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Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Kahilina District is Rich

Crude mining methods on the Ka- hiltna river, in the Shusitna district, have demonstrated that with improved mining methods the creek will prove to be a valuable find, Wages have been made by men working with rock CTS, and crude methods have resulted in taking out pretty fair pay. The formation of the country is rather unique but it is believed that during the coming season the richness of the district will be proven.
 In letter an old prospectOr said;
 "There has been very little work done so far, and that has been done on three bars. Last fall the first high bench prospecting was done and free cold was found running as high as $l.SO to the pan.
 "The bars are generally high, being four or five feet from the water and covered with trees and vegetation. In many places the gold is found near the grass roots, showing that the river has cut deeper channel since these bars were formed. The bars are wide, in some places running back 800 to 1000 feet to the cut banks. They range from one-half to three-fourths of a mill in length.
 "On several of these bars where l have prospected man could take out wages, $5 a day, with rocker. Wan berg and three men took out $500 from October } to October Is with twO-boX sluice carrying the dirt down to the water. Clark took out $500 in short time by ditchlng from the river into two or three boxes, contending with the rise and fall of the river. So far there has been no one here with means to undertake the conveyance of water from the river to give steady sluice head. ."-Seattle Times.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Mining Transfers

Some important mining transfers have taken place during the past few week in different parts of Alaska, among which has been the sale by Jack Smith, the diScoverer of the famous Bonanza property, of prop erty across the creek from the Bo- nanza for $l5O,OOO to J. J. Godfrey, who will start active operations on the property in the spring. Boston and Chicago people have just bought what is known as the Collins, Nelson and Brown group of copper claims on Glacier Island for a sum aggregating $95,OOO Work will be started at once by the manager, C. G. VanHook, who says ore shipments will be started in about sixty days.
 The Borgeson group of twelve claims has been sold to Dr. Jenkins and w. A. Moves, both of Maine, for $SO,OOO. The property is located at Galena Bay, and the vendor was A. C.. King, whose son, Ernest King, con- summated the deal.-Mining News.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Tools of Prehistoric Age

Relics of a prehistoric age, eSQeci- ally interesting to the students of archaeology, were found recently on the island of Latouche, in Prince Will liam sound, by A. K. Beatson, manag- ing owner of the big BeatSon copper property.
 The discovery of these tools of the stone age was made by the removal of an old dstump which had long obstruct- ed a pathway. A few sticks of powder Sulliced to blow the stump and roots from their previous position, and eX- posed to view a shaft made by human hands. Beatson and his men were naturally surprised at the revelation and began an investigation. At the bottom of the shaft various tools which were probably used in the dig giug were found. These implements, crude in construction and odd as to to form, were made entirely of stone. The shaft was undoubtedly sunk by aboriginies who lived and had their being when the world was young.
 Some of the bIuiSh mud, heavily mineralized found in the bottom of the shaft, was placed in a reJorC and beads Of native copper soon appeared. This mud became impregnated with copper by teachings, and proves that the big Beatson Lode has continuity as the old shalt is within fifty feet of the end line of the Beatson ground where it joins the Grdwood-Barrack prop erty.-Valdez Prospector.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
First Gold From Alaska

Prior to the possession of Alaska by the United States in 1867 there had been no gold mining in the territory. Some old Russian records show that small amounts of the metal had been observed in various localities, though it was not believed to be of conner cial importance. In these early years the greater part of the abrupt noun tainouS belt of Southeastern Alaska was known only to the native Indians and few fur traders. The aurferouS gravels at the head of the Stikine river were probably the first gold dis coverieS in this general region. They were found in the early part of the eos. During that decade many min CTS went to the newly discovered Cas- siar gold district, on the Canadian side of the international boundary. In 1869 Mix Sylva and other disappointed dis Cassiar miners travelled northward from Fort Wrangle and made placer discoveries at Windham bay and on Powers creek at Sumbum bay. It is reported that $4O,OOO was extracted from these Llacersin lS7O-7L. This represented the first gold produc- tiOn from Alaska. Mining News.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Ruefis to Sue

