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The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04

The lbcnrion of said mining claim and the individuas locations comprised therein arc duly recorded in the ofsicc of the United States Iomuai-sioner and .oficio Recorder at Val dez- AAseka-in Book of Mining Locations at payrs s,,, tia, l;2 sud Iss: and in Book A of MineuE Locafs-nsr sf pages 46S 46s. l67 and 4Gs. ThAe sdtpin Ng claimants are unknown.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any pcttion ef said nssning claim or surface ground are rssslircd to le their adverse claims with the Register of the United States Land OfYice at Juneau Alaska, during the sixty days period of publication hereof or they win be barred by virtue otthe provisions of the statute. JOHN W. DUDLEY, Register. It Is hereby ordered that the above and fore going notice of application for patent be pub lished for a period of sixty days (ten consecu- tive weeks) in the ALASKA PRosPEcToR, a weekly newspaper published at Valdez, Alaska, nearest to said mining claim.
 JOHN W. DUDLEY. Register.
 FRED. N. BROWN Attorney for Claimant.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
Notice of Forfeiture.

SEATTLE, WASH, Apr. 2f 1908. To HERMAN EAsKI:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned. Alaska Development Company. has expended during, the year iW2. one hundred (SlOO) dollars in labor antf Improvements upon each of the following oil claims situated in the Chilkat mining district, Valdez precinct, District of Alaska to-wit: Ruby Oil Claim No. l2 the To- cation certificate of which is of record in Book A of mining locations, page 363 in the office of the district recorder of said Valdez precinct, and Burls Oil Claim No. 12, the location cer- tificate of which is of record in Book of min- ing locations, page 3is, in the office of the dis trict recorder of said Valdez precinct, in order to hold each of said claims under the provisions of section 2s2i. Revised Statutes of the United States, and the amendments thereto concern ing annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold each of said claims for the period ending on the 3lst day of December, A.D.192- And if at the expiration of tydays from the publication of this notice, you fah or refuse to contribute your propor- tion of such expenditure as cO-Owner, your in terest in said claims and in each of them will become the property of the undersigned Alaska Development Company, your coewner, rho has made the required expenditure, by the terms of said section.
 ALASKA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Attest: ByR c. JOHNSTON, President.
 CHAs. F MUNDAY, Sectetary.
 Date of first publication, May :, 1903.
 Date of last publication, August 6, 1905
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
Notice of Forfeiture.

Cattena City. April 9, 1903. District Of Alaska, Kayak Mining District To JOHN FIREMAN, JAMES MCPHERSON, EMILY MCPHERSON, JOHN CULVER JAMES MCPHERSON: You. and each of you, are hereby notified that of $i2o.0O in work and improvements on the Lake oil claim. located at or near Cattella bay, in the Kayak Mining District, District of Alaska. The said sum being necerrary to hold said claim for the years ending ls99 1900, 1901, 9O2. If at the end of ninety days from date you refuse or neglect to contribute your pro- portion of said claiIa, your interest in said property will become the property of the sub scribsrs under Section 2S2i, Revised Statutes of of the United States.
 ED. HANSON
 T. F. STAAEY. THOs. G. WHITE, Agent
 First published April9. 190s.
 Last published July D. l9O3.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
Notice of Forfeiture.

SEATTLE, WASH. Apr. 2A I@S. To W. R. WRITTEN:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned, Alaska Development Company, has expended during the year 19U,, one hundred (t1OO) dollars in labor and Improvements upon each of the following oil claims situated in the Chilkat mining district, Valdez precinct, District of Alaska. to-wit: Ruby Oil Claim No. 12. the To- cation certificate of which is of record in Book of mining locations, page 363, In the office of the district recorder of said Valdez precinct. and Burls Oil Claim No 12. the location ccr. tifcatc of which Is of rccord in Book X of min. ing locations. page 3t in the office of the dis trict recorder of said Valdez precinct. in order eo hold each of said claims under the provisions of Section rs2i. Revised Statutes of the United States. and the amendments thereto concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold each of said claims Tor the period ending ont the 3lst day of Dcccm- Der, A. D. 1g2. And ii at the expiration oi ninety days from the publication of this notice, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as a co-owner, your inter est in said mining cla fms and in each of them will become the property of the undersigned Alaska Development Com pany, your co-owner. who has made the required expenditure, by the terms of said section.
 ALASKA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Attest: By R. C. JOHNSTON, President.
 CHAs. F. MrNDAY, Secretary.
 Date of first publication, May 6 1903
 Date of last publication. August 6, 1905.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04

