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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
The Cause of the Smashup.

From the November Bohemian.
 The old darky was suing the railroad company for damages. The man con- tended that not being warned by whistle or engine bell he had started to drive his rig across the eompany's track when a sllunted box ear of said company crashed into his outfit. causing the death of the horse, loss of the wagon and minor injuries to himself. After the prosecution had closed it's side of the case, the companys lawyer called the old darky to the stand and went at him. MT. Lamson," he began, your rig was struck by the box car in full day. light, was it not?''
 "I fink dar was some clouds ovahead suh," answered the caviling witness
 Never mind the clouds! And only a few days before this accident the rail- road company had put a new sign at this crossing?"
 "Dar was sign dar, ya-as. suh,''
 And didn't that sign say stop! Look. Listen?' D
 Now, dar am de who'll accusation ub de trouble! declared the darky, with api- nation. I'll dat Stop sign harn't caught dis chile's eye jes' s all war squar' on dat track. dar wouldn't a been no smashup.''
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
Mrs. Tate Released on Bond.

Mrs. Nora Tate, the wife of the late Samuel J. Tate, was released from the county Jail yesterday afternoon on 5000 bond. Mrs. Tate Is charged with home near Boyles about two weeks ago. The case is one which attracted great deal of attention. It will be recalled that Mrs. Tate was released by Coroner Paris after an investigation of the facts in the case, but on ac- count of technicalities she was again arrested and placed in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
Fred Mitchell pischarned.

Fred Mitchell, the white man who was arrested Friday evening on charges of murder and assault with intent to murder, was discharged by Judge I. H. Benners of the first divis- ion of the inferior court yesterday, aft ernoon. Mitchell Is charged with hay ing shot and killed one negro and of shooting another in the arm, near one of the grading camps below Ensley. He was given a hearing by Judge Benners yesterday and afterwards discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Aurelius Augustine Lyon, age years, the Aurelius Augustine Lyon, age years, the son of Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Lyon, died yesterday afternoon at the family resi- dence, 106 Halstead street, Woodlawn The deceased child was the son of Pro- lessor Lyon, formerly head Of the depart ment of mathematics in the Birmingham High school and now principal of the South Highlands school. A host Of friends of Prof. and Mrs. Lyon extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents The funeral services over the remains of the little child will be held from the res idence this afternoon at o'clock. The interment will be made in the Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
peleoataes To Be Chosen.

Manila, November 16.-The assembly Is discussing the question of sending dele gates to Washington. Commissioner Benito Kegarde will probably be the choice for one of the delegates The other is as yet doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
Exonerated In Mexico.

Saltillo, Mexico, November 16.-C. c. Walker, Missourian, was exoner- ated by Judge Gardinas of the supreme court of Coahuila yesterday on a charge of cruelty to animals. The case had developed into one of initial importance, since Walker had been confined in a Mexican prison for 17 months. The charge against Walker was preferred by a firm of rival cattle shippers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
H. B. Ketchum.

IT. B. Ketchum. aged 50 years. died last night at 8 o'clock at the residence of his family, 1919 Eleventh avenue, north. The deceased Is survived by 8 widow and three children, and by his mother, who lives in New York. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 3:SO o'clock. The interment will be made in the Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
Richard Goode.

Richard Goode. age 45 years, died yes- terday at St. Vincent's hospital from meningitis. which resulted from a frac- tured skull. The remains will be sent to Pocnhontas this morning by the Gaudin Under taking company for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
Levy Art Co.
 HILLMAN HOTEL
 3t4 Nineteenth Street North,

No time like the present to select Christmas gifts. We are daily put ting aside our choicest articles. Only a small deposit required. The newest designs in Parisian Novel; ties, Laces, Embroideries, etc. Mex ican drawn work. White china for decorations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17

Overcoats and suits at $500 in all the new styles and fabrics are the usual $22.50 grade. Put yourself in one.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17
F. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk, Age-Herald.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
Look Closer Home

