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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
CENTRAL Committeeman

The following Republican Contra
Committeeman were chosen yester
day:
Bloomfield, o. NJ. Cole.
Bokescreek, North, Horton vii
liams.
Bokescreek, South, C. E. Randall.\
Harrison, G. H. Akin.
jefferson, ]. B. Adams.t
Lake, North, Warren Williams.
Lake, South, Robert Wissler.
Bellefoutaine, First ward, F. Bles
sing.
Bellefontaine, Second ward. E. p
humphreys.
Bellefontaine, Third ward A. S. L
Smith.
Bellefontaine, Third ward B, Frank
Mannix.
Bellefontaine, Fourth ward, W. w
Riddle.
Liberty, Ernest Thompson.
Macarthur, J. E Milroy.
DeGraff, W. A. Monroe.
Quincy. s. P. Clay.
Monroe, George F. Green.-
Perry, Pearl Humphreys.
Pleasant, ]. III. Hanna,
Richland, W. E. Sunny.
Rushcreek, w. l. Shoots. @
Stokes. Lee Mccormick.
Union, ]. G. Horn.
Wasgington, NJ l. Shaul.-
Zane, T. A Spain. =
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
WALL PAPER
AT NORTHWOOD
Mrs William H. Middleton Shows
Beautiful Wall Papers.

Instead of canvassing as in former
years, 1 expect to carry nice large
assortment of papers in connection
with my grocery store.
If you are thinking of papering, it
will be to your advantage to call on
me before making your purchases.
l have limited amount of beauti-
full new designs at half price, bor-
ders at same price as paper.
Other papers, orders for entire
room, sidewall and ceiling, the bor-
der will be furnished free.
lean furnish paper for room l2x15
with four openings for 80 cents and
upwards. 2i-4t
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Dress Goods.

We call special attention to our
very complete line of Dress Goods
in Voiles, Mistrals, GRANTEES, Serges,
Cheviots, Flake suitings, Broad
cloth, etc., in all these lines we show
in the correct seasonable shades,
and values guaranteed to be the
best money can buy. In blacks
we show a range of prices in all
wool fabrics, prices range from AZ.
cents to $3.50 per yard. Don't fail
to see us for everything wanted III
Dress goods. ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
New Goods.

There were IL express packages re-
ceived this morning, large and small;
there are ten big cases by freight. It
has kept us busy all morning getting
express goods opened; they are now on
sale. There are many new things
that ought to have been here last week
for our opening. One small express
package contained one piece of blue
and green Louisine silk, special bar
gain at 59c a yard; another small ex-
press package contained a piece OF
blue and green shepherd check Louisine
silk % inches wide; it's just three
months since we bought those two
pieces-had to wait our turn, goods
are so scarce.
A big express package Of tailor
made suits this morning, a special ar
ticle to retail at $3.50; there are
browns, blues and blacks, with fancy
vests i atest shapes made OF strictly all
wool cloth, sizes 80 to 40; it's un-
doubtedly the best and most stylish suit
ever shown for the price. A package
of silk coats received this morning.
Three extremely swell garments Just
a little too late for our opening. We
would like to show them to you. An
other express package OF silk Monte
Carlos, dozen, to retail at $5 each;
you never heard Of silk Monte Carlo
at this price before; it's a good one.
| An express package OF wide lace in
sertions to match up with laces; some
of the insertions shown are inches
wide. Another package OF dainty Val
laces in fine goods with insertions to
match. A big express package OF
black drop pendants. There are two
styles, two special prices. We have
them also in white and grays. There
is an express package OF Ruben's in
FAINT vests, light weight wool for Spring
wear. Another express package ol
black silk petticoats, two qualities,
SIS. so and $40. You never saw goods
cut as generously wide and full as this
line OF goods and they are also made
! of extra good quality OF taffeta. This
is the second recorder we have had oi
silk petticoats.
An express package oil walking
skirts, all navy blues, 3 styles at s.
. and one at 81. You never saw better
. values. A big express package OF new
neck ruffs in liberty silk, silk mousse
line and chiffon. There is black with
white, white with black and all black
they are decidedly new and pretty
sorry we did not have them for oul
opening. An express package oil
, Bishop collars in fancies from 15c tc
81 dollar each. big express pack
age OF Spring waists; they are no
marked yet. We will have them ready
tomorrow morning. We will alsc
have the freight cases unpacked and
on sale tomorrow. II. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Death of Mrs. Henry Reymer

Mrs. Viola Sharpe-Reymer died
Monday morning at her home on
East Patterson avenue, after a lin
gering illness from consumption
She leaves a devoted husband, but nc
children. Funeral services will be
held at the home Wednesday morn
ing and the remains will be taken tG
the Christian church in Middleburg
-here services will be held at II
o'clock. Mrs. Reymer was faithful
Christian woman.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
JURIES FOR
THE MAY TERM
Of Logan County Common
Pleas Court
Which Opens the First Session Mon.
day, May a.

