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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
COMMITTEE IS OPPOSED
Brief and LiStleSS Sessions Of
 Two Houses.
Lower House Passed Bill to Refuno Mobile Debt and Senate Re- ceived a Letter from Gov ernor Montague of
 Virginia.

Legislative news developed yesterday in committee rooms, where the Starr bill, providing for an elective Railroad Com- mission. was killed, and where the reVe- nue bill, with the stamp tax feature eiim- mated, was practically agreed upon.
 It was well that news developed with the committees for the sessions Of both houses were brief and almost devoid or general interest.
 The chief matter of interest in the House was the introduction of bill by MT. Hoffman to require railroads enter ing Mobile to build a union passenger station in that city. This measure is of interest to the whole State. because of the novelty of the bill. and because of the acknowledged inadequacy of depot facilities in Mobile-the chief city Of the State.
 Death of the Starr Bill.
 The Starr bill simplifying the powers of the Railroad Commission and providing that the members of the Commission be elected by the people instead of appointed by the Governor. went to its death last night at the hands of the House Commit tee on Commerce and Common Carriers. of which Hon. George H. Parker of Gull man is chairman.
 The committee was fin executive session ana members dlScuSSeu lne mdtteT IeIuc- tantly. It Is known that. MT. Lusk of Marshall, a member of the committe, appealed to his associates to report the till to the House. where it might be dis cussed on its merits. but majority of the committee was against him.
 It is said that movement will be made on the floor of the House to recall the bill from the committee. but such move ments in the past have been unsuccess- ful.
 The action of the committee is taken tc mean that the committee Is opposed to an elective Railroad Commission and other bills of similar nature now in its hanGs, it is said, will meet a like fate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
CLEVELAND NoN-coMMITTAL.
Says Neither Yea Nor Nay to In
 uuirv of an Editor.

Says Neither Yea Nor Nay to In-
 quiry of an Editor. Cincinnati, O., Feb. 9.-In response to a direct inquiry as to whether he was a candidate or would accept another nom- ination for the Presidency. the following has been received from President Grover Clecveland:
 Princeton. February 6. 1908. ITO the Editor of The Times-star. Gin cinnati. O.:
 Dear sir-I have received your letter of the 4th insant asking me on behalf of The Times-star for an expression re- garding my intentions as related to the next Democratic nomination for the Presidency. cannot possibly bring my mind to the belief that . condition or sentiment exists that makes any expres- sion from me on the subject of the least importance. Yours very truly.
 "Grover cleveland"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
STARR BILL IS ADVERSED;;
 DULL DAY IN LEGISLATURE

passing faborably on seven measures. three of these being bills presented by Senator Hall of Baldwin, whose radical reform measures touching corporations have caused considerable talk at the Capi- tol and throughout the State. Senator Hall has enc or two corporation bills yet to come.
 The first business to be taken up was the general appropriations bill, which pas ed the Senate Saturday. By some ove sight provision for the employees of tn Legislature who had served prior to the adoption of the bill had been omitted. and Senator Dunn of Clarke moved that the vote by which the bill had passed be re- considered, and that an amendment ap- propriating $731 for this purpose be adopt ed. The amendment was adopted ana passed a second time.
 House bill 260 providing for the crea- ton of the new county to be named Houston. was signed by the presiding offi- cer, on request of Senator Long of Henry, V ho was anxious to have the matter dis posed of so that some matters of local interest to the new county could be taken up without delay.
 Consideration of Senate bills 132 and 140. by MT. Goldsby, was informally passed, the Senator from Mobile not being pres ent.
 Lynne's Bill Caused Debate.
 Senator Lynnes bill. amending the Code so as to reduce in certain cases the pen- aty of mortgages for failing to enter on the records partial payments on mort gages by debtors when request in writ ing had been made for this. was the next and last measure to be considered, and brought forth some debate.
 The statute provides that when pay d. n,,1 ktA orfer to requested to enter the proper credits on the records and fails to do so, he is lia- ble to fine of BOO for each failure. Sem ator Lynne's amendment limited the fine in such cases to twice the amount of the payment for which credit should have been given, with interest from the date of payment, and providing that the fine should not exceed $20O.
 The bill had been reported by the com mittee with an amendment striking out the very provision that gave the meas ure any importance, that of reducing in certain cases the fine that should be inn posed for failure on the part of mortga- gees to make the proper credit. The com mittee's amendment left the matter as 1t now stands in the statutes, with an addi- ton extending slightly the ground 1t is to cover.
 Senator Lynne defended his bill in a speech of some length, contending that a mortgagee should not be held liable to a fine of $2OO for failure to credit debtor for payment of a sum much smaller than that.
 Law Practically Unexchanged. He was opposed by Senators Craig of Dallas, Castleberry of Talladega and Ne Smith of Lamar. who held that the law as 1t now stands should not be altered. | and that the penalty for failure by a mortgagee to enter upon the records credit for payments. however small, should not in any case be reduced. The bill passed, leaving the law on the sub- 1 ject as it is. practically unchanged. The Senate then adjourned until 10:3C | o'clock today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
THE HOUSE.

