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The Washington times., 1908-04-12
FISH OR ANIMAL.

All organized living beings are ami
mails members Of the animal tlreath-
ingl SiLclom. The order CeJs'-ea. 90
which the whale Belongs. is higF-r 80
IN the animal scale than the fish IrbT erf
its me mberS being mammals. b-. atil.---
through lungs. and bringing forth lV-
ing young Nhich for time they
suCkle The immediate ancestors 81 JEe
whale evidently spent part OF It's tipe
IN the land. having limbs where now
are found the whales paddles New
York American
The Washington times., 1908-04-12
MANY LOTS SOLD
AT ROSE,DALE PARK
Property NearChevy Chase
Among Mosts Attractive
Subdivisions.
Increase in Values During
Last Five Years Has
Been Rapid.

The Rose-Dale Park sS0mpany reports
that more than fifty lots have been
sold in that subdivision, al;hOugh il has
hardly as yet been placsad on the- mar
ket. owing 10 The natural advantage
and good location Of tive property, Il
was sought by several suburban proper
y operators but was renenuy secured
bN The Rose-Dale Compsany, which is
preparing 10 put it upon the market
7It is one OF the most attractive sub
divisions opened this sprins. This prop
CRY was formerly known rs labyrinth.
and is located just SesI OF Chevy
Chase. between the Connecticut avenue
and TenIeytown car lines. and easily
accessible TO both: 50 that the owners
of homes here have the choice OF either
route TO any part of the dlty.
Attractive Location.
II is the purpose of the. ROse-Daie
Park Company to make thia one of the
prettiest and most desirdblei home sites
about Washington. and TO this end they
have contracted with a practical land
seape gardener. who is now engaged in
laying it out in an attractive manner
and planting trees, flowers and shrub
hery, The streets are 10 he nacadanl-
lied. and the payements laid with as
phalt. and, in fact no expense is to
be spared in making Il or the highest
vharactei- The active mana cement Of
the Rose-Dale Park Company is com
posed of men who have already had ex-
perience in operations Of tbs kind. flied
with energy ana determination. and il
IS safe To say that any plans formu-
lated by Them Will be carried out 10
The letter.
George n Jesse. president Of the
company, said: we are only keeping
pace with tire Increasing demand FOR
desirable suburban homes The hest ev-
idence of this is that property which
could have been bought few years
ago on low acreage valuation. now COM
man6S many collars a square foot, and
Is sall going higher.
Increased Values.
"a conservative estimare OF -le rate
OF increase OF values IN different sec
lions Of the city in the past hve years
IS from loo to JHG per cent In some
eases tie increase has been more mark
ed; in few or none has il been less than
100 Ler cent.
The desire to make Washington the
most beautiful and the greatest cirv Of
The world is becoming more fixed every
uay ia the minds Of our citizens. and
70 this END improvements and additions
are being made every da-.
confidently expect TO see the IN
crease IN real estate values I'm Wash
1nSton more prom bounced iH the naxr n,-e
years than they have been i'm the DaSf
and the most casual observer Tnusf
kho" what that viii mean There is
not 4 safer or mere profitable invest
ment 10 be had anywhere in me world
today than Washington real estate. The
man VINO fails to secure a home an rres-
emf prices Will pay many times more
Ior t4e same property one three or
I'VE wears hence
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

nfty-four acres. and The James IL Love
and A. H. Wells tracts consisting OF
twenty acres. makinE "a total Of sew
enty-iour acUes. The former property
Is bounded GA tljr south by Shepherd
road wiki frontage NJ one-hsiE q
mile. and ou the east by Blair road.
with frontage 80 Ihree-fourtEs OF a
mile North CaIiyoI street, Oregon.
New hampshire and Kansas avenues.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12
POLITE AMENITIES.

He tbrusquelyl-T cannot understand
Of dogs
She (Sweetly)-Nor L that 50 many
foolish women stick 50 TO curs.-EX-
change.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12
A ROYAL FAMILY.

