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ITO LET-ONE ELEGANTLY FURNISHED
i front room; also furnished or unfurnshed
rooms single or en- suite; rent reasonable; no
children. Apply 209 j street. ap25-3t*
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OAK STOVE WOOD, 50 rs PER CORD
~ delivered; measurement guaranteed: ward
ON Iweltth-street road; 2. .. address. SOS
Seventh street. w. ii. BASLER
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n E. ADAMS, HOG STREET-CHEAP-
~. est place for hay and feed. White wild
oats; also tule hay for carpets.
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{HTHO WANTS TO BUY CHEAP FOR
W cash or trade city property for well inn
proved ranch ten miles from Sacramento.
Address MRS. a. GLEEMAN, 22T j street.
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CoRoSADoWA WATER, McMorry sole AGENT.
Groceries and provisions, 53l NJ street. $
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C,IXTHSTREET METHODIST CHURCH,
- between X and 1.-The pastor, Milton ID.
Buck. viii preach at 1915 on The Tempta-
ton OF Jesus" and at 1880 on "Who Says.
There Is no GOd2'H
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EOR A SHORT TIME ONLY-CABTNETs
L finest work. 50 per dozen, at IMPERIAL
GALLERY, 415 j street.
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BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR SALE OR TO
u rent-JAMES MCGUIRE, being obliged to
reLlre from business on account OF his health
now offers his establishment tor sale; this is
hne opportunity for anyone wishing to 20
established shop ia the country, ana can be
had on easy terms. Apply at 62U street.
sacramento.
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(tARDWELL LCOLONY-IO-ACRE TRACTS
~ only SI0O per acre; water pipes will be
laid to each and every tract in said colony,
). l. CARDW ELL, owner, 1904 n street, or
3Ol j street, Sacramento.
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DOUNDkEEPER'S SALE-I WILL SELL
i at puOlic auction in front Of the Court
house, seventh and 1 streets, SacIameuto, on
9AIU hDA1, APRIL 2ltn, at IL O.c.ock,
2 bay horses, black mare, ! large brown
horse, white stripe IN face. W. ID. COOKS
LEY, POundkeeper ap2b-gtz
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EOURTEENTH-sTREE PRESBYTE-
L rian Church, between 0 and PAT l a.
M there will be a special service by the pas
tor Rev. ". b. Baugh, memorial to Mary,
wife OF the late William Ingram. At 1880 =.
NJ preaching. All invited to both services.
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OATCHIEsT SOC CANvAsSERs, sPECI.
~ atty ever shown. Reversible Automatic
Hair Curler Co., Chicago. mrl6-6teuS
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TOR SALE-SONE OF THE VERY BEST
Il and cheapest garden hose on the market
at WALLACE'S, SIS TO Sl1 street.
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ITO LET-A NICE COTTAGE AT SANTA
L Cruz, known as Carmelita Cottage; to rent
Hill; superb view. Inquire OF EDWIN X.
ALSIP IL CO., 10l5 Fourth street ap25-3t
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CEVENTH-STREET NJ. f. CHURCH
y South, between j and X streeis.-T. II. E.
Anderson d. D., pastor. Services att l a. N.
and T:3O p. N Sabbath. Subjects: Morning,
''Christianity a Life; evening, THE Wrath
OF God Revealed Class meeting, $3.50 4. NJ.
Sunday-schOOl, 1880 p. ". Epworth League,
6.I5 p NJ Seats free. Everybody invite
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00n ACRES OF FINE FARMING LAND.
OUU with wafer right Tor sale or exchange
Tor other property. Address J. D., this Office.
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NITANTED-A DOZEN OR EVEN
w thousand people to call to-day and sen
the new lawn mowers at WALLACE'S, SIB
to S17 street.
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C,IXTEENTH-STREE CHURCH. REV.
- Mayhew prcacnes in the morning In the
evening praIse-seryice by members of the Y.
NJ g. A All welcome.
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EOR PURE FRESH MILK TRY THE
L Golden Eagle Dairy. HARVEY GAR.
NETT.
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GENERAL NOTICES.

