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The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Circuit Court of Appeals De- cides That Discovery
 Must Be on Bedrock.
WlCKERSHAM IS REVERSED
Holds Contrary to All Precedent That Prior Locator Cannot
 Hold on Surface Finding.

The court of appeals of the Ninth, or Pacific coast circuit has just de- cidcd in substance that location of placer mining ground with complete compliance with all the requirements of law as to discovery, stalking, post ing and filing notice, is of no avail to protect the locator from jumping until he makes a bedrock discovery, and that a later lOcater who reaches bedrock first is entitled to the ground.
 This decision, which will revolution ize the theory of placer rights and reverse all previous construction of the statute if upheld by the supreme court of the United States, was made in the case of Johnson versus White, appealed from the Tanana district of Alaska. It revcrses the decision of Judge Wickersham, who decided that the first locator had the prior right and was entitled to the ground be- cause he located first and began work first, although the opposing claimant reached bedrock first.
 The decision of the circuit court of appeals in effect is that bedrock dis covcry is the essential fact in placer locations, and that all preceding dis
 Continued on page 4)
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
SARATOGA BEATS
 ALL TIME NORTH

Steamer Saratoga made record trip northward this time, covering the distance from NanaimO to Valdez in exactly four days. She left Nanai- mo shortly after 5 a. m. Monday, which is a. m, in Valdez. and arriv- ed here shortly after 3 a. m. Monday. Nanaimo is about the same distance from Valdez as Seattle, although farther north, because of the circuit necessary to get out to the ocean around Vancouver island.
 The Saratoga has made the run to Seattle from Valdez in less than four days, and the Oregon did so twice. Coming north the boats seem to be a little slower, either because they come loaded or else the trail is up hill. Anyway Capt. Schage and Chief Engineer Pearson now have the record for fast time northWard.
 The Saratoga brought 105 cabin and 169 steerage passengers to Val dez and 341 altogether. Her Valdez cargo is 45O tons, of which 200 tons is coal. She sails south tonight.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
DETAILS OF WRECK
 OF SCHOONER MILLER

Further details of the wreck of the schooner John F. Miller off Ikatat peninsula, at the entrance of Isinot- ski straits, come to the Prospector in letter from UDga which says:
 The schooner John r. Miller, be- longing to the Pacific States and Trading Company, of San Francisco, arrived at the Company's station on her winter trip, January 2 last. For five days, when weather permitted, the crew were unloading salt and lumber, and on January 2, were about to discharge the provisions, but dur ing the evening of the same day a violent gale from the northwest sprang up which prevented further work. It increased in velocity during the night and about q. m. of the Sth the vessel parted ono of her moor ings and then began to drag the other two, and finally went on reef about three-fourths mile from her anchorage.
 The first known of the schooner's plight ashore was when men in the bunk-house heard cries for help, and running out could just discern the vessel through the darkness. It was utterly impossible to render any help owing to the violent storm then rag ing. When daylight came it was
 Continued on page 4)
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
CAPT. M|KKELSEN
 REACHES VALDEZ

Capt. Ejnar Mikkelsen, the Arctic explorer, arrived in Valdez late Fri day afternoon on his way outside. He came over the trail from Nome and Fairbanks. He mushed out to Nome late last fall from the Arctic coast.
 Capt Mkkelscn sailed from Vic toria in May 1906 in the Duchess of Bedford, equipped by British scienti- fic enthusiasts. He reached the Arctic and made some explorations in the vessel but the chief result was the dash of himself and Mir. Lefliing- well and four other men on sledges to latitude Fl degrees, 17 minutes, under extremely adverse conditions. Pick axes were used constantly until lost and several times raft was impro- vised of sledges. The men travelled tbis way oyer 533 nautical miles, partly on lagoon ice and drift, 3G1 on pack ice. Valuable data concerning ice conditions in Beaufort sea were obtained
 Six miles day was fast time on this trip and on some days scarcely two miles were made. The dogs were fed on condensed food at first, but later the weaker dogs were killed, one at time, and fed to the others. When strong oasterly winds blew the ice was carried west faster than the party could travel the other way. Once after travelling southward eight days they found themselves north and west of their starting point.
 Capt. Mikkelson is on his way out side to outfit for dash to the pole. His plan is to take launch and rowboat and keep in the open water as long as possible.
 The explorer is n small man, only 27 years old. /He is Dane.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
DISCUSS ALASKA
 TERRITORIAL BILL

