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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
ACCOUNT
inspectors Fix Responsible
Ity for Rio Jsuiero Wreck.

SAN FRANCISCO, March al
The responsibility for the steamer
RIO de Janairo wreck Is again placed
on the shoulders OF PILOT Jordan and
ths dead Captain Ward. This 10 tho
finding OF the United states inspect
ors, Capt. Boiiea and Capt. Bulger.
They also decided that Chief En-
ginser Heriihy was remiss In not be-
ing at his post when the order to
man the boats was given. As tho
resulting delay resulted IN the loss
Of many lives. the inspectors have
revoked the engineers license.
They agreed that Capt. Ward was
at fault in allowing the vessel 70
leave her anchorage on the fatal
morning. After that moment the
ship was In charge ~ the pilot. and
he IL blamed for attempting 10 run
in during the fog. As Pilot Jordan
n not under Jurisdiction Of the fed
srai government, the inspectors could
not go further. The state board ~
pilot commissioners IL now invest!-
eating the pilots case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
QUIET NOW
RESTORED
French Troops . Dangerous
Factor at Present.

PEKfN. March e1-Quict has been
restored b the Withdrawal % the
British and Russian guards from The
disputed railway siding. ffufnius
eut men IN the service n eaeh ma
ton express the belief that the con-
troveray Will " settled amicauiy.
The French troops Rrs nos regard :
ed a. the meet dangerous factor Ia
the alliance 81 powers. They have
had trouble With the British. Ameri-
cans, Germans and Japanese. ThciF
own officer eondon- offsnass against
Chimes WOMEN. but Try to enforce
discipline - a. 70 avoid conltic ts
with the eitizras ard soldiers of 9TH
81 nations In thia way theS have
angerr1 the French troops, Whp have
frequently htseed their commanders
and hfa regarded - liable 90 an out
burst at any time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
THEY RACED
TO JUNEAU
And the Victorian Won Out by
Nearly Hall an Hour.

Dodwsii 4 sompNny'n steamer Vic
torian arrived from skagway at 4
o'clock this morning she left
Hkagway at the same time az the
Dolphin. Both boats were anxious
20 test their racing powers. The
vessels got up all the steam possible
aud the race was on Passengers
on both boats made bets "a to the
outcome q the contest and for n
few hours excitement ran high. The
Victorian. however. won out. She
reached juneau nearly thirty min
utes ahead Of the Dolphin. The Vic
torian was delayed and the Dolphin
reached Seattle nearly a day ahead
OF her.
{. r. Miller and Joe Campbell.
mining men of Dawson, were pass
engers Of the Victorian.
~ Meyer. prominent cannery
man Of SkaRway. also came down
on the Victorian.
The other passengers were: John
Jeldness. A. sund, A. HOrngell and
G. Bartsch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
new TWIST GIVEN To THE GAS
CASE IN THE FEDERAL COURT
Old Ordinance Book yseOus Appears Helps Gas Company
in One Of Its Serious Troubles

mass Hanford. In the federal
.ss,rt. hskAn the hearing this morn
~ a. the Injunction suit brought
~ Inc seattle Gas a Electric Conn
- against the city, pefpsfually
ssleinlng Il from acting agaiast the
- ynonopOly's interests under the
s~sxg.lons Of the notorious Burke
.rslrance. which was prepared by
- attorneys for the gas company
- slipped through council without
- knawiedxe OF the corporation
toansel
amer a brief presentation % the
- rampany'E claims by Attorney
SNsnar,l and the elimination. by
>srrersnt. q many minor technical
rs.nss. the taking of testimony be-
fnhn Collins. ex-mayor, testified
mai durlng his official term. IN 1881.
- amending ordinance was pa sse1.
sxsnn The status 81 the Seattle Gas
a Electric Company. which had
t.sn somewhat vague under the
seadltsuns OF the original ordinance
Nd >. no copy Of which was known
q sxisf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
REVOLUTION
Mar Follow the Intense La
bar Strife in France.

