VALDEZ DAILY PROSPECTOR
VOL. 8. VALDEZ, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1912 NO 82
CANNY SCOT
RECEIVES FEE
Multi-Millionaire Receives Cheek
for Services as Witness in
Trust Probe
Washington, Jan. 24.—Andrew
Carnegie was given a check for
$22 today as his fee for witness
Bervices in connection with the
steel trust investigation.
The great financier accepted the
check with as much gravity as
though it called for as many thou
sands. He folded the check and
placed it in his wallet, remark
ing that it would help to pay the
tacpense of the trip.
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CROWD THRILL
S»v
ife ••
Drops His Machine Behind Hills
V.
and Spectators Fear an
Accident
I.os • Angeles, Jan. 2i.—The
great crowd which attended I he
aviation meet yesterday were giv
en a thrill by Lincoln Beachey
which caused a stampede from
the grounds.
Beachey was snaring.at a high
altitude ' and suddenly swooped
down inlo a gulch' which hid him
Jrom view of I he spectators'. The
people believed another falal ac
cident hu<l occurred and were
leaving the grounds when ihe ma
chine again soared over'I he hills,
lie was given a tremendous- ova
tion when be landed after his
flight.
FORMER VALDEZ LADY
DIES AT STEILACOOM
Word has been received by
friends in Valdez that Mrs. Rob
ert Thorslon. formerly of Valdez,
died at Steilacoom, Wash., on
January H. The sad news of the
d ath of his wife has been sent
to Mr. Thorslon, who is now at
Copper Center with Jim Wilson's
freighting outfit.
CHURCH OF EPIPHANY
FREE FROM DEBT
Rev. W. H. Ziegler, of the
church of the Epiphany is receiv
ing the congratulations of his
many friends over the fact that
the church is now free from all
d bt.
Mr. Zeigler's genial smile was
more expansive than usual as he
visited the last auction and car
ried away a receipt.
MANCHU ROYAL FAMILY OF CHINA
WILL NOT ABDICATE THE THRONE
Emperor's Family Notifies Powers Government Will Continue
the War—Officials of Rebel Government Suspicious
Emperor Has Been Promised Support By
Some Foreign Power.
Pi'kin, China, Jan. «f>i.—The
royal.Manchu family has decided
to continue the struggle to retain
China as an empire and are pre
paring l<> resume the* war with
increased force.
The decision of the royal fam
ily comes as a surprise to the dip
lomatic representatives of foreign
countries, • as t Lie announcement
of l he emperor's abdication was
hourly expected.
Nanking:, Jan. 2i—The ofl'icials
of I tie new republic are mystified
and at. a loss to explain the de
cision of the royal family to con
tinue an apparently hopeless
struggle. They incline to the be
lief that the emperor's family has
received assurances of support
from some foreign power, as the
nation and ils resources is prac
tically in the hands of the rebels.
Washington, Jan. 21 The
Slale department has received
advices from Pekin staling that
the emperor would not abdicate
and the wai would continue. Pro
tests against the recognition of
tin; rebel government as a re
public wore also made by the em
peror's family.
London, Jan. 24—The. foreign
office announces that the royal
family of China has decided to
continue the war and asks Britain
to disregard the claim of th«•
rebels to recognition as a repub
lic. Tin' situation in the Orient
is regarded as very grave by dip
lomats, as a continuance of tin*
war may involve oilier nations.
PRIMARIES HELD
IN LOUISIANA
Early Vote Indicates Administra
tion Candidate for Gov
New Orleans, Jan. 2 Re
publican primaries for Kovi'i'iiur
arc being held in I his slate to
day and I In; contest is keen.
Karly returns from the polls in
dicate thai John Michel, the ad
ministration candidate, will win
easily over the eamlidate of the
Progressives.
SEWARD RESIDENCE
DE8TROYED BY FIRE
Seward was visited hy a blaze
which for <'i time threatened the
town on Monday evening while the
Northwestern was in that port.
The tire started in the rear of the
residence of Ilev. Louis II. Ped
erson, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church. A high wind
was blowing at the time and it
was feared the flames would
spread to neighboring buildings.
Fortunately the fire was confined
to the building in which it origi
nated. The pastor's house was
completely destroyed.
Frank Watson, the genial ag
ent of the Alaska Coast Steamship
company, is again in town, having
come over on the Northwestern
from Soward.