Washington, March 19-The house committee on territories spent all day yesterday in hearing arguments upon the two Alaska territorial bills. Sul- ger of New York urged that the terri tory be given an organization with powers the same as those of other organized territories, as provided in his bill introduced in the house Dec ember 5. He estimated that the cost of such a government to the territory would not exceed $9S, 1000. He inform ed the committee that the road and steamer facilities of the territory are ample for reaching the place ofmeet- ing of the legislature with reasonable convenience at any time of the year,
 It developed at the hearing that Judge Wickersham of Fairbanks drafted the new territorial bill intro duced by Delegate Gale. The friends of territorial government are far apart.
 The hearing was continued until next Monday, when Gov. Hoggatt will be present and give his reasons for opposing territorial government.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
DREADNAUGHT IS
 TOO UNW|ELOY

London, March 19-Lord Tweed mouth, first lord of the admiralty in the British ministry, in addressing tho house of lords today upon the condition of the navy affirmed that the Dreadnaught is too large and un- wioldy and that battleships hereafter should be smaller. He stated that according to present plans the British navy by 1911 will be greater than that of all the rest of the world combined.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19

"This matter comes on for hearing also upon the petition of certain cred itors, asking that receiver be ap- pointed to marshal the assetts and conserve the property and income therefrom for their benefit. The court dislikes very much to adhere to the rule of appointing receiver. It is all extraordinary remedy, and should be invoked with a great deal of caution; but it is evident in this case, from all the evidence, that the Reynolds-Alaska Development Com pany is the father of all these compan- ies or corporations mentioned herein that it acted through Henry D. Rey- holds as trustee and as agent, and that Henry D. Reynolds, as trustee, and all these other companies are identical, they having q common in
 Continued on page 4)
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
NAMES RECEIVER F0R
 REYNOLDS PROPERTIES
Judge Reid Decides That Conservation of All In terests Involved ill Various Companies and Protection of Creditors Call for the
 Intervention of Court.

Judge Reid in the district court late Saturday afternoon after hearing arguments in the bankruptcy proceed ing instituted against the Reynolds companies by some of the creditors, made an order appointing E. E. Rit- chic receiver of the Reynolds compan- ies and property in Alaska.
 The court made no ruling in the ad- Judication of the bankruptcy petitions further than to order the consolida- tion of the two cases. As Judge Reid is likely to start for Fairbanks within few days, attorneys on both sides of the litigation expect that the bank ruptcy issue will be continued. Be- fore the end of this week the immedi- ate status of the whole matter will be determined.
 In announcing his decision to ap- point receiver Judge Reid said:
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
PASSES BILL F0R
 ALASKA APPEALS

Washington, March 17--The house passed the bill permitting appeals in Alaska cases in the circuit court of appeals to be heard at Portland or &c., attle as well as at San Francisco, at the option of the parties. Under ex- isting law all Alaska appeals are heard at San Francisco. The California members alone voted against the bill.
 It was argued by supporters of the bill that Seattle and Portland are much more convenient for most Alas ka litigants and attorneys than San Francisco, and that point carried tho bill.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
COURT SENTNCES
 ORCHARD ID HANG

