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Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

Though the programme has not been fully and finally determined upon, the Fourth of July celebration this year will not be in any manner inferior to the celebrations of former years.
 There is desire on the part of the Athletic Association to have the list of contests as full as possible without crowding the programme too much. Last year, it is contended, the contests were so long that they became tiresome and the events had to follow one another too closely. There was not time for the proper intermissions, and scarcely any witnessed the carrying out of the whole programme. The idea is, if possible, to increase the number of events but make each one short. There will be no lack of athletic games, horse races, etc.
 Of course base ball will be one of the leading features of the day. A plan was under way for Jack Radigan to captain essentially the same nine he did last year and play bunch picked by Ralf Donaldson, dinner to follow at the ex- pense of the losers. The challenge from
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
Dan Sinclair's Whereabouts.

Some one not long ago asked what has become of Dan Sinclair, who disap- peared from Rampant last fall. The only answer that could be given at the time was that he had intended io go over on the Panama.
 We'll. last week letter was received from Dan saying he had the prettiest wood camp on the whole Panama river about two miles and half above Baker creek. He has l50 cords oi wood, A fine cabin, a lot of ground cleared, and from the way be is improving the place he has probably made up his mind to reside there permanently. Hot spring. i- hts postoiiiee.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
SEARCHING
 FOR FOSSILS
Scientist Here After Specimens for Sending to the Smithsonian
 Institution.

A distinguished arrival on the Sarah, Monday, was c. w. Gilmore, an archae- ologist of note sent into this country in the interest of the Smithsonian Institu- tion at Washington. His mission is to collect fossils of extinct animals which will be added to the institutions great museum.
 Prof. Gilmore is attended by Benno Alexander, who is familiar with this portion of Alaska. A canoe arrived here for them several days ago. After spend- ing some days around Rampant they will proceed down the river by canoe.
 At many places along the valley are the remains of the mammoth, mastodon, musk OK, bison and other animals, in- cluding, it is said, the horse. A good many specimens have been uncovered in mining operations in this district At Fossil Bluff Sometimes called Bone Bluff) distance of hundred miles or so below Tanana, the scientist will prob- ably find his richest field, however. At that point the rlVer Ill cutting away the bank exposes great number of fossils, and it is possible that a careful search might disclose remains of species not heretofore reported from Alaska. How ever that may be, the place is sure to prove treasure ground to the student of antiquity.
 It is said that the Smithsonian Insti- tuition has but few fossils from Alaska. In one short season Prof. Gilm, r. must accomplish but little, comparatively, in so vast field, no matter how hard he may work. Prospectors and miners un- cover numbers of fine specimens every year, which could be forwarded at little cost.
 Prof. Gilmore will reach St. Michael in time to take one of the last ocean steamers to the outside.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
Injured Youth Improved.

Young Robert Wright, whose leg was crushed and who was otherwise terribly injured in an accident on Thanksgiving creek in the winter of l904-'05, is greatly improved and will finally recover almost entirely.
 M. \. Gill, lately from the outside, visited the Wrights at Mexico, Mo-, not long ago and says the stiffness is nearly all gone from Roberts leg and no more operations will be necessary. For long time after he went out it appeared that he might lose the leg or even his life.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
TO ESTABLISH
 TWO SCHOOLS

Frank Moses, representing the de- partment of education, has been in Rampant for few days arranging for the opening of school. Dr. Williams, of Providence, R. l., is also here, but later will go to Stevens Village, near the mouth of Dall river, and conduct a school to be opened there.
 The building known as the Home Sweet-Ilome cabin has been purchased for a teachers residence at Rampant and school building will be erected near it.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
TO DEVELOP
 THE HoS|ANA
Man Returns With Interesting Spec. linens From a Promising
 District.

