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ANCHORAGE. ALASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1017.
THE PROSPECTOR.
The other day there died near Anaconda a prospector who
for years had been industriously engaged in developing his
mining claims, in the hope, which was not to !>e gratified. <»l
tliseovering ore of commercial importance. The demise ot this
humble character, who had so faithfully and so persistently
kept at hi- work, was the occasion for/.an editorial in the
Butte Miner, which paid a glowing tribute to this prospector.
His case, as the paper says, is typical of those who engage in
prospecting, in tin* western states, in Alaska, and wherever
men search for mineral wealth. The paper likewise pays a
tribute to the mining industry, when it is legitimately conduct
ed. The editorial is s«> noble in expression, so fittingly sum
marizes tin* career of tin* prospector, and deals so justly with
men who follow this vocation, that we take pleasure in repro
ducing it:
For ,'{() years or more a prospector, who had acquired sev
eral mining claims west of Anaconda, stuck sincerely to bis
work there, seeking ever tin* ore body which would establish
his properties as big producers and aid in upbuilding the min
ing resources of the state.
It was not his fate to come on the big ore deposits he was
so certain were there, and just the other day death came tor
him as lie reclined in his modest cabin on the hillside not far
from one of his mine shafts.
lie was a good, honest and lovable man, this prospector,
with absolute trust in his fellowman and with a hospitality that
made him the friend of all who ever had occasion to stop at
his place. Such as lie had In* always placed at the disposal of
his visitors.
He worked hard, very hard, indeed, and lie injured no man.
His purpose was strictly honorable and even noble, tor he
meant to add to the world’s means of industry in a way that
would take from no other man.
He was of that very honorable mining fraternity that ere
ates and never destroys.
11 is career was typical of many a western prospector. Ilis
aims and ambitions were identical with those ol many a west
era prospector who attained the object of his search.
Western people understand the prospector and hold him
dear. He is one of the most exalted of western characters.
Kncouraged by fond hopes, strengthened by never ceasing
expectation and inspired by a desire to bring into existence
something that will aid the world and afford new industry tor
many men, the prospector follows one ot the cleanest kinds ol
work now known to humanity.
Time after time In* is disappointed and he falters only
to arise again and resume his endeavors.
And as his wanderings take him dose to nature, so. too. lie
becomes imbued with the firmness of the lofty ranges he tra
verses. His thoughts are cleared by the undeliled atmosphere
that surrounds him. In his lungs is the wholesome breath of
forestland and hillside park.
He works hard, mighty hard, in digging his shafts and
running his tunnels, and he weaves marvelous, even beautiful
dreams.
This prospector in question might not have realized his
hopes, but yet he may have been an instrument in a mighty
plan which some day might find its consummation in great
new industries created out of a natural resource and which de
priving no other man of any possession, will play a great part
in adding to the material welfare of thousands of others.
The mining industry is so clean, great and worthy a one
l*ecause it is so splendidly creative, so beneficial to many thou
sands of persons and yet withal so free from even the least
charge of depriving others of their rights.
The local Chamber of Commerce is taking aggressive ac
tion with respect to the abolition of the lot forfeiture clauses.
These clauses form a distinct handicap to the town’s develop
ment, as compared with the developments that would ensue
if they were not effective. Now, the person who improves his
property is taking some chances, in that a tenant or occupant
might violate this regulation and place the lot under a ban. In
a now town in a new country, so far as general developments
go, a person is taking enough chances, in our opinion, without
ibis forfeiture regulation staring him in the face, day and
night. It may have been necessary to have placed this forfeit
ure clause in the contract of sale, at the beginning of things
hen*. We shall not bring that into question at this time. But
this harsh regulation has accomplished its purpose and should
lie abolished without undue delay.
GENERAL HAIG LAUNCHES NEW ATTACK
AND TAKES NUMBER OF GERMAN POSITIONS
LONDON, May d.—General Haig, commander of the Brit
ish forces in France, today reports that he has opened a new
attack on the enemy, from the Sen see river to the Achville
Vimv road, and that the British troops had captured a num
ber of German positions.
