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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-30
EIGHT DOLLARS A POUND

James s. Bush, the bank builder
of New York, who is the most
patient of fishermen, killed a nine
pound bass in Stop Lock and will
take it home for dinner. All costs
being figured up, the price Of the
fish is exactly IS a pound. A rich
old chap from York, Pa, fished
four days without strike, but
managed to land a seven FOUNDER
at 6 O'Clock this evening. Cost
$12 a pound. And worth it
AFTER THE POCKETBOOK.
/ Three men who left here today in
disgust were caught at the station
by Guyascutis, who demanded
81 so for 150 worms he said he had
sold to them. He was very quickly
given to understand that there had
been altogether too much highway
robbery; not another cent could he
worm out of them.
"Where are the worms Z" they
asked.
Two said they had used no
worms; the third said he had used
ten, for which he was willing to
pay 10 cents.
"Dollar an a half er nuthin' ="
the Guyascutis Numbered.
"Then it's nothing" he was in
formed.
81 guv them worms to the guides,
fifty apiece" he added.
"Then let the guides give them
back to you," he was told.
Wheeling in threatening man.
ner the old chap shouted: "Then
you fellers kin go; an you never
needn't show yer faces here agin'!"
FOR SALE.
AS he strobe away toward his
shack one of the New Workers re-
marked: "That old curmudgeon
walks as if he's going for a shot
gun. 1 wish our train would come
along before he gets back y
Some disgruntled "suckers" from
the North, who took their bait back
with them rather than be imposed
upon, stuck this notice on the wall
of the railroad station: "For Sale
500 fresh bloodworms. On an ex-
cursion from New York. Cheap to
the right party. Fish don't want
them"
The pretty woman in charge of
the station said, when she saw the
old Guyascutis running up for his
worm money, 'There comes the old
man after your pocketbooks."
JOE MURPHY'S EXPERIENCE.
Joseph Murphy of "Kerry-
Cow" arrived this morning, ready
for business, and was stuffed full of
promises of great sport, at which
he winked the other eye.
"I'm very surprised that Mr..
Murphy should come again." said
a neighbor of the Guyascutis. "He
never had any luck but once, when
he caught nice mess; but he went
away saying somebody stole his
biggest fish and he never would
come again."
WHEN TIM FLYNN COMES.
Wonderful stories are told of the
enormous catches of Tim Flynn of
New York. "Why isn't Mr.. Flynn
here now?" some one ventured.
cause we amt telegraphed fur
him." replied one of the guides.
"Why haven't you telegraphed
for him!
"'Cause they amt nuthin dom.
We only telegraph for HIM when
ihey's a-bitin'."
"Oh, l see! But you tell the
rest of us to come at any time, and
say conditions are favorable. Fine
business Great heads /"
WHAT TT COSTS.
Counting everything, it costs a
man $25 to fish here two days. No
fisherman would mind that if he
could get fish or two; but to be
roped in, with not scale in sight,
is tough. There is said to be splen.
did sport above here at Peach Bot
tom, and not a few enthusiasts rec
ommend Canal and Rock Run, be-
tween here and the head of the bay.
But there is no known way to force
fish to bite anywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-30

A large number of students will
enter Goldey College October 3.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-10-20
Nelson Thanks Valdez.

X letter was received th.s week from Senator Nelson thanking the pioneers and prospectors fos the watch fob recently sent to him. After expressing his appreciation of the present, he says:
 Il am very glad visited Alaska and especially Valdez, where l learned the wants of your country. 1 tried to do what little could for the good of Alaska last winter, and especially your locality, and shall continue to do so in the fut- ure to the best of my ability. My heart goes out to your people and tha other people in Alaska. 1 know the great difficulties under which you labor and the energy and grit you manifest. l hope the day will soon come when Alaska will be as near and dear to every member of the United States Congress as is his own state and district"
The Alaska prospector., 1904-10-20
Reduction in prices at Stull's.

