NEWS Of THE WORLD EOR PAST WEEK
By Cftbl* to Tb* Dally Gateway.
Will Be No War
San Francisco, Aug. 19—Secretary
Straus arrived today from a trip to
Honolulu. Straus says there in no
enmity between Japanese and Ameri
cans on the islands. On the same
steamer was Kikijire, commercial
director of Japan. He says there will
be no war bet ween the United States
and Japan.
Squadron Arrives at N okohama
Yokohama. Japan. Aug. 19 The first
divivon of the United States squadron
has arrived here, enroute to San Fran
cisco. via Honolulu.
laft’s Mother Suffers Relapse
Milburn. O., Aug. 19 Mrs. Taft,
mother of Secretary Taft, who was
thought to he recovering from a severe
illness, suffered a relapse and is in a
precarious condition.
Taft to Tour the World
Washington. I>. f., Aug. 19 Secre
tary Taft leaves soon for Seattle, and
from there will sail for the orient and
around the world.
Pleasure Resort Burns
Bridgeport. Conn., Aug. 19 A fa-)
mous summer resort burned here yes
terday. entailing a loss of *">00,000.
Twenty-live thousand pleasure seek
ers were thrown into a panic wheu the
tire occurred. Incendiarism is sus
pected.
To Install Wireless Next Veer
Washington. D. f.. Aug. 19 The
army and navy departments will co-op
erate in installing and maintaining a
wireless svstem between Nome and St.
Michael. Alaska, and Seattle and San
Francisco. ‘Hie new system will be
in operat ion next year.
Better Service Assured
Seattle, Auif. -d The United Press
newsservice ha> leaded a wire front
here to Sai; Francisco, and from thence
east via the southern route, and by
the end of the week will lx* able to
yive a much better service. The
strike of operators has materially af
fected the new> service during the
past few days.
Fireman Accuses Chief Engineer
Seattle, Aug. 20 A young fireman
on the steamer Santa Ana accuse-*
Chief Engineer Moon of assaulting
him on the high seas. He claims
he will not push the prosecution of
Moon.
Peace Reigns in the Philippines
Washington. 1). C., Aug. 20-Peace
now reigns*in the island of i’ulajanes •
of the Philippine group for the tirst
time since the American occupation.
Another North Pole Expedition
Paris. Aug. 2«» — Jean Charcola. a |
noted explorer, is arranging for an j
expedition, the destination of which is '
the north pole.
Bertha Arrives in 5eatile
Seattie. Aug. 20—Steamer Bertha
arrived from Seward and way points
at to o'clock last night.
Communication Cut off
Port Townsend, Aug. 20—This city
is completely cut oft from telegraph
and telephone communication by
reason of forest tires consuming the
poles upon which the wires were
strung.
Strike Situation Unchanged
Chicago. Aug. 2d— Both sides in the
telegraphers' stnko are playing a
waiting game. No breaks in the union
are reported. The brokers are readily
signing the closed shop policy. The
Postal Telegraph Company has issued
a letter to its old operators saying
their positions are open to them if
they will return to work under the old
terras. __
Timber Theives Found Guilty
San Francisco, Aug. 20 — Edward
Perrin, an Arizona millionaire, and
John Benson, charged jointly with de
frauding the government out of 12,000
acres of timber iand in Tehama county,
California, were found guilty last night.
Jarvis Buys Boat for Katalla
Seattle, Aug. 20—Capt. Jarvis has
purchased the river steamer Altona of
Portland for use at Katalla. He is
dickering for the steamer \ ashon of
this place, but has not yet closed a
deal. _
Portland Sails From Valdez
Steamer Portland arrived in \ aldez
early this morning and sailed at 1
o’clock this afternoon for Seward. She
will probably arrive here tomorrow
afternoon.
Taylor Ousts Commissioners
San Francisco, Aug. 21—Mayor Tay
lor has ousted the board of police com
missioners. The latter refuse to re
sign, and will take the matter to the
courts.
Troubles To Be Arbitrated
London, Aug* 21—The longstanding
fisheries troubles between the United
States and Great Britain over the
Newfoundland fishing banks is to be
arbitrated at The Hague.
Brother Proclaimed Sultan
Paris, Aug. 21 The rumor to the
etToot that the Moorish sultan's brother
has been proclaimed sultan has been
confirmed.
