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The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Forestry Service Scored

Washington, May S-Scnator Teller of Colorado today made an attack on the government forestry service and declared that it's administration is un- wise and arbitrary.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Postal Savings Bank Urged

Washington, May S-Senator Car ter today addressed the senate in be- half of the Postal Savings bank bill. He urged its passage as legislation in behalf of the poor man.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Trust Company Closes Doors

Cleveland, May 9-Thc Euclid Ave nue Trust Company closed it's doors today. It is given out that the assets of the concern will equal the liabili- ties which are estimated at Sl 5000, GOO. The company has been weak since the panic.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Santa Clara in Seattle
Coal Land Bill in Favor

Washington, May 13-The senate lands committee has reported in favor of the bill providing for throwing Alaska coal lands open for entry.
 Korea to be Given Freedom
 Seoul, May l3-Princc Ito, Japanese resident general in command of the out with a statement that within a short period Korea is to be given it's freedom
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Lamphere Implicated

La Porte. Indu May 1i--Little doubt now remains In the minds of
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Cashier Short S27O,OOO

Pittsburg, May S-William Mont gomery, cashier of the Alleghany National Bank is missing and the bank accounts are short $27O, ,OOO.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Massachusetts for Bryan

Boston, May S-After d fight lasting more than an hour the democratic state convention today pledged it's delegates to the national convention to vote for Bryan.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Either Debs or Haywood

Chicago, May l2-Whether to select Eugene Debs or William D. Hay wood to head the presidential ticket this fall is d question that is agitating the minds of the socialists now in convention in this city. Both of the men named have large number of followers.
 Santa Clara in Seattle
 Seattle, May l2-Steamship Santa Clara reached port from Valdez this morning. She had pleasant voyage.
 Revenue Officers Advance
 Washington, May 13-Capt. F. M. Munger. in command of the revenue cutter service in Alaskan waters, and Capt. Hamlet, in command of the Perry, have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Both officers will be on duty in Alaska this year.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
MARINE MOVEMENTS

Northwestern; sailed from Seattle 8th.
 Santa Clara; in Seattle Portland; sailed for Seattle 2nd. Bertha; sailed for Seattle 10th. Yucatan; Sailed for Seattle May 12
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Mayor Still After Fire Chief

Tacoma, May l3-Tacoma's mayor has not abandoned his efforts to get the scalp of Fire Chief McAlcvy. To- day the mayor filed charges against McAlevy alleging inrtlicicncy and conduct unbccoming q municipal oni-
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Spokanites to See Fleet

Spokane, May 9-Thc Spokane chamber of commerce has chartered special train which will convey a large number of the city's residents to Seattle for q sight of the Atlantic fleet. Two days will be spent on the SOund
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
|Ie|e}raphi( News
Candidates Pledge Support

Seattle, May S-All republican can didates for state office pledged them selves before the republican state convention today to support the peo- ples' choice for United States sena- tor, as expressed at the primaries.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14

Mrs. George Hazlott was passon. ger on the Yucatan for Seattle.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
More Pay For Army Officers

Washington, May 9--Thc house to- day agreed to th" proposed appro- priation of $7,O0O,OOO which will be used to incrcas" tn" pay of army oni- Cers and soldiers.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
New Laws For Alaska Wanted
Rifles Shoot Too Low

Camp American Lake, May 12-Thc shooting done on the range here shows that the new Springfield rifles supplied the troops shoot low and the recommendations for it's use have been withdrawn.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Major Richardson Recovering

Washington, May 9-Major Rich ardson, in charge of the Alaska road bureau, is reported from Hot Springs, Arkansas, as being on the road to re- covcry. The officer has been in the military hospital at tn" springs for several months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
WAITING ON ELECTION.
Stock Market Is Steady But Not Very
Active.

New York. Oct. 31.-The stock
market during the week has been dis
posed to wait on the result of the
elections but with feeling of conf
dence in improved conditions after
they are passed. Some profit taking
sales were in evidence prompted by
the high level at which prices ruled
and by apprehension that such selling
after the elections would overbear the
expected new demand. The action Of
the market in face of these sales in
dicated the unrelinquished control of
the powerful financial forces WHICH
have dominated the market for
months
Money continued easy. The United
States steel quarterly report. higher
prices for copper and improving gross
earnings of railroads were the con-
spicuous indications of the improved
tendency of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
ONE V0LLEY ENOUGH.
Mutinous Outbreak Among Turkish
Troops Is Suppressed.

