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The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
COPPER CENTER NOTES.
Being a Brief Record of the Hap penings at the Metropolis of the Copper River
 Valley.

Copper Center, May 12-The wea- ther is fine here. The first rain of the season fell on the 1lth. and the grass is springing up very fast.
 MT. Mendenhall, of the survey party arrived on the 9th. He will work with MT. Gerdinc about the Center and the lower country this summer.
 MT. Walch and Mr. Utley came in recently from the Yukon. Mir. Utley accepted a position with the telegraph ontfit, and NIT. Walch is a guest at Hotel Holman. where he will remain until the snow has en- tircly gone. He occasionally takes a stroll through Riverside park to keep in trim for the rest of the trip to Valdez. He thinks this place is all right and says: Il wish l could sit down all the time. maybe SO, by and by klutch kctchen."
 The mail arrived here on the 10th and we were all glad to get the PRosPEcToR. The paper is eagerly looked for by everyone.
 Real estate is booming. About two weeks ago Our Blk bought the Ostland building and week ago he purchased the Chateau de Jag. Both buildings are located on Front street.
 We have new telegraph opera tor in the person of Corporal Stew art.
 MT. Joe Strouble and $. Locker were visitors yesterday from Mt. Drum.
 MT. Frances arrived yesterday from Tonsina and has now gone to Mt. Drum. looking after mining property for the company in Chi cago, which he represents.
 Chief Giran arrived in town from Valdez, and is resting up for few days with Chief Stickwan at River side park.
 The new telegraph office will soon be ready and will be quite an improvement to our town. 1t will be the finest office on the line when finished.
 Tcnas Rosy has started curio shop and art gallery at Hotel Holman.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
Chisna Correspondence.

Chisna. May 3-Nearlv everyone has reached here all right. although few are still camped at 1-Mile on Chistuchina.
 k, II. Coles was the first of the mine owners to move camp to Slate creek.
 Coles and Dempsey's tent stood al. winter as did most of the others.
 P. <. Hunt left for Valdez vester- day with two sleds loaded with supplies. Among the numerous good things he had were three axes two tents, etc.
 Jones is in camp two miles below Chisna. He got here all the same.
 The weather is fine and the snow going fast.
 Considerable stuff has been stolen from the different caches. It is laid at the door of the Indians, but 1t looks as if it was white Indians. for in some cases, they took coffee. and left black tea right beside it. A siwash that will do that is no good. Tea hiyu good.
 MT. Butteriield, who watched the Slate creek caches is going out to Valdez in a few days. He says it Was very lonesome up there during the winter.
 Hazelett and Meals have all their supplies in camp and are now haul ing saw logs. They sell lumber at $50 per thousand.
 Ben { (Hur) Howell has just ar rived at 1-Mile camp with his char tot.
 Chas. kraemer reports about fifteen feet of snow where his tent stood last year.
 Some are getting wood in the old place on Chistuchina, some back of Willow creek and some on or near Hidden Treasure creek.
 There is no ice to speak of on the Chisna, but the snow is deeper than last year.
 Dad Nokes has done his assess ment work on Chisna. He reports only two feet of frost in the ground there.
 We expect to see some sluicing started by the first of June and bv the tenth everything will be going full blast.
 Here is some poetry? contributed by Dad Nokes.
 The government trailers
 They are snailers
 But great prevailers.
 And get there all the same.
 The glacier boys are men of courage,
 They know how to face d storm
 And if the frost don't catch them,
 They'll get there sure's you're born.
 New and second hand tents. cheap at Richards, Keystone avenue.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29

Morgan V. Edwards and Jack Lawrence have gone down the Sound prospecting.
 Specifications for the rolling stock of the new railroad are on exhibition at the postofiice.
 w. II. Anacker and Andy Shelf left town last evening for a pros pecting trip on the Sound. They were towed as far as Ellamar by the McPherson sloop Sunbeam. Anacker will probably be gone all summer. The Macs will return about the 20th of next month.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.
W, C. Stull, Graduate Optician.

