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The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-06

Edison's "Great Train Robbery" w. P. A. Club-MondAy--S $40 p. m.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
sI.as to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via PennsyI-
vania Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night All regular trains
except the Congressional Limited" {"
ADV.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21

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The Washington times., 1908-02-21
Daughter of Eugene Zim-
norman TO Fight for
the Cause.
Views of Duke of Man
chester Subject to
Question.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Duchess ol
Manchester, formerly Miss Helen Zim-
Hermau. of Cincinnati, is about to pro-
claim her conversion to socialism.
just when the announcement viii be
made has not been intimated. The
duchess has herself informed her friends
Of her plan, however, adding that she
will not delay long in boldly and pub
licly proclainIng her views.
The duchess is the English socialists
most notable recruit in recent years.
1t is said the duchess and the Countess
OF Warwick have arranged for q series
OF platform appearances. and will tour
all the important English, Scotch. and
Irish towns in behalf Of the socialistic
movement.
What view the Duke of Manchester
takes OF his wife's departure Is not
Known, except perhaps 10 the couple s
closest friends. II may fairly be guess
ed, however, that the duchess father,
Eugene Zimmerman, the American rail-
road man and multi-miIiOHaire, will be
little IN sympathy with Il.
Mr.. Zimmerman, indeed, has gone so
far as to purchase an Irish estate and
10 arrange, il is said. TO make his fu-
ture home there. because he disapproves
OF the Washington Administration at
JItude toward capital.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
CRAFT TRIALS
TO REST AFTER
PRESENT CASE
Pennsylvania c apitoI
Prosecutions Will Be
Delayed Month to
Clear Calendar.

HARRISBURG. Feb. 21.-There will
be NO further trials Of the defendants
in the thirJy-seVen criminal cases grow
ing out Of the alleged graft" In the fur-
nishing OF the new capitol for the time
being. This was decided this afternoon
at a conference between Judge Kunkel
and attorneys for the Commonwealth.
When the cases against Sanderson.
Snyder. Shumaker. and Matthews. now
pending, are disposed Of, the hearings
VIII 90 over nearly a month.
X has been expected the other defend
ants would be brought to trial imme-
diately upon the conclusion OF the nres-
ent cases as Attorney General Todd had
announced his anxiety to clean up the
slate as soon as possible. The length
of the present trial has inconvenienced
tho calendar. however. and Judge Kun
kei proposed a pOstpOnemenL March
- was fixed for the new prosecutions.
Just before noon recess Snyder sprung
a surprise on the Commonwealth, show
ing uuon what the defense bases IT'S
contention that all wrongdoing must be
blamed on Architect Huston Inciden-
tally he directly contradicted Lewis on
smother point.
Attorney Gilbert asked If he had
directed Lewis, Huston's assistant. TO
PIT the footings of the bills on Houston s
certificates. Lewis testified Snyder gave
lnI such nsffuctions.
81 did not so instruct Lewis" Snyder
answered. 1t is absolutely and posi-
Tie footings in question tend to make
SNYDER responsible for payments TO
Sanderson.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
FAYORS
CONGRESS INQUIRY
ABOUT SUBMARINES

The res olUtion Of Representative
Geor J. IdIley, calling for an invcs-
tigat N O. the Electric Boat Company.
Is likely &c develop into one Of thu most
important Investigations ever conduct
ed by a Congressional committee. This
was made plain, today, when il was
learned that the President is not only
in sympathy with Mr. Lilleys resOlu-
tiOn but Is determined that the relations
between the submarine builders and the
Government shall be brought TO light
IN every detail. This is taken 20 mean
that Congress will find it impossible to
ignore the charges contained in Mr Lii
Toys resolution.
Mr. Lilley was sUpremely confident to-
day that a properly constituted inves-
tigating committee would experience no
difficulty III securing evidence TO sub
stantiate mis- charges. He was not dis
tUr bed by the intimation OF the sub
marine company that his present atti-
tude was prompted by his interest IN
the Lake torpedo boat. which is manu-
featured in Connecticut, from which
state Mr.. Lilley is a Congressman-at-
large.
= have 10 more interest in the Lake
boat" said Mr.. Lilley, than / have III
the Holland boat 1 would vote to-
morrow for the Holland type OF sub
marine if the Navy Department asked
for that type of boat but ] will not
vote to force upon that department
boats that are not desired.
IT is stated by members OF the Naval
Affairs Committee and by representa-
tiVes of the Electric Boat Company that
the appropriation bill makes provision
for practically what the Secretary of
the Navy asked for. ] deny that the
bill as reported by the committee con-
forms with TIE requirements Of the
tarv of the Navy. Four submarines Of
the best pattern ObtaInable. with every
possible Improvement, were asked for.
The committees bill makes provision
for eight. four more than the Navy De-
partment asks for"
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
SlaShed About Neck
After Struggle With
Slayer.
His Daughters Heard
Strangers Voice in
Dining Room.

