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The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
PEABODY WILL
 GET THE SEAT

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Denver, Col, Dec. 2S-There is nc doubt but that the plan to seat Gov, Peabody in Colorado has been compile ted. Under the decisions of the su. preme court, if they shall be followed the legislature will be republican and @ formal contest against the election oi Gov. Adams will be filedwith the legis, lature, which will procee2 to throw out all the votes from the democratic pre-, cincts. This will give the seat to Peabody.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
CHANGE IT
Forestry Control Passes to
 Agricultural Department

Especial Dispatches to Daily Alaskan.
 Washington Dec. 2S-The forestry bill giving the agricultural department jurisdiction of the forest reserves, taking it away from the department of the interior, has passed. The bill carries a provision permitting the cutting of the timber of the Alaskan reserves after the removal of the legal restrictions, by the promulgation of rules for that purpose by the depart ment.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
OFFICIAL TAXES SKAGWAY
 ROUTE 10 TANANA

White Pass, stage. Mir. Heilig was in hurry to reach his destination and was afraid to tackle the Valdez trail. Notwithstanding that he was at the coast terminus Of that route to start with, he came to Skagwav facing disagreeable and nasty ocean voyage of several days that he might make the remainder of the way in comfort rather than to attempt to wallow through the unbroken snow banks on the Valdez glacier or to mush over the trackless fastness of the Copper river valley.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
s Sage Departs From whitohOrso

Whitehorse, Dec. 2S-A White Pass stage left here at a. m. yesterday for Dawson. P. F. Scharschmidt and H. B. Berdoe were passengers for Tantu- Jus. The stage carried 700 pounds Of mail, 32O pounds of express and 695 pounds of freight
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
MUST STOP
No More Gambling for City
 of Tacoma

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Tacoma, Dec. 2S-The pi osecutirg attorney of Pierce county, at the in- stance of the anti-saloon league, has nc- tlfed Mayor Wright that all gambling houses must close in Tacoma without delay,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

One of the best evidences in the world that the skagway, Whitehorse and Dawson route to the Panama is the only practicable way to the great American gold camp is the fact that people are coming from Valdez to Skagway on their way to Fairbanks. A. R. Heilig, clerk of the United States district court, arrived in this city on the last boat and took the train from here Saturday morning, leaving Whitehorse Sunday afternoon by
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
ON TIME
Time and Tide Wait For
 No Man

You don't need to have anybody wait for you when you carry one of OFT timepieces.
 Punctuality means much to the young men of today. His good name and salary may depend upon it. We have watches and clocks at all prices, but every one of them keeps good time. If your watch lies, call on us. We will make it tell the truth to the second, and at little cost.
 r. E. Kern
 Gold & Silver Smith
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
Electric Massage TAatment

The Principal Barber Shop has SC cured the great Carpenter Vibrator, and is prepared to give the best elec- tric massage treatment that ever has been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism and other disorders, improve the circula- tion and give nervous strength. We have private rooms for ladies. Princi- pal Barber Shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
Russia Wants Ammunition .-:

Russia Wants Amm unition ---.-.
 Picking, Dec. 28-The Russian gov ernment has demanded possession of the ammunition seized by the Chinese in the cotton shipments. It is repre- sented that the ammunition was re- quired by the Russian legation guard. The Chinese refuse to comply with the demand.
 Holland to Give no Aid
 The Hague, Dec. 2S-The govern ment of Holland announces that it will extend no faYors to the Russian Baltic fleet at Dutch ports in the East Indies.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
CAR GIVES REFORM UKASk

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.) ]
 St. Petersburg, Dec. 28-The czar's long expected ukase was issued yester- day. It grants equality before the law to all persons; grants more power to lo- cal zemstovs; limits the rights of for
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
BIG SALE
Monogram to Let Liquors Go
 at Cost

Before taking stock we will offer all our goods at wholesale prices to the consumers.
 You get your goods from first hands when buying from us, saving the many profits of the miCdle men.
 Straight whiskeys are our specialties. We buy them direct in the government warehouse. Our wines come directly .trom the San Carlos winery.
 Give us a call and be convinced. Telephone No 34. Free delivery.
 The Monogram, Bloom x KOrach
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

