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EDES SAYS RAILROAD WILL BE BUILT
TO FAIRBANKS IN THE YEAR 1919
That the government railroad in
Alaska will be completed to Fairbank
s at the end of the year 1919, two
years from next fall, is the statement
made by Chairman Kdes of the Engi
neering Commission.
This statement of Kdes appears in
the Juneau Dispatch of December 24
last The Dispatch in aneditorial says
directly that Kdes denies the report
that the completion of the railroad
will be delayed beyond the time orig
inally estimated. If Commissioner
.Mears was rightly quoted as saying
that the road would not be built until
1P21 and that Seward had no chance
to be joined up with Anchorage this
year he was either joking or trying
to tea.>e someone evidently, The (late
way here repeats what it said a few
days ago and that is the Engineering
Commission will do everything pos
sible and is doing all it can right now
to connect Anchorage anti Seward
this year as Mr. Kdes told this paper
long ago they intended to do. It can
hardly be possible that the chairman
of the Commission anti one other
member would contradict each other
! in this fashion. As the chairman’s
1 word must be accepted the statement
attributed to Meats must be taken
either as a joke or a mistake. the
Juneau Dispatch is an Associated
Press paper and the following is the
statement in its issue of December 27
with the heading and all;
DELAY COMPLETION ALASKA
RAILROAD DENIED BY EDES
Reports that the completion of the
anks is likely to be delayed several
years beyond the time originally est
imated, are denied by \V. C. Edes,
chairman of the Alaska Engineering
Commission. Mr. Edes states that no
definite time has ever been fixed for
the completion of the line. Inquiries
have been answered by the statement
that the commission hoped to reach
Fairbanks by the end of 11UIL althou
gh this was largely dependet on fav
orable conditions and the supply of
labor.
“Nothing.” writes Mr. Edes, “ has
occurred this season to discourage us
in any way Like all other enterprises
' we have felt the effect of high freight
rates and a scarcity of shipping. Pos
sibly we have felt this somewhat more
than others, as practically everything
used in the construction of the road
ust be brought from the Pacific coast
The past season was also a wet one in
Alaska with numerous storms, which
occasioned some changes in our plans
By Dec. HO about 65 miles of new
track will have been laid for the sea
son, making 85 miles in all, extending
in both directions from Anchorage. In
addition to this over 60 miles of right *
of-way has been cleared on the line j
between the end of the track and Fair- j
banks and over H5 miles of grading
ddne in disconnected sections. Large
additions have been made to our con
struction equipment and large amoun- (
ts of supplies will be distributed by
sled this winter, preparatory to an
active campaign as soon as conditions
are favorable in the spring.
“I feel that we have reasons for;
congratulation on the result of the |
season’s work.
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T. W. LAWSON IN CONTEMPT FOR
REFOSING TO ANSWER QOESTIONS
Washington, -tan. 9.—The committee on rules has approved of Ben
nett's motion to cite T, ]\\ Lawson for contempt because of failure to answer
yuestions pat to him by members of the committee. The contempt citation
has been tabled for action. Lawson, continuing his testimony today, to/d the
committee that he would disclose the name of a cabinet officer who Joined
with a senator and a JVew York banker to engage in stock gambling in part
nership.
Lawson says a member of congress told ^im so. Bennett demanded, the
name of the congressman, but Lawson refused to give it because, he said, if
he is already in contempt it would be inadvisable to divulge the name now.
Later on Lawson alleged that his only interest was to secure a regulat
ed stock market.
". hid you r common stock gambler!" interjected Congressman Harri
son. "The same as you, " replied Lawson.
Baruch testified and denied that he had any advance knowledge of the
Wilson peace note.
ENORMOUS ALASKA DEAL!
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 9 Colonel Jackling admitted today a mining consolidation for
four hundred and fifty millions is contemplated through Daniel Guggenheim and the Morgan
company which will include lhe Utah Copper Co., Nevada mines, the Kennecott mines, the
Copper River Railroad and the Alaska Steamship Company.
SEATTLE PATROLMAN
ACCUSES HIRAM GILL
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SEATTLE. Jan. 9.—Patrolman l
Charles Mullen was arrested by the
federal authorities late Monday night
for bootlegging. It is alleged that he
threatened Billingsley with death un
less he fled the country. After his
arrest Muller said he represented
Mayor Gill and Chief of Polce Beck
ingtoam in whatever h« did. Gill and
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Beekinfjham say the patrolman is
either a liar or crazy.