Platt Answers Charges
New York, Aug. 21 Senator Platt,
president of the United States Express
Companies, against whom charges of
maladministration have been made,
answers that the earnings of the com
panies have fallen otV during the past
six months and no dividends could be
paid in consequence.
To Oust Standard OH
St. Paul, Aug. 21 The state officials
are preparing to take action to oust
the Standard Oil Company from the
state of Minnesota.
Bonaparte Will Not Resign
Washington, D. C\, Aug. 21—Despite
rumors to the contrary, Attorney-Gen
eral Bonaparte says he will not resign,
unless forced to do so by the president.
He will still go after the trusts. Hu
mor'- are rife that there is to be a
shakeup in the cabinet.
Eddy Suit Withdrawn
Concord, N. H., Aug. 22—The suit
brought against the Eddy estate was
formally withdrawn today. Further
proceedings to determine the mental
condition of Mrs. Eddy have been dis
continued.
To Hine Puget bound
Washington, I). P„ Aug. 22 — Brig-1
adier-Gederal Murray and Lieut. Spen
cer Wood leave soon for Seattle to
make plains for planting submarine
mines in the waters of Puget Sound.
President at Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, Aug. 22 — President
Roosevelt arrived from Provincetown
early this morning. He spent the
night aboard his yacht in a dense fog.
To Prosecute Pettibone
San Francisco, Aug, 22 Attorney
General Hawley of Idaho returned from
a trip to Honolulu, whither he went to
recruit after his strenuous labors in the
Haywood case. He will proceed to
Boise to prepare for the coming trial
of Pettibone. another of the Western
Federation officials, accused of complic
ity in the murder of e.\-Governor Steu
enenberg.
Plot Prematurely Exposed
Lisbon. Aug. 22—An extensive plot
having for its purpose the assassina
tion of King Carlos and Premier Fance
of Portugal was discovered today
through the premature explosion of a
bomb in the tenement district. Thirty
arrests of suspects have been made.
Death of Well Known Alaskan
Seattle, Aug. -- W. H. Drinker, a
well known Nome mine operator, died
here last night of stomach trouble.
Under the Cleveland administration
Drinker was United States district
attorney of the state of Washington.
Bryan in Train Wreck
Belvedere, la., Aug. -2 — A train
carrying W. J. Bryan was ditched near
here la>t night, b.it the statesman es
caped unhurt. This is the fourth train
wreck Bryan has been in during the
past five months.
Chief Dinan Resigns
San Francisco, Aug. 22--The Schmitz
police board met yesterday afternoon.
Chief of Police Dinan handed in his
resignation, saying that he was in favor
of recognizing Taylor as mayor.
Assault and Hurder
Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 22—Marie
Youngs, daughter of a millionaire of
this place, was assaulted and then mur
dered by a hired man, who then set
tire to the house in order to burn the
body and hide the evidence of his
crime. The body was rescued before
it was burned. There is talk of lynch
ing among the citizens.
Don’t Want to be Tried
San Francisco, Aug. 23— Counsel for
Gla»s and Halsev endeavored to secure
an order restraining the superior court
from trying them. Nearly every point
raised by them was knocked out by the
trial court.
Frank Clancy Arrested
Seattle, Aug. 22—Frank Clancy, the
well known sporting man of Seattle,
was arrested late yesterday after
noon on a warrant charging him
with running a bar at the Mead
ows race track. Rev. M. A. Mat
thews, pastor of the First Presby
terian church of this city, is the com
plaining witness. This is the first step
inaugurated by the Christian element
to close the races.
Clancy Defies Law
Seattle, Aug. 24—The trial of Frank
Clancy, charged with running a bar at
the Meadows racetrack, has beon post
poned. The bar is still open. Clancy
faces the penitentiary if he fails to
close the saloon.
Want Zimmer Acquitted
San Francisco, Aug. 21— Counsel for
Zimmer, who as a witness in the Glass
ease refused to answer questions pro
pounded to him, and was sentenced to
jail for contempt of court, have moved
for his acquittal on the grounds of per
sonal rights, alleging that in answer
ing the questions the defendant might
incriminate himself. The matter will
be taken to the supreme court.
Governor Wants Immunity
Indianapolis, Aug. 24— Former Gov
ernor Taylor of Kentucky, now residing
in Indiana, and whose extradition has
been sought since the assassination of
Governor Goebel seven years ago, says
he will return to Kentucky and testify
in the Powers case if promised fair
treatment and his bail be not over
*100.000.
