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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-17

DULL. IN AFTERNOON: 49,.
In the afternoon the market continued. %
show otrength, although comparatively :l N,n
houses reported that while they were rece!vllE
few orders their customers were making moro
inauiries than Tor sometime PAST, - \
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-17

Spot cotton closed quiet; mddlinG uplands'
l245; middling gulf, 1910.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-17

Sentiment is bulish on Erie first preferred
in good quarters and while Of c e y y
declared next month will be-, II y EensTlf3
conceded that that stock is one OF the cheales
OF It's class.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-17

FIRST HOUR STRONG: .1. .....
In the frst hour the market showed strong
s,,naertone1 and commission houses reported ton.
tirrIent considerably better. base prinelp Wy
on favorable showing o. imp9! nd 1 r. S..
iief thnt the end OF the year would mark the
turni nr nolnt In the steel trade. .,.t.-. 80.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-17

Sugar has Known. gone crst1 or thu ey.
pectation Of favorable action by the senate On
entertained in the trade that whataref may
be the intention Of the treaty; Mr. Havsm.vor
sugar market that HE company vii be bens.
fited and enabled to secure good profits on "a"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
TIMBER LANDS
COMMAND PRICE
Sale Of Holdings in State of
Washington Nets Fortune to
Heirs of Charlemagne Tower
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 1.-Charle-
magne Tower Jr., Minister to Russia,
and other heirs Of his late father have
received nearly a half million dollars
as the result Of the sale Of timber lands
in this State acquired by his father
thirty years ago at the time of the
Jay Cooke failure. Charlemagne Tower
Sr. was originally one Of the heavy
holders Of Northern Pacific stock.
At the time of the Cooke failure he is
said TO have exchanged a large block
Of stock for timber lands along the
main line between Tacoma and Port
land. After his death and up TO a few
years ago the tract taken entire was
offered at IS per acre. Negotiations for
its purchase by Tacoma lumbermen fell
through and the price was advanced
TO so. At last the idea Of disposing
Of the estate in one transaction was
abandoned and it was put on the mar
ket in smaller tracts.
Walter Z. Knapp Of Vermont was
sent here TO represent the estate and
sell the property as rapidly as posi-
bic. A deal for the sale OF the last of
the 10000 acres was closed yesterday
when the Centralia Shingle Company
purchased 1850 acres lying along the
New Aukum River. near Chehalis. to
Cinnabar Falls. The tract carries 400
O00, 900 feet Of marketable fir.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
Body of Wreck Victim Is Found.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. ia body
supposed to be that Of one Of the crew
of the wrecked French bark Francois
Coppee was washed ashore near Point
Reyes life-saving station to-day. The
Coppee went ashore in the fog on Fri
day, November 20, on Pierce Point.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
TowNsEoLK INTERESTED.

1t was admitted by the interested
townsfoIk and all who had been at
tracted to the scene Of the distribution
that the well-mannered, bright pupils
deserved all they got; and there were
no prouder people in Sausalito than
Mayor Thomas and Principal Sharpe,
Miss Florence McIsaac, Miss Clara
Crumpton. Miss z. L. Heanan, Miss L.
r. Brotherton and Miss /. NJ. Porter,
the teachers, and James B. Davidson,
the County superintendent of Schools.
Quite an interesting programme Of
songs and recitations had been ar
ranged, which was most creditably per-
formed by the children.
The programme was given in the fol-
lowing order:
Opening chorus. the whole school, Christina,
carol, Why Do Bells on Christmas Ring?
ensemble BY the second grade: primary song
Santa Claus" by the primary grades; recita-
tion. Five Fat Turkies." by the primary chill
dren; chorus, Merry Christrnas'' by the
grammar grades; recitation Seeing Things at
Night, second grade. and ensemble, Aud
Lang syne" by the scholars, teachers and
visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
EXCITING RIDE
DOWN A GRADE
Push Car on the California
and Northwestern Extension
Gets Beyond Control of Crew

