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Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
BANK ROBBERS AND
 CITIZENS BATTLE
MuskOgee, Okla, Institution Is Looted Of S5,OOO And
 Bandits Escape

Muskogee, Okl., Jan. 2-Fivc rob bers yesterday morning took advan tage of it's being a holiday, and dynami- ted the vault in the WiIlston bank, obtaining $5 1000. The robbers barri- caded themselves behind barb wire, and for twenty minutes engaged in a battle with citizens brought to the scene by the sound of the explosion.
 Finally completing their purpose the robbers fled by a rear entrance, and mounting their horses escaped. No one was hurt during the fight. A posse is pursuing the robbers.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
POSTMASTER JEFFERSON
 IS OBLIGED TO LAUGH

Postmaster Jefferson, while busy man, is just obliged to take few minutes off each day in ordcrto laugh few laughs. Recently Postmaster Jefferson found q minute to spare and he picked up d Fairbanks paper which contained q long article con cerning the arrival of a consignment of mail and the consequent necessity of closing the Fairbanks pOstOfliCc for many hours while the clerks wrcstled with stage load orso of mail pouches.
 The reason why Postmaster Jcffcr- son laughs is because all the mail for Fairbanks, all the mail for Valdez, all the mail for down the Sound and all the mail for every postoIilce sta tion on the trail between here and Fairbanks first comes to the Valdez office, where it is segregated and then sent forth to it's various destinations. The porti on Fairbanks received of this particular consignment of mail was less than half the amount hand led by the Valdez office, yet Postmas- ter Jefferson and his assistants did not find it necessary to close the of- flee or to take any other measures of extraordinary nature. Citizens of Valdez received their mail just AS they have always received it., an hour or SO after the arrival of the boat.
 And SO Postmaster Jefferson has to laugh when he recalls the published statement that the Fairbanks post office had to close for many hours when a single stage load of mail ar- rived; "We never paid any particu- lar attention when that mail went through here" chuckles Jef.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
MINE MANAGEMENT
 PLANS BIC SEASON
Central Alaska Hydraulic Mining Company To h.
 stall More Giants

One of the biggest mining entcrpri. zes on Valdez creek is that of the Central Alaska Hydraulic Mining Company which owns about thirty claims of demonstrated value. and has already taken out S23O, ,0OO although only development work has been done. The claims owned by the company include some of the richest ground so far exploited in the upper Susitna region. This is the cOmpany promoted by Dan Kain, who owns d large interest in it. Several promi- nent Oregon men arc heavy stock holders and officers of the company.
 The property of the company rm- braces d large part of the old chan mel along Valdez creek in which the best pay of that district is found In the Lucky Gulch group big nuggets are found, including the famous S91U one. Some of the paystrcaks on the company's property are as wide as 600 feet and it is claimed that cvcrv- thing as wide as fifty feet can be worked profitably.
 Several giants and q rublc elevator are already working on the ground and additional machinery will be in stalled this year. It is estimated that the pay ground already tested and blocked out will keep large number Of giants busy for several decades.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
SEISMIC DISTURBANCES
 CONTINUE ID WORK RUIN
Severe Shocks PreCipitate Inhabitants Of PellarO h. to Sea, Mt StrOmbOIi Is In Eruption, But DeS pite Opinion Of Scientists That TremOrs Will Maintain For Years Preparations
 To Rebuild Are Under Way

Rome, Jan. 4-EarthqualIes are continuing to make of southern Italy place of terror, and it seems as though all efforts at rebuilding will be for naught, for those of the in- habitants uninjured are fleeing from the country, and are declaring that they will never return.
 Mt. Stromboli, on the island of Stromboli, was in eruption yester- day, the eruption being accompanied by violent earthquake shock of three seconds duration. So far as can be ascertained DO one was killed.
 From Pellaro it is reported that many of the inhabitants were yeste- day precipitated into the sea by earthquake shocks.
 In Messina sixteen looters were shot this morning and GOO are under
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
EARTHQUAKES CONTINUE
 ID TERROR|ZE ITALY
RumOr Has It That Lipari Islands Have Sunk Into Sea- All Coast towns On Mainland Are Being Abandoned, GhOulS And Soldiers Clash,
 Royal Palace Is Turned Into HOSpi
 tai And PeStilenCe Threatens