The moral wave didn't wave last Monday night.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04

For Elaterite Roofing see McGil- licuddy.
 Ice cream and soda water at the Candy Kitchen.
 Those $4.OO Corduroy Trousers at Fish's are the best ever offered sor the price.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
Notice of Forfeiture,

SEATTLE, WASH, Apr. 2f, 1903. To JULES BLONorIsT.
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned, Alaska Development CoIn5seny, has expended during the year 1902 one hundred ($lCO) dollars in labor and improvements upon the Burls Oil Claim No. IS, situated in the Chilkat mining district, Valdez precinct District of Alaska, the location certificate of which is of record in Book A of mining locations, page 3p. in the ofiice of the district recorder of saM Valdez precinct, in order to hold Shid claim under the provisions of Section 2SlI, Revised Statutes oi the United States, and the amendments thereto concerning annual labor upon mining claims. being the amount required to hold said claim for the period ending on the slst day of Dccem. Der, A. D. 1902. And if at the expiration of ninety days from the publication of this notice, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as q cO-owncr, your inter est in said claim will become the property of the undersigned Alaska Development Com pany, your co-owncrr who has made the re. qnired expenditure, by the terms of said section.
 ALASKA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Attest: By R. C. JOHNSTON, President.
 CHAs. F. MUNDAY, Secretary.
 Date of first publication, May :, l9O3.
 Date of last publication, August 6. 1903.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
Notice of Forfeiture.

VALDEZ, ALASKA, March F, 1905 To JOHN MEENAcH AND GEORGE STOLE:
 You are hereby notified that have expended $l0O.0O in labor and Improvements on each of following claims, to-wit:- The KOyukuk and the Ready Bullion mineral claims, situated on Boulder bay in Prince William sound, Alaska, in order to hold said claims under the pro visions of Section 232i, Revised Statutes of the United States. Being the amount required to hold said claims for the year ending Dec. 3l, 1902. If at the end of 90 days from date you refuse to contribute your proportion of such property will become the property of the sub scriber, under said section 232l
 w. M. CoNLEY. Date of first publication, March F, l90s Date of last publication, June Il, 1905.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04

1n tRs fast eight menths of the fscal year 1903r San Francisco shipped te Masks $493,7r3 worth Gf msschendise.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04

Among the large amount of freight on the Santa Ana put off at Yakatat, was a locomotive for the small cannsry road. being built at that place.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
Communications.

We will be pleased to publish communica- tions on subjects of local or general interest. The writers must however, sign their letters. The name will not be published, if so desired.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-06-04
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT


 During the past winter months there has been consumed in Valdez sewf t0 the amount of over 1900 tons; this at $15 per toa laid down at the consumers doors amounts te an expenditure ef $fS0O0. It is quite a large sum for us to expend for fuel, especially when we live in a wooded country We find it con- penient te' burn coal and prefer it ts wood; but if we could bring our selves into the custom of using wood, and thus save that amount of money we would all realize a benefit from it, and those who at certain seasons of the year are un- employed would find plenty to do in supplying wood.
 Or, if we are to continue using coal, let those who have it located at Cook Inlet or other points along shs coast, get to work and dig it cut and supply our wants- We will use it, and have not only the Benefits of a good coal, but also the satisfaction of building up home industry, and utilizing oar own na- tural resources.
 The appearance of the streets is Being greatly improved by the side walks that ape being builty and when the bridge across Second st. is finished, and. some grading done, we will have the streets in the prin- eipal part of the town in bettercon- dition than any place of this size in Alaska Valdez is so located that with a small expenditure the streets can bs put in splendid shape, and our Keystone council do not seem to be cOnfning their attentions to their avn avsnue;. so we may ex- pect to see some great IMprgVe- ments made by the town tHis sum- mer.
 Although the expenditure of NS,OOO for coal may seem large, it is safe to say that our liquor houses lave paid out during the past sea- son over &2O,OOO for beer This is without doubt a large amount for 2 borough like thiss too much, in hct, where. we have no pay roll as a resource. As for ourselves, though strictly opposed to the use of beer, we would say that if we are to have beer let us have home productiony and keep as much of that money here as possible.
 Some action should be taken in regard to the horses that are rum hing at large in town. At almost any hour bunch of from five, to twenty may be seen stampeding aleng the streets endangering the lives of children Some day a child will get hurt, and then, when it is too late, the stock will be kept off the streets.
 fhs Chamber of Commerce is now becoming quite live body; new officers have been elected. and vigorous measures are adopted to accomplish something for the good of the community this season. Dues are being paid and the treas upy is baiAling up.
 Among the large amount of freight on the Santa Ana put off at Yakutat, was locomotive for the small cannsry road being built at l that place.
 Bn tRs fnst eight menths of the fscal year 1903, San Francisco ! shipped te Alaska $493,7r3 worth sf merchandise.
 The moral wave didn't wave last Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
INJUDIcIoUs LOANS MADE.
Camden, s. C., Bank Makes Assign
 nent to IS Creditors.

Charleston, s. O., November 1S.- After an investigation of the affairs of the Farmers and Merchants bank of Camden, injudicious loans have been discovered in considerable amounts. Officers signed a statement and issued the same late this afternoon. They say:
 "The assets and securities of the bank will eventually meet all obliga- tions, but in view of the serious inter ruptions caused to its business by the calamity of the death of it's president and cashier, and the lack of an avail able person at this time to assume the office of president, and in the further condition that some time will be nec- essary to convert the assets into cash, the directors determined it to be for the best interests of all creditors to make an assignment of all securities, property and securities of the bank to F. S. Vaux and A. D. Kennedy"
 A deed of assignment was duly ex- ecuted and the assignees have assumed charge of the banks affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Nat M. Wills,

"A Son of Rest" the meritorlous musi- cal comedy goes on the Jefferson boards on Saturday, matinee and night and serves to introduce Nat M. Wills, a most unique comedian, In the stellar role. The piece is said to be full of the brightest and best of lyrics, with music and fun making galore and. we are told, has made a great hit in all the large northern and eastern cities. Of its musical num- bers many will no doubt become house. hold airs. chief among which will be the parodies of MT. Wills, notably "The Smile that Won't Come off," his dreamer song. 'If She'd Only Let Me Sleep But an Hour More" and a marching air, General Fournush." These and other dainty numbers will no doubt score The play will be handsomely staged and the costumes, we are told, are far above the ordinary. A delightful vein of comedy Is said to run through the production and the chorus Is strong and in good voice. The story Is clean, bright and witty and the whole effect of "A Son of Rest Is designed to make one forget the blues have & good laugh enjoy tuneful num- bers and go home with a tingling, joyous feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
FRENCH, GREEK, ENGLISH
 ARE MIXED IN JURY BOX

For the first time In the legal diary of Jefferson county Jury has been partially dissolved because two of it's members were not thoroughly conversant with the English language.
 In the Circuit court of Jefferson coun- ty, Jude Coleman, presiding, two days ago jury was organized, sworn in the members had taken seats in the box and the attorneys had began the presentation of their cases when a shrill voice from an upper corner notified the judge that he was hopelessly at sea.
 ''If Ze Honor please me needs ze in- terpretaire. excitedly cried a dapper lit- tie specimen of le Republique Franchise Me no understands LAnglaise"
 Do you mean to say you can't speak Bngllsh?' asked Judge Coleman.
 "oui, oui, know not" came the wor- ried response
 While a ripple of laughter ran over. the court room Judge Coleman announced that the Parisian juror could be excused Another man took his place and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
HE WINTRY WINDS TOUCH BIRMINGHAM Great Weather God Says More
 Cold to Come MERCURY GOES BACKWARD 1t Looks as If the Plumbers Paradise Will Commence Before Another
 Sun sets-Resurrection of
 the overcoat.
MERCURY GOES BACKWARD

