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The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
ALASKA COVERED
BY NEW TELEGRAPHic SYSTEM
More Than 2,ooo Miles Of cabIe.-Ex-
sensive Land System and suo-
cessfuI Wireless Lines.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Gen. A. W.
Greely, chief signal officer of the United
States army. in his annual report.
gives an interesting account, OF the
work performed by his corpsin estab-
fishing an all-American telegraphic
system in Alaska, saying the undertak-
ing is unique in the annals of tele-
graphic engineering
The cable used in the Alaskan sys-
TEN would reach from New Foundland
to Ireland. and the land lines from
Washington to Texas, there being 2079
miles of cable, l, ,439 miles of land lines
and lQ7 miles of wireless lines.
General Greely says the United States
has brought southeastern Alaska. the
Yukon valley and the Bering Straits
region into telegraphic communication
with the rest of the civilized world.
General Greeiy says that after thor
oEgh consideration he decided to In
stall material of American manufac-
ture, to be operated by American SOL
dlers and to be laid by American ships,
except some cable instruments and ma
chinery. selected force of men has
been so trained that to-day the signal
corps Of the army is competent to op-
cable of any length.
Repairs in Alaska are maintained" I"
the report says, by parties stationed
al log cabins about forty miles apart,
one signal corps repair man With two
assistants of the line of the army and
a dog team being Mt each cabin. The
men meet the terrible conditions of
hardship and privation uncomplain-
ingly and with fortitude characteris-
tic of the American soldier.
The report says the new wireless sta
ton has daily transmitted the entire
telegraphic business of the peninsula.
5000 words being exchanged in one
afternoon between Safety Harbor and
St. Michael. The signal corps OF the
army, he says, Is now regularly operat-
ing the longest wireless section of any
commercial telegraphic system in the
world.
The annual business of the Seattle
cable is estimated at $25,000 and dur
ing the year there has been spent $56..
935 for Alaskan kilograms handled by
the signal corps.
Speaking of the philippines. he says
the sixteen most important islands OF
the archipelago are now connected by
cable, which lines, he adds, are reres-
niZed as indispensable, both by the mil
itary and civ. authorities. =,
During the year there has been col
leCted and deposited in the insular
treasury of the Philippine telegraph
lines receipts to the amount of s5S,6.75
there having been sent. including
government business. all told. more
than 100000 messages, the net ex-
pense being 1926. .90l.
The report says it is matter OF the
utmost Importance that signalling ap-
paratus of suitable character be In
stalled at the more important military
defenses at the Atlantic and Pacific
coast, to permit of intercommunicatior
between the army and the navy.
1t is strongly urged in the repori
that steps be taken by the United
States to adhere to the internationa
telegraphic union and that interna'
tional regulations to govern wireless
telegraphy In time of war be adopted
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
Atlantic Coast Hurricane.

New York, Nov. 14.-The storm
which swept up through the Atlantic
coast states from the gulf Sunday and
Sunday night developing into gale
of hurricane force as it moved north
ward, resulted in the most complete
tie-up of wire communication that the
eastern states have experienced since
the memorable snowstorm of 1888. dis.
arranged train schedules. paralyzed
trolley lines and piled several wrecks
along tho coast.
An eighty-foot whale which was
thrown upon the beach in Maine and
was unable to get back into the ocean
was killed by a hunter.
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19

