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Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15

 INSTITUTED Charges Have Been Filed For Prosecuting Captains

Following are extracts from recent telegraphic adyiees to the press, regard ing the wreck of the Star of Bengal. and may prove of interest to the readers of this paper:
 San Francisco, Oct. Exchanges of cowardice have been preferred against the captains of the tugs Hattie Gage and Kayak, which had in tow the Star of Bengal at the time the latter struck the rocks at Coronation Island. The charg- es have been signed by seyeral of the survivors of the greek, and direct complaint has been made by Captain Wagner of the Star of Bengal. The hearing yill ,aka place as soon as the officers can be brought to San Francisco. If the charge that the captains ordered the lines cut and left the Star ot Ben gals victims to their fate can he proven, additional charges in which the crime of manslaughter will be made will fol. low sgsinst them. It is reported here that the owners of the Star of Bengal believe that criminal covardice was shown, and are insisting tha. search. ing investigation be made.
 San Francisco, Oct. 7.-When Captain Wagner finished giving his evidence i, was decided to file charges against Cap tains Farrer and Hamilton, placing on them the responsibility for the loss of life. Captain Wagner's testimony vas along the following lines:
 "We were abandoned without word of warning. Discovering our plight I ordered an anchor over, sails lowered, and, as soon as possible, our second ans chor out The holding ground was good and for a considerable time I appre- hended that no danger would result be- fore the towboats would come to take us out. Calls for assistance were fruitless, however. Subsequent to ths wrecking have learned that the towboats rolled heavily in the strong wind, and fearing that the tunnels would roll out, both the shippers thought the timeopportune to save their own lives. During the re- maining hours of darkness land was sighted but onas.
 "Fifteen minutes more of towing-a half hour at the most-would have ta- ken our ship free of the lee shore and into the Pacific where the stout ship would have been ready to safely ride through a more severe gale. The as- sistanceof the tugs was not provided, however was called from the cabin l at l :45 on Sunday morning and found the wind freshening from the southeast. | The first intimatioR of danger was the sound of breakers alongside. It wae readily clear that We had been towed too i close inshore, ordered topsails hoisted to assist in wearing the ship into the ocean, and called to the tugboats until I i was hoarse. At this juncture the tow sng lines were cut"
 If, after the matter is further probed, the captains are found guilty, informa- tion will be filed against them by United ! States District Attorney Boyce and they will bs tried on felony charges in Juneau.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

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Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15

Frank Hansen, better known here as Classic" writes us from Seattle that he has joined the navy and is bound for China on board the L. & s. Charleston. He says he is safe and sound.
 The shingle company will soon go oCt to spend the winter logging red cedar for next seasons run.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15

Seattle, Oct. 5.-Capt. Simpson of Blaine takes up the cudgel in defense of Capt. Farrer, and said recently:
 'I have been with Farrer in several very tight places, and never have seen any signs of cowardice in him at any time. In his twenty-five years experi- ence as a master he has never before had an accident. For seventeen years of that time he has been in the employ of the Alaska Packers in the dangerous Alaskan waters. He is the best steam boat man I ever knew, and in time of trouble never saw him get excited or show any signs of fear.
 "As far as the charge that he was drunk is concerned, Capt. Farrer was never drunk in his life. When he cut that tow line letting the Star of Bengal with all hands go ashore, it had to be done. A captains first duty is to save his own ship ani crew, and according to the statements of Capt. Wagner the tugs hung on until they were all among the rocks. If Capt. FaFrer's entire family had been aboard that ship he would have had to cut the line just the same. Had he hung on any longer he would have lost his own vessel and crew and been prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
 "Only landlubber or inexperienced seaman would assert that the tugs could
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15
WITH PENCIL.
 AND SHEARS Items Of Interest Gathered From
 fele and There

WA&IED.-I want to buy some logs fJr wood. HeInl2ck preferred, but will talk spruce. GEORGE SNYDER
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15