Ike Post-IntelHgencer and the Times both claim that immense frauds have been perpetrated in the acquisition of Alaska coal lands. They say that practically all the coal lands of the dis tricr known to be of value have been absorbed by one or two interests, and that gross frauds and illegal methods have been employed.
 They urge the department of the in- tertor to institute an investigation.
 Any fool who runs can read the hand writing the wall concerning Seattle's interests in the frauds in the Alaska coal lands. The development of the Alaska coal lands will do more than any other thing to let Alaska out from under the ban of the Seattle Spirit. When the Seattle Times and Post-In- telligencer both agree on thing you can wager your last penny that the Seattle Spirit is working overtime, Juneau Transcript.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
WIRELESS ON PENINSULA

While the government is indus triou,ly installing wireless stations to supersede cable and land lines that are working fairly some wise official might with goo0 effect study the importance of locating wireless plants along the Alaska peninsula. Stations at Kodiak and Cnalaska with one between, at Ghignik OF Cnga, could establish con- nectton with station at Seward the cable terminus, and afford prompt communication forall important points on the peninsula with the outside world
 A wireless system embracing the three stations suggested besides Se- ward. in times of international com pIfcarons. such as the troubles with Japanese poacher>, might save the government a great deal of expense and irritation. lt would also be of great value 10 the growing business interest, along the peninsula and would pay it's way
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
LOSE TWO MEN
 ON SWAN CREEK
Frank Stream and Alex kirkwOOd of Florence Exploring
 Party Drowned.

Frank Stream and Alex Kirkwood of the Florence party who went back of IIiamna to investigate the mineral re- sources along the proposed route of a railroad to the interior through that region, were drowned late in June in Swan creek, a tributary of the MuI- chatna. Three horses were also drowned and the loss of men and horses broke up the expedition. The sur vivors are going out on the Portland
 Streams body was recovered and buried but Kirkwood's was not. Stream was we'll known in this part of Alaska. where he had lived for several wears. His home was in Valdez and his mother lived in Seattle. Kirk wood was from Seattle.
 There were SIX men in the party when they went inside two months ago and they had six horses. The country is very rough and after warm weather set in the streams were much swollen. When the two men who lost their lives failed to return a search of several days was made before the dead horses were found on June 30, By continued search Streams body was found but the hunt for Kirkwood'S remains had to be abandoned.
 The members of the party who are going out are J, E. Florence, mining engineer, George Aggers of Seattle, Massie of New York and Emil Tarr of Valdez. Another eX- ploring party will be organized to pur- sue the work.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
TIE FORGE OF HABIT

Why the revenue officers who cap tured the Japanese poachiug schooners in Boring sea dispatched one cutter to Sitka Co report the fact while the re- maiuder of the revenue force held the captive, at UnalaSka or took them to Unga. it seems uncertain which, can be explained on no basis except that the average subordinate official knows nothing except what he acquires by habit
 Seward is at least a days sail ing nearer the scene of the capture than SGtka. It k in the judicial dtvts- ion where the prisoners must be tried. Here are a representative of the dfsrrc, attorneys office and of the United States mar,huI's office for the division, and a cable office from which rheaEmuts,ration at Washington could be notified Yet the lord high admira. ofrh.rgvenue fleet seems ueyert Co have though. of this OF else he must have though. l, would not be legal Co com muu.cate with Washington except from town where the American flag was first raised forty years ago.
 TO make the case worse 8 similar capture was effected last year and as soon a, somebody with a thinker go, hold O. the matter the prisoners were taken Co Valdez to be wgd. This ouan, To have been sufficient precedeu. even fora revenue officer but lr could not withstand the overpowerlug force of ancient hab., and tradition. When thc Japanese were arrested ar the Puhuos island, last year Di,r.c, Ay-or- ucy D.e-- happened to run across the revenue Zee, and he ordered .ae prlS- ouer, Co be taken Co Valdez lou. the reveruen noo-bah kuewmore rhau.aw,he attorney and he took the cap..v.s Co Kodiak. hg.tapreIminary examination before a commissioner and then took them To Valdez, where theywcre tried in rh. E.,,r.c. court.
 la consequence of all Uni, lega. and judicial wlseom on the part of the rev. enue officers the attoruey-geuera-'s department is handicapped in handling the case. As soon as the news of the capture was received the department caJIcd Co District Attorney Ray y-o pro- ceed Co the westward and take charge of the matter He wen, on the first merchau, steamer but he can only guess whether he will find the squad at Kodiak, Cnga or Unalaska. He may ind when he reaches Uualaska that 30 reveuue cutter turned up at Valdez with the prisoners few hours after i, was too late to reach him by cable Al, this uncertainty and pos sible complications yet to come would have been avoided if the captured Jap- ane,e had been brought directly to Seward or Valdez.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
vIRTUoUs SEATTLE SPIRIT

