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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-11
A SILLY CRITICISM
Made Oh Representative Dayton's Ac-
tion in Connection with the Consid.
GRAFTON of the Alaskan Criminal

Made OH Representative Dayton's Ac-
tion in Connection with the Consitl.
Grafton OF tho Alaskan Criminal
Code.
Special Dispatch to tho In,cllleencer.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. 1O.-The
fact that Representative Dayton, of the
Second West Virginia, district, has been
criticised because of his alleged approv-
al OF certain provision in the criminal
code now before Congress for adoption
to Alaska, was brought TO that gentle
mans attention this evening. His
comment was that his political enemies
must be hard pressed for material with
which 10 manufacture an assault upon
his record.
1.-THE fact is, as any one may know
by inquiring." said Mr.. Dayton. that
no member OF the committee having the
Alaskan bill In charge has anything to
do with preparing the code Of laws for
Alaska. Our duty was to take the
law as prepared, and see that the
phraseology Is made consistent with
the conditions the law Is to subserve.
The judiciary committee, or the house
itself, may make changes in the code"
How and by whom was the codlA-
cation made?"
We'll. committee or commission, of
which Judge Culbertson was 4 member,
was appointed to adapt the criminal
code of-Oregon 10 the territory OF Alas
ka. The codliication embraced In that
committees report was referred to the
committee Of which ! am a member.
and 1t became the duty Of that commit
tee to present it to the house, after
seeing that Alaska was substituted for
Oregon and making other such changes
In verbiage and otherwise as required.
I did not vote for the provision to which
reference has been made MS being in
imical TO the interest OF labor, and the
man who criticised me might have
learned US much, and more, had he ta-
ken the trouble to inquire into the
matter. No. do not care to discuss
the matter further. have nothing to
fear from Misrepresentation"
Mr.. Dayton said tonight that he be-
lieved 1t possible to dispose of the Alas
ka code tomorrow. He was booked
for an appointment tonight for con-
sideration of the personnel BILL"
which will probably be presented for
the consideration of the committee on
naval affairs tomorrow or next day.
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HONG KONG, Jan. 1O.-Thc Filipino
committee here has broken of NIL re-
latloRs with the United States consul,
Wiidman.
The committee to-day issued wit IN
the supreme court 10 recover the sum
OF $4,000, which the FIlipinos claim TO
have deposited with Mr.. Wildman ns
treasurer OF the Filipino independence
fund In June last. The members OF the
committee further a!lege that sensa-
tional disclosures are probable, showing
they add. that the American govern
mcnt recognized the F!lIpinos as bellis-
erents by affo.ding them assistance in
arms and moral influence to cooperate
against Spain, thus endorsing the
agreement made With Aguinaldo ut
Singa pore In April"
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Bnsctal Dispatch to tho Irtclllsenccr.
81 ssf,HARLESTOE,4 w. Va, Jan. iO.-Thc
,to,, o,stto ,o,a ,,.o. ,,oo,,,.s
~ -. = - S'tis5 -
Ni1ons al ihe caucus Oh me hepupiicah
senators late tonight by the choice OF
senator Marshall for president. John r.
sTss sS,. - a,...., 80, NJ .,.,,,.. Z,
sis 10y e'tt" anu y /" " ? " isi'ea' VI
slfatlon, Tor sergeant-at-arn1s.
The unlocked for happened this morn
itf,,a 2,,;bs : so,o,or N,hi,otor +n,osr, ,,-
y IN,
sqllyhlie en- foute 10 tharieston, tnat ne
Gould mot accept the presidency Of the
scra{e. hut the matter was not made
II. sys,y H., 4. II, ,,,,, a. =.
,ASsss l.2stSe oiissi as' t!.sS eNei''s's.
ghes senator on his arrival confirmed
The report. His reasons are understood
AZ hsSthot OWING 4, his nr;v,te bt,qj-
\ go,
aliairs, "e olu s''ol ieei tilht ne
Spp.d aspire TO the position, besides he
0w3ssi,ot desirlous of the position, Mr.
5yhttaker's declInation was disap-
potntinE 10 his friends. but It cleared
Rtnc field for Mr.. Marshall. and he was
Saceordlngly chosen. Mr.. whitaker will
.fe content TO remain as n private In thr
ranks on the floor of the senate. and
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SENATORIAL SITUATION.

