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Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
WALSH ATTACKS
 PARTY LEADERS
Iowa Member of Democratic Na' tiOnal Committee Resigns
 His Place.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Ottumwa, Ia., Sept. SC. A. Walsh, Iowa member of the democratic na- ,ionaI committee, today sent his resig- nation from the committee to Chair man Taggart in long letter in which he declares that the executive commit tee of the national committee is made up of seekers for special privileges.
 Walsh names William F. Sheehan of New York. formerly a diScredited Buffalo politician, who was arrested in that city for violation of the civil ser vice law and driven out of Buffalo, now associated with Judge Parker, a prominent corporation lawyer, acting for Belmont and Rothschild, main taining a legislative and press bureau to further the ends of the corporation he represents.
 Also James Smith of New Jersey, boss of Essex county, who sold out the state to William C. Whitney, betrayed Leon Abbett as a presidential and sen atoriaI candidate, and took the sena- torship himself while pretending to support Abbett. Walsh says that the worst election frauds ever known in this country were perpetrated in New Jersey while Smith was boss. These frauds have since been exposed. Walsh aflirms that Smith was always a worker in politics with German and Brice and other corporation agents in the democratic party.
 Senator Thomas $. Martin of Virgin ia is also mentioned by Walsh, who says that Martin was formerly, and proba- bly is now, allied with Standard Oil.
 These men, Walsh says, are the controlling members of the executive committee. He tells Taggart that the latter is weakling to allow such men to be forced upon him. Walsh says he is still democrat but wants to be a clean one.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
EASY TRAIL TO
 YENTNA REGION
Only One Steep Climb in I5O Miles of Winter Road to Mouths
 of Gold Creeks.

No placer district of Alaska is so ac- cessible as the Yentna. None except Nome is so near to the seacoast and Nome is open to entrance from the sea only five months in the year. When the Yentna district is eXten- sively explored and developed and per- manent trails are established through it all parts of the region can be reached by few days ordinary travel at any time of year.
 When the Alaska Central reaches Knik Arm, as it is expected to do be- fore the end of 1907, the remotest creeks of the Yentna district will be little more than 100 miles from rail- road connection with tide water at Seward, open to navigation every day in every year. From the railroad overland travel can go over nearly level ground to the mouths of the gold creeks. In summer the district can be entered by way of Cook inlet
 From the end of the railroad, which by early winter will be in Placer val ley at least ffty-fve miles from Seward, a good sled road while the snow is on runs to Turnagain Arm, ana along that estuary to mile 75. From there if runs up Glacier creek. and its tribu- tary, Crow creek, to a low summit. On this slope is the only difficult pass of the whole route. Near the top is a climb of l7OO feet in half mile. Freight has to be carried up this as cent to the top in small loads.
 As soon as the summit is gained the road proceeds down a long slope until it reaches Knik arm. Knik station, at the head of the Arm, is about l35 miles from Seward by the Crow creek trail. By the railroad route, which keeps close to the arms of Cook inlet, the distance to Knik is l49 miles. From Knik to Susitna Station is forty miles, or l75 miles from Seward: and to the mouth of the Kahiltna is twenty five miles farther or 200 miles from Seward.
 This is sled journey of less than l5O miles from the end of the railroad, with only one difficult pass and that only half a mile in length. The mouth of Lake creek is eight miles from the Kahiltna, and the mouth of the Skwentna about twenty more. A little farther up is Youngstown, the head of summer navigation of the Yentna river, from which passable trail is already made across the hills to the upper Lake creek and kahiltna region.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Agent at St. George Island Takes Prisoners Into Custody
 on Suspicion.
OTHERS ESCAPE WITH BOAT
OrientaIS Said They Called in at Scaling Group Merely To
 Get Fresh Water.