San FranctSco-Ueury Ach, chief counsel for Abe RueE is out with the bold announcement that he intends to bring contempt proceedings against Judge Duuue and Chief of Police Wm. J. Biggy because of their failure to make dispositions in Buet's action to recover money he expended while in custody of Biggy. who was then acting as eIisOr. Ruef ayers he expended S+OOO of his money for board, etc., and that the city should refund.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
A Trial By Bread and Cheese

There were many odd ways in an cient times of detecting criminals. Our ancestors had not lived long enough to lose their faith in the gnaw- ing of conscience, and Divine interfer- ence in earthly justice was supersti- tiously regarded as daily occurrence
 No queerer example of this could be found than the ancient mode of trying prisoners by bread and cheese. The unfortunate offender was led, with a halter round his neck, to the parish church, and there in the presence of all the people the priest put pieces ot cheese and rye bread in a patten on the alter. These he blessed and then the supposed criminal had to eat them dry before the congregation.
 If he managed to swallow them easily he was acquitted, but if he choked he was condemned. Natural ly enough scores of innocent folk were thus done to death.-Pearsons Weekly.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11

Dog salmon for sale at Brown & Hawkins.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Key of Alaska Gold

Seattle-When the Atlantic fleet ar riveS off Seattle, among the cere- monies will be the presentation to the flagship of a golden key made from Alaska gold. Old AlaSkanS in the city have started the movement and each district of the territory will be asked to contribute one or more nuggets which will be fashioned into a good sized emblem of the fact that not only Seattle but the entire Northland joins in extending "open house" to both officers and men of the fighting ships.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
China,s Boycott Growing

Hongkong-The boycott crusade is growing. Envelopes are stuck on all the walls reading: "rhe Japanese are a barbarous humbug. The Chinese government does not love the people who are weeping The Chinese will cause a bloody boycott of the Japanese immediately and can see annihiIation
 which is expected within few years"
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Methodist Services

At II o'clock tomorrow morning the sermon will be on the theme, "The Source of Christian Courage" h the evening at o'clock the pastor will preach to "The Almost Christian. Sunday school at l2;l5. The public cordially invited.
 l.. H. Pedersen, pastor.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
EVELYN SEEKS
 ANNULMENT
Attorneys Would Have Thaw Mar riage Contract VOided on
 Ground of Insanity.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

New York, April S-The attorneys for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw are seeking to have the marriage contract between Harry Thaw and his wife annulled. The ground taken by the attorneys for the annulment of the marriage is that Thaw was insane at the time of the marriage.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Tin Plate Mills Resume Operations

PitJsburg-Ten of the twenty mills of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company at South Sharon, Pa, have been placed in operation, atfording em- ployment to 600 men. The sharon mill will resume soon, employing 1000 men
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
RESCUED FROM
 THE SEWELL
Three Reach Philadelphia and Report g lost With Burn-
 ing of The Ship.
,r crhls to rne pnt1z Gateway.

Philadelphia, Pa. April ll-Three survivors of the ship Arthur SewelI, which sailed from Seattle a year ago, arrived here on the German steamer Cectllc. The Sewell was burned at sea and twenty-three of the crew were lost
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11
Miners Supplies at Susitma statior

Lttchfeld x Nagley Co. at Susitna Station announce they have plenty of flour, sugar, beans, corn, peas, ham, bacon, macaroni, evaporated fruits and many other things needed in a pros pector's outft-in fact can put up a few complete outfits.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-04-11

We have founded an institution in which the people can deposit their money with a feeling of the utmost confidence and safety.
 Bank of Seward.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24

"The president seems to enjoy crit
icism, though" said General Sher-
wood. After my speech in the house
a few months ago / received an In
vitation to a white House reception.
to which only eight other congress-
men were invited"
General Sherwood says that, de-
spite Roosevelt's unpopularity with
politicians, bankers and business men,
1t is his belief that he Is still as
strong as ever with the people and he
has no doubt that even now II Roose-
welt wanted a third term nomination
he could get 1t.
AS for the i.epublican nomination
for the presidency General Sherwood
says Washington sentiment is almost
entirely in favor Of Taft and there
seems little doubt OF his selection.
Governor Johnson. of Minnesota, is
not regarded as a strong factor In the
race for the Democratic nomination.
Many Democrats at Washington are
opposed to Bryan, the general says,
but even these concede tnat his nom
ination Is as good as won already.
Congressman Sherwood believes
that chances for a Democratic victory
this fall have not been better In
many years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24
Eastern Ohio Patents.

