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Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19
Chamber Of Commerce Com- mittee Will Urge Action
 Regarding Lighthouse
APPROPRIATION AVAILABLE
HinchinbrOOk Project Is Provided For By $40, GOO Fund Now
 Four Years Old

Governmental disregard for the needs of the Alaska coast, and in par. ticular for the needs of the coast ad- jacent to Valdez, when it comes to aids to navigation received condem- nation during last nights session of the chamber of commerce. This sub- ject was the special purpose of the meeting, and so soon as President Smith so announced the long felt in- dignation anent the conditions was made manifest.
 The need for lighthouses is felt par ticularly at this time because of the experience of the Pennsylvania on her last trip north, and the fact that the government more than two years ago appropriated $l4O, ,OOO forsthe pur- pose of erecting a lighthouse on'Hinch- enbrOok was made the subject of com mcnt, forcible and to the point. So far all that has been done as the re- suit of the appropriation is cursory inspection of the purpOsed site.
 Following President Smiths state ment of the purpose of the meeting Alvah Flames told of the progress of events up to passage of the bill car rying the appropriation, and ex- pressed his willingness to again take up the burden of trying by cores pondenco with members of the de- partment to have some action taken.
 On motion MT. Flames, E. A Hen- derson and Joseph Deiringer were appointed d committee to once again make an appeal that something be done to guard against the danger now encountered by every vessel that voyages the waters on this part of the Alaska coast
 Joseph Deiringer, as chairman of the chamber committee appointed to communicate with Delegate Gale and Delegate-Elo Wickersham in con- nectiOn with the movement to obtain a land office in Valdez, reported that the letters had been forwarded. E. A. Henderson, also of che commit tee, reported that Judge Reid has in behalf of the project promised to use his personal influence with Secretary Garfield.
 $. A. Temple, of the committee ap- pointed to obtain signatures to pe- titions in the land office connection, reported that two petitions have been forwarded, one to Col. A. w. Swan itz, who first suggested the proposition and one to the commissioner of the general land office in Washington. Three hundred and seventy-three per- sons signed the petitions.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19
Inspectors Exonerate Master

Seattle, Nov. 1O~-No one is to blame for the collision between the Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steam ship Cottage City and the lumber schooner Bainbridge, according to the decision of the marine inspec- tors. The inspectors find that the steering gear of the Cottage City was out of order and that this fact is res. ponsible for the accident.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19
Personal Conduct Keeps Ko- diak Commissioner From
 Admission To Bar
JUDGE REID TO TAKE ACTION
Examining Committee Denies Ap- plication Of Man Long Suspec-
 ted Of CrOOkedness

Because of his inability to furnish satisfactory refutation of charges against him while in office, Commits sioner Joseph H. Silverman of Kodiak was last evening denied admission to practice law in Alaska. MT. Silver man departed for the westward last night.
 Silly erman, for several years, has been acting as commissioner of Kodi- ak precinct, and during this period there have been many reports con- corning the manner in which he has conducted his office. He came to Valdez at the beginning of the pres ent term of court, and announced that he was going to apply for admis- sion to the bar. He was advised that such procedure would be inadvis- able until he had cleared himself of the informal charges made against him as commissioner, but persisted in taking the examination.
 In addition to being denied admis- sion to the bar, Silverman is to lose his commissionershiE. for Judge Reid, upon being presented with the findings of the bar committee, an- nounced that he Will remove Silver man from office. The removal of Silverman and the appointment of q successor will take place within few days.
 In it's findings the bar committee makes no reference to specific instan- Ces of wrong doing on the part of Silverman, although the investiga- tion convinced the members of the committee that Silverman is guilty of gross misconduct, particularly in holding for the grand jury persons against whom there is no evidence warranting such act. The committees report follows, it being entitled. "In the matter of the application of Joseph H. Silverman to be admitted to practice law in the courts of Alaska"
 '"To the Hon. Silas II. Reid, Judge of said Court.
 "We, your committee, to whom was referred the application of Joseph Fl. Silverman for admission to prac- tice law in the Courts of Alaska, res- pectfully report as follows:
 "We have examined tho said ap- plicant upon his qualifications and learning, and find him well in- formed in the general principles of the common law and upon the Statutes of the Districts.
 ''We have also inquired into the knowledge of the applicant as to the ethical precepts and requirements of the profession, and as to his character and general reputation in the com munity where he resides, and from the information obtained we are con- strained to report that, in our opinion, the application of the said Joseph H. Silverman should be denied, and we SO recommend.
 Respectfully submitted,
 "J, Y. Ostrander
 "L. V. Ray
 Edmund Smith
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19