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ernor Will Win
BALTIMORE AMERICAN IS
OPPOSED TO ROOSEVELT
OLDEST REPUBLICAN PAPER IN AMERICA WARNS PEOPLE OF
QRAVE DANGER OF CONTIN UINQ IN OFFIOE OF OHIEF
EXECUTIVE—MEXICO IS ILLUSTRATION
Baltimore, Jan. 2\.—The Morn
ing American, the oldest Repub
lican paper in America, and which
haH long been regarded as a tow
er of strength in the party, is op
posed (o (ho nomination of Theo
dore Roosevelt for the presidency.
The American prints a long edi
torial in (his morning's issue
warning the people not to elect
Roosevelt for the third term. The
paper docs not make any attack
on Roosevelt, but points out (he
grave danger which would rexult
from a continuance in office of
tho former chief executive.
The idea of a monarchy if* pot
even considered in tho article, but
the cane of President Diaz, of
Mexico, is illustrated as the nat
ural result of tho systom when
continued.
Tho editorial is the chief sub
ject of comment in political cir
cles, as the American has always
been backward in praising the ad
ministration of President Taft.
ATTORNEY GENERAL AFTER
BILLION DOLLAR CONCERN
AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY.WITH CAP
ITAL OF MORE THAN ONE BILLION DOLLARS, WILL RE
CEIVE ATTENTION FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL
Ni'W York, Jan. - i.—Attorney
(.•enera I Wiekersham lias lil.d a
yl>etition to dissolve the American
IVIegraph anil Telephone eoni
pany. The grounds for ttie peti
tion are that it*is operated in re
straint oT trade xm' in conflict
with the Sherman anti-trust law.
|tl is a monopoly oT the most pro
nounced order.
The petition alleges that the
Irusi is capitalized al iim>i*«* liiaii
join* billion Hollars ami rxlrmls
Ilir.Miuhoul every slab* in Ihrl'n
jion. The American Telephone
jaml Telegraph company is a re
jct'iitly merged concern formed by
i (iiiiIiti^ many independent mm
|panics. The merger was carried
|lo success by J. Pierponl Mor
jK«tii. who is a large slockholder
iin tIn.' company.
WILSON'S OUTFIT
AT COPPER CENTER
; Is Reported to be Making Qood
Time With Big Consign
ment of Freight
I
The freighters are now riceiv
ing but to cents per pound for
hauling freight from Chitina to
Fairbanks. Jay. Wilson is said to
have contracted to deliver 70 tons
at thai figure and has reached
Copper Center with the first con
signment. The recent long de
lay caused by the accident on the
Copper Hiver and Northwestern
railroad has proved a hardship
on some of the freighters who
were under a heavy expense while
waiting for their shipments.
The roads to Fairbanks are in
fln<» condition and the continued
mild weather is greatly in favor
of tin* teamsters making good
time in reaching their destina
tion.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETS TOMORROW NIOHT
There will be a meeting of the
chamber of commrrce tomorrow
night. Business of importance
will come before the meeting and
a full attendance of members and
citizens generally are desired.
The Ladies Aid society will
meet at the Congregational
church tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. The ladles are all
requested to attend.
The launch Brighton has re
turned from Fidalgo bay.
RESERVED SEATS
ARE GOING FAST
Indications Point to Use of 8. R.
O. Sign on Friday
Night
The sale of souls for the en
tertainment to he given by the
pupils of the public school next
Friday evening indicates that the
S. R. O. sign will be brought into
requisition for the occasion. The
reserved seats arc rapidly being
checked from the cards at the Owl
and Valdez drug stores. Those
wishing to reserve seals will have
to get busy or be content with a
seut in the isle or a chance to
stand up in the corner.
The children are also making
an active campaign for tho sale
of seats. It is safe to say no per
son in town will be overlooked by
the youngsters. Those taking part
in the entertainment are prac
ticing faithfully and have their
portion of the program down to
perfection.
The pupils ot I he Valdez school
have the reputation of delivering:
tho goods when thoy cater to the
amusement ,of tho public. The
last ontorlainment given by them
was voted as being well worth
the price of admission charged.
The porformanco on Friday ev
ening promises to eclipse all pre
vious efforts by tho pupils. The
tickets are f»0 and 75 cents. Th'ds«i
buying, rosorved seals from the
children should lose no tiino in
having them checked off on the
cards at the drug stores.
