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The Nenana news., 1923-07-17

seen; you are now standing at Ne mana upon the bank of the Panama, navigable tributary of the great Yukon river, and in a few minutes you will proceed to the terminal of The Alaska Railroad at Fairbanks, the main distributing center for the great interior of the Territory.
 Mir. Secretary: As Chairman of the Alaskan Engineering Conmis- sion, the construction agency desig- mated by the President to carry out, under your direction, the will of Congress, it is my duty to re- port to you and, through you, to the President, that the will of Con- gress, as expressed in the Act of March l2, 1914, has now been ac- comphshed.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17

FIRE WRECKS LEAD MINE;
 WATER THREATENS FLOOD

WALLACE Idaho, July 17-As the rseult of fire which swept Burke canyon yesterday, the iittie mining town of Mace is in ruins and a large part of Burke demolish- ed. The fire also destroyed the buildings at the Heckla mine, one of the largest producers in the United States, and it will be sew eral months before operations can be resumed.
 The machinery at the mine was put ont of commission at the mine and water is now creeping up from the lower levels, threatening to flood the 2,00o-foot level, where large and valuable motors are locat- ed. Desperate efforts are being made today to start the damaged pumps and the work of rebuilding will be started immediately.
 Hundreds of families were ren- dered homeless by the fire.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
Remarks by Col. Jas. G. Steese

Mir. Secretary:-
 The Government Railway project was originally reported upon by the Alaska Railroad Commission, ap- pointed by President Taft in 1912, and headed by Jay J. Morrow, now Governor of the Panama Canal. On March 12, 1914, the Government en- bowed, and authorized, and directed by the President of the United States to locate, construct, maintain and operate railroad or railroads to connect an open Pacific harbor on the southern coast of Alaska with the nayigable waters of the Interior and with coal field. The President placed supervision of the project un- der the direction of the Secretary of the Interior and designated the AL askan Engineering Commission as the construction agency to be per manently resident in Alaska to han de the work.
 MT. Vim. c. Edes, now deceased, was Chairman and Chief Engineer of the original Commission. The other members were, Thomas Riggs. who later resigned to accept ap- pointment as Governor of Alaska, and Col. Frederick Mears, who upon his return from overseas service as Chairman and Chief Engineer until succeeded by the present speaker last winter.
 You have landed from a gov ernment transport at an open Pa cifie harbor, you have travelled ov- CT The Alaska Railroad upon a spec ial train driven by coal from an Alaskan coal field which you have
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17

When t was announced by Presi- dent Harding several months ago that he would pay avisit to Alaska during the present summer, provid- ing the health of Mrs. Harding the business of the nation would per init of such long journey from the White House, there were compar- atively few persons in Alaska who believed the Presidential party would reach the Territory. There had been previous announcements of that character, each followed by disa- pointment.
 Still fewer believed the President would be able to extend his outing to Interior Alaska and it is doubt ful if there were any who realized what such visit would raean to AL aska and Alaskans if such a visit really came to pass. Surely there were none in Nenana who anticipated such an inspiring and pleasurable meeting with the chief executive of the nation and his delightfully."- charming wife as took place on Sun day afternoon when the President and Mrs. Harding and the distin- guished members of their party were the guests of Nenana during their brief stay here and at the north ap- proach to the great Tanana river steel bridge. where the spike driv- ing ceremony was held.
 The President has said all of the adjectives at is command. deserip- tive Of the grandeur of Alaskan scenery and delightfulness of the trip generally. were exhausted early on the journey; and citizens of Ne mana find themselves much in the same position-words failing ade- quately to describe the pleasure and thrill of this greatest occasions. in the history of the Northland. If the President can realize to what extent he has gladdened the lives of Alas kans, particularly those of Interior Alaska. by his expressions of good will and words of encouragement, he will know that his long journey was worth all of the effort, worries and annoyances experienced by him.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
STEAMER ALASKA ARRIVES
 WITH MORE ORE FROM MAYO

The steamer Alaska of the White Pass fleet, arrived from Dawson shortly before noon today with an other large cargo of silver ore from the Mayo district and the largest number of through passengers car ried by the Canadian company this season. There was also considerable mail and express aboard the steamer and large quantity of gold from the Yukon district.
 Of the following passengers who arrived, a number made immediate connections with the train for the coast, while others will go to Fair banks this afternoon for look over that district before returning to the coast. Some of them will go out by way of the Richardson trail. The ar rivals were:
 MT. and Mrs. E. o. Twist, J. W. Picksen, Dr. Otto Walter, John Am Der, Mir. and Mrs C. E. Spicer, Mrs. Martha Campbell, Miss Neva E. Anderson, Miss Martha Former, C. E. Gratz, W. Mazna, J. c. Morrison, J. N. Morrison, Miss Alice c. Lamy, Miss Frances R. Ostberg, Miss Thel- ma V. Driggs, N. J. Martin. B. ]. Moya, Mir. and Mrs. C. D. Pence, J. H. Scott.
 The passengers expressed themselv- es as being delighted with the voy- age down the Yukon from Dawson and with the courteous manner in which they were treated on board the steamer by Captain C. ". Adams and the other officers of the steam CT.
 The Alaska will wash boilers here and leave probably tomorrow on the return trip to Dawson.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17

