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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
TAFT TALKS OF ROADS.
Secretary Of War Tells Senate CON-
mittee Of Prospects of Railways
in the Philippines.

Secretary of War Taft appeared be-
fore the house insular committee a.
Washington Thursday to give his
views regarding the building OF rail-
ways in the Philippines.
The secretary said that when the
Americans took possession Of the Isl
land there was one railroad on the
island of Luzon 12O uailes in length.
This road was built in most substan-
tial manner with large stations and
useless apparatus. The Spanish gov
ernment guaranteed s per cent on an
investment of s5,ooO.O 900, in the road.
The insurgents destroyed bridges
and rolling stock. The company has
filed a claim for the guarantee OF )
per cent, but it's validity has not been
recognized.
The commission has granted two
franchises, one for "a miles from
point Just north Of Manila to the
northward and one of II miles from
Manila to the foothills to the eastward.
Secretary Taft said Secretary Root
had consulted Sir William Van
Horne, Of the Canadian Pacific, who
is building railroads in Cuba, as to
securing American capital for Philip
pine railroads.. Mr.. Van Horne sug-
gested two engineers to make an orig
inal investigation and the result OF
this work is given in a report which
Secretary Taft submitted to the COM
mittee. A trunk line was suggested in
the north of the island Of Luzon and
also a line in the southern end.
Secretary Taft said he had talked
to the president Of the English COM
pany and believes it will sell out. It
desired, however, to sell to a certain
London banking house. This the, Sec
retary objected to. s
The projected road in the south OF
the island, Secretary TAFT believed,
would pay from the beginning. The
total mileage needed, he said, would
be between seven and eight hundred
miles and s25,OoO,OOo or sSo.0oO,ooo
would cover the total cost. A 4 per
cent burden on the Philippine treasury
on this investment would be about
$17,O0O,O0O, and the secretary believed
that it could be paid without hard
ship. =
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
FOR UNIFORM INSURANCE RATES.

Report that All Fire Companies Have
Agreed to Combination.
It is reported that the national
board Of fire insurance underwriters,
at a meeting held in New York Wed
nesday, came to an agreement with a
committee Of twenty representing in
surance companies by which all fire
insurance companies in this country
and all foreign companies represented
here Will form ombination. Uniform
rates are to be fixed for the same
class Of risks in all cities.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
H. CLAY EVANS SUSTAINED.

Disbarred Pension Attorney Loses Case
Before Court IN Washington.
At Washington Wednesday, Chi #
Justice Clabaugh sustained the de-
murrer Of Former Commissioner Of
Pensions Fl. Clay Evans, now consul
general to Great Britain, to the amend.
ed declaration filed by Henry D. Phil.
lips, In connection with the latters
suit for $4,000 damages against Mr..
Evans. Phillips complained that Ev.
ans, as commissioner, had disbarred
Phillips and advised the latter's clients
Of the disbarment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
THE FEAR OF ABSORPTION

Leads South American Republics to
Form a Defensive Alliance.
A dispatch from New Orleans to
The Chicago Tribune says:
According to mail advices just re-
ceived an alliance has been formed by
Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile and
Bolivia, to guard against absorption by
the United States.
The belief, it is declared, prevails
throughout Brazil and Argentina, that
in the event OF a revolution in either
republic, President Roosevelt will IN
tervene and recognize the revolution
lists, thus paving the way for annexa-
tion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Most important Ruling Made
by Commissioner Ware.
OF WIDESPREAD IMPORT
Treasury Will be Thrown Open After
April 18th Next to All Federal
Claimants Beyond 81
Years of Age.

