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Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26
A Big scheme | if.

The Oreyonian says rumor that has gained considerable currency in transportation circles during the past CIV days is to the effect that the Yukon transportation company, of Seattle. the heaviest capitalized concern on the Pacific coast, is on the verge of re- tirng from the field, and that work on the siXtaen river steamers which they were building at Moran Bros. yards ut Seattle, has been stopped. and the few Aul.s that will be completed will not be equipped with machinery, but will be used as barses. A. r. Bur ieigh. Il prominent lawyer of Seattle. was th. leading s irit in the organlza- tion. and is at present in tine east. ss that the eXdct status of the concern ! business is not known. The company was organized with Il capital of SIC. O.OO0.- JOO, and in addition to the eighteen stern-wheal river steaucrs for whicii contracts have been let, was to Oper- ate five ocean steamers between Seattle and the Yukon river.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26

The Steamer Noyo brings report from Juneau that the abandoned and wrecked bark Canada was seized as dcreiict by Captain Piper. of the Cole man. who bcachcd her and left her on the s.luds. In his absence to Juneau to secure libel papers. the captain of the Canada and ten men had taken possession and a warm quar- r4l cnsued. Captain Piper had the captain and crew of the Cana ia arrested for piracy. attempted man. slaughter and firing upon vessel car- rying U. $. mail. Captain Piper is il possession.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26
SHIPPING NEWS

The Tacoma and Alaska tranSporta- tion co:upany, operating the steamer south Coast, is building il steamer for the Stikeen river. to be operated in connection with t:lc south Coast from thc Sound It will be known as the A. D. Seroggy, named for the president of the company, and will have q capa- city for l5o passengers and 100 tons of freight.
 The steamer Sllagit Chief, lying at the sea wall in Victoria has been paint el white for the Stikeen river run.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26
Gold on Annett Island.

Rev. William Duncan of Mctlakatla Annette island, appeared before the |Hu.is. committee on Indian Affairs on lt'cb 24th and strongly objected to the Government opening up any part of the Metlakatla reservation, which takes tn the whole of the island. It is desired to open up over half of the island, as it is
 claimed by many that gold bearing rock to be found there yields from $50 to sa50 per ton, while Mr. Duncan says the
 gold bearing rock does not yield more than B a ton. The hearing will be
 continued Saturday.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26
FROM KETCHIKAN
Regular Correspondence.

Regular Correspondence.
 Keehikan, Alaska, March IF, 1898 1 The citizens of Kctchikan were aroused to the verge of desperation Il few days ago when the steamer Hucneme tried to steal march on them by stealthily nchoring q little way out from the wharf about o'clock at night, for the purpose of presenting the town with a few tramps. They failed. however, to accomplish the end in view. Our at tention was attracted to the steamer by loud yells for mercy. It appeared as though the officers of the boat were un- mercifully beating the poor fellows, and hustling them into d boat. We could distinctly hear cries for mercy mingled with heavy blows.
 don't think either the officers of the boat, or the men they were trying to land, will soon forget the reception they met on the beach, and it is safe to say they all have the impression that the boys mean just what they say, mo tramp element in Ketchikan.'
 People are coming to cast their lot with ours in seeking the precious met als, and men of capital are looking to the kctchikan district as ;l probable southeastern Klonkike, and some, who make the situation study, are looking around for short options.
 l.. D. Cole, one of Portland's able councilmen, is making things lively for the boys, and causing a good deal of swearing in the presence of our very obligiug notary. Mr. Cole has secured some very desirable properties, and will put men to work at once.
 We are not dependent, as of old, upon the rain and the cave-trouyh for water, we have it in it's purcst condition conducted in pipes from the melting snows of Deer mountain. (.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26
JOHN ROOD DEAD
The We'll Known Canncrynlan
 Died in Victoria.

