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Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
TRAIL HAS LINE OF ROADHOUSES Good Stopping Places Make Route to Yentna Much Better
 Than Last Year.
SEVERAL NEW ONES INSTALLED
Many MuSherS Now on Way to In- teriOr and Constant Travel
 Makes Easy Going.

Knik, Jan. l6-A chain of road houses is now complete from Old Knik, eighteen miles from here on the south side of Knik arm, to the mouth of Kahiltna river. At no place are they separated by more than a days travel. This winter the musher will find much more cheer and comfort along the trail than in previous seasons.
 At Old Knik is "Scotty" Watson's roadhouse, where every comfort can be found. Twelve miles farther on is Henry McKinnon'S place, another comfortable roadhouse. Here at Knik is the Yentna restaurant. At the Lit
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Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Minnesota and DakOtaS Swept by Storm and All Trains
 Abandoned.
ROTARIES BURIED IN DRIFTS
Coal Shortage Worse and Intense Suffering Caused by Utter
 Lack of Fuel.
By oasi. to The Daiiy GAsowHy.

Minneapolis, Jan. 25-The worst blizzard of the winter is sweeping over the plains ofMinnesota and the Dakotas and snowplows sent out to clear rail- road tracks have in several places been buried by the drifting snows. Traf- fc on both the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern has been abandon ed and no effort will be made to move trains until the storm abateS.
 The fuel situation grows steadily worse. The DakotaS and a large part of Minnesota are practically without coal and the suffering in many places Is terrible. Several towns are absolute ly without fuel.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Nome Tide Line Receding

Nomeites who have been in the city since 1899 observe with interest one object lesson in the formation of old beach lines that is daily becoming manifest on the present sea level. It has been remarked with interest that the present beach line has gradually been raised until the ocean level is at least thirty feet farther out than it was in lS99.-Nome News.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Claimed in Seattle that Copper River Railroad Will Ger.
 tainly Start There.
TRACK AT ORCA TO BE MOVED
IA. Mcclure to Be General Superin- tendenu of Construction Un-
 der M. ]. HCnCy.
uy Cable to zas DAnJ Gateway.

Seattle, Jan. 26-On good authority 1t is stated here that the terminals Of ,he Guggenheim Copper River rail road will be located at Katalla, and H. A. Mcclure, formerly of the Alaska Central, has been named as general superintendent of construction.
 The same authority says that Cor dova will be abandoned as a railroad terminus. The rails laid there by M. J. Heuey will be taken up and with other material which can be trans ported prodtabIy will be moved to Katalla. Heney is to have the con- tract for building the line from Katalla.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
BRING THIRTY SLEDL0ADS
 OF FRESH FURS INTO KNIK

Thirty Yukon sledS loaded with furs arrived in Knik in one train about the middle of this month, brought Dy h. dians from the Matanuska river region and beyond the range toward the Cop per river. Alfred Lowell saw the caravan come in as he was returning with the Tyonok mail. He says it was a remarkably fine assortment of furs, including black, gray and red fox skins, lynx, mink and other animal wearing apparel, George Palmer bought most of the cargo.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
OHIO RAMP ANT
 AT LOUISVILLE
Half of City Inundated and All Stores on Waterfront
 Are Destroyed.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Louisville, Jan. 2l-The Ohio river IS still rising and half of this city is inundated. The contents of all stores along the waterfront are ruined and the water line is rising at the rate of an inch an hour, threatening higher ground.
 From towns all along the river both above and below this city come re- ports of devastation. The lowlands everywhere are overhowed and thous- ands of people have been driven from their homes, in most cases losing all their personal property. Many houses have been carried away by the flood.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Pennsylvania to Sail Again

The latest sailing schedule of the Northwestern Steamship Company dates the Pennsylvania for January 26 from Seattle, instead of the North western. No official explanation is given out but it is understood that the work of refitting the Northwestern will not be completed in time for her to sail this month. She is slated now to sail from Seattle February l6.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
DAKOTAS STILL
 STORM SWEPT
Passenger Train Buried in Snow at Dawson and Two
 Flows Frozen In.
ny Gallo to rho Daily Gateway.

