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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Things Quaint and Curious
Gathered Here and There
rig czAR,s GREAT Army.


Il ls One OF the Great clVilizins Forces
Of the MuseoVIte Empire.
The car is in favor of universal
peace, but he has the largest army Of
the world. He has more officers than
we have officers and men in our regu-
lar army and, even in these piping
times OF peace his troops exceed 1,000.-
600, writes Frank G. Carpenter. Should
war be declared he could increase
them to 100000, and could put into
the field 100000 of the best horses in
the world.
For the past thirty years military
service has been obligatory upon all
Russians. Every boy on becoming Of
age is liable to service, and there are
$4,000 new recruits every year. OF
these $4,000 are taken into the active
army and fleet and Of the rest the.
majority go into the militia. They
serve of and on until they are 40
years old, and are always ready to be
called out in case of war.
1t takes a vast number of troops to
keep this great empire in order. Dur
ing the Chinese war 100000 men were
sent into Siberia and great wall Of
Notifications has to be kept up along
the western frontier to guard against
invasion from Europe. The frontier
guard now amounts to $4,000 men and
in addition vast numbers have to be
scattered throughout the various states.
and the Russian territories in Asia.
The Cossacks are darlc-faced, rough
looking fellows from about the Black
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
proiest Aaalnst Proclamation.

British residents Of Greece are much
wrought up over the action 81 the gov
eminent IA accepting the ofier Of q
foreign capitalist TO erect gambling
casino ia the old British cemetery IN
Corfu. When the Ionian islands were
ceded BY England 70 Greece n 1864
Il was specifically provided that the
cemeteries would remain undisturbed
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

was rolling and uhrolling her hand
kerchief, under the shelter Of her
typewriting table as neryously as a
country school girl
Eyes, have been thinking, Mr.,
Phillips, that now your friends are
here perhaps you might spare me for
a few days in town. A few days on
the links viii do you no harm. and
am sure g few in town would DO me
mueh-- good.
She had her little speech well
framed. but her voice faltered Just q
triie on The last wcrd.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The police in Providence have
found in vacant lot dress-suit case
packed with both masculine and femE
nine apparel, and containing also a
marriage certificate. Now they are
looking for the bride and groom.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Has outIIved = centurv.

The oldest recorded minister of the
Society of Friends in the world, Mrs.
Phoebe Ann Clifford, recently cele-
brated the Tooth anniversary of her
birth at her home in Providence. A
large number Of congratulatory mes
sages were received by Mrs. Clifford,
who retains her powers to remark
able degree.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Pleasure is not all pleasure. Every
victory has dozen defeats back of it.
The recollection of other disappoint-
ments is bound to have a tinge Of
bitterness, however sweet the gath
cred fruit may be.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Miss Sophie Hanks, nov the happy
bride Of Marshall P. wilder, the hu,
Inorist. says that she DIDN'T feel
obliged 10 get Der fathers consent. to
her marriage. because her father had
remarked about two years ago with
out consulting her That's recipro.
eitS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

One who remembers Emerson now
recalls that when rallied on his fond,
ness for pie, the sage replied, What
lis pie made for if not to be eaten?"
How paradoxical, yet how true!
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The Argentine government has put
a price on the heads of natives, the
government paying IS for each head
delivered. There are heads in this
country that would be dear at that
price.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

A jealous New York lover shot his
sweetheart, but her corset stayed the
bullet. This is one of the worst
knocks ever handed out to DR.. Mary
Walker.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Why does the government go ex-
'perimenting around with all kinds Of
new.fangled guns for the army when
it can get toy pistols at such low
rates?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Rigid economy is being practised in
San Domingo In choosing Gen. Gil
as their president the people have
shown that they have no intention Of
wasting words.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

ing and stuhing done. Alongside is
the gigantic skeleton. Since the gor-
lila was placed on exhibition the
crowds at the museum have been enor-
nous and the comments upon its
marked resemblance to the human
species have been general. The gOr-
lila might have something to say on
this subject If alive.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