We would be pleased if any Cf our pa. irons which we have overlooked will call and receive one of those handsome @ souvenir purses, If the same are all gone we will present them with use- ful and appropriate substitute.
 F. H. Clayson & Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
GETS HOT
Charges Against Oregon
 Legislators Numerous

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan'l
 Portland, Dec, 2S-Many charges are being made against Senator Mitchell and Representative Hermann of par ticipatiou in the land fraud cases. The legislators are before the jury to- day. It is understood they have given an opportunity to explain all the char ges that were made against them.
 Mitchell s Reign Over
 Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Seattle, Dec. 2S-Horace G. McKin- ley, who was convicted in the land fraud cases at Portland, is here. He says Senator Mitchell and Representa- tive Hermann will probably be indicted, and that the reign of Mitchell in Ore gon is over for good. He added, "there will be some big people to go to iail."
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
WILL OPPOSE WAGON ROAD

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l ]
 Washington, Dec. 2S-War depart ment engineers estimate the cost of a wagon road from Valdez to Eagle to be s35OO per mile and the distance is given at about 400 miles, An effort will be
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

eigners in the country; makes the loca! press independent, and grants better conditions for working men. The peo- pie have been given TO voice in the law making power of the government and Russia will remain, as ever, an abso- lute monarchy.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

made to secure the passage of bill ap- propriating the money for the construc- tion of the road. A fight against the bill is anticipated in the house by the friends of the several coast to Yukon railroad projec's.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
Full dress suits at ClaysOn'S,

French and American Candies made dily at the Alaska Candy Co, Sixth Avenue between State and Broad wty. l2-7-tt
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
Money Found

A sum of money found at the corner of Sixth avenue and Broadway. Owner can have same by proving property. Call a5 Canadian customs office, depot.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

A fine variety of fancy and French bon bons; also nice line of novelty box goods at the Vienna Cafe.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

Eat your Christmas dinner at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28
Skagway Laundry

For first-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years experi- ence. Telephone S9. If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

We have a small line of reversible hunting coats we would like to show sportsmen. F. II. Clayson X Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-28

Now is the time to order your winter suits and overcoats at the American Tailors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
BATES COLLEGE,
Prize Division of Sophomore Debate.
Notes of College.

Lewiston. Me-, March c5-(SreciaN.
TIL" prize division of the sophomore
debates was announced. this after
noon. Those who are named in the list
are the debaters who obtained the
highest rank in the series of seven
sophomor" debates just concluded.
The prize debate is held the last
week in jane and will be contested by
the following: Misses Rand, Worm
Well. OsgoOd and Sheehan, and Messrs.
Paine. Merrill, Austin, Wiggin, James,
Jordan, Redden and Peavey.
In addition to these Miss Butler was
given a prize of $40 for excellence.
The Bates intercollegiate debating
team which defeated Trinity at Hart
ford, last Friday. arrived at college. to-
day. after having visited friends at the
Harvard and Yale Law schools.
The faculty have decided to postpone
the public senior exhibition, which is
usually held on the last night of the
term, until some date early III next
term.
The sale of seats for the Bates indoor
meet held. tonight in City hall, was
very satisfactory and Manager Libby
reported an exceptional success finan-
cially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
18Th CONGRESS-.
House Finally Passes Postoffice
Appropriation Bill.
Long Debate on Subject Relating to
Rural Carriers.
Senate Discusses RePea! of the Desert
Land Law.

Washington. March 25.-Tho House
To-Day passed The Post Office appropria-
ton bill. after 4 prolonged debate on
the paragraph affecting rural letter
carriers, which yesterday WAS stricken
ont bat which today was inserted with
enthusiasm under n special order of
the ccmmitte" on rules. Every amend
m.nt and substitute offered to this
was voted down Mr.. Noon
made an unsuccessful attempt to re-
commit the bill with instructions to
strike ont the appropriations FOR spec
ial facilities over trunk lines south Of
Washington ana west Of Kansas CITY.
G'hc bill has been under discussion
since March Z. At times members Wig
orously assailed the post office depart
mcnt and Gen. BristOw. and demands
were made for an investigation into
the entire postal service but Chairman
Ovcrstreet, who has borne the brunt
OF the attacks stood rs 4 barrier to
such action. a distinct compliment
was paid NJ. Boutel, who had presided
over the committee of the whole, by the
House for the ability with which he
had occupied the chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
LOSS, $4,000.
Disastrous Fire at Presque
Isle, EARLY Friday.
Electric Lighting Plant mi Lumber
Mill Damaged.
Total Absence of Wind Saves Adioin.
ing Property.

