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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
CITY NOTICE.

Bids will be received by the board
of public works until noon May 81,
1908, for the construction Of the
south approach of the Monroe street
bridge, in accordance with the plans
and specifications approved by the
council February II, 1908, and on file
in this office.
Proposals to be made i'm duplicate,
one copy addressed to the mayor tho
other, with a certified check for not
less than 10 per cent OF the amount
of the bid, to the secretary of the
board. The successful bidder will be
required to furnish a guarantee COM
pany's bond of an amount equal to
other bonds as the laws OF the state
of Washington requires.
Separate bids will be received, at
the same time. for the construction
of piers and abuttment walls under
the south approach of the Monroe
street bridge. In accordance with tho
plans and specifications adopted by
the city council on February II, 1908,
and on file in this office. These bids
to be made in duplicate. one addressed
to the mayor and the other, with GER
titled check FOR not less than 10 per
cent of the amount of the bid to the
secretary of the board. Bonds will
be required for this work under the
same conditions as specified for the
bridge approach. The attention OF
bidders is called to Ordinance No.
Alo31. passed February 10. 1901. re-
serves the right to reject any and
all bids. Proposals publicly opened
at o'clock same date
T., r. HANDI,EY SECRETARY
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The Curse of a Million Dollars.

There's the Moses Fowler
1t has excited
1t the OF a m ion doa
dollars before In other heirs
On account of this million dollars
the world Of family feuds To
kidnapped
alternately by the and finally
helpless
handsome athletic youth with to
and ruin by relatives aim his money
He sent Cincinnati
the relatives Chase kidnapped
he turned up In Belgium He abducted
tarium Paris where a few weeksa
Il his
The
him be
located the
Washington o
The disposition
the hands
blessing a may sometimes
might sane an,
million a about his neck
yet
Sad n
chose of the relatives a
consanguny the knhp blood
scales What MILL dollars?
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SO Jessie Shirley. %

Much qualification is being ex-
pressed by local lovers of the drama
over the announcement of the coming
return engagement at the Auditorium
of the distinguished actress, Miss
Jessie Shirley. whose artistic achieve
ments here last season permanently
established her as a refining favorite
Ever since the close of the successful
Shirley summer engagement of last
year many and frequent have been
the requests expressed for Miss Shir-
ley's return.
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INDIGESTION

is the cause Of more discomfort than
any other ailment. If you eat the
things that you want. and. that are
E sSSs for ySs YOU r.s 5s dStress ss
your Digestion perfect and prevent
Dyspepsia and Its attendant disagree
able symptoms. You can safely eat
anything. at any time. If you take one
of these Tablets afterward. Sold by
antee. rs cents. Money refunded IL
YOU are not satisfied. Send to us for
E free sample. w H Hooker u Co..
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1.-The RlWskim' Bee. :"

The Auditorium theater Tuesday
evening will be turned into an old
fashioned huskin' bee by the retail
clerks.
The corn huskers-Upland Hay. T
H. J. Ryan. Mrs. Hay, Frapcss In
gols; Sunfower Hay, Jessie Rodgers
Flaxey Hay. Nina burrows; Timothy
Hay. Clyde Hook; Red Top Hay. Geo
W. Rumble; Farmer Cornhoppey
James J. Gormati Mrs Cornhoppet
Dot burns; shucks corhhopper. Anna
Ne~hyer; TasSle Cornhobper
Georgia Law LQps Cornhopper
Thomas s. Argyle; Trop Corphopper
NJ H. Law; Buck Strawpile. D. Holl.
rah; John Gee Haw. ]. Emmett o
Conner; Dorothy Doushgut. Mercis
MorganI silas Sitanwhitue. II. Man
vile Grosset Ponapsy. Lsoh g. Rumble
Nirapda, Maud Playze, OFlannagah
Jimmy 0Hafra.
spsoiaities will be introduced b.
the followtnt well known entertain
srs, who VIII amuse the husksrs Will,
at work. Misses Ella Phillips. Bes
sic Griffith. Ida Woods, Lulu Kelly
Olive Rich. Anna Macteap. Walters
Morgan Minnie Kelly, tui& Morgan
Jesse Hucholz. Anna Newnyrs. Mau(
Payss. Rioh Grace Woods Messrs
George OHara. Lou Demert, Kisvs
Aibrihe, Jimmy o'Hara, jack Alien
Ryan J. =. Monahen, w. A. FELTON,
Lawrence Pasram. Leslie Briskel ant
Is bellies aud beaua In addition Il
these will BE- seen IN the cake walk
Aa9thsr feature that will deserve sps'
ciai nientipp WIN BE- the appearance
Of Professor payhss Mandolin end
Harp club tp something entirely r5w.
The latest songs % the daH both
sentimental and TOPICAL vil1 b rep.
dered during the evening . host Of
local take-offs and jokss Ind Q Iot OF
clever and eTifinA sssdiai.iss ere
promised and the CLERKS Guarantee
that not q dun moment VIII be allow.
"A IN araan infa thu avantnAph fuo
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''ODe 0Desorns I"

