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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
SHOT HIS SWEETHEART.
Then Fletcher Barnett Shot Himself and
Jumped Into Well.
By Associated Press. )


DECATUR, ILL, Feb. 25-F1etcher
Barnett, a school teacher, to-day entered
a school-house, one mile from Camargo,
and, without warning, shot and instantly
killed Miss Eva Wiseman, the teacher
in charge. He then shot at Bert Hop
we'll, pupil, who attempted to interfere,
but missed him.
Barnett then shot himself, but ap-
parently without serious injury. He
rushed out of the building and shot him
self again, but still not fatally. He then
Jumped into a well and was drowned.
Barnett had been a suffer for the
young woman's hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
NEWEST POSSESSIONS.
Taking Over Of Danish Islands to Be Formally
Done by Army.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. c5.-It has
been practically decided that the formal
ceremonies incident to the taking over
of the Danish West Indies by the United
States shall be performed by the army.
and it is probable that a. detachment OF
troops from Porto Rico viii be sent to
the islands soon after the exchange of
ratifications of the treaty to raise the flag
and formally take possession of NE new
territory.
While not definitely determined, it is
stated here that the islands will be
placed, with Porto Rico, under the control
of Governor Hunt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
PEASANTS TUCKER SENTENCED
Many Sympa:hi With Him. though lie
Blew Hole Through His Wife's Body.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 20
Peasants Tucker. tried in Warwick
county for numbering his wife, was found
guilty to-day of murder in the second
degree and his punishment fixed at six
teen years in the peuitentiary. a mo-
ton for a new trial will be argued this
term.
best people in the county assisted In his
defense His wife was unfathful to him.
and after repeated warnings he took
{, shotgun and blew a. hole in her body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26

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memory recalls. and he is on the shady
size of sixty. Rain fell all day the 2lst
and froze as it fell, loading the trees
with Z heavy coating of ice. Early IN
the afternoon its weight commenced TO
break the limbs. Locust and chestnut
suffered most Yards are literally covered
with broken limbs Young orchards have
rot suffered much, but old trees are badly
injured. There was "A continuous crash
of falling limbs all the afternoon and
night The roads We're not more icy than
usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
KILLED ON HIS LAST RUN
Was About to Resign to Spend His Days Il
Virgin a.
,snccial pispatch to The Times:

lSuccial DlSpalCh 10 Inc
{ WINCHESTER, VA, Feb. 25.-The re-
mains of Engineer Bass. of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroaa Company. Chicago d.
vision, passed through here to-day en-
route to LineSburS, Va.
A few days ago he was making his last
run. preparatory TO reslgnins, and eA-
pected TO return to Virginia to live An
iron waterspout struck him as he leaned
out of the cab window, and he died IN
few minutes.
Especial Dispatch to The Times3
LEXINGTON, VA, Feb. 25.-The body
of r. b. Bass, fireman on the Baltimore
and Ohio, killed Friday night at Chlcaeo
was brought here tonight en- route TO ms
former home in Halifax county for burial.
Accompanying We're his widow, Two u'i-
cles of Indiana-C. T. and r Il. Bass
COMMITTEES of the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Firemen. B. II. Redmond and w
IA. Withcrspoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
Rank Clerks to Meet.

There will be a meeting Of the clerks
of the different banks of this city Thurs
day night at S:l5 o'clock in the Chamber
of Commerce hail. All officers and clerks
Interested in forming a chapter of the
American Institute Of Bank Clerks are
inx.itiad To attend --.asll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
MAIN-STREET RESIDENCE SOLD
Mr.. Hartman Disposes Of One-House on
Seventeenth Sold.

