NEWS Of THE WORLD EOR PAST WEEN
9r Cable to The Dally Gateway.
Alaskans Leaving Washington
Washington, l). C., Feb. 18—Nearly
all the Alaskans have left the capital,
as it is understood that no further
Alaska legislation will get through
the present congress aside from the
appro) riations already recommended.
This is also true of other legislation
and the lobbies are almost deserted.
Begin Testimony in Adams Case
Wallace, Idaho, Feb. 18— The state
began the introduction of testimony
today in the trial of Steve Adams for
the murder ofSettler. The introduc
tion of his alleged confession to De
tective Mcl'artland will be resisted by
counsel for the defense, who are em
ploy etl by the Western Federation of
Miners.
Extends Time for Valdez Road
Washington, D. C., Feb. 19—The bill
passed the house today extending the
time for completion of the Valdez
Marshall Pass railroad.
Barely Misses Cape Beal
Victoria, B. C., Feb. 19—The Aus
tralian steamer Miowera had a close
call from wreck on the Cape Beal
rocks yesterday in a fog. Soundings
saved the vessel when she was within
100 feet of the rocks.
Pennsylvania Reaches .Seattle
Seattle, Feb. 19 Steamer Pennsyl
vania reached Seattle yesterday even
ing from Seward. She reports a good
trip.
Epidemic of Spinal flenlngltls
Tacoma, Feb. 19--An epidemic of
spinal meningitis prevails in Tacoma.
Five deaths from the disease have
occurred and the hospitals are full of
patients suffering from the malady.
Physicians and city officials have been
trying to suppress the facts.
Earthquake at Chelan
Spokane, Feb. 19—An earthquake
shock was felt at Phelan yesterday at
noon. Houses rocked violently but no
damage was done.
Reports tiame BUI Favorably
Washington, D. Feb. It* Con
gressman Humphrey's Alaska game
bill was reported favorably to the
house from committee today.
Woman Suffrage Bill Fails
Sacramento, Feb. 20 The woman
suffrage biii in ilie legislature was de
feated on a test vote yesterday.
Votes for Direct Primary
Olympia, Wash., Feb. 20 1 he house
today passed the direct primary bill.
The local option bill was defeated.
Nebraska Cuts Fares to 2 Cents
Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 20- the legisla
ture today passed a bill reducing max
imum railroad passenger fares to 2
cents a mile.
Jeanie Beached on Wing Point
Seattle, Feb. 20 —Steamer Jeanie
ran aground at Wing Point, Puget
sound, yesterday eveniug and wa> un
able to float off. A tug has been sent
to her assistance and is expected to
pull her into deep water without much
trouble.
The Jeanie is reported to be unin
jured and will probably be able to sail
again for the north without repairs.
Steamer Jeanie Sails
Seattle, Feb. 21 - Steamer Jeanie
sailed for Seward and way ports on the
inside passage last night.
Republicans Carry Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Feb. 20—Congressman
John K. Hey burn, republican, was
elected mayor yesterday by 30,000 ma
jority over the candidate of the city
party and the democrats.
Bailey Advised Standard Oil
Austin, Texas, Feb. 21 — Senator
Bailey testified today that he gave a
written legal opinion to the Standard
Oil Company while it was excluded
from Texas, advising it that if it at
tempted to engage in business in the
state under the circumstances its state
officials would be sent to prison and its
property in the state absorbed in tines.
Washouts on Northern Pacific
Spokane, Feb. 21—Northern Pacific
tracks are washed out in many place*
between this city and the coast and
coast trains are running over the
tracks of the Oregon Railway & Navi
gation Company to Portland.
More Pay for Postal Clerks
Washington, D. CM Feb. 21—The
postal appropriation bill as passed by
the house restores the provision for
increased pay to clerks and carriers.
Tnis had been stricken out in the
senate.