Riggio, Jan. 2-Slight earthquake shocks continue to cause terror in southern Italy. None of them have done any damage, for in truth there Is little that can be injured since the big tremblor. The ligh' shakes have, however, prevented any attempt to bring some semblancc of order from the chaos existing, and all che villa ges not entirely ruined by the big earthquake are being abandoned.
 GhOuls continue to rob the dead and several clashes between the for mer and the soldiers have taken place.
 Attempts to bury the dead are meeting with little success and it is feared that the pcstilcncc will add to the horrors of the situation.
 Rome, Jan. 2--It is reported here
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

that the Lipari islands have sunk into the sea. These islands are thickly populated and if the report is true it means that the death roll of the earth quake is greatly increased
 One of the heroic figures of the dis aster is ltaly's queen. Ever since the first report of the earthquake was received the queen has been inde- fatigueablc in her eXertions in behalf ot the suffers. She accompanied the king to Messina, and now despite her royal husbands pleadings she refuses to take any rest. The royal palace has been turned into a hos pltal for the refugees.
 Relief is coming from ail parts of the world, and immediate danger of starvation h" n eliminated Qulcklimc is needed and appeals for this necessity has been sent out.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

arrest. It is believed that q royal order will be directed that all the prisoners of undoubted guilt be shot.
 It is believed that the property loss will exceed ,OOO,OOO,OOO. Scientists predict that for the next few years earthquake shocks will be frequent, and the tenative steps toward TO- building have as a part of their plan building restrictions that will prevent any repetition of .thedisastcr of few days ago.
 Donations are arriving hourly and the danger from starvation has been eliminated. There remains great danger of pestilence. The king has ordered the sale of the Sicilian estate to obtain relief funds. So far the greatest cash contributions have come from the United States.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the CO partnership heretofore existing be- tween A. G. smith and C. l.. Hoyt, doing business under the firm Dame of the Gulkana Trading Company, conducting a business of road house and trading station and business in- cidental thereto, at Gulllana, Alaska, has this day been dissolved by mutu- al consent of the co-partncrs. The said C. l.. lloyt. having taken over the business of the partnership, will collect all accounts payable, due or to bccom" due said co partnership, and will pay and discharge all CO., part ncrship liabilities.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska. this 21st day of October, 1908.
 C. l.. Hoyt.
 \. C. Smith.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
PRESIDENT ASKS $5OO,0OO
 FUR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Congress RecOnyelleS And First Business Is COnSid eratiOn 0fNeedS Of Homeless In Southern Italy, Ambassador GriSCOm Cables For Immediate Action And National Branch Of Red Cross
 Association Sends $1OO,OOO

need is extremely urgent, and insist ing that this country's contribution be sent by cable.
 The national branch of the Red Cross Association has cabled s100, ,0O0 and is busy fitting up q steamship to carry supplies.
 The supreme court has reconvened. President Roosevelt has submitted another message having to do with the use of the secret service.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

Washington, Jan. 4--Congress re- convened today and measures for tho
 relief of the earthquake sufferers in southern Italy occupied inc entire forenoon. President Roosevelt sub mitted special message asking for the appropriation of s5OO,OOO for the relief of the sufferers Haste is asked,
 and in connection with the message there is submitted cable from Am bassador Griscom stating that the
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

The health officer appeared to vac cinate an old Atchison colored woman. She said she had no time to stop and be sick with vaccination, and, besides, could not spare one of her arms; that the children would starve and freeze if she could not do her laundry work. Then the doctor said: "Well auntie, I will vaccinate you on on of your lower limbs."
 "No, siree," said the auntie, "I can't spare one of my legs, either"
 Then the doctor said kindly: "Well, what spot could you spare, because you must be vaccinated."
 The old colored woman thought and thought, and finally said slowly: "Well, Lord knows, don't never get no chance to sit down."
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