Commissioner OF PENSIONS W die,
with the approval OF Secretary OF the
Interior Hitchcock, promulgated the
most important pension ruling We'd
nesday that has been issued ID long
time.
It directs that beginning April g
next, if there Is no contrary evidence
and all other legal requirements have
been met, claimants for pension under
the general act Of June u, 1890, who
ara over 62 years old, shall be consid.
cred as disabled one-half n ability 20
perform manual labor and shall be
entitled to s6 a month; IS years to So;
over 6s to years to SO, and over 70
years to $12, the usual allowances at
higher rates continuing for disaDili-
ties other than age. This order will
not be retractive. e..
Commissioner Ware, just before
leaving for a trip south for his health,
said the order would save both the
old soldiers and the government a
good deal Of money and time. He said
it was based on the Mexican war pen.
sion legislation of 1887, approved by
President Cleveland, which placed all
the Mexican war veterans on the pen.
sion roll thirty-nine years after the
close of that war.
1T would seem that if thirty-nine
years after the expiration Of service q
Mexican war soldier was entitled TO
a pension at 62 years, and no other
requisite for drawing a pension should
exist except age, that to soldiers OF the
civil war, who fought vastly more and
longer at least. as good q rule ought
to apply. i'.'.7''=- q -
'The order could not have been is
sued earlier because it is only now
that the thirty-nine years fixed by the
congressional LIMIT has been reached
The civil war ended April 13, 1865
Hence the thirty-nine years would ,ex
pire on the 18th Of next month"
Mr.. Ware said the order would save
the government at least 100000 a
year. He was not able to say what
expense the bill would entail in the
shape of additional payments. ''
"The extent TO which it viii aug
ment the necessity for further appro
priation cannot be told" said = Mr.
Ware. "It will, without doubt, in.
crease the payments to some extent
but no one is able to fx the amount
The bureau has not considered that as
the proper element Of consideration
I do not think, however, that the in
creased expense in, the. long, run will
be very noticeable, because, the death
rate is also to be considered, and there
is also to be considered the fact that
the ones to whom We. give the pension
without proof other than their ages
would have proven themselves anyhow
under. former circumstances as eDti
tles to the pension by reason Of their
disabilities" .t.s '.>' .,''.--' = =.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Sanguinary Conflict Takes
Place on Korean Soil.
ANOTHER BOAT BLOWN UP
Submarine Mine, Accidentally Struck
at Port Arthur, Does Disastrous
Work-Casualties of Land Bat
tie Not Made Known.

The London Times reports bloody
battle near Anju. No details are CIV
en-. The Japanese now hold Anju.
The Chronicle reports that a Japan
ese reconnoitering party Of 200 II the
Ping Yang road ambushed 300 Rus
slams. The Russians suffered heaVllg.
There are no details.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
EDITOR RICHARDSON DEAD.
We'll Known Georgia Journalist and
Orator succumbs to Grim Reaper.

We'll Known Georgia Journalist and
Orator Succumbs to Grim Reaper.
Hon. F. H.. Richardson, who for
years was at different periods editor
Of The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta
Journal, Columbus Enquirer-Sun and
Macon Telegraph, and one Of the best
known newspaper men in the south,
died Saturday morning at his residence
in EAST Point, Ca, six miles from
Atlanta, after lingering illness OF
,aearly two years.
The anncunc cement Of the death OF
this brilliant Journalist, whose writ
tngs have attracted attention in all
paris Of the United States, will be re-
ceiTed with great sorrow in every sec
tioH No man was better known or
better loved than Henry Richardson.
His death was not unexpected, as
he gnad been in critical condition
since November, 1902, when he was Ia
ken suddenly i'll. At times he would
grow better, and at one time herecov'
cred sufficiently to resume his work on
The Atlanta Journal, but in a few
days he was taken i'll again and had
to give up.
Mr. Richardson leaves a devoted
wife and one little child to mourn
their loss, And not only will his fam
lily mourn, but thousands Of his friends
everywhere win be- bowed in grief
when they read the sad news Of his
death. Z "a = F. Is s &
F. H. Richardson was born in Upson
county, Ca, July 4, 1858 His family
moved to Atlanta when Mr.. Richard
SON was two years old and he lived
there nearly all Of his life He at
tended the city schools and then went
to Emory college, graduating with Sec
ond honor at the age of sixteen years.
On his return to Atlanta from col
lege, Mr.. Richardson began the study
of law under Lucius J. Gartrell, and
was admitted to the bar. Shortly at
ter becoming lawyer he was offered
a position on The Columbus Enquirer
Sun, which he accepted. He worked
on that paper in Columbus for a year
and returned to Atlanta to take place
on The Constitution. He worked on
The Constitution for several years
and was then made Washington CORE
spondent of that paper. In Washing
ton Mr.. Richardson did excellent work
and won a national reputation. He
made hundreds of friends among the
public men at washington and the
members Of the newspaper fraternity
there, and for years he sent to The
Constitution the happenings in the ma
tional capital.
Leaving washington, Mr.. Richard
son returned to Atlanta to do editorial
work on The Constitution Later h7
accepted the editorship of The Macon
Telegraph, where he served for two
years, returning to Atlanta in 1889 to
become editor Of The Atlanta Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
COLOMBIA LEAVES US.

