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The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Chamber of Commerce.

At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last Friday, c. G. Deb- ney resigned as secretary. His successor has not been elected yet.
 The committee on freight rates to the westward reported progress.
 A communication from the Ia coma Chamber of Commerce to F.. A. Henderson, was read and will be acted on later. Il was in regard to the possibility of opening up trade direct between Tacoma and Valdez. The next meeting will be April 15.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
HOR[ LOCATIONS 72 PLACER LOCATIONS MADE
 LAST WEEK 0n Tributary lgvehIVeT
Now Being Prospected. Will Be Worked This Sum-
 rner.

Another hydraulic proposition was located last week on tribut- ary of Lowe river, below Keystone canyon.
 The location was made by F.. H. Craig, Chick Nelson, G. c. Wilson and C. J. Todd. Last fall Mir. Craig discovered that the ground was rich enough to make a prom ising hydraulic proposition, but did not locate ut that time.
 The valley, which is the first one below Keystone canyon on the east side, is a broad basin above the rapids, where the stream falls ab- ruptly into Lowe river fiat. From surface prospects in this basin it i- thought that it will be bonanza when hydraulic machinery is intro duced.
 Wilson and Todd are now on the ground sinking for bedrock, while Craig and Nelson returned to town. They will take lumber up as soon as the snow leaves, when wagon can be run right to the claims, and open uD the ground. Seyepty-two claims were staked and have been recorded here.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Government Party Returns.

The government party has nov ed large supply of goods along the trail, leaving seasons outfit of provisions at each telegraph sta- ton as far as Mentasta pass. A part of the outfit found it neces- sary to go only as far as the Chis- tuchina station, and are now back in town, while the balance that weut to Mentasta will be here in a few days
 This is the best work of the kind ever dope by the government party as the round trip was made over the ice and snow. Lieutenant Hamilton was in charge of the work.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Cure for the Mange.

The following recipe for mango cure has been made public by the Seattle Humane Society. It has been thoroughly tested and as in every case a good coating of hair has been produced after two weeks treatment, they believe sure cure has been found. The following is the recipe: Sulphur, sublimate and whale oil, each eight ounces, blue ointment and oil of tar, eacl One-half ounce. The whole to be we'll mixed and applied every third day, after the diseased parts have been thoroughly washed.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Our Winter Weather.

Following is record of tempera- ture and snow fall for the past six months, furnished by Dr. l.. s. Camicia:
 October, 1903 - Thermometer ranged from 26 to 4S degrees above zero. Total snow fall 244 inches; total snow water 1 11-16 inches. P cloudy days; 6 partially cloudy days; ? partially foggy days; II windy days
 November, 1903-Thermometer ranged from Z to 3S degrees above zero; total snow fall 455 inches. 20 cloudy days; ? partially cloudy days; ? partially foggy days; 10 windy days.
 December, 1903-Ther,nometer ranged from IA to 3S degrees above zero; total snow fall 464 inches; total rain and snow water s inches. 20 cloudy days; 3 partially cloudy days; ? partially foggy days; 3 windy days.
 January, 1904 - Thermometer ranged from II degrees below zero to 36 degrees above; total snow fall 54s inches; total snow water fl inches. 19 cloudy days; ? par tially foggy days; 15 windy days.
 February, 1904 = Thermometer ranged from 0 to 40 degrees above. 9 partially cloudy days; 1 cloudy day; 26 windy days; total snow fall 3! inches; total snow water } inch.
 March, 1904 Thermometer rang ed from 5 to 45 degrees above zero; total snow fall 8 inches. 4 cloudy days; 8 partially cloudy days; Y windy days.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
VALDEZ, ALASKA. THURSDAY, APRIL z, 1904.
Funston Discredits Copper River
 Report.

