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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
ADVANCES TO THE DISTRICT.
Senate Committee Reports House Bill
without Amendment.

A favorable report from the Senate COM
mittee on the District of Columbia was to-
day made by Mr. Gallinger on House hill
1871. to authorize advances from the treas
the District government. The bill is re-
ported without amendment and provides for
the payment of interest on advances by the
treasury to the District at the rate of 2
per cent per annum.
1.-The bill as It passed the House," the
report says, provides that the District
shall pay interest at the rate of per cent
per annnm on such advances: and this
seems to the committee just and equitable,
inasmuch as the United States is itself pay
Ing interest on loans negotiated within the
be issued by the District interest would
have to be paid.
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THE BILL PASSED.

Leave of Absence for Navy Yard En-
plOyes Given.
The Senate today passed House bill 472s.
providing that every employe in navy yards
and naval stations of the United States be
granted fifteen working days leave OF alb
sence yearly without forfeiture of pay. 1t
is provided that absence on account of sick
ness be deducted from the leave provided
for.
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CHIEF JUSTICE DEPUE TO RETIRE.
Has Been on the Bench I'm New jersey
Thirty-Five Years.

TRENTON. N. j.. January 25.-It was
announced here on good authority that
Chief Justice Depue of the Supreme Court,
who was reappointed last week. will retire
from the bench next November.
Justice Depue Is over seventy years old,
and has been on the bench for thirty five
years. The announcement that he would
resign was made in executive session Of
the state senate by Senator Mccarthy Of
Essex county, which is the chief Justices
home county. The resignation of Justice
Depue will permit Governor voorhees,. be-
fore he retires from office, to appoint re-
publican as chief justice.
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MILKMAN WAS A THIEF.
Hid His Stolen Plumber in Dunn my
Books.

BOOkN.
CHICAGO, January 25.-With the plum
der of a score of burglaries hidden in hol-
low Bibles and other books. Charles Gilman,
a milkman, was detected and arrested last
night. The thefts cover a period Of three
months. and were committed when Gilman
was delivering milk in the early hours Of
the morning. The books in which the plum
der was found had each been reduced to a
shell by cutting away the inner part of the
leaves. In these supposed books were found
money. watches, chains. gold rings. a num-
Der of pairs of cuff buttons and other arti-
Giles of jeWelry
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response to signals of distress a volunteer
life-saving crew launched q boat. The
heavy surf, which was breaking on the
rocks. preciuded the possibility of taking
the shipwrecked men from the steamer
dry shod. but line was finally passed
aboard her, and by its means eight of the
crew were dragged to the boat in safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Fannie M. Laughlin, through Attorney
Chase Roys, this afternoon filed suit to
secure a divorce from William H. Laugh
lin. Infidelity on the part Of the defendant
is alleged.
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STEAMER BLOWN ASHORE.
Barbara Herhster May He Total Loss
ON California Coast,

POINT ARENA. Cal, January S.-The
gasoline steamer barbara Hernster. which
sailed last evening for San Francisco with
q cargo of 126 cords OF wood. was blown
on the rocks near here and may become a
total loss.
Frank Christensen, sailor. was drowned
while attempting to take line ashore. In
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THE SENATE.

