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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
SKAGWAY PEOPLE KILLED IN
 HEPPNFR CALAMITY
Deputy Collector c, L. Andrews Loses Family TWO OI Jne rnoGUlvvA
 stroyed-Wes Matlock Hero.

was lost. Mrs. Geo. P. Rosenborg's parents lived at Heppner, but so far as known, they escaped.
 Wesley MatlOck, formerly of this city, was one of the heroes of the Occa' sion, having been the means of saving the 800 inhabitants of the little town oi Livingston, seven miles below Hepp' ner. Wesley Matlock was near Hepp- ner on horseback, and when he real ized what was taking place, he put spurs to his steed and beat the flood tC Livingston by sufficient margin to per init the inhabitants to take to the hills
 Deputy Collector C. L. Andrews vii leave on the Cottage City this morning for the scene of the disaster.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
WANT MEN
tpTTlgH4
Railroad Having Difficulty
 to Get Labor.

A sign reading, "Men Wanted-In- quire at Room l5," has been displayed at the White Pass depot in this city for some time, and from present appear ances it is likely to remain there for some time still. Room l5 is the office ofJ. P. Rogers, the superintendent, who wants men to work along the line of the railroad on the various improve ments that are being pushed this sea- son.
 While men are being hired every day, Superintendent Rogers has thus far been unable to get all the men he wants. The wages paid are s on the American side and $l25 per day on the Canadian side of the line.
 The difficulty that has been exper- fenced in getting men by the White Pass is indicative of the scarcity of la- bor in the North at the present time.
 The railroad company has adpoted new policy with the men hired to go out to work on the line. Laborers are now required to pay the regular fare to the place where they go to work. Ar ter the man who has paid his fare has been at work for 90 days, the money paid for ticket will be returned to him. This policy was found to be necessary for the reason that many men were hiring out to the railroad for the purpose of getting as near White horse as possible on free pass. These men were just looking for cheap ride across the line. Under the new sys- tenn, only those who really seek work are going out.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

A cloudburst in the Blue mountains Of Eastern Oregon, last Sunday, result ed in the almost complete destruction of the little town of Heppner. Several hundred lives were lost, among them the friends and relatives Of many citi- zens of this city.
 Mrs. Clarence l.. Andrews and three children, of this city, were drowned, as was her sister, Mrs Mills and two chil- dren. The papers also give her father, George Swaggert, as among those who perished. w. F. Matlock, formerly of this city, had two brothers to perish with their families, and Mrs. Estes, a near relative of Mrs. W. W. BOughton,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
BUYS IT
Steamer FlOsie Becomes
 GOVernmentlP lPrOperty.

The war department has purchased the little Lynn canal steamer Flosie, for use in connection with the military post at Haines. Capt. w. P. Richard son received dispatch from Gen. Bingham, last night, stating that the negotiations which have been in pro gress for some time for the purchase of the Flosie had come to q successful ter imitation. The owners of the Flosie are ready to turn her over at any time should she successfully pass the inspec- ton subject to which she was sold.
 The Flosie will be placed at the dis posal of Capt. Richardson, who will at once ship the Nordica to Puget sound, to be used by Capt. Penrose at Forts Worden and Casey.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
CASCA IN
Independent Steamer Ar
 rives at WhitehOrse.

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Whitehorse, June 2O.-The indpend- ent steamer Casca arrived at White horse at 9;l5 this evening. She had g Dawson passengers for Skagway be- sides the wayport passengers.
 The Dawson should arrive some time during the night and the Columbian will be in some time tomorrow if she is on time.
 The Whitehorse sailed for Dawson at 6 o'clock sharp wi;h a good load of pas sengers and freight.
 The water Is coming up fast. The gain Is now about 2 inches day. In was 90 inches above low water this morning.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