II. z. Dunlap, patent lawyer. OF
Wheeling, W. Va, reports the recent
issue OF the following patents to East.
ern Ohio inventors: H. II. Clough.
Elyria, rail-fastening tie; T. Cope, New
Waterford, cable insulating and test
ing system; c. Fell, Lorain, assIgnor
to National Tube Co., Pittsburg, Pa t,
pipe-expanding apparatus; H. Goddard.
Canton, casting.tool; J. Massey, Gahan-
ma, growing or routing tool; F. Norton.
and I. II. Reynolds. Youngstown, reg
ulator for compressors; ]. II. Schlaf.
ley, Canton, corrugated.metal culvert;
p. A. Tverdahl, assignor OF one-half
to O. w. Burrows, Coshocton, chill.
mold. Also the following trademark
registration: J. Dick. Canton. for feed
and ensilage cutters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24

The general called on Mayor Tom
the other day In the interests Of his
dollar-a-day pension for soldiers OF
the civil war. He wants the bill en-
dorsed by the Democratic state con-
vention.
Congressman Sherwood also wants
Johnson's endorsement OF his plan
to elect United States senators by a
direct vote of the people at the fall
primaries. u. b. Finley, represent
ing the CARRIER faction of the party
in Ohio, has approved this method
of selecting United States senators,
and the general wants the endorse
ment OF the johnson faction.
Congressman Sherwood says that
the reversion of Roosevelt sentiment
In washington and the east has been
remarkable. The president, General
Sherwood says, is the object OF casti-
cation from all sides. This has been
particularly apparent lately in con-
gress, where day seldom passes
without an attack on the administra-
tipn. True, many OF these are from
the Democratic side, but they meet
with Republican appreciation.
after made my recent speech in
the house regarding the president"
said Mr.. Sherwood, II received the
congratulations of twenty Republican
congressman. Roosevelt has many
more friends among the Democrats
than among the Republicans of con-
gress."
The growing dislike for President
Roosevelt. the general says. even ex-
tends to the governmental depart
ments. Many of the reforms which
the president has instituted have met
with general disfavor and he is blam-
ed accordingly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24

rested for stealing Salvation Army
banks.
Kenton-Mrs. Sherman Burdetts
killed by gun placed to kill thieves
Loraln-Joseph Dabisak strang1ed
at dance and body propped against
wall.
Oakfleld-Elmer Eloph, IL, shot by
brother while playing with shotgun.
Bellefontaine-Democ withdrew
invitation given Bryan TO Jefferson
Gay banquet because Of delay in re-
ply.
Chardon Investigation disclosen
fact that opera house is nre trap.
eubenville-Street railway en-
ployes, declaring for temperance,
withdraw from trades and labor as
sembly.
Marion-George Alderman, saloon
ist, will work for local option.
Fremont-John Slgenthaler, 40.
hung himself in cellar.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24
SHERWOOD
Denies Trying to Corner
all Political Jobs.
Would Hold House
Seat
TALKS OF ROOSEVELT

Toledo. O.. March 22.-General rsaac
r. Sherwood. reputed candidate for
every Office from president down to
congressman, denies empatlcally that
he isitrying to corner all the political
Jobs
"All I want Is to represent the
Ninth district In congress again, and
I don't want TO do even that unless
the people want me-" the general
said last night.
The. general explains that he is
back from the capital getting ac-
quainted with his constituents. He
will visit the different counties in
his district and learn the sentiment
regarding his running for congress
again. The general was at Bowling
Green yesterday. He thinks the con-
ditions there are about the same as
they we're two years ago.
Mr.. Sherwood denies that he has
entered into a conspiracy with Tom
Johnson to capture the Ninth district.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24
Y. & 0. GRADING
To Be FINISHED