quainted with her custom of sweeping
the Northamptonshire serfs OF any
road she wished to possess, but that
struck him as being somewhat easier
than dispensing a coronation mob at
the gates of London; and yet to defy
her-that was harder than either of
them! 1t was an interposition of his
good angel that at this moment pro-
vided a diversion.
Randalin broke from her silence
with an exclamation: "Thorkel! Yon-
der"
Less than fifty PAGES ahead of them
the grizzled head of the Kings foster
father rose steeple-like above the
crowd, while the mighty shoulders Of
the Kings foster-brother made bull
wark beside it, and the gilded helms Of
the Kings guard formed palisade
around them. The obstacle in the way
was nothing less than royal detach-
ment drawn up in waiting beside the
road
Elfgiya's frown relaxed: for the first
time in many days she let the liquid
music of her laughter trckle forth.
Be hlithesome in your minds, maid
ens." she called gayly over her shoul-
der Friends are at hand to take
charge of us"
Taking into consideration what they
had expected, the attention was so nat-
tering that at first they scarcely dared
believe it; but its truth was proved
the moment Thorkel turned his head
and saw them coming. At his COM
mand, the line of gilded helms quickly
drew out across the road in a barrier
which once more damned the human
stream to overflowing. A break in the
middle allowed the party from Glou,
cester to filter through; then the open.
ing closed behind them; the line bent
at either end, and they moved as be-
tween walls, guarded against any fur
Cher jostling or rude contact. Elfgiva
sparkled with delight and greeted the
Tall One with more affability than she
had ever before deigned his gruffness.
Since my royal lord came not him
self to meet u.s." she said graciously-
ard pushing her hood entirely back Sc
that he might get the full benefit OF
her face-"he has well honored us in
mis- messengers, than whom no persons
could be more welcome. l pray you
tell me without delay how it stands
with his health and his fortunes"
Turning from muttered word tc
the soldier at his side. Thorkel an
swered her with his usual curtness
He thriyes well, but his time is full
of great matters. To-day he is with
the English Witan. Yesterday they
chose him to be their king. To-mor
row he is to be crowned"
Tomorrow? And he would have
let me remain in ignorance!" The
Lady of Northampton was unable K
repress start of anger, though she
turned it as soon as possible into 6
plaintive sigh. Let me be thankful
that my arrival is not too late. | car
not tell you how we have been beset
| with hardships!" Whereupon, she in
stantly began telling him, giving free
| rein to eyes and lips and all the grace
| full tricks OF her hands. 1t did not dis
turb her in the least that he rode be
side her in silence, when she had OBJ
served that from under the bristlins
| ;hatch of his broWs his gaze never LEI
her face.
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
CHAPTER XXI.
On the Road to London.

From Edgeware. where the Waiting
street left the Middlesex forest to
cross the barren heath known as Ty-
burn lane. the great road was crowded
with travellers. Amid the rabble q
band OF high-born women was to be
seen approaching the city this earl,
December morning. Their hoods were
pulled down as before a storm, thci
NANTES drawn up above their chins !;
and an but two of them appeared to be
trying to shrink iZto their gilded sad
Dies.
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
French Airship Falls.

ST. Louis, Nov 15.-An accident
brought the test flight of the Francois
airship to an abrupt termination yes
terday after the flying machine had
been in the air fifteen minutes during
which its dirigibility was not satisfac
torily demonstrated, owing. the in
ventor stated. to the absence of the
rudder.
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
Negroes Going Back.

Denver. Nov. ia dispatch Irom
Florence last night says: Twenty-Five
negroes were shipped into the town Of
Coal Creek this morning under guard
of deputy sheriffs. The coal company
says that II they are not allowed to
use whatever kind Of labor they wish
that they viii close their mines In
this county.
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
President to Kaiser.

Berlin Nov: fs.-The North German
Gazette prints the following:
I'm answer to the Emperor's tele.
gram OF congratulations President
Roosevelt answered as follows:
His Imperial Majesty Wilhelm
German Emperor Berlin Schloss-I
thank you most heartily and appreci-
ate to the full your kind personal tele-
gram Of good viii (Signed)
"sTHDODORN ROOSEVELT
The Glenwood post., 1904-11-19
kurokI,, Death Denied.

Toxic. Nov. 15.-The Japanese
army stAff pronounces the report oi
General Kuroki's death to be absurd.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
INFORMATION BUREAU
FOR NEW YORK VOTERS
To Be Opened by the Empire State Re
publican Club to Assist in Swell
ing the Ballot.

At a meeting Of the New York Re
publican Club, held at 514 Ninth Street
northwest, yesterday afternoon, IL was
decided to open a bureau Of informa-
ton. where voters Of the Empire State
may learn the dates Of the railroad eX-
cursions and the rates TO the different
sections Of New York.
The executive committee viii have
charge Of this work. The committee on
transportation, which has been at work
already. reported that a limited first
class one-fare had been obtained.
Postmaster John A. Merritt a na-
tive OF LOCkpOrt. y. Y. and Philip
Steele, Of Albany, addressed the meet
ms. both speaking hopefully of con-
ditiOns in New York a resolution was
unanimously passed indOrsing the New
York State ticket
William G. COuuOr was reelected
president for the sixth term. Other
officers elected were as follows: Vice
president, John d. Stanton, Brooklyn;
recording secretary. F. b Squyer. Au-
burn: financial secretary, john c Bah
cock, Albany; treasurer. William J..
Kennedy. Brooklyn, executive commit
tee, Hon. John A. Merritt, Lockport;
William Miller Collier, Auburn; John
BoIough, Brooklyn; Middleton Smith,
New York city; John BabcOck. Albany
G.. +. MCMorris. Brooklyn, and a IL
King. Newburg.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
PRESIDENT BY WILL
OF THE DEITY ALONE
Dr.. Radcliffe Declares Roosevelt Holds
His Position Through the Provi-
dence Of God.