Alex Nicol, representing an associa- tion of Fairbanks people, was in Ram part last Sunday on his return from the Hosiana, where he staked a number of placer claims. The ground is on what is called the main branch of the river, between the Granite Fork and the Mud Fork. A boiler will be taken in and the property prospected with a view to determining Its value as dredg- ing proposition.
 Pannings from various parts of the ground, showing considerable gold and black sand were brought out. A num- Der of small rubies were also saved from the pannings and miscellaneous pebbles were brought along to show the character of the wash, besides highly mineralized specimens of rock in place.
 MT. Nicol also brought specimens of coal. This last named mineral would undoubtedly furnish an interesting study to a geologist. It is found below the Pitka Fork, and at low water pieces of the float can be picked up from the river bars for distance of perhaps twenty miles. The float comes from a high muck bank which is being cut down by the action of the water. The coal has more the appearance of char coal than of any of the ordinary kinds of stonecoal, and at once shows to even novice that it was originally nothing more nor less than masses of large logs The coal-bearing formation may readily be traced for several miles. At it's lower limit there is an outcrop of what may be called potstone for want of better name by one not learned in the nomen- clature of the rocks-onyx blocks of common shape and structure, but of . varying size and color. The Hosiana coal was tested in a stove by the writer in 1902. It burned readily, made hot fire, gave off but little gas, lasted fairly long and left only small amount of red ash. It is quite possible it would be suitable for use in smelters just as it comes from the ground. Specimens of it may be seen at this office.
 Mir. Nicol saw no men on the lIosiana He got plenty of geese, ducks and eggs. He killed two black and one brown bear, and mortally wounded q grizzly, which prudence kept him from following into the brush. Returning, he killed fine yearling moose, choice cut of which be brought to his friend sam Callahan at Rampant.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
The Challenge.

CoZy CAMP No. l, June "A, 1907 Editor Yukon Valley News:
 Sir: Please insert the following chal- lenge in the next issue of your most estimable paper:
 We, the undersigned base ball players, known as ''The Muckers," hereby chal- lenge the Rampant Athletic Club to play a match game on their grounds July 4, 1907, for purse and side bet of from $250 to $500. Our lineup is as follows: Louis Seyler, p. Bob Schaber, c. Fred Harper, lb. Jack Welch, 2b. Jack Radigan, 3b. Her. Rosburg, ss. Sam Harper, If. Fred Cobb, cf. George Wood, If. Address communications to
 LOUIS SEYLER,
 Captain of Muckers." |"
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

Harry k. Thaw says he will conduct his own defense at his next trial. He proposes io have no lawyers at all. His wife and mother are trying to dissuade him from his purpose.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
Programme Will Be Completed and Made
 Public in Good Time.

Captain Seyler of "The Muckers," in today's paper, may lead to a different arrangement. At any rate, there will be good game.
 The Valley News will be out early on the Fourth with the programme of the day in it.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

That oldest and best of all the far northern papers, the Dawson News, has a subscriber in Jerusalem who has sent it a book oi pressed flowers plncked from the Mount of Olives, Mount sinai, Mount Lebanon, Hebron aud other famous biblical places.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
DEATH OF REV. W. C. HERBERT.
Former Annapolis Pastor Dies Suddenly
Great LIES Work.

The news of>>the death of thR Rev.
w. q. Herbert, former pastor of
MARYLAND Avenue NJ. T.. Church here,
was received in Annapolis today with
deep sorrow and sincere regret. For
some years Mr.. Herbert was pastor Of
MARYLAND Avenue NJ. T.. Church this
city, where be did a great work for
the local church and as a Christian
man.
Mr.. Herbert enjoyed the distinction
of having been pastor of one church
for eleven years, and forty years in
the ministry. Death was sudden and
entirely unexpected. Mr.. Herbert
appeared to be in his usual good health
up TO o clock in the afternoon, when
he WAS stricken with pains in his chest
and expired before a physician could
reach him. Death is thought TO have
been due to acute indigestion.
For eleven years MIR. Herbert has
been pastor of Caroline Street Nj. T..
Church, but has been ordered by the
recent Conference TO the pastorate OF
Union SQUARE NJ. T.. Church. He and
his family were packing up to move
from their old parsonage TO the new
one when the attack came, which
caused his death. He was removing
planned of pains in his chest and eN-
pired in less than ten minutes. Mrs.
Herbert was so overcome that she was
put under the care of a physician.
The funeral viii take place at p.
m. on Sunday from Caroline Street
Church, Baltimore.
Mr.. Herbert studied human nature
and was a keen observer and he
made friends everywhere. He preach
ed the Gospel fearlessly. His voice
was strong and clear, and his address
from the pulpit was always that of
Christian man who was not afraid
to speak out for God and to do his
duty. During his passionate $500 per-
sons expressed conversion. He made
every body feel at home at his church
and every . stranger was given n
hearty handshake. He was born No.
vember 2, 1886 at Stone House, IIar-
ford county, Md, three miles above
Havre de Grace.
In 1854, 1885 and 1856 Mr.. Herbert
occupied the pulpit of Wesley Chapel
Church, this city. At Wesley Chapel
he was one of the most ardent workers
the church has ever had. lie was be-
loved. by all who knew him here, both
in his congregation and those of other
churches. His death has caused much
sorrow here among his old parishion-
ers, many of whom will attend his
funeral on Sunday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
TWO MEN PAINFULLY INJURED.
Accident al The Naval Academy Marrow
Escape OF Two Workmen..