Lisbon, o., March 22.-Thls week the
work of finishing the grading of the
Y. & o. r. railroad between West
Point and East Liverpool will begin
In earnest. Several mammoth steam
shovels are now being unloaded, and
will be placed at intervals wnere their
services are most needed.
Many additional laborers, mostly
foreigners, arrived here today TO work
on the grading, all OF whom will start
Monday morning. The rams to be laid
are now en- route, and will probably
arrive during the latter part Of next
week.
The grading has progressed slowly
during the winter owing to the frozen
condition of the ground.
Thus far there has been only one
shovel at work on the new roadbed.
and that has been occupied in the
vicinity of East Liverpool, where
there was much grading to be done.
This necessarily allowed other sec
tions of the road to remain in an un-
finished condition. IL Is said that be-
fore the end OF the present month
many additional laborers will be at
work on the grading.
II is now predicted that the grading
will be finished. the poles, rails ana
wires placed before the work of COM
pleting the West Point power plant
is finished. There yet remains con-
siderable work at the power house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24
STATE and VICINITY

Salem-A small fortune awaits Mrs
Frank Howard, whose whereabouts
are unknown.
AIliance-Carl Davidson and Lu-
cius Ellet appointed to government
positions In New Mexico.
East Liverpool-Melvin Woolley
potter, attempted suicide with carbol-
ic acid.
East Liverpool-Phll Brennan and
Rube Caunaday each fined $50 aud
costs for Beal law violation.
New adelphia-Persons unable
to pay fines for intoxication will work
II out on streets.
Canal Dover-State fire officials in
spected picture shows and butchers
smoke houses.
Canal Dover--C. H. Miller, Akron
plumber, fined for tapping water
mains without license.
Leetonia-Mrs. George Shaffer died
in Cleveland hospital following oper-
alton.
Salem-The famous Chicken" ordi-
nance to be enforced this spring.
Cleveland-John Walsh, ~, and
John Pratt, 67, struck and fatally
injured by street car.
Youngstown-Erie employees will
resist plan OF Erie to reduce wages
10 per cent.
Cleveland-Edward Campbell and
John Livingston held for burglary and
highway robbery.
Spring6eld-John F. Burke, 3s. sa-
loonist, cut throat with razor.
Springfeld-Frank Todd, SO, prom
inent farmer, mysteriously missing.
Napoleon-Edward N. Dewitt ar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24
Was a Colleague Of Albaush's.

Judge John w. Jenner. OF Mansfield,
is announced as candidate for the
nomination of supreme Judge on the
Democratic ticket. Mr.. Jenner was
the colleague of Judge Albaugh OF this
city on the circuit bench and the
judges friends are confident OF secur-
ing the endorsement OF the local bar
for Mr.. Jenner's candidacy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-24

northumberland reservoir is
now at high water mark.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-02

to the doorway, and found the page sitting in at
tendance on rather thin and hard cushion
why, my boy said the Sultan, kindly, you must
be Have you been there all day."
All day, your Majesty the page replied respect
tired
Come in" said the Sultan, holding aside the cur
tain, You shall rest awhile
''What-with your Majesty IN the throne-room?'
the boy exclaimed in amazement
"Certainly. No need know, answered the Sui
tan. kindly. Are you afraid of me?
mo, your Majesty said the page, for the Sultan
smiled very cordially; and the page entered the
Be seated" said the Sultan; q command it,, he
added as the boy hesitated. So the page sat down
I have been writing some verses said the sultan
as he babe the boy help himself to the delicious
fruits and ices and while you refresh yourself
sh, uld like to read them to you"
So, while the boy enjoyed the fruits and ices the
Sultan for the twentieth time at least read aloud
his precious lines youth.
When he had finished, he turned to the page. say
ing: Now l should like your opinion of the poem
But, your Hshness, I am TOO young to criticise
your verses" replied the page uneasily
All nonsense" answered the Sultan, but pleasant
" enough Il see YOU have an opinion. l desire you
10 express it freely. Nay more than that, COM
Il must obey. them said the page looking very
serious But if i should incur your Majestys dis
pleasure. may I beg that you will visit your wrath
upon alone? have mother and sister who are
dependent upon me-"
They shall be cared for" said the Sultan: in
solemn tone. IF the need arises But you make me
suspect that my lines do not meet with your ap-
prevail"
full" exclaimed the unhappy page. BY the Prophet,
as promised my mother that would tel! truth the
lines the veriest bosh and nonsense They mean
hing. They do sound sensible. They
are as unmusical as the braying OF lost donkey
There have said the truth. A man dies but once!
Remember, then. your words
Allah be praised!" cried the Sultan, Il have found
a pearl And all the men of my court declared the
lines perfect beyond praise! Now have found the
honest l sought"
But your Majesty" stammered the astonished
page, Il than a boy"
Enough" said the Sultan. The years will find
you wisdom as we'll as age; but honesty comes not
with long ages If the seed be not already plant
ed. Say not word
The Sultan capped his hands directed all the
courtelS be summoned. and in their presence ap-
pointed the page Chief Councillor and Grand High
Nzier Realm life. the same time invest
ing him order of the Golden Sunburst Of the
East and whole of smaller decorations Of DIFF
ksgS2t coors.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-02

