Jelewhk Hews!
General I/incvitcli Is Dead
St. Petersburg, April2-1—(Sen. Lino
viteh, the hero of Manehuria died
here today, pneumonia being the
cause of death. Hope of recovery
wan abandoned several days ago and
all the relatives of the patient were
at the bedside when the end came.
Illinois Solid For Bryan
Springfield, April 24—The Illinois
democratic delegation to the national
convention will be for Bryan first,
last and all the tinle. The state con
vention was entirely harmonious
when it came to a choice for a presi
dential candidate and the instructions
issued to the delegates were unequiv
ocal.
Harvard Defeats Annapolis
Annapolis, April I—The Harvard |
eight defeated the Annapolis crew in
the two mile race rowed on the River
Severn yesterday. The time was ten
minutes and thirty seconds, Harvard
crossing the line a length ahead.
Coal Bids Submitted
Washington, April 21—The navy
department is in receipt of bids from
coal companies on l'uget Sound, offer
ing to supply coal for the fleet.
Piles' Bill Under Discussion
Washington April t—The senate,
bill providing for the construction of
four battleships, introduced by Sena
tor Piles of Washington, is under dis
cussion today.
Son Seeks His Father
Seattle, April 21 —William Wens-'
trom has arrived in this city from the
oast, enroute to Alaska in search of
his father, August Wenstroin. The.
elder Wenstroin was last heard from
several years ago, ;it that time being;
on Livingston creek in the Klondike.
The son believes that his father is yet
in Alaska.
Cleveland Is Very 111
Lake wood, N. V., April 21 Former 1
President drover Cleveland is very ill
at his home here and several New ;
York physicians have been summoned
to the bedside. The patient is snfTer- •
ing from paralysis of the left side, j
due to rhucmatism.
Hughes Summons Lawmakers
New York, April 25 — (loverimr
Hughes has issued a call for an ex
traordinary session of the legislature.
No reason is given but it is'supposed
that it is to take action on the
- anti-race track bill.
Nine Hurl in Train Wreck
Fresno, April 25—Nine personswere
injured in ii collision here last night
between the Owl passenger, and a
wan seriously injured about the head,
the other* escaping with minor hurts.
Colorado Pledges For Taft
Pueblo, ('ol., April 27—Colorado re
publicans have promised Taft that at
the state convention to be held to
morrow, the delegates to the nation
al convention will be instructed for
him.
Atlln Hotel Destroyed
Atlin, April 27—'The (Jild Hotel of
this city was totally destroyed by lire
starting as the result of the explosion
of the Acetyline light ing"plant last,
night. The guests escaped in their
night clothes. Three thousand dol
lars in bills were destroyed.
Storms Delay Yucatan
.Scuttle, April 27—Steamship Yuca
tan arrived from Valdez this morning
having been delayed two days be
cause of heavy storms. Steamer
Bertha sailed Saturday night with
170 passengers.
More Soldiers For Alnska
Seattle, April 27—The coal con
tracts for Alaska ports have been
doubled In the quantity of fuel called
for and it is the belief of army offi
cers here that there is to bo a big In
crease In the number of soldiers sent
to Alaska this summer.
Winston Churchil Defeated
Manchester, Knglnml, April 27—
Winston Churchill was badly defeated
In his efforts to be elected a mem
ber of parliament.
Mrs. Mixner to Wed
New York, April 27—Mrs. Wilson
Mlzner, divorced wife of Wilson
Mlzner, who was formerly «>f Nome,
has announced her engagement to
!<eo Teektonlous, the pianist. Before
her marriage to Mlzner, Mm, Mlzner
was the widow of Charles Yerkes
who left her Immensely wealthy.
Her short-lived marriage to Mlzner
whs the tnlk of two continents.
Miners Oust Ifnywood
Denver, April 27 The Western
Federation of Miners has announced
that from now on It will dispense
with the services of William I). Hay
wood. Haywood, at the time of his
trial for the murder of former (krver
nor Htnononberg of Idaho, was secre
tary^-treasurer of the federation.
Tribesmen Kill Boldlera
Simla, April 27—Hlxty British sol
tiiers wore killed in a battle with Mo
hammedan tribesmen near bore. The
natives woro finally routed. |
Shore Lands Available
Seattle, April 27—All obstruction
to the use of the State's appropriation
toward the Alaska-Yukon-Paciflc-Ex
position has been removed by a deci
sion of the state supreme court in
which it is held that tho shore lauds
bordering on. lakes Washington and
Union are h-gally available for sale.
