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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-11-11
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Hotel Man Shoots His Wife and Kills
Himself.

Himself.
Allentown, Pa, Nov. 10.-George W.
Kern. proprietor of a hotel, shot h1mseif
and wife to-day. The couple had not
been living together lately. Mrs. Kern
had boarded a street car and her hus-
band followed and stood on the rear
platform displaying a revolver She ran
from the car screaming and sought the
protection of about 100 wire mill en-
ployes who had just finished work on
the night shift. Kern fastened after her
and dragged her into his hotel. barricaded
the door with a chair and in full view
of the crowd shot her dead. He ran into
another room and there killed himself
Kern was IS years of age and his wife
was %.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-11-11

Bird third; time, 1:441s. Sixth race, mile
Harry Nutter won. Volandies second,
Vincennes third: time, 1:5S.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know OF one concern in the
land who are not afraid to be gener-
Gus to the needy and suffering. The
proprietors OF DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, have Civ en- away over
ten million trial bottles OF this great
medicine; and have the sa tisfaction
OF knowing it has absolutely cured
tho usands OF hopeless cases. Asth
ma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
diseases of tie Throat, Chest and
Lungs are surely cured by it. Call
on j. d. Fitzger aid Druggist, and
get "a free trial bottle. Regular size
SOC. and 81. Every bottle guaran.
teed, or price refu nded. 51t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Butter is now bringing a good
price in the eastern market, ranging
from % to " cents. This, ofcourse,
is the best dairy and creamery but
ter. When q 40 10. tub OF butter
will bring $40. it's worth while to
make butter-and good butter at
that. 1t is even worth while to con
slder butter making as one OF the
main industries OF the farm-to pre-.
pare to do it right, Systematically
and profitably.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Holiday Goods.

This is the year to buy books for
Chistmas. There is nothing that
will bring more lasting pleasure to
the recipient than a good book.
And let me whisper to you a fact that
perhaps you do not know, and that
is that books are cheaper this year
than ever before. We have them for
old and young, big and little. We
also have bibles, toys, and all kinds
OF fancy articles, such as Toilet sets,
Cuff and Collar Boxes, Glove and
Handkerchief sets. Photo. Boxes Al
buns and etc. Thanking you all
for past favors, and wishing You a
merry Christmas and happy New
Year, we are Yours truly,
G. C. BRIGGS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Working Night ana naY

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that eyer was made is Dr.
Kings New Lite Pills. Every Pill IS
n sugar-coated globule OF health,
that changes weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain-fagin in
to mental power. They're wonder
Jul in building up the health. Only
25c. per box. Sold by J. d. Fitzger-
aid, Druggist. sofa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Holiday Excursion

Tickets will be sold at all stations
on the North Western Line (C&N w
Ry, G st p NJ L o R'y, S G & p r r,
and + E & NJ V r RI to all other
points on this system, within 200
miles OF the selling station, atgreat-
~ reduced rates, December %, 81,
p. 30 and 81, 1899, and January
l, 1900, good until January 2, 1900.
Apply to agents Chicago & North.
Western R'y for full particulars.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

E. o. Evensen, of Hyde County,
was summoned to Miller yesterday
by the sudden death OF his mother
Mrs. Evensen, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George Mccarthy in
Alpha township. Deceased was an
estimable lady of 65 years, and her
death was sudden and unlocked
for calamity to her children, who
have the communlty's sypm athy.
The remains will be taken Friday to
Pukwana, Brule County, for burial
beside those of the husband and
father.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
50t4 j. d. FITZGERALD.

j. 7. Morrill, was appointed Adj
ministrator of the estate OF VIM.
Slower on Friday, and j. S. Stapp
Administrators OF the estateo Of Rosa
Stapp on Saturday, il Judge Briggs
County Court. The Slower stock OF
goods is now being inyoiced, after
which it is understood the store will
be opened up and the stock closed
out, either in bulk, or at retail.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

A government weather wire from
st. Paul Friday had a cold wave
with snow accompaniment figured
out for this locality, but the fellows
east Of us are not onto our weather.
They may predict their storms for
Minnesota and Iowa, but like this
one, they often have storme tina
scarcely touch us out here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Red hot From the Gnn

Was the ball that hit g. B. Stead.
man of Newark, Mich, in the Civil
war. 1t caused horrible Ulcers that
no treatment helped for 20 years
Then Bucklan's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns
Boils, Felons, Corns. Skin Erup ito MS,
Best pile cure on earth. 20 cts. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by j.
d. Fitzgerald, Druggist.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Miss Zoe Wilcox departed Tues
day for her home ut Eureka, $. ID.
She expected to meet her sister
Leone at Wolsey, also on her way
home from the Mitchell college
These Young ladies will be greatly
missed by their young friends in
Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Grand Ball.

