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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

MT. and Mrs Stuart Riddle of Green vile, Miss, have christened their daugh- ter Marian Stuart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

Mis- Annie L. Williams will leave to- night for Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

MT. William M. Lindsay will go to Chicago Tuesday for the purpose of bringing home his brother, MT. Robert L. Lindsay, who has been quite i'll for sev- eral months. He is now convalescent and it is hoped that the milder climate of Alabama will hasten his recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

MT. Charles H. Hubbert of New York Is the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. O. Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

A meeting of the William L. Yancey chapter, U. D. C., will be held on We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock at the res- idence of Mrs. Charles J. Sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

The Q. K A. society entertained at a dance at the Margaret Allen school on Friday evening. This society, which was formed recently, will give many enter tainments in the future, which will n- clude rides, picnics and dances. The members of this society are MT. George Wittichan, MT. Claude Estes, MT. Maurice
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
WOMAN DROWNS IN BIG VAT OF WINE

Santa Rosa, Cal Oct. 13-Mrs. George Collier, wife of the prosper ous vineyardist and wine maker, was found drowned in one of the wine vats on her husbands ranch this morning. The body had probably been in the wine since last evening for it was then that the woman was last seen alive.
 On the Collier ranch are several vats that will hold 2ooO gallons each. These vats are covered and platform runs through the building housing them. After dinner last night Mrs. Collier went to neigh boring ranch and it is believed that returning home she attempted to pass through the vat building and either slipped or stumbled into the vat.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
WIPES RELENT|NG
 COMES T00 LATE

Spokane, Oct. 1O-Arrested and brought here from the east on com plaint of his wife, Richard Meinhart is now in jail and in danger of going to the penitentiary, despite the eff orts of his wife to gain for him his liberty. The charge against Meinhart is that he stole from his wife diamonds worth $1 1000 and with them decamped for the east.
 It was more than month ago that Mrs. Meinnart complained to the sheriff of her husbands act, and since that time she has been urging that officer to use more energy in the search for Meinhart. At last Mein- hart was located and detective sent for him. Mrs. Meinhart was elated when she heard the news.
 Meinhart was taken from the train and lodged in jail yesterday afternoon. A short time later Mrs. Meinhart called and was granted permission to see her husband in private. This morning Mrs. Meinhart again called on her husband and after the visit entered the office of the sheriff and calmly asked that he permit Mcin- hart to accompany her home, saying that she had forgiven him.
 Surprised at the request of Mrs. Meinhart, the sheriff consulted with the prosecuting attorney and that of ficial emphatically declined to acceed to the woman's request. The prose cutting attorney declares that he will not drop the case against Meinhart and that unless at the trial Mrs. Mein- hart gives the same evidence she gave in preferring charges against her husband, she will be prosecuted for perjury.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
SERV|A'S RULER
 FACING CRISIS

Paris, Oct 13-There was received from Servia's capital last night ru- nor that King Peter had been assasi- mated and fcr a time there was po- lltical turmoil in the government of hces here for it was feared that the Servians would, in the event of the death of their king, force action that will result in the immediate declar- ation of war with Austria. While the officials were discussing the probable outcome word came denying the re- ported assassination but not denying tue report that an attempt upon the life of the king had been made.
 Through the intervention of the powers, the situation between Bull Garia and Turkey remains unchanged, and it is believed that if Servia can be prevented from declaring hostili- ties against Austria the war that threatens to involve all Europe may be aVerted. In Servia, however, the situation is critical and the present outlook is that unless she de clares war against Austria she will be torn to pieces by civil strife.
 The. .SerVians feel that their honor has been sullied and the palace is continuously surrounded by q mob clamoring for the blood of all Austria. So far King Peter hassdone all in his power to bring the mob to,3 it's senses but all efforts in this direction are un- aVailing. King Peter realizes that unless was is declared his tenure of the throne it of short duration and 1t is improbable that he will hold out much longer.
 Scrvia and Austria once at war, international alliances will be so af- fected that general warfare seems un- aVoidable.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