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Hospital Helpers Meet
The Hospital Helpers will meet
tomorrow, Wednesday.
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SPOKANE AT CORDOVA 3 P. M.
The Spokane is due to arrive at
Cordova at 3 p. m. today.
TELLS HOW MARSHALL DID
NOT GO FOR SULZER
J. Wilson Reed, M. I)., arrived on
the Mariposa this morning and will
leave with Tony McDonald for a trip
across country to Marshall, their
home camp. Dr. Reed says Marshall
would probably have gone strong for
Sulzer only that a stampede took
place from the Koyukuk and Iditarod
just before election. The doctor
thinks well of his camp which he left
last October for his first trip outside.
F. Revell, who was formerly with
Segerstrom and Hagen at Nome, ar
rived over the trail from the interior
a couple of days ago.
COUNCIL MAKES
READY FOR FIRE
HARRY HOBEN LENDS HORSE
TO PULL WAGON AND BELL
WILL BE HOISTED
At the city council meeting held last
night John Dubreuail got the job of
building a lean-to twenty feet wide to
the city hall building for the horse
being lent by Harry Hoben to pull the
fire wagon to fires. It was also dec
ided to place the fire bell on the tower
of the fire hall and to have -ropes
leading down to the ground and one
to the bed room of the fire chief. 'I he
other work done was the decision to
paint and paper the city hall inside
and the work was given to Frank
Torry.
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BUFFALO BILL
IS DYING FAST
all hope for the HERO OF
YOUTH GONE AND HE MAKES ;
NREADY.
Denver, Jan. 9- His physician to
day told Buffalo Bill Cody that there
is no hope for his recovery. The fam
ous old scout took the news in the mos
matter of fact manner and at once
l>egan to make preparations for his
burial. He also arranged all his aff
airs. He has asked his sister to have |
the Elks and Masons to take charge
f the funeral. He may live a few daysj
but ultimate recovery is out of the ;
question.
CHICAGO CHIEF
NOW ARRESTED
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healy who resigned some
TIME AGO IS CHARGED WITH
BRIBERY AND EXTORTION.
Chicago, Jan 9—Former Chief
Healy, who resigned by request and
and under chargss some time ago, was!
arrested last night on the charge of |
bribery, extortion and conspiracy. He
was later released on bond of a hund
red thousand dollars Lieutenant
Martin White and three others were
also arrested and State Attorney Hoy
ne allegges that Healy and other ofTi
icias preyed an the denizens of legal
resorts.
MARIPOSA ARRIVES
AFTER FINE TRIP.
The Mariposa arrived this morning
after a smooth trip and will leave at
7 o’clock this evening. She brought
hte following passengers.
From Seattle; Maria Junte, J. W.
Reed, Mrs. K. Vaughan, Alma Sor
enson, T. McDonald, and 7 steerage.
From Juneau; Tony Korthnson.
From Valdez; Dolly Gilmore, Jno. S.
Johnson, N. Allicso, Joe Bowers Jno.
McDonald.
EXPLOSION INJURES MAN
SERIOUSLY AT MILE 71
A man whose name is not known
in the city lost a hand, probably one
eye, and, maybe, two eyes by an ex
plosion that occurred at Mile 71 this
morning. The details are not known
but it is thought that the accident
was due to the premature discharge
of powder in a loaded hole.
WICKERSHAM INTRODUCES HIS
ALASKA PROHIBITION MEASURE
GRIGSBY ON
THE DRY LAW
ATTORNEY GENERAL DECLINES
TO SAY WHETHER TERRITORY
CAN ENACT PROHIBITION
SEATTLE, Jan. !>.—George Grigs
by, attorney for Alaska, will leave
for Juneau tonight. He declined to
express an opinion as to the power of
the Juneau legislature to make a dry
law operative in the territory. He
also refused to say whether lie
thought the half a million from lic
ense taxes would be available to
maintain schools or not.
( YN NOT SHIP LIQl’OR
DRY TO WET STATES
Washington, Jan. !> —The most
sweeping of all the decisions of the
supreame court was rendered today
when the court upheld the Webb-Key
on law which prohibits the shipment
of liquor from dry to wet states. The
decision also sustains the West \ irg
inia law prohibiting importation for
personal use.
MAN INJCRED IS
SAID TO BE INSANE
Deputy Marshal Evans received
word this afternoon that the man in
jured by dynamite at Mile 71 is
Charles Benson. From the message
received by him Mr. Evans thinks the
man was insane and tried to commit
suicide.