In speaking Of President Roosevelt in
his sermon at the morning service yes
terday at the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church, the rev Dr. Wallace
RadcliTe said God destined him to be
great, in fact. God lifted him and
made him a man Of destiny"
This reference to the President was
made in the course Of discourse on
the text. Nehemiah. Ni;s, The good
hand of Cod" II was the first sermon
preached by DR.. Radcliffe since his re-
turn from his summer holidays. He
said. in part;
I'VE ourselves talk Of the man of des-
tlnv. We have him in history. He
marches over precedent, expectations.
and desires, right 20 the throne Of power.
The President Of the United States now
i'm the chair is there by no Will OF the
people. certainly not by the desire Of
the politicians. and beyond the juds-
yrcnt or the CIrelessnesS OF the people.
God lifted him and made him man OF
destiny There is no other explanation
of that position today
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
Will Cut off Alleged
Naturalization Frauds
Commissioner Sargent Says Citizens Are Be
ing WrongfuIIy "Made"-AnOther Official
Claims Gangs Make Out False Papers.

stability OF the country. There is un-
dOubtedly a widespread gang, or num-
Der Of gangs. abroad who are making
regular business Of selling fraudulent
naturalization papers, and they have
sold thousands upon. thousands Of these
documents.
"Of course, we ceyture lot Of them
at the ports Of enlry, but many more
get through,
More Fraudulent Voters.
Just how many Of these fraudulent
voters there are in the country we have
no means Of telling nov, but we believe
the number is up "a the hundreds Of
thousands. And the number IS growing
steadily with the increasing immigra-
ton.
This condition, with the abuses OF
naturalization in this country, IS the
source Of danger. Clerks OF courts all
over the United States are making
citizens according TO their political
faith. and the eXigenCies Of close cleo
tOns.
Now. we hope that Congress viii
take cognizance of thc condition Of ar
fairs and remedy il before it is too late.
Mr. Sargent in mis- report. shows thdt
the increase in immigration has been
greater in the year just ended than i'm
any other year in the history OF the
country.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19

An earnest effort will be made during
the coming session of Congress by the
Department of Commerce and Labor to
have the present immigration law 50
changed that # will be impossible for
aliens to get into the country II they
are not wanted, and 10 prevent the is
suance Of fraudulent naturalization
papers TO them.
Frank J. Sargent, the Commissioner
General Of Immigration. has completed
his annual report. and in it he recon-
mends that a number Of changes be
mede in the law. He condemns the
present measure, asserts that wholesale
frauds In naturalization papers are go
ing on, and that the latter abuses
are growing so rapidly that the country
is being endangered.
Keep Out Cinnamon.
Mr.. Sargent also recommends some
changes in the Chinese exclusion laws.
making them more strirge than at
present. and providing for imprisonment
for persons aiding the Cinnamon 70 get
into the country. In Speaking of the
report an officer Of the Bureau Of Immi-
grafton said yesterday:
The naturalization frauds are really
becoming a source OF danger 70 the
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
PENSION MONEY
BACK IN TREASURY
Less Than $4,000 Old Soldiers Have
Profted by the Latest Liberality
Of the Government.

For the first time in the history OF
the United States money appropriated
for pensions is going back into the
Treasury. there being no way 10 eX-
pend the amount.
This decision has been finally reached
by the officers Of the bureau. the money
having been appropriated under the
now famous order No. rs. and the
bureau being unable TO ind any more
than 5000 pensioners.
The order. 1t will be remembered,
gave a pension to all veterans Of the
war over sixty year7 Of age ranging
from Sc a month upward.
Less Than Fifty Thousand.
1t was expected that there were sew
eral hundred thousand veterans of the
Union army who had either not at
tempted to obtain pensions or had failed
otherwise in getting them. and who
would come in under the new order.
The sum Of Sl.5OOOOO was appropriated
10 pay these eXDcnses.
Now after long Investigation, the
Pension Bureau has been able to find
only IS 303 veterans who are not receiv-
inc some kind of a pension. and 26.S0t
who could get an increase under the
order
consequently. of the 81 100000 appro-
Driatcd. only S9O. 600 has been used.
These figures show that the top notch
OF the pension figures. outside Of the
Spanish war claims. have been reached.
and that from now on they will grow
leSa-
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
FREIGHT GAR SHORTAGE
TIES UP COAL TRADE
Washington Business Men Are Com
planning With Others in the East.
Speedy Remedy.