Chappic--IIavc a cigarette, old man? Saplcigh-No; don't smoke fool-killcrs. Chappic--Wcll, | don't blame you for refusing to take chances.
 Boundcr--I tool, you home the other night.
 Roundcr-Yes, and then you COW. ard, you left me to face my wife all aloncl
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

Lone Widow--Poor, dear manl He lived only three months after our mar riage. Old Jenkins --Aheml As long az that, mum9
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
BALL
 IS BIG SUCCESS
Baseball Players Will Have Substantial Sum To De-
 vote To Fixing Grounds
Finest ever.n

Finest ever."
 Such is the dictum of all those who Thursday night attended the masquer- ade given in Mckinley Hall by the baseball boys. And there was lot of persons there, despite other at fractions, so Doc Caswell and Char lie Bush, who handled the money, and who worked the hardest that the affair might be success are feeling fine today. The fund for fixing up the grounds will be increased by somewhere around $40 as the result of the dance.
 The hall was well decorated, and Manager Quinn of the Alaska Water, Light and Telep' eCompany earned the gratitude .. baseball boys by donating the extra lights and the ser vices of the men who installed them.
 The crowd began to arrive early and nearly everyone staid until it was nearly breakfast time. More than half of those present were in costume, and every conceivable char acter was represented. Many of the costumes were elaborate, and the hour of unmasking was awaited with much interest on the part of those who taxed their wits trying to solve the identity to the gaily clad, be- masked dancers.
 Harry Whitley acted as floor man. ager, and in this capacity did much to make the affair success The music was furnished by an orchestra directed by Guy Cameron. Follow ing are the prize winners:
 Prize waltz--Man-Pair Nettleton shoes; Y. D. Bradford.
 Prize waltz--Ladies Toilet set; Mrs. Harry Grennig.
 Best Dressed Man-Dress shirt, B. F. Berry.
 Best dressed Lady-Box candy, 3ib, Mrs. Burr
 Best sustained character-Man- Turkish pipe; Rawley Beach, Irish man.
 Best sustained character-Lady A turkey; Mrs. Willard Scott. Goddess of Liberty.
 Most comical character-Box cigars Capt. Svenssen. Tramp.
 Most original character-Men-Bria pipe; Jess Crawford and Andy Lam bell. Butchers.
 Most original character-Ladies- Set beauty pins; Miss Amy Dunn. Nurse.
 Best dressed musher-Pair shoe pBcke; Lance Crane.
 Best clown character-Bottle cham pagne; E. H. Mack.
 Special prizes were awarded as fol- lows:
 Mrs. Bob Mcintosh; newspaper girl, three months subscription to Prospector.
 Tod Winter; soiled soldier, shave, bath and haircut.
 George Swan; sheath gowned girl, shave and haircut.
 R. A. and E. M. Clau8terman Gold dust twins, cake.
 The committee awarding the prizes consisted of Guy Banta, Senator James Nellie, and Thomas Quinn, assisted by Harry Whitley.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
lN i.DIrl