John olson has gone to Petersburg to engage in fall and winter fshir..
 Manager McHueh and vie were south bound ps.s snsers iron Point Ellis On the Cot. ge City. The canney crew was ass5 aaoar3.
 sll-. L. P. T mt came in from Sla. kan i1 the Cottage City to be treated fJr yhs fleets of a hard fall which lo received at tie mill in Shakan recently. His left shoulder was pretty badly erip- pied, though not seriously.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15
CHURCH DIRECTORY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Interpreted Service I0:30 4. NJ. Sunday. Sunday School 2:J0 P. II. Sunday. Christian EndeaTor. 3:31 P. NJ, Sunday. English Service, 7.3Q P. NJ. Sunday. N1WsSk Interpreted Service. 7:30 P. NJ, Wednes. Aidweek English Service, 7.30 P. NJ Friday. Library Association meeting in library the first Tuesday in each month at T:3o P. n.
 J. & CLARK Pastor
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15
ST. PHILIP's-EPISCOPAL

ST. PHILIP'S-EPISCOPAL Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. et IO:39 4. II. Morning Prayer tOther Sundays) interpreted for Natives, l0:30 4. II. Junior Christian Endeavor, ll:30 4. II. Bible School. 200 ?. U. Nespers-Native service. 3s39 P. M. Service in Norwegian about every fourth Sunday at i:31 P. NJ Evening Prayer and ser7sice, 730 P. NJ. Ladies Aid every second Tuesday evening. Native prayer meeting each Wednesday evening. Service of Song. Friday evening. 7:30. Native Choir. Saturday evening. Free Night Schoo! every evening. except Sat
 HARRY P. CORSER, Rector.
 SALVATION ARMY Regular Meetings Tuesday and Friday. 7:30 P. M Knee Drill. Sunday morning. 730. Service at Jail, sunday, IU.JJ 4. II. Sunday School. 2.19 P M. Regular service Sunday evening. 7:0O
 EMMA MILLER, Corps Commander.
 TR0S. TAMAREE, Sergeant-Major ROBT. SMITH, Ai!utant
Alaska sentinel., 1908-10-15

C. F. Stedman last week received a new gasoline engine from the east. and Is building boat for it ct the St. Mich ael farm below town.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
RELIC OF WAR
 IN T0NT0 BASIN
THE TRANSFER OF AN ANCIENT WINCHESTER RIFLE REvIvES OLD MEMORIES OF INTEREST ING TIMES BLOODY WAR.

PHOENIX,. September 2.-The sell. ing of an old Winchester which is said to have several notches along the bar rel which have since become coated over with rust, by Osie Barkley to the Mesa secondhand store, revived several of the old-timers and brought them back to the days of the middle and lat ter eighties when the TontO basin war was on and men were thirsting for each others blood, committing depredations that Arizona had never known before or since
 The Winchester has a history. It went through the Tonto basin war, which means that it has seen service and probably it has been responsible for the death of more men than it is given credit, but be that as it may it is valuable relic of one of the dark spots in Arizona's history.
 The gun was given to Barkley's cou- sin several years ago by an old man who died in the Cowboy corral in Phoe- nix about three years ago. The second hand store proprietor proposes to get lffidavits as to the authenticity which Barkley claims he can give and the gun will be placed with number of other
 urios in the collection.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
PICKLE WIFE IN
 PHOENIX JAIL
HAD HER AFFECTIONS DIsTRI- BUTED BETWEEN THREE MEN, WITH HUSBAND ON THE WATT ING LIST.

PHOENIX, September 2.-For dis tributing her affections among three different men, to one of whom she is le. gally married, Juanita Diaz was ar rested this afternoon by Deputy United States Marshal Porterie and lodged in the county jail with Jose Fierros, with whom she has been jointly charged with adultery before Commissioner John stone by her husband, Antonio Diaz.
 Until two weeks ago Mrs. Diaz was faithful to her husband and kind mother to two little children. She met Andreas Aguirre, who whispered in her ear while the unsuspecting husband was at work, and she deserted her home and children to become the mistress of the tempter.
 Diaz begged his wife to return. To him it was a hard shock. For several years she had been a faithful, modest wife and good mother. She avoided Diaz whenever possible and when she had to answer his pleadings told him to bother her no more. '
 Just one week ago, Jose FierrOs, half brother of Aguirre, became enamored of Mrs. Diaz, and induced her to break with Aguirre and accept him as lord and master. Pickle to her husband and to her paramour, she left Aguirre and went to his half brother, Fierros.
 On the second night of her desertion of Aguirre he met Fierros, and for getting the blood ties that bind them, engaged in a bitter fight, in which knives were drawn, but no serious dam age done to either, except to bring about their subsequent arrest for fight ing.
 Following the fight, FierrOs and Mrs Diaz decided that if they were to es- cape the husband of the latter and the brother of the former, they must move, and this they did as quietly as possible, getting a room in the Murphy addition.
 Constable Murphy located Fierros last night with Mrs. Diaz in their room. When he entered the place he found two other men and one woman, all sleep ing on the floor, and with the doors and windows all tightly closed. He ar rested Fierros and later caught Aguirre.
 Finding that he could not induce his wife to return to him, even after both her lovers were behind the jail bars, Diaz apepared before Justice John stone this morning and swore to the adultery rcomplaint. Fierros was al ready in jail on the charge of fighting, and Porterie arrested Mrs. Diaz this afternoon.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03

