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The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
PREMIER RESIGNS OFFICE
Continued III-heaIth CompeIs Campbell . Zimmerman to
 Quit Public Service.

London, April Sir Henry Camp bell-Bannerman, premier of the Brit ish cabinet, resigned today on ac- count of his prolonged illnesss. King Edward wired his regrets and inn mediately summoned Herbert Henry Asquith, chancellor of the exchequer, to conference. It is thought pro- bable that Asquith will succeed as premier.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
RUSSIA IS WORRIED
 CONCERNING CHINA

St. Petersburg, April 6-The Chi nese question is plainly a source of serious worry to the Russian govern ment. The United States consul, Fisher, has refused to recognize other than Chinese authority in Manchuria and in this determination he is backed up by the German consul. Russia has sent a protest to the United States.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
TROOPS GUARD
 AGAINST UPRISING

Lisbon, April S-Every street is lined with troops to resist the upris- ing which is feared. Rumors are rife that the revolutionary clement is pre- pairing to start riots to avenge the kill ling of mob members by troops yes terday. A majoriy of the population issstaying indoors and suppressed ex- citement pervades the whole city.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
Glass Sand Valuable.

Glass sand, which on account of the purity of the material required, com mands the highest average price, in- creased in>production in the United States from 1,060, 1884 short tons, val ued at $1, ,107, ,73O, in 1905. to 1,O89, ,43O tons, $1 POS, ,7S8, in 1906. 6.-Northwest Mining News.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
HARRY ORCHARD WILL
 NOT BE HANGED BY LAW

Boise, Ida, April 7-In spite of Harry Orchards desire to be hanged he will have to serve life sentence. His request that he be hanged will be refused and although ho has refused to sign an application for commuta- tion of his sentence the state board of pardons will ask for respite.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
Traill ia Breaking ur.

The trazl between Valdez and Fair banks has begun to break up.. The trail at Tlekbell ia In bad shape and at Keystone canyon signs of Q disso- lution are also in evidence. At Tick hell work on the summer trail has begun.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
Reservation Holds Election

The election of school board for the reservation school passed off quietly, there being no opposition in the field against tho present directors --Messrs. II. R. Leslie, c. C,iRudolph and James Fish jr. The total vote cast was 121
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
DUKE OF ABRUZZl TO MARRY MISS ELKINS

Rome. April 7-The duke of Abruz- zi arrived here today and was warmly welcomed. He went immediately in- to consultation with the king. The newspapers today printed the picture of Miss Blkins, whom the duke is to marry.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
New Leeeee of phoenix

Mrs. Emma Kerwin has leased the Phoenix hotel from the receiver of the Reynolds companies. She will take possession in day or so.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
ID BUILD BRIDGES
 ACROSS THE COPPER

Washington, April 8-Delegate Gale of Alaska today introduced bill .in the house to permit the Copper River & Northwestern Railroad Company to construct bridges across Abercrom- bic canyon, Boring lake and ,Childs glacier.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
DISORDERS AND
 RIOTS IN LISBON

Lisbon, April 7-Following the elections for the Portuguese parlia- ment yesterday numerous riots and disorders occurred. One mob att tackled troops with clubs and the soldiers opened fire, killing twenty and wounding large number.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
JAPANESE ATTACK
 CONSULATE GUARD

Mukden, Manchura, April T. A mob of Japanese entered the Amer ican consulate today and attacked the staff of natives. The consul de- manded the immediate arrest of the rioters and the disturbance will be made the subject of diplomatic action.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
JUDGE HARLAN
 COMING OUTSIDE

Fairbanks, April 6-Judge Harlan left for Valdez last Wednesday and will not return here. His health is failing and he was in the hospital for week before he started for the out side. It is understood that he will tender his resignation soon.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
IBishop Rowe Coming

Bishop F. T. Rowe left Fairbanks on a stage this week and will reach Nal dez within few days.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09
The A. Van der Naillen School of Practical Civil, Electrical Mining
 Engineering. Established 1864

Occup' ing their own.buildlng, workshop and and laboratories. Open all year. Great de. dents should enroll at once. Address 5lst Street and Telegraph Ave Oakland. Cal
The Alaska prospector., 1908-04-09

Date of first Publication February 27, 1908. Date of last, Publication April n, 1908.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
TAFT STOCK SLIGHTLY LOW
Action of Massachusetts, District Is
Significant.
Ohio situation May Cause DeIibera-
tiOn at ConvcntiOn-Wcck's Re-
suits show Changes.