Between 4.30 and o'clock yesterday
afternoon an accident occurred az the
Naval Academy by which two work
men. Samuel Sears, of West AnnApo-
lis. and Daniel Clark, OF Jones Sta
ton. this county, made n narrow es-
cane. Both men were injured, but
Mr.. sears was injured more seriously
and is confined 10 his home today as
the result of the accident
The men were employed on the work
of tearing down the old quarters OF
the SUPERINTENDENT at the Naval Acad-
envy. wnen the accident occurred.
They were cutting away an old ioist
from the second door, when IL sudden
Is gave way, precipitating' both men
into the cellar below, distance of
about thirty feet. Sears fell head first,
but in falling turned and alighted on
his feet. The compact forced the
leaders of Mr.. Sears right leg below
the knee until they were, SO to speak,
jammed.
The injured man suffered great
pain, but managed TO crawl out on the
walk Just in time TO save himself
from being struck by n falling heavy
beam. He was picked up by the work
men and carried to the sick quarters &C
the Naval Academy, where he received
medical treatment and was later re-
moved TO his home at West Annapo-
lis. lie is confined TO his bed today,
and il is probable the injury is of such
nature that he viii not be able Go
get out for several weeks.
Daniel Clark, who was also injured,
but less seriously than his fellow
workman, sustained painful injury
TO his back, which was badly sprain-
ed by the fall. Mr.. Clark ran TO the
walk outside tho building just in time
to escape falling joist striking his
head, which had il done, would have
probably killed him. lie walked To
the hospital and is at work today.
Both men are employed by the gov
eminent on work at the Naval Acad-
envy. Sears having only gone TO work
the first of this week. Another ac-
cident occurred at the Academy n few
DAYS ago, when w. IL. Harrison, in
helping to move the old cement side
walk from in front of the new chapel,
had two~of his fingers badly. crushed
by being caught under the heavy
block of cement that slipped oil in
process of moving. He is carrying
his hand in q sling.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Wedding of Interest

Miss Mamie Vermillion, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James +. ,Vermillion,
of Washington, ID. c., was recently
married to Mr.. Frank Youse, OF In
dianapolis, Ind. The ceremony took
place in Anderson, Ind, and was
witnessed by the family OF the groom
and a number of invited guests and
by the BRIDES mother, who went 10
Anderson to witness the event.
The bride is a niece of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel +. Thompson, Of this
city, where she was a frequent yisi
tor. Her mother, who was Miss Mary
Crum, was former Annapolis girl.
She is regarded as a very charming
girl, being especially admired for her
musical sattainments. She graduated
with high honors from the Washing
ton Business High School, class Of
'05. Mr.. and Mrs. Youse will reside
in Anderson, Ind, where the groom is
one of the younger business mon, hay
ing recently engaged there in the sale
of musical instruments.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
FIELD AND TRACK TOURNAMENT.
Schedule Of Events Al The Naval Academy
Events And Entries.

The annual inter-class field anC
track tournament viii take place a
the Naval Academy tomorrow, Ia,
date having been advanced from III,
27, when it was expected to be held
The classes of '0S, '09 and 10 will
| compete, the class OF 'O7 not having
entries as only about one-third oi
the class is now in the Academy.
A first will count Eve points. see.
ond, three points and a taird, one
point. The class, the members of which
earn the largest number of points,
viii be awarded the championship.
The events are:
Track Events 100 Yards Huxile.
Record, is seconds, Shafroth, Turner,
Jewell, Wills.
Milo Run Record, minutes 80 IL
| seconds, Rankin, Daubin, Obrien,
Price, Stol, Carmichael, w. w. Simth
l00-Yards Dash--First Heat Burg,
Cochrane. Nichols. Second Heat
Helm. Best, Robinson.
Finals 100 Yards DASH Record, , 40
seconds.
220-Yards Hurdle Record. q 30
seconds. Shafroth, Turner, Gates, Cor
diner, Wills, Jewell, +. r. Norton.
Half Mile Run--Record, 2 minutes
4 seconds. Rankin, Emmitt, Sampson,
Yost, Guthrie, Carmichael.
220-Yards Dash Record, 22 seconds.
Conger, Best, Burg, Nichols, Helm,
Maddox.
Quarter Mile Run Record, 80 4-5
seconds. Emmett, Purnell, Sehipfer,
Bowman, Gates, Donald.
Field Events--Po.e Vault Record.
10 feet inches. Stephenson, Edwards,
People, G. >. Roberts.
High Jump Record, 5 feet 3 l-2 i'm
ches. Oswald, McCabe, Strickla nd,
Whiting.
Hammer Throw Record, III feet
Q IA inches. LeBourgeois, Northcroft,
Hambsch.
Shot-Put- Record, IS feet. Hambseh,
Northcroft, Shafroth, Niles, Richard
son.
Broad Jump--Record, 81 feet ! 3-4
inches. Helm, Robinson, Burg, T.. II.
Norton, Guthrie, Strickland, Gates.
officials Referee, Capt. G. =. Col
vocoresses. Observation-Disclosures &C m
manden y. l.. Irwin. Judges--Mid-
shipmen Henderson, Mcconnell, Brat
tan, Austin. Timers Midshipman
TorIinski, Strait, Carpenter. Clerk OF
Course Midshipman Lynch. Starter
Mr.. p. j. Fineran. Announcer-M Mid
shipman Brook. Measures Messrs.
strohm, SteffeD, Mango and Schultz.
Glass Representatives. l90S, Hun
saeSer; 1909, NJ. Kelly; 1910, Barrett.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Delegate to Assembly.

