NEWS OE THE WORLD EOR PAST WEEK
■7 Cable to Tbe Dally Oataway.
Mrs. Yerkes-MIzner Free.
New York. Aug. 2d The supreme
court has signed the final decree in the
divorce suit of Mrs. \ erkes-Mizner
against William Mi/.ner. Bv the
terms of the decree she is permitted
to resume the name of \ orkes and can
remarrv. while Mi/.ner is forbidden to
marry again.
Wellman Ready to Start
Tromsoe, Norway, Aug. 2d W alter
Wellman is now ready to start v>n bis
balloon voyage for tin* north pole.
Empress Has Incurable Disease
Shanghai, Aug. 2d l he dowager
empress of China is suffering from an
incurable disease.
Chicago to Expel Criminals
Chicago. Aug. 2d The police have
started a raid to expel all criminals
front this city.
Fired Without Provocation
Tokio. Aug. 2d—The government in
vestigation in the ca>e of alleged seal
poaching on the I’ribilof islands
in the summer of l'.HHi found that the
American guards tired on the Japanese
sailors without provocation.
Japs Buy Torpedos
Washington, l>. C., Aug. 2*1 -Of
ficials learn that the Japanese govern
ment has placed an order for M,tH)O.O0O
worth of torpedo* with the Whitehead
Company of England.
Black Hand Threatens Bishop
New York, Ang. *_'*■ The Black
Hand society ha* threatened the life
of Frederick Burge**. Fpi*eopal
bishop of Long island. No reason i*
known why his life should be sought.
The police are guarding Burge*s.
Bank Clerk Embezzles
New York. Aug. 2t> A clerk in the
employ of the Chemical National bank
ha* embezzled an amount ranging
from s^o.ooo to F.’oo.oiM from the in*ti
tution. Hi* arrest will follow today.
The entire matter i* *hrottded in mys
tery. The * lu mical National is known
a* Hetty Given’* ba::k.
Alaska Cable Great Success
Washington; lb C.. Aug. 2*1 Briga
dier-Genera! Allen ha* i**ued hi* an
nual report on the Alaska cable. He
sa\'i: i* a great *ucecs* financially,
and recommend* that ti e entire signal j
SCivice force in th* north he in-;
crea*ed.
Tracklayers for Katalla
Seattle. Aug 2*1 Eighty-four ex-,
periene* d track layer* sailed on the
*t« an.' *• Sent:* * !ara \< *!*-rday for the
(Juggenh.eim road at Katalla. building'
Topeka for katalla
..>• ait At. .... 2«. - aiti i‘ Toj ka.
of tlw Fact :c »‘o: >• Steamship li o.
Ifcrthn Brings Railroad Material
Santa Clara Sails
Soldiers I'o Be Paid Soon
A. \V. ( ■ . \ V\ No no . * h:t t
Alaska w: i- >.y tin '<■• it is on All
JfUst ill.
Lawler Postpones Decision
San Francis.'’"., .A .. .. .7 Aul/e i w-1
let* in the S0pe: !• 1*0 ' 1 tetiav tiee iii i j
to P<|- 1»1>! t i - d«H idnfls upon the!
peDilinjf mot tun for distiiis-eil of erat*
indictments and >;.t\ „* proceedings
in the cast
Child Aurders Numerous
Chicago, An . 27 The rehyn of
Crime ln i e lias shift' • its operations
to child nutrot td s- vt iai have bt eu
perpetrated in the li st f,w days in
connection with my str :■'•>. s robu-rhs.
Blood hoi mis are no.' * r. oitoco in the
search lor the perpetrators.
Closes Bar at Meadows.
Seatt'e. A;;;’.'. -7 I*, -ecuting At
torney Mackintosh ordered the ch»sing |
of the Clancy bar at t he Meadows yes- j
terdav afternoon. Tin* trial of Frank
Clancy is set for tomorrow.
W ill .Sue Nan ter Divorce
Los Angeles. Aug. L’T Leon Martin,
husband of Nan Patterson, will sue for
divorce. He lias information from
Pittsburg that she i> again leading a
butterfly life in that city and that
several millionaires are paying her
much attention, having high old times.
