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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
THREE IN TO CHANGE
COlumbi D, This ,eand DdW-
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Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 Whitehorse, Oct. I-The Columbian arrived from Dawson g. -o'c'ock with 65 passengers The Thistle arrived at 6 do'cIock. She had u1 pas eueers.
 The Dawson WI. arrive before the departure ol the train tomorrow.
 The Whitehorse sailed this evening at o'clock wilma iul load of freight. She arrived a. l241 o'clock this morn ine vtth g2 pa--.a The Thistle and da Columbian will sail at daylfeh, tomorrow morning and . the Dawson ,omoruH evening.
 The Canadian and ,ae J. P. Ligh, should arrive late tomorrow night or early Friday morning They were at Yukon Crossing this morning. The Victorian passed Stewar, river Has. evening att o'clock and rhe sel kirk sailed from na"-ou ssi o'clock ! arlay aue.laa-
 The Casca. sa1ej from Dawson yes- ! terday evening"
 The boats going down stream are all Imas.u4 good he-dVay, except tine Mary Grail
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
GOESAGAlN
J. W. Iyey Will Return to
 Washington City

Hon. Joseph W. Ivey was a posser- ger on the Cottage City as far as Ju- ueau. From that point he will go to the westward as far as Eyak, where he will arrange his business affairs prior Go his departure for Washington, where he will again spend the winter.
 Mr. Iyey is heavily interested iu ,he oil and coal properties in che vicinity of Kyak. He says that the oil found near Eyak is the pwes, yet discovered in the United States, and far ezcels the product of the Standard oil Company
 The eS-colec,or of customs is also enthusiastic over the coal discoyeri, in the Kyak country. He says i, is che very bes. quality of anthracite
 Mir. Ivey will be the special repre- sentative of the Eyak miners at Wash ingtou during the coming winter. He was selecteda and given credentials hy amass meeting. Hewas o0eredmo1ly with which to pay his expenses by the miners, merchants and other business and professional men and laborors of the Kyak country, but he refused it. and wi'h characteristic generosity he will go Co the national capital at his own expense.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Several Steamers Are Due
 This Week

The Princess May, the Dolphin, the Al-Ki and the Farallon, are all due to arrive this week.
 The Princess May should arrive some time this evening or early tomor- row morning. She will sail out Friday evening, and is sure to have a big pas senger list.
 The Dolphin is due to arrive Satur- day, and she will sail out the same day. She. also, should have a big list out.
 The Cottage City brought word that the Al-Ki was to sail from Seattle on the evening of October 3, with full cargo of coal for Juneau and Skagway.
 The Farallon is past due and should arrive any time.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
.GfN. DICKINSON TALKS ON
 PORTLAND CANAL
American Counsel Makes Strong Argument on Important Phase ot Alaskan Boundary
 Question = Quotes Lord Alverstone

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 London, Oct. 7.-Gen. Jacob M. Dick inson summed up the question of the Portland canal line today. He de- clared that the American contention is the usual, natural and consistent meth cd of determining the boundary, while the British contention arbitrarily changes the direction of the line through the canal to the seth parallel and introduced a new direction not pro- vided for in the treaty, which, instead of carrying the line directly to the Seth parallel, only miles distant, brought the line 60 miles nearer the coast.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
CONSERVATIVES WIN OUT IN
 CLOSE CONTEST
Complete1 Returns Give the Government a Clear Majority In British Columbia.
 Liberals Lose Doubtful Distriotsl

Those members Of the new parlic- ment whose names have not yet been published are as follows:
 Comox, Robert Grant; Kamloops, F.. J Fulton; Skeena, C. W. D. Clifford; Similkameen, l.. W. Shatford; Fernie, W. G. Ross, all conservatives.
 As a result of the election, Hon. Richard Mcbride, present prime min ister will be asked Co form another government. There will, of necessity, be some changes in this, as A E. Me Phillips, of Victoria. his attorney-gen- eral, and A. S. Goodeve, of Rossland, provincial secretary, were defeated for reelection.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Victoria, Oct. 7.-Compiete returns from aI the districts Of the province reverse earlier estimates and give the conservatives a clear majority over all parties ia the British Columbia prOyin- cfar parliament which was elected last Sa.wda, The standing Of the respee- tive parties will be as follows; Con- ser,u.vcs. -. liberals, F; socialists, 9. labor. ].
 Tho conservatives carried ComoN, Eaml01rs. SSeeua and Similkameen, che districts heretofore rep0rtei as not hearj from. Complete returns from Fcrail gave that riding Co the cousery- a-iyes also.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Praise for FIagship Officers

