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The Washington times., 1902-12-17
GOVERNMENT LIKELY TO
RETAIN INTEREST IN LAND
District Commissioners Make Unfavor-
able Report on a Quit
Claim Measure.

The District Commissioners have for
warded to the chairman of the Senate
District Committee an unfavorable re-
port upon Senate bill, No. 53l2. "To
quit claim all interest OF the United
States in and 10 square 1131 in the city
Of Washington to Sidney Bieber" This
bill was referred TO the board for a re.
port as TO the advisability OF its pas
sage in view Of the fact that the land
named lies within the area Of the pro-
posed Anacostia River Improvement.
The Commissioners submit with their
report a tracing of the King plats Of
1903.
Attention is invited 10 the fact that
the plan Of the Park Commission makes
II Street. which is the northern bound
airy Of this square, the northern bound
airy Of its system, which II carried out.
would throw this square into the park
system.
The Commissioners are of the opinion
that the United States should retain any
rights that It has in the square in view
of improvements which may be made OF
the Anacostia River.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
STATE UNIVERSITY
PRESIDENTS TO MEET
They VIII Discuss Methods
Of Educational Value.

The National Association Of state Uni
versities will hold series Of meetings
in this city next month, from the Sd
TO the 5th, inclusive. Many well-known
men are scheduled to deliver addresses
on matters Of educational Importance.
The first meeting will be called to or
der in the red room Of the Ebbitt House
at 10 a. m. January 3. when committees
Will be announced, and the discussion Of
the following topics will be begun:
How Should Attendance on Religious
Exercises in State Universities be Reg
ulated?" President W. L. Bryan. Univer-
sity Of Indiana; President F. p. Venable,
University OF North Carolina; Presi-
dent Cyrus Northrop. University Of Min
nesota; should intercollegiate Athletics
be Under Official University Control?"
President W. L. Prather, University of
Texas; President z. A. Birge. Uuiversi-
ty Of Wisconsin; How May the Cecil
Rhodes Scholarships be Made Most
Useful In the States?" President George
f. MacLean. University Of Iowa; Presi-
dent Charles ". Dabney. University of
Tennessee; President James a. Mac
Lean. University Of Idaho; Principal
George r. Parkin. Toronto; Schools Of
Mines and state Universities" President
Webster Merriheld. University OF North
Dakota; President Frank Strong. Uni
versity OF Kansas: Methods Of Correct
ing or Eliminating Idle or Improbable
University Students" President William
O. Thompson, Ohio State University;
President P. B. Barringer. University Of
Virginia; President Joseph Swain,
Swarthmore. Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
MISS BOYD TELLS OF
GRETAN EXPLORATION
Pre-Hellenic Chronology of
Island Established.

An interesting paper on New Chap
ters in Cretan History" was read by
Harriet A. Boyd. a member Of the com
mission Of the American Exploration So
ciety, Of Philadelphia, at a meeting OF
the AnthropOlOgiCal Society last night
in the lecture rooms Of the Cosmos CluU.
An address was also made by DR.. d. S.
Lamb. on the life Of Rudolph Virchow,
and Prof. W. II. Holmes, president Of
the society, exhibited several ancient
stone figures which were dug up in Vera
Cruz. Mexico.
Miss BOyd's topic dealt with the dis
coveries recently made in Crete: by the
English at Knosos. Pyschro, Zakro, and
PraesOs; by the Italians at Phaestos. and
by herself at Kavusi and Comma The
object Of these explorations. she explain
cd. was to establish the Hellenic
chronology Of the island through the
stone age, bronze age and the iron age
down to the classical period
The new chapters OF Crete deal chief
ly with the Mycenean civilization. From
her discoveries and those Of others, Miss
Boyd said that Crete had been one Of
the principal cities Of the ancient world.
having been adorned with wonderful
The walls of the ancient
palaces were decorated with beautiful
trescoing, bronze. and carved stone.
The explorations have also resulted in
the discovery of two prehistoric systems
Of writing one Photograph and the
other linear.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
EXPLOSION KILLS SIX
MEMBERS OF A FAMILY
Caused by Blowing UP CT
Acetylene Gas Tank.

NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-By the explo-
sion OF an acetylene gas tank in the
home OF John Pagluighi at Fort Lee,
n. J., yesterday, six members OF his
family were killed outright. Their
bodies were recovered from the debris
by the flremen. all charred and burned
beyond recognition.
The dead are:
CLORINDA. eldest daughter. twenty-five years
old; head and lower limbs burned of Of trunk.
IDA, siXteen years old.
IlLLlE, twelve years old.
ADELINA. ten years
AJRINE, eight years old
GEORGE, six years old.
Just what caused the explosion no
one knows, but the shock was felt all
over Fort Lee. and even in Englewood
and Hackensack. four miles distant.
The Fort Lee and Coyteville fremen
worked faithfully, but could not sub
due the flames until ell hope Of saving
the lives Of the inmates was given up.
One by one the charred remains we're
lifted out and taken 70 the morgue and
laid side by side
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

been appointed again in the place Of J.
W. KaIun- He is a very popular and
capable Hawaiian, and was a member Of
the nominating convention in the depu-
tation from Hawaii which named Will
liam Mckinley President Of the United
States for a second term. with him were
the Hon Samuel Parker, who is we'll
known in Washington, and c. B. Wilson,
another Hawaiian.
Previous 90 the departure Of Delegate
Wilcox for Washington he stated 20 your
correspondent that while he was there
he would formulate plans for the fusion
OF the Democratic and Home Rule par
ties Of the islands. so that at the next
election there would be only the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties. Il will be
remembered that In the election two
years ago the Homo Rulers carried cv-
erything before them.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
WANT STREET RAILWAY
TRANSFER STATION REMOVED

Chairman Babcock. Of the House
District Committee IS in receipt Of q
communication from George ". Stose.
secretary OF the Petworth Citizens As
sociation. requesting upon behalf Of that
organization that the transfer station
of the Ninth Street Railway be removed
from its present location at Brightwood
Avenue and U Streets TO Richmond
Street. Mr.. stose in his letter says:
"a host Of harsh thoughts toward the
railroad company because OF the cold
delay. and many a disposition ruined by
the selfish rush for seats would be saved
by such a change"
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
MONSTER MERGER
WITH $2OO,OOO,OOO.
Combination Of Rapid Tran
stand Other Companies.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ia merger
OF the greatest utilities in Philadelphia-.
embracing capital exceeding 5000 .OO0. 900.
IS occupying the attention. Il is believed.
Of the dominant factors in each OF them.
A report was widely current on the
street yesterday that the PHILADELPHIA
Rapid Transit. the United Gas Improve
ment and the Philadelphia Electric Com
panies were preparing 10 unite under one
vast holding corporation. One group OF
men now controls all Of them and Al
union OF interests IN name as well as 10
fact is surely being considered by tha
Widener-E -E1kins- -Dolan syndicate.
Representatives OF this syndicate VIII
not admit ofhcially that any such plans
are under way, but persons associated 4
with these companies assert positively
that directors Of the three companies
are debating details OF the merger.
All the street railways in Philadelphia
except eight miles OF road In Fairmount
Park are owned and operated now By tho
Rapid Transit Company. The total mile
age Is AS miles
The United Gas Improvement not only
leases the Philadelphia gas works, which
supply all the gas consumed here. busl
the gas or electric light plants in about
thirty-five other cities and towns.
The Philadelphia Electric Company
controls the chief electric light plants iai
this city. II has been earning money
and now pays a dividend OF 8 per cent.
One OF the reasons given for thsi
tremendous buying Of Philadelphia Elec-i
trio stock some time ago was the desira3
OF the Widener-E -E1kins-Dolan syndicatei
10 acquire more power IN that corpora-i
ton
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
CITIZENS APPROVE WORK
OF DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

Evan H. Tucker. president Of the
Northeast Washington Citizens Associa-
tion has addressed a letter to Chairman
Babcock. inclosing resolutions adopted
by that body approving the recommen-
dations OF the District Commissioners in
their annual report urging the recIama-
tion of the Anacostia flats. and other
improvements. and also indOrsing tho
proposition 10 carry on the work Of
filtration plant, the same TO be paid for
by loans TO be negotiated from time TO
time repayablo out Of a sinking fund
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
COPIES OF TARIFF
FOR OCEAN STEAMERS

The Treasury Department has sent to
each ocean steamer plying between New
York and foreign ports bound volume
toms administrative act for use in the
ship library. The act covers 35. 900 dif-
ferent articles with the customs duty on
each. The volume also contains much
other valuable information. including
the various weights and measures. in
structiOns for shipment, and foreign
money reduced 10 the value OF the United
States currency.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
HOLMES WISHES DIVORCE.