When the Senate convened today Mr.
Perkins (Cal). from the fisheries committee.
reported bill to establish at an expense
of $4,000 lobster hatchery in the state
of Maine. 1t was passed.
A bill also was passed to increase the
accommoda lions Of the Providence HOSPITAL
in this city.
Mr.. Towne (Minn.) offered the following
joint resolution: THAT justice, the public
welfare and the national honor demand the
immediate cessation of hostilites in the
Philippine Islands upon terms recognizing
the independence of the Philippine people
and conserving and guaranteeing the inter-
ests of the United States
Mr.. Towne asked that the resolution lie
on the table. and gave notice that Monday
next he would address the Senate upon it.
Mr.. Hawley, chairman Of the committee
on military affairs, stated that an agree
ment had been reached by the conferees
upon the army reorganization bill, and he
requested that the bill be printed for the
use of senator's.
After a brief colloquy the request was
agreed to, with the understanding that the
report was not presented formally to the
Senate.
Mr.. Scott CIV. Va.) presented the creden-
tials of his colleague. Mr.. Elkins. who was
reelected recently for term Of six years
beginning on the 4th of March next. The
credentials were filed.
The president pro tenn, Mr.. Frye. under
authority of the Senate appointed Mr.
Bacon (Ga.) to read Washington's farewell
address in the Senate on Westinghouse
birthday. February %.
miscellaneous Bills Passed,
Bills were passed as follows: To amend
the law establishing port of delivery at
Des Moines. Iowa. by providing for sur
veyor Of customs: to send the claim Of War
rem Hall for cotton seized by the govern
ment to the Court Of Claims; to establish
a SUPPORT Of entry at Douglas, Ariz.; grant,
ing to the Knoxville Power Company the
right to dam the Tennessee river at Knox
Vile. Tenn: granting to the employees Of
naval stations. navy yards. arsenais and
gun factories fifteen days leave Of absence
each year: providing for the establishment
of port OF delivery at Fail River, Mass /:
providing for the establishment of q port
Of delivery at New Bedford. Mass; amend
ing the Revised Statutes concerning the
distilling of brandy from fruits SO as to
include In the list Of fruits cherries and
figs.
The bill granting leave to employees In
naval stations. etc. called out vehement
protest from Mr.. Hale. who declared that
Just as soon as per diem employees obtained
employment in the government service they
became clamorous and yociferous for more
pay and, greater privileges. He did not
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States. 1t is expected that the coronation
will not take place for. about six months,
SO that there is ample time to make Sc
lpcfiOns
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hbbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F st., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg, Thalmann Co, New York.
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Masonic Relief AssociatiOn IncOr
pOrated.

Senate bill $3.50, amending the act incor-
porating the Masonic Mutual Relief AS
ISOLATION of the District. was today passed
by the Senate. The bill provides that the
membership OF the board of directors be IN
creased to equal the number of Masonic
lodges in the District of Columbia. and that
the board shall be capable of holding funds,
&c. 1t is provided that no certificate OF
membership shall be issued by the associa-
ton for an amount exceeding 5000.
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House District Committee.
There will be- asspeoiai meeting OF the
House District committee tomorrow MORN
ing at 1890 O'Clock. =,
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GERMAN wARsHIPs TO ATTEND.
Squadron Ordered to Spithead Under
Prince Henrx's Command.

Prince Henry's Command.
PORTSMOUTH. January 25.-A squadron
Of German warships, commanded by Prince
Henry of Prussia. has been ordered to Spit
head upon the occasion of the queens flu
neral
BERLIN. January 25-The Navy Gazette
publishes general order in which Emperor
William expresses his sympathy for the
sister navy of Great Britain to whom
the German navy IL bound by oft-tried COM
Tadeship.'
His majesty directs that officers and Of
fcials of the navy shall wear mourning
bands upon their left arms for a fortnight
and that the ships flags shall be flown at
half-mast until after the funeral His
majesty also directs the German navy to
observe the same ceremonial upon the day
OF the queens obsequies is observed by
the British navy.
Frederick William Of Germany will not
come TO England on the royal yacht Hohen-
zollern, but will arrive tomorrow
The Grand Duke of Baden has given no.
tice of his intention OF attending the
funeral.
start to the Queens Funeral.
IOTSDAM. January 25.-Crown Prince
Friedrich Wilhelm. accompanied by Colo
mel PritZelwitz. started for England at
h@' o'clock this morning via Flushing
salute to Edward VII.
HONG KONG. January Gall the war
ships in port. including the United States
warships Albany, Bennington and Luzon
and the German and Portuguese ships,
Joined today In salute OF eighty-one min
ute guns in honor of the late Queen Vic
tprla. and later they fired a royal salute
IN celebration of the accession to the throne
OF King Edward VII.
To Head the French Delegation
PARIS. January 25.-Vice Admiral Bic
maine will head the French delegation at
the funeral of Queen Victoria, Admiral De
Lajaille having declined for personal rea-
sons.
TO ATTEND THE CORONATION.
Appointments That Will Probably He
Made by the President.
The President will probably designate a
representative of the United States army
one of the navy and at least one promi-
nent civilian to act in conjunction with
Ambassador Choate in representing the
government of the United States at the
coronation Of King Edward VII when that
ceremony takes place. This will be in line
with the precedent established In the case
of the coronation of the present Gear Of
Russia. On that occasion Major General
Mccook represented the army and Rear
Admiral Seifridge the navy, 50 that the
precedents call for officers of high rank
necessary to send then, from the United
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Other Committees.