MARsEfLLES. France. March q.
--Tke labor situation was intensified
yesterday BY strike Of the street
ear men. N0ts attacked the few
tzss taaf attempted 90 run under
F1llcs protection. Several cars were
sfs6ksd and the crews Injured. The
rcrss are einsed Altogether t5.6f0
So are naw On strike. and the labor
szian council voted yesterday FOR a
snerai strike In last right's riots
~ II the victims vas a ehisd acct
tsntaliF shat BY the police. Ksvef
I4ilgn e feared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
JAPAN WILL
TAKE A HAND

LONDON. March a1.-Japan u said
70 be determined 70 oppose Russia .
Manrhuria aafermau with china
even u it results IN war. The ssc=
rotary q this JHpanraa legation says
that his country vii not be satisfied
with Hnaslas statement that thu
terms have been uudlnsd. but VIII
Insist on seeing the agreement
On instfgQsians from the British
government. Sir Charles Scott. Brit
lsh Ambassador 81 Russia, asked for
a eapy % the Manchuria agreement
The Russian foreign miuiai@r rAflN
refused 70 furnish u 81 any Details
lie RnNriiy denounced II Hung
chang for making public the terms
81 the original agreement. TIRE
agreement must be signed within
fNe days.
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Not the kldnspper.

ALIAS. Tex. march 2g.-shsfin
Johnson has fe@elved telegram
from the Omaha police. scouting the
Idea that ~ g. Henderson was one
~ the cudzhy wallpapers. lie II In
diFnant ard declares the Hender-
son's confession T. only small part
~ Tire evidence connecting him with
the crime. The prisoner says that
Pat Grove was not IN the plat. and
that the leader was prominent
Omaha man who some years ago ss-
rnuad from prieuu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
lWomen In Business.

The ability of a woman 20 be the
assistant 90 the president Of a large
railroad, has been feeeEniFsd h.
President EFiiug % the Chicago.
Milwaukee a ~. Paul road. Presi-
dent Efilng recently appointed Mas
/ q. Carpenter. daughter Of the
late A. II v. Csrpsntrr. general
passenger agent of the road. 70 sue =
esed n q. fsomas ha his assistant
A large number ~ people on the
coast knaS Miss Carpenter and one
and all pay a high tribute 90 her
ability IN railroad work Besides be-
fuE a thorough railroad woman. Miss
Carpenter 10 also n well known book
rsvtswsr Some Of her criticisms
have found their waw into the best
ma En sines In America.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

was rumored TO have escaped the
great tire and had been in the Gus
tody OF the comptroller ="
I did tell my slant. Coryplt
70 hunt Il up and hc told me Il
could not be found"
Then how did you happen Co dts
cover Il Just few minutes before
this trial began
mir. Parry told me where 60 look
Tor ~ IN my safe.
But had yuu not searched your
ordinance hook ="
Well I told Cervell 90 look Tor
Il and be said u could not be found. &"
And this safe was IN your Gus
toby and you knew that the corpor-
alton counsel had requested YOU
three months ago 60 look
4 dId not look personally"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

ROUTE BEST

SAN FRANCISCO, March IL
Southern California fruit VIII nave
another route 70 market. IL VIII ~
bv ship u, Seattle. and thence by rail
to the East. The trial shipment IL
being made by the Pacific Coast
Steamship Co.. whose steamer UNA
tftfa IL carrying 20 carloads OF or
anRee north. A. Seattle they viii
he sent East by the Great Northern.
n is believed that the whole trip win
consume about 10 days, az against
the 1g 10 20 days now required ny
the southern railways. The north
ern route IL better for the preHerv-
alton Of fruit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
BIGGEST VESSEL EVER
BUILT IN AMERICA

Pacific Mail Co. chriatened the YES
sci. which viii ply between San
Francisco and the orient Gov.
Tyler and his stan Witnessed tho
initial dip. The Korea's displaee-
msut Il 1890 tons and the contract
speed - IS knots She has a capa-
city for 1900 passengers and cost "a
600 60.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

TAsh followed the surprise Of the
rorning. when Comptroller Prank
Pau took the stand and testified
thsf he had. WITHIN THE LAST
HOUR. discovered the only existing
sonr Of the original ordinance No.
~ y which the gas company bases
lrs claims 20 a franchise
rs ANA ine statement almost
ssnk away the breath OF the corpor-
sfian counsel and he began TO IRE
sessions ~ Mr.. Paul;
~Whsre ctf ynu md this ordin-
srrer- - Demanded
IN ny sarr.~ replied Mr.. Paul. "ln
ar ala book-
~fsut ara ycu not knew that the
furporatlon counsel had been trying
~ nsanihs q ret hold % n copy ard
hal hesn led 70 believe that meme
- IN existence, ntd I not come
r. vsa. personally. and demand that
fsa ssarvh for the one eOpy which
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
DARING
HO[D.-(JP
A. A. SEAGRAvE OF THE &C.
ClDENTAl HOTEL THE
VICTIM.