There will be a reception at the First Baptist church Friday evening, Septem- Der 4th, from 7:30 to s, in honor of the pastor, Rev. D. c. Williams and his wife, after which short program will be rendered, followed by refreshments and social season. All church mem bers are invited.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
PEOPLE
 AIDING WOMAN
HAVE TAKEN MRS. SULLIVAN AND HER FAMILY IN AND ARE RAISING MONEY TO TAKE CARE OF THEM, TEMPORARILY.

TUCSON, September 2.-Following the return of Sheriff PachecO from Phoenix, whither he went to serve a warrant of Mrs. Sullivan, accused of obtaining goods and money by fraud in this city, it is learned that her condi' ton has aroused the sympathy of the people of the capitol city and they have been taking steps to aid her.
 Phoenix papers say that after Pa checo received word from District At torney Dick to dismiss the case, Mrs Sullivan and her daughters were taken to the home of Deputy Sheriff McCann in that city, where they were being cared for temporarily. A collection was taken up for them at the Maricopa county court house and among the busi- ness men of that city, and quite sum raised.
 No disposition of them ultimately has been decided upon, but the tender age of the girls, being eight and ten, re. spectively, makes the problem difficult one.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
CHILDREN ROb
 PHOENIX HOME
TWO LITTLE GIRLS CARRY THoUs- AND DOLLARS WORTH OF GOODS FROM HOUSE IN ABSENCE OF OCCUPANTS.

PHOENIX, September 2.-Dstrict trict Attorney Bullard and Justice John stone have begun searching prelim- mary examination into the robbery of the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Cover dale, which was discovered to have been entered during the absence of the fam ing been implicated, two little daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Coleman and youth named George Williams are all who have been arrested.
 The home of the Coverdales is situ- ated northeast of the city, on the north side of the town ditch. D. G. Coverdale, a son of Mir. and Mrs. Cover dale, made an investigation, having been told that some girls had been seen around the house. He saw that every thing inside had been torn up and after summoning Deputy Sheriff Jeff Adams, closer examination was made. It was found that about $l ,000 worth of goods had been stolen.
 The deputy worked upon the ease, and finally came to the conclusion that the two little Coleman girls, who live at l522 East Washington street, knew something of the natter A search war. rant was issued by Justice Johnstone, and about $500 worth of the goods were found in the Coleman home and taken away in an express wagon. They con- sisted of every kind of household goods, clothing and bric-a-brae. There was some jewelry, consisting of two stick pins, four rings, six brooches and three hatpins.
 The Coleman girls were taken to the sheriff s office, but they stuck uncom- promisingly to one story. They said that another little girl, named Delight DuBess, had given them the stuff. They said she had taken them to the Cover dale house and shown them some big boxes, telling them that everything in them was theirs. They declared that the DuBess girl had told them the things belonged to her dead sister, and that her parents did not care to keep them or sell them.
 The little DuBess girl was located at the camp meeting grounds with her parents. She denied the story absolute ly. She said that she was scarcely on speaking terms with the Coleman girls. She had no dead sister and most cer- tainly had told no one to carry any thing away from the Coverdale house. It was impossible not to credit her de- nial, though another little girl, said to be a constant companion of the Cole mans, corroborated their story Mir. and Mrs. Coleman said that they had asked no question when so many household goods were brought to their home. They had accepted the story of the DuBess girl s gift without question. But Depu- ty Adams was puzzled to explain how two frail little girls had carried so much stuff from one house to the other.
 Later a youth named George Williams was arrested, charged with being i'm plicated in the robbery. Evidence has been obtained to show that he spent a great deal of time with the Coleman children.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
Canvas awnings-Globe Paint Co.

