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The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
CHINESE SAILORS
 ATTACK WATCHMAN
Two May Die as Result of Bloody Battle on Vessel
 Lying at Tacoma.

Tacoma, June 2-James Gainsford, watchman on board the steamship Suveric, lying at wharf here, is in d hospital dangerously wounded and one Chinese is so badly shot that he is expected to die aslthe result of sev- enty of the Suveric's Chinese crew attempting to go ashore last night. The Chinese first tried to bribe the Watchman and when that failed they tried to gain their desires by over towering him.
 Gainsford resisted his assailants as best he could, for quite awhile refus- ing to draw his revolver. When, however, he saw that he was going to be overpowered and possibly killed he shot into the air in an effort to summon assistance. The shot infu- lated the Chinese who redoubled their efforts to beat into insensibilty the man who opposed them and it was then that Gainsford shot to kill.
 By this time officers attracted by the shots arrived on the wharf and the Chinese retreated to their quar- ters taking their wounded conrad with them. Gainsford was found to be suffering from many wounds, and it is feared that the skull is fractured. The ships officers, all of whom were ashore, were soon aboard their yes sel and they unearthed the wounded Chinese.
 This is only one of several such at tempts by Chinese crews, while their vessels have been on the Sound. The officers of the vessel express the be- lief that the Chinese would have re- turned to the ship, but as the ship is under heavy bond to prevent the Orientals from going ashore watch man is always employed.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
SLAYER OF EMORY
 DECLARED SANE Chester Thompson Given Freedom and Ugly Charges Are Openly Made.
PIERCE COUNTY CONSPIRACY
Prosecutor Rowland Is PitiabIe Spectacle in Hands of the
 Defendants Father.

Seattle, June 4-Chester Thompson, slayer of former Judge George Mead Emory of this city has been declared sane by jury in the superior court of Pierce county. In face of the fact thatyoung Thompson was, after trial lasting sixty y-thrcc days, acquitted of the charge of murder on the ground that he was insane it required only twenty minutes for the jury that has just given him his liberty to bring in verdict.
 In this city it is declared that the result of the hearing and in fact the hearing itself is and has been a tray es>y on justice. It is openly charged that the prosecuting attorney of Pierce county was by the political in hrence of Will II. Thompson, father oi the young assassin, induced to re- fuse to turn the case over to the pros ecuting attorney of King county who conducted the prosecution in the mur-
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The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Oxford Professor Declares That Japan Is Seeking
 Control of Pacific.
TIME IS NOT FAR DISTANT
Little Brown Men Realize Task Before Them and Are Making
 Big Preparations.

Vancouver, B. C., May 29-That it IS only question of time before the United States will, by force of arms, have to oppose Japan's determination to be supreme on the Pacific is the declaration made today by G. c. Drucc, professor of Oxford Univer- sity. Prof. Druce, is in Vancouver on his way to England from the Ori- ent where he has spent nearly d year, and he says that his belief of coming war is founded on the result of his Investigations while in Japan.
 The Japanese, according to Prof. Druce, are diverting their every effort toward the signal purpose of extend ing their domain to in clude the Philippines, Hawaii and possibly goodly portion of Southeastern Si- beria. In this plan of conquest the Japanese are not neglecting their home defenses and the work that it is now being carried on at Port Arthur will make that place impregnable.
 Prof. Drucc says that even now the terms of the Manchuria agreement are being violated and that before long the entire 'opon door'' promise will be abrogated. This, however, in the belief of Prof. Druce will not be until Japan is prepared for war and this state of preparedness will not ar rive SO soon as it would had not the A voyage. This wonderful feat in bat tleship fleet navigation has made very strong impression upon the Jap anese according to Prof. Drucc. and while it has not altered their determ- ination for the future it has brought to them realization that their task IS monumental one.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
SUICIDES DEATH
 |S ALL IN VAIN
|. Feager Takes His Life to Relieve Unhappiness of
 Woman He Loves.