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THURSDAY, MAY !5, 1!H7.
I Vol. 1. No. 246. ANCHORAGF1, ALASKA, 4th and I)
How many of you have read R. Service’s ‘Rhymes of a Red Cross Man”?
Yet they are rhymes well worth reading. The impressions of a man with
a highly developed sense of understanding the rea'ities of life, writing of
things he saw and lived, drawing pictures of war, and life in the camp.
! with the touch of a great artist, Robert Service has again shown us a new
! side of his versatile character. The book is published in a neat cloth bind
i ing at $1.25 and Red Leather binding at $1.75.
We have also a number of new copyrights of 1917.
Growth is the inevitable result of work done in the right direction.
L. E. Waterman, a pioneer of one of the greatest enterprises in our
country—the manufacture of Fountain Pens—has made the ‘‘Waterman
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FOURTEEN FRENCH AND BRITISH FLYING
MACHINES SHOT DOWN BY THE GERMANS
BERLIN, May -5.—In an aerial battle on the west front,
above tin* Arras-Aisne battlefields, 14 French and British aer
oplanes were brought down by the German flying machines,
says an official report issued today. The German loss, says the
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(Special Correspondence.)
JUNEAU, April 19.—Not since the
house convened in its third session has
a more spirited debate on a more im
portant subject of legislation come up
than the discussion yesterday after
noon in the committee of the whole
when Corrigan’s general eight-hour
bill for all wage and salary earners in
Alaska was the order of the day.
The original bill is an innocent look
ing instrument, but two brief sections
in length. Subsequent amendments
have added other sections. The bill
is an act regulating the hours of all
wage and salary earners in the terri
tory and is referred to as the general
eight-hour bill, introduced pursuant to
the vote of the people at the recent
general election.
Yesterday’s pyrotechnics were touch
ed oil' when Judge John Winn, prac
ticing lawyer of Juneau, dramatically
declared, holding high in the air the
bill, “It is pernicious from every stand
point and not a single plausible ex
cuse can be given for the bill.” The
speaker then told of the great calam
ity that would result if such a bill
passed; that the cannery interests of
Alaska would be seriously effected and
the country’s food supply cut short;
that in view of the recommendations
of the national council of defense and
the telegram of the secretary of the
interior and telegrams from the big
fishing association, such legislation
should be deferred at this time. The
telegrams referred to request the leg
islatures of the states and territories
to vest the governors with power to
suspend all eight-hour legislation dur
ingthe present crisis. Judge Winn de
dared that if the present bill was re
ferred to the voters now that it would
be voted against by as large a vote as
was cast last November for an eight
hour law.
He was followed by Judge Royal A.
Gunnison, Juneau lawyer, who spoke
as the representative of the Pacific
Fisheries association. He defined what
in his opinion constituted a general
eight-hour law and pointed out that
certain industries should be exempt, as
was the case in several states where
fruits, etc., are canned only during cer
tain periods of the year. “This bill
if it is passed, will reduce the output
of the canneries and this will result
in a reduction of the country’s food
supply,” declared the speaker. He sub
mitted an amendment for the consid
eration of the house providing that the
law should not apply to persons en- *
gaged in canning, salting and other
wise preparing foodstuffs or sea foods.
Sundry amendments were suggested
as the bill was discussed. Much was
said as to the time the bill should'be
come effective. An amendment that it
be in June was lost as was one that
it take effect immediately after its
passage. The amendment that prevail
ed was- that the bill become effective
November 1st.
Representatives Nerland, Coombs,
Daly, Price, Murray, Day and the
Speaker were frequently on their feet
during the discussion.
The sentiment of the entire house
was that some kind of an eight-hour
law should be enacted. It was a fair
and just enactment that all hands
were aiming for. ^
The bill was being considered upon
its second reading.
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