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The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
Nov S or TO O su

Mrs. A. M Wal.ick. wife o. the chief train dispatcher Q. che W. ?. S Y. R., will open a candy kitchen iuthe Barley building. at the corner of Broadway and Fourth avenue She will manu- tscture nut candy, chocolates, bon 9ols, tanes. creams, brittes, e.c. She will also keep a line ot factory candles and cigars.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
TO FIX IT
Pacific Coast Wharf Will Be
 Rep fred

The Pacific Coast Company will re- pair its wharf at this place. and to that end O contract has already been let to W. M. Leslie.ior 100 piles. Mir. Leslie will get the piles out and delivered so that the work can be completed within the next six weeks.
 It is estimated that the cost Of the work, together with the amount to be expended for the piles will amount to s2,O0O.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
Arnrtinr the Rvn.

Mildred very superstltiou8 - Oh dear. 1 would never have accepted you Jack, 1T | had remembered 1t was Fri day evening"
 Jack There's only one way to avert the evil omen. darling. We must very carefully kiss each other seven times at least every seven minutes during the first seventy minutes of our en- agreement
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
IS COMING
s. S. Dirigo on Way From
 Juneau

Photographic adyicos were received yesterday afternoon that the Dirigo had arrived at Juneau ard wonld be in Skagway at midnight, but she had not arrived ct S:3O o'clock this morning.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
JAPAN FRYING TO PROTECT TRANSPORTS
Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]

St Petersburg desperate with which the Japanese are re- turning Arthur of repeated repus onnces the military authorities for the present to cripple the Rus sian fleet order to secure r dimbarkatOn of For this reason the Russian commander is carefully guarding against exposure his ships
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
Piano w.ns.d

Wanted to buy or rent a piano. Must be in good condition and price reason able. Will pay cash. Address Daily Al skan. o.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

Independent trader a. Rampant. A.- aska. For particulars address Ram part Chlu6arC. Commerce I1c, ElU- part. Alaska.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
Nov Bakery

Mrs. Baker has reoueu.C h p bakery on FIrh Avenue opposite lhaa.auter's Home made bread. pies alLcaSes a spec ciaIty.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
Hi- lIoK.pli. For Dav.on

Miss Bessie Mckenzie, the popular young lady who has been in the employ of Mrs. Evans for some time, will leave on the train tomorrow morning for Dawson. Miss Mckenzie goes to accept a positiln with Mrs. E. J. Mcdonald in her millinery and la-ies' furnishing goods store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

F. R. Peoples Is showing @ fine new line 0f picture moulding. Send your pictures th.re for framing. cost mere trlfle
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

New Lace Curtains at E. R Peoples The March Delineator, at Ladies Bazaar.
 Fine porcelain tubs at Principal bar bershop, opposite Board oi Trade.
 When in Whitehorse stop at the Windsor, only first class house il town. Diaries for l9O4at the Skagway News Co.
 Diaries for 1904 at the Skagway News Co.
 Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at che Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
For Sale

Nine roomad house, we'll furnished throught0ut, including piano; price reasonable For further information address ?. O. Box 64, Whitehorsei '. T..
 George Charles:-There il mail at pos office, Juneau or SkagWay. Tom'
 Write Sewell Drug and Curio Store, Haires. Alaska, for Alaska native made mcccasius. baskets and all kinds of Hu- k1a and rctic curios, nugget jewelry and souvenir goods. Strictly wholesale prices, any quantity.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28
ANGRY WITH AMfRICANS---FrOm Page
TOLsToI WILL AID SOLDIERS
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaakan. )

Special Dispatch e Daily AaaEn) Perbu contributed sets of his works to bs d and the profits be expended the
 VLADIvOSTOCK NEWS IS HELD UP
 Especial Dispatch Daily Aaskan) Petersburg operations of the troops the neghborood that the sending ns has been except only their families and those teeram are censored by representatives the
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

s,atson hats a, Ciayson'a
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

Nov Lace Curtains at E.R Peoples
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

Diaries for 1904 at the skagway News Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1904-02-28

Diaries iorl8O4 at the skagvay News Co.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
BUILDER IS ACCUSED.
Joseph 4. Farley Under $4,000
Bail IN Bank Case.