Reduction in prices at Stull's.
 Parker Bunk House on Keystone avenue. Bunk, stove and wood , all comforts, 25 cents per day.
 MT. and Mrs. stoel leave to-mor- for Montana.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jas. Fish and fam fly are going to Seattle for a short trip.
 Miss Ethical, sister of Vim. Fin ical, leaves on the Santa Clara for Red Bluff, Cal.
 John Verret, who has been pros . pecting along the coast, returned on the Dora from Uyak bay.
 Mir. and Mrs George Esterly will leave for the States On the Santa Clara.
 Archie Hendrie and Charley simenstad came up on the Santa ( lara from Galena bay.
 The management of the h, wing alley have reduced the charges for the use of the billiard tables to 60 cents per hour.
 Harry Hepple, who has been on the Bremner all summer, reached town Tuesday, having made the entire journey in q rowboat accom- panied by dog.
 Anton Eide,. who Las the con- tract to carry mails f om Seward to Sunrise, left on the santa Clara to enter into his duties, which be- gin in November.
 The steamer Santa Clara, Capt. F. $. Moore, arrived Saturday ev- ening with 20 passengers, 250 tons of mdse., LOO tons coal, 20 sheep and 10 head of cattle. Following is the passenger list: w. k. Will jams, Otto Eisel, il. L. Simpson, J. l.. Steele, A. G. Brown, u. Ma lone, C. A. kidder. J. H. Sullivan. A. F. Kraemer, A. NJ. Hendrie, ". P. Heifner, C. M. Gonayail, B.. Nei, son, C. Simonstadt.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-10-20

Thompson's Glove Fitting Cor sets-Full stock. Ladies' Bazaar. Mrs. Santee and son leave aa the Santa Clara for Chicago to spend the winter.
 Frank Buck and Billy Mover arrived from the Nizina country Saturday last.
 E Mike Asef, 9 merchant of Una- laska, will leave on the next trip of the Dora for trip to- Chicago. w. G. Wharf, of Cook Inlet, has returned to his coal property after short business trip to the States.
 Mrs. Woods, of Teikhell road house, came in Friday. but will re- turn later and keep her house open all winter.
 Mrs. Evans and daughter, Miss Evans, will leave on the Santa Clara for theip home in Nebraska.
 X. c. Brown is again 2 resident of the St. Elias hotel, having come up from Juneau on the Santa Clara.
 w. R. Williams has arrived at Fort Liscum to take the position of hospital steward, to which he was recently assigned.
 There will be 2 concert given at the Congregational church next Tuesday evening, Oct. 25. The best local talent will take part.
 Arrived on last boat-Finest line of Pillow Tops, Lunch Cloths, Doy- lies, Silk Floss Pillows. etc. LA DIES BAZAAR.
 The Dora, Capt. Morris, returned from the westward Oct. 16, after an uneventful trip. On the return P passengers, were taken on from various points. Some of them will go to the States.
 Cecil Clegg will go.to. Kodiak to attend the hearing in a Jap mur- der case. The killing was doae at karluk in July, and 20 Japs are held at Kodiak as principals and witnesses,
 Among the passengers on the Dora was Julius Singer, of Seattle and Seldovia,. He is- interested in mining property at the latter place and has been operating t this sum- mer. He will go to the States on the Santa Clara and return prob ably during the winter.
 The large iron steamer Tampico, Capt John Roberts, reached here Tuesday witE,a cargo of coal, gaso- line, kerosene. and powder for Val sleZ and Ellamar. "Wednesday she returned to Ellamar to, take, on 3,OOO, tons of ore fon the Tacoma smelts
 J. l.. Steele returned On the San ta Clara after six weeks trip to the States. During the session of the Mining Congress at Portland he acted as delegate at large, repre- senting Alaska, with credentials from Governor Brady and the AL aska Club. That the appointment was well maas is evident from ths important measures introduced by Mir. Steele and passed by the Con- i,gress.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-10-20
Notice of Meeting of Board of
 Equalization.

Notice is hereby given that tl C Common Council of the Town oi Valdez will sit as board of equal ization between the hours of J o'clock pm. and 1 o'clock p.m., on the 10th, 11th and 10th days oi October, 1904, for the purpose oi equalizing the assessment 0. prop erty for taxes. All parties com plaining will then be heard.
 w. Il. CRARy,
 Town Clerk.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-10-20
Cut Prices at Stulls.
Moose meeting tonight.