United States Senator Chas II. Diet rich, of Nebraska, accompanied by Miss Dietrich, arrived on the Cottage City last night. During the next three months Senator Dietrich will traverse the district as far as transportation fa- cilities will permit, studying It's needs regarding legislation. From skagway he will go oyer the White Pass X Yu- kon route to Dawson, where he will take a river boat down the Yukon to St. Michael. At that point he will go aboard the revenue cutter Thetis and will be conveyed along the north coast as far as Point Barrow. After short stay there he will start back.
 Returning, Senator Dietrich will first visit the whaling fleet south of Point Barrow, and from there proceed to Seal islands. He will go from the Seal islands to the Reindeer group, and from there to Unalaska and Dutch hQr- Dor.
 From Dutch harbor he will cruise along the Alaskan coast southward, calling in at many places, and expects to reach Seattle on the return trip about September l5.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
UNITED STATES SENATOR
 DIETRICH HERE
Nebraska Member of Upper House of Cong ress Here to Study Alaskan Conditions
 -Committal on Territory

In an interview on his trip, Senator Dietrich, among other things, said:
 "I am going to make tour of Alas lSa for the purpose of getting general information of the country that will be valuable to me in my work on the pub lie lands committee and on the floor of tho senate.
 "At this time do not care to express an opinion on the matter of Alaska be- coming a territory or the election of a delegate to congress. While am in the North 1t is my intention to talk with the people and see what they want. Then Twill be able to get a bet ter idea of what is needed"
 Senator and Miss Dietrich were met at the dock by Col. Pitcher, who es- corted them to the Pullen house. They will stay there tilT Monday, when they will go to the interior Senator Diet rich and Col. Pitcher are old friends.
 Mr. and Mrs. NJ. D. washburn ac- company the Nebraska senator on their trip. Mir. washburn is general man. ager of the Northern Commercial Com- pany.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
Add Stationery

Case & Draper, the we'll known and popular photographers, have added a stock of high grade stationery Co their we'll selected stock of goods. They have also added to their photographic supplies. as well as to the list of scenic views of Alaska Mir Cases recent trip to Muir glacier resulted in many new views that are now on exhibition. This studio and stationery store easily takes the lead among all the houses in Alaska in it's line.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
Gold Is Received

There were quite number of sacks of gold to come out on the train last night. While most of the gold is now sold by miners and others to the Daw- son banks, there is still good many of the old timers who prefer to bring their gold out to the assay office at Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
COMES IN
Cottage City Arrives With
 a Good Load.

The Cottage City arrived at 10 o'clock last night with los passengers, 200 tons of freight and Q large mail. She had a good trip up, and will sail on the return trip at 9 o'clock this morn- ing with about 50 passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

This is the season of the year when everybody should have their blankets washed. The Royal Laundry is doing them in great numbers. Getyourorder in early.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
Occidental Hotel

Rooms at 25c, 50c, 75c, sl.00 and 200 per day, and from sl0 to sl5 per month.
 JOHN WILLIAMS, Prop.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
sAossi shos.l shOs.l

co ssss seesssckt o uuu itiv vs ssss' ladies' and children's shoes. Prices most reasonable, at W. II. RobertsOn's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

The finest porcelain bath tubs at the Principal brbershop. Opposite the Board of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

Drapery silks, art denims and Silko- lines, at the Ladies Bazaar. f
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

cannot tell lie, we must make little profit. Clayson & Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
For Sale, Cheap

A first class oak folding bed with plate mirror. Inquire at the Mono gram Liquor Hoose. S
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

Gold and silver tinsel paper at Case & Draper's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

Most popular, best equipped, New Arctic Cafe, Whitehorse, Y. T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
IUE FOR SALE

At the Monogram Liquor House in large or small quantities. 5-l9-tt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21
stetson hats at Clayson's.

Rainier Book Beer, at the Mascot Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

Rainier Book Beer, at the Mascot Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-21

New Lace Curtains at E. R. Peoples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
JOIN IN PROTEST.
Objections to Amount Of Fee Offered
for School Building Plans