Only Lasted a Minute
Wallace, Idaho, Ftb. 21—In the trial
of Steve Adams yesterday afternoon a
st ranger rushed into the courtroom
and up to the railing in front of the
spectators’ seats, and loudly declared
that he had killed the man of whose
murder Adams is accused. Officers
seized the intruder and after the ad
journment of the trial for the day he
was given a hearing, adjudged insane
and committed to the state asylum.
Says Oov. Magoon Will Stick
Washington, D. C., Feb. 21—Cuban
leaders yesterday issued a statement
regarding the situation in the island.
They are much dissatisfied with Gov.
Magoon, the American representative,
and claim that when complaint of him
was made to President Roosevelt the
president promised to withdraw him
from the island. The president denies
that he ever made such a promise or
that he has ever had such an inten
tion.
Blizzard at Valdez
Valdez, Feb. 22 —The worst blizzard
known here since Valdez was a town
prevailed last night and shows little
sign of abatement this morning. The
snow was very deep before the storm
and is blowing about at a terrific rate.
Reports from the interior state that
almost unprecedented cold weather is
the rule all along the telegraph line.
Travel on the trail is absolutely sus
pended.
Tremors at San Francisco
San Francisco, Feb. 22—Earthquake
shocks have been occurring daily this
week and ships at sea near the city
have felt several of them.
Preacher Arrested for Lobbying
Boise, Idaho, Feb. 22—Rev. Mr.
Tufts, president of the Pacific Reform
Association, was arrested unlay upon
the charge of lobbying to obtain the
passage by the legislature of the Sun
day rest hill, contrary to the law
which forbids lobbying around the
legislature.
Bailey Issues Defiance
Austin, Texas, Feb. 22 — Senator
Bailey tostitied today in the investiga
tion of his relations to the Standard
Oil Company. Ue said he would re
sign the senatorship if he failed to
meet all his enemies and finish them.
He added that he deserved all the
trouble he was undergoing for not tak
ing a shotgun to his assailants long
ago.
Passes Tanana Railroad Bill
Washington, D. C , Feb. 22—The
house today passed the bill extending
t ie time ot completion of the Tanana
Mines railroad aud exempting it from
I taxation until completed.
Ambassador Bryce Arrives
Washington, I). C., Feb. 21 -James
1 Bryce, the new British ambassador,
a rived in the capital yesterday and
w presented to the president by Sec
retary Root of the state department
today.
Woman Kills Alleged Blackmailer
Chicago. Feb. 22 -Mrs. Flora Mc
Donald, wife of the millionaire and
f rtuer political 1h>ss of Chicago,
Michael McDonald, shot and killed
; Webster Guerin in the latter's oflioe
yesterdav afternoon. McDonald says
Guerin had been extorting money from
Mrs. McDonald undet threats of dis
closures of her past life. The woman
; is in jail on the charge of murder.
Jealousy not blackmailing
Chicago. Feb. 23-Mike McDonald’s
wife is raving in delirium in the
I county jail and from her talk it is
learned that jealousy led her to kill
Webster Guerin. She raves continual
ly about Mary, a society girl, whom
she had heard Guerin was to marry.
It appears now that Guerin had been
t Mrs.McDonald’s lover, not a black
mailer.
Demands Respect for Uniform
Washington, D. O., Feb. 23—The
Army and Navy League convention
today adopted a resolution requesting
congress to enact a law to compel re
spect tor the uniform of the army and
navy and forbidding any discrimina
tion against the wearers.
Objects to Smelling Agents
Washington, 1). C., Feb. 23—Con
gressman Cushman protested in a
speech in the house today against the
policy of the interior department in
holding up all homestead applications
until a personal investigation can be
made by an agent of the department.
He said this persistent ferreting for
fraud makes the honest homesteader
feel dishonest.
Thompson Knocks Out Turner
Los Angeles, Feb. 23 — Cyclone
Thompson knocked out Rufe Turner
in the eleventh round last night at
Marysville.
Favors New Alaska Land Offices
Washington, D. C., Feb. 23 — The
senate committee on public lands to
day reported favorably the house bill
I creating new land offices at Nome and
Fairbanks, Alaska. It is believed
that the bill will pass.