Given a drunken King with one
daughter who sings soprano and an
other vino siusS contralte-
Yes
And YOU ve got all the elements OF
comic opera. Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-04-12
EoR SALE OR RENT

= ceurIemsn-s delIshtfuI home directly
su the trolley. au1 within four squares 0r
depot on r. a o. r. r. ~ cents commu-
ration fare % Ciry- o. acres u excellent
EauIea land fine orchard grapes etc. 2-ro9II
house large porches. dne shade. high srouuI
win beautftul views very reasonable price
for sale or rent.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12
Plan Trolley Line

Among the improvements cOntemplat-
ed is a trolley line 10 connect with Tie
Capital Traction system at Fourt eenth
and DECATUR streets. This section which
has been cut of by the Soldiers Home
grounds and the biz tracts OF the Rock
Greek Cemetery and the Catholic Uni
versity has up 10 the preesut time been
without communication with the city.
The new trolley line viii communicate
with the city and viii open up a large
region covering several square miles.
capable or furnishing homes Jo over
10000 people.
The land is on the high ridges north
OF the city and I'm \ direct line of the
city's growth. II is continuous with the
highlands OF Brightwood and Takoma
Park stretching eastward 90 North
Capitol street IL Is naturally one or The
most healthful and inviting parts OF
the Capital city.
The land has an elevation Of 49, feet
above the level of Washington. giving,
"a beautiful view across the surrounding
country
The Soldiers Home, which adjoins the
property, stands ga the midst OF a park,
with a wide outlook from the high
grounds directly north OF the Capitol,
from which {, IS distant three miles I'm
a straight line IL is a favorite ter
minus FOR driving
Adjacent 10 the property near Bright
wood are the c~umbHng parapets Of
Fort Stevens. which was one o. the
agencies I'M protecting the National cap
ital against Confederate attack I'm 1854
when fighting occurred all through the
surrounding woods and fields
To Have Railroad Station.
The Baltimore and Ohio railrocG n
Iersects this property al Stotts Station.
where q new suburban depot is to
be erected this spring Two of
the principal avenues Of the Dis
trict. North Dakota avenue and New
Hampshire avenue, viii cross the prop
erty at right angles. These avenues are
10 be laid out one hundred and twenty
feet wide with four rows Of shade trees.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

l55-acre Gsrm. ? miles from Gestysblrx
IA >-r99n stone residence. iarEs bank
aa5f anu other 9utbuildings 13f acres 5n
hlsn cultivation. Is acres ca timber. This -
an ideal Pe1nssl rar1n and = parr o.
the historical battlefield Price only $50 ~
acre.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

i--aere farm. s-r0on house and 0ufbuiIdfar~
% good condition. ~ miles from ralirosI -
lioh- IN y trEinia- Price 81 &c. or Win 80
cfanse for hous- On washington ys,rfs,
@-.i"5. and pay difference IN cash.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

i>l acres. bi,s grass dairy farm. = n7fls
tf1fl trslieF and mites from Gieorz- I0sgn 1.-
turnpike - rooms. Colonial regiden.-e barn
Tor - COWS ana l9 horsrs. . good sliOe AMI
ail other c.llyeBiert buildings Tor a fine dalr,-
idrai- This farm nuW has hero ~ - ca1ss
paying about ssl9 per month bur owing To
age and lil health - owner Viii sell FOR ss5
per acre d great bargain and chsncc 10 hts-
fall "a see this
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

2. acres "lth modern residence h rooms
go r. .l- iarse porrhes. good barn and Other
9utruiidinSs. ALI iu good c5n iltfo-i- are --s-s-
orchard ~ go trees. variety % fruit - acres
"a cuIt Iiou- I5 acres in timber. hafl mi1-
ION station. less than an hours ride fro1a
- 11fiiii EtpsI- ION c1Il-nu Lall1u rsTp- Price
fs-oo'; easy terms. bargain Tor an ideal home
The Washington times., 1908-04-12
Ar Ms

81 acres sod land. IL miles srra
AFilie Ma, good 7-ro5un horse.
parn and oulbu-idings- orchard ~
~ liees- farm u sell Waterel
Price only - 60. Bargain.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

- acres ga miles rro-n yvashin<-on- =
mile from station. G-r01m catfsze. D0rches
Oh all SIDES. barn large poultry barn. This
is a fne country home. only SfeN see u.
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

- acres me Montgomery land. miles
fr1la the White Hcnse miles from SItve-
Springs high elevation. about - acres .a
good large timber. new trolley locats 7
through the place price only SEE"
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

fiI2s acres one mile from wharf EitI daily
boats 70 aud from WzslfuEton. about e. zsr~E
On timber enough 90 pay for the place -
miles from Wasni1ston- price only 500, hsif
cash. balance o. SUI purchaser
y YOU are thinking % buying a farm ~
country hallc- d3u-t fail % see US. as %
have 40 doubt Just Uhat yGu want iu orr
LIST Of about 1000 pieces ~ property come
ard Us
NATIONAL. FARM AGENCY,
If1- n y Ave y W
The Washington times., 1908-04-12

which viii enhance tAe value Of this
property very materially
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
BOWHEAD'S CRUISE
 CHIME SATURNAL|A

