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The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
STATEMENT BY
 VALDEZ BANK
OFFICIALS GIVE FULL ACCOUNT OF REASONS FOR
 SUSPENSION.

In the Valdez Miner of Sunday last statement is given by the Valdez Bank & Trust company which seems to show that the institution is in a perfectly solvent condition. The fol- lowing is the statement:
 Valdez, Alaska, July 81, 1915. To the depositors of the Valdez Bank
 & Trust Company:
 Some time ago the stockholders and directors of the Valdez Bank & Trust Company, decided to liquidate their assets, pay off depositors and re- tire from business. The cause for this was the limited field of activity and the general business depression throug-out the territory. This plan was being followed out when the fire put upon us a sudden drain for cash, and made collections difficult because of the lack of cash in town. This afternoon it was decided to close the bank. The banking board of the ter ritory has been notified and the wind ing up of the banks affairs will be in it's hands.
 The bank has deposits which must be paid to the extent of $16,OOO.OO. As security for this amount there are loans amounting to $38,OOOOO; bank building of the value of S12,500.OO; equipments, stocks and other invest ments of the value of $6,OOO.OO. In addition there is liability on the part of the stock holders to the extent of the full capital stock, $25,OOO.OO.
 The affairs of the bank will in all probability be in such shape that de- posits will be paid off within thirty to sixty days. Now that the bank has been closed, payment of these deposits is not dependent upon the collection of loans, but upon the disposition thereof, a much speedier method. From the foregoing it can be seen that the bank is solvent and we ask your patience and cooperation.
 Signed, M. F. HENDRICKSON,
 Assistant Cashier.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
CORDOVA RAILROAD
 IS CLOSED DOWN.

The Cordova railroad has been clos ed down until the repairs to the road bed and the bridges can be made. The recent high water washed away parts of a number of bridges and for 22 miles the road is under water. In most of the places the water was slack and little of the railroad grade was washed away, in other localities, however, the road was carried away. It will be several weeks before the road is in operation again.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
VALDEZ NOTES AFTER FIRE.

All the records of the Granite mine were destroyed in the fire.
 Trouble has arisen with business people because the mayor and chief of police have tried to close Wall street. The difficulty apparently arises over the question as to who will do the rebuilding work on the dock. The city evidently objects to the re- building by the Dock company.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
INTRODUCE NEW
 HEALTH ORDINANCE.

A new city health ordinance has been introduced. At the meeting of the council last night it came up and the general opinion of those who have read it is that it is a first class one. It makes many desirable rules which the people ought to know. At the meeting E. o. Sawyer asked that the Electric company be given permission to put up a pole or two to carry wires to his house and that of Phillip Hickey. After a discussion the per init was granted.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03

A mixed party was last night given in celebration of the birthdays of Mrs. McNeer and Mir. Hickey at the home of the latter. Those who did not care to dance played cards and prize was awarded to the one having the high est score. Miss Sylvia Sexton won this prize. To the tune of victrola the many young couples present spent a very enjoyable evening dancing About the midnight hour a very pleasant lunch was served.
 The surveying of the government tract is fast progressing. Much in- terest is being shown by the people Of Seward in this work on the Federal townsite and in the sale which will soon follow.
 The two Messrs James and their friend Mir. Smith have left town for a few days. They have gone out the line a few miles to look over some mining properties.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03

VALDEZ, July 31.-The directors af the Valdez Bank and Trust com pany today closed the bank. For some months the officials have been considering going out of business. The move to close the bank is made as the simplest method to clean up the affairs of the bank, collect its notes and pay off it's depositors. The matter of winding up the affairs of the company will take but a short time. The banks deposits total $16,- 900, and the depositors are protected by loans of $3S,OOO. The Seattle Hotel and Bank building, worth $l2,- 500, stocks and other investments to- taling S6,OOO, together with liability on the part of the stockholders for the full amount of the capital stock, which is $25,OOO. A statement by the bank officials will be made in the Miner tomorrow.-Prospector.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03