A Boston policeman spelled a citi-
zen's name "Jerymier. while making
up a list OF voters. And now they
don't know whether to- Danish him to
Chelsea or to use the Isw spelling as
the nucleus for UNIVERSAL language.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Another wonderful boy violinist
from Hungaria is now in this country.
His name is Kun Arpad. 1t sounds as
If he ought to be corker.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

King Edwards grief over the
death of Alexander is pathetic, but
his friends hope it will not serve TO
pull him down much.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

J. B. Burdette, whose automobile
raced the Pennsylvania flyer, doesn't
take after his namesake, Bob, for beat
ing the flyer is no joke.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The biggest hypocrite in this world
is he who says grace over a three
pound roast that he has no intention
of paying for.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Not having expected much, the con-
stituents who got the short govern
ment packages Of third-rate seeds
were not greatly disappointed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

John l.. Sullivan's diamond belt is
in pawn again." states an exchange.
Then John himself is also once more
''in soak"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Independence Hall is in Philadel-
phia. It is about the only sign of in
dependence that Pennsylvania has
left.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Women" says Judge Crane of New
York, should be made to think" The
Judge seems to be man Of extreme
views.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

You never hear anybody applaud
ing the industry of the mosquito.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

II Australians had read the Kansas
newspapers during the last ten years
they would not be subscribing money
10 the rainmakers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

II the problems solved by the grad
yates this month would only remain
solved!
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

What good will It do MS II they
have found the smallpox germ? We
didn't lose him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The powers have evidently decided
to let Pete have the job as long as
he is fool enough to risk it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

You may blow your own horn, but
don't foot your whistle.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Irish members of the British parya-
ment have almost forgotten how to
get themselves put out of the house.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Give a man what he wants most Of
anything in the world and in six
months he will be tired of it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Whether or not he gets the cup
Sir Thomas is evidently going to give
lie a good scare this time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

New York city has 1920 million
aires. nearly all Of them weak-chested,
dyspeptic and irritable.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Aquatic Harvard is beginning TO
realize that the amateur coach needs
a lot of coaching.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

Can the bartender be called a
snake charmer?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06

The servian reignmakers may be
useless in a drought district.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-06
Professional Bible Readers.

Readings from the Bible are now
being given in Berlin by professional
reciters.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
BEEN DONE
No Reservation BOard Neces-
sary for Skagway.

Should the matter Of obtaining title 10
the lots In the Skagwav townslte be under
taken, II will not be necessary to have a
bOird appointed to make government
reserves as such a commission has already
been appointed, has acted and has made
report,
Surveyor General DIstln has received a
communication from the assistant eommls-
sIonsr OF the general land Office from which
he quoes the following to Judge Pratt:
at does not appear necessary to have a
new board appointed f,r the Skagway
tOwnsIte and a rs.exImination made Of the
land. Therefore, II a proper application
has been made to YOU for survey, Of the
exterior boundaries Of said townslts, ae-
eompaoled with all the necessary psrquI-
sits, you will order such survey, especial
" directing, however, the deputy surveyor
to ascertain as near as possible what pub
lie purposes require the reservation Of
nus AltIciU, dHu WlldA landS ele uuVANu
pied and would be suitable for such pur-
poses within the limits Of said townslle,
making a survey Of the same and giving a
description thereof from which the lind
he so SURVEYS for reserves may be fully
lisntIfed, and to make full report thereof
to you, a eOpv Of which you will imme-
dIaiely, on Its receipt, transmit to this u
hee."
E. D. Stafford, examiner Of public sur
veys, made an examination and report on
the survey Of the Skagway townslte In
1900, and reported to the general Jfics that
there was no land wi hin the confines of
the townslis that need be reserved for Roy-
eminent purposes. This report, the com.
missioner Of the general land Office hold,
MAKES the appointment Of a reservation
board supertluous.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
Another Dog Di,ouS,ion