A grand ball is announced for
New Years night at the opera house,
with music by the Redfield orchestra.
Everybody cordially invited. Finest
music in the state. 1t
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Christmas Doings.

Christmas exercises will be held at
the Christian, Methodist and Pres
byterian churches Saturday even'g.
1t is presumed as usual that every
body is invited to these exercises,
with the privilege fplacing presents
upon the trees.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

DIR. r. l.. Smith was in yesterday
from Riverside township, and re-
marked that "this fine weather is
worth thousands of dollars to men
who have stock. /" Every load OF
hay saved by this weather is worth
just 81. Now just figure up what
an immense thing that is for all OF
South Dakota.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Rev. +. w. Bowers writes from
Watertown, where he has been en-
gagged in revival work that he will
hold services i'm the tabernacle at
Miller next Sunday, morning and
evening.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Paint Up.

| have fine line of paints ready
for your spring work: Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. First door
south of Citizens bank, Miller. If.
GEO. JEFFERY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
CHE pioneer Arfss.
ESTABLISHED JANUARY 4TH. 1889.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
j. A. BUSHFIELD. PROPRIETOR.


The Merry Christmas time is here
again with its Peace on earth,
good will towards man." Make
some one happy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

The moon show advertised for
Saturday evening drew IL good audi
ence. The eclipse was almost total.
The light was there, and the round
orb in sight, but the ligh5 was sub
ducd to about the degree noticed Of
ter the old folks go to bed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

c. L. Erickson and Nj. L. Catalan
have sold their pioneer meat market
to a couple of men named Botcher.
They are cousins, and both named
George, One is a stockmanin Hyde
county, and the other comes from
Chicago. They take possession
January 1st.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Ed. Lowell and Harry Clifford re-
turned this week from Mellette, hay
ing cold out their billiard hall bust
ness over there. Ed will go to Sac
City, Iowa, to 60 into the barber
shop OF his brother George, and
Harry expects to go to Pierre.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

We are positively going to quit
the general merchandise business in
Miller as soon as we can cloee out
our present stock. Nothing is being
replaced and every articlein stock is
going atwholesaleprice. Thegoods
are all bargains. 46tf
j. w. COoUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

We still have a splendid assert.
ment OF dress goods, trimmings
gmghams, prints, hosiery, under
wear, ribbons, velvets, shoes, cloth
ing, overcoats, hats, caps, ETC., and
we can certainly please you in quail
ity and price 46tf
j. w. CoQUu.LETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

VIM. Fenton again has charge OF
his billiard hall, haying bought it
b ack. from Art Palmer. The latter
will 90 onto a farm. Mr.. Fenton
understands the billiard and lunch
counter business and will surely
make a success OF it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
Advertised Letters.

For the week ending Nov. 20, 90
the following letters remain uncalled
for in the Miller postotiice.
Clara Graves.
Parties calling forabove will please
say advertised.
j, A. BusHFIELp, p. NJ.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

The Missouri river was not frozen
over this year SO that person
could walk over the ice until Wednes.
day Dec. 18th. This is the latest
record known.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
j. W. CoQUILLETTE.

Interesting meetings are being
held each evening at the Evangelical
church, conducted by the Pastor
Rey. Clark, assisted by c. NJ. Peck,
S. S. Missionary for South Dakota.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Revenue stamps OF 10 cents and
over must now be mutilated in adj
dition to the ordinary method of
cancellation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Hon. g. W. Livingston, who is
here visiting his son George in Al
pha township, is pleased to note the
vastly improved conditions OF
things in Hand County during the
few years he has been living in Iowa.
He says there is every indication
now OF a rapid Development OF this
county, readily noted in the appear
ance and talk OF the people, who are
contented, busy, and becoming
prosperous.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
DR. Cady's Condition Powders. a,

Just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best in use to
put a horse in prime condition.
Price 20 cents per package. For
sale by Fitzgerald's Drug Store.
7yl
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