Brigadier General Funston. com manding the department of the Co., lumbia, has received telegraphic advices from the war department stating that the department had been informed that the Indians in the region of the Copper river valley, Alaska, are in desti- tute condition and need assistance from the army, and directing Gen. Funston to make investigations and take such steps as may he ue- cessary to relieve any distress that may exist.
 Gen.Funston says that he places but little credence in the reports sent to the war department and does not believe conditions on the Copper river are nearly so bad as reported. He says that army oi- iicers stationed at Fort Liscum. about lG0 miles from the Copper river region, have passed through that country during the past month and he believes ii conditions were as serious as reported the fact would have been reported to him. Gen. Funston, however, has telegraphed Lieutenant Wetherell of the Thir- teenth infantry, commanding the post at Fort Liscum, directing him to report the true conditions in the Copper river district. He says u relief expedition sufficient to relieve any distress which may exist can be quickly organized and sent from Fort Liscum.
 General Funston believes that the information received by the war department emanatcd from a missionary who went into the Cop per river country about seven months ago and who during that time sent cut exaggerated reports which have caused no end of trou- ble and annoyance to the authori ties. General Funston made a special report on the Copper river Indians to the war department last year. in which he stated that these Indians arc indolent and made no provision during summer for the winter months, notwithstanding the fact that game is plentiful in the Copper river valley. When cold weather comes on they depend upon the whites at the settlements and government posts. He says the country may rest assured that if any suffering or Restitution ex- ists the fact will soon be made known and all necessary relief speedily furnished.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Troops Assigned to Alaska

The war department has ordered three infantry companies to Fort William Seward during the coming season. Troops have also been as- signed to other Alaskan stations. Fort Seward will be the military headquarters in Alaska with com panies A, B and c of Third regi- ment. Company D goes to Fort Davis, E and F to Fort Liscum, l and K to Fort Gibbon and L and NJ to St. Michaels.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07

Bishop Rowe, who travels so ex- tensively through Alaska, being always on the go, is untiring in his efforts to impress upon the minds of legislators the necessity for good roads. He has telegraphed and written to representatives of many states, asking their aid in the pas sage of the bill now pending in congress. The bishop knows the necessity for roads and his word should have some weight in the matter.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Married.

On Tuesday, April 9th, at Val- dez, by Rev. F. c. Taylor, Mrs. Emma Mcclure to James H. In- graham. Both parties have been residents of Valdez for several years.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Bridge Needs Repairs.

A correspondent at Tonsina sends in word that unless the bridge at that place is repaired be- fore high water, it is almost sure to be carried away. The south end is all undermined and the curren, sets right against it. But very lit. tie dirt now supports it and the rocks are all washed out.
 The weather is very warm and trail soft. Tonsina is oyerhowing some.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07
Indian Appropriation.

An appropriation of $10O, 900 for the care of Indians and mainten- ance of Indian schools in Alaska has been recommended.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07

Cecil Clegg went west on the Dora to attend to his duties as license collector.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07

Nome is to have a weekly maga- zine to known as the Kings Jester.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07

A city hall has been purchased at Nome by private subscription.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-04-07

Following is record of tempera, ture and snow fall for the past six months, furnished by Dr. l.. s Camicia:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
MRS. GILBERT
DIES OF
AP0PLExY

Chicago. Dec. Mrs. G. II. Gilbert, tho
widely known actress. was stricken with
apoplexy today I'm her room at the Sher-
man house and died n few hours later.
Mrs. Gilbert was the star OF the play
Granny" written for her by Clyde Fitch.
The company was organized by Charles
Frohman and was put before the public
as a tribute TO Mrs. Gllbert's long career
on the stage. Mrs Gilbert played
Granny" for three weeks in New York,
and when she started 10 tour the country
II was the intention TO present the play
i'm every city where she had played during
her career and at the conclusion or the
long trip she was 10 retire from the stage
The ovation TO Mrs. Gilbert upon her
appearance i'm New York at the first night
OF the play was a remarkable and pathetic
one and the old lady was overcome by the
warmth OF her greeting. Fears were
entertained az that time that Mrs. Gilbert
was not strong enough for the long tour.
but she assured the management OF her
good health and the trip was started.
Mrs. Gilbert was born In England 50
years ago and came TO this country with
her husband. who was n dancer. in isis.
She was a member (of Augustin Days
company from 1869 until Mr.. Daly's death.
Afterward she appeared under the man
agement OF Charles Frohman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02

