The Alaska prospector., 1906-01-25
Telegraphic News
 Of The Week

consider the matter of the nomina- tion of James Wickersham as judge of the Third judicial division of Alaska. Senator Nelson says that Wickersham will not be required to come to Washington. as the evi- dence is in such shape that it will he unnecessary for him to appear personally. This action has aroused considerable feeling among other members of the committee. and it is still uncertain whether his presence will he required or not.
 One of the charges against the judge is that ie owns property in Fairbanks on which there are sa- looms in operation, and in which gambling is openly allowed. Nell son has drafts of charts of these lots as evidence.
 Nelson was formerly friendly to Wickersham. but the story told to account for his change of position is that the judge. after getting Nell son to favor judicial division bill, switched around and worked 10 kill 1t.
 Albany. Jar. 1S-David B. Hill has requested the New York bar association committee to look into the annual retainer paid to him by the Equitable Life Insurance Co.,, discovered by the government Investigating committee.
 Washington, Jan. 1S-The sen- ate has confirmed the nominations of postmasters John P. Cum, at Fairbanks. and Frank w. Swan1on, at Nome.
 Pckin, Jan. 1S-An imperial de- cree has been issued establishing a mining bureau in every province. According to the terms of the de- cree mining property can be sold or morigaged only to Chinese. All mineral lands are to be surveyed immediately.
 Washington, Jan1S--The House committee on public lands has au-s thorized a favorable report of the Lacey bill, which provides for the collection of an annual tax of twenty-five dollars upon each min ing claim in Alaska, in lieu of a portion of the assessment work, and authorizes the application of the proceeds to the building of roads.
 Algcrica. Jan. 1S-The Moroc- can conference has taken up the question of arms in committee. It expected in Morocco that dis cord will arise. The Moors have decided to take no part other than onlookers.
 London. Jan. 1S-In the recent election Birmingham stood inn mune from free trade, returning seven Joe Chamberlain candidates. It is believed that the government will have Z strong working major ity.
 Chicago. Jan. 19-The grain com mission firm, McRevnolds X Go. has failed on the board of trade. All creditors will be paid in full.
 Charlestown, Va. Jan. 19-An explosion in the Detroit coal mine yesterday buried eighteen miners. A force of men are digging for the entombed miners. but it is feared they are dead. The cause of the explosion is unknown. The mine was inspected the first of this week
 Washington. Jan. 2O-The Alas ka delegation here believe that Per kins has won the light for governor ship of Alaska. Hitchcock seems to be the only one opposed to him. Hoggatt's campaign is not being vigorously pushed. Perkins is managing ms own campaign.
 Washington, jan. 20-The postal department has awarded the fol- lowing mail contracts in Alaska:
 Points between Juneau and Skag- way to Henry Schamuck of Juneau
 Tonsina to Nizina, twice a month Dee Davis, of Valdez.
 Ciisna to Copper river crossing. twice month. +. 0. Austin, of Valdez.
 Eagle to Panama, weekly, North ern Commercial Co.
 Valdez to Fairbanks, twice a week during winter. Northern Com mercial Co.
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