Constantinople, Oct. 31.-A threat
ened outbreak on the part of a COM
pany of Turkish troops attached to the
garrison at Yildez Kiosk was prompt
ly put down this morning with a single
volley from a loyal battalion. Three
of the mutineers were killed and Is
wounded.
The mutinous spirit manifested
itself when the company was assem-
bled and threatened for a few mo-
ments to result in serious trouble. But
a hurry order was issued and a bat
talon from regiment recently
brought in from Salonika was march
ed to the scene and one volley sufficed
to COW the mutineers.
The rebellious troops were under
orders to leave for the provinces, but
they refused to depart, withdrew 10
field near the barracks, and defied
their officers.
The battalion from Salonica, which
was drafted into the capital, especially
because the men are staunch suppor-
tiers of the constitution, was ordered to
attack the rebels. They fired one vol
ley, with the result above set forth,
after which the mutineers surrendered
and were made prisoners. Later they
were drawn up on the public square,
tied together and exhibited to the as
sembled troops as rebels who had
broken their military oath. This
prompt suppression is expected to
have a salutary effect on the remain
der of the Yildez Kiosk garrison,
which is suspected of being antagon-
istic to the constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
A Hard Fight Expected with
Princeton at West Point.
ARMY is A FAVORITE.
Chicago and Minnesota VIII
Furnish Good Game.
Special Train of the Gophers to
Windy City.
In the Game at Annapolis Car.
Isle Has Advantage.

West Point, N. Y. Oct. 31.-For the
nrst time in two years the elevens of
princeton university and the United
states military academy face each
other on the football field today. The
weather conditions at the outset of
the day were fine as made to order
and hard and fast fight was assured.
Great as was the interest in the game
for its own sake there was even more
in relation of the struggle to those vet
to come. If the cadets won then
Princeton's chances against Yale would
be small. it is said, while the West
Pointers might hope to wipe out
their defeat by the navy last year If
the reverse were true then Yale would
be worried and Annapolis happy.
princeton is generally admitted to
paper" should drop the game; but
the new football is so uncertain that it
is almost impossible to forecast re-
suits. Two weeks ago the army was
favorite against Yale, but two unex-
pected penalties cost them the con-
tests. Princeton has made almost un-
limited shifts to strengthen the team,
lately even taking two candidates for
center rush and placing them at end
The increase of the coaching staff by
addition of several old grads" and
the return to the line up of Full Back
McGrahan has produced a marked
improvement
West Point was expected to be
stronger today than when she met
Yale. constant practice despite rain
and muddy fields has perfected a
number of open plays including the
forward pass and wide circling end
runs. Grebel has proved especially
effective against the scrubs" on the
latter plays The army. it was thought,
would be Handicapped by the absence
through injuries of Wood at quarter
and Chamberlain at full back, both of
whom put up a strong game against
Yale
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
MRS. AsTOR is DEAD.
She, 1t Was, Who Established the
Famous "4OO."

New York, Oct 31.-Mrs. VIM. Astor,
who for 80 years has been regarded as
the social leader of New York, died last
night of heart disease at her home on
Fifth avenue. For nearly four weeks
Mrs Astor, who was 80 wears old, had
been in a critical condition owing to
the return of heart affection that had
given her trouble for years.
The society functions given and pre-
sided over by Mrs. Astor have gone
down into history as among the most
brilliant on record. 1t Is said the ball
room in the mansion on Fifth avenue
would accommodate 1000 people. 1t
was Mrs. Astor who established the
famous 400" her visiting list being
confined to that number of names. In
1905, however. she was said to have "let
down the bars" when she invited 1,200
persons to one of the most memorable
social events ever given in New York.
The Astor jewels were worn by her on
this occasion. 1t is said the Astor en-
eralds are the finest in the world.
VIM. Astor, her husband, died in
Paris in 1892. Mrs. Astor, before her
marriage was Miss Caroline Schermer-
horn, daughter of Abraham Scherm-
erhorn, a we'll to do merchant. She
was married to VIM. Astor September
23, 1853. John J. Astor was their only
son. There were four daughters. two of
them, Mrs. Ogilvie Haig and Mrs. Orme
Wilson now living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
TO COUNT THE CASH.
Subtreasury Employees at New York
Have Big Job.