And so Seattle Shopkeepers through a chamber of commerce committee ap- pointed for the purpose have met and whitewashed themselves, setting forth their innocence of the charge made by Congressman Humphrey that Seattle holds up Alaska on every possible oc- casion in trade dealings. Neverthe- less every Alaska man knows the charge is true, though it was not to be expected that the Spirit would plead guilty. If Seattle shopkeepers and newspapers are disposed to invite pub lie exposure the Gateway will cheer fully supply stock of information Alaska will never get square deal from Seattle until some rival city en- ters the field with constant competl- tion. or Seattle truly reforms.
 Meanwhile if Seattle would like to induce Alaska to warm up to the Seattle exposition it might make a conciliatory overture by dropping the wharfage rate on Alaska shipments from 50 cents ton to the 25centS which Oriental cargoes pay.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

\ man was heard last week to say that he would as soon think of man evolved from camel as monkey. We hadn't. Any camel will work seven days without drinking, while many s the man that will drink seven days without working. It indications count, man descended from a goat, for they are the only animals who chew tobacco, ca, anything, wear whiskers and butt in. Douglas Island News.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

The Wrangcl Sentinel bumps knock CTS with a kuotty stick, not heSitating to mention that Wrangel has a few. The Sentinel unirms that these persons will keep knocking until they reach the rate of heaven and that all their knocking will not secure them admis- sion there, nor at the other place. lt must be that Wrangel has some mem- bers of the Seward society of knockers who mo,ey around and snarl every time a live man tries ,o start something to build up the town.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

Iti, cmrentlyrep0rted that the Key noId,-Alaska Development Company now controls the stock of the Alaska Coa,, Company The Gateway publish ed a Seattle dispatch a few days ago which stated that a majority of the stock had passed to eastern hands. The report that the Reynolds company has bought control of the Alaska Coast is given credence by the previous story that it intended soon to operate line of steamers which would run direct to Latouche and Seward from Seattle. The sponsors for the story assert that the entire facts will be public property soon.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

| was with tilty-fye miles ofthe mouth of Gaines and met several men who had been on the creek and had seen the prospects there.
 Fifteen Pay Claims
 Ut was the only creek, they told me, upon which pay had been located. . Summarizing data given me by sever3 al, was told that pay had been uncov- cred on the following claims on Gaines First tier, right limit benches off l3, 10 and 3 above, discovery, Sand i be- low: creek claims F, and 3 above, ', < and 10 below. Pay was also claimed on bench of Finn gulch, com ing into Gaines at II below, and the left limit benches of Gaines opposite 2l and ? below.
 As can be seen from the extent of this prospecting, considerable work was done during the winter, and it follow ed naturally that everything favorably located was StaEed.
 "The whole valley is staked for thirty miles above the mouth.
 Prospecting Gaines was not a diff ficult matter because of the shalow ground. Most of the holes were put down from F to 20 feet to reach bed rock, a few of the deeper ones having been put down to the 3O-foot level.
 Geological Formation
 "As for the geological formation of the country through which the south fork flows, it is made up of slate with considerable spar. Wash on the bars appears to be mainly granite and DOT phry with occasional phonolite. The formation is considerably worn and weathered, oxide of iron appears in the gravel along the river bank in streaks several inches in width.
 "Thirty miles up Gaines creek the formation changes into granite, which runs parallel, so for as prospecting has shown, WlJN tue luOuuIdlu L"A5S 'H"' divides the Kuskokwim from the h. noko. Further prospecting on creeks crosscutting this slate and granite may possibly develop other placer bearing ground.
 'The men l met told me of three other creeks pretty generally staked. Yankee, coming in three miles above Gaines, had as yet shown no pay. Folger is long right limit tributary of the fork, coming in 75 miles below Gaines. Colors, but nothing like pay, had been found on it,
 About 800 miles up from the mouth of the Innoko, at the head of naviga- tion, a townsite has been located, named Simel, after the locator.
 Dr. c. l.. Hale sailed on the Dora for Seldovia, where he has several
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