The significant development Of the past
week was the decisive defeat of the move
ment for Taft Instructions in twelve Of
the fourteen districts of Massachusetts.
with the thirteenth in doubt, indicating
a disposition to leave the nomination of a
Republican Presidential candidate to the
national convention, in the light Of the
political situation as it may present itself
when the convention meets.
The apprehension felt with respect 10
the situation in Ohio was indicated by
the announcement Of Representative
MouseT a supporter Of Secretary Taft.
that. in view Of the conditions which
had been created in his State, he viii
not be a candidate for. denomination.
There is an Unmistakable growth Of
the feeling that political conditions NOT
only ia Ohio but in dozens of other
Northern and border States. will be q
proper basis for deltberation 10y the con-
vention 70 be assembled more than two
months hence
It is 20 the wider prevalence of this
belief that those not identified with the
movement for the nomination OF Secre-
tary Taft are inclined to attribute the
failure of that movement 10 maintain the
momentum which characterized il a
month ago,
During the week ended April 4 thirty
two delegates to the Republican national
iconventiOn were chosen. Delegates in the
Eighth Ohio. Tenth Virginia. third Viz
ginia, and First Illinois eight in all. are
reported instructed for Secretary Taft.
Fourteen delegates were instructed for
Speaker Cannon in seven Illinois districts:
four for Vice President Fairbanks by the
Indiana State convention; four for Gov.
Hughes in two New York districts.
To date. delegates have been instructed
as follows: Taft, ISS; Fairbanks, 80: Can
non. IS; Hughes. 4; uninstructed, 81; con-
tested. IS
In most Of the districts where dele
gates ara uninstructed unsuccessful
efforts looking TO Taft instructions have
been put forth. and Of the forty-eight
contests. forty have been brought on be-
half Of Alr. Taft.
For the first time since the 1st of March
'the field' has a majority of the dele
gates chosen. During the coming week
the lead in 'the field will be largely in
creased through the action Of conventions
to be held
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
REPUBLICAN PARTY SOUTH.
Work of Hon. John &. Capers in
south Carolina Commended.

From The Columbia Is c. Southern Ploughman.
The editor of this paper has never
been in politics and has no desire 10
be a politician. He proposes to follow
his calling along other lines and To be
helpful to his people He knows very lit
tie personally about the politicians in
South Carolina. He has but a slight ac-
quaintance with Capt. Capers: but he has
known his father, Bishop Capers. for
twenty-five years. Mr. Capers. comes Of
noble ancestry; from the true blues" of
South Carolina. We regard Mr.. Capers
as man of extraordinary intelligence
and one who is capable of doing great
things for his party in his State and
throughout the South. The old-line Re
publicans, who have never accomplished
anything worthy of note-except every
four years TO nominate the President
should have rejoiced when such man
as Capt Capers joined their ranks
The Republican party Of South Carolina
and the South will continue To exist only
in name unless other strong men like
Capt. Capers join the party A political
party composed only Of negroes in this
country can accomplish nothing for the
going to lead, they viii not follow. And
the negro will have to submit 10 their
leadership in politics or be segregated
or course, the white men are going TO
seek the best positions and take vantage
ground this is but natural in a country
like ours, where the negro IS considered
an inferior race. And the Democratic and
Republican parties are not divided in
sentiment along this lire They are 60
ing to give the best things to the white
people. of course. Either party will shed
their blood to maintain white supremacy,
and the negro must yield TO the inevitable
or be crushed.
Let It be known that the editor of this
paper is not speaking for Taft Roosevelt
Foraker. or any other candidate FOR the
Presidency. He is speaking of Capt John
G. Capers and the Republican party in
South Carolina. Personally, he cares very
little about the triumph OF any of the
candidates. They are all
white men and are brothers to Southern
and blood is thicker than
water. At the same time. the negro must
vote for and stand by the white men.
North and South, who are inclined to give
them Justice And we believe that Hon
John C. Capers is doing the best he can
under the circumstances. It has come 20
pass that It Is hard for any white man
To be just to the negro and I've. Many
0f the negroes are abusing Mr.. Deas and
other negroes because fley believe they
are friendly TO Mr. Capers. But Mr.. Dess
and others who believe like him are true
prophets
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06