St. Louis, May 29-Mistakenly be- lieving himself responsible for the attempt at suicide made yesterday by Mrs. Grace Jackson of this city, l.. Feager, soldier today committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. The cause of Feager's act became known when the coroner read letter writ ten by the Respondent man just before he drank the death potion.
 Mrs. Jackson and Feager were friends and according to the letter Feager believed the woman to be deeply in love with him. A few days before Mrs. Jackson attempted suicide she told Feager that she and her hus- band had had trouble because she re- ceived the attentions of another man and Feager believed himself to be the man in question. He advised the woman to be true to her marriage VOWS and left her, taking with him the impression that in surrendering her to her husband he had solved her troubles.
 Ihen came the Woman's attempt to kill herself, and Feager, fearing that her love for him was too great to per init her to give him up and knowing that she had failed of her desire for death, took his own life. In the letter he left he dwelt upon his love for the woman, asked forgivness for com ing between her and her husband and said that he prayed for her happiness in life with the man she had welded
 That Feager died in vain was es- tablished by Mrs. Jackson who, after being informed of his act and the cause of it said that she had never considered Feager as other than an acquaintance and declared that an other man is responsible of her desire to die. The woman declares that she will yet kill herself.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
M. H. DE YOUNG
 UNDER ARREST
Proprietor of San Francisco Chronicle Charged With
 SIandering Burns.

San Francisco, June 4-The bitter feeling engendered in this city by the graft trials, and perhaps more par ticularly by the methods employed by Burns and Heney received added impetus this morning by the arrest of M. II. De Young, proprietor of the San Francisco Chronicle, on charge of criminal libel. Detective Burns is the complaining witness, alleging slander.
 For some time the Chronicle has editorially been criticising the meth ods of Burns and Heney and it has been particularly bitter in condemna- tion of Burns, going so far as to at tack his personal character and to make specific charges of absolute habits,
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
WALSH GIRLS ID
 BECOME NURSES
Daughters Of the Convicted Banker Driven From So-
 ciety by Fathers Acts.

Chicago, June 2-Feeling to the quick the disgrace that has befallen them because of their fathers acts, Adelaide and Vivian Walsh, daught- CTS of John R. Walsh, forDler presi- dent of the Indiana Southern Rail road and convicted banker, have fore sworn society and have announced their intention to become nurses. Knowledge of the determination of the young women has created furor in society, for before the trial and conviction of their father, the Walsh girls were very prominent in the most select circles of Chicago.
 While the intimate friends of the Walsh family stood by it's members during the scandal that enmeshed the father, since the conviction of John Walsh his daughters have been out very little and it is whispered that these few occasions were not without their heartburns because of the inuen- does and petty sights marking their appearance. Now, it is believed, the young women have decided that the social game with its burden of con stantly keeping bold front to those who made the fathers disgrace req. son for gratifying jealousness is not worth the struggle.
 The young women have not an. nounced to what purpose they will put their ability as nurses but it is rumored that after course i'm q training school they will offer thei, services to the government and go to the Philippines. The young womer are wealthy in their own right.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Corson Announces Itinerary

Seattle, June, 4--John Corson, can- didate of the Hoggatt faction of the republicans of Alaska will depart for Ketchikan Saturday to begin his cam paign for election as delegate from Alaska to congress. He will arrive in Ketchikan June 8, will be in Ju- neau June t2, Skagway June t4 and will arrive in Fairbanks, about Juno 28. From Fairbanks he will go to Nome, stopping at Yukon River points enroute, and arriving there about June 20.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Alaska Properties Already Entered Can Now Be Suc-
 cessfuIIy Operated.
CONSOLIDATION PERMITTED
New Law Is Expected to Be of Great Aid Toward Develop
 ment of NOrthIand.