~ f. FOGELSANG HAS REMOVED Ills
i electric works from IOO6 * street TO
I4OS Tenth street. Oriental gas engines and
paired.
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So 700 rIs55A5ee THAT BEi5FABLE 35i5 BILE 9Eo9M
100 teeJ: Darn, wOOdshed anu cnicken-no
stone walks terms easy; So, 900 can remain
on mortgage at 10 per cent. Apply at prem
ises, or room IA, POsLoEnce building.
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THTS

PRICE * x LIST
A ND SEE IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN
~ paying about twice as much elsewhere
Tor the same shoes:
CHILDREN'S SHOES.
Paris Kid, button, spring heel, patent tip.
sizes D 10 '12...........................S 80
sizes 10 1O12.......,........... %
ESlIes IL 10 S......... .......... .''''''' 1 20
CHILDRENS PEBBLE
GOAT, BUTTON.
Spring heels, sole leather tips.
sizes 10 I12...........................S 80
sizes . 10 1O12........,............ l 90
Sizes IL to 2............................ 1 25
CHILDRENS AND MISSES
TAN SHOES.
Spring heels neat square toe.
Sizes to ..,.......S 90
S!Hes . 70 4O1a..........-.............. l W
sizes IL to o2.....,.................... I 25
LADIES' SHOES.
Paris Kid, button, opera toes, patent tips;
widths Q, and L, 81 20.
LADIES' FRENCH KID, BUTTON.
Spring heels; cur own make, 81 so.
LADIES' FINE KID, BUTTON.
Pointed or square toes, cloth tops or kid
tops; our own make, So.
MISSES FINE PATENT
LEATHER BUTTON.
Spring heels, tan kid tops; sizes IL to 2, So.
LADIES' FINE KID
OXFORD TIES.
Pointed or square toes, 9Oc.
YOUTHS AND BOYS SHOES.
Good, Strong Lace Shoes.
Sizes II to 2...........................S 80
Sizes pa to 6....................... l 90
BOYS CALF SHOES.
Button or lace solid screwed soles.
sizes II 10 o2........................,.S1 25
Sizes 80 to s. -.............. ..... so
MEMS TAN SHOES, Russia calf, Piccadilly
BOYS TAN SHOES. St. Louis toe and
tips; sizes II to 2, 81 80; sizes ga to g,
MEMS sHOEs-satin Calf Lace Shoes, St.
Louis toes and tips, 81 20.
FINE CALF LACE OR CONGRESS- st,
Louis toes and tips, 81 so.
OUR OWN MAKE in Lace or Congress and
all the latest styles of toes, So.
FRENCH CALF CONGRESS- OR LACE
SHOES, sewed, welted soles; worth So a
MEMS FRENCH KIP DOM PEDROs, un-
lined; our own make; worth S3 90 a pair,
MEMS FRENCH PATENT LEATHER
SHOES, or different styles and hand
sewed. Regular prices, 50 and $40 pair,
R5- Cut the above price list out and save it
to order by. When you cannot get fitted, al
ways 90 TO NOLAN'S.
Mail orders Filled by Return Express.
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I WILL PAY LADIES A SALARY OF SO
i per week TO work for me in their locality
at home; light work; good pay for part time.
write with stamp, MRS. +. L, BASSETT,
Suite 9O4, Marshall Field IL Co buiIdins
Chicago. apg0-4tS
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TOR SALE-EAST HALF OF LOT 3. 40
L by 100 feet, south side of 2, bet Fifth and
sixth streets, for 5000. STROBEL, agent.
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THIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, NINTH
L street, l. and MA. 3. Banks, d. D.,
pastor, viii preach morning and evening.
Subject at II A.. NJ: Church Organization; 3;
T:3O p. NJ: "Our Banner" At the close OF the
evening service there will be baptism. Young
people meet at 6:3O. Sabbath-schOol at 12:1 3.
Good music by large choir. a most cordial
invitation is extended 10 all, and church
home Tor strangers.
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WANTED.

TTANTED-A WOMAN TO DO COLLECT.
w ing, Apply 6121a X street, between 10
anu o CLOCK IN day. ap27-2te
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DRESS AND CL0AKMAKING.