Mr. Brown is one Of the best known Of
the corps Of Washington correspondents.
He has been in charge of the Washing
ton bureau of the New York Herald for
eight years
Having an especial interest in politics.
Mr. Brown has done much of this class
of work for his paper. and has a wide
acquaintance with public men. His week
ly review Of the progress Of the present
campaign has attracted aide attention
for the accuracy with which 1t records
the progress % the several candidates,
Mr.. Brown has not missed national
convention of either party for twenty
years.
He has a sense of hUmor which is con-
tinually cropping out in his work. in
the Spanish American war he was in
charge of the Herald's fleet of dispatch
boats. When one Of them brought 10
Port Antonio, Jamaica. the first story OF
the destruction OF Cervera's squadron. the
early message he sent TO his cable man
ager at Kingston was: This is night
10 burn money. Brown"
Mr. Brown burned $3.50 Of it that night.
holding the wire for twelve hours with
the first story Of the battle 10 reach New
York
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
BEEF TRUST GAMER
Farmers Get Less Money,
While Meat Prices Soar.
GET PROFITS ON BOTH ENDS
by Speculative Juggling of Market,
Packers Make sIoney-Teu sad
story of Shortage of CatfIe-ship-
ments 20 stOeIyarsis Disprove
statements-Market Is GIutted.

Chicago. April 5.-An the big beef pack
ers al the Chicago stoekyards and the
farmers Of Illinois. Iowa, and other
Western States are engaged in a battle
royal over the price of beef, pork, and
mutton, and the consumers all over the
United States are getting the worst of it
Just as the innocent bystanders usually do.
The packers, having boosted prices to
the consumers, are now andeavoring "a
beat down the prices they pay to the
farmers. To the lay delegate it looks as
though the beef trust was trying to play
the middle against both ends. gaining a
profit frOm both the consumer and the
farmer
on March 24 the packers started their
latest campaign for higher prices by
boosting the prices to the wholesale deal
eFs. The wholesalers passed the raise on
to the retailers ana the latter made the
consumer pay.
Prices of meat began to soar on March
.. Householders found that their porter
house steaks, rib roasts, and chops were
likely TO cost them considerably more for
each meal
Advances in Chicago.
Here are the figures showing the princi-
pal advances in Chicago:
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
THINK WIFE KILLED CONKIN.
Police Suspect Murder Instead of
Suicide In Bristol Case.

Special to The Washington Herald
Bristol, Tenn, April Mrs. jefferson
Conkin. the young wife OF the man found
dead in his home at Blairs Gap. Tenn.
last Sunday with a partially emptied re-
volver by his side, and who was sup
posed to have committed suicide. is be-
lieved now TO he responsible for the death
of her husband,
She is believed TO have made away with
him in order that she may become the
wife of Ollie Dykes. a young man who
was found in the house with her when
the discovery of the dead body of Conkin
was made. It is learned that Dykes had.
on several occasions, threatened the life
of Conkin. Mrs. Conkin testified at the
inquest that her husband took his own
life for reasons unknown TO her It IS
now learned that Mrs. Conkin and Dykes
had been on friendly terms for some
time.
Dykes IS believed to have been in a
plot with the woman to put her husband
out of the way
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
UNCLE JOE IS FIRM
Speaker VIII Never Desert
the Tariff Ship.
IS NOT FOR SPECIAL SESSION
Speaker Like the Boy on the Burn
Ing Deck-Other Republican Lead
ers Flee and Cry "Reyision" at a
Special Session Next FalI-Just
Political Play, 1t Is Believed.