Alaska is expanding in physical as well as in various other ways. Conyulsious of nature have ada ed couple of islands to her domain in the southwestern section, and now comes the report that a large-stzed fraction is added to her eastern eN- tremtry asa result of the resurvey of the boundary line.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

The Seattle papers are being filled up with tales of bloodshed and pitched battles at Katalla between the war ring railroad factions, emanating from Valdez. According to the veraciouS correspondents there is not.much doing but fighting at Katalla these days. Well, it makes good reading for the outside, even though all the fighting so far is regarded as a joke at Katalla.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
United States of America SS
 Territory of Alaska

United n,.yl ,ss2 States s, of ,1a1}35 America ss
 In the UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER s COURT for Kodiak Precinct. In probate. In the matter of the estate of Feodor Gregorof, deceased. ,-,-, Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of Feodor Gregofon' deceaSed. to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased to eX- hibit them with the necessary vouchers within six months after the first publication Of this notice, to to the said administrator at his otllce in the Alaska Commercial Company store at Kodiak Kodiak Island Territory of Alaska, the same being the place for the transaction Of the business of the said estate.
 Dated this SlSt day of May, 1907.
 A. c. GoSS.
 Administrator of the estate of Feodor Gregoroff, deceased.
 Date of first publication June %, 1907.
 Date of last publication July p, 1907.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
Nothing Bothered Him but Water

William Beerman protests against the statement in the Gateway from its Reynolds correspondent that he was drunk when the small boat capsized off Latouche island with himself and others, resulting in the drowning of Axel Sanburn. He aGfrms that he was perfectly sober but admits that another man in the boat carried an excess load of alcohol. He says it was the shifting of cargo by the intoxi- cated passenger that overturned the boat.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

.NOullueN ltOu page Y erty are l.. l.. Bowers, deputy U. s, marshal at Kodiak; Charles Pajoman, a merchant at Afognak, and Nick LarionoT, a miner. A shaft is being sunk on the ore body and as depth is obtained decided increase in values is noted,
 Kodiak island has long been consid- cred a desirable field for prospectors. The mining of gold from the beaches is the yearly summer vocation of few hardy old miners, and the native population also rock out a little dust from the golden sands. There can be no doubt but that these beach mineral deposits have their source in free gold quartz lodges in close proximity,
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

If you want free sample copy of the most progressive and up-to-date min ing journal published send your name to Mining Topics, GA Fulton street, New York. Its news is authentic and unbiased and the paper is devoted to the specific and general interests of mining in every field.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

!, is to be hoped that no information al complications will arise from the intimacy ofa rector's wife and Jap auese luuEy in Seattle.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

Gov. Johnson will get himself disliE- ed # he insists that strikers shall not enforce their demands by raising hell with oE.rvDOlv.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

James B. Duke, the cigarette mag nate, has married a famous beauty. Now just watch his fortune smoke.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27

Dr. c. l.. Hale sailed on the Dora for Seldovia, where he has several large dental contracts awaiting him.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
PAY ON MANY
 lNNOKO CLAIMS

LCOntLnWoN LrOm D0ge II
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-27
FIND
 ON KODIAK

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Cañon City record., 1907-05-02
WILL 60 FROM PRAGUE
BACK TO BERLIN