Caldwell, Idaho, March 19-Judgc Wood in the district court today. sen- tenced Harry Orchard to hang May 15 on his plea of guilty of the murder of Ex-Gov. Steunenburg, but in pro- nouncing sentence said he believed that Orchard told She truth in his testimony regarding the Stcunenburg and other murders and he would therefore recommend the commuta- tion of the sentence to life imprison- ment.
 The state board of pardons will meet in a few days and consider the recommendation for communication of sentence.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
To Expe1 All Jews

St. Petersburg, March t6--All Jews are to be expelled from Vladivostok. They were notified today that they must get out of the city before the end of April. The same rule applies to all maritime towns. The reason given is the governments fear that atrocities against Jews will be re- newed, assit has noticed that anti- Jewish agitation is rising in many places.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
STEAMER POMONA
 STUCK ON REEF

Eureka, Cal. March 18-The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer Pomona, plying between Puget sound and San Francisco, ran on rock at Point Arena, near this place, yestor- day, and is being held fast. The pas sengers, one hundred and fifty in number, and the crew abandoned the vessel, leaving in small boats and rafts, and sought safety on Fortress rock, where they now remain with out food or shelter. A small boat was sent here to secure relief and assistance is already enroute to the scene. The Pomona lies in a preca- rious position, and it is thought she will be a total loss.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
AIaska's Representative in Congress Says He Has
 Had Enough of It.
TIRED OF WASHINGTON LIFE
AffirmS That He Will Not Con- slider Nomination From
 Either Political Party.

Washington. March 1s-Delegate Thomas Gale of Alaska made the an nouncement this afternoon that he will not be candidate for reelection. He will not accept either the republi- can or democratic nomination. He said
 ''I make this statement unqualified ly. do not. want the place and I want it understood that there is no loophole through which I would crawl to accept a renomination. I will retire at the end of my term.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
STARTING ID VALDEZ CREEK Two Parties, Last of 60 Men, Leave GuIkana for
 Gold District.
TAKING IN LARGE OUTFITS
Twenty-twO Horses and Many Dogs Follow Snow Flow Clear
 ing Trail on GakOna River.

Gulkana, March 14-Twenty-tw0 horses loaded with 1000 pounds each left here yesterday morning for Val dez creek. Also a lot of dog teams. The entire outfit is going up the Ga kona river. The party is using Il snow blow which cleans the ice per fectly for the loaded sleds that follow.
 There are now sixty men here who will leave this morning for the Val dez creek district, either to work on claims or prospect. Dan Kain, rep resentative of the Oregon-Sustna
 Continued OH page 4)
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Pettibone Very Ill.

San Diego, Cal, March 10--George A. Pottibone, the Western Federation of Miners official who was charged with complicity in the Steunenburg murder in Idaho, is seriously ill in q hospital here, from chronic ail- ment.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
SEEK EXEMPTION
 FROM TRUST LAW

Washington, March 19-Represent- atives of all the labor unions of the United States assembled in conven- tion today voted to petition congress for an amendment to the Sherman antitrust law which will exempt labor unions from it's operation. The supreme court recently declared that labor organizations are trusts the same as capitalistic aggregations.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
CHARGE JACKSON
 AGGRAVATED PANIC

Albany, N. Y., March 10 -- The legislature today passed resolution to investigate that charge that Attor- ney-General Jackson aggravated the money panic last fall by his public statements regarding alleged rotten ess in receivcrships and trust com panios, it being claimed that many of his statements were untrue.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
More Miners Coming.

Seattle, March 1S-Thirty miners for the Tanana will leave on the next steamer for Valdez. After this sail ing, strike breakers will be sent in by way of the Yukon.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
SM|RNOFF KILLED
 BY F0Ck IN DUEL

St. Petersburg, March 10-General Smirnoff and General Fock fought q duel this morning because of Smir- noff's public statement that Fock acted the part of coward at the siege of Port Arthur in the Japanese war. Smirnoff wasl- wounded. Fock sent the challenge anu , men fought with revolvers.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
czar Refuses Pardon.

