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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
PETER VAN BUERDEN.
FRANK RANKIN.
GEORGE CANNON.
JAPANESE COOK.
UNKNOWN MINER.

Five men, whose names as far as
known, appear In the foregoing, were
drowned from the schooner Dora b., of
Dry bay, forty-fve miles south OF Yak
utat between April 5 and April % On
ths latter date Buerdens body was wash
% ashore at Latuya bay. Meager details
Of the disaster were obtained from the
officers and passengers OF the Alaska Com
nerciai Company's steamer Bertha, Capt.
Johansen. which arrived yesterday from
the north.
The dead men were employees OF the La
tuya Bay Gold Mining Company They
were passengers OF the Dora b., forty
ton schooner, which was being towed to
IAtuya bay by the Bertha. when a storm
came up and parted the tow line vhe
schooner was set adrft and left to fight
her own battles, the Bertha, according to
all accounts, making no effort to recover
the craft Capt. Johansen. OF the steam
or. the passengers say. appeared to be OF
the opinion that tho schooner could get
along without further assistance. H0f
After the tow line parted the Dorsi b.
was soon lost sight of by the Bertha.
When the Bertha returned to I.atuya bay
from the westward. Buerden's remains had
drifted ashore and were identined-flet
only the body hut his personal effects.
The Dora r. was taken in tow at Ju-
neau. Besides the Ave employees of the
company she had more or less cargo In
the way of supplies and materials for tho
company.
DR.. Charles Plautt. an officer OF the La
tuya company. was passenger on the
Bertha, and he IN one OF several vouchsaf-
Ing the statement that no effort was made
by the Bertha to render the schooner as
sistance after the line parted and the
vessel went adrift.
One passenger said that for some time
the schooner kept in sight OF the steamer
and that the men aboard could be seen
at the pumps.
Little is known OF the dead men. save
that Rankin had been many years an
Alaska prospector, Van Buerden was a
native OF Holland. and Cannon Is said to
have been OF Danish descent. All OF the
men. including the Jap cook. are supposed
so have been lately residents of Juneau,
as II was from that port that they shipped
for Latuya bay
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06

a. the Seattle Wyoming was visited by
the worst rain storm We have had IN many
years tn Tho evening 10 began 20 freeze.
ulth a heavy fali 81 snow. and when left
homo Thursday morning 10 vas stiu con-
unuinr We are just ln The middle % our
slelruE SEASON. and many thousand
sheep ire uuf orr the storm after having
flaf bacu robbed % their fescss Among
frf.e BE- is feared great losses have been
Sustained
An dIv ruorfay the STERN vas per
frrf blizzard haf Ftuc kmsn sent their
fr.l nlf 1. drive fh. no ks ln MANY who
returned hrffH Q 'Fft home reported the
rrl.rirs sfrFuu WITH dead sheep From
go f.a iaaruad stations Iu The vicinity q
Cheyenne reports 10 heavy Losses have
trt1 resolved shear'ng has been entirely
a.falaaf.f
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
TO RtPUtULATE The EAST.
Canadian Pacific 500 Line Issues "a
Circular That Is Declared
mn Enigma.

When General Passenger Agent Gallo
way, Of the Canadian Pacific 500 line, was
IN Seattle "A fen weeks dEo. he intlma tod
among other things that there was a good
immigration business tn other districts If
the United States than the West That
he knew what he was talking about Is
evinced ~ or ulor received hv local
railroad wcu yesterday announcing that
the Soo llup would make "hlmc-eokers' e"
mites ttcu 81 raW GO Colorado p0iats and
also 60 tho clties Of Boston Now York.
Portland Me and other Eastern common
POINTS a, ono fare plus s.
The circular " causing much talk and
the enigma S. more than passenger agents
sFc Hble TO understand
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
COLD KILLS MANY SHEEP.
Wyoming StOckmen, 1t Is Feared,
Have Suffered Heavy Losses From
n Severe blizzard.

men have suffered heavy losses on ac-
count OF cold weather While all sections
OF the storm stricken state have not yet
been heard from, 1t is feared the financial
loss will reach far into the thousands
Abraham Watson. a well-known attorney
OF Cheyenne. Wyo., arrived In the city
yesterday 10 attend to some mining mat
tiers In which he is interested.
ION Monday last" he said. when seen
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
Lowest Bidder. Awarded Contracts.