Attacked and slashed about
the neck by a man hiding in
his dining room, William
Kirby, sixty years old, died
this morning a few minutes
after being taken to Provi-
dence Hospital from his home,
492 K street southwest.
-1ystery surrounds the cir
cumstances under which the
aged man, WHO was a station
ary engineer, was done to
death. The condition of his
dining room, in which the
tragedy occurred, indicated
that he struggled with his ad-
versary, and was struck down
by the assassin after raising a
chair in his own defense.
Like Reid Murder.
The case bears striking resem-
blance to the Reid murder mystery
of several weeks ago, but Detectives
Weldon and O'Brien and police of
the Fourth precinct say they be-
lieve the case viii be cleared up
within a short time.
Patrick Kirby, a thirty-two-year-old
son OF the murdered man. is locked up
at the Fourth precinct station and is
held pending a further investigation.
The prisoner stoutly protests his in
but a satisfactory explanation
OF his conduct last night has not been
given the police.
Spent Afternoon Drinking.
The police have learned that Kirby
had considerable money in his pocket
yesterday afternoon and was drinking
with a white man who answers a de-
scription he gave his children a short
time before mis- death. The police are
maintaining a lookout for this man.
colored man. Joseph Mack, was
arrested by police of the Fourth pre-
cinct shortly after the case was report
ed, but nothing discriminating could be
learned from him.
Kirby's daughters went to Police
Headquarters this afternoon TO tell what
they knew Of the case. They were in
terFogated by Detectives Weldon and
lContlnued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
RAILROAD HEAD HERE
TO VISIT ROOSEVELT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb. 2l.-PTesi-
dent Charles 3. MeIlen. president Of the
New York, NtW Haven. and Hartford.
accompanied by his chief clerk. left this
city for Washington yesterday to con-
fer with the President. What the con-
ference IS about is not known here, but
il IS assumed that IL he's some reference
10 the agitation over the contemplated
wage reductions by railroads. IL Is said
the President sent for the New Haven
road mead.
No wage reductions have been made
as yet by the New Haven road, though
many men have been laid Gff, because OF
Cearth Of freight traffic. In answering
a question Is to possible reductions in
wages on the road recently President
Mellen stated that no reductions had
been considered as yet, intimating that
they might be taken up in the future.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
RUSSIA PLANS BIG NAVY.
ESTIMATES SUBMITTED

ST PETERsBURG. Feb. 21.-Repre-
sentatives of the Russian admiralty
submitted today 10 the commission Of
national defense of the douma the
financial outline Of the naval program.
The program is TO be completed in 1917
and it includes not only the construc-
ton of a fleet of battleships, with du-
plicste gun complement, but also a GER
tain amount of photographic work ct
several Russian ports.
The expenditures involved amount to
s, ,078, ,O0C. 900.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
BLOW At RhhGE RACE TRACKS
IN ALBANY TO-DAY.

ALBANY, n. Y. Feb. H.-The crusade
against gambling at race tracks won its
first great victory at Albany today,
when the bin apprOpriating S250,jO1 to
the Agricultural Fair Association TO
support county fairs was favorably re-
ported by the Senate finance committee.
This appropriation takes the place Of
the . per cent revenue the association
now derives from the several racing as
sOCiatiOns, and makes the county fairs
independent of the race tracks. The
chief opposition 10 the ant race track
bill was that they would deprive the
county fairs of support.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
Chairman and Commits
SionerS in Accord on
Need of Public Serv-
ice Board.
District Executives Think
Powers Already Vest
in Them Should Be
Enlarged.