Passengers coming up the river on the steamer Whitehorse, who arrived in Skagway yesterday evening, speak in the highest praise of the treatment that were accorded them by the officers and crew of the flagship of the White Pass line. Particularly did they praise Capt. Sanburn, Purser Harry Johnson, Engineers R. R. Crosby and Dave Rob erts, and Steward Jack Gill. The pas sengers were all agreed that there was nothing that counted for their comfort that was left undone.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Gen. Dickinson quoted from the ar- guments of Lord Alverstone and the late Lord Russell before the Boring sea arbitration of 1893, showing that as counsel for the British at that time they took exactly an opposite position from that assumed by the British coun- sel in the present case. Their argu- ment at that time was entirely in har- mony with that now advanced by the Americans. Lord Alverstone listened with evident amusement while Dickin- son was making use of the interpreta- tions which he had himself used, in part.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
wuHavo Swell Store

II. D. Kirmse will have one of the finest storerooms in the North when the work of repairing and renovating the Beveridge building, at the corner of Fifth avenue and Broadway, which he recently purchased, shall have been completed. A plate glass front and beautiful show windows and cases will be made. E Fonaas has the contract to do the work.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Washington, D. C., Oct-A man, who proved Co be insane and whose name was atterwmd discovered to be Porter Elliott, attempted to force his way into the White House yesterday. He had been around several times to see the president and had beon refused admission each time He finally grap-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

pied with Doorkeeper Gissel and a des- perate fight ensuel The maniac sla,Led Gissel with a knife cutting him severely He was finally over powered by other attendants. A load cdIeyolyer was found in his pocket.
 Itwas later a,certmed that Elliott had followed the president to church Sunday and waited g. tho door for him
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
MANIAC MAKES TIGHT 10
 GFT AT THE PRESIDENT.
Porter Elliot With Knife In Hand Loaded Revolver In His
 Pocket Makes Bloody Attack White House Attendants

to come out. When Roosevelt left the church, the insane man held out his hand in friendly greeting. The presi- dent took his hand and shook it in kind salutation, and then passed on.
 The president knew nothing of the fight today until it was all over.
 Porter Elliott was taken to an asylum for the insane.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
FOUR MORE. TN AND OUT
Cottage City Arrives and
 Sails

The Cottage City arrived yesterday morning at o'clock with a round dozen passengers and about 200 tons of freight. She sailed at 7:2O o'clock last evening with 76 first class and 20 sec ond class passengers. Among them were many of the most prominent Klondikers.
 The Cottage City took out s45O, 900 in gold bullion, most of which was con signed to Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Biz Crowd Con ing Touigr 6

There should be a big crowd on the train from Whiteh0rse this evening. The G5 passengers that arrived on the Columbian should be augmented by 75 OF loo on the Dawson, which is one of the most popular boats on the river. In addition to these there were about 20 who did not come over yesterday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
VIII Put in Stamp HIill

J. T. Firth, one of the leading min. ing engineers in the country, came uI on the Cottage City to make a survey for a stamp mill that is going to be put up on the Alaska Perseverance Cold Mining Company's property near Jul neau.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Another Paper for DouRlaS

The plant of the Juneau Journal has been sold on Douglas island, and will be used in the publication of a weekly newspaper that will appear in the Ser vian language.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Firsmen's Hall Sold
IKE

The Firemen's hall was sold by Dep uty Marshal Shook under execution yesterday Miss Mamie Eversole bid the property in for E O. Sylvester, the judgment creditor. The price paid was S64O. It will about cover the amount of the judgment with the costs.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Attho Pantheon