Boston, Oct. 10---Caustic arraign- ment of the Guggenheims, or rather of the money powers that masquer- ading under the name of Guggenheims are becoming so potent in Alaska, is made by Henry D. Reynolds, promo ter of Alaska enterprises, and now under federal indictment in this city awaiting trial on the charge of fraud ulent use of the mails. The statement just made by Mir. Reynolds is the first to come from him for publication since his present trouble.
 Reynolds says that although the affairs of the Reynolds Alaska Devel- opment Company are in tho hands of q receiver in Valdez they are in good shape and that only for the opposition of the Guggenheim interests he would long ago have been able to raise the money necessary to take up all his obligations, and that the projected railroad would have beon constructed
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
VERD|CT OF JURY
 D|SPLEASES MOB

Portland, Oct. 13-Threatened with death at the hands of friends of the man of whose murder he has u8t been acquitted, Michael Campbell ar rived here this morning under a heavy guard. Cambell was tried for the murder of John McClelland and Saturday afternoon the jury brought in verdict of acquittal.
 The crime and the trial took place in Cathlamet and much feeling has been engendered as the murdered man had many friends. During the trial threats were freely made that unless the jury found Campbell guilty his freedom would be of short dura- tion. When it was learned that the jury had arrived at q vereict those who had been friends of the mur- dered man assembled at the court house vowing to lynch Campbell, who was, however, hurried out by a rear entrance and accompanied by a guard driven to another town where the train for this city was boarded.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
REYNOLDS SAYS GUGG|ES
 ARE BEHIND H|S TROUBLES

well into the interior by this time. He says that until he started the rail road he met with no trouble, but that from that time on his every move met with strong opposition, and that this persecution has as it's climax the prosecution in which he is now involved.
 By Reynolds the Guggenheims are accused of having tried to rob him of his right-of-way privileges and of shooting five of his men in connec- tion with this attempt. He says that the men who did the shooting escaped punishment because of the Guggen- helm influence.
 Reynolds expresses confidence that he will be freed of the charges now hanging over him, and says that he will, SO soon as the court proceedings are concluded, return to Valdez with sufficient money at his disposal to carry to completion his projects.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
WOMEN AND POLICE
 FIGHT FOR HOURS

London, Oct. 15-Never before in the history of the parliament build ing have the turrets and battlements of that historic structure looked down upon such scene as was visible this morning when for three hours nearly 5000 suffragettes battled against few hundred policeman in a vain endeav- or to gain access to where the mem- bers of England's law making body were assembled. Hundreds of the women were carted off to jail, with out apparently thinni ng the ranks of the mob. Many of them were serious ly injured as the result of the treat ment received at the hands of the po- lice, or as the result of force on the part of their compatriots in the strug- gle for recognition.
 The demonstration of today was the greatest in point of numbers as- sembled, and in the length of time taken up before the mob was dis persed that has yet marked an out turning of suffragettes. Many of the policemen show signs of the affray and the streets in the vicinity of the parliament building building are lit- tered with torn garments and ruined millinery.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