Kodol will, without doubt, make your stomach strong and will almost instant ly relieve you of all the symptoms of indigestion. It will do this because it is made up of the natural digestive juices of the stomach so combined that it completely digests the food just as the stomach will do it, so you see Kodol can't fail to help you and help you promptly. It is sold by Hanna's Drug Store, 22S Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
PREPARING F0R NEXT CONVENTION
SILKS ALREADY GETTING BUSY MAKING READY FOR THE NAM MOTH ANNUAL CONVENTION AT LOS ANGELES A YEAR HENCE.

LOS ANGELES, September 2.-That the big Elks celebration to be held in Los Angeles next year, which will be attended by probably 100 Elks from Phoenix and several hundred from other parts of Arizona, will be quite different from any other Elks' convention ever held, was assured the moment the Dal- las convention selected Los Angeles as the next place of meeting; that the eele- bration will take the form of one of the greatest athletic meets ever held in this country is among the possibilities.
 The program as proposed at present, which will be carried out if the de- tails can be arranged successfully, will consist of three-day athletic meet, to be held after the routine work of the convention is over.
 As proposed by Motley H. Flint, chairman of the Los Angeles executive committee, the first day will be de- voted to boxing contests, baseball games between different Elk lodges and professional ball.
 The second day will be devoted to western championship track and field athletics or Amateur Athletic union championship contests and gymnastic exhibitions, while the third day enter tainment will consist of aquatic sports at some beach and may wind up with an Elks Marathon race from the court house to the beach.
 While Flint explained that this pro gram is tentative one, there seems to be no obstacles in the way of its full fillment.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03
HOPPITY HOP

Are you just barely getting around by the aid of crutches or a cane2 Un- less you have lost limb or have a deformity-if your trouble is rheuma- tism, lumbago, sprain, stiff joints, or anything of like nature, use Ballard E Snow Eminent and in no time you can throw away your crutches and be as well as anyone. Price 25e, soc and $l. Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03

This Is Change Night at the Iris. A big show. Don miss it.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-03

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended as the best thing to use for piles. It is, of course, good for anything where a salve is needed. Beware of limitations. Sold by Hanna s Drug Store, 22S Broad street.
The Washington times., 1908-08-31
DEAD MANS FATHER
WILL CLAIM BODY
Private in Marine Corps Dies IN
Bed by Accidental
Asphyxiation.

Alton Furten. a private In the Marine
Corps, twenty-six years old, dled yes
terday from accidental asphyXlatoh 81
his room at 1905 II street norm "es''
The father Of the dead soldier easl'lsi
in a New Jersey bank, has been notihea'
and il is expected that he will come %
washington 10 accompany the booS
home.
Persons in the house smelled gas ABOUT
9 o'eioek IN the morning and uE4hle =
arouse PurtoH they broke ia bff oooi
and found the man dead IN ms ped. -
is presumed that a small cock III tiis
gas main which fed a heating stove
hacame turned and escaped so SLOWLY
that the fumes did not begin their deao
~ work until the man was asleep Cor
oner Nevitt issued a certificate or as
cidental death and the body Wss taAei
10 tie rooms Of Undertaken scout, %
50g Eighth street southeast, 10 De pre-
pared for burial.
The Washington times., 1908-08-31
STEAMER Fireman
SMUGGLES OPIUM
Brings in Drug in Special
Constructed Vest Worn
Next TO Skin.

SEATTLE. Wash, Aug. Thel
United States customs officers ave
come upon information which, they as
sert, viii greatly aid them in iuvestigat-
ing smuggling.
Their ind came about 10 the arresg
OF a fireman. James Murphy. on ooaf@
the steamship President. Another nrs-l
man notified the authorities that Mr
ply had been smuggling opium into
country He was watched, but the
ficers Of the customs service were
able 10 find any evidence against b
Finally. upon the strength Of the
cusation against him, be was arres
by Inspector Macarthur. When he
searched, he was found TO be wear
an especially constructed vest adapted
10 the uses Of smuggling
II was worn next to the Skin and so
designed that the opium could be spread
about in IL without giving a bulky ap-
Dearance The customs 0tnceTs are
seriously considering a more searching 8
/ ifnvestigati5n into the clothing worn by
/ the men employed on steamships PLYING
/ between Sesttle and British Coium oli1-
The Washington times., 1908-08-31
SUBSTATION SITE
WILL Be PICKED
Return of Commissioners
Macfarland to Settle Lo-
cation of Depot.

