The Meeker herald., 1903-01-03

room. The guests included Senator and
Mrs. Lodge, MIR. John Lodge, Captain
and Mrs. Cowles. Mr.. John Elliot OF
New York. Mrs. Chas. H. Davis, Miss
Davis, the Messrs Davis and MT.
Robert Ferguson.
The President has concluded that 1t
will not be necessary to send the Gu
ban reciprocity treaty to the House. 1t
ts said that the House may satisfy It.
self by passing upon the reciprocity
proposition incidental to the consider
alton of some legislation. which will
be necessary to give effect to the
treaty. though that document will be
4 fatif!ed by the Senate, If ratified at all
in Warrington.
United States Treasurer Roberts said
December Goth that 80 far during De-
rember 81 ,466 600 In currency had been
transferred to New Orleans against de-
posits In New York. 100000 to San
Francisco and $1,369,O0O to Chicago.
These figures are over 81 10000 below
those for December. 1900. and about
100000 below those for last Decem-
Der. No large additional transfers are
expected soon. |f-
The House committee on public
buildings and grounds Is preparing an
omnibus public building bill for intro
duction at this session to provide
buildings in cities and towns where
sites have been purchased by virtue OF
prior legislation, but no provision
made for buildings. The bill will also
provide for extending the cost limit OF
buildings under construction and
found inadequate for the needs of the
cities where located.
The President has committed the
sentence of Jesse Snider, who was con-
victed in the western district Of Ar
kansas for robbery and sentenced to
Imprisonment for twenty years In the
Detroit House of Correction. to impris-
onment for ten years. on the recon-
mendation of the district attorney and
judge. for the reason that the prison.
er was a mere boy at the time Of the
offense and was led into 1t by gang
of older criminals.
At the homes of the Cabinet officers
Christmas Day was quietly observed
while among the embassies and lega-
lions elaborate preparations had been
made for celebrating. Official dinner
parties were given by the British and
Russian ambassadors. The Argentine
minister and wife gave children's
party at the legation. while the minis
ter from Peru and his wife entertained
q number Of Peruvian students in the
various schools and colleges Of the
United States.
Having been informed by the consul
of CostA Rica in New Orleans that q
lottery under the name OF ''Loteria de
II Benefcencia Publica of GARLIC. Cos
to Rica," has been advertised by means
Of circulars as being established there.
the Costa Rica legation sees proper to
state that no such lottery exists In any
part of that country. Instructions have
been given to the consuls OF Costa RIGA
In the United States to bring this mat
ter to the attention of the proper au-
thorities and to, properly warn the
public.
The Supreme Court dismissed the
writ of error in the case Of Whitney
Layton against the state OF Missouri.
on the ground that no federal question
had been raised In the trial court. The
case involved the constitutionality OF
the pure food law OF the state and has
attracted much attention. Layton,
whose place of business is in St Louis
was found guilty in the trial court OF
the use OF alum in the manufacture Of
baking power and fine of 800 was
assessed against him. The verdict
was afirmed by the state Supreme
Court.
w. Il. Johnston, missionary on the
Navajo Indian reservation, conferred
with commissioner Of Indian Affairs
Jones recently regarding the condition
Of the Navajos. He says that the great
drouth which has existed In the Naya-
10 country during the past six years
has almost Impoverished those Indians,
and that it Is impossible for them to
carry on under the present conditions
the sheep business in which they have
Z been engaged He asked government
assistance, otherwise than financial to
show the Indians how to help them
selves.
Secretary Root recently announced
! that he had decided to accept the bid
of the Boston Steamship Company SO
far as It affects the transportation of
troops and military supplies between
the United States and the Philippines
which are sent or received by way OF
Seattle or Tacoma. He explained that
the existing service at San Francisco
would be continued for the present and
added that II satisfactory arrange
ments could be made for the disposal
of army transports. either by sale or
charter, the transportation companies
Mt that port would be given . share Of
the government business.
The following cablegram has been
received from Commander Diehl of.
the Marietta, which lies at La Guayra.
The message comes via Hayti. and is
dated December 21st: British vice ad-
miral established effective blockade
from and after December goth OF La
Guxyra, Carenero, Guanta, Cumana.
Carupano and the mouths of the ORR
(hoco. Vessels sailing from the United
yStates and West Indies before the date
Of notification allowed grace. steamers
ten days. sailing vessels twenty days.
other uorts, steamers twenty, sails
forty days; vessels In blockaded ports,
fifteen days. Full text II desired"