Five more Japanese, accused of seal poaching in the Pribilof islands, were brought in from the west by Deputy Marshal l.. l.. Bowers on the steamer Dora and taken to Valdez for trial. According to the accountthe men were guilty of nothing worse than suspicious conduct When captured, their boat, sailing schooner of fifteen tons, had merely called in at St. George island, one of the Pribilof group.
 The schooner came in close to St. George island and shortly afterward a Japanese was found ashore. When in- terrogated he said the boat had called in for water He was requested by the federal agent in charge to bring the captain of the schooner, and he got into his rowboat and proceeded to the ship. Soon afterward the captain, whose name is Murao, and four men came ashore in a small boat. They were at once put under arrest as poachers. The remainder of the crew, which the prisoners say numbered fifteen men, including themselves, sailed away when the captain failed to return promptly.
 The cutter Perry called shortly afterward and brought the prisoners to Unalaska, where they were taken in charge by Deputy Marshal Bowers, who had gone west to get witnesses in the St. Paul island case. The Perry brought two witnesses in the St. Paul case to Unalaska who came through or the Dora.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Americans Join Cubans

Havana. Sept. 3-Many Americans are enIisting in the ranks of govern ment troops to put down the insurrec- tion. The men are mostly soldiers of fortune who are living in the country
 The Cuban people generally are ob- iecting to the acceptance of these men by the government, believing that it is the plan of President Palma to establish an American army in Cuba.
 The revolutionary movement seems to be gaining ground constantly, and disorder and desultory fighting con- tinue to be reported in many provinces.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
MUST DEFEND
 MURDER CHARGE
Robert Rowan and M. II. Lee Accused of Burning Cannery
 With Seven Men in It.

Charged with setting fire to the Cot- fee creek cannery on Nushagak bay, which was burned with seven inmates early in the morning of June 1, Robery Rowan and NJ. II. Lee were brought in from the westward on the steamcr Dora in custody of Deputy Marsha Bowers to be tried at Valdez. They were bound over by the |. s. commis- sioner at Dillingham; on charges ot murder and arson. Rowan is said to be an ex-convict from California penitentiary.
 Both the accused men had arrived at Coffee creek a few days before the cannery was burned. They came up on a steamer which brought men and supplies from San Francisco for the Alaska Packers Association, which owned the cannery. The men were agitatorS and as soon as they arrived began stirring up trouble among the employees, melting them to strike. They refused to go to work them selves. Employes, both white and Chinese, paid no attention to the dis turbers, and it is supposed that Rowan and Lee set fire to the cannery be- cause of their inability to make trouble any other way.
 The evidence against the accused men is mostly circumStantial. The fire started at midnight and burned 50 ropidly that it is supposed the men who were sleeping inside were stifed with smoke before they could fully waken. The victims were all white men.
 Seven witnesses were also brought along in custody. Six are white men and one a negro.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Miners Arrive From Differeut Localities and Tell of In-
 CreaSing Output.
MANY CREEKS NOW PRODUCING
Legitimate PrOSDeCtOrS in All Parts of the District Said To Be
 Confident of Results.

The miners who come out of the Yentna district now are united in the belief that the region will soon rank among the greatest gold producers in Alaska. Men who have worked in the Klondike, the Panama and Nome say that in none of those districts was so much gold produced by mere surface scratching as will come out of the Yentna this year.
 A notable fact is that every one Of the real miners makes @ conservative estimate as to the probable yield Of the district this year but when induced to make an estimate by creeks or iu- dividuals always figures up total that surprises himself. In every cas- the total estimate obtained by this method exceeds S5O,OOO.
 Among the arrivals on the steamau Toledo yesterday was John A. Mac Donald who has been on Lake and Kahilrna rivers and their tributaries nearly all the time since last fall ana has been engaged in active mining with several men associated with hin since the season opened. He has been working ground on Cache and Cold creeks principally, and says simply that his parties are taking out gooa wages.
 Mr. Macdonald was reluctant to give an opinion as 10 the yield of the uppo" Kahiltna creeks. saying. No matter what I would say there would be a lor of people to claim that was trying .o boom the country, or just talking tl
 Continued on page 3)
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
TOWN
 OF GIRDWOOD
Crow Creek Mining Man Employs J. (. Baxter To Survey and
 Sell Lots.

James Girdwood has plated his homestead at the mouth of Glacier creek on mile D of the railroad, into the town of Girdwood and the lots are, or soon will be, on the market. J. C.. Baxter, resident Alaska Central engi- neer on Turnagain arm during the last year, made the survey and will have charge of the townsite, taking an interest in the property for his ser vices.
 Girdwood has been town for sev- eral months. It has several stores, three saloons, two restaurants, lodg- inghouses and other business enter' prises. A railroad Sawmill is located a mile from the village in the midst Of a large body of fine timber and enor- nous quantities of railroad timber have been taken out in the past year. The saw mill will undoubtedly be in operation for several years to come. .J. M. Moore is erecting a large build ing in the town simply to rent, having firm confidence in the growth of the place.
 The town has fine situation in a wide valley, on ground just above ex- treme high tide, and small boats run into the creek to tie up. Within few miles of it are great hydraulic proper ties of MT. Girdwood and the Crow Creek company, on Crow creek, be- sides smaller mining enterprises, which altogether employed more than 100 men this year.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
DEFENDS
 HIS PLATFORM
FayOrS Government Ownership of Railroads Because Of
 Corrupt Management
ar cnbls to Tno Daily aatoway.

Chicago Sept. 5-Speaking at a ban ouer given in his honor last night by the Iroquois club Bryan said the req son he favors government ownership of railroads is that they are now the most corrupt institution in American life. He asserted that passes influence Legislation and elect governors. ,
 Bryan made a vehement attack upon Roger C. Sullivan, saying that SuIii- van is connected with corporations which are seeking special favors and corrupting politicians. Bryan said that since Sullivan had controlled the recent democratic state convention he spurned it's indorsement of himself. He asserted that the democratic party did not deserve victory so long as it permitted such men as Sullivan to die tate it's policies. He said Sullivan had asnhyXiated the voters of Illinois and that no man running on ticket m- dorsed by Sullivan had any right to expect popular support.
 Bryan said that his plan for curbmg the trusts is that when 80 state permits them Co organize under it's laws other states should refuse Co allow such COP pOrarfous to do business within their limits. thus allowing the trust state 10  h. eaten uU by the trust
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
To investigate Japanese Case

Seattle. Sept. 7-Masanao Hanihara, second secretary of the Japanese lega- tion at Washington, arrived here to- day on his way to Alaska to investi- gate the charges of seal poaching at St. Paul island against his countrymen who are to be tried soon at Valdez. He will sail on the Oregon tomorrow for Valdez to attend the trial and will then be taken in a U. $. revenue cut ter to the Pribilof islands to conduct an investigation there.
 The Japanese diplomat expresses the opinion that the raid of the Japanese fishermen was not piratical but merely a case of trespass on private preserves and that no ofense more serious than that can be charged.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
OPENS DODGERS TRUNK AND
 KILLED BY GUN DISCHARGE
nv oable 70 The Daily Gateway.

Seattle. Sept. 5--Mrs. Emma Early nroprietress of the Louvre hotel, opened the trunk of an Italian lodger, presumably out of curiosity. To pre- vent footing the owner had fixed a revolver inside so that the lifting Of the lid would pull the trigger and when the woman raised the lid the gun was discharged and she was shot through the heart.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Rebels Publish Plans

Havana, Sept 5-The insurgents today made public their program, an- uouncing that the senators elected in 1902 and 1904. at free elections, pro- pose to form a congress and elect A.. D. Antrim president, then call new election for a president and congress.
 The country is quiet but the revolu- tionary armed forces are holding their strength and practically control sev- eral provinces. The government IS mobilizing troops and importing arms and ammunition as rapidly as possible in anticipation of open war.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Bryan Met by 6O 900 People

Lincoln. Neb. Sept. 6 Mir. Bryan arrived here today and was met by am eaormou, crowd, 6o,o0O people parad- ing the streets, headed by six bands. Bryaa delivered am address in the state capital grounds.
 Gov. Mickey introduced Mir. Bryan and in his speech made a reference 70 bogus reformers. The crowd mis- interpreted the governors meaning and his,ed, supposing that he was re- fcuing Go Bryan. The governor pro- ceeded to say that NIr. Bryan was a genuine reformer.
 In hls address Bryan said that his foreign trip had made him appreciate American citizenship more highly than ever. and that he had never ap urectu,ad the greatness of the Ameri- can people and American institutions until he had seen other countries.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
CREEKS NEAR SUNRISE
 WILL PRODUCE S3O,O0O

Hydraulic mines near Sunrise, on the south side of Turnagain Arm, will produce total of about $30, ,00O in gold this season. This estimate is made by NJ. H. Sullivan, superintendent of the Elmore mine at "The Forks" where Canyon creek and East Fork unite to form Six Mile. The heaviest output of the region will be on S. w. Wible's property on Canyon creek, Mir. Sullivan puts this mine down at be- tween $l7, ,OOO and 10000. Two giants are steadily at work and nine men are employed.
 Several smaller operators on differ ent creeks near Sunrise are taking out gold steadily and MT. Sullivan esti- mates their aggregate production at upward of $lO,OOO. Some men are working singly and others have one or two miners each assisting them.
 Work on the Elmore property this summer under Mir. Sullivan's direction was confined to digging ditch for a new water supply. The intake is three and one-half miles from the mine. Four men are still working. The steamer Bertha is expected to bring lumber for a Hume, which will be constructed this fall. Next year hydraulic work will be conducted on a large scale. The property is now owned by Youngstown, Ohio, men,
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Incorporation Matter Dropped

The matter of incorporation for Seward was dismissed in the U. S. district court at Valdez after the order had been made for the election, be- c,use it was discovered by l.. V. Ray, attorney for the petitioners, that a late statute requires thirty days notice whereas he had been proceed i,o, rnder a former statute which re- rnired only ten days nouce. He called ,he attention of Judge Gunnison to the latter statute and on his motion the no,it;on was dismissed by the court.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Cannon Attacks Gompers

Lewiston. Me-. Sept. H- Speaker Cannon spoke no.. last night '' tree weuuou- audience. lle discussed the opposition a. Gomner- ro Congressman LitIeao.a h.m-..tma o.normomoer- ofcou-re,- and ~a.u that Gomp"rs wa, uro,-rw-tn- .a. American Federation of Labor u trying Co SO. himself mp aN 30 potica. boss. Cannon said hN sym nathfe, were with labor but no. with bosses, of any s.lo
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Saws Roosevelt Only Is Eligible

Detroit. Sept. William J. Bryan made the Labor Day address at the fair grounds here yesterday Discus sing political topics he said that Presi- dent Roosevelt was the only Republi- can who was considered eligible for the republican nomination in 1908 be- cause he was the only man who had ever dared Co break the republican platform.
 Mr. Bryan said that he was in favor of the eight hour labor day every where and predicted it's early adoption throughout the United States.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
PiIe Driver rIoyes to Mile ss

The pile driver which has been put ting down piles on Twnagain arm and through Placer valley for a year, is moving to mile D, where it will be kept several months to drive piles for cribbing to control the vagrant glacier streams which during floods would otherwise wash out the grade on the low gravel over which the line will run on 54 and 5. This grade was made year ago but all washed out in the spring.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Secretary Taft Speaks in Maine and Urges Republicans To
 Stand by Party.
ATTACKS ACTION OF GOMPERS
Claims Federation Leader Is Fight ina IittlefieId Because latter
 Refused DiCtatiOR.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Bath. Me. Sept, 6-Secretary Taft spoke las, night in Alameda hall to 8 hacked house. He said that the ad- ministration of presjden, Roosevelt IS the issue in ,he present congressional campaign and that if the American people cleo a democratic house they win throttle the powerot the president 10 continue the reform policy which he has begun so successfully.
 Referring Co the fight ot Pre,loen, Gomuer, ot the American Federation rfLabor ou Congressman -ty.eae.o Taft said G1mpers was opposing -.r- rede.d solely because the latter had refused 10 follow .ne -.c.ayton O, the labor leader
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Cuban Administration Sends COm' mittee With Olive Branch
 to All Provinces.
PALMA WILLING TO ARBlTRATE
Possibilities Will Cease Until ReVOIu- tiOniStS Are Interviewed on
 Settlement.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Havana, Sept. GA peace committee representing the Cuban government will go to provinces to confer with the insurgents and try to arrange a basis of peace. II is believed that Presi- dent Palma will accept arbitration of the grievances alleged by the revolu- tionists.
 Hostilities will cease until the rebel leaders have been interviewed and an effort made to effect composition with them, as the administration is extremely anxious to avoid civil war.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Hostilities in Cuba Cease

Havana, Sept. 7-Thc insurgents have ceased hostilities pending peace negotiations although they promptly rejected the terms offered by Presi- dent Palma and have made no counter advances. The liberal party is urging peace on the basis of compromise but the insurgents will make no proposal
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
ID TAKE HAND
 IN NEW YORK
President Roosevelt Proposes To Interfere in the Party
 Management
By Gable to The Daily Gateway.

Oyster Bay. Sept. G. President Roosevelt win take a hand in New York politics and try ,o suatghten out che republican -anglo there as he be- ieye, the situation demands his inter- ference. HewU ignore aos,tsm and try 60 unite the party.
 Tht, announcement. was made today by Congressman -lrtauer ot New York. who called on raa president yesterday with Secretary tor-e.you and held a long conference. The p.es- fdeut expressed great interest in the congressional campaign,
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
LOCATES MOUNTAIN OF
 BLACK HEMATITE ORE

Capt. Blodgett of the steamer Toledo reports that he has located a mountain of black hematite iron ore a few miles from Seldovia. An assay showed $40 a ton in iron. At present th9re is no available market for iron ore, although a small steel plant is now in operation near Seattle. If the big plant is estab- lished about which the Seattle papers have been publishing columns of glori- fication for a year or two a good mark ct will be opened for iron ore and the Seattle steamers would undoubtedly carry it at low rate, as they now carry copper, because they need it for ballast.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
COMPETITION PUTS DOWN
 COST OF PAUPER BURIALS
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Spokane, Sept. 3-As the result of fight among the city undertakers for the contract to bury paupers mini mum bid of one-tenth of a cent for each was made and has been accepted by the county commissioners.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08
Cuba Buys Ammunition

Philadelphia, Sept. 3-A rush order for 3,OOO,OOO Krag-Jorgensen cart ridges was received today at Frankfort arsenal, understood to be for the Cuban government.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-08

The advance guard of a small army of men to install and operate Guggen- helm dredges is arriving in the Klon- dike.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-04-18
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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-04-18
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
To fleet the Delegates
to the State Homestead
League.

The following gentlemen have
been appointed to meet the dele
gates to the State Homestead
League which conyenes here next
Friday and Saturday: DR.. J. A.
Martin, chairman: b. j. Pellerin,
J. c. NickersOn, G. NJ. Parker
son, n. P. Moss, S. r. Patterson,
f. V. Mouton, F. z. Davis. T. b.
Hopkins. Jr.. +. H. Mouton, L.
D. NickersOn, j.. r. Dugas. a.
B. Denbo, F. E. VOORHEES,, Chas.
o. MOutOn, c.. d. Caffery, F. E.
Broussard, JOS. p. Colomb, r.
NJ. Biossat, Sr., A. E. MOuton.
Jos. A. LacOste. A. j. Leblanc,
F'ernand MoutOn, Y. NJ. Biossat.
Jr.. Remy Landry, Chas. De-
Baillon, E. D. Pellerin, w. A.
LeRosen, r. c.. Greig, Dir. G.. A.
Martin.
The committee is requested to
meet at DR.. j. A. Martins office
to day at ) p. m.
The reception committee will
meet all trains arriving on Fri
day.