A. A. 6rarfHve. proprietor 81 the
Occidental hotel on Third avenue
reported to the police this morning
that hn had been held up on Cherry
street between Second and Third
avenues late last night. The high.
waymnn. according % Mr. seaEfnVe
only secured 81.
The robbery occurred near the al
Icy ON cherry street ana directly
opposite the Grand Opera House.
Mt seagraye says that two mask
ed men stopped him ana at the point
OF = revolver compelled him g. hold
un his hands. lie Describes the two
footpada as being tall he says
the tall man carried the gun. De-
tectite Phillips has the case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

4 would recommend the purchase
~ two ih-inoh Eongs, with Indicators.
at n cost 81 100 each. and six alarm
boxes at ki25 each. The necessity
for the purchase of these alarm box
81 o. most urgent. aa the districts are
practically without IRE alarm ser
vice. The districts are as follows;
Corner Minor avenue and James
street. =. Pine street and RoYiHton
avenue. First avenue south and
Charles street. Seventeenth avenue
and East Columbia street. Twenty.
nrat avenue and =. Madison street
Fourteenth avenue and r. Denny
way.
Trusting that the above win re-
ceive your immediate and careful at
tcntinn, I am, Yours respectfully,
sRAIpH COOK.
Chief Fire Department
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
LYNCHED

ARKApELPHiA. Ark, March 81
Two thousand persons ehe.fed this
morning when John Wesley. the ne
gro rapiat " Mrs.. Graves. Ara. nui-
lard and a T. year cd girl ct Mai.
yrrn in December ispe. was put %
death BY the hanHmans moose. iis
struggled violently aA the droN fell.
getting his hands iaose and at
tefnptinEta loosen the ropc. lie died
- stranFulatlon IS minutes later. IL
waa the first sxeruiiun under the new
law permitting public hnnEiugs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

NEWPORT NEWS Va. March "a.
Before a multitude Of people che
Pacific Mail steamship Korea. the
largest ever built on thia hefni-
sphere. was successfully launched
~ II O'Clock this morning at the
yard OF the Sewpo't News snip
building co. Mia. Katherine Tweed
the daughter Of ths president q the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

NEW YORK. March at be-
came known today that the woman
who committed suicide In the Har-
lem boarding house yesterday ~
probably Mrs. Lille MacIobertson'
the wife Of a wealthy Chicago tall
or, and not the daughter Of Thomas
Lowry, the millionaire. Of Minneap-
olic. as at first reported. The lat
ter 81 in Baltimore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

II ~ given out that the new long
expected ambulance Will arrive in
Seattle from Portland Monday, The
vehicle. which IL being .built by the
studebnker Wagon Company IL
said to be one of the best in use,
with not an up-to-date detail omit
ted. Mr.. -. -, Bowman, agent for
the company. Ia IN the city. ana cx-
pccted the new wagon would arrive
today. but owing TO unaccountable
delay Il failed to appear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
RESIGNS.
attorney General crIggs to
Leave his Job.

WASHINGTON. March 9a.--At-
tarney General griRKs sent his res
iEnation to the president this morn
tuE. to take effect on the 1ist. The
appointment of hiH successor Nlii
not BE- Announced foH several days.
a number Of influential men called
on the president this morning Ia urgs
the appointment ~ Solicitor General
Richards. II - not thought IN al.
ministratiun circles that he will b.
successful unless r. g. Knox. -
pittsburx. who has already been OF
cred the place by the president.
should decline. Me-. briggs will rss
Eurns practice Of law IN sew York
urgent need q ne whose wagons
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

Next Tuesday evening March ze.
Was set TO hear arguments on the
motion. Another drawn out trial iH
plainly Ia sight James Hamilton
Lewis has haen engaged by the dc
fcusc 60 assist In conducting the new
trial
Many objections We're raised at the
trial last week. which were ovrrrui-
ed. In the event of "a new ttlnl. the
defense have great hope 81 favor
able verdict,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
WILL
BE DEMANDED

GIBRALTAR. March 2s.--Ths Am
erican cruiser New York has arrty-
cd on her way to TanKiers. where she
will take up Consul Gummers. He
viii land at Mazarfzan and start in
pursuit % the Morocco court, which
IL trying 20 evade the demands Of
the United states for indemnity for
the killing ~ a uaturalixed Amert-
can. Apologies viii also be demand
ed for the sultan'a efforts 20 fee from
the American consul
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
COTTAGE CITY
FROM SKAGWAY
Arrived This Morning With Thirty.
Six Passengers.