Mayor Brown has receiveda noti. fication of the session of the Ameri. can Mining Congress to be held in Pittsburg early in December. A re. quest is made that the mayor nomi. nate two delegates, and blank cre- dential forms are sent. Any mining man of Valdez desiring to attend the convention may obtain credentials upon application to the mayor.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19
Chamber Of Commerce Com mittee Has Hard Time Get
 ting Exhibits For Fair
DON'T CARE FEELING EXISTS
Many Miners Express Belief That Benefits To Accrue From EX-
 hibitiOn Are Nil

Apathy on the part of the mine owners around the sound, when it cones to arranging for exhibits to be made at the Alaska a-Yukon-Pacific Exposition formed one subject of dis cussion at last nights meeting of the chamber of commerce. The subject was brought up by s. A. Temple, a member of the chamber committee | appointed to assist in assembling the ore exhibit, and Mir. Temple in um- mistakable terms voiced his disgust, occasioned by the lack of interest displayed.
 MT. Temple stated that he had written many letters and that res ponses have been few. He is sure of ore from the Beatson, Dieringcr, Ella mar, Dickey mines and from his own mine, but to date this is about all. The ore, while it has been promised has not been delivered and the qucs- tion of finances is another question that Mir. Temple brought before the chamber
 Int"oaHced by Mir. Temple, the sub ject of the exhibit to be made at the fair was taken up by others in the meeting, and while it was generally agreed that the main reason for the lack of interest is feeling that Seat tie is using the name of Alaska to boost the interests of the Spirit City, it was also agreed that this lack of interest will, in the end, reflect upon Alaska, or that portion of the terri tory not well represented at the fair.
 P. s. Hunt, the photographic stated that as a member of the committee to assemble photographs, he had offered to make tour of the sound and take a collection of photographs of the various mines, providing the mine owners would club together and pay his actual expenses, transporta- tion and meals. Mr. Hunt said that with few exceptions the mine owners declined, saying that they do not care whether the properties in which they are interested are represented at the fair or not, and that they be- lieve that no benefit will accrue if the exhihit is made.
 It was finally decided that the chamber committee will make ar- engagements with those operating small launches to have them bring ore samples to Valdez, the chamber to pay the regular freight rate. From Valdez the transportation charges are cared for by the Alaska bureau of the exposition.
 Scotty Crawford stated that in Se- attle he has 1000 pounds of ore, and that in Chicago he has 800 pounds, both consignments at the disposal of the chamber of committee. Steps will be taken to make this ore part of the Valdez exhibit.
 In connection with the exhibit question, Deputy United States Clerk E. A. Henderson suggested that Unga is the home of cod fishing in- dustry carried on on q large scale and that an exhibit calling attention to this resource of Alaska will be of ad- vantage to the territory. MT. Hem derson suggested way ip. which this affair can be looked aNNes and his suggestions will be foliowedb,&.
 Tat.nx I. DofikIoa Srn c,A..
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19
Labor In Politics To Stay

Denver, Nov. t4--It was announced this morning during the session of the labor convention that the Ameri- can Federation of Labor is in politics to stay.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19
Tanana Sends $o,oob ,ooo In Gold

Seattle, Nov. io-Tbo assay office in this city reports yhat so far this year 1t has received from the Tanana country gold to the value ofs9, 100, ,OOO. This Is an increase of S1,70O, ,Oo0 as compared to any previous year.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-11-19

Tn new telescope at Johns Hop. kins university, Baltimore, the renec- tor consists of mercury, revolved by an electric motor. By varying the speed the conoavity of the mercury may be changed to alter the focus.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
THAw REMAINS IN ASYLUM.
Effort to Remove White Slayer Given
Up by Counsel.