Seattle, Dec. 5-One more chapter has been written in the long history of outrages, crimes and cruelties com mitted aboard the vessels of the Are tic fleet. Officers of the Whaler Bow head made the chapter, written in- delibly in the anguish and lifeblood of members of the vessels crew, but the telling of it comes from the lips of John Griffith, crstwhile mariner aboard the Bowhead.
 When the Bowhead completed her last voyage she had one murder and several tales of lesser brutality and one desertion to report. The mur- derer, Joseph Gardner, is now in the county jail here, federal prisoner, and the deserter is Griffith, who tells the new chapter in the whaling indus try history. Griffith is here, to, by his testimony aid Gardner, and it is because he wishes to aid Gardner that he deserted, for, he says, he was by the officers of the Bowhead throat ened with death unless he would modify his views of the crime so that they would correspond with the views of the officers, who want Gardner hanged.
 Gardner is charged with the mur- der of Cadza, negro member of the Bowhead's crew, and tho plea is self defense. Gardner is d well educated young Kentuckian who met with financial misfortune on the shores of San Francisco's tenderioin, and he fell easy prey to the shipping master who placed him aboard the Bowhead.
 Gardner's story, and it is substan- tiated by Griffith, is that Cadza. the negro, was a bully and urged by the officers made himself unbearable by taking advantage of Gardner's inher- ant dislike for the negro race to humiliate the young Kentuckian. On the day of the killing the negro had been particularly aggravating, finally attacking Gardner. The latter, forced to defend himself, seized q heavy billet of wood and struck Cadza on the head knocking the latter to the deck.
 Cadza recovered consi ousness, but died within few hours. Gardner was imprisoned in the Bowhead's lazaret and confined there on diet of bread and water until the time came when he could be given into the custody of the federal officials.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
MRS. M|DDLEKAMP
 CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. l.. l.. Middlekamp, wife of the manager of the Ellamar mine, died Decembr 7 at 5 o'clock in the Val dez Hospital, death being caused by peritonitis. She was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Polster of Trues- dale, Missouri, and came to Alaska last August as bride. Mrs Middle kamp had been seriously i'll for moro than week, although on Friday and Saturday last there seemed to be marked improvement and hopes of recovery were entertained. She was of gracious, attractive, generous na- ture, who had endeared herself to very many during her brief life here.
 The remains will by the bereaved husband, who has the sympathy of many friends, be taken for interment, to the former home of the deceased.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
MOOSE HOLDS ITS
 MEMORIAL SERVICE

Moose Hall was crowded Sunday afternoon by members of the order, by their families, and by invited guests, assembled for the purpose of listening to the memorial services in honor of the dead who in life were members of the order. The services were directed by P. S. Hunt and were participated in by those members of the order who attended, and were marked by rugged impressiveness of character in keeping with the spirit of an order founded as is the Moose upon the broad lines of human asso- citation as it is cemented by the rig ors and tests of early life along the nations most extreme frontier. Par ticularly impressive was the eulogy, read by PrOspector Alvah Flames. The names on the "In Memoriamn tablet of the Moose Lodge, and the date on which the men these names stand for were called by death are: Joseph B. Ward, February p, 1900. Charles Brown, October 3, 1900. Edward V. Harlan, March 10, 1906. John Beck, January IS, 1907. Daniel F. Osgood, September IF, 1907. Following is the memorial service program:
 OPENING ODE
 OPENING OF MEMORIAL EXERCISES
 By the Ruling Spirit ROLL CALL OF THE ABSENT
 By tho Secretary INVOCATION.
 "One Sweetly Solemn Thought'' Quartette, Messrs. Daggett, Eng berg, Roberts and Shaw.
 READING. Wisdom III, 1-5.
 By the Chaplain VOCAL Solo, Nazareth" Gounod
 MT. Waldemar Engberg ADDRESS.
 By Pro5pector E. P. Newton INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.
 EULoGY.
 Prospector Alvah Eames. HYMN. "Asleep In Jesus" Mackay
 The Quartette READING. "Thanatopsis"
 Prospector w. H. Crary FILLING OF MEMORIAL WREATH CLOSING EXERCISES. PRAYER AND BENEDIoTIoN.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
ATWOOD CASE IS
 DEEPEST MYSTERY
Seattle Real Estate Broker Offers S1,0OO For CIew
 To His Assailant

