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The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
WRITER TO EXPLORE
 MT. WRANGEL DISTRICT

Robert Dunn, q newspaper and magazine writer of note is in Valdez preparing for trip of exploration into the Mt. Wrangel district. His purpose does not include scaling the mountain but the trip is moro in the nature of an outing and skrmishing around for material orspecial articles MT. Dunn is not stranger to the lures of Alaska and expresses himself as fond of the country.
 MT. Dunn made the voyage with the Atlantic fleet as q representative of the Harpor's Weekly and tho New York Evening Post. He was on the Rhode Island and says that all that has been written of the voyage is not only true but that it fails of telling it all. Mir. Dunn is particular y i'm pressed by the hospitality extended by the government of Chilli to the men, officers and civilians on the war ships.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
BRYAN WILL LEAD
 DEMOCRACYS FIGHT
NebraSkan Receives Nomination on First Ballot and Platform Demanding Home Rule
 For Alaska is Adopted.

Denver, July 10-William Jennings Bryan was on the first ballot this morning nominated to lead the demo- cratic forces in the coming president tial contest. The nomination was made under a suspension of rules and while the delegates were waiting for the platform committee to end an all night session. Bryan, in his Nebraska home 800 miles away listened to the demonstration waited to his cars on a telephone.
 Once again has Nebraskan, prac- tically unknown and young, stam- pcdcd d democratic convention by his eloqucncc. The first time it was the man nominated this morning and this time it was 1. J. Dunn of Bryan's home town who caused the ovation. The followers of Johnson and of Gray cheered when the names of these as pirants were placed in nomination but there was never the slightest indica-
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
LETTERS PREPARE
 ID SALUTE FLEET

Honolulu, July 15-Thc members oy the leper colony on Molokai arc busi- ly engaged in preparing a salute to the Atlantic fleet when the war ships pass the island prision of the unfortu- nate outcasts from society. The lepers have sent word of their intcn- tions to this city and the citizens of Honolulu are arranging to send to the colony such apparatus and supplies as will be required to make suitable the intended recognition of Uncle Sam's fighting ships.
 The reception given by the city to the fleet will be one of the most unique the men and officers have yet received. Flowers will pc used in an abundance never before attempted and the city will be one vast bed of bloom and sweet scent.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
WOMEN ARE ACCUSED
 0F 0UT-DR|NK|NG MEN

Columbus, July t4-.fs lovely woman deserting the ranks of the cold water brigade to enlist under the banner of the merry high ball and other multi tudinous connections in which the subjects of King Alcohol dolightH
 If they are not, then Temporary Chairman Peeke of the state prohibi- tion convention is a trifler with the truth, and If they are he is in for trouble anyway for he SO asserted at today's assemblage of prohibtionista who are discussing the prolimnarios of the national convention to be called to order tomorrow, Mir. peeke's oastigation of the temperance quail ties of modern womanlSind came dur ing discussion of tho proposed suff- rage plank and he supported his con- tention by an awe inspiring array of figures.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
Party Scoffs at Valdez Route to Valdez Creek and Now
 is Facing Ruin.
FURTHER TRAVEL IMPOSSIBLE
Attempt to Get Supplies in by Way of River Results in Party
 Getting Stranded.

Encountered by big supply outfit and after nearly three months of ter rife endeavor the Merritt party, which went westward early in April bound for Valdez creek, is stuck about 105 miles up the Susitna river unable to make progress in either direction. The Merritt party scoffcd at the trail out of Valdez as a route to it's destination and started in from Cook inlet confidently expecting to make the trip without difficulty and i'll good time.
 The story of the party's difficulty is brought to Valdez by Si Gilbreth who also attempted to get into Valdez creek by the river route, but without .i'.cess. Gilbreth says that in sum mer it is practically impossible to get into the country by the way of the river and he has grave doubts as 10 getting in that way in the winter. He says that the only logical route is that from Valdez.
 The Merritt party was well equip ped, having eleven tons of freight and '"u horses. On the steamship following it expected the ma G.ncry Tor the saw mill and also an addition tV tho party. A river boat had been purchased from the Bat Transporta- tion Company and the party had it all figured out that it would be at it's destination and have d town well under way before fall. There are four women in the party.
 Gilbreth says that it was necessary to rope the boat up the river and that the craft is almost wreck as the result of the accidents marking it's journey. About the only thing the party can do is to remain where it is until snow comes and then try and get it's supplies out.
 Gilbreth says that all signs point to the Valdez creek district as destined to become great placer country. He met several men who are we'll acquainted with the country and they all expressed confidence in the outlook, and say that several big strikes have been made and that pay is bountiful on nearly all of the creeks.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
PLANS DEVELOPING
 FUR CHEAPER COAL

