Telegraphic News
Of The Week
Seattle. March 16—April 4th has
been decided upon as the date for
the official launching of the Alaska
fair. At that date fifty of the
hoard of directors will meet at a
banquet, when the details will be
arranged, and the company im
mediately incorporated.
Boston, March 16—The British
steamer King foundered Sunday
150 miles from Sahel island, and
27 of the crew were drowned. Thir
teen were rescued by the steamer
Bostonian and taken to New York.
There were 150 cattle aboard. Dur
ing a storm they stampeded, listing
the boat causing it to turn turtle.
Capt. O’llagan died aboard of the
rescuing vessel from injuries sus
tained in the wreck.
Washington, March lGThc war
department lias announced that it
is decided to establish a commis
sary department at Seattle. Major
W. L. Geary will be in charge.
Washington, March 17—General
Wood has wired to the president
denying the charges ol wanton
slaughter of women made against
the American soldiers at the bat
tle of Jolo. He praised the gallan
try of the enlisted men and de
clared that the fact that there were
women among the forces was not
known until the battle was over.
The president is satisfied with his
report.
Rochester, N. Y. March 1G—
Miss Susan B. Anthony, who died
here yesterday is lying in state at
the Presbyterian church, and thous
ands are passing through viewing
tlie remains. Telegrams of sym
pathy are being received by the
relatives from all over the world.
Canton, March 10—The leader
of the rebels of the Kuangsi pro
vince who attacked the home of
Andrew Beattie, an American citi
zen. March 13, have been beheaded.
Seattle, March 16—Frank Louie,
a native born chinaman, was way
laid arid badly beaten by some of
Lis countrymen last night. It is
thought that the deed was done by
a gang of highbinders who were
angered at his civilized dress. All
of his jewelry was taken from him.
rei orts that there is a hand of high
binders flourishing here are com
mon and the police have started
an investigation.
Victoria. March 16—Attorney
General Wilson has left the pro
vincial cabinet. No successor has
been appointed by Premier Mc
Bride.
London. March 16—Advices
from northern Japan state that
the famine sufferers are in a sad
plight and that unless more relief
arrives soon there will he much
starvation.
Augusta, Ga., March 17—Judge
Parker, passing through here
denied the interview in which it is
reported that he said Roosevelt
was seeking a third term as presi
dent. He declined to discuss the
subject.
St. Petersburg, March 16—The
Jews throughout Russia have con
solidated for the purpose of urging
a settlement of the questions af- j
fecting them in that country. Their
representatives have called upon
Witte, and declared that, the ques
tions which caused the slaughters
must he settled by a declaration
from the government. It is be
lieved that they have secured the
assistance of the United States and
England in presenting their con
tention, and intend to present an
united front for necessary reforms.
Omaha, March 16—A mob of
two thousand people attacked the
county jail here with telegraph
poles as battering rams, intent on
lynching twelve prisoners who are
suspected of various murders in
connection with holdups. They
claim that the law is too slow.
The door of the jail was battered
down, when 40 nolice arrived and
the mob was dispersed. The police
used their clubs freely but no one
was seriously injured and no ar
rests were made.
London, March h—In the
House of Commons yesterday Major
Seeley, leader of the labor party
presented a resolution authorizing
the reduction of the standing army
to 10,000 men. Former premier
Belfour objected and a lively tilt
ensued. The resolution was turned
down. An increase will be made
in the armv in India.
Fairbanks, March 10—“Don’t
knock the Valdez trail. More
horses die in service in Montana
and Nebraska than have been lost
on the American trail this winter
considering the hundreds of tons
of freight in transit, inexperienced
drivers, shortness of feed and the
fact that the trail is comparatively
new and several hundred miles
long over what was a wilderness
two years ago. Worst places are
caused by government supply
trains owing to careless driving of
soldiers.” Foregoing is the state
ment by J. F. Hielscher, who ar
rived today with seven teams
loaded witli meat. He was forty
seven days on the trail.
Washington, March li—Secre
tary Bonaparte before the House
committee stated that midshipmen
at Annapolis are conspiring against
a high standard of education. He
says there is a tendency to place
men who barely pass in the same
grade as those who have a high
record, and he wants the House to
discourage this by legislation.
