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The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
QUITS
 UNDER FIRE
Csy Alaska News sureau9

ALBANY. N. Y. Feb 24-Seuator Jotham Aids. who is undergoing an investigation of charges of bribery pro ferred against hrm, has resigned as president pro tenn of the New York state senate. Senator Aids stated to. day that his action was not caused by the investigation. He also said he would be completely vindicated
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
PACKERS
 ARE INDICTED
tBy Alaska News Rureau)

CHICAGO. Feb. 2l-It is rumored that the federal grand jury has re- turned indictments against the Offic. ials of the National Packing company and also against the head officials of several subsidiary companies.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
TAFT GREETED
 BY WHISTLES
CBy Alaska News Bureauy

NEW YORK. Feb. 23-When Presi- dent Taft appeared at the annual banquet of the New York police of- flcers at the Waldorf Astoria hotel last night he was greeted by a chorus of whistles from the police whistles of more than 600 officers. The Presi- dent was astonished and pleased at this novel reception. He delivered a brief address.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
GyGGIES PLAY
 PECULIAR HAND
tsy Alaska News sureau)

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 24-The motley of the Guggenheim syndicate in sending their agents to the capital to testify as to the fabulous wealth of the Alaskan coal lands is a mystery Co those who have followed Alaska affairs The testimony of the Gug- Eeuheim experts hurt the case of Bal finger and proved some of the claims made by Glavis.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
TAFT BREACHES ECONOMY
 RAPS ANTAG0NI5T.G PRESS

rigid economy was necessary in the conduct of the government affairs.
 In closing Taft took occasion to criuclse several newspapers and mag azines that are attacking the admin istratlon. He said they were inflam- ing the public mind without having a foundation of facts back of their charges.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
HAMILTON N0W
 WEARS STRIPES
tsy Alaska News sureau)

OLYMPIA. Wash. Feb 23-Ortis Hamilton. former adjutant general of the National Guard, who was con victed of embezzlement, left for the penitentiary at Walla Walla today to commence his prison term. He was sentenced to serve from one to ten years.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
GOAL FIELDS
 ARE VALUABLE
tBy Alaska News Bureau.)

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 21-In testifying before the Senate commit tee of public lands today stephen Birch, general manager of the Gug- genheim mining interests in Alaska, stated that the Cunningham coal claims and other nearby groups were worth a billion dollars.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
BATS MOTHER
 FEELS BADLY
(By Alaska News Ruroau.)

HEGEWISCH, III. Feb. 23-When Mrs. Oscar Nelson, mother of Bat ting Nelson, learned that her son had been defeated in his fight with Vol gast. she broke into tears.
 oscar Is a good boy" she sobbed through her tears, he will win again. He has always been kind to his poor old mother"
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
SEWARD-Rports from Susitna,

SEWARD-Rports from Susitna, mining camp in the interior, state the camp is enjoying prosperity. Many prospectors and miners are wintering there, and all have ample money. They are looking forward to a pros porous season in the Susitna district.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
years

George Fickhart of Caribou, brother of Fred Fic5harJ of Skagway, came down yesterday with the Whitehorse hnmline team.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
tsy AIasks Ns,ys sursaul

WASHINGTON. D. c. Feb. 24-Sen ator BcverIdge introduced two bills in the Senate today which will have d direct bearing on the Alaskan coal land situation.
 The first bm provides that the eX- isting executive withdrawal Of the AL askan coal lands be made permanent and the second bill provides for the
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
INCREASE FUR
 APPROPRIATION
(sy Alaska News eureau)

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 23-ser- ator Jones of Washington introduced an amendment to the rivers and har- bors bill increasing the appropriation for the St. Michael ship canal to $135, 1000. The original appropriation was S1OO,OOO
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
BREAKS
 WIRES DOWN
tBy Alaska News sureauJ

SEATTLE. Feb. 23-The telegraph wires are down in all directions as the result of the heavy snows of Mon- day and Tuesday. The blizzards are now abating
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
PRINCESS MAY IN PORT

The Princess May arrived in port at o'clock this afternoon with 2l passengers and A tons of freight. The May will remain in port until late to- ,7-o~rov,. afternoon
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
PRESIDENT ID
 VISIT HUGHES
lsy Alaska News RureauJ

WASHINGTON. D. c. Feb. 2i- President Taft has accepted an invi- ,aton to pay Gov. Hughes of New York a visit at Albany.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
.P1-ICE ORDERED ID KILL

orders to clear the streets and ride down and kill any one who offers armed resistance.
 Three men have been killed, 25O in- jured and 800 arrested up to date.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