Moose meeting tonight.
 Fresh Oysters ou every steamer ior Wikidel.
 Chase and SaGsorn's Celebrated Coffee is to bs had at Temple & pDughcrty's.
 Your old clothes can be restored ;oa respectable condition at the Valdez laundry, Keystone ave.
 All Hats at HaIi Price. Stock must be disposed of at once. LA DIES BAZAAR.
 Dress Making and sewing of all Kinds. Work promptly attended 70. Mrs. Gregory, Mckinley St., Reservation.
 A farewell dance was given last night to the ladies who will leave on the santa Clara. A. good crowd xas present.
 N. Gray, ageat for-tlrs' A. C.. Go. It Unalaska, will leave on the De- oember trip of the Dora, accompa- 1ied by his wife, and will spend the winter in California.
 Nr. and Mrs. F. A. Cornell, of Tyak bay, twill come down on the next trip of the Fora, and will spend tka winter in California.
 Ihe report issued last month eiat the British steamer Clearwater had been wrecked above Unalaska, Has since turnsd out to be some what exaggerated.
 X very pleasant reception and musical entertainment was ten lered by N. Gray, agent of the A. G. Co.,, to the officers. of ths Fora and Sohwatka during thaip stay at Inalaska.
 George Warner. who'is accused If the marden of Albert Secter. on Red river, mean Karluk, was arrest ad here and will De taken to Kodi- ak for a hearing He gave him self up to,the authorities, here some time ago..
 A. h. simpson, recent gradu- ote of West Roint Military Acad- ems, was passengen'On the Santa Clara. for Fort Liscum. at which place he enters upon a military ca -eer as lieutenant. His term of ,ervice at the post will be about two yeass..
 A very important, adjourned regulanmeeting of ths Chamber of gommans will be held at the office 9f JAidge Lyons, in the District Court house, on Friday night at S 'o'clOsk sharp to elect a delegate and to dscids upon a, regular meet ing night.
 Gun champion bean story teller, Dick Gelineau,. told the Seward Gateway editor that the Alaska Central roadbed was far superior D that of the Northern Pacific, and that better tina. could be made on t. Richard, knows whereof he speaks. as ha claims to have been in charge of the Northern Pacific construction work for 30 years pri- or building the Valdez glacier.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21
FOUR CHILDREN OF JACOB LESSER
POISONED D...RUBEN IS DEAD

ception of the baby, ate a portion Of
the deadly biscuits. The baby threw
his to the floor and the piece was
eaten by Adolph.
Almost instantly the children were
taken with violent nausea. Rueben.
who ate more than the others, vom-
tied repeatedly and for three hours
suffered terribly.
No one realized the serious condi-
tion of the children. and it was not
until after 3 o'clock that efforts were
made to secure a doctor.
DIR. Gray and DR., Richter were
first sought for, but were not found
About o'clock last night. when
the little victims were in paroxysms
of pain. the father, Jacob Lesser,
a woodhauler, succeeded In secur-
Ing DR.. Willy ArmaEn. who arrived
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21
(Scripps News Association.)

BELGRADE, Sept. 21.-The garri-
son is augmented by troops from the
provinces. In all about $4,000 lined
the streets through which the royal
procession passed before o'clock.
At o'clock a salvo of 21 guns an
nounced that the king was about to
leave the palace. AS the calvacade
emerged from the gate of the new
palace there was loud cheering. chief
ly led by the government employees,
aided by the police, who were scat
tered everywhere. Behind the king
rode the little crown prince on an
undersized Servian horse. His ap-
pearance evoked the first real enthu-
siasm of the day. During his return
trip King Peter wore his crown,
which weighs 80 pounds. and with
great difiiculty kept his head erect.
Tonight Belgrade and all towns in
Servia will be illuminated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21

At exactly 1885 o'clock this morn
eide the innocence or guilt of Mrs.
Jeanette Harris were sworn. The
jury is composed of A. p. Gimble,
W. ID. Parks, n. f. Bigham. George
Mills, George w. Paine, James Ruth
erford, Adam Arend, David d. Dilts,
II. c. Bright, Lewis Lindstrom, c.
E. Atkinson and G. F. Brand.
Prosecuting Attorney Kimball op-
ened the case by reading the COM
plaint and in addressing the jury,
putting forth what the state expect.
ed to prove by the evidence In it's
possession.
During the reviewal of the case
Mrs. Harris showed no signs of agi-
tation, but the daughter wept cop
iously and the husband and father
was visibly affected. Every mention
Of the dead child brought on fresh
attack Of emotion to the girl who
had ruined her own happiness and
that of her parents.
The states first witness was ]. L.
Franklin Of Seattle, a porter on the
Northern Pacific. He stated he was
acting as porter on the train which
brought Mrs. Harris and the baby to
Spokane June II. He had noticed she
had baby and heard 1t cry once
during the trip. In conversation with
him she stated she expected to re-
turn the same night. He noticed
nothing but the shawl the baby was
wrapped in.
The next witness was Thomas M.
Smith. who gave his age as 6S years
and his occupation that of night off,
Ger at the Northern Pacific depot. He
said he first saw Mrs. Harris upon
the night Of June II at about 10
o'clock. She was alone in the ladies'
waiting room occupying rocking
chair, when his attention was direct
ed toward her. He noticed that she
looked worried and at once came to
the conclusion that something was
wrong He telephoned to the police
station and Officer Fitxharris re-
sponded, to whom he showed the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21