At the Jubilee hospital last evening death relieved from his sutferings Mir. John Rood, who came down from the north on the Islander last week suffer- ing from what is believed to have been cerebro-spinal meningitis. MT. ROod was taken to the hospital immediately. becoming unconscious afterwards, and fnever recovering. Mr. Rood, who was born at Riverjohn, Pictou county, Nova Sciota, was Il years of age. He mined upwards of year in the Cassar coun- try, after which he was for some years manager of the Balmoral cannery for Messrs. Turner, Bceton X Co.,, after wards building the Lowe inlet canncry. which he owned at the time of his death. The deceased, who was twice married, leaves widow and four chil- dren to mourn his loss, the youngest being only about a month old. Mr. Rood's first wife died some three years ago, leaving three children. and his sad death comes as d heavy blow to his young widow.
 Drs. o. M. Jones and Frank Hall held post mortem examination of the remains last night. The cause of death was cerebro-spinal meningitis. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2:3O p, III. from the family residence, 8 Stanley avenue, and at p. m. from St. John's church. Victoria Times. March 4th.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26
SURVEY OF ALASKA,
Three United States Parties Will
 Make Exploration.

Washington, March 20-The project cd Alaska survey party will be taken north on the gunboat Wheeling. At Skagway two parties will be detached, the first, under Mir. Barnard, proceed Nrg to the klondike region for the pur- \ose of making d typographical survey R the district adjacent to the boundary of Alaska. the Hist meridian. The survey will extend eastward from the Yukon between the 6lth and Goth paral- Forty-Mic district. The maps as made by Barnard's s party will serve as |, basis for d careful geological investi- yation of the region by MT. Keith, who will operate to some extent independ- cntly.
 Tic second party leaving will be in charge of Mir. Spurr, who will cooper ate with Mr. Barnard in crossing the ,.,sscs, and on reaching the mouth of the White river will enter upon it's gen- era, field of work, namely, the eXplora- tion of tue White and Panama river systems. It is expected that this party will descend the Panama to it's mouth and will explore the Melogikaket with d view of future operations on the KEukuk.
 After organizing the Barnard and Spurr parties at Skaguay, Mr. Eldridgc, with the remaining members of the force. will go in the Wheeling to Cook Inlet and t1nd- at tho mouth of the Shusinta river. He is expected to pro- cled with the entire corps then with him up tine Shusnta to apout latitude 63 degrees and 4O minutes, where sev- erAl forks of the river combine. At this point d party under Mir. Peters will be detached t0 explore the north eastern portion of the Russian drain age basin, with the expectation that their work will connect with that of Il party sent out by the war department to Copper river, and that they will close on Mr. Spurs party down the TAnlna.
 After detaching Mr. Peters party Mir. Eidridye will proceed with an assistant westward across the divide between tine Sushitna and the koyukuk and examine the vigability of that stream by descending to the usual port age to the lower Yukon.
 In the exploration by Peters and E. dridye sufficient attention will be 9iVnn to the exploration of d possible railway from Cook InIct to the Yukon. All the parties will rendezvous at St. Miclaels by September lo.
 Inc routes travelled will be critically . inspected with d view of asccrtaininy the most practical location for trails. wagon roads or railroads. The char actcr and extent of lumber will be noted and the rivers and possibilities ot navigation. and the hei .ht or falls or rapi Is and the raise and fall of the tides will be recorded
 The gaolo gical survey will be so con l ductcd ;is to ascertain the general dis tribution of rOck ma5545, their rela- ton, and as far as may be the charac- ter and orig of will be noted anu special attention given to the presence or absence of gold, whether placer or in veins.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26

"iiave you ever travelled in the South:" asked the New Orleans man of the chap from Bangor, Maine. "Oh, yes. indeed" said the Maine man. Il nave been to Boston and New York.
 Matilda Have you spoken to papa: Bcrtie-Yes: asked him through the telephone, and he answered., II don't know who you are, but it's all right
 Mortified old lady-Oh, kind sir, think of your mother! Think of your mother! Burglar (sternly)-No use. lady-I was brought up in an incubator
 Il has noticed," said uncle Eben ''dat de nen who sticks to sot' drinks ain de ones dat gin'rally hab de mos ter tell bout hard luck
 Cook ion the day after arrival Please mum, I'm a bit fiery at times and when am fiery I'm apt to be a bi, rough spoken: but ye needn't let that put ye out-with little present you can always bring ne round again.
 Next door neighbour are vel come to all the turkey dressing you want, George, but arn't you afraid you'll eat too much and be sick? Boy Nom; we're faith cure people over tc our house, I'd like some more dress. ing.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-03-26

