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The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-03

big railroad construction work ever undertak- en by the United States government, 1t be- came a means by which the republican party will seek to convict the democratic administra- tion of gross miSmanagement, waste of gov ernment funds and incompetency. And that NickerSham and his republican sponsors de- liberatey planned this can hardly be doubted by anyone who will give the matter proper consideration
 For the sake of economy congress refuses to grant more than sufficient funds to keep the work barely moving. There is no foun- datiOn for the contention save that which is contained alone in the Wickersham letter to Mir. Lane Other and competent critics men who are high in the ranks of railway construc- tion engineers, such as MT. Wendt of the Erie system, have gone on record with statements which flatly contradict those charges. But a man occupying the position as delegate from Alaska denounces the project He makes such extravagant charges that those in charge of the work cannot get funds needed for eff clent construction.
 Alaska is the only loser by the action of Mr. Nlckersham. He has not hurt the Alas kan Engineering commission, nor MT. Lane. The members of the commission still draw their salaries, and their jobs will continue longer than would otherwise have been the case had the notorious letter not been written. Mr. Lane still holds office and retains charge of Alaskan affairs. But ALASKA LOSES APPROXIMATELY Y TEN MILLION DOL LARS. Again for purely political reasons has James Wickersham sacrificed the North and betrayed the trust of its people.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-03
GRIGSBY SEATED

George B. Grigsby won the first round in the contested election case when he was seated Tuesday as delegate from Alaska by the house of representatives. The effort of his opponent to have the special election declared illegal was futile and the fact that not even nominal opposition was made against Mr. Grlgsby assuming the position may well be considered a favorable omen for the latter part oI the case which now must follow.
 With Grigsby filling the place, Mr. Wichersham can now proceed with his contest over the 1918 election in the usual manner Service can be had and testimony taken just as Ii Mr. Sulzer were occupying the seat. The special election and its results will not enter into the question i'll any respect, the fight be- ing made solely upon the regular election.
 It is best for all concerned that the house did seat lIr. GrIgsby. It gives Alaska repre- SentauOn. Alaskan affairs will have someone to attend to them. Delegate Grigsby has lots oI ability and Is as familiar with the condl- lions and needs of the territory as any man in the North. He has legal mind and training second to none and we believe that he will make a representative of whom all Alaskans will be proud. He has an opportunity given to few men. By loyal and efficient service he can get any reward he desires from the peo- pie of this territory And The Citizen believes that he will live fully Up to the opportunity.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-03
A TEN MILLION DOLLAR LETTER

When the conference committees of the senate and house cut the Alaska railroad ap- propriation contained in the sundry civil bill to S2,O58OOO Monday night they Topped oil approximately ten million dollars and killed all hope that sufficient funds would be provided for the new fiscal year to enable the Alaskan Engineering commission to build up force and contract enough materials to complete the road within the next two years.
 Previous press reports regarding the ap- proprlatlon stated that such a cut might be made as a result of an economy contest be- tween the two houses. In precisely what man. ner the question of economics entered the matter was not revealed.
 All authorities are agreed that the old method of approprlatlng funds for this project IS not conducive to cheap construction. It only allows for specified amount of work each year and the purchase of materials re- qulred for that work. comprehensive pro- gram for completion of the project as an en- tity cannot be formed and would be impossible to carry out even tho 1t were made under ex- isting financial limitations.
 In any construction work, the whole thing must be considered ii there is to be any degree of efficiency. What business man proposing to erect building would plan each compart- ment separately? Would he plan to build hi> basement and the lower floors without having some real conception of the relation of their cost to the walls, upper floors and fixtures and the coordination of the completed structure :? It couldn't be done economically. No sane man would attempt it. Yet that is precisely the plan upon which congress proceeds with the Alaska railroad project and continues to do it under the spacious plea of economy"
 But there is nothing in the nature of a surprise about the appropriation being cut. The Citizen several weeks ago, editorially predicted that it would happen, even tho the recommendations of Secretary Lane should be introduced. The Alaska railroad is being made a political plaything And when politics in- trude on business proposition the latter in evitably suffers.
 The project was dragged into the political arena by James Wickersham when he made his infamous attack upon Secretary Lane in connection with the management of the affairs of the Alaska railroad From being the first
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-03
LURE. OF ALASKA
(Idaho Statesman)