Minneapolis, Jan. -6-fne blizzard Is still raging unabated in the Dako'aN. The wind last night was blowing forty two miles an hour. All train service is still paralyzcd At Dawson a pas senger train is buried in the snow. Two suowplowS in North Dakota are frozen in snowdrifts where they be- came stalled and unable to back out.
 The temperature all through the Dakotas and Minnesota is below zero and reports come from all directions of terrible suffering from lack of coal. Nothing in the way of relief can be done until the storm k over.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
RESIGNS GHAIRMANSHIP
 OF CANAL COMMISSION
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

New York, Jan. 24-Theodore r. Sh0nts, chairman of the Panama canal commission, resigned the place today to accept the presidency of the cor poration which controls nearly all the rapid transit lines of New York city and its suburbs. It is understood that John F. Stevens, chief engineer of the canal, will succeed Shonts as chairman of the commission.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
GENERAL ROAST
 OF SWEETENRAM
Kingston Residents Pass ReSOlu. lions and Papers Say He
 Lost His Head.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Kingston, Jan. 26-Residents of the city helda public meeting last night and adopted resolutions condemning the action of Gov. Sweetenham in ask ing the withdrawal of the American marines from the city, and asserting that the marines saved the situation.
 Newspapers of the city are grilling Sweetenham. They say he lost his head entirely.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
No Hurry About Chandlar

The Fairbanks Times tells the boys not to hurry into ChanClar. J. Haley has come out and reports that only three holes have been put down to bedrock. These show good dirt but Haley says nothing definite can be learned about the country before next summer. The miners refuse to allow any stalking by power of attorney.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
MURDER TRIAL OF
 HARRY THAW BEGINS
sy Gable to The Daily Gateway.

New York, Jan. 2l-The trial of Harry Thaw for the murder of Stan ford White began today in the crimi- nal court. District Attorney Jerome says the state will occupy two days with its direct testimony.
 The exact nature of the defense IS uncertain as it is we'll understood that Thaw objects to the insanity plea and wants to plead justifable homicide.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
SAYS WICKERSHAM SOLD
 PROPERTY TO GAMBLERS
ny cabIs ty The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C, Jan. q - An agent of Judge Wickersham filed a statement today with the attorney general asserting that in behalf of the judge he recently sold Wickersham $ lot in Fairbanks to four gamblers. Judge Keuum, who iS now in the capi- tai. denies this and says the lot was purchased by himself and associates none of them interested in gambling in any way.
 At tho request of President Roose- welt Judge Wickersham's friends are fIinr statements to offset District Attorney Hoyt's report.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Miners Arrive on Steamer

Five miners arrived in Seward on the Saratoga to mush into the Yentna district. Part of them have been in before. H. R. Wyley and c. s Wyley brought a large outfit with them. B.. Ballantyne, S. G. Kershaw and Louis Masters have an outfit awaiting them at Knik. The party brought several dogs with them.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Postoffice for Kantishna

Kantishna is to have another chance to get mail through the establishment of a postofice at Glacier City. The offices established in the first rush at Roosevelt and Diamond were discon- timed because after a little while they ceased to nave any business worth mentioning. F.. I. Foster, trader at Glacier, has been appointed U. .. commissioner to succeed the former appointee.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
HOUSE VOTES TO ABOLISH
 ALL PENSION AGENCIES
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 25-The house today passed the bill to abolish all pension agencies throughout the country. It proposes to centralize the pension business in the bureau at Washington. At present there are eighteen pension agencies in as many cities.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
FIGHT BATTLE
 WITH YAQUIS
Mexican Troops Defeat Indians and Both Sides Lose
 Many Men.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Fl Paso, Tex. Jan. 26- Runners re- port a fierce battle between Mexican troops and Yaqui Indian warriors in the state of Sonora in which the sold iers were victorious. Many were killed and wounded on both sides.
 The bodies of two notorious Ameri- can criminals were found on the field among the Yaqui dead, showing that they had fought with the Indians.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
WASKEY TELLS EMPLOYERS
 TO STAND PAT IN STRIKE
By cable % rhe Daily Gateway.

