postmaster of Idaho Springs and
in 1900 was re-appointed His sec
oud term expires next April. He
was married to Miss Lucy Hoar
who survives him Mr. Trathen
was one of the most widely known
and most highly respected citi-
zens of the county If he ever
had the ''blues' he never parad-
ed them, nor did he burden his
friends with any tales of woe or
trouble but always reflected
happy, genial and kind disposi-
ton. He was the same yesterday,
to-day and tomorrow. He was
outspoken with his convictions
and if he had any grievance
against anyone he never went be-
hind the back to air them but met
them face to face. In his death, the
community has lost an honorable
citizen, loyal friend and an up
right man, friend alike to the
poor and rich man who never pan
dered to capital nor snubbed labor
He was a member of the tB. P.
o. E., Improved Order of Red
men of the w. O. w. and Knights
of Pythias. He had been a men,
Der of the latter for 80 years and
last year received the honor badge
for his long mem bership.
y The funeral services will be
held tomorrow at 200 p. m. in
the Elks Club and the inter-
m ent will be in the Idaho
Springs cemetery. Thus will be
performed the last sad rites to the
memory of Johnny" Trathen
and the Siftirgs-News joins with
the hundreds in extending SYM
pathy to the bereaved relatives.
He was a true friend to Us and we
appreciate deeply his geniality cor
dialty aud kindness, while living
and in death sincere regret.
Hon. E. NJ. Sabin will be here
to deliver an address aud other
lodges to which Mr.. Trathen be-.
longed will be represented as
flower bearers and in other sym
pathizing capacities
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

Mrs. Mary Jones left for La
ayette on Wednesday morning
after having had pleasant visit
with her sister Miss Cordella
Evans and other members of the
family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
Miss Barbara Libby left for
Cranky, Colorado, yesterday
morning to teach school.

Pat Cullen left yesterday mcrn-
ing for Denver to resume his du
ties at the Denver National bank
He is doing well and has merit
ed several advances in his salary.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

Miss Flcra Palmer sister of
Mrs. G. 1 Spessa,d left ION Mon
day tor her home in Orange, Cali
fornia after a pleasant visit here
with relatives.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

Mrs. George A. Patten and
daughter, Miss Rubye, left for
their home in Denver, on Wednes-
day morning after having been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c., A.
Woodward for several days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

John Puehert has harvested his
large acreage o. hay and got it all
gathered in good shape with the
exception of about small load
before the snow began to fall. He
thinks himself very fortunate in
thus successfully harvesting this
important crop. He has a good
bunch of cattle and they are all in
good shape for the winter.
Mayor George E. McClelland
has been appointed by Governor
Ammons as delegate to the
American Mining Congress that
will be held in Philadelphia, Pa.
the latter part OF October. He
left on Friday afternoon on a
business trip of several weeks
duration in the interest of the
United Freeland Development
and Transportation Company and
while in the east will attend the
Mining Congress.
After visiting with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jud NJ. Brown
since last spring, Mrs. J. M. Free
man and daughter Eloise, left OH
Wednesday morning for their
home in Los Angeles, California,
Mrs. Freeman said she was nor
going to leave Idaho Springs un-
til she had seen a snowfall as she
had not seen it showing for three
years. 1t began showing here
the evening before she left and she
had the pleasure of seeing the
ground covered six inches deep.
Mrs. Brown and Miss Mildred
went as far as Denver with them
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
DEATH OF FOUR PROMINENT CITIZENS

heart. He disliked anything that
SIN ,cked of chicanerv and did not
hesi'a'e to express his frank opin-
ION. His old time friends will
testify TO his sterling Aqualities.
In health he was god natured
and enjoyed a good story and
could tell many of them that
brought pleasure to his hearers,
The funeral services will be held
at the home Sunday morning at
ten O'Clock, Rev. John Knox
Hall, the Presbyterian minister,
will hold short service after
which the Masons will take charge
OF the remains and carry out their
ritualistc funeral ceremonies
During his long sickness, his
nephew Charles has been faithful
in caring for his wants and allev-
iating to the best of his ability the
sufferings of his uncle.
The sudden death of Rev. HID
Seckner, pastor of the Methodist
church of this city came as Sc
we're shock to his friends and the
saddest blow to his family, He
went to Georgetown on THURSDAY
to conduct funeral services. He
started on his return for the train
and wheE he reached the George
town depot he was stricken with
heart trouble and died Immediate
ly. HIS remains were brought
down by Richard Pearce. The
deceased was born in Lewis coun-
ty, New York. September o,1s52.
He came to Colorado in 1879 and
was engaged in the grocery busi-
ness with his brother for wear.
During the past thirty -one years
he has been engaged in the minis.
try and with the exception oil
something over year spent in St,
Paul, Mimi, he had been a faith
tul minister i'll the Colorado Oon-
terence. Funeral services were
held In the Methodist church of
this city yesterda, and conducted
by Rev Moore of Denver and his
remains were taken to Denver
this morning where furth.r ser
vices were held in the CAPITAL
Hill Methodist church this after
noon and were taken part in by
Bishop Frank Mcconnell and other
pastors of the city. His remains
Will be taken to Fort Collins on
Sunday for interment.
Rev. Seckner had Just been
started on his second year as pas
tor in this city. During his resi-
dence here he has warmly endeared
himself to the members of his
church and congregation as well
as to the many people with whom
he met. He was a citizen of the
most excellent standing, a model
husband and a most devoted
Christian. In her deepest grief
his widow can feel that she has the
strongest sympathy of all who had
been associated with him.
Hon. S. H. Seckner, Adiutant
General of the Soldiers Home at
Monte Vista, Colorado, was in the
city in attendance on the sad
death and funeral of his brother
DR.. John Atcheson received a
telegram announcing the death of
his father, Mr.. John Atcheson
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Hutton of
Fort Collin. are takin a full
course Of baths.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