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TAKES LEASE
FOR FIVE YEARS
Eureka Qold Mining Company
Leases Group of Claims to R.
S. Heckcy
Tin- Kureka <;«• l«I .Mining com
pany, (if which .Toll 11 Lyons is
president. and William II. f.rary
secretary, have given a lease on
I heir properly lo Mr. II. S. Heckey
for a period of Ion years.
The properly of the eompany
consists of a group of live claims
located on the I»11111* he|ween (Sold
creek and the (IIi 11" mine. It ad
joins Ihe^Kllis Imperial and the
Owl Mining company's properties.
Mr. Ifeckev started this rnorn
iiiK to begin the work of dcvclop
inent on the properly. He pur
chased a big outfit from S. Hlum
iS: Co. and is prepared to give tlie
ground a thorough tryoul as
quickly as possible. The prop
erty is in a good location and
gives promise of developing into
a mine.
Mr. Heckey is hacked by out
side capitalists who are prepared
lo place a mill oil the properly for
the treatment of ores if the
ground responds favorably to I lie
work of development.
Jas. K. Fit/.pal rick, familiarly
known as "Popcorn Jim," who is
proprietor of the Branch saloon
in Seward, was a passenger on
the Northwestern last night for
Seattle.
SALT LUKE
WANTS MATCH
Mining Man Will Quarantee Funds
For Johnson-Gotch
Match
Salt Lake, Jan. 24.—A wealthy
mining man of this stale has of
fered to hack the guarantee if the
Johnsoii-CJotch inatcn is held in
Salt Lake City.
An effort will he made to se
cure the bout for this city, as
wrestling matches are permitted
hy the law. The sporting fra
ternity believe the match between
the two champions will prove a
greater drawing card than lh.»
light between Johnson and Flynn.
JOHNSON WOULD
WRESTLE GOTCH
Champions of the Ring and Mat
Will Sign for Wrestling
Match
Chicago. •tan. *J 1.—lack John
son believe* he is a »lroiiger mnn
than Frank <5ulch, tie' champion
wrestler, and will sign an agree
ment for a match with tin; cham
pion of the mat.
The match will not lake place
before .Johnson's light with Flynn
has been pulled nil", lie has agreed
not to enter any conlesl before
that dali* and will shortly begin
to train f«»i* the big light. John
son is a ele\er wrestler, but it is
believed his chances of defeat
ing (ioicli are small.
MR. ZUG ARRIVES
FROM FAIRBANKS
Mr. John Zng, who has been
connected with the Alaska road
{commission in Fairbanks for
years, lia-s arrived in Yaldcz. lie
will be connected with the office
here during Ihc winter months
and will probably be sent to the
interior again when work begins
next spring.
CARD PARTY FOR
BENEFIT OF HOSPITAL
TheLadies Auxiliary of the
flood Samaritan hospital will give
a card parly next Thursday even
ing at o'clock at the hospital.
The games of bridge and "500"
will be played and the winners
will be awarded handsome prizes.
An admission fee of 50 eentsnvill
he charged, the funds being for
the benefit of the hospital.
HITCHCOCK DENIES HE
IS DISLOYAL TO TAFT
CONFERENCE BETWEEN PRESIDENT AND PO8TMA8TER GEN
ERAL DID NOT RESULT IN RUPTURE—BELIEVE8 IN PRO
POSED MEASURE AND WILL WORK FOR IT8 ADOPTION
Washington, Jnn. 24.--Post
master General Hitclicook denies
tho statement thai there has been
a serious break in his relations
with President Taft. He say« he
is not disloyal tfi Taft and Is fa
voring the president for a second
term in office.
The poHtrnasler general says his
measure was not prepared with
finy design of causing President
raft embarrassment, but is mere
ly a feature of the changes which
ho is working lo bring about
through his depnrtmont for tho
bOnoflt of Ihe public. Hitchcock
says the conference with the
president was pleasant but ho
seen no reason why ho should lot
hid proposed moasuro for acquir
ing tho telegraph linos by tho
drovernment rost. Tho moasuro is
for tho best interests of tho peo
ple as a whole without roferonco
lo party and will greatly rcduco
the yearly expense of tho post
afllco department.