New York. Feb. mo immediate
move will be made to secure the re-
lease Of Harry K Thaw from the in
sane asylum at Matteawan, according
to an interview accredited to A. Rus
sell Peabody, Thaw's personal coun.
sci. 1t has been practically decided
that there is no way under the law
by which Thaw can be confined in a
private sanitarium instead of the
Matteawan institution, and his law
yers and family are said to have
agreed that it would be unwise to ask
for his release now. Martin w. Little.
ton. who conducted Thaw's defense in
court, left for six weeks vacation
in Florida and it is possible that no
move will be made in the case before
his return.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
BLOODY WORK BY ROBBERS.
Police Officers and Others Shot In
Woburn, Mass.

Woburn, Mass, Feb. S.-Three high
waymen, heavily armed, appeared in
Woburn and vicinity Thursday night
and, after holding up two men, shot
two police officers, one possibly fatal
ly, shot and severely injured the
driver of police wagon. slightly in.
jured boy and fired at barber
who attempted to capture one OF
them.
The robbers first made their appear
ance in Burlington where they held up
William P. Adams and William Els
sex The Woburn police were mott
fed and officers Timothy E. Welsh
and Edward T. O'Neil were sent out
The policemen discovered three sus
poets near the Congregational church
in Woburn and when the men saw
they were being followed they opened
fire. Welsh was shot in the stomach
and in the left side and O'Neil re
ceived bullet in the calf of the leg
The other shootings followed soon
after.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
Mr.. BRYAN'S OPINIONS

The plan of guaranteed bank depos-
its has probably found favor, among
all classes of people and irrespective
|of political utilization, more rapidly
than any other public question.
The new state of Oklahoma has al
ready enacted law taxing state banks,
the fund thus accumulated to be used
in paying the depositors of any state
bank that from any cause becomes un-
able to meet its obligations. A special
session of the Kansas legislature has
been called for the purpose of enacting
legislation similar to the Oklahoma
plan. The governor of Nebraska is
considering the advisability of calling
a special session of the legislature on
account of the growing belief among
the people that protection to bank de-
positors in the form of state or federal
guarantees of their deposits will stop
the boarding of money, bring into cir
culation sufficient currency to conduct
the business of the:country, and prevent
a recurrence of such disastrous panics
as the one throug which we are now
passingh.
Mr.. Bryan has been an advocate of a
law guaranteeing deposits in state and
national banks since 1893. The legisla-
ture of Ohio has adopted joint resolu-
ton inviting Mr.. Bryan to address it's
members in joint session February 10.
1908, on the subject of Guaranteed
Bank Deposits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
DON'T WAIT.
Take Advantages Of cresco citi-
zen's Experience Before It's ,
Too Late.

a.
When the back begins to ache.
Don't wait until backache becomes
chronic:
I'LL serious kidney troubles develop
Till urinary troubles destroy nights
rest.
Profit by Crcsco citizens expert
erce.
John E. Peck, produce dealer of
Peck St. Cresco, Iowa, says; From
the results obtained from the use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills, can recommend
them as preparation of more than
ordinary merit. For some years l
had attacks of kidney complaint de-
spite the fact. that used RI NEEDY after
remedy. Sometimes the pain across
my back was almost unendurab g,
rendering it impossible to lift or stoop
without suffering acutely. A lame
ness ard soreness across the m al of
my back was also present. Reading
about ID pans Kidney Pi Is induced me
to go to the Miiz d. ug Co. and pro-
cured fox Gradually they Jesse n. d
the pain until it disappeared.
For Sale by all Dealers. Price so
cents Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember tina name Doan's-and
take no o,her.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
NIGHT RIDERS TERRORIzE
DESTROY TENNESSEE BARNS AND
WOUND SEVERAL.
Twenty Thousand Pounds of Tobacco
Are Consumed by Band Of
Armed Men.