prespun Isle, Me-, March 25.-The
electric lighting and heating station
owned by the rescue Isle Electric
Light company ana the mill of the
AroOctook Lumber 60. were burned
early Friday. The loss was estimated
at not less than 10000 on which there
is 4 small insurance. The total alb
=ccnce Of wind saved adjoining proper
~.
The station in addition to the NUM-
cipal lighting supplied power for the
lumber mill and steam heat for nearly
every business block in town accomo-
dating some 90 Offices and stores.
Tho fire originated in the Mill from
a spark ana spread to both structures
before I. line of hose could be laid.
The company owns another mill ut
Fort Fairfield sOth at its business will
not be Handicapped. The spring drive
of logs will go through to that town in
stead of being taken out here The mill
was built - years ago and the light
station about l. years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATION.
Asks That Judge Swayne of Florida &c
lr;peached.

Washington. March 25.-'Resolved. that
Charles Swayne. judge Of the district
court Of the United States in and for the
northern district of Florida. lie impeach
ed for high misdemeanor"
This is the recommendation to the
liouSe in the report of the House com
After discussing specifically the charges.
in detail. against Judge Swayne and Civ
ing the findings in each case. the court
concludcS~aS follows:
Upon the whole case IL is plain that
Judge Swayne has forfeited tie respect
and confidence Of the bar of his court. ana
OF the people of his district who do bust
ness here. He has 50 conducted himself
as to earn the reputation Of being Sus-
ceptinc to the malign influence Of n man
of notoriously bad character. Tie has
shown himself to he harsh tyraanical and
oppressive. unmindful of the common rule
of Just and upright judge. He has con-
tinuouSly and perSstertly violated the
plain words of n statute Of the United
States and subjected himself to uniSh-
ment for the commission Of Il high mistle-
meanor. He has fined and imprisoned
members of mis- bar for q constructive
tempt without the authority Of law and
without q decent show of reason either
through ineXcusaIle ignorance. Il mali
CouS intent to iniure Il Wanton disposition
exercise power. lie has condemned to 4
term of imprisonment in the county jaii
= reputable citizen Of the state Of F'lGri-
da when he had no Jurisdiction. who was
guilty of no thought of n conf empt Of mis-
court. for no offence against him or in
the presence of the court, or in Ohstruc-
zion Of any order. rule. command or do
cree. And after the accused had purgrd
himself on oath.
| "For all those reasons. Charles Swavnc
/ has been guilty of misbehal Tor In his
office of judge and grossly violated the
condition upon which he holds this honor.
able appointment. III" honor of tn" judi
ciary. the orderly ana decent admnistra-
ltion Of public Justice ami the welfare Of
the people OF the United States demand
his Impeachment ana removal from tho
high place which his conduct has dc2rad-
ed.
1T is vitality necessary to maintain the
confidence of the people in the Judiciary
Executive or an efficient ever dishonest
legislative branch may exist for q time
at least. without serious injury to the per
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
AT UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Results Of the Annual Indoor Meet,
Friday Afternoon.

Oroho. Me. March 25.-The annual in
door meet of the University of Maine took
place in Alumni hail. this afternoon. and
resulted in q victory for the snphomoree.
who won % out Of n possible u points
The juniors were second. the seniors
third and the freshmen fourth.
The summaries:
Twenty-Five yard dash-C. f. Curricr,
'Ni.: time 3 - seconds.
Twenty-Five yard low hurGlcs-C. f.
Currier. 'W: no time.
Twenty-fve yard high hurdies-c. +.
Curricr. 05; no time.
Running high jump-W. j. Shaw. o5:
height. ) feet ca inches.
Pole vault-E.. a. Parker. ~. ana w ].
Shaw. %. tied for first place, II light. .
feet 3 inches.
Shot put-A p Weymouth, 'OG; dis
lance. 81 feet inches.
The final rc'ay races Wore won by the
SonhGmor"S.
\ basketball game between the s,l,ho-
morcs and the fir Shmcn WAS Won 10y thu
former w the score Of ~ to g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
BY ARBITRATION.
Means Of Setting Labor Troubles at
Lynn.