" cotton dresses, plain, 81 so; spring suits,
S3 up. MRS. K. CHATHAM, Dressmaker,
1928 Seventh street. Country orders filed.
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BOARD AND LODGING.

BOARD AND LODGING.
1910 J STREET-A. B. GILMORE. PLY
IUlO mouth Restaurant, board and Iodg-
ing; good nome cooking and reasonable rates.
Call and give Us trial.
M TANSION HOUSE, SEVENTH STREET.
VI between l and J.-CenUally located;
looms in suits or single, with or without
boarding, 81 per week, SO per month; tran
sients solicited.
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WANTED-A YOUNG GIRL TO WASH
w dishes to do general Lousework, wait on
table; she must live at her own home; no
street between 9 and 2 A. N.
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141z Twenty-eighth street.
r01 ] sTREET-Two NICELY FUR
~ nished rooms for housekeeping. ap26-lw
TTNFURNISHED HOU USEKE EEPING G
u rooms; one furnished room, newly reno
waited. 921 Seventh street
400 L sTREET-FLAT OF FOUR ROOMS.
fHJ furnished for housekeeping; also
nicely furnished front room.
ITO OLET-ONE ELEGANTLY FURNISHED
i front room; also furnished or unfurnshed
rooms single or en- suite; rent reasonable; no
children. Apply 209 street. ap25-3t*
ITO LET-A NICE COTTAGE AT SANTA
L Cruz, known as Carmelita Cottage; to rent
by the month or season; located on Beach
Hill; superb view. Inquire OF EDWIN X.
ALSlP q Co, 1Ol5 Fourth street. ap25-3t
no LET-A HOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS;
l lot S0Nl60; fruit trees and vegetable gar
den; small stable; rent sig. EDWIN X.
ALSIP u CO., 1918 Fourth street. ap25-3t
ITO LET - CLUNIE OPERA HOUSE
! i 5sq candy store; Apply at box office or to E.
+. DROME1 ER. ap25-1w
ITO LEASE-COMPLETE JOB PRINTING
4 office, with electric power and building.
Apply at office Clunle Opera-house. ap25-lw
r1O STREET; THREE UNFURNISHED
T. y rooms, suitable for housekeeping. Ap-
ply upstairs.
ITO LET-ONE OF THOSE NICE FLATS
i for housekeeping HAS Sixth in the
Berkshire, first floor. [ap23-6t*I ALSIP, Agt.
EILAT OF 4 ROOMS, OVER MIDDLE
Il MASS grocery, Seventh and streets.
1000 crrprUn onoo,, rror-cr,
IOOQ rent S22' Inquire J. F. HILL, 1907
FURNISHED HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS.
l. Apply to DIR, J. II. SHIRLEY. cancer spe-
claIlst, Old z. Q. Building, Fourth and X.
T1OQ FOURTH sTREET-FURNIsHED
llUO rooms 81 and upward per week; nice
front suite. MRS. W. A. CASWELL.
OF NJ STREET - TWO NICELY-FUR-
H11 nished single rooms for gentlemen.
ITO LET-THE PULLMAN SALOON. sos
1 K street, Inquire at Palace Restaurant,
3O9 X street.
COZ J STREET-CLARENDON HOUSE
OEl Nicely furnished front rooms; also,
rooms for housekeeping.
DLEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS IN
1 private family; bath and gas. Apply 8O3
NJ street
1011 SEVENTH ST. - NICELY FUR
LII nished double parlors; bath and gas.
ITO leftover FLAT ON J STREET.
L Inquire of r. PHILIP, 62S18 J, room 8.
III Q SEVENTH STREET-NICELY FUR
LILO nished room, and rent reasonable.
r1OI L ST.-2 DESIRABLE FURNISHED
Ia 2 front rooms for housekeeping; batu.
S0c X STREET - NICE AND NEWLY
0OO furnished roomsi rent reasonable.
11S1 FIFTH ST.-NICELY FURNISHED
I1Hl front rooms for gentlemen only.
FURNISHED ROOMS AT THE BFRK-
l. shire, cor, Sixth and L. Strictly tirst-cIass
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COO00 ONLY.-FOR SALE-SMALL LOT
POUUU with three small houses, near busl-
ness center; always rented. Inquire Of A j.
POMMER, corner Ninth and SIS. ap22-Gt
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A 1OCNG COLORED WOMAN DESIRES
= situation as lady's maid or houseJSeener
Address CONSTANCE BERRY, Postofice.
ap26-2Lt
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QIO LET-A HOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS;
lot S0Nl60; fruit trees and vegetable gar
den; small stable; rent S12. EDWIN X
ALSIP IL CO., 1918 Fourth street. ap25-3t
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CABINETS REDUCED TO So PER DOZEN
y for short time only at hELLER'S, 719
X street near POstOf6ce
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CdO FOR 4 SECOND HAND PHAFTON
OfU See COOLEY, 1913 Fourth street.
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TTIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. EIGHTH
4 street, \ and O.-Rev. J. E. Denton. pas
Tor. Services at II A. N. and 7:3O p. II. Chris
tian Endeavor 6:3O P. NJ. Sunday-scnooI at
9:45 a. NJ, 4. p. Soule, Superintendent.
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PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE NIMBLE SIXPENCE BETTER THAN
l the slow shilling. Now is your time to
get Cabinet Photographs for 81 per dozen,
until the 4th OF July; 627 J street, corner
Seventh. BEALS' GALLERY.
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ITO LET - CLUNIE OPERA HOUSE
4 candy store. Apply at box Office or to E.
+. ORUME4 ER. ap25-lw
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FOR SALE.