Washington, May 29-The Hepburn coal land bill to-day became law by virtue of being signed by the presi- dent. The bill provides for the con- solidation of present entries into tracts of 2,560 acres in extent and the lease by boni-fide entrymen to cor porations but does not provide for new entries. The bill is in the nature of compromise between the senate and the president, the agreement en- tered into being the acknowledg- ment by the senate of the presidents 8 right to withdraw coal lands from en- try in return for his signing the bill.
 The bill further provides that the president can withdraw coal lands and take them over for the govern ment in case of an emergency. The Guggenheims and the Alaska Central Railroad projectors made a strong but futile effort to have the area to be consolidated increased.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Passengers Are Marooned

Butte, June All trains in south ern Montana are stalled by floods and fully 1,5O0 persons are imprisoned in cars, unable to get to dry land. Near Drummond four trains arc stalled and the passengers are with out food. The farmers in the vicinity are attempting to send relief but the waters are so swift and so full of debris that it is difficult task to navigate tho small boats at their command.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
HAMMOND WANTS TO
 BE VICE-PRESlDENT

Washington, June 3--John Hayes Hammond, formerly chief engineer of the Guggenheim mining interests, and one of the most famous mining men in the country has come out for nomination as vice-president on tho republican ticket. Mir. Hammond has asked the support of his friends and is preparing to make strong bid for votes at the national convention.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04

Men familiar with the situation with regard to operating coal lands declare that the new coal land law means more for Alaska than any other form of legislation passed in years. There is much regret that the bill does not provide for entry.
 John E. Ballaine, promoter of the Alaska Central has declared that the passage of the coal bill will mean immediate resumption of work on that line and it also means the begin ming of operations in the Matanuska fields. There are various other coal properties in this section of Alaska that can now be operated.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Hearst Gains t23 Votes

New York, June, 4--One hundred and twenty-three votes in seventy three boxes counted is the result of the Hesrst-McClella election con test so far. Hearst has gained in every box opened, and if the ratio keeps up the result will show that he was elected mayor of Greater New York three years ago.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Two Cent Postage Agreement

Washington, June, -- Beginning October 1st letters will be carried be- tween this country and England for cents an agreement to that effect having been signed today by repre- sentatives of the English and United States governments. The same rate will prevail between England and this country.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Chamberlain Wins Primaries

Portland, June Ex-Governor Chamb- erlain's majority over Cake in the primaries to determine the peoples choice for senator will exceed ,0O0.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
GOVERNMENT IS AFTER
 SOUTHERN PACIFIC

Los Angeles, June 2--The federal grand jury this morning returned three indictments against the South ern Pacific Railway Company, charg- ing rebating contrary to the provis- ions of the Sherman law. The action of the grand jury has caused consider able excitement and more indictments are looked for.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04

E. T. Teter, who as representative of the stockholders in the Reynolds companies has been in Valdez for nearly two months left on the Port land, en route for New York where he will report the result of his inc vesHgations.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04

A letter from John Grouse of Slate creek says that the mining season is late on account of the depth of snow. A shortage Of provisions is also ap- parent.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-06-04
Big Increase in Debts

Washington, June 4--Announce- menl was made today that the public debts increased stt ,OO0 ,000 during May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
\ ChapterK1
THIS IS AMERICA, MIR. ARM1rAGE."

R I \ G, planting green and gold banners on old Virginia battleields, crossed the Potomac and occupied Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21


 diplomatic corps had withdrawn at once as mark of respect and sympa- thy for Baron von Marhof. and at mid night the ballroom held all of the con- pany that remained. Armitage had not sought Shirley again. He found room that had been set apart for smokers. threw himself into a chair. lighted cigar and stared at picture that had no interest for him whatever. He put down his cigar after a few whiffs, and his hand went to the pocket in which he had usually carried his cigarette case.
 An Mfr. Armitage. may I offer you a cigarette:'
 He turned to find Chauvenet close at his side. He had not heard the man enter. but Chauvenet had been in his thoughts. and he started slightly at finding him so near. Chauvenet held in his white gloved hand a gold cigar cite case. which he opened with a de liberate care that displayed it's embel- lished side. The smooth golden surface gleamed in the light. the helmet in blue and the white falcon flashed in Armitage's eyes The meeting was clearly by intention, and slight smile played about Chauyenet's lips in his enjoyment of the situation. Armitage smiled up at him in amiable acknowl- edgment of his courtesy and rose.
 You are very considerate, monsieur. was just at the moment .regretting our distinguished hosts oversight in providing cigars alone. Allow me-"
 He bent forward. took the outstretch- ed open case into his own hands, re- moved cigarette, snapped the case shut and thrust it into his trousers pocket-all, as it seemed, at . single troke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21


