Manv Drowned
,» • ' \ .; _ . •
Steamer and Sthonner £dllid£ and Sifik
With Great kdta Of fcife*
Boston, FcV>. It5 — One ol the
most, terribh ac'ei'deVits in the his
tory of the Long island 'crtast oc
curred yesterday who'll the New
, >
York liner Larch hi 6'iit collided
■with the schooner Knhwl'oiv. One
hundred and fifty-sik are dead out
of about, two Jiundred passengers,
and the survivors barely escaped
death by freezing. The steamer
went to the bottom Seven minutes
after she struck, and many of
tWdVe whd Succeeded irt taking the
Mtfht9 we?e frozen. They 1'eft the
Is&lhneV in their night clothes, and
ak the teVnperature was around
zero the suffering Was terrible.
3P*orty- three bodies have been
Washed ashore.
dlean, N. Y. Feb. 13—Ex-Gov
ernor frrank W. Higgins died at
his home here .Inst night after a
short il 1 ness. Higgings was the
last governor of N,ew York, his
term expiring Dec. 31. 1906.
NOT THIS SESSION
Nothing Doing Regarding
Territorial Govern
ment
Washington, Peb. 13—The
House committee on territories, of
which Delegate Waskey is a mem
ber, makes the announcement that
the matter of territorial govern
ment for Alaska will not. be con
sidered this session on account of
the growing sentiment against such
legislation, which is developing in
every quarter. The opposition
forces are preparing to defeat the
measure when it comes up during
the next session.
Wallace, Idaho, Feb. 13—The
prosecution in the Steve Adams
trial created a sensation yesterday
when it was announced that the
Federation of Miners had raised a
large corruption fund for the pur
pose of saving Adams from convic
tion. Documentary evidence of
this fact is promised today. One
juror has been secured.
Washington, Feb. 13—The Sen
ate how has under consideration
the Alaska fisheries bill which was
introduced bv Humphreys. This
bill i6 considered br Senators as
offsetting the measure introduced
by Senator Perkins in favor of the
'Alaska Packers association.
Washington, Feb. 12—Collector
ilarper is here urging upon the
department that a customs build
rag be constructed at Seattle.
WITTE'HAS CLOSE CALL
—
Terrorists Attempt To
Blow Up Count With
Infernal Machine
St. Petersburg, Feb. 13—Count
•. . , _ »
Witte had a narrow escape from
death by an infernal machine last
night. The machine had been
placed in his bedroom and was
timed to explode at four this morn
ing. The ticking of the clock at
tachment caused tlie detection of
the machine. Witte is now suffer
ing from an attack of nervous pros
tration as a result of the attempt
on his life.
►Seattle, Feb. 13—A Columbia
coal train collided with the North
ern Pacific passenger at Renton
last night and fourteen passengers
were seriously injured. The acci
dent was caused by the slippery
rails, the trainmen being unable to
control the freight.
San Francisco, Feb. 12—Appeals
in Alaskan cases have been set
tled as follows: Louis Whitehouse
»• .
vs. John Edwards, judgnent af
firmed; International Trust Co. vs.
1 « J S •
Decker Bros., decree reversed and
cause remanded for trial.
Washington, Feb. 13—It is an
nounced this morning that plans
have been perfected for amending
the laws regarding immigration of
Japanese. Under the new law no
Japs can enter the country unless
the}' have a passport from the
j apanese government.
£
When in Copper Center, Alaska* fetop at
HOTEL HOLMAN
Whe'i'e the U. B. kail And PaSMhgeV StAgMfops. Headquar
ter* fof COmtnercriJ Travelers. BtaUe and Hoghouse vith
Water aVVd Corral attached-, free of 'charge. The Best of Ac
commodations Guaranteed. StoVe, PoBtotece, Telegraph.
Notary Public, U. S. ComiinisfcionVr attd R’edbVder’s Office in
Mine block.
RlNOWAtft BtlXi Proprietor.
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The Tacdma Roadhotifee
63 miles frdfti Valdez on government trail. Wne mile from
telegVaph station at Teikh'ell. First-class Accommodations
for niton and beast. Hav atod Grain for sale.
PblVATE RtioMs J; Ol/SOiff, Prop.
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Five Day Mail and Express Service Direct
Sails From
VALDEZ SEATTLE
Str*. Saratoga Jan 28 Feb 20 Jan 16 Feb 6
Str. Pennsylvania Jan 13 Jan 1
Str. Northwestern Feb 6 Feb 28 Jan 24 Feb 16
Str. Santa Clara ^larch 8 Feb 24
Qtr 7th of each month for Nushagak, via Unalaski '
liUld and way ports
Right to change steamers or date of sailing is reserved.
Agents for all kinds of Steam or House Coal
J. F. TROWBRIDGE, Gen. Mgr
702 First Ave., Seattle, Wash.
W. H. BUSH, Agent
Phone 16 Valdez, Alaska.
umlA Coast Conp/^r.
J i .ll.l.l —
U. S. Mall and Alaska-Pacific Express
Sails trom Seattle on the 10th of
_ each month via ti e Inside Route',
S f RF“" I?T*^ calling at Juneau. Sitka, and all
• J • OLmIv I ft Ifi way ports, to Kodiak. Returning;
sails from Valdez f bout the 25th;
omitting Sitka.
5. /. PORTLAND Sails from Seattle Jan. 15th
Str. Jeanie leaves Seattle Feb. 15 with combustibles
Right is reserved to change steamer* and date of sailing withoat
notice.
/. E. PHARO, Gen’l Manager.
94 Yesler Way, Seattle.
J. C. MARTIN, Agent
Phdne 1-7 Valdez