". S. StuII, UraUuate Optlclan.
 Houses to See Staghound Bill.
 Alaska Strawberries 4c per lb. at Richards.
 Geo. Rorcr left for the interior last Saturday.
 Cameras for rent or sale at Val dez Pharmacy.
 The launch Mary sank alongside the wharf Tuesday.
 Get your outfit for the interior at Copper Center from Blk.
 Mrs. Bartlett, of the Post. is vis- iting friends in town this week.
 Houses and lots for rent or for sale. Call on Dr. Von Gunther.
 Mrs. M. T. Esterlv. of the Post, is guest of Mrs. Gregory this week.
 The Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Moose hall tomorrow evening.
 Bromide of Quinine Capsules cure cold in one day, at Valdez Pharmacy.
 A fine riding saddle and several pack saddles and aparahoes cheap at Richards.
 Dr. Alexander will do any kind of dentist work for you. Office at St. Elias Hotel.
 Staple foods from 30 to 35 cents a pound at Blix's, Copper Center. Hay and feed cheap.
 Victor Marion and Huic Gomlell went to Juneau on the Newport and will return on the Excelsior.
 We buy everything you have to sell and sell everything you have to buy. Richards X Co. Keystone Ave.
 The Indian village of Cheneaa on Chenega island. is now deserted. The natives are all out hunting sea otter.
 If you are tired of using poor flour, leave your order for Il sack of Holly. Money refunded if you are not pleased.
 B. F.. skinner left last Monday for the copper country. He will join Doc Winans and spend the season prospecting.
 Buy a nice comfortable rocker from Richards, and take life easy. They are guaranteed to cure the blues, and remove wrinkles.
 Remember if you are going to the interior quickly, go by Copper Center and secure your outfit there. A. Holman for further information.
 The Kirkland stock of grocerie. is going like dew before the morn ing sun. If you wish to buy choice groceries at cost price, call on Richards & Co. c, l.. Hopkins, Tom Reynolds and Tony Perault left for Slate creek last Tuesday with four horses. They will work on the Dempsey Cole cla inns this summer. Andy Scheff who took strychnine instead of quinine last week. bv mistake, and come near looSing his life, has recovered. He has now sworn off taking medicine.
 Sketch artist Giteau went to Solomon gulch during the week. but returned minus his sketches. He was chased half way across the bay, so he says, by the largest bear in Alaska.
 The council is having some work done on the glacier stream about three miles above town, and believe that in doing the work at this time the entire stream can be turned over against the mountain. $. A. Temple, alias Oklahoma Bill, H. $. Leavell. H. l.. Leaveli and $. J. Prior left Monday for Slate creek, where MT. Temple and Mir. Leavell are interested in somc valuable mining property. They will not return until the end of the season.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
Ice Cream Social.

The Ladies Aid Society will give an ice cream Sociai at the City Hall Friday night. Everybody is invited to attend.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
W. C. Stull Expert Matchmaker