Washington. Feb. 9.-The House spent practically the entire day upon two Dis trict of Columbia bills, one to authorize the governm mt to advance $S,OOO.OoO to the District and the other to conference re- port on the Union station bill. The for mer was defeated and the latter sent back after motion to recede from the amend ment to the House, to cut down the ap- propriatlon for the Pennsylvanoa and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads from $i,- 500. 600 to S1 .ooOOO0 had been voted down.
 The disposition by the House of the ac- ton of MT. Hepburn in presenting the conference report on the Department of Commerce bill during the memorial ses- sion yesterday resulted in postponement of acton on the report until tomorrow. The bill was presented this afternoon by MT. Hepburn and ordered printed.
 Al 5:15 D. mi the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10

cently." to which MT. Baer replied. oh ;
 If you had waited" said Brumm, you would not have asked the question"
 What is 1t you want to make out that I did say it?" persisted Baer.
 Brumm-No: said you did not say it.
 That's different" remarked Baer. as Chairman Gray rapped for order and re- auested Brumm to proceed with his argu- ment.
 Brumm, however. took parting shot and retorted to Baer's remark: T do not crtticdse you. however, for not denying at the time what appeared in the newspa- pers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10

Bismarck in the presence of a helpless foe could afford to be brusque in diplo- macy, and 1t is merely the diplomacy of might. There is now no room for doubt that MT. Bowen Is acting by and with the advice of our government.
 In effect, as was pointed out in these dispatches a week ago. he has concealed his Venezuelan credentials under the wing of the eagle of the North and all signs fail if we are not In for grave trouble with Germany and Italy.
 England is so anxious to get out of the trouble that she has reached the part. ing of the ways to her allies, being most desirous of ali to keep on good terms with this country. But Emperor William would like nothing so well as to f1out with his warships the Monroe doctrine, foI the maintainance of which we haven't got the necessary navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
EDUCATION AND MARRIAGE.
President Eliot of Harvard Draw
 Some Deductions.

President Eliot Of Aarvero Dfaws
 Some Deductions.
 Boston, Feb. s.-In his annual report to the Havard Board of Overseers. made public today, President Eliot declares Harvard's policy to be one of determined support to the requirements of a bache- ior's degree. or its equivalent. for admis- sion to the professional schools as now Tn force in the department of theology. law and medicine at Harvard. and to an even higher standard than has hitherto been set for the degree of A. B.
 After giving statistics to show that the highly educated part of the Amerf- can people does not increase the popula- ton at all, but on the contrary, falls to reproduce itself." President Eliot says:
 Tt is probable that the regrettable re- suit is due, in part, to the late postpone mert of marriage on the part of the edu- cated men. postponement which the protracted education now prescribed for men who enter the learned and scientific professions make almost unavoidable"
 Of. athletic sports in general, Presi- dent Eliot says that there is increasing objection to their great exaggeration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
Death of A. L. Patrick.

