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The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30
IN AND OUT
Princess May Brings PasSen-
gers and Big Freight.

The Princess Nav arrived al s O'Clock
vssterdly morning with Is passengers and
6lo tons Of freight. She failed to get
away on time on account Of the immense
load Of freight, This DELAYED her arrival
az SNlgwly.
The Princess will sail this morning with
about 60 plSssngers.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

n you want to be well Informed on local
happenings, subscribe for the Daily Alas
kan. Phone 10.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The best lunch, the best beer, the best
people, the best Of everything at the Seat
tie Saloon-for gentlemen onlv.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The Royal Laundry cannot be exeelled.
They can suit your taste and convenience
and fl ycu In prices. Phone 81, next to
electric light liant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The leading barbershop and baths. The
Principal, opposite Board Of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The next Of the fast ships to arrive will
be the Seattle Il the Pci6c Coast Steam
ship 60. which will Be due tomorrow.
She will have mall
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Furnished rooms and houses for rent
advertised In the Daily Alsskan-always
bring plenty Of applicants.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Get prices at Rovsl Laundry for family
work, special rates In rough dry, next
TO new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The best glass Of beer In the North can
Do had at the Seattle Saloon-A gentle
mans resort.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

All the delcaelss Of the seasonr the
Royal Cafe. Lunches put up Oh short
notice.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Jus1 received at Royal Laundry latest
appliance for lac curtain work Next to
new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The finest porcelain bath tubs al the
Principal bafbershOp. Opposite tbs Boird
Of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Summer underwear In silk, cotton, BAL
bhE,n, merina and cammel hair, at Clay
sons.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Red Star bottled beer h uneauaied A. q
table drink. q per dozen. delivered.
Telephone ..
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

New line Of the latest fall skirts and
tailor made suits have just been received at
Behrends. 27tf
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Fin, summer suits, stylish and neat, at
ClavsOn's.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30
rIwantod

For light house work. Good pay. In
qulre at Alaska Steamship Co. s Office.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Fresh oysters at the Pack Train Res
taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

F. Rent and For Sale cards for sale
a. this once.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Spring chicken at the Pack Train res
taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The Daily Alaskan's facilities for doing
jjD work are unexcelled.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30
For Sale. Old Papor-

Old papers aSc bundle at this Office. If
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The advertising columns Of the Daily
Alaskan are the peoples exchange mart.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

The time to advertise is all the time.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30

Ninlas blanks a, this once
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1902-08-30
Franks Grocery,
Corner 9th and State SITS.

Blankets and quilts at ClavsOn's.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
Pe.tma.tsrs Annein,ssi.

Washington, March 1.-THE presi
dent has sent the following nomlna-
tons Of postmasters TO the senate:
William 8. Mccullough, Brinkley
Ark.
J. G. Bell. Forest City. Ark.
Seth w. Collins, McComb City, Miss.
William M. O'Leary. Dallas, Tex.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
STRANGE SHOOTING.


Texarkana, Ark, March IA mVs-
ferrous shooting took place on Maple
street near Broad. across from the
Randolph hotel at 10 O'Clock Monday
night, In which one man YVES killed
another fatally wounded and third
is in jail. All the parties are strang-
ers here and the name of only one
can be learned, that Of the fatally
wounded man who Is said to be Fl. A.
.Nester OF Marshall, Tex. He is shot
through the brain, yet is still partly
conscious The dead man was also
shot through the brain. The man in
jail refuses to give any infoi nation
whatever.
1t is believed by the officers that
TWO of the men were trying to hold
up and rob the other one who Is
thought to be . countryman and that
be resisted and drew his pistol when
one of them shot him dead and he
shot one of the men stated Justice
Henry Is holding an inquest.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
z
VEST MAKES 4 SPEECH
he Opposes the Passage Of The SHIP
Subsidy Bill.
DEMANDS ATTENTION
The House Passes Bin CLASSIFYING Car
riers, but Refused 70 Pot Them
under the Contract System.
Bills Passed By Senate.

Washington. March 1f.-For nearly
two hours Monday Mr. Vest Of Mis-
souri, addressed the senate In opposi-
ton to the pending ship subsidy bin.
No member OF the body has been &C
corded more fiatteringly close attention
than he received. Despite his evident
fseblaness, he spoke with force snd fire
and at times became brilliantly elo-
quent. He carefully analysed the
pending measure and particularly at
tackled the present navigation laws,
which hs declared were relies OF bar
barism and responsible for the decAne
of our merchant marine
Mr.. T1llman of Sosxh Carolina fol
lowed with q brief speech In opposi-
ton 20 the bslI. He denounced the
policy OF giving sSbsidies to anybody.
particularly 10 sndividsals and corpor-
atoms Gagged IN the formation of ship
ping trusts.
The seaate passed a considerable
number OF anohtected bills on the
calendar. among them:
To restore Henry %. Hall to the
revenue cutter service and make him
a captain on waiting orders.
To remove the port Of entry in the
Aibemarse collection OF customs dis.
tric4. North Carolina, from Edenton,
N. G., 10 Elizabeth City. N. C.
To provide cor the payment OF med
Teal expenses Of sick officers and en-
listed men OF the army while absent
from duty with Leave of furlough and
approprtating 5000 900 for this purpose.
To reimburse the officers and crew OF
the Z. s s. Charleston. lost In the
Philippines, Nov g. 1899.
The bill TO classify the rural free
delivery service and place the carriers
under the contract system was passed
BY the house. but in a form that com
pletaly changed the purpose for which
1t was framed. All the privisions re-
latins 70 the placing OF carriers UNI
der the contract system were stricken
out and the salary system not only was
continued bat the maximum salary Of
carriers was increased from $500 to
5000 per annum.
A motion offered by Mr.. williams
tDen. III, 10 recomIt tie bill with IN
strnctions 10 report back an amend
ment providing for the dismissal from
the service OF carriers who should use
their influence Ia favor o2 any partic-
ular party or for any particular eandi-
date was voted duwu-~s6 10 I4i.
As passed the bin Classics the rural
free delivery service and fixes the COM
pensation Of employees a follows.
Special agents In charge OF divisions
not exceeding $1,000 per annum: spe-
eial agents. four classes graded from
$500 TO $1,000; route inpectors, four
classes, from 5000 to $1,000; clerks, four
classes. from 1900 to $1,000.
The compensation OF carriers Ia not
TO exceed $500. The postoffice appro-
priatioa bill will be considered next
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11

Helena, Ark, March 1i-Work on
the newly projected and lately charter
ed Gould line, the Memphis, Helena
and Louisiana railroad. is now &C
tive all along the route south OF the
Arkansas river, while the engineers
are now engaged in locating the right
OF way which Is actually located as
TAR north as the line of the Arkansas
Midland railroad. Messrs. Straub and
Chesire of this city have Just taken
contract on this road that will en-
gage them for year to come. 1t lies
south of Lake Village In Chieot county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
cROp STATISTICS



Washington. March 1.-The agrf-
cultural department bae issued tssa
Following reports Reports received
from the departments correspondents
Indicate that about % per cent Of
last years wheat crop is SIN is farm
ers' hands, compared with 24.s per
cent (12S.1oo.o eo) bushels OF the crop
OF 1900 on hand March /. 1901. and 70
per cent t15s, 100000 bushelsl of the
crop Of 1893 On hard March l, 1905.
The corr in farnershands is esti-
mated at about 80 rer cent OF last
years crop. against $50 per cent
(..6,eoa 900 bushaI) of the crop OF
1890 On hard tfarea 1, 1901 and 37.2
per cent ti7s. 10000 tusheis) Of the
crop CT 1899 "a hand March 1, 1900
OF cats there is reported to be about
80 per cent OF last years crop still In
farmers hancs. as compared with S6.2
per cent fs92.s00.Ooo bushels) OF the
crop of 1850 on hand March |, 1901,
and 3s.5 ger cent t290. 5000 bush
els OF the crcp OF 1899 on hand March
1. 1900. .le reports received b. the
department make II manifest that the
wheat crop of that year was one on
Yhe largest ever grown, that the corn
crop was the smallest with one ex-
oeption In 20 years and that the oat
crop was also much below the aver
age. This conspicuous departure
from the ordinary relative production
of the three principal grains appears
10 have been followed by use OK
wheat for feed for animals more ex-
tensive geographically IL not In aceuai
volume than has before occurred.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
cssems,.a Force saee...fal.

Washington. March 1.-THE United
States minister to Colombia. reports
70 the state department, under date OF
March 3, that during the proceeding
week the government troops had stead
ny advanced and secured important
position near Bogota. which had been
vacated by the revolutionary forces
who are understood to be in a des-
perate situation aud seeking an oppor-
tunity to escape
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11

Guthrie, March I1..-Knight w
Joles. who was arrested at Perry, o.
T., on the charge Of burning United
States mails, committed suicide In an
unusual manner. both hands and his
head being blown off with dynamite
He lay down with stick of dynamite
under his head. Then, lighting the
fuse. he calmly waited it's explosion
holding the deadly charge In his
hands. The body was recognized by
letters and by clothing. Not feature
of the face or head remained and both
hands blown off
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
TssAmsan cAnal R+per.

Washington, March 11.-Senator
Morgan has placed at the disposal of
the isthmian canal committee, but did
not formally present. the report OF the
sub-committe OF which he in chair
man ON the question of the ability of
the new Panama company to give a
clear title In ease the United States
should purchase the franchises and
property of that company.
The report OF the majority of the
subcommittee is adverse to the ac-
ceptance OF the title of the Panama
company.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
Charged with shooting an omeer.

Mckinney. Tex. March lt.-Fred
Wilson of Weston was arrested. charg-
ed with the attempted assassination
OF A. r. Robertson Saturday night. He
was released on bond, pending an ex-
aiming trial The wounds on Robert
sons head are not 80 serious as at first
reported
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11

Lockhart. Tex. March 1.-THE
store Of ] II. Alexander az Dale, eight
miles east of here. was entered By bur.
glars Sunday night and about STA
II money and $500 In goods taken. The
aa3p was blown open. The drug sore
0x Ward Bros. was also entered, but
mothlng az much value was taken
from the dEag store.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
Proa Majority Large.

Mckinney, Tex, March 1i.--Com-
plete returns from the prohibition
election in Collin county Saturday
gave a majority of 1862 for prohibi-
tion. Out OF SO voting boxes four vot-
ed wet-North Farmersvile, Wylie.
Lick Prairie and ST Paul
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
Gave up Afssr -Four pax..

Panama Colombia. March f1.--Gen.
Herrera. the Liberal general attacked
Aqua Dulce with strong force Feb
ruary "a. Gen. Castro resisted him for
tsar days. but then abandoned the
town.
The government here has poGitive
Information that the reyolutionists
had 700 men killed or wounded dur
Ing the engagements
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
Patent Cotton Chopper.

HiIlsboro, Tex. March Ill. s. Da-
Wis has invented swinging cotton
chopper which he attaches to culti-
vators. He has applied for patent,
and has gene to Waco to arrange for
its manufactures He is blacksmith
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11

Chattanooga, March 11.--Miss Sarah
Frazier, of this city, daughter of Cap
tain s. ]. A. Frazier. has received from
General John b. Gordon the appoint
ment as sponsor for Tennessee to the
Confederate reunion at Dallas. April
a2.26.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11

Waxahachie. Tex. March liza
man aged about so years was arrested
near De Soto. In Dallas county. and
brought here TO answer a charge OF
criminal assault, alleged to have been
committed on a girl about IL years
old
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-11
Fire az Etnsea.

Ttascas Tex. March I1-Fire origin
Asing tn the Masonic lodge room up
stairs in the Masonic building de-
gtroyed the fixtures and paraphernalia
0f that order and wrecked the Bon Ton
restaurant. located down stairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15

the seizure of the Venezuelan gunboats
without first declaring a blockade, this
causing the people to fear bombardment
would follow at once.
In the matter Of the blockade Secretary
Hay has instructed our ambassadors at
Berlin and London to represent to those
governments that the United States must
not be understood as giving It's consent TO
any extension of the international right OF
peaceful blockade. It is not known that
this instruction was called forth by any In
cidenr making such representation neces-
sary, 1t was made simply as q cautionary
measure and gives the attitude OF this gov
eminent should any development arise
making its position matter OF Importance.
It was confidently hoped that before TINS
time some answer would have been re-
ceived from the German and British gov
ernment to President Castro's request that
the claims Of those governments be SUD-
mitted to arbitration. This request was
transmitted from Caracas by Minister
Bowen during the latter days of last week.
and in turn was handed to the embassies
of Germany and Great Britain at this CAPT.
tai.
The visit of President Castro to the bed
side of the invalid wife of the German dip
lomatfc representative at Caracas crea1eo
a good impression here. as 1t dld at tnae
place whereas the necessity for pompaIu-
ment of Puerto Cabello made an equally
,nfayorable one. It is regretted that the
Gamma nders of the German ana brltish
vessels should have found 1t necessary 70
resort to such severe step as Domparo-
ment of the city for an act for Wnicn sat
isfaction might have been obtained In
more peaceful manner. SUCH acts VIII I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
RETIREMENT RECOMMENDED.
Private Fifeld of Police Force to Re
ceive $50 Per Month.

Capt Isaac Pearson and other members
of the police pension committee have recon-
mended to the superintendent Of police that
Private j. N Fifleld. in view Of his Illness
and long service, be retired on $50 pension
per month payable from the police relief
fund DR.. Wall testified that the man was
suffering from rheumatism affecting the
right arm and from failing sight His Wis
ion is below the normal and letter from
DR., Shute recommended that the officer be
dismounted. Fifield has been on the force
for almost thirty-seven years. his reure-
ment was recommended by the committee.
The pension committee also recommended
that monthly pensions be allowed the widow
and daughter of the late H. c. Jones Of the
yember 20, 1902, payable from the police
fund: Louise c. Jones, widow, $40 per
month during wddowhood; Dora L. Jones,
$40 per month until sixteen years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Will Go to San Francisco.

President Roosevelt has formally ac-
copied the invitation Of the citizens COM
mittee of San Francisco to attend the dedi-
cation of the navy monument to CONNIE mo-
ate the battle of Manila. The monument
is now nearing completion. Following Is
the letter of acceptance received by former
Mayor Phelan, chairman of the commit
tee:
WHITE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. December 1s. 1902
my Dear Mr.. Phelan:
.'It will give me the utmost pleasure TO ac-
cent the very kind invitation extended by
YOU on behalf of the citizens committee to
participate in the ceremonies defeating
the monument In honor of the American
navy and to commemorate Admiral Dew
ey's victory In Manila bay. My visit to
San Francisco will probably be some time
in May, and 1 will let you know as soon as
the date is decided.
with regards, sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
BomBARD1Ne PUERTO cABELLo.
Disturbing Report Regarding the War
ships in Venezuelan Waters.

Minister Bowen in dispatch received at
the State Department yesterday afternoon
cabled that he had been informed by Presi-
dent Castro that British and German war
ships were bombarding Puerto Cabello.
In an earlier dispatch. received by the
State Department at 3:22 o'clock yesterday
morning, Minister Bowen said that the sit-
uation at the Venezuelan capital. Caracas.
was much auieter. The great excitement
noted at the outset Of the affair he said
was caused by the precipitate flight OF the
British and German ministers. the arrest
of all the subjects OF those two nations and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
The Shepherd Memorial.
SS.796.OO
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