New York, Oct. 31.-Following the
resignation of Hamilton Fish as as
sistant treasurer of the United States,
in charge of the subtreasury here, a
corps of bookkeepers under the direc-
ton of United States Treasurer Treat
today began checking over the books
of the office. While this task is a big
one, it does not compare with the
work required to count the cash in
the vaults, which work will be taken
up as soon as the checking of the
books has been completed. There is
in the vaults approximately $173 mil
lion in gold coin; SIT million in cur
rency and $50 million in silver coin
and all of this must be counted and
verified piece by piece. The money
is in sealed bags and packages but
the mark on each of these must be
verified by the actual counting of the
contents. The work will probably re-
quire at least a month. The counting
is only done when an assistant treas
urer leaves the office. Mr.. Fish re-
signed as assistant treasurer in order
to accept a nomination for congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
Taft Is Still Lingering i'm thu
Empire State.
He Closes New York Campaign
at Rochester Tonight.
HE BEGAN AT ELMIRE.
Scheduled for Seven Speeches
During the Day.
He Will Meet Mrs. Taft in
Buffalo Tomorrow.

Elmira, N. Y, Oct. 31.-William H.
Taft arrived here early today and de-
livered a brief address on his closing
were on his schedule for today in
hamton, Cortland, Ithaca and Roches-
ter. After the Rochester demonstra-
ton tonight Mr.. Taft will proceed to
Buffalo. where he will be joined on
Sunday by Mrs. Taft. She will accom-
pany him to Youngstown and Gin
cinnati, where he closes his campaign.
Despite the early hour of Mr.. Taft's
arrival here he spoke to large
crowd and was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Representative J. Sloat Fas-
sett. who lives here, met the train A
passage way was made from the Taft
car to the platform along the railroad
station. but the police had a hard
time keeping the crowd back and it
took five minutes for Mr.. Taft to
reach the platform, which was only
SO feet from the car, because of hand
shaking he was compelled to do on
the way. He was introduced by Mr..
Fassett. Mr.. Taft said:
II note this is the old county of
Governor and Senator David B. Hill
and 1 know that he used to count on
it as a Democratic county; but 1 am
glad to know that under the mission
ary influence of Brother Fassett this
county is being redeemed from Demo-
cracy and will roll up majority in
favor of the national ticket and
Governor Hughes on Tuesday next
After discussing the panic of last
fall, Mr.. Taft concluded:
1.-The men who control capital in
Europe and this country are the men
who will insist on having a certain
business future and unless they invest
their cartwheels will not go round.
new construction will not begin and
the depression will continue for four
years. Therefore my friends, I don't
urge you to vote the Republican
ticket. 1 only point to the fact, and
1 know by looking into your eyes and
seeing your long heads what the re-
suit is going to be-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
IGNORES THE FLEET.
PeI1in Hardly Knows the Ships Are
at Annoy.

Pekin, Oct. 31.-The presence of the
second squadron of the American bat
tleship fleet at Annoy, where the YES
sells arrived yesterday and where the
men are now being entertained by the
Chinese government, is hardly known
in Pekin. The Chinese newspapers
have said nothing at all about the
visit, and the occurrence is being COM
pletely ignored both officially and
otherwise, so far as Pekin is concern
ed. This probably is because the
festivities in connection with the
birthday of the empress dowager are
coincident with the entertainment of
the visiting Americans. The Japan
newspapers alone in Pekin have any
information regarding the doings at
Annoy. Up to o'clock this evening
the foreign board had no news of the
arrival of the warships and was still
awaiting their coming. Neither had
the American legation received any
news. The only member of the lega-
ton at Annoy is Captain James H.
Reeves, the military attache.
This silence is the more remarkable
because the native press has during
the past few weeks given much space
to promulgating the idea of an alli-
ance with the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
Weather Is sin IdeaI

This has been another ideal Octo-
Der day and when that is said the de-
scription is complete and means that
the day has been all that the most
eXactlns could have asked. The mer-
curry measurements have been tenn
perate, that is neither too hot nor too
cold, Just about right in other words
as marked by the standard of a ma
Jority of the people of this section
OF the world. The weather man
EueSses that there will be a change
this evening which will transform t1e
SKIES from azure blue to southern
grey with clouds to spare tonight and
sunday. Accompanying this there
VIII be a superabundance of heat
winch will cause the temperature to
rise in this part of the state The fol-
rowing are the temperatures since 7
C'ClOPlx fIfc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
HIS PLAN FOR BRYAN.
Taft Says Use for a Scare and Then
Defeat Him.