Juries for the May term OF Common
Pleas Court which begins Monday,
May 4, were drawn Monday morning
and are as follows:
GRAND JURY.
Foster Thomas. Perry.
Frank sidesinger, Zane.
Charles W. Delong, Bellefontaine, Third
ward.
George Mattox, Jefferson.
f. W. Grifiing, Richland.
Robert p. Dickinson, Bellefontaine, First
ward.
Meeker Rairdon. Bloomfield.
+. g. Williams, jefferson.
James ii. Watkins, Rushcreek.
lands Flickenger, Harrison.
John Ewing, RichIand.
J. Y. Kaufman, Union.
John ID. McKinnon. Rushcreek.
John w. Levailey, Bokescreek, n. p.
John Cotton. Bellefontaine, Third ward.
PETIT JURY.
W. II. Campbell, Pleasant.
Joshua Richinson, Bokescreek.
Joseph Longbrake, Bloomfield.
Henry w. Cordrey, Harrison.
q. l.. Bogart, Stokes.
Charley Black, Macarthur.
James n. Davis, Monroe.
Henry Craig, Miami, Degraff.
Thomas A. Wallace. Stokes.
Alex. Jamison, Bellefontaine, Second
ward.
NJ. g. Thomas, Monroe.
Richard Simpson, Richland.
]. f. Funk. Jefferson.
Andrew Murdock, Bokescreek, NJ.
y. A. Kinsinger. Pleasant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Teachers Examination.

The first examination under the
Patterson law in this county, will be
held at Educational Hall, Bellefon
taine,
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH.
The second examination will be
held the second Saturday in May.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
CITY ELECTIONS.
The Republicans Garry Gin
Cinndti and Columbus.
Tom johnson Wins in Cleveland.
and Jones in Toledo.

The latest news as we go to press
is, that Fleischman, Republican. is
elected Mayor by 10000 majority, the
Republicans of Columbus have elect
ed Jeffreys, Tom johnson has carried
Cleveland, and Jones has been elect
ed Mayor of Toledo. beating both the
Republican and Democratic candi-
dates.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Stretch Yourself.

Make yourself as tall as you can
then measure yourself and go to the
Christian church Friday evening,
give them a nickel for each foot of
your height and a penny for each
extra inch and they will give you a
good supper.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
AuCtiOn!! AuCtiOn!!

Miss Woosnam will offer at auc-
tion on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, April Q, 10 and IL, the balance of
her millinery and dry goods, cases,
mirrors, stools, etc. Sale to begin
each day at l:30, and 7:C0 p. IN.
Coulter Allen, auctioneer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Kid Gloves.

We receive today by express, full
lines of Easter shades in Kid gloves
at s1.00, $1.25, s150 in the same
well established brands we have
carried for years. Sizes from 81.
to s. ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Two beautiful solos were sung at
the Presbyterian church Sunday. In
the morning Mr. Walter Ryder, OF
Boston, sang, and in the evening
Mr.. Herman Keller contributed a
solo. Both men have strong
voices and their solos were much ap-
preciated.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Easter Market.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
First Baptist church will hold a
market Saturday. Chicken noodles
will be among the many good things
offered.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Another one of the West houses on
South Main has been rented. The
young folks are not yet married,
50 we won't say who are to occupy
the same.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

There were a number of visitors at
Educational Hall Monday evening to
hear DR.. Miles sing the first bass solo
of the Messiah The doctor has a
splendid voice, under perfect control,
and his singing gave great pleasure.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Strike Settled.

The section men on the Big Four
road, between Urbana and Carey,
struck for an increase of sl.20 to
$3.50 per day. The company granted
the increase, and now Spring can
come right along.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Mr.. Guy Odor is moving his print
ing ofice this week from St. Marys
to Lima He viii do job work and
manufacture paper novelties.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Mercerized oxfords and fancy
waistings in endless variety. Many
of the novelty patterns are confined
to us and cannot be seen elsewhere.
ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

The engagement of Mrs. Maggie
McColloch Moore, of Markleton, Pa,
and Rev. James Barnett Guthrie Hill
of Pittsburg, Pa, is announced.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Miss Imogene Snyder will have
sweetest music at the millinery
opening this afternoon and evening
at the Brandon block
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Painters Art Shop

Is in direct communication with
the leading Eastern studios and
Largest Manufactures of Photo
Novelties which enables them to
always give the best TO date work.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Broken Arm.

Charley Cookston, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cookston, of Bellecen-
ter had an arm broken just above the
wrist, in a game of ball last week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Mr.. Yoder, of the Junior High
school in Bellecenter, was ill last
week with lagrippe, and Mr.. Fred
Mclaughlin, of the Bellefontaine
schools, Taught in his place
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
G. A. r. Train.