Coal at $l1 or SIP ton, while as yet not a reality is far from being a myth SO far as Valdez is concerned. The chamber of commerce committee having this phase of the town's needs in hand is working toward an imme- diatc realization of the hopes in this direction and there is little doubt in the minds of those on the committee that at least one of the various plans now under consideration will prove acceptable to the chamber as whole.
 During the stay at Valdez of the Transit, Capt. Mckenzie, a member of the firm of Mckenzie Bros, Ltd, Victoria, with which the chamber is
 in correspondence concerning the
 coal question, was consulted with by Mayor Brown and Dr. F. M. Boyle. Capt. Mackenzie agreed to deliver coal at Valdez for $S.67 including the duty, 2,2i0 pounds to the ton. Capt.
 Mackenzie advised against purchas- ing barge, q proposition under con
 sidcration by the chamber of com ! mcrce because of the fact that it can
 not he used to advantage.
 Tn consequence of their converse | tion with Capt. MacKen the mem- bcrs of the chamber are inclined to the belief that the construction of
 wharf or slip, or renting the privilege of using the SwanitH wharf for the purpose of landing coal will be the
 most advisable method of procedure.
 This latter it is figured, can be done
 at an expense of sixty cents q ton and | the drayagc to the consumer will, it. 1 is believed, amount to not more than $2.OO.
 | The chamber purposes taking inn mediate action to determine just what
 shall bc done and which ever course
 is finally decided upon, the result will
 mean cheaper coal for Valdez before l the coming of fall.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
Delegate to National Con- ventiOn From Alaska is
 Surprised at Gale.
WICKERSHAM HIS CANDIDATE
HOggatt Declared to be Supporting COrsOn Only Because Latter
 is a Republican.

George Shea, sent by the Ketchi- kan convention to Chicago as national delegate from Alaska, spent a few hours in Valdez yesterday on his way to Illiamna to look at some mining property. It was in Valdez that Mr. Shea first learned of Dele gate Gales withdrawal from the pres ont campaign and Mir. Shea expressed himself as very much surprised at MT. Gales action.
 'I helped to elect Tom Gale the first time," said Mir. Shea, "and I never looked for him to go back on his friends in this manner. l can see no excuse for his withdrawal but 1 can figure out reason." Mir. Shea declined, however, to make this req son, or his idea as to it, public.
 MT. Shea believes that under the circumstances John Corson will be elected but his personal preferance for the position is James Wickersham who Shea believes can be elected even at this late date if he would con- sent to run. At least the foregoing expresses the sentiments voiced by Mir. Shea during short interview with representative of the Prospec- tor.
 Mir. Shea further asserted that the SO called Hoggatt faction of the Ketchikan convention is not at all dominated by Hoggatt and that Hog gait did not urge tho. nomination of John Corson for delegate. To the contrary, Mir. Shea said that the only reason Hoggatt supports Corson is because Corson is the only simon pure republican running for the position, and that therefore Hoggatt feels that he must SO do in order to keep in the graces of the administration.
 Mir. Shea intimated that his own feelings toward Governor Hoggatt are not of the most friendly character and said that Hoggatt impeded rather than facilitated the seating In the national convention of Shea and Shackeiford
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16

