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Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
ALASKAIS LIKE NORWAY
Climate and Topography Similar
 But Resources Far Greater.

A country similar to Norway, though of far greater extent, is Alaska. The climate, resources and physical fea- lures of the two countries are much the same. Alaska has more resources in minerals, timber and fisheries, and perhaps equal or greater resources in agriculture. But Alaska is a new country. Its development, has just be- gun. Norway, on the other hand has been inhabited by the ancestors of the present population from time immem- orial. Its population is one of the hardest and best races among the sons of men.
 The present purpose is not to speak of the political difference between Nor way and Sweden, but to point out or to suggest from the example of Norway what Alaska, our similar country, may may become. The climate of Alaska, on all its southern coasts is, on the whole milder than that of Norway. The inhabitable area of Alaska is far greater. Norway has an area of l24,- GOO square miles, three-fourths unin- habitable. Alaska has an area of more than 5OO,OOO square miles, and an in- habitable area of perhaps l2O,OoO square miles.
 Norway has a population of ), 292, 900. This population occupies territory scGrcely exceeding 30,OOO square miles. The coast line is narrow, as in Alaska. Almost the whole population is on or near the coast line A lofty mountain chain, little back from the coast, as in Alaska, cuts off the shore line from the interior. There is some agricul- ture, but. measured by our standards, not much. The principal industries are fishing, navigation, cattle raising, dairying and numbering. In southern Norway agriculture is an important interest, put DlSduSJull9 olS 9OhAA AA ported.
 In all the particulars above enumer- ated Alaska has resources greater than those of Norway, aud mineral resources of immensly gaeater extent. The eli mates are similar, but that of Alaska milder. Taking Norway for judgment and comparison, we believe that the time will come when Alaska will have three millions inhabitants and be one of the most important states of the American Union.
 Both countries are crowded down by mountain chains to narrow strips on the ocean; but Alaska has much more available space than Norway, and nat ural resources far greater. Undoubt- edly many years must elapse before the development of Alaska will equal that of Norway but it will come. It is country, like Norway, for q hardy, staong, virtuous, stable and progres- sive population. By the end of the present century there will be a populas- tion of two or three millions in Alas ka.-Portland Oregonian.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
Temporary Gable Office Hours

Because of the washout at Valdez which carried away the cable into the town cable news to Seward will come by way of Fort LiscUm until repairs are made and the office hours will be shorter. Operator Faust will open as usual at 9 in the morning and continue until cleared up. It iS important to file messages as soon as the office IS open as it will close as soon as the line is clear.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Smoker will be Given in Honor
 of Stewards Birthday

A smoker will be given next Mon- day evening in the rooms of the Kenai club in honor of the founding of Sew ard August 28, 1903. On this, the second anniversary of that event, some of those then here are gone, but the great majority are still citizens of the town. Every man who was in Seward on the towns natal day is invited to at tend inc smoker.
 The following is believed to be a complete list, but if any name is omit ted the owner is included in the invita- tion as cordially as if he had not been overlooked, and he is requestedi tQ re- port at once to the 70 committee in charge, Dr. c. T. Daggett and w. A. McNeiley. ,... :.
 Atwood, Burns, Brandsfeld, Bell Brownell,, Bigloe, j.. F. Ballaine, Cole man, Crosby, Cavey, Daggett, Dakinb Dice, Dickinson, Eide. Gannet Hewitt. Hawkins, Haefs, Horqell, Jone' j. Johns, ST., Kerns, Kendrick, Kimballl Laubner, Lambert, MpNeiley, Moore Mcclure, Mitchell, Mayors, G. iNel- son, William Nelson, Owens, Osier, Phelps, Putnam, Pabody, Randolph, Revell, Swanitz, Schefeler, Geo. Stew art Schage, Weaver; Woods, Frank YoungS, Dr. $. A. D. Young,
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
FLOOD SWEEPS
 VALDEZ AGAIN
Torrent from Glacier RnShCS Down Business Streets and Washes
 out Gable.