The Big Four will run a special
train from Ohio for San Francisco
during the G. A. R. Encampment.
The route going will be over the Cen
tral Pacific.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

There will be fine display of
Elster liIlies at the Poole & Puiriant
greenhouse Wednesday and Thu rs
11u
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
C. A. r. Meeting.

The regular. meeting of Eugene
REYNOLDS Post will be held this:even-
ing in Memorial Hall. A full attend
dance is desired
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
The WOmdn'S Vote.

At noon yesterday it looked as if
the women did not intend to vote,
but when the sun shone after dinner,
ladies came to the polls: Their vote
WAS as follows.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Use Sap A-Lac for floors, front
doors, old woodwork and furniture
of all kinds. For sale at Frazer's
Drug Store. 2S-2tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Mr.. Burieigh Mclaughlin has sew
cred his connection with the drug
store and viii enter a adrygoods store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Gunther's Candy Easter Eggs for
sale at Frazer's Drug Store. 2S-2tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Our peas came up Friday, and are
still holding their heads up. laughing
at the snow and freeze.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Mrs. Paul Batch entertained about
% of her girlhood friends Friday
evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

4 The fruit buds are not sufficiently
advanced to be injured by the recent
freezing weather.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Fleck's Stock Food, Poultry
Food and Louise Killer at Frazer's
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

The first returns came in from
Lakeview a little before six o'clock
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
The Sick Folks.

Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin is recov-
ering from an attack of lagrippe.
Mrs C. E Yoder, who was seeming
ly so much improved some weeks ago,
is again in a serious condition
Mr.. Harry Brown, of the Miller
House, is recovering from an attack
of iritis,, but is still kept in a dark
ROOM
Dr. Hale, of West Liberty, was op-
Grated on at the hospital in Spring
field, Saturday. The entire upper
half of his Jaw was removed on ac-
count of a tumor-
Mr.. Harry Ettenger, who lives on
South Mad River street, had an eye
removed at the hospital Sunday, by
DIR. J. P. Harbert. Twenty years ago
the eye was injured by a piece of
steel lodging in it, and recently in
jured again in the same way. The
suffering became so great, it was
thought best to remove the eye.
A new and delicious salad dressing
on the market, handled bv the T. n.
johnson Wholesale Company. Is
Mothers Salad Cream" manufact-
ured in Toledo by the Pepsin Relish
Company in which Joseph Warvel
formerly of Bellefontaine, is largely
interested. By way of compliment
to his mother in-law, the only mother
he ever knew, Mr.. Warvel has had
printed on the labels of this new
cream a handsome picture of Mrs N
Leonard, of Bellefontaine-
A letter from Mr.. Warvel to Mrs
Leonard: 81 have placed your pict
ure upon the bottle of one of my rel
ishes without your consent, but
hope it will not displease you. Yo'
are the only mother 1 ever knew ant
that is why your picture appears
Examiner.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
LOCAL BREVITIES

Our thermometer marked % de-
grees above zero, Saturday morning.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Good Wheat Outlook.

The State Board of Agriculture
says the wheat crop in Ohio nov
gives promise of 96 per cent of fui
crop.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Fleck's Easter Egg Dyes, 10O
colors and designs for sc. At
FraEer's Drug Store. 2S 2tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

"Kow-Kure," the great cow med
inc. For sale at Frazer's Drug
Store. 2S-2tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Total 1882 I747 es7s 1872 1855 4O6s
Majority SIS 70l
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Fleck's German Egg Dyes for
sale at Frazer's Drug Store. 2S- 2tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Try Jap-A-Lac for your old fur
niture. Fol. sale at Frazer's. 2S-2tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

Buy your cameras and Gamers
supplies at Frazer's Drug Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
EqqS.

Barred and White Plymouth Rock
eggs for sale. Barred:-Bradley. f.
B. Thompson and Richardson strain;
white:-U. r. Fishel strain. Send
for price of eggs and catalogue.
MIAMI POULTRY YARDS.
Quincy, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
FREE WANT ADS.

u,O SELI-A good driving mare. six years
j old. solid bay color. ID. NJ. Stevenson, ,
miles north of Bellefontaine, on Northwood
pike.
LOR SALE-Two cows one with calf. the
other not. W ". Dowell, l mile north
west OF Children's Home.
ITO sELL-A set of one-horse farm tools.
feed cutter. lawn mower and cross cut
saw. i0s Patterson street.
rrO BUY-A refrigerator. a good one: will
! pay cash for one that suits. ;. ii. Eaton,
100 North Main street.
ITO sELL-one yearliug coach colt, good
] tion and style; also one six year old
driving mare. good style. G. w. Packer. East
Liberty.
no SELL-15 DelaiDe breeding ewes; also
j 100 egg Victor incubator cost over so. will
take $40. X. +. Johnston, mile west OF East
Liberty. o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Republican Primary !