AskaIoosa, Kas., Feb 9.-A. L. Patrick, one of the first editors of The Louisville Courier-Journal Is dead here, aged 80 years. Mir Patrick was a forty-niner, having made the first rush to California. He had published papers at osklaoosa and Valley Falls, Kas. Patrick's death was sudden. When his sister. Mrs. s. S. Cooper, looked at the body, she fell to the floor unconscious. paralyzed on one side. She died with a few hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
TO CURB cAsrRo's POWERS.
Allies Do Not Desire Their Concss-
 sions Nullified.

London. Feb. 9.-It was authoritafivefy stated this afternoon that while no sari- ous point has arisen to jeopardize a sa&- isfactory settlement of the VenezueIafs troubles. indications point to the fact that minor difficulties are delaying the signing of the protocols. The Foreign Ofica and embassies today were busy discusx1ng queries from Washington regarding the phraseology of the protocols. Itaiy's diS- ficulty. 1t is said here. apparently arosa from Ambassador Des Ranches learning that the British protocol stipulated re. newal of the commercial treaty with Venezuela and that Italy desired aasur- ances that no differential duties would be imposed subsequently, to the sstfze- ment.
 It is held in London that Germany is likely to adopt a similar attitude, all the allies feeling. to quote one of their repre- sentatives. that Venezuela is not likely to feel too friendly after the episode is closed and might nullify all the terms hy the imposing retaliatory duties.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
CASTRO IS MASTER.
Even the Revolutionists Now Seam
 to Realize This.

Caracas. Feb. 9.--A force of 20oo men with fifty horses and two guns under the command of the minister of war. General Ferrera, lefa Caracas this morn ing in the direction of the seaport Ill., guerote, 55 miles east of Caracas. The object of the expedition is to attack q body of 1,5o0 revolutionIsts under General Monogas who Is reported to be too feeble to attack the government but strong enough to devastate the district around Rio Chico. province of Miranda. sixty miles southeast of Caracas and daily enter and pillage the town.
 Every ardent revolutionist seems to recognize that President Castro is master of the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
Roasted bx Molten Metal.

Pueblo. Colo. Feb. 9-By molten metal from ladel which tipped over one man was killed and eight injured, three oe them fatally. Thomas Grove. superintend- ent of converters at the Minnesa steel plant where the accident happened. was painfully but not dangerously burned The dead: J. Kupnck; fatally injured, Virgil Trin. foreman; w. H. Hartman. Joseph Lepich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
santo Domingo Won't Pay.

San Domingo. Feb. 9.-The Dominican government has informed United States Hirister Powell that it will not obey the demand of the American Government in Inc matter of the claims of the Clyde line of steamers and that under the law. eases such as the Clyde line claims must be settled in the courts of the re- public and not by intervention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
Mussel Shoals Bill.

The Senate today passed the Richard son House bill to extend for three years the period in which the Mussel Shoals Power Company may begin to utilize the water power of the government dams in the Tennessee river between Florence and Sheffield the object of the company being to furnish those cities with light and power. Senator Pettus called up the bill ana secured its passage by Unanimous con- sent. It now goes to the President.
 Lucien Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
sullivan Discharged as Bankrupt.

New York. Feb. 9.-John L. Sullivan, former champion prize-fighter. was dis charged in bankruptcy today. Sullivan filed a petition to be adJudged bank rupt on November 2S. placing his liabili- 360 in clothing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
Canning Company organized.

New York, Feb. s.-The seacoast Can- ming Company, incorporated under the laws of New Jersey with S2.oo0OO0 capital. equally divided into preferred and coua- mon. was organized today. The company erty of the Seacoast Packing Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
striLa prnuaa q railnra.