At the eltv council last hight the dos
question again came up and resulted In .
discussion in which allths eouncllmsn and
city officers present took hand. IL wa:
reported to The council that hspound-
master had sold a cog for Sac TO Mr,
Peabody who wanted his money back a:
the original owner had got po5ssSsi n Of
and made way with the dog. The eity
attorney said that though the pound
mast,r had sold the dog against the Ordln'
anos he took bis own chances In buylnR
the dog and was 50 advised, The pound
master had no right to sell the dog and
Mr., Peabody had no night 10 buy him, Il
was a case for the poundmastsr and Mr.,
Peabody to thrsSh out between themsslvs:
as Il did not eoncern the city,
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
COUNCIL .
Held a PrOtracted Meeting
Last Night.

| Mayor McGrath and Councllmsn KLEIN
johnson and Ronkendorf gathered early
at the chamber Of commerce meeting room
Last night and considered mlny questions
of municipal Interest until a late hour.
Mrs. A. J. Carlson was present and
asked a reduction on the assessed yalu-
alton Of her property at the old Commerce
saloon corner. The matter was referred to
the ways and means committee.
Warrants were ordered drawn In pay
msnt Of the bills Of August Bown. for
killing thirteen dogs, sI3; shaw & John
son sII for a ton Of coal, and the Alaska
Transfer COMPANY $3.50 for moving the
thawer.
A clerical error made bv the assessor In
tn. assessment Of Jack Burnstts's proper
ty In 1901, and which was crled over on
the assessment Of Ioo2, was referred to the
cltv attorney to adjust.
The cltv attorney reported that Manager
Wolf, Of the Arctic Meat COMPANY, had
employed a man to take charge Of the
wires Of the abandoned autOmitI tele-
phone system and had guaranteed that
they would cause no further danger or an
novanee.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
NEW LINE
Stage Running Between Carl
lou and Atlin.

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskanl
Caribou, B. c., March, "A new pas
ssnger stage line will be established on this
date to be opsrsted between Caribou and
Atlln on the following sehedulG
Leave Atlln SUNDAYS and Wednesdays.
Leaves ClrlbOu TUESDAYS and Frldays.
There are three rOadhousss between
Caribou and Atlin situated as follows
First; 10 miles from Crlbou-tlnUsr.
Second; 7S miles from Carlbou-suppsri
lojglng and breakfast.
Third; a miles from csTibou-dinnsr.
Arriving at Atlin evening Of second day.
Fare SIS each way.
Meals at roadhousss 81 lodging free.
stage will operate as long as Il Is safe TO
,rsvsl on the Ice, probably as late IS the
middle Of May.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
Free Concert at the Pack Train

There Is a mammoth phOnograph at the
Pack Train saloon equipped with brand
new records aad a big horn that brings out
the music as clear as II comes from the
operas, prImls, bands, cholrs, church or
gans, glee clubs and an endless variety
Of other sources Of melody. II Is the latest
Improved phonogrsph In existence and Il
will nightly furnish a higher class concert
that has ever elsewhere been heard In
Allska.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
1tpI.trlbstlnE 80.

A number Of the residents Of SkaEway
hlyS been receiving packages Of seeds from
Senator Foster at Washington. The seeds
have been Ysrv well sslsctsi as every
variety included In the packages will
thrlvs to perfeetlon In this countrV
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
Dolphin Due Today

The Dolphin should arrive In port
some time this forenoon and will uodoubt-
sdlv bring a good load OF passengers.
The Dolphin will bring north four DAYS
mail aud express,
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
Moved 70 Bsttor site

One Of the cottages belonging to The
railroad complny, on lhird avenue, east Of
Broadway, has besn moved from rs upds-
slrabls site below high tide water to the
slightly lots In the railroad colony near the
tennis grounds, and the other cottage Is
now on the rollers to keep the eompanIon
house company.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

This Is the season Of the wear when
everybody should have their blankets
washed. The Royal Laundry Is doing
them In great numbers. Get your order
In early.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Inc Royal Laundry cannot be sxeeIlsd
They c'n suit your taste and convenenc.
and fl ycu In prices. Phone 81, next to
electric light Plant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
VIII Rebuild