''The finest example of honesty, :" said the returned liar, twas d sign I saw on little shop window in London. It read: "A drunken lady can buy here with no fear of being cheated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
PRESIDENCY TURNED DOWN.
Considerable Discord at the Emery
Stake Conference.

| Huntington, Utah, April lat the
late quarterly conference held at Castle
Dale there were present of the apostles,
| F. NJ. Lyman and John w. Taylor of
! Salt Lake, and the presidency and
| many of the leading men of the stake.
A great many, no doubt, were attracted
| by the fact that it was expected that
a lively time would be had in the set
tlement of the long standing trouble
that had existed in the Castle Dale
ward. in which the stake presidency
had figured too prominently to suit
many of the people.
The first clash came when John Y.
Jensen was chosen by an overwhelming
majority for bishop of the Castle Dale
ward Bishop Henning Olsen having
resigned.) Jensen was opposed by the
stake presidency and a few others, but
the majority had their way, and he
was set apart as bishop, with F. NJ.
Reynolds and Peter Frandsen as coun-
selors.
An investigation was had before the
high council of the charges of F. NJ.
Reynolds VS.. President c. G. Larsen.
OF the four charges brought against
Larsen only one was sustained, and
that was President Larsen is too dom
ineering and monarchiaI in his gov
eminent of the stake" and as he had
anticipated the result and asked for
giveness beforehand the whole pro-
ceeding amounted to nothing, though
a stubborn fight was made, and many
witnesses testified.
The next morning Sunday the apos-
ties proceeded TO pour oil on the ruffied
waters, and the result was the stake
authorities were re-sustained with lit
tie or no opposition.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Senator john
son, with two small children, were re-
turning home from conference, their
horse suddenly became unmanageable
and pitched headlong into a washout.
In trying to control the horse and pro-
tect his wife and children, Mr. John
son was thrown violently forward onto
the wheel of the buggy, causing some
painful bruises on the right hip and
ribs, one of which is supposed to be
broken. Commissioner O. A. Wood was
close at hand and gave prompt assist
ance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
CHICAGO GRAIN REVIEW.
Action of Congress Imparts Activity
to Wheat Market.

Chicago, April 19-Foreign prices and
war theories ruled speculation on the
by heavy export sales. gaining 1 cent for
July and Ac for May delivery and July
corn advanced 1sa14; oats. 1sc; provisions
212G1 cents, the latter in pork.
The action of congress appearing to the
traders in wheat as making war with
Spain inevitable, the price for July de-
livery opened at an advance of from IA
cents to is cents over the closing figures
of the day before.
Liverpool grain men took the same view
OF the situation and sent higher quota
tons. The strength of this market ap-
peared to have still further stimulated
the buyers abroad. Liverpool closing with
gains in futures of from IS to 154d.
A cargo of American wheat sold in
neapolis and Duluth reported 153 against
1S5 cars week ago and go last year.
Chicago received 166 cars against four
a year ago. The stock of contract wheat
in Chicago regular elevators was re-
duced 900 bushels last week, and now
amounts to 100000 bushels. In private
warehouses the stocks of wheat of all
kinds was returned as $40 900 bushels
Liverpool reported a large consumptive
business being done; millers having large
sale for their -four, and continental buy
ers outbidding the United Kingdom for
Indian wheat. News of this character
created an extremely nervous temper in
the pit.
July broke &c on realizing Immediately
after the opening. but slowly recovered
from SIS to STA. where it held for some
time. A sudden bulge TO SIS followed
the announcement by Letter that he had
sold 100000 bushels for export. New York
exporters followed with sales of 500. 900
bushels. July declined to S71k on scalpars
realizing, but rallied to close at S7A.
May was held between 1.0S1z and 1.O915,
closing at 109A.
Corn ruled firm. but the advancing
tendency was checked through free SELF
ing by receivers. Liverpool was strong
at ed advance. Cable acceptances of last
nights offers amounted to a million
bushels. New York exporters worked a
like amount. Chicago receipts were ass
cars: July closed with net gain Of
hdAc.
Oats were firm and higher on export
sales of 100000 bushels and the wet, I'M
higher.
Provisions started strong on war news.
but slid off rapidly on realizing July
pork closed 124 cents higher and July lard
and ribs each 21a cents higher.
me leading futures ranged as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
THE JUNTA IS SATISFIED.
Resolutions Are Tantamount to indie
pendence, They Say.