ssstronG Opposition to 'NIcGraw Devcl.
snps-!absurd Attacks on Scott.
asrfrinl Dispatch to the IntclIIscnccr.
sS5sGIIARLESToS. W. Va. Jan. 10
The senatorial caucus on the Demo-
seratlc side Is more Involved than 1t has
sbsen heretofore. Stronger opposition
itotGol. McGraw than was expected has
Edeyeloped. and to-day his stock was
81lotas high as last night. All his well
sfKnown seneralship has been taxed TO
iskeep his men In line. There have been
fgoings on In the outside OF the Nc
SGraw headquarters which are plainly
aSslgnliicant of the developments that
may follow though McGraw continues
Istaswear his characteristic cheerful
smile. and docs not show much apprc-
hensIon.
Governor Wilson. General Watts
and some others began 10 get IN their
WORK yesterday and to-day. and have
EEethered In some who are against the
5btatc organization. Whether these
SEept!emen VIII be gathered Into the fold
soorpnot remains to be seen. It is stated
sSShat some possible abscntecs from the
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regiments. ffty-hre DISCHARGED A..
c9nSalesccat soldiers and forty. four
civilians. among this number bsj,.
fourteen nurses. Four, boiIc. we w"ro
drought home on board The Mis.is,Innt
One OF these bodies was that or Sp,: NJ:
Helen Towers. a nurse who died rc,Sr,S a,IH
~ at San Juan, P. Z. Captain Stlp,nr
!he commander OF the MississIpni. wa.
left In the hospital at Santiago, SUM-,
inE from pneumonia. lie was takor
sick on December q. while ut poncs
and on reaching Santiago. {, was
deemed prudent TO send him ashore IN
tho military hospital rather than rid;
his life on getting into cold wrsthe-
aboard the transport. Chief Officer
Hopkins WAS then placed in command
Of the vessel -.n
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IrlcSius' IScrcptiOn.

LONDON, Jan. l0.-Thc ceremony
with which Senior Rafael fGiestas the
president of Costa RIca has been re-
ceived here Is causing much specuIa-
tion.
One paper says: "lt Is certainly nh-
usual that our emincn,ly
office should extend n welcome 10 surh
minor potentatcs. The explanation "
that Costa Rica has something 10 say
IN the Nicaragua canal and the pI'S'-
dents official welcome goes aus" 10
show that the Marquis OF SALISBURY
does not mean TO give the United states
all its own way
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.-Rcprescn-
tative Stallings. of Alabama. to-day in
troduced for General Wheeler. bill
army who served with distinction dur
Ing the war with Spain, shall, when re-
tired. be given the highest rank held by
him In the volunteer service. Also Il
bill providing that the distinctive
badges adopted by the military socie-
ties of men who served In the army or
navy during the war with Spain may
be worn upon all occasions OF ceremony
by persons who are members Of such
organizations In their own right or by
inheritance.
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'aNXIOUSLY AWAITED.
The Meeting Of the Legislature To-
ID Sday-Dcmocrats May Violate Prccc.

i The Meeting Of the Legislature To-
sday--Dcmocrats May Violate Prccc.
s1ents.
Special Dispatch to the Intelllgenccr
sgsBEHARLESToN, W. Va. Jan. l8.-Ev-
sergbody is looking forward 10 the
rneeting of the legislature tomorrow,
Ktth n feeling of uncertainty as TO the
sspptcome. The senate Of course Will be
sorganized by the Republicans. and there
VIII be comparatively smooth sailing
soItsidc the contests which will be filed
&and Drought before the senate.
I'm the house the situation will be
Y fson1ewhat mixed, though the Democrats
lstytlls organize the body. The contests
9inyolvinS so much that Is significant
ssaresto come. but 1t Is possible that Mt
the outset there may be some trouble
oyer the temporary organization, the
.{canse being that dispute as to who
2shonld have precedence In the matter OF
,isfempo=ary presiding officer. According
9t1lprecedent By:d Hill. Of Monroe coun-
sfty should preside over the house or
&gan!za:ion. He Is three term mem
sttsr. and the Oldest In point % service.
aRIhe Democrats may contend that the
Ssons titution refers to the oldest mem-
Der In gears and not In point OF SER
sS!se. and u:ge the proposition to put
smetnber or their party In the chair IN
athe temrorarS organization. This would
abe contrary to precedent. and will. II It
Sccerrs, provoke lively tilt between the
two parties.
Republicans 40 not deny the Demo-
scrsts majority. and the right to or
ltsgan!zatlon. G, AID.
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. s
Surprise IN the House Clcrlsship.
Mckinney for Speaker.