Shippers all over the East are com
planning about a shortage Of railroad
cars. and It is said IN some sections
that business has begun TO suffer
Washington business men are making
complaints with those Of other cities
Locally. It is said, the dealers in coal
are suffering more than any other class
The lines operating in West Virginia
and the Pennsylvania soft coal districts
are, IL is claimed, not able 20 supply
the demand, and mine operators have
stopped shipping 10 tidewater, deliv-
ering coal only 10 consumers along the
railroad lines.
Local freight men say the shortage
is due 20 the crop movement in the
West They announce that the trouble
will end in a few weeks.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
DAYS LIVE NEWS AND GOSSIP IN THE WORLD OF POLITICS
Bolts Parker Because
OF Negro Question
Robert Treat Paine, Jr, of Boston, a Notable
Democrat, Causes Sensation by AnnounC-
ing His Support of Roosevelt

BOSTON, Sept. I9.-Robert Treat
Paine. jr., four times offered tie Demo-
cratic nomination for governor Of Mas
sachusetts, twice the candidate of the
party. and who, against the tremendous
popularity of Governor Crane. polled the
largest Democratic vote since the can
didacy Of William F. Russell. announces
his intention to break away from the
Democratic party, its candidate. and its
platform and vote for Roosevelt for
President. In an interview he says:
Apostle of Democracy.
that I want the President Of this cOun-
try to be democratic enough to meet
any man whose character deserves it at
any function. l have myself dined with
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
THE LORD HATES A LIAR"
IS EARE'S NEW MORAL
Legend DecOTates Wall of His Room IN
the Pension Office in Big,
Bold Type.
The Lord IIates a Liar,

The Lord Hates a Liar
These words In big and very black
letters now decorate the main reception
room Of the Pension Bureau.
Some time between quitting hour Sat
urday and the time the clerks reported
Tor duty this morning, the legend was
painted on the wall under orders from
Commissioner Ware.
What motive the Commissioner had
for putting uT the inscription no one
knows. The Commissioner declines to
discuss the matter. When asked about
it this morning he said he was too busy
TO talk
From another source il was learned
that FOR ten years the Commissioner
had the same phrase painted on the
wall over his desk i'm his law Office in
Topeka. II is intimated that the paint
ing in the Pension Ofhce is simply an
other Improvement TO the pension sys-
TEN imported from Kansas.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
.DESPONDENT MAN DIES
AS RESULT OF A FALL

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Sept 19.-John
Dubach. whose wife died recently. caus-
ing him TO become Respondent, died last
night from a fall out OF a second story
window at his home, Il William Street.
He fractured his skull and jaw.
Whether the fan was accidental or with
intent 20 commit suicide could not be
learned. He was forty years Old
The Washington times., 1904-09-19

Booker Washington. and would con-
slider II a privilege again to do So
Does not this dilemma face Mr.. Par
ker: If elected President and II there
we're In Washington a gathering of me
most eminent educators in this country,
among whom Booker Washington would
be inevitably classed, and the President
wished naturally enough to show due
recognition and honor TO this gathering
and invited them TO the White House,
would he bar out Booker Washington
Parker's Dilemma.
Would he have a Jim Crow pantry
behind the house to which Booker
Washington might be shunted off?
ION the other hand. If Parker, as
President. should ask Booker Washing
ton to the w mite House. would not the
whole South again raise the cry that
they had been buncOed in their candi-
date?"
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
FATHER AGIuS BECOMES
ARCHBISHOP OF PALMYRA

ROME. Sept 19.-Father Agius, the
new. - appointed apostolic delegate to
the Philippine Islands. was today conse-
Grated archbishop of PalmiTa.
The ceremony took place IN the Bene-
dictine Church Of St Ambrose of Mas
sima. Cardinal Merry Del Val officiating.
assisted by Archbishop ChapelIe. OF New
Orleans Members of Father Agius'
family, who had cc-ue from England and
Malta to witness the conservation of
their relative, were present.
Father Agius omitted the usual lunch
con after the ceremonies Of COnSeCra-
tion. giving instead a generous sum for
the poor people of the parish.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
MUCH WORK HERE
FOR PRESIDENT
Will Be Busy When He
returns.
MANY VISITORS EXPECTED
Conferences, Receptions, and the Draft
ing of His Message to Congress
Before Him.

