NEWS OE THE WORLD FOR FAST WEEK
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By Cable to Tbe Dally Gateway.
Sunday Lid Drops Again
Seattle, Feb. 25—All saloon were
alosed tight both in Seattle and Taco
aia all day yesterday.
Hobart Called to Washington
Washington, l>. Feb. 25 C. L.
Hobart, collector of customs for the
district of Alaska, has been ordered to
Washington for a conference with
treasury officials regarding customs |
business in the territory.
Roosevelt at Harvard
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Boston, Fob. 2o President Roosevelt
delivered an address to the Harvard,
university students yesterday.
Operator Dies Sending Message
Spokane, Feb. 2«>—James Nichols, a
Western Union telegraph operator in
this city, died last night while sending j
a message. His brother Charles!
Nichols died at his key while sending a
message at Skagwav a few years ago.
Several years earlier another brother.
Loo Nichols, died in St. Paul while j
sending a message. Heart disease was i
the cause in each case.
Woman Accused of Kidnaping
Meadville. l*a., Feb. *25 Emma Dare
was arrested Unlay upon the charge of
kidnaping an aged millionaire named
George Rhodius and marry ir g httu un
der coercion in Januaiy h'.odius is
very feeble and his mental (acuities so
much impaired that he is said to be j
unaccountable for bis actions. It is
claimed that the woman was plotting
to secure his property, expecting him
to cl 10 soon.
To Vote on 5hlp Subsidy
Washington, D. C., Feb. *2# At the
reque-t of the administration both
houses of congress will vote on the
ship subsidy bill next Friday. It is
doubtful about the hill passing.
House Passes Hatchery Bill
Washington, D. C., Feb. *2fi t on
gressman Humphrey's Alaska hatchery
bill passed the house yesterday after
noon. It is expected that it will be
killed iu the senate, where Perkins
has a rival bill.
Santa Clara Sails for Seward
Seattle, Feb. 2t» — Steamer Santa
Clara sailed for Seward yesterday
afternoon, carrying nineteen passen
gers for that }H>rt and ninety-five for
Valdez and the interior. She has a
large number of horses and many min
ing outfits. Most of her passengers
are mining men and prospectors,
firs. Bradley Pleads Not Guilty
Washington, D. t’., Feb, Mrs.
Annie M. Bradley was arraigned today
in the criminal court to answer the
charge of murder for the killiug ot j
Ex-Senator Arthur Brown of Utah.
She pleaded not guilty.
To Carry Mall to Bethel
Washington, D. C., Feb. 2fi- The
mail contract from Seattle to Bethel,
Alaska, by way of Quinhagak, was
awarded to the Alaska Coast Company
at $500 for oue trip.
Just Missed Nkholaevitch
St. Petersburg, Feb. 27—The police
caught a man this morning in the act
of placing an infernal machine on a
railroad track just before the arrival
of a train carrying the Grand Duke
Nicholaevitch.
Fight for Stratton's Money
Colorado Springs, Feb. 27—The Col
orado legislature today appropriated
• 15,000 to tight in the courts the attack
on the will of the late Winfield S.
Stratton, who left more than $5,000,000
to endow a home for the poor. The
heirs seek to break the will.
Ingalls Sees Socialism Coming
Boston, Feb. 27—M. E. Ingalls of
Cincinnati, president of the “Big Four”
railroad, in an address before the
Economic cluo last night expressed the
belief that the United States is moving
toward socialism.
Studies Whaling Industry
Washington, D. C., Feb. 27—Be
cause of the steady growth of the whal
ing industry in Alaska waters the
secretary of the department of com
merce and labor wired for and
received by cable a report from Amer
ican Consul Bordewich at Christiania,
Norway, on the industry and market
there. The department will urge that
the whalers seek a European market
or whale products.
Arrested for Embezzlement
Muskogee, Indian T., Feb. 2S—Ly
man Lane, cashier of the Indian agency
in Indian territory, has been arrested,
charged with the embezzlement of
|s,00l) in funds belonging to the agency.
Arrests of other officials of the Indian
service will follow. A rotten state of
afiairs has been uneJk thed by govern
ment ageuts who have been engaged
on the east* for months.
Urges Ship Subsidy
Washington, D. C., Feb. 28—Repre
sentative Humphrey of Washington
•'ate addressed the house today in
favor of the ship subsidy bill now
pending. He declared the railroad
magnates, Harrituun and Hill, were
working against, the bill because it
was not available for either.
Says Perkins Meant no Harm
Albany, Feb. 27—The court of ap
peals rendered a decision today direct
ing the lower court to dismiss the in
dictment against George VV. Perkins,
former vice president of the New \ ork
Life Insurance Company, tor contrib
uting funds of the corporation to
1 political campaign committees. The
j court holds that there was no criminal
! intent on the pari of Perkins.
Saratoga Sails Today
Seattle, March l Steamer Saratoga!
will sail tins afternoon for Seward and
way |H»rts. Vmong her passengers are J
H. A. McClure, superintendent of con-,
struct toil of the Copper Itivor & North-!