The baseball players left this morn ing on the Alliance for Anchorage. As the boat will remain there but a day they will not be able to return on her, but they will come back over land.
 Frank Ballaine has awarded a con tract to Frank H. DOOittle for the re- pairing and putting into shape of the "Third Avenue bunk house." It will be used for a store and rOoming house.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
FLOODS AND FIRE ON
 COPPER RIVER RAILROAD

From private advices received here within the past few days it has been learned that the worst floods on record have just visited the Copper River railroad and covered the tracks for miles. Much of the track and right of way is believed to have been washed out completely. A fire has also destroyed a big bridge on the road.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
JOHN ROSENE SEVERELY
 HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT.

SEATTLE, July 26.-JOhn ROsene, pioneer of Alaska, originator of the Northwestern" companies and for the last several years promoter Of'the Alaska Midland railroad" from Haines to the Panama, and Miss Bertha Heutis, Seattle school teach CT, were seriously injured yesterday when their automobile upset as they were returning from Mount Rainier.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
FRENCH SOLDIER FROM
 NOME TELLS OF WAR.

Rene Haas, a well known young as sayer and engineer of Nome, is now fighting in the French ranks in Alsace and in one of the last mails writes to Dr. Sloan telling him all he can. The young Frenchman says a doctor ought to feel quite at home in the trenches as 'there is plenty of cutting and carving" but he goes on to say "not on me yet"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
STRIKE DECREASES OUTPUT

FAIRBANKS, July 16.-Several hundred Russian laborers held a meeting here last night and voted that unless the operators agree to pay their scale of $5 a day of eight hours they will go to Seattle. The operators are not likely to meet the demand. E. M. Reyes, big opera tor in the Chatanika district, offered s5.5O a day for ten hours, but the of fer was declined.-Empire.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
FINDS ROCK WITH FREE
 GOLD NEAR THE CITY

G. c. Fridell brought in a large chunk of rock this morning with free gold visible all over it. The rock is from his property, the Bear claim, about half a mile north of the city Other good prospects have been found on the claim before, but this rock is by far the best and gives big promise.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
CHAIRMAN EDES
 WARNS AGAIN
SAYS LOTS OF MEN HERE BUT WORK WILL BE DONE ON
 ALASKA NORTHERN.

In letter which was received some time ago by all of the members of Congress, Chairman W. c. Edes of the Alaska Engineering Commission warned the senators and represent atives from the various districts of the United States against a possible stampede to Alaska by persons look ing for work The letter reads as follows:
 "As you doubtless have many in- quiries from your constituents con corning the proposed government rail- road in Alaska, asking how the work is to be carried on and what method should be pursued in applying for a position in connection herewith, brief statement of the conditions may be of value.
 "The work this season consists, first in completing the surveys. For this purpose five locating parties, consist ing of from 10 to 20 men each, have been put in the field, Each of these parties contain two or three technical engineers of experience with a com plemeut of rodmen, chainmen and ax- men,
 Secondly, some construction work has been started and is being carried on mostly by station men, these be- ing associations of few men who form a partnership to grade short stretches of work and who do the work themselves. A small supervis- ing force of engineers and foremen is necessary. This work is under the general supervision of members of the commission. In addition to this a few men are employed directly by the commission in establishing terminal facilities, unloading freight, etc.
 "Later in the season some work will be done in repairing the Alaska Northern railroad, lately purchased by the government.
 "A large number of applications has been received for all positions connected with the work and it is i'm possible to consider but a small frac- tion of them. All the engineering positions have been provided for and it is unlikely there will be any va caucies. Not more than two or three trains will be in service this season and these will require all other branches of the work.
 "We can therefore offer but little to applicants. There are already many men in Alaska cap able of serving in all the various posi- tions, many of whom will have to be in getting work. Posi- tions are made by appointment and are made solely on the base of merit. Appointments do not come under civil service. All applicants should ad- dress the Alaska engineering cOmmis- sion at Seward, Alaska stating posi- ton desired, experience and giving references. Respectfully yours,
 "WILLIAM c. EDES, chairman"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
LEELANAW WAS CAPT.
 DANIELS OLD COMMAND.

