YOL s- SK'VAIin. ALASKA. SATURDAY EVEN*IMG, APBIL 18. 1914_ MO. 164
ATTEMPT MADE j
ON MAYOR’S LIFE!
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New York, April 18.—David Rose, j
seventy years of age and demented,
made an attempt on the life of Mayor |
Mitchell vesterdav evening.
Just ' s the mayor was emerging from
the city hull Rose, who was in waiting,
pulied a revolver from his pocket and j
fired a shot point blank at tlie major, j
who was only a few feet distant. 1 he
bullet missed its mark hut pierced the j
jaw of Frank Polk, corporation coun
sel, who was also in the act of leaving
the city hall.
Mayor Mitchell himself promptly
seized the would-be assassin and sue
ceeded in wrenching the weapon from
his hand before another shot could be
fired,
There was an enormous throng on
Park Row at the time and hundreds
rushed 10 the mayor's assistance.
Later—The assailant of Mayor Mit
chell proves to be Michael Mahoney, a
blacksmith, who claim* that the mayor
has been too extravagant with the
people’* money.
HUERTA IS STILL
QUIBBLING A BIT
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Washington, April 19.—Huerta is
again quibbling and President WiI*on
has about reached the end of Ins pa
tience. It is now thought that unless:
Huerta immediately comes to time
things will certainly be doing at Tata
pico within the next twenty-four hours.
Later—President Wilson has flatly
rejected Huerta’s proposal for a simul
taneous salute to be fired.
CAN NOT LIVE !
IN FRESH WATER
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Ontonagon, Mich., April 18.—Re
plying to a letter of inquiry from the
commercial club of this city, the com
missioner of fisheries of the United j
States writes that fur sealscan not live ,
in the fresh water of Lake Michigan, j
and that they would also endanger the j
fishing industry of the lake. He as- ;
sured the club, however, that the gov- i
eminent might stock Isle Royal with
foxes._
DISCHARGED FOR
ACCEPTING BRI !
Seattle, April 18.—Detectiva Hum-i
phrey of this city, formerly at the j
head of the purity squad, has been
found guilty of accepting a bribe by
the police board and has been dis
charged. _
Budweiser beer at the Branch. *
Complete steam laundry plant for
sale. Apply to Wayne Blue. {
1 should worry. Chicken dinner
every day and short orders at all
hours at Commerce Cafe.
E. Levin, Prop.
ADMIRAL EVANS
IS ON THE WAY
Seattle, April 18.—The steamer Ad
miral Evans sailed last niifht for South
western Alaskan ports. Passengers
for Seward are: D. Nutter and wife,
Miss Retteg, Miss Fairtnan, J. Steven
son, F. P. Skeen, A Inert Coat, William
Fairraan, R. Castigan, wife and baby,
Oscar Christiansen, Mrs. Hopkins,
Mrs. Mat-key, J. Orinund and wife,
Mrs. Nell, Mrs. Morford, J. Dawson,
R. Dawson, Frank, Dalong, E. Hath
away, Mrs. Fishe and son, Albert
Quarry and wife, C. Elvas and Robert
Evans.
For Knik—E. Bartholf, W. Bartholf,
Ike Rosenthal. W. Behon and wite,
C. Sapp and wife and twenty-six others.
For Seldovia—Mr. Randolph and
wife and C. Youmans and wife.
RITCHIE STILL
HAS THE BELT
San Francisco, April 18.—In a twenty
round go here last night Ritchie de
feated Tommy Murphy and still retains
the lightweight championship of the
world. Ritchie done the leading all
the way through the fight. Harlem
Tommy exhibited remarkable vitality
and courage, which forestalled a
knockout. __
LARGE ESTATE
LEFT FOR TWO
New York, April 18.—The estate of
Ogden Mills, who died in 1910, has
been appraised at thirty-six million
dollars. The estate is to be divided
equally between a son ;«nd daughter.
SCOTTY ALLEN
BADLY BEATEN
Nome, April 18. The Scotty Allen
dog team dragged itself in ten hours
behind Johnson in ( he big sweepstakes
race. Ayers finished a poor third.
HUNDRED NORSES
ARE CREMATED
Chicago, April 18.—One hundred
United States Express company horses
were cremated in a lire in this city
today. One hundred families were
also driven from their homes.
Meet me at the Branch. ¥
Brass and iron bedsteads at J. L.
Graef’s. _ $
For reliable information write Can
non, Pioneer hotel Knik, Alaska, f
SAVED AT LAST.
High cost of living a thing of the
past. For Information call at the
Commerce Cafe. Established, 1905.