Valdez was flooded again this morn ing by arush of water from the glacier. This time it swept through the busi- ness parc of town, coming down past the corner where stands the Horseshoe saloon. Al Whites and the Owl news stand. The extent of the damage is not yet reported, as the cable into the town was washed out and all cable news came by way of Fort Liscum.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
Gardner Rests Ryan

Colma, Cal: Aug. 26-Buddy Ryan claimed foul againat Jimmy Gardner in the fifteenth round of their fight last night and when the referee re- fused to allow the claim he refused to continue the contest. Gardner had the best of the fight. The referee declar- ed all bets off.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26

,.r..~rr.h. \. IT,, Aug. 26- The ..,u or,r, to divide Saghalien iS- .u... Japan and to make a liberal ..... urt the care of Russian priN-
 ~., envoy, will meet again .r .r., r.ply Co President RooSe- IT.. ..,. sent Co him through En- .t... [, -md Co bc 'par,lyre,pon- -.-. change in the situation.
 .rc kept secret, bat except ,utou regarding Saghalcn .u. for care of prisoners ne- ...- stand as they did.
 r....oa,h. x. H.. Aug. 25-Peace farther off than ever since ,onenod. At St. Peters ..-.ray Amuricuu Ambassador ,aw the ysw and urged him to .. la. Japanese offer of comprom- ..cu !, practically that Russia an smo,mo011 to abandon the .. ~Gghaljeu. JopauaI,o agrees uu ner other demands except .r.aUN asceJyd to by Russia. .rreused toaccept the proposal. 1 . receipt of new, that the czw ..r.T tougree Co the offered
 ,e President Roosevelt abe .r.. Russian enyoyS to advise
 !. accept. N. Witte com ... .., appeal to the czar last
 ear objects to fixing the . any sum aS a condition of
 insisting that the question of
 honey should be iettto future .,.ou~.
 .porteIthat the German kaiser | x, advised the ear to stand firm ,. thi, demand of the Japanese umen,. Japan is understood to .,o.,.G to make no turJherconcesN- bn,. a.. ue situation is regarded as v.rema'y critical.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26

Portsmouth. \. H., Aug. 2+-A pro- was signed by the peace plen-
 faric, last night, Suspendng -...s. The conference then ad- .u until Saturday. ly is believed n. every days delay increases the f,mb.E.g that a peaceful solution ' aa.r.y 1e reached. The adjourn a, wa~ taken mainly that both sides .. have ample time 10 correct u.., in the translation of the pro ..u-- of the conference which might ia Go utsconception of the terms un- a.gotiatiou. and subsequent dis
 dramatic crisis in the peace nego- ! aas came yesterday afternoonw when
 a Komura for JapanotIered PreSi- ' Ru.,eveIt's compromise proposi;- . He offered to withdraw Japan $ band for an indemnity ii Russia H9 D.. acc.u. an article providing for Cd c.>,t1a .. Sughalien island Somodj-
 a, Co provide for the repwchaSe of tf north naL.uf the island for S6OO.- Y .U In addition the Japanese en- offered Co withdraw the demand II the surrender of Russia's interned ar,hip, and a limitation of her naval Nyer in the Orient.
 '. Wt,,e .0r he Russians declared h ,He proposition was a mere sham,
 simply demand that Russia pay Honey tribute under another name. refused che proposition absolutely. N failure of the peace negotiations Ef D., .e, certain. The adjournment
 eu today unti. Saturday gives the gr, on each side am opportunity for taer consultation with theirreSpect- governments. President Roosevelt Realing directly with the ear. and N,ue neutral powers are bringing r,ure to bear in the interest ofpeace. be President sent another message
 .e Russian envoy today. It's con-
 have not been made known but
 believed to be final appeal to
 to accept arbitration of a price
 paid for Saghalion island as the
 peace.
 [. Petersburg, Aug. 2-American
 I'S>ador Meyer had a conference,
 ,ae ear yesterday. Meyer re-
 Fl a long dispatch from President
 sve,, Monday night and it istaken 'an,ed that he laid before the czar >lssestionS Qf the president re-
 17 ,he terms of peace. .,,.
 'Nnogtb, N: H Aug. 93-A per
 re6Ce;SleeP5ta't.iiYEg B q 't.iiYEg rgi,,sRFesident M 'el Aeld lop0 fPnterence with \ "lNNlan peace plenipotentiaries 1 aay, The nature of the confer
 " kept absolutely secret, but it
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
CaDture American Steamer

Yokohama. Aug. 26-The Japanese have captured the American steam ship Pontara in the Boring sea, en route to Petropavlosk' It is claimed that she was carrying contraband goods to the Russians.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26

London, Aug. 25-Great Britain and Japan signed treaty today which vir- tually means an offensive and defensive alliance between the two nations. By it's terms Japan agrees to help protect British interests in the Far East.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
To Arrange for Dissolution

Stockholm, Sweden, Aug. 26-Nor- way and Sweden have each appointed to negotiate terms of dissolution. They will meet in Carls- bad. Germany. August 3l.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26
Canifalists buy Coal Lands