Barcelona, Feb. 9-The general strike decided upon by the workmen's associa- tions last night has turned out failure. The printers and street car conductors have refused to join the movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
Guatiera Continued

Paris, Feb. 10-The Correspondent Of the Matin at Caracas says that Guatiere was captured by the government troeRs after two hours fighting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10
Venezuela,

The fat is in the fire again in the hot kitchen of the Venezuelan question. While Germanys twelfth hour demands seem so unreasonable as not to be grantaBle. it is beginning to appear that Minister Bowen has to some extent lost sight of the prime necessity of diplo- macy, a sweet and gentle courtesy.
 We hear of his "brusqueness." Only 3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-10

WASHINGTON, FEB. 9.- FoR AI.AhAMAi RAIN AND WARMER TUEsbAYi FAIR AND COLDER WEDNESDAY. FRESH SOUTH WI NDS. SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
MONEY
Dawson Markets Made Some
 SOmersaults.

There has not been the same oppor- muity to speculate on the provision market in Dawson for several years that the present season offered. First, the conclusion was reached that the season would be exceptionally late on account of the severity of the winter and the great quantity of ice that was in the river and lake as a result. Then prices mounted sky high, as it was gem orally believed that the late season would result in a shortage.
 But the ice went out of the river earlier than it did last year, with the prospect of receiving large shipments from Lower La Barge, and the mer- chants made a rush to get rid of their stocks in order 70 make room for the new goods. The result was sudden drop in the market.
 This drop was followed by the news that La Barge was breaking up, and that four-dfths of the goods intended for early shipment had stuck al Upper La Barge, and there was another sud- den raise in the prices. It Is said that are higher at Dawson now than at any time in years.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
GETS GOOD
Dawson Is Struck By Moral
 Wave.

Dawson city has been struck by some thing of moral wave. Since the be- ginning of the present month in that city, Lucille Martin, convicted of run ming the notorious Bartlett house, has been, sentenced to two months impris- onment at hard labor, Louise Cougord was convicted of being an inmate of the same house and received a like sen- tence. Marie Chereux was convicted of being the keeper of a disorderly house in Klondike City and was given one months suspended sentence. Lu- cion John Roberts was given Q sentence of six months at hard labor for living oil the avails of prostitution.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
Ha. Place at St. Loaf.

J.H. Weiter, for five years a prom inent Dawsonite, has a big saloon near the worlds fair grounds at St. Louis. Mir. weiter was proprietor of the Cri- terion at Dawson, from 1897 till last year. At St. Louis he has great pa- vilion and beer garden, and is l,OOO feet nearer the entrance to the fair grounds than any other saloon, being 300 feet from the main entrance. R. H. Rob- ertson, Mir. Weiter's manager, arrived on the Dolphin yesterday. He is going to Dawson where he will attend to the representation Of the claims owned by Mir. Weiter and himself,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
MUST PAY
A. S. S. Co. Loses Wrdngell
 Wharf Case.
HliFIR

The lawsuit against the Alaska Steamship Company for breaking the wharf at Wrangell was won by Collins, the owner of the wharf The Wrngell wharf fell down about two years ago after having been struck by the Dirigo. However, the Dirigo tied mp Co the wharf, discharged and was away more than three hourS before the collapse. Collins sued for 5000 and secured a verdict for s2.6OO. The case will be ar- pealed Co the circuit court otthe United States.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
Notice to ths Public

The census rolls torthe city of Skag- way will be kept open at my office on State street for a few days, and any one believing that his name has not been secured, or any one knowing or believ' ing that he knows of any one who has not been enumerated, Is invited to call and submit the names Co the under signed for enumeration.
 J. NJ. TANNER. Skagway. Alaska, May 9, 1903
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Hundreds ofeyeS read the advertising columns of the Alaskan each day. They sean these columns closely. Business men do you want resultsy We have the proper medium. Phone l9 for the man with the rate card Co call.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
. SKAGWAY WEATHER

For the 24 hours proceeding 6 o'clock p. m., May g, 1903, ..,t Highest temperature 55 above. Lowest temperature, 46 above.
 H.D, Clark,
 .. s. Voluntary Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
HOTEL MEN
A Few Opportunities to Make
 and Save Money.

have furniture, bedding, crockery and carpet, Co furnish lj rooms have three freprooi safes, four heating coal stoves. three cook stoves. and a loo ot other good, useful good, Co make man happy. KEELAR,
 Money King, Broadway
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