Yes: my attention was called to 1t yes
terday, and upon reading Il through
was at loss TO know how anyone could
lie malignant enough TO publish suCh
tissue OF falsehoods against person
whom he does not know.
This article charges In substance that
I have not let contracts to the lowest bid
ders. The writer was careful to avoid
any specification. the reason undoubtedly
being that he could not specify any in
stance m which my department let a con-
tract TO any but the lowest responsible
bidder. The government OF the United
States. like other persons or companies
calling for bids, invariably reserves the
right to repect any and all bids. and in
every instance the bid accepted y the low
est responsible bid. quality considered At
OF a contract let here that was not let TO
the lowest bidder.
Another charge IL put I'm these words"
continued Capt. Robinson: " IT IL said of
his department that the government has
invariably been charged 500. the usual
fee, for plotting n transport out to sea,
hut the pilot never received but half the
sum charged
This accusation. like all the rest. Is alb
rolutely untrue There is Just this color
for IL: On one occasion pilot. instead
of going himself. engaged. without my
knowledge. another 20 take n vessel TO
sea and when he came 10 settle with the
pilot who did the service he offered him
but SO As soon as the matter was called
paid his full fee. which was done. al the
pilot will testify.
This same article contains this charge:
1T IL said Of his department that an offer
OF free dOekage and warehouse room was
refused and contract afterward made
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
CITY OF TOPEKA SAILS.
Takes 1876 Observation-Disclosures Pas
sengers and 500 Tons of Cargo.

One hundred and ninety-fiye PASSENGERS.
including number OF prominent Klon-
steamer city OF Topeka, which sailed last
night. The list included Nils Peterson.
proprietor OF the Yukon Flyer line. and
one of the heaviest mine owners OF the
Klondike district. Tlr c. A. Peach, a New
Yorker. took passage for Fort Wrangel.
heading a prospecting party which will
operate IN that section.
The Topeka had about 500 tons OF min
ers' supplies and general cargo.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
MoRE noNEsrENERs ARRIVE.
Northern Facthr Railway IAad.
seventeen In seattle.

A party ~ seventeen huw seekrrs Ar
rr.t over fte Northern farlIr yesterday.
IheY -lua from I.lloire. Indiana dNs
grt SGT rilFan. ara arrives asre On ~.
cFeriart in gre aferunnu d fsN vent t1
Hartford lsr t..n and cher ualrfa on thu
Sf.ffi. q frfrrrauuunI Tra afhrrf viii
remain ia -earfia Tor q feW laFs
When tfr party eft 81 ra4i "a ulu,her-
81 - ana vs. rrUtafrn1 in I've con r he's
Most - them Nnre destined f1r North
lak-.a points Ahoaf aflY fcuud homes
in Montana srl ~ many m1ra tu Faaf-
era WaaainElan Iao fn~iEat e the rarfr
occupied taaufT two cara
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06

To he Held Tomorrow mt Cumber
land Presbyterian Church.

The funeral services OF the late Mrs, r..
F. Powell win be held tomorrow morning
M 10 o'clock from the Third Cumberland
Presbyterian church, interment being In
Lake View cemetery.
Myrtle Chapter. order Of the Eastern
Star. and the Ladies' Relief Corps Will
attend.
NJ. G. Powell, Of Lincoln, Neb.. son OF
the deceased. accompanied by his wife and
child, IS expected 10 arrive today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06

To Chaness worth $500. the property Of
NJ - halhert-. FArisikn dealer. have been seized
- custes1s ec.cers Ia Nss York on The French line
risr 70 alscec evasion q the rnstoux law The
sEltariii- strssd q the importation q the vases
luf9 tAs citT ffu1 China. via Vancouver and Que
hss " 4. NsIA1roe "a about 70 SAL fer France
he saz.ltss4 N yorsios TIA vue frgl China
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06

A sensational attack on Capt. W. W.
Robinson, jr, assistant quartermaster,
L. s. A.. was made In the Tacoma News
OF last Thursday. Among other things
the News charges that contracts have not
been made to the lowest bidder; that 500
has been charged the government for
plotting a transport TO sea, but that the
pilot received but $50; that an offer of
free dockage was refused. and a contract
made with a less convenient dock; that
charters OF ships for Alaska service were
made at exorhitant rates; that machine
shop owner IN Seattle received $500 for per-
hitting n rival - make out his bid for
repair work on the revenue cutter Bear,
and that Portland. Or, firms have been
solicited not TO bid for such work, and
that hay and oats contracts have been let
to the highest bidders, with a percentage
allowance for a "dlvvy." The News ask
ed for a congressional. but not a military
department investigation.
Capt Robinson was asked yesterday II
he had seen the sensational article. He
said:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
alaska MURDERER
LYNCHED BY MINERS.
Swift and Terrible Justice
Melted Out at Lituya Bay.
STEVE SEVERTS' CRIME.
Attempted to Kill Five Oompan-
ions in Cold Blood.
STEVE SEVERTS' CRIME.