Sherman, Sherman & Lockwood, archi-
tects, have joined in the protest to the
Commissioners against the smallness OF
the fees to be allowed In the competition
for plans for the new Business High School
building. The writer's declare the fees
offered are not In proportion to the service
required. They do not object to a division
Of the prize money. but think the success
full architect should receive a fee equal
to five per cent of the cost of the building.
The program of competition provides
that there will be three prizes as follows:
first $500; second, 500 and third $500.
the two latter to be paid when the award
Is made. The architect awarded first
prize will be paid $500 when the award is
made and the remaining $1,000 will be
paid when the working drawings and spec
ifieations are prepared and contract let
for the building within the limit of cost
which Is $16S.0CO. In addition he will re-
ceive 81 a day for supervision, not to ex-
coed 800 days service. The writer's Will
be informed in conjunction with other
writer's who have complained about the
same matter. that this arrangement was
provided for by Congress and the Commits
sioners cannot change the terms OF the
program. ..t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
JAPANESE BAMBooS.
An Interesting Bulletin Recently Is
sued by the Agricultural Department.

I.
japanese bamboos and their Introduction
In America furnish a subject upon which
Mr.. David G. Fairchild writes at consider
able length for bulletin 43 of the bureau of
plant industry of the Department OF Agri-
culture. Mr.. Fairchild was detailed to
accompany Mr.. Barbour Lathrop on his
tin represents small part of the work
accomplished by Mr.. Barbour Lathrop's
third expedition In search of valuable seeds
and plants, and comprises material gather
ed during a four months stay I'm Japan.
Its object Is to call the attention Of
American cultivators to a group OF the
most beautiful and useful of all plants
which has hitherto been neglected by them.
either because they believe Ii adapted only
to a tropical climate to be OF only
namental value. and to point out how far
both of these Views are fallacious.
Any one who has attempted to collect
data in an oriental country will appreciate
the difficulties which are encountered in
working through an interpreter, and will
understand that some OF the statements IN
this bulletin must depend upon the ac
curacy of the translations. Mr.. X. Yendo
of the botanic gardens in Tokyo was. how
ever. particularly well fitted to interpret
on botanical matters. and 1t IS hoped few
errors have been made.
Mr.. 7. Maxine of the Tokyo botanic gar
dens, who Is the japanese authority on
bamboos; Mr. Isuke Tsuboi of Kusafuka.
near Ogaki who is one OF the best anna
teur cultivators of these plants. and es-
peciaily Mr.. II. Suzuki OF Yokohama gave
valuable advice and assistance regarding
transplanting and shipping.
The work of Sir Ernest Satow on Tine
Cultivation of Bamboos in Japan" and
1.-The Bamboo Garden, by Mr.. Freeman
Milford QS96). which is the most attrac-
tive and useful book written on this
group of plants, have been drawn upon
largely, especially in the preparation of
the descriptions of the various species.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Company to Have a Hearing.

In reference to the protest Of Mr.. Louis
Boyer, secretary Of the Washington Fer
tilizer Company, against the amounts of
fines charged against the company for GER
tain months by the superintendent of street
cleaning Commissioner West has recon-
mended that hearing be granted to the
company to air its grievances, and that the
company be notified that its representative
will be accorded ample facilities for OBJ
tanning from the books of the street-clean-
ing department Office copies of contracts
and specifica tons for the collection of mis-
cellaneous refuse and ashes. the number
OF complaints with the street number and
the fines imposed for the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
FINALLY ADMITS CHARGE.
Henry Jefferson Incurs Fine for Kick
ing Sarah Parker in Face.

ing Sarah Parker In Face.
There was a fracas in Broad alley be-
tween F and G streets southwest last night.
in which Henry Jefferson and Sarah Park
er, two colored residents of the community,
figured as the principals. According to
Sarah's version of the trouble Jefferson
was not only unganant. but also abusive. in
that he planted his feet against her cOun-
tenance three times. Henry had another
tale to unfold to the court. saying that
Sarah chased him several blocks with a
formidable ham bone and a butcher knife.
The woman limped to the witness Dcx
when the case was first called and iold
her story to the court She seemed very
weak and had to take her seat before she
hac given the whole story. Later, how
ever she came to the stand very much
strengthened. and in vigorous language
denied that she showed violence toward
Henry.
ledge" said Sarah. I'm tell you how It
was I had the ham bone in my left hand
and the butcher knife In my right, and that
man Jefferson was sitting on my doorstep
and called me bad name. So took and
put the knife in my left hand with the
ham bone and then I slapped him right In
the face with my right hand Then he
Kicked me lnree times in the face, and
that's all there is about 1t. !"
Jefferson's testimony was very different
He said to the court: Il was laying down
on the doorstep, when tndt FdTker woman
come at me with her butcher knife. 1
pushed her away with my feet. but she
came back When see her standing over
me there with that big long butcher knife
like she was going to cut my head off. I
got up and run mighty fast. and she took
after me. There wasn't nothing the mat
ter with her running then. your honor. and
she didn't do any limpingr then. tell you"
Upon closer examination Jefferson ad-
mitted that he did kick the woman in the
face, and he was fined So with the alter
native of spending thirty days in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
THE DELANO TRIAL.
The Day Consumed In Proving the Ac-
counts of the Accused

