GHLORIN GAS
LET LOOSE !
In Order to Force R. L
Senators to Reach
Agreement.
Providence, R. J., June 19.—
<Chlorine gas was let loose in the
.■Senate chamber today, after that
body had been in session since
'Tuesday, unable to reach agree
ment on several measures.
Following the spreading of the
suffocating odor the factions that
have prevented adjournment
agreed to an hour’s recess in
.order to clear the gas from the
.chamber, which came only after
three republican senators and
.one democrat bad been overcome (
by the sickening fumes.
JNew A. R. C. Buildings j
Are Well Under Way
On the eminence on the upper side
tat Clear creek, where work has been
■going on for some days under the su
pervision of John E. Baker, several
iDuildings under construction by the
Alaska Road Commission are now on
:the way toward completion.
The first building, a warehouse, is
praotically completed. Its dimensions
pro 24x20, inside measurement, with
jlO-foot walls, and story and a half high.
The second building, a dwelling,
#0x20, is well under way. It is ideally
located, giring an excellent view.
Work on the barn, an 18x24 struc
tfure, is also well advanced. A garage
will also be built, work upon which
«agill probably commence within a few
.days._
James Pernie and Charlie Woods,
well known McGrathites, were among
Wednesday’s arrivals, coming up in the
Matter’s launch. This, incidentally, is
Mr. Parole's first visit in five years.
Wanted.
Competent .driller. State experience
and name of drill used.
Address Driller, Kusko Times.
Messrs. Tittel, O’Mal
ley, Bullard, Depart
Fritz Tittel, Mike O’Malley and I*
F. Bullard, who were late Saturday ar
rivals, left Monday for Ophlr, on their
way to Cripple, where they will join
Thomas McKinnon as guests on his
launch to Fairbanks.
Mr. Tittel, after many months on his
West Nixon properties, is making a
necessary trip to Anchorage, on mat
ters of business. He .expects to return
to McGrath in September, on one of
the last up-river boats.
Mr. O’Malley, another well known
oldtimer, will first visit Fairbanks, al
though when leaving here he was not
certain as to whether he would locate
there or proceed to the Outside. Mike
spoke of a few “producing acres,” with
a few fruit trees, a barnyard of chick
ens, with fresh eggs for breakfast every
Ull/i UV.' W j »» U 1 V UV VrfVMiv* uv
a little hunting and fishing, and possi
blv a machine in which to do a little
running around. And so it’s hard to
say where Mike will land, but, wher
ever it may be, he carries with him
the well-wishes of a host of friends.
Mr. Bullard, resident superintendent
of the Alaska Treadwell Mining Com
pany during the course of its opera
tions here, is on his way to Mayo. Y.
T-, where he will again become active
ly identified with the company’s opera
tions.
Tom McKinnon is on his way to
Brooks to give attention to his mining
operations in that district.
With the Around
the-World Flyers
Hongkong, June 16.—Three Amer
ican army aviators in their around-the
world flight landed at Saigon, capital
of French Cochin-China, this afternoon.
They will hop off tomorrow morning
for Touruine. Annime.
Frank Joaquin, who recently returned
from Anchorage to-Ganes creek, was a
Thursday arrival for a short visit In
town. Mr. Jeaquin states that Mrs.
Joaquin, who underwent an operation
in the Anchorage hospital several
months ago, is greatlv improved in
health, but that she will not return
here during the present season. Mr.
Joaquin will leave on an early boat for
down river to give attention to busi
ness matters, upon completion of which
he will again return here.
Steamboat Service On Innoko River
The Steamer Pup, Max Simel owner and operator, will be
carrying U. S. mail, express, freight and passengers between
Holy Cross and Ophir and all points on the Innoko River,
Leaving Ophir on Next Trip About June 25
Aad making regular trips between Ophir and Holy Cross
during the open season of 1924. Horse scows leaving Ophir
will connect with steamer at North Fork of Innoko.