The Rev. George S. Bell, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church of this
city, was elected a delegate to the
General Assembly at the meeting of
the Baltimore Presbytery, held lin
Faith Church, that city, on Wednesday
night. The Presbytery decided to
have an exhibit at the jamestown Ex-
position, and the committee on his
torical collection was instructed 10
arrange for such an exhibit.
The General Assembly viii meet al
Columbus, Ohio. The Rev. George
;. Bell, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain Church. of this city, who was
elected delegate, was elected by all
but four votes, not voting himself.
great honor has been conferred upon
the local pastor who is sent to the
General Assembly by the Presbytery,
and an honor which, though much
sought by others, was unexpected
and unsolicited by Mr.. Bell.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Bitten BY Pet Dog.

Mr.. Philip Guenot, who has stall
in the city market, was badly bitten
yesterday by his little pet dog, fox
terrier. Mr.. Guenot's dog was tied
by a string to the stall to keep the
little pet from getting away while
his master was busy. The string, in
some way, must Ihave frightened
around the little dogs neck and
choked him. In attempting TO release
the dog the animal bit Mr.. Guenot
on the hand, chewing two of his fing
ers. Mr.. Guenot does not think the
injury serious as he is sure the little
dog was not mad, and only in pain
from the choking caused by the string
when he bit his master. The wound
has been cauterized and Mr.. Guenot is
receiving medical attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
The sheIlfsh Commission

The Shellfish Commission in session
yesterday afternoon further discussed
plans for the resumption of surveys
of oyster grounds within the waters
of Somerset county. The houseboat
Oyster is now being equipped for the
work. 1T is the intention to leave An
napolis for Crisield, where the head
quarters will be established, about
the middle of next week, although
actual surveying sill not begin foI
several days after the arrival here.
The Oyster viii be conveyed TO Girls
field by the State steamer Governor
McLane-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
On The Honor Roll

The following pupils, having obtain
ed distinction in studies and deport-
ment, are on the honor roll of the An
napolis High School for the month Of
March:
Grade XI, Miss Linthicum, Teacher
Il, Marie Grady, 95.2, Hedwig Schae-
fer, 90; 3, Margaret Hall, Florence
Brady. 80.
Grade Y, NJ ISIS Linthicum, Teacher.
/, Sarah Stevens, "a 2, Marie Linthi-
cum, 90; 3, Louise Stevens, 81.
Grade VIII, Miss Heller, Teacher
/, Anita Cresap, 90; 2, Laura Robin.
son, "a; 3, Eva Estep, 90; 4, Rather.
inc Diefel. Ruth Feldmeyer, 90; 5,
Julia Walsh, Nancy Ridout, Ethlyr
Linthicum, 81 6,Sslly Wat Grey, 30
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Snow and Colder

That winter not only fingers but in
tends to.stay is given out by theWea tn
er Bureau forecast for the next twenty
four hours Snow and rain with much
colder weather and unsettled condi-
tions is the gist of the forecast for to-
night and tomorrow. If this doesn I
give the average human being the
blues then he IS pessiniist worthy {
Cairo.ga medal. II spring is to he
killed why should it be nlartyred with
lingering death !
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Boom in Real Estate.

