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The Alaska prospector., 1907-09-05
Further: Good R. R. News

The telegram from MT. H. D. Rev. holds at Seattle, published in yester- days PROsPECTOR, contained the es sence or the most important move ment, so far as the construction of the Alaska Home Railway is concerned, of ap!tblng which has thus far trans pired ln this connection, with the possible exception of the first meeting in Nc hlnley hall, when the original sub scrlptions were made which started the grand and initial movement. for the building of the Railway It clearly indicates that since MT. Reynolds al- rival in Seattle, he has let no grass grow under his feet, but has moved swiftly along the business lines. in common with that tireless energy which has been so exemplified locally during the past two weeks The real meat of the telegram means, that Val deZians have set the pace financially aud by their patriotism to home indus try and necessity, so indicated their substantial belief in MT Reynolds. ana the project which he outlined, that he has gone to Seattle buoyed up by that spirit of confidence. which cannot and will not be downed. The telegram al so meant that the work of construction will be pushed to the limit of human energy and that w tn the arrival of the Santa Barbara, the first tangible evil dence to those who have not as vet been out over the traii. will be un. loaded from the steamer. Rails. en- zines. workmen and all the requisite necessities for the completion and equipping of the road for the first section will arrive aud be unloaded right here in the city
 The financial assistance which Mr.. Reynolds is receiving in Seattle is also another source of encouragement. and means that, not only will the line be built to the summit, but that much can be depended upon from this direction for the future extension of the Railway to Fairbanks, and other interior points. It further denotes that the business men of Seattle are in accord with the spirit and determination [ o build. euuip and run railroad. and not have the District bottled up auy longer.
 As a whole, the telegra m was one to inspire confidence d enthusiasm and to encourage the people of Valdez and vicinity to give the officials of the Alaska Home Railway, their entire moral and financial support. Unoues- tlonabiy little later, as soon as it can be properly arranged, the people of the interior and Fairbanks will be called upon for financial assistance in the way of purchasing stock, and assur- ances have been received, that the requests will not be made in vain Fairbanks wants railroad as badly as Valdez, and when the merchants and the residents there realize that the opportunity is at hand, they will be just as ready to subscribe, and just as enthusiastic, as those of our own little cltJ The first step which will indicate sincerity. and ability to construct rallw will shortly be in evidence, and after that the problems will be easy ones.
 Articles of incorporation have been
The Alaska prospector., 1907-09-05
Teddy to use Blue Pencil

New York, Aug. 31-.There is an uncontirmed rumor here to the effect that Pres. Roosevelt will as- sume the editorsf ip of the New York Tribune upon leaving the Presidency.
 Denver, Aug. 31-Sec. Taft in an address delivered here today, upheld the fine imposed by Judge Landls, as proper and just. In addition, he stated that he favored la'l sentences for the heads of all corporations who are found guilty of breaking or evading the law.
 Seattle, Aug 31-All the cities along Puget Sound are requiring fumigation of all vessels arriving from Frisco, in order to extermin- ate the rats.
 Seattle, Aug. 31-The labor unions are pIedging support to the tele, graph operators of the United Press for refusing to man the un- !alr telegraph wires.
 Quebec, Aug 31-The largest cantllever bridge in the world, which is in process of construction across the St. Lawrence near here. collapsed this morning carrying down with 1t ninety of the work men. of whom sixty were drowned. The canse of the collapse is mystery,
 New York, Aug. 31-At a meet Ing ot many representing the large business interests of ie city held here, 1t was declared that they had lost millions through false claims growing out of the telegraphers strike of the Western Union and Postal companies strikes. A mon- ster petition was circulated and signed, calling upon President Roosevelt to intervene.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-09-05