PRINCE
IN CITY

Prince Fushimi. a member OF the Jap
anese royal family and his suite pass
ed through the city this afternoon at 2
p m. en- route for Boston. He left New
York at 10 o'clock but the train stopped
but a few moments at the depot here.
where there was very little stir over his
arrival as his coming had not been her
aided.
Immediately on arriving in Boston
Prince Fushimi went to the Somerset Ho-
tel. where he will occupy :he state suite,
known as Prince Henry's suite" since
the Kaiser's brother visited Boston.
The banquet rendered TO the prince
this evening at the Algonquin by Gov
ernor Bates and the reception Saturday
afternoon at l o'clock at the chamber
OF commerce. with lunch at the Exchange
club with the executive OF the chamber Of
commerce. will be the principal events
of the distinguished visitors stay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02

hghting was short and sharp. The Ja-
panese burned their supply depots In
three villages. and retreated, pursued by
cossacks as far as the Taitse river. The
Japanese losses were about so killed and
leo wounded
The cossacks destroyed a Japanese tele-
graph line and occupied the village OF
Sudden tabout seven and a half miles
southeast OF Tsinkhetchen).
RUSSIANS WE'RE REINFORCED.
Toxic. Dec. 2.--The following was given
out at the imperial headquarters this af-
ternoon:
THE commander OF the Japanese force
at Hsienchuang reports that on Nov. 20.
q detachment OF our force attacked the
enemy's position at Suchialoutzu and dis
lodged him, but discovering a large col
umn OF the enemy advancing from the
rear. our force stopped and occupied
Machiacheng and its vicinities.
"In the forenoon OF Nov. rs soma artil-
lery appeared In the direction OF Sian
tziatzu and Wanliu river and I'm the after
noon the enemy was gradually reinforced
from the rear 10 three OF four battalions
OF infantry and eight guns. our detach-
ment avoided nm engagement, reJoining
our main position"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
BANKRUPTCY CASES IN
UNITED STATES COURT

Two judgments in bankruptcy were de-
clsred in the United States district court
today. Both cases we're referred by the
court to Chester w. Barrows for adjust
ment.
The FIRST adjudication was on the invol-
untary petition entered against Thomas
II. Cullen OF Pswtucket by tho following
firms: Wilbur. Campbell. Stevens COM
pany Of Albany. n. Y: Bates Shirt COM
pany of Lewiston. Me-: willard a Will
lard OF Boston. Mass: Simons, Hatch a
whitten OF Boston, Mass. and ". s. Pants
company OF New York Claims against
Cullen aggregate s662.i9.
The second decision rendered concerned
the petition OF creditors against Charles
SON OF this city. Firms attesting to
claims upon him are Coe. Ray. Creelman
CO mpany Of Massachusetts. Langley. Burr
company of the same state. Sweet. orr a
Co. OF Newburgh. n. Y, and Mason a
Snow of Boston. The amount OF indeht-
edness charged is s667i4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
THE NEWS PROVIDENCE, r l.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER
MUST HAVE
FALS|F|ED
AS TO FACTS

The appellate court has refused the
plaintiffs petition for a new trial in the
case OF Mary f. sisson against Josie b.
Wheeler Plaintiff and defendant were re-
spectively tenant and landlord in Wash
ington county.
In the rescript handed down the court
says. 1.-The testimony in this case iS hope
lessly conflicting II is so conflicting and
so fatty contradictory upon the vital
point I'm issue, as TO force the court 20 the
conclusion that either the plaintiff or the
defendant has wilfully falsified as 10 the
facts"
The plaintiff testifies that the defend
ant committed violent assault upon her
IN the defendants home whittier the
plaintiff had gone TO pay her monthly
rent, and then and there beat bruised
and lll-treated her, tearing out part OF
her hair, badly scratching her face ana
throwing or pushing her out or the
house to her serious injury.
The defendant testines on the con-
trary that she did not assault the plain
tiff but that the plaintiff assaulted and
beat her, in her own house. That she
was disabled from committing any assault
on the plaintiff at the time II Is alleged
to have occurred. by reason Of an accident
which she had met shortly before, and
was barely able 10 get about the house.
Both plaintiff and defendant had wit
nesses 10 corroboratc their stories. The
court finally says in the testimony, ''The
case was one peculiarly within the prov
ince OF the jury to decide; and they hav-
ing decided it and found the defendant not
guilty. this court has no right 20 inter-
fere with their verdict"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
HURT IN CAR ACCIDENT, she
IS SEEKING $4,000 DAMAGES