Uncle Joe Cannon at present seems t.
be impersouatipg with a remarkable de
gree of faithfulness. the Boy (Evho) Stood
on the Burning Deck, Whence All but He
Had Fled.
The Burning Deck Is represented by the
good ship Tariff, ana those who fed to
the places of revision are others high il
the public eye.
Some weeks ago, during a speech in the
House, one Of the leaders of the Republi-
can wing stated that he was in favor OF
the calling of special session Of Con-
gress Immediately after the inauguration
of the next President On March 4, 1903
At the recent Republican State conwen-
ton in Indiana Vice President Fairbanks
declared in that States platform that a
special session should be called next fall
for the revision Of the tariff.
President Is in II.
Now. it is understood. President Roose-
veit, no. unaware Of the political possi-
bilities Of a special tariff-revising ses-
sion. has borrowed a portion Of Mr.. Fair
banks political thunder, and is said 10
favor a special session for next fall
Uncle Joe Cannon. it was stated yes
terday. Is not in favor of calling a spe-
eial session. In fact, it is understood
that Mr. Cannon is neither in favor Of
such a preceding-not seeing any need
for it-nor does he believe that it will be
called.
At any rate It is stated that the Re
publican leaders, whoever they happen
to be- are seriously thinking of calling
this session next fail, because it would
be a beautifully adrolt political move. per
haps. to say that the tariff VIII be re-
vised-by its friends-immediately before
election.
Notice Of such special session. which
would revise the tariff with loving hands,
would indeed serve. it is said, to offset
the Democratic outcry. which will be
raised before the campaign is over.
against the continual 'standpatters" of
the party in power, that has been prom
ising. promising, and is still promising.
Before November many wonderful things
may happen, and one of the most won
derful may be the calling of this very
special session, in which few believe. but
which may yet be Tesorted To IN the case
.of dire necessity which. many think. the
G. .. P.sis now facing.
Just for Publication.
Perhaps, it was pointed out yesterday
this special session talk is intended to
go no further than this stage It might
be bruited about that there is to be a
special session, might be printed in hun
dreds Of papers, and thousands of people
might read It.
Then, it was shown. after the salutary
effect has really be accomplished-publlc
sentiment turned 10 some extent to the
Republican party. which in all its good
ness. is going TO revise the tariff-why
bother with the actual work Of revision
at all?
Plenty Of time next year"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06

New York. April 5.-The luctuating love
affairs of Nine. Anna Gould and Prince
Helie de sagan, whose courtship Of the
divorced wife of his cousin. Count Boni
de Castellane. has hung in the balance
ever since Nine. Gould's brother Edwin
Joined the other members Of the Gould
family in opposing the marriage, took "a
turn decisively ia favor of the prince to-
day. when Nine. Gould consented TO their
public appearance together for the first
time since their arrival in New York
After receiving a call from Edwin and
listening to his pleas that she give over
the prince. Nine Gould left her apart
ments in the Hotel st. Regis at 2;90 this
afternoon. accompanied by Mr and Mrs
Tyler Morse and Isidore Morse. and pro-
ceeded to the Hotel Plaza, where she had
luncheon with the prince. When she re-
turned to the St. Regis. an hour and a
half later, it was in the company Of her
sutton The pair remained for several
hours in Nine. Gould's apartments.
Direct Slap at Family.
This meeting, occurring only a scant
half hour after long session with Edwin,
was evidently prearranged. and is regard
ed as a direct slap at her favorite broth
er's opposition TO Helies suit. as well as
at that offered by the family in general
The prince may well congratulate him
self upon his victory. Only a day OF two
ago it was said that his cause vas all
but lost through the representation of
Edwin, while he himself. fearful lest his
influence over Nine Gould would be to-
tally eelipsed if she should remain much
longer under the domination OF her ia
v0Tite brother had abruptly changed his
plan for sailing on La Provence next
Thursday, and announced that ne would
remain in New York indefinitely Helie
is afraid that his departure for France
ahead Of Nine. Gould would be the signal
for the family TO bring such pressure to
bear on Nine Gould in his absence that
aftef all the marriage might be fore
stalled, and on that account he extends
his stay to see that Nine. Gould sails
for France ahead of himself
Princes Explanation.
The princes own explanation for this
resolve is characteristic.
1T would be indelicate," he says. for
me TO precede Nine. Gould on the journey
home. Is it not plain what they would
say-the good gossips-that Nine. Gould
is pursuing the prince nest ce pas2
Truly that is calamity TO be guarded
against
The prince has not, however. given up
his booking on the steamer La Provence,
which sails next Thursday.
There is still time, I think" he told
the reporters, with a smile and If not
all, well. Hele Is still able to pay"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
WILL FIGHT ALDRICH BILL.
New York Commercial Organizations
to Appeal TO House Committee.

NeW ASFiN CotnHaeFSaat organizations
to Appeal so House Committee.
Hearing before the House Committee
on Banking and Currency will begin
Wednesday and viii last for several days.
According 70 advices from New York
business interests in that city will be
represented at some Of the hearings and
protest vigorously against the Aldrich
measure, which has already passed the
Senate.
The Merchants Association, the Nation
al League Of Commission Merchants. the
Board Of Trade and Transportation. and
other organizations are understood TO be
opposed to the Aldrich bill
In addition to the New York organiza-
tions, as well as several New York finan-
cial institutions, commercial bodies in
other cities have framed protests. and
viii in some way or other be represented
at the hearings before the House Com
mittee
The currency commission of the Amer
ican Bankers Association. according TO
the same adylces. VIII be called TO meet
in Washington during the hearings, prob
ably on the 18th Other banks IN other
cities viii possibly follow the example
of the New York association.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
LONG STILL A CANDIDATE.
Bay State Nan Likes Taft, but May
Nnf Vote for Him.