notice what Justice says in your is
sue of Friday. The reason why the
money was not subscribed promptly is be-
cause there is lack Of public spirit and
unity in carrying out projects of public i'm
portance in the District Of Columbia. Peo-
pie do not seem to appreciate the desira-
bility of pulling together.
The memorial for ex-Gov. Shepherd
should be provided for at once. 1t should
be a popular movement that builds this
monument. Everybody ought to help honor
the man whose brains and energy trans
formed Washington from a mud hole into
one Of the finest residence cities in the
world 1 sent in my contribution long ago,
but i notice in the list that is published
from day to day that the names of great
many leading and prosperous citizens, who
have talked a great deal about this me-
mortal. do not appear.
Let the members Of the executive and
finance committees stir up this movement,
which must. for the honor of our city and
our citizens. be made an early and great
success PUBLIC SPIRIT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15

The constitutional convention Of New
Hampshire has adopted a woman suffrage
plank in the new constitution. The senate
Of Vermont killed bill extending the suf-
frage to women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15

doubtedly result In infiaming the minds Of
the Venezuelans, who naturally are of an
impetuous nature, and retaliation may fol-
low by assaults on foreign residents in
Venezuela.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-09
HEAVY TRADING IN OIL STOCKS
NEARLY 100000 SHARES
CHANGE HANDS.
Beatty Increased In Aetiyity---Hissins
shens- Manhattan Weak--louisians
Consolidated and NJ. & NJ. Higher,

The greater activity In oil stocks which
began op the previous day became more
pronounced at yesterdays call. There we're
frequent recessions IN value, but the fact
only Increased the sales and the demand
that developed restored the declining ten.
denotes in several Instances more ami.
mated feeling appeared about the trading
snd q great many orders were on hand
from distant sources.
Beatty went It's mammoth selling record
Of the day before 70 per cent better and
footed up total Of 10000 shares In the
days transfers. The selling price re.
mained at lisc aud the stock was later
held for Use. small lot Of old Beatty
also changed hands and brought the same
proportionate price. Higgins was a much
heavier trader aud it's recent price improve
ment was held throughout. There was
very little Of the stock TO he had at or
under SG3oo, aud all of this was readily
absorbed Buyers then went 5oGT5c higher
and moderate selling took place, after
which twice that advance was made on
the part Of sellers Merchants aud Me
chnnics' made Improvement and was an
I easy trader at 1c. There were abundant
buyers on those terms and nearly 1900
shares changed hands aud the ask price on
the close was moved up to iIsc. Bunato
sold about i9c under the previous session,
but strong activity developed and the
FORMER price was required In the later
moments Of the call Beaumont Coufedcr.
ated dropped cent below former declines
with sale Of 1000 shares at lae and Mi
other bids at this figure. The ASK price
stood at l3c towards the wind.up.
Manhattan siumped sharply aud takpr,
ala not appear for all the stock that could
nc bad under 1oc good deal Was OH
tained at iSi2M49i2c and only lSc was of.
fered after these transfers Ground Floor
Sold at the lowest mark reached In sew.
eral months. This stock has brought near.
~ double Us par value and lot was oh
tanned at 2i2c less than par There was
.'tie change In the position Of Independ
tnce' sales were made at a decline of lsc
,doush bids were lower than the late aver
age price Becky Sharp was slightly higher
ana while block was obtained al rs.
mere was no more available az the same
Price Price Fort Worth maintained its best
record aud averaged gain OF lsd%c on
NE day Buyers of Anglo-Amoricdn stood
! al Use and sellers at 2lsc Moderate trad
ing occurred at e. International traded
I TO advantage aud the first sale FOR some
/ time in American oil and Refining (old
| was recorded, Louisiana Consolidated came
/ INTO the list Of best sellers nj q healthy
/ Improvement In value With trading 10 20,
! held its record OF hlghness aud Nationa
! On and Pipe was weak at 25c. Palestine
| and Beaumont was a more Bctive trader
ana maintained its former strength thro gh
| out.
The total sales amounted to 1914 ,62t
| shares.
The prices bid and asked aud the sale
made were as follows:
UNLISTED STOCKS.