Before a jury in Judge wilbur's court
was begun this morning the trial OF the
suit TO recover $4,000 for personal In
juries brought by Hannah l.. Jessen
against the Rhode Island company for
personal injuries. on the morning OF
March IS. 1908. plaintiff as she was get
ting of Mineral Spring avenue car near
the Benedict House IN Pawtucket the
heel Of one of her shoes caught in a car
step and she was thrown violently to
the ground as the car suddenly started.
10 is claimed the the car step was de-
fective and also that those in charge Of
the car we're very negligent In its opera
tion. According 10 plaintiffs testimony
and that OF other witnesses the conductor
paid no attention TO the accident, but his
car went right 0.Ong.
Plaintiff was picked mp by parties pass
Ing along the highway and the ambulance
was sent for. She was treated by City
Physician Richards and later taken 10
the hospital Her injuries were of so
severe a nature that she Is still obliged 10
use crutches. The heel OF her shoe was
twisted into n remarkable shape.
George Fanell and Irving Champlin are
attorneys for the plaintiff and I. 8. Hon
man is attorney for. the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at e:S5 a. m.
and sets at AIS p. m. High tides at 4:is n.
IN. and 4:50 p. m.
The following vessels arrived in port In
the past "a hours:
Steamer Aries, Page. Philadelphia
Steamer Pequot, Hazard, New York.
Steamer Larchmont Wilcox. New York
Steamer Warwick. Ricketson, Fall
River.
Steamer Squantum, Rich. Newport
Stear~~' New Shoreham, New Shore
ham.
Steamer Stinson. Block Island.
Tug Navigator. Newport News.
Tug Prudence, Philadelphia.
Tug Fred r. Ives. New York.
Tug r. j. scully. New York.
Tug Boswell Norfolk.
Schooner Chas. A. Carpenter. Norfolk
2fs tons OF coal for the railroad.
Schooner r. Bosworth. Brunswick.
s4b. 900 feet OF lumber for Potter.
Schooner Sarah l. Thompson. brick
Barge Therese, Philadelphia. 4s1s tons
OF coal for the railroad
Barge Marie. Philadelphia, 1900 tons OF
coal for the railroad.
Barge Davidson, 400 tons OF coal for
the railroad
Barge Breeze. Perth Amboy. SIS tons OF
coal for Providence Coal Co.
Barge Carbondale, weehawken. 500 tons
OF coal for White.
Barge Hurricane. Hoboken. 90 tons OF
coal TO order
Barge IT, f. Hailett. Hoboken. 10 tons
OF coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Columbia, Hoboken, SO tons OF
coal for the railroad.
Barge Victoria, Port Reading. 6O2 tons
OF coal for Pawtucket.
Barge L. r. Bristol Hoboken. us tons
OF coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Carlos French. Hoboken. go tons
OF coal for tho railroad.
Barge Hattie. Norfolk. 225o tons of coal
for orders
Barge Scully. Newport News, 1900 tons
OF coal for tho railroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
EXPLOSION
DESTROYS.
TWO LIVES

Rumford Mills. Me. Dec. 1.-Two aged
people were burned 10 death, several had
narrow escapes and a set OF buildings
were destroyed by the explosion OF an
acetylene gas plant az Mexico today. The
dead are:
Matthias Haines, aged about so, probably
killed instantly.
Mrs. Matthias Hsines, aged about 50.
body burned TO crisp.
The explosion, which was seen by many
people in both Rumford Falls and Mexico,
appeared like cloud OF dust blown by
the wind, and while they were still look
ing they saw the flames break out
The gas plant was located In the cellar
OF story and a half house occupied by
two families, that OF Mr.. Haines who
lived In the lower tenement and Mr.. and
Mrs. IL. j. Mcdowell and family OF five
in the upper rent.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Haines were in the cellar
at the time. MIR. Haines was regulating
the gas apparatus and he was probably
The force OF the explosion wrecked the
house. causing the cellar walls To partly
fall In and timbers from the lower floor
10 drop. During the few minutes before
the building became a roaring furnace,
several neighbors reached the cellar and
found Mr.. and Mrs. Haines pinned down
by the wall and timbers. Mrs. Haines was
still alive, but while the wouldbe res
cuers were trying 10 reach her she was
overcome by the burning gas. Her body
was found two hours after the fire,
burned 10 a crisp The heads and legs,
below the knees. were missing.
Mr.. Haines body was extricated and
taken TO the street His beard was
burned off, jaw broken, one leg broken
and piece OF wood pierced the other leg
IL was by means OF this piece Of wood
that the mon were able TO pull the body
from beneath the wall.
Mrs. Leon Haines, a daughter-in-law,
who stopped at the house last night be-
cause OF sickness. became frantic and
rushed out OF doors. She was burned
slightly
The seven members OF the Mcdowell
family escaped in difficulty. receiving
some burns.
Mrs. Mcdowell was thrown 10 the floor
chair and stove were overturned upon
her and Mr.. Mcdowell had TO work lively
TO liberate her and see that all left the
house. IL was reported three members
of this family went through to the cellar
with the collapse OF the building. but this
was not certain. Lyman Haines, who
with three brothers, Joseph. Harvey and
Leon were hunting in the Byron woods.
was agent for the gas plant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02