Adams, Tenn, Feb. 8.-Night riders.
we'll armed and mounted, visited the
farms of Hugh G. Lawrence and Wash
T. Wicker, within three miles of this
place, destroyed the barns on both
farms, together with 10000 pounds of
tobacco, shot and wounded Lawrence
and his son Bradley Lawrence, and
whipped negro named Motlow un.
mercifully
The riders first visited the farm of
Lawrence. He and his son were in
the barn loading their tobacco on wag-
ons and heard the night riders COM
ing. They came out of the barn and
started toward the house, and when
within 15 or 20 yards of the house
they met ten or a dozen of the riders
and at once opened fire on them. They
returned the fire, wounding Lawrence
in the cheek and hand, and his son in
the leg
The raiders retreated at the Law
rences' first fire, but rallied with some
ten or fifteen reenforcements and re-
newed the attack, firing 70 or 80 shots
through the windows of his house,
where he and son had retreated after
emptying their weapons. The Law
rences returned the fire, but no casual
ties occurred. Mrs. Lawrence, who
was in the house, narrowly escaped be-
ing struck by the flying bullets.
The night riders then went to the
barn, and after shooting horse,
placed dynamite under two wagon
loads of tobacco and blew them to
pieces. The barn was burned, togeth-
er with about 10000 pounds of to-
bacco. The riders then went to the
farm of Wash Wicker, where they
burned his barn and about 5000
pounds of tobacco. They found a
negro named Motlow on this farm and
they assaulted and beat him up in an
unmerciful manner. Lawrence and
Wicker both belong to the Hill Billie
class, never having joined the union.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
MCDONALD DEFENSE CLOSES
END OF eUERiN SHOOTING CASE
IN SIGHT.
Announcement Comes as a Coup
Many Witnesses Cut from the
Proceedings.

Chicago, Feb. THE defense in
the trial Of Mrs. Dora Mcdonald for
the shooting of Webster Guerin before
Judge Brentano announced Thursday
that it would close Its case. It was
believed that evidence for the de.
Tense would occupy Thursdays ses-
sion of court and possibly Friday.
Many witnesses for the defense were
left out under the change of plans,
which was caused partly by Mrs. Nc
Donald's poor health. Cross-examina-
ton of Mrs. Minnie Sallinger Hirsch
was taken up at the opening of court
Thursday by Assistant States Attor-
ney William A. Rittenhouse. After
preliminary question or two as to
where Mrs. Hirsch went at the close
of court Attorney Rittenhouse start
ed again on examination concerning
letters which were written to the wit
ness by Guerin.
Mrs. Millie Lagen, the milliner from
Prairie du Chen, Wis, who testified
to having overheard conversation
between Webster Guerin and Mrs. Nc
Donald in the Boston oyster house,
was instructed to return at the open
ing of court for further examination
by the state. Aid. Francis w. Taylor
of the 21st ward was called to testi-
fy to trip which he made to the
Guerin brothers studio to get a pic
ture Of q Swedish servant girl, said
to be held by the Guerins. He was
not allowed to answer questions asked
about the alleged occurrence and was
excused. The defense contended that
1t had the right to impeach Archie
Guerin's testimony "collaterally" by
such evidence
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11

Mr.. Bryan, in discussing the tariff
question, insists that residents of the
United States should be permitted to
buy homemade goods at home at as
low price as the foreigner can buy
American-made goods abroad. He also
insists that our government should be
by and for the people as whole, rath-
er than by and for the trusts, and adj
ministered in the interest of a few
beneticiaries Of the trust system. He
believes that national legislation for
the purpose of better regulation and
control of interstate commerce and
common carriers should supplement
state legislation, and not be a substi-
tute for state legislation.
Mr.. Bryan's paper The Commoner.
reflects his opinions each week on cues
tons of public Importance and in its
columns may also be found his maya
zine articles, public speeches, addresses
and lectures, which are referred to ii
the daily press from day to day.
Ii you are interested in political ques-
tons, if you desire to keep in touch
with the progress of the campaign and
to read Mr.. Bryan's campaign speeches
send sixty cents to The Commoner,
and the paper will be sent to you each
week until the close of the next presi-
Dental campaign.
Postoffice money order, currency, or
stamps will be accepted. Only sixty
cents. Address The CoMMoNER, LIN
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
GOTHAM BLAZE FATAL.
Girl Dies and Many Lives Are I'm.
periIed by Fire.

New York, Feb. 8.-Fire that orig
mated in the basement of five-story
apartment house on the corner of
West Seventeen street and Columbus
avenue Friday swept rapidly upward
to the roof, imperiling many lives.
Margaret Landon, 81 years old. died
from suffocation few moments after
being carried to the street by firemen.
-Four of the eight families occupying
the building were accounted for.
Some of the members of the family of
Adolph Scwartz, living on the fourth
floor, are missing.
Cleveland, o. Feb. 8.-Fire Of un.
known origin burned the fire-story
Chandler building, No. 507 Huron road
and destroyed the plant of the Cleve.
land Bakers and Confectioners' Sup
ply Company and the stock of the j
M. Bour Company, wholesale coffee
dealers. Estimated loss. 100000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
SEEKS HEIRS TO BIG ESTATE.
Minister Charges Them $40 Each and
Gets Into Trouble.