The freighter Leelanaw, sunk by a German submarine July 25, was the last command of Capt. Jimmie Dan iels, now pilot on the Jackling yacht Cyprus. She was last in Southeast ern Alaska waters two years ago.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
ANSWER SEWARD PETITION.

An answer has been received by the Commercial Club from Colonel w. P. Richardson to the petition for a road around the head of the bay and bridges over the creeks. The colonel says the matter will be taken under consideration but he doubts if any thing can be done this year.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
COMMISSIONERS RECORDS.

Arthur M. Churchill to Sidney An derson, lot 32, block 9.
 L. H. French to Sunrise Dredging Co.,, two claims on Sixmile creek.
 Charles E. Heron, records for two placer claims on Bear creek.
 Jack Johnson, records bench claim Cooper creek.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
PLANS UNDER WAY TO
 WORK MILE 4 PROPERTY

Plans are now under way for the operation of the Mile Four quartz property and the preliminary ar engagements are being made with the creditors of the Brewer-Hayden prop erty for the use of the stamp mill and equipment. The arrangements for the use of the mill are being made through Harry HOben.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
THOMAS MAGILL DIES
 AT SOLDIERS HOME.

Thomas MaGill, sOurdough of AL aska who came into the Territory some forty years ago died recently at the old Soldiers Home at 0rting, Washington. MaGill was an honor ary member of the Valdez Igloo of Alaska, and lived in Valdez up to a year ago,
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
.. q (: % q {" z q |" 2 z
 * KENAI ALASKA MINE * MILL IS RUNNING.

The mill on the Kenai Alaska mine is now operating and enough ore is in sight to keep it going for the whole season. The mill began operating last Thursday but no cleanup has yet been made.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
RAILROAD SOON
 TURNED OVER
D. Nj. STEWART, RETURNING, TALKS OF MINING AND OF
 THE WAR.

Duncan NJ. Stewart, of New York, one of Stewards pioneers and best friends, is back in town after an ab- sence of nearly two years, and he had some interesting things to say about the prospects of this town and or Alaska generally. To the Gateway Mir. Stewart said:
 Seward is on the map, and it is there to stay and to become increas- ingly important as time goes on and the development of the great hinter- land progresses. I have heard a great deal about the possibilities of other places along the route of the government line of railroad detract- ing from Seward, but there is noth- ing substantial in that. As matter of fact, the Pacific terminus of this great trunk road will be benefited in exact ratio to the development of the interior towns along the route. An chorage, Chicaloon, Nenana, and pos sibly one other important center of activity in the Broad Pass district, will be feeders to Seward, which na- ture as 45ell as the United States gov ernment selected as the great com mercial entrepot of Central Alaska. So far from being jealous of these places, we should stand shoulder to shoulder with them, encourage and help them by every means in our power, especially by setting them a proper example of civic pride, enter prise, good business ideals, and high moral standards. believe that Tn Seward we shall have the real me- tropoHs of Alaska, and that in itself involves a responsibility which hope and trust we shall fully realize and live up to.
 q expect to see active operations on the line from here to Kern creek just as soon as the government ac- quires physical possession of the property"
 Mir. Stewart then went on to say that he had no doubt whatever about the government taking over the line between here and Mile Fl and put ting it in shape for traffic; he said there was great dissatisfaction among the bondhoIders of the Alaska Northern, who were the owners of the property, because of the ridicu- lously low price at which the govern ment had acquired it, but he consid- cred that their grievance was not against the government but against their own representative, who hay ing been duly authorized to act for them, made a bad bargain. "The bondholders are the real sufferers" said Mir. Stewart, "and am genu- inely sorry for them, both as banker who dislikes to see capital get the worst of it in any new country, but especially as a Seward resident, be- cause in reality we owe the present development by the government to these bondholders, who by furnishing the money in the first place put Sew ard on the map and explored the vast natural resources of the Matanuska, Susitna and Tanana valleys.
 Speaking of Alaska generally, Mir. Stewart said that "because of the publicity now being given to the country by the building of a govern ment enterprise, which he predicted would be second only in magnitude to the Panama canal, was causing in- numerable inquiries about pOssibili- ties for capital. Mexico and South America" said he, "have been happy hunting grounds for capitalists for
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The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03
* + * {: * .: * % (" .: * {" # NO DISPATCHES FROM * w THE OUTSIDE TODAY. q