Commissioner Macfarland. in speaking
today Of the DrODOsitionIof Representa-
tive Samuel w. Smith, chairman OF the
House District Committee 10 establish
separate public utility commission.
said that the Commissioners and the
chairman agree in principle, although
the former have recommended that the
powers OF the commission be vested in
themselves.
1T must be obvious" said Mr.. Mac
faTland that the District OF Columbia
should have public service commission
in some form. Il is behind hand in
such matters. for other cities have al
ready established such commissions AS
We said in our letter transmitting our
till, the Commissioners think no argu-
raent recessaTy on the general question
OF municipal regulations.
Med Greater Powers.
I'VE said that the Commissioners OF
the District OF Columbia now had un-
der various acts Of Congress supervision
Of all the public utility corporations 20
greater or less degree and that what
was necessary was IN extension OF
those powers and the provision OF pen
Elties where they were lacking. as,
for example. IN regard TO the schedules
OF street railroad companies. together
with provision FOR the temporary en-
plOymept OF experts 20 aid the Commis-
sioners in their Investigations. We said
that We thought this preferable TO pro-
viding q costly Independent commission
which would also have 10 employ eX-
perts.
Instead OF an independent new wheel
in the district machinery, always 10
be deprecated, and instead OF adding a
large item Of expense 70 the District
budget, the Commissioners proposed 10
do the work with the aid Of experts
employed not continuously. but tempo
rarily. on whose advice they could re-
port TO Congress.
Glad to See It in ANY Form.
The Commissioners could OF course
get the very best experts IN the country
ard need not employ tFem continuously,
However, the main thing Is 10 have
public utilities commission and / shall
be glad to see the proposition adopted
in any form"
The Commissioners are engaged every
daV with the subcommittee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia of the House Commit
tee on Appropriations in going ovr
the District budget and have been
obliged TO decline to make engagements
with citizens for hearings or otherwise.
It is expected that the conferences
between the Commissioners and the
subcommittee will close the latter part
OF next week.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
TWO SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

Two special assistants to the Attor-
ney General have been appointed, one
TO look after antitrust cases and the
other TO attend the cases under the
commodities clause of the Hepburn law.
The two men appointed are /. A VIII
mer and T. c. Spelling.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
LEADER OF RIOTERS
IS STILL AT LARGE,
NEW CLASH FEARED

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21-with the
instigator OF yesterdays street riot by
desperate unemployed and the subse-
quent race fight, a mere girl, stir at
large and daring the police 10 arrest
her, further trouble is feared here from
the anarchistie elements which turned
the most fashionable hotel and club sec
ton into a battle-ground Of shooting
Italians. razor welding negroes, and
struggling policemen.
' oltairine de Cleyre, a noted young
woman anarchist, is held responsible for
the whole disturbance. Despite threats
to arrest ner, she IS declared to be pri-
vately urging her followers to further
demonstrations.
Bloodshed Feared.
If attempts sre made to carry out her
suggestions. ii is said further violence
and bIoOdshed are certain 10 follow.
Fourteen of the leading spirits IN
yesterdays outbreak were arraigned in
police court today. With the exception
OF one Russian the other prisoners are
Italians. Several Of them could hardly
make themselves understood In Eng
lish. Despite their arrest companions
are said TO be planning another derl-
onstration to march on the City Hall
TO present their demand for work 10
Mayor Reyburn. The police are determ-
ined 10 prevent, at any cost. another
demonstration.
Five years ago VOltairine de Cleyre
came into prominence when she was
shot by a rejected sweetheart. but for
giving him refused to prosecute.
Speech Infames Unemployed.
It was her speech, officers claim, that
infiamed the anarchists and unemployed
men to determine on the unexpected
march to City Hall
The Washington times., 1908-02-21

Go to Florida and Carolina Resorts
Via Seaboard Air Line. Three daily
trains. elegantly equipped with Pullmans
and dining cars Once. 1921 Pa. ave-
ADJ
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
Got SIS in Cash.

'''Then after securing about SIS cash,
which was in the drawer, the revolver
which had killed him, and some stamps,
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Steamers departing today for Eu-
rorean ports viii have fresh to brisk
scGthwesterly winds with partly cloudy
weather TO the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1908-02-21
OLD MAN CUT TO DEATH;
SLAYER HEARD LEAVING;
POLICE HAVE CLUES
Latest Mystery
For the Police

William Kirby stabbed to death
at his home, 492 K street south
west, early this morning.
Attacked by man hidden in his
dining room.
Patrick Kirby, his son, arrested,
but probably will be released.
Police looking for a stranger
who saw Kirby's money and took
several drinks with him.
Police believe this man, 8 feet
, inches tall, weighing about go
pounds, is the murderer.
Similarities between Kirby case
al Reid murder mystery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-14
A 34.c1O Easter Egg.

In extrlv: u' Paris aa egg was manufactured some years ago Tor certain Spanish infanta which cost 2O- OUO francs. or S4.UO0 It was white en- amel on tie outside and had the whole gospel of Easter engraved on the in side. A mysterious mechanism within 1t sent forth little bird who sang twelve popular airs from the opera.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-14
His 6ooKy.