Choice hams. l5c per pound at Richards.
 Store your trunks at the Miners hotel for safe keeping.
 Electrified Government Script for sale.by C. \. Crary.
 For Sale Chcap-A cook stove in fine condition. Call at this office.
 Bromide of Quinine Capsules cure a cold in one day at Valdez Pharmacy.
 Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated Coffee Is to he had at Temple & Dougherty's.
 Have the PRosPECToR sent to you this summer and get the news from all parts of the country.
 Parker Bunk House. on Key stone Ave. Bunk. stove and wood. All comforts, 25c per day.
 Dr. w. G. Alexander and G. Sponberg went down the Sound on the Perry for Il short trip to Orca and Evak.
 While opening a bottle of pickles yesterday. Mrs. Willard cut her hand quite severely. The cut was promply attended to and will no donbt he all right in Il few days.
 The Perry left here last Monday for Sound points on her first trip as ferry boat. Captain Harry Thompson was at the wheel. and Mr. James Fish went on tour of inspection. There was a number of passengers and some freight.
 \ very enjoyable surprise party was given Mrs. F. NJ. Brown at the Moose hall last Saturday evening. the occasion being her birthday. The evening was spent in dancing. and nice lunch was served. The party broke up at a late hour. wish ing Mrs. Brown many happy re- turns of the day.
 George and Dan McPhcrson with the >loop Sunbeam. returned Mon day from a trip to Knights island. They accompanied Chas. Spon- berg to that place and then returned to town. George McPhcrson served a, first ammunition man on the battlcship Texas during the Span ish War. and was in at the cap ture of Santiago. He has just re- ceived his share oi the bounty money coming to the crew of that ship for capture of guns and pris- onerS.
 MT. Frank D. Wells. a well known mining operator in the Eagle City and Fortymilc countryarrivcd here last Saturday. over the All-Ameri- can trail and left on the Bertha for Seattle. Mr. Wells had d hard trip. owing to the snow melting all along the trail. He says that the build ing of a railroad from here to Eagle will open one of the richest gold and copper mining regions in the world. New and good strikes are being made continually along the Fortymile and Jack Wade creeks.
 The Moose gave one of the most enjoyable parties of the season at their hall on last Thursday even ing, the occasion being an open meeting of the lodge to which the members were allowed to bring their lady friends, A large crowd was present and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. During the evening there were several selec- tions on the phonograph and two solos by Harry King. The greater part of the evening Was spent in dancing. At midnight lunch was served. after which dancing Was again enjoyed for some time. The Moose will give an entertain- ment hereafter on the second Thurs day evening of each month. Mem bers will be at liberty to invite heir lady friends, and the com mittee in charge may invite any strangers or visitors who are in thc town.
 Ice Cream Social.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
Advertised Lettefs.

The following is d list of uncalled- for letters remaining in the post office at this place. If not called for in 30 days they will be sent to the dead letter office.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29

Mir. k. c. Richards is building an addition 20 75 feet to the Jones building he is now occupying to use for his hardware and furni- ture department.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29

New and second hand tents. cheap at Richards, Keystone avenue.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29

The Santa Ana arrived on Sat urday, bringing a welcome supply of Groceries, Flour, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Hardware, which are now dis played at Fish Bros. The total shipment amounted to 1862 pack ages. Be sure and try the Holly Flour. It is best and goes farthest.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-05-29
Location Records.

The following information in re- gard to mineral locations. transfers. etc in the Valdez Recording Pre- cinct k as furnished by the Valdez ct & Title Co.
 DEEDS
 John Goodell ct al to l. Martin 1-3 int lot ,. blk $500.
 x Jacobson to P Jackson. 1-3 int sun and Moon qtz cl Sl
 \ Jacobson to A Tibbitt. 1-3 int Surprise claim sl
 \ Jacobson and P Jackson to X Tlbbets. 2-3 int Sun and Moon cl $1
 Bear Creek Con. Gold Min. Co to Louisa Rogers min prop on Bear creek. $15.0O0
 C Hagar to C White. Greensboro cl $1
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
LATEST NEWS and INCIDENTS.
Matters Of Interest That Are Happening
Around Town.