Binghamton, N. Y. Oct 31-The big
day meeting of w. H. Taft in his New
York state campaign was held here.
Escorted through the principal streets
and Justify cheered throughout, at the
Armory theater an audience of several
thousand greeted him with a great
demonstration. After being introduced
as the Man who has done things in
distinction to Mr.. Bryan with his
oratory" Mr.. Taft, who was in splen-
did voice, talked for an hour, paying
particular attention to labor issues.
Referring to Mr.. Bryan he said:
What we ought to do with Mr..
Bryan is first to use him as a fright to
the business community and then, by
defeating him insure the business
future of the country"
1t required an overflow meeting to
satisfy the crowds which demanded to
see and hear Mr.. Taft. After his ad-
dress in the theater he spoke from the
balcony of the Bennett hotel and was
wildly cheered by a great crowd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
CALLS 1T PUT UP JOB.
President Issues Another Statement
on Rockefeller Incident.

Washington, Oct. 31-Following up
the statement issued last evening from
the White House regarding the an
nouncement made by John. D. Rookie
feller of his preference for Mr.. Taft
in the presidential struggle, a second
statement was issued today as fol-
lows:
1.-THE president has received numer-
Gus letters and kilograms showing that
this trick of Rockefeller, doubtless
made by agreement with the Demo-
cratic party will fail absolutely. 1t is
self evident on its face. as Mr.. Taft
has said, that if Mr.. Rockefeller had
really wanted him elected he would
have kept quiet about him and that
he has come out for him as being the
way in which he can damage him
most"
The following telegram also was
made public:
Cleveland, o., Oct. 81, 1908.
1.-THE President: The labor vote
will not be deceived by Rockefeller's
political trick. We will bury him
with Tom Johnson. Cuyahoga county
is as safely Republican as the state of
Ohio and the electoral college.
"a. L. FAULKNER,
president of the Window Glass
Workers of America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

increased in same ratio.
Linn-Farm and railroad taxes about
same as last year.
Montgomery-Farm and railroad
- Morris-Farm taxes same as last
year; railroad taxes increased.
McPherson-Farm and railroad taxes
both lower.
Pottawatomie-Far taxes increased
SIS, 1000. of which $4,000 was special
levy to rebuild bridges; railroad taxes
increased $4,000.
Jefferson-Farm and railroad taxes
same as last year.
q Douglas-Farm taxes higher, railroad
taxes lower.
AIlen-Farm taxes $4,000 less; rail-
road taxes $4,000 more.
Jackson-Farm taxes same as last
year; railroad taxes slightly lower.
FrankIin-Farm taxes same as last
year: railroad taxes $4,000 more.
Washington-Farm taxes slightly
higher; railroad taxes slightly lower.
Woodson-Farm and railroad taxes
both lower.
Chautauqua-Farm taxes lower;
railroad taxes higher.
Clay-Farm taxes lower; railroad
taxes higher.
Reno-Farm taxes and railroad
taxes both lower.
Cherokee-Same as Reno.
Anderson-Same as Reno.
Geary-Farm and railroad taxes
same as last year.
WabaunSee-Farm taxes lower;
railroad taxes higher.
Sedgwick-Farm taxes and railroad
taxes both slightly higher.
Wilson-Farm taxes $1,000 less;
railroads $4,000 less.
Wyandotte-Farm taxes not yet
tabulated; railroads 100000 less.
Chase-Farm and railroad taxes
both higher.
Labette-Farm and railroad taxes
both lower.
Dickinson-Farm and railroad taxes
both lower.
Hamilton-Farm taxes not yet tabu-
lated; railroad taxes higher.
Hodgeman-Same "a Hamilton.
NesS-Same as Hamilton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
HE CLAIMS 325 VOTES.
Chairman Hitchcock Gives Out His
Forecast of the Election.