Asnrprisc III the House Clcrlsship.
Mckinney for Speaker.
Special Dispatch TO The In,cl'Igencer.
SsHARLEsToN,s ". Va. Jan. lO.--The
petnJcratic house caucus decided on
Owen S. Mckinney for speaker: ". e.
:R Bsrne, of Braxtor, for clerk, and L.
seH Morton, OF Webster county. for SER
sgeant-at-arms.
Il NE. selection OF VIII Byrne, OF Brax-
Ston County, for clerk Of the house, Is
really v!ctorS for Colonel .Pcyton. as
sttfstunde:s,ood Pcyton will be the real
geieFkSan get the bulk of the emolu-
SMents In the shape Of the perquisItes ot
the talerkship; which amount to consid-
serable..
The: Republican house Caucus named
tDelegate Outright FOR speaker. and C.
stIs,s Hood for clerk. This Is an empty
: honor, but an honor just the same.
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Washington Personals,

Special DIspatch to Tho lntclIIsencer.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. l0.-Rep,
resentative Dovener was detained at
the capitol I'LL late hour this evening
by protracted session of the rivers
and harbors committee. The members
OF the committee are, hard at work on
The Sbill, which, 1t is hoped, viii be
ready for consideration by the 2Gth in
stint. or earlier. to-t..Y.
were among the guests at the Presi-
dents reception tonight.
Senator and Mrs. ElkIns attended a
dinner at the white house last night.
Messrs. Y. W. and A. II. Fleming
chine In to-day from Fairnont. Both
expect TO so on to Baltimore to-mor-
rnM
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Mia; the mother in Illinois will pray Sor
the poor mother In the Islands OF the
sea; the fathers will vote as the moth
ers pray: the poisoned views OF SELFISH
ness will have had its run. and God
help the party that urges war on the
native who defends only his liberties
and his home. Mr.. President, have we
got 10 fight and plead for these people
,as We did for Cuba? Are We 10 hear
Aguinaldo and his followers called rob-
bers and cut-throats rs we hheard OF
the brave Garcia and his brave follow
ers within the last twlevc months In
this chamber? Why not make them
our friends forever instead Of our cne-
n,ieG ~ E..s. p. '. Et7 ta'7..y
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= Three RaiIroatlcrS Killed.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa. Jan. To-
Two freight trains on the Rock Island
road collided about five miles east Of
this city at an early hour this morning,
resulting In the instant death OF En-
gineer J. W. Taylor pnd Fireman John
Stone. OF the freight. and Engineer John
Caldwell. OF the regular freight. All
the killed reside at Valley Junction. The
extra should have been side-trackcd for
the regular but failed TO do so.
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LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Rome COR
respondent OF the Daily Telegraph
says: Archbishop Ireland Is coming
to Rome To explain his conduct during
the Hispano-Amercan war. The in
tlucnce he was supposed TO possess with
President Mckinley led the vatican to
take certain steps which proved abor-
tive, TO the great chagrin OF the pope
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Dinglcy's Condition Unchanged.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. 1o.-No
material change has been reported in
the condition o. Representative Dingley
to-day. He has been trinc more CON-
Portable and there has been n very
slight abatement of the nervousness
which was so severe yesterday. About
the best that can be said Is that he Is
no: appreclably worse. At 10 o'clock to-
night one OF his sons made the follow
Ing statement: "Alr. Dlngley Is holding
his own and resting quietly. Pulse good.
Doctors expressed themselves more
hOnetul"
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velOpments. F}5s st yst
On the Republican side the contest
remains friendly. and there is little or
no feeling. Governor Atkinson reit-
Grated to me this evening his confidence
In the outcome favorable to him. and
Nr. Scott is likewise confident.
A feature OF the Republican situa-
ton Is found In the daily villlficatlon
OF Commissioner Scott by the Herald,
pretended Republican paper here,
the publisher OF which Is an Ohio man,
and is not even voter in West Flr-
gin!a. Nothing is SO absurdly ridlcu-
lous or false against Mr.. Scott TO find
It's place In the columns OF the Herald.
The result Is that everybody IS. thor
oughly dlsgusted, and many Democrats
are denouncing the disgracefui as
saults. One. OF the charges is that he
Is opposed to union labor, that he Is a
conscienceless Cripple Creek speculator
and other things too numerous to men
In,, .. q m NJ
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IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
Between the Representatives of AS.
uinaldo and General Otis. !

HIH'lT5IU 1fHtl NICIICTVIi VIIS.
LONDON, Jan. li.-The Manila COR
respondent of the Morning Post says:
There was an important conference
last evening between authorized Amer
lean and Filipino committees. at the
Instance of Asuinaldo. The latter ap-
pointed General Flores. Col Aquilles
and Senor Torres. Major General Otis
appointed General Hughes. Col. Smith,
OF the California regiment. and Judge
Advocate Crowder. General Otis said
the purpose Of the conference was IL
mutual understanding OF the policies,
aims and desires of the people OF the
United States and OF the Philippines.
There was Il frank discussion"
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4 Savage Duel.