The following is the full vote cast
at the Republican Primary, yesterday
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07

TIE. Spellman, Prop. 2l-Stei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-07
Total City Vote.

The vote at the city election was
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-05
HLASK4 SEVTTNEL.
THURSDAY, FEB. }, 1903.
MARINERS NEEDS.

Two lighthouses have been tin- ished and are in operation in southeastern Alaska. They are well appreciated by mariners. A light house is in process of construction In Clarence Strait and another on Scotch Cap, Unimak Pass. It has been heretofore urged and the lighthouse board has so reccomend- ed, that Alaska be created into a district by itself. There will then be an inspector, with a tender and headquarters in the district. At present we have a visit once year from the Columbine or Manzanita and they do all that is possible for them to do while they are away from their duties upon the lower stations, Buoys are liable to go adrift at any time, and some have done so, but they should be reset at once. This has not been possi- ble with no tender on the ground. The lighthouses in operation should be visited occasionally, and those under construction should be un- the eye of the inspector. By act ually travelling over the various courses this officer will learn by observation, what are the needs and difficulties, and will be able to reccomend what is best. An inn mense amount of work of this kind will have to be done.-Gov. Brady's Report.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-05

Capt. w. A. Connell, promoter of that fish combine, is out in the P.- l. of the 3Oth in what appears to be q very plausible statement, but which is full of errors. He now says that the company proposes to hire its men in Alaska. Why his former statement that "the com pany will have for its purpose the catching of salmon off the Alaskan coast for the canneries now located there, the SAME WORK THAT IS AT THE PRESENT TIME BEING DONE BY NORTHERN FISHERMEN AND INDIANS" " Why this presto change if not for the purpose of hnodwinking our people and allowing him to go ahead with his scheme. One of Capt. Councils statement that strikes Alaskans rather comically is this: "At the present time a very small per centage of the men engaged in furnishing the eanner- ies of Southeastern Alaska with fish are residents of the district" " Capt. Cornell should know that at least three-fourths of those who do the fishing for our canneries, live here and are conversant with the waters. Now then, it is useless to bandy words regarding this matt ter. Capt. Connell & Go. are re- fpectful1y informed that the fsher- men and canneries of this section have always gotten along amicably without the aid of middleman or combine, and the Northern Fish Trap Company are not wanted at this time, and no cannery will be damaged by their not coming.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-05

In d few more weeks the ducks anb geese that have beeii feeding all winter on the wheat fields below will begin to come north. Nearly every man who has gun is anx- ious to use it, but many of them think that if they kill duck or goose at this time of year, they will be arrested. We have made con siderable inquiry about this matter and from what we can learn there is no law prohibiting man from killing all that he wants to eat, but he is subject to fine if he attempts to sell any game during the closed season which extends from Decem- Der 18th to September 1st. Of course this does not mean that man can go out and kill enough birds for himself and all his neighbors. We are not sure that we have been reliably informed, but as long as a man don't kill any more than he needs, or can use, we don't antici- pate any trouble from the law.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-05
ITEMy OF INTEREyT.

Every ton of coal used in Juneau Douglas and Treadwell is mined in British Columbia. An import duty of 67 cents a ton has up to this time been levied and collectend by the government on the product, and this, of course, has been taxed up to the consumer as an increase in the price he has to pay. But HOW this duty is taken off Foreign coal is imported into the United States duty free, and it therefore, costs the importer 67 cents ton less than heretofore. Will the small dealer and consumer benefit in this reduction? We shall see. It is not likely that the coal now on hand will be sold cheaper than it has been selling at, but for the new inn portations the consumers of this commodity should be the benefici- aries.-Dispatch.
 Judge Hoggart, of Nome, is in Washington, and gives law makers his idea as to what Alaska needs in the way of land laws. And this will probably strike every Alaskan favorably: "We Alaskans are all in favor of a townsite law that will enable townsite settler to obtain his title to a town lot in a quick and inexpensive manner. The feature of the townsite bill we favor is that 1t provides for the location and building of a town on mineral land. Not that the townsite will be permitted to go on a valid, subsist- ing mining claim, previously and in good faith located as such, but which will prohibit any person or association of persons from locating d mining claim or claims over lands actually used for a towhsite, and trade and business purposes.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-05

The full committee on public lands of the senate ordered favor able report on the bill enabling set tiers to take up 320 acres of agri- cultural lands in Alaska and obtain title thereto after a lapse of five years, without official survey, says a Washington dispatch of the 18th. The house committee has already formally agreed to the term of the Lacey bill, as prepared by the sen- ate committee, and a more liberal land law for Alaska now seems pos itively assured.