New York, Oct. 31.-In his forecast
of the composition of the electoral COL
lege which will choose the next presi-
dent and vice president of the United
headquarters. National Chairman
Hitchcock claims 325 Republican
members or S3 more than will be re-
Quird to elect.
For the Republican ticket Mr.
Hitchcock is sure of New York, Ohio
Republican columns Nebraska, Mon
tana, Maryland and Nevada In ex-
planning his list. Mr.. Hitchcock said
that he believed the chances were even
in Kentucky and Missouri. with their
13 and 1S votes respectively. If by
chance any of the states claimed
should go Democratic, he said, they
would be Maryland, Montana and Ne
vada. with a total of IA votes. TIis
would leave a Republican margin of
50 and of this advantage he expressed
himself as perfectly confident. The
national chairman does not include
Tennessee and Oklahoma in his list
and comedies that the chances in these
states are against the Republican tick
ct. His forecast, Mr.. Hitchcock said,
was based upon Information received
by him from party leaders throughout
the United States.
The statess claimed for Taft and
Sherman, with their electoral votes,
California, 10; Colorado, 5: Connect
fcut, z: Delaware, 8; Idaho, 8; Illi-
nois, 27; Indiana, Is; Iowa, 13: Kan
sas, 10; Maine. 6; Maryland, 8: Massa-
chusetts. 16; Michigan. IA; Minnesota,
IL; Montana. 8: Nebraska, 8; Nevada,
8: New Hampshire. 4: New Jersey, 12 /;
New York. 80: North Dakota. 4; Ohio,
%; oregon, 4: Pennsylvania, "a:
Rhode Island, 4; South Dakota, /;
Utah. 8; Vermont 4; Washington. s;
West Virginia, z: Wisconsin, 13; Wyo-
ming g. Total 325
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
ALL ARE BUSY.
Candidates Are Hard at Work Clos
ing Up the Gaps.

New York, Oct. 31.-New York, In
diana and Illinois. representing 81
electoral votes and still to be re-
garded as doubtful states. were the
scene of final desperate fighting on
the last day of the last week of the
presidential campaign and on them
Taft and Bryan today are focusing
their contest for election to the presi-
New York state, beginning at Elmira
and with speeches scheduled at
Oswego, Binghamton, Cortland and
Ithaca and night meeting at
Rochester.
Bryan after a busy day yesterday in
w. Kern, Mr.. Bryan's running mate,
also campaigned in Indiana today.
Tonight Mr.. Bryan will address a
meeting in Chicago.
With Secretary of State Root.
James S. Sherman, the Republican
New York city today to review the
parade of the Republican business
men. Mr.. Root will speak here to-
night, while Mr.. Sherman goes for a
night meeting at Kingston, where
Governor Hughes also will speak to-
night. The governor had expected to
wind up his campaign with
Kingston, but changed his plans and
will address several meetings in New
York city on Monday.
William r. Hearst, national chair
man of the independence party;
Thomas L. Hisgen, the party's cam
didate for president; Clarence J.
Shearn, candidate for governor, and
others will speak tonight at mass
meeting in Carnegie hall. this city.
Eugene V. Debs, in his Red spec
ial' toured Wisconsin today in the in
terest of the Socialist party which
nominated him for the presidency.
E. w. Chain. prohibition presidential
candidate, will speak in Chicago,
A S. Watkins. his associate on the
ticket. is scheduled to address meet
ing in Detroit.
Postmaster General Meyer will
speak in Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
THE SCORE A Low ONE.
Vanderbilt Hopes to Make Good Show
ing Against Michigan.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 31.-Southern
hopes were high when Vanderbilt uni
versity lined up on Ferry field today
for the annual football game with the
University of Michigan. Although the
southerners were much lighter in
weight than the Michigan team it was
expected that their speed and Captain
Vaughn Blake's kicking ability would
enable them to at least to hold the
heavier northern team to a low score
and perhaps score themselves.
Both teams were in splendid condi-
ton and fit for hard struggle.
1t was felt that much of the result
of the game would probably hinge upon
the kicking proficiency of Captain
Blake and Halfback Allerdice of Michi-
gan. Coach Yost said that while Mich
igan has a much superior line, lack of
experience handicaps the team. While
Coach McGuggin did not expect a vic
tory over Michigan he said he felt sure
that the score would be a low one, ad-
ding that in the new game results are
always uncertain.