 Alaska is calling to many of the return ing soldiers, both because the army life has given them desire to remain in the open and because the far northwest offers chance for employment with the glamour of suddenly made fortunes that still attaches to the pres tige gained by klondike, Nome and Fairbanks palmy days. Claim is made, probably with justification that many districts of Alaska re- main to pour forth fortunes at the bidding of the hardy prospectors labor.
 Secretary Lane IS said to have received thousands of letters from soldiers regarding employment in Alaska, especially on the rail- road which the government is building and for the completion of which he recently asked con- gress to appropriate SIS, ,5OO,OOO. Many of the applicants see in the railroad employment an opportunity to grub stake" themselves for months of subsequent prospecting.
 The department of the interior, in an- sWer to most of the inquiries has replied that the government does not pay transportation to Alaska for railroad employees and is follow ing policy of employing labor already there before encouraging or asking for labor to be imported. Still the opportunity for employ ment exists if a man goes there and is capable and willing to take his chances It would be we'll for those whose eyes have turned to- ward Alaska to have in view other oppor tunities and be prepared to safeguard them selves against disappointment thru not receiv- ing remunerative employment on the rail- road
 The government road, when completed, will extend from Seward to Fairbanks, an es- timated 400 miles to the northward. The road has been completed from Seward to a distance north of 23O miles and from Fair banks south for about 47 miles, leaving only l23 miles of construction work to be done But a number of branches are proposed, one of 3S miles to the Matanuska coal fields be- ing already completed.
 Estimate of the original cost for the work fixed 35,OOO,OOO as the sum required, but wartime increase in the cost of material and labor has swelled that estimate by $o,8OO,OOO
 In forecasting an investigation by con- gress of the extravaganza of the adninistra- tions war-making, Admiral Sims becomes personal yet interesting. He assumes that the investigators will tackle him as horrible ex- ample of the spendthrift and he proceeds to enlighten the public concerning his probable defense:
 q suppose that they'll dig up that spent more money than should, or what they thot was necessary. They will rake me over the coals. It will make interesting reading when congress begins a probe of war expenses. Had the Germans told me in advance that they were going to quit, I could have saved a lot of money. I was preparing for war that would have lasted from six months to year longer If I had obtained advance informa- ton, could have saved the country all that.
 Someone has said that the United States spent money on the war like drunken sailor, but he added that that was the way the war was won.-Springfeld Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

me leverage. The Ratchet dropped to
the deck and both my hands found
Judgment under the jaw. the muscles
of my arms strained to the utmost, as
forced back that horrid head Little
by little it gave way, the suffering
brute whining in agony, until, the pain
becoming uncomfortable, the clinging
arms suddenly released their hold ct
ting me, drop heavily to the deck.
5 By. some good fortune$Kfelr upon
the discarded Ratchet, and stumbled
to my feet once more, gripping the
5 weapon again in my fingers Il sprang
straight toward him, sending the tsharp
blade of the Ratchet crashing against
! the skull. The aim was goods the
stroke a death blow. vet the monster
! got me with one paw and we fell t J
the deck together. he sayagely claw
ing me in his death agony. Then the
hairy figure quiverad and lay notion
less. I released the stiffening grip
rising to my knees, only to Immediate
ly pitch forward unconscious.
When I came back once more to life
was upon the schooner's deck breath
ing the fresh night air, Dorothy and
Watkins bending over me.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16
CHAPTER xxvI.
A Floating Coffin.