WILLIS, Dec. 11.-Several men had
an exciting ride on a push car on the
mountain grade on the California and
Northwestern Railways extension here
this afternoon. They were riding down
the grade on heavily laden car when
it became unmanageable and ran
away with them. Several of them
jumped after the car had attained A
high speed, while two others renamed
with the car until it flew the track.
They were all severely injured except
the two who stayed with the car.
John Komones and Thomas Dillon
were injured internally and Komones
had his shoulder and hip broken. The
injured were brought here by special
train to receive medical aid.
The car ran down the mountain for
four miles and had it not jumped the
track when ii did it would have
crashed into a work gang.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
NEW LINE SURE,
SAYS STILLWELL
President of Orient Railroad
Talks of His Successes in
Europe Among the Financiers
BIG DEAL. Is COMPLETED
Property Bought Thirty Years
Ago for Trifie Now Brings
Nearly Half Million Dollars

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 11.-Arthur E.
StillwelI. president OF the Kansas City,
Mexico and Orient Railway, arrived here
to-day from the City of Mexico. where
he went Immediately after returning to
the United States a month ago after an
extended trip in Europe In an inter
view Stillwell said that he had an inter-
ested 200 prominent men in Europe in
the railroad business and secured
s., coo 900 from the Holland stockholders,
in addition to the amount previously
subscribed by the capitalists of that
country. Stillwell exhibited a list of
foreign stockholders secured on his trip,
and said:
The list includes some of the best
known financiers in England, France.
Italy and Germany. to say nothing Of
the Holland stockholders already in the
enterprise.
The completion of the Orient system
is now fully assured, and we expect
to be in complete operation from Kan
sas City to Port Stillwell. on the Pa
cific Coast. within two years
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
ALASKA NEEDS
HOME-BUILDERS
Report Of the Governor of
Territory Contains Interest
ing Facts About the Region
POPULATION MIGRATORY
Change of Government at This
Time Liable to Cause Ex-
pense and Ultimate Disaster

WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-Governor
Brady II Alaska. in mis- annual report
go The Secretar, Of the Interior. urges
provisions for Alaska's representation
by a delegate in Congress. and says
that Alaska's main need is for pioneers
and home builders. He urges the abol-
ishment Of the fee system for United
States Commissioners ana Deputy
Marshsls and extension Of the home
stead laws. He says Congress can do
better things for Alaska now than TO
encourage the construction OF roads.
Governor Brady says that those who
have Travelled throughout the Territory
this year are certain that Alaska
to-day has a less white population than
il had in 1900 and that il is migratory
In view Of these facts the Governor
deprecates the agitation for a change
OF government Of Alaska from district
10 territorial. though aspiring 10 State
hood when Alaska fills with a desira-
BILE population. He asks what reason
there is for requesting Congress TO or
ganize an expensive system Of govern
ment that viii plunge the Alaskans
into debt and all manner Of excesses.
involving taxation 70 its utmost limit.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
SANTA CLAUS APPEARS.

They were also permitted to glance
upon the cases Of neatly published
books Of fairy tales and stories of more
serious material, and then the voices
were hushed at the request of Princi-
pal c. o. Sharpe. who announced brief
ly that the Christmas gifts would be
distributed
Charles Bright alias Santa Claus,
clothed in the flaming red robe that
Santa Claus can wear without being
considered out of date, and with long
beard. white as the driven snow, came
from behind the great tree with great
er things tucked away in his arms. The
genial Santa depended not upon for
mality, therefore Introduction being
unnecessary he made himself at home
and at ease with the gaping young
ones and kept up his kindly reputation
by presenting to each good little boy
and girl a present. AS soon as the
good Santa's stock was exhausted he
would return TO his quarters and come
forth once again with ever so many
more pretty things until the children
began to think there could be no limit
to his generosity and resources.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12