Matters OF Interest That Are Happening
Around Town.
Take your bicycle to Giles repair shop.
G. A. Frost left Wednesday for Delray
and Dania TO be away for several DAYS.
Capt. Jas. Pritchard left for Lithia
Springs, Ga, Wednesday for week or so.
Mr. n. NJ. Fish, of City Point, was in
town the first of the week and gave this
office short CALL
Mrs. Webber spent last week with her
friend, Mrs. G. S. Schuyler, at Jensen,
arriving home Sunday.
Capt. Penny, of Nathan, is in town this
week accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Rose, who is attending the teachers ex.
animation.
DIR. Wilson was called very suddenly
this morning to Andrew Carlile, of La.
Grange, whose wounded foot is giving
him great deal of trouble.
Mr. and Mrs, II. w. Bessey, of Stuart,
and Mr.. +. A. Ireland, of Eden, spent a
part OF Friday and Saturday of last week
in town. This was Mr.. Bessey's first stop
off here in about eight years THE STAR
acknowledges receipt of very pleasant
call from them.
Mrs. L. + Mum and little daughter,
of st. Augustine, accompanied by a lady
friend from Ocala, recently visited her
sister, Mrs. Gould, of this place, return
ing TO st. Augustine Saturday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mum are living in that city, Mr..
Mum being employed in the carshops OF
the F. f. G. railway.
The people of Banana river recently
missed their mail service for whole
week by the withdrawal of the steamer
Canaveral from the Eau Gallie- Nathan
route. The government has placed the
steamer Kathleen on the run until the
contractor, Mr.. Porter, or his subcon-
tractor resumes the service.
The Eau Gallie branch of the Indian
River and Lake Worth Fish company
shipped solid car of fish per freight
Monday morning. Large catches of null
let are now being made from the head OF
the river Us far south rs Sebastian, some
of the fishermen averaging as high as
$500 TO $500 a night for their catch.
Palmo-Pepsin. Try it. There is
no better. Wilson s. Son.
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
After a Commission House.

Mr.. George NJ. Robbins returned home
hast week from Pittsburgh, Pa, where he
went TO look after the interests of certain
pineapple growers living on the lower end
of the river who have been unable to col
lect from certain commission house they
had consigned fruit 10 in that city,
amounting in all to some $1,000. While
a settlement was not made, the Pittsburgh
house, it is said, has agreed to make pay
ment by the 9th of this month, tomorrow,
otherwise legal steps will be taken against
them. Mr.. w. NJ. Brown was with Mr.
Robbins in Pittsburgh.
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
Negro Murdered at Jensen.

Last Saturday night at COOn's packing
house, in Jensen, Steve Smith was killed
by Nj. &. Cook, the weapon used being a
shotgun, both parties colored. Three
other negroes are charged as accessories,
j. &. Murray, Floyd Walton and c. W.
Maynard, who, with Cook, were brought
here and examined Tuesday before Judge
Penney. They are bound over for ap-
pearance at circuit court in November
and confined in Jail.
1t seems that negro named :. F.
Ford suspected Steve Smith of stealing a
shirt and pair of pants from him and
sought the advice of friend of his,
named Richardson, what To do in the
matter. The latter advised that Con-
stable Gleen be notified, and that Smith
should be arrested
Green started where Smith was to
make the arrest, but for some reason
turned back and told Richardson to ar
rest Smith even if they had To resort to
beating him. Before this it seems that
Cook had Il grudge against Smith and
told his pals that the people must be- pro-
tected, and Cook and the three above
named persons went to the packing house
about 10 O'clock at night all armed with
shOtguns. They called out to. Smith for
the stolen clothes. Smith opened the
window and threw out some clothes
when Cook fired at him and killed him.
Cook claims that Smith had revolver
when he threw open the window, but
other witnesses of the affair did not see it.
4 revolver was found in Smiths room,
but there is no evidence that it Was his,
and it may be proved that 1t belonged to
Cook, who managed to slip it into the
packing house before the investigation
took place. Some slick tales in regard to
the occurrence have been told and Sheriff
Brown advised the taking DC n OF the
evidence at the preliminary hs..ring for
the use of the state, and also to see if the
same evidence is rendered at the trial.
The Florida star., 1902-09-05

Woman Kills a Bear.