This |, the season of the year when everybody should have their blankets washed. The Royal Laundry is doing them tn great numbers. Getyourorder in carly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
As.atlo.aan'.Rs Rssort

The Pack Train saloon, recently rem ovated, is the best appointed resort strictly for gentlemen, in the North Only the best of whiskies, wines, beers and cigars served. Fair and courteous treatment is accorded all patrons and visitors. Corner Broadway and Sixth avenue, Skagway.
 JOHN l.. GAGE,
 Manager.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
Btss nbOAt Men Here

Fully 20 steamboat men employed on the Yukon river steamers, came up on the Dolphin yesterday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. Force a ready to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, invor' ates.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

If you want Co be we'll informed on local happenings subscribe for the Daily Alaskan. Phone l9.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24
Sksgway Laundry

For irst-claSs work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-two years eXperi- tucc. Telephone Sg. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Some elegant fine collarettes at Winters.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

The lines, porcelain bath tubs at the Principal barber,hop Opposite the Board o, Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Ify0u want Co gain entrance into the home, ot che buying class, place your advertisement iu tha Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Alaskans for sale in Haines at Sewell's drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Drapery silks, art denims and silkot lines, at the Ladies' Bazaar. tt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Spring chicken at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

The Elite, tar Ar, De Ia Mode and Ice Costume Eoya'e, for June, at che laJie, tilJ5r ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Wanted to buy sodawater fountain complete. T. k. SEwELL, Haines.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Best baths in the city at the Principal Barber Shop. Opposite Board of Trade,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-24

Gr, price, at Eoya. Laundry for family work, special rates iu rough dry, next tO new electric plant.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-04
Griffith G!canilgS.

This section Of the country is thriving
and most every one is looking salubrious.
The family of w. s Egbcrs have been
seriously i'll with small pox but are
rapidly convalcscing.
Concerts, musical entertainments, de-
bates and interesting tctc a-tetc's are
nightly occurrences over the telephone
wires.
o. J. Couch has just returned from
Spokane where, with his sister and
brother, Lucy and John respectively,
have been caring for their aged mother
who has undergone an operation in the
back of her head. Although the dear
old lady has passed her three score and
tenth year she is still quite vigorous and
it is sincerely hoped that she may re-
cover and be comfort to her children
for many years to come. Mr.. Couch re-
ports her doing well but not out of danger.
Father and Mother Lavender have
been here two weeks visiting with their
children and friends. They left yester
day for Spokane. Father Lavender's
health is not very good and it is hoped
that it may improve with warmer
weather.
Every one is looking forward to the
time when the beneficial though dis
agreeable snow, sleet, ice. rain, slop,
sush, mud ard other like elements
which always attend this season Of the
year, have passed away, and the pleasant
days of sunshine which this part Of
paradise is noted for, have arrived.
Old Settler.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-04

Eternal vigilance is the price OF Ii
berry and 81 80 the price OF News.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-04
Ten Little Lodge Men.

"Ten little lodge men vert out to
dine,
A cocktail killed a MaccaLee and then
there were nine.
Nine little lodge men, drinking to
their fate,
Down went an Odd Fellow, then there
were eight.
Eight little lodge men, thought they
were in heaven,
A small bottle fxed Forester, then
there were seven.
Seven little lodge men, playing funny
tricks,
An other cork, a Red Man, then there
were six.
Six little lodge men, trying to booze
and thrive,
The next round fixed a Workmau,
then there were FIVE.
Five little lodge men, the Others on
the hoo-,
An Eagle gave up the ghoit, then
were four.
Four little lodge men, on lonely
spree,
A Pendo got his habits on, then
there were three.
Three little lodge men, sitting
around the brew,
Away rolled a Pythian, thcn there
were two.
Two little lodge men, pretty nearly
done,
A Shriner couldn't stand the pace,
then there was one.
One little lodge man, drinking al
alone,
He was an Elk, and took the whole
bunch home"