Sausalito families were all astir yes
terday and children were tidied up and
made TO look spick and span in their
prettiest costumes and then, with smil-
ing faces, they wended their way TO
Buena Vista Park, where awaiting
them was a huge Christmas tree laden
with an assortment Of presents that
benevolent Santa Claus brings to all
good and obedient school children at
Yuletide
The recipients Of all the numerous
good things were scholars Of the pri-
mary and higher grades of the Sausa-
Ito grammar school and in recogni-
tion of their quite admirable scholas-
tic showing Mayor Jacques Thomas,
with the aid Of generous neighbors,
was enabled to purchase presents for
every one CT the 300 pupils
It was 1 o'clock when the children
arrived at the park and without cere-
mony or speeches they were allowed
TO take their places around the hand
some Christmas tree to admire the
myriad of vari-colored candles and
covet the ribbon-tied boxes and bru-
nette and blonde-haired dolls and mus
lin bags Of sWeetmeats
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
SEEKING STATUS OF
THE SAILORS HOME
Secretary CorteIyou VIII Present Pa
pers 10 Congress 10 Ascertain
PurDOse Of Act OF 1875.

WASHINGTON. Dec. n.-Secretary
Cortelyou to-day transmitted 70 Con-
gress the testimony in the recent in
vestigation Of crimping at the san
Francisco Sailors Home. Whether il
was the purpose Of Congress by the
act Of August II. 1876. 10 provide that
the sailors home, formerly a marine
hospital. should be supported by the
payment OF board by the seamen in
mates, or should be a charitable in
stituuon. does not appear clearly from
the act.
The department has considered the
adyisa biIi1y Of submitting the matter
10 the courts 10 determine the purpose
~ Congress. and whether in fact il is
being fulfilled That course, however
would necessarily involve delay and
litigation. II il were held that the
property SHOULD revert back 10 the
United States, the future disposition
q the property doubtless would re-
Quire action by Congress.
Secretary Cortelyou has trans
mitred the papers directly TO Con-
gress TO determine whether its pur-
pose is being fulfilled, and If not what
disposition shall be made Of the prop
erty. which is valuable.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
PRESIDENT is INVITED
TO THE ST. LOUIS FAIR
High Officials of the Big Exposition
Ask Mr.. Roosevelt TO Present
OIynDiau Medals

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-David r.
Francis, president of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition; William H.
Thompson. treasurer. and d. NJ. Hou-
ser, proprietor of the St. Louis Globe
Democrat, accompanied by Repre-
sentative Bartholdt, called on the
President to-day and invited him TO
visit St. Louis during the progress of
the exposition and to present the med
ais to the winners in the Olympian
games and other similar contests to
be held at that time. The President
promised to take the invitation under
advisement. He will attend the ex-
position, but the date of his visit has
not yet been set.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
The Gabrielson Typewriter.

The date for the appearance OF the
Gabrielson typewriter has again been
postponed until March 1. 1904. Mr.. Ca
brielson has moved with his family to
Syracuse from Springfield, Mass, where
he was employed on the Monarch ma
chine, which his latest production is
said to resemble in appearance, as well
as in some Of its mechanical features.
The Gabrielson machine VIII be manu-
factured at Syracuse. N. Y, by L. C..
Smith & (The Typewriter
and Photographic Worldly
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12

BUTLER. Pa. Dec 11.-Eut one death from
typhoid fever and four new tcases are reported
to-day. Physicians believe the epidemic has
been checked.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
CONVICT WOOD TO STAND
SECOND TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE
Determine to Prosecute
Him i'm FL Dorado County for
Murder of Guardsmen.

