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The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
One Good Word Is Said for
 Soapy Smith by One Editor

the 12th containing the account of the duel and death of "Soapy" Smith and Frank Reid at Skagway the night of July s, 1898.
 "I was then editor. reporter and general boobah of the Skagway News and handled all the story per sonally at that time. If I remem- Der rightly we put out eight special editions the day following the shoot ing. Your only error is in the date of the paper, the Sth, as it should be the 9;h-that is unless in our haste We made an error of one day. At least the first story of the af- fair came out yEe morning of the 9th.
 While it is rather amusing to look back on the "Soapy" episode now. there was nothing amusing about it at the time of its occur ance-tar from it. as Smiths or gluizatiou comprised many who were not then known to be his as sociatcs and who had |, to be reck- oncd with iu enforcing law and or der.
 "Rcgardless of the fact that Jeff r"Soapy'D Smith had me begged as one who openly denounced his meth ods. he always was very friendly to me and two years after his death and wien was in Dawson I was informed by an o}dtime member of his gang that he had issued orders to his men in Skagway that I was not 10 be mrcrterred with in any manner but wus to be assisted in my newspaper work in every way possi- re. Whcl JaTorsJn Randolph smitn liked a mau. he was true to him-and t5o, IS the only virtue which le possessed so far as I knew him.
 "FraternaIly.
 E. J. WHITE"
 Furacr examination of the special edition of the "SkaSway News" from which the story was taken verifies rle date to have been July Sth, IS9S. Evidently in the rush to get the paper on the street the com Dositor neglected to change the date line.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
FAIRBANKS DISTRICT EXCITEMENT
 OvERNEW FIND OF GOLO PLACER

to bedrock they struck pay. Every wiudlass bucket raised two to five dollars in gold
 The extent of the find has not been determined but pay is lined up sev- enty five feet wide. Billy James on the claim below their association claim reports pay of the same class now that he has gone below bedrock.
 KokomO creek is three miles above Fairbanks creek. Egan and Griffin, pioneer Fairbanks creek merchants have most of the creek located.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

-ua lorgy, rgar., ~uar gcou Go they G0?" came sharply. Here we are without a future, without a home That iulerIoper will see We go the moment Panl gets out those papers! Oh, what shnII we do"
 ,'T wish lbat man-hcr father, I mean-was out of jail," unused Mrs. Curtis. "I really believe he could do somethIng, Katie. Perhaps, Reggie"
 Katherine wiped her eyes with a sudden movement
 Mamma. wly don't you send for Reggle?" she questioned. Now, lis ten to me. Reggie confled in me before he Jeff Ia, he reaIly was fond of that girl, and te-- Oh, mapma, I've thought of a wonderful thing. Send for Reggie. shove the girl under his nose every m.aaa. Let him cut Philip out"
 And parlars have my son marry that thtn-." un'nr.aI he mother curtly.
 "TLa- thing. s you please to call Tony Devon. .f one Of the prcttieSt and rtnhn-: young women in this coun- ty." Katherine snapped back. "She's heirces 10 run IsaIirhavCns, and en- gagged tn be married to man who owns half 'ne town. Thing, ch? Well. I think sag's 8 l.r..e himer up in the world aG .a.s "..nr nan my half brother, Uc-#a. C you want my opin- Icn."
 That u.-'t on urgent message from the frantic .a.Hnr travelled by wire to Reginald Curtis. summOning him home,
 tC3a.iaa.I oa Saturday.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
-.. ..s-.-E AND DELE
 GIT" WORK TOGETHER

.- .--... well for the future of E.-saa ...s tae Secretary of the Interior a.a.l hare frequent con s.--u.-s ..-. rac Delegate from the -.--..-s F gives evidence that ..n r.. a- .@.s-~agiou intends to ..Ea .... ia the development end future settlement of Alaska. E~i = .s s.-raa, that the secre- r.-~ ~a..s .s. hand information, -a &. u.scsa.. keeps in close touch ur. ..a -.-. .-:y elected represen- r....c as ... .g.e of his North l--L. l.- ..--ec.and has resided <. y--..ry- -...s os the Territory for many ..t is qualified to prove .- .... .... ace to the man r.ao .s d..... S.H.. the President tq s.- aaHS-.s--a< <.a os tle affairs O. t-e Territory.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
HaineS Notes

