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The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
TH[ (Onn|TT[[ WHICH VISITED DALASKA LAST
 SUMMER H6 hade Their Report
Recommend Changes In Mining Laws And A Dele-
 gate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l2.-Scna,oy Dillingham;, of the committee mn territorilies, introduced ia tlsc S.rl- ate to-day the report nj the sul- committee. consisting of Seaato,s Dillingham;, BuTniaam. yeisot, .assd Patterson. wl,e visited Alaska ls.t summer and made an investigation of tie resources and conditions. and legislative ncccssity vf that terriiory- The report says: ''So many and varying are the abuses practiod un,ic, ihc mining laws that the committee made general investigation and recommends fil- ing amendments to thc mining laws; that there be a certain amount of assessment work on each mining claim staked, as pre- requisite to the right to have claim; no person to be allowed to stake out, or hold, except by pur- chase, more than one mining claim on any one creek. Alaska Is div ided into three judicial districts. and the committee says, on ac'ount of the great size of those districts, and the poor transportation avail able, it is impossible, in some sea- sons. to ge, justice at all. \ fourth judicial district is therefore reconi- mended. The committee says the predominant idea among all classes is that Alaska should he represent ed by Il delegate in congress. The committee encourages the establish n.ent oi q ,crri or.al government. This Is not recommended, however, at present, as the committee be- lieves the population to-day will not exceed thirty thousand.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
The Fire.

At II go Monday night. while s bowling gale was blowing, a fir, broke out in the soda water works on Keystone avenue above Hobart street. No one was in the build. ing at the time and the fire gained considers hle headwsv before being discovered. The pump and hose were quickly hauled ,o the scene of the fire. iMt unfortunately valna- l'le time was lost in looking for the well By the time stream oi water was thrown the two adjoin ing houses were in flames. IL was readily seen that nothing could save either oi tie builling-- so chains were hooked onto the walls and the structures torn down. while d steady stream was poured over the flames.
 Tln gale that proved menace [" the town was also a factor in assisting the firemen. It carried large quantities oi snow upon the fire, and also aided in keeping the surrounding huil1ings cool and cooled the hame before it got far iroin it's source.
 The wind was from Lowe river canyon, and therefore blowing the flames toward an open space in the adjoining block. Had it been blowing from the glacier nothing could have saved the long line of houses that extends from where the fire broke out to the bay.
 The greatest danger was from flying sparks that were blown across the town. but each house in the path of the sparks was guarded well.
 A large number of men were out and good services were rcn dcrcd al the puinp. At-2;30 the apparatus was back in the fire house.
 After the fire apparatus was taken away John Ekimo volun. tecred to watch the ruins until morning, and iI Was well he did for twice he dicovered shoulder ing fire under the debris, which he exiinguished with snow.
 The loss will amount 10 between three and four thousand dollars with no insurance. Following are the individual losers: F.. c. Rich ards, one 2-story cottage; Oscar Larson and A. G. Wilson, each a l-story building; also the property V of the tenants including the min eral water plant.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Will Make War.

ST. PETERsBr'RG, Jan. 12.-Thc opening of the Mucknick outlet to foreign trade according to the Jap anese and American commercial treaties with China, and without the consent of Russia, is denounced by the Svliet here as an open pro vocation to cause Russia to pro- claim war.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Native Suicides.

About a week before Christmas, Chuckalanta. native of Taral, a Siwash village on the Copper river, after quarrel with his wife went to the back of their shack and with a pistol blew the top of his head off.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Expect Raid.

PORT ARTHUR, Jan. 12.-Owing to an apprehension of a daring in cursion on the part of the Japanese the port authorities have taken extraordinary precautions about the town and along the whole line of the Manchurian railway.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Protect the Jews.

ST. PETERsBuRG. Jan. 1.-The Russian minister of the interior has made himself personally re- spnnsihle to the Czar for the pre- veniion of any outbreak against 'he Jews at Kisspencff, or elsewhere during the holidays.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
British Whip Deryishes.