St Petersburg, March 18-Disre- garding q strong public sentiment in favor of the pardon of Gen. Stoessel, the defender of Port Arthur, the czar today sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary, in conformity with tho recommendation Of tho recent court martial.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Wooden Warship Burns.

Guantanamo, Mexico, March 19-- The American wooden warship Mo nongahela burned in tho harbor here last night, the fire starting from tho explosion of an oil lamp. The ship was unseryiceable.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
YUCATAN BRINGING
 24O PASSENGERS

Seattle, March 17--Steamer Yuca- tan sailed for Alaska last night with 240 passengers, of whom 40 are miners for the Panama. William Waechter is aboard with 60 head of cattle for the Tanana.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
ORDERS BETR0THALS
 SET DOWN IN WRITING

Rome, March 17--Pope Plus dccroes that after the coming Easter no Cath olic marriage will be valid unless the bethrothal is put in writing, signed and witnessed.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Says warfieet Is Saving Peace

St. Petersburg, March 17~-Daily Slovo says the voyage of the Ameri- can battleship fleet is saving the peace of the world. It compliments President Roosevelt and his big stick.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Two Dozen Caucasians Shot but Arrival of Warships
 Prevents More BIoodshed.
GUNS TRAINED ON TOWN
Marines Ready to Land at First Sign of Outbreak by Blacks.
 Refugees at French Legation.

Paris, March 1.-The entire white population of Hayti is threatened with massacre. The foreigners have all crowded into the French legation in Port-Au-Prince, the capital city, and horde of blacks surrounds the buildings. An attack is hourly ex- pected and will undoubtedly be'made soon unless war fleet arrives.
 Twelve prominent white men were executed this morning. The same number were executed last night. The prisons are full of whites and all will probably be shot unless outside aid comes today.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
STRIKERS ATTACK
 STRIKE BREAKERS

Fairbanks, March 16-A riot oc- cured when a party of miners went to the railroad station yesterday morning at 9 o'clock to go to the mines to work. Miners, citizens and officers were assaulted and fired upon but none of them shot. Several as- sailants were wounded and two were arrested and placed in jail. Other ar rests were made later.
 Judge Reid received message late Sunday afternoon signed by Mar shal Perry, District Attorney Harlan, Clerk Stier, U. $. Commissioner Erwin, O. A. Wells and Judge Wick ersham, telegraphing of the riot and urging the closing of two saloons which are rendezvous of the striking miners. Judge Reid at once wired an order suspending the licenses.
 The objectionable resorts were those of Frank Miller at Garden Is- land and Martin & Koon at Fairbanks.
 Sinners Down
 Fairbanks, March 18-Everything has been quiet since the Sunday riot over the departure of miners for the creeks to take the places of strikers. The hearing of the defendants charged with shooting at the depot is in prog ress. ....... ...
 The closing of the California saloon causes much indignation among par tisans of that resort, which is consid- cred one of the most orderly and best conducted saloons in the city. It Is frequented by many of the most rep utable men in the city. It is claimed that O. A. Wells, the new clerk of the court, and Judge Reid have been im- posed upon by adherents of Wicker sham who are seeking to put the California out of business for political reasons. 1t is believed that the rep resentations made against the Cali iornia by Marshal Perry and his depu- ties were at the instigaton of Judge Wickersham. The California has ale ways fought the Wickersham faction in politics, which accounts for the an- tipathy of that element.
 Matsba1 shoup Reappoipted
 Washington, March t4--James M. Sboup, United States marshal of the First judicial division of Alaska, was nominated for third term by the ID resident today.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Northwesternin Seattle.