Louisville, Aug. 31-The build ing with contents occupied by tn, Courier Journal. Henry Waiter sons famous newspaper, was total ly destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock this morning. All the machines, presses, and files of the paper were destroyed.
 St. Peterburg, Aug. 3l-Count Witte has resigned and quit the service of the Czar and has been elected a director in the Bank of Russia.
 Albany, Aug. 31-Pres. Small of the Photographers Union, is bere presenting evidence before Attor- ney-General Jackson upon which to base suit for revoking the charter of the Western Union Tele- graph Company.
 New London, Aug. 31-Richsr rd Mansfield the noted actor died yes terday, death being due to liver trouble.
 Seattle, Aug. 31-The political leaders of this State who favor Taft for president are demanding that the State Committee, endorse Taft. At the present time it looks as though resolution to that effect, would be carried over the Roose- welt supporters.
 Seattle, Aug. 31-The selling prices for Alaska red salmon has been established at $1 15 for $l 35 for flat cans, halves $.95.
 New York, Aug. 3l-It is re- DOT ed that the reason that Ex- President Fish of the Illinois Cen tral railroad hit President IIara- han Tn the face four times at the Directors meeting yesterday was due to the fact that ust before adjournment Fish began reading an anti Hartman resolution. Fish says although he did not su u,ceed in his purpose, he will resume the fight at the adjourned meeting, which has been called in ten days.
 San Tarnciso, Aug 31-The fishing schooner Miller has ar rived here bringing in addition to the 9ular crew, John Wilson and Andrew Lavheck. two proepcctore who were found in q starvi,e con ditiOn on Unimak Island. in Der ing Sea. During q storm las; May all their supplies were washed away. and since that time Ihcv have had to d'prnd upon their guns for anything to eat.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-09-05

Articles of incorporation have been filed of tine Alaska Liquor and Trading Company, by Fl lN Suessdorf, A. Carlson and Wm. M Wilson The company is formed to buy. sell, own. operate and lease hotels, boarding houses and rooming houses. To handle all kinds of property. to do a general mercan tile business, to operate and buy or sell boats or ships, to run smelters, to deal in intoxicating liquors. operate brewer. ies. ron wharves, do banking business and own toll roads Capital stock S75. GOO
 Mir. Heating, who has been been very ill for several months in the Good Samaritan hospital, is now rapidly gaining strength and health. His friends will be glad to learn that he can now walk about the ward.
 A new district with J F. Mclean as commissioner has been authorized bv Judge Wickersham to include the country around Cook Inlet.
 Owing to the resignation of N Gray as com missioner of the Aleutian Island precint, Judge Wickersham has ap- pointed Ii. $. Farris as his successor upon his filing the usual bond of s1 GOO
 Mir Fred Higson. who had the mis- fortune to break his right leg about 4 month ago, will soon be able to use his crutches.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-09-05

San Francisco. Aug. 31-Seven deaths are reported from the bu- bonic plague, and eleven more are reported ill.,
 St. Petersburg, Aug. 31-As the result of the Arial of those engaged Tn the plot to assassinate the Car, six have been condemned to be hung, six were acquitted, and 70 were sentenced to imprisonment m Siberia.
 Portland, Sept. Blowing to the shame of being arrested and obliged to appear in the juvenile court, Edith Wilson, l4 years of age, swallowed poison in the court room. Physicians will save her life, however.
 Casa Blanca, Sept 2-The Moors have attacked the French forces here, forcing the latter to retreat. Later the French rallied, and under the protection of fire from the war ships, they made a slaughter of the Moors.
 Paris, Sept. 2-The Baltimore X Ohio R. R. Bridge at Corey street was blown up last night with dvn- amite. The deed is supposed to have been committed by strikers.
 Paris, Sept. 2-Tht Cabinet has authorized the commander of the French troops in Morocco to wage relentless war on the MOOrS, ana wilt furnish all the troops and mu- nltlons required.
 Bremerton, Sept. "A Court of Inquiry of commissioned officers has been convened and are in ses- sion Investigating the killing of enlisted fireman Lefevre of the a'tleship Nebraska, by sentry Stevens, while the former was at tempting to climb the Navy yard fence for the purpose of getting some beer. Admiral Burwell de- nies issuing orders to kill guard runners
 Shanghai. Sept. 1.-Two hundred of the people of this city are dying daily in the streets of cities along the lower IangtSe, from cholera, and the disease IS still spreading.
 Valdez has the Right Spirit
 The telegram flashed over the wire from Valdez at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon that the people of Valdez had subscribed over S1OGOOO for the building of the Alaska Home Electric Railway, to the interior, stirred sleepy old Juneau up d bit 1t shows that Valdez has the spirit that builds cities. Fol Juneau to help in this enterprise will show to the world tbat she is not dead but sleeping Such road built mp Bonanza in 1898 would have made milliOnaires of all it's chief stock holders. There is tue finest water power in the world all along the route and there is no good reason why such a road is not practicable To take
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25
A WATER WlTCHER.
The Way an Expert With Witch
 Hazel Rough Worked.