The woman that had the bravery 10
shoot full grown bear at close range is
Mrs. Henry Benecke, whose home is on
Banana creek about IL miles east of Titus
vile. For some time past Mr.. Benecke
has been troubled by bear robbing the
honey from his bee hives, but the animal
was so sly about it that she could not be
caught in the act. While Mr.. Benecke
was away from home on Saturday, Aug.
23rd, the bear made a raid on the honey.
1t was early in the night before the moon
rose that bruin made her appearance and
her form was hardly discernable in the
darkness until she stood up on her hind
paws about to rob hive. At this time
Mrs. Benecke fired the shotgun at close
range, probably not more than 15 feet
distant, the apiary is close to the house,
and the bear fell dead Mr.. Benecke is
very proud of his wife's daring act, but
probably not more so than she is herself
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
Teachers Examination.

The September examination of teach
ers is being held this week at the public
school house The list of examines is as
follows: DIR. Edwin f.. Macy, MIR. w. l..
Keifer, Mrs. NJ. A. Macy, Miss Rose I.
Penny, Miss Willie King, Miss Oral j.
Lawson, Miss Eulla King, Miss Beulah
h. Howorth, Miss Effie A. Smith. The
examination is being superintendent by
Mr.. Minis personally, with Prof. John d.
Teeter, Miss Ella C. Singleton and Miss
Stella b. Minis as grading committee.
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
Death Of Mrs. Henry Il. Titus.

Mrs. Henry I. Titus, of this place, died
in Jacksonville last Saturday at. the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. +. :. Shad, after
long and painful illness covering a per-
iod of several years.
She was born June 18th, 1870, and her
childhood days and early wOmanhoOd
were spent in Jacksonville, where by her
cheerful and sunny disposition and ad-
mirable traits she endeared herself to a
wide circle of friends as well as by her
long years of residence in this place, who
will regret to learn of her death at time
when life should seem brightest and most
inviting.
In 1889 she was married to Mr.. Henry
T. Titus, of this place, who is now located
in business in Daytona, and she leaves
aside from her husband a daughter, Meta,
her sister above mentioned and two
brothers.
While great sufferer for several years,
Mrs. Titus bore her afiiiction with great
fortitude and a resignation that was re-
and almost until the last breath
her face, wreathed in smiles, indicated a
sweet and lOvable nature and told of the
confidence of surcease of sorrow and
suffering after life's fitful fever.
The funeral services were conducted by
Father Barry from the Church OF the In
maculate Conception last Sunday morn
ing at 10 O'clock.
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
Special Clearance Sale
at KLINE'S.
Monday, September Sth, 1902.

We have a large and choice line of
Quilt CalicOes, oil colors, the 10 cent quail
ity, We will offer you on Monday for 8
cents. We have been fortunate enough
to secure another lot of those s cent
Apron Check Ginghams, also suitable for
boys waists, we will offer you for 8
cents.
The celebrated Victoria Chambray,
just the thing for mems shirts. We have a
large variety of patterns, the quality that
usually sells for l24 cents, for 9.
Bleached and Unbleached Scrim, ward
wide, suitable for curtains. We will offer
on Monday the 15 cents bleached for 10
cents, and the unbleached for 9.
The regular l2l cents Mattress Ticking
on Monday for 8 cents. A choice lot of
Outing Flannel just received, bleached
and nnbleached, the quality that usually
sells for l24 cents, Mondays price 8 cents
Don't forget our usual bargains in un-
bleached vard-wide Sea Island, Is yards
for 81 90 Mondays.
The celebrated Fruit of the Loom, -
yards for 81 90.
Unbleached Turkish Bath Towels, 50
inches long, 27 inches wide, the So cents
quality, for "a.
Again We will offer the celebrated De-
fender Sheet, Slx90, at all unusual bar
gain, as you we'll know this sheet usually
sells for 50 cents, for SO cents; also the
lnglewood Sheet, 72x90, well worth 10
cents, for 40.
Once more We offer some big bargains
in Table Damask, beautiful pattern, -
inches wide, Sl.50 quality, for $1.19;
also one 20 inches feur-de lis pattern, the
regular price 81 25, for 90 cents
Just received a big line of Bows and
Misses Lisle Thread Ribbed Hose, the
30 cents quality, for 25.
Big sale on Monday of Ladies' Combs.
Ladies' PompadOur and Straight Combs,
big assortment, prices way down, too nu-
merOus to mention.
We will offer you on Monday Ladies'
Jersey Ribbed Vests, manufactured by
the Manhattan Knitting mills, the Is
cents quality for 10; also superior quail
ity, well worth 80 cents, for 10.
Mail orders promptly filled on any of
the above goods.
JULIUS KLINE,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
CURRENT LOCAL LACON|CS.
Brief Mention Of What Is Going On In
and About .Titusvif1e.