We have a complete assortment
In ladies, misses and childrens shoes
and can save you 25c. to $1.0O per
pair. j. W. CooUILLETTE. 4Sti
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

DOG LosT:-A sheppard pup about,
two months old, belonging to Thos.
Grant. Finder will be rewarded by
notifying owner at Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

In scoring some local nine-spot
Tor course manners the Redfiel d
journal truly says: A gentleman
viii neither handy a lady's name
Tor Joking purposes nor aim blow
at rival over woman's shoulder.
One who will do it is Il cad and not
"A man in any sense OF the word. /"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

NOTICE To all parties that owe
The Palace Drug Store on book ac-
counts. am needing my money and
want il. Please call and settle
and oblige. The new year is about
here and want my books balanced.
Yours,
50t4 I u FITzGEP
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

just received a car OF oats.
oot4 A. E.aFLEMING,
Rec Heights.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

THE CT
NOR

Arrival a
3. ID. over {
No. 6-Pas.
No. 32--Fr0
No. 31--Fr.
No. PAS
All trains q
sleeping {
cago. ana
and sleepin
Kasota.
Chair car
oils.
For furt
W. b. KNHf
Gen. Pass.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
R | 10 | |

Are nd
their big
made las
were here
this fall.
as well al
is the at
% lbs ia
Pat, or
bran and
of 40 bus
lodging i
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Did y
rain-drC
very w
as uselt
the GER
can't dc
on ever
stantly
lungs.
Then
this dis
these g
hold in
lungs.
weak I'll
The b.
with Fl
when I'll
body is
not yiel
lungs 4
should
Take
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21

Of Cod-1
phites d
inflanle
strengt
digestid
appetit1
iEcrcaSl
comes
germs
gain q
lt's |
ing al
of SC1
has r.
all WI
d1ease
sco1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-21
The PRES
cal organic
terested.
M

AVA
Meets fri
club rooms
Office
President,
5. V, q
Vice Pres,
Peter q
Secretar.y
W III. Ill
Treasurer.
Nate j (
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11
AGREEMENT ON FISH BILL.
HOUSE COMMITTEE MAKES IMPORT
ANT CHANGES IN FEES.
Aggregate Revenue VIII BE About
$4,000 Per Year. Insteaa OF Si6,-
500, a. at Present-Hixher License

Special Dispatch 10 the p0at-fnteulgencer-
OLYMPIA, Feb. fo.-Tlle fish COMMITTEES
% the house has agreed upon the commit
tse's bill which AL De introduced toHaor-
row, and which viii In all probability
pass the lover chamber OF the legislature
and 20 10 tia senate without important
eaange8
The main features OF the hg consist in
the changes made In the fees charged by
the state for licenses for fishermen. traps.
eabnerles. etc. The revenue derived an
nualiy under the present law - approx
matasy 1850. The new bail ~ drawn 80
as TO raise that revenue 20 t3a,0p1 per an
mum Naturally the excess In revenue viii
he used in the artificial propagation %
salmon.
ia the new measure the traps are left
unmoiestad. save for the higher license
charged annually. This is raised from IS
10 30 and 81 per thousand fish taken
Purse SCENES that nov pay s25 per annum
are graded and pay fron SIS TO 81. Traps
Ola tae Columbia river that now pay the
state si5 per anuttsn are graded and viii
pay under the new bal from $40 90 so and
81 per thousand fish taken AL fishermen
are 10 be taxed 81 per year. where now
they pay nothing. Set nets are raised from
81 ~ s2.,9
An important provision of tho new bill
relates to the eanueries. These under the
present IA" pay a graduated tax OF from
A3 Tor h,se cases packed. 10 $50 for every
so.ooe cases. Under the new bill, the can
ner1eS are made 10 pay | cent per thou
sand cases which IN a cannery OF 1000
capacity would amount TO 500
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11