It may be that his errand was in the nature of a cheerful gamble aft CT other resources failed, but the fact remains that Mir. Eastman was on the ground equipped for busi- ness and that the train waited upon his investigations.
 His outfit was simple. A friend, acting as assistant "witcher," car ried bundle of freshly cut witch hazel boughs, trimmed in V shaped branches, the leaves and buds still on them. The two men disem- parked.
 Mir. Eastman, stout, conventional as to dress and looking as essential ly practical as veteran railroad man ought to appear, took one of the V shaped witch hazel boughs and tightly grasped the plant ends in his two fists, holding the point or crotch upright. Thus equipped he moved sedately across the prairie. The witch hazel remained upright for perhaps fifty feet. The crowd trailed in behind, vastly curious. Presently the bough began to turn or wayer. The inverted V twisted slowly until it was parallel with the earth or pointing straight out from the bearer.
 He slackened his gait and moved ahead, while the telltale bough moved slowly down until it was pointing toward the soil. Now the "water witcher" had it so grasped that it was twisting in his fists, and the tender bark along the plant ends was beginning to break, show ing that some force other than mus cular effort was pulling the bough toward the earth. When it pointed straight down, he stopped and heel ed mark in the grass.
 Then he moved on, and very slow ly the branch began to rise until at length it had returned to the per pendicular in it's original position. The vein of water had been passed, and the witch hazel was no longer attracted.-From "A Water Witch CT of Prairies," in Outing Maga- zine.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25
Not the Riaht Kind.

Professed politicians who have re- duced public office to an exact sci ence find the independent voter sad stumbling block, fact which is amusingly disclosed by a story found in the recent life of the late George Monro Grant, the eminent Canadian educator and clergyman. Toward the end of Sir John Mac donald's life he and Principal Grant, then the head of Queens college, met at dinner at the house of the premier's brother-in-law, Professor Williamson.
 ''How l wish," the premier said to the principal, 'that you would be steady friend of minep
 My dear Sir John," the princi- pal replied, q have always support ed you when you were right"
 The premier's eyes twinkled, and he laid his hand upon the shoulder of the principal.
 My dear man," said he, q have no use for that species of friend shipp
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25
AN IMPRESSIVE MOMENT.
When the Ships Bell Tolls at Night In
 Midocean.

The party was made up of travel lovers, and the conversation turned on impressive experiences. One spoke of standing at twilight among the ruins of the great temple at Karnak, another of visit to' the Acropolis by moonlight and a third of his first glimpse of rock bound Bethlehem, with the tender spring sunshine falling on the historic walls. The fourth member of the group paused a moment before making his contribution to the ob- servations.
 '1The experience in travel which affected me-or shall l say affects me-the most" he said, "does not come strictly in the class of those of which you speak. It is not a view in any place, with all the asso- citations that such a vista may sum mon up. Indeed, there is no place to it, except the general place that we call the ocean. But it is of i'm pressions that we are talking, and my most vivid impression in all my journeyings is connected with au incident of shipboard life, an incl dent that constantly repeats itself and always, l hope, with deeper meaning. You see now why l speak of it in the present instead of the past, because any one who goes down to the sea in ships can appre- ciate it if he is so disposed.
 "After nightfall let the seafarer go forward. If you haven't a com panion who understands things you had better go by yourself. Let your thoughts dwell on the deep, on the remoteness of all else from the lit- tie world comprised within your ves- sel. Think of her sure progress across the dark wastes to her des- tination. Think perhaps of the lands you are to see or of those left behind. And, so musing, wait till the hour is sounded on the ships bells and the voice of the lookout falls upon your ears with its 'AlPs wellP
 q care not what the language the chord that it strikes in the mind is instantly comprehended. That's moment when, if you are with one who can truly be called a friend, hands seek each other, and a pressure tells that two spirits on life's sea have knowledge in their common thankfulness for benefits received, in their hopes of what the future may hold and in their memo ries of the past of mutuality of interest--a brotherhood, If you may so call it-that knits heart to heart and makes each heart the stronger.
 "If you are alone at such a time you cannot fail to summon to you at least one spiritual presence, and who knows that the bond of sym pathy you feel under such circum- stances is not fully as enduring as when clasp answers clasp in recog- milton of the message of the time honored words ?"
 A silence fell upon the men. At last one spoke-the one who had talked of Karnak at twilight. q think you're right" he said simply, and the other two nodded.-New York Press.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25