Will Not Lease Qrazing Lands
Washington, D. C., Feb. 23—The
senate will eliminate grazing lands
i from the leasing provision in the bill
proposed for t he withdrawal of certain
classes of lands on the public domain
from disposal under existing statutes.
Heirs Want the Money
New Haven, Conn., Feb. 23-The heirs
i of Caroline Kline Gallant, who died in
(Seattle a week ago leaving $1,250,000
j to charity, will contest the will, allg
ing undue influence on the part of the
favored charities.
STRIKES ROCK
IN VALDEZ SAY
By Cable to The Dally Gateway.
Seattle, Feb. 20 — Steamer Santa
Clara arrived from Seward yesterday
evening and will go into dry dock for
repairs. She was damaged somewhat
bv striking on a rock in Valdez harbor.
ODESSA RABBLE RENEWS
PERSECUTION OF JEWS
Odessa, Feb. 21—The Uuion of True
Russians are holding up Jewish shops
and looting them. Whenever the pro
prietors resist their arms and legs are
cut off. As a result all business has
been suspended in the Jewish quarter
and the Jews have locked themselves
in their buildings. The police refuse
to give any assistance against the mob.
OFFICERS CASHIERED
AND SENT TO SIBERIA
St. Petersburg, Feb. 22— Seven of
ficers of the Kronstadt regiment which
mutinied last summer were cashiered
today and banished to Siberia for ten
years on the charge of connection
with the revolutionists. Other regi
ments are under investigation, the
government being determined to weed
out disloyal officers from the army.
SENATE ALLOWS SMOOT
TO RETAIN HIS SEAT
Washington- D. C., Feb. 21 — The
vote in the Smoot case was taken late
yesterday afternoon and the Utah sen
ator was allowed to retain his seat in
the senate. After the vote Smoot was
given a reception. In a press inter
view he stated that he had always
beon convinced that he would be vin
dicated by the senate on the tinal lest.
Smoot made a speech in his own be
half yesterday afternoon. Answering
j the charge that lie owed a paramount
j loyalty to the Mormon church he said
j he had taken no religious oath which
could swerve him from his duty to lus
I country and loyalty to the national
j government. He said there was no
| treason in the oath of office which he
had taken when he became a member
i of the senate.
Smoot was repeatedly eneerea ny
j the gallery, and at the conclusion of
: his speech was congratulated by many
senators on the tioor.
HAWAIIAN JAPANESE
OBJECT TO EXCLUSION
Honolulu, Fed. 20 — Japanese resi
dents here wired to President Roose
velt today protest ingagainst the prop is
ed prohibition of Japanese immigration
into the United States by congression
al law. They also wired to the Japan
fort n ( lice, urging it to protest.
H. E. ELLSWORTH
■ EWARTt. ALASKA.
ASSAY OFFICE
Reports on mines. Ore Analysis
Gold. •I.W
Gold and Silver. 2.oo ,
Copper. 1-50
Lead. 1-50
Gold. Silver and Lead. 3.50
Gold. Silver and Copper. 3.50
Gold. Silver. Copper and Lead. 4.50
Gold and Silver Umpire. 5.00
iron. 4.00
Sulphur. Aluminum. Tin. Platinum,
Quicksilver. Zinc. Nickel. Cobalt.
Chromium, etc. 6.00
Mill tests... $15 to $30
Ore analysts. $10 and up
Gold rctlned. melted, assayed and bomrht
Seward Water & Power
Company
JOHN. A. NELSON. Manager
Office Third and Washington streets
Seward Bowling Alley
Fourth Avenue. Seward.
BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES
In Connection
Ladies’ Day Saturday Afternoon
A Good Place to Spend
the Evening.
E. 1. WI1ITTEM0RE, Proprietor
BOOTH & CO.