 sidc.
 Chauvenet's rigid figure suddenly re- laxed. He leaned against chair with return of his habitual nonchalant air and waved his hand carelessly.
 Between gentlemen-so small a mat ter.'
 ITO be sure, the merest tri1e." laugh ed Armitage with entire good humor. And where gentleman has the predatory habits of burglar and housebreaker'- .a, Then lesser affairs, such as picking up trinkets"-
 Come naturally; quite SOL" And Chauvenet twisted his mustache with an air of immense satisfaction.
 But the genial art of assassination there's a business that requires a calculating hand, my dear M. Chau- venet" Chauvenet's hand went again to his lip.
 "To be sure!" he calculated, with zest.
 But alone-alone one can do little. For larger operations one requires. l should say. courageous associates. Now, in my affairs. would you believe me, I am obliged to manage quite alone"
 How melancholy" exclaimed Chau. venet. Tt Is. indeed. very sad!" and Armi- tage sighed. tossed his cigarette into the smoldering grate and bade Chauve- net ceremonious good night.
 "Ah, we shall meet again, I dare sayw ..c.
 'The thought does credit to a gen. erous nature" responded Armitage and passed out into the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21

FranZel. with whom Armltage had spoken below, entered hurriedly. He held crumpled note. whose contents 1t seemed had shaken him out of his habitual melancholy composure.
 "ls Baron von Marhof in the room y' he asked of Armitage, fumbling nerv. ously at his n,uaocle. t.,r
 The Austrian ambassador, with sev- eral ladies and led by Senator Sander. son, was approaching.
 The attache hurried to his chief and addressed him in low tone. The am. bassador stopped. grew very white and stared at the messenger for a mo- ment in blank unbeiief. ..... IT. The young man now repeated in English, in a tone that could be heard in all parts of the hushed room:
 His majesty the Emperor Johann Wilhelm died suddenly tonight in VI. enna." he said and gave his arm to his chief. 7.-f rs-s.e
 It was strange place for the deliv- cry of such a message, and the strange ness of it was intensified to Shirley by the curious glance that passed between John Armitage and Jules Chauvenet. Shirley remembered afterward that as the attaches words rang out in the room Armitage started. clinched his hands and caught his breath in a man. ner very uncommon in men unless they are greatly moved. The ambassador walked directly from the room with bowed head, and every one waited in silent sympathy until he had gone.
 The word passed swiftly through the great house. and through the open win dows the servants were heard crying loudly for Baron von Marhors car riage in the court below. A
 "The king is dead. Long live the king!" murmured Shirley.
 Long live the king!" repeated Chauvenet and Mrs. Sanderson in uni son. And then Armitage. as though mastering phrase they were teaching him, raised his head and said, with an unction that surprised them: Long live the emperor and king! God save Austriav e-n.g... ,.-..- ..-. ,-..-. ...
 Then be turned to Shirley with a smile.
 Tt is very pleasant to see you on your own ground. hope your family are we'll" ..
 Thank you; yes. My father and mother are here somewhere"
 "And Captain Claiborne?"
 He's probably sitting up all night to defend Fort Myer from the crafts and assaults of the enemy. l hope you will come to see us. MT. Armitage."
 Thank you. You are very kind" he said gravely. "I shall certainly give myself the pleasure very soon."
 As Shirley passed on with Chauve- net Mrs. Sanderson launched upon the girls praises. but she found him sud denly preoccupied.
 "The girl has gone to your head. Why didn't you tell me you knew the Claibornes?'
 T don't remember that you gave me a chance, but I'll say now that intend to know them better"
 She bade him take her to the draw ing room. As they went down through the house they found that the an- nouncement of the Emperor Johann Wilhelm's death had cast pail upon the company. All the members of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21

her lay narrow strip of young ma pies. and beyond this the wide park road wound at the foot of a steep wooded cliff. The place was perfectly quiet save for the splash and babble of the creek.
 Several minutes passed. Once she heard her groom speak to the horses. though she could not see him. but the charm of the place held her. She raised her eyes from the tumbling water be- fore her and looked of through the maple tangIe Then she drew back quickly and clasped her riding crop tightly. Some one had paused at the farther edge of the maple brake and dismounted. as she had, for more in- timate enjoyment of the place. It was John Armitage, tapping his riding boot idly with his crop as he leaned against tree and viewed the miniature valley.
 He was a little below her. so that she saw him quite distinctly and caught glimpse of his horse paving, with arched neck in the bridle path behind him. She had no wish to meet him there and turned to steal back to her horse when movement in the naples below caught her eye. She paused. fascinated and alarmed by the cautious stir of the undergrowth.
 The air was perfectly quiet: the dis turbance was not caused by the wind Then the head and shoulders of a man were disclosed as he crouched on hands and knees. watching Armitage. His small head and big body as he crept forward suggested to Shirley some fantastic monster of legend. and her heart beat fast with terror as q knife flashed in his hand. He moved more rapidly toward the silent figure by the tree, and still Shirley watched wide eyed. her figure tense and trem- bling. the hand that held the crop half raised to her lips. while the dark form rose and poised for spring.
 Then she cried out. her voice ringing clear and high across the little vale and sounding back from the cliff:
 lTo Be Continued.1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21

~ r RING, planting green E and gold banners on old | Virginia battlefelds, 1 SNITTTTN crossed the Potomac and | UD occupied Washington.
 V Shirley Claiborne
 called for her horse and rode forth to
 greet the conqueror. The afternoon
 was keen and sunny. and she had turn
 ed impatiently from tea to which she was committed to seek the open.
 The call of the outdoor gods sang in her blood. Daffodils and crocuses lift ed yellow flames and ruddy torches from every dooryard. She had pinned a spray of arbutus to the lapel of her tan riding coat. It spoke to her of the blue horizons of the Virginia hills. The young buds in the naples lowered like mist in the treetops. Towering over all, the incomparable gray obelisk climbed to the blue arch and brought 1t nearer earth. Washington. the cen ter of mans hope. is also in spring the capital of the land of hearts desire.
 With groom trailing after her, Shir- ley rode toward Rock creek-that rip bling, murmuring. singing trifle of wa ter that laughs day and night at the margin of the beautiful city. as though politics and statesmanship were the hugest joke in the world. The flag on the Austro- Hungarian embassy hung at half mast and symbols of mourning fluttered from the entire front of the house. Shirley lifted her eyes gravely as she passed. Her thoughts flew at once to the scene at the house of the secretary of state a week before, when Baron von Marhof had learned of the death of his sovereign, and by associa- tion she thought. too of Armitage and of his look and voice as he said:
 Long live the emperor and king! God save Austrian
 Emperors and kings! They were as impossible today as snowstorm The grave ambassadors as they appeared at great Washington functions, wearing their decorations, always struck her as being particularly distinguished. It just now occurred to her that they were all linked to the crown and scep- ter, but she dismissed the whole mat ter and bowed to two dark ladies in a passing victoria with the quick little nod and bright smile that were the same for these titled members of the Spanish ambassadors household as for l the young daughters of a western sen ator, who democratically waved their hands to her from doorstep.
 Armitage came again to her mind. 1 He had called at the Claiborne house twice since the secretary's ball. and she had been surprised to find how fully | she accepted him as an American now 1 that he was on her own soil. He de- rived, too, certain stability from the fact that the Sandersons knew him; he was, indeed. an entirely different | person since the Montana senator def | initely connected him with an Amer tcan landscape. She had kept her own
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21

My dear sir" began Chauvenet, white with rage
 "My dear NJ. chauvenet," said Armi- tage, striking match. q am indebted to you for returning trinket that value highly"
 The flame crept half the length of the stick while they regarded each other. Then Armitage raised 1t to the tip if his cigarette. lifted his head and blew cloud of smoke.
 Are you able to prove your property, MT. Armitage?" demanded Chauvenet furiously.
 My dear sir, they have a saying in this country that possession is nine points of the law. You had it-now have it-wherefore 1t must be minev'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
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