Springfield, o., Feb. 10.-When Rev.
w. G. Whitaker, arrested in Dayton
for alleged misuse of the mails by
United States Marshal Sanderson,
was searched by Sheriff Almoney, in
this city, $1,700 in greenbacks was
found in his pocket. Whitaker, it is
said. has been in all parts of the coun.
try endeavoring to interest heirs to
an enormous estate in England and he
alleges that he had found $500 OF
these persons.
The estate, according to Whitaker's
story, is that of Capt. John Whitaker
and Jane Scott Parker, now held in
trust by the Bank of England, and said
to be worth from $60O,OOO,OO0 to $780,.
100000. 1t is averred that Whitaker
wrote to each Of the supposed heirs
asking that they pay him ten dollars
each for providing proof of kinship.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
Lime Springs.

Mrs. Roy Nash was Chester caller
Thursday.
Mrs. 7. S. Carpenter was at the
county seat Thursday.
Wyn. Maurer and Dale Smith attend
ed the club dance here Wednesday.
Wilbur Howe returned to LIE Row.
Thursday, after weeks visit with his
sister, Mrs. Gilbert Moar.
Messrs. Rob. Jones and Targeson, of
York, attended the dance here, Wednes-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Irvine, of
Cresco, attended the funeral here.
Friday.
We are glad to report Miss Florence
Nash able to be out again.
Miss Eloise Hill came home from
Arlington, S. D.. Friday.
The people of the Welsh church gave
reception Thursday evening at the
church for Rev. L. R. Griffith and wife.
They presented Mr.. Griffith with fur
lined coat and robe and a purse, and
also presented Mrs. Griffith with
purse, after which refreshments were
served.
John Linderman arrived from Minot.
N. D., Friday.
Mrs. Irvine returned to her home at
Cresco, Thursday, after few days
visit with her daughter Mrs. Frank
Stevens.
Mrs. Owen Jones, of Chester, visited
friends and relatives here Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Otis Hewes and daughter Fave
departed for their new home in Dakota,
Friday. They expect to stop at Minne-
apolis for few days,
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ko.
bout, Friday, girl.
Mrs. Gammons and son, of Cresco,
attended the funeral Friday.
Geo. H. Wetter returned from his
Washington and Idaho trip, Sunday.
Mr.. Morgan, of Minneapolis, came
Thursday to attend the funeral of his
nephew Elmer Williams.
Tom Jones and niece Kathryn Davis,
of Cresco, attended the funeral Friday.
Nina Burns has opened new roller
skating rink in the Star Opera House.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-11
DIFFER ON MINOR DETAILS
JAP.AMERlcAN AGREEMENT is
DELAYED.
Statistics and Small Points Cause Hold,
ing Up Of Emigration Problem
Solution.

Tokyo, Feb. 10.-The delay in reach
ing final settlement of the emigra-
ton question between Japan and the
United States is due to differences be-
tween the two governments concern
ing statistics and minor details.
The Japanese government in it's
memorandum of December 81, main
tanning the incorrectness of the fig
ures presented by Ambassador
O'Brien. which showed an extraor-
binary number Of Japanese entering
America since March, replied to the
American memorandum with the jap
anese figures showing wide d.
vergence.
The American memorandum of jan
uary Is, couched in the friendliest
terms, said that it appeared impossible
to reconcile the discrepancy in figures
and suggested the possibility of frauds.
The Japanese government, determined
to discover the exact cause of the dis
crepancy, engaged last week in a
comprehensive investigation to I'M
earth possible frauds, and it is
conceded that some cases have been
discovered, but these are insufficient
to explain the disparity.
This investigation has caused ten
days delay in the negotiations. The
foreign ONCE has pointed out, however,
that while 1t doubtless would be graft.
flying to be able to write fms to the
vexatious problem 1t believes it best
to clear up the statistics. In the mean
while no passports will be issued to
laborers. The fact that emigration is
completely stopped removes an ele.
ment Of danger. The foreign Office is
confident Of satisfactory outcome
Of the question.