No dispatches arrived from the out side today owing to some interruption in the service around Sitka.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03

Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Bade and their daughter, Miss Dorothy Bade, have arrived to make their home in this city.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-03

Councilman Frank E. YOungs left for Cooper creek this morning.
Evening star., 1915-05-30
TABLEAUX AT THE MONUMENT.
National Woman's Peace Party Back
of Exhibition.

One of the picturesque features of
the observance of Memorial day which
will give the public an opportunity to
witness one Of the artistic entertain
ments arranged for Washington society
during the spring Is to be a series of
ten allegorical tableaux at the foot of
the Monument Monday evening at $
o'clock.
The tableaux have been arranged un-
der the title The Awakening" by Mrs.
Christian Dominique Hemmick and
Miss Hazel Mackaye, as a propaganda
for peace, under the auspices of the
Washington branch of the national
woman's peace party.
Besides the entire cast of the society
play The Opium Pipe" a number of
prominent society people are to appear
in the spectacle.
Miss Ruth Purcell. who has been de-
clared to be the most beautiful girl in
Washington, and whom Mrs. Hemmick
says is the most beautiful woman she
has ever seen, has been given a special
feature solo motion tableaux ''The
Herald of Peace"
Miss Janet Richards. national vice
president OF the woman's peace party
is to make few remarks.
Billion Bryan will recite and interpret
in an original dance the peace plea
from Longfellow's 'Hiawatha." costum-
ed as the spirit OF the American Indian.
The use OF the Monument grounds
was obtained through the courtesy of
Col, Harts. while other aid was given
by the Board of Trade, E. H. Droop
and j. i. S. Neigh of Neighborhood
House.
Evening star., 1915-05-30
TAX COLLECTIONS HEAVY.
Total Received Yesterday Nearly
Pass Million. Dollar Mark.

Six hundred and ninety-fve thousand
dollars in cash passed from the pockets
of District property owners into the
city's vaults In the tax collectors Of
ace yesterday.
In addition, several large baskets Of
mail containing checks We're received
and il is believed the total collections
will pass the million dollar mark. The
receipts were heavier than those of the
corresponding day last year and proba-
bly, constitute the largest single days
collections in the history Of the local
government
Taxpayers who have not settled their
accounts with the municipality still
have more than day in which they
may NAL Ike remittances before the pen
atty of ] per cent month becomes eff
fective. Checks mailed before mid
night tomorrow. May 81. will be re-
ceived without penalty The envelopes
containing the checks. however, must
be clearly stamped with the hour Of
mailing.
II will be several days before the col
lections for the entire month can be
fotaled up. but officials in the tax Of
fee believe they Will exceed the best
showing of any previous year.
Evening star., 1915-05-30
0CcOQUAN' INDUSTRIAL
RAILROAD UNDER WAY
With Fifty Prisoners Employed Ac.
tual Work Is Started on Con-
struction of Line.