The Mariposa mail brings a copy of the prohibition
hill for Alaska introduced by Delegate Wickersham on
December 19 last. The chief clause of the bill are pre
sented beiow. Another clause prohibitis pharmacists
from getting alcohol unless for scientific purposes and
even then they must take an oath that it is for such pur
poses and the application must be made to the clerk of
,he court. The bill also prohibits the drinking of any in
toxicating liquor on any boat, car or any vehicle used for
the transportation of passengers. There seems to be no
way provided by which any other person may secure li
quor for private use, but a more careful study of the bill
iay bring some permission out. The following are the
opening Clauses of the bill and it may he said that the
measure seems to be unusually strict:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ol repre
sentatives of the United States of America in Congress
assembled, That on and after the first day of January,
1918, it shall be unlawful for any person, house, as
sociation, linn, company, club, or corporation, his, its, 01
their agents, officers, clerks, or servants, to seil, manu
facture, or dispose of any intoxicating liquor or alcohol of
any kind in the Territory of Alaska or to have in his or
its' possession or to rtansport any intoxicating liquor or
alcohol in the Territory of Alaska unless the same was
procured and is so posessed and transported under a per
mit-as hereinafter provided,
Wherever the term “liquor,” intoxicating liquor,” or
“intoxicating liquors" is used in this Act it shall be deem
ed to include whiskey, brandy, rum, gin, wine, ale poitei,
beer, cordia's. hard or fermented cider, alcoholic bitters,
ethyl alcohol, all malt liquors, and all orther acholic li
quors.
That any person, or poi sons or any house, i .
association, club, or corpora- ;oii, his, its. or then; ag- vs.
officers, clerks, or servants, who shall, directly or indirect
ly violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall'be fined not less than $300 nor more than $1,000 o
shall be imprisoned in the Federal jail for a penod of not
less than thirty days nor more than one year, or both such
line and imprisonment._
GREEK KING APPLIES FOR A
BREAD TICKET FOR HIS FAMILY
NEW COMMISSIONER
Judge Martin Moran has been ap
pointed by Judge Tucker to the U. S.
commissionership at Fortuna Ledge.
Judge Moran was commissioner in the
Kobuk some years ago and thus will j
be familiar with the duties of the^
oflicc to which he has been appointed. I
He succeeds Judge Fuller, a former
Yukon river school teacher, who re
signed the U. S. commissionership to
take up a more lucrative business ac
cording to informatino frm his
mother.—Nome Nugget.
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GOING ON MARIPOSA
The following will leave on the
I Mariposa this evening: E. H.
Christensen, Wm. Harris, Mrs. Har
ris, T. E. McLean, Mrs. McLean, E.
L. Davis, Miss D. Burke, G. VV. Foster
M. J. Finch, Geo. Brown, Bert Hain,'
John Lund, Geo. W. Sivert, S. D.
Maxwell, Joe Tadin, Frank Gillespie,
H. A. Wagner, Nellie Shea, H. O. j
Prentice, L. J. Mausey, Maude M. El-.
lis, Mattie Agee, Max Menard, Ottoj
Eaton, A. L. Agee, Sam Agee.
DANCE AT A. B. HALL
ON SATURDAY NIGHT
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A dance will be given in A. B. Hall j
on Saturday night.
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ATHENS, Jan. 9—King Constantine applied for to
day and receieved a bread ticket of te regular kind that is
issued to all heads of families in Greece. The king says
he believes that under the conditions prevailing a king
should fare just like anyone else.
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TEUTONS RESUME OFFENSIVE
PETROGRAD, Jan. 9.—After strong artillery prep
arations the Teutons have resumed the offensive m the
region of Petzesch and retired the Roumanians until the
arrival of Russian reinforcements stopped furthei enenn
movements. After a stubborn battle the Russians captui -
'd trenches near the village of Kalnzem at the south
western end of lake Babit. Fierce Teuton counters were
repulsed. Russian aviators yesterday bombarded Kovel
and villages in the region of Brody.
RUSSIANS GAIN SOME GROUND
BERLIN, Jan. 9.—Strong Russian forces yesterday
attacked at the northern end of the Russo- Galician fron
tier and were successful in gaining additional ground at
the river Aa. Elsewhere they were repulsed.
GERMANS REPULSED
LONDON, Jan. 9.—Three attempts by the Germans
to approach our positions southeast of Souchez have been
repulsed and many wounded were taken prisoners. The
British artillery is doing effective work east of Lesboeufs
and Ancre and also east of Neuve Chapelle.