This decision makes it possible for
the f'lir directors to at once come
into possession of the $1,000,000 ab
propriation voted by the last lcgisla
ture.
Railroad Wants Terminals <
Washington, April 27—Delegate
(.'ale of Alaska has introduced in the 1
house a bill providing for the sale to '
the Alaska Pacific Railway and Tor- ,
minal Company of 0r»0 acres on Kanak
Island. * '
Kanak Island is in Controller bay <
east of the mouth of the Copper river,
not far from Katalla and tho company I
in question is that known as tho Dr. ]
Hruticr road. <
Johnson After Burns '
London, April 28—Jack Johnson, '
the Negro claimant to tho heavy
weight champioms'iip of the world
arrived from tho I'nitcd States tod'iy
for the purpose of arranging a fight
with Tommy Hums. The men will
meet within a day or s . and settle
preliminaries for the contest.
Taft Continues to Gain
Washington, April 2S—Tuff's mana
gers announced that th« y havegjtinod
eighteen votes last week and that the
war secretary is now sure of •j'vj votes
when the roll is called at the rcpuh- 1
liean national convention. i
Hearst League For Seattle
Seattle, April 2*—Hugh Mclsaac.
manager of tho Hearst Independent
League arrived horet».da\ forthepnr- <
pose of effectiug a Seattle branch of
the organization- ,
New Jersey Against Bryan
Trenton,April 21)—Opposition to tho
presidential aspirations < t William J.
Bryan developed in the democratic
state convention today and when the
smoke of battle bad cleared tho autis
had won and the resolution to instruct
for Hryan was defeated.
Colorado Decides on Taft
I'ueblo, April 20—The state republi
can convention today instructed tho
delegates to the national convention
to vote for Taft right down the line.
The Roosevelt policies were endors
ed and the administration of Gover
ornor liuehtol commended.
Alaska I/iquor Kill Favored
Washington, April 30—The house
tenitorial comniiltec has reported
favorably on the Nelson bill to regu
late the sale of liquors iu Alaska.
Among other things the bill prohibits
the Hale of liquor in dance halls. The
committee is considering the bill
that provides that the Copper Itiver
and Northwestern Railway shall, for
Ifii years, be exempt from the tax of
a mile. The senate has passed
the bill giving the road permission to
construct bridges across the Copper
river.
Sailors Wreck Re»tnurant
Santa Harhra, April 30— Knraged
because two of their mates had been
charged £<> each for a meal, 200 sail
ors from the Atlantic fleet completely
demolished Seiiiehs' restaurant here
last night. The proprietor eHcaped
lynching by flight. There have been
no arrests, the navy oflicers saying
that- the merchants of the city have
been grafting the men*, and are there
fore to blame for what happened.
Pennsylvania For Knox
llarrisbnrg, April HO— Delegates
from Pennsylvania to the national
republican convention will go in
structed to vote for Philander Knox
for president . The state convention
also endorsed the administration of
President Roosevelt,and recommends
tariff revision along the lines of pro
jection.
Arkatians Kndorscs Taft
Hot Springs, April 30-—Taft was
given the endorsement, of the Ark
ansas republicans at today's conven
tion and the national delegates go In
structed for him.
Connecticut Sliya at Bryan
New Haven, A prill 30- Bryan failed
to get the endorsement of Connec
ticut democrats at the Htato conven
tion, and the national delegates will
go uniusfructed.
Fornker Gets Mississippi
Indiauola, April 80--The Mississippi
state republican convention today in
structed the national delegates for
Korakcr,
Indiana In Taft Camp
Lafayette, April 30- The Indiana
stale republican convention Instruct
ed for Taft.
Minstrel Hliow Neta #1,500
Fairbanks, Ajrll JVK The minstrel
show given by the A relic Brother
hood last night netted $1,500 which
will go toward erecting a brother
hood building at the Alaska-Yukon
Pacific ftxporf felon.
ALASKA BUSINESS
TO BE INCBEASED
Northwestern Allied Compa
nies Plan Big Expendi
tures for Coming Year.
Seattle," April '28—Extensive expen
liture of inon^y and labor in the dc
,'elopement of their holding in Al
»nka in the plan for the present year
>f the ollieers of the Northwestern
Commercial and allied companies,
rhese plans were discussed with much
letail at tho annual meeting of the
lirectors held here yesterday and to
lay.