S. r. g. hy Van Pz-e1-To RESTRAIN ard
AolG swine found running At large.
8 & e, ty Vas PatteE---AIi5w1-g sex
ard horses found xrsspas<f-sg Tiths- ssgsty
5rsciess1 Sells 20 ~ he13 for ss1C5 1srsges
s. b s. ey F-esfass-Ala0w ss>a9ol 1as-
.-'cts 20 exre-3 AIRY sam y15er = Ter cent
o. <hssr income for permanent improve
u1eatx without vote Of the rsople
3. r, Is hy C1fs-D@.trfrg fze CRIME O.
murder. ard fixing TIE Punishment a
DEATH
s. r a by Psumraer--(-hsnsing The name
% Hargnaan creek % Flgrnulsr crsek,
II z 10 hy Welsy--In regard 20 pay
INERT ~ persons working on pubic roads
RI. r. a by Falknor-RsQusrtng t12t 20
personal properly sSaI Se exempt from sx-
ssutioE toT Clerks. iaborers or NEE hAH9cs
wageS. or where z client seeks 10 recover
funds In .he hands OF MS attorney.
Fl. e. 49, by Misunderstanding tai n
SEnx pseaJsngE or palteTS The service may
ryece5e the fling. Or wee versa
II. 2. g. By SZnItI--Dennsng bicycles as
tagrage.
These bills were recommended fer fE3efi-
nite q0stTs9nerssnt:
s z. lss. hv Hlgh-RelatiEg 20 lastruc-
tons % Jurors.
:. f. rs. BY Re.th--Making railroads Tia
bic for al damages 10 employees without
c0ntrfbuto~y negligence on their part.
where caused ny the negligence Of the rail-
road or any CT its employees
:. + = BIZ CsaIe-- Prohibiting tia Issuance
70 AIRY citizen of the state q passes by
any railroad
A. l2:1s the senate adjourned until 70 h
TT. Saturday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11
FOR CAPITOL COMMISSION.
The Legislature. IL II said win
Name bridges. White and
Gilman.

SPECIAL Dispatch l, the I'ost-Tntel.isenctr
OLYMPIA Feb 70 Land Comm <s!oner
Bridge ex-Siate Printer o. g. IS hste and
l. &. Gilman 81 Suayt.e are TO be named
~ ttte legislature as the new state capt
tts commission according IL aeu authef1-
'icatot story told tonight II a said that
a supplemental bah giA be introduced in
the legislature. providing sor the creation
or new commission, and that III order
- RE the governor = hands the men Will
h@ named In TIE act How this wis effect
the governor s View II the capitol bal Ia
mains 20 be seen. The measure 10 IL said
t. advocated hy the friends OF the capitol
biii for the reason tia, tire governor il
sad 20 he opposed - the completion OF the
sfrpcturc aud viii nos HE the capitol con.-
mission by appointment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-fnteIlge ncer.
OLYMPIA, Feb f0--The following new
bsiis were introduced in TIA legislature to-
II. Il. 30. by Thaeker Ghy request
Amending The fishing laws.
II. Il. sA, by Palmer -E'rovidinS that
irrigation. electric and power companies
lands
II. Il. 3t2, by Palrner-Deauing the boun-
diaries az King county 80 as 20 include the
preginc;s OF Marin. Martin Greek ard
H. g. as. by Palmer-Maklng the charges
os irrigation companies prior lien upon
crops. secondary only 10 liens for LABOR.
Fl. 3. Sri. by Palmer-Providiag FOR the
appointment OF jury commissioners and &C.
hnIng their duties.
II. p. 3is. BY Parrtsh-Appropr.atin s1o.-
os fer a sta.e road from wilbur ~ Repab-
lie.
II. r. sas. by Experimenting the act .a-
lating 10 the fish commissioner. making the
salaries If deputy commissioners 500 per
month.
r. r. s37. from the Insurance commit
recommending III. insurance laws.
II b. sis, by sheilar-Relating to cor
II. b. $40. by Heilis-Amending the in
Senate.
s. b. I54, by High-Eiminating as tide
lands the shore lands between Lewis river
and the locks On the Columbia river.
S. E. l55. by Hill-To regulate the manu-
facture and sale OF commercial fertilizers
s. b. l5e by Plummsr-Approprlati
S2s5 for incidental expenses OF the board
OF health.
S. Il. 1T. by Misunderstanding the
code relating to the appointment Of prose-
cutting attorneys by allowing the court TO
appoint temporarily In certain emergencies
8. II. 15s. BIZ Paui-Fixing maximum
steamboat freight rates.
S. II, Isa. by Andrews-Providng that a
married woman may maintain an action
for damages to her personal character and
the damages recovered shall b. her per-
soral property.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11