Watching Anarchist Congress
Amsterdam, Aug. 27 — An army of
detectives are watching all members
of the anarchist congress now in session
here. It has been learned that it is
the intention to hatch a plot to kill
many national rulers.
ilore Big Battleships
Washington, D. C., Aug. 27 — The
next naval appropriation bill in con
gress will recommend the construction
of at least two and possibly four big
battleships of 20,000 tons displacement.
No Defalcation from Chemical
New York, Aug. 27 —The story of a
heavy defalcation by an employe of the
Chemical National bank proves on in
vestigation to have been a canard. An
official blunder is held responsible tor
the statement concerning the supposed
steal.
Oregon Bank Will Pay in Full
Portland. Ore., Aug. 27—The defunct
Oregon bank will pay its liabilities
dollar for dollar in a short time.
Bryan Calls Taft Straddler
Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 27 — “Taft is a
Straddler.” says Bryan in the Com
moner. Bryan says the war secretary
refuses to take advanced ground upon
the live issues of the day and is plainly
trimming to get tlie support of all
1 factions.
Thaw To Plead Insanity
New York, Aug. *28 Temporary in
sanity will be the plea of the defense
in the next trial of Harry Thaw
for the murder of Stanford White,
according to a statement issued this
morning by Martin \V. Littleton, who
w II be chief counsel. The sensational
testimony will be eliminated to a
great extent. Thaw is standing up
well under the long strain and has lost
his headstrong determination to dic
tate.
Saratoga Reaches Seattle
Seattle. Aug. 2-8 ~ Steamer Saratoga
arrived from Seward last night. Joe
farl*one, the Italian, who was sentenc
ed to ten years in McNeil’s island prison
tor attempting to kill t apt. O’Brien on
the steamer Yucatan, was brought
down and on account of his vicious
actions was shackled and chained to a
dt'sk.
Carbone was given only six months
for slabbing Capt. O'Brien because he
got ten years for the attack on Jailer
O sen of tlit* Valdez ail. This was the
minimum sentence under the Alaska
code for attempting to kill an otlieer
'• Judge Wicket-sham let Carbone
down with the minimum for the other
assault also.
Fire and Hood Ravage Japan
Victoria, it. t An,. Nearly
three-fourths of the city of Hakodate
was destroyed by lire today. All
At: ericans at*** safe..
F i Is along the Japanese coast still
prevail. Several villages are washed
:i :i\ ar.d 1 mdeeds of persons have
t„ , 11 drowuedt. A dirge area is covet -
Money Continues Bulido/ing
S i '.i\n cisco, A tig. IP The bull
. ■ i ■ * * ies ii If net in ! lie < Ila>
•; :!i ar<- eon-?antly objected to In I)«• 1
■ i- hif the court -uatjtin- lleney
, vot; tin . If ’toy i- Im •■xniiig Very
• >\ •>!•!> a ■:i g in hi-:> tc’, •- to eonvict
i at-, - h i ; . tl- by ilia
Plot Against Portugese Prince
L‘-i«./>n. An.'. LP Another plot
against t Town Prince Louis Philippe
i;n o -covei> ii touay. A bomb was
(■ i -.1 i in a package addressed to him
it cas e ■ rotu a faet-oty which is
ascertained t<> have been making ex
p.o-A.-anu distributing them about
the city.
New Korean Emperor Crow ned
Seoul, Aug. 1'u Tlte coronation of
•in- m-w Korean emperor. Kiseki. took
piact today wit it simple hut impressive
ceremonies. The emperor and his
father have eut oft their eue-.
Rumor of Assassination
Tangier-. Aug. IP It is rumored
ihat the sultan of Morocco was assassi
nated today in It is palace at Fez.
King Prorogues Parliament
L<.mi«>n. Aug. 2S -The British par
liament was prorogued today with
pic!urostjiie. old-fashioned ceremony.
The king's speech was perfunctory.
The se>sion was one of the longest in
history.