A meeting Of the subcommittee on civic
organizations, which has in charge the par
ticipation of local state republican organza-
tons in the inaugural parade, was held yes
terday afternoon, William c. Fox presiding
Addresses were made by the assistant Sec
rotary of agriculture, Mr.. Bingham: E. c.
Snyder. Frank B. Metzerott. Luther M
Walter. N. l.. Collamer. W. H. Bayley and
others. The several state organizations will
hold meetings to consider the matter.
Chairman w. H. Rapley of the commit
tee on music has appointed subcommit-
tee on orchestral music at the ball, con-
sistng OF Frank p. Reside, chairman:
William r. Bushby. Howard Fisk, JOSEF
Kaspar and e. W. Stone The subcom-
mittee met yesterday afternoon and APP
proved dance program submitted by Will
A. Haley. who will furnish the orchestral
music. It will he submitted to the general
music committee at Its meeting this after
noon.
The meeting Of the committee on illumi-
nation which was called for tonight has
been postponed until Monday night a jan
uary q, at the same hour and place.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
REPORTS ON COAL
Mine Near Kiiiisnoo Is Examined
 and Coal Found To Be o.K.

Col. Vim. winn. Jerry Des Rocher and Ike Vim returned from Admiralty ls- land on the steamer Flosle last Sunday saves tho Juneau Journal They went thither to inspect the Harkrader-Mcclos- key coal mines. Adjoining this claim' a icO-acre tract. are a group of six other claims. held by Iko Vim. Fred Klein' John Beck. Charley Malloy and Gov. Brady.
 These coal lands arc located on the west side of Admiralty Island. about three miles from <illisnoo. Considerable development work has been done on the Harlxrader- -McCloskey claim. showing the coal measures to be large and the coal Of fine quality. All that Is necessary to be dono to place this coal on the market Is the installation of comparatively cheap machinery.
 The incline on the Harkrader-McClos- key claim is down iSO feet and shows two veins of clear. clean coal, one two feet and the other three feet in thickness with n stratum of fro clay between. An eN- animation of it was made by U. S. Geological Surveyors Hall and Becker who pronounced it of excellent quality superIor to the Nanaimo product. It con- tains no sulphur and only Der cent ash'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
0h MY,i WHAT 4 ROAST
LConlinucd Irom Paec I.l

Not mtny weeks since several Americans We're passing through Dawson on their way Go Alaska. Many were we'll and thugghtfully entertained at thc barracks. particularly by the officers of thc x. w.. M. P. Meantime the visitors were rccciv- ing kindly attention at Che hands of thc 'itizeus of Dawson. lt Is unfortunately often the ease. the unlocked for did hap pen. and disorlcr and many instances of gross udeccncy had Co bc dcplorcd. Those l.opl, werc visitors. Major Primrose. sho v1s 1t Che time in command of thc force 10 the Yukon detailed a force Ot men whose instructions were Go see that no harm. but every care was Co bc taken of. each member of thc party, and ho personally visited the newspaper offices and requested that no mention should bc mtd, ph thy circumstance.
 w, tay, perhaps treated the subject at grsat,.' length than it may seem Co dc- s,ry, lf We have it is because of a desire ,o Induce well thinking residents oi' SllgW1y Co frown down an apparently coucct .,d determination on the part of tb, papers of their town Co Ego for everything and cvcrybocy which does not cor win uot pay tribute. or which is not ,f th.ir kidney"
 Coru.ut hy tbc NisSl1 D us'' it is uot wor,h the timc Go trr'. to t,.. to'um, rot
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
MYSTERY
Indian Prince BallleS Lon
 dOn'S Curiosity