Murder OF Guar0Smen.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 11.-While criti-
cism is still ringing in the ears of the
jurors who voted to let Convict ]. H.
Wood off with light punishment for the
murder of Guard W. L. Cotter, plans
are under way which are intended TO
bring the desperate Folsom escape to
the gallows. Wood is undergoing i'm
prisonment at Folsom on his original
life sentence. so his conviction on a
charge OF murder in the second degree,
with a term OF imprisonment as the
penalty. meant nothing whatever to
him. But it is known that Wood was
one Of the escaped convicts who at
Placerville. FL Dorado County, killed
Militiamen Rutherford and Jones at
the Grand Victory mine.
District Attorney Seymour said to-
day that he was convinced that the
desperado's trail from the time he left
Pilot Hill 10 the time Of the tragic
scene at the Grand Victory mine was
perfectly plain. In company with Dis
trict Attorney Peters OF FL Dorado
County. Seymour visited the ground
and examined witnesses, with the re-
suit they have secured evidence enough
to warrant them in proceeding with
the trial Of Wood for murder at the
county seat Of FL Dorado County.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
Stale Eggs Are Thrown at Ministe

CORVALLIS, Dec. 11.-While sitting
in the pulpit at an evening service in
Kings Valley last Sunday night Rev.
Mr.. Vernon, a colored minister from
Portland, became the target for a vol
ley Of stale eggs thrown at him
through a window. The affair hap
pened at the old Evangelical Church
building. mile and a quarter south
of the Kings Valley store. Residents
of the vicinity were in Corvallis to-day
for the purpose of bringing the matter
to the attention of the authorities.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
Court sustains the Execntnrs-

SAN JOSE, Dec. 11.-Judge Rhodes
to-day decided the suit of the Union
Savings Bank VS.. the estate of Jose V.
de Lavaega, deceased, in favor of the
latter on the ground that the bank
had neglected to present its claim to
the executors. The action was brought
to collect an assessment of $50 a share
on 100 shares of plaintiffs capital
stock.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12

Pen troubles disappear when you get a
fountain pen that fits your hand. We
have all kinds and can At any hand.
Prices from S1.00 TO $500 each. Sanborn
Vail & Co. 741 Market street, selling
agents for the Waterman" Regal" and
Marshall" fountain pens.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-12
Quarantine Regulations yiolated.

SACRAMENTO. Dec. n.-Dr. C. H.
Blemer. State Veterinarian. has re-
turned from a tour of inspection
through Santa Barbara, San Luis
Obispo and Kings counties. He discov-
cred some violations OF the Federal
quarantine regulations. but no cases of
disease.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
New Aspss, of the kan.a. suit.

In including as defendants in the big
water suit. many Of the irrigation com
psnies The state Of Kansas Is dong a real
service TO Colorado. The big ditch COM
paniss and ether water users in this dis
;fis; are very much interested in The
pandinE suit and they have already man
Tested a readiness TO assist in It's defense.
Bot 4 named as eo-defsudanis with Col
otado ;hsy will be obligated more than
ever to do their full part toward defeat
ing The unius; and unreasonable demands
Of The Kansas claim.
The cd doctrine Of riparian rights is
utterly Inconsistent with The establishment
Of an irrigation system for arid lands.
and We cannot believe that the United
States supreme court will deliberately de-
siroy future prospects as well as past
accomplishments. But above all we
want the question settled. and anything
that tends 70 broaden the scope Of the
decision ard to make It's application more
comprehensive tends directly toward the
benefit Of Colorado irriEaiors. Pueblo
Chisitain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
Rocky Ford's
Most Famous Crop.
WIN Soon Begin TO Move UnHer the Auspices
Of q Strong Array of Associations
And Commission Houses.

The e the maturity of the oantaupo crop part of the
will
week but before the 26h 2s will carload lots the hungry
Indicate
The
mddemen
c. Sloan
Secretary than last
NJ
ts bookeeper and w. l. CLARK
members of the force arrive
D. A. Nichols in
baskets
Of Denver
Albert M Travis Of Ptsburg has office fit
big Addison Kellogg
work Mr. Travis special feature advance payment on
will be found doing business their
than before The Kouns Party
includes a choice lot Of experienced
Mathis Commission Co. their Office with Geo r. Daring
In addition lot Of his books
Mr. which we'll
canaoups section and will
quality
will this make better showing than before
will weMhs hand
business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
FRIDAY, AUGUST ii, 1903.