Howeli-Do you know that 1t ha. been said you shouldn't read a bcch that Is less than a year old? Powell There's no danger of my reading & book that is less than a year old As soon as I buy one somebody borrows 1t and keeps it.-Illustrated Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-14
Tho Jaws.

Mrs. Henpeck- Shame on you fo' growing about Dr. Bolus. Didn't he just bring you back from the jaws cs death and Henpeck (wearily)--Ap6 back to the jaws of life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-14
ii ;. ,z-d. F, e, Up.

Orchestra LeaGcr-l nrver heard sh prima 6ionna do that high note as well as she did last night. Stage Map ager-Nor I. You see, just as sh. reached 1t she saw mouse in the wings.-Yonkers Statesman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-14
;.it .s..... :.:f.4 Han.

He::.t ,4: l., - .,.. ..: =,'''st- ] ss.' do y,n !.:.a. f..s l.=,il , shrn :. hun s,.l oA--r 43,A s.eae pifGl ....a Bena O.. y~r. taat ia 'os. t;l. e1,;v9.. .encc ot A;s ru tnHaet', ,,> taat u may call ou ai. t,l.. sa..!t> .yhnn ]. ahaves them. A,e.. -s4t.p.'srr !,Ia:ter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-14
Somewhat Simple.

\ rather simple countryman had been induced to promise a fine hen "' 1 particular breed in exchange fo' what was said to be fine rosebust When the rosc's',', was brought. J turned oiIt to lt nothing else than sprig with q little root The countrs man g"uil.!.5,,s.... !5t. t';. her sa!,. ta he onl,' had to va T few rcars a.yG would lc d i'ne '.r>s'o r'n then r'a..:o ld the hen. he coui.trs man went |, his foE., house aHi brought out an egg
 "That is not tho fnE~l ro! rrnrni 2 ne." s:ld z ,....,...
 "No,r G::.., :!e tnUGtI. E5an. Out VI hara o:.'' .9 w.,:; 2 ".'r CT 60 .:.' # vN! grew int', I ::'?s fowl "--Sco1,is- s.1ler!eo !.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22

count Of the very considerable in- crease in population of the irrigated farming districts, in several of which. as in certain sections of the Pecos valley and in San Juan .counts.- popu- lation has more than doubled within the two years. An immediate further increase. greater than any heretofore, may be expected because of the com pietion not only of government recla- nation projects, but of private irriga- ton enterprises, number of which, recla!ming areas of from 20,000 to 65.- GOO acres, are now practically ready for use. It may be concluded conserva- lively that tiie. total increase in Dopu- iation during the past two years has exceeded 1so.000,
 -Or June l, 1907, there were bal ances on nzn4d to the amount of $345,- 1850, receipts from all sources for the past year were $75z. .5e0.9z, and total disburseruents for the same pc vfod s7z2, ,z7z.s1, leaving ayeash bal ance on hand of $37s.653.63 on May q. which amount is deposited in banks and draws interest at per cent per annum. The banks give the terri tory a good and sufficient bonds as security against loss.
 Al fixed appropriations have been prsmptly paid and the general coBdi- tion of the territory was never at E higher standard than ct present. The fact tbat the territory has never de
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22

respectfully request, in the name U- the people of this territory, that you lend your aid and influence toward Sc. curing the admission of New Mexico into fae union during tie coming ses- sion of congress.
 Committees representing the peo- Iple of New Mexico have time and again appeared before congressional committees in Washington with con elusive data as to the territory's wealth, population, moral and social conditions, data which has unquestion- ably proved that New Mexicans are entitled to the privileges of American citizenship. It has been shown that we have population Of over 450. .0e0, which Is constantly increasing; that we have over $500, ,0Oo, 600 worth of property in addition to our almost un- limited resources in the way of coal timber, and fertile lands.
 The dominant political parties of the nation have this year inserted special blanks in fheir platforms, pledeing themselves to the passage of statehood bills for the territories, and unless these pledges are hollow mock |ery there can be no question but that a major portion of the national senti- .nent on tifs question is in favor Of the admission of the territories.
 New Mexico has freely and cheer fully contributed to the defense Of the
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22
MSsvvxNMsm Ssr~.