Large deals are being made daily
in real estate in in this county and
all land and resident sections along
the Severn are in great demand. Mr..
C.sM. Kemp, of Baltimore, has just
purchased 20 acres of the old Win
chester farm at North Severn. of Mr..
Hambleton, who owns that valuable
farm. The price paid for the 20 acres
was IS, 900.
Recently Messrs. Clayton Brewer
and l.. Dorsey Gassaway bought the
Dempk iIf farm, for which they paid
8, 600. 1t is located on South river,
near the upper ferry and is a part of
the original Tucker farm. Land in
Anne Arundel becomes more valuable
daily and real estate here has taken n
big boom.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Death of Mrs. Hubbard

Mrs. susan Hubbard, aged IS years,
died this afternoon at 3 O'Clock at
the residence Of her son, MIR. James
Lowman, ON Prince George street.
Death was principally due to old age.
She leaves two daughters and three
sons, namely-Mrs. Thomas Holiday,
Mrs. Margaret Norwood, James Low
man, Randolph Lowman, and R?B.
Lowman-all of this city. The de-
ceased was n member of Maryland
Avenue NJ. f. Church and a devoted
Christian woman. Due notice will be
given of her funeral.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Only Eleven Jurors.

Mr.. Howard Alvey, one of the jul
rors in the case now on trial in the
Circuit Court, in which Mr.. Gus
Cardes is defendant, in action Of as
sumpsit, failed to appear in Court
this morning when Court opened.
BY agreement of counsel the trial pro-
eeeded with eleven jurors. 1t is sup
posed that Mr.. Alvey, who lives in
the Eighth district, expected to come
TO Annapolis by the Ercliffe, and
that some accident had prevented its
return.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS.
MARYLAND Conference 70 Hold Meeting Next
Week-IocaI Members 10 Attend.

.fTne Maryland Conference Of Char
f,fas and Correction will hold its
srnral meeting next week on Thurs
5.v and Friday. April % and 26, in
1ftCov Hall, Johns Hopkins Uni
,-r.itv. Baltimore. The Maryland
MEDICAL and ChlruTgical Society viii
Es I'm session AT the same time.
Tbe Rev. w. T. Twamley and DIR.
d. b. Henkel, Jr., members of the Con-
ference, viii be present at the meet
.nos. The programme is:
Thursday, April 25--4.35 p. m,
f.tnf session wfth the Maryland Med
f.al ana Chlrurgical Faculty address,
rs on THE Prophylaxis Of Social Di-
.sss. by Or. =. 4. Morrow, DR..
william Welsh and DR.. G. +. Emer-
.sr %. M, Joint session with the
-ats federation of Women's Clubs !;
..3Irasses on School Attendance and
,bild Labor, by Prof. Bruce X.
pavne. University Of Virginia, and
prof. W. II. Hand. University Of
south Carolina.
Friday, April 26-l0 a. M, business
session 10. 30 a. M, address by Amos
~. Butler, President National Con
ference Of Charities and Correction,
ora g." state Supervision of Charitable
AGENCIES. and addresses on tThe
State sControl OF its,Charitable Expen-
limres. by Hon. III. b. +. NacFar-
land. President OF Commissioners of
Inc District of Columbia 3 p. m,
General topic, State Care of Insane
ana Feeble Minded !" addresses by
IS. Britt0n y. Evans, superintendent
View Jersey State Hospital, Morris
Plains. n. j., and one OF the special
lists called for~the defense in the re-
cent Thaw case; DR.. William 4.
White, r.. S. Hospital for Insane,
Washington, u. c.; Hon. Herman
stump. President Board of Visitors
cd the Training School for Feeble
Minded, Owings Mills, Md; s p. M,
Joint session with State Federation
81 Women's Clubs, general topic,
Tuberculosis. Addresses by Dir.
Lawrence +. Flick, of Philadelphia;
DR. Henry Barton Jacobs and others.
ON Friday afternoon, from . to z.
tba state Federation of Women's Clubs
will hold reception for the members
and delegates of the conference and
The members of the Medical and
Chimrgical Faculty at the Arundel
club, y. Charles street, The board
of Education of Baltimore, with The
cooperation and aid of the State
Board Of Education, will mention an
exhibit during the Conference for the
purpose of showing the methods and
tire needs of the public schools.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
Homemade Cake.

Every kind of homemade cakes viii
be for sale by the ladies of College
Avenue Baptist Church at Mrs. Mer-
rill's, residence, 204 Prince George
street, tomorrow. The sale will begin
in the early morning and continue un-
til all cakes are sold. Cakes may be
ordered by telephone at Mrs. Merrill's.
See add. in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-04-19
A Naval wedding.

Mrs. Train. wife Of the late Adm iral
Train. 4. $. N, has sent out cards
announcing the marriage of her daugh-
Ter. Miss Grace Train, to Mr.. Myron
II. Whitney. Jr.. of Washington, d. G.
The marriage took place on April II
in Washington. ID. c. Miss Train is
welI-known here, having frequently
visited friends in the Naval Academy.