Ben Hendricks, tho popular actor
and comedian. is again presenting the
best of Swedish dialect plays. "Oie
Olson" and with the same results
that have attended his previous star
ring tours in this play
Mr.. Hendricks and Ole. with all Its
fun. pathos. musical features, dap
cling and otlier specialties. will be
at the Auditorium theater wednesday
and will doubtless attract that largo
class Of amusement lovers that gets
enjoyment from q wholesome comedy
naturally presented
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Dedicate the School.

nl noNr ,g.',Is. : ss RI Mr.:
De lily Of Ho&esteaS b ShIr]ss N.
'sShwabl president q Ms .Wited
States Steel corporation was dediest-
ed today With iaterestiQt sietp3ses
anq III the prJseH4 Of . Iatfs 6fSwd.
including hundreds Of Employee Of
the steel mills.
Mr.. schwab and large party Of
friends attended the exeroiSee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

Notice Is hereby given that there
has been collected and paid into North
eial assessments in said district suf-
fsient to pay special Improvement
bonds North avenue grade, district
No. /, No. q. with interest thereon
until the 25th day of May, 1908 and
said bonds. with interest, will be
paid by the undersigned. city treas
tret, upon their prese to him
az his Office in the city hall, In the
city OF Spokane. Spokane county,
Washington. and interest on all bonds
last-named date.
Al. II. EEGGLEsToN.
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Saturday evenings, with a Saturday
matinee.
The idea of making a minister with
liberal views the central figure Is 9
novel one, ak&SAs close attention
given by audiences everywhere tc
a1l that Is said and done in the play
attest the wisdom of the experienced
authors in their choice.
"Our New Minister" Is full Of In
teresting types, and the atmosphere
Of the small New England town Il
excellently preserved. The company
that appears here Il the original one
and the scenic production is said &c
be elaborate.
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NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF NORA
AVENUE GRADE BONDS, DIS

Notice Is hereby given that there
has been collected and paid into Nora
avenue grade fund. district No. l.
special assessments In said district
sufficient to pay special improvement
bonds Nora avenue grade. district No.
l. Nos. II to SO inclusive. with inter
est thereon until the 2Sth day of
May, 1908. and said bonds. with inter
est, will be paid by the undersigned,
city treasurer, upon their presenta-
ton to him at his office in tho city
hall. in the city of Spokane. Spokane
county, Washington and interest on
all bonds herein described will cease
on said last-named date.
NJ. II. EGGLESTON.
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I BU81 CURE I03 FILEe.
Itching Piles produce moisture and
Blind, Bieeding or ProtrudinE Piles
are cured by DR.. bo-San-ko's Pile
| Remedy. Stops itching ana bleeding
Absorbs tumors. SOC a jar at drug
gists. or sent by mall. Treatise free.
Write me about your case. DR.. Bo-
sanko. Philadelphia. Pa For sale by
Chas. McNab, corner Washington
street and Riverside avenue
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NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF DEAN
AVENUE GRADE BONDS, DIS

Notice is hereby given that there
sffse fana int?
special assessments In said district
sufficient to pay special improvement
bonds on Dean avenue grade. district
No Nos; Is: 20 and nd a. aa,t with in;
May, 1908, and said bonds, with In
terest, will be paid by the under
signed, city treasurer, upon their pre-
sentation to him at his Office In the
kane county. Washington; and inter-
est on all bonds herein described will
cease on said last-named date.
Nj. III. EGGLESTON.
City Traaaurar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
HoYT BROS. TAILORING 90.

ment of $500 patterns for suits.
Special discount. Also see our Nc
Kibbins hat-the latest. Another one
of our suit clubs just starting; 81
per week. Tel. e. 4341. 0703 Mon
roe street
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Dated Spokane, Wash. May 5, 1908.
NOTICE TO PRoPERTY OWNERS.