To Probe San I rancisco Police
San Francisco, Aug. 2s The search
light will he turned on the police de
partment and especial attention will be
given to the straw bail bond game.
Want Another Trial
San Francisco, Aug. 2s— Perrin and
Benson ask a new trial and argu
ments on the motion will be heat'd next
Saturday.
Irish Editor on Trial
Longford, Ireland, Aug. 28—James
Farrel, a newspaper editor, and forty
followers were brought here today and
will be tried at a term of court spe
cially convened for the purpose, upon
the charge of participating in an un
lawful assembly which incited riots
against the government.
Cannon Not Active Candidate
Alexandria, N. Y., Aug. 28—Speaker
Cannon denied today that he is an
active candidate for the presidency.
Root Attends Brother’s Funeral
New York, Aug. 28 —Secretary
Root is attending the funeral of his
brother Oren Root at Clinton today.
Find Name Plate of Columbia
San Francisco, Aug. 28 — The name
plate of the wrecked steamer Columbia
was found today on a beach bar not far
from this city,
Taft In Train Wreck
Kansas City, Aug. 28—Secretary Taft
was in a train wreck late yesterday
afternoon. The train ran into an open
switch. A few persons were injured.
Taft merely said “Hless me!’’ It is re
ported that he will go to Oyster Bay
Saturday to see the president.
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Joliet Convicts Escape
Joliet, 111., Aug. 2'J Five longterm
convicts escbaped from the state peni
tentiary here today. Scores of guards
are in pursuit but no trace of any of
the men has been found.
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Ruef (lets Continuance
San Francisco, Aug. 21) Abe Ruef
was given another continuance today
of the date for his sentence for extort
ing money from French restaurant
keepers. »
Charged W ith Embezzlement
Seattle. Aug. 2s Watson Wyman,
manager of the California Saw Works,
was arrested today upon the charge of
| embezzling $20.iKK>. He declines to
talk.
Says Alaska Natives Are Robbed
Seattle. Aug. 2*.» F. II. Gambell, a
representative of the national educa
tion bureau, who recently made a tour
of inspection of the schools in the t ook
inlet region, says the natives are be
ing shamelessly robbed by white men
there. He urges the appointment of
more otlicials to protect the Indians.
Wants Taylor to Testify
Indianapolis. Au«r. ‘J'.t F.x-tiov. 1 ay
lor received a letter today from Cmv.
Ileckhum of Kentucky offering him a
military crat'd from the state line if lie
will c° to Kentucky and testify in the
fourth trial of Caleb Powers, accused
of the murder of • h-obel. Taylor will
take t wenty'-four hours to decide but
he will probably not c°*
Colorado W elcomes Fairbanks
Trinidad, t olo., Auc. \ ice I’res
ident Fail bank' was civen a bic "•■]
con e li«*tv rouay. lie U on his way to
Sacramento to attend the irrication
convent ton.
To I'nd Central American Rows
Washington, I). < .. Auc- The
tnrmoii atttonc the t entra! American
republics see ms likely to be terminated
by a conference. The I nib d Stab >
and .Mexico addressed a joint note to
the various eovernments urc-iic tin*
conference, and it is expected that all
will accept.
Jud^e Wickersham in Seattle
Seattle. Auc. 2'J .1 mice \Vickersham
of Alaska is In-reon his way to Juneau,
where lie will hold a short term of
court and then cu to Fairbanks for the
winter. .1 mice Gunnison who lias been
boldine court at Fairbanks is expected
here today from Nome.
Now Is t he Time To W eep
London, Aug. 20 Karl Dunmore. a
prominent Christian Scientist and for
merly lord in waiting upon the late
tjueen Victoria, died suddenly today.
Taft Reaches Denver
Denver, Aug. 20 Secretary Taft
rcheta eedhis hermorning.
State Wants Change of Venue
Boise. Idaho, Aug. 30 The state will
ask for a change of venue in the ease of
Steve Adauis, charged with the mur
der of Fred Tayler, from Wallace to
Moscow. In the iirst trial the jury
disagreed. The trial is already sot for
September 0 at Wallace.