VIENNA, Jan. 1O.-Deputy Zcyk and
Deputy Rakawsky. Of the lower cham
bcr of the Hungarian diet. fought
duel this morning. The latter's face
was cut open from his mouth to his
car. and he attended the chamber to-
day heavily bundaged, only his eyes
and nose being visible.
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Special Dispatch to the IntclllGcncor.
KINGWOOD. W. Va. Jan. lO.-F. NJ,
shoch. Merchant. of Rowlcsburg, made
an assignment for the benefit or crcdl-
tors yesterday. The store OF James l.,
Murdoch, OF KihSwood. West Virginia
was closed FOR debts this morning.
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VERY GRAVE MOVE.
On the Part OF Hong Kong Flip.
inc Committee.
ALL CONNECTION SEVERED

With United States Consul Wildman.
Writ Issued 10 Recover $i7,O00t
Claimed to have Hccn Deposited
with him rs Treasurer of tho Indc.
- :
pcndcncc Fund-Somc Sensational
Disclosures Promised = There is
Some Anxiety Prevalent Among
Washington Official Circles,
Though no apprehension Is Felt.
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OME5SURPRISES
tzciiatorM Marshall ofIIancock the
Caucus Nominee
PRESIDENT i: !, B! OF SENATE.

icnnt or Whitaker had Telcgrnphcd
That Owing to his Private business
affairs he Could not Afford TO AS
ptrc!to the Positlon-A Surprise In
tic House Democratic Caucus.
sByrnc. of, BraSton, Gets the Clerk
sthip-Aiccting of Legislature to-day.
nxiously Looked Forward 10.
2entocrats may Violate Prcccdcrts
nato Temporary Presiding Officer.
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BOSTON. Mass. Jan. lO.-Hon. Hen
ry Cabot Lodge was unanimously re-
elected United States senator by the
Massachusetts legislature In Joint con-
vention to-day. The choice was made
BY NCclamutlon. -.
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Nlnycnncnts of Stcnmshirs.

NEW YORK - Arrived: ST. fau''
Southampton. -,,.ort,
LIVERPOOL - Arrived: SyiNa''"'
Boston. ,,,,o-
BREMERHAvEN - Arrived; ha'"eF
Wilhelm der Crosse. New toth' x,
MOVILLE-Arrived: Anchori"' We"
York
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MASON'S SPEECH
In the Senate Draws Applause
From tho Galleries.
SUPPORTING HIS RESOLUTION

that the United States will
Never Attempt TO Govern the People
ofany Country Without their Con.
sent he Launches Into an EHhaus'
tive Discussion of the Philippine
Qucstiou-Said 10 Have Been one of
the Most Notable Utcrnnccs thus
fur on tho Subject. 5
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Wcuihcr I,nrccnst for To-day.

For Western Pennsylvania. fNir., fol.
lowed BY snow: fresh 10 brisk northeast
TO Gust winds. z,,,. rros,,
northeast 10 east winds.
H Local Temperature.
The Temperature Yesterday Ms o,So,ESr.. SarSn.
by e. Schnepf. druggist. corner i,.s. Mnike'
and Fourteenth streets. was MS 'o"o"s'
{ u. m...........A u 3r. m.,"..'''''.'' .,
Q n M 90 ~ ni,.......''''. -
u m......., ....... = WcathCr-Fa!E.
Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13
The Douglas Island News,
FROM HAYNES. Items of Interest From Our Regular Corr respondent, Mir. l.. l.. Bales.