The Iaboring boat rested so low In
the water it was only as we were
thrown upward on the crest of wave
through the pallid light of the dawn.
1t was all a desolate, restless waste
in the midst of which we tossed, while
above hung masses of dark clouds OBJ
securing the sky. We were but hur-
Ting speck between the gray above
and the gray below.
The first thing needing my attention
was the food and water. l crept for
ward cautiously and soon had Sam
busily engaged in passing out the vari-
Gus articles for inspection. Only es-
sentials had been chosen, yet the sup
ply seemed ample for the distance |
believed we would have to cover be-
fore attaining land. But the nature of
that unknown coast was so doubtful |
determined to deal out the provisions
Sparingly, saving every crumb pos
sible. The men grumbled at the,small-
ness of the ration, yet munched away
cOntentedly enough, once convinced
that we all shared alike.
"All right, lads" / said cheerfully.
"Now we understand each other and
can get at work. Wen divide into
watches first of all-two men aft here
end one at the bow. Watkins and l
will take it watch and watch, but
there is enough right now for all hands
10 turn to and make the craft ship
shape. Two Of you bail out that water
till she's dry, and the others get out
that extra sail forward and rig up a
jib. She'll ride easier and make better
progress with more canvas showing"
The men gradually knocked on work
and lay down, and finally / yielded to
norothv's pleadings and fell into q
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

sound sleep. 1t seemed as though !
scarcely lost consciousness. vet I must
nave slept for an hour or more. nv
mead pillowed on her lap. When /
awoke Schmitt was again at the steer
Ing paddle, and both he and Dorothy
were staring across me out over the
port quarter.
What is itg' / asked eagerly. but
before the words were entirely uttered
a hoarse voice forward bawled out ex-
citedly:
There you SEE, it; straight out agin
mat cloud edge. It's a full-rigged
schooner"
"Ay" doomed another, "an' headin'
straight cross. our course astern."
l reached my feet, clinging to the
mast to keep erect and, as the boat
was again flung upward, gained clearly
the glimpse i sought.
"Ay, you're right, lads - 1 exclaimed.
It's a schooner, headed to clear us by
q hundred fathoms. Port your helm.
Schmitt-hard down, man. Now. Sam.
on with that real shirt; tie it on the
boat hook and let fly. They can't
help seeing US if there is any watch on
deck" 4
We swept about in a wide circle,
headed straight across the bows of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

ter-boat gliding gently away astern,
the width of water constantly increas-
ing.
Nov, DULLES, jump fer it if yer
want ter go. All right then, my hearties,
let's hunt up something to work with
and scrub this deck. That's the way
to clean out cholera"
He led the way and they followed
him, grumbling and cursing, but ODE
dent. I added d word of encourage
ment, and in a few minutes the whole
gang was busily engaged in Cleaning
up the mess forward their FIRST fears
evidently forgotten in action. Watkins
kept after them like a slave driver.
It was not difficult finding plantly
for the lads to. do, making the neg
lected schooner shipshape, and adjust
ing the spread Of canvas aloft to the
new course decided upon. Sam
started a fire in the galley and pre-
pared a hot meal, singing as he
worked, and before noon / had as
cheerful a ships crew forward as any
man could possibly ask for Dorothy
and I glanced over the log, but gained
| little information. AS the sun reached
the meridian ventured again into the
cabin and returned with the necessary
instruments to determine our position.
With these and the pricked chart, /
managed fairly well in determining
our location, and choosing the most
direct course toward the coast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16
CHAPTER xxx.
A Struggle in the Dark.

he came back with the lantern in his
hand, mere tin box containing a can
die, the dim flame visible through nu-
merous punctures. Neither of us spoke
until my hand was on the companion
door ready to slide it open.
''I'll not be long below" said sober
~. Better go forward and see that
your lookout men are awake, and then
come back here"
The port stateroom had not pre-
viOusly entered because of a locked
door. l determined OF breaking in
here. There was no key in the lock
and the stout door resisted by efforts
Placing the lantern on the deck I sue
ceeded finally in inserting the blade
of Ratchet so as to gain a purchase
sufficient to release the latch. AS the
door yielded sharp cry asSailed me
from within. 1t came forth so sud
denly and with so wild an accent
stepped blindly backward in fright, m,
foot overturn;ng the lantern, which
with single flicker of the candle, wen
grotesque outline fronting me. Then
in the darkness, cleaned two green
menacing eyes, growing steadily larger
nearer, as / stared at them in horror
Was it man or beast? Devil from hell
or some crazed human against whom
/ must battle for life? The green eye:
glared into my face. lifted my hand
toward him, and touched-hair! Ny
antagonist was a giant African ape.
Even as the big apes grip caught
me, ripping through jacket sleeve tt
the flesh, realized my great peril, bu
l was no longer paralyzed witt
fear, helpless before the unknown.
drove my Ratchet straight between
those two cleaning eyes. The brute
staggered back, dragging me with him
His humanlike cry Of pain ended in {
snarl, but, brief as the respite proved
it gave me grip on his under jaw an(
an opportunity to drive my weapon
twice more against the hairy face. The
and before could wrench free he haC
me clutched in an iron grip, my JACKIE
torn into shreds. His jaws snapped a
my face, but / had such purchase al
to prevent their touching me, ant
mindless of the claws tearing at m!
flesh forced the animals head bacl
until the neck cracked and the lip!
gave vent to wild scream of agony
I dared not let go; dared not relax fol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