Victoria, B.. C; Aug. >26- Montreal and New York capitalists have paid S7OO. .OOO for 3O,0OO acres of coal lands on Queen Charlotte island.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26

The new treaty is regarded by diplo' mats as intended to resist Russian en- croachments in the Orient upon Japan eSe or British territory, or territory regarped by either as within the sphere Of its influence. Great Britain has long feared Russians designs upon h. dia by way of Af$hanistan and Thibet. The treaty is also looked upon as notice to Russia that Great Brftian will stand behind Japan in the peace negotiations now pending.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26

,IC [ V- The Kind of weather Seward has had duruig the past week suggests that the town should advertise its attractions as
  9 summer resort.
Seward gateway., 1905-08-26

Temperature at p. m. today-69.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20

ternational congress; the rights and du'
ties Of neutmls; the organization Of an
international system of education; the
study of how TO apply this system to
different grades of instruction. to lead
to the equalization Of courses Of study
ana of diplomas in different countries
a. well as to the interchange Of scholars
and students.
The question Of creating an interna.
tional auxiliary language will also be
considered. This subject has been con.
sidered by several previous congresses,
but no satisfactory conclusion was
ever reached. II is believed now that
the present congress will bring the prob.
lem q big step nearer Its solution. BE.
sides the features ALREADY selected on
the program there win be many in the
course of the deliberations of the con.
gress. The delegates are quite conf.
dent that the present congress will be
far. more successful than any Of its
predecessors, owing to the fact that re.
cent events have prepared the ground
for rapid progress in the interest of the
peace movement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20

Washington, Sept. l9-lt is not be.
lieyed in Washington that the proposed
second international peace conference as
The Hague win be held this year. II
is doubted, also, that the second confer.
ence will be convened at the call of tine
emperor Of Russia, as has been indicated
in dispatches from st. Petersburg. II
is assumed that what has happened in
in st. Petersburg is that the Russian
government, having caused the postpone.
ment of the second conference on ac-
count of war, is now about to notify
the administrative council that it is now
willing to proceed to the second con.
ference called by President Roosevelt.
The state department 40 far has not
yet been informed of this decision, but
il is disposed TO accept the ST. Peters.
burg advices as conclusive on that point
The next step in order il the normal
,ourse is followed is definite accept.
,nce by the powers Of an invitation nam
ng a specific date for the conference,
md this probably viii contain reserva.
ions by most of the powers with the
purpose Of securing limitations of the
program of topics to be considered This /,
nay naturally be expected to consume
many weeks, and perhaps months, so it |
) improbable that the second conference !,
t The Hague will meet before the next
alendar year |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20
NOT CALLED BY CAR
Belief Is Prevalent that Emporer
Merely Sisnified Acceptance.
NO CONFERENCE THIS YEAR

Presidents Call for Second international
Peace Congress- Is Sufficient When
Powers are Ready to Participate
Administrative Council Will Set Date.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20

Works automatic and floors can be
swept without raising particle of
aust Just the thing for stores, offices,
k>Ila
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20
Holds Fourteenth international
Meeting In Switzerland.
MANY DELEGATES PRESENT
Important Feature Of Meeting viii Be
the Establishment of an Internatien.
Al FederatioH for Harmonious Ad.
justments of International Affairs

Lucerne, Switzerland, Sept ls.-Th'
fourteenth international peace congress
opened here today under the most au'
spicious conditions. The number of dele
gates is larger than ever. and there
seems to be much more enthusiasm
among the foreign delegates than ever
before. The representation of the
United States has never been so large
and including the delegates of the va.
rious peace societies ami other organi.
cations interested in the international
peace agitation, state representatives
and peace delegates of various organi.
zations only indirectly concerned in the
objects of the peace movement there
are over one hundred and fifty Ameri.
cans attending the congress.
The opening session OF the confer
enee was called to order today by the
veteran peace worker, NJ. Frederic Ba.
ier, of Denmark, the head of the in.
ternational peace bureau at Berne. NJ.
Ellie Ducommun, also of the peace bu.
|reau, acted as secretary. Mr.. Bajer de-
liyered the opening address, in which he
outlined the program for the congress.
He called attention to the war just
ended and the increasing sentiment in
favor of supplanting war by arbitration.
He expressed the hope that the con.
gress would work in systematic man
ner and would reach tangible and prac-
ticable results before it adjourned. He
warned against futile attempts to car.
ry out impossible utopian plans, and adj
vised the conference TO confne itself to
the discussion of plans which were not
too visionary to hope for their success.
According TO the program of the con.
gress the first business is the report
Of the peace bureau on the events Of
the year relating to war and peace.
An important feature will be the study
Df the conditions of the establishment OF
IN international federation, with spec.
al considerationof the problems of the
of the autonomy of the ma.
ions forming the federation, the har.
nonious adjustment and management of
heir common interests, measures for
he promotion of unity, methods of in.
legal procedure, and the
pread of ideas of natural law and NOR.
lis in the promotion of peace.
The special report and conclusions of
he commission appointed to study the
roblem OF reconciliation between
rance and Germany will form an inter-
sting subject OF discussion. Another
art of the deliberations will be devoted
D the study of the economic causes Of
ar. Reports on the workingmen's
lovements in the interest of peace, and
n the general subject of industrial con-
trusts, and syndicates, as af.
scting peace and international rela.
ions, will be submitted and discussed.
Other important features of the pro.
ram are: The alliance Of states for
he promotion of pacific ends; the civil
motions Of international arbitration
ecisions; the naturalization of land and
ater areas; the work of the coming
.cond international conference at The
ague; the arect and reduction of arma
tents; the creation of a permanent in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20
THE,LliNols CENTRAL.