p y y
Mr. A. c. Hartman yesterday sold the
residence No 205 East Main Street. The
name of the purchaser was not given out.
but the price was $500. The dwelling will
be used as a residence by the purchaser
MesSrs. Pollard e Bagby also sold a
piece of property yesterday. This was No.
3O5 North Seventeenth Street. The price
at which the house was knocked down
was $50. The name of the purchaser was
not announced.
Mr. Edward S. Rose, real estate agent
sold Monday morning the Granite Build
ing Company's frame dwelling, No. 1l24
State Street. The price was $500
The clubhouse for the employees of the
Richmond Traction Company will be built
by j. G. Hartelius. The contract for this
work has just been awarded to this
builder.
r. e. Gilmore & Co. have been given the
contract for the erection of a residence
in the Lee District to cost about $4,000.
Mr.. George T. Guvernator is the gentle
man Cor whom the residence is to be built.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
SHORT SESSION.
Senate Adjourned Within Fifteen Minutes
After Assembling
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 25.-Quite
unexpectedly the Senate adjourned to-
day within fifteen minutes after it con-
vened.
An hour before the body convened the
galleries began to fiji with spectators
all expecting a sequel to the great debate
Of yesterday on the right of the Sena.
tors from South Carolina, to cast their
votes while under the ban of contempt
by the Senate.
Several Democratic Senators had books
upon their desks, and it was evident that
they were preparing to continue the con-
test of yesterday. THIS was made the
more evident Immediately after the Sem
ate convened When the clerk began
the reading of the journal of yesterdays
proceedings, the usual request that the
reading be suspended was made by Mr..
Stewart, of Nevada.
ST object" INTERCEPTED MIR. Turner, OF
Washington, and Mr.. Dubois, of Idaho,
in unison, and the reading was contin-
Ted, and at it's conclusion the journal was
approved without comment.
Instantly Mr. Mcmillan Republican,. of
Michigan, member of the Republican
Steering Committee, was on his feet. He
called up the message of the House of
Representatives announcing the death
last fall of Representative Roussoa
sCrump, OF Michigan. He presented 1850
lutions expressive Of the sorrow Of the
senate at the announcement. These
were adopted, and then the Senate. as
an additional mark of respect. at 12:15
adjourned -
TIE Democratic Senators were ev1-
IDENTIFY surprised. but offered no objec-
tons.
lnttle House.
(By Associated Press.)
l4lINASfIIAIf1I,ON.ss q c. - Feb - q The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
REPUBLICANS REALIZE
Mr., FRYE s mistake.
CONTINUED from first Page)

give ten thousand dollars year to the
3 University of Virginia, and ten thousand
to Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Another national park bill was added to
the Virginia list OF such measures to-
day, when Representative Flood intro
duced a bill for the purchase of tine tract
#of land containing four hundred and
=thfrty-fiye acres in Rockbridge county,
upon which the Natural Bridge - located.
This tract belongs to the Natural
Bridge Development COMPANY, ana 1t IS
understood that it was upon tnelr special
reo,Iest that the bill was introduced.
An appropriation of two hundred and
,ftv thousana dollars is asked for for
This purpose, said appropriation to be
available Immediately upon the passage
of the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
Receptlon Ia Chattanooga.

(By Associated Press.) a
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Feb. 25.-
tFinal arrangements for the reception Of
Prince Henry will be MADE tomorrow.
upon the arrival OF General HenrysV. Boy
ton. It is probable the album Of views
will be presented to Prince Henry on the
noint of Lookout Mountain. ICE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
CURES
RHEUMATISM
AND
CATARRH.
To Prove 1t Cures, Medicine Sent
FREE.

Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B. } IS
taken internally and kills the poison
in the blood which causes Rheunla-
tism and Catarrh, thus making a
permanent cure of the worst cases
after all else fails.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
.RICKETY CHILDREN.

MINI ~ - - - - -
Loose joints, bow legs, big
head, and soft bones-mean
ricketts,. 1t is a typical disease
for the best workings Of SCOTS
Emulsion.
For the weak bones SCOTS
Emulsion supplies those
powerful tonics the hypoPhos-
phites. For the loss OF flesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides the
nourishing cod-liver oil.
SCOTS Emulsion corrects
the effects Of imperfect nour-
ishmentand brings rapid I'M
provement in every way to
rickety children.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTS BOVINE Chemists. 400 PeaH ST., n. Z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26

over the Biitmore estate, and the session
will conclude tomorrow evening with
banquet at Battery Park Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
If You Have rheumatism,

Sciatica, bone pains, aching back,
swollen joints, swollen muscles, dit
ficulty in moving around SO you have
to use crutches, then Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. B. will give quick re-
lief from the first dose and perma-
nently remove all the symptoms IN
a week or ten days time. Botanic
Blood Balm is a most remarkable
remedy for Rheumatism in all its
forms. Thousands cured. EsPe-
cially advised for old chronic cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
FREE. FIR EE.