The Pantheon has just received @ large consignment of Hermitage whis- kies. rye and bourbon This is the dn- est brand of whisky ever brought 10 Skagwav. Try it. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

! have half lot, 25Vlo0 feet with a f0ur-r0om house in fairly good repair, situated on 5th avenue, two lots west Of Methodist church, which ] will sell Tor Sl-5.O0 cash. IWL ABEAuAMS. jt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Seventy five on Train

There were 75 passengers on the train from Whitehorse last night Most of them came up the river on the Whitehorse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Msn's KingsbuFy Hats

New fall blocks just received per City of Seattle. Regular price, s4; closing out sale price, S3.
 If B. NJ. Behrends Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Totem has Angslua

An Angelus attachment has been added to the fine piano at the Totem saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

We received today our Fall and Win ter supply of Buttrick Patterns. La d!es' bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

The finest porcelain bath tubs at the Principal barbershop Opposite the Board of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Appliques, all overs and fancy but tons, are always our stronghold Ladies' Bazaar, phone 55.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

cannot tell a lie, we must make a little profit. Clavson & Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Baths at the Portland Lodging House 2jc; new porcelain tub. l03lmO
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

For Sale-Cheap good cook stove. Lucavish.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Spring chicken at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

For Rent and for Sale cards for sale at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Have you seen the Moose Hide Sofa Pillows at Case & Draper's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Juneau in the Swim

Juneau really has a branch of the Alaska Geographical Jackson Society. Juneau Record-Miner.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Earl G Wilson's collars and cuffs at COuway's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Patterns new in Mating. Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Ladies' mackintoshes at half price at w. H. Robertson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08

Fur Collarettes, at Winters. ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-08
Warm Blankets

Blankets cheap at W. H. Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
PRATTVILLE.
Citizen Has Gold Ore Said to Be Worth
 $360 a Ton.

Prattville, March 7-(Special)-H. Bar clay. a resident citizen of this place, has some specimens of gold ore which he claims will yield s360 to the ton. He says the ore has been tested oy assayists with experience, and this Is the result of the test made. These specimens are from Coosa county, near Verbena Nr. Barclay has been looking after this prospect for several years. and now for the first time feels sure that he has found gold in such quantities as will pay Tor working the ore. He claims the specimens showed are simply the outcrop of the real ledge, and that if the stamping mill should be erect ed there 1t would require many years 10 perceptibly reduce the supply.
 The merchants of Prattville met last night in the armory for the purpose of organizing themselves into the Retail Merchants association. A temporary or ganization was effected and committees were appointed on rules ana bylaws and constitutions, etc., and they adjourned till Monday evening, when they expect to meet and perfect the permanent organiza- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
TALLADEGA.
seaboard Officials We'll Pleased With
 What They Saw.

Talladega, March '. - Special 1.-The Seaboard officials who were here Thurs day were greatly pleased at the situation and commercial advantages of Talladega, and no less surprised that 1t was so little known. Ernest Thallman of Ladenburg. Thallman & Co.,, who accompanied Pres ident John Skelton Williams of the Sea board, Is a heavy investor in Talladega properties. and he did not fail to point out the industrial advantages of this city. While here his party was entertained by Capt. John c. Soley, general manager of the North Alabama Coal, Iron and Rail- way company There were six railroad officials in the party, President Williams, Vice Presidents Barr and Middendorf' General Counsel L. R. Watts, J. H. Dooley, MT. Shepard and MT. Thallman and several stenographers.
 A large number of extra trains are daily passing over the Southerns me between here and Chlldersburg, because of interrupted travel on the Georgia Pa cifc by reason of the broken bridge at Riverside; this fact emboldened some criminal to attempt to ditch a train ten miles from here at d flag station called Nottingham. He procured an axe, and hammered the switch into scrap Iron, but tOrtunately Htne BWltcn WAS HOt thrown, and the trains passed over in safety. It Is not known whether robbery or revenge was the motive, but in any event 1t furnishes a good case for a railroad detective.
 Gladstone chopped trees in his old age. and MT. Samuel Houston of Childersburg is equally as good at chopping trees as the dead premier, but rather more unfor- tunate While engaged in felling an im- mense oak near the roadside a wagon with four people approached. Houston. seeing that the tree was about to fall across the roadway. yelled warningly to the occupants of the wagon, but too late. With a crash the tree fell, killing one of the team, but narrowly missing the people. MT. Houston will likely be asked to pay for a good mule.
 There is axe handle factory near here, the proprietor of which is seriously contemplating perfecting arrangements to ship some of his product to England; {; he is encouraged by the fact that a Gadsden man has exported a lot of stave timber to Ireland.
 Several beautiful plate-glass show win dows are being put in the fronts of Eastside stores, several others on the same side are remodeing store fronts. The awnings on that side of the square will doubtless be taken down soon, which will greatly help the appearance or things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Cotton Crop of India.