Seattle, March ts-Steamer North western arrived here last night from Valdez.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Warships Arrive on Scene

Port-Au-Prince, March 1S-Quiet has been restored and additional murders prevented by the timely ar rival on the scene of British and Ger man warships. The huge fighting machines are lying in the harbor, their guns pointing toward the city, ready for instant action. Mar ines are held in readiness to be sent ashore at the first signs of further outbreak by the blacks. The French legation, in which place all whites who could get ill sought shelter, re- fuses to surrender the refugees.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-03-19
Matsha1 shoup Reeppointed

Washington, March t4--James M. Sboup, United States marshal of the First judicial division of Alaska, was nominated for third term by tho p resident today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-10

{ This woman says Lydia z.
Pfnkham'S Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
al can truly say that Lydia E. Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and l cannot express my gratitude
to you in words. For years l suffered
with the worst forms of female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots of money for medicine
without help. 1 wrote you for advice,
followed it as directed, and took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
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Had it not been for you should have
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-10
Part I.
ARMY BOARD REWsITS
LEILEHUh RESERVATION

The Army board revisited Leilehua
yesterday with reference to the site
for the Cavalry cantonment, and to
arrange for the location of the quarters
of the laborers. That the Army officers
intend to remain in close touch with
the work is evident, as three horses are
being sent to Waialua today by train
for their use
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-10
HAWAIIAN BAND PLAYS
At MOANA TONIGHT

The Moana Hotel is filing up grad
ually with winter guests, the last steam
ers from the Coast having brought
many new visitors to Honolulu. In
honor of their arrival, and following
out the usual schedule of rotating con-
certs at the parks and hotels, the Ha-
waiian band will play this evening in
the little park Of the Moana Hotel
The program is as follows:
Part I.
Overture-Unrest ........... Storch
Intermezzo-Clouds of Roses. Bergere
Chorus-Tannhauser ......... Wagner
Selection-Faust .......... Gounod
Part II.
Vocal-Hawaiia Songs. Ar. by Berger
SelectiOn-Il Trovatore. Verdi
The Patrol of the Scouts. -. Bocealari
Waltz-May / have the Pleasure Linke
The Star Spangled Banner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-10
No Opium in Chamberlain Cough
Remedy.

There is not a particle of opium or
other narcotic is Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy, and never has been SINCE it
was first offered to the public It is
as safe medicine for child as for an
adult For sale by all dealers. Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-10
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
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displacements, inflammation, uIcera-
ton, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
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ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, Ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1908-04-14
BATTLE Of
THE CANDIDATES
uzar speoial to the Advertiser.)

ma Suecial 70 the AdvertiserD
WASHINGTON. D. C, March "a
Srsaaka- Cannon : presidential boom
ir1ls. s-z-Isilcaliv- lrOm the results of
political conventions IN the week Just
closed While. with q total OF twenty
delegates. al from Illinois. he Is still
Gar behind >eeretarv Taft as a candi-
.a-r b. and al Others afeld are jubi-
lar- over the showing. The allies say
-z- -Ee Taft boom has been halted.
as rhev claimed IL would be, when the
fulk of conventions IN conceded pro-
I1ft territory had voted
-he secretary has gained IN instruct
e delegates but SIX FOR the week.
Vtirb makes his instructed strength
-1 date 151- according 10 unofficial
figure kerr az National Committee
ieadCuar-ers This does not include
Tr--r Eleo. where. IL Is understood
here q convention is IN session today,
Fede--I ofdceholders have Porto Rican
politics iu charge. and II Is expected
-a- -Ea two Porto Rican delegates
VIII o. instructed for Taft.
Tire delegates thus far elected num-
Ger 2C>. 0f whom - are uninstructed
There --e - contests in prospect. The
Ar-Iaual Committee has put the two
delegates from the first South Caro-
lra district in the contested list this
week although there has been some
Errf- as ro whether legal conven-
-fr- WIS held. Vice President Fair
I.rl-s- -o-al remains AT twenty-six
Indians delegates. where II has been
fr- some weeks Secretary Taft 5 SIX
---az-7Hrs came from one district each
krrsas. Tennessee. and Virginia.
7Is boom made no positive gains else
where although his managers claim
4e-a- ot the ten contested delegates
7- tennessee His column Of uuOues-
-7rre- s--euc-h Is now confined to Is
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