C"mmrn"IuG at "uIu"r No. whence t x l" vHti0m monument No. r. h"nrN =. .,i deg. UI min. W. 21"l9 it distant: thence north ,:S deg iN min l.. 3'i.2 II. in cor. No. ,: thence x. ii deg, :N min. r.. l%ii2 II. io Cor Nn. 3:thcncc S lS deg. N min. ". .f1.i it. (" c"r. No. 1: thence V. 1i deg. lr nm W. l@il :i II tu cor No. the rlncc of beginning containing lG. inI acres. The no tee of l"rati"n "t Snth ''Jny'' lode claim i> rr corded ip book C nf mining mentions nI pages Ei iaUd iI1 "i the records "i ih" Valdez NluSkn. recording precinct.
 Magnetic ymrimtion 2N deg. a. min En,r ro. tnl net mrrm lnCluded in thIS application rG- 3'@ nrrcS. Ih" nhnv" described claims ar" bounded "n tn" northeast by unknown rluInN. on the southeast hy Lnmdi"ckcd Bay, "m the southwest hy Ihr Iuneuu lode claim ant on the northwest hy lhC Juneau. Fidnlgo and Last ChRuc" lode claims.
 Amy aud all persons clmimiug adversely any portion oi the nhnyc d,.scrihcd mining cinrIn> or premises ur" required to file with the Reg iStrr and Receiver "f the T.. <. Land Onicc nt Juneau, AIhSkn. their adverse claim thrrC- against under "mth during the period of tho publication Ot ihi~ notice or they will h,, h"rr.d D! rr"vi>l"n of the statute.
 luHN ". DUDLEY,
 II i> hereby ":dcIcI rhnt tn, foregoing uo. tie" b" published for the statutory period in the Nnldrz rr",prrior, Il weekly news >Inlor
 J"m% W. prnrry.
 Date of First Publication Oct. 20. lMS. Hntr "f I.uSt Publication, Jan. :, I9"9. In The rr"imr" Court. Territory "t An~kn, Prince William sound Precinct, Before S. \ Crnnhnll. Probate Judge.
 In the Matter of the Es
 tate of John |. Johnson. NuIiru ui settle.
 Deceased. mrut Oi AryOIII. N"rcc i> hereby given ihmt ". C. L. Hrycr, Admin isl trH tor of the estate of John r.. IUhII- son, deceased, hmS pres CntCd and rendered for settlement and fled in said court his final uc- count ui his HdmlnS traitor Oi said estate; and that Tuesday th" 9th day of February, l9U9. at To o'clock n. h., At the court room Hi Reynolds, AluSkH, has been appointed by said court for the settlement Ol said account, al which time and plnC" any person interested in said estate may appear and file objections in writing [" Sn'd account and contest the same.
 Dated December :. lWS.
 S \. Crnndnll.
 Judge of ProImtC.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
A SNAP FOR SALE-A SNAP
 PTARMIGAN DROP ROAD

house thirty miles from Valdez on Fairbank trail. Has accommodation for forty pcrsons--privatc rooms for women guests. Stable room for fifty horses. Owner called to states by business affairs. For terms apply to Mrs. F., F.. Doty, ptarmigin Drop, A1agka'
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

Waiter-We have clans in every style, sir. Diner--Thcn bring mo a dozen in sheath gowns and Charlotte Corday hats.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
.~CORCHEE" LODE.

tUmmuuCIHG at corner Nn. 1 whence. T.. =. Iu W. l'Mnn tt. distant: thence \ l3 deg. Ur man. r.. ,En.u II tu cor. No. .: thence S hi deg Ia mlI r. 'G6" II. io cor. \u. ;: thence <. l9 deg. O. min. W. 19I1 it. tu cor. No [: thence \. Ii ,iru. O. min. W. 1"T.& It. t0 cor No. the place ul be- ginning, containing lOOr2 ucrcN. The notice Ui location of the "ScurchCl'' lode claim i> rr corded in book c "f mining lornIinu~ rt page b,2 "i thr record, ui the Nul,lrI. Nlm, km. record ing precinct
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
DISCOVERY" LODE.

t"mmcm'ImG n' corner N" whence, U < Iu- cation munUm"Ul No. l2 bears =. :aG deg r. min W. E39Hn II. dl ,tuni: thence \. n ,cE. In min
 r.. t@ hit. to cor No. .: thence S. iI deg o. min. r.. N1l il lu cor. No. .: thence :. I5 deg Ig min. W. :Hl.S ll tu cor. No. [: thence S II deg
 ln min. W. 3uu ll. lu cor. No. p: thence S G; deg 'W min. W lwl II [" cor. No. q: thence \. ll dCG. - min W. "I9:; il. to cor. No 1. the plnrr "i h"giunlmg. i",s that puriIun"i -nId 'Di>- cov"ry "lnIm in ""uIIcl with the "Fidulrr" lud" claim uud Ih" "lH~t thuurC" lode claim, Snid area in conflict with "Fidulun" iu,l, claim continuing uO.H acres nnd said HrcH lr conflict with ',H H~t Chance claim couIuiuIuu O2lG acres Net nrun ui ''bi>cuNCry" claim ln Nm acres. The notice "I lucHu ru ol the >nih "DIS""V"ry' loI" claim l~ rrcurdcd in book G ol mining i"rail"n> Ul pug" i1l oi the records "i tn" recording rrcciuc: s"GaNuldc1. NIu,kn
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
NDiirU pi settle ulput Ot ArJpI,II
ENEMIES THREATEN
 FAMOUS EVANGELIST