The court-martial proceedings in the case
Of Paymaster Philip w. DelanO were con-
tinued at the navy yard today, the court
having met yesterday after an adjournment
of one week. The adjournment was to al
low counsel for the defense to further pre-
pare the case.
Today was taken up with the proving OF
the accounts of Paymaster Delano. This
same work engaged the attention Of the
court yesterday until adjournment at 4
O'Clock. The evidence secured by the court
yesterday and today tended to show that
there was lack Of knowledge in book
keeping and negligence.
Testimony was taken to show the con-
fused and incomplete condition in which
the books were kept. General Inspector
Mudd testified that Delano's cash books are
so badly kept that they were thrown aside
as worthless. He said Delano failed to
make record Of the amounts Of exchange
paid on several large drafts in English
money sold at Singapore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
PETITION FOR A PARK.
Over q Thousand Residents of George
town SIGN It

Smith Thompson. r., chairman of the
special committee Of the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association. charged with securing
park privileges for West Washington, has
forwarded to the Commissioners a petition
signed by 1.067 residents OF Georgetown.
requesting that an item for the condemna-
ton of the old Presbyterian buryfng ground
be included in the next estimates to Con-
gress. The square is located between 33d.
34th. Q and r streets. The petition is SUBJ
mitted I'm fulhllment Of the promise made
to the Commissioners by the committee on
the occasion Of a special hearing granted
by the Commissioners.
Mr.. Thompson asks that the Commits
siners favorably consider the humane
project to give to the people Of Georgetown
the same privileges, benefits and improve
ments as are enjoyed by other sections of
the city. The necessity for a public park
has been urged by the residents of George
town for several years. The Citizens AS
ISOLATION has recently taken up the subject
with renewed interest. and Mr.. Thompson
and his associates Of the special committee
have worked indefatigably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
COMMISSIONER GREENE.
His Office All Ready, but he Has Not
Arrived.

The latest acquisition to the civil service
commission, Mr.. H. F. Greene of Duluth.
Mimi. has not yet arrived, and no one at
the commission building seems to know
just when he intends putting in an appear
ance. -
His office is in readiness for his reception.
1t Is the one that was occupied by Commits
sioner Garfield before the latter became
identified with the Department of Com
merce, and by Mr.. Rodenberg still further
back A bright new sign, with the words
commissioner Greene over the door will
be the first thing to greet Mr. Greene's
sight when he leaves the elevator at the
third floor
The other new civil service commissioner,
Mr.. Alfred w. Cooley. occupies Mr.. Will
liam Dudley Foulke's old room, the room
that was occupied by Mr.. John B. Harlow
before the appointment of Mr.. Foulke Mr.
Cooley has been sworn in He went to his
home in New York yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
EXTEND INVITATION.
Local Engineers Want National Or
oanization to Meet Here

The local tody Of the National Association
of Stationary Engineers has informed the
Commissioners that the national organiza-
ton meets in Evansville. Indiana, Septem-
Der 1 next, and 1t is the desire of the Wash
ington delegation to extend an invitation
for the holding of the annual convention OF
1904 in the national capital
The association is composed of steam en-
gineers, and. according to its preamble,
shall at no time be used for the further
ance of strikes or for the purpose of inter
fering in any way between its members and
their employers in regard to wages. recog-
nizing the Identity of interests between en-
ployer and employee and not countenancfng
any project or enterprise that will interfere
with perfect harmony between them.
The letter states that the local delegates
who will attend the coming meeting at
Evansville would like to be fortified with
a letter of invitation from the board OF
Commissioners. also the Board of Trade
and the Business Mems Association in Sc
curing the next national convention in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Protest Against Outdoor Services.