Zimmer (Jets Three Honths
San Francisco, Aug. 24— Zimmer,
who refused to testify in the Glass case
and received a three-months' jail sen
tence for contempt of court, has been
released on $1000 bonds pending the
result of the appeal of his case to a
higher court.
Want New Trial
San Francisco, Aug. 24—Edward
Perrin and John Benson, found guilty
of defrauding the government out of
thousands of acres of timber lands,
have applied for a new trial. Argu
ments in the matter will be heard next
Tuesday.
To Aid the Farmers
Washington, D. C\, Aug. 24 -In
order to prevent a panic and lessen
the hardships during the grain moving
period, the government will place
funds in various cities for the benefit
of the farmers.
An Expensive Luxury
Washington, D. C., Aug. 24 The
report of tHe quartermaster-general,
just made public, shows that it cost
the United States government $2,000.
(HK.) for the maintenance of the army
in Cuba.
Railroad Sold to Prevent Fine
Chicago, Aug. 24 The announce
ment issues from railroad circles that
the Chicago, Alton railroad has been
sold to the Toledo, St. Louis A: West
ern line. It is said to be a scheme to
avoid payment of tines by the Chicago,
Alton road in the Standard Oil rebate
cases.
Steamer Seward’s Trial Trip
Seattle, Aug. 24—The trial trip of
the new steamer Seward will be made
Monday. She made her dock trial
yesterday and proved satisfactory.
The Seward was built by the Moran
Company for the Northwestern Steam
ship Company and will be placed on
the Alaska run when she goes into
commission.
Captains Exonerated
Seattle, Aug. 24—The marine in
spectors have exonerated Capt. Brown
of the steamer Ohio and Capt. True
bridge of the steamer Northwestern
from blame for accidents to their ves
sels in Alaska waters.
King Leads Simple Life
Marie Bud, Austria, Aug. -4—King
Edward of Great Britain is here lead
ing the simple life. He is trying to
get rid of an excess of fat, which seems
to accumulate as he increases in age.
Invests in Seattle Bank
New York, Aujf. 24 — The National
Bank of New York has secured a heavy
interest in the Seattle National Bank
of that city.
Cholera In China
Shanghai, Aug. 24 — Cholera has
broken out in several inland towns and
a quarantine has been established.
Many Europeans are dying from the
disease.
Rich Strike on Valdez
Copper Center, Aug. 12—A party ar
rived yesterday from Susitna, and they
report an enormously rich strike on
Valdez creek. The new find, which
is very extensive, was made above
discovery claim by the Monahan party.
Good diggings were found on the bench
of Valdez creek last winter, but not as
rich as the recent find, which is easily
the best so far in the Copper river or
Susitna valleys.
Leaves For Siberia
Seattle, Aug. 13—John Rosene has just
been advised of a very rich strike by
his men at Anadyr bay,Siberia. The pay
runs as high as $5 per pan. He leaves
tomorrow to investigate the new find.
COrrtuv W4
Oil, SO EASY!1
All you have to do is to
come around to us and
ask for an Adler, a
Stein-Block or a Hart,
SchalTner it Marx suit.
These clothes carry val
ue* and add value to the
men that carry them.
OH, BUT IT’S EASY
and the easiest] tiling
about it is the cost.
CLAYSON
...The Clothier...
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H. E. ELLSWORTH
8EWAHP. ALASKA
ASSAY OFFICE
Reports on mines. Ore Analysis
Gold. *E50
Gold and Silver. '-•00
Copper. EM)
Lead. EM)
Gold. Silver and Lead. 350
Gold, Silver and Copper. ■ • S.S0
Gold. Silver, Copi>er and Lead. EMI
Gold ami Silver Umpire. a im
Iron. Eiiu
Sulphur. Aluminum. Tin. Platinum.
Quicksilver. Zinc. Nickel. Cohalt.
I Chromium, etc. *E00
i Mill tests. . Its to WO
I Ore analysis.*lo and up
Gold retlned. melted, assayed and bought
AHOY
FOB THE SUSITNA
Lina K. the fastest and
most, comfort aide launch <>n 1
the river, t'apt. ,1. H. liartell
commanding.
Leaves Tyonok, Knik and
way ports for all points on
the Susitna river and tribu
taries.
For freight and pa^sen^er
rates applv on board.
Courteous treatment to all
Application tor
ADDITIONAL ENTRY
Under Section 3306 Revised Statutes.
r. S. Lund Office at Juneau. Alaska.