New York, April 19.-The following
statement on the congressional Cuban
resolutions was given out today at the
office of the Cuban junta:
The resolutions, as they stand. are
tantamount to the recognition of the
Cuban republic. The declaration is that
the people of Cuba are free and inde-
pendent, while the Cuban people owe
allegiance only to the republic of Cuba.
which they have established and main
tanned by force of arms. The only OBJ
Ject of the insurrection was the indie
pendence of the CubaAS. This is pro-
vided for by the resolutions. The Gu
bans asked that before Intervention
there be recognition of independence.
This was also provided for by the res
olutions. Their desire to run their own
government free from coercion is pro-
vided for by the fourth paragraph of
the resolutions.
Under these circumstances the de-
mand made by the United States that
Spain at once evacuate the island. and
that the threat in the event of her re-
fusal, the land and naval forces of the
United States will be used to compel
evacuation, certainly merits the deep
est gratitude on the part of the Gu
bans.
Should force be necessary on the
part of the United States there will be
the most complete cooperation by the
Cuban government and its army. Coast
pilots and practiced pilots will be
placed Immediately at the service of
the United States and in every way
will the Cubans aid in expelling the
common enemy. To the patriotism of
the American people and the Ameri-
can press the Cubans owe debt of
deepest gratitude, and for the conf
dence which the American people have
thiness.
The steadfastness with which they
have pursued their ideal for independ-
ence and the organization which they
have shown in their fight against Spain
are sufficient proof that they will be
able to maintain their independence.
and that peace will be their only OBJ
ject for the future"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20

man of sterling worth and strict integ-
rlty.B To me he was a brother Pythian
and a friend-the embodiment of both
He possessed the attributes of intellect
ual manhood, and ever battled man.
FULLY for what he believed to be right.
Fearless in the expression of his honest
convictions, and, at times, a little
brusque in his manner, he invariably
won the respect of all who knew him,
because his path was ever lighted by
the lamp of reason
Three weeks ago he spent Sunday af-
ternoon with me, at my home. AS l
clasped his friendly hand, little think
ing 1T would be for the last earthly
goodby, We both expressed the hope
that we should meet in "sunland, -
amongst the flowers Of California. He
has gone to that farther shore from
which no traveller returns; still, 1 re-
tain the hope, expressed by both, that
we shall meet, some day, some time,
somewhere, in "sunland,'' where the
flowers of fraternity bloom forever, and
the golden links of friendship, charity.
and benevolence bind each and every
heart together in that unity which can
only be expressed by the word love.
May violets nod and birds sing their
sweetest songs over and about that
lonely grave in sunny California. Fare
well, friend Nc. May your pillow be
soft, and your sleep peaceful and
sweet. JOHN P. MEAKIN.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.
Prohibition Movement Pushed Along
By the Women.


Mt. Pleasant, April 19.-George w
Thomson, until recently a member OF
the w. o. Ash & Co.. hardware firm, in
this city, and his brother, Aleck, who
has passed the winter in Utah, started
this morning for Plumas county, Cal
the native place of the two gentlemen
The Journey viii be made by the over
land route.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson have been
residents of this city for number of
years, he having formerly been inter-
ested in the Pyramid, the local paper.
The necessity for their departure is re-
GREETED by many friends.
Tbe local l. O. O. T. lodge is arrang-
ing for a celebration of the anniver-
saTy of the founding of the order in
America by an entertainment at the
lodge hall next Tuesday evening. A
programme, luncheon and general So
cial aInusements viii occupy the even
ing.
Charles Jacobsen departed yesterday
for Chattanooga, Tenn, where he will
labor in the capacity of L. d S. mis-
sionary.
Mrs. w. II. Woodring is in this city
on a visit TO her husbands parents.
Dr. and Mrs. ". ". Woodring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pritchett. for
,nerly residents of this city, but now
of Mammoth, are in the city for a
few days Mr.. Pritchett has a respon-
Sil,Ie position at the Mammoth mill
The recent effective work for prohi-
hilton in the Mt. Pleasant city council
which. it is thought, will result in the
closing Of the three saloons here, is
being supplemented by a petition to
be presented to the council. The pc
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
NOT A LARGE EXODUS.
Spaniards Leaving New York Are
Such That May Be Spared.


