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Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Idle Men at Prince Rupert

Vancover, B. C.-With no work in sight for four or five weeks and the majority of the men without any money, Prince Rupert's population is in a bad way and today men are eking out an existence by living on fish and clans. In spite of warnings issued by the Grand Trunk Pacific and the ship ping companies, hord of men descend ed on the northern port and camped on every available site, and at present there are a thousand men idle in the camp.
 Those who have money are manag- ing fairly we'll, but number went in with little more than their fare, and it is these who are at present reaping the consequences of the ill-advised rush to town in its embryo stage.
 Provisions are high, and the unfor- tunate men without wealth have been reduced to the status of the Siwash and are ''back to nature" grubbing on the beach and among the rocks for food.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Alaska Sheep For the A-Y-P Fair

Fairbanks-A real live Alaskan mountain sheep, or perhaps a pair of them. is what T. Mcclure and J. Wig ger think would be the right thing to send to the Alaska Yukon Pacific ex- position. At least they left town recently for the Alaskan range of mountains to the south of this city with the avowed purpose of bringing the gay and festive rock-climbing species of Ovis into camp alive.
 Mcclure says that he realizes that it will be a difficult task to capture the animals uninjured but he feels that he can trap them in some manner. A number of hunters say the best way is to capture few lambs, as they will be pleanty large enough when the exposi- tion is held.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
S15,OOO,OOO in Three Years

Seattle, May An expenditure of Sl5,OOO, 900 in Alaska and Seattle dur ing the coming three years is planned by the Northwestern Commercial and allied companies according to state ment made today by President Eccles. This vast sum will be spent at the rate of S5,OOO,OOO a year, and will be directed toward the development of the company's holdings in Alaska, in the improvement of the steamship service and on its water front termin- als in Seattle.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
The Fleet Reaches Frisco

San Francisco, May GA heavy fog and lowering clouds hung over the Golden Gate at an early hour and the city beautifully and elaborafely decorated is teeming with crowds of humanity. The fleet of battleships was floating outside this morning and made the entrance at II o'clock. There are forty-eight crafts all told. Rear Admiral Evans was on the bridge. This is the greatest naval parade ever witnessed h thc coast
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
WILL REPORT
 ON COAL FIELDS
Prof. Atwood to make EXamina' ton of Alaska Fuel Beds for
 U. $. Geological Survey.

Professor Wallace W. Atwood of Chicago is now in Seward with his family. Professor Atwood k under the direction of the United State Geo. logical Survey. He will make Seward his headquarters for the summer. With the next run of thesteamer Dora he will make trip to the westward for the purpose of making general survey of the mineral prospects on Unra island and of the Herendeen bay coal fields, and later will do work at Chignik. While Professor Atwood k devoting his attention especially to the coal deposits. he will report also to the l.. $. Geological Survey on the gold and copper of the regions visited. He may also visit the Homer coal fields
 About two months will be spent by Professor Atwood at places along Alaska Peninsula. In July he will % into the interior and expects to spend the latter part of July and the month of August in the MatanuSka coal fields, where he will make 8 very careful study of the coal deposits, their quality and extent.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
EVANS AGAIN
 WITH TIE FLEET
The BattIeShipS Arrived at Santa Cruz and Are Joined by the
 Torpedo T!OtiiIa.
By Gable to The Daily Gateway.

Santa Cruz, Cal., May 5-The Pacific fleet of battleships making it's way up the coast has arrived at this point and is joined by the torpedo aotilla that recently made the remark able run from Hampton Roads, Virgin ia. The flagship, Connecticut, took on board at Monterey Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, who is much i'm proved from the severe attack ofrheu- matism which caused him temporarily to leave the command of the fleet.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
New Government Cottage

The Government Agricultural EX- pertinent Station at Kodiak, is ex- pecting to erect this year a cottage for the superintendent, COW stable, and dairy building, The buildings will be located on the hill north of the town, from which there is fine view of town, islands, and bay.-The News Letter.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Great Parade and Ovation

San Francisco, May S-The mann moth parade held here yesterday was the greatest thing of the kind ever seen on the coast. The city was filled with people and gorgeously decorated. All the plans for the reception were carried out without a break. Rear Admiral Evans was enthusiastically greeted and cheered by the crowd con- tinuously.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
BattIeships in Heavy Gale

Monterey, Cal, May IA fierce storm sweeping up this coast yester- day caught the battleships as they lay at anchor Most of them withstood the storms fury, but the battleship Illinois was so butreted by the wind that she parted from her anchor and came near being driven ashore.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Trail to Valdez Creek