Bay State Man Likes Taft, but May
rot Vote for Him.
Boston, April 6--Ex-Gov John D. Long
does not intend TO withdraw his candi-
daey for delegate-at-large TO the Repub-
nean national convention. and unless he
changes his mind there IS prospect of a
INely contest At the state convention
next Friday between the Bigney and
Long people.
In an interview, Mr.. Long said he does
not wish to antagonize the candidacy Of
Secretary Taft. nor does he wish to be
specifically committed IN favor OF it,
Gov. Long stands by his original statez
ment made when it was first suggested
that he be chosen as one of the big four
He retracts none Of it. and sees no 5oc-
oasion 10 add TO it. He considers Taft.
By experience and training, pre-emi-
nently fitted for the Presidency. but
thinks that his availability as candidate
should be fully and freely discussed be-
cause of the Ohio feud. the labor senti4
ment. and the possibility of the detection
of the colored vote.
It is for this reason he said. that /
am very strong in the conviction that our
delegates 10 the national convention
should 60 to it absolutely free from any
pledge or eommittal of any sort.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-06
.peclal 70 The Ayas.llngton Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Md. April 5.-The mystery
surrounding the sudden disappearance OF
Col Edmund l. Woodside. former as
sistsnt adjutant general Of Maryland.
and aid on the staff Of ex-Goy. Warfield.
from Annapolis on March l last. was
cleared up this afternoon by the finding
Of his body in Severn River.
The body was first discovered by two
oung men, named Ingram and White
head, employed at the Naval Academy.
who happened to be walking along the
road near the county bridge. They saw
an object bobbing Up and down in the
water, which, upon investigation, proved
to be the body Of a man II was identi-
fed as that Of Woodside by cards and
letters addressed TO him, which We're
found in his clothes.
Decides Inquest Unnecessary.
Police Justice Charles G. Feldmeyer,
acting coroner, viewed the body. and
with the statement of DIR. Walton H.
Hopkins. of Annapolis. who examined il,
he declared an inquest unnecessary, and
fixed the cause of death as accidental
drowning. since there is no evidence
tending so establish that the colonel met
with foul play or that he committed
suicide.
James s. Woodside. uncle of the
colonel, when he arrived here from Balti-
more. was Mortified when he was con-
vinced that the body was that Of his
nephew. and said that he could never be
Ieve that he drowned himself but was
rather inclined 10 the theory that he had
been roaming about and had fallen into
the river,
a strange thing was that the eyeglasses
which he wore were still in place a gold
watch found In the vest pocket had
stopped at 10 o'clock, and It is believed
that IL was shortly before that that he
fell into the water, As he was last seen
at the Naval Academy at l0:S0 at night
Friends Notice Change in Him.
Whether Col. Woodside deliberately
ended his life by jumping into the river
will, perhaps. never he known, as nothing
whatever has yet turned up TO indicate
this. although it is generally known that
ne seemed depressed. His intimate
friends noticed his queer actions. The
last place that the colonel is known TO
have been seen was the officers mess ar
the Naval Academy at 1880 on the night
of March l. He was a member of the
club, which frequently dined there, and
enjoyed the closest friendship Of many Of
the officers.
Indications strongly point to suicide, as
he made several unusual statements 10
friends q few days before he was missed.
Mr. Alden Brooks. an instructor at the
Naval Academy. was frequently in COM
pany with the colonel and was one of the
last persons with him on the night he
disappeared.
Detective Kohler, of Baltimore, came to
Annapolis several days later with the
hope of securing a clew. Mr.. Brooks told
him Of the queer actions of WoOdside:
that he appeared TO be depressed and
brooding over something all the time, he
knew not what and that a few days be
fore, while dining with him, the colonel
remarked that be was tired of life. Mr..
Brooks did not take the remark IN any
way seriously. Col. Woodside was thirty
six years old, and a son of the late Ed
mund l. and Margarat l. Woodside, OF
Baltimore.