The railroad company Intend tearing
dowl the ruins Of the lately DESTROYED
Rogers residence and building another and
roomier house In Its stead.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Furnished rooms snd houses for rent
advertised In the Daily Alaskan-always
bring plenty Of applicants.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
StstsOn hats at claysOn's

Spring chicken at the Pack Train res
taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Wantsd.-A girl to do light housswork
and help with infant. Apply at once 10
Mrs. Law, over Bank Of Commeres 3.I-tt
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Sk4Pway Pioneer Dairy milk for sal, at
Frye-Bruhn's market. I2-6.tt
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

aAn' glts 'alf" EIks' hall, wednesday
evening
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Blank books, ofhee supplies; loves
prices In Alaska. Bakers Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Celebrated WaShbum mandollns, gull
lars and banios. Bakers Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Shetland floss ln white and eolors at
Ladies' Bazaar. Phone s..
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

"An' glts 'alf' Elks' hall, wsdnssda,
evening.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

AN gifts 'slr" ElKs' hail, wednesday
evening.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
For Sale Cheap

Good roadhouse, I6 miles from Skag-
way. Good location aud a good money
making proposition. For information, In
auIre Mr. B, Weleh, Summit hotel, B, c.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

AN gifts all" Elks' hall, Wednesday
evening",
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03
Go to the rink to keep warm.

New Lace Curtains at E. R. Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Spring chicken at the Pack Train res
taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1903-03-03

Patterns new In Mating. Peoples.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-19
NAME, PLEASE; BRUCE SAYS.
Can't Believe jerome Heard From a Real
District Leader That Low Is Reat en-.

President NJ Linn Bruce of the Repub-
lican County Committee said yesterday
that he would like to have District Attorney
Jerome name the Republican district leader
with whom. Mr. Jerome says he talked and
who assured him that low could not be
elected and that the Republicans would not
support him.
Il think Mr. Jerome must be mistaken"
SAID Mr. Bruce. "He may have talked
with some one that he thinks is u Repub-
lican leader"
dent Bruce said
l said the OF her day that Tammany had
not reformed and that its candidate for Mayor
mus stand for all that the organization
stan DIS for. Now we have the spectacle of
Tammnny braves returning from England
with messages from Richard Croker. the non
resident boss. to do this and to DO that and
o Of candidate for Mayor. Croker absent
and Sullivan present are to-day the domi-
nant men Of Tammany Hall The Tammany
their bidding. His name and his personal
character cannot change the system 49,
rule of Croker. Sullivan and Devery. To-day
there is not one new issue in the campaign.
Croker with intent to deceive the. people.
remains abroad giving orders from his Eng
fish mansion to his underlings in politics,
who journey there to receive them and come
back to obey them He is reaching his hands
fasten his grasp upon the city treasury,
which. thanks to two years OF honest and
intelligent government. Is now flush with
more than 500. 100000 Of credit or borrowing win
many to power would mean an orgy OF ex-
travagance and private gain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-19
INDIAN LAND FRAUDS.
Some Apprehension That the Proposed
Investigation VIII he a Farce.

WASHINGTON, Sept. ls. Charles j. Bona
parte, who was selected by President Roose-
welt and Secretary Hitchcock to direct the
investigation of the alleged Indian land
frauds, was in Washington to-day and had
a conference lasting several hours with
Judge Ryan. acting Secretary of the De-
part ment Of the Interior.
Judge Ryan turned over to Mr.. Bona
parte all the papers bearing on the charges
o, irregularities in connection with the
management of the Interior Department
and explained the nature Of the investi-
CATION desired by Secretary Hitchcock
Some of the officers are not at all satisfied
with the outlook in regard to the inquiry
They declare that unless Mr.. Bonaparte
made a PERSONAL examination into the
ACCUSATIONS the investigation would be
purely a farce, and that the Government
would never get to the bottom of the charges,
II was pointed out that Mr.. Bonaparte
could never hope to do Justice TO the in
yestigation while al the same time doing
Justice to the prosecution OF the TENDERS
connected with the postal frauds,
Some of the Interior Department officers
are very much impressed with PROPOSE.
ton that the investigation be conducted
by an officer of the Regular army This
proposition was made some time ago, but
did not meet with the approval Of Secretary
Hitchcock, who felt that whatever investi-
CATION was made should he largely in the
hands of officers of the Interior Depart
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-19
OHITL AIRY.