Proceedings for divorce were begun
yesterday in the Supreme Court Of the
District by James NJ. Holmes against
his wife, Bertha NJ Holmes, on statu-
tory grounds. They were married in
this city in November. 1885, and have
three children. Lorenzo a. Bailey is
counsel for the petitioner.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
Position of Prince Cunic-

u want you to understand just what
my position Is in this matter. and In
order that you shall without any chance
Of a Misunderstanding. 1 tell you that
I wil not &c one step 10 Washington
unless you appoint a Hawaiian 20 one OF
those vacant onlces. One is all ask and
do not think / am asking too much I
have been watching the trend of affairs
and you cannot convince me that am
wrong There is no need for argument.
am as good an American as any OF you
and 7 understand that one Of the great
principles OF Americanism Is Justice
That rs what I am looking for on behalf
OF my people. ] have taken solemn oath
20 support and help them and / viii do IL
even II do not go TO Washington.
Il want 20 90 90 Congress with a clean
record behind me. I want TO show them
over there that although two Hawailans
have been dismissed from their Offices on
account Of irregularities, there are other
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
Judge Kepoikai Mentioned.

Judge Noah Kepoikai, the Hawaiian
who is being mentioned for the treas
uTership. was at one time circuit judge
OF the Island of Maui. and was 10 have
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
MIDSHIPMEN IN wAsHINGToN.

All the members OF the first class OF
the Naval Academy at Annapolis spent.
yesterday afternoon in this city. They
arrived az noon in command Of Com
mander T. B. Howard and proceeded at
once 10 the ordnance department OF the
navy yard, where they spent several
hours in study. They returned to the
Academy last night.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
MARY wALSH'S WILL.

The will Of Mary Walsh. dated April
Y, last, was filed yesterday for probate
in the Office Of the Register Of Wills for
the District. She leaves her estate to
her children.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

Forecast for today-Fair.
 Data for 24 hours ending p. m. yes terday:
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27
News ef Y
 the Town
THE WEATHER

Local Daily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

Don't forget. the 'Deestrick SiSule.' Are you going? They say it'll prove a great hit These and like expressions are heard nowadays on every hand. When people talk about thing it is seli-evident they're interested and the "Deestrick Skule' continues the talk of the town. Of course you'll be there, because everybody else is going. Tick cts. J0 cents. Reserved seats. 15 cents. on sale at Hotel Adams drug store.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27
YOU'LL RELISH OUR
 RELISHES

Largest stock of Bulk Pickles, Olives etc, in Phoenix. Prices are right, too.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27
WHY

our business is steadily improving: Be- cause we have the right price and can sell cheaper than any store in town. \ very small expense enables us to sell at a very small profit. We are selling II lb.7. sugar Sl-OJ Hams, regular 15c, per 121ac lbs. Pink Beans............. 25c Nice large Lemons, per dog. 15c l can Columbia Milk- 10c i cans Peerless Milk lk.......... 25c ] lb. Mocha and Java Coffee. 25c
 Best ever sold for the money.
 Don't fail to try our Chase &
 Sanborn's Mocha and Java Coffee
 Irregular 4Oc), only 35c Dried Peaches, per lb.............. 1Oc lbs. Lard. d..................... 4Oc lbs. Lard. 70c n lbs. Lard. d...................... l.35
 A ticket with every purchase on our Sramophone.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

LICENSED TO WED.-A marriage license was issued yesterday to Otto C. Plambert and Nettie R. Moser.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

Maximum temperature, 70; minimum temperature. g. Average relative humidity. g per cent. Total precipitation, 10 Character of the day-Cloudy.
 VIM. G. BURNS.
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

A free ride on the electric cars Sat urday. March l. to the great money saving. cash raising liquidation sale at Goldberg Bros.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

See the N. Porter Saddle and Ha"- ness Co. for the best saddles and har- ness. First-clasS mechanics employed, also expert carriage trimmer. 142 East Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27

Our nsr or residences Tor sale and for rent is extensive.
 The Evans Loan & Investment Co.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-27
NOTICE TO HoRsEN1EN.