To prove that B. B. B. cures, a
sample sent free by writing Blood
Balm Co., 100 Forsyth Street, At
lanta, Ga. Describe trouble and
free medical advice given. Medl-
cine sent at once, prepaid. This is
an honest offer SO sufferers may
test B. B. B. before parting with
their money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
If You Have Catarrh.

ANY person having catarrh always
has a bad breath. The sense OF
smell and taste are nearly always
totally destroyed in time, so that the
person who has catarrh does not
realize how loathsome their disease
is. They continue their K-hawklng-
K-hawking and splitting and splitting,
pumping and sucking the putrld
mass of mixed, decayed tissue,
mucus and scabs from their nose,
and splitting the nasty yellow-green
mass about promiscuously, until
they are stunned by everyone, and
the sight of them is enough to make
a well person sick. This is not an
exaggerated picture.
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b
forces its way through every blood
vessel and vein, expelling all ca
tarrh.,l poison that stands in its way.
permanently removes every symp-
tom and thus makes a perfect cure
of the worst catarrh.
The Medical Investigator says
that Botanic Blood Balm is perfect
specific for Catarrh and Rheuma-
tism Poison, proven SO in hundreds
of the worst cases, all restored to
health by Blood Balm.
BOTANIC BLOOD BALM (B. B. B. }
Purifies, enrichcs and strengthens
the blood. Thoroughly tested for
80 yeas. Composed of pure Botanic
ingredients. Druggists, $1.OO per
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
In the House,

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 25.-The
HOUSE to-day passed the 6ipInmatia and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26

a NIEECIIlANI- TIAILEI.
J. II. Milstead filed yesterday in the
clerks office a deed of assignment con-
veying all his property to his trustee.
", C. Pulliam. Mr.. Milstead conducts
a grocery store al No. 1417 Hull Street
and all of the merchandise, fixtures,
groceries and licenses are conveyed to
the trustee, and the creditors are to
share alike, without priority. The list
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26

DR. n
have It
heeSpee ation of desuns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26

MIR. John e. Epps was not at the meet
tnc of Captain McCarthy's supporters at
Monticello Hall Monday night. Being
candidate for sheriff, he is not taking
yart in any meetings for the special m
forest of any one.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
THROUGH AIR.
I, Investigate Wireless Tel
 egraphy for Dawson.

hr. W. F. Thompson, late manager of ttt Yukon Sun at Dawson, arrived in tq7n last night, accompanied by Mrs. Thompson. her sister. Miss Bessie Stone ag'R L. BHnard. They are stopping at tlf Fifth Avenue hotel. Mr. Thompson lspn his way to New York to post him sli on the workings Of wireless telegraphy, aji has ample capital behind him to ln- t1dute the system Into the Yukon.
 Mr. Thompson has been advised that ni.ssages ire transmitted between Boston adi New York, a distance of 200 miles at atharge of ten cents for a ten-word mes siEe. He does not know whether he can make arrangements with the owners of the lByenton nor whether lt will work in the uountalns of Alaska. There is also some d5dbt whether the Iropsr kind of soil Is In ihls district in which to ground the towers. But he Is going out to post him s.f in the premises and see what he can d,
 .Mr. Thompson Is probably The founder of more newspapers than any other man on the Pacific coast His trip out, in Meyers enclosed stage, was made in easy comfort in eight and oue-half days, with their overcoats off during the entire jour
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
UNRAVELED
How the Stikeen Police Met
 Their Doom.

Relative 10 the drowning of a detleh- ment ot N. w. h. Police on the Stlkeen river, before the holidays Of which the news was reported exclusively tn the Alaskan. Mr. Colbert, of the Cassiar Cen trsl Ry., states that when he and NJ MA,heson Of the Hudsons' Biy Company, came out late In November thev stopped at the bounllrv post and saw the three men there. Mr. Colbert had come down the lseoot river and had made his way down on a raft Co the post.
 They were almost tamShet and treated most kindly.
 The three men loaned them their boat to go down the tlyer. 1hev eXplai0ed that two of them were going down to wrang:l Go spend Christmas. Mr. Colbert was to send their boat across to Cottonwood lS- land on the 2l,h to meet them. This was done After waiting six hours the boat returned to Wrangel. The supposition IS tha, Hea,hcoat and Campbell, who left the post on the 22j. were late in arriving at Cottonwood Island. They esSayed the trip Co Wrargsl in an old boat which they had picked up and taued. Such boat was pi,l<ed uP, while the polieemen's eoes were smsared with tar, indicating that ihev had been in the boat.
 lives in attempting 10 make their waN a.ross 10 wrangel from Cottonwood ls' land.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
GREAT ZEAL
Dauntless Energy Displayed
 in Maintaining Line.