Washington, March 7.--R. F. Patter- son, United States consul general at Calcutta, reporting to the state depart ment upon the cotton crcp of India in 1902-03, estimates it at 3,500,000 bales, an increase of 100000 bales over the crop of the year previous. Attention was called in the report to the exten- sion of area under cultivation. Marked progress in this direction, especially in this years crop, has been made in the united provinces, also. in the Pun jab and the northwest frontier prov inces. Records are established for the central provinces, Berear and Hyder- aba, and there are large increases in central India, Raja Punta, Madras and Burma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

he has a pleasant recollection of Austin as a boy in the public schools
 He was careful in the selection Of his Companions" said Dr. Philips and al- ways had the bearing of frank and manly boy of a decidedly serious turn of mind His early promise has been real ized in his public career, and l regard him as an example for young men lh every walk of life to follow He makes no compromises with his convictions of right Though defeated for an office, believe that he will grow steadily in the public esteem
 One of the first comments I heard which aroused my interest in the chief was the outgrowth of a discussion about pool selling at the fair grounds when preparations were being made for the state fair last fall Those engaged in the conversation were debating ways ano means to prevail cn Austin to wink at some scheme of pool selling. They would pay all his expenses and send him of for a trip to remain till the far was ever; or they would promise to work foi his reelection or offer q monetary con- sderstion But (and here vas the rub 1t was known to be absolutely useless to approach him with any one of these propositions, for he was as mmovable as Red mountainl
 Austin's one ambition from boyhoed was 10 be chief of police. He began carly to study for such a career and he worked to that erd through all the lower ranks He was a patrolman when tnly 20 years old, and continued to serv" in this ca racity under Chiefs Pinckard, Norton and Mcdonald. Then he served as a con- stable for five or six yeais. ard was elected ohief ever Captain Donelson when strict Sunday closing of the sa looms became a burning issue and th9 churches took 5. hand in the suppression of gambling The gaming dens were then practically wide open and the Sunday liquor law was a dead letter. The Rev. Dr. Kelly, then pastor of the First Methodist church. was instrumental in bringing about the enactment of the present stringent laws against these evils, and Austin set about their enforce. ment soon after his inauguration.
 Brawls and disturbances of various kinds were then common in the gambling resorts and some of these were running full blast next door to the police justice 8 court room. In one of these fights Ira Goggins was killed. He had been a pa- trolman and became a professional gam. bier.
 How many citizens are there who do not prefer the Birmingham of today rather than the wide open variety which Austin had to encounter when he became chief? How many are there who do not hope that the tendency of the city will be, now and ever, upward and onward?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Modern Science Proves Bible True