DR.. John Atcheson received a
telegram announcing the death of
his father, Mr.. John Atcheson,
which sad event occurred in Los
Angeles, on Thursday. He left
Denver on Tuesday of last week
for California on a visiting trip in
as good health as could be expect
ed of man SO years of age, with
no thought on the part of his rela-
tives that anything of this serious
nature would come to pass. He
left three daughters, one of whom
lives at Long Beach, one in Los
Angeles, ann one at Santiago, and
two sons, Doctors George and
John. He came to Colorado in
1871. He made his home in Den
yer. The remains will be brought
to Denver for interment, Mrs.
DR.. John Atcheson, who has been
visiting her relatives in California
for several months, was in attend.
ance at the time of the death.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-07-10
BELMONT.

MIR. and Mrs. Guise, Miss Winnie
Guise, Miss Gheartine Wynn, Alick
McKinzie, of Adams, Ore, Mrs.
Fletcher and Ralph Neysmith. of 81.
Johns, Ore, are guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Nunamaker and
family at Keystone ranch.
Miss Bess lsenberg. of Portland,
came to spend the Fourth and visit the
home folks, returning to Portland Sun
day.
Miss Pansy Ross has returned to her
home in Portland after a two week s
visit with her sister, Mrs. l.. W..
Bishop.
Guy Harvey and sister, of Wamic,
Ore. ,are visiting at the lsenberg home,
being called here by the serious acci-
dent that befell their sister. Miss Neva
Harvey, who we are glad to hear is
doing as well as can be expected at the
Cottage hospital.
Fred Blalock came home Wednesday
to spend the Fourth. He will return
to Waukakins, Wn., Monday and take
his family with him for the summer.
W. G. Somervile returned Tuesday
from the Government Mineral Springs,
Carson. Wn., where he has been EN-
ployed for the past five weeks.
Cherry picking is in full sway in and
around Belmont.
Ralph Morgan and Ed Norder came
down from the Green Point mill to
spend the Fourth in Hood River:
H. P. Allen and family, Mrs. Sawyer
and daughter, Constance, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Somerville were callers at the
Farrell home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. E. j. Nicholson spent Sunday
on the East Side at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Sam Campbell, and family.
Ira Williams was in Portland several
days last week attending the great
convention held in that city.
Rev. Anderson. wife and daughter,
who attended the conference held in
Portland have returned. They greatly
enjoyed all the sessions they attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Rugg have gone
to visit their daughter and three sons
on their sheep ranch at Heppner.
Dorsey Smith. wife and two children
and Elmer Smith. of The Dalles, came
to spend the Fourth and visit with
their sister, Mrs. H. p. Allen and fam
lily, returning the same evening.
Next Sunday is pioneer day at Bel
mont church. All who have been asso-
ccated with the church in years past
are very cordially invited 10 attend.
Special sermon. special music.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-07-10
You Cannot Afford to
Overlook Such a Good
Chance to Save Money
UNDERWOOD.

Frank Hogg spent the Fourth in
Portland.
After spending few days here
j. A. Haran and Wyvel Sheehy re-
turned to their homes in Portland Sun
day, July 6.
Capt. 0. D. Treiber has been making
some good hauls of Columbia river
salmon recently.
Eugene Scrhade. of Portland, visited
Mrs. E. ]. Churchill for few days
last week.
The guests of the Stickneys for the
Fourth were Roy Ballard. of Seattle.
and Mr.. Young, Of. Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Cummins and lit
tie son, of Portland, spent the Fourth
with their parents, MIR. and Mrs. E. M.
Cummins.
MIR. and Mrs. John Lowden, daugh-
ter and son, of Portland. were here
visiting Mr.. Lowden's brother for a
few days last week.
The Underwood baseball team played
the Mountain Brooks team at White
Salmon Sunday, the score being to
in favor of the Mountain Brooks team.
Mrs. Love left last week for Tacoma,
where she will spend some time visit
ing relatives.
Henry Love. of Bear Springs ranch,
spent few days in Hood River last
week.
A number of Underwood people went
to Husum to spend the Fourth.
Miss knight went to Oregon City
last week to be present at the Chau-
tauqua meeting.
Mrs. H. C. Lowden made a short trip
to Portland recently.