President Roosevelt viii be a busy
man Immediately upon his return TO
Washington next Thursday evening
He will arrive about o'clock
A number OF conferences OF import
ance prior to the election are scheduled,
and in addition to these the President
will be engaged in acting as host for
several international congresses.
Visitors Coming.
The Interparliamentary Peace Congress
reunion in conference at St. Louis, and
the international Geographic Congress.
also in session there. Will send delegates
here early in October.
The geOgraphers will be entertained
with an elaborate reception at the
White House on October II. Other So
cieties of internS Stional scope are to be
Message to Congress.
Soon after arriving here. the Presi-
dent, 1t is expected, will begin work on
his message. which IS to be submitted
the 1st Of December. This message. no
doubt, will be an exhaustive resume OF
the work Of the Administration. IN
spite OF the proximity Of the campaign
II IS likely that Mr.. Roosevelt will
commence gathering material for fl
early this fall
The President will make q flying triT
TO Oyster Bay on November 10 cast
his vote He will return the same dal
10 receive the election returns at the
White House
The Washington times., 1904-09-19

this year, quite a few of them, like
young VIII English, whose father ran
with Hancock on the Democratic na-
tional ticket. have definitely said they
will vote the Republican ticket
National Chairman Taggart's presence
In the State is expected to stimulate
matters. The Democratic organization
is. Of course, not as demoTaliZed as II
was four years ago, but with the large
number Of Bryanites in the State who
are lukewarm for the national ticket,
all the chances seem to favor Repub-
lcan success.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
TWO MEN RIDE 700
MILES HORSEBACK

YORK. Pa, Sept 1.-Two wealthy
Phuadelphians have arrived here mount
ed on thorcughbreds, which they bought
in Lexington Ky Leaving Lexington on
September 2 on horseback, they 70 cred
the distance of 200 miles 20 this CITY, and
they proceeded on their way 20 Phllad"--
phia. They are Arthur S. Woodward, of
35OS Hamilton Avenue. and Robert NJ.
Sinners. Of 402 Green Street, PhLadel-
phia-
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
FOUR IN ONE FAMILY
DEAD IN TEN DAYS

READING, Pa, Sept I9.-Diphtheria
has caused the death Of Mrs. David Her
man and three children at their home
at Douglass, this county, within ten
days
The husband and a son are all that
remaIn Of the family.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
PREPARE
TO LEAVE LASSA
Frosty Nights and Snow in
the Passes.
NAME SPIRITUAL SUCCESSOR
Comment Upon the Treaty in Germany
and England-POwer of the
King Strengthened.
NAME SPIRITUAL SUCCESSOR

LASSA., Tibet. Scpt19-The British ex-
pedluon from India. which has nego-
tiated a treaty with the authorities here,
Will leave on it return on September O.
Already there are hard fTOsts nightly,
and there is snow in the passes.
The Chinese. Ambs.p has posted proc
lamHtion stating that by order Of the
Emperor OF China. the Tashi Lama. OF
Shigatse, succeeds 70 the spiritual digni-
ties Of the Dalai Lama, who fed from
Lassa on the approach Of the British
Impression in Germany.
BERLIN. Sept. 19.-The publication Of
The draft of the treaty between Great
Britain and Tibet has iaede due impress
sion here. It is recognized by Germans
that the treaty practically makes Tibet
a vassaI state Of india.
The "Lokal Anzeiger" says the Brit
ish-Indian IS now safe both from the
danger Of a Chinese invasion and the
extension Of Russian influence coming
from the west and north
Besides, in the minds of hundreds Of
millions Of BuddhiSts, the position OF
England is enormously strengthened be-
cause in her hands rest the desriuies
of the country Of the Dalai Lama
The "EOssiche ZieUUug' says the
southern gates Of Tibet are now open,
ana thaL the northern gates, hitherto
half open. are shut.
Several Of the leading papers. con-
sideriug the Russian attitude toward
! the treaty, express the opinion that Rus
sia VIII accept It as an accomplished
/ fact but when her hands are freer will
return the blow, probably with inter
! est
Comment in London.
! LONDON. Sept lg-There is little
comment on the treaty with Tibet The
] Daily News stigmatizes its effect as
annexation" The Chronicle" declares
! that the treaty practically establishes
/ British suzeraiuty.
/ The Times approves the treaty
] especially the superSCsSiOn Of the Dala
/ Lama by The Tashi Lama, owing 10 tbs
! fricnclE attitude maintained b-- ;hC lut-
ter from the first
/ a dispatch from Moscow TO the Morn
3 ing POST says that a rumor is current
4 probably spread by Monaghan mcr-
/ chants at the Mini Novgorod fair. that
| the Dalai Lama failed TO leave Tibet
; but was killed in order to prevent hin
Z leaving The country.