Fairbanks 1t is quite possible judg- ing from the manner in which the business men are uniting in having a trail constructed from this city to Valdez creek, that such a move will be carried out either by popular sub- scription or through the aid which it is expected will be given by the Alas kan road commission.
 It is estimated that the distance from here to Valdez creek is POO miles, and most of this distance will require but little work. Men who have been over the proposed route declare it can be 50 cut through as to be entirely passa- ble in the summer time, and that its single drawback is that polling boats and pack animals will have to be used during the first season.
 Postmastar Cum has already ap- pointed a postmaster for the new town of Mckinley, in the new district and the demand will be made that the gov ernmeut cut a mail trail between these offices. This rule is generally follow ed, but post offices, camps and towns spring up in Alaska with such ire quency and are so far apart that if this rule were strictly adhered to it would require millions of dollars an nually to build roads and trails.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
THE GOVERNOR
 ID TAKE PART
HOggatt Goes to Seattle in Or- der to Participate in Recep-
 ton to Fleet.
sv Cable t. The Daily Gateway

Washington, D. C., May 5-Gover- nor w. B. Hoggatt of Alaska, who has been spending the winter here will leave this city in time to be in Seattle to take part in the big reception which that city is preparing to give the off cers and men of the fleet of Uuited States battleships now in Pacific waters, when the squadron reaches that port.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
This One May Get Through

Washingtod, D. C., May 5-The Sen ate Judiciary Committee promises to take favorable action on the bill now before congress providing for appeals taken from decisions rendered in Alaska courts to be heard either in Seattle, Portland or San Francisco in- stead of at the latter city only as now provided by law.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
GALE WORKS 10
 GET LEGISLATION
But Few Measures Benefitting Alaska Will Pass Congress
 This Session.
By cnble to The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C., May Delegate Thomas Gale is trying to effect legisla- tion for Alaska. He is urging all to unite upon some measure for home rule in territorial government. Mir. Gale will take no active part in the congress. .onal struggle. He will re- turn to Fairbanks upon the adjourn ment of congress.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
PLAN TO GIVE
 BIG FARE WELL
By caole to The Dailg Gateway.

ey Caole to Tha Daily Gateway.
 San Francisco, May 9-Secretary of the Navy Victor II. Metcalf reviews the combined fleets of battIeships and torpedo aotillas with great formality. Plans are being made to give mOn- strous demonstration as farewell to Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans com manding the squadron in Pacific waters. Evans is to be given berth in the department at Washington when he retires from his command of the navy.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
NOT PLEASED
 WITH CROSSLEY
AIaSkanS Seek to Have Appoint ment Withdrawn and a Gale
 Man Substituted.
sr rnhle to Trn Daily aateway.

Washington, D. C., May 9-Detegate
 Gale opposes the app ointment of J. J' Cros,le, of Iowa to succeed N. V. Har- Ian a, district attorney for the Third Judicial Division of Alaska. Cross ley was nominated by Senator Allison and Representative Hullol Iowa. Gales nominations are Claypool and Latimer of Fairbanks and l., V. Ray of Seward ,
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
OUTSIDE MAN
 GETS THE PLUM
President Appoints J, J. CrOSSIey of Iowa tO Succeed District
 Attorney Harlan.
su cnbls to Tne peuv Gateway.

Washington, D. C., May 7-Presi- dent Roosevelt has decided to appoint James J. Crossley of Iowa to succeed \. V. Harlan resigned for United States district attorney for the third judicial division of Alaska. There were several applicants for the position but the president thought it best to appoint a man from the outside rather than take one from within the terri tory.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Stock being Issued

Stock in the Alaska Home Railroad, one of the Reynolds institutions, is being issued to those who sub scribed for it and paid deposits last summer. Thereceipts are being taken up and stock ill lieu thereof issued by Edmund Smith, in his law office.-Val- deg Prospector.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
CONGRESS NOW
 GETTING BUSY
Members Becoming Aa:iTe aTd Urging Passage of Postal
 Savings Bank Bill.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C., May S-As the time draws near for the adjournment of congress, the members are getting busy and seeking the passage of cer- tain bills demanding their attention. There is a strong desire now to pass the the Postal Savings Bank bill at this session.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
ATLANTASWEPT
 BY GREAT FIRE
Business Section Visited by Dis aStrOuS COnfIagratiOn With
 Heavy Loss.
By c.b.e to The Daily Gateway.

Atlanta, Ga., May 9-A disastrous fire broke out in this city yesterday which for long time defed the ef- forts of the fremen to check it's pro- gress, and sweeping unrestrained over the business section of the city de- stroyed the greater part of it. The loss is estimated at not less than $l,- 5OO,OQO.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Wire Down
W Gable to The Daily Gateway.

ey Cable to The Daily HaIeWHy.
 Seattle, May 9-The sudden rise of waters in the rivers in the north has caused the breaking of wires and the shutting off of telegraphic commu- nication with Nome.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
THE ROOSEVELT
 LEAGUE WINS
State Primaries Controlled and Delegates to the State Con-
 yentiOn Elected.
au Gable to The Daily Gateway.

San Francisco, May 6-The Roose- welt League has been actively en- gagged in marshaling the republican forces and as a result they have been able to win out at the state primaries, and have elected a majority of the delegates to attend the state conven- tiOn.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Native Lumber

More lumber has been whipsawed at Wood Island and Kodiak this year than in many years before. Native lumber is especially good for dories, as it is light and will not crack in the sun.-Orphanage News Letter.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
DELEGATES 60
 TO KETCHIKAN
john COrSOn and ffty Others Are on Way to Convention
 Thinking to Win Out.
Rv Gable to The Daily Gateway.

Seattle, May S-Johu Corson and fifty delegates to the republican terri toriaI convention to be held at Ketchi- kan sailed last night. Mir Corson is- confident that he will have the support of Alaskans and expects eventually to be sent a, delegate to congress 10 rep resent the territory.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
To Control Physicians

By Cable to The Daily Gateway.
 Washington, D. C., May S-Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota has in- troduced bill into congress designed to regulate the practice of medicine in the territory of Alaska.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
RECOVERS AT
 HOT SPRINGS
Major Richardson RegainS His Health and Will Soon Be
 Ready for Active Duty.
sy cable to The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C., May 9-Major Richardson of the Alaska road com mission who, owing to ill health, has been spending a part of the winter at the Hot Springs has regained his health and will soon resume his active duties again.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-09
Game Law Up to the President

Washington, D. C., May 6-The Alaska game law bill has passed both houses of congress and now only awaits the presidents signature to make it law.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
JAPANESE CAUGHT
IN BUSINESS CRISIS
Depression More Marked in
Smaller Towns Than at
Capital.

TOKYO, March 4-While denials
come from oil sides that Japan is suf-
fering from a panic, there is no con-
cealing the 1act that the financial situa-
ton continues depressing. Unless i'm
provement comes soon there are evil
dences that conditions will become seri-
Gus in the extreme.
The business depression is more acute
in some other cities than fl IS in Tokyo,
but this, Of course, rejects directly on
affairs here. Business men are becom-
ing cautious, and hnanciers are begin
ming TO hoard their money and can in
loans not protected by gilt-edged seCuri-
ties.
In Osaka and Kobe several failures Of
small banks and business houses are
reported. So far none or the business
collapses has been important enough
TO have any marked effect, but all have
added to the feeling Of uneasiness In
explanation Of the condition prevailing
at osaka, it is said that the market is
overstocked, and this hes caused the
trouble. A similar situation is reported
at Kobe. The scarcity Of money has, Of
course. had a depressing effect.
In this city conditions ase better than
I'm some Of the smaller towns. There
are ugly Tumors that some Institutions
that have been considered weak ever
since war times may not be able TO
weather the storm. First Of all, the out
look Is far from encouraging. and no
real Improvement is expected for some
time
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
BLAAES THE NAVY
FOR MANY DEATHS
Women Nurses Recon-
mended AS Result Of
Rixey'S Statement

Another naval problem has been
launched By Surgeon General Rixey, in
a statement to Secretary Metcalf, in
which he alleges that there has been,
and is now, much preventable suffer
ing" in the navy, and that many
deaths have occurred which might have
been prevented"
The statement is embodied in a meln-
orandum to Secretary Metcan, who
viii, as a result, press upon Congress
The passage of a bill TO authorize the
establishment of corpse OF trained
women nurses, the increase Of the hos
pltal corps, and the appointment OF
dental surgeons.
The surgeon general says:
with a deficiency of at least go
men nurses and large majority Of
those on duty unframed, the gravess
concern is felt by this bureau as to
the care OF those needing proper nurs-
ing. The result Of this condition, which
has persisted for the past four years,
is such that there has been. and is
now, much preventable suffeEing of
the sick and the iajured of the navy.
and / believe also that many deaths
have occurred which might have been
prevented if this bureaus request rs 10
action in regard 10 this matter Of nurs-
ing had been acted upon several years
ago.
II wish 20 state that this bureau has
done its fun duty in and out OF season
to bring the attention OF the depart
ment and Congress 10 the conditions
which have existed 50 long
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
KICKED BY BUTLER
IN NORGAN'S HOME
JeWelry Thief Said
to Be Bold Inter
lOpeT.

