Seward weekly gateway., 1907-02-23
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AIaskans Leaving Washington

AIaskans Leaving Washington Washington, D. C., Feb. lS-Nearly all the Alaskans have left the capital, as it is understood that no further Alaska legislation will get through the present congress aside from the approl riations already recommended. This k also true of other legislation and the Hobbies are almost deserted. Begin Testimony In Adams Case Wallace, Idaho, Feb. IS The state began the introduction of testimony today in the trial of Steve Adams for the murder oiSettler. The intrOduc- tion of his alleged confession to De- tectiVe Mcfarland will be resisted by counsel for the defense, who are em- ployed by the Western Federation of Miners.
 Extends Time for Valdez Road Washington, D. C., Feb. l9-The bill passed the house today extending the time for completion of the Valdez Marshall Pass railroad.
 Barely Misses Cape Beal
 Victoria, B. C., Feb. 19-The Aus tralian steamer MiOwera had a close call from wreck on the Cape Beal rocks yesterday in 8 fog. Soundings saved the vessel when she was within 100 feet of the rocks.
 Pennsylvania Reaches Seattle Seattle, Feb. Steamer Penusyl- vania reached Seattle yesterday even ing from Seward. She reports good trip.
 Epidemic of Spinal Meningitis Tacoma, Feb. l9-An epidemic of spinal meningitis prevails in Tacoma. Five deaths from the disease have occurred and the hospitals are full Of patients suffering from the malady. Physicians and clty officials have been trying to suppress the facts.
 Earthquake at Chelan
 Spokane, Feb. l9-Au earthquake shock was felt at Chelan yesterday at noon. Houses rocked violently but no damage was done.
 Reports Game Bill Favorably Washington, D. C., Feb. l9-Cou- gressman Humphreys Alaska game bill was reported favorably to the house from committee today.
 Woman Suffrage Bill Fails
 Sacramento, Feb. 20 - The woman suffrage bill in the legislature was de- ieated on a test vote yesterday
 Votes for Direct Primary
 Olympia. Wash, Feb. 2O-The house today passed the direct primary biIL The local option bill was defeated.
 Nebraska Cuts Fares to ? Cents Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2O-The legIsla- ture today passed a bill reducing max imum railroad passenger fares to ? cents a mile.
 Jeauie Reached on Wing Point Seattle, Feb. 20 Steamer Jeanie ran aground at Wing Point, Puget sound, yesterday evening aud was un- able to float of A tug has been sent to her assistance and is expected to pull her into deep water without much trouble.
 The Jeanie is reported to be unin- iured and will probably be able to sail again for the north without repairs,
 Steamer Jeanie Sails
 Seattle, Feb. 2l - Steamer Jeanie sailed for Seward and way ports on the inside passage last night.
 Republicans Carry Philadelphia Philadelphia, Feb. 2O-Congressman John E. Reyburn, republican, was elected mayor yesterday by 5ooOO ma jority over the candidate of the city party and the democrats.
 Bailey Advised Standard oil
 Austin, Texas, Feb. 2l - Senator Bailey testified today that he gave a written legal opinion to the Standard Oil Company while it was excluded from Texas, advising it that if it at tempted to engage in business in the state under the circumstances its state officials would be sent to prison and it's property in the state absorbed in fines.
 Washouts on Northern Pacific Spokane, Feb. 2l-Northern Pacific tracks are washed out in many places between this city and the coast and coast trains are running over the tracks of the Oregon Railway x Nayi- gation Company to Portland.
 More Pay for Postal Clerks Washington, D. C., Feb. 2l-The postal appropriation bill as passed by