Fare From Ophir to Holy Cross, With Board, $35
BATHS
At Reasonable Hours
Mrs. Robert E. Lowrie
Meat Barge Due to
Arrive Here July 1
Dave Mutehler’acold storage barge
will leave Bethel on’June 22 and is ex
pected to arrive in Tokotna by July 1,
according to a telegram received today
by Jack Mutchler.
A large supply of the very best
meats, including beef, pork, mutton,
chickens, sausages and other meat
staples, are ou the barge, all of which
is most welcome news to the people of
this section.
St. Paul Conventions
Seem Rather Tame
St. Paul, June 17.—The national
farmer-labor convention ope^pd here
today.
The communist party was virtually
read out of the farmer-labor progres
sive convention at the instance of La
Follette. _
St. Paul, June 20.—Following ad
journment last night, the national
committee of the communist party
drew up -formal plans for negotiating
for a conference for progressive politi
ical action to be held July 4 at Cleve
land.
Willinta B. Ouek, of Sedro-Wooley,
Wash , was nominated for vice presi
dent by the communists.
Frank Larson’s new power boat, '
upon which work has been under way
for the past several weeks, is now near
ing completion. The new craft is 62
feet long and 14 feet beam, equipped
with a high-powered engine. The
main werk .remaining is that of the
housework, which is now progressing,
and the new boat jwLII. go into commis
sion probably within the next four or
five days.
. ■
Nels Vibe, after a day in town, re
turned Sunday to Little creek.
Tokotna Radio Station Schedule.
Following is the schedule now ob
served by the Tokotna radio station: l.
WEEK DAYS.
9:30 a. m.—Receive from Aocborage.
11:15 a. m.—Send and receive Iditarod.
1:00 p. m.—Receive from Fairbanks.
1:30 p. m.—Receive from Anchorage.
4:15 p. m.—Send and receive Iditarod.,
5:00 p. tn.—Receive from Anchorage.
SUNDAYS.
9:30 a. in.—Receive from Anchorage.
11:15 a. m.—Send and receive Iditarod.:
4:15 p. m.—Send and receive Iditarod.
5:00 p. m.—Receive from Anchorage.
Effective May 15th, messages will
not be accepted over counter during
operating schedule. They will be held
over either for next schedule or for
transmission the following day.
GULLIKSON
HOUSE
I
Tokotna
First Class in Every
Resnect
Privatelrooms, with spring~beds.|
Good Meals Served
for $1.00
Bath room, with sanitary^toilet.
Pure well water.
Good, cleanjdog house.*
'Billy Jones, who returned here yes
terday tfroua a trip to Ophir, states that
ibo Carlson & Hounan 6cow, with the
first summer mail, is expected at that
place not earlier than the 25th.
The Pioneer, with the second load of
Innoko Lumber Company, arrived on
Wednesday.
FOR SALE
35-F00t
Scow Boat
6-foot beam, 4-foot bottom.
Equipped with a 5-horsepower
Wright Engine.
Canvas Covered and Canvas
Curtains.
Now at Berry Landing.
$270
Inquire of Bob Roberson,
Tokotna.
Harry Harris, Yankee, w» a Wed
nesday towns visitor.
Henry \yallick, of the I. U. force,
Ganes, wast a Wednesday visitor.
Max Simel
The Pioneer Trader
Furs Boujrht and
Sold
Miners’, Prospectors’
and Trappers’
Supplies
Steamer Service On the Inoka
River.
Ask the People of Ophir about us.
STATION
Fairview. Innoko River
McGrath Pool Hall
George Mutchler, Proprietor
Cigars,Tobaccos, Candies, Fruits
Old-Timers’ Popular Resort
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NORTHERN COMMERCIAL CO.
OF ALASKA
.Stores at McGrath and Tacotna
An Old Saying:
The Best Is Always
the Cheapest”
Service and Guaran
teed Goods Count
for a Lot
Our Guarantee Means Something
100-GAL. TANK GASOLINE, $55.00
A! Our McGrath Store
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