—■——^—
HOPE AND C1RDW00D
iiTCall on the old reliable firm of Booth & Co. for anything in the
Liquor and Cigar line. Mi Eleccion Cigars, Old Line and Hunter Rye,
Nelson Co. Bourbon, Olympia Beer. Everything first-class. Best
of attention, run on the live and let live plan.
Oirdwood, Alaska. C. R. BOOTH, Manager.
Winter
Necessities
i
I Special Prices
I We have gone over our en- I
tire stock and offer the I
following winter necessi- B
ties at special prices, for R
one week only:
fq Camphorated Oil, a 3-ounce HI
S bottle for."JL g
I Antiseptic Gargle, n 6-ounce ^ A r, wf
I bottle for. *)UL 5
I Pure Norwegian Cod Liver QA,, 1
Oil, a pint for. gj
| Quinine, 2-grain Capsules, 1 A,, $
I one dozen for. .... J n
@ White Pine Cough Syrup, AC,, fl
I per bottle. U
I Toilet Cream, a 4-ounce Q K • |
bottle for. m
(Send your orders and pre- ■
scriptions to our store; they B
will receive prompt attc»n- 8
tion and quick service.
OWL
DRUG CO. I
Wholesate-Retail jsj
t-"-\
MUSHERS!
Attention!
Mrs. Watson, formerly of Hope,
will be pleased to see all of her
old friends at her Restaurant in i
Gird wood, where they will re
ceive the best, the market aiTords. j
Sleeping accommodations for
guests and place for sleds and
dogs.
L m ^
fraser’s Smoke Shop!
A fine line of choice Cigars, To
* baccos and Pipes.
CLUB BOOMS IN CONNECTION
n. tl. HUScU tour to Are. ■ad WaUragtoa St.
TROY HAND LAUNDRY!
Don’t worry rbout your flannel
shirt collars and cuffs when you
can have them returned as new
Ned to Mooru’t HaltFlftH »ve. Seward
I WARM M
Hn GOODS
Sweaters, Underwear, I
Fur Robes, nfr
Fur Caps, ll
Parkeys, Felt Shoes, w
i and everything in
i Men's Warm
I Wearing Equipment
1 for
“Hitting the trail.”
I CLAYSON
.The ClotWer, for-iCloUies^'” jntu
Bay the Alaska Central direc
This, together with the
iher of men to be employed
uilding the coal bunkers and
Iter, certainly ought to ease
you are easing up, don’t for
oods and right treatment is
AL COMPANY
ask the first man they meet
with a “Ho! for the inter
:e.
10 COMMERCIAL
COMPANY |
Northwestern Steamship Company
CARRYING U. S. MAIL AND EXPRESS
Seattle - Seward Route - Outside Passage
Str. NORTHWESTERN .nils from Seward Fob. S7.
Str. SANTA CLARA from Seward March 3.
C#-— CAT? AnT/^Y^ A Sails from Seattle Mar. I: returning sails
Otr. &/\nA. I WVjr/\ fruin Seward Mar. 8
CfP Sails from Seward 8th of each month for UnalaskA. Dutch Harbor.
Oil* UUIi/\ and way ports. Returning leaves Seward about 38th of each month.
For transportation, berth reservations, freight rates etc. 17 1 C’T,T1T7C
call ou Agent. Seward. Alaska. ^ 1
d. F. TROWBRIDGE. Gen-l Mgr. E. G. McMICKEN. G. T. and P. Act
SEATTLE. WASH.
GENERAL OFFICESi 702 FIRST AVE.. SEATTLE.
’^ALASKA COAST CO.
Carrying l. S. Mail-Alaska-Pacific Express
VjA |mi 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 further Information Apply to
ALASKA COAST CO. — BROWN & HAWKINS
94 Yesler, Seat tie.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 ALASKA TRANSFER
CHRISTIENSEN & LAUBNER BROS., Proprietors
Pianos and Safes Moved
Give us your orders for Cosl A Wood
General Forwarders phone main sswsrd.Aisska
WAGNER’S PLACE
FRED WAGNER, Proprietor
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
A Good Time and Right Treatment for Everyone