woman. He had no conversation
with her, but noticed that she wore
a plaid shawl about her shoulders.
The defense drew from the witness
the fact that the woman attracted
his attention by reason of a false
wig and by her restless and suspic-
ious manner, that she trembled all
over and was very pale in the face.
Officer j. A. Fitzharris was called
He testified as to the arrest of Mrs
Harris. He said he was called up
from the station and given orders to
arrest her. He found her in the wait
ing room. Couldn't tell what she
wore. AS she was about to take the
train for Yakima ha asked her where
she was going, and If she didn't have
a baby with her in the morning. She
answered that the baby was hers and
that she had left it ION the hill"
whereabouts on the hill?" was ask
ed. She said she didn't know. That
she had forgotten the name of the
house. He took her back into the
waiting room and left her for few
Ilitutcs. NHel ne RETURNED SIG ndu
gone into the ladies' toilet and lock-
ed the door. He knocked on the
door. but no answer. He went away
again and when he came back she
was out in the waiting room. She
was placed In charge Of Captain Nc
Phee, who took her to the chiefs
office, where she was questioned
closely. Yes, the baby is dead" Mrs.
Harris said. II lied to you at the
station" She told how the baby
and she got tired and she let the
infant fall on rock and 1t was kill
ed. The porter in the waiting room
found the shawl in the toilet room
at the depot, which was presented in
court and identified as the garment
Officer Fitzharris first saw the ba-
by in Smiths undertaking rooms. The
string used in the strangulation of
the child and the cloth it was wrap
ped in was produced for identifica-
tion. He testified he saw the lady
attendant take the string off the
child's neck. 1t was twined around
its neck three times
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sat upon It. A lesson from the Bible
describing the amounting Of Saul was
read, when the archbishop sprinkled
the crown with holy water. Then
calling to him the president of parlia-
ment and the commander Of the army,
the archbishop placed the crown on
the kings head. the president and
the general assisting and placing
their hands on the crown. This was
to signify that Peter was crowned
by the three estates Of the realm
the church. the parliament and the
army.
The king afterward signed the his
tory of the crown. which was handed
to the minister of education. to be
placed in the government archives.
The king. having returned to the pal
ace to receive congratulations, the
crown was carried with a military
escort, to the palace and placed on
the throne.
In the state ballroom OF the new
palace King Peter received an ad-
dress of congratulation from the
members of the skuptschina. General
Sava Grinteh. the premier. spoke on
behalf of the cabinet officials. and
there were other congratulations
from various bodies. During the en-
tire ceremonies. both at the cathedral
and at the levee which followed, the
king maintained his usual grave and
gloomy demeanor. The representa-
tives of Russia and Austria were the
only foreign diplomats who took any
prominent part in the ceremonies of
the day,
The firing of guns, waving of flags
and throwing of flowers along the
route of the royal procession made
the reception OF the king seem en-
thusiastic to the ordinary oniooker.
but to the man behind the scenes 1t
appeared more like cleverly man
aged stage performance. There are
many people, In fact. who declare
that the enthusiasm shown was fore
ed, and that but for the mounted Of
fcers who circulated among the
crowds commanding the people to
cheer for King Peter many of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21
HILL NAMES HERRICK FOR
GOVERNOR

factions have been at war in Albany
county.
The platform indorses the national
ticket and platform and proclaims
devotion of the party to the princi-
pies of government enunciated by
Jefferson. 1t then proceeds to attack
what it calls "Odelism." 1t says:
THE issue of Odellism Is the para
mount and overshadowing issue In
state affairs. 1t Is between official
honesty and official corruption In
palpable violation of his sworn obli-
CATION to be the impartial servant OF
the whole people. He has assumed
to act as state chairman of political
machine. His present dual action
constitutes a public scandal and
amounts to the grossest contempt OF
official duty in the history of the
state. Instead of being opposed to
extravaganza the administration be-
comes the actual promoter of adroit
schemes to loot the public treasury
under the guise Of law" State is
sues then were taken up and ham
died exhaustively
For attorney general, John Cum
nan of Erie; secretary of state, John
Palace. Jr., of Monroe; treasurer,
William Munich of Onondaga.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21
(Scripps News Association.)

