NEWS OF THE WORLD EOR PAST WEEK
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.
(lov. hoggatt to Tour Alaska
Seattle. June 3 — Gov. Hoggatt an
nounces that he will start on a tour of
Alaska July 1.
Corwin Arrives in Nome
Nome. June 3 - Steamer Corwin
arrived in Nome from Seattle Satur
day evening. She was held outside
for three days by ice.
Strike Ties up French Ports
Paris, June 3- Nearly every j>ort in
France is tied up by the sailors* strike
and shipping is at a standstill.
No Parliament Next Fall
Ixmdon, June 3- Sir Ilenry Camp-!
bell-Bannerman, premier of the Brit
ish cabinet, announced today that their j
will be no session of the British parlia- j
ment next fall and it will not meet
until the regular sessiou of February
uext year.
Peace Congress at The Hague
Washington. 1>. C., June 3 1 he;
Peace conference will assemble at l lie j
Hague in two weeks. Already Buenos!
Ayres is working to get the next
congress.
Unveil Statue of Jefferson Davis
Richmond, Ya.. June 3—A statue of
Jefferson Davis was unveiled here to
day, the climax of the Confederate re
union. It has required eighteen
years to raise the necessary funds.
New Signal .Men for Alaska
Seattle, June 3-Signal corps men to
relieve operators of long service in.
Alaska are assembling at Fort Lawton
to go north.
Hoyt Assistant to Sullivan
Seattle, June 3— Henry M. Hoyt,
formerly U. S. district attorney at
Nome, was appointed today assistant to
P. C. Sullivan. C. S. district attorney
for Western Washington.
Emma Goldman in Portland
Portland, Ore., June 3— Emma Gold
man, the notorious anarchist, is in the
city and says she will go on to Seattle
to a few day*,
Cullom Praises Roosevelt
Washington, D. C., June 3 Senator
Cullom praises President Roosevelt
highly for his speech at Indianapolis,
saying that it is the best speech the
president ever made.
John Barrett Starts East
Seattle, June 3--John Barrett started
for the east today.
Longshoremen Accept Compromise
New York. June 1 Many longshore
men today accepted the compromise
wage scale offered them and went back
to work.
John Mitchell out of Hospital
Chicago, June 4—John Mitchell left
the hospital today. He has recovered
from the effects of the operation which
wn> performed upon him there.
Lane Elected In Portland
Portland. (>re.. June 4 -Mayor Harry
Lane, democrat, was re-elected yester
day by a majority between t>00 and
1000. Devlin, republican, ran strongly
on the west >ide but Lane more than
offset the republican lead there by his
vote on the east side.
Army W omen Favor Canteen
Los Angeles, June 4—The women of
the families of army officers are re
ported here to be organizing a con
certed movement to urge the restora
tion of the army canteen, on the
ground that it reduces drunkeues*.
Edna May Takes in Lewisohn
London, June 4 Kdna May. the
American actress, was quietly mar
ried to Oscar Lewisohn today at noon.
Seattle Cafes Raise Prices
Seattle. June 1 -All restaurants pric
es advanced 10 per cent today on ac
count of the rise in price of laundry
"ork, meat and vegetables.
Portland Reaches .Seattle
Seattle. June 4 Steamer Portland
arrived last night at midnight from
Southern Alaska and will sail again
for Seward and way ports next Mon
day evening. June 10.
Lots of (iold in Alaska
Washington, I). June 4 The an
nual report of the federal geological
survey, just issued, gives a great deal
of space to Alaska, and the statement
is made that the mineral resources of
the territory have barely been
scratched, a far larger amount of gold
being still in the ground than has been
taken out.
Tommy Burns Married
Los Angeles, June 5—Tommy Burns,
the pugilist, married a St. Louis girl
here last night.
Nelson (iets Marriage License
Seattle, June 5—A marriage license
was issued today to John A. Nelson of
Seward, Alaska, and Elizabeth Peter
son, both of legal age.