Legation at Washington Closed and
Herran Will Return Home.
The Colombian legation in Wash
ington has been closed and DR.. Thom-
as Herran, who for a long time has
been acting as charge d'affaires, will
leave the United States for his former
home in Medelin in two or three
weeks. Future communications will
be conducted through Consul General
Brigard at New York
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
CORSET MAKERS DlsHEARTENED.

"Space" to Allow Of Profits.
Dealers in corsets in Paris say that
their profits are growing smaller as
the American girl keeps on expanding.
Puny-sized corsets are no longer in
demand for the American market. In
stead of three and four shoe measures,
five and six are demanded, and the
extra six and cotton that goes into the
stockings intended for the American
market is enough to make manufao-
turer's hair stand on end.
Sports and good living are blamed
for the change.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Colombia and the Canal.

Colombia and the Canal.
The arguments Of Colombia against
the Panama Canal Company were re-
sumed at Paris Thursday. After ex-
tended arguments the case went over
to March %.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
SUMMERS LOSES HIS JOB.
Dietrich Affair Proves Boomerang to
Nebraska District Attorney:

A Washington dispatch says: AS a
result Of the inquiry into the charges
against Senator Dietrich, Of Nebraska,
Williamson s. Summers, United States
district attorney, Of Nebraska, will be
removed from Office. President Roose-
velt has given notice that he would
take such action against Mr.. Summers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
JAPAN LOOKS TO CHINA.

Hope Of Alliance With United States
Causes Mlkado to Change.
Tho Bourse Gazette (St Petersburg
says Jajan's hope OF aid from America
is gone aid now she can only depend
on China. With the latter's hatred OF
the west in view, she is trying to effect
an alliance The Gazette predicts that
Chinese neutrality will soon be bro
ken.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
TO AID NoN-coMBATANTS.
Uncle Sans Good Offices Secured for
Japs in Siberia.

Russia will be asked by the United
States to treat kindly the Japanese
non-corabatants who have been left in
Siberia and to enable them to mako
their way back to Japan. This is n
compliance with 4 request made by
Mr.. Kogoro Fakahira. the Japanese
minister, who called at the state de-
partment Saturday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
MAKING GOLD MONEY FOR JAPs.
Mint at San Francisco Changes Bullion
Into Coin Of the Realm.

The San Francisco mint Is making
United States coins for the Japanese
government, the gold being sent there
for coinage into money which will be
used in the purchase Of food and 9th.
er supplies for the army and navy.
The last two steamers from the Orient
have each brought $4,000, 900 worth Of
gold bullion from Japan.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24

Cleveland is Sixty-Seven.
Ex-President Cleveland passed his
sixty-seventh birthday quietly at his
home in Princeton, N. j., Thursday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
ouAcKENHoss FORCED OUT.

Mississippi officer, Under Embezzle'
ment Charge, Has Resigned.
Governor Vardaman and Adjutant
General Fridge have succeeded in their
endeavor to force the resignation OF
Colonel l.. W. Quackenboss, OF Vicks-
burg, as commander of the Third reg1'
inert Of Mississippi National Guards,
who is under trial at Vicksburg on the
charges Of embezzl:ng about $1,000
from the Searles Brokerage Company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24

cases.
Thirty Russian. students, seveaa..
Of them women, have been ordered TO
leave Germany for protesting against
the government permitting Russian
police spies to watch Russian rest
dents in Germany.
AT Budapest, the palaces of En-.
peror Francis Joseph and the Arch
duchess Clothiede were stoned Wei
nesday because the buildings were not
decorated in honor Of the anniversary
of the revolution Of 1848. *
The house committee on terrific:
ries is considering the statehood p1o5-:
lem. It is probable that q bill viii
be framed for the admission Of All
zona and New Mexico and Oklahoaa
and Indian Territory as two states.
The Mississippi house voted to
sustain Governor Vardamans veto OF
the bill making an appropriation tsr
the Holly Springs negro normal school.
Henry Morgan, who. with Sidney
Harrell, is charged with attempting to
burn the town Of Preston. Ga, says
they intended to burn the court house
and churches.
Bishop Derrick, of the A. N. L
church, in a sermon at New York, adj
vocates the removal of the negroes 20
Africa
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Customs House omOIaI Hurt