SARATOGA, Sept. 21.-After a
conference of the leaders this morn
ing it was announced that d. Cady
Herrick of Albany would probably
get the nomination for the governor
ship. Francis Harrison will be de-
cided on for lieutenant governor.
The convention was called to order
at 1928 this afternoon. Duncan E.
l.. Lee was made permanent chair
man. His address was literally
cheered Senator Dowd B. Hill then
placed Judge Herrick in nomination.
At the conclusion of Hills nom
mating speech, George Raines moved
that the secretary cast the ballot of
the convention for Herrick, which
was done.
Harrison was nominated for lieu
tenant governor.
Herricks selection was the result
of a compromise. Murphy declared
he would not accept McCarrens' can
didate, Grout, and Hill finally
brought the factions together by his
his self abnegation in accepting his
ancient and personal enemy and
promising to nominate him himself.
For many years Hill and the Herrick
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21
COLORADO
DEMOCRATS

DENVER, Col, Sept. 21.-The Col
orado democratic convention assem-
bled in Denver today. The conven-
ton will name candidate to make
the gubernatorial race against Gov
ernor Peabody and candidates for the
other state Offices to be filled at the
November election.
DENVER, Col. Sept. 2l.-The state
democratic convention met at 10
o'clock this morning. Up to noon
nothing has been done, except elect
ing Senator Teller chairman Of the
convention. Everything is at sea,
as there is no candidate for govern
or. Charles Hughes of Denver. who
was likely candidate. withdrew this
morning. Former Governor Adams,
second choice, also declined. Former
Congressman Shafforth is now likely
to the get the place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21

Because he was generous and anx-
ious to have his sisters and brothers
share his treasure trove with him,
little S year old Rueben Lesser lies
dead at Smiths undertaking rooms
and three other children of the fam
I,y are just recovering from the re-
suits of poison.
The I.essers live ON Mallon ave
nue., near the corner of Monroe. just
hack of Austin's feed store. On the
first floor until the other day was
Keiths junk shop and second hand
store.
When the junk dealer moved out
he left box partially filled with
"Rat-Bisklt," and arsenical prepar-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21

BELGRADE, Sept. 21.--King Peter
]. Of servia. the successor of the as
sassinated King Alexander, was
crowned today, the event being at
tended with much pomp and cere-
mony. The coronation took place in
the cathedral in the presence of the
officials Of state, members of the
legislative assembly. church digni-
taries. military officers and deputa-
tions from all parts Of the kingdom.
The courts Of Europe were unrepre-
sented except by their regular diplo-
matte representatives in Belgrade.
The day was ushered in with a sa-
lutte Of 101 guns fred from the Bel
grade fortress. Crowds early began
to assemble on the streets and by
noon, when the royal procession
started from the palace for the ca
thedral, the thoroughfares and pub
lie squares were densely thronged.
The route was lined by several thou
sand troops. The royal procession
was q spectacle of considerable mag
nificence. 1t consisted of various
state officials. a band and a squadron
OF the guard, preceding the kings
carriage. while the crown prince, the
royal family and q squadron of cav
airy followed. The reception met
with by the procession was on the
whole lukewarm on the part of the
immense crowds, composed chiefly of
people who had gathered to witness
the pageant out of curiosity. There
were some cheers from people In the
streets and windows and hats were
waved, but many men did not even
uncover their heads.
As the procession neared the ca
thedral there was another salute Of
101 guns and at the same time the
bells Of all the churches In the city
were rung. At the entrance of the
cathedral the king was met by the
archbishop and accompanying clergy
and escorted to the altar as the
choir sang the .'Blagoslaven," or
blessed Be the Name of the Lord"
Then the archbishop gave the king
a cross and Bible. after which Peter
mounted the steps Of the throne and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-21
|gns of rejoicing would have been

signs Of rejoicing would have been
absent.
Peter l.. who was crowned king Of
Servia today, was born in Belgrade
In 1916, the son of Alexander Kara
georgevic, prince of Servia from 1842
to 1858. Peter was proclaimed king
in the night of June 10-11, 1908, by
the officers Of the Servian army after
they had murdered King Alexander
and Q4Ibens Draga. For many years
Peter had lived quietly at Geneva.
He was married in 1888 to Princess
Zorka Of Montenegro, who died in
1890. He has two sons and a daugh-
ter-George, aged II; Alexander.
aged 16, and Helen, aged 10.
King Peter is descended from Kara
george. a peasant, who was the lead
er of the insurrection against Tur-
key in 1904. He reigned as prince
Of Servia from 1904 to 1918. when
he was supplanted by the Obrenovic
during a second insurrection.