The city council is proper subject OF
criticism whenever It makes mistakes in
conducting the business Of the city. But
it is wholly unfair and unjust TO assail the
council for enaeting and enforcing No
License laws. The people by vote Of
almost 2 to instructed them TO do Just
that thing. land the people made no mis-
take in SO young). Prohibition being the
law Of this city by an overwhelming vote
that policy should have the supporter all
good citizens. Good citizenship implies
obedience TO law. This law is TO stand
for two years and common justice and
fair play would dictate that the council
be given fair chance to prove their po-
sition-and the position Of the majority
that saloons are detriment instead Of a
benefit II fault can be found in other di-
reetions. subject the council to Just eriti-
clam. but they sapuld be commended by
all for their earnest efforts TO carry on,
the deeisiyely expressed will OF the peo-
pie in regard to license.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
dold Medal Contest at Rocky Ford.
FRIDAY Aug. a.

There will be Grand Gold Medal con-
test the first held in Rocky Ford next
Friday evening Aug. 2l.
Considerable Importance attaches to
this contest as the winner will be entitled
70 enter the Diamond contest to be held
in Denver in October.
The contest superintendents are being
assisted by Mrs. Sanders Mrs. Dr.. Linz
myers dauFhteri and hope to make the
entertainment pleasing and profitable
one. Mrs. Sanders is fine eloGutiOnist
and has kindly consented to reeite.
The contestants arc: Miss Fauny Wal
lace. Mrs. Leths Tisdale, Mrs. NJ @. West
Of Colorado Springs, Lynn Klinefelter
and Geo. Richie.
Good music vocal and instrumental will
be provided. Program with place Of
holding contest will be given later.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
The Coming Big
Twelfth Annual Fair.
All Signs Point To the 0id-Tisne Fine Dis
play and Usual Largo Attendance.


atsr correspondence with
different; something Of
uneu merit s promised tho Fair
Hall than ns'ss; being shown neigh
the vl o previous
furnishing
tho Fair. There will probably
visiting
tho occasion.
the
Secretary
Fair asking iof
building
while eaddsnuy
Nc~s rom Secretary
To In Of tho Enpfiss
Of Rsy Ford and tha; s Regarding The
provided attractions all q interesting
receiving daily which
dasfsn;
All ans
bsofs, o railroad will DO The a usual
has been hard Accommodations for
lodging and boarding
such
Thanking all for n; ana hearty only
s1sy successful fair in The State.
Yours respectfully
@. ~. Hal. Secretary
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14

Rocky Ford has as few empty houses in
proportion To its size as any town in the
valley and there are many towns in this
state which would DO highly pleased TO
sec on their street the number OF farmers
wagoGs and buggies which arc every day
street scenes in Rocky Ford. There Is
soms reaction from the too RAPID growth
Of the past four years bu, I. Is less acute
than in other towns between the noun
,ains and the Kansas line, Rocky Ford
has no; los, is position as the bes, town
in Southern Colorado. in a few weeks
Rocky Ford will hum with the activity Of
the melon business. To DO followed BY a
t'g crop Of sugar bee,s-ail Of sufsieien,
value. ~s Trust. 20 pa, everybody In a
good hamor and make ihem forge; the
dallnsss Of tho early spring and summer.
Rocky Ford is all night.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
CHURCH NEWS.
eoooooooooooooooo
ROCKY FoR5 CIRCUIT.
REV. 4. E. welsh. pastor,