LONDON, Jan. 12.-The British expedition into Somaliland has de- feated the Dervishes with the loss of about one thousand of the Derv- ish forces. The British lost but two officers killed and twen,y-tv Q wounded.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Mineral Exhibit,

The proprietors of the bowling alley will have put up in the build- ing suitable shelves and cabinets tor the display of minerals from all sections of Alaska. Mir. Stoel will give special attention to this feat ure, knowing the desire of most visitors to the country to get a knowledge of our mineral resources. The place is always open so that the display can be seen at any time and all will be welcome.
 MT. Stoel will be pleased to re- ceive samples from all who can spare the same.
 Send the PRosPEcroR to your friends
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
United States with Japan.

PEKIN. Jan. 12.-The U. $. is with Japan. and is endcavoring to establish its rights in Manchnria under new commercial treaties be- fore War breaks out.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Troops for Th;bet.

HONG kONG, Jan 12..- Advices received here from Pekin says Rus sia is dispatching large reinforce ments into Thibet, whither the British expedition under Col. Mac Donald was sent recently from India.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Cuaranteeing Treaty Riphts.

BERLIN, Jan. 11.-Russia has given out the statement that it will protect the rights of any nation in Manehuria under any treaty with China. This declaration is made without reservation.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Money Raised.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12. Unlimited funds are heinz volunteered for ac- tion in prosecuting the persons re- sponsible for the lroquis fire.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
Empress Married.

ROME, Jan. 12.-Another royal marriage shocks the courts of Eu- rope and more especially that of Italy. It is nothing less than the astonishing report that dowager empress, the widow of the assas- sinated king Humbert, has married again.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 10-Situation in far east very threatening. Rus sia's reply to Japan's note not sat isfactory.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-03-18
Five Boys at one Birth.

Following is tha tenor of tele-
graphic message received by David
Swope, bridge worker recently.
Pittsburg, March Io-"Come home
at once; Annie has five baby boys.
They were born this morning"
David Swope, the husband of Annie
was perched las feet above the muir
ky waters of the Alleg heny river, tie
ing the last strand of the Wabash
steel bridge when the foreman s
whistle called him. For minute he
was dazed and then, turning to the
fol eman, said;
"Give me my time. Ina going
home to Fulton county to see those
five boys. won't name one of them
after politician. and every mothers
son OF them will have to be bridge
worker"
This isa great country anyhow,
only last week we had notice of a
quartette, and now this gentle An :
nie' breaks the record with a quin-
tette. The discouraging feature is
that, judging from the locality they
will all be Republicans if they live.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-03-18
MR.. LovErr INTERVIEWED.

Happening to meet Mr.. John G.
Lovett, the promoter and manager OF
the Shenandoah Slate Company, a
few days ago, we sought information
as to the status OF the slate industry.
To our first Inquiry How many hands
are you working at your quarry? Mr..
Lovett replied II have never before
alked for publications about the slate
quarry but now have no objection to
speaking freely on the subject. He
said. 'Just at this time am not work
ing any hands, except two watchmen
one in day time and the other at night
Since l have Ia ken exclusive control
of the work l have secured the servi-
ces of one of the most experienced ex-
perts in slate quarrying in the coun,
try to inspect the work and size
up the situation. He said you have
right new, in sight and ready to
take out, as fine structure
and mechanical slate as any in the
United States. He further said that a
great deal of valuable material had
been wasted in excavating exclusive
ly for roofing slate which would un-
doubtedly be reached at a greater
depth.
Mr.. Lovett further said. "All the
machinery heretofore installed at the
quarry has been with view to pre-
pairing roofing slate, but / have ar
ranged TO place $4,000 worth Of addi-
tional machinery, which will be in by
April list, adapted to taking out
structural and mechanical slate,
and have made a contract to deliver
$1,000 worth of that material per
month for one year -
Mr.. Lovett is the only man that has
m ade An actual pure base OF slate land
in the county and he feels perfectly con-
hdent that rich return from his ill.,
vestment is now ssured. He has
shown a most &C mmendable am cunt
of enterprise az perseverance, which
we are glad to hear is apo ODE re,
warded.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-03-18
Public Sale
Of Valuable
Personal Property