Isaac y Merritt died on Thursday night in
his seventv second year at his home, 81 Greene
street, Greenpoint. He was born in New
York city in 1881 and in early life became
associated with his brother Israel in the wreck
ing business. During the many years tn
the Merritt Wrocking Company did business
he had his own vessels and 'xperienced many
is Israel Merritt. the president of the Merritt
william sburg Yacht Club was organized
Mr. Merritt Tns its fs rorT
Years ago he moved to Greenpoint. He was
stricken with paralysis about three years
Widow WV seven ven sons and two daughters
james S. Smart Of Cambridge. N. Y.
member 9i the Torty.thirdl Congress: did
known and at one time among the most IN
fuential residents of Washins'on c ,niio,,
and wears nEo was p1MNer IN sep We was
born in Raltimoro .'!i." r. 1872 and went to
Cambridge 20 rc,id" ~ u" nge of sever
In the .cIvi! war hg s,rNHa ~ captain 81 ,n'
After the capture OF Fort Fi1ilcr ne was
placed in command of 'lr pos u Smit hvlli..
At the close Of ~" var 10 started TO study Ri.i
Camfridgr IN Novcm5c:. 1865,
Henry .Wainwrignt, ss!,i9r member Of III"
a. his hone in Milton, Mass. He was tn"
eldest son OF Henry { Wanwright and was
,er;ti Years ia the orc" OF iiidder, rerbody
4 Co Ne became associated with his father
in business. He vas inenber Of me gov,
rrning board of the Boston stock ENchhiE"
from september. 1889, TO September. So,
and was vice. president Of the exchange, from
September 1892. to January. 1900 Mr.. WAN
wrigh, WAS for several years treasurer OF Va"
Somerset i, 'Tavern and Exchange clubs
George b. Satterlec dri last night, in IN"
sevcntieth year OF MS age, Al rs 5uin!44ra
VIZ VAS f" or n,l president Of the New lorh
Mi'inz Sjoci LIchang" and of The liampshrr
aa h.,imoGe Goni GoH"q 'y W Hs WAS sa at
Fir" Insurance Company. and had been me
L'nited States Representative Of the hrupp-
,'r.son lrou Works; Prnssih We vas a m, mel,-
.;i,hoi"s Society and the Century AsSoGalan;
A widow and two rhidren, Richard 7. and
Murior SI,t"rlee. survive him.
Dr. :. :. u STOUT died Yesterday IN Claren-
don, Tex, - the aga o. - years. lie was Il
nativ" of Tennessee. tie served through
tie war betw"en the states as director OF
tn" medical department Of me 2ni s, d,
scholar in Texas. - the graduation eN-
ercises Of Da!.ass University (ast sIring he
/ conferred the degrees on the graduates,
and made an address entirely in Latin. Or,
, Stout was graduated from the University
of Nashville In ls42 with the degree Of A NJ.
ana IN lSiS from tne lnlN'TSlly vi I'HlSSI J.
vania with the degree of NJ. d.
David F. Britt. who died in Mamaroneck. on
Wednesday of congestion Of the brain. was the
oldest resident Of that town He was s? years
old. and had been prominent in the business
Affairs of Mamaroneck for half a century
He was a director in the two Mamaroneck
company Of The village. BY birthright he was
q member Of the Hicksite Society Of Friends
He leaves three SONS and n daughter
Melvin J., Lyle, vice president of the Co
lumba phOnograph Company died yester
dny AT Liberty. y Y. H. was ~ years old
and leaves wifo and two sons.