Haines. March 29.-Mike Kadin- aha. an aged Indian of Klukwan came up from Juneau on the Jeffer- son. and yesterday attempted to com nit suicide by tie revolver route. He shot himself three times, but after all failed to accomplish his purpose. Domestic trouble is said to be tee cause for the rash act. Ka- dinaha was one of the most noted and respected Indians living at kluk- wan. and has always been very uuiet and inollensiye man.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

Mr. Shelduer. a cousin of Prof. Grays. came up from the states on the Jefferson, and is stopping in Haiaes for the present. MT. Sheld- ner came from Spokane.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

Mrs. Tim. Vogcl came up on the Jefferson from Seattle. where she has been spending the winter. She brought with her. her brothers two children. which were with her last summer, she taking care of them for her brot.er. Richard Kerwood.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
-r.-. ...=rr V0r'nr

n accord .e -.i Ordinance No. Il2, ua ... .. ...aay given that the registraG.1 ....s will be open at the office O. ,.e C..S Clerk, in the City hall, c".r. evening, except Sun days, f.o- -:-5 10 goo PM. for two woe-s. ...-2lc,rg March 2lst, 1921, a-L .E Saturday afternoon. April 2ul. -,--, from 2 to s PM. for taa Is ..ra.ioa O. voters at the 1.~a.5.-E -.es,ton to be held April 5U1, l.-L. Walter MCBrien, 2-2G-tg-l--. City Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
.E.sr.-.I MAKES HIT

."..-, ike other nor ..- ..s spurs before he
 .....a apr.uuse of the pop
 .... .a. make a record on
 ....-... 1T. must translate .... ..t hopes into achieve ..... . .. ..... 70 score success. But .. ...... 5..I..g is fully warrant .. . .a...- pleased over the man
 . ...l a.s advisers have enter
 .. ... 5..:as aud he is iustj- ... .. ...--...- great expectations ....:. T-ar are men who have ....... .G ,Ge.r individual cG- .. .-. ..r-gstress with which ... ..... ..a public service iudi- ..... .... -| be satisfied with no .-- ......- -s tAc servants of the .. ...a .....a.-Wasainston Post
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

Mrs. Began was a passenger out on the Jefferson for Juneau, where she is going into the Dawes Hospi- tai for the purpose of having an op- eration performed. Her many friends in Haines hope to see her back again soon having entirely re- covered her good health.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

... things that the ...... ..- .....aa Is not permit '.... ...re is nothing in a.aa that will prevent
 .. .....a exhibit of Eski- ... .- .s u.a of the most val ..' z. ...5..as collections in
 .. '.a smithsonian In- .s--.r 3.dd.uE for. and
 a...a may never again . X. present this collec- .. rooms of the Alaska
 ..e-.. where il should .... The &ogerDor has .. ...... ... <. for very much less ...... .. any other museum
 ... Uvr unless action ..a G". EeUmau will be .aad -ae call of more ...... ..a-,as. I; the mem .- -.. -.. ..a.u-a were to care .... .. ...s collection there ... n. .. .-.-.51g as to their ap- .... .E realization that their .. .. ...-a4 ,,mpe.s an early ,.E C-u.t0h
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

F.. D. Wood, who has been spend ing the winter in the states of Idaho and Missouri. returned to his home here on the Jefferson.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

Erik Oslund went to Juneau on the last trip of the Estabeth, re- turning home on the Jefferson.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
E. J. (Strolicr) WDi,c Tells of His Experience ia Reporting
 Death of SkaGway's Bad Man.
\ COINCIDENCE

We wondered who wrote the
 story of the death of "Soapy"
 Smith in the Skagway News in
 1898 when We reprinted it in the
 Chronicle two weeks ago. and
 whether. after the lapse of 23
 years. the writer might be in
 Alaska and chance to see his
 work in print. The question is
 answered here,
 "Soapy" Smith was not all bad. He had at least one good trait. That was one which many men with much better characters sometimes lack.-the habit of being true to his friends and even friendly to his Op- 
 This was brought out in a letter received today from F. J. (StrOller) White. chief Of tic Alaska Terri torial Bureau of Publicity at Juneau together with the fact that Mir. White himself wrote the story in the Skagway News of July 9th, IS9S. Chronicle the l2th of this month.
 Men who new Smith have said that "Soapy" would often give away much of the money he earned through his shell-game activities to help out his friends and for this req son never accumulated any of the wealth that passed through his hands. An expert at robbing the miner going to and from the Klon- dike. a practice which others prac- uced less openly, he vet had still 8 tender spot in his heart.
 NIr. Whites letter rivals his story of "Soapy's" death ia interest. + follows:
 Mir. E. G. Morrissey,
 "KetchiGan, Alaska.
 Dear Id:
 "A ghost ot ,ho past confronted ne today when l read Four issue Of
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
S 10 fl Days