One Victim Fell to His Revolver and
Another Was wounded Before He
Was Overpowered-Shot In Des-
pcrate Struggle for Life OF Death
and Resolve to Hang Him, Having
PrisOner-Died without F1inching
Tragedy Occurred in November.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06

-r1s'1f n-'isf. rstl-uau ci - Pl.l.isf rzti1zsI
edrr -. - &c e aaca PALS T. afrssf -
f.1H r.aa. Nt $50 - r-fr - III &ryaa
49, - lEzi-Ess " ss-ia=41az
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
DOWN 10 DEATH N
A SMALL Schooner.
Five Men Perish OFF Dry
Bay, Alaska.
PASSENGERS OF A BOAT.
PASSENGERS OF A BOAT.
Helpless in a Storm They Are
Unable to Save Themselves.

Victims Were Employees of the La
tuya bay Gold Mining Company
Their Schooner. the Dora B.,WhiIe
Being lowed to Latuya Hay by
the Steamer Bertha, Breaks Her
Towline and Vessel IL Set Adrift
-Occupants Struggle to Save
Themselves by working Pumps,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
CAPT. ROb|NSON'S ANSWER.
Riddles the Sensational Charges
Made in Tacoma.
DEMANDS AN INVESTIGATION.

Copies of the Charges Forwarded by
the Assistant Quartermaster to
His Superior Officers and Re-
quest Made for an Immedi-
ate Inquiry Into the Conduct of
the Quartermaster's Department..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Mrs. Lysander John Appleton will
present a bill at the next meeting of
the city council for $45, for sweeping of
street crossings with her dress train
She has done this for a year without
nav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

IF'rom the Philadelphia Record
Aspire to the church, steepIe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
CORN IS NERVOUS.
Indications That a Corner in
December Is Matching.

Chicago. Dec. 4.-The Evening Post
says:
Indications on the board Of trade are
that there is another corner Matching
in corn, this time in the December OPP
ton. Who the factor in the operations
is is not now known.
Conditions are practically the same
as they were in November. In regard
to the situation, Phillips, who engi-
neered the November squeeze. said to-
day:
TT looks as if the stocks of old corn
would this month be the smallest in
history. Contract stocks of corn are to-
day 100000 bushels OF this own $780,
600 bushels, 500, 000 bushels of which is
already contracted for. The remaining
400 900 bushels of my line is all but dis
posed of. The remainder of local con-
tract stocks. 400, 600 bushels, is held by
shippers, and there is a good demand
for it."
December corn was nervous today 1t
opened at SO cents advanced to 37H
cents. declined to SO cents, and then
rallied again to 367s cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
PETITION M'KINLEY.
w. G. I. U. Ask For Prohibit
ton In the philippines.

washington, Dec. 4.-The Woman's
Christian Temperance union convention
in session here today adopted resolu-
lions against the army canteen and pre-
pared a petition to the president, an
other to congress, and identical petitions
to all of the great powers, against the
sale Of firearms and the importation of
liquor and opium into the Philippine ISL
ands or the island possessions OF the
other powers addressed.
The petition to the president pointed
out that it has been the policy Of Amer
lea to forbid the sale Of intoxicants to
the Indian tribes, and that England,
who had the greatest experience among
all of the colonizing- powers of the
hibition policy in her colonies il Africa
ana elsewhere. The convention there
fore asks that the president, either
through the war department or the
Philippine commission, shall extend the
prohibition law of the Indian Territory
so as to take in the Philippine Islands.
A petition to the senate urges the
ratification of the pending treaty for
the protection of central Africa against
fntOxicants-
A petition also was drawn up to Great
Britain. France, SPAIN Holland. Bel
GUM, Sweden, Norway, Denmark,
Hungary, Greece, Russia, Turkey, Per-
STA and Japan, asking for an interna-
tional treaty that will forbid the sale
of intOxicants, opium and firearms In
all islands and other regions inhabited
chiefly by aboriginal tribes,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
LOCAL MENTION.