Elopes With I’retty Widow
San Francisco, Aug. 30 William
Howard Metcalf, youngest son of Sec
retary Metcalf of the navy department,
eloped yesterday with Mrs. Wida B.
LI vans, a pretty young widow of Oak
land, mother of a 5-year old child.
The marriage was a great surprise! to
the family of Secretary Metcalf and
created a social ripple in Oakland.
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Kellogg In Place of Bonaparte
New York, Aug. 30—The Financial
Nows Bureau announces this afternoon
that Frank B. Kellogg, counsel for the
interstate coramerce commission, will
soon succeed Attorney-General Bona
parte. The prospective appointment
is satisfactory to financial interests.
Seven Die of Bubonic Plague
San Francisco, Aug. 30— Seven
deaths up to noon today have occurred
from the recent scourge of Bubonic
plague in this city.
Clemenceau Takes Charge
Paris, Aug. 26— Premier Clemen*
ceau has returned from his vacation
and will assume charge of the Moroc
can situation. Conservatism will be
Ins motto.
To Have Another Cable Ship
Seattle, Aug. 31 —The government
will convert the supply ship Zafiro into
a cable ship to assist the Burnside in
cable construct ion and repair.
Flora Marshall Wanted
Seattle, Aug. 31 Flora Marshall, i
who is supposed to have married her i
cousin, Elihu Marshall, a miner in:
Alaska, is wanted. She has fallen heir !
to an estate valued at $100,000.
Jim Mill Croaks
New York, Aug. 31—James J. Hill j
says it will take time for the public at j
large to recover from the present ti- j
nancial uncertainty. He asserts that j
there will be no restoration of confi
dence until the permanent policy of j
the government toward corporations j
is known.
Roosevelt Canard Denied
New York, Aug. 31—The report that
President Roosevelt will assume edi
torial charge of the New York Tribune
as soon as his presidential term ex- ;
pires, is denied.
Remits Part of Booth Sentence
Washington, D. C\, Aug. 31 — Lieu
tenant-Colonel Charles Booth of the j
j Seventh infantry goes to the head of
I the list of lieutenant-colonels in the
regular army by the action of President
Roosevelt in remitting the unexpired
I portion of the court martial sentence,
; imposed on him in Uk>3 for acts com
mitted sit Port Davis, Aisisksi.
Warner’s Step-Mother Wins
Clinton, ill., Aug. 31 U. S. Commis
sioner Warner lost his case against
j hi> step-mother in the state circuit
court here in which he sought to de
prive her of h<*r interest in his father s
| estate on the alleged ground that she
Was of negro blood and the marriage j
! therefore illegal. Judge Cochran de
cided today that the claim was not
sustained by the evidence and that
the widow is entitled to dower and a
yearly income from tlu* estate.
The Fairbanks Times >;iy> |<mo acres
of placer ground has been staked with
in the past month on the upper < hena
river on creeks called Middle Fork,
Salmon Foot. Cri/./.h and Sardine.
Application tor
ADDITIONAL ENTRY
f: : S'■''(ion Hevise statutes,
t . s. Land Oftlco at .1 tinea a. Alaska.
,vli«i v. j*\ fit j;. the Wj'.i of th'1 ICeOei.’ion.
,h„ hereby ttpi'l/ t<> enter t he huuis • ndnaeed
I. i s. s jc\**, \.i, :-y, ittt.l s.ttta'e ..it west
of Marne.t May sit"! on the northerly
shot ofKoii : Islnttd. ale! itu<• ■/ p irticuhtrl,
(h MM ••■•() tts follows:
Survey n >.
It- intii.i. at a I'oi'it on the beach at ordinary
hull witter mark "ti the mulberry shore of
K ni'.nU l-.aind facitm' ShcHikoa sir.nis at a
;inoit ;,5u cits, northeasterly from die
mu' dt of Lilde Hirer from which a sandstone
lock •JiiykxT til-, marked S. No. "M Hea. l',,r.