Piles .. '. S 10 fl Days Drug.:as ra-a.I -onoy if PAZO OTELlr.-.- .s 10 cuTc Itching, Blind, -...a... .' H"y.rudiEg Piles. Instantly ...--n= 2. .@s Piles, and you c.a .a. .ar.ai sleep after. first aDp..a...-. zee.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
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The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

Admitted as Second class mail matter as a Daily newspaper July g. 1898, and entered as Second . class mail matter, as a trl weekly August 26, 1920. according to the postal requirements.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31

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The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-31
EDITORIAL
... H, OPPORTUNITY

.aE5= ., .--s-s.s-sE.s :s-..5,ss Ess-sgIsls
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18
PROBLEMS BEING
QUIETLY SOLVED
Locomotive General" CAPTURED
by Raiders in 1862, Recap
tured at Ringgold.
SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS JULY
Incorporated School District, 3 Year
Fl. School; Directory of Schools
and Fraternal Societies.

Nesting peacefully in an agricul-
tural region unsurpassed in the coun-
ty or state, and wrapped proudly in
a mantle of historical associations ac-
ouired in the dark days of the six
ties amidst the rattle of musketrv.
the shrek of shrapnel and the roar Of
cannon, the little city of Kennesaw,
with a population of 600, proceeds
quietly with its daily routine of build
ing up the business of it's district
and working out the problems of it's
advancement and the welfare of it's
people. It's situation is in the north
western part of Cobb county, on the
N c. & st. L. Railway, about six
miles from Marietta. It's elevation is
high and dry, it's climate accordingly
healthful, and its destinies seem care
fully guarded by the historic noun
tain that bears the city's name, which
is only few miles distant.
Among the many important events
of the civil war days in which Ken
nesaw shares, one very interesting oc-
currencel which is not recorder or
heralded as widely as many others,
but Of which the city is proud, is that
of the adventures of the famous Con-
federate locomotive, General" This
locomotive was captured at Kennesaw
by some Federal troops, disguised in
civilian garb, known as Andrews
Raiders, April IL, 1862. 1t was the in
tention of the raiders, it seems, to
get away with the locomotive and
burn all bridges and trestles behind
it so as to destrof the food transpor
tation of the Confederates as much
as possible. But so hot on the trail
of the raiders were small number
of Confederates, who travelled in a
hand car that no time was given to
the raiders to do much damage. FL
nally the pursuers, who took possess
iOn-of an engine by the name of "Yon-
ah," at Etowah, pressed the raiders
so hard that the General" was aban-
doned by its captors at Ringgold, Ga.
The locomotive, General" is now
on exhibition at Chattanooga, Tenn.
The business of pennesaw is look
ed after by bank, the Bank of Ken
nesaw, a drug store that is up to
date in every respect, the Kennesaw
Drug Company, several grocery and
general merchandise stores, among
them being l.. H. Gray's, who deals
in general merchandise, Joseph W.
Carrie, who deals in fancy groceries,
j. F. Carrie, dealer in family grocer
les and general merchandise and w.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18
PERSONALS

Mr.. Tom McCrea died SUDDENLY
Monday evening. The funeral was
conducted at the Methodist church
Wednesday with interment at the
Morgan and Harris cemetery. Mr..
McCrea is survived by his wife, two
sons by his first marriage, Messrs.
Waiter and Clarence McCrea, and by
his second marriage, Mrs. Lille
Beach.
Mr.. McCrea had been in failing
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

All interested in the Hill and Davis
cemetery will meet and clean off the
grounds Wednesday, Aug. "a, by
request of Messrs. E. G. and B. H.
Hill.
Mr.. Ernest Hill has been visiting
relatives in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Edison, of Et-
owah, Tenn, ard visiting relatives
here.
The chicken thieves are still busy.
Mrs. W. 0. Robert, Mrs. J. r. But
Ter, Mrs. Luther Abercrombie, Mrs.
Ed Wright have all lost about doz-
en- hens and fryers
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Arlington, of
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

each year and runs for months, be-
ing different from most other schools
in the county in this respect. The
school affords 8 year high school
education.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

A Musical Expert.-"A" Operator
Has Marjorie any education along
musical lines?"
"B" Operator-'T should say sol
Name any record and she can tell
you what's on the other e''-Tel-
ephone Review.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