Joseph A Farley. Of No. ca West Seventy-sev-
enth-st a well known real estate broker and
builder with Offices At No. East Forty-second-st
was released under $1,000 bail b. Magistrate
Crane yesterday. charged with fraudulenty OBJ
tanning $4,000 from the Fifth National Bank. az
Third-ave. and Twenty-thlrd-st. The complainant
is Andrew Thompson. the cashier OF the bank.
Il is alleged that two years ago Farley obtained
a loan from the bank for $4,000. giving as Sc
curity commercial paper supposed to be worth
much more than the amount lent; that in De-
cember 1902 he made general assignment his
liabilities being placed at 100000 and his nominal
assets at $4,000 and that the bank then made ef-
forts TO recover the loan and found the security
practically worthless. 1t was declared that Far
icy knew the commercial paper was worthless
before be obtained the loan. charge Of fraud
was made. Magistrate Crane yesterday refused to
issue a warrant saying he thought Farley would
come 10 court. Farley did so willingly.
John J. Adams. Of Cantor, Adams & Mcintyre,
counsel for Farley. extremely indignant at
his clients arrest.
Why" he said. y told that there are no
papers in the case. I am sure that Mr.. Farley
never put up any security for this loan. He had
been doing business with the Fifth National Bank
for wears. Gf the two notes IN question one Tor
$4,000 was made by Richard Farley a brother OF
joseph and inGOrSed by Joseph The second ior
the same amount. made by Joseph. ana IN
later Thompson sued Richard 10 recover the Ealue
OF the two notes, and got Judgment aSanst nm IN
the City Court The capital stock or the, nahh i
only 100000 and loans Of this size would ne Out-
side Of the statute. The bank got around TINS ~
lending the money to Thompson. who In turn leiit
Il 10 Farley. Farley's brothers are Wen 10 CO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
MR.. BALFoUR ANSWERS QUESTIONS.
No Food Taxation-Present Parliament Not
to Take Up Fiscal MISUNDERSTANDING

LONDON March s.-Two interesting questions were
answered By Premier Balfour IN to-days Par
Ilarentary papers giving replies to questions.
The first referred to fiscal matters. and Mr. Bal
four categorically said the declared policy OF his
ma 'estys government does not include the taxation
Of food and it IS not proposed TO deal with the
fiscal question during the currency Of the present
Parliament"
The second raised the wide question Of the Of
neutral ports by beligerents. John l.. Walton
Liberal. who asked the question referred 20 the
which Russian warships recently made and
still making OF the ports OF Gambia. Suez and
Port Said, and suggested the desrabllity Of COM
muulcating to the neutral powers possessing sea-
board trade routes between Great Britain and
the East particularly the Mediterranean and the
Red sea, the views Of his majesty's government
tho duties OF neutrals in regard the treat
lnCnt OF the warships OF bengerents seeking use
neutral ports IN connection with operations inter
rUpting trading ships OF neutral powers
Mr.. BalfouT, while not explaining the govern
ments attitude, admitted that the points raised
were Of the greatest International Importance and
said they were receiving the attention of the
government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
SHOOTS SELF AT HOME
YOUNGHENNEBERRYD DIES
Son of Jerome's Chief CIerk-An
accident. 1t Is Thought.