Mrs. L. " .Felter and daughter
Miss Nellie. who have been sojourn-
Ing in Europe for a couple of years
In order that the latter may have the
best possible opportunities for the
development OF her musical talent.
will shortly leave Prague, in Bohemia.
where they have been staying during
the winter, for Vienna. where they
will spend several weeks in rest and
recreation. after which they will re-
turn to Berlin for the purpose of al
lowing Miss Felter to resume her work
under Karl Hartmann. who has just
returned to Germany from his con-
cert tour of the United States and
Canada.
At Prague the instructor OF Miss
Felter was Schevick, the tutor of Ku-
belick. whose work on the violin is
familiar TO American music lovers.
Miss Felter was a pupil of Hartmann
in Berlin for a year or more. He is.
perhaps, the mos, famous violinist in
Germany and a favorite Instructor of
those possessing an ambition to play
well upon that instrument
Cañon City record., 1907-05-02
JUDGE BAILEY WILL ACCEPT
SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTORSHIP

Judge NJ. s. Bailey has filed with
Secretary T. B. Coulter of the board
OF education his intention to become a
candidate for election to membership
in that body sor a term of i've years.
Few men in the community are more
public spirited or take a deeper inter-
est in educational matters than Judge
Bailey and his candidacy will appeal
with peculiar force to those who be-
lieve that the common schools OF the
country should be placed upon the
very highest plane Of efficiency and
usefulness.
The interest taken by Judge Bailey
in school affairs since coming to Canon
City has been such as to commend him
as an earnest. devoted friend of edu-
cation and, by electing him to the
place he is urged to seek, assurance
Is given that NO mistake will be made.
Judge Bailey is a man Of excellent
judgment in business. as we'll as in
educational matters, a combination
that would render hi man ideal men,
ber OF the board Of education.
With his Intelligent interest In
school Affairs Judge Bailey will make
a very superior member of the board
OF education.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-02
CANON CITY COLORADO TH1RsDAY MAY a. 1907

Rev. Skovgard and wife have made
many friends in Canon City during
their residence here and in leaving for
new field of labor they carry with
the mthe best wishes Of the communi-
ty for their happiness and success.
Rev. Skovgard has received several
iattering offers from eastern congre-
cations but has not yet decided upon
his future course. although it il prob
able he will engage in ministerial work
in one of the central western states.
Rev. and Mrs. Skovgard are plann-
ing to leave here on Friday or Satur-
day OF the current week. A reception
will be held for them at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Honeck. SIG Coop
er avenue, this evening.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-02
DIAMOND FIRE BRICK
PLANT IN NEW HANDS

The sale OF the Diamond Fire Brick
compaAy's holdings. made on Monday
by G. Y. Hodgin, means a great deal
to Canon City.
The holders of the majority OF the
stock are 8. c. Cowgirl and son, C. d.
Cowgill OF Montezuma, Ind Mr.. 8. c.
Cowgirl is president OF the National
Drain Tile company, the largest manu-
facturers in that line in the world
This company has numerous factories
througAout Indiana and Illinois.
The new organization OF the Dia-
mond Fire Brick Co. consists of e. F.
Jewett. president and director; c. d.
Cowgirl. treasurer and director; s. c.
Cowgill, director: G. v. Hodgin. secre-
tary fad director; H. F. Bowen. di-
rector.
The company already has plans for
extensive improvements and will in
crease the capacity of the plant as
fast ~ 1t can be accomplished.
The company was originally capi-
talized for $4,000. which will not be
increased at present.
Mr.. Jewett remains with the COM
pany md will continue to saperintend
the manufacture and sale OF the pro-
ducAa.
ms new Organization has unlimised
capital and will develop the fire brick
industry in this state, as we'll As other
western states. to any extent that will
prove profitable to the company.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-02
CHAUTAUQUA PROMISES
GOOD ATTRACTIONS

Several matters OF interest were
brought up for consideration at the
regular monthly meeting OF the Canon
City Merchants Association, Monday
night, not the least important OF which
was the proposed chautauaua assem-
bly, to be held here next summer.
c. A. Linkins, chairman OF the COM
mittee charged with the arrangements
for the contemplated assembly. made
an exhaustive report, which was
adopted and nled with the secretary
OF the association. BY agreement be-
tween the committee and the Redpath
Lyceum Bureau. under whose direc-
tion the program will bs given. It viii
be known ~ the Royal Gorge Chau-
tauQua Assembly OF Canon CITY. and
win b Asla here fro1 July lsth 10