SKEEN-LECHNER
STARTS ON 25TH
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Judge S. O. Morford left town yes- j
te'day afternoon bound jov the front, j
The work of installing the new ma- j
I chinery out at the Skeen-Leobner prop
erty is going on as fast as the parts are
1 being landed at the mill site, but get
I ting the reports over the phone has
I proven to slow for Judge Mortord, so
he has gone out to see what is being
done. At the present rate of progress
that is being made, in installing the
new Lane mill, it is thought every
thing will be ready to begin operating
by the 25th of this month.. When, if
the mild weather continues, the water
power will be turned on for the season
| and the milling expense of the ore will
be cut down by two-thirds. Judge
Morford will remain at the mine long
enough to thoroughly inspect the new
work that is being done and to go over
the contemplated plans for future de
velopment, when he will return to
Seward. He expects to be back some
time next week.
CLUB IS FORMED
BY CORDOVANS
Cordova, April 18.—The Cordova
Democratic club was formally orga
nized here last night with Dr. W. W.
'Council as president. The club has
applied for membership in the Na
tional Democratic League of clubs.
It was decided by the club to extend
an invitation to Governors Strong and
I
Lister and also to Secretary Lane to
be guests of the club during their visit
to Cordova.
The second railroad blockade of the
season is on on the Copper Itiver road.
High winds are blowing and the snow
is drifting badly. Officials of the road
say trains will be running by Tuesday.
The heavy snows make interior travel
good. _
M'KEE RANKIN
DIES IN'FRISCO
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San Francisco, April 18.—McKee
Rankin, seventy-six years of age and a
noted character actor, died here last
night of old age. Rankin played up to
a few months ago.
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H. V. Hoben, of the Alaska Tranfer
company, is suffering from an attack
ioflagnppe, which is so prevalent at
i present.
| Meet me at the Branch * '
Dog harness at J. L. Graef ’s.
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Bring your job nrint.ing to the Gate
way. We can do it right.
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Wanted--Young man or boy at the
Gateway office to learn the trade.
Good opportunity for rapid advance
ment. __
Meet me at the Branch.
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Snow glasses of all kinds for sale at
J. L. Graef’s t
One dollar a day or three meals for
a dollar. Doughnuts and coffee J5c
at Commerce Cafe.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOLDS MEETING
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The Seward Volunteer Fire Depart
ment held a meeting last night, it be
ing their* annual business meeting, to
take care of the routine business of the
department. Many matters of interest,
were gone over and the policy of the
department outlined for the coming
year. The Bremen decided by an unatn
imous vote to recommend M. A. Horn
er to tire Town Council for reappoint
ment as chief, and elected F. A. Tay-»
lor as secretary and treasurer for the
coming year. In the matter of addi
tional tire fighting apparatus, which is
greatly needed, it was decided to ask
the council for another chemical cart.
ThU is something, in the opinion of
the depart ment, of vital necessity to the
town and a request that the council
cannot well ignore. The matter has
ueen up before but at that time the
council did not see fit to grant the re
quest, so the department has decided
to try again. The council will also be
asked to pay the sum of one dollar to
e very member of the department re
sponding to an alarm of fire, whether
the water is turned on or not.
weddingIate
SEVENTH OF MAY
Washington, April 18—The wedding
of Miss Margaret Wilson and Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo has been set
for May 7. The wedding will be pri
vate. __
Municipal Store a Failure.
Chicago, April 18.—The municipal
store established in this city several
months ago has proven a failure. The
store will be closed at the end of the
month. _
Tumor on the Brain.
Chicago, April 18.—An autopsy was
held on the remains of Dr. Kirby, who
it was claimed was insane, and the re
sult revealed a tumor on the brain.
Schoolteacher’s Job Offered.
Washington, April 18.—Roosevelt,
upon his return, will be offered the
presidency of the Washington Jeffer
son university.
Methodist Services.
Services at the M. K. chuch tomor
row as usual at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The morning theme will ne, “Confi
dence;” evening, “The Spirits Striv
ing.” Sunday school at the close of
the morning service. We extend a
cordial welcome to all strangers within
the city.
C. T. Cook.
First-class job printing at the Cate
wav. We do ft right.
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Long distance telephone booth at the
Branch. __
Field glasses at J. L. Gruef
Finch’s Golden Wedding rye at the
Branch. /
BREAD BREAD BREAD
Full weight. 15 loaves or tickets
for $1. Doughnuts 15c per doz., and
cakes of all kinds at the Commerce
Cafe. Open day and night.