respect.
 "The contract entered into by Leopold Hirsch & Company, who need no introduction here and who have made South Africa through the Hon. Cecil Rhodes and Alfred Belt, Esq, and who will be to Alaska what they have been to South Africa through their cooperation in this en- terprise, was brought about by the Valdez-Yukon Railroad Company and Alaska Consolidated Copper Company through their agent, Mr. A. J. Stewart, of 60 Wall street, who went personallyato London and laid before these great men (negotiations covering period of two months) the immense possibilities of Alaska in transportation, copper, coal and other minerals as well as smelters, and through the cooperation of F. w. Baker, Esq, wise Counselor and President of the Venture Corpora tion, and through Mir. Chester Wells Purdington, former U. s. Geologist who had reporte to the U. s. Gov ernment on the Matanuska coal fields, this contract was completed with Hirsch X Co.,, as stated. And but for the interference of representa- tives of the Octopus, Valdez would haVeebarges of rails, locomotives and railroad equipment landed at Valdez this fall and winter for immense un- dertakings in the spring.
 'The Hubbard Elliott Copper Con- pany delayed signing owing to nego- tiations which were not intended for the best interests of Valdez or, we believe, of Alaska; and the magnifi- cent work to bring about the signing of this contract was done by O. P. Hubbard and Hon. c. H. Aldrich and w. F. James, Esq, of Chicago, and the Uubbard-Elliott Coppe~ Company wers induced, on August 0th, to sign the contract which they agreed to sign July 9th.
 With the approval of Hirsch & Co. representatives and experts, Valdez, may lay claim to future city not 10 be surpassed on the Pacific coast. Ships carrying merchandise to and fro will be numerous, and during next year the greatest excitement in Alas ka possibly since the discovery of gold in the Yukon district, may well be contemplated, and Valdez, as in a fnt tn. "A IT will "come into it's own." as it's strategic location well entities it to
 Very respectfully,
 "Valdez- Yukon Railroad Company,
 By A. J. Stewart,
 Treasurer"
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
AERONAUTS DROP
 UNHURT 4OOO FEET

Berlin, Oct, 13-The American en- try in the international balloon race that started here this morning burst when at an altitude of 4,O00 feet and the thousands assembled to witness the start of the big contest stood breathless while the two aeronauts, Forbes and Post struggled with rec fractory parachute lashings, the huge gas bag lunging earthward the while. Both men succeeded in making 8 safe landing but the thrilling accident puts America out of the race.
 There were twenty-three entries in the race until the American balloon met with its accident, and the con test is one of the greatest interest to students Of aeronautics.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
UNION LEADER IN
 POLITICAL SCRAP

Detroit, Oct 15-President Keefe, fof the longshoremen's union is in yolved in the agitation that is caus- ing sleepless nights for the leaders of the democracy and for the republi- cans Keefe is today busy denying the statement given out by the dem 'ocrats to the effect that he has by the republican leaders been offered the position of commissioner general In the immigration department in return for his support of Taft.
 The statement that the republicans have formed 8 compact with Keefe has caused much comment. From democratic headquarters has come the assertion that President Roose- velt himself made the frame-up with the labor leader, but to all of the as- eserHons Keefe has entered vigorous denial.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
VALDEZ SOON ID COME ID
 |TS OWN WRITES STEWART

Confirmation of previously pub lished statements anent the future for Valdez, and condemnation of cer- tain interests that have caused delay in this connection are made by A. J. Stewart, treasurer of the Valdez Yukon Railroad Company, in assigned letter to the Prospector. Writing from New York under date of Sep tember 26 MT. Stewart says:
 "Like some other Corporations, we have for years refrained from pub licity, believing rather that it was best to work, quietly and be judged rather by our deeds than by our words. But the time hasrcome when it seems in justice necessary to make an explanation.
 ''For years the Valdez-Yukon Rail- road Company in Alaska has been known as the "Swanitz Road;" the Alaska Consolidated Copper Company has been known as the "McCarthy Property" To these, e,sgentlemen, all honor to which they are entitled, but the final completion of benefits to Valdez and Alaska which cannot be measured, is due to the Valdez-Yu- kon Railroad Company and the Alas ka Consolidated Copper Company, whose shareholders are among the very best of citizens in the eastern states, who are absolutely honest and who have themselves refrained from speaking.
 ''There is no question but what in your city these corporations have been verytmuch misrepresented when they should have been represented. That fault may lay with the corpora tion, but if a. fault indeed, it was one of judgement rather than one of in- tention. These corporations have done their very best, opposed by many interests not always for the best interests of Alaska, and but for the cooperation of these shareholders and the corporation of members of congress, where you find the squarest, truest men in our nation, and among these, Senator Penrose, Knox, Bever- idge, Nelson, Burnham, Patterson, Dillingham;, and Representative Ham, ilton, Lenahan, Lloyd, Cole, Higgins, Capron, Mckinney, Reynolds, Ora per, Chandler, Huston, Kimball, Davenport, Soutbwick and Powers, as well as Representative Gale and Andrews, who have stood up for Alaska through thick and thin for q square deal, and no Octopus has been able to puncture their sworn honor-to these men Alaska and we owe our thanks, and the territory of Alaska it's everlasting gratitude and
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
MISS BENEDICT |S
 ID BE SUBPOENAEO