II desire 20 be distinctly understood .
replied Mr. Runner, in that firm, positive
manner OF his that when there is a
majority vote for bill. ard am opposed
20 the action. have a right 10 bring in a
minority report. and expect always to ex-
ercise nay rights. "
This brought Mr. Miller OF Thurston to
his feet. II want 10 explain" he said,
that I was favorable 10 referring this
bill back without amendment, but / con-
slider the minority In complete subsection
10 the majority. Unless member shall
raise his voice and so announce 10 the
committee. he has no right to bring In a
minority report. When the motion TO in
definitely postpone prevailed. l was ready
10 sign the majority report. think II
member is bound by the majority vote, am
less the proceedings show that he offered
a protest.
Ar. Miller might have explained bat he
did not that he moved In committee to
expunge the last five words OF the bill,
which were the only words that changed
the law from its present effect
Mr.. Ptammer said he was opposed to
sTnother;ng legislation In this way, and
he wanted both reports 10 go on the gem
eral calendar with the bill.
1eend favored some such bill bat be-
ieved II should BE- anne uded, regardless
OF any report
The vote was called for on Kelth'a
amendment 10 adopt the minority report.
or IN other words. to recommend the
adoption If the bin without amendment.
ard resulted
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11
MArAAFA NAY DE rpnY,D
some Prospect of "a sef,lsm.., a. 3.
faoa on That Basis

WASHINGTON. Feb. fa.-TA. sa-,.
trouble IS assuming somewhat \,
phase. according to the vlew n a.
1ipiomatc authorities. and one Aksir
oflng about an adjustment On nsss .
heretofore contemplated Thls Is n :.
foFeshadowed in the official Sf4tsr.sa.
ne parliamentary secretary Ia tAs 81
or commons yesterday, "a the essst !,
further information would be asaltss
Tore eonSldeFingA the recognition q i
.aa4a as King ot samoa dataaga 8 I
the claimant who has thus far rec,
Tue support Of tho British and Atas-I
authorities, as they have upheld Mac
Tanus, who had been declared b. II
Justice Chambers. an American, rights
entitled TO the throne. The announce
IN the mouse or commons Ia open 10
Gus intorpre ations. yet /. seems 10 :.
quite clearly that the recognition 81
taafa, who was upheld nv the GsgrsI
may he taken into consideration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-11
Gossip of the
"..Legislature.
oaa.7 ~ s.2aAHa.AA.Aa 43

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
~ LYMPIA, Feb. Ex-senator l.. u.
Andrews of King county was given
" u pleasant surprise by a number
Of his colleagues on the delegation
at dinner today. This is the senator's
seventeen birthday. when he entered the
dining room at Mrs. Lounsberry's, where
a number of the King county members
are stopping. he found his friends waiting
TO present him with a fine birthday cake.
which was done by Mr.. Somerindyke In a
neat speech. Senator Andrews responded
IN u happy vein. Among the Seattle peo-
pie present were Senator Andrews Repre-
seutatlves Someriudyke. Smith. Gleason
and Clark. and Messrs. a. &. Rumble and
Harry Carroll.
TIE committee on judiciary If the senate
has reported fayorably on the passage
Of q bill By Cole of Pierce defining the
crime ~ murder and fixing the punish
ment therefor. The bin as reported By
the committee provides that section l Of
the Penal Code OF the state Of Washing
the same Is hereby amended 10 read as
follows; Section l. Every person who
shall purposely and Of deliberate and pre-
med,aiea malice. nr IN the preparation
or attempt TO Derpefraie any rape arson
robbery or burglary. 81 by administering
poison. or causing the same 30 be done
MIL another @f1aIi ." deemed guilty. OF
murder ia the nrst degree. and upon con
viction thereof shall suffer death or i'm
prisonment in the penitentary at harfs
labor fer his natural life Such punish
ment shall be Fixed by the verdict of the
Jury. except that. upon plea ~ guilty
the punishment shall BE- fixed BY the
court
Y Z K
SENATOR PAUL has bill fixing steam
boat rates. IT provides as follows.
n oW ls-SS
ayers of any steamboat in this state for
transporting freight consisting Of agricII
tural or Horticultural products over fte
line or route shah exceed s cents for 10
pounds for distance not exceeding fvxaY-
~ miles. ana fer each mile Of distance Il,
excess e twenty, '-2l cent Per 100 r,1,,r,as :.
The act also prohibits the raising of fh4
attached