Smyrna, have been visiting Mr.. j. A.
Shelton.
Someone entered Mr. Chester Cat
Inns store recently and he left no
such hurry that he forgot his cap
and shoes. Mr.. Gatlin would be glad
for the owner to come in and get
them.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

health for some time but his death
was unexpected. We extend the SYM
pathy of the entire community to the
bereaved family.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

Two thousand pounds of standard
graduated sugar to sell at fifteen
pounds for one dollar at Tapps "riot"
sale at Powder Springs.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18
kennesaw, the Cobb County City
OF Proud Historical Associations

ihaLlly aAong with cold drinks and
1eed stutfs. The tire and engine trou-
bles of the community are we'll taken
care OF by the Kennesaw Garage.
WITH THE CHURCHES
In the line of churches, SUNDAY
Schools, and the like, the little citv
is very active and progressive.
kennesaw Baptist
Pastor, Rev. Monroe Spinks, of At
lanta; Services, every Srd Sunday. at
II A. M. and 80 P. NJ, Membership
about IT'S; Prayer meeting, every
Wednesday evening at 1880. This
church has an active Ladies Mission
airy Society.
= - kennesaw Methodist.
Pastor, Rev. Hughes, of Acworth
Services every 1st Sunday at IL A.
M. and 1880 P. M, Membership about
$50. Prayer meeting every End and
4th Sunday nights, conducted by the
young people of the community. An
unusual feature is the Junior Mission
airy Society, composed of girls in the
early teens.
Sunday Schools.
Sunday Schools are conducted at
both the Baptist and Methodist chur-
O'Clock. Mr.. J. Parker is in charge
ches every Sunday morning at 10
of the Baptist Sunday School, while
Mr.. F. L. Lewis and J. P MCGEE are
in charge of the Methodist Sunday
School
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES.
The fraternal societies of the city
consist of Blue Lodge and Royal
Arch Lodge of the Masons and an 1.
o. o. F: Lodge.
Masonic Lodge
Blue LOdge-No. 314; meetings ev-
cry LIST and 3rd Friday nights; Off
GERS, G S. Bond, W. M; F. L. Lewis,
S. W; B H Carrie, Sect'y; Member
ship approximately so
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18

Royal Arch Chapter Kennesaw
Lodge No. 81; meetings every LIST
Wednesday night at 1880. Officers,
J. G. MCGEE, H. P; DR.. ]. E. Lester,
K; B. H. Carrie, Sect'y. Membership
25.
SCHOOLS
An incorporated school, with first
class brick school building, equipped
with modern patent desks, and an ex-
cellent teaching corps under the di-
rection of Prof L. F. Echols, of Eat
onton, Ga, affords splendid educa-
ton facilities for more than 20 boys
and girls of the community every
year. The school begins in July of
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-08-18
Sunday Schools.
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES.

The fraternal societies Of the city
consist of Blue Lodge and Royal
Arch Lodge of the Masons and an l.
o. o. F. Lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-30
wo schools in town that consolidation is

two schools in town that consolidation is urged.
 A child on Stone Hill or in Rixtown should and IT z t have the same opportun. lies as a chilu in Jewett City has-it is his right.
 The expense of maintaining all the schools should be shared by all. Some of the outside schools are in deplorable con- dition and it is almost impossible to lay special tax (and collect it) to pay for repairs. Under consolidation, repair bills would be considered town business and such bill would be promptly paid
 It is true that the 18th school iistri.$ wouldn't benefit especially through con solidation but it certainly is a fact that it would not suffer. The 18th school district has always been a1ive to the educational needs of it's children and has seen that they have had the best. But, why should not every child in Griswold have the best, too?
 cling to the district system. If . major. lty find consolidation to be 0. k .., shouldn't we? If Griswold should like the district system better after trying con solidation, the town can return to it. why not give consolidation a trial? Frank and Claude Durfey and David Ballou are attending Brown University John Barnett at Boston University, Fran 1 cis Brown at Dartmouth college; Edward l Faust Harold Faust and James Blair
 Jr, at Loomis' Institutue Windsor
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-30