NEW YORK. March H.-FOilowing the
arrest in Brooklyn today OF Louis Ply,
on the charge Of having robbed the
home OF s. c. Bowley, a resident Of the
transriVer borough. OF 5000 worth Of
jewelry. detectives made the decIara-
ton that six months ago Pry had enter
ed the home Of J. p. Morgan, in Madi-
son avenue. and been badly w0rsted
by butler who caught him in the
house
Pry it was stated. was kicked down
stairs and sustained broken leg. He
was allowed 70 creep away, however,
befoFe detectives arrived, and so es-
capped arrest.
Pry obtained a Job as butler from
Rowley, and a woman, who passed IS his
wife. was employed as maid. They re-
signed shortly after the jeweIry dis
appeared, and had been hunted until
today, when they were run down Their
investigation convinced the officers the
woman had nothing To do with the Job.
and she was released. Fry was held in
S2.Gl0 bail.
Ffy's alleged entrance Of. the Moran
mansion, according 10 the detectives.
was due TO his urhesitating acceptance
OF an unusual opportunity offered him.
According TO the officers story. Prv
was passing the mansion, ard noticed
tie front door ajar. He ran I'D the
steps and entered. He was able %
conceal himself and explore part Of
the house, which IS crammed with art
treasures and valuables.
The butter finally found him in a sit
ung-room and ordered him out AS Pry
was descending the stairs the butler
gave him kick which sent him head
long down the whole flight. He brought
up against the door. and was picked 1Ip
unconscious and with a broken leg. No
effort was made to detain him. and he
crawled away
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
WHITE PLAGUE LECTURE
FOR HOUSEEEEPERS

A lecture 10 housekeepers upon the
relation Of housekeeping TO consumption
will be giveL Tuesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock at the headquarters Of the Com
mittee on Prevention of Consumption,
925 II street northwest
Miss Isabel l. Strong. superintendent
OF the Instructive Visiting Nurse So
ciety or this city, will be the speaker.
The lecture willSbe held IN the rooms
where the Committee on Prevention OF
Consumption IS establishing a perma-
nent exhibit, and available parts Of the
exhibit viii be used for demonstration.
Tuberculosis, a PreyentabIe and Cur
able Ms. asc' was the subject OF lee
ture delivered before st. Johns Masonic
Lodge n the Masonic Temple Friday
night. Or. Hamilton Wright and Dr.
William G. GWynn discussed the sub
jeCt, ans Charles +. Weller followed
with sJereOptlcOn views
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
HIGHER G. P. 0. PRICE
INCREASES ESTIMATES

That the increased cost Of compost
tioE at the Government Printing Of
flee has compelled the Interior Depart
ment TO increase its estimates for print
ing for the next fiscal year by $26, 900
became known yesterday The Secre-
tary Of the Interior notified the House
that the composition cost has increased
from 20 10 20 cents. making the IN
creased estimate necessary.
Chairman Landis. Of the Printing
Committee. received from the White
HOUSE, yesterday afternoon the Rosslter
special report on conditions at the
prlntery. Mr.. Lands saw how Thick
it looked. and decided not 20 make
II public until tomorrow.
This report will have much 10 do with
Mr.. lands nexc move In his invesu-
CATION OF affairs at the printery.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15

Jones story had made a decided i'm
preston on the judge. and he FASTENED
TO counterfeit it.
But you didn't furnish her those
pork chops. did you?'' he asked, sar-
casucany.
spoke Chops" Save Him.
"Ah ain talkin' ter you. Ans err
dresser de Judge. An dom want ter
say nothin' ter you 'ertall," responded
Mr.. Jones with hauteur.
DO you think the gentleman that met
you at tho door Of your former home
has anything to do with it?' asked the
judge.
'Ah ain sayin' but All spects eff dere
is any poke chops fryin' eroun' dat
house he gets some oh EN- anyway"
answered Mr. Jones, sadly.
MI Jones' witnesses seemed 20 bear out
his assertion. and the court finally de-
CiGed 10 put the children in charge Of
some relatives and ordered Mr.. Jones
to pay SIS a month toward their sup
port.
Mrs. Jones was left out OF considera-
ton ia the matter, and departed with
her train OF champions. breathing de-
dance.
Mr.. Jones agreed 10 the order Of the
court with good grace.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
FOES OF PROHIBITION
WILL GATHER TO-DAY