of gaining result other than that of the satisfaction of registering their opposition to Hoggatt. They can fig ure out no possible chance for the election of either Roman, the demo- cratic candidate, or Clum, who is run- ming independent.
 Many of the erstwhile Gale men, for some of them are inclined to con- dem the present delegate for "throw- ing down his friends" revert to the brief candidacy of James Wickersham and that he had remained in the fight, although at the time of his an- nouncement it was declared that by getting into the field he was only aid ing Corson and stood no chance of being elected. It is believed that even now, should he consent to again become a candidate he can be elected.
 Another complication entering into present political conditions is the fact that Gale campaign literature has been scattered broad cast throughout the westward and in the interior of Alaska, many of these places being so inaccessible as to make it very doubtful if word of Gales withdrawal will reach them before election. This same difficulty makes it practically impossible to organize these districts in behalf of any other candidate and all things considered the men who stal6ed their political faith on Dele gate Gale are away in the air.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
STRIKES CAUSE OF
 MINERS DESERVING

Denver, July 15-Strikcs and the panic arc cited as causes for the de- pletion of the ranks of the Western Federation of Miners, according to statements made during the convcn- tion of tho organization now in sos- sion in this city. The failing off in membership Is SO largo as to cause apprehension on the part of the lea dcrs of the organization.
 It is positively stated that every strike means q loss of members and that during the panic and consequent lack of work many members oithc r joined non-union ranks or found cm- ployment in other lines and have dropped their membership in the fcd- erati0n.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16

'"rhe woman of today" declared Mir. Peeke, "desires the right of stuff rage and she urges as her strongest claim to this right the fact that by gaining it she will contribute toward the purity of the ballot and yet statistics show that woman is today drinking more and man less than q decade ago; further the weakest liquor laws are in those states that grant to woman the right to vote.
 "In view of the fact that liquor does more than ought else to debauch the ballot it strikes me that statistics and the assertions of advocates of woman suffrage hardly agree. It also strikes me that 1t is rather inc consistant for woman, in the face of facts, to come before the prohibition party for assistance In this respect"
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16

tion of stampede away from th NcbraSkan.
 Shortly after the nomination the> platform committee reported and the platform was unanimously adopted. lt demands territorial government for Alaska and Porto Rico, opposes the use of the injunction except on the same ground as it would issue if there were no labor dispute existing, and stands for income tax.
 The night session was marked by pand"mOnium, those delegates not on either of the committees holding sss- sion indulging in hisses calls of "Mes- sage nearly through' and "Amen." The credentials committee settled all hope of the opposition by favorable action with regard to the contesting delegations.
 Kern For Second Place.
 Denver, July 10-John w. Kern, of Indiana was nominated as vice-presi- dent late this afternoon.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16

nevertheless decided to stay in the race because his friends had requested him to do so.
 1t was last Saturday that MT. Gale, from his home in Fon Du Lac, issued a statement anent his pre- election intentions and upon it's receipt his friends in Alaska settled down to the work of making his campaign one of victory; now there seems nothing for them to do other than rail at the strange jokes politics plays. There were many sidewalk conferences last night and the majority of the ardent Gale men wore long faces as they dis cussed one with the other: "what can we do now?"
 As matter of fact, at this early date, and dazed as they are by the news the Gale men have arrived at no solution of their difficulty. If it were not for the fact that John Corson so definitely identified himself with the Hoggatt faction at the Ketchikan convention Valdez might swing it's strength to him, but the Hoggatt coating over the undoubted Corson ability makes it too bitter a pill for Valdez to assimilate, at present at any rate.
 From all that can be inferred from the case as viewed by the politicians there is little chance for the Gale men of Valdez to throw their strength where it will have any possible chance
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
HEIR TO S50,00 TO
 BE SOUGHT IN ALASKA

Seattle, July 10-Lawyers of Wird- sor, Ontario, representing the estate of Mrs. Jepp have asked law firm Of this city to investigate the where. abouts of William Jepp, the dead woman's son, who by the terms of the will left by her is heir to $50, ,0O0. The last heard from Jepp was from Seat tie and at the time of writing he was planning to go Go Alaska on pros pccting trip.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
B|G SUIT AGAINST , RAILROADS FILED