John A. Henneberry, jr-. twenty-five years old
son OF John A Henneberry. chief clerk TO Dis
trict Attorney Jerome. killed himself in his bed
room. at No. III East Ninetieth-st., last night
The family say the young man accidentally
shot himself while examining revolver.
M Henneberry visited the meeting OF the
Harlem Council Of the Catholic Benevolent Le-
Cion last night and paid his dues. He talked
with some frienus there and then went home,
arriving early. He talked IN the dining room
with his sister Mamie and HIS brother Thomas
and then went 20 bed. He had been in his room
only a few minutes when shot was heard, and
his brother and sister found him on the floor
dying He had evidently been sitting IN chair
before undressing and had shot himself in the
middle OF the forehead.
Mr.. HennebeTTy, ST.. was aroused. and DR..
Murphy. OF No. 10 East Ninetieth-st, summoned
lie said the young dead.
Mr.. Henneberry. ST.. said the young man had
no care in the world that any of the family
knew OF. He was clerk in the Office Of J. J.
Mitchell & Co. makers Of fashion plates at
Fifth-ave. and Eighteenth-st. He had no
troubles. had been IL good spirits always. had no
love affairs. far known. and no reason
could he assigned by any member Of the family
for suicide The idea was secuted by all OF
them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
ABOUT TO KILL FOUR.
Father. RcCOlUcr Pointed at Chill
drcn, Caught Just in Time.

Through the prompt action Of the police Of
the East One-hundred-a nd-twenty-sixth-st. sta
ton last evening the lives % four children.
threatened by their father. were saved and the
father overpowered.
The man was Charles Breidenbach. who lived
with his wife. Katherine, and their FIVE children,
whose ages range from seyen to sixteen years.
the third floor at No Ill East One-hundred-
and-twentlcth-st. Mrs. Breidenbach says that
her husband has been acting strangely for the
last two weeks. one Authorization being that she
was unfaithful When he came home yesterday
after being paid of at the butcher shop where
he worked, he showed them a revolver with
every chamber loaded His wife says he an
nounced that when he came back for supper he
would kill them all. Finally he became quiet
Shortly after o'clock when Sergeant Curtin
at his desk. Mrs. Breldenbach and her
eldest daughter. Alice. rushed into the station
house and said incoherently that Breidenbacb
tried to kin them and was then threatening the
others Curtin sent Patrolman Hanlon on III,
double quick TO the Breidenbach home. and Mt
the same time telephoned for an ambulance
Hanlon picked up Patrolmnn McCaulev on his
way and the two policemen hurried TO the mans
home. In the kitchen they found him pointinc
his revolver toward the four younger children
who were hUddled. on their knees in n corner
Their father had told them to pray. they said
for he was about to kill them Hanlon and Nc
Cauley grabbed him and tore the pistol from,
his hand after a furious struggle DR. SchnoDel
of Harlem Hospital. arrived during the fgbt
and brought n straitjacket. Breidenbacb M,
taken 10 Harlem Hospital and later to Bellevue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
FOR FASTER TORPEDO.
Making Changes IN Engine of Lieu
tenant Halpinc's InCcutiOn.

Elizabeth. y. j. March S-Lieutrnaut y. =. Hal
pines new torpedo Sc az present in the Crescent
Shlpyard. EIlzabcthpcrt. whore new engines Of
higher power are being installed The develop
ment OF tho hydro-carhon engine through the
greater requirements % speed and endurance In
tho auto boat and automobile car has made u pos
sblo 20 take out the heavier weights OF storage
battery and motor and elye 20 this torpedo the
original speed contemplated Tp % the present
time lack of speed has been serious drawback
Tho FIRST torpedo o. THIS design was sold 10 the
Brazilian government. and formed part Of tho
armament % tho cruiser Nictheroy. Since then 10
has been extensively tested In the waters around
Boston H1rhor. where Lieutenant HalTIne was
stationed on the United States steamer Wabash
prior % his retirement. and FOR two years after
ward whilo he living IN that ylciulty. lie Is
NJ present engaged on detailed drawings Of con
trolled torpedo. which will carry two charges. 20
Doe fred IN succession or simultaneously. according
TO the requirements OF the actual explosive necos-
sary 20 attack and destroy successfully the under
water body OF a Crui-a- bJttl"ship.
The principle o. the Halpuc torpedo e. that tho
actual explosive charge instead Of bcius carried In
the end OF tho torpedo ts contained in
pI0sive case, placed tn diagonal charmed through
the hull which allows ITS independent ejCctmeut
90 the front and downward upon meeting project
ing net a vessels hull, or at the VIII OF the
operator in case OF capture or for ccuutcrminins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
FAMILY MURDERED BY ITS HEAD
Spendthr.ft German Lieutenant Poi5ons
Wife. Three Children and Himself.