E1OR SALE-BLOCKS AND KINDLING
L wood, at PIONEER BOX FACTORY,
TohJ ana NJ. ap26-3t=
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VOUR GRASS IS GETTING LONG. RUN
note the result. SIS to sly street.
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ITO LEASE-COMPLETE JOB PRINTING
i Office, with electric power and building,
Apply at office ClunIe Opera-house. ap25-Iw
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EUsIC AND ART.

GUITAR, BANJO AND MANDOLIN
sons, 50. PROF. PALMER, S29 J street.
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o1 FOR CLEANING WATCHES, 81 FOR
. / mainsprings; all work guaranteed. 419
l. street, next to Metropolitan Theater Cash
paid for old gold and silver.
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ITO LET-ONE OF THOSE NICE FLATS
/ for housekeeping, HAS Sixth in the
berkshlre, first floor. ap23-6t*I ALSIP, Agt.
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CHURCH NOTICES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - REV.
" George 3. Hatch of Berkeley will preach
both morning and evening.
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, COR
IL ner Twenty-fifth and y streets.-Rev. \. J.
Sturtevant, pastor. Preaching services at II
school will give an interesting concert, begin
ming at 7:45. Young Peoples meeting at
?. NJ
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Drank H. WING HAS REMOVED HIS
l. Rubber Stamp Factory to Old Postohice
building: Office, second floor, Room 16.
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PERSONALS.

AVE YOU NOTICED THE NEW LOT OF
IL lawn mowers and garden hose WAL
LACE has? S13 TO S17 j street.
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ELOCUTION, PHYSICAL CULTURE.
IA ELIZABETH DOHRMAN graduate, For
esters' Bldg, res. 724 Seventh street.
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r1O OSTREET; THREE UNFURNISHED
l. III rooms, suitable for housekeeping. Ap-
ply upstairs.
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1000 STREET, GROOM HOUSE,
LOOV rent S22. Inquire J. f. HILL, 1907
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ENLAT OF ROOMS, OVER MIDDLE
l. MASS grocery, Seventh and n streets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23
HAVE PLBURO- PNEUMONIA
SPREAD OF A FATAL CATTLE
DISEASE IN THREE KANSAS
COUNTIES.
STEPS TO FORM A RIGID
QUARANTINE