Notice Is hereby given that the as
sessment roll for the improvement by
the sidewalking Of Chestnut street
from the center line of Bridge avenue
to the center line Of Boone avenue,
is now on file In the office of the city
clerk. Said roll was filed on the 12th
day of May. 1908. and Is now open
for public inspection.
The city council will meet on the
18th day of June, 1908; at the hour
Of 1880 p. M OF said day, at which
said meeting the city council will
hear and consider appeals from and
objections to said assessment roll by
parties aggrieved by said assessment.
C.. A. FLEMING, City Clerk.
SnOkane. Wash. MAY Il 1NO2
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
A Home at Once.

Select your own lot and own plans.
We will buy the lot and build your
house. One-fourth cash, balance small
monthly payments. Mechanics Loan
& Trust Co. 5O3 RookerY
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es0Wlr New MllMisnsdr ~

Denman Thompson and George w.
Ryer's latest New England idyl, "Our
New Minister" will be presented at
the Spokane theater next Friday and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

l understand that at the FIournoy-
Bell wedding on the 81 of June Mrs
J. ID. Sherwood is to be ''matron of
honor" an innovation in Spokane. but
custom much in vogue every place
else. If they have a military wedding
l wonder if the bride will follow the
old military custom of cutting the
brides cake with the newly made
bridegroom's sabre?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
Played Ball In Street.

Fred Benson and b. c. Beckwell.
young men attending the high school
ere called TO the police station by
coverly today 10 answer to
q o. disorderiy conduct by
but were LET go on
expixauee. Taseir cases
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Riblet entertained at
dinner last Thursday evening at the
Country club. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Perks. MIR. and Mrs. Sid Norman,
Mr. and Miss Lever,on. Mrs. Drum
heller, Miss WEIGH. Emmett Brown
and Alex Winston. The dinner was
followed by the dance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
The THEATRE COMI0UI

Week Commenclng Monday. May IT.
First appearance of the following
star artists: The Harrison Brothers,
cyclist The Great Carroll. together
with 80 others First production OF
the flve-act drama,
east LYNNE"
Also the Opening Comedy.
THE PALOUSE ADJUsTEE."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

General William p. Carlin return
ed last week from his trip abroad but
says with it all he is glad to be in
Spokane aga in.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

So far this week we have sung and
we have danced for the hospital. The
musicale given on Tuesday night at
Mrs. Jay p. Graves with all due
respect to the singers) was a bowling
success. We haven't had a nice big
musicale for so'long we all thorough
ly enjoyed it. Mrs. Kahler certainly
sings beautifully with a voice that
reaches your heart. Miss Stewart
too. has magnetic voice and gave a
pretty little French song for encore
In fact. everybody did his and her
part unusually we'll. Mrs. Essig and
Mrs. Allen sang and they are always
favorites. Mr.. Walton and Mr.. King
both sang very well. Mrs. Walker.
lately come among us, recited very
we'll indeed Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy
plays particularly soft. pretty ac-
| compartment. Mrs. Glenn gave two
instrumental selections in her usual
brilliant style. SO, altogether, every
body seemed pleased with the pro
gram The ladies who had 1t in
charge acted as a receiving commit
tee and Mrs. Hughes Finley, being
one of them. was particularly notice
able in the chicest of chic" gowns
something really stunning-gray with
beautiful lace. and the hat was equal
ly stunning Blanche Flournoy look
ed very well indeed in full dress. Very
few. however. took the pains to dress
very much for such an occasion. They
made a good deal of money, though.
so that was what was expected.
The dance at the Country club for
the benefit of the hospital on Thursday
night was another success although
many wondered why they confined it
to club members Mrs. Nichols is an
awful worker and whatever she I'M
dertakes is liable to go through In
the way she intends it to. The room
was dressed up a bit more festive
than usual and the porc.les were con-
sfderably improved by awnings. rugs,
divans and Chinese lanterns. but with
it all they felt little bit like last
very acceptable. Mrs. Nichols. Mrs
Riblet. Miss Leverson and Miss Har-
ris did the Donors for the occasion
Among the noticeable gowns Mrs
Nichols wore dainty yellow dresden
silk gown with founces of exquisite
lace upon it. Mrs. Riblet looked very
well in black lace over white. Mrs
Jackson wore white. Miss Mabel
Welch wore white crepe. as did Miss
Agnes Clark. Miss Coleman, visiting
Miss Flournoy, wore a very striking
costume of lowered tissue with great
punches of luscious flowers sprinkled
over it Miss Elise Flournoy never
looked better. in a white gown with
black and orange most artistically ar
ranged as a trimming, making 1t
something very pretty and unusual
Miss Broadwater of Helena wore a
deep pink gown. Mrs. Sherwood wore
an elaborate black bespangled crea.
ton that was very beautiful Mrs
Odell, who always wears high nefked
gowns, wore thin white gauzy silk
very much pleated and the pleats
caught down with white nailheads
and very pretty gown it was. Ella
Clark wore pretty and becoming
blue crepe. Mrs. Perks wore white
dotted Swiss. Mrs. Branson wore
black net and lace. Miss Leverson
wore pretty pink crepe. Miss Yates
was in white. Mrs. Cowan had on a
white gauze with pink forget me-nots
for garnlture. The Misses Cullen
looked well dressed as usual in pink
and blue crepes Mrs. Fred Elmen-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
CAKE WALK.