Spokane, Jan. I--Billy Sunday the famous evangelist and former pro fcssional baseball player, has been marked for death by some person or persons whose identity is unknown to the authorities and tO undHy. Two former COnvicts were on Satur- day night offered $2,5OO to kill Sun day, according to the story told the police.
 The former cOnvicts declare that they do not know who it was that offered them the money, but it is believed that the offer comes from the saloon element. Billy Sunday, who has been in this city for some timc has been dealing heavy blows at the saloon business, and this, com bincd with the local option move ment has created violcntanti-saloon sentiment.
 The Husband Cduring the quarrcD You're always making bargains, Was there ever time when you didn't? The Wife Yes, sir: on my wedding day.
 It,it.v Ny, In,., ,,I,,,,, .,, ,.,.,,,
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
''k ENSTONE" LODE.

tnmmCuCing Ht corner No. whence L. x lu- cation monument No. l2 bears S. n deg. O3 min. ". 1,'hI it. distant: theme" \. go deg. OO min. E Oul II. tn cor Nn. .: thence =. 5i deg. 27 min. hf1.Io ft tn cor, No. [: thence \. l1 deg. Oi min W. 1"S.9O II. [" cor. No. 1, the place of begin ming, less that portion of said "kCNStonc" claim in conflict with th" "RcdCmp ption" claim and the "Fidaig"' lode claim, said area in conflict with ,k"dcmPtion' claim containing 2oH' acres and said area in conflict with "Fi. dnlEU' claim containing O.2O7 acres. Net area "l 'k"NSt0nc' claim H.G21 acres. The notice "i lurnti"n "t the said "kCyStouc" claim k rc. corded in tn" office 0l the recorder for the Val. h"Z, Alaska, recording precinct in buok C of mInln" InCHiI"u> at pmgC~ Wand iTi.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
PREPARATION" LODE CLAIM.

Commencing at corner No. I, whence T.. : lo. cation monument No. l2 bears .. l2 deg. Is mn. r.. SO6.L II. distant: thence N :i deg. ij min. F.. GO5 fl. tn cor. No. ,: thence S go deg Iu min h, liSO II to cor. No. 2: thence <. 35 deg ip mn W. GO it 10 cor. No. |: thence x. 39 deg. iO mn. w. liSl II. tO cor. No. the place of be SinninE. Les that portion of said "RcdCmp- ton claim in conflict with the "Fida,go" cinim Shld nrCn in conflict containing l.ui2 acres. Net nrrU ui "R"dCmptiOn" claim lS. .GIS hcrc>. The notice of location of said "RCdrmp. non lode claim Is recorded in the office of the recorder for th" Valdez, Alaska, recording precinct fin book II of Mining lncationS nt pages :Gj ul 3iI
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07
SERIAL NO. O81.
U. $. Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, September 16 1908.

Notice is hereby given tnat in pursunuce of the Act Of Congress Approved May 10th. 1872 and the amendments thereto, the THREE MAN MINING COMPANY. d corporation or. ganiZed and existing under the laws of the State of New York. said corporation having complied with the laws of the District of Alas. Ka und entitled tO acquire and own property therein whose post office address in Alaska is Landlock Bay. Alaska. has made application Tor patent for those certain lode m mining claims named 'Rcdemption," "Kcystonc.' ''DiScov- cry, "Scorrh"r," and Jay" all situated on Landlock Bay. in the Valdez Mining and Re and described by the official plat herewith posted and by the field notes on file in the ol. flee oi the Hon. Register of the |. $. Land Of. lice at Juneau. Alaska, as follows, tu wit:
Valdez weekly prospector., 1909-01-07

ln The Prnhmt" Court. Territory ot Alu~kn Prince William sound Precinct, Before S \ ( 'ruuInll. Probate Judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
A Crazy Caper.