Superintendent of Telegraph c. G. sholes
left for Colorado for several days trip
on No. today.
o. Kempton was arrested last night on
the charge of selling liquor He gave
bond and was released
The Populists will call a convention for
Saturday to nominate man for repre-
sentative of the Thirty-eighth district
The Municipal league will meet tomor-
row morning in the council chambers
They will not do business until the after
noon session.
F. B. Harwood of the Rock Island was
united in marriage with Miss Mercer last
week and the couple have gone to house
keeping in Oakland.
There was not much business in the po-
lice court this morning, one plain drunk,
who was fined 50. the sole prisoner
brought before the Judge
Conductor Brad Alexander of the
Southern division has been put on one of
the new Kansas City to Chickasha runs,
Nos. 80 and 36. He made his initial trip
through Topeka today
Tripping over a stick in the yard at
her home No. 312 Van Buren, street. Mrs.
Elsie Rupin wife of DR.. Adam Rupin. ST..
suffered a serious fall last night. Mrs.
Rupin is very stout and sixty-five years
of age She suffered a disloeation Of her
right shoulder. which DIR. H. Z. Hoge-
boom reduced this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
TRADE WITH GERMANY.

A good deal OF anxiety seems to have
been wasted with reference to the trade
relations between the United States and
Germany. It will be remembered that
a fear was expressed some months ago
that certain trade restrictions proposed
in Germany might seriously interrupt
the commercial relations between that
country and the United States, and
especially decrease our exports to that
country in agricultural products. Fig
ures just issued by the treasury bureau
Of statistics show that our exports to
Germany. in the ten months ending with
October, 1900. were s27. OO0, 900 greater
than those in the corresponding months
OF last year. an increase of about 20
per cent. and that our imports from
Germany show an increase Of S. 900, 900.
gain of over 10 per cent.
OF the forty great articles which com
pose the bulk of our exports to Ger
many more than two-thirds show an
Increase in 1900 as compared with 1899.
Those which show the principal decrease
are hog products. corn. wheat, fertilizers
and certain lines of machinery. Those
which show an increase are cotton.
flour, fruits, tobacco, timber, mineral
oils, cottonseed oil, oil cake and meal.
tallow, paraffin. rosin, turpentine, coal,
copper builders hardware, scientific and
electrical instruments. agricultural i'm
plementss sewing machines. cars and
furniture.
Copper shows an increase of more
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
A CHAMPION OF THE WORM.
[From the Youths Companion.l

TFrom the Youths Companion.l
The recent session Of the British par
lament furnished an amusing illustra-
ton of the occasional power Of satire to
bring about results which sober argu-
ment has failed to accomplish
A bill designed to prevent cruelty to
wild animals in acptivity had been pre-
scented, and was opposed by a number Of
members on the ground that If passed II
would endanger certain kinds Of legiti-
mate sport
The Earl of Kimberley arose and
gravely admitted the force of this ar
gument.
'iUndoubtedly.'' he said. the bill would
put an end to fishing with worms as
bait 1t is a BILL" he continued, Ito pre-
vent cruelty to wild animals in captiv-
ity; the schedule says the word animal
shall be held to include reptile; a worm
may be held to be a reptile; a worm Inn
paled on a hook must certainly be held
to be in captivity; therefore the angler
who uses live worm for bait would be
guilty OF cruelty to an animal in captiv-
ity."
The laugh which this argument raised
at the expense of the solicitous sports
men robbed the opposition of whatever
force it had, and carried the bill to
successful issue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