on-coming vessel. All eyes stared out
watchfully, Sans shirt tapping above
us, and both Watkins and Schmitt
straining their muscles to hold the
plunging quarter-boat against the force
of the wind. A man forward on his
knees growled out curse.
whats the matter aboard there?"
he yelled. "Did yer ever see a boat
yaw like that, afore? Damn me, if /
believe they got hand at the wheel"
The same thought had leaped into
my mind. The schooner was headed
to pass us on the port quarter, yet
yawing so crafty at times as to make
me fearful of being rVn down. could
perceive no sign of life aboard, no
signal that we had been seen. The sight
angered me.
stand by, all hands," cried des-
perately. "We'll board whethe r they
want US or not Slip across, Miss Fair
fax, out of the way. Now. Watkins,
run us in under those fore-chains !;
easy man, don't let her strike us. Lay
hold quick, lads, and hang on for your
lives. Give me that end of rope
ready now, all of you; I'll make the
leap. Now then-hold hardw
1t was five feet, and up, my pur-
chase the tossing boat, but l made it,
one hand desperately gripping a
shrOud, until gained balance and was
flung inboard by sharp plunge of the
vessel. My head was at a level with
the rail, yet saw nothing, my whole
effort being TO make fast before the
grip of the men should be torn loose.
This done, glanced back into the up
turned faces below. .alq#sgs sr
"Hand in slowly, lads; yes, let go,
the rope will hold, and the boat ride
safely through. Let a couple of men
come up till we see what's wrong with
the hooker-the rest of you trail on.
Let Schmitt and Sam come with me"
/ helped them Chamber up and then
lifted my body onto the rail, frorN
which position / had a clear view Of
the forward deck. 1t was mex
pressibly dirty, yet otherwise ship
shape enough. Nothing human greet
ed me, and conscious of a strange feel
ing of horror, / slipped over onto the
deck. The next moment the negro and
Dutchman joined me, the former star
ing about wildly, the whites of his
eyes revealing his terror.
'My Gawd, sah," he calculated. "Ah
done know dis boat-it's shore de
Santa Marie. Abs cooked in dat gal-
ley. She was a SLAYER, sah." He
shifted the air. "a kin smell dem mig
gers right now, sab. All suah reckon
dars a bunch O. ded ones under dem
matches right dis minute"
Schmitt's hand fell heavily on my
sleeve and / glanced into his stolid
face.
Il just bet know vat wus der trou-
ble."
"What, MANI"
"Cholera," he whispered; I'VE hat
boarded a death ship"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