E. Finch Pittman, deputy collector of customs at the summit, fell over an en- bankment at the summit last night, striking on his head. Several severe scalp wounds were inflicted. The wounds were dressed at the W. P. x Y R. hospital by Dr. Runnalls last night Mr. Pittman will be out in few days. His duties will be performed for a while by c. c. Miller, of the customs force at SkagWay.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Floods at Fairbanks

A recent dispatch from Fairbanks in- dicates that floods have been prevailing in the Panama valley. It says it has been raining steadily there for the past six days. The waIer at Fairbanks, on the Cinema Slough, is the highest it has been in the history of the town. Much driitwood is coming from the upper river, which is also raising rapidly For a time the bridge across the slough was endangered. Prompt work on the part of the citizens saved the bridge. There is enough water in the slough to enable the big boats to reach t tainbanks without trouble.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
THREE JURORS CURED

Ot Cholera AOybuS Wltn One Uau
 Bottle of ChamberIain's Collie, ChO.-
 era and DiarrhOea Remedy,
 Nr c. W. Fowler of HightOwer Ala. relates bu experience be had wutle serving on a petit jury iu a mur. CT case at Edwardsville, county seat Of CIebOurue county, Alabama. He says: While there ] ate some fresh meat and some sOuse meat and it gave me
 hOlera mOrbus in a very severe form. { was never more sick ID my lie and sent co the drug store for a certain chol- era mixture, but the druggist sent me a bottle of Cham berlaln's JO.ic, hOl- era and DiarrhOea Remedy inste d, saving that he had what l sent for, but that this medicine was so much better he would rather send iJ JO me ln the ix l was iu. took one dose Of it and was better in fve- minutes. The secOEd dose cured me entirely Two fellow jurors were afflicted in the same man her and one twenty-five cent bottle cured the three of us" For sale by the Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Masonic Meeting

There will be a regular communica- .ton of White Pass Lodge No. ll3, F. X A M., Friday evening, September 9, at their hall, No 525 Fourth avenue. SOiOurning and visiting brethren are cordially invited to meet with us.
 By order of the W. NJ. ROBT. W. TAYLOR, Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
EIks Extend Thanks

Skagway Lodge No. 431, B. P. O. E., extends it's thanks to those ladies who served on committees, donated flowers, participated in the programs and otherwise assisted to make the eNer- cises and entertainment in connection with the dedication of its new club and lodge rooms @ success.
 E. A. Murphy, Secretary. Skagway, Sept. 9 1904.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
IT IS FOR LADIES, TOO.
They Can stop Their Hair Falling Out
 With HerpIcIde.

Ladies who have thin hair and whose hair Is failing out, can prevent the hair falling out and thicken the growth, with Nawbro's 'Herpicide." Besides, Herpi- eide Is one of the most agreeable hair dressings there is. Herpiclde kills the ErrdruT germ that eats the hair of at the root. After the germ is destroyed, the root will shoot up. and the hair grow long as ever. Even a sample win con- vince any lady that Newbro's Herpicide Is an indispensable toilet requisite. It contains no oil or grease, it win not stain or dye. Sold by leading druggists. Send I0c. in stamps for sample to The Herpi- eide Co.,. Detroit, Mich.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Hsadquart rs at at Juneau

The headquarters for the United States revenue cutter Rush have been changed from Sitka to Juneau, where she will be stationed this winter. The change has been made on account of the change in the customs house.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Amur Pas. ng .r Fall, Overheard

\ secOnd-class passenger, when boarding the Amur last night, fel over board. between the ship and the dock. He got hold of a pile and held on until he was rescued with a small boat, Aside from ducking, he was none the worse for the fall.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
lille Only Weighed More

Governor Brady is said to be stand jog on his record. Perhaps he is afraid t5 let the miserable thing bob up,- Valdez News.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
GOOD THINGS TO EAI

There will be an entire change in the menu at the Totem saloon tonight, The lunch will begin at 9 o'clock and will be the best ever offered in the city,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Froo Concert Daily

A free concert Is giveu,at.t the Mascot saloon every afternoon and evening. All the latest songs and airs. Is Is worth hearing.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
At the Pauth on

The Pantheon Saloon Ialways serves their patrons with the best brands of wines, liquors and Cigals. f
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09