White Horse, Jan. 24,-Though lt seemed impossible to restore the states line this winter, and even the officials believed it could not be done, 1.-the dauntleSs energy of the lnemeh have again put lt In work ing order.
 The late trouble w5s caused by SerieS of snowslides, which carried away aboys three miles of po'ss and wire, and ihe material to replace this had to be paeked on mems backs twelve miles, eight ot whish are above the timber line on the Nlas summit, which Is oyer 4.ooo feet high, and all covered with soft snow to a depth from four to ten feet.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
CONFIRMED.
Just As Stated In the Alaskan
 January l2.

A current dispatch relates over again the news published in the Alaskan Janu- arv r2, to the effect that Mr. Hawkins had secured all necessary rights from the Ca nadlan government to proceed with his Dawson and Grand Forks railroad scheme. Twelve miles of the road from Dawson to Grand Forks will be completed by July. It Is the intention to build foIty-four miles to Indian river this season.
 The road is capitalized for the eorstrue- tion of the first twelve miles at sI, 900, 900.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

Dawson, Jan. 2st-FOr the plst three weeks ,,ampeders have been going quietly out of Dawson. Where they have been going is a mystery. News Is brought up from lndl n River that DIV to the extent of fifteen and twenty cents to the pan has been struck in several pllees. Detective
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
BET TER
Came Out In Less Than Seven Days.

To settle disputes relative to F. A, ,clevsland's recent slngle-team dash out of Dawson, 1t may be stated that Mr. Cleveland and Miss Carroll got into the cutter at Dawson at S:As a. m. January IA and reached thelr hotel at White Horse January 2I at I:3o q. m. Their drive therefore consumed six days, seventeen hours and forty.fve mi"utes.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
BIG PAY STRUCK ON LOWER
 INDIAN RIVER
Where Many of the Stampeders Who Have Been quietly
 Leaving Dawson Have Gone

Faleoner, who was out after Brophy. has staked ten miles up from Indian River road house, about where discovery Is sup posed to be. The present owners Of the Indian river road house, who but lately bought lt, have realized during the past three weeks, from the swarm of stamped CTS, more than they paid for the stand.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
=SGR0GGY
Rumors of Rich Strike Cause
 Stir In Dawson.

Dawson, Jan. 2s.-Rumors of rich strike on Scroggy creek which emptles into Stewart river, have set number of people preparing to go to the greek. L. A. Perrin, who claims to have inside intelll- genee, Is among those who will go to stske on the creek. Seroggv creek was but litely thrown open for stalking.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
Will Take a Trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Haraden and son expect to take the Dirigo for the south for short trip. Mr. Hsrlden will be gone about a month. Mrs, Haraden and son may re- main until May. While Mr. Haraten is away MT. T. s. Bryce will have charge Of The Ross Higgins C. s business.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
A Fine Line of Groceries.

Special reduction on all holiday goods. We have in stock all the latest packs of canned fruits, preserves, jams and jellles. New crop oranges and nuts. Lots Of candy; cluster rlISlns; best butter and eggs for the least monty, of any place in town.
 Navel oranges g 10 soc per doz. Mixed nuts IS to 25e per To. Fresh eggs 35e per doz.
 Yakima butter 3Sc per To. Jams and jellles 25 to BOG, Remember we are always well stocked and can supply vtur wants on short notice.
 FRANKS GROCERY,
 Cor. State and Ninth.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
eGsIlAIlEAINIER
Large Audiences Hear the Eloquent
 Orators Every Evening.

The Seventh Day Adventist orators still continue to hold the attention of their large audiences. Tht interest in the meet lngs Is not onlv unabated but is Increasing SO rapidly that a move to larger quarters is necessary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
~s~as h It.

