Seward weekly gateway., 1906-09-22
NEWS or THE WORLD FOR PAST WEEK

Cecil Britain, the boy who was kid naped from Walla Walla in July, arrived here today after boy answer ing the description had been released by the police to a man who said he was going to take him to Salt Lake. It is believed that the boy is Cecil Britain.
 Wants Expert rlOtormen
 Seattle, Sept. 2O-The Seattle labor council passed a resolution last night urging the passage of a city ordinance requiring motormen of electric cars to pass an examination before getting positions.
 Roosevelt Fixes Eight-hOw Day
 Oyster Bay, Sept. 20 - President Roosevelt issued an order today eX- tending the eight-hour day to every class of government work.
 Mark Twain for New Spelling
 New York, Sept. 2O-At the annual meeting of the Associated Press Mark Twain made a speech urging the adop- ton of the reformed spelling.
 Indian Lands for Sale
 Washington, D. C., Sept 2O-The president today issued a proclamation opening to settlement 5OO,OOO acres of Indian lands in Oklahoma.
 Buys 100000 Ounces of Silver
 Washington, D. C., Sept 2O-The director of the mint purchased 100000 ounces of silver today at 64.35 cents.
 Trepoff's Servants Arrested
 London, Sept. l7-Dispatches from St. Petersburg say that Gen. Trepotrs cook and two other servants of his household have been arrested, charged with causing his death by poison. The only reason the charge is not given out officially is that the govern mcur does not wish to give the terror i,,s credit for accomplishing the assassination.
 Jewish Massacre Planned
 <. Petersburg, Sept. 2O-I5 is ru- morcd that the government has been notified of a plan for another Jewish massacre a, Bialystok next Sunday. Troops have been sent there to pre- vent a repetition of the scenes of last June in that city. At Tashkcnt today a student shot the district attorney.
 City of Seattle on Rocks
 Victoria. B. c. Sepr,2I-The steamer City of Seattle went on the rocks on Trial island yesterday and all efforts toreIcase her so fav have proved futile. The passengers were brought to Vic torta. The vessel is resting easily and not leaking. Her cargo is being light cred oU and more tugs have been dis patched to her aid. It is believed that she can be Hoated without trouble when relieved of her cargo.
 Holy Roller Women Found Insane
 Seattle. Sept. 2l-The mnacy com mission which has been examining Esther Mitchell and Maud Cre0cId, made a finding today that both women are insane. Their deportation to the state of Oregon. from whence they came. wa, ordered by the superior court The prosecuting attorney of Portland, Oregon. will appeal from the order.
 Utah Republicans Nominate
 Sal. Lake City. Sept. 2I-Thc Utah republican state convention today nom mated Joseph Howell for congress. The resolutions iudorse President Roo,ovcIrs administration. A resolu- rlon coudemuing the Mormon church for alleged interference in politics was defeated.
 Siler Sues Nelson and Nolan
 Chicago. Sept. 2I-George Sner to- day sued Battling Nelson and his man ager. Billy Nolan, for S50,OOO damages because of the statement given out by them that Silver accepted money never Co say thu, the foul blow which ended the GoIdGeld battle was struck. STEVE ADAMS TAKEN