Berlin. March s-Lleutcnant Carl Beseke. re-
tired. after a long and steady decay Of fortune
yesterday took his last money and give n dinner
in honor OF his nineteen year-Old daughter
birthday Bescke then poisoned his wife. daugh-
ter two sons. respectively twelve and sixteen
years old. both cadets at a military academy,
and himself with cyanide of potassium, which
he seemingly inserted in the mouth Of each In
the form Of a pin, after they had gone into a
drunken sleeD.
The sherins had taken charge oil everything
IN the house and labels had been posted on
Beseke's furniture which would have been sold
at auction to-day.
After brilliant career and marriage with
an heiress Beseke had reached the end Of his
fortune He won the Iron Cross in the war of
1S10-'71 with France. married the daughter Of
a rich hotel keeper, thereby having 10 leave the
service and started newspaper. The paper
was not euccessfuL and he became sales agent
for a manufacturer and then manager Of
mapmakug enterprise. lie had lived beyond
his means for thirty years. Beseke died holding
hts wife's hand tightly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
WELL KNOWN BUYERS AT SALE.
First Days Proceeds Of Furniture Of H. D.
Gardiner Collection 1896 so.

Mrs John Jacob Aston. Thomas B. Clarke. Mrs
Lewis Nixon Mrs. Charles COster. Mrs. J. Harvie
Dew Mrs Herman D. Kouutze and DR.. Allan Nc
Lane Hamilton were among yesterdays buyers at
the sale at the American Art Galleries Of antique
furniture. wood and marble. sculptures. textiles.
etc, belonging to the Henry d. Gardiner estate.
Miss Bruce was the highest bidder for a group OF
white Capo di Monte ware. representing chariot
bearing a bride and bridegroom. drawn by lion
and Oness with Cupid positions. which fell at $3.50
Mr. Clarke became the owner at $50 OF jewel
casket Of the same ware. with OTmolu mounts
Mrs. Astor's purchases included antique piece
OF Sicilian lace by Il inches at $40 and az
81 Of table cover OF Genoese cut velvet on
gold thread ground. with "a border Of gold gallOOn-
Eight chairs OF old italian walnut with open
f1terloced backs, sold TO Miss ArChbOld for 1856.
At IS less Mr.. Hugh Murray able 20 obtain
tall candelabrum of Dresden china. The proceeds
OF yesterdays session S4s96 o. the sale con-
Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
A SHARP FIGHT AT MhCoRIs.
seventy-fouT Killed on Dominican Gunboats
Losses Of the Rebels.

San Juan, 2. r. March "a letter received here
from San Pedro De Macoris. dated February a
gives details OF the bombardment OF the town On
February q by the Dominican warshins Preslde,ta
and Estrella- The captain OF the Pregidente a
Spanisrd. and sixty men board Of her were
killed, only SIX OF the crew escaping without in
5uries. IN ali seventy-four men were killed and
twenty-five were wounded on the two ships The
insurgents lost thirty-siE men killed or wounded
Tho Presidents was driven away at daybreak Feb-
ruary Is, the insurgents having brought up a feld
piece IN the night
Several defeats OF the troops OF President No
rales with heavy losses, have been reported lately
General Jose AmadOr. who captured al San n
tonic de Guerra quantities OF provisions and cloth
ing and 5000 IN cash, Is now prisoner at san
PEDRO de MacOriB.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
FRENCH GOVERNMENT WEAKER
A Majority Of Only Forty on a Move TO
Shelve Education Bill.