Comox Mine Fire Lnder Control
Victoria, B. C., June 4—The tire in
the Comox mine is at last under con
trol.
By Cabl« to The Dally Gateway.
Roosevelt Will Investigate
Washington, D. C., June 5- Presi
dent Roosevelt will order an investiga
tion into the advance in t he price of
meat to ascertain whether it is due to
natural causes.
Exposition Adopts Design
Seattle, June 5- The management of
tin' Alaska-Yukon-l’acilic exposition
adopted the official design today.
Confesses Barillas Murder
City of Mexico, June f>—In open
court today Florenciacia Morales con
fessed that he was tlie assassin of Ex*
1’resident Barillas of Guatemala.
Twelve Sentenced to Death
City of Mexico, June 6—Twelve per
sons were sentenced to death by the
court yesterday in Guatemala la Nue
va for the attempt to assassinate Pres
ident Cabrera. A conspiracy including
a large number of persons was proven,
some of them women.
To Arrest Jewelry Thief
Port Townsend, June t»—Major Good
man is here from Portland with de
tectives to arrest the Chinaman who
stole thousands of dollars worth of
jewelry from his w ife, a passenger on
the steamship Minnesota, due here
tomorrow.
Croker Still an American
London. June 6—Richard Croker
denies the published statement that
he intends to be come a British sub
ject. He says he will live and die a
Yankee.
Booths to Meet In Seattle
Seattle, June 6- Eva Booth is here
to meet her father, General William
Booth of the Salvation Army, who
will arrive on the steamship Minne
sota. due from the Orient tomorrow.
Clancy Harries Divorced Wife
Seattle, June *>—John Clanc\, the
First ward politician and gambler, was
married today to the wife from whom
he obtained a divorce in a sensational
suit five months ago.
Divides on Corey’s Resignation
New York, June 7—The board of di
rectors of the steel trust is divided on
the question of asking W. E. Corey’s
resignation as president. Some mem
bers of the board take the ground that
Corey’s private life has nothing to do
with his qualifications for the position
he holds,
Storm Wrecks Indian Tow n "7!
Bombay, June 7—A cyclone today |
swept away the town of Kurrachi and j
drove several steamers ashore. The
loss of life was heavy.
New Heir to Swedish Throne
Stockholm. June 7 Princess Mar
garet, wife of Crown Prince Adolphus,
gave birth to a son this morning. He I
becomes second in succession to the
throne.
Jewelry Thief Escapes
Port Townsend, June 7 When the
steamship Minnesota arrived this
morning from the Orient no arrests
were made on account of the theft of
jewelry from Mrs. Goodman. It seems
plain that he escaped before reaching
this port and is in Canadian territory.
Cannot Prosecute Harriman
Washington, I). C., June S— E. H.
Harriman i> immune from prosecution
for his refusal to answer questions1
propounded :n the recent inquiry by !
tie interstate commerce commission
regarding his railroad stock jobbing !
operations. Thi-^N the opinion ar
rived at by l’resident Roosevelt and
his legal advisers.
To Inspect Alaska Forts
Seattle. June. v- Col. Woodbury left
last night for Juneau, where he will
confer with Gov. Hoggatt concerning
the removal of troop- from Treadwell.
He will also conduct the annual in*
>peetvon of Alaska forts.
Big Sawmill Plant Burns
Tacoma. June 8—The new Dempsey |
sawmill plant which was to have be
gun operations next month was totally
dotroyed by lire last night. The loss
is $300,000.
Booths to Visit Canada
Seattle, June 8—Gen. Booth of the
Salvation Afmy, and his daughter
Eva Booth, started this afternoon on
a tour of Canada.
Peace Delegates arriving
The Hague, June 8—Delegates to
the peace conference are beginning to
arrive. The conference will open
next Saturday.
Indian Cyclone Costs $5,000,000
Bombay, June 8—It is estimated
that the property destruction in the
cyclone along the coast Thursday was
$5,000,000. The town of Kurrachi was
p ra c t ica 11 y de s t roy ed.