The range has been pretty well secured in the vicinity of Huachua- ca the past three weeks within a radius of 9 miles of this pla,e, by the cowboys. after the illIsive broom-tail" horses. Three car loads have been contracted to A w.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25

Childress of Don Luis, for ship ment to the eastern market. where they are in great demand. Prices offered for bronchos this spring are higher than ever before. Pros pector.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25
LODGE DIRECTORY.
MOUNTAIN LODGE, NO. IS. K. OF P.

Meets in Elks Hall every Wednesday night Visiting knights are cordially invited to attenG.
 W. w. DURHAM. c. C J. A. WILSON. K Of R. and & and M. of F. JOHN MARSHALL M Of F.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25

Meets second and last Tuesays in each month in Odd Fellows Hall Visiting members in Vited to attend the Court meetings.
 q. x. BATY, c. K. J. KIDD, Recording Secretary. F. l.. BEAL, Financial Secretary.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25

L,LAGSTAFF AERIE. 762 FRATERNAL
 ORDER OF EAGLES Meets at Elks Hall, on first and third Monday Of each month. s:30 D. m JOSEPH E. BARR, Worthy President c. A. BLACK, Secretary.
The Coconino sun., 1907-04-25

COURT COCONINO, NO. s96 INDEPEND. V EET ORDER or FoREsTERs.
Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21

gains advertised, and this was about
the only day this week that l could
go. Just the same. it's very funny
that the other women couldn't have
waited for one of the other seven days.
Well. five. then.
Mrs. Owen was so provoking about
the carfare. She just insisted upon
paying it and, of course, I wouldn't
let her. She thought because she had
been married longer than she ought to
pay. but told her that l expected to
be married just as long as she was.
So in the end l just made the con-
ductor take my dime. only it proved
to be counterfeit and he wouldn't ac-
cept 1t. l didn't want to get big bill
changed. so Mrs. Owen loaned me a
dime.
I'VE saw some beautiful lace cur.
tains marked down from $6 to $3.50
rare bargains. too. l shall need them
II you ever decide to build and can
keep them perfectly with mothballs.
Mrs. Owen got some curtains. too, and
she didn't have change enough. so
paid $1.79 for her. Then when we got
to the remnant counter l fell short
and she paid 50 cents for me. We
bought some odds and ends OF trim
mings and are going to divide them.
because we can save a half cent on
the yard.
After that we went to get our
smoking jackets. There! l am afraid
have given you a hint as to what
am going to give you for Christmas.
You think you can guess? Well, per-
haps l won't decide to keep 1t, and II
! don't you won't know. so you will
be surprised anyway.
mo. Bob. am not quite through.
am just coming to an important thing
that | want to ask you about particu-
larly. | want to know how much
owe Mrs. Owen. so you can give her a
check.
mo. l can't remember the little de.
tails. but | think l paid four times
and she five-or was 1t six? why
can't you figure II out? Well, for a
man who took so many prizes in your
Latin class at school think you are
almost stupid. II you can't figure 1t
out we are utterly lost!
For shame. to suggest that | buy
the drinks and call 1t square! You
know she never
Perhaps you will feel bettcr ma.
tured when you get that paper read
and will try then to make your wife
happy by figuring It out for me.
you know, Bob. that II you wish to
be happy you must try to make others
happy. do. Why. to-day made n
little cash girl as happy as IA queen
She had n bundle wrapped for me
three times and 30 gave her that
dime. Yes. It was the one the con.
ductor wouldn't take.
Nov. hurry and get through with
your paper. er."-Chicago Daily News,
Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21