Questions have been asked several times today about the meaning Of the words Rich ReekS," as printed in another paper.
 The reporter does not know, the dIctiOn- ary Is silent, etc.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
On Time.

The train came In on time last night. with six passengers and a few pouehef of local mail. Three of the passengers were from Dawson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

If you want good work done telephone No. iis Automatic. Key City Laundry. They take 1t away and return 1t in few hours. o
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
Bargains

The Ladies' Bazaar have a few choice games and toys that they will sell at greatly reduced prices for few days.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

The Principal bath rooms are open when others are frozen up. Opposite U. s. barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
Lumber.

John H. Dlers, dealer in fir lumber, windows, doors aId frames. Office Alaska Yukon Pub. Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
All Balanced

Commissioner Rogers reeelvfd pchss yestsrday that his ssspg. s,, ;S :S,(s s' T 2; | had been audited and accepted
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

All the leading brands of cigars by the box. Special prices for the holidays at Blkei's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

li you want Co gain entrance into the nomeS oi the buying class, place your ad eft.Sement in the Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
Coaland Wood.

Lutavish has wood and coal to burn, The best in town. Phone 76 and 90.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

Fresh'milk and lream from the Skag- way Pioneer Dairy at Chealander'S, Fifth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
Salutory Lesson.

Thomas Kendrlek was fined sroo In the Commissioners court, yesterday, for an offence against deeeney.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

Dawson, Jan. 24.-The police are look ing for L. W. Middleton an attaehe of the Gold Commissioners office. He myster-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

Just received at Royal Llundrv latest appliance for llee curtain work Next 10 new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

R., 1s In porcelain tubs at the Principal. opposite U. s. barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

Washington Fruit Store, G. Rapuzzi, Prop. American and Italian groceries Skagwlv. Pure apple elder.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

The Daily Alaskan's facilities for doing lob work are rnexcelled.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

We carry H. s. & M. readv-to-wear tailor-made suits. F. H. Clayson < o.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

Blink books, office supplies; lowest prices in Alaska. Bakers Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

F Rent aue For Sale cards for sale al lhis office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26
DAWSON MAN DISAPPEARS
 MYSTERIOUSLY
The Mounted Police Have Been Notified and Are zeal-
 Ously Hunting For Him

lously disappeared a week ago and since then no trace can be had of him. Middle ton Is very popular man. No reason is known why he should leave seeretively.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-26

The advertising columns Of the Daily Alaskan are the peoples exchange mart.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-01-02
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT
= ]. hurphy, ElsvSa Years Old. Assi-
dsu,aly Shot In TIC Leg
Ampatstlon Followed.

Cbnstmss afternoon a. j., yGunges
sou OF Mg. John H. Murphy OF ibit
place, sged about eleven years, wal
accidentally shot by his aro,her. Bob,
who Is a couple Of years older, The
load striking bin 10 the loser part Of
tho loft leg aad so badly bTe liking
the bOnea aud laeefailhg tho flesh that
Il was necessary TO amputaie the leg
inst below the knee.
The boys were ont ri lodge Il. L.
Sw - with tho initer's con, Ed,
and had beau shooting pigeons st the
barn. A, the time the aeeiSsus oc-
CURED, A. J. and I'd were sitting on
a rall fence, aud Bob was standing on
the gFsund Eo0ilng with bis gan. 10
some way Il was discharged, she load
striking A. j. 10 the leg IS was stated
above, aud one Of the shot entering
EDS thigh aad several glauciog aeross
be leg RRd breaking ,he skiH.
Judge aud Mrs. Swiuk we're no, at
home, having taken dinner that dsy at
the Jadgeis fathers As soon as
word was received Of the accident,
medical assistance was summoned sud
arrang emeBls we're at once made to
take the unfortunate boy home, where
Drs Madison, u, j. Robinson and o.
A. Smith were called IN. After con-
suItslie9 Il WIS decided that the leg
would have TO be amFulaied d.
Smilh was elected TO perform the oper-
alton, In which be was ably assisted
by DIS, Madison and Robson. We
are pleased TO note that A. J. Is get
ting along as well as could be expected
under he circumstances. Ia his dis.
tress the little sufferer rs we'll ~ his
parents have the sympathy Of al ouI
people.
El Swink's wouud eass slight aud
he Is gsiliag along al! right.