Mrs c. X Rice of 1919 street northwest
and others have protested to the Commits
sioners against the outdoor services which
are being held in a tent erected at the cor
ner OF 18th and T streets. Lieut.. Jordan of
police reported that the tent meetings have
been conducted nightly by Rev. L. c.
Sheefe colored, 4 Seventh-Day Adventist
He says there has been no disorder. and
that all that can be complained Of Is the
singing The meetings are attended by both
white and colored people, and the officer
was OF the opinion that the police were
powerless to act unless there was actual
disorder. Major Sylvester has informed the
protestants that II they are aggrieved they
should make complaint to the owner. OF
the property. who might take some action
In the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
COUNTER CASES EXCHANGED.
Next the Alaska Boundary Commits
sion Will Hear Argument.

The counter cases in the Alaskan boun-
Diary matter have at last been exchanged
and within the time limit The counter
case of the United States was taken to
Newport by special messenger from the
State Department and was last Friday de-
livered to the British charge OF embassy
At almost the same moment in London the
British counter case was handed to the
American embassy. so that each side is now
ready for the next step. namely. the prepa-
ration and submission of the arguments
which are to be laid before the commission
when II meets In London September g.
The British government, after a careful
inspection OF the American case submitted
two months ago. has expressed a desire
to see the originals OF the many excellent
charts and maps which are the main re-
lance of the American agent. These in
clude maps that have never before been
mentioned in connection with the case and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
HIS STORY DOUBTED.
Fifteen-Year3o1d Boy in Custody Of
4.opsr Police,

A ffteen-year-old boy who said that his
name was William Nutter. and that his
home was at Harrisonburg. Va, was ar
rested at the Pennsylvania depot by De-
tective Harrison this morning and escorted
to the detective Office. The boy was found
on a New York train by the officer dis
tributing cards containing piece of poetry.
and on the reverse. side was the statement
that the boys father was blind and the
support of hirnsels and large family de-
pended on the money received from charita-
BILE people into whose hands the card fell.
Captain Boafdfnsn and Detective Muller
interviewed the boy when he arrived at
police headquarters, and they express some
doubt as to his story, 1t being believed by
them that he IS the tool of persons who are
making their living in that way. The boy
said that he had been visiting relatives at
Cumberland. Md. and was on his way to
Gordonsville. Va. to meet his father. He
was sent to the house of detention. where
he win be held pending further investiga-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Discontinuance Of Wagon Stand.

Major Sylvester has recommended to the
Commissioners that the wagon stand locat-
ed at the corner of eth and X streets north
west be discontinued. and that stand be
established upon the north side Of l. street.
Immediately east Of 9th street, beginning at
the first tree next to the corner of 9Th and
l. streets, to accommodate eight wagons.
to stand parallel with the curb. provided
that the street is kept free from litter by
the drivers of these wagons: that the num-
Der of helpers be limited to one to each
wagon. and that they keep the street and
sidewalk free from obstruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Judge Lieb Leaves Stanford.

SAN FRANCISCO. July Judge Lieb
of San Jose has resigned as president of
the board of trustees of Stanford Univer-
sity. Mrs. Jane l.. Stanford has been Sc
lected president and Judge Lieb vice presi-
dent This action was the result of a de-
csion announced by the trustees when Mrs
Stanford recently surrendered possession Of
the university.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Engineer McAllister's New Duty.

Chief Engineer c. A. McAllister of the
revenue cutter service, who has been on
duty at the Treasury Department as as
s.stant to Captain Collins, engineeer-in-
chief has been detached and ordered to
report for duty in charge of the engineering
department Of the United States steamer
Tuscarora That vessel is at present at
Baltimore but will sooon leave for service
on the Great Lakes and will have her head
quarters at Milwaukee. Engineer McAllis-
ter leaves for his new duty today.