The postotice at Chilkat has been discontinued.
 The tug Resolute, is now carrying passengers, and the travelling public is once more happy.
 The Nome fever has struck Haines and sleigh dogs are in demand.
 The search for the body of Chas. F. Nagel, who was supposed to be drowned in the Takeen river last summer, was unsuccessful, as far as the recovery of the body was concerned. His blankets, containing day book, with other papers, were found at the crossing of the Ia keen, partly covered by sand and de- bris, by M. M. Whiteside, Jim Johnston and others, about the first of October last, while on their way from Porcu- pine to Murphy's Camp. All of his books, papers and keepsakes were shipped to his relatives in the East by registered mail.
 George Schwatka, the Yukon guide, has gone to Skagway and will visit Sit ka, Douglas Island and Juneau with his petition to the President, asking that he be remembered for services to the U. g. government officials in open ing up the Yukon country His niece, Mrs. L. L. Campbell, will accompany Schwatka and act as bis interpreter.
 Sam Heron and others are down from Porcupine for the winter.
 P. R. Mcclure is fitting out for a winter trip to Nome, down the Yukon river via the new cutoff.
 w. A. BigIow is also fitting out for Cape Nome, and will leave in few days.
 Ed. Shaw will take in merchandise by horse sIeighs to Dawson, about the first of January.
 The Haines Commercial Club will give an entertainment on Monday even, ing, Dec. 25th.
 The natives are buying up the houses on the tide lands in front of the Haines Mission claim, and are moving into them and cleaning away the boulders so that they can land their canoes near their houses.
Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the U :. Commissioners Court, at Juneau, in probate, made on the 18th day of October, 1899, in the matter of the estate of Severt Anderson, deceased, the under signed, the administrator of said estate will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, gold coin of the United States of America, and subject to confirmation by said Court, on Saturday the End day of December, 1899 at twelve o'clock M., on the property Tn the city of Douglas, District of Alaska, and ail right title, interest and estate ot the sald Severt Anderson, at the time of his death, and all the right, title and interest that the sad estate has by operation of law, or otherwlse acquired other than or in addition to that of the said Severt Anderson at the time Of his death; in and to all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being m the said city of Douglas, District of Alaska, and bounded and described as follows, to witt
 Lot four (4), in block twelve q2), in Doug las City, Alaska. -, Terms and conditions of sale: Cash, gold coin of the United States. Ten (10) per cent. of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale; balance on confirmation of sale by said court. Deed at expense of purchaser.
 P. H. FOX.
 Administrator of the estate of
 Seyert Anderson, Deceased. Douglas City, October S0th, 1899.
 First publication November lst, 1899.
 Last publication November 18th, 1899.
Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of Wort " man & Feusi is this day dissolved by mu- tual consent. The business will be continued receipt for all bills due said firm, and as- sume and will pay all debts of the same. Dated at Douglas City, Alaska, this the 7th day of Nov. 1899.
 CHARLES WoRTMAN,
 JOHN FEUSI. Date of first publication Nov. 15, 1899. Date of last publication Dec 20, 1899.
Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of Johnson & Harter heretofore existing be- tween G. L. Johnson and Matt Harter is this day dissolved by mutual consent by the with drawal of the said Matt Harter, and the bus mess will be continued by G. L. Johnson and c. ". Harvey. The said Johnson & Harvey assume all the indebtedness of the said firm of Johnson & Harter and are to receive and receipt for all bills due the said former firm. Dated this 26th day of October, 1899.
 G. l.. JOHNSON,
 MATT HARPER,
 c. W. HARVEY. First publication Nov. 1st, 1899.
Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13

BORN: Friday, Dec. 8th, 1899, to Mir. and Mrs. D. Mckay, of this city, a boy. Mother and child doing we'll. Dan IS already figuring on what he will do with his little army of boys.
Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13
ONLY A COUNTRY GIRL.
A Four Act Drama, Given by Home Talent for the Benefit of the Douglas City
 Fire Department.

THE STORY: Jack Gordon, wealthy young artist of Philadelphia, while with a camping party in the country, falls desperately in love with Rose Garland, a lively, but ignorant, country girl. In opposition to the wishes of his family and friends, they are married, but he soon tires of her, because of her ignor- ance and lack of refinement. He cen sures her for what is, in his eyes, an un- pardonable breach of etiquette, and so wounds her sensitive nature that she decides upon leaving him, which she does, and is not heard of again until after the lapse of some years. She re- appears in Jack Gordon's home as Miss Lucy Ashton, society belle and school mate of Alice Gordon, Jacks sister. At the request of his parents and friends, Jack re-visits his home, and there meets Miss Ashton, whom he sus- poets of being his wife, but as she shows no sign of recognition, he concludes he is mistaken. While relating the story of his life as being that of some one else, he accidentally discovers on Miss Ashton's hand the engagement ring he had placed upon his wife's finger, and this convinces him beyond doubt that his suspicious were correct. Then fol- lows reconciliation and happiness.
 Harry Fairfax and Alice Gordon have amusing love scenes during the play, as also have Prof. Perry, the eccentric inventor, and Miss Harriet Watson, a very romantic young lady.
 The father, Joseph Garland, an hon. est old farmer la character full of hu- mor) appeals to every parents heart.
 There is no villain in the play, and it's purity and genuine comedy make it one of the most popular society dramas of the day.
 There will be vocal and instrumental selections by Douglas Islands best tai ent introduced between the acts, making it a continuous performance.
 The cast is as follows