San Francisco, July 15-A law suit involving $36 1000, ,O0O in bonds was this morning started by former Governor Durkee of Utah against the Southern, Central and Union Pacific railroads. A receiver is asked and also an ac- counting of the holdings of the defen- dants.
 The suit is sensational in the ex- treme and has caused consternation in railroad circles. The complaint alleges that the defendant companies have never made an accounting of bonds taken over by them during the period of construction, and later.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
BARTHOLF CLAIMS
 SHOW VERY R|CH

That tho Bartholf gold quartz claims located about forty miles north of Knik and tributary to the Susitna will turn out to be one of the richest quartz properties in Alaska is the confident opinion of Fred Mccoy, who with several associates last fall pur- chased the claims from the BarthlOf brothers, the lOcatOrs. Mccoy is a passenger on the Bertha, going out for the purpose of reporting to his associates and while in Valdez he cX- hibitcd several samples of quartz in which the free gold is present in large quantities.
 Mccoy says that 2 stamp mill hay ing capacity of ten tons day is now being taken into the mine and that operations on large scale will be progressed from now on. The claims are on Willow creek and the present purchasers, working on a bond, uncovered up to the time the from $500 to $1 ,000 q ton. Since the purchase was completed orc has been uncovered that runs as high as Si,OOO according to assayer's reports from samples.
 The company has uncovered ledge for a distance of 100 feet running from two to six feet wide. Two feet in width, this ledge is very rich.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
PRESIDENT ENTERTAlNS
 FAMOUS NAVAL EXPERT

Oyster Bay, July t8--President Roosevelt today entertained at lunch, the guests being Naval Expert Reuter- dahl and several men who have hunted big game in Africa. Ruter- dahl has just returned from making the voyage to the Pacific coast with the Atlantic fleet and the president was greatly interested in the account of the voyage as reviewed by the naval expert.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
MYSTIC SHRINERS DENY
 DAWSON A DISPENSATION

St. Paul, July 16-After long con- sultation in committee the Mystic Shriners today denied the petition of Dawson that a dispensation be granted the temple in that town. The Dawson ties had many friends in the commit tee and were confident of having the request granted and in consequence the action has caused great disap- pointment.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
Gen. oba1dia Is E1cted

Panama, July 13--The returns from the election show that Cen. Obaldia is elected presidentb by decisive vote. There was no disorder, owing in great part to the presence of United States soldiers who acted as guards around the polls
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
E1ks Select Los Angeles

Dallas, July 15-Tho next grand lodge of Elks will be held in Los Angeles, the delegates to the grand lodge now being held in this city hay. ing so decided this morning. Rush Holland of Colorado Springs has been elected grand e xalted ruler.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
shrincrs May Come To Seattle

St. Paul, July 15-Seattle may be the next convention city of the Mys- tic Shrincrs. Tho Shriners are now in convention in this city and thoro Is q big contest OH between Seattle and St. Louis as to which city will be decided upon as the place for holding the Cs.,svcntion of 1909, zu1<
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
Copper Goes Up Again

New York, July 1G-~Coppor today advanced to l2.sb. The last quotation was 12.75.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
'%%~~e>%%S>@A%~r&as ~ >
 Thomas Gale Withdraws

| Thomas Gale has withdrawnS
 $from the delegate fight. He ex-$ $plains his position in the followingi
 4telegram to the Prospector, sentj
 $through his secretary, A. F. Light, Know in Seattle: 1 { "Announce my withdrawal from> Brace as delegate from Alaska. Dan Xgerous illness of wife and daugh-< 4ter will prevent making campaign. $Regret necessity that compels mel $to make this decision. Thank ! friends for honor and confidence Sgiven, and pledge my continued Xlabor and activity for the best in-l $terests of the people and homc$
 $rule for the territory. 1 X 'Thomas Gale" \
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16