Washington, DC, Jan. 26-Delegate Waskey wired to the Nome mining operators today 10 stand pat in the miners strike. He has received sev- eraI appeals from both sides for his support.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
GOVERNOR MUST
 EXPLAIN ACTION
British Foreign Office Cables Sweetenham for Version of
 Kingston Incident.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

London, Jan. 22 Officials of the foreign office held a conference last night on the Kingston difficulty and cabled this morning to Gov. Sweeten- hpus sr Iris version of 'he incident. All British oficialdom is surprised at the action of Sweetenham and general disapproyal is expressed.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26

Copper is close to 9 cents, the high est price of recent years, but it has been discovered that it was quoted at % cents January 9, l797.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Mississippi Levee Breaks

New Orleans, Jan. 23-Five breaks in the Mississippi river levee below this city have resulted in serious dam age to adjacent lands by the overflow.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Talk it Over at Washington

Washington, D. C., Jan.-Secretary Root returned from Canada yesterday evening and an once held long con- ference with the president. It is known that the Kingston incident was discussed but no conclusion is given
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
Eour Dead ln BuffaIO Hurrlcane

Buffalo, Jan. 22-Four persons were killed in the hurricane here Sunday. The high water has SubSlded and the work of clearing the wreckage began today. The damage to Buffalo water front property was Sl,OOO,OOO, and losses outside the city were still larger.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26
OoIigans Running NumerOusly

Alaska's earliest spring product, the ooligans, are running and fishermen are exhibiting strings of them. The ooligans beat the groundhog every year.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26

The steamer City of Panama did not go down after all but she met a terrific storm just out of San Francisco which carried away her iieboats and dayits besides other movables, including one man.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-01-26

It is claimed that the Chicago police manage altogether to graft s2O, ,OOO,OOC a year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
FISHING SEASON CLOSES EARLIER.
Law Passed During Recent Session Of
Legislature Sets Date At August IS.

There are probably but few people
10 this vicinity who are aware OF the
fact that the time for trout fishing
has been cut short by several days.
The season now closes On August 10,
as the result of changes made 10 the
legislature during the recent session,
and despite the efforts of the upper
peninsula representatives agains,
the m .asure, many feel that it is a
great injustice to have this law 60
into effect, especially iu this part Of
the state.
The upper peninsula Legislators
particularly Representatives Stan
nard and Galbraith, fought hard +,
have the trout season remain as il
has been for the past year or two,
out only succeeded in getting the
lower peninsula agriculturalists to
keep the opening date at Nav in.
stead of April 10 as The lower Mchi
ganders wanted. Apparently be
cause it grows rather warm by III,
middle of April those statesmen from
points farther south thought the,
should be given the opportunity OF
developing their piscatorial ability
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

great benefit to this community
and that . is provided for b
closed season for rabbits. This was
done not so much to protect the rab-
bits as partridge. Under the guise
OF rabbit bunting many people IT,.
this district will go out into the
woods during the closed season for
partridge, and If they see covey Of
these birds near will shoot, ire
spactive OF the law. 1t is rather
difficult to find few partridge con-
ceaIed about the person OF hunter
II he is anywhere near game war
den.
There are probably just as many
partridge killed out OF season as dur.
ing the time when shooting the birds
is legalzed. The new law making
it unlawful to kill rabits will do
much TO keep hunters out OF the
woods and away from temptation tc
violate the provisions.
There is no doubt but that wher
the sportsmep in this district realize
the changes in the game and fsh lav
they will set up q howl which vii
make some Of the lower peninsula
legislators wonder whether they die
not put the screws down too hard OF
the residents Of this neck OF tht
woods. The only feature at sll liket
lie that relating TO rabbits.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

Charles S., Daniel L.. Mary E. and
Julia E., wife OF DR.. Biddle R. Mars
den, OF Chestnut Hill.
Since the death OF her late hus band
in 1902, Mrs, Hebard had not been
10 good health and recently bad suf
fered from general breaking down,
which resulted in occasional sinking
spells in which the heart seemed TO
be affected, although the direct cause
of her condition and death was attri-
buted to an attack of diabetes.
Immediately upon the news OF her
serious condition Daniel l.. Hebard
left on the afternoon train Monday
for her bedside and on Tuesday in
response to telegram announcing
her death Mrs. Daniel Hebard fol-
lowed her husband.
As soon as the announcement oi
her death was received in Pequam-
ing. the mills at that place were
closed down aud remained so until
after the funeral. which occurred
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Hebsrd was well and iavora-
bly, known by many in this vicinity,
and the knowledge Of her death was
received with deep sorrow and re-
gret.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