The undersigned having sold her
home and intending TO move to Mary
laud v i'll sell vt her present residence
Known as the Eek farm % miles west
ofBnnker Hill miles south of Ger
ardstown and miles north of White
Hall. on.
Monday March %, 1904.
commencing at 8 O'Clock sharp, the fol-
lowing valuable personal property to-
vii:
3 Head of Cattle.
good young COW viii be fresh soon.
nice he'fer,
wheel borrow grind stone, gar
den splow, garden hoes, l mattock,
forks shovels and COW chains, lot of
ladders, hand saws buck saw.
Household & Kitchen Furniture
bed steads, l large cupboard with
glass doors, kitchen cupboard, good
secretary, l case of drawers, Kitchen
tables, doz. and half chairs l large
fall leaf table 2 stands, lot of CARPET,
chest, lot of & od quilts jars and crooks
buckets aud baskets, good clock l
fly wheel, ! large spinning wheel aud
reeo, | good range With cool ing uten-
sis, stoves ] box ana one ten plate,
washing tubs and clothes ringer, l
large meat tub lot Of benches, biol of
vinegar / Dbl cider , dough trays |
, shot gun lot of 9th 9r articles not mem
| toned.
Terms.
| A credit OF s months will he given on
all sums of $500 and over purchaser to
give note with approved security, in-
terest from date payable at the Old
National bank of Martinsburg' Inter-
est RENTED if paid at maturity all
sums under IS, cash, no property re-
moved until terms are complied with.
Mrs.Sallis Eek Weigle
J. w. Dsdd Auc.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-03-18
Oyer-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-03-18
cHsSa'Iak: lla:.
YORK RIVER LINE.

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
"CHAkLOTTE' AND "BALTIMORE''
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND, VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except
Sunday at p. m, and arrive West Point al
100 a. m, and Richmond at els a. IN.
Steamers leaving Baltimore on Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays, and leaving West
Point on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
call at Gloucester Point ant Almonds Wharf
and steamers leaving Baltimore ON Tuesday S,
Thursdays and Saturdays, and West Point on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, call at
Yorktown and Clay Bank weather permit
ting)
PIERS IS AND 10 LIG lit STREET WHARF.
ThreSEh Tickets to all points car be secured
baggage checked and staterssns reserved
from the City Ticket Ofhoes Mes. los, lie and
III +. Baltimore Street, or the Geaeul Ofices,
$50 Light Street. Baltimore, Nd.
REUBEN FOSTER, n. J. CHISM,
General Manager General Passenger Agt
Z. Il hcSAk \ r. Trayalizg Passenger Ast
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-03-18

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in tho
blood, due TO neglected
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
SOCIAL, !
~ 948sts
aARaasassg EgaazsEa!Essssgsaa8aMas
BY
WARREN GLEN EXITS

Theradies' Aid Society will meet
at 2:3O Thursday afternoon at St.
Stephens Hospital.
The Christian Women's Board of
Missions of the Christian church held
its monthly meeting yesterday at the
home of Miss Belle V. Scott, on
North Fifteenth street. A large num-
Der of the members were present and
the session was one of the best OF the
year. Devotional services opened the
meeting. The program for the after
noon consisted Of two papers: Latin
America, It's Influence Religiously;
How We Have Uplifted these Races
by Mrs. W. S. kaufman, and "China,
HISTORIAN Missions,' by Mrs. H. H.
Hoover. Mrs. Kaufman was unable
to be present and her paper was laid
aside until the next meeting. Mrs.
Hoover told of the work of the mis-
sionaries among the Chinese people,
and of their success and failures; of
the characteristics, physically and
mentally. of the Chinese and Of the
outlook, from missionary standpoint
for the country; and of the trials Of
the workers in the mission fields.
Her paper was very interesting and
instructive one and was appreciated.
After the program short business
session was held, and the members
enjoyed then a social time. The aft
ernoon proved to be very pleasant
one. Mrs. Robert Wilson, Of South
Thirteenth street, will be the hostess
for the August meeting of the board.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Of South
Twelfth street, was successfully sur
prised last evening by about twenty
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
Shocking Accident Near Marion.

