DISASTER AT MIKE
Seattle, April 26—An explosion
this afternoon in the Black Dia
mond mine 2000 feet below the
»urfuce, killed four miners and
wounded 19. The cause is a mys
tery.
Yakima, April 26—A thousand
men have signed an agreement
pledging themselves to oppose,
with force if necessary, the use of
convict labor in this district.
Chicago, April 26—It is pro
posed to call a special se-sion of
the grand jury to render indict
ments against those who are res
ponsible for the existing anuses in
tli*- local asylums.
Reg Moines, April 26—Governor
Cummings has written an open
letter to President Roosevelt ie
questing him for the good of the
country to accept another nomina
tion for the presidency.
New York, Anril 26—There have
been a large number of thefts front
banks by the clerks during the
past year and the authorities be
lieve that #ome great criminal is
behind »he clerks. It. is customary
for a clerk to get three or four
years in the penitentiary for his
crime and then he appears in pub
lic with unlimited money. This
causes tin* ( dicers to think some
one ia acting as a fence for the
xtoVn money and dividing with
the thief after he is released.
Francisco, April 26—Kear
n* v, the well known •anti-Chinese
agitator and orator, died here last
ni'ht.
\v ashington, April 2G—Pres’dent
Ibms«-velt lias invited President
Mitchell to a conference regarding
the Haywood situation. It is un
derstood that the labor vote is
solid against Taft as a result of
the le ter recently published by
Iloosevclt. commenting on the un
desirability of the class represented
by Mover and IIavwood.
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Washington, April 23—Secretary
Taft report* that everything is
peaceful in Cuba, the natives trust
ing the Am* ricans to do what is
fight with them, and being perfect
ly satisfied- to have the United
Shales look out for their interests.
Seattle, April 25—In order to
escape the closed t.«wn hundreds of
excursion parties are going out of
the city every Sunday. Crowds go
to the woods along the Sound and
indulge in drunken orgies and de
bauches.
Washington, April 2b—Presi
dent Roosevelt’* secretary Loeh,
nas resigned from his position and
will go into business. He indicates
his belief that the president will
lecline another nomination, no
matter what presure is brought to
hear on him.
San Francisco, April 2b—Prose
cutor IIen*-v makes the statement
that the rich club men of Frisco
are supporting Abe Rucf with
money and sympathy and u.siiu:
their influence to secure his ac
quittal.
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J New York, April 2(5—Evelyn
Thaw announces that she is writ
ing a hook telling of her experien
ces and diselosin.: many secrets of
the Broadway theaters.
Seattle, April 2(5—The Yucatan
i sailed for Valdez at 10 p.nu, April
; 24rh.
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New York, A j *ri 127—Geo. Gould
came out t It is morning hi an inter
; view endorsing Koosewlt railway
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| policy, saving that it was m-ces
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•sarv to follow* his ideas to protect
j the roads in t he fu un*.
Washington, April 27—Prc#i
! (lent. Ron.-evelt has published :* let
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j ter stating that, his reference to
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; Mover and Haywood r centlv was
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: not meant :<> anp:v to them as in
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j dividual* hut to »he class they rep*
1 resent, which is a very no • iiahle
jelen.e nt of American society,
j Havana. April 27—Hon/.ales. the
| liberal leader, declare* that. Amert
| ea is in Cuba for the hem ;,: ot i!:e
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j Americans and that the United
; States will continue to interfere in
j Cuban affairs until the island is
i annexed to tiie States.
New York. Anri! 27—Ilarri
inaiPs chief clerk, who returned
| yeste?dav from Europe committed
suicide in his room last night. No
reason is known for the act.
Chicago, April 2i—Rockefeilei
| has denoted a tract of land valued
at $2,000,000 to the University o;
Chicago.
Washington, April 27—The nat
ional republican committee has
decided *o have the next conven
tion either in Seattle, Kansas City
or St. Louis. A final decision will
he reached in a short time.
New York, April 27— K mm a
Hayden Karnes, the well known
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actress, has secured a divorce horn
her husband. The case has been
fought through the courts for some
time, the husband resisting the
application.
Boston, April 27—A plot to steal
millions of dollats from one of the
hig trust companies here has been
i discovered. The leader, it is said,
is a man of national fame, but his
name will he suppressed until the
others can he landed. The police
say the identity of the plotters will
astound the world.
Seattle, April 27—A miner who
assaulted a four year old girl yes
terday is being chased by a posse
and bloodhounds. The man took
to the water during the night and
threw the dogs off the scent, hut it
is reported tha1 they are again on
hi* trail If caught lie will he
lynched.
Tacoma, April J7—A patient in
; the citv hospital, who was totally
I Mind, underwent an operation
I wsterday. one eve being destroyed
! entirely thus restoring his sight
i.
i in ’.lie other. riiv*:e:ans are tak
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ieg great interest in the c;tn*.
San 1'raneisco, April 27—The!
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; talesmen in the Kite! jury are un-j
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dcrgoing a very revere exammu-,
tion. Nine jurors have already
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j lieeli -secured hut P prohadej
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[ '.hut five of tliem will hecha 1 lenged
! ureetni-lorilv. and d.*mis.-cd.
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! Seattle, April 27—Hundred* of
I the society women of tht* city have!
agreed to sell thrir diamond- and
jewelrv and denote the proceeds to
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a fund for t!i* relief of the famine
stricken Chinese. A large amount
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wiii he raised in this manner in
thi* manner in this city alone.
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C. II. OvFtIMttSKK Prop.
Fine ‘Wines, Lienors and Cigars.
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Everything First Class*
and Up-io-Pate.
COPPER CENTER. ALASKA.
Eliamar
Mining
Companv
Powder, Caps, Fuse,
and ail other nec
essaries for the
| Prospector.
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; GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Prices Reasonable.
Eliamar. Alaska
Fernie, April 27—The coal strike
which has been under wa v here for
a fortnight is now ended. Coal
trains are being rushed to Alberta
to relieve the famine caused by the
strike.
Tacoma, April 27— A man named
Morrison, who resides on Wrangle
island, upon returning home found
that one of his sons was dead and
four of his other children were on
the point of death from poisoning.
They had eaten canned goods
which were partially spoiled.
Seattle, April 27—A big strike is
threatened along the water front,
all of the longshoremen figuring
on walking out it their demand for
higher pay is not allowed. If a
strike is deebyed it will mean the
tving up of the nor* for some time.
New V» rk. April 27—Through
an error on tie* part of a clerk of
the court, made generations ago in
this city, a poor man named
Michaelson now finds himself im
mensely rirh. The m in's graml
father secured judgment, against an
estate, which was improperly en
tered hy the clerk and overlooked
until this week. lit tie* neantime
the propeJtv has increased enor
mously in value ami Michaelson,
who is tbs only heir of the origi
nal litigant, will re-cive millions
in settlement, of tie* matter.
If you detdrc writ' or ship to
McMillan Fur
& Wool Co
*11 Lanulky St., Victoria, B. C.
For Assays Send Your Ore To
Ellamar Mining Co.
Gold, Silver and Copper 13.50
Gold and Silver - 1.50
Copper - 2.00
Lead - - - 2.00
£ llamar, Alaska
Copper Center
Blacksmith
Shop.
Horseshoeing
and Repairing
a Specialty.
CHAS. CRAIG, MANAGER
Location Blanks at Prospector