1 western Railroad Company, and sixty j
| men who will start work on the new'
. road.
Senate Passes Appropriation
Washington, D. C., March l—The
senate has passed an appropriation of
$7o0,000 to he used for buildings for
exhibition purposes for Alaska and the
Philippines at the Alaska* \ ukon*
1 Pacific exposition.
Passes Anti-alien Bill
Sacramento, March 1 - The lower
house of the legislature has pased the
anti-alien bill, directed primarily
against the Chinese and Japanese.
'l lte bill provides that unless natural
ized, Japs or Chinamen cannot own
property longer than live years, nor
le«se it for a longer period than one !
year.
Purs May Fight in California
Sacramento, March 1 —The state j
j senate has killed the anti-prize tight
bill. The senators believe the public!
desires the sport.
Nome Rioters Released
Olympia, March 1 John Christensen i
and K. \Y. Anderson, serving three-j
year t**rms at McNeill’s island for in-J
. citing not during a strike of the long-1
shoremen at Nome, Alaska, have been ,
: released on writsof appeal.
New Yukon Commissioner
Nanaimo, U. C'., March 1 Ralph
i Smith of this city has been offered aud,
will probably accept the position of
1 commissioner of \ ukon territory, to
succeed \V. J. ,T. Melnues, resigned.
Got Shot, Wants Money
Seattle, March 1 -Jesse Hull has re
turned from California to institute a
,uit in damage.-* for SI00,CHK) against
W illiam Constantine, who Miot and j
tried to kill turn several months ago.
Exonerates Capt. Tlason
Seattle. March 2 The inspectors,
after an examination, have exonerated
l Captain Mason from all blurne in con- j
nectum with running the steamer!
Portland ashore near Nanaimo recent- j
Governor’s Narrow Escape
Waterbury, Conn., March 2—Gov-1
Woodbury of Connecticut narrowly
escaped death in a train wreck which
occurred near this city last night.
Direct Primary Law will Pass
Olympia. March 2—At a joint con
ference of the senate and the house
it was decided to pass the direct prim
ary law Tuesday next. A bill provid
| ing for the initiative and referendum
i has passed the house.
Glassford May be Transferred
Seattle, March 2—It is reported
that Col. Glassford, in charge of the
Alaska cable and telegraphic service,
may be transferred to Omaha next
fail, and be succeeded by Col. Thomp
son. Some Seattle citizens are work
ing for his retention.
Busse ior Mayor of Chicago
Chicago, March 2—The republicans
have nominated Postmaster Busse for
mayor. He is also on the municipal
ownership ticket.
Goethals for Chief Engineer
Washington, D. C., March 2—The
president today sent to the senate the
name of Maj. Goethals, of tho engineer
corps of the army, to be chief engineer
of the Panaui\canal.
Bond Issue Illegal
Seattle. March, 2—The proposed
bond issue of a half million dollars by
King county to as>ist in construction
of the Luke Washington canal has
j been declared illegal by the courts.
Wisconsin Town Burns
Leroy, Wig., March 2—This town
was practically wiped out by tire last
night. It has a population of 12,000.
Miners’ Cases Postponed
Boise, Idaho, March 2—The cases of
Moyer, Haywood and Pittibone, the
officials of the Western Federation of
Miners who are charged with inciting
the assassination of Ex-Gov. Steunen
j burg of Idaho, will undoubtedly be
j postponed until April.
Entire Panel Dismissed
San Francisco, March 2—The entire
panel of the Ruef jury has been dis
missed. Out of fifty names only ten
were found who were available as
jurors. The remainder have had no
permanent residence since the earth
quake. Another panel will be drawn
and the case proceed Tuesday.
PRY LID DFF
IN SOUND CITY
Thirsty May Quench Their Desire
in Whatever Beverage Ap
peals to Their Tastes.
By Cable to The Dally Gateway.
Tacoma, March 2—The lid has been I
pried off in Tacoma and tomorrow j
(Sunday) the saloons will be open. The
tight between the “wets” and “dry8,”
which has been in progress for the last
two weeks, lias been marked by much j
bitterness of feeling. It looked for j
one while as if the “drya” would suc
ceed in keeping the town closed Sun
days, It is the “wets” inning now,
however, and the resorts will he run
ning full blast tomorrow, as of yore.
Will Disregard Law
Victoria, 1>. March 2— The Sun
day closing law will he effective to-j
morrow, but it is stated that the in-1 \
! to rest s affected will ignore the law.
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KILLS WITH FIST BLOW j
AND HELD FOR MURDER
Spokane. Fob. 2(i Fx-Deputy Sheriff
Frank Walker of Franklin county, j
formerly of the Klondike, crushed,
< harles Anderson’s skull with a blow j
of bis tist and was arrested upon the.
charge of murder last night.
Shocking Accident
Cairo, 111., March 2 Rev. Tittle of
tiiis city went into the basement of his
residence to get some dynamite with
which to blow up some stumps. Ac
cidentally the dynamite went off,
(blowing up the house and killing
i Tittle’s father, wife and baby.