Washington, March 17—A com
munication from the president re
garding the battle of Jolo was
read in the senate today. Senator
Bacon referred to the battle as
slaughter. The senate at large de
precate existing criticism until all
of the facts are known.
Washington, March, 19—It is
believed that the senate sub-com
mittee of the judiciary will act to
day adversely on the Wickersham
case. If the committee reports un
favorably on the judges confirma
tion, Spooner and Knox will carry
the fight to the committee of the
whole, where it is believed that
Wickersham will ultimately win.
Senator Nelson is still an implaca
ble enemy of the judge.
Seattle, March 19—The city
council has b en petitioned to
Wikidel’s
Restaurant
(Old PostoFFice Building.)
•Regular Pinner 35c.
Frivte Aprtments Open Day an d Night
name new streets in Seattle after
important towns of Alaska, such
as Nome, Dawson. Tanana, Valdez.
Juneau, Seward, etc. They will
probably comply with the request.
Seattle, March 19—Rates to
Nome this season are expected to
be cheaper than ever before
as at least fourteen steamers
and several sailing vessels will be
on the run.
Seattle, March 19—John Bal
laine, of the Alaska Central rail
road, is in the city from Washing
ton. H<> makes the statement that
the road will be built entirely with
out aid from the government.
Washington, March 19—A cau
cus of Alaskans in this city was
held today and they unanimously
endorsed the Lovering bill, which
provides for government aid to
railroads in Alaska. In a petition
forwarded to congress they stated
that the construction of roads
would increase the production of
Alaska gold about $70,000,000 per
annum indefinitly.
Seattle, March 19—The Alaska
Club estimates the output of gold
for the present year from Alaska
at $.32,200,000. Of this amount
tl e Tanana is credited with a pro
duction of $14,000,000.
Boise, March 17—Vincent St.
John who was arrested in connec
tion with the Stueneherg murder
has been discharged but was im
mediately rearrested on a charge
of murder committed in Colorado.
He was spirited out of town by the
Colorado officials and is being
taken to Melrose county, Colorado,
Harry Orchard was arraigned and
when asked if he desired counsel
replied in the negative. The
Mover, Haywood and Pettibone
writs are returnable Monday.
Tokio, March 16—The Empress
Dowager has subscribed $50,000
for the aid of the Japanese famine
sufferes.
w ashington, March 10—John
P. Chun, the new Fairbanks post
master, expresses his disappoint
ment at not securing the governor
ship of Alaska, but lie comes out
in an interview and announces
that as long as he could not se
cure the governorship he is willing
to become delegate from Alaska.
He gives a long list of reasons why
he should he selected as the reore
sentative of Alaska at Washing
ton.
Washington, March 20—It is
authoritatively stated that S. H.
Graves, president of the White
Pass railroad, has raised money
for the construction of a railroad
up Copper river. John Rosene has
joined forces with him and they
will build a line tapping the cop
per district of the Chittvna. The
project of running to the Yukon
with the line has been abandoned.
Copper Center, March 50—Four
teen of the goats owned by Andrew
Holman here were killed last night
by Siwash dogs. This leaves only
seven of the original flock.
Gulkana via Gakona, Mar. IS—
Trail in good shape here and Fair
banks mushers all making good
time. Gulkana roadhouse now has
two cooks to take earn of heavy
travel.
Los Angeles, March 19—Joe
Gans knocked out Mike Twin Sul
livan in the tenth round Saturday
night, although Sullivan was ten
pounds heavier The tight was for
Gans clear through. Gans caught
Mike’s swings with his glove and
countered repeatedly with left on
the body. A right and left to jaw
while coming from a clinch did
the final trick.
Seattle, March 19—The moral
wave has now reached an acute
stage here. Last night the mayor
ordered all dice shaking stopped in
cigar stores. The movement may
mean a general Sunday closing of
saloons.
Tokio, March 20—An earthquake
in the vicinity oi Kaka, island of
Formosa, has torn up the railroad
tracks and jarred down many
houses. The casualties are esti
mated at 800
Washington, March 20—The
Alaska delegate bill if it becomes a
law will cut many of the old timers
of Alaska out of the privilege of
voting as the bill requires a years
continuous residence as a qualifica
tion for a voter. If the bill be
comes a law the first election will
be held in August. John McGinn,
of Fairbanks, is ment’oned as a
feasible candidate for the delegate
ship.