\ . i W. «' hears s. i>,.‘ dee. 'Jo it.in. I . e.r*,
eh s’,: t tfiiee var. Cl «!< .:. K. meander on ••each
o|- ;ten rv Inch wa'ef marl:. J*t enprse S. !W I
,|, IV mill. \V. '• VO elis: hat e Ull'so. S. !'< dotf.
\V. •.>:.<i eti>. tlienee :’>rd eotirse. S. II d*--. 45
mil \V. V" ells : I hence llhcotliue. S. :«'> 'It'-'.
mill. \v. o.Toehs. rmlii hank of Lillie Liver,
; i ell. ’. ft bank I..*I rS; thence vdi emn-se S
. \r. lo V" e:is to dor. No. a sandstone
1 rock l-v- vs marked S. No. UtMC'or. No. - W .
’ Hears S. <L* d«v. '.‘a mi’ L. I clt: tin nee lit It
course S. tvidec. •?(* n: n. K. :t.7d chs. to Cor. N".
:; a sands,one lb.vti.vc ios. marked Sur. No. :i-y>;
clo- No.:t W C. te am X. tit! de/. min. \V.
0 ‘i . chs. ".am Cor. m1 is within the houtularies
; of sh. :>>w in „.n: i' !inniim i" He- . tor. No.
1: thence S. iv.’ dm.. •.'I'liiim K. :t.I" cits, to Cor
Xo in i.dsiom is\|s.n I'Mnaiued sur. No. iWfi
! ( r. No l: thence > •». d- to min. \V. t
Ohs. ruin bank of Little Hiver at its outlet
1 uni, hi......m v. a sandstone |S\s\s mark' d S.
:r.v, Cor. Xu. II \V. C. on hank of Little Hirer,
the place for ihe tine Corner N'o. :t in lau'oon |
t l„ar' s. g~ ilea'. I" min. W. 5. ns chs. Area.,
, Tad A.
Survey No. :i27.
H<- inninnat u point on hinh water mark on ,
; westerly shore of Marmot Hay: whence Point!
at entrance of harbor heats s. :ct den. 2.'> min. K. j
ateeit LV.vochains distant, and Mouth of KacttiU
Kivcr bears S. etden. ‘-,s min. U'.. about 30.00 |
chains distant: witness corner bears N. is den. i
I :b* min. W., o.fio ehs. dist.: thence from truej
: ,.f,r. alonn said hinh water mark. S. so den 80 \
i mm. \\\. I.oo ehs: .hence S. hi den. 2d min. \V.. ;
■"Oclis. iocor. No. 2: ttie.ice N. Is den. .20 min. 1
\V 7 on ehs. to foe. No. :t: thence N. 71 den. 82
min. I .. s.'.rj ehs. <o Cor. No. I: thence S. is
dec. :’,o min. F... 7.(0 ehs. to Cor. No. 1. the
I dace of henmninn. Containinn an area of
! nen’s. Mannetic Variation 21 den. 30 min.
1 Fast.
\s additional to his orinlnai homestead on
the S\V ‘t Of Sec. |s. Tp. Its. K. 10. which he
entered October IX I 71 per Homestead No.
I .tCMi at Sioux City. Iowa.
Any and al! persons claiminn adversely any
portion of tho above? ciosiTibod traot of lanil |
1 an* mill I red t(> Hie with tho KeirNtor and He
; reiver of the C. S. Fatal Offlce at Juneau.
Alaska, their adverse claim thereto, under
oath, durian the period of publication or within
Hi in v days thereafter or they will be barred by
provision of the statute.
Nohtii w kstkhn Fishkhiks (’< impany.
Assignee of Franklin H. Quinnle.
It is hereby ordered that the forenoinn notice
lie published for the full period of ten weeks in
tin- Skwahk Catkwav. a weekly newspaiHtr
published at the town of Seward, and District
of Alaska, which is hereby desinnated as the
newspupel published nearest the land describ
JOHN W. DUDLEY. Kenister
Date of tlrst publication. July 20. 1D07.
Date of last publication, sept. 21. 1907.
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