With the return OF Commissioner Mac
farland tomorrow, the question OF the
location OF a substatiOn in southwest
washington will be definitely deter
mined, as far as the Commissioners are
concerned.
II he agrees with Major Morrow as
10 the Fourteenth street site, the station
will. according 20 officials of the Engi-
neer Department, be erected at that
point before the assembling Of Congress.
Ii. however, he votes with Commis-
sioner West 10 locate the station be-
tween Four-and-a-han and Seventh
streeds. the probability Is that the rail-
road company viii bring the matter be-
fore the court, and endeavor by man
damus proceedings 10 compel the COM
rnissioners TO approve the Fourteenth
street site.
Commissioner West today received
from a number of citizens OF the south
west the, following letter in advocacy
of the site between Four-and-a-halt and
Seventh streets:
..Tbe undersigned property owners 81
fha southwest heartily commend tHt
stand YOU nave taken In regard 10 th'
~ Is the opinion of nearly e. cry
r,vor,arty owner and resident OF this
section that the site between Four-ahd-
a-nalf and Seventh streets Is tne pro-
rer one heinz convenient TO either 81
The principal car lines Of the city, also
U,itb,p short walking distance OF the
sbopDing districts ard hotels.
The letter IS signai by Thomas .
Brown. w. L. COgsNvell r o Neli
Frauois Leonard. and Rudolph Saur.
HI. n. cover. a grocer Of Seventh anc
| 4, street 3 southwest. i'm letter to Com
missioner West. says every business
! man in that neighborhood rs IA layel
{ Four-and- -a-half and Seventh streets.
The Washington times., 1908-08-31

ST. LOUIS, Aug. S1.-With absolutely
no cloud visible on the commercial
horizon and trade now as brisk as u
was at this time year ago. St LOUIS
merchants and manufacturers VINO
suppIv the greater part Of the middle
and south West are confident that the
volume OF business between June / ana
December 81 win attain at least the
same magnitude as that of the cores
pondinR period Of 1907, and probably
will make a new high record TOT Ih7
last six months. The general eXpeeta-
tons are that there vii be only a silght
difference between the whole OF lSJs
and 1907 and that this year VIII exhibit
marked gains IN all domains OF com
merce over 1906,
4 conscientious survey Of the situa-
tion. supported by interviews with sue
eessful men Of affairs, discloses re-
markable and gratifying invigoraiion'
The current of business Is not only
mo- ying with normal speed, but It is eX-
mar sive. and even gives assurance OF
enlarged proportions. The commerce OF
the third quarter of this year-July'
August. and September-will appraise
I'D 10 that Of the same period Of 1901
and the trade Of October, November
and December will be larger than for
the final quarter of any year.
Estimate Sustained.
Although this view of conditions may
appear to be an exaggeration' parucu-
! Iarlv 10 workmen who are srill idle and
10 business men who have not yet COM
pletely subdued their dependency. it Is
| n strict accord with actuailues, as re-
ported fairly by the heads Of important
/ Industrial and mercantile establish
! nents. Trade has been increasing grad
uaIly since June /, and at the present
! time II is not only normal, but Is con
/ Quoted more conservatively. Ii continues
/ to improve from week to week. an'
/ offers substantial guarantees Of per
manency.
| Comprehensive inquiry produced sur
/ prising revelations concerning the stag
nation during the first half of the year
| Every line Of business fet severel,
the consequences Of the panic and tn
depression, and the average decrease IL
trade for the six months Of 1908 from
January 2 to June 80, inclusive, range
from 80 TO 80 per cent, as compared Z
the first half of 1901. The percentag
o. the decline was so great as 10 shO'
/ a loss for 1908 as compared 10 1900
II is practically impossible, with sta
tistics incomplete, to give the exact PEI
| centage Of the average decrease in busi
lness. Many branches o. industry an
| commerce showed average decreases q
no more than 10 per cent, while a re-
! exhibited losses Of go and 40 per cen
| Two or three months showed alarmin
! reductions, while the reports for othe
months indicated only sligct losses.
The situation during eight months
, this year as compared 10 the CORE
, sDonding period Of 1907, may be illus
trated best by stating the percentage
for each month. Trade was about
, per cent OF normal in January Febru
p ary. and March; about 80 per cent
r Anril. about 60 per cent in May; abou
, 75 per cent in June: about s. per cen
in July, and 100 per cent. or normal j
j August -.
? Notwithstanding the startling netur