Paris March SIN the Chamber OF Deputies To-
day a proposal from a member OF the Left marty
10 refer tho Education bill 10 committee and ~
nit the government to exercise the power con,
ferred upon It By legislation IL 1901. TO close re
igfous schools by decree vigorously opDo-e5
by Premier COmbes on the ground that although
economy was the pretext for this prooosal d,
really was effort the part OF certain Deputies
10 FhirlI responsibility by throwing the entire 90
OF the action on the Cabinet. The proposal v-aS e
5ected b. majority Of forty. which IS sligati[ 70
low the normal
The Chamber subsequently discussed the details
OF the Education BIN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
GOFF BOTH JUDGE AND COUNSEL.
The Recorder Cross-examines Prisoner He
Defends with Much Skill.

The unusual spectacle was seen .u PART Dr.. Cen
eral Sessions. yesterday NJ tuarc acting in that
capacity and as counsel FOR prisoner. too.
II was in Recorder GocLs court, and tho prisoner
was Siev Bies. Tcdlor. or tho Alligator Hotel IN
tNs Bowery. Tle was charged with smashing the
plate glass window Of Carl Pdging's jewolry store
az 10. JOS Thtrd-ave.. February %. The case
VA FAR down on tho calendar, and the counsel as
signed 20 defend tho prisoner went home. The
charge against Riec was reached. IN defend him
Erysclf" said Tho Recorder: the case VIII 90 on
Assistant District Attorney Charlie. the prosecutor
called Patroluar schois. Who made the arrest.
scheif sv-ore thst the defendant threw a brick az
rho window 81 The ieweiry store. and that he
fscheIO nan ever and found the defendant IN the
adjoining hallway. AID that three French clocks
which had been taken from the window were lying
on the floor C. the yestibuic where Eiec was stand
ing
Az counsel Tor the prisoner. Recorder Cor cross
examined.
what time did this occur. officer"
.IIaIf-past tlree in the morning. sir"
Pretty dark then. wasn't ftp questioned counsel
Where we're sou when YOU heard the glass
'Nov." said the Recorder did you, = q matter
of facL sec the Defendant throw he bricky'
crash, and I cav he eefendant's. arm move as it
Now, ~ to tho clocks. DID he have them in MS
'.lo sir. bat they were there by his feet"
Isn't 81 a fact" said The Recorder. ''that you
Sened 10 push one with your feet and then he
alarm bell ung2"
aYcs"
so you didnt sec The man throw the brick and
you Cidr'f him take the clocks You slnnlv Duf
Two and two together and came 10 the conclusion
that the defendant nt-Q .aone those things"
We'll i hoard tnc crash. and y found this dol.
fcnoant IN the yestbuie next door with the clocks
the ground by his feet 7 would IKE 10 er,o-
my testimony 20 thar extent" said the poIi-ernar
u This way the went
The case was FIn in progress when The dave
work was done. though nl the test monv but fb-
rffEonerH own in To-day Recorder Cor -.
have 70 decide whether 20 put lis client 81 -
stand. 20 move that the defendant Dc dfecbareef
Tor lack OF evidence and 10 pass on the rr0ffo,,
The Respects cross-ezarninntion yesterday was
greatly admired ~ the lawyers present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
SERvIA IN NEED OF MONEY
Increased Taxes Proposed GEN
eral To Be Established Here.

Belgrade March S-The Servian Government IN
tends to open n Consulate General in the United
States, probably at New-YOrk. with the view ~
increasing trade with the United States
The budget Of servia will show a deficit Of ahort
$1.2o0,0O and consequently the prices OF tobacco
salt and petroleum Government monopoIesl win
be raised - per cent and surtax OF 40 per cen.
VIII be imposed on direct taxes. The dlssa fTsfa--
arising from the proposals Is likely 10 lead 10
dissolution OF the present Parliament in order ~
prevent a public demonstration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
BELDEN AND sEELEY INDICTED
Members of Syracuse Firm Charged With
Larceny in First Degree.
lar TELEGRAPH TO TINE THIBrNE.1

Syracuse, March s-A sealed indictment charging
Alvin J. Belden and John y Seeley with grand
larceny I'm the first degree has been found BY the
grand jury. The two men have each given bail
in the sum Of 5000 TO appear when wanted The
Indictment opened to-day.
Mr.. BeIdeu is a nephew OF the late Congressman
James j. Beden. from whose estate he IS to receive
$4,000. and Frederick W. Barker. one OF the ex-
ecutOrS OF the will. f. bOudsman for Mr.. Belden
1t is alleged that the two men did a contracting
business under the name OF Seeley * Belden. as
signed 10 lanes F. RotcnfOrd. Of this city.
January g. 1889. $4,000 due them on a contract at
Albany as security for a loan for the same amount
and that thev later co leCted the money at Albany
The firm a few years ago went through bankruptcy
for a large sum Of money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
HUGO eRENDEL A SUICIDE.

Berlin. March s.-Hugo Brendel partner in the
banking firm OF BTendei & Co.. whose failure at
tHbuted 70 the enbezzlement and speculation OK
ihe cashier, WAS announced yesterday. committed
suicide to-day BY throwing himself from a window
OF the bank Since the failure the firm Brendel
had been bcsct By depositors clanoring for money
koinhard, the cashier, is still IN custody
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-09
TO EXEMPT Garfield.
Jerome's Bill ont of Committee Nth
Undesirable Changes.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rEIEUNE.l

Albany. March S-The Codes Committee OF
the Senate to-day reported out favorably Dis
trict Attorney Jeromes measure aimed at GER
tain well known rropriet Is OF gambling houses
in New-York City and intended TO avoid the
difficulty IN securing testimony IN gambling
cases imposed on the District Attorneys Office
by the decision OF the Court OF Appeals in the
Lewisohn case. The bill rs reported viii. how
ever. by distinct disappointment to Mr.. jerome,
since Il has been so amended as not 10 become
effective until September /. This VIII remove
all possibility Of employing its provisions in the
Garfield case. 1T hearing on this bin
eral weeks ago Mr.. jerome urged that such an
amendment should not be added 10 the bill He
was at that time closely oross-questioned by
Senator Bracket in such a manner as to give
rise TO the suspicion that the Senator desired
that such an amendment be added.
The bill. which was introduced by Senator
Bowling. has been held up in committee so long
that considerable surprise and talk have been
caused. Senator Bowling last night announced
his intention OF asking for the discharge or the
COMMITTEES. II it were no. reported out at the
next meeting. Asked about the amendment the
Senator said this afternoon:
THE amendment was not. as you can imagine.
proposed by me. can't. OF course. say who
did propose it. But II the bin passes-you no.
tice I say il it passes-I believe Mr.. Jerome viii
land the people he is after despite the amend
mcnt'
Senator Dowling's comment IS supposed TO In
dlcate a doubt his part as 20 the passage Of
the bill.
District Attorney Jerome viii 20 20 Albany
this morning or the Empire state Express. and
probably will spend most q the day trying TO
convince members Of the legislature that the
Bowling bill should be passed without the
amendment making it take effect o. Septcm-
Der l. Mr.. Jerome said last night.
II was news 20 me that the bin was reported
out OF the committee with ruch an amendment.
OF course that amendment would shut of pros
ecution OF Garfield for running gambling house
IN the past I want the bin passed. however,
because 10 IS q good BILL
lIr. Jerome VIII support a bin designed 20
punish anybody who tries 90 bride labor repre-
sentatlves. u did not draw the bin" he said
last nIght. "aud have not been sponsor for il
in any way. but 1 believe it Is a good bill II
was introduced, / understand by Assemb!yman
Prince"