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Declaring that the Kuskokwim country :s a delusion and a J
snare, A. B. Ferguson, one of the pioneers of the Iditarod, and a
well known mining man of Dawson, Fairbanks and this section, re
turned from Donlan creek early this week, and gave it out as his
opinion that the “whole damned country is not worth 30 cents.”
This statement must be taken figuratively for it develops that
Ferguson and his partners have struck a little pay at the mouth of
Ruby, a tributary of Donlan, which they figure will pay them to
take out next season. This placer deposit is merely a spot, or
pocket, and its source is a mystery to the men who have put down
holes aO around it.
The work on Donlan has been attended with the most discour
aging results and has terminated in uncovering but two or three j
spots where there is pay gravel of small quantity that will pay to
work. Despite the number of holes put down, the prospectors are
at a loss to account for the origin of what they find, and are dis
posed to look upon the country as a hoodoo.
At the month of Ruby they have found a small body of pay
about 300 feet long and about 30 feet wide. Holes have been sunk
above this placer deposit on Ruby creek, but no trace of it can be
found coming down that creek. It is the opinion that this gold
came fio n the small divide between Ruby and Snow- The work
done by Smoaton and Larson in cross-cutting Donlan seems to have
proved conclusively that there is no Donlan creek paystreak, and
the finds at the mouth of Snow, Quartz and Lois are equally puz
zling as offering no explanation of their origin.
In spite of tne pessimistic view taken of the situation by Mr.
Ferguson and his partners, they will put in a ditch and take out
the gold on their claim at the mouth of Ruby. They figure that
there may be §15.000 in the spot where they have located the pay,
and tb.at it will reward them to go after it.
On George river, in the vicinity of Julian creek, which was
touted last fall as a big thing, the winter’s prospecting has offered
nothing encouraging. Julian seems to be the only creek that has
shown pay, and this is not as satisfactory as it was reported last
fall. Georgetown looks to the George river section with little an
ticipation, and it is believed that unless something speedily devel
opes, the Kuskokwim will prove mighty poor pickings next season.
Many of the prospectors who have spent the better part of the j
winter are quitting their ground in discouragement and returning
to the Iditarod to have a look at the old creeks, which are showing j
better promise as each day goes by. j
Another Old Hulk Takes Count
Seattle, Jan. 26- —Clearing from this port last night for Skag
way with a big list of passengers, the steamer Cottage City was
caught in a hurricane and blinding snowstorm at the entrance of
Seymour Narrows. Unable to battle against the terrific wind the
ship was driven ashore on Cape Smudge. Under the direction of
Captain Jensen, the passengers took to the small boats with the
crew, and ail were landed safely.
Seattle. Jan. 27.—Dispatch this afternoon, from Captain Jen
sen to the effect that considerable anxiety had been caused by the
late appearance of one of the small boats with 12 passengers, but I
it finally landed safely. The sea is calm today, and the revenue
cutter Snohomish is standing by. The passengers, among whom
were Collector of Customs Willis and wife, will be brought back to
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Poor RggR That Hasn't a Ship
Seattle, Jan. 27.—Caught in the same gale that seems to have
been the cause of the wreck of the Cottage City at Seymour Nar
rows, the Canadian Pacific’s steamship Tees, one of the old time
boats of the coast service, was driven on the rocks in Barclay
sound yesterday, and is believed to be a total wreck- Through the
prompt and efficient action of the crew the passengers were taken
off without mishap.
The Tees is one of the oldest vessels of the Canadian Pacific
fleet, and has been plying in British Columbia waters many years.
She is just another one added to the remarkably long list of old
hulks that, have gone to a watery grave within the last. 12 months
Death of Mrs. Francis J. Heney
New York, Jan 27.—After a protracted illness, during which
she lost strength gradually, Mrs. Francis J. Heney, wife of the
famous graft prosecutar of San Francisco, died here today.
Mrs. Heney, who was a handsome woman of about 35 years of
age, paid a visit to Alaska in the summer of 1909. She was a guest
of Mrs. and Gen. Franklin Bell, chief of staff of the United States
army, and made a tour of central Alaska on the government boat
General Jacobs. The party stopped at Gibbon and at Fairbanks,
where they inspected some of the famous mines of the Fairbanks
district.
Eight Hundred Deoide to Stay
Seattle, Jan. 27.--In his annual report, Collector of Customs
Willis, of Juneau, who is now here, states that there were 24,800
people who went into Alaska in the year 1910 according to the
records of the customs office. In the same 12 months 24,000 peo
pie came out of Alaska—showing an increase in permanent popula
tion of no more than 800.
The same report shows that $22,000,000 in merch .ndise was
shipped into the territory last year, and that $33,500,000 in gold,
fish and other products was shipped out.
$50,000 fer the Seward Trail
Washington, Jan. 28.—After the refusal of the house to in
elude the item in the army appropriation bill, the senate today
amended the measure to include $50,000 in the Alaska road fund
for the building of a road from Seward to the Iditarod.
Senator Jones, of Washington, has been making a strong fight
—having asked fora million and a half dollars for the Alaska road
fund. In this he included the allotment of $50,000 for the Seward
trail. The measure must now go back to the house for reconsider
ation, but there is strong apprehension that the Seward allotment
will be defeated.
Tries to Steal Bask His Losses
Snn Francisco, Jan. 28. —After having become a bankrupt
through his heavy losses in the gambling house, Gustave Postler,
a young German adventurer who has been living at a fast pace
here recently, attempted to get away with the bank roll at the Sac
ramento club last night, where he had lost most of his money.
He had cleaned up several tables, and was retreating with sev.
era! thousands in a sack when the proprietor overtook him with a
gun and killed him instantly.