Marion, Ind, July 6.-John Ratliff,
ten years old, was killed and Hixon
Ratliff, nineteen, a brother, and Rus
sell Ratliff, eleven, a cousin, were
probably fatally injured by the explo-
sion of box of dynamite at the coun-
try home of Levi Ratliff, five miles
south of Marion. The boys were eel
ebrating by exploding firecrackers. A
box of dynamite caps, which had been
stored in the Ratlff barn, was re-
moved to the front yard and placed
on a wagon, and some of the caps were
exploded. Either the conclusion or
spark caused the entire box to explode
The wagon was blown into a mass of
twisted iron and splinters, and the
brass-headed caps were driven into
the bodies of the three boys as if they
had been fired from a gun.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
COOKING SCHOOL.

The second lesson of the cooking
school under the auspices Of the Ia
dies of the First M. E. church, was
opened with an increased attend
ance.
The lesson today was on meat cook
ing, French fry potatoes, and cherry
jam--Mrs Kiplinger gives recipes for
each article cooked and shows how
it can be done in the easiest, quick
est and most palatable way. Busy Ia
dies should not miss this chance.
A pot roast was made without any
water; potatoes fried a beautiful COL
den brown: milk boiled an hour with
out burning, and SO strong an acid
fruit as cherries, cooked without any
danger of poison. The lesson tomor-
row will be on fudge, pcnache, batter
cakes and broiled steak
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
SEEK TO ALTER REWARD

Terre Haute, Ind, July CDR. By
ers, father of The fve-year-old Rich
Byers, missing rom Seelyville since
Sunday, May 80, has asked Sheriff Fa-
sig If the reward offers cannot be
changed so that the conviction Of the
kidnappers may not be required in the
earning of the reward. The offers
come from different sources, and the
men making them must be consulted.
DR.. Byers thinks that there is a chance
of obtaining information should the
danger of prison sentence be removed
Notwithstanding the widespread cir
culation of the offers of reward and
the description Of the boy, there has
been no "teeler" for the reward money.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
Suspiciors of 7rSaic Rcycnae,

Lawrenceburg, Ind, July 6.-James
Wilson, houseboatman, it is believed
destroyed his kouseboat, which was
moored one mile below the city, with
dynamite. His wife and infant child
are thought to have persisted in the
explosion. Wilson and his wife, as al
legged, were not on good terms, and the
authorities fear that Wilson took this
method Of revenging himself. He can
not be found, neither are there any
traces Of the missing woman and babe.
Portions of the destroyed hOuseboat
are scattered over the bank at point
where the craft was moored. The de-
donation of the explosion was plainly
heard in this city, but caused no COM
ment, as it was attributed to some be-
lated man still celebrating the Fourth.
A search is being made for the miss
ing persons.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
EX-SHERIFFS.
Before the County Commissioners
Today.

Some time ago the Palladium men
toned the fact that the eX-sheriffs of
Wayne county Larsh, Unthank, and
Ogborn-had combined claims agaist
the county for something over $4,000,
accrued from fees under the fee and
salary law. Today the matter was
taken up by the commissioners for
consideration and the ex-sheriffs APP
peared before them. The commits
sioners want to do what is right by
the claimants and have agreed to en-
ploy an expert and go over the books
and see if the accounts are correct.
The matter of appointing a success
sor the Nathan Lamar, as justice of
the peace, will not come up at this
meeting.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
AN INDIANA VICTIM
Patrick keefe CT kcntIand Killed in
LitchfieId Wreck.

Kentland, Ind, July 6.-Surprise
was followed by disbelief and both
gave way to horror when it was first
reported that the Hon. Pat Keefe of
this city had been killed in the Litch-
field railway wreck. Efforts to secure
confirmation of the first reports were
for time fruitlc3s. Several promi-
nent citizens Immediately LETT for the
scene of the catastrophe, and upon
their arrival there telegraDhed that
there was no doubt as to the identity
of the dead man.
His relatives and friends were at
once notified and arrangements were
made for the removal of the remains
to this city. Few details of his death
are known. His body was among the
four unidentified which We're first re-
ported. He was in the fourth car from
the engine and was scalGed to death
by the escaping steam. Mr.. Keefe
was one Of the most prominent and
active Democratic politicians in Indi-
ana.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
ST. LOUIS
CONVENTION
Continued From First Page.)

