The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-02
Ie|e$Iaphi( News

To Develop Nome Mines.
 Philadelphia, March 27-E. F.. Pow ell and w. T. Perkins of Nome have organized syndicate hero to pur- chase the insolvent Seward Peninsula Mining Company. They will assem- ble machinery on Wonder creek.
 Acquits Judge Wi1hey
 Washington, March 2S-The con. gressional committee which investi- gated the charges made by the Catho- lie church against Judge Wilfey of the United States court in China, re. ports that the charge of corruption is not sustained. The finding is made that the judge acted from proper motives and should be reprimanded only.
 King Leopold Very III
 Brussels, March 2S-King Leopold of Belgium suffered a relapse today and physicians are in constant attcn- dance at his bedside.
 Indict Grafters Again
 San Francisco, March 2S-Thc grand jury today returned true bills against Abe Rucf, Patrick Calhoun and Tircy l.. Ford charging bribery in securing the trolley franchise. IL is charged that they paid $iOOO each to the supervisors to vote the fran chse. Calhoun was president of the United Railways and Ford was at torney for the company.
 Knickerbocker Bank Reopens New York, March 2S-Thc Knicicr- booker Trust Company rcopcncd to- day. Several million dollars in gold were piled upon the counters m pub lie view and there was no run. The bank iS believed to be solvent and it seems likely to continue in business in spite of the attack upon it which caused it To close in the panic of last October.
 Rhode Island Not Tied Up Providence, March 2S-Thc Rhode
 
 elected an uninstructcd delegation to the Chicago convention today.
 Senator Penrosc Ill
 Philadelphia, March 28-Anxicty is felt regarding the condition of Scna- tor PenrOsc, who is worse this after noon.
 Given Chance to Resign St. Petersburg, March 3O-Thc mili- tary committee today invited all off cers of the army and navy who have been convicted of any offcnscs to re- sign their commissions. Gen. StOcs- sel is writing his memoirs in prison.
 Tremor in West Indies.
 St. Thomas, D. w. l., March 30 Earthquake shocks were felt here Saturday night and Sunday morning. The people were panic-strickcn but no damage was done.
 Gen. Greedy Retires.
 Washington, March 3O-Gcncral Adolphus w. Greedy went on the re- tired list of the regular army Satur- day, having reached the age limit of 84 years.
 Comptroller Ridge1ey Resigns Washington, March 3O--Comptrol- Ter of the Currency Ridgcly resigned today to become president of the Nat ional Bank of Commerce of Kansas City, which has rcopcncd
 Sets Clock Back To Pass Bill London, March 30-Clcrks in the house or commons Saturday turned back the hands of the clock 80 min utes to permit the passage of long list of bills.
 Aldrich Bill Passes Senate Washington, March 30-Thc AIdrich financial bill passed the senate Satur- day afternoon.
 New Senator From Florida Tallahassee, Fla, March 3O-W. NJ. Hall, a millionaire, was appointed senator from Florida by the governor today to succeed the late William J. Bryan.
 Fleet In San Francisco May Washington, March 3O--Thc battle ship fleet is ordered to reach San Francisco May C.
 Ex-Mil1ionaire Dies Pauper Los Angeles, March 31-Richard Cameron, formerly millionaire at