The Pacific Coast Co.'S steamer
Cottage city arrived al 6 o'clock this
morning from skagwny and Lynn
canal points with 80 passengers and
n few tonH Of freight.
j. a Wardner, one Of the pRsscn-
gera that arrived ia Seattle ~ q well
known mining operator Of Ketohi-
kan. He reports a find Of quartz
ladge I'm the locality that II IL thought
Will turn out very we'll. The ore
carries gold and silver Ia paying
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
BLOCKED BY
COL. BRYAN

LINCOLN, Neb.. March 2s.-The
Republicans claim that Bryan lant
night blocked Thompaon's plan Of
being elected for the short term OF
Renatorahip. through tho absence OF
thirteen fusionists. who generally
20 home over Sunday. II IL claim
"a that he pleaded with them not to
allow tho deadlock TO be broken IN
that manner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
RENTED Two Year,

+. y. Hughes this morning made n
motion Tor a new trial ~ the case
against Alfred Siadp convicted Of
robbery. stating that he had had but
two days t. prepare his case for
the former trial Judge Grimm de-
MED the motion aud paid SIR. Hughes
compliment by stating that he had
observed particularly the thorough
ncha with which the case had been
conducted. Judge Grimm RENTED
two year, ~ his former ave years
sentence to Hiade.
]. Andy Ghrrigau pleaded guilty 70
the charge of petit larceny and viii
be sentenced Monday b. judge En-
Dry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
WIN Be Citizens

Among hsw arrivals in Seattle are
Mr.. and Mrs y. l. Laid. Mr.. Iadd
was formerly head fuorman % thF
Randsnhush Music Co, 81 81. Paul
lie Nas engaged recently BY a &.
cline, OF tnis city. when the latter
was on an Eastern trip. for the puF.
pose 81 securing the agency Of the
(,rnNEF. flnno
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
TRADE May
COME HERE

San FRANCISCO. March 2J.--In
sr1sr 20 give Pacific coast whoiesai-
- chance al the Haw allan trade.
- Southern Pacific railway r. said
Z have determined 10 take on the
1E rate from Chicago and ~. Louis
hra1gh this port. II Is believed BY
ne effieisis. however. that the new
arrangement may result disastrous
y b the Eastern tob5ers getting low
rates 70 SEATTLE and Tacoma IL this
shguid happen. the low rate here
you'd have TO be restored 10 keep
fsgsf sound ports from getting the
Hawaiian trade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

enable us to put all the hose wagons
IN good condition. and 10 the only
way BY which we can keep the IRE
apparatus W 70 the needs OF the city.
The three new hose wagons VIII cost
between st,i0o and $500. and all can
BE- built IA Seattle. I trust you VIII
give this matter your immediate at
tsutiun, as the wagons should be In
service before the dry season comes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
JUDGE WHITE
CONGRATULATED
Aewbers Of the Bar Draft Reso-
lutions.

Aesfiy 100 members ~ the King
s>ainty Bas association responded 70
ase announcement of a special
uns In Department Of the Bu-
1911 court, % drew resolutions con-
'ai@ting VIM. II. White. mem
80. "a me association, upon his APP
a".nlsnt 70 the supreme bench Of
s&xs o. Warrington.
rass Orange JaeiDs called the
w. nx 70 order at 500 O'Clock and
unanimously chosen 20 preside
ns..s Stating the purpose Of the
az day &. Allen, X. "a. Lindsay
~. sonn =. Humphries were APP
$500 $500 70 draw appropriate congrat-
Is1fy RESOLUTIONS 20 be rendered
80 WIN. II. White.
al, ~ COMMITTEES had scarcely been
ssR.aa,ed when John r.. Humphries
~ .tea, 70 tbs mirth ~ all pres
~. fssoiuiions drawn for the Oeca-
MA. following are the resolutions.
ninously adopted:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
Marrow Escape.

While loading the engine which IL
TO drive tehe 7-ton drill Of the SknRit
OH 90. at Whitney, one Of the sup
porting timbers broke and the en-
ginc turned n complete aomersault
from the car 10 the ground. Al
though Fl men were assisting In the
loading, all jumped IN time to escape
unharmed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
IN THE COURTS.