will talk with Watkins now. i may
catch some catnaps before morning.
but most of the time shall be prowling
about deck. Good night, dear girl"
She extended her arms. and drew me
down until our lips met.
you are actually afraid of me STILL"
she said. "Why should you be?''
Somehow, Dorothy, you have al
ways seemed so far away from me
have never been able to forget But
now the touch of yeur lips has sE5's'
Broken down the last barrier"
Eyes, forever" as
care you sure? Would you not feel
still less doubt if you kissed me
again?" 1 @
| held her closely, gazing down into
the dimly revealed outline of her face,
and this time felt myself the master.
left her there and CROPPED my own
way forward. found Watkins awake.
He listened gravely to what 1 had to
say, with little comment, and was evil
IDENTIFY weighing every argument in his
mind.
Tive bin in Virginia and Maryland,
sir" he said at last seriously, land if
the young woman is Fairfax, she'll
likely have influence enough ter do
just whut she says. I'll talk it over
with the lads. If they wus only sure
thar wus treasure aboard I guess most
of 'em would face hell ter git theiI
hands on a share of it,
''Then why not search and see?"
He shook his head obstinately.
''Not me, sir! don't prowl around
in no cholera ship, loaded with dead
men-not if never git rich"
Then 1 WILL" and / got to my feet
in sudden determination. "You keep
the deck while go below. Light the
lantern and bring it here. If there
isaaRy specie hidden aboard this hook
err itaWill be either in the cabin or
lazaret. And, whether there is or not,
my man, the Santa Marie turns north
tomorrow if have to fight every sea
wolf on board single-handed."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

but the bodies have been flung over
board-Captain Carlyle risked his life
to do that before he asked us aboard.
Now there is no danger so long as we
remain on deck. have no fear
The Swede shook his head, grum-
bling something, but before the revolt
could spread Watkins broke in.
'.An' that's right, miss. 1 wus on the
Bombay Castle when she took cholera,
an we he'd twenty-one days of it
beatin' agin head winds off the Cape.
We lost sixteen o. the crew, but not a
man among us who stayed on deck got
sick. Anyhow, these blokes are goin'
ter try their luck aboard yere, er else
swim fer II"
He grinned cheerfully, letting slip the
end Of the painter. the released quar-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16
CHAPTER XXI.
The Boat Attack.

He waited for us just without the
companion, but my eyes caught moth
ing unusual as / emerged into the
daylight. could barely see amidships,
and on either side hung the impene-
trable bank Of cloud, leaving sea and
| sky invisible.
"What is it, Watkins? Where are the
men?'s
"Forrard, sir, a-hangin' over the star
board rail. Thar's somethin' cursedly
strange a-happenin' in that fog. Ole
was the first ter hear the clattcr ov
en- oar slippin' in rowlock. Then,
sir, while we wus a-listenin' we both
caught sound ov Spanish oath,
spoke as plain as if the buck was
aboard
! "a lost boat, likely shipwrecked
sailors adrift in the fog; perhaps our
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16
CHAPTER XVII.
on Board the SLAYER.

The terror of the two men as this
thought dawned upon them in all its
horror was apparent enough. Nothing,
not even fire. was more to be dreaded
than visitation of this awful nature
on shipboard. Charnel ship though
this might be, it was safer by far than
the cockleshell towing alongside.
ssLet's find sout the truth first. men,"
I said quietly. Hold your tongues,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-04-16

an instant the exercise of every ounce
Of strength. felt as though the life
was being squeezed out of me by the
grasp of those hairy arms; yet the
very wise in which was held yielded
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13

let stand two hours.
Pineapple Snow Pudding-Soak
half package Of gelatine. one hour
IN cupfui of cold water; then stir
In one and one-half cups Of sugar,
the juice of lemon and large cup
full of cold water; then stir in one
md one-haH cups of sugar. the juice
Of lemon and large cupful of boil
ing water. Let the 2elatine dissolve,
strain the mixture and put it aside
to cool. When quite cold beat the
whites Of three eggs to stiff froth
and into them beat the mixtufe, a
spoonful at a time Fully half an
hour will Re required to whip it all
properly. When all is stiff put into
the pudding a cupful of crushed
Hawaiian pineapple drained as dry
as possible Turn the pudding into
q mold and set on the ice For the
sauce you may either cook the pine
apple liquid to a syrup, adding to il
another cupful of crushed pineapple,
and pour this around the mold when
it is stiff enough to turn out on a
dish; or you may make custard Of
a pint Of milk. the yolks of the three
eggs and one-hah cup of sugar; cook
together in n double boiler until
smooth and thick, set aside to be-
come cold before you pour 1t around
the form of pudding which should
be turned out on halved slices Of
pineapple. In any case have all ice
cold.