In compiling the report OF the
school census for the Tow nship school
district, the total number OF males
should have been 27l and that Of
females 3l2. total number in all Of
583, which is All increase, OF l8 over
lsst year.
A regular meeting OF L'Anse
board OF education, held Monday
afternoon, Miss Louise Jensen was
engaged as principal OF the Pequam-
ing school; Miss Adalia c. Egerer
for the Mission, school, and Miss
Bittie Johnson, Of Michigamme, for
the Nestoria school. The secretary
and treasurer's books were audited
and found to be correct. Copies OF
the annual report will be printed
and distributed at the annual meet
ing to be held July BIB. 1t was also
recommended oy the board that the
sum Of 5000 be stipulated as school
tax.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
'tLECTlON NOTICE.

y l.I
The annual school meeting for the
township of L'Anse will be held in
the township clerks Office in the
Town Hall, village OF L'Anse, Mich,
on Monday, July 9th, 1907, for the
purpose OF electing one ~ trustee
for full term.
The polls Of said election will> be
opened at 3 o'clock p, m. and remain
open for four az hours, during the
last hour OF which time the voters
shall transact such business as may
lawfully come before them.
Dated, L'Anse, Mich, June 28th,
1907. AUGUST MENGE,
Secretary Board OF Education.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
Nestoria win Celebrate.

A celebration will be held at Mes.
toria July 4tb. A number OF cash
prizes have been made up for the
sposting events and it is understood
that a number OF entries have al.
ready been filed. A grand display
OF fireworks in the evening will con
clude the days performance. A gen
eral invitation is extended to all 10
attend.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
A Fine Exhibit.

The Stanislaus county (Californla)
exhibit cars which visited Lame
the fore part OF the week attracted
large number of people during
their stay. The exhibition consisted
Of an elaborate display Of fruits and
vegetables and was well worth the
price of admission asked. The
museum in connection also received
liberal patronage and was much
enjoyed by those who visited the
cars.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
NOTICE.

The tax roll for the village OF
L'Anse for the year 1897 is now in
my hands for collection. The fee is
one per cent, II taxes are paid be-
fore August 7th. Following that
date the rate will be four per cent.
MoIsE DEscHAiNE,
Village Treasurer.
Dated June Goth, 1907. G-29.t3
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

While endeavoring 10 extricate
her pet dog from melee Monday
afternoon, Grace Campbell received
several bites on her right arm. A
number Of dogs bad engaged in. a
lively scrap, and in the attempt to
separate them in child fashion, a dog
owned by P. Brennan viciously at.
tackled her and inflicted several
wounds. She was Immediately taken
to physician and the injured mem.
ber cared for, and so far no serious
results have developed 1t was, how.
ever, miraculous escape for the
child.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
On 10 LAnSe
For the Monster Celebration
Of July 4th.- Preparations
Being Made for the LARGEST
rvAr Held IN Barada C0uutv.
Event Of Its Kind Ever Held in J

whichwill be read the Declaration Of
Independence and the Grafton Of the
day and the balance Of the musical
and literary program.
The afternoon program will con-
sist OF the following named events:
p. m.-1OO yd dash for men-1st
prize 80; I'd, 90.
l:l5 p. m.--l00 yd dash for boys
lst prize 81; "a, 81
lao .. m. Running Broad Jump
lst prize 81; I'd. 81.
l45 p Standing High Jump-1st
prize %; I'd, 81.
200 p. IN. Wheelbarrow Race-lst
prize q; I'd, 81.
2:l5 p. m-Sack Race-1st prize 3d.;
I'd. ~.
23O p. m.-Sack Race Boys-lst
prize " "a, u.
N. BAH boys competing in the
Boys Events" must be under the
age OF IA.
1890 p. m. game OF base ball
will be- played on the diamond locat-
ed on the Smith lot, north Of the
NJ E. church, between the Pequam-
ing and Baraga teams, for purse OF
$50, and at the conclusion Of the
game a log-rolling contest for a neat
sum will be contested, in the vicinity
OF the bay.
Fireworks Of all kinds will be a
feature of the evenings program,
and the great day will be brought to
close with grand ball in the
Opera House under the auspices OF
LAnse Hose Co. No. ]. Excellent
music, good program and "a boun-
tiful supper will be the features in
connection with this event.
Everybody is cordially invited TO
come to L Anse and help make merry
with one another.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29