LONDON. Oct 1-Prince Rnnii of Eel- uchistau. who. to .,u unusual extent. has .ucc,,,l,J iu exciting and haiiling Lon don's curiosity. and who is yariousiy de- scribed as au Indian potcut1tc and % prince of siam sailed October si from Liverpool fDr Montrcal "n thr steamer Lake Simco,. Wh,nc, he is going c" New York. accompluird hy 1 dushy suite numbering N persons
 IIc lived 60 fortnight iu ali the spleudpr of Oriental opIi-uco at 50 fashionable London hotel wh,r, hc had dropped tn uuauuouu..I JuJ uu.oucvruci'y engaged a rooms.
 In spit, of tbe publicity which such an arrival Was bound to cy,atr h, has l'ft England 1s much iu Che dark as Go his identity us when h, arrived The India office hos i.-ued ,u official announcement thst th.r. s uo sIch Indian cl.cf as Prime, Rtnu of EeiuchIsttn. but urith- on condemns th- nay styrious stranger nor clears up bis identity. 1s BluJ is palpl- biy an assumed uJm. When interview .d m Ior,I.r. wr,rr Doc hy uo meat. cplrt,j publicity. Prince Eanu declined Goo say from whence To" came. hut b" once ortclhriy remarked. 70 am % king
 Whether ho is or is not % kiug. hc c'r- uiuly lived like ouc. speujiug ,n"tm"'S sums or money The r.uuu, which sailed with him Included musicians who produc- ,d from weird ,-~'rumcnts stin more wcird sounds A dancing girl formed a prominent part of Che daily entertain ments which th- suite pro, hi,d for thcu master who spent most of h.s umr in bed. H- is a man ot ruc physique. dark skinned and handsome. .Nil hIs iuod Wts prcplrrd u 1ccorl'ucc with thr strictest oriental ls1g,s by his own servants. who wore gorgcous rvb,s and wcro nightly marshlIcd by a m,jor domo for exercise iu an adjoining park.
 This mysterious party. it is said will make a tour of Canada and the United States. returning Go England iu time for King Edwards coronation.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
Hf WAS GOLL-DaRNfD
Farmer Couldn't Understand Skag-
 ways Use For Lanterns

Well, rn be gol alarmed Bust me In business. 1T ever saw the likes beforc. Puts me In mind. by gosh. of old days back In Maine"
 Such wcrc the remarks of an old man standing on the corner Of Sixth avenue aud State street. last nlghLWhen ap preached by an Alaskan representative and asked for the reason of his little speech. addressed evidently to himself. be said: Just look at 'em."
 "What9" the scribe asked
 '"rhe lanterns" replied old down cast.
 Darn my suspondors 1T | haven't been standln' here nigh onto m hour. and by the eternal guns | counted no less than twenty persons carryln' them air things. Gosh. | didn't suppose | was tn farmin dlstric. but by thunder guess | am boss What Ooes it mean, anyway? There's young gals bobblng long the streets with lanterns. Then comes along a dapper dressed fcllcr. and he too has a little barn lantern In his hands. Then eomeH a crowd Of city folks. and the first fel- Ter has e lantern. Arc they going hum or jest comin from prayer meeting an agoiu' back to the farm?"
 It was jolly good fun Co see the old fol' low worry over the lantern racket and appear mystihcd about the night lamps untn the scribe told him that on account of few street lights and poor roadways many of the citizens carried hntcrlS to light their way.
 IIc appeared satisfied hut wanted Co know" and slowly walked down state street Co the Golden North tavern. as he called it. with @ tooth pick between his lips wondering by gum. if The scribe had just fooled him or it was SO.
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 For Rent and For Sale cards for sale
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
FOUR NEW CANNERIES
Will Be Constructed and Operated Next Year On Lynn
 Canal Machinery To Be Installed Soon

pr,scn, stationed holding down Che hand and tlc general manager is in the city awaiting developments from below. With lu a few weeks work win begin on thc 5uljir ss and thc machinery win bc on place ny February
 Two other canncrics arr in coninmpil- ton. ut plans are not sufficiently dcNot op,d yet for thc Alaskan Go give thr ,N. 1ct lo rations. but they win bc situated near Chilkoot or llaiucs
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
PERSONAL MENTION

naf
 Mir and Mrs. Byrncs. Of White Horse came over yesterday. They will go south on the Danube
 Major Bradley. of Dawson. will be a passenger con the Danube.
 -ot Editor Rousseau. of the White Horse sur. was passenger on yesterdays train to Skagway. Customs official Bushy win go to Van- couvcr on the Danuic. Major Woodsidcs has booked rcserva' Ious on the Danube. Capt Henry Bailey. of the steamer Ora. win go south on tho City of Seattle
 -u- K. Hardacre. of the B. Y. N Co., has booked for the Danube. Call and convince yourself that we arc making great sacrifices on our stock Cheney.s Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