July 19. loott.
Notice is hereby kiven that North
western Fisheries Company, as assiknee
Of Franklin H. Quiggle. beink en
titled to the benefits of Seetlon 2300 of
the Revised Statutes of the United States,
krantink additional lands to soldiers and sail
ors who served in the war of the Rebellion,
does hereby apply to enter the lands embraced
in U. S. Survev No. 326 and 327. situate on west
shore of Marmot Hay and on the northerly
shore of Kodiak Island, and more particularly
described as follows:
Survey No. 326.
Hekinnink at a point on the beach at ordinary
hikh water mark on the northerly shore of
Kodiak Island facing ShelllkofT Straits at a
point about 7.50 chs. northeasterly from the
mouth of Little River from which a sandstone
rock 20x6x7 ins. marked S. No. 326 Reg. Cor.
No. 1 W. C. bears S. 62 dek. 20 min. E. 0.65
chs.: thence var. 24 dek. E. meander on beach
at ordinary hikh water mark. 1st course S. 38
dek- 45 min. \V. 2.50chs; 2nd course. S. 25 dek.
W. 2.50 chs. thence 3rd course. S. 14 deg. 45
min. W. 2.50 chs: thence 4th course. S. 36 dek.
30 min. W. 0.70 chs. rikht hank of Little River,
1 ch. left bank 1.94 chs: thence 5th course. S.
27 dek. \V. 10.50 chs. to Cor. No. 2. a sandstone
rock 16x8x8 marked S. No. 326 Cor. No. 2 W. C.
bears S. 62 dek. 20 min. E. I ch: thence 6th
course S. 62 dek. 20 min. E. 3.70 chs. to Cor. No.
3 a sandstone 18x6x6 ins. marked Sur. No. 326
Cor. No. 3 \V. C.. bears N. 62 dek. 20 min. \V.
0.95 ohs. true Cor. falls within the boundaries
of shallow lakoon : returning to Beg. Cor. No.
1: thence S. 62 dek. 20 min. E. 3.70 chs. to Cor.
No. 4 a sandstone 18x18x12 marked Sur. No. 320
Cor. No. 4: thence S. 27 deg. 40 min. W. 13.82
chs. rikht bunk of Little River at Its outlet
from lakoon. set a sandstone 18x8x8 marked S.
326 Cor. No. 3 W. C. on bank of Little River,
the place for the true Corner No. 3 in lakoon
bears S. 27 dek. 40 min. W. 5.98 chs. Area.
7.56 A.
Survey No. 327.
Hekinnink at a point on hikh water mark on
westerly shore of Marmot Bay; whence Point
at entrance of harbor bears S. 33 dek. 25 min. E.
about 12.50chatns distant, and Mouth of Kacuik
i River bears S. 43 dek- 28 min. \V., about 20.00
chains distant: witness corner bears N. 18 dek.
30 min. W.. 0.60 chs. dist.; thence, from true
cor. alonksaid hikh water mark. S. 80 dek 30
min. W.. 4.00 chs: thence S. 64 deg. 36 min. W„
5.00 chs. to cor. No. 2: thence N. 18 dek. 30 min.
W.. 7.00 ehs. to Cor. No. 3: thence N. 71 deg. 32
min. E.. 8.92 chs. to Cor. No. 4: thence S. 18
deg. 30 min. E.. 7.00 chs. to Cor. No. 1 the
place of hekinnink. Contuinink an area of
5.965 acres. Magnetic Variation 24 deg. 30 min.
East.
As additional to his original homestead on
the S\V H of Sec. 18. Tp. 98. R. 40. which he
entered October 13. 1871. per Homestead No.
5686 at Sioux City, Iowa.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion of the above described tract of land
are required to tile with the Register and Re
ceiver of the U. S. Land Office at Juneau.
Alaska, their adverse claim thereto, under
oath, during the period of publication or within
thirtv days thereafter or they will be barred by
provision of the statute.
Northwestern Fisheries Company.
Assignee of Franklin H. Quiggle.
It is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice
be published for the full period of ten weeks in
the Seward Gateway, a weekly newspaper
published at the town of Seward, and District
of Alaska, which Is hereby designated as the
newspapei published nearest the land describ
ed.
JOHN W. DUDLEY. Register
Date of first publication. July 20, 1907.
Date of last publication, sept. *1. 1907.
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