Miss Mable Benedict, the teacher of the Jesse Lee home in Unalaska who recently before the Seattle Min isterial Association made"ss Charges concerning the conduct of the rev. enuc cutter service, smust give her evidence before the federal grand jury to convene in Valdez next week. Cable advices directing the United States marshal in Seattle to sub poena Miss Benedict were sent last night by Marshal Love, acting at the request of District Attorney Crossley.
 It is the purpose of District At torney CrOssley to thoroughly sift the charges made by Miss Benedict, and in this determination he is acting in full accord with the desires of officers and men of the revenue cutter Bear, now in this port. United States off, cials now in Valdez, but familiar with conditions existing to the westward, declare that there is absolutely no truth in the assertions made by Miss Benedict.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
CANAL Is
 CAUSE IF SCANDAL

Paris, Oct. 15-For the second time in its history the Panama canal is the cause of scandal in the government of France. The French nation has not yet forgotten the crash that was the outcome of M. deLesseps' attempts to carry through the big undertaking, and now comes the discovery that all records of the transaction by which the United States paid to France S4O,- 100000 for the latter country's inter- est have vanished
 Fear of disclosures that will affect the integrity of brother-in-law of President Roosevelt, Charles Taft. brother of the candidate for president, and others high in the political life of the United States is believed to be the cause for the mysterious disap- pearance of the documents, which have been believed to be in the files of the French government since the deal closed in 1904. It is said that the presidents brother-in-law and the brother of Mir. Taft each made fortune as the result of the canal deal. The identity of the other per- sons deriving direct financial benefit from the transaction is hidden.
 It is believed that the investigation that will result from the discovery will entangle many persons of hither- to unsullied reputation, both in France and in the United States.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
EDUCATIONAL LAW IS
 WANTED FOR ALASKA

Washington, Oct. t3-- Education Commissioners Brown, of Alaska, has in his report to the government made q recommendation that the children of Alaska natives be compelled to at- tend school by means of q compulsory education law. The commissioner says that despite the fact that the government is sending much money in Alaska for educational purposes the great majority of thenative child ren do not attend the schools, be- cause of the fact that the parents do not take any interest in the efforts to educate their offspring.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

vices or the field of battle, as well as in the pursuits of peace.
 After he had finished voice was heard in the rear of the room. What we want Ia the man that will run the best"
 In an instant the orator was again on his feet.
 "If you think" he yelled, "that this convention can find anybody that can run better than the gentleman I have nominated, point once more to his well-lnown war record o--- Lippinootps Magazine.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
TIMBER BROKER IS NOT
 AND NEVER WAS HOST"

Seattle, Oct. 16--E. If. Mellseljohn, the tiJnber broker who, it was feared was lost in the forest near Arlington, is alive and well, and has not been lost. Whom he started out Melkel- john intended to be gone for several days but his aoqua;ntances believed it was bis intention to be away only few hours, and when he did not show up 2 search party was organized. ,,1 Tne ,a,', soarcneTs ',I came , upon meikel- was preparing his supper, he having made camp for tho night. He refused to accompany the party back to town, saying that he has some timber to cruise.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

One of the Illinois congressman has a good story of political oonven- tion in that state for the purpose of nominating candidate for an im- portant office.
 The district was q close one, and the necessity of selecting q popular man was thoroughly recognized. A speaker had just nominated q person. al friend for the petition, and in an elaborate oulogy had presented in glowing terms h@ manifold merits, especially emphasizing his great ser
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
WOMAN USES DRUG
 ID END HER LIFE