Lynn, Mass, March 25.-Both par
ties to the turn workmen's strike and
lockout controversy have decided to
arbitrate, and this means . settlement
of teh disturbing labor trouble between
the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Assoc-
alton and the Lynn branch OF the Shoe
Workers Protective Union. The man
uftcurerS at their secret conference.
yesterday, that WAS adjourned to this
noon, decided to accept the offer of the
State Board of Arbitration made
through Richard p Berry. and at i
meeting o.. the turn WOrkmenS eXecu-
tive board in the evening. at which Mr..
Berry was present. the wOrkmen ac-
cepted the otter and appointed 4 con-
ference committee of eight. This Fore
noon. Mr.. Barry and Willard Rowland
of the state board came to Lynn to
meet the committees of both parties.
This meeting will undoubtedly result
in an amicable adjustment of the diff
Guilty that has for Il week past threat
enel general disruption Of the shoe
trade Of the city and the enforced idle
ness of several thousand operatives.
The outcome is expected TO be that tn"
state board will be given authority to
adjust tie matter and give its decision
On the disputed price question.
Secretary j. Henry Watson of the
Manufacturers Association has gone
To Philadelphi2 on business and has
placed the duties in the hands of Frank
p. Ahorn Of G. II. AbOrn & 90, the
protector Of Tho Manufacturers AssJ-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
IN THE SENATE.
Discussion of Repeal of Desert Land
Law.

Washington, Aitrcn Ex-senator
liansborough charged in tho Senate.
today. that the movement to secure tho
repeal of the desert land law. the TIM
Der and stone law. and the commuta-
ton clause of the Homestead act We're
due to the efforts OF j lobby composed
mainly Of the holders Of lands bought
in large tracts from railroad companies.
who desire thereby to increase the de-
mand of their property. Senator Dubois
intimated that the pressure for repeal
WAS due to large holdings Of forest lieu
lands Nv the railroads. Senator Gibson.
yesterday, advocated the repeal of the
laws in question. Senators Hansbrough
and Dubois coTtended that the repeal
would be unwise. Senator Newlands IA
vored notifications of the law
The bill making appropriations for
the support of the District OF Columbia
was considered for several hours. but
without completing it the Senate took
UP the private pension calendar. pass
ing large number Of bills.
During the day Former Vice Presi-
dent Morton appeared on the floor OF
the Senate where he was warmly greet
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
MANY TROOPS.
Chita, Siberia, Was Formerly
Populated by Dogs.
Corean, Charged With Being Russian
Spy, Executed.
Troops Said to Be MassinJ South Of
Yalu.

ST. Petersburg. March Cliffs D. M
A correspondent on his way 10 the
far east writes that Chita, Siberia,
which formerly was populated by
dogs. is now alive with troops
He saw a mounted battery drawn by
tiny Monaghan ponies. Prices are very
high ANA supplies cannot last moro
than four months. The railroad is too
busy with troop transportation TO haul
provisions. The military trains are pro-
cecdinG with clock work regularity.
The Course Gazette in a leading ar
tcic on Japolism, maintains that The
pro-japaneSe sympathy among the
commercial nations at the outbreak of
the war is now being sustained owing
TO the fuller realization that the growth
Of Japan i;.t0 a great commercial coun-
try will mean the destruction of FL
the Europeans have accomplished in
the far east.
\ correspondent Mt Port Arthur has
interviewed 4 Russian officer who has
.rtGrnci there from Sh2nSai. He says
the British there are rejoicing at the
news of the japanese victories and that
bulletins III English and Chinese are
distributed in the streets reporting the
.ies;rution Of the Russian feet and the
fan Of Port Arthur.
The troops arriving ct Nladivostok
are in good health and spirits. weather
beaten and in some cases with frost
bitten faces. the only other indications
pf tfcir 1000 mile journey are ter fur
roats ana felt boots which they
brought With them though no longer
necessary as spring is setting in with
sunny days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
BREAKS UP ICE.
Strong Southwest Wind Prevails Over
Penobscot Bay.