-Four new ciuueri.s on Lynn canal Na be rady for business as soon a~ th. fish begin tD run next ve1r
 one vil br below i'alr's tud t" other north of that place, Th, one south of ran.s win b.. operated by thc N.'a- tt Fishrrmeus t'n.n1. Nir.Id, th.r' i. , saw mu iu riuung ori,r cu,ti.g u.' lumber for Che construction of 'h.s ''... uvry.
 To Che north of uaincs % ma" Is 'i
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
WdITf HORSE NOTES

wuTE HORSE. Nov. i-Thc star says:
 Tomorrow night a farewell reception will b, tendercd by the citizens of White Horse Co Mr. l. C. Tachc and family prior ,o their departure for ottawa. At tbc [. .ccption testimonials beiitting the high omcial position of Mir. Tachc and tcsuf, ing Co his worth as a private citi- z.u wu bc offered A light lunch win hc served and Che evening will cud with a social dance.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
Masonic &eoting

There will be a regular communion tlon of White Pass Lodge No. il1. F. & A. NJ. at Masonic Hall. on Friday even ing. November &. at s o'clock. sojourning and visiting brethren are cordially Invited Co meet with us. Work in M. M
 By order of the W. NJ George Howard. Secretary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

Ladies' skirts and gentlemen's shirts and parkas made to order. All kinds of plain sewing. Cor. 4th and Main. S-lStf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
cL asgrIEp ENTERTAINMENTS.

.4f,gii,eneub sHSa te htsd ef "For Rent" 'FO' Sss" o, "Wsaef." fsoo eeEii fe' fo'd Jor s'ii 'T' ,s,iro-. orr csHf pr o,i o' essb ist'e7Sesf fs'r' fos. UsSo teS6 "Snssfioai Waaisd." oH' efT ts, uorS. No sipe'n~@eHi fIir fo' Ha 6ar fwsHiy-kpe essb.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

Mir \. R. Graves. of skagway. has p"- tird from the firm of Stevens. Graves & Co.,. and Mir A. |. Bindlcy takes his place.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

All kinds of soft drinks and Seattle Ex- port Beer at R. B. Bottling Co. Fifth Avenue. opposite Fifth Avenue Hotel
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
No Freight Trains Moving

No freight trains arc moving on the railroad at present. the local passenger trains attending to the freight business
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

Mr. Rownnson. who left hcrc early last week. accompanied by Mrs. Rowlinson and Uttlc child. Co run a rOadhouse dt Montl sue. had very narrow escape from drowning on the way down the river They left White Horse in a small boat loaded with supplies. and after striking Lake La Barge. had Co put into shore on account of rough weather The surf was pretty strong, and while enc de1yosmg Co make a landing the boat was s,yamped. Mir. and Mrs Rawlinson and child escaped without mishap. but the cargo was pretty badly damaged by the water.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

wo carry IT, s. & M. readv-tc-wear tailor-made suits. F. II. Claysol x q.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

Red Star bottled beer Is unedualed as table drink. te per dozen. delivered. Telephone @.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
STEAMER NOItS

Both Che Danubc and City c- Ssottl. are due in port
 Tn. Senator is due from Sitka S1tur- day night or Sunday morlile
 Tho steamer Fiosie satIled yesterday morning at o'clock for S,t>a. yn iu. neau.
 After the Seattle the next 'lyr- iu" is the Dolphin. Sunday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

For Rent and For Sale cards for sale at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
LINOTYPE COMPOSITION.

The Daily Alaskan is now prepared to do composition for the trade (any measure), in agate, nonpareil, minion, brevier, long primer and small pica. Satisfaction guaranteed. White Horse Atlin and Juneau papers please take notice.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07

Mir A C. Preston expects to leave for n tgp months visit Co the outside about the lsth of the month. He will. during his at tsencc visit his old sstomping ground. St Paul. Minn.. and tell his mani friends there of the advantages Co be derived from residence in the land of the midnight sun.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-07
Wanted

sa,oOc worth of second-hanG furniture ai Sixth Street Second Hand Store. oppn. site Board of Trade