Emma Goldman in Seattle
Seattle, June 8—Emma Goldman ar
rived here today and will deliver
three lectures to Seattle anarchists.
ORCHARD TELLS
STORY IN COURT
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ing statement made without a blanch
ing of color or appearance of nervous
ness Harry Orchard on the witness
stand in the Haywood trial yesterday
afternoon told of numerous murders
and wreckings of property by dyna
mite planned and executed by him
self, sometimes with assistance and I
sometimes without. He detailed the
wrecking of the Hunker Hill and Sul
livan mine and related how he fol
lowed Gov. Peabody of Colorado for
several weeks to obtain an opportun
ity to kill him. He testified that
Steve Adams was his associate in
many of these crimes.
This afternoon Orchard is telling
the story of the plot to assassinate
Gov. Steunenberg and its execution.
Says He Killed Eighteen Men
Boise, Idaho, June 7—Harry Orchard
on his direct examination confessed
eighteen murders. He gave a thrill
ing account of the death of Gov. Steun
bere. He is under cross examination
today.
Attorneys for the defense are much
displeased with the rulings of Judge
Wood and claim that he is playing in
to the hands of the state. Orchard)
has been involved in contradictions
by the cross-examination. It has so)
far brought out the facts that he is not
only a confessed murderer but a liar
and a thief, he having admitted that
when he was working in the mines he
was what is known as a high grader,
or one who carries away rich ore.
Boise, Idaho, June 8—Orchard’s tes
timony under cross-examination proves
him to be a degenerate. He admits
that he has been in the employ of the
Miners’ Federation and also of detect
ives at different times, and frequently
at the same time, nis former wife
will appear as a witness against him.
To Censor Jurors’ Mail
Boise, June 4—During the Haywood
trial all mail addressed to the jurors
will be censored by the court. Public
announcement of this was made before
the introduction of testimony, which
began today. Every possible precau-1
tion will be taken to prevent any com
munication with the jurors concerning
the trial from outside sources.
Lawyers Hold Jawfest
Boise, Idaho, June 4—A fierce war-j
fare of words between counsel for the
defense and the state resulted before
noon today on account of the vitriolic
address of James H. Ilawley in open
ing for the prosecution. He charged
the three accused officials of the West
ern Federation of Miners with the
murder of Steunenberg and the harsh1
language used by him started the
trouble, the attorneys for the defense !
taking exceptions to the statements of
Hawley. t
All the jurors are farmers except,
three: two are carpenters and one a
real estate agent.
Get Jury at Last
Boise, Idaho, June 3 The jury in
the Hay wood case was completed at 3
o'clock this afternoon. Judge Wood
announced at the opening this morn
ing that the remaining two jurors
must he obtained before adjournment
thi> evening, and the attorneys hur
ried through with their questioning, i
Haywood is looking in the best of
health todav and is in good spirits.
Mrs. Steunenberg Talks
Walla Walla. Wash.. June 7—The
widow ot Gov. Steunenberg is here at
tending a revival. She says she has
no malice against Harry Orchard and
hopes he will lead a better life here
after. She expressed no opinion con
cerning the three accused otlieials of
the miners' federation.
Wants Haywood for President.
Girard, Kan., June 7—Eugene V.
I)ebs in Appeal to Reason, the social
ist paper published here, proposes
William 1). Haywood for president on;
the socialist ticket.
Gov. Hughes’ puplic utilities bill
passed the New York senate by a vote
of 41 to ti. having previously passed I
the house unanimously.
There are 370 active volcanoes in
the world.
New Start at Trust Busting
Washington, D. C., June 6—Trust
busting was the subject of a confer
ence in the White House this morn
ing. It is claimed that action is about
to be taken which will be the most im
portant political move made by the
Roosevelt administration.
Chinese Rebels Kill Soldiers
Hong Kong, June 6—Another rebel
outbreak occurred yesterday, this
time in Weichon district. The rebels
killed many soldiers and mutilated
thecorpses.
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