It is an unQuestionable fact that Tanlac is now being more widely en- dorsed by well known men and women than any other medicine on the Amer ican market. One of the latest to tes- tify is George H. Nickels, well known lecturer, residing at 227 Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 "Tanlas has not only completely re- stored my health, but have actually gained 27 pounds in weight" said MT. Nickels in referring to the remark able benefits he had derived from the medicine.
 For something over six months my stomach was very badly disorder ed. I suffered terribly from Indiges- | tion and Dyspepsia. At times I would | be in great distress and 1 would in- variably experience an uncomfortable 1 bloated feeling for hours after eating l had no appetite scarcely and the lit tie I ate would often make me deathly sick. My head ached until I felt like | it would burst and 1 was so nervous | trembled like a leaf. When 1 got uI in the morning, I was so weak and dizzy, I couldn't trust myself to walk around and just hurt all over.
 "Tanlac has not only completely re- derful change in my condition for I an now enjoying the very best of health My appetite is splendid. I relish my meals. Everything agrees with me perfectly. The nervousness, headaches and dizzy spells are all gone and never have an ache or pain. I an only too glad to tell others about the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-30
RETURN OF THE BEAVER

"Reminiscences of the role of the bea- yer in the civilization fo the West are invited by the announcement of the United States Agricultural department that beaver in the national forests have increased with amazing rapidity with in the past few years.
 In a certain area in southwestern Colorado in which it is estimated there were 200 of the little animals two years ago, the number is now believed to exceed 12,G00. In some states, nota- bly, Washington, they have become a menace to artificial reservoirs. When the Oregon country was in it's infancy they were regarded as so nearly ex- tinct that the Hudson's Bay Company seriously laid plans to abandon the fur trade for manufacturing and agricuI- ture.
 The recent reappearance of the bea- yer is due to game laws which pro- tect it in no fewer than twenty four States, and to it's natural ability to adapt itself to varying conditions, So long as it is protected in it's isolation
 It will interest the wearers of fur garments to be told that some author ities believe that there are now more beavers in the country than in the palmiest prepioneer times.-Portland Oregonian.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-30
WESTERLY

is alleged the machine was lowed after an accident between Groton and Norwlch last June, were witnesses before the feo- eral grand jury.
 Rosie MachalIe of 10 Downer street, was overcome by the heat Thursday att ernoon while he was at work shoVellng in the sewer trench on High street. lie was taken to the office of Dr. John L. May, where he was revived after treat ment. Later he was taken to his home In jitney, accompanied by two fellow worllmen.
 Local Laconios
 Revere E. Clapp of Vose street has re- turned to Brooklyn, N. Y, to resume his studies at Prtt Institute.
 George L. Stillman of this town IS at- tending the four-day exhibit in Ne" York city of the American Dahlia society where over 5000 specimens are on view Reports are current about Washington that former Governor R. Livingston Beeckman of Rhode Island would be the new American ambassador to Argentine MT. and Mrs. J. Howard Adams, wht | have been spending the summer at Quono | chontaug, have gone on a motor uiI | through the Green mountains, upper New i York state and Montreal Charles o. Treat and family of Soutt l Manchester, Conn.,, who have spent tn, summer at Pleasant View, returned Wed nesday to their winter home.
 The members of the Thursday evening | dance club held social and dance in thu | Atlantic Beach casino, which was kep open by the management especially fo the club.
 l Mrs. A. F. Lawton of Mechanic stree has returned from a visit with Mrs Lewis Anthony in Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-30
WOODSTOCK

The Ladies' Benevolent Society held social at the home of Mrs. L. R. Southworth last Friday evening. Many of those present came dressed in an cient costume. Songs were given by a quartet and Mrs. John R. Masters sang solo. Mrs. Bingham read selections from the poets relative to Colonial houses and Mrs. Henry Child gave a history of the house in which the gath ering was held. This was formerly known as Arnold's Inn and the old tavern sign is preserved in the house. together with a large collection of old fashioned crockery and glassware grouped in the old bar Mrs J. E. Shep- pard read poem entitled Hannah Jane.
 Tuesday evening reception to the Academy faculty was held in the chapel. Mrs. Masters sang several times, and Rev Dr. Stevenson of Melbourne, Aus tralia read a selection from Wards worth and gave short address.
 Miss Elizabeth Ross of West Hart ford, a former Academy teacher, spent Sunday in town.
 Rev. Dr. Stevenson of Melbourne. Aus tralia, is the guest of Rev. F. B. Harri- son.
 Mrs. Milward Crosby of Brooklyn, N Y, is spending two weeks at Cloverlea The people of this vicinity are to have i the advantage of hearing a travel lee. ture on Japan by Hamilton Holt thi. | (Friday) evening at Academy hall | The road between Dr. SpaIding's ant the post office is receiving a top dress | ing of gravel.