anu aooos
See our ad. on page 8.
EAST COAST LUMBER AND SUPPLY Co.
Send watches for repairs to M. Wood
ward, DeIand, Fla. Work guaranteed.
Miss Lila Watts returned to Lake City
Saturday afternoon after an extended Wis.,
it with relatives here.
Capt. p. Nelson, of South Titusville,
returned from his trip to Perth Amboy,
n. j., Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Carl G. Curtiss, of Jacksonville, ar
rived in town Monday afternoon, and
is mingling amcng many of his old time
friends here for a weeks vacation.
Miss Winstead, sister of Mr.. w. S.
Winstead, of the F., +. G. force at this
place, after a visit here of several weeks
with her brother and his family, returned
to her home in North Carolina last Sat
urday.
Mr.. f. S. Warrock, who has been on
The STAR force since last January, left
Monday for Savannah to place himself
under a specialist for treatment of his
hand. Mr.. b. ]. Farmer, of Starke, has
taken the position vacated by Mr.. War
rock.
Prof. ]. ID. Teeter arrived Sunday from
Alachua county, where he spent his sum-
mer vacation He is visiting the patrons
of our school this week ere the term COM
mences next Monday, and he is taking a
live interest in the school work. THE
STAR received a pleasant call from him
Wednesday.
Messrs. ]. NJ. Osban < Bro. have open
ed up a livery stable in Titusville, some
thing that has been needed here for long
time. Their location is at the Hall stables
i'm the rear of the Grand View hotel.
Fine turnouts and saddle horses at all
times, satisfaction guaranteed. See new
ad. next week.
The town council held its regular meet
ing Tuesday night, when the subject OF
marshars salary was warmly discussed.
The mavor and some of the council favor
raising the salary to- $40 per month, while
!. other members OF the council insist that
S25 is all that the town can afford. The
p'ratter will come up at another meeting.
yyeEMr. Owen Willahan and Mr.. c. II.
iilton left Sunday afternoon for Jack
b !F.ville to take the Clyde steamship CO.
'es'tnche on Monday for New York. The
former returns to Olean, New York,
where he was formerly engaged in the
glass works, to resume his trade again.
Mr.. Walton will he away for several
weeks in the New England states.
Too hot to hurry. Rest at our
fountain. Wilson & Son.
A thoroughly enjoyable dance was held
at the opera house last Friday evening
which was fairly well attended by the
young folks, music by Indian River or
chestra. The members of this musical
organization thoroughly appreciate the
very complimentary remarks on the mus
ic they furnished for this occasion. The
dance was improvised by Our young men
as a sort of farewell event in honor of
Miss Watts
The Florida star., 1902-09-05
Prospective Piano Purchasers.

You want to purchase piano. and you
can save from $50 10 500 on same by cor
responding with f. b. Wager, TitusvilIr.
Why pay $3.50 for piano that We will
sell YOU for $40? Yuu must have money
to throw away to give the dealer that tire
mcndous profit. Our instruments are
fully guaranteed. We are simply salts
fled with small profit. Write Us for
further particulars, stating just what you
want.