ment transportation system to pub lie service.
 The scene was an inspiring one, with the side hill crowded with child ren and grownups gathered to wit ness the ceremony, and the President mingling freely among those gather ed about the track at the end of the bridge. There were secret service men and other officers there, but no attempt was made to restrict the movements of the President or Mrs. Harding, or with the crowd about It was democratic gathering, a typ ical Alaskan celebration, an exper- fence which seemed to be enjoyed as much by the chief executive as by the Alaskans themselves. It was a momentou occasion for Alaska, a great event for Nenana, and the great Interior.
 After some preliminary maneuver- ing, President Harding took up his position in the center of the track, facing the bridge and Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work. with Mrs. Harding, other distinguished mem bers of the party and local com mittees gathered about them. all facing the west, in full view of the several cameras which were there to record the historic event in nov ing pictures "#.<:.. ....-
 When all was in readiness, Colon el James Gordon Steese, chairman and chief engineer of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, Stepped forward, facing the President and Secretary Work, and addressed the following remarks to the latter:
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
PRESIDENT AND MRS. HARDING
 WIN HEARTS OF NORTHERNERS

their seats and the initiation cere- mony proceeded without delay, the officers presiding being: President R. C. Morris, vice-president R. G. Southworth, Chaplain E. A. Will Hams, Historian J. H. Day, Acting Sergeants-at-arms Joe O'Connor and Norvin E. Simth, Secretary Alfred H. Ghezzi, and Docrkeepers An thony Letray. Of these officers R. c. Southworth is grand president, of the Pioneers of Alaska, MT. Nor ris is first Vice-president, Joe O. Connor is grand treasurer and Mir. Ghezzi is grand secretary.
 After President Harding had taken the Pioneer obligation and had been instructed in the secret work by the presiding officer he was presented with a gold watch fob emblematic of the order, the presentation being made by Grand President R. G Southworth. President Harding ac- eepted the gift with an appreciative address to the oldtimers, saying a. mong other things, that he believed the solution of Alaska's problems lay largely with Alaskans themselves After the meeting had been closed the President invited all of the Pio- neers to ride to the bridge with him on the Presidential train and many of them did so.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
Address of Secretary Work
comphshed

After Governor Scott C. Bone had displayed the Golden Spike so that all could get view of it and the several cameramen had filmed 1t. closeup, to their satisfaction, See retary of the Interior Hubert Work stepped forward and addressing President Harding said:
 Representing the Government de- partment charged with the super vision and construction, financing of the Alaska Railroad, it is a plea sure to report its completion, No one would have conjectured when the project was entered upon, tha: the nations chief executive would himself, drive the last spike This simple ceremony and this spike be- come at this moment historical They
 anu 0eulSdte tO puDlIc ser vice nearly 500 miles of commercial highway and mark the passing of the last frontier.
 Mir. President, these steel bands you join will almost connect the Pacific ocean with the Arctic ocean through the Yukon. From this great waterway will come travellers and traffic to this common carrier and receive from it the products of this new principality, destined for the unsurveyed country beyond it.
 Speaking for the hardy workmen who suffered cold and defied death. l present the work their hands have wrought. It means more than wood and stone and steel, although fab ricated with consumate skill into bridges and tunnels and towers, and is monument to the Pioneers and a tablet to unconquered American courage.
 It has been said that every great achievement is but the hadow of a man. This great builder has woven into the fabric of this rail- road and enshrined in the hearts of Alaskans the name of Frederick Mears. Fifty-six millions of dol lars expended by him in wild coun- try, with little supervision but with l, out avoidable errer In tribute to your executive cooperation and your sympathy with the hopes of Alaskans ! Colonel Mears wishes you to drive this golden spike presented to him by the people of Anchorage, and rivet the tie that will bind Alaskan commercial relations to the Unit ed States, and signify an empires
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
Remarks of President Harding