President McKinleyss annual message
submitted to congress yesterday is
chiefly remarkab BILE for the absence of
any large number Of recommendations
along the lines of needed legislation. It
is largely devoted to a review Of the
country's relations with the remainder
of the world
Among the subjects touched upon in
connection with internal matters is that
Of lynching. which he says must not be
tolerated in the United States.
Attention is called to the Importance
Of pushing the construction of the 18TH
milan canal and the Pacific cable.
a lowering of the taxes to the extent
of s3o,0Oo.0OO is recommended.
Further legislation for the purpose of
insuring the continued parity of the
money metals is suggested.
The granting Of subsidies to steam
ships is distinctly endorsed in a few
words in which the president declares
his belief that the country favors the
plan.
He stands firmly for a continuation of
his present policy in the Philippines.
The subject Of trusts is touched but
lightly, with no distinct recommends
tion concerning them.
What will probably appeal to many
as the best part Of the message is left
to the last, and is as follows:
In our great prosperity we must
guard against the danger it invites to
extravaganza in government expendi-
lures and appropriations; and the
chosen representatives Of the people will
doubt not furnish an example in their
legislation of that wise economy which
in a season of plenty husbands for the
future. In this era Of great business
activity and opportunity, caution is not
untimely. 1t will not abate but
strengthen confidence. It will not re-
terd, but promote legitimate industrial
and commercial expansion. Our grow
ing power brings with it temptations
and perils requiring constant vigilance
TO avoid 1t must not be used to invite
conflicts, nor for oppression. but for the
more effective maintenance of those
principles of equality and justice upon
which our institutions and happiness
depend. Let US keep always in mind
that the foundation of our government
Is liberty; its superstructure peace"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

IFrom the Chicago News
Exemplifying duty is better than ex-
planning it.
In order to live long it is necessary
TO live slowly.
A girls lover is a poor sutton if he
does not suit her.
The job of police court judge is GER
tainly a trying situation.
Many a man starts out to gather wool
and gets feeced himself.
No man ever expects his wife to make
as many mistakes as he does
A woman is never satisfied so long as
there is anything she can't get.
It is a sin to steal pin-especiaIly
if it has a diamond attached to it.
Many a woman of an inquiring turn
Of mind has been able to make a dumb
waiter answer.
Nearly every married woman thinks
her husband is smarter than any other
man of her acquaintance.
A large number Of married men have
been reported missing from various
parts of the country recently This be-
hOoves wives to treat their husbands to
more beefstealk and less tongue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
TRAVELLING MEN no MEET.
Northwestern Association VIII Be
Held in Chicago Dec. ~.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-scorea Of delegates
and members of the Northwestern
Travelling Mems association. residents OF
this state and various parts Of the
country, will attend the annual conven-
ton Of the organization TO be held in
this city, December a. All the north
western and north central states OF the
Union will be represented at the gath
ering; also New Jersey. Pennsylvania
and Massachusetts. The convention is
regarded as one OF much Importance.
many questions having come before the
association during the last year TO be
settled.
Probably the mots important topic for
the delegates and travellers 10 discuss
will be the railroad mileage book. The
various passenger associations have. IL
is said, proposed that an increase OF
from 1000 miles to 1000 miles be made
before a rebate be allowed. The travel
ers now receive their rebate when 1000
mile book is used and win object to the
increase to 1000 miles. With the pres
ent rate OF 1000 miles the traveller IL
paying a sum of two cents per mile
after his rebate is paid. The proposed
increase Of mileage Will make a longer
time elapse before the traveller IL en-
titled to a rebate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
MAKE SOME ONE HAPPY.
Mrs. Thorpe's Touching Letter to the
Children of Topeka.

mgas 4nOrp0'A 4OucnnE 4SktSG W eAO
Children of Topeka.
For several years Mrs Thorpe has col
1ected Christmas presents for the poor
children in the city and has seen that
they got something on that day which
Of giving the poor children presents on
Christmas day is a very good one and
will be followed again this year provid-
ing the children who have something to
give will help Mrs. Thorpe in the work.
Last year the children responded no
bly, to the call and they are to have an
opportunity to do so again this. year.
There is plenty of time before Christmas
to think of what can be done.
Mrs. Thorpe has addressed the follow
ing letter to the children on the subject:
To the Children of Topeka
Dear Little F'riends:-When asked
you last year to remember the poor
children who can have no Christmas
presents, you answered from all parts OF
the city with your little gifts and nice
letters, so I will write you again this
year to help me.
Santa Claus does not get around to
the poor children because he wants to
give you the pleasure of being a Santa
Claus to them, think. And then he
knows, too, that the books and toys OF
which you have grown tired would
make them very, very rich. I have seen
little children who were barefOoted and
who had only bread and tea to eat al
most every meal, and whose bare, cold
arms showed through ragged sleeves.
made so happy by one little toy they
forgot all about being cold and hungry.
So if you feel like being a Santa Claus
to some child please send a little gift
for them before Christmas.
I know over 400 little children who are
MRS THORPE.