STATEMENT
EXPECTED

New York Dec. 2.-while IL has official
" been announced that the claim OF one
OF her largest creditors-the one whose
suit brought about all the publicity given
her affairs-would be satisfactorily settled
there was no diminution Of interest today
IN the case OF Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick,
the Cleveland woman. whose financial af-
fairs have furnished a series of sensations
almost unparalleled. The claim OF Her
bert D. Newton, the Brookline, Moss,
man. for nearly 100000, who apparently
had been removed from further consd-
Grafton. according 10 statement OF Mrs.
Chadwfck's attorneys, was only an in
cident
other claims still pending are known
TO aggregate four times that amount, they
cay. and for all they know, may total
one hundred times the sum named by
: Newton.
Many OF the claims against her. the at
torneys say. have no basis I'm fact and
the claims will he shown Ia be fraudu-
lent at the proper time.
JUST DEBTS WILL BE PAID.
That all the just debts will be met they
still maintain. and az the same time make
the announcement that Mrs. Chadwick
will still have millions left when all her
creditors have been satisfied.
Mrs. Chadwick is still at her suite OF
rooms at the Holland house. but she has
notified the management that she will
give up her rooms either today or to-
morrow II is believed that she will quit
the city tomorrow when she Will go either
~ her home in Cleveland TO be present
st the hearing on an application for n
receiver for her property. or else she will
travel south. N Is said that she has
engaged a private car for her journey.
STATEMENT PROMISED.
Mrs Chadwick attorneys had promised
that she would make public either today
or tomorrow a general statement cover
ing every phase Of the case from her
viewpoint. This statement was expected
~ throw light on many points now en-
veloped in mystery and was anxiously
awaited.
George Ryan for Mr. Newton Of Bos-
ton said today:
Statements that Mrs. Cassie J.. Chad
wick II 10 pay only SIS 900 OF Mr. New
tons claim at this time are untrue The
person who came 20 Mrs. Chadwicks re
lief will pay 20 me in a few hours the
fun amount of the claim OF $3.50 500 with
reasonable amount OF interest besides
] Will give that money To Mr. Newton and
he VIII never know who paid 20 me.
cannot reveal the identity OF Mrs. Chad
wicks friend"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
GIRLS DRAW COLOR LINE.
Two Young Women In Allegheny, Pa, Re-
fuse 10 Study With Negress.

Allegheny, Pa, Dec. 1.-TWO young
women In the Allegheny high school have
classmate. They have been told they must
apologize TO everyone in the morning or
be expelled. Their parents threaten
serious things II the girls are expelled.
Mary and Jannette Young. daughters OF
A. r. Young. one Of the wealthy men OF
Allegheny City, were some days ago
ordered 10 do some work I'm conjunction
with Jean Hamilton, the only negro girl
In the school and one OF the brightest.
The Misses Young refused. saying they
would not study in company with a
colored girl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02
0LNEYVIlLE SALOON
ENTERED LAST EVENING

Last evening the saloon OF J. ID. Nc
Curdy OF Plainfeld street just beyond the
city line was entered and the cash regis
ter broken into. There was just s. In
change left In the register for the barten-
der who opens up in the morning and this
was missing.
The party or parties entering the saloon
seemed to be in quest OF nothing but the
money for none OF the liquors or the CT
gars were reported to have been molested.
The break was made in the front door,
the thief cutting out the double plate
glass and carefully depositing 1t at the
side OF the building.
In leaving the store the burglar went to
the rear OF the saloon and not waiting to
raise the window there broke the sash
and departed.
At 1890 this morning a we'll known char
acter OF that district was seen in the vi
cinity OF the place but upon search he
could not be found. II is thought that the
break was made by him and the police
are searching.