Valdez supporters of Thomas Gale were astounded last evening at the news that he has officially announced his withdrawal from the contest for the delegateship. Gale men were thrown into small panic by the rumors of his withdrawal but these fears were allayed after day or two by his statement that while because of his wife's illness he can not come to Alaska before the election he had
The Alaska prospector., 1908-07-16
Wickershan Decides To Re-Enter Race

f"''1"As July zG-250 P Mon W1cn@hon Ht he wiH "ct Friends aud oiU poez uuHu ed fnancia1 oid 70
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been confined 20 one or two directions
in the past, the barriers are down now
on all sides. and next spring will sec
the metropolis growing at fun speed
over n circular territory instead OF be-
ing confined to one narrow path.
Most of Manhnttans veteran realty
operators are renewing their activities
In the suburbs because they can find no
speculative opportunities In the older
city centres, Manhattans only section
Of increasing population is Washington
Heights. with n small stretch along
Morningside Heights. But land values
there have gone so high that specula-
tors have no chance-and not much land
Is available at that.
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RECIPE FOR KIDNEY TROUBLE
AND RHEUMATISM IS SIMPLE

kidney trouble and lame back, weak
bladder and urinary difficulties, espe-
cially of the elderly people, and one
OF the best things to be used in rheu-
matte Affections, relieving the aches
and pains and reducing swellinSs.
A well-known authority states that
this mixture acts directly upon the
eliminative tissues of the kidneys,
cleanses the spongelike organs and
gives them power To stft and strain
The poisonous waste water and uric
acid from the blood which is the
cause of rheumatism.
II your back or sides ache and you
suspect kidney trouble. 1t would be
wise to try this for few days.
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$55,0OO,oOO HAS
GONE TO SUBURBS
SINCE ELECTION
e
Investors in All Parts of the
Country Are Making Realty
a Savings Bank.
PRICES RISE SHARPLY.
Many New Rapid Transit Lines
Promise to Start Boonls
on All Sides.
PRICES RISE SHARPLY,

Prosperity Is turning a food OF new
millions into the New York suburbs
Capitalists and wage earrars in all
parts OF the country are making a
savings bank of New York land. They
have been boarding their money to a
lsrge extent since the 1907 panic, but
tie sharp revival in business las re-
ste red confidence, and such cautious
capital Is coming out freely.
In suburban sections along the new
rapid TRANSIT lines values have scored a
large advance during the past few
weeks As much as % per cent. has
been added to market prices in several
favored localities. The best activity is
IL the zones TO be opened within the
next year hy new tunnels and bridges.
Conservative brokers estimate that
g., 0oo, 900 OF new capital has gone into
suburban land from sources outside of
purely local operators since the cleo
ton. Queens has been the farorite
centre because IL is to get a large
share Of the immediate additions 10
rapid transit facilities.
More than s20ooo,pO0 more has gone
into building projects. Builders II
Queens are breaking all old high rec
ords In plans filed, the total coming
close to 100000 a week. 4 large part
OF the work consists OF small dwell
ings. Brooklyn builders are filing plans
for new houses to cost more than
e1,ooo,0o0 each week. Bronx operations
involve a CONSTITUTIONAL outlay above
$500, 900 a week.
Although money Is pouring into
suburban real estate. there Is no ex'
cited boom in any quarter. The move
nnents are OF a substantial investment
character. But they are growing more
widespread. and continuance OF such
operations is sure to attract mass OF
SPECTATORS, according to expert opinion.
Why New Blooms Arc Due.
When large numbers of spectators
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rush in a boom is sure to follow.
Booms of this kind are expected next
spring. when most of the new rapid
transit lines Will be in operation. Then
the rush of homeseekcrs over the new
roads to suburban sites will be larger
than ever in volume. The demand for
outside land should rise in proportion
to the inflow of population.
New York has never had so many
new rapid transit roads at one time
There are lines to Brooklyn, TO Queens
10 the Bronx, TO Westminster, to New
Jersey, with new ferries to Staten Isl
and. While the spread of homes has
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The following prescription for the
cure of rheumatism and kidney and
bladder troubles has no doubt been
filed millions of times, viz: Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-halt ounce;
Compound Kargon. one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla three
ounces. These simple, harmless in
gradients can be obtained at any good
prescription pharmacy at little cost
and are mixed by shaking well in a
bottle.
The dose for adults is teaspoon
fol after each meal and at bedtime,
drinking full tumb!erful Of water
after each dose. 1t is stated that this
prescription is a positive remedy for