With fifty prisoners employed, actual
work has started on the construction OF
the industrial railroad which is to
traverse the workhouse property a,
Occoquan. connecting the wharves on
Occoquan creek with the District re-
formatory, which is to adjoin the work
house.
William H. Whitaker. superintendent
institution out Of a wilderness tract, is
to be In charge of the building of the
reformatory. which will serve as the
home of the Districts long-term pris-
oners. who are now sent to the federal
Leavenworth, Kan.
AS In the case of the workhouse,
the refornatory will be built largely
with lumber cut fro mthe tract. which
embraces something like 1000 acres.
A sawmill is at work and more than
1000 railroad ties have been cut.
1t is expected that a year and a
half Will be required for building the
line. Water and sewer systems will be
installed during that time and other
foundation improvements made.
Labor of Prisoners Sought. =
The Commissioners probably will re-
quest Congress at the coming session
to sanction the removal of long term
prisoners to temporary quarters at the
reformatory, so that their labor may
be utilized in the construction of the
institution. If this authority is OBJ
tained buildings will be ready for the
reception of the prisoners by July /,
next year, it Is stated.
In view of the fact that Mr. Whit
taker has been given charge of the
building of the reformatory, and that
he is largely following his own plans,
which received the approval of the
Commissioners and the reformatory
commission, consisting of Commission
er Newman, Justice Stafford and John
Joy Edison. president of the board of
charities, the belief that the reforma-
tory and workhouse will be operated
under one management has been con-
siderably strengthened. With the aid
Of the electric railroad and water
transportation facilities the two insti-
tutions together will constitute one of
the greatest industrial plants Of the
kind in the country,
Evening star., 1915-05-30

gia tonight. Miss Elberta K. Shipley,
chairman of the Leo NJ. Frank petition
committee, sent letter to the COVER
nor recounting the work the commit
tee had done Sin the cause of justice
and humanity" and requesting the
commutation of Franks sentence.
Mary Phagan's Mothers Stand.
Mrs. J. w. Coleman. mother of Mary
Phagan. tonight forwarded to the COM
mission a letter protesting against the
communication of Franks sentence.
I'm this matter I have no bitterness"
she declared. but feel that the penalty
the law has imposed is not too severe"
clemency petition signed by the ed
itors of about sixty leading newspapers
and magazines was received at Gov.
Slatons office today
Evening star., 1915-05-30
How to Make a Study
of Washington Realty

Have you ever made careful study of the
real estate opportunities in Washington and
vicinity? There are many chances for safe
and profitable investment that insure ade-
quate return and show probability Of very
material advance in value.
The Washington realty market is on a
thoroughly stable basis. 1t appeals to the con-
servative investor. Just at this time there are
many excellent chances in both residence and
business property that are listed in the real
estate columns.
All who are interested in Washington
realty find items of great Importance in The
Star.
The Star is the only Washington paper
that carries all the desirable sale and rental
offers.
Evening star., 1915-05-30
SEEK TO SAVE FRANK.
Women Send Petition Signed by
800 600 Persons to Gov. SIaton

NEW YORK. May ga petition with
soc, 900 signatures for the Communication
Of the death sentence of Leo NJ Frank
was sent by the anti-death penalty
committee OF the Woman's Peace So
cisty to Gov. John NJ. Slaton Of Geor-
Evening star., 1915-05-30

deliberate initiative and fearlessness,
putting aside all sentimentality and
party feeling when the general wei
fare of woman suffrage has been in
volved. 1t is hoped that the members
of the club will now unite with more
fervor and club spirit than has ever
been shown in the history of the or
ganization. as an example of united
confidence in this step. taken In our be-
lief in concentrated effort for the
Susan b. Anthony amendment"
Evening star., 1915-05-30
Expect Concerted Action.

Although many members regretted
the severance with the state associa-
ton. it is believed that this step, based
upon the strong disapproval of the
Shafroth Palmer amendment. will lead
to more concerted action for the direct
and uninvolved Susan b. Anthony
amendment. Tie club appreciates full
well that Congress will never pass
two woman suffrage amendments to
the Constitution. and is confident that
1t would be a catastrophe to the cause
OF suffrage II the Shafroth- Palmer
amendment were adopted first.
The Stanton Suffrage Club has al
ways been one of the most active clubs
in the District, working always with