REV. a. e Welsh. pass1fl
Newdals Preaching a; Nswdsis school
house every Sunday nofninE az eleven
O'Clock.
Swink Preaching at Swins every Sun
day Afternoon at three o'el0sk.
Lafayette School House Sundsy y
School a; $3.50 p. IN; preaching a; 1880
,. m: Young Peoples meeting a; e:4s ..
m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evening.
You are cordially invited.
szEpsS BAPTIST BRETHREN.
Services every Sunday as follows
Sunday school al 1000 a. m: preaching
services at 1900 a. m. Evening services
at 1880. Ministers. @. e Ssudebsker.
q. NeyinEsr. J. c. Funderbufgh. J. VI.
Elliott. Miss Emma Fisher. sJperintsnd-
ent Of Sunday school.
sr. MATHEWS CHURCH EpssoPsi.
Regular services a, the usual hours in
the old Masonic hall.
All are welcome.
METHODIST CHURCH
Morning. "Ssruee: eve. The Unsurn-
ed Cake Hymns 5s4. SIS. $50: eve.
k24. ASS. lei. Epworth League topie,
Endure Hardness leader MadFs HEX
OF. Leroy 3. Elser will sing at the
morning service.
a cordial welcome to all services.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Regular services at the Christian
church at The usual hours.
a cordial welcome 70 all services.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services as usual morning and evening.
Morning. The Great Conmision.
Rev. X. D. Robins Of Rochester ThsoioFi-
cal Seminary will preach in the evening.
Special music for the evening service.
Roy 3. Elssr will sing and Miss Palmer
Of Chicago will give a violin solo.
A cordial invitation is extended the
public.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
In the morning the pastor will begin a
series Of sermons on Popular Church
Problems, the first OF the series being
'No Denomination or GEO." a study Of
church union, eome-out-ism and other
vsgaries. In the evening the second in
the series on Factors in Character Build
ing" Something To Have" Report Of
international c. E. convention by pastor
at C. E. meeting at ( o'clock.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
CAUSE AND EFFECT.
Rocky rord's "Dryncss" Rciuecs the
Jaii inmatcs and Causes Smaller
Criminal Docket.
Jsiist Mispa says he hasn't had a
soardcr from Rocky Ford since the


soardcr from Rocky Ford since tho
town ~ent dry. Hs usually had .all
house from that burg. The prospects o!
an a;;saua;s8 criminal dosss; a. The fall
ssfn Of The dis;sis; court arc vssy good.
La JuHia Tribune.
Absence Of saloons and small srirT,i-
raj doess, that's tho way ]; works, Tbs
above clipping tno; from a Ptohibi,iou
papsfi Is tribute 20 the success Of No
License IN Rocky Ford ard Justification
u any was needed OF the pelisy Of
abelitisn 6s The saloon.
The psoPis Of o:sro county should re-
turn Rocky Ford vote Of thanks for chs
pressn; reduction Of jsil expenses and for
tho smaller number Of county warrants
which ~ill be required 70 pay the cos, oI
the nsSi term Of the Jisuis, court.
IL rays 10 do right.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14

Can the people Of the United States
stand pfospsri;y9' plsia;issiy asks the
Sioux City Tribune. Well. h,hey cannot.
experience has ;aagh; them ,ha, all ,ha;
is necessary 20 DO is 10 place tho Demo
cratic party IN power on tariff revision
platform and -rslisi from the eppfsss-
Nsnsss oi prosperity will speedily come.
De Mosnss cap..al.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14
Misses S2.25 Crash Suits re,
duced to Sl.50 at Hardey's.

Fifty head Of horses wanted at once
fer pasturaEe on good grass and river
water. Call on or address Cline & Hosh-
stedlsr. 4Oe S. 9Th ST. 2-ii.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14

Miss Ella Cline this week makes an in.
tsfessinE announcement; to the ladies' IL
osf. advertising columns.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-14

WANTED. a good cook for private
family. Apply a, once at The St James
hotel
lO-u w..H. Bennett.