The Alaska citizen., 1914-04-06
.OF Interest
TO ALASkANS
MORE VESSELS NEEDED.

tary of Commerce Redfield has his
way about it, four new vessels will
be added to the government fleet
which is engaged in charting the
Alaska coast Congress has been
asked to appropriate the sum of
100000 for the construction of
the new survey boats. and if the
funds are allowed. the construction
coast, probably to Puget sound ship
builders
Secretary Redfield, who is now in
this city on his return trip to the
capital after tour of the coast
ated this afternoon that his de-
partment is trying also to secure an
appropriation of s325.000 for the
construction of a lighthouse tender
for use in Alaska waters exclusive
ly 1t is planned to make this
vessel the largest of the kind in
he government service.
The secretary announces that DR..
Z. l.. Jones, deputy commissioner of
fisheries, will start North In the
very near future to make a special
study of the salmon fishing industry.
TO NAME ENGINEERS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 80.
Questioned this afternoon regard
'ng his plans for carrying out the
provisions of the Alaska railroad bill
President Wilson intimated to White
House visitors that he intended to
name, within a few days, the en-
gineers who will have charge of
the work. He stated that he was
anxious to get the work started
ALASKA PIONEER DIES.
SEATTLE. March 31-John Muir
ply. who made large fortune in
Alaska In the early days, died a
pauper in the city Jail here today
The patrolmen, to whom the de
ceased was known as "Syud.' have
~aised sufficient money 20 insure Il
decent burial Murphy. on his re-
turn from the North. commenced
to scatter his fortune along the
primrose path, and continued his
high living until he was absolutely
broke.
M'GINN RETURNING.
SEATTLE, March 31-The seam
err Mariposa. which sailed last night.
had large list for Alaska points.
Among those booked for Fairbanks
were Mr.. and Mrs F. C. Blocker
and baby. and John l.. McGinn. The
latter is returning North to be pres
sent at the trial of the Washington
Alaska bank cases.
WINTER TRAIL DISAPPEARING.
DAWSON, March 81 The win
ter trail to Chisana by way of the
White river is rapidly disappearing.
few freighting rigs are still on
the way. and it is expected these
will reach their destination without
much trouble. The saWmill sent in
ny w. G. Radford, of the real es-
tate firm of Pattullo e Radford, has
already passed Horsefelt, and the
latest arrivals from the trail say
here is title doubt it will make
Chisana City in good time. Freight
ing to the district is practically
ended.
No new pay has been reported
his winter from the Chisana camp.
eddie Levin, the old sourdough Yu-
koner, and W. A. Complin, the for
flltl I'd W sun DdIhiIlS are HcI Z
enroute from the camp, which, they
say, they have quit for good. The
finding of good prospects on O'Brien
creek, on the Canadian side, has
caused many creeks to be staked
The ground is 14O feet deep, but it
IS not yet known whether it will
)ay to operate.
DREDGING STARTS.
DAWSON, April l. The first
lredge to start work during the sea
son of 1914 was put in operation
today on the Boyle concession. near
Dawson. The snow is beginning to
thaw, and it looks as though sleigh
ing is doomed within the next two
weeks. Spring work is starting in
earnest on the steamboats, and in
the mines. but there is plenty Of
labor here. Many men have been
idle all winter, there having been
title work done, with the exception
If prospecting.
MONEY SENT TO IRELAND.
DAWSON, April l. There are
many sympathizers here with the
cause of the Obstetrics in the home
have sent several hundred dollars to
assist Sir Edward Carson. They
say they will send men to help the
Obstetrics if needed. Supporters of
home rule here have also sent good
~ sums toward the UNFOLDING of
he cause
YUKON LEGISLATURE ENDS.
DAWSON, April l. - After
session lasting just three weeks, the
Yukon legislature adjourned yester-
lay. The council passed Fl bills,
including one limiting the exporta-
ton of live foxes except under strict
special provision, and one providing
for a commission form of govern
nent for the city of Dawson. The
governor and the four members Of
the council are ex-officio members
Of the commission, without any 9TH
er members, thus leaving the affairs
If the city entirely in the hands Of
five men. This act, however. must
be Endorsed by plebiscite of the
people Heretofore the validity of
the city charter has been seriously
rhallenged, but it is now validated
by this act, and authority also is
extended to issue bonds for the
purchase, installation and operation
Of public utilities.
New automobile ordinances and
'ew Incorporation acts were passed.
modelled after those of British Co.
'umbia. Automobiles must turn to