faulted in payment of either principal or interest on the territorial bonded debt has placed its credit on a basis equal if not better to that of many of the older states, which fact is evf- denced by the prices paid for S75 900 , per cent and s140,000 f per cent ter ritorial bonds sold in the past sixty days.
 The outstanding bonded debt at this time is $7SS,000, which is com paratiTely small, taking in considera- ton the rapid increase in population and wealth. Taxes due the territory are promptly resnitted by the county treasurers. and judging by the per eentage Of taxes paid in, as compared with that Of past years. it is evident that the system fnaugurated and care fully supervised by the territorial tFayeling auditor iaas done much to- ward bringing about fair assessments ana prompt payment Of territorial taxes into the treasury
 Following this is detailed report of the county finances, taxation. terri torial lands, crops, dry farming. irri- gation. stock industry, banking, busi- ness and educational interests of the ts-<tory.
 The message concludes witl plea for statehood. On this point Govern or Curry writes:
 "Ia conclusion, I desire to agasn
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22

nation in all its struggles during tae past half century; the credit of the territory in the money markets of the world is Al; no labor strikes mar the records of It's industries; the laws en- acted by its legislatures are uniform ly good and beneficial; gambling Is prohibited by law, and the Sunday closing is vigorously enforced.
 We have wide-awalze, progress sive, industrious, and intelligent pop ulation, and we want to be treated like men.
 For these reasons, MT. Secretary. am renewing the request that you extend us your assistance in securing the passage of the statehood bill during the next session of congress-
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22

more than 30.0ee original entries, GOV erfng total of more than 5,0e0, 900 acres.
 Careful analysis Of she land office records shows something more thxn foarfifths of the total entries to have been made by people from other states and teFritories-new population. Con servativeiy, 2s.0O0 of these estries' were made by immigrants. indicating at very close estimate an increase @ population from this one source Of 100000. This includes no part of ta4 thousands of people xho have gone to build the thriving towns and .xiHages in the new regions being deyeioped iT tho homesteadefs. This increase In the towns and settlements is shown by the records of the postofIiee de- partmeEt. which. according 10 the April postal guide. show ar.-tcr number of new postoffees ia Ss.w Mexieo. in proportion to population, than in any other state CT territory. These figures, moreover. take no ac.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22
AMusEMEEIs.

My Friend Fuller" which will be played again tonight, at the Orpheum, is a farce comedy of the frothy, ebul- iient character that gives full scope to the clever company now treading the boards of the... local theatre. Irene Drexs Ella Calvin, Owen Bartlett, and Jchnny Calvin. interpreted their parts vita a verve and understanding of their lines that kept their auditors in a gale Of merriment
 Grady, as the anctuous and garra- lous old butler. was perfect His ex-
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22

quisite rendition of the comically in- trusive old fellow with side-burns i'm pelled the house to continued applause in appreciation Of his artistic portray al of the character The specfalties rendered by Anger and Hanley ana other members of the trope were ex- celleat and were eRcored without ex- ception. Although the brilliantly eos tuned and musicaliy voiced chorus make musical comedy the conpany's forte par excellence, they nevertheless
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22

arc perfect in the farcial play that nas to do with q My Friend Fulier's" ornate deception of his pals wife.
 The healthy fan of tde play vas not only continuous, but cumusAtive The Calvin company are making a host of friends by their capable per formances. The scenic and electrical effects employed were little short of marvellors-
 Review Tant ads bring resuItz-
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-22
GOVERNOR CURRY
 URGES STATEHOOD

tcontinaed from First Page.l
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CHE ESE

GENUINE CRAWFORD FULL CREAM PENNSYLVANIA
 CHEESE E3 BOG per pound DOMESTIC SWISS CHEESE, October make BOG per pound OLD HAMBURGER CHEESE - BOG per pound PINE APPLE CHEESE " "65C each FOAM CHEESE, IN FOIL L- $1.35 each FINE OLD R0QUEF0RT CHEESE - 6oc per pound GENUINE EMANTEiAL IMPORTED SWISS CHEESE 50c ID EYSSEN, HOLLAND, CHEESE, lib. tins w 40c each PICKS GORG0NZILA CHEESE, 3-lb. jars $225 each SHELTON TUDF0RD CHEESE, 3-b jars S2.25 each EDELWEiSS CAMENBERT CHEESE --- Soc per tin EDELWEISS MONT d0R CHEESE------=- soc per tin EDELWElSS BRiE CHEESE SE--------------5 Soc per tin M'LAREN'S IMPORTED CHEESE - 15c each M'LAREN'S R0QUEE0RT CHEESE - 25c eachI M'LAREN'S CANADA CREAM CHEESE