The Vzier started abruptly that hts turban fell
off. and then he, too looked ut the ceiling. until the
Sultan should choose to go
But, though that is all plain sailing the Sultan
went again, there is yet difficulty. That is.
TO find a competent critic who will show my
faults and point any little that may creep
into my nasty lines. Now If you yourself. Ben Rifrat
should prefer undertake this responsible post you
do So
My sovereign master" said Rifraf. hastily. Il
old Let for the realm for that
trade / have long studied. | would prefer that
other should become your Critic and PoetiCal Adviser
"a younger man.
so be it, answered the young sultan but let
least read to you set OF verses which happen
find in my caftan. would like your judgment
upon these lines before you bctake yourself your
proper duties. Shall it be so?'
The Vizier by the look in the Sultans eye
that the request a command, and he replied in
Oriental phrase that he was most honored by the
Sultan's condescenSOn.
So the young Sultan drew out roll OF manuscript.
and read follows:
Youth is the season for hope;
Hope beiitteth the young
Youth has the vigor to cope
With the that the singers have
youth has the sparkle OF nirth
Laughter delighteth the soul:
Spring is the youth Of the earth,
. Msrrily let carols roll!'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-02

accounts straight--
No doubt" interrupted the Sultan but have
more important matters
More important the Treasurer began, so
amazed that he forgot his manners.
verify" said the Sultan. overlooking the little
breach OF etiquette LAS the Nizier has doubt in
formed YOU intend to devote my own time. for the
present, poetry He told you did he not?
Something of the sort your Highness, replied 81
Shekes. uneasily. hoping that the Sultan Wouldn
ask him to repeat the Nizers Joking remarks In
fact the Vizer had limited that the young Sultan
thought himself a genius.
Il suspected as much" said the Sultan. And you
surprised, perhaps?"
Your Hghpess is the ruler, responded the Treas
urer. politely but l surprised. admit And,
tell the truth, If you will pardon me for saying So
| must say that. rule there isn't much money 10
be made in poetry. l speak simply as a treasurer,
your Highness, a critic
But I wish your opinion a critic the Sultan
answered The question of providing funds shall
leave you, for the present, unless should appoint
you the Office l mean to create-that Of Chief
Critic and Poetical Adviser"
Your Highness is most gracious; but, If 1t be
your will l prefer remain Treasurer"
AS you please" the Sultan replied. But mean
while happen TO have in caftan copy OF verses
that have just completed. If you spare the
time, shall be glad TO have your opinion Of them
So, drawing forth the rrscious nanuscrint the Sui
tan began,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-02

"Oh your Hghness. what thought! what music
How exquisite your rhymesi Soul and rOll-why it's
a perfect rhyme! think you have chosen wisely in
deed if | may be permitted to praise without the
suspicion of hattery.''
Then you really like the little lines?" asked the
Sultan, with smile-a peculiar smile.
Like them? Why. they should be embroidered
with gold thread silken scarfs! Your Highness is
right You are Poet. Let attend to the petty
business of governing and you give yourself en-
tirey to the sublime art of composition
so be it, said the Sultan. Until notify you to
contrary, | will leave the reins in your hands.
Now as you will have plenty attend to, will you
kindly summon the Chief Treasurer you go out?
Thank you. Good morning."
In a few minutes the Sultan heard the jingling Of
the golden curtain-rngs and behed the face Of the
Chief Treasurer sedate and dlgnifed Of mid
die age.
Enter, Adhem ell Shekes. said the Sultan, kindly.
and be seated. | would confer with you
My lord, the treasury is well supplied, and the