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March pa
special to the Journal from Topeka, Kans.,
says: Unless the Judgment of Professor
w. S. Mayo, veterinarian at the State
Agricultural College, is at fault, pleuro-
pneumonia has been located in Kansas.
The dread disease is said to have made its
appearance in Geary, Waubaunsee and
Morris counties.
For some time past cattle in that part of
the State have been sick. The matter was
finally called to the attention of Governor
Morrill, and the State Sanitary Commits
sion. Under instructions from the Governor
Professor Mayo made a thorough investi-
CATION, which included several post NOR
tenn examinations. To-day he came to the
capital accompanied by Professor Fair
child of the State Agricultural College,
and the two were closeted with the Gov
ernor for some time.
1t was at first determined to keep the
matter quiet until the United States
authorities could be notified, but several
exaggerated statements got out and it was
finally deemed best to tell the whole story
as being less alarming. Professor Mayo re-
ported that, in his judgment the district
was affected with pleuro-p pneumonia.
Eight head of cattle afflicted with the
disease, he declared, had died, about fifty
head are now suffering with it and about
200 head have been exposed.
The State Sanitary Commission accom-
panied Professor Mayo on his tour of in.
spection yesterday, and also DR.. Pritchard.
A rigid quarantine was established against
the infected portions of the three counties
named, and it is the hope of the authorities
that they may stamp out the disease with
out its further spread. Governor Morrill,
notified the authorities at Washington to-
night OF the state of affairs, and asked
that an expert be sent at once to verify
Professor Mayo's diagnosis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23
THREE BODIES IN A BOXCAR.
Young MEN ARE SUFFOCATED
BY THE FUMES OF A
STOVE.
THEY WERE SEARCHING FOR WORK
AND ENTERED THE PLACE
FOR THE NIGHT.

DENVER, Colo, March pa special to
the News from Trinidad, Colo, says: This
morning Section Foreman Norman of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
at Springer, IN. Mex, while inspecting cars
made the discovery of three dead men in a
boxcar standing on the side track at that
station. The men were seen last night
about the depot and carried with them a
common timers stove.
1t is supposed that they took up quarters
in the car for the night and started fire
with charcoal in the stove. The doors
were closed, and probably the men were
suffocated by gas.
When found the bodies were just becom-
ing cold and had been dead but a short
time. On one of the bodies were letters
addressed to George Curtis, who had rela-
tives living at Maricopa, N. Mex. He had
81 in money. On another body were papers
which showed that the deceased's name
was James Murphy, but nothing more that
might establish further identification.
The other body had nothing whatever
that would lead to its identification. They
were all fairly well dressed men of about
80 to 80 years of age, and were probably on
the hunt for work. The bodies were taken
in charge by the Coroner and an inquest
will be held tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23
GUARDsMEN RESIGNING.
There Is Danger of the Dissolution of tn,
Missouri Militia.

There Is Danger of the Dissolution of the
Missouri Militia.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 22-The
Journal tomorrow morning will say:
General Milton Moore, brigadier. COM
mander of the Missouri National Guard,
has rendered his resignation to Governor
Stone and the result will be that others of
the State officers will follow suit and that
the dissolution of the State militia may
ultimately come to pass.
The resignation of General Moore is the
result of the Legislatures refusal to grant
the militia sufficient money to properly
keep up its standing. Acknowledgement
Wickham came here from Jefferson CITY
this evening to try to persuade General
Moore to withdraw his resignation, but
that gentleman was obdurate. His action
is viewed with alarm, and it is already said
that the Third Regiment, stationed in this
city, will soon disband. General Moore
has been connected with the State militia
since 1878, and has been at its head since
1891. He is resident of Kansas City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23
ENGLAND'S TENTACLES OUT
REACHING FOR PORTIONS OF THE
RICH TERRITORY OF
ALASKA.
PARTICULARLY ANXIOUS TO SECURE
SLICE BY THE SEA FOR
FORTIFICAT1ONS