Fred Davis, SO years old, married
and with family, son of well known
and honored merchant of his town
Galena, Kan.-crept into the Miners
State bank under cover of darkness,
proceeded to drill his way into the
safe with the intention of robbing the
bank. He was shot when he attempt
led to escape after being caught red
handed in the act.
The young man was quoted as say
/ ing he had crazy notion that he
could get the money in the bank" and
that he twas prompted by run of
hard luck"
But what was his run of hard luck
as compared with his present hard
luck" which his dishonesty has pre-
citipated? His was "crazy notion"
indeed. He said he drank a little
whisky before he left home to rob
the bank, and he didn't think he would
be caught.
What if he hadn't been caught, that
stolen money would have burned his
conscience day after day and night
after night with far more pain than
he was suffering from his run of
hard luck" He would have been con-
stantly pursued by the law or by the
ghost of justice which sought to lay
hand upon his guilty head.
Yet men lie and cheat and steal to
get money. They have the "crazy no.
ton" that they are better off if they
steal that which belongs to others. 1t
| is the same notion which prompts mep
to take dishonest advantage of their
fellow men in business or politics. Men
have the same crazy notion" that
young Davis had to rob bank. to steal
from an employer, cheat a patron, ac.
cept graft, be on a pay roll without
making any return for money taken
from the taxpayers, etc.
The result is ultimately all the same
l-remorse, regret, conscientious guilt
in every case, unless the individual is
so base, corrupt and so callous-hearted
as to be beyond the pangs of heart
and conscience, and such men are few,
and those few extremely unsafe to be
permitted outside penitentiaries or in.
| situations for the insane
Honesty is always the best policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
The Public Debt.

The monthly statement of the pub
lie debt shows that at the close of bus
mess Feb. 81 the debt, less cash in the
treasury, amounted to $1,019, CTS, SAG,
which is a decrease for the month of
$5,561,713. The debt is recapitulated
as follows: Interest bearing debt,
1917 400; debt on which interest
has ceased since maturity, $3,33S,3S7,-
4S5: debt bearing no interest, 1884,
295,7S3; total, s1,310,951,75S. This
amount, however, does not include ST.
349,563,S69 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset by
an equal amount of cash in the treas
ury held for redemption.
The cash in the treasury is classified
as follows: Gold reserve, $150,000, 900;
trust funds, $1,349, $685. 500; general
funds. $177,53S.42S; in national bank
repositories, s72,343,S25; in treasury
Philippine islands, $3,472,9O2; total. ST.
752,919,024; against which there are
demand liabilities outstanding amount
ing to $1.461, $50, PIP, which leaves a
cash balance on hand of 1921, 263,S12
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
Hurrah for the Hen.

One of the greatest of public bene-
factors is the cackling hen. Her use
fulness is boundless. In proportion as
she works is the burden of household
expense made heavier or lighter. When
eggs were selling few weeks ago at
the almost prohibitive price of 40 cents
per dozen, the hen was criticised. But
she should not have been. She was
doing the best she could under the ad-
verse circumstances. In fact, the PEG.
pie were lucky to be getting any eggs
at all even at that price.
And now, the Springfield Register
urges that we be as vigorous in our
tributes to the generosity of the hen
as We were a few weeks ago in our
criticism.
Eggs have dropped" says the mar
ket reporter. Let us be thankful that
all OF them were not broken Let us
give thanks that the expression refer.
red to drop" in prices rather than
in the eggs themselves. Let us dc
honor to the great American bird
the hen-who is now furnishing ''fresf