hearing the speaker. Policemen who
were sent to clear the aisles became
themselves distractions. Several
times Williams asked that the talk
ing cease so he could be better heard.
When Williams mentioned Grover
Cleveland S name there was a great
outburst of cheering. The speaker
was unable to proceed. New Jersey
led in the demonstration followed by
Alabama and New Hampshire Will
liams took his seat. Tammany joined
in the cheering. The sergeant-at-arms
tried to end the confusion. A row
developed in the center of the hall
and Tim Murphy, Of st. Louis, who
was aiding in the demonstration, was
ordered removed from the hall by the
chairman. Some kissing followed.
Murphy declared he was trying to
restore quiet, but was misunderstood
and the sergeant-at- arms, Martin,
elected him from the hall. A large re-
enforcement Of police was then brought
into the hall. 1t was nearly ten min
utes before Williams proceeded with
his speech. His voice failed and he
was heard with difficulty. even by
those nearest to him. Williams clos
ed at 2:O5.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
NEWS

five of his friends, the occasion being
his birthday. The evening was pleas
antly spent in games and music, fol-
lowed by dainty luncheon, and the
affair was greatly enjoyed.
June with it's many weddings and
brides companies having come and
gone, Richmond is about to settle
down into the state of almost dullness
that is the invariable accompani-
ment of midsummer There are but
few large formal functions arranged
for this month, porch parties and in
formal affairs being the only society
events that will be given.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Fox, Miss
Martha and Mr.. Leon Kahn gave a
dinner party last evening in honor of
the Misses Lehman, of Dayton, and
Miss Ada Fox, of Richmond. The
garden on the roof of the Kahn
home was prettily decorated and illu-
minated with japanese lanterns. The
pretty baskets in which the lunch was
served were given as guest souve-
nirs.-Indianapolis News.
The Ladies' Aid Society will not
give a supper this evening, as was re-
ported yesterday.
Miss Hattie Trieber gave a porch
party yesterday afternoon at her
home on North Eighth street. About
twenty young ladies were present and
spent a delightful afternoon in games
and conversation. Light refresh
ments We're served at the close.
Miss Inez Williams will give a
dinner party on Thursday evening.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06

Tuesday afternoon at the home of her
mother, Rachael Hodgin, 2O7 North
Nineteenth street, of consumption, at
the age of twenty-four years. Besides
her mother, four sisters survive her.
The funeral will be Thursday morn
ing at 10 o'clock from the East Main
street Friends church. Interment at
Earlham cemetery. Friends may call
this eevning from to 8 O'Clock. The
casket will be opened at the church.
Beckshulte- Friends desiring to
view the remains Of Henry B. Beck
shuttle, may call at the residence, 81
Washington avenue at any time this
evening or tomorrow.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
REPUBLICANS
Meet in Jackson and Celebrate the
Party's Birth.

Jackson, Mich, July 6.-Five thou
sand persons assembled in LOOMS
park today to celebrate the fftieth
anniversary of the birth Of the Re-
publican party, where fifty years ago
the first State convention bearing the
name Republican met and nominated
the ticket which was elected. Secre-
tary of State John Hay, who was pri-
vate secretary to President Lincoln,
was the principal orator.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
FATHER G0RMAN
Of St. Mary's Leaves for His Home
in Evansville.

Rev. Father German, assistant pas
tor Of St. Mary,,s Catholic church,
left tod>y for his home in Evansville,
Ind. He is suffering from blood pois-
oning, caused by using a certain pa
tent medicine About two weeks ago
he applied the remedy to his hands
and the result was the poisoning of his
whole system. The patent medicine
was recommended to him and he gave
it a trial, with the above result.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Morgan-Frances, wife of Nathan
Morgan, died at the home, "a North
Fifth street, yesterday afternoon at
3:45, at the age Of seventy-five years.
Funeral from the home Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Ridge
cemetery. Friends may call at any
time after 2 O'Clock Thursday after
noon. Please omit flowers.
Hodgin-Miss Amy Hodgin, died
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-06
WAR NEWS
(By Associated Press.)

Lao Yang, July 6.-General Oki's
army is retiring, evidently to con-
centrate on Port Arthur. Siege guns
are being placed in position at Kin
chon.
Vladivostok, July 6.-The British
steamer Cheltenham with railroad ma
terial from Japan to Korea, was
brought in here to await the decision
of the prize court.