Seattle, Dec. 4-In the case of Frank Atwood, the wealthy real estate bro- ker who was Tuesday assaulted in a vacant house to which he was lured under a pretense, the police depart ment of this city has to deal with one of the most mysterious cases in it's history. At first the police were inclined to believe Atwood to be the object of revenge on the part of some one with whom he has had trouble, and of whose identity he has know ledge, but this Atwood denies and the police are now inclined to take his word for it..
 Atwood has offered reward of S1,- 900 for information leading to the dis closure of the identity of the man who assaulted him. Atwood says that while he has never to his knowledge done anyone such wrong as would give the least excuse for the assault, he nevertheless believes his assailant to be some one who has a fancied grievance, and who, moreover, is fa- miliar with Atwood's busin ess. In standardization of this latter belief At wood cites the fact that the house to which he was summoned has been on the firms list only a few days and has never been advertised.
 Atwood is in no danger from his in- juries. The bullett striking him on the knee made only a superficial wound, and the effects of the blow on the head are wearing away.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
FAITH IN MISSOURI
 COSTS MAN HIS FARM

Los Angeles, Dec. 5-After waiting until he is satisfied that Missouri is really in the republican ranks, Samuel Nave, former resident of that state, but until today prosper ous farmer few miles from here, delivered to Alfred Rogers the deed to Nave's farm in payment of an election wager. This action leaves Nave practically penniless.
 The farm lost by Nave is valued at $11 ,000, and Nave also lost a consider able sum in cash. He says that he will make another start. and he ex- presses confidence that he will win his money back on the result in Missouri of the next presidential election.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
CRUISER SINKS ON
 WAY TO THE DRYDOCK

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 7--Cruis- CT Yankee sunk while on tho way to dry dock this morning, and the re- pair crew aboard her had narrow escape from drowning. The Yankee was travelling in tow of tugs, which were able to get her into shallow wa ter before she finally went down.
 The Yankee was raised this after noon, low tide making it possible to pump her out. It is believed that she will suffer little damage as the re e suit of her brief submersion. Open bilge.cooks caused the cruiser to sink, |, and 1t is probable that tho affair will be made tho subject of an investiga- tion.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
PORT All PRINCE
 AT REBELS MERCY

Port au Prince, Dec. 3-Five thous- and men commanded by the rebel general, Simon, are preparing to march into Port au Prince. To oppose this force is disorganized handful of government troops and civil govern ment torn by internal strife. There is little probability that the revo- lutionists will have any trouble; it is more than likely that the city will capitulate without shot being fired in it's defense.
 President Alexis has been desposed and has fled to the safety of the French war vessel in the harbor. General Legitime has been pro- claimed president in the stead of Alexis, and the citizens are beseech- ing him to surrender to the revolu- tionists.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
ROOT SCANDAL ID
 BE FAR-REACH|NG
Many Rehearings To Be Asked In Cases Reversed
 By Supreme Court

Olympia, Dec. 4-How far-reaching may be the effect of the disclosures concerning the manner in which St. preme Court Justice Milo A. Root conducted himself on the bench was made suggestive today by the filing of petition for d rehearing in the case of N. Raven against the Seattle Electric Company. In the lower court Raven was given a verdict for damages in the sum of S20, ,OOo but the supreme court set the verdict aside, the opinion being handed down by Judge Root.
 The petition for a rehearing sets up that the decision of Justice Root was prompted by motives similar to those which caused him to render opinions in favor of the Great Northern. Sev- eral other petitions for rehearing are being prepared, nearly all of them in cases where the supreme court set aside the lower court verdict against some one of the big corporations of the state.
 The State Bar Association is busily engaged III probing the Root affair, but the recent discoveries have not been made public. To just what lengths the investigation will go is subject of speculation on the part of the public. The prevailing opinion seems to be that powerful political in fluence will be used in behalf of whitewash, for it is believed that if the investigation is thorough it will besmirch many persons high in the commercial and in the political life of ihp Stntn
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
CATTLE STARVE
 BY THE THOUSAND

Denver, Dec. 3-Thousands of cat tie are starving on the snow-buried ranges of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, according to reports re- ceived in this city. The reports state that the conditions arc the worst in years, made so by the fact that the snows fell early and are now so deep that it is impossible for the cattle to dig to their feed.
 Many of the big stock raisers are making efforts to feed, but this course will be of benefit to only compara- lively few cattle. In addition to the conditions created by the extreme depth of snow, the weather has been very cold, and weakened by lack of food, the cattle are freezing to death.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the co. partnership heretofore existing he tween A. G. Smith and O. l.. Hoyt, doing business under the firm name of the Gulkana Trading Company, conducting a business of road house and trading station and business in cidental thereto, at Gulkana, Alaska, has this day been dissolved by mutu- al consent of the co-partners. The said c. l.. Hoyt. having taken over the business of the co-partnership, will collect all accounts payable, due or to become due said o-partnership, and will pay and discharge all CO., part nership liabilities.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, tbis 21st day of October, 1908.
 c. L. Hoyt.
 A. G. Smith.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
CAPPS D|SPOSES
 0F NAVY CRITICS
Rear-AdmiraI Says Newport Conference Finds Nothinu
 Much The Trouble

Washington, Dec. An criticism of the United States navy is by Rear Admiral Capps in his report just filed. disposed of to ilnality. All asser- tions anent armor too high and armor too low, all talk of faulty turrets, and regret for the many other deficiencies made public by naval experts, by magazine writers and by officers of the line are regelgated to the limbo of misguided efforts, and the report declares that there is really nothing of importance the trouble with the navy.
 Rear-Admiral Capps' report is pre- sumed to tell of the doings had at the Newport conference. The conference was primarily called to discuss and investigate the criticisms directed to- ward the latest additions to the United States fleet, and according to the report of the rear-admiral the recommendation of the conference relate to minor changes only. There was made absolutely no criticism of the battleships as an entirety.
 In addition to the suggestions con- corning minor changes the Newport conference took cognizance of the lack of repair facilities in the navy yards of the country. These lacks are deprecated, and improvement is urged.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
PRICE SUSTA|NS
 SEVERE INJURIES

L.. M. Price was brought to town last night by the relief party sent out to meet the Price party npon the re- ceipt of word that Mir. Price had been injured. MT. Price while on the Chit tyna river slipped and in falling struck his back on the stump of q willow tree, causing partial paralysis.
 Henry Deyo, head surveyor for the Guggenheim interests was one of the party and he saw that everything possible was done to make things easy for Mir. Price. It is believed that the injuries suffered by Mir. Prico are not of permanent nature.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
COURT DECLARES
 RAILROADS GUILTY

Salt Lake, Dec. 4-Guilty of con spring in restraint of interstate commerce is the verdict returned in the federal court this morning in the case brought against the Union Pa cific and the Oregon Short Line. AL so defendants in the case are the coal companies owned as subsidiary cor porations by the Union Pacific.
 The trend of the proceedings in the federal court prove conclusively that the defendant companies have long been engaged in a conspiracy to keep up the price of coal. The attorneys for the railroads and for the coal com panies gave notice of appeal.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
Notice of fDissolution of Partnershir

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing be- tween c. B. Overhiser and Charles C!owell, doing a retail liquor business in Copper Center, under the firm name and style of C. B. Overhiser & Co, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, and that said bus mess and all property owned by said firm has been sold transferred and delivered to Charles Cowell. That said Charles COwell will collect all bebts due firm of C. E. Overhiser & Ca, and will pay and discharge all indebtedness of the said C. B. Over hiser & Co.
 Dated at Copper Center, Alaska, October l5 1908.
 C. B. Overhiser,
 Charles COwell.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
NEW YORK STREET
 GAR |S HELD UP

New York, Dec. 3-Masked robbers last night held up Third avenue car and relieved Q number of the passen- gers of their purses and other valua- bles. The hold-up took place in q crowded part of the city, and is one of the most bold acts in the criminal annals of New York.
 The car was crowded at the time, and the robbers reaped rich harvest. It is believed that their nerve failed them, for they jumped from the car before half of the passengers had con tributed, and disappeared down side street.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-10
SENATE AND HOUSE
 MEET AND ADJOURN

Washington, Dec. 7--Congress con- vened today at noon. The senate im- mediately adjourned out of respect to former Senator Allison, and the house adjourned after passing resolutions of respect for Congressman Parker, Wiley, Dunwell and Powers./
 It is announced that the house minority has chosen Champ Clark to be it's leader, in place of John Sharp Williams, who is now member of tho senate.
 The Sentinel estimates that Wren gell oiti2enshave bought St0, 900 worth of gasoline epgiues in the last two years.