The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-18
News
U. $. Threatens Panama

Washington, June l2-Having evi- dence that the recent Panama elec- tions were far from observing the purity of the ballot, and that the repeaters were used extensively, this government has notified President Amador that the United States must be accorded fair treatment. The notification is accompanied by the admonition that if necessary force will be used to obtain the desired treatment.
 New Maxim is a Wonder
 New York, June 12-The new max i'm gun to be adopted by the United States has, in the tests just com pleted, proved itself a wonderful weapon. It's projectiles pierced six inches of wood without d particle of noise except the click of the hammer, and the gun is in every way stronger than the old one.
 Big Judgement Is Affirmed
 Juneau, June l2-Word has been received here that the appellate court has re-aflirmcd the Sl0,OOO verdict against the Treadwell company and in favor of heirs of Ole Linge, killed in the mine in 1903.
 Indictments Must Stand
 San Francisco, June l3-Thc effort of the graft defense to have the i'm dictments now standing against Rucf, II: grounds that the grand jury return ing them was illegal has failed. Judge Lawlor today handed down de cision in which the motion to dis miss is refused
 Heney After More Men
 Seattle, June 13-Contractor IIcncy of the Copper River Railroad is in this city from Cordova looking for more men to Ork on the road building from that town. Iicncy says that work on the katala branch of the road will be resumed shortly.
 Summer Mail For Deadwood
 Washington, June 16 - A semi monthly summer mail has been ordered between Circle and Dead wood, Alaska.
 Postal Agreement With France
 Washington, June l6-Thc United States and France today entered into parcels post agreement similar to that entered into some time ago by this country and England. The agreements make the postage rate on first class matter between the cOun- tries in question the same as the domestic rate
 Bookm akers Under Arrest
 New York, June Several book makers who attempted to conduct operations at Gravrscnd track ycstcr- day were arrested and later released under $5G0 bonds in each ease. The arrests will be made test cases of the new anti-bctting law.
 Cuba Denies Rumor Of Strife
 Havana, Cuba, June l7-Dispatchcs from New York to the contrary not withstanding, say, there is nothing in d pending revolution has any founda- tion. The dispatch is not credited here and word from MagoOn, where the revolution is said to be in pro gross, states that all is tranquil there. Bertha Arrives; Fara1lon Sails Seattle, June 17-Stcamship Bertha nf ln { reached port today and steamship Farallon of the Alaska Steamship Company departed for Valdez. The latter is taking no passengers.
 Denver Bookfnalxers Arrested Denver, June l7 --- Several book | makers operating at Overland park race track were arrested yesterday afternoon and will be prosecuted for violating the anti-gambling law.
 Frisco Has Severe Shake
 San Francisco, June iS--This city experienced two severe earthquake shocks at midnight, the trcmor being most noticeable along the waterfront. No damage was done but houses swayed and dishes rattled in all parts of the city.
 Bu te's Mayor Goes Insane Chicago, June i8--H. l.. Frank, mayor of Butte, Montana, went sud denly insane in the Palmer House to- day. Lee Mantle, former United States senator has taken charge of the stricken man and will escort him