Mir. Secretary, Governor Bone, Col. Steese, and fellow citizens:-
 Before performing the last act Tn the program which symbolizes the completion of this railway I wish to add my word of tribute to those who pioneered" it and con- tributed of their genius and courage to the making of this steel high way an almost impossible land. We have been travelling now somewhere between four and five thousand miles over marvellous highways, and one thought has occurred to me everywhere, namely that the out standing genius of it all is the man who found the way, who had the conception; the perception, and the confidence to find an open path way through the mountains. the wilderness, and the canyons, and 10 surmount the various other phy- sical difficulties which necessarily had to be encountered.
 l do not suppose any individual or set of individuals would have  undertaken the construction of such railway; that it had to be left to the Government itself. am frank to say that when the enterprise was first proposed l was inclired to op- pose it; but, having seen the empire of Alaska and the possibilities which this railway opens up, am glad a generous government undertook and carried to completion the construc- ton of ne Alaska Railroad. It is not possible to hken railway to a magician's wand, but the effect to me is the same, for the whole pro- blem of civilization, the development of resources, and the awakening of communities lies in transportation. So the Government has come into this wonderful land and opened up a steel highway which makes pos sible an inestimable development. l hope the development which will accrue will be all that the people of Alaska are hoping for and more but l hardly presume it will come in any hurried way; l cannot see how 1t may.
 l was very much impressed by q remark made by the President of the Pioneers Association, to which l was admitted to honorary mem bership little while ago. He re- ferred to the sturdiness, the indus try, and the confidence of the Pioneers in developing this country In my humble judgment, the qaul- ities of the pioneers cooperating with the transportation line, which has now"been opened, will do more to work out the development of this wonderland than anything which the great Government of the Uni ted States can do. hope that the greatest expectations of the people of Alaska may be completely ful- filled.
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The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
Pre.iden. Drive. Golden Spike

Returning to -he train fr,ra Un- ion hall, escorted by a committee of citizens consisting of Mayor leu fel, Ex-Mayor R. G. Southworth, Ex- Mayor Joe O'Connor and Council men William Rodigkeit and Harry Davis. President Harding and the members of his party boarded the Presidential train and moved across the Tanana river to the north ap- proach to the great steel bridge, one of the largest structures of the kind in the United States, where prepara- tions had been previously made to drive the golden spike, marking the formal completion of the Alaska Railroad and dedicating the Govern
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
HOT ON COAST

SEATTLE, July 17-- ne temper a1ure along the Pacific coast has been climbing steadily during the last several days, particularly in Washington and Oregon. Thermom- eters registered 90 degrees here and number of Eastern Washington and Oregon points report 100 de- grees.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
GARY READY TO ACT

NEW YORK, July 17-udge Gary, head of the United States steel corporation, declares that the abolition of the twelve-hour day in the steel industry, which vas pledged to President Harding recently, will probably be begun sthir the next six weeks.
The Nenana news., 1923-07-17
FARMER LABOR CANDIDATE
 WINS WISCONSIN ELECTION

SEATTLE, July l7-Magnus Johnson, Farmer Labor candidate for United States senate to succeed the late Senator Knute Nelson. was elected yesterday at the special Minnesota election, and will sit in the senate with Henrik Shipstead who was elected last fall. Both have announced that they will affiliate with the followers of Robert NJ. LaFollette" in Congress.
 pledge of loyalty to your admins tratinp
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tcontinued on Page Four.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
ALL He WANTED TO KNOW
Merchant Evidently Believed In the
Saying, at Isn't What You
Used to Be-"

Some time ago a young man went
TO great store In Chicago 10 apply
Tor a position and was fortunate
enough to be shown into the Office OF
the merchant prince himself, TO whom
he stated the object OF his call.
The merchant was favOrably Inn
pressed with his appearance and adj
dress, and after asking him a few
questions relative TO his business ex-
perience, promised him a place in his
employ. But the caller, who evidently
had expected TO be more vigorously
catechized, thought II best TO volun-
teer additional information.
IF you WISH" he began. ito know
something OF my antecedents-"
Il don't care 10 know anything
about your antecedents. young man."
interrupted the merchant with 4 smile.
IF your subsequents are all right.
you'll do. You may report to Mr..
Smith next Monday" Every
bOdy's Magazine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
an Mmva8 Gives Charming New Shade to Old Lingerie
~ NGa.A2 PgIlAa EA1ELEss gYEs-5yes you


The cook told the Woman that the
caretaker was not behaving as he
should
Hes after a woman" she explained.
"Just crazy to think himself loved by
several women to make EN- Jealous
and ALL"
He has always been such a quiet,
innocuous looking individual.
"But why this change In himT" the
Woman asked.
"Oh. it's because OF them newspa-
per STORIES" the cook replied. "He
thinks If he leads a gay life he is
gettin' up in the world-gettin' more
I'm the society world. That's what is
eatin' him. He amt satisfied 10 be
plain man no more. Chicago
Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
Better Not.

stephen Fullen, a familiar figure
about the courthouse, tells a story
about Lis niece. six years old, relates
the Indianapolis Star. The niece was
busily engaged memorizing a Christ
mas poem, aided by her proud rela-
tiyes. one line or the poem went
something like this:
"Old Santa comes speeding Ger the
snow"
Hell get arrested II he don't watch
out, for speeding" interrupted the lit
tie girl.
After the laughter Of her admirers
had quieted she suddenly spoke up.
"But Lew Shank better not arrest
Santa Claus II he knows what's good
for him."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
dives or tints as you wish
Ienin,s Remorse.

Samuel GOmpers said at a labor
banquet in Washington: ''Lenin pre-
tends 10 be sorry for the ruin bis
BolsheviStic doctrines have brOughr
on Russia. Wei. the sorrow OF Lenin
reminds me of Mr.. Bolus-
"AIr. Bolus was a druggist. Ha
made a mistake in a prescription ons
day and killed a man. When the ter
rible tidings were brought 10 him Ia
cried out in great agony:
"'Oh, wretch that l am-and ny
best customer, tOOP"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

A mother and her two sons, age i've
and three. were shopping. Entering
a downtown store the children became
very quiet. and Dick took hold OF hls
brothers hand. admonishing him not
TO make any noise ''in here as soma
one must be dead" They had noticed
the holly wreaths tied with ribbons
that were a part of the Christmas dec-
Grafton In the store.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

"The word idiot" writes a philolo-
gist. "dld not imply a lack OF men
tally until the middle OF the Seven
teenth century. II merely meant an
average citizen"
But what's the difference? Ex-
change.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
FOR OVER 40 YEARS

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE has
been used successfully ia the treatment
OF Catnrrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists Of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application. and the
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Sold BY all druggists.
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
cutieura soothes Itching Scalp.

cutieura soothes Itching Scalp.
On retiring gently rub spots Of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura ONT
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft. white
hands.-Advertisem
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
Results Count

"The world is not much interested
in the storms you encountered at sea.
The question Is. Did you bring the
ship into port?'-A. ID. Lasker, chair
man OF the United States shipping
board in Forbes Magazine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

Coles CarbolisalVe Quickly Relieves
and heals burning. itching and torturing
skin diseases. IL instantly stops the pain
Of burns. Heals without scars. SOC and
Coo. Ask your druggist. or send 30c 20
The ]. W. Cole Co. Rockford, IL, for a
Characterization
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

Never judge by outward appear
ances. a go0dlOoking woman mar
not be as good as she looks.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

First Heraldlc Lion-"How do you
feel, old thingT" Second Heraldlc
LiOn-"Right on the crest, old fruit p
Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

II requires extraordinary ability to
enable a man 10 be probably and
safely dishOnOrable.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

If you are disappointed with your
lot, put 1t In the hands of a real estate
agent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
Few Modern Comforts There.

AAaaaHAAA @NNAaANA - AtA~f~
They are all pleasant places TO look
upon. nesting among the mountains
IN the valleys. and by the sea, with
their old gray walls and roofs OF stone
dotted with storks; but they possess
none OF the comforts or convenience
OF modern life.
Such matter-of-fact things as trans,
hotels. or cafes do not exist in Al
bantam towns and would seem wholly
out OF place. Water r. drawn from
the wells as IL was 1000 years ago,
or maybe from some nearby stream.
inns are represented by the khan, a
stone building half house. half stable,
where caravans and pack trains stop
20 rest.
Albania belongs 10 a time as far back
as the annals Of the world can reach
and Is as primitive rs II II were In
central China. almost as difficult 10
penetrate as Tibet itself. II is land
unfamiliar 70 the traveller and Stunned
by the tourist Of today.
II the three or four centers OF popu-
lati0n In southern Albania are a little
disappointing as cities. this Is not true
of the country or OF the picturesque
villages which gather Ike gray
splashes upon the grayer hills. where
they appear 10 have nestled since the
beginning OF time. Rough stone huts
hey are for the most part, with fiat
stone ruofs. For purposes OF defense.
they are usually situated half way up
The lower hills. and the houses and
sutbuIldings. are often surrounded by
strong stone walls.
The valleys are rich and well culti-
waited. chiefly by the women. but pre-
sent . desolate. deserted appearance,
exceit In the daylight working hours.
Not farmhouse nor a stable Is 10
20 Sepn amidst a., the fertile acres.
The crops cannot be stolen; no bandit
would think OF destroying them, and
- they are left unguarded.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
Geta HIS.

"Weu. long skirts are here" ven
tured Henpeck. Been looking. have
your" snarled his wife.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24
Don't Propose

"She always seems 20 have a lot
OF hangers-On." seems TO me they
are hangprS-oif."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-24

Poise Is the best thing. It keeps
one firmly planted on both feet.