Two divorces were granted this
morning by Judge Emory
Cresenain Wiedemann was granted
n divorce from Conrad Wlldemann
on the ground OF abandonment. Tho
parties were married In Bavaria,
Germany. on Jan. 7, 1871 The plain
tin was awarded the custody Of two
minor children, and furniture OF the
value Of $500. which had been ne
duired by the plaintiff since the
abandonment OF her husband,
The Hoshor emhpzzlemeut ease
came up before Judge Griffin this
morning on a motion for "A new trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
REVIVAL OF
NlHILISM

LONDON. March "a dispatch
llpm 81 Petersburg states that the
seeent disturbances In Russia have
r-sh Gnesled for the time being
lhefe Is. however. no abatement In
- causes which led to the aRita-
uon. The attempt 20 organize a
ssyeiution has proved futile. but on
ne other hand there n an alarming
revival Of Nihllism.
stated that the Nfhilists re-
ssnuy decided to make no direct at
smpis against the ear, but rather
kil HE ministers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

taken Il upstairs and placed IL In
the flies OF the corporation commit
tee >"
4 did not mention the committee.
| dld Hny that | had seen a copy OF
the ordinances"
And yeu. knowing that the cor
pora tion counsel wanted a copy OF
the original ordinances Of the city.
upen which the gas company bases
is claims 60 a franchise. did not
take the trouble To tell me that you
had found the missing eopyfa
4 told Mr.. CorNeil."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
Examination for Promotion.

The date Of the regular examina-
ton for promotion IN the service was
fixed for next Wednesday morning
at o a. m. They will take place H.
the council chamber. About a doz-
en- applicants will appear. The COM
mission yesterday approved the
question drawn up by Secretary
circuit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
srit sh Victory.

ELoEMFoNTEIN. March zs.-Ths
ry,fsh have scored a big success IN
ne nxht against Fouries' commnn.
a. Tso hundred Beers were tax
e prisoners and s. GO sheep and
- hcfsta captured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
For New Boat House.

q. +. Budlong. Of 900 Columbia
street. has petitfoned to the council
for permission 20 locate a boatnouee
al the foot u Jackson street. ana do
a general boating business, subject
TO a monthly rental TO be agreed on.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

piness and influence. on all matters
OF finance and speculation his adj
vice is absolutely unfailing.
There Is no doubling his ability.
His testimonials and YEARS OF aetu-
al work speak volumes I'm favor OF
his ability.
Paimisfry taught; nedlumistIe
persons developed.
Office hours from 10 q. m. to ..
m. Sunday the same. Prices with
In reach Of all. 1908 Third avenue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

Seattle and Vicinity Tonight and
Sunday. fair. light south to south
east winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

Louretta Sims WAS granted a d.
vofes from Frank Il. Sims on the
ground Of non-support. The plain
tn and defendant were married IN
1856. The custody Of two minor
children was given to plaintiff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
FR|dHTFU[.
The Fellows Bonds Are
Fixed at $4,000.

y. w. Hawkins. arrested Thursday
afternoon on charge Of attempting
10 criminally assault n four year Old
girl, was bound over 20 the superior
court this morning by Judge George.
His bonds were fixed ne 5000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

4 ghls.as' the Honorable william
"A'ss' who, after upwards Of 20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

The case Of the state VI. Seat
lie Gas "a Electric 60. was set
this morning for April ~, 70 be
heard by Judge Bell. OF the SUI
perior court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

Congratulations 70
Seage Vim. IA. White.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23
Prof. Sheldon

The worlds
greatest paimist,
now In Seattle,
and giving advice
on ali matters OF
every nature.
Tells you how 10
make the most OF
life. avoid errors.
gaIn hralfh han
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-03-23

Tres
THE Only Papel.
Seattle That Do
to Print the News :
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-27
ALLEGED IMMORAL PLAY.
1t Will BE Read in the French Cham
Der of Deputies.

PARIS, March 26.-The Chamber OF Depu-
ties is soon to have a novel experience. A
comedy which has been condemned by the
censor as immoral will be read in its hear
ing. During the. last few months the CEN
sor has been unusually active. A number
of plays have been refused by him and
three have very recently been condemned.
This has led to some cutlery against the
censor.
NJ Jean Drault. a playwright and news
paper man, has been notified that a comedy
which he recently submitted to the censor
has been rejected. a friendly Socialist
deputy, VI. Charles Bernard. who has taken
the matter up. announces that he will bring
the subject before the Chamber, as he I'M
derstands that the charge of immortality is
a mere pretext for rejection, the real rea-
son being that the comedy scathingly criti-
cises the Cabinet. NJ. Bernard intends to
read the play before the deputies that they
may have an opportunity TO judge. In this
he will be seconded by Nj. Joseph Lasies
(anti-Semite). who will interpellate the gov
eminent on the method of choosing censors,
whom he intends to arraign as lacking lit
erary capacity.