Cake walk with entirely new feat
ures and novel steps. Eccentric
dances. topical songs. hey rube
dancers, cornfield cadets and the
twentieth century bellies will come
over from the Spokane tavern and
help entertain.
AS Farmer Upland Hay Is to do
nate the receipts to the relief fund
of the Retail Clerks union admis-
sion will be 81. Toe, soc and 25c.
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Mrs. George Stocker is another re-
cipient of much attention from her
old friends. Mrs. Chickering ENTER
tanned in her honor on Thursday,
Mrs. Kimbail entertained for her on
Tuesday and she seems to be having
no end of parties given in her honor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Insinger leave next
Tuesday for trip through Holland.
They expect to be gone until the fall
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Auditorium.

Our old time friend, Farmer Corn
hopper. has agreed to be on hand with
his family. and promises to make the
fun fast and furious. Over one hun
dred OF out best local talent have
rendered their services, and Will pre-
sent list of original specialties UNI
surpassed In the annals of home tai
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Finch entertained the
Hillside Whist club last Tuesday
evening.
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Girls. are you provided with several
pairs of washable gloves? If not.
provide them Immediately before the
first wagon load" gives out, for
nothing else is to be worn, so am
Informed. from New York =, to- the
other side. Silk and Isle are the real
things this summer and are so I'm
Portable on the INDEPENDENTLY
when we know they are in vogue
and the beauty about them is you
can scrub them and tub them till
there is no health in them.
Don't forget about the tea to be
given by Miss Glass chapter for the
benefit of the hospital. 1t is to be at
Mrs. J. d. SherwooG's nome in Sum-
NIT avenue next Wednesday after
noon from 8 to o'clock. To aid
the fund tea and cake will be Is cents.
ARABELLA FAIR.
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Bee"

Fearing his barn will not hold all
who will desire to enjoy the fun, Mr.
Hay has rented the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

Miss Laura Birch. VINO is soon to
be married to Mr.. Slice, has had two
showers" given her this week One
linen and the other china" Now
doesn't that title of shower partic-
ularly in connection with china, strike
the rest of you as being homogeneous?
A misnomer? Imagine having china
showered at you. Do you suppose
there would be much left of you or
the china. either. after the shower
was over? l have heard of a pretty
idea for the linen shower An i'm
mense hollow ball of roses was made
and by some conniving the bride elect
was stationed unde it when some
body pulled the string and down came
a shower of lovely handkerchiefs that
had been concealed IN the ball all
over the much astonished Young
woman, but imagine how much more
astonished she would have been If it
had been cups and saucers. China
shower" would be a good idea for the
book. English as She Is Spoke"
Something Ike. "The bride came in
on her fathers arm"
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RED EARS.

Red ears can be purchased from
any of the clerks. or at the box office
which entities the holder to kiss the
girl of his choice. Everyone Nv In
vited to sharpen their huskln pins
and attend.
Huskin commenced at $40 sharp
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

Both Mrs, Wilson and Mrs Larson
have been entertained at several small
affairs in their honor this week. Mrs
Cullen. Mrs. Z. Clark and Mrs. Dudley
entertained for them.
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NOTICE TO HoLDERs OF NORTH
AVENUE GRADE BONDS, DIS

Sity treasurer.
Dated Spokane. Wash. May s. 1903.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16

There's the Moses Fowler Chase case.
1t has excited interest in two continents
II is the story Of the cursa Of n million, :;
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-16
| LIN S0CQ[ET Try.