H. E. ELLSWOKTH
SKWAKl). ALASKA.
ASSAY OFFICE
Reports on mines. Oro Anslysls
Gold. fl.60
Gold and Silver. 2.00 |
Copper. 1-6U 1
Lead. |
Gold. Silver and l,ead. 3.60 j
Gold. Silver and Copper. 3.50 ;
Gold. Silver. Copper and Lead. 4.50
Gold and Silver Umpire.. 5.<K>
Iron. 4.00
Sulphur. Aluminum. Tin. Platinum.
Quicksilver. Zinc, Nickel. Oohalt.
Chromium, etc.' 6 'ki
Mill tests...
Ore analysis.f!0 and up
Gold refined. meltCd. assayed and bought ;
Seward Bowling Alley
Fourth Avenue. Seward.
BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES
In Connection
Ladies’ Day Saturday Afternoon
A Good Place to Spend
the Evening. ,
E. L. WI1ITTEM0RE, Proprietor
Seward Bakery
. Opposite Postoffice
Fresh home-made Bread. Pies
and Cakes every day.
Whole Wheat, Graham, Rye
Bread and Pompernickle al
ways on hand.
C. WERNER, Proprietor
RGTIC BR0THERH00
CAMP SEWARD NO. 21
Meets every Saturday even
at 8:30 o’clock in Brotherhood
Rooms in Commerce Bid.
J. L. Reed, J. J. McManus,
Arctic Recorder. Arctic Chief.
Seward Water & Power
Company
JOHN. A. NELSON. Manager
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Office—Third and Washington streets
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MUSHERS
Attention!
Mrs. Watson, formerly of Hope,
will be pleased to see all of her
old friends at her Restaurant in
Girdwood, where they will re
ceive the best the market affords.
Sleeping accommodations for
quests and place for sleds and
doys.
fraser’s Smoke Shop
A fine line of choice Cigars, To
baccos and Pipes.
CLUB ROOMS IN CONNECTION
n. h. FRAStR Fourth Ave. and Washlnoton St.
TROY HAND LAINDRY
Don’t worry c’bout your flannel
shirt collars and cuffs when you
can have them returned as new
Next to Moort’s Hall Fifth Ave. Seward ;
I BOOTH & CO.
HOPE AND GIRDWOOD
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(f^TCall on the old reliable firm of Booth & Co. for anythin? in the j
Liquor and Cigar line. Mi Election Cigars. Old Line and Hunter Rjo,
Nelson Co. Bourbon, Olympia Beer. Everythin? first-class. Best
of attention, run on the live and let live plan.
Glrdwood, Alaska. C. R. BOOTH, Manager.
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WARM i
GOODS p
Sweaters, Underwear,
Fur Robes,
Fur Caps,
Parkeys, Felt Shoes,
and everything in
Men’s Warm
Wearing Equipment
for
“Hitting the trail.’’
CLAYSON
.IKetlotWer, for Clother ' "
Northwestern Steamship Company
CARRYING li. S. MUL AND EXPRESS
Seattle - Seward Route - Outside Passage
Str. SANTA CLARA ^m,s*«?:i"?n-b'K,,:rct''raln‘s"ils
Str. SARATOGA SSSSSS^TSSiK"“r‘': rclurnl”‘s“"’’
Str. NORTHWESTERN ^
C|r unnntM Sufis from Seward 8th of each month for Unalaska. Dutch Harbor,
OU> UVn/l and way ports. ltetu ruing leaves Seward about 28th of each month.
F’or transportation, berth reservations, freight rates etc. 17 T CTTri7C
call on Agent. Seward. Alaska, *-“* *• * UiLO
J. F. TROWBRIDGE, Gen l Mgr. E. G. McMICKEN. G. T. »noP. Agt
SEATTLE. WASH.
GENERAL OFFICES] 702 FIRST AVE., SEATTLE.
^ALASKA COAST CO.
\\ Carrying U. S. Mail—Alaska-Pacific Express
VIA INSIDE PASSAGE |
To Seattle and Juneau
Stmrs Portland and Bertha
Sailings from Seward 8th and 23rd of each month.
Sailings from Seattle 10th and 25th of each month.
Sailing Oates Subject to Change Without Notice
For farther Information Apply to
ALASKA COAST CO. — BROWN & HAWKINS
94 Yesler, Seattle._Agents-Seward._
Board of Trade
Fourth Avenue, • • Seward, Alaska
Only the choicest goods dispensed
Club Rooms in connection
Furnished Apartments up stairs
New, Neat and Comfortable. f. V. THOMAS, Prop.
THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
(Incorporated November, 1905, under the laws of Alaska)
Office—on Fourth avenue, near Adams, Seward, Alaska
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
CHRISTIENSEN &. LAUBNER BROS.. Proprietors
Pianos and Safes Moved sPed«i mention to cny Trade
^ . —m _ . Olveuajrour orders for Coal &. Wood
General Forwarders phone main seward, Alaska
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