Sweeping down the Mississippi and Missouri valleys from the northwest and then passing across the southern states, a cold spell started Tuesday night and all day yesterday the thermometer in Blr- mingham hovered around and below the freezing mark.
 The drop in the temperature was rapid and sure. When the mercury once started down the tube it never stopped until the freezing mark was reached, and even the warm rays of the sun yesterday did little to temper the wind to the shorn lanet."
 From a temperature which was almost like that of the late spring or the early fall. the mercury dropped to regular win ter weather in less than twelve hours. The change was about 40 degrees. Last night the street thermometers went as low as 25 degrees, and many puddles of water on the streets were frozen over
 As yet only a few butsted pipes are re- ported, but with the prediction of even colder weather today and tonight the plumbers harvest will commence. Tho great weather god who sits upon his throne In the capitol and from his mighty seat rules the weather conditions, has sent out little messages that the climb of the quick silver would be downward to- day. The drop will be about 10 degrees lower than yesterday.
 The cold weather was assisted by a wind which was by no means pleasant It swept down the valley and made many poor creature this word below wish that his overcoat was thicker and heavier with stove in the pocket. The wind blew about thirty miles an hour at times, but about midnight it dropped some of its furry and the cold was just that ordi~ nary kind which makes shivers and chat tering of teeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
CHEROKEE SAILS
 FOR SAN DOMINGO
Ships Clearance Papers for Five
 Ports are Refused
CAPTAIN FEARS TROUBLE
Consul General Maxey Is on Board and Will Give Advice In Case the Revolutionary Boats Be-
 come Aggressive.

New York November 1S.-Consul Gen. eral Galvan of Santo Domingo refused to sign clearance papers for the Clyde line steamer Cherokee to the five Domini- can ports in the hands of insurgents, for which the Cherokee sailed today, but granted clearance papers for the ports of Santo Domingo and Azua which were at last reports in possession of the govern ment. The papers were issued by the local customs officials.
 Consul Calvin said he was acting un- der orders from his government in re- fusing to sign clearance papers for the five ports which he declares are closed and in the possession of the rebels.
 c. L. Maxey, consul general of Santo Domingo, sailed in the Cherokee. He said that he would not be surprised to find the revolution ended when he reached there.
 Orders to Advise Captain. ''In way" he said "I have orders to advise the captain of this ship what to do in certain contingencies. I cannot say what my advice will be until we reach the spot and I see what confronts us. I think the Baltimore will be at Monte Christo. our first port of call, be- fore we get there, and in that event the officers will decide what we are to do. If the Dominican officials establish blockade and can maintain it, of the five ports named. or any one of them, we cannot enter, but to make the blockade effective 1t must be perpetual, by which l mean that the gunboats which meet us at Monte Christo and prevent our enter ing that harbor cannot follow us to an- other port and keep us out of there. The San Dominican government has two i gunboats, which are capable of main- taining a blockade of two ports at the same time. but I don't think they could ! effectively blockade more than that. I have heard a rumor that the government has armed two sailing vessels as supple mentary war ships for this blockade ser vice, but do not know that this is true"
 Cases of Arms Offered.
 q understand" said Consul Galvan" that several cases of arms were offered for shipment on the Cherokee to Puerto Plata, but the Clyde people would not take them unless certified my consent. The shippers did not come ta me for my approval and l do not know who they were"
 Just before the lines were cast off Capt. Daniel Archibald was asked whether, in case of being held up by San Dominican gunboats, he would ask counsel of MT. Maxey. He replied:
 Why, yes; l suppose so. I understand he Is officially instructed to give me ad- vice and I will act on what he says"
 Where are your guns?' he was asked. Anis Is not a fighting ship" said he 'If their gunboats hold me up, I shall not risk being fired on. If they have the harbor of Monte Christo where I touch first guarded, and tell me not to enter 1 will not try to force my way in The two gunboats they have are on the yacht order but they carry enough guns to sink me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
"The Night Before Christmas"

Next week "The Night Before Christ mas" a beautiful and effective pastoral comedy drama. will be the offering.
 There is little scene in 'rhe Night Before Christmas" which always appeals to the heart--about 8 grave; man tells of his remorse and voices his determina- tlon of vengeance on the wrong doer. Near 1t the lovers come and tell the sweet story and by its quiet sward, the trag- edy upon which the dramatic incidents of the most blase theatre-goer can look up- on the mound without feeling a lump ris- ing in the throat over the sad life of Poor Nell' who lies beneath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Bills Introduced.