New York, April 1s.-When the
Spanish line steamship Panama leaves
for Havana and Mexican ports tomor-
row she will have on board about $50
Spanish residents of this city, whose
departure is being arranged by the
Spanish consuls general, and 10000 bar
rels of provisions for the Spanish army
in Cuba. These include grain, flour,
corn, beans, pork, bacon, ham, lard
and butter.
Instructions for assisting those Span
iards who wish to leave the country
came to Senior Baldasano from the
Spanish minister at Washington. Of
the 5000 Spaniards in this city only
about $50 will leave on the Panama.
They are principally those who have
no business ties here and can leave
without any sacrifice.
Consul General Baldasano said that
so far about 80 passports had been is
sued to his compatriots, who expect to
sail on the Panama. The great ma
jority of Spanish residents here will
remain. Even if hoshlities are de-
clared, they feel assured of their safety
in this city. Those who wish to leave,
but have not the means to pay for
the passage, will be transported free
of charge. All those sailing tomorrow
will be landed at Havana, but some
may be sent later to Porto Rico The
consul general ridiculed the idea that
they would join the troops in Cuba and
Porto Rico.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
FIGHT OVER A COAL CLAIM
HOLIDAY COMPANY FoRCIBLY
ELECTS KIRKER.
The Latter Regains Possession and a
Serious Collision Is Feared-A
Valuable Piece OF Property.
(special to The HeraldA

Price, Utah, April ia few days ago
an old prospector named R. A Kirker
Of Grand Junction jumped one of the
most valuable claims of the Holiday
Coal company in Whitemore canyon, a
rev miles east of Price claiming to
have located the mine a number of
years ago, and claiming that Holiday,
during his absence, relocated it unlaw-
fully Yesterday Thomas Holiday,
with his attorney, T. o. Brandley of
Salt Lake, went to Whitemore canyon
and forcibly ousted Kirker from the
claim and took possession of the prop
erty.
Tonight a report is received from the
scene of difficulty that :Kirker is again
In possession, and throwing defiance to
the Holiday Coal company, asserting
his determination to hold the claim
until the title shall be lawfully adjust
ed by the courts. It is learned that an
other effort will be made by the Hol-
iaday company to regain POSSESSION and
1t is feared that a serious clash may
occur between the parties should the
effort be made
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-20
DE LONG HAD FLoPPED.
Jury Commissioners at Panguitch
Are All Republicans.

Richfield, April 1S.-A report of the
proceedings had before Judge McCarty
at Panguitch last Saturday was re-
viewed here tonight and is as fol-
lows:
The trial and conviction of Frank Lee
were had. Lee was employed by Jo-
seph Betenson last month, and one
night departed, taking with him two
horses and two saddles. He was after
wards captured and the property re-
turned. Later Lee broke jail, but was
recaptured. When he came to trial it
was found he had no means and W.
P. Sargent and Rapp & Bean were ap-
pointed to defend him. a plea of not
guilty was entered. but on the trial the
defense attempted only to hold down
the value of the property to less than
$50. They were not successful, and the
jury returned a verdict Of guilty of
grand larceny. Sentence will be pass
ed Monday.
The passing of sentence in the Spen-
Ger and McCune cases again went over.
This time till Monday.
East Field Road company VS.. J. S.
Myers; demurrer to complaint argued
and overruled. This is a test case,
defendant being one of several who
persist in travelling the road in ques-
ton and refuse to be assessed for its
repair.
Smith and Mott were arraigned and
took till Monday to plead. Motion for
continuance will be made and, if it is
granted Monday will close the term.
All preliminary motions are to be made
and disposed of before the motion for
continuance is to be made. If this
case goes to trial a. novel question is
to be raised. 1t seems that Judge Nc
Carly in appointing jury commission
ers, thought he was complying with the
provisions of the statute, which says
that the commissioners shall be of op-
posite politics, and appointed Joseph
Cameron as a Republican and Al Dc
Long as a Democrat. 1t now trans
pires that a. year or so ago De Long
Topped and is now a Republican. The
jury panel is to be challenged on this
ground.