Arrangements for the anu-prohibltion
meeting OF the Personal Liberty League
In Masonic Temple at 4 o'clock this af-
ternooh were completed last evening.
when a partial list OF the speakers and
entertainers was made known
Augustus Newberger has been named
as the speaker for the United German
Societies. Among the other speakers
will be the Rev. Father Schmidt, Rabbi
Simon. Charles A. Darr. vice president
Of the Personal Liberty League: Samuel
DeNedrey, Of the Trades Unionist; p. T.
Moran, Gen. Andrew S. Burt. and many
others.
The Ladies' Army Canteen club will
attend in a body. Washington women
opposing prohibition are invited as
guests OF the Canteen Club The gem
eral pEDlic is invited TO attend the grand
rally.
An exceptional musical and literary
program has been arranged. Principal
among the singers will be Mrs. Inez
Seymour Mcconnell. T. II. Maxwell. and
+. Lawrence Philips.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
Wins by Poke Chops
To His Wife's Disgust
Court Decides That Some Man Other Than Husband
Ate of Them-Jones Promises to Provide
for Children

A plentitude OF pork chops for fem
mime consumption not furnished by the
defendant In the suit for non-support
brought yesterday before the District
court that handles such matrimonial
tansles. influenced the kindly judge who
presides over the oestinies Of many Of
Wash.ngtons unhappy pairs TO decide
against the woman in the case and
prescribe merely that the defendant
husband should set apart a portion Or
lis earnings to aid in the support OF
the children.
The courtroom was unusually crowded
when the bailin raped for order. The
case OF Estene Jones against Henry
Jones was the first on the docket.
When the clerk called upon the Prin-
clpals and witnesses in the case 10
step forward ard be sworn. the entire
Ussemblage rose practically as a body
and swarmed down upon the astonished
court officials.
Il said the principals and witnesses
in this case" cried the clerk.
Witnesses Number p.
A cOlOTed gentleman OF the District
bar. tail. gray. and of exceeding dignity.
addressed the clerk.
Il represent the plaintiff. Estelle
Jones" he declared, land there are ff-
teen witnesses here for the prosecu-
ton"
"Ah have de honah OBJ representa- de
defendant exclaimed a wlzened little
man wearing a huge pair of black rim
med spectacles, AN we has twelve wit
nesses ter prove dat der amt nothtn'
chi In Ill =
towards dis person who has de Ell
frontery 10 enter suit against him"
The witnesses were sworn in q body
and escorted to the adjoining room 10
await examination.
Mrs. Estelle was given the first
chance to speak. She could hardly re-
strain herself until the Judge gave her
permission 10 tell her story.
ode Low Downdest Man"
ledge, yer honor, dis ole man oh
mine is de low downdest. most missr-
able. pursimOnious ole skinhint what
cher lived. All jest had ter drive him
away from nah doh erbout six months
ergo, an he amt never done uothin'
foh me sence. All hes had ter wash
for nah two chil'len, an All hez wit
uesses Ter prove dat L amt NJ for 10
wuhk ez hahd ez An doe All axes YOU
ter make dat measly man pay me er-
nough 10 keep mahseff an dem two
Chirlen from starvation's doh"
"Is your husband a drinking man?"
asked the court.
All don know dat he could rightly
he called er driniin' man, but he likes
his Sin an blackberry all right, an dere
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL
EXHIBITS THE CLASS WORK

More than fifteen hundred people at
tended the exhibition given Friday
night at the Armstrong Manual Train
ing School at the close Of the COM
mercial and Industrial classes. Work
from the Armstrong. Stevens. Randall,
end Garnett schools. comprising prac-
teal demonstrations IN sewing. mill
linerv. carpentry, and cooking. wds
shown.
william II. Singleton, chairman of the
school committee of the Board OF
Trade: John 4. Chamberlain. p b
Mcrtz, director Of night schools and
assistant superintendent Of COlOred
schools Roscoe c. Bruce, were among
the speakers who addressed the classes
on Industrial training.