From March Woman's Home Companion
 Perhaps the most remarkable event in the history of modern Christianity is the unexpected confirmation of Bible truths from the hands of what seemed to be it's arch enemy, modern science.
 The pick and spade of modern scientific investigations have come to the rescue Parts of the old Biblical world have been opened up. and we now find ourselves face to face with the veritable eontem- poraries of Daniel, Moses, Joseph, Abra- ham.
 Within the last two decades the exca- vator has been actively engaged uncov- ering a few cities in the land of Eden, the home of Abraham. The University of Pennsylvania Is excavatng Nippur, the biblical name of which Is Calneh Gen esis K, 1O); the French are excavating Tello, a city which fourished before Abraham was born, and the Germans are at work upon the temple and the Tower of Babel' In the city of Babylon.
 The origin of those remarkable Baby lonian legends which so closely resemble the biblical accounts of the creation, Eden, and the deluge belongs to this country. The deluge story. for instance, as recorded by the Babylonians, is strik- ingly similar to the Old Testament even in minor OetdllS AtrHcndSlss the BaDy- lonian Noah, is commanded by the gods, after they had decreed a flood, to build ship or ark; to pour pitch over the out side and the inside, and to take the seed of life of every kind into the ship. When it was ready Atrachasis embarked with his family. servants, possessions, cattle and beasts of the field, and closed the door. The heavens rained destruction for six days and nights. The winds ragged, the floods and storm devastated, until the whole of mankind was turned into clay The ship grounded on mountain of Nizir After seven days a dove is sent forth; but 1t returned, as a resting place it did not find. He then sent forth swallow; but 1t also returned Lastly a raven is let go, which did not turn back. Everything is then sent forth to the four points of the compass. An altar Is erect ed and sacrifices offered. The gods smelt the sweet savor, and gathered like flies about the sacrifcer. after which 1t is de- cided that instead of a deluge, wild beasts and famines shall diminish man. kind because of its sins.
 number of the tablets containing these legends were written about the time of Abraham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

For Typewriter ribbons and supplies, The Meyers Co, 1l6 N. 2lst st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Huntsville Shoots Beqln Soon.

Huntsville, March '. --(special) The weekly shoots of the Huntsville Gun club will begin early in April and continue un- til October. The club expects to have several match shoots this season and one will probably be held with the Hermitage club of Nashville. The Inter- state association will hold a tournament here under the auspices of the local club on July and g. The secretary writes that many famous trap shooters of the country will be present, among them Heikes, Money, Squiers and Gilbert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
THE DETECTIVE WAS DETECTED
Visiting Constable and Home Officer Who Had the Floor.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 The home detective had the floor
 Yes" he said, proudly. i've broke into more than forty private houses just te show them how easy 1t was.'
 The visiting constable expectorated ir an introductory manner.
 'Like us out in Cripple Gulch in ths early sos" he remarked. People got SC keerless going about without their weap. ons that we had to hit couple dozen on the head with pole ax just as warn. Ing to the others. Yes. sirree."
 A smile passed over the home detec. tive's face. This was promptly shadowed by an uneasy look in plain clothes.
 What did you say you would take?T he asked. with unexpected acumsn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

ground as the 'real' prisoner starts from his sleep and stares wildly at the dream picture of himself and his victim. The vision fades away, ana in its place the ghostly face of the girl floats across the wall.
 The subject is somewhat morbid, but as an example of trick photography it is an extremely clever piece of work. The result is obtained, as in the case of the boxers, by the combination of two films.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Magic City Floor Finish

Made to walk oh.) Johnston & Walter Paint Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Vancouver Wants Fight.

Vancouver, B. C.. March 7-The purse of s25,000 for twenty-round contest between J. J. Corbett and J. J. Jeffries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Bliss.
 From pt1Ck

''Yes, his head hit the pavement so hard he must have thought ton of coal had struck him.
 That accounts for the blissfuI smile on his unconscious face when they picked him up."
Bisbee daily review., 1903-04-02
GYMNAsluM HOURS.

Mems department: Building open from g g. ID. to 10 p. ID. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; i; from a m- to 2 D. ID. Thursdays; from a. IT. to 7:30 p. n. on Sa,ur- days; frogn S a. m to ?. n. uD Sun days.
 WoDen's Departm eat: Entire building frem 2 ?. ID. to 10 ?. n. on Thursdays
 Boys Department: Gymnasium bath and locker rooms from 2 a- n to II e. u on Saturdays.
 Gir's' pe-n-racnt: Gymnasiunn bath and loceisr rooms from ? m to D. n. on Saturdays.
 The second Thursday evening cf eacf month will be reserved for a socia evening. Music will be provided, and the gym. floor will be cleared for dancing after s>S0 p. ID. The b1lid ing will be open urtil 11:30 ?. u. I1lS Is limited strictly to members of the .club. The first social evening EI be on March 26.