NJ It( tiCiSsol--hI@-N Boydello 2:14A, will make the season of 1902 a t Phoenix race track. This will be the last opportunity to breed to the game grandson of Electioneer the founder of the greatest trottinS family in the world; including the Abbott. 2:03A, and over 200 with rec ords better than 2:30.
 Terms $25 for the season.
 GEO. N.KLOTZBACH, Box 6S1- Manager.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
wondered how anybody could expect to
farm successfully in Dakota"

Under the preliminary provisions of
the new Chinese treaty it appears that
the open-door policy. which this gov
eminent has insisted upon, will result.
The whole of the immense Chinese en-
pire will be opened to American bus
mess enterprises and commercial de-
velopment. The profit of the United
States will derive from the provisions
CT this treaty. if our merchants go after
these newly to be opened markets in
their characteristic manner, is almost
i~ncalculable. The outcome of the ne
gotiations reflects great credit upon the
state department, since this country
has secured its completion, without the
advantage of the sphere of influence"
from which the other powers have
operated. ,...N. = a.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
REPUBLICAN STATE PLATFORM.

. hEI blLlS-AS -
The unparalleled prosperity of our coun-
trv and the wonderful increase in our FOR
piru rr,de we believe is due 10 the Wise
craftsmanship of our republican, leaoerS
and ii faithful adherence to the national
policy of protection and reciprocity; as out
lined and promulgated by VIM. Mckinley
and so emphatically endorsed and inter-
preted by President Roosevelt; we COM
mend the president of the United states
for his straightforward and manly course
on ali public questions and for his untiring
zeal and patriotic devotion to the principles
of his party and the welfare of the Amerl-
can people.
of our states representatives in congress,
and their courageous stand upon pubic
questions. with much satisfaction, and ex-
press our confidence in their Judgment ana
ability. "
We indorse the present state administra-
ton as having been wise, economical and
honest, and the party pledges It's candldates
to a continued faithful observance OF the
best interests of the state in all depart
ments of the public service.
Proud of the achievements OF our army
and navy, and mindful of the glorious
record of the North Dakota volunteers, we
resent the attacks on our army by demo-
cratic leaders in congress, and characterize
them as unAmerican and unpatriotic. j..
The republican party stands for good
government and the faithful enforcement
of all existing laws.
We commend to the legislative assem-
bly, and urge upon its members the serious
consideration of such amendments Of the
election laws of this state as shall perfect
the system of primary elections In accord
needed reform.
Uninf1uenced by corporate interests, we
favor the enactment Of laws beneficial to
the masses, and especially such laws as
may be necessary to the proper regulation
and control of all public franchises and
public utilities in this state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
What's In a Name9,

Her name is Margaret, but all her
friends call her Daisy. It is a pet
name she has been known by since
she was a child. There is a pretty.
bright, charming freshness about her
which the flower suggests. But not
withstanding the appropriateness Of
the nickname the girl. who has recent
ly attained the dignity of an engage
ment ring, has discarded it one and
for all, and no n Is a friend of hers
who does not call her Margaret. 1t is
all on account Of the ley name she is
to take. She will eventually be Mrs.
Field.
"And it is a very nice name, too"
says the girl, .'but ! do mot intend to
be a daisy field New York Times.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Congress
B. F. SPALDING of Cass.
T. F. MARSHALL of Dickey.
For Governor
FRANK WHITE of Barnes.
For Lieutenant Governor
DAVID BARTLETT Of Griggs.
For Secretary of State
E. F. PORTER of Foster.
For State Auditor
H. L. HOLMES of Pembina.
For State Treasurer
D. H. M'MILLAN of Cavalier.
For State Superintendent of Public In
struction-
W. L. STOCKWELL of Walsh.
For Attorney General
c. N. ERICH of Nelson.
For Commissioner of Insurance
FERD LEUTZ Of Morton.
For Commissioner of Agriculture
R. j. TURNER of Stark.
For Commissioners Of Railroads e
c. J. LORD of Towner.
J. F. SHEA of Richland.
A. SHATZ of Wells.
For Justice Supreme Court
J.. NJ. COCHRANE of Grand Forks.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
A SAD DISAPPOINTMENT.