Maintains unexeelled service from the
rest to the east and south. Making
,lose connections with trains Of all
lines. passengers are
given their choice Of routes to Chicago.
Memphis and New Orleans.
and through these points to the far
east.
Prospective travellers desiring infor-
nation a. to the lowest rates and bes,
routes are invited to correspond with
the following representatives:
B. II. TRUMBULL. Commercial Agent
lt2 Third st.. Portland. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20
J. N.IGriffin
IT Is FOR LADIES, TOO.
ghxy Can Stop Their Hair Falling Out
with Herpicide.

Ladies who have thin hair and whose
Aaa is falling out. can prevent the hair
GaEting out, and thicken the growth, with
Nswbro's 'Herplcide." Besides, HerpI-
eide is one OF the most agreeable hair
dressings there is. Herpicide kills the
sandrufr germ that eats the hair off at
she root. After the germ is destroyed.
the root will shoot up and the hair grow
Dag as ever Ever sample will con-
vince any lady that Newbro's Herpicide
~optains no OH II sfeAse!4t win not stain
,Or dye Sold by leading druggists. Send
1oc. in stamps for sample to The Herpi-
cade Co., Detroit. Mich.
Eagle Drug Store, 35l-353 Bond st.,
Owl Drug Store, $40 Com. St., 7. F.
asurTn Prop. Special Agent"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-20
Three of our
lastyear's
obtained positions
in the Government
Civil Service,

not by pull, but by merit,
through an examination.
Their own native capability
was backed up BY the train
ing they received in this Col
lege, and they passed with
honors. There's no limit to
where they may advance in
II their eountry's service.
II George b. Cortelyou started
N as. a government stenograph-
H es aud We predict that some
II day he II be President.
Last year 207 pupils were
H placed in lucrative positions.
II II there is one graduate Of
II the Behnke-Walker Business
College hunting for a situa-
tion now, we don't know il,
H and We endeavor to keep in
II touch with every graduate
H after he or her leaves the
H College.
Next month we move into
II new quarters, Elks' Building;
II finest quarters; built to our
II order, new fittings; business
II desks; fine light; CHEEKY;
you'll be proud to study |
II there. Write for catalog that
II contains n special offer Of
how you may obtain a hand |
some souvenir by performing |
II q slight service for us. 9
ite direct 10 Dept. q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-20
HARRY WYLIE is SENT
TO THE PENITENTIARY
Changes His Plea, Admitting His Guilt
Of Charge of Burglary
Court News.

Harry Wylic pleaded guilty this af
ternoon in the circuit court to an in
dictment charging him with burglary
He was sentenced 10 the Joliet peni
Tertiary by Judge Gcst Wylie. it will
be remembered entered the home OF J.
NJ. Siegcl several months ago, and was
found in the house asleep. He had
dressed himself in some Of Mr.. SiegeI's
clothing. and had apparently made a
general rummage through the home.
He entered a plea Of not guilty when
first arraigned, but this afternoon
changed his plea. He was represented
by Attorney H. y. Williams. of Moline.
Wylie is 50 years OF age.
Judge Gcst announced his decision
ovcrrulng the motion to qUash the in
dictment found by the grand jury
against Henry Nermeesch for the muir
der OF James O'Connor. I'm a saloon in
East Moline. where the defendant was
employed as bartender.
Philip Green. held on a charge of lar
ceny. was placed on trial Green is
charged with the theft of merchandise
from Il. B. Parkhurst of Moline.
The court will render a decision in
the case of Mrs. Mary Johnston when
the defendant appears in court. There
was a motion To quash the indictment,
and the court has had this under ad-
Visemcnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-20
BILLY ALLARS HAS
LICENSE REVOKED
Former Rock Island Saioonkeeper
Runs Against Law IN
Davenport.

Billy Allars. who operates the sa
loon formerly conducted by Zip Ham
merly in the tumble down shacks
known as Turtle Row" west of the
Davenport theatre. across the river
violated the explicit orders of the may
or by keeping his place of business
open after midnight Sunday morning
and in consequence his license was
revoked by Mayor Phillips on Sunday
forenoon.
There was a negro cake walk on
the boards at the Davenport theatre
Saturday night, and after the curtain
was rung down Billy Allars secured a
portion of the crowd. The merry COM
pany remained after midnight and AL
lers failed to turn them out or lock
his doors at the stipulated time. There
fore the mayor revoked the license
and the doors were closed for good
Immediately after they were opened
Sunday morning. The place will not
be allowed to do business again under
Mr.. Alters management.
1t was in this saloon that Luther
Sandahl of Milan. alleged he was roll
ed for $50. and for which Bogus" Nc
Gee and Jay Dixon were arrested but
against whom no sufficient cOnvincfIg
evidence could be found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-20

Estimated Receipts Tuesday-Wheat
%. corn 319, oats 2O3. hogs $1,000.
Hog market opened weak 10 sc low
er Light 4.55N4S5. mixed and butch,
ers 460G495. good heavy 465G4.97.
rough heavy 465G4.7O.
Cattle market opened weak to 10c
lower.
Sheep market opened weak. 1Oc to
15c lower.
Hogs at Omaha 1000. cattle 5000.
Hogs at Kansas City 1000. cattle H.
600
L. s Yards. $40 a. m.-Hog market
steady Light 4650490. mixed and
butchers 65G495. good heavy 1864
497. rough heavy 4.7Od475.
Cattle market weak TO 10c lower
Beeves 3.25qe.15. COWS and heifers
120G450. stockers and feeders 2.0OG
40.
Sheep market weak 10 l0c lower.
Hog market closed slow and steady
at early decline Light 1854 IS7.
mixed and butchers 465d495. good
heavy 465d4s7. rough heavy 1869
AS.
Cattle market closed dull to 10 low
er
Sheep market closed weak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-20

lis, today $50. last week. holiday. last
year, holiday. Duluth, today 3,3 last
week. holiday. last year, holiday.
Visible Supply Of Grain-Wheat, de-
crease 100000; corn, decrease 1855
900; oats, decrease 263. 900.
Primary Wheat today 7GS,-
900 last year. holiday; corn, today Az
600, last year, holiday.
Shipments - Wheat today $4,000.
last year, holiday; corn today $4,000,
last year, holiday.
Export CleaTances-Wheat and -four
$1,000; corn 191. 900; ats 10000.
Cash Wheat-No. . red. 1.22: No. 8
red, I16d1IS; No. . h W. 1.176119:
No 3 W. 1.1Od1IS; No. ms. 1.19a
1-22; No. n 5, 1.15612O; No. S,
L1OG122.
Cash Corn-No 2, Az: No. 2 ",
Az q44%; No. ? Y. 43% No. 3. Az !:
No 3 ". 4414; No. 3 y. 44A 6441L; No.
4, 43A GA; no grade, 4OG42.
Cash Oats-No- .. 3OIk a3I: No. .
". 321k G33; No. 5. 500 S0Ik: No. ) W.
S1A: No. 4. S095l; standard 314G
SPAS
Receipts Today-Wheat u, corn 2sI.
oats 1zS. hogs $4,000. cattle $1,000,
sheep $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-20

Lard-9c.
Live Poultry-Spring chickens &c
per pound hens &c per pound, ducks
l0c, turkeys 13c TO 14c.
Observation-Disclosures 40c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn 42d 43c. oats 32n33c.
Forage hay $1O.50, prairie
81. straw $6n$7
WOODLAND. per load. S4.506S50O
Coal-Lump, bushel, 13914c. slack,
per bushel, 8 to &c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $3OO0450
heifers S2.OO0$3.OO, calves 3.O0N GOO.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers S425GI
AIS.
Sheep-Yearlings or over 5000
$500. lambs $5.OOG$7.OO.