Chicago, March 20—Switt & Co.
plan to install a million dollar
plant on the coast and compete'
actively for the Alaska and Orien
tal trade. The plant on the coast
will be either at Seattle or Port
land.
Seattle, March 21—The Moran
Company, a new concern, has pur- [
chased the stock oi the Moran Bros,
and filed articles of incorporation, i
capitalized at $2,000,000. The!
Moran brothers are retiring on ac
count of poor health.
Seattle, March 20—The national
association of the Christian En- j
i
deavor will be held in Seattle in
1!»07 and the business men have
decided to erect a convention hall!
costing $75,000.
Nagaski, March 21—The Tokio j
Kisen Kaisha lias floated a loan of j
$10,000,000 for the purpose of huy- j
ing the five Pacific Mail steamers :
in the San Francisco-Hongkong
service. The move is significant of
Japans desire to become a power
in the commerce of the world.
Seattle, March 20—Mayor Moore
took office yesterday. He declares
that there will he no more dice
shaking, slot machines or other
form of gambling allowed in the
city. The lid will he on tight for
the next two years.
Seattle, March 21—This city is
filling up with people headed for
the North. There are many new
comers whose objective points are
Fairbanks and Nome. The de
mand for vessels among steamship
owners has never been equelled
This promises to he a great year
for the Northland.
Copper Center, March IS—D. T.
Kennedv*s stage which left Valdez
at 10 a. m. on the loth, arrived
here at noon today, and will make
Gulkana tonight. Trail is good
and everyone all right.
Quartz and Placer Location
Blanks at Prospector.
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Miners’
'Restaurant
Adjoining Brooklyn Hotel
A First-Class Up-To-Date Eating House. Everything
in Season. Large Boxes for Families or Parties.
Cosy and Comfortable Mrs. Chas. Osland
Carrying U. S. Mail and Express.
Str. Oregon
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Str. Santa Ana
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| Five Hay l.'x press Snvice direct between
( Valdez and Seattle. Sailings from Seattle
.Mar. 12 and every 20 days thereafter.
Sails from Seattle Is? <.t each month for
Juneau, Sitka, Kayak, Yakutat. Valdez,
Seward. Cook Inlet and way ports S.aila
from Valdez for Seattle and wav porta,
lrtth of each month.
Sails from Seattle on ltitli of each month
for Juneav, Sitka; Kayak, Yakutat Valdez,
Seward, Cook Inlet and way ports. Con
nects at Valdez with Str. Kora for all porta
between Valdez and Unalaska. Sails front
Valdez for Seattle and wav ports. 1st of
each month.
From Valdez to Unalaska and way porta
2<nh of each month, connecting at Valdea
with S. S. Santa Ana
Right to change steamers or date of sailing is reserved.
Agents for a!! kinds of Steam or House Coal
J. F. TROWBRIDGE, Gen. Mgr
618 First Ave., Seattle. Wash.
W H RUSH, Agent
Phone 16 Valdez, Alasha.
flmsM ConnERQi/iL. Qo.
Carrying: U. S. Mail and Alaska Pacific Express.
Steamships
FaraSiers aad Bertha.
Sailing from Seattle on the 14th and 25th of each month,
calling at Juneau, Sitka, Yakutat, Kayak. Ellamar, Valdez,
LatoUehe, Seward, Seidovia, Horner and Kodiad.
Connecting with FAIRBANKS TRAIL at Valdez, and with
sreamer at Seidovia for Kenai, Tvoonok, Hope and Sunrise
during season of navigation on C<r k rniet.
Right is reserved to change steamer nr sailing w ithout notice.
Home Office, O. J. Humphrey. Clen’l Agent,
310 Sansome St. Yesler Way.
San Francisco Seattl*
J. C MARTIN, Agent,
Valdez
VALDEZ LIGHT & TELEPHONE CO.
Incorporated.
We have on hand a large assortment of Electric Fixtures,
Plain and Fancy Shades, Call Bells and Annunciators.
Estimates given on all kinds of electrical work. Phone 39.
Wines,Liquors and Cigars.
The Senate.
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Sherry Riesling Angelica Sauterne
Blackberry Brandy Claret by the Bottle or Gallon
Rainier Bottled Boer
Order By Phone Delivery Free Phone 6
COAL
at ARCHIBALD’S
Prompt Delivery Phone 15
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