Washington, November 1S-Among the bills introduced in congress today were the following:
 By Senator Platt of Connecticut-Pro- viding for the restoration to citizenship of American women who have married aliens, when such women have become separated from their husbands, and for eign alliances, either by death or divorce.
 By Representative Butler of Pennsylva- nia-Maldng the Brandywine battlefield a national military park
 By Representative Pearce of Maryland To allow fourth class postmasters to exe- cute pension vouchers.
 By Senator Gallinger-Providing for the erection in Washington of monument for private soldiers of the civil war. The bill carries an appropriation of $10,o0o,
 By Representative Hitt-Providing an eight-hour day on all government work and also a bill limiting the use of the injunction so as not to apply to labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
JEWELRY SMOOTHLY STOLEN.
FashionabIy Dressed Man and Woman
 Pretend to Rent Rooms.

Chicago, November 1S.-A fashion ably dressed couple, the woman wear ing furs and jewelry, the man of re fined appearance, have stolen jewelry and diamonds valued at $500 from the residence of Mrs. Katherine Smith.
 The couple appeared at the house and asked if they could rent apart ments there for the winter. After some conversation Mrs. Smith took them to the second floor to show them some rooms. The first room not prov ing satisfactory, Mrs. Smith led hef callers to the rear of the house. II was then, the police believe, the man slipped away and entered Mrs. Smiths room. Returning to the parlor the rooms were soon engaged, the young couple departed, promising to return.
 There is no clue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19

lawyers again began their preliminary statements to the jury.
 Just as the court was again settling down into its dignified quietude and the attor- neys had warmed up to their cases the silence was again rudely broken by a voice from the jury box exclaiming Me tooa needa de interprete." This was too much for even the lawyers and almost simultaneously the spectators broke in- to laugh. The judge rapped for order and inquired of the troubled juror:
 Cant you speak English either?"
 Me speaka some but no underestimate bigga words"
 The gentleman of the pigeon English according to later information Is a fruit vender and only understands terms used in the purchase of bananas. grapes, ap- ples and cigarette tobacco.
 With a quick resignation to the circum- stances. Judge Coleman maintained his usual kindly demeanor and politely told the puzzled juror that his service would not be needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
ADMIRAL EVANS
 IS EXHONORATED
SECRETARY MOODY SAYS CON- MANDER-lN.CHiEF OF ASlATIC SQUADRON IS ENTITLED TO MAKE CRITICISMS.

Washington, November S.-Secretary Moody today announced his decision in the matter of the protest of Paymaster D. H. Biscoe against the language used by Rear Admiral Evans, commander-in- chief of the Asiatic station, in reviewing the result of the courtmartial of Assist ant Paymaster Nichols.
 Secretary Moody rules that Rear Ad- miral Evans as the converting and re- viewing authority of the courtmartial in question, was within the limits of his au- thority in critcisng the finding of not guilty upon the third charge, and pro- nouncing the sentence inadequate and in his criticism and animadversion upon the court'
 The secretary believes that Admiral Evans was actuated by high sense of duty and inspired by a record for the honor and welfare of the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
AsToNiSHMENT IN LONDON.
Such Speedy Conclusion of Treaty
 Was Unexpected.

London' November S-Astonishment was caused here by the signing of a Panama canal treaty in Washington Such speedy conclusion of the treaty was unexpected. The news of the sign ing of the treaty came too late to cause any extensive newspaper comment and several of the morning newspapers ap- pear without even the bare announcement of the event
 Satisfaction is expressed that difficult crlsis has thus far been settled without troublesome consequences. the general be- lief here that the republic of Colombia will bow to the inevitable and that the powers will soon follow the example of France and recognize the republic of Panama