Would Reciprocate
With the Canadians
Washington, Jan. 27—In a special
message sent to congress today, Presi
dent Taft has taken a determined stand
on the question of a reciprocity agree
ment between the United States and
Canada.
He states his belief that a reciprocal
agreement would settle the trade re
lations between the two countries to
the great increase in the volume of
business and to the mutual beneli. f
the two governments.
Washington, Jan. 28—In spite of the
wide opposition that his message has
scared up all over tlie country, Presi
dent Taft- lias announced his intention
of standing by his demand for a reci
procity agreement with Canada.
New York, Feb. 5—At a meeting of
the National Grange now being held
in this city, strong resolutions were
passed, opposing the Taft idea of reci
procity with Canada. The lumber lob
by in Washington is Using every effort
to defeat the movement.
Dawson Police Will
Attend the Coronation
London, Feb. 5.—Making prepara
tions on a scale that will exceed in
magnificence anything of the kind that
has ever gone before, the government,
is already preparing for the coronation
of King George V. Thousands of troops
from foreign countries have been in
vited to attend, and arrangements are
being made to bring a small squad of
the Royal Northwest Mounted Police
from Dawson. Yukon territory.
Job Gets Better
Washington, Jan. 27—New dignity
has been added to the position of secre
tary to the president by the action of
congress just taken by which the salary
for the office has been raised from $7,
500 to $10,000.
Save the pieces! broken lenses re
placed at Simpson’s.
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As the result of the steady decline of
prices on farm produce, over fifty mil
lions of pounds of butter, eggs and
poultry which have been in cold stor
age in Chicago for several years have
been thrown on the public market at a
great loss. The products were being
held by private concerns which con
templated a big jump in prices on the
food stuff, and the unexpected fall of
quotations will cause the loss of thou
sands of dollars to the speculators,
About five years ago when farm prod
ucts wore at their lowest, a combine
composed of Chicago brokers bought
up a quantity of butter, eggs, cheese
and poultry. The cheese lias already
been disposed of at a fancy figure, but
on the other products the brokers wii:
not realize the original cost of the
produce. For the next few months
Chicago markets will offer a great
quantity of “embalmed” produce at
regular market prices. It is feared b\
the local authorities that many of the
markets will attempt to sell the cold
storage produce as fresh and a strict
watch will be kept for such an offense.
Flying over Mount Wilson, Cali
fornia, recently, Aviator Hoxsey es
tablished a new record for altitude.
Although the indicator on the cyclome
ter of the heavier-than-air ship refused
to work tt has been ascertained that
all previous records were broken.
When Hoxsev descended to the ground
he presented a worn appearance. His
face and hands were cut and bleeding,
the result of stinging ice particles.
Hoxsev states that lie believes that In
attained a height of 10,000 feet, as lie
contends that the atmospheric eondi
j tions vary at the various elevations and
serve to give height. Three days later
I the dangerous nature of aeroplaning
was seen at Los Angeles when Hoxsev,
whose daring flights had been the at- 1
traction of the contests in that city,
was killed by the failure of his engines
to act, and the machine dropping pre
cipitately to the earth. Hoxsey had
not reached a very great height when
it was seen that his aeroplane was in
difficulties: he endeavored to descend
gradually but as the flying machine
was no longer under control it dropped
with dangerous swiftness, crushing the
aviator as it sttuek the ground. The
horror of the spectators at this unto
ward fatality cast agioom over tlie meet
and many departed in disgust from the
dangerous sport.
In response to the public demand the
police of London have determined to
round up ail the so-called anarchists in
that city, and are now engaged smok
ing them out from the miserable war
rens where the poorer classes are com
pelled to live. Anarchist Peter Painter
and Dutch Fritz were shot while flee
ing from the police officers. They are
dead. On the same day seven were
surrounded and on refusing admission
to the police, shots were fired into the
isolated house which later was set fire
to, and the tnen perished ia the flames
The majority were continental refugees
and were not charged with any crime.
Many well-known Alaskans who have
been sojourning in Seattle this winter
are off on a stampede to a new gold
field, which is represented as being the
richest ever. The scene of the new
strike is on Porcupine lake, near Hud
son bay, and the discovery was made
by Jack Hines, a former Nomeite, who
will be best remembered by the fact
that he killed Count Podhorski for
alienating the affections of Mrs. Hines.
Hines wrote his old friends telling
them of the strike, and to come on, and
the stampede is on.
Early in its session the house of the
Washington legislature adopted a rule
that prevents all further discussion of
the liquor question during the present
session. They were compelled so to do
because the prohibition members occu
pied all the time in anti-saloon talk, so
that other necessary legislation could
not be attended to.
Eleven Wanted to
Acquit Mrs, Stack.
Wheeling. W. Va., Jan. 23.—Follow
ing a trial of two weeks during which
scores of witnesses were examined, and
tfter being out for 48 hours endeavor
ing to agree on a verdict, the jury in
tlie famous Sehenck case was dis
ttharged today, standing 11 to 1 for ac
quittal.
Mrs. Schenck was charged with the
murder of her husband, it having de
veloped during the course of the trial
that one Stuart Phelps, a wealthy New
York clubman, was her affinity during
the time that the absence of tier hus
band was first noticed. She was a
prominent society woman, and her
trial awakened a great deal of interest.
Will Pay Her Debts
on installment Pian
New York, F'eb. f>.~ Mrs. Leslie Car
ter, the famous actress who recently
was declared insolvent by reason of
some disastrous theatrical ventures,
has announced that .she has reached an
agreement with her creditors whereby
they will continue to back her upon a
basis of pro rata installment upon their
claims.
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