WASHINGTON, March %. = United
States territorial rights in Alaska as
against the British claims there have again
been brought to the attention of the State
Department. 1t is true that under the re-
ports of the American Boundary Commits
sion and the Anglo Canadian Boundary
Commission of last year England lays
claim to large and valuable portions of
Alaska, both in the interior and on the sea-
board which had previously been regarded
as American territory. 1t is also true that
both of the commissions of survey came to
very nearly the same conclusion regarding
the questions which they had been APP
pointed to settle. There were, however,
diverse opinions between them regarding
certain matters which cannot be over
looked.
The fundamental fact to be kept in mind
regarding Alaska and the Joint British
and American survey OF it is that the
boundaries will not be finally settled until
they have been made the subject of diplo-
matte negotiation between the govern
;ments at London and at Washington,
under the terms of the treaty of 1925 be-
tween Russia and. Great Britain, by which
treaty our rights must be determined.
Since the completion of the survey it is the
negotiating authorities of the two powers
in interest that must attempt to determine
the validity of their respective claims
in so far as they may conflict, ana the
English desire that the line shall be drawn
so as to cross some of the broad inlets In
the southwest through which they can
obtain direct access to their own domains
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23
TO SHUT OUT DRESSED MEATS.
Peculiar Bill Introduced in the Mime
sofa Legislature.

Peculiar Blu Introduced In the Mime
sofa Legislature.
ST. PAUL, March GA bill designed to
prevent the bringing of dressed meats to
Minnesota from outside States has been
introduced in the Senate in the guise of a
bill in the interest of the public health.
Sheep on the hoof are to be inspected at
4 cent, hogs at 1 cent and cattle at cents.
For inspection of slaughtered cattle the
fee is % cents for each carcass or part
thereof and 10 cents for hogs and sheep.
The words cor any part thereof" bars out
dressed meats from abroad, as they come
in pieces.
Speaking of the situation, representa-
tive of one of the large Chicago concerns
said: Under that ruling every side of
bacon shipped into city of $4,000 inhabi-
tants or more would have to be inspected,
and would be taxed 10 cents, and if re-
shipped from either of the Twin cities to
another city, would have to be inspected,
with another charge"
Both Kansas and Chicago men are here,
it is said, to prevent the passage of the bill,
If possible.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23
CAUSES A SERIOUS TUMBLE.
AN ERROR RELATING TO THE ES-
TABLISHMENT OF TWO MILL
TARY POSTS.
IT INVOLVES THE RIVALRY BETWEEN
THE Two LEADING CITIES
ON PUGET SOUND.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-An error
by some Congressional clerks in making
up the copy OF the Sundry Civil appropria-
ton sent to the President has materially
changed the intention of Congress in pro-
viding for the establishment of two mill
tary posts. 1t involves also the rivalry OF
the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Wash,
and probably will result in favor of Seattle.
When the bill was pending in the House
Senator Squire, who lives in Seattle, gave
notice of an amendment for the establish
ment by the Secretary of War of post on
Puget Sound. This would mean post at
Seattle, as General Otis, in command OF
the department of the Columbia, had
already reported in favor of that point.
Representative Doolittle, who lives at
Tacoma, then. offered an amendment in
the House for post at Puget Sound, with
a proviso that its location should be deter
mined by board of army officers, none
of whom should be stationed in the de-
partment where the post was located.
This was adopted in the House.
The Senate struck out the proviso for an
examination by an army board. Senator
Roach of North Dakota offered an amend
ment in the Senate which was adopted
providing for the abandonment of the mill
tary post at Fort Yates and the establish.
ment of a post at Bismarck, n. D. When
the bill was in conference an agreement
was reached to restore the Doolittle
amendment with some slight modifca
tions, which necessitated its being re-
written.
1t now appears that the provision for a
board of army officers to examine and re-
port upon the best site applies to the Bis
marck post, while the Secretary may &c
ahead and locate the post on Puget Sound
at his discretion. The department cannot
act on what may have been the intention
of Congress, but must construe the law
and apply it as it reads. 1t will be seri-
Gus disappointment to a dozen or more
ambitious places on Puget Sound which
are getting ready to present their claims
for the post to a board to be appointed for
that purpose. Now the claims will be pre-
sented to the Secretary, who will probably
be governed by the advice of the army
officers who have examined the matter,
and the last annual report of General Otis,
which recommended a post at Spokane
and another at Seattle, will have great
weight. The Spokane post was authorized
in the army appropriation bill.