The president's report showed that
he last liscal year was a very pros
>eroiiH one for the various companies
md that conditions fully warrant
continuing operations in a most ag
gressive manner. The Northwestern
fisheries Company and the North
\ estorn Lighterage Company were
hi' other companies represented at
he meeting yesterday, the business
>f the Alaska Steamship Company
icing taken up today.
At today's meeting it was decided
o disincorporate the Northwestern I
steamship Company immediately and
o at once take steps to increase the
loot of the Alaska Steamship Com
>any, which is in reality the re-organ
/.ed Northwestern company, by the
'construction of two steamships to
•ost $T)00,000 each. To this purpose
lividends of $400,000 were t urned into
he treasury of the steamship com
•any.
It is purposed to place the new
<ieamships on the Seattle-Cordova
mi if tho railroad from Cordova is
constructed by t he time the vessels
ire ready for use.
The election resulted in the choice
>1 W. 11. Kust, of Tacoma, as presi
dent, S, W. I'iCeles, of Now York,
k'iee-president, Capt. I). A. Jarvis, of
Seattle, secretary-treasurer. Tho of
lieers arte also on the board of trustees
which in addition is composed of
William P. Hamilton, J. K. McGowan.
Moritz Tomsen, I?. P. Pogram. W. 15.
Bennett and W. II. Bogle.
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
HEAR REPORT OF WORK
Seattle, April 21>—At tho annual
meeting of tlx; officials of the Copper
Uiver and Northwestern railroad held
liero today the reports of Chief Engi
neer Hawkins informed those who
lire* advancing the capital for the en
terprise of the progress that has heen
made. The report states that rails
have heen laid to Copper river and
that, hy the end of summer it. is ex
pected to have trains running to the
rapids. Fifteen hundred men will he
[Milployed this summer.
The report, further states that
nothing will he done on the Catalla
branch until congress takes action
tidjustiug the Alaska coal land laws.
It. was announced that President
lOeclcs and a party of Guggenheim
ussociatcs will visit the scene of
operations in July.
The election of officers resulted as
follows; H. W. Eecles, president; W.
K. Bennett, secretary; Capt. I). If.
Jarvis, treasurer. Chief Engineer
Hawkins was re-elected and cont rac
tor Heney will he retained in his
present position.
DISASTER VISITS
ENGLAND'S FLEET
Harwich, Kngland, April 20—Tho
torpedo destroyer Gala is sunk and
tho dest royer Kibble id a wreck as tho
outcome of a collision and the battle
ship Britannia is badly injured as tho
result of tho explosion of one of her
boilers; such is one days record of
disaster to England's fleet of lighting
ships. Lieut. Kloteher of the (Jala
went down with his ship but tho re
mainder of the crew was saved. Just
how many were killed on tho Hritanna
is not. known, tho iiows of her acci
dent. being received In London by
wireless.
The accident to tho destroyers came
in the North Hea, whero tho cruiser
Attentive boonmo unmanageable, cut
ting tho Gala in twain and colliding
with the Kibble.
SENATE IN FAVOR OF
SEATTLE SUB-TREASURY
Washington, April 20 The senate
today passed tho bill providing for
the establishment of a sub-troa*ury
In Heattle.
Copper 8how« Decllno
New York, April 28 Copper shows
a slight decline, being quoted today
at 12 %
— Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in
General Merchandise
and Carry the LARGEST STOCK In
Southern Alaska
Having been established since 1900 our experience
gathered in eight years has enabled us to guage the
requirements of this country accurately and our stock
is selected with this end in view.. The Miner
and Prospector will find in our store everything
he may require for his needs* We carry:
Groceries, Provisions, Hardware, Stoves and Ranges, Drill Steel,
Dynamite, Fuse, Caps, and Gasoline, Hay and Oats, Mens'
Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Underwear, Blankets, Comfortables.
and a great variety of all classes of merchandise too numerous to mention.
Banking Business "3."2SS"
uy and S2U $ t change and Gold Dust
A. L. LEVY & CO. 1, Lj
Yfllto — Good Goods ■ AhKM
RAISUU'S HEAD
ON EXHIBITION
Sultan Denies Paying $50,
000 for Assassination
of Famous Bandit.