dorf had on o yellow gown with a
deep founce of beautiful lace about
her shoulders. The music was fine
and only two pieces--the piano with
drum or violin acknowledgements
by Miss dallaher. and would make
some full sized brass bands sit up."
as our English friends like to say
when it comes to cance music.
Yesterday Mrs. Brownlee gave a de-
lightful little card party to initiate
the visiting ladies from Helena. Mrs
Wilson and Mrs. Larson. into the
game of 500. Mrs. Wilson was initi-
ated to the extent of winning the
first prize. Among those present were
Mrs. Cullen. Mrs. WEIGH, Mrs. Jay
Graves. Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Happy,
Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. z. Clark. Mrs. F.
Graves, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Paterson,
Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. T. Herrickas Mrs.
J. Herricks. White lilacs were beau
tifuliy arranged about the drawing
room with baskets of pansiesc and
narciSsus.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-03
COUNT KILLED.
lie Lost nI. iIre While Participating ir
an Automobile Race

lie Lost ui. IIfe While Participating Do
AN Automobile Race
Nice France. April Count Elliott
scb0rowsa. OF Sew York was KILLED
Wednesday 10 au automobile hu
climbing race between hen, and 10
Tur0.e Count Ss1.rov Ns car turn.
ed a sharp angle roo quickly. turned
over and was wrecked Th. count Haa
hurled against % rock. ha head sr..
open ana Doc died Instantly uH .Haf
feur Us believed 90 be MORALLY Injured
The race was Immediately topped
Countess SebOrOwsN Waa awaiting U.r
husband at LaTurble. expecting 'Q
lunch together az the conclusion 0f OBJ.
race. The accident occurred af fh,
spot where ehero was % similar fatal
ity two years ago when an AUTOMOBILE
lst was killed Count seborowsN ua.
an American He liked In England TO-
a number Of years and was devoted o.
hunting az Melton MoWUn lu .II.
ton 20 the Nice automobile rne H..
week be was t0 have entered ".
the James Gordon Bennett af..
tiOual automobile cup. which .s FL. .
competed f0r LOO ireland
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-03
KEPT BUSY. :
Presiding omcsrs In senate and House
Sign Numbers OF Blils

Presiding Onioers In senate and Houss
Sign Numbers OF Biils.
Austin, April 2.-The closing scenes
IN the senate and house Wednesday
last day OF regular legislative session.
were interesting. Considerable bust
ness was transacted in the house.
During the last hour there was rush,
hurry and excitement. such as has not
often been witnessed In any Texas
legislature. The first feature OF the
morning was the killing OF sheriff's
fee bill.
Next came Mr. Onion with a ques-
ton OF personal privilege, yoicing a
grievance. Vie complained that he had
not been able 70 efficiently serve his
people. saying that the speaker had re-
fused 10 recognize him TO call up meas
ures especially naming the Willacy
/ local option bill Toward the close
OF his address. De was interrupted by
. Mr.. Standiter who was also an allocate
I OF the measure named Mr Sandifer
raised the point that the gentleman
was not speaking 90 question OF per
sonal privilege. but vas attacking the
speaker.
Mr schluisr. &c the chair who was
also an advocate 90 the Willacy bill.
ruled thar the point was well taken.
Mr. Onion then said that be had but
enc more sentence 90 utter. He utter
I'd 10 and quit
During the last three days hundreds
OF bills have been passed
The bills came to thg desks ~ the
presiding officers lr faH morning Ike
snow from tag clouds and the sigma
lures were attached while other work
was To- progress The scramble during
the Iast teu minutes Wrs terrific
IN the senate efforts Uere made 90
get mp the r10i roads till q new free
conference committee having recon
monded tf8J Toe senate rece1e from
its amendments Efforts were also
made to le' up fhe report ~ the con
ference committee ou che textbook bill
Objections were made 90 both anl
those bills died on the calendar. a.
dId the land BIN. the Williams ln
tangible asset b.ll the anu-scllp.u.
bin. the agricultural department bill
I and the WiIhcy local option BILL
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-03
CANAL COMMISSION.

subcommittee Has Been Appointed 20
visit Colombia aud Inspect
Washington. April 2-The isthmian
canal commission has appointed a
subcommittee TO visit Colombia for
the purpose OF making a personal 10.
spectlon OF the route OF the proposed
Panama canal with a view 20 complet'
ing the transfer OF the canal property
10 the United States. when the final
details for such transfer have been
completed The sub-commlssion Is
composed OF Rear Admiral Walker
Brigadier General Peter c. Haines U
s A. and Prof. Burr. all members Of
the present commission Unless pres
ent plans are changed they will leay,
New York on the ninth instant fol
Colon and will remain on the Isthmu.
for several months.