HucESport. Me. March Pa stcon:;
southwest wind has prevailed all day
and has broken up the ice in the river,
which is practically clear from Win
terport to Fort Point. The two opro-
sition line steamers will resume Their
routes, Monday, running from Bucks
port to r"",'o'- and Rockiand by way
of the eastp'n bay.
The ice field in the western bay ana
Belfast bay is still solid. from l. to IS
inches i'm thickness. with from six to
eight inches of blue fresh water ic"
on top. which holds the field. The winl
of today had 49, little effect upon 1t
ana it seems probable that it will ice
At least a week before the bay is clear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
NEW cHWANG JAPs' OBJECTIVE.
Main Army to Be Landed Near Mouth
of Lao.

London, March 25.-The Times pub
| fishes from Il correspondent some Oh
ScryationS on the Japanese campaign
plans. The correspondent speaks of
himself as one VINO had much expert
ence in observing Japanese tactics in
the war with China. He ventures the
prediction that The Japanese trans
ports which recently left Japan with a
large number of troops We're not bound
for Corel. but New ChWan%. The Jap
areS", he thinks, will retain an army
in Corea to keep natives in respect
full attitude, Il course made necessary
by the hatred the Coreans entertain
for Japan, but Japan Will not he says.
elect TO fight Russia in Corea. nor at
tempt to bring an army to Manchuril
over 200 miles of terribly rough noun
tains.
The japanese, the correspondent
says. knew every minute detail of the
region about New Chwang. having oc-
cupicd that region over year after the
war with China. Operating there she
would have the good will of the natives.
who esteem the Japanese highly. More
over, the country. while admirably
suited for operations by infantry. is so
creeks. swamps and boys that it is I'M
suited for cavalry, in which the Japa-
nesc are inferior to the Russians.
Japan" says the correspondent.
will shortly land large force at New
ChWang. Elsewhere on the Liaotung
gulf landing is not easy. and all sup
plies would have TO be disembarked
from ships.
The New Chwang river Is frozen out
sea some distance Unless the weather
is ahnornlally severe. the warmer water
coming up the gulf. the south winds
which usually prevail at the end Of
March. ana the present high tides will
cause tnc ice tn pile up in masses which
Will sweep up and down with the rapid
tidal currents stop. Even i'm the open
season TIE r. most difficult to
mine. and with the huge ice foes 1t Is
impra cticablc.
Tho Japanese force can come in with
the flowing tide behind the ice which
ascends the river and acts as n protec
ton. They can land troops under cove
Of the ships' guns. and seize town, an
there find ample accommodations ana
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. March Cit is some
what warmer - Atlantic coast dis
trictS. Colder weather will prevail
Sunday, generally throughout the At
lantic coast districts.
The winds along the Atlantic coast
will be mostly fresh southwest. shift :
ing Ia northwest and becoming high
Sunday.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Hatteras to East
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
ONLY ONE PUBLIC REQUEST.
Will Of Former Mayor Grace Of New
York.

New York. MARCIA 25-Only one pub
tic bequcst was provided for in the vii!
of Former Mayor William r. Grace.
which was filed for probate. today.
Grace Institute. which was founded by
Mr.. Grace several years ago, will re-
ceive 100000. The residue of the
property. the value of which is not
stated, is distributed among members
of the immediate family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-26
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Charles A. Wilson Arraigned at Farm
ngton for Murder.

Pennington. Ne. March 25.-Charle.' A.
Wilson. charged with murder in causing;
the death of Leroy y. Eracklry near In
dustry. last Saturday. pleaded not guilty
when arraigncd. Friday. Prohabi" cause
was found ana he was held for II" May
term Of the supreme judicial court IT
Pennington Biack!ey was shot twic-
near tn" heart and once in thu abdomen.
His body has been deposited temporarily
in 4 lOCal tomb.
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ANDREW J. HALL.
Death of Well Known Sea Captain at
Rockland.

ROckland. Me. March Capt An
drew ]. Hall. a well-known sea captain.
who had made several voyages around tie
world. died suddenly. Friday. from par
alvsis. aged e years. Capt. Hall had FOL
lowed the sea since Il years old. retiring
seven years ago. He was in command Of
the Boston brig Gulconda which fpun-
dered in the Gulf Stream about L. years
ago and was rescued with his entire crew
from the top of the afterhouse a few min
utcs before the vessel sank