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Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28
NE. -.<ANPT'N co.
LOSES MAIL CONTRACT

Advices received by post
master Oren F. Hill last week
reported that the Postoffice
Department has awarded the
new contract for transporting
the mails between Ketchikan
and Hyder to Ed Williams of
Ketchikan, his bid having been
the lowest submitted. Mr.. Will
liams, who operates the motor
boats Rough Rider and Taku,
was formerly engaged in car
rying the mail over the same
route. 1t is understood that he
intends to employ the same
vessels under the new con-
.ract.
Although the present con-
tract, held by the w. J. Neil
Transportation Co.. will not
expire until July l, it is under
stood that it will be turned
over to the new contractor IN
mediately. Arrivals from Ket-
chikan report that the Nell
company would withdraw its
vessels at once and Postmaster
Hill also received a tele-
gram from the company which
states that the "Neill Trans
portation Co. bids Hyder good
)ye" and e'.tends thanks for
courtesies shown"
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28
CONFIRMS REPORT
FISH CREEK TRAM

Further confirming the re-
ports published in these col
umns to the effect that the
American Mining & Milling
Company is contemplating the
installation of a tram between
Fish Creek and the Riverside
mine and the shipment of ores
to the Riverside mill for re-
duction, j. D. Littlepage, less
ee and operator of the latter
property, stated on his return
from the south last week that
such an evenuality is not I'M
likely. Mr.. Littlepage said he
had discussed the proposal
with the A. M. & M. Co. Of
ficials while in the south but
no definite arrangements had
been made for the tram in
stallation so far as he was
aware of at that time. The
final determination of the pro-
posal will probably be made
following the visit of some of
the company officials, who are
expected to pay the camp an
early visit.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

The Mooseheart Legions of
Ketchikan and Prince Rupert
are expected to arrive here
for a big time next week and
local Moose are looking for
ward to their coming with
much pleasurable anticipation.
According to the schedule, the
visitors are due to arrive here
Thursday and will participate
in a grand frolic to be held in
Pioneer Hall the same even
ing. On the following evening
a second frolic will be held in
Stewart. Both events will be
open only to Moose but the
public may participate in a
big dance to be held in Pho
neer Hall Saturday evening.
The visitors from Ketchikan
will bring along their own or
chestra and some excellent
music is expected. The visitors
are also exected to bring a
base ball team, in which event
there will probably be a game
between the Legionaires and a
local team at Stewart.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28
WILL WORK ON
CHIEF METALS

The properties of the Chief
Metals Mines Co., located a
short distance southeast of the
Big Missouri, will be the scene
of considerable activity during
the coming open season, &C
crding t Emil Davis, who is
looking after the affairs of the
company.
Mr.. Davis states that the
program outlined for this year
will include the extension of a
100-foot tunnel which was run
on the ore in earlier years, in
addition to surface operations.
A crew of four or five men
will be employed.
The Chief Metals Mines Co.
is composed largely of men,
bers of the Seattle fire depart
ment and business people and
is privately financed.
Mr.. Davis states that o. H.
Ebbinhouse, battalion chief in
the Seattle fire forces and a
leading figure in the company,
is expected to arrive shortly
to inspect the property, which
displays a number of excellent
surface showings.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

- DR.. Dan E. Standard, form
err local physician, who is now
located at Petersburg, was the
victim of a painful accident
recently, when a gas stove ex-
ploded in his office and start
ed a fire of serious proport-
ions. Press reports say DIR.
Standard was seriously burned
about the face and hands. The
flames subsequently swept the
entire upper floor of the build
ing where his office was locat-
ed and much damage result
ed before the blaze was ex-
tinguished.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

What is regarded as the mort
important discovery in the
Kantishna district in recent
years was recently reported by
Henry Appelle, who brought
to Anchorage a number OF
gold quarz nuggets to show
the character of the discovery.
He is of the opinion that he
has found the mother lode OF
the rich Kantishna district
and will devote the coming
summer to intensive develop
ment. The find was made near
the head of Eureka creek, and
the nuggets already found in
dictate that the main ledge
when located, will prove i'm
mensely rich.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28
RIVERSIDE MINE
TO INSTALL OIL
STORAGE TANKS

AS result of arrangements
made by j. D. Littlepage on
the outside, the Riverside mine
is preparing to install three
big oil storage tanks, to be
used for fuel supply purposes.
Two of the tanks will be in
stalled at the wharf, the other
at the mine. The tanks are
each of 10000 gallon capacity.
The big watts are now on the
dock and a tanker is enroute
to fill them. Oil will be drawn
from the dock tanks in bar
rels to fill the one at the mine.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

the establishment of the much
needed high school.
Mr.. Hederson also gave Il
talk on educational matters at
the NJ. E. Church Sunday ev-
ening, during the course of
which he compared the edu
cational facilities of Alaska
with those of the outside and
pointed out that the territorial
system compared very favor
ably with those of the outsid
districts despite many defici-
encies.
Mr.. Henderson was also the
guest of the Chamber of Com
merce at a special luncheon in
the Silver Grill before leaving
o nthe Norco for Ketchikan,
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

The new P. Burns & Co. mar
ket and cold storage plant in
Stewart will be opened Mon
day. The new establishment
will be among the most mod
ern and upto date in the
North, with the very latest
improvements in storage and
refrigerating facilities, includ-
ing an ice plant, and a finely
appointed market, with glass
front and marble top show
cases for the display of meats
and other food products. The
public is cordially invited to
visit and inspect the plant on
the opening day.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

The annual cleanup of the
public school ground is in pro-
gress today, with citizens in all
walks of life contributing their
labor to the very commend
able effort to place the play
ground in first class condition.
Considerable work, including
the removal of a number of
stumps, must be done before
this result is accomplished.
Several team owners have
volunteered the use of their
equipment and the School
has also secured permission to
use the Bureau of Public
Roads tractor and dump
wagons.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

The Territory of Alaska is to
be represented at the Sesqui-
centennial exposition which IS
to open in Philadelphia in
June, according to Governor
George A. Parks, who reports
that he is planning the exhibit
for the North. Space is to be
allotted to Alaska by various
of the government depart
ments, and the funds will come
from the general government
appropriation.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Pat Carey, while fishing for
halibut Monday evening, land
ed a huge specimen of the fish
family commonly known as
the mud shark. The fish was
estimated to weigh in the
neighborhood of 200 pounds
and attracted much attention
when hauled ashore near the
saw mill. 3aFa&M
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

r. G. Mellon, mining engi-
neer, who will have charge of
the operations of the Hyder
Lead Mines, Inc. on the form
err Texas Creek Comstock Co.
properties on Texas Creek, ar
rived on the Cardena and is
preparing for an active season.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Arthur Baynton, ST., well
known former resident and
father of Mrs. Louis Legge,
who has been visiting in Eng
land for a considerable peri
cd, returned last week and
will again take up his resi-
dence in this locality,
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Washington advices report
the reappointment of Judge
Cecil H. Clegg, of the Fourth
judicial district, by President
Coolidge. Opposition to his re-
appointment is considered un-
likely.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Nenana dispatches Tuesday
reported that the ice in the
Tanana River began to move
at 4:O3 p. m. April 26, the
earliest breakup date in hist
Dry.
The ice went out at Fairbanks
at IL :03 p. m. April 25th.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

The Standard Oil tank steam
err Alaska Standard, arrived in
port today with a load of oil
products for the Salmon Riv-
er Dock Co., local agents of
the company, and the River
side mine.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Harry Townsend, consulting
engineer for the Big Missouri
Mining Co., arrived last week
to look over operations on the
Big Missouri. Mr.. Townsend
expects to remain in the dis
trict a couple of weeks.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Harry Hoskins, former Pre-
mier employee and well known
old timer, left a few days ago
for the westward enroute to
Fairbanks.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

The Northland Transporta-
ton Company motor ship Nor
co arrived from Seattle Mon
day evening with a quantity of
general cargo.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Anchorage sportsmen are
forming an archery club. Eight
If them were supplied with
bows and arrows. Emil Pficl
is the prime mover in the new
sport.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

E. E. Hall, of Winnipeg, vice
president of the Bank of Hy-
der and noted eastern Canada
capitalist, was an arrival in
Hyder Thursday accompanied
by his son.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Dale L. Pitt, general manager
of the Premier Gold Mining
Co., left Sunday for the south
on the Prince Charles.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28
HENDERSON DISCUSSES
SCHOOL QUESTION

twin, were suggested as the
most feasible means for the
establishment Of a high school
in connection with the local
system by Lester E. Hender-
son, Territorial School super
intendent, during an address
on school matters at Chamber
of Commerce Hall Monday
evening.
With reference to the first
proposal, Mr.. Henderson point
ed out that in Incorporated
school districts, taxes for
school maintenance could be
levied up to 10 mills and col
lected by the same methods
as are employed by the city
council in Incorporated towns.
Under this system the COM
munity is compelled to bear
25 per cent of the costs of
school maintenance, and also
provide its own school build
ings and keep them in repair,
as there could be no refund
on repairs or on expenditures
for new buildings. Sufficient
money must be raised to COW
er expenditures for 3 months
and on proper showing of ex-
penditures and their approval
by the Territorial board, a 8
months refund would be al
lowed. Mr.. Henderson stated
that this would be an advan-
tage if it was desired to en-
ploy two teachers and main
tain high school. In the event
of civic incorporation a tax of
20 mills could be levied upon
property. A reasonable esti-
mate of local school expenses
for the next year, he said,
would be about $4,000. Of this
the Territory would bear 49,
500 and the school district
$1,000. Referring to a canvas
made by school board mem
bers to determine the probable
amount that could be raised
by taxation, Mr.. Henderson
said:
Although we did not value
everything in the locality, we
figured there was a possible
assessment, as far as we went
of $28O,000. Your tax rate
might be as low as 2 OF 3 mills.
Your community has more
ability to pay it's way than
most unincorporated places"
81 think personally" he said,
that there isn't anything
more of a boost to a town than
to have a high school estab-
lished and maintained. 1t is a
very direct financial and &C.
onomic benefit to a community
when children can be educat-
ed in their own town. It would
make your town naturally
more attractive to men with,
more attractive to men with
families, making them feel
little more permanent here"
Mr.. Henderson also stated
that the Territory sometimes
helps school districts along on
a plan of paying the salary of
115 teachers, the district pay
ing the other half, in the event
that they need two teachers.
After explaining the sources
of Territorial funds, methods
of incorporation and tax col
lection, as we'll as various in
cidental matters, Mr.. Hender-
son announced his intention to
90 over the local situation
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

J. D. Littiepage of the Riv-
erside mine returned last week
from an extended business
trip to the states.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

were as 1OllOWS:
For Delegate
Sutherland, D. A. (Rep.) AZ
Aldrich, F. A. (Rep.) II
Boyle, F. A. (Dem.) D
Mccain, H. C. (Rep.) 4
Adams, G.. A. (Dem.) l
For Terr. Senator
Steel, w. A. (Rep.) 80
LIE Fevre, H. B. (Rep.) Is
For Representative
Ferguson, c. 3. (Rep) 43
Gray, Jetta H. (Rep.) 30
Paul, VIM. l.. (Rep.) ia
Benjamin, Chas. A. (Rep.) SO
Worth, VIM. A. (Rep.) 80
Little interest was displayed
in the election and the vote
as the lightest in the history of
the camp, only II ballots be-
ing cast. Of this number IS
were republican, 6 democratic.
The election board consisted of
E. M. Reynolds, H. A. Ives and
c. T. Hatten, the latter being
substituted for P. w. McDon-
nell, the democratic appointee,
who was unable to officiate.
Latest available figures for
the First Division showed
Sutherland leading the dele
gate contest with 1856, with
Senator Aldrich next with 40I.
The rest of the candidates
were in the following order:
Boyle, (dem) 1873; Mccain,
(Rep.) III; Adams, (dem.)
II.
H. B. LeFevre, (Rep.) was
leading the race for divisional
senator with 582, with 486
registered for his republican
opponent, w. A. Steel. The re-
turns for divisional represent
ative gave G. B. Ferguson,
$751; VIM. A. Worth, 1872,
Chas. Benjamin, 1928; Jetta H.
Gray, the lady candidate, 635,
and William L. Paul, 485.
Reports from Juneau an
nounce that the divisional
winners of the primary cleo
ton will be confronted at the
regular November election by
a full legislative ticket of in
dependents, from which the
filings are as follows:
For Senator-Allan Shattuck,
(dem.) Juneau;
For Representatives.. H.
Kubley, (rep) Ketchikan; A.
E. Gurr, (rep.) Wrangell, Ed
ward Locken, (rep.) Peters
burg; N. E. Hardy, (dem.)
Juneau.
These candidates have all fill
ed as Independents and will
be supported by democrats
and republicans alike. The
primary nominee for delegate
will also face an independent
candidate in the person of
Thomas A. Marquam of Fair
banks.
The reason behind the indie
pendent legislative ticket is to
be found in the fact that 500
Indians were voted en- bloc in
the 1924 election, which re-
suited with one exception in
the defeat of every candidate
not on the Indian ticket.
The exception was N. O.
Hardy. AS the Indian vote is
again in evidence this year, it
is hoped to defeat their candi-
dates by means of a ticket
which may unite all anti-Tn-
dian elements in the district.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Albert Mayer has been seri-
ously i'll for some days as a re-
suit of an attack of quincy
which necessitated two surgi-
cal operations. He is reported
much improved at present.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28
SUTHERLAND LEADS
IN PRIMARY RACE

Judging by the reports SO fan
received, Sutherland carried
the First Division by a sub
stantial majority in the prl-
mary election held Tuesday.
Locally the election results
were as follows:
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Mrs. Rose Grosbush returned
last week after an absence of
several months.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-28

Major North, manager of the
B. C. Silver, was an arrival
from the South last week.
Oren F. Hill returned Thurs
day from a flying trip to the
States.
Joseph Prout left last week
on a trip to Vancouver.
Pat Reyes, well known old
timer of the district, returned
last week from a visit in the
south.
The Nome nugget., 1926-06-12

When Amundsen asked the United States for the loan of pilot In l92l for his expedition. Byrd was the first to volunteer but the navy de pertinent turned him down because he was married man, The op- purtunty went to an unmarried naval pilot. who upon receiving the appointment immediately took uni" himself wife.
 With the MacMillan Arctic eXpedi- tion in 1925. however Byrd flew more than 3O0O miles. Heavy fogs prevented the search for new land The commander was born In Win chester. Va. October 25. 1sSS Ben nett was born in Warrensburg. N. ". 1890 and entered inc naval air service in 1917.
The Nome nugget., 1926-06-12

caused him to transfer to the naval air service. With the purpose or connecting himself with air exped'- tions, in which he expected the navy to engage. he began making n tech nical study of flight and insiru- ments for air navigation,
 His inventions revolutioni2ed air navigation. One of these was tn" so-called bubble sextant" which enables flyers to obtain an artificial horizon and to calculate positions while in flight. Another was the sun compass and the third drifi indicator.
 As result of these and other ac- complishments, Byrd in 1919 was assigned to the duty of develo: 'ni. navigational methods and providing equipment for the successful trans Atlantic flight of the N ca. He volunteered to fly from England (" this country in the dirigible R-2 and was in England when the air ship was wrecked,
 In 1916, an injury resulted in Byrd being retired. but almost i'm mediately he was called to active duty. During the World war he rendered valuable service and this, with the added fact that his record seventeen citations. four of them for bravery. had much to do with congress passing special act giv- | ing him the rank of Lieutenant-com- mander. temporary appointment he already had held. He had or eanized the department commission on training camps in 1917. The fol- lowing year, he went to Canada to take command of the United States naval forces in that country.
 "I have no hesitation in saving that he more than any one e'se. by his own qualifications. had much to do with petting Dassed legislation creating the Burean of Aer"nanfic' l in the Navy Department" the chiei of the bureau wrote.
The Nome nugget., 1926-06-12

permission proved successful. Start ing from Richmond, Va, Il city founded by his forefathers Byrd went overland to San Francisco, where he caught d steamer for the Philippines. Thea he travelled on coasting vessels from one Asiatic port to another.
 After the European journey, he crossed on liner to New York. where, as the youngest unescorted globe-lrotter in the world, he was interviewed by no less than fifteen exporters.
 There were the tales of Arctic eX- plorations to excite his interest and he determined when fifteen years old to make an effort to discover the North Pole. Four years later. how ever, the youth, while a student at the Naval academy. received hard blow-Peary reached the North Pole. tNr bSih tSiu'sT' w 1'' m his hopes to explore the Arctic. To the audacity, self-reliance and sporting spirit which marked his trip around the world. he added science. technical skill, experience and important service to his coun- try which fitted him for the self-ap- pointed task.
 The sporting spirit had behind 1t serious purpose. He wrote in The New York Times shortly before set ting out on his expedition:
 "The sporting element appeals strongly to me. but I am also deep lv interested in proving that the airplane can do the job. want to see 1t done for the prestige of air craft. believe that if we are snc- cessful in making flights even from spitzbergen to Peary Land and back much good will result from the con- seauent awakening of the public to the vast possibilities of the air plane"
 l After going through the navy routine. Byrd's interest in aviation
The Nome nugget., 1926-06-12
VICTORIA ARRIVES TO-DAY

The steamship Victoria of the Alaska S. s. Co.,. arrived at Nome at 1O:30 this morning after bucking ice for two days and also being de layed by heavy fogs. The vessel has q full cargo of freight and passenger list numbering about 44o. The Vie dropped of 27 passengers at False Pass for the canneries. Ar ter unloading here the ship will go to Solomon, Golovin and St. Michael with mail and freight. thence to Igavak and Golovin where she will take on big cargo of reindeer meat for the States. The Victoria will return to Nome for passengers and mail and finally sail to Seattle about Wednesday June 18th. according to the genial local agent. James P. Daily.
The Nome nugget., 1926-06-12

SAN FRANCISCO, June I., Ar)-The holding up of the Southern Pacific train at the mouth of the Siskiyou tunnel in Oregon of the most das- tartiIy examples of trail b,nitry in the West. The engineer and others of the killed while trying resist the mali clerk met death when the blown up with dynamite In vain search for loot. The bandits went empty handed. The discarded clothing the wreck traced to D. Autremont. The boys disappeared at the time of the hoIdup. Rewards totalliny fifteen thousand oi frred for their capture.
The Nome nugget., 1926-06-12
COLONEL NOBLE GIVEN
 BANQUET AND RECEPTION

Last Saturday evening the Catholics JOsepls h"ch ,cnrred Colonel Mobile and the Italian menl- brls of his banquet Parish Hall, whici, was later foow.. by a public reception and dance at the Eagle Iiall On front of Colonel Mobiles of honor placed a beautiful wrcatl, of cut flowers together with tho hnsia" coIors and those of the hmrch. The tables t1stcfuiy decorated with the rcspc." c"l"'s and Il large American flag cover- r'l the entire the hall Mrs. I.eschcr the caterer for the orcnsi"", and nothing further need be said to the Nome public as to the eats.
 Thomas tiaincy acted s toast -mnstcr a the bam- qnrt and in welcoming the lusto,s Italian Colonel said fin part: I've thank the Most High that he has guided safely the uncharted and deS"ate wastes which the eyes of before beheii. Your arrival the American continent by way of t,,. North Pole approxn,aes to certain extent. the un. belle, ,eabe discovery /" your i,s riols Italian pre-. .lecess"r Columbus who laid the Fsi,iinand and lsphrIIa n world which before his time was buried in the inipcnctr rabc misis of chaos. Among the great contributions t" h"mn" progress during the present century there is that contributed to the welfare of the people of Nome and Alaska than of civilization.
 Wa Pioneers of early days remembering the scan. ty reaching loved friends and rcia- lives well the doings of the world believed the milnium had almost arrived when were told that the two poles Port Safety. Nome, for the purpose of flashing thoughts through air it seemed impossible believe hut the magic genius great Italian demonstrated and tonight the words that utter, before tomorrows sinks below the horizon could be waftsl the fnrther- most ends Of the earth 1T need be-
 GAFFNEY WAKES ELOQUENTLY ''You too, Colonel Mobile, have marked another cpoc: in history nd will soon ienve Hs for the ''outs.ie' -:., you !. mngle with .h6 trem-
 ing millions of peace loving American citizens. busy with the hum of industrial and commercial pursuits And of the American people say to youi that a