Tangier, April 28—The famous
bandit, Ralsuli, has been assassinated
by Leyne« tribeHinen and his head is
being exhibited in Monoli. He who
l>V his kidnaping forced many gov->
ernments to pay him rich ransom,
and who has long been a source of
trouble to the Sultan was ambushed
011 the road toward Tazraut, and the
prevailing opinion is that to the Sul
tan be owes bis taking off.
It is generally understood that the
Sultan made a private offer of $50,000
for the bead of Kaisuli, but this is
emphatically denied by an oflleial
proclamation.
Death of Bandit is Denied
Paris, April 28—A message roceived
here at noon today from Tangier de
nies the death of the bandit Ilaisuli,
and states that ho escaped the bullets
fired at him and is fleeing toward the
the mountains with tribesmen in
pcrsuit.
NOTED FILIPINO
BANDITS HANGED
Manila, April 2-1—Retribution has
finally come to Omongo and Farnnn
doz, two of the most notorious and
bloodthirsty bandits in the Philippines
Tho men were privately hanged in
liilihld prison by order of tho govern
ment.
Omongo mid Farnandoz were res
ponsible for the death of more Ameri
cans than any other outlaws on tho
islands.
RESIDENTS OF KNIK
HAVE REPUBLICAN CLUB
Ktilk, March 80—'The republicans of
Knik have elected a delegate to tho
territorial convention to be held in
Ketch Ik An, May 12 and have also or
ganized what is to be known as tho
Cook Inlet Republican Club. John
flooded is the delegate eleotod.
After the meeting for eloetion for
delegate, those present organized the
club with ten members to l>ogin with.
On March 28 a meeting was held to
Approve of the constitution prepared
by nn Appointed committee and to
elect offleors for the club. The officers
aro as follows: John Ooodoll, presi
dent- J. Kashovnlkov. vice-president;
O. O. Horning, seerotary and Ooorge
Purehos, treasurer. Copies of the
constitution and by-laws have been
sent to Husitna station and Tynok in
order to obtain more members.
ALASKA (HIM Mill
COOK INLET STORES
Susitna Tyoonok Sunrise
Merchandise, Stores, and Outfits of all
kinds, necessary for Miners, Prospect
ors, Hunters and Trappers. I/arge
stocks of guaranteed quality on hand
at all seasons of the year.
PURCHASERS OF FURS OF AU, KINDS
ANNOUNCEMENT
To the Traveling Public:
The reason why J am able to give you mor accomoda
dation and better service for your money than you get at
any other place on the Route between Valdez and Fair
banks, is, that 1 am a Bachelor and do not need to
make a profit on the maintenance of a wife and children.
But, if you are one of the Traveling Public who
passes through Copper Center, Stop at Hotel
Holman and get your moneys worth.
Try it once and you will stop again.
RINGWA LP BLIX, Proprietor
The Teikhell Roadhouse
48 Miles From Valdez
On Government Trail.
Best of accommodations for man and beast. Fresh Meat
always on liand. Horse and I><»tr Feed All the latest
improvements. PRIVATE ROOMS.
M rs. Ed. Wood, Proprietor.
DRY CREEK ROADHOUSE
I/. Q, and O. B. RORI?R, Proprietors.
118 MILES ON FAIRBANKS
FROM VAf/DKZ AND EAGLE TRAILS
The Tacoma RoadhouSe
65 miles from Valdez on government trail. One milo from
telegraph Htation at Teikhell. First-class Accommodations
for mon and beast. Hav and drain for nale.
phivatk ROOMS Dick Windmiller, Prop.
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
' Reservation Ave. near Court House
Private Rooms for Patients Graduate Nurses
For rates and further particulars Apply to
•Phone 77 E. C. Balton, M. D.
Bnllom In Boxing Matchew
Lof» Angeled, April 27—Ballord from
the Atlantic fleet participated In nine
boxing matched here ladt night, to
riotormlno the champlonahlp of tho
fleet. The contedt* wero refereed by
Jim Jofferlcd, and men from the Ala
bnniA won the heavyweight., lights
weight anrl featherweight honor*.
Honvy ftnowB In Weit
Ht. Paul, April 28—One of the mo«t
Hftvoro nnow Atom* In ye»m In raging
In the wc»fc, aihI a thirty-flvo mil©
gale Iiah drifted tho xnow ko that
traffic Iiaa been stopped. It i« snow
ing In Hlnnx City, Omaha, KannAM
CHty and Denver, And tho t-hennomo
tor I* rApldly (Ailing throughout that
territory