Despondent because of long con
 tinued suffering from the grip wom
 an, known in Valdez as Cleo Clifton
 but whose real name was Bera Beat rice Cook, and who was a former wife
 of Swi. twater Bill Gates, took her own life at an early hour Sunday
 morning. The woman's plight was discovered by Jack Deverney who summoned Dr. Hopkins, but medical aid came too late, the large quantity of chloroform swallowed proving fa- tai despite all efforts to counteract the
 effects, and death came before the woman could be taken from her home to hospital.
 A coroner's jury impaneled yester- day forenoon brought in verdict of suicide. The jury was composed of Sam Blum, c. G. Wulff, J. A. Bourke, Fred Cameron, Charles Craemer and Charles Osland.
 The woman left note in which she asked that her body be sent to Seat tie, and not buried in Alaska. Harry Cook, the man who was her husband at the time of her death, is a driver for the Cascade Laundry in Seattle and he has been notified, the body being held to await his instructions.
 Besides a husband, the woman left q mother, Mrs. lola Beebe, and two children by her first husband, Swift water Bill Gates,. One of these children is with Mrs. Beebe in Seattle and the other is believed to be some- where in Canada, it having been kid mapped several years ago, by wom- an employed by the then Mrs. Gates as nurse. A sister, Mrs. Gjertson, committed suicide in Katalla last fall.
 ltfails to few women to pass through the experiences that befell the woman who now lies dead by her own de- vice. Shortly after Swiftwater Bill Gates had had his last unsatisfactory experience with the Lamore sisters, of Dawson fame, he came to Seattle and was introduced to Mrs. lola Beebe and her two daughters. After a few days acquaintance, Gates and a friend attempted to elope with the girls but Mrs. Beebe prevented the plan by having the quartette arrested while they were aboard a steamship just to depart from Seattle for Alas ka. Later, however, Gates succeeded in getting away with the girl, going to Dawson where they were found by Mrs. Beebe, and where the first child was born.
 After the birth of his child Gates and his wife fled to Nome, leaving the little one in the care of it's grand In Nome Gates deserted his wife, who was finally joined by her mother. The women eventually reached Seattle where there was q between Gates and his wife, who went to Washington, D. C., where Mrs. Gates was again deserted, and where her second child was born.
 For the next year or so the history of the couple is one of reconciliations and ruptures, enlivened by attempts, use of the law, to make Gates provide for his family. Several times Gates was arrested but he al- ways managed to get free, occasion ally by methods that brought discred- it alike to officers and lawyers. The troubles of the couple eliminated about three years ago in divorce pro- ceedings brought in Seattle and re- sulting in q divorce being granted Mrs. Gates, who year or so later was married to Cook.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
NOTED AvENGER Is
 KILLED IN FIGHT

Washington, Oct. t4--"Bill Jones the avenger," who gained fame by his attemp to kill Guiteau after the latter had ossassinated President Garfield, was shot and killed yester- day by John McPerson. The kill ing grew out of quarrel concerning the possession of horse.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
BURGLAR SAID ID
 BE GALES SUN

Chicago, Oct. t4-Harry Cahill, whose real name is believed to be James Gale, son of the former dele- gate from Alaska to Congress, Thomas Gale, is in jail here accused of bank robbery. Cahill, or Gale, was arrest. ed at the request of the authorities of Janesville, Wisconsin, who are now on the way to take charge of him.
 The Janesville authorities say that Gale and two companions robbed the bank of Ladysmith, U small town near Janesville, of 5000. The pris- oner declines to discuss his crime or his identity.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

A notice of application for 20,0OO inches of water from the Stewar river at Fraser falls for generating electribity for dredges and conveyors has been filed at the gold office in Dawson by the Yukon Basin Gold Dredging Go.