Just opened. The Railroad res,aU- rant will now serve you with the best meal in town. Your patronage is sOl- ieited Williams & Peterson.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09

A fine lunch and a large glass Of Rainier beer, at the Seattle Saloon for 70 ceEts. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09

Get prices at Royal Laundry ior lmily work, special rates in rough irY, next to new electric plant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09

Heavyweight ulsters at Cayson & Co.'S
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09

The leading barbershop and bath rooms. The Principal, opposite Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09
LETTER LIST
Unoalled for Letters Remaining In
 Skagwny POstoiHOe. Sept. 2

Persons calling for this unclaimed matter will pleased say advertised" |" Demar, B Galloway, Martin Eilberg, NH Peterson, Emile Rungins, c Milford, l. P VIM. B. SAMPSON, P, NJ.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-09-09

Wm. Britt, Special Agent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-23

The foundern' o. TIL Inflated Dancin' Sally In fair
weather an smooth 'us most pe-kooler thing One
day aer tn skipper had been ugier than usual tn ship
menced to settle an when deskivered tn hold full o. water
she us doomed Bill me away with tn ape
an parrot just tn poor thing down in md-ocean with
a set
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-23

3. You wouldn't scarcely believe it, but th ape O. Bills
kept moann an chattern fit to take tn heart out o.
an Bill an hadn't knowed at tn Old Cap us at tn bot
tom might ha' felt considerable shaky oursefs, an no
mistake
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-23

T. We 'us all feelin' in fine spirits being rid tn
capn cept tn ape who took tn loss o. TIL ship omen
but Just we u about to head for the mainland what
did sight but at had drifted from tn wreck an
hinkn' might contain grub overhaued it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-23

s. We 'us taken aback discovery at thar wurnt
no fight left in an us clap give ourse
up without resistn That bar happened be new-fangIed
kind o. life preserve tn captn had hid away in his cabin
we'd listened to that Bs he might been Aoan'
out there yet
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-23

T. Well, sir wot dye think When I hit that barI
whack 18th tn ships if Old Cap Soakum hssef didn't por
out you my sides Yes sir st like jack in tn
box. We thought first it 'us ghost you bet 'u
sorry arterward at it wasn't
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-24
FOR sTUART's STATUE.
Ladies Of Richmond Haven't Re-
snonded as Was EXpected.

The returns for General Stuarts monu'
ment from the envelopes sent out by the
Richmond Chapter Of the Daughters OF
~. Confederacy have not met expecta-
lions. A thousand ladies' of the city were
asked to contribute, and following IS the
list for week ending January 2d:
Mrs. Thomas Ieary. 81; Mrs I. c., 81;
Mrs. II. X Adams. Cumberland, Va, 30;
Mrs. ". Fl. Smith, Cumberland, Va. 81:
Mr. v. Warden, Cumberland, Va, 81;
..In Memory" Captain D. A. Timberake.
81; Mrs. George A. Warren, 81; DR.. e. G.
Pendleton, Iron Gate. Va. 81; Mrs. w.
Withers Miller, 81; Mrs John r. Cooke
81; collected BY Mrs. j. RoErs. 05c,;
Stuart Moore. Portsmouth 81; Captain
Charles S. Morgan. Imbodens Cavalry
81; Captain Stephen z. Morgan, Second
virginia Cavalry, 81; Mrs. Charles G.
Bosher. 81 Mrs. NJ. NJ. Martin, 81; Mrs
s.. A. Cary. 81; I'm Memory, Norman
Randolph" 81; Mrs. I. b., s25; total
$4lGJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-24
Spring Of 1904.

This store does not wait until spring
is here In earnest before providing
N merchandise suitable for that season.
New goods will be sold In great
quantities during March and April,
but there arc hundreds Of people who
prefer not to wait until that time be-
fore making spring purchases. they
want to be forehanded in their buy
Ing, and you'd be surprised to learn
how this class is growing in numbers
year by year. ~,
New Dress Goods are here IN silk'
wool and the most exquisite wash
fabrics you could desire.
New Suits, Skirts, Waists, Under
wear. Hosiery, Gloves. &C. Every
thing to make up the costume OF the
we'll groomed woman.
On tho other hand you'll find plenty
of things in winter goods at reduced
prices, such as Dress Goods, Goats,
Furs, Waists. Underwear, &c. But
what else would you expect IN an
up-to-date store like this? It's our
business to cater to all tastes at al
times: