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The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
TAXES PRIZE
Johann HOch Admits Ten
 Wives

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan'l
 Chicago, Feb. 1O-Johann HOch, the modern Bluebeard, after five of his former wives had identified him today, admitted having married 10 wives. He denies nun dering any of them.
 A coruner's inquest is being held over the body of Nitric Welker Hoch, whom it is charged HOch poisoned with arsenic. The proceedings amuse Hoch, who frequently gives vent to his feel ing by smiling.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
TURN OVER
Transfer of Bank Property
 Made

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 San Francisco, Feb. 10-The transfer of the property of the London & San Francisco bank, with that of its branches at Portland, Tacoma, and &c., attle will be made to the Bank of Cali fornia. The latter bank will continue the banks,
 This is the consummation of deal that was negotiated some time ago. At that time it failed because of some hitch in the details of the transactions. The papers for the transfer have been signed.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Wealthy Visitor. Runs AmuOk

Mrs. Skookum Jim, wife of the veal thy sharer in gold .and profit of the Klondike discovery, and her uncle, Kasko, were fined slO and cost, each, by Judge Tanner this morning on a conviction for being drunk and disorder ly. They were taken to the calaboose by Nightwatchman Moore last night. The fine was squared with some of Skookum's Klondike gold.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Closing O t Sale

hereby give notice that my stock of goods and fixtures will he closed out at greatly reduced prices. have made arrangements to go into business else where, and not desiring 10 pay heavy freight bill l wi sell out at sacrifice.
 Those desiring clothes should leave orders immediately.
 F. WOLLAND, Merchant Tailor Skagway, Feb, 3, 1905.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
WARM WEATHER
 AT FAIRB iNKS

The people of Fairbanks are having delightful, warm winter weather. The second week in January, according to the Fairbanks News, the temperature varied from 6 degrees below zero 10 20 above. The barometer was above 30 inches all the time and the atmosphere clear.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Electric Massage Treatment

The Principal Barber Shop has SC cured the great Carpenter Vibrator, and is prepared to give the best cleo 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., 1905-02-10
sKAGwAY WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, February g, 1905, is as follows: Temperature time of observation. ... IS Max. temp. preceding 24 hours. 24 Min. ......l4 Mean " ......l9
 Barometer, 30.4O.
 North wind, clear.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

This was victory for Congressman Humphrey, of Seattle, over the newly elected Senator-Elect Piles. The latter tried to prevent the confirmation of MT. Stwart, who is the present postmaster, that he might secure the place for State Senator O, A. Tucker.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskanl
 Sacramento, Cal, Feb. l0-The sem sational bribery disclosures in connec- tion with the California legislature have resulted in the arrest of State Senators
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
CALIFORNIA IN
 CLUTCHES OF LAW
Grand Jury Indicts Bunch of State Senators For Bribery and Five of Them
 Are Taken Into Custody

Wright, Bunker, French and Emmons1 Indictments were returned yesterday and the arrests made today. The affair has caused tremendous sensation. It is said more arrests will be made.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
ADMITS 1T
Virginia Ex-MayOr COnfesses
 to Wife Murder

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Charlottesville, Va, Feb. lO-Former Mayor J. Samuel McCue was hanged today for murdering his wife last Sep tember. Before ascending the scaf- fold, he confessed the crime for which he was about to pay the penalty.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
For Sale at a Bargain

I will sell at a bargain the Joy Truck Farm on the west side of Skagway river. More than five acres of Al soil all under cultivation For terms apply to undersigned. Mrs. Ida Joy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either b lk or case goods at wholesale prices, All the old brands always on hand. lO-l-tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
OF for the ranAna

Passengers and baggage wanted tol Fairbanks. Will leave Whitehorse or or about February l5. Apply to
 E. X. Adams, Haines, Alaska. Information given at this office. 4s
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
LLABORERS QUIT WORK AT CAPIT1

St. Petersburg Feb. 1O-Many laborers quit work again this morning While thre many signs of unrest among the people the troops gan and do not expect serious results.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
At tn g Iiaho Saloon

HermaUage whiskey, bottled spring 1901. made IS93-lI years old-l2I cents a drink at the Idaho.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Piano for Sale

Lucavish has another fine piano for sale cheap for cash or on installmenls of sl5 per month.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
ANOTHER TORRENT OF BLOOD
 VISITS WARSAW
Soldiers and Workingmen Clash In Polish City and Many of the Latter Are
 Killed and Wounded
Especial Dispatches to Daily Alaskan)

Warsaw, Feb. 10-More than 100 strikers killed and wounded in conflict with Russian soldiers last night The strikers tried to close the big iron works at Sasnovc and the soldiers sent to prevent the of the dertaking Several voeys fired into the men before they abandoned their purpose.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
GETS IT
Senate Confirms Seattle Post
 master

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, Feb. 10-The senate con- flrmed the nomination of George M, Stewart, as postmaster of Seattle, yes terday.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Wood and Coal For Sale

We have for sale and will deliver to any part of the city good dry wood. Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer Co.,, Phone 10. s 20 tf
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

Harrisons' have the best selection of valentines, From comic to hand paint ed ones.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
CLOSING OUT SALE

Commencing February 1st all my stock of books, stationery, bibles, blankbooks, offics supplies, juvenile books, and in fact everything in the book department goes at cost.
 All smoking tobacco and pipes will go at greatly reduce prices. All two for quarter cigars for 10 cents straight, all 10 cents cigars three for a quarter, all five cents cigars six for a quarter, and all chewing tobacco at 10 cents per cut.
 Also all slot machines, counters, show cases, scales, etc., for sale cheap.
 J. F. Fairbanks,
 PA and 2l6 Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Wood For Sa c

Best dry hemlock wood by the cord or car load, B. Fl. Young, Phone III.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Amur Not Yet Tn

The Amur, past due, has not arrived yet. She is expected at any minute.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

Two nicely furnished Cottages for rent or sale cheap. Inquire at Skag- way laundry. 1924 tt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

Our bread is guaranteed to be free from all chemicals Try loaf. The Boss Bakery. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

Your best girl expects a valentine Get it at HarriSOns'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

The best that the market affords at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
LODE COVERED WITH TROOPS

Lodz Feb 1O-The situation here has been compar ativey quiet for several days The laborngmen awed by the troops who fairly the city. There is great unrest among the people and it is feared that the fla Vorabe situation condition that is but temporary in its nature and that the horyng of last week may be reenacted again and again.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10
COLD WEATHER IN EAST

St. Petersburg Feb O-The Arctic winter has control of the situation in Manchuria The cold that neither army is making any attempt to maneuvre
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-10

All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12

1 the propriety of withdrawing the | Board of Revenues objection to part | of that street being used as fran chise by a street railway in order that the patrons of the very important Mo- bile and Hayneville roads might have an easy and unobstructed entrance into the business part of the city. and also anording the people of the city safe and improved driveway to reach these popular roads.
 According to an understanding with the city authorities the county was to grade and surface with gravel that part of Jefferson Davis Avenue from Holt Street to Cleveland Avenue and the city was to grade and gravel the said avenue from Cleveland Avenue to Holcomb Street, thus giving the nu- merous patrons of the two roads choice of several streets over which they might enter the business centre.
 "The county has performed its part of the agreement and in addition has rebuilt the main road from NH Street the city limits, near Hendrixs Mill to Holt Street, a distance of about mile. The estimated cost of this additional work was about $1,0O0.
 The city engineer has prepared pro- file and estimated cost of cutting down the hill between Pleasant Avenue and Amanda Street, which estimate also in- cIudes the lowering of water and sani- tary mains and finds that the cost will be about $2,OOO. We regard this work as highly important and necessary to the permanent improvement of this highway.
 "The city engineer also reports that the width of the avenue is sixty feet and after allowing for ten feet side walks on each side will leave road way of forty feet.
 ''The agreement referred to also con templated that no street railway should be allowed to obstruet this street when improvements were made as was done on Mobile Street
 Tn view of all the circumstances your committee recommends that the Board of Revenue Insist that the city make these improvements on this street as soon as practicable in accord
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
An Active Campaign.

City Clerk c. L. Shine, who Is one of the candidates for the mayoralty, has started in to make an active campaign among his friends and today had in ducted into office MT. Lewis King. to assist in the office work. This will take many duties from MT. Shine and he wil be thus more enabled to get among his friends and work for the election in June.
 The fight for the mayoralty has as- stunned such an important phase that 1t is interesting the people of the entire city very much. MT Shine might be said to be the candidate of the anti primary people. for he was nominated by that faction and will certainly poll Ia great vote in the final election. Mir. Bliss, the candidate of the primary ad- vocates, is also making a fight for the place and Is letting slip no opportunity to say a good word concerning his candidacy.
 The campaigning for the marshall ship Is not without a great deal of in- terest, and at present the chances seem about even for two men who are in the field. c. Fred Schad, the incum- bent, announces for reelection, and 1t might be said with much truthfulness that, besides being one of the youngest chiefs the city has ever had, he is one of the most popular. Recently. how ever, there has been a great deal of condemnation for the officials in gen. eral on account of the general open handed gambling which has been go- ing on in the city and of course this reflects on the head of the police de- partment somewhat. This condeinna- tion will naturally draw some of the Schad support.
 The other candidate is Frank Wilde, who is at present a mounted police man, and who is thus opposing his su- perior officer in the race for Ffonors. Wilde held the position for two terms in the past and has a record that he points to with pride. He also is losing no opportunities to boost his candi- dacy.
 The treasurership fight has been narrowed down to William U Daley, the primary nominee, and Jos. I. John son, the present Treasurer who is out for reelection third time. This fight is carried on to some extent by the banks of the city, and 1t is an open secret that each candidate in the 5ield Is boosted by one or more of the banks. A designation as the city de- pository is something that each of the institutions will seek every election.
 The only remaining office which Is to be filled at the June election around which any great amount of interest centers is that of Tax Collector, a po- sition yielding $1,50o yearly. and good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12

ance with the agreement and under l standing heretofore made and that 1t | withdraw it's objection to granting a street railway franchise for a single | track on express condition that the driveway along said street be made not less than forty feet between side- walk curbs and that the improvements be first completed before the railway track is laid"
 w. D. Brown offered the following resolution. which was adopted; Resolved, first, That in consideration of the fact that the Montgomery Street Railway Company has voluntarily pro- posed to contribute a certain sum of money to the City Council of Montgom- cry (to be expended in the improve ment of South Court StreeO for the privilege of extending it's lines down Jefferson Davis Avenue to Holt Street the oBard of Revenue in the interest of numerous petitioners directly interests ed consents to withdraw It's objections to the aforesaid extension upon the conditions following; The aforesaid avenue whenever 1t becomes necessary shall be widened to the extent of forty feet between curb and curb and the hiu between Holcomb Street and Cleveland Avenue shall be so graded and grav- eled as to make the passage way safe and convenient for travel into and from the city.
 Resolved. second, That the Board of Revenue having expended consider able amount of money in grading ana graveling the avenue upon which 1t is proposed to extend the street car line if is the sense of the board that the county should be at least partially re- imbursed for this expenditure; what ever amount agreed upon, however, tc be contributed to the betterment of South Court Street"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
NEW ADMINISTRATION.
Mayor smith and Council Take Charge
 at Huntsville.

| at Huntsville.
 | Huntsville, April 11.-(Special )-
 Mayor Thomas W. Smith began his sec-
 ond term of office and the new city administration took charge of affairs
 yesterday afternoon, the new members
 being Messrs. Glenn Wells. w. F. Hoop
 CT and Jesse Young. After the election
 of city officers, the Council raised the
 salaries of teachers in the white | schools to $50 per month and reduced | the salaries of teachers in the colored
 schools to $25 per month. The salary of H. c. Binford, principal of the col ored school, was cut to $50 month. The salaries of City Clerk H. c. Pol lard and City Collector John L. Hay
 were raised to $500 a year.
 The new city officers elected at this meeting are: H. c. Pollard, City Clerk and Assessor; John L. Hay, Collector; J. Robert Jones. Treasurer; Jere Mur- phy, Jr.. Attorney; David B. overton, J. w. Smith. N. o. Pamplin, A. M. Dill, G. J. Wilson and c. L. Halsey, policemen; Wm. H. Fariss, Sanitary inspector; Frank F. Murphy, Street and Water Works Superintendent; Francis Guscio, Engineer and Chief of Fire De- partment: M. A. Shields, Mayor pro tenn; Chris. Mcdonald, Sexton Maple Hill Cemetery; Robt. Brandon, Sexton negro cemetery.
 The Huntsville Bagging and Tie Company was incorporated yesterday afternoon with a capital stock of $5,00O, to engage in the manufacturet of cotton bagging and ties. The off, cers of the concern are Isaac Schiff- man, President, Isidore Wind, Secre- tary, and Leo Cohen. Treasurer.
 The electric railway company at De- catur has decided to erect a handsome summer theatre on it's line and operate 1t this summer as a unit in a circuit to be composed of summer theatres in Huntsville. Sheffield and Decatur. The opening of the season will occur about the middle of May.
 William H. Meyers. aged 35 years. died this morning from consumption and a complication of diseases. He was a contractor and builder and was a member of the Knights of Honor. His widow and one child survive him.
 Mrs L. F. Chandler, aged 7S years, died at Merrimack yesterday after noon. She was the mother of J. w. Shoot of this city
 Miss Leila May Bullard. aged 10 years. died Tn East Huntsville yester- day afternoon. The body was taken this morning.
 J. Tnford McLemore. a we'll known member of the printing fraternity, died at his home in this city yesterday of He was 24 years old and was a former resident of Tullahoma, | Tenn, where he has numerous rela- tives. The members of his immediate | family who survive him are his father | two sisters and a brother McLemore | was employed as foreman of The Daily | Mercury several years and later was | connected with The Daily News.
 Relatives in Madison County have | received news of the death of Emmet | Tkard, formerly a well known merchant | lt Marigold. Ala. MT. Ikard moved to | Memphis recently to engage in busi- | ness and a few days ago he fell vic- lipo fo smaI1nox
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
ACCEPTANCE FAVORED.
Probable Report Regarding MT. Rocke-
 felIer,s Gift.


 Boston, April 1.-The prudential committee of the American Board of Commissioners for foreign missions met today and took action on the part of a subcommittee recommending the &C., ceptance of a gift of $100,000 from John D. Rockefeller vote was taken just prior to adjournment late this after noon and the result of the vote, 1t was stated, will be made public at noon--to- morrow. In the menatime the com mittee is bound to secrecy and its mem- bers refuse to give an inkling of the decision reached. There is good req son, however, to believe that the re- port of the sub committee was accep- ted. The Congregationalist, the de- nominational organ, will discuss the ethics of the acceptance of the Rocke- feller gift at length in its issue to- morrow, asking its readers to consider what situation would have been created If the prudential committee had re- jected MT. Rockefeller's gift, either when it was first rendered, or more re- gently at the demand ue the protes- tants" The decision of the commit tee Is expected to appear simultane- ously with this article.
 It is understood that the prudential committee also discussed the feasibil- ity of recommending the institution of a judicial tribunal to pass upon vol untary contributions of the board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
TO VISIT PENSACOLA
FLORIDA LEGISLATORS WILL GO
 ON JAUNT.
Much Interest Manifest in Campaign for Municipal OHlcers-Woman Drops Dead-Fine Horse
 Race Thursday.

Pensacola, April 11.-(SpeciaLl- Under a resolution introduced Tn lhe Senate yesterday. the Governor, capinet and entire legislature will come to Pensacola in short time. the vlslt here of the body being for the purpose of giving the legislators an opportuni- ty of seeing the grand naval display which is now possible in Pensacola Bay. .A,.
 While there is nothing def1nite Tn thIs @ regard. it is the opinion that the entlre legislative body will be in Pensacola for a day or more, and that the most enioyable of time will be had on the vessels. for the officers on the oattie- ships will attend tho courtesies Tn manner that will be pleasing to all;
 The resolution was introduced py Senator Blount, who is from this coun- ty. at the instigation of the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, which poay, when notified of the acceptance VIII get busy quickly and provide suitaole entertainment for the law makers.
 It Is thought today that the trip of the legislators will be made during this week, for there is report that rome of the naval vessels will be talk Ing their leave shortly. and it Is the in- tention of the Escambia Legislators to have the law makers have as great sight as possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
culIman,w Strawberries.

l.. A. Fealey of Cullman, representing the Cullman County fruit and vegetable growers, while in Birmingham today gave out the information that the ship ment of strawberries would begin week after next from Cullman and that the crop this year would be greater than 1t was last. He announced that the re- cent cold spell did not damage the crop as was thought 1t had. There Is a shortage of strawberry pickers. He states further that arrangements have been made as to the crop this season, a rate of $2 per crate having been figured on. The growers of Cullman will use the full quart boxes this sea- son and next year a home box factory will supply the demand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12

and was killed by an explosion of dy- namite due to the negligence of the de- fendant or its employees. Wanton and intentional negligence of the defend ant through it's agent or servant. W. C. Graves, superintendent, is charged in the petition.
 NJ. c. Payne and Edmund Payne. ad- ministrators, vs. Mason & Hoge Com pany. The same allegations are con- tained in this petition as in the one mentioned above. only that the alleged explosion which 1t is stated caused the death of the intestate occurred Jan 2S, 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
shinped Her Wheel.

The steam tug Simpson hobbled into port yesterday in tow of the tug Mon arch. The Simpson, while about forty miles from Pensacola, making her way to this port with two loaded barges, suddenly lost her propeller, leaving her helpless in the rather heavy sea which was then on. The trouble was soon discovered and an anchor dropped. Then the master. in small boat was rowed ashore and he made his way to the Santa Rosa Life Saving station ubance the news of his troubles was carrIed to the owners of the Simpson fin this city. The Monarch was at once gotten under wdy and soon had the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
Investigating Murder.

The grand jury today is pushing the investigations into the Travis Johnson murder, which occurred in this city on December 27 last. There were upward of a dozen witnesses summoned-eefore the body today and there are rumors that there will be some sensations forthcoming when the final report Is made up. The far-reaching charge of Judge Parkhill as given out yesterday produced something of a sensation in the city when the gist was read in the afternoon paper and this possibly is the reason for the report. The on- ly matter that has come before the jury so far. however. so far as can be ascertained with any degree of cer- tainty. is the matter of the killing of Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
Mortgage Fees.

The Republic Iron and Steel Company today paid into the office of the pro- bate court $4.500. fees for recording a mortgage for s10.0OO.000, the amount agreed upon by the board of compro- mise at Montgomery recently. Judge Green declined heretofore to accept this small fee for the recording of the mortgage and the matter was taken into the courts. The State board of compromise, in which the Governor participated. recommended the sum ac- cepted by the probate judge today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
Interpretations.

Today in the probate judges office the articles of incorporation of the Central Cahaba Coal Company with a capital of $1S,000 were filed. Business will begin when $4,500 has been sub scribed and paid in. The officers and directors are: J. J. Cahalan, Presi- dent; w. T. Dillon, Vlce-President; D. H. Brown, Secretary and Treasurer.
 Articles of incorporation of the Leeds Improvement Company were filed today in the probate ofice. The capital is placed, at sS0,000 and the fol- lowing gentlemen are named as the di- rectors: E. F. Enslen, J. A. Montgom- cry. E. M. Tutwiler. J. H. Milner, J. B. Elliott