After two months visit to her sister,
Mrs. Eddy, at Cripple Creek. Miss
Bertha Trezise returned home the latter
part OF last week.
Mrs. r. Tom returned to her home in
Leyden last Thursday.
VIM. Roberts, while at work at the
Pewabic mine last Friday. had ma
chine bar fall on his foot and bruised it
considerably. He will lay off for week
or so
Matt O'Brien is reported on the sick
list for the past week.
George Weisbeck left for Georgetown
Tuesday on visit. Monday he sold
two of his valuable horses to party liv-
ing in the valley. The latter drove the
team to his home.
The dance given by the Y. s. G.. Sat
urday evening was we'll attended and
was successful, both financially and
socially.
John Maddern's band wagon was filled
last Wednesday evening with number
OF the Pocahontas ladies who went to
Black Hawk to attend a meeting Of their
sister lodge. They all report having had
a splendid time.
Rev. Amundson received letter from
his wife in Denver stating that their lit.
tie child, which was taken there on ac
count Of the young lady suffering from
dropsy, is getting along nicely under the
care Of specialist. The reverened gen.
tleman left for Denver Monday morning
Thos. o. Davey, our genial and good
natured friend and post master made a
short trip to Denver last Thursday
morning, returning again in the evening.
VIM. Warren had rail fall on his
thumb last week while working in the
Gregory Buell. mine which made a very
painful bruise.
A telephone was installed in Thomas
Chapple's place Of business last week.
This makes it very convenient for his
many patrons.
T he school board held special meet.
ing Monday evening to attend to some
business that required immediate at
tention.
II. Bolsinger left for visit to Denver
Monday.
James Williams and wife went to Der
yer Tuesday morning.
Joseph Kraemer left for Golden last
Thursday, returning again Tuesday.
Ben. Kraemer, who has been visiting
in Golden and Denver for the past two
weeks, returned home again Tuesday.
Mrs. John Vincent is reported on the
sick list this week.
Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21

ber your poor wives at home who
have no one to speak to. Do you
wonder that we get all choked up with
things to say to our husbands?
You are not very polite to tell me
to hurry and get it off my mind. 1
am doing my best to entertain you.
1t wasn't this way when you used to
come to see me before we were mar
ried. You used to say that you never
got tired of listening to me and now
well, now you want to do all the
talking yourself.
Mrs. Owen and l went downtown
to do some Christmas shopping.
I'VE got started by nine o'clock, but,
dear me, the stores were crowded. 1
can't see what makes women rush
downtown SO early in the morning. l
should think they would have their
housework to do.
I'VE wanted to get ahead of the
others, for there were some nice bar
Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21
Observation-Disclosures
s THE END OF :
] THE WORLD z
Py WIN. HAMILTON OSBORNE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles)
Ply WIN. HAMILTON OSBORNE

| ! found Won Minden on that humid
sultry night-the 21st of June-pac
| ing the floor of his observatory, q
huge box-like room that reared itself
on steel legs far above his house. He
was in suppressed state of excite
ment, which he attempted to conceal
as | entered
"1ts no USE 1 said to him. 81
cannot work tonight And, anyway,
I'm going to the strikers meeting.
L want you to come along, if you
can"
He sprang to his feet and opened
the window. Look! Put your hand
out here" he exclaimed l did so.
When | drew it in, it was sprinkled
with few small specks of what re.
sembled soft coal SCOT.
Rub your hands together" said
Won Minden. Now look at them"
Where l had rubbed and where each
speck had been there was a small
greasy smear of a bright red color.
l glanced up at him, inquiringly.
What are these?" asked. He laughed
strange laugh.
germs of lunacy That's ALL" He
laughed again. l looked at him anx-
iously. l thought his mind was wan
dering under the terrific heat. l
glanced involuntarily out of the
window. 1t had become dark singu-
larly early for the 21st day of June
The moon was high in the heavens
AS l glanced at it l leaped from my
chair.
"Von Minden," I cried aloud, look
at that!"
Won Minden sprang to the window.
The moon was full and large-and
red as fire. That was not all. TIE
whole town seemed to be on fire
thick haze had settled down upon
the housetops, and, like the moon,
the haze was red as flame.
Won Minden stood with outstretch-
ed arm. Its comet" he exclaimed
THE great epidemic of lunacy has
come" He pointed far out into the
space beyond.
The strikers met that night in an
old, abandoned skating link-a large,
rambling wooden structure. 1t was
dlled to overiowing. A loud-voiced,
red-faced demagogue stood in the ros-
trum. surrounded by an excited mass
of humanity. We were late-von
Minden and myself. The speaker had
had time to rouse his hearers to a
pitch Of fury.
IT'S good time" he cried, "a good
thing to be here, restin' easy an
quiet. What the h dye mean by it?
! Dye know what's happenin' up town