Preparations for the monster cele-
bration OF the Fourth of July are
going on daily and the enthusiasm is
more manifest as each day draws US
nearer the great event. The various
committees are becoming partieu-
larly active and the numerous events
promise to be carried out in pleasing
detail.
During the past few days dodgers
containing the program OF the day
were circulated, which aided in
arousing the enthusiasm OF many
OF the local athletes, and that the
afternoon events will be very inter
esiing is now an assured fact.
II is understood that the calithum-
plan parade, which is to take place
al 9 a. M, will be q winner, and
that number OF young people are
making great efforts to win the
eighteen or twenty dollar prizes
which are offered by the association.
Answers to the numerous invita-.
tlons extended by the arrangement
committee to the different orders in
the county have been received, and
that there will De a splendid show
ing 10 the civic parade which takes
place at 10 a. m. is now a certainty.
The parade will line up about as fol-
lows:
Headed by marshal Of the day, fol-.
lowed by the Baraga band. Baraga
fire department, L'Anse Hose Co
No. /, Baraga Longshoremen s
Union, Eagles societies and all other
fraternal societies within the county,
citizens and members of the village
council. Parade forms at the fire
ball.
A number OF laborers have been
employed during the past few days
in cleaning up and putting into
shape the vacant lot on Main street,
known as the Ruppe lot, whereupon
will be erected the grand stand, from
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

Upon recommendation OF the
board OF trustees of L'Anse M. E.
church, Jack Campbell was engaged
as ianitor for the remainder OF the
year TO fiji the vacancy caused by the
death OF Henry Steinbach, former
janitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Ryan and son,
OF Detroit, and Atty A.-E. Sharpe,
OF the Sault, we're visitors at the
home OF Mrs. M ]. McCabe this week.
Frank LaReau, who for number
OF years has been, employed as brake
man on the switch engine located at
this village on the South Shore road,
removed his family Wednesday 10
Marquette, where Mr.. LaReau will
be employed by the company in a
similar capacity. During Mr.. and
Mrs. LaReau' s residence in this vii
lage they had made many friends
who will regret TO learn-ot their re.
rpoval.
Carpenters have completed this
week 6De new $50 foot sidewalk
fronting the residence property o
]. B. Smith. A number of otheI
property owners are contemplating
similar improvements.
Peter Sands, Sr.. who has beei
spending the past few weeks will
friends in Duluth, returned 70 hi
home 10 this village this week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

The Fourth OF July will soon be
here and Noise Deschaine is pre-
pared for it with big stock OF fire.
works, confectionery and ice cream.
Local telephone orders given prompt
attention for ice cream.
6-2p-lw
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29
LOCAL n1Ms.

August Holmstrom, OF Skanee,
called on L'Anse friends Tuesday.
P. Brennan was copper country
visitor Monday.
A. Menge was at Houghton We'd
uesday.
Oscar Zellen, OF Skanee, was
L'Apse visitor Wednesday.
Miss Anna Murphy spent Tuesday
with friends in Hancock.
r. S. Donaldson, Of Marquette,
was business visitor ia L'Anse
Wednesday.
Joseph A. Gingras, of Escanaba,
is spending several days in this vii
lage.
Mrs. H. N. Aldrich and family left
Tuesday for an extended visit with
her parents in Saginaw.
John H Edgerton disposed of his
farm this week 10 Francis Stack, of
Hubbell.
Miss Rose Blankenhorn, OF Mil.
waukee. is guest at the home OF
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Blank
enhorn.
Mrs. Annie Newman and Mrs.
Alma Peterson, of Calumet, who
were guests at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Aug. Gilman, OF Skanee, re-
turned TO their homes Tuesday.
Notice is given to the effect that
the regular meetings Of the Women s
Home Mi sionary Society OF the M.
f. church will be discontinued until
about the middle of September, at
which time the regular routine Of
work will be again taken up.
Mrs. L. d Armstrong and chill.
dren, of Milwaukee, arrived in
L'Anse Friday of last week, where
they will spend several weeks as
guests at the home OF Mrs. Arm
strong's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. P.
Blankenhorn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-29

rich was given the power Of overseer
and representative OF the board OF
trustees during the progress Of the
improvements.
On motion and support the pastor
was granted q two weeks leave OF
absence during the month OF August.
There being no further business
the meeting was adjourned.