Ineffective liver medicine is a disap-
pointment. but you don't want to
purge, strain and break the glands of
the stomach and bowels. lDeWitt's
Little Early Risers never %disappoint.
They cleanse the system of all poison
and putrid matter and do it so gently
that one enjoys the pleasant effects.
They are tonic to the liver. Cure bill
%iousness, torpid liver and prevent fever.
E. G. Patterson & Co,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
Chr Bismarek Trihnne.
BY NJ. II. JEWELL.
THE DAILY

Published every afternoon, except Sun
day. at Bismarck, North Dakota, Is deliv-
cred by carrier to all parts Of the city at
so cents per month, or SO per year. The
daily sent to any address in the United
States and Canada, postage prepaid, 81
per year; So for six months; $3.50 for
three months. .
" THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Published every Friday; eight pages,
containing a summar of the news OF the
week-local and foreign-particular atten-
ton being paid to state news. Sent TO
any address, postage paid, for $1.OO for
one year; so cents for six months; 20 cents
Tor three months.
The Bismarck Tribune is the Oldest
newspaper in the state-established June
Ii. 1919. 1t has a wide circulation ana Is
a desirable advertising medium. Being
published at the capital Of tae state II
makes a feature of state news, OF a SEMI
official character, and is therefore partlcu-
Iarly interesting to all who desire to keep
the run of state affairs-political, social
and business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
COUNTY TICKET.

Treasurer-W. A. FALCONER.
Sheriff-GEO. A. WEIGH.
Auditor-W. S. MOORHOUSE.
Register of Deeds. L. PETERSON.
Clerk of Court-AUGUST OLSTON.
States Attorney w. F. COCHRANE.
Supt. of Schools-GAIL WAID.
County Judge-JOHN F. FORT.
Coroner-JOHN WHITE.
Surveyor-JOHN HAROLD.
Justices of the Peace-A. w. COOK,
JULIUS ANDAHL, JOHN HITCH
COCK, BERNARD O'REILLY.
Ccnstables-CHAS. KOSITSKI, M.
G. ANDERSON. WALTER KING.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05
STATE NEWS
Wahpeton levies s1o,5oo taxes for

Wahpeton levies $4,000 taxes for
the ensuing year.
The first of the new wheat has been
brought into Jamestown, and graded
No. / northern. 4
Mayor Johnson his canid-
dacy for the position of county auditor
of Cass county.
M. D. Patten of Wahpeton fell from
a scaffolding and vas almost instantly
killed. The accident happened at
Mooreton.
Major Edwards has gone down to
the mud springs to take treatment for
facial paralysis that has been bothering
him for some time.
Hope people are trying to get the
SEQ and the ~Cooperstown Courier sug
gests that the people of that town take
a hand also and try and get the road.
Bishop John Stanley of the Catholic
church, who has been in Rome. where
he had an audience with the Pope, has
returned to New York. on his way
home. -.
Ed Miller, the highwayman who
was sentenced to five years by Judge
Pollock. got only sixty cents from the
victim he held up. His time averages
UP about twelve cents a year.
Oscar Munson went on a tear at Val
ley City and attacked Peter Hastings,
who opened up Oscars throat with a
pocket knife. and sent him to the hos
pital.
Senator and Mrs. McCumber have re-
turned from their western trip. Mrs
McCumber goes to Washington to get
the children ready for school and the
senator remains in the state during
the campaign.
N. P. Rasmussen, the well known
Valley City business man, has bought
a hotel and residence in Hastings
Mimi, and Valley City people are won
dering whether he intends to leave
Valley City.
Citizens of Renville county CD held
a mass meeting and decided to make 9
fight before the supreme court to have
the county boundary law of 1891 de,
clared unconstitutional. An injunc
ton will probably be obtained to pre-
vent Bottineau and Ward county off
cials from collecting taxes. J.. A. Sor
ley will represent the organization
people.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-09-05

The Minneapolis Times observes:
North Dakota products will bring
5s100,OO0,OW this year and this, in view
OF the fact that the population OF the
state is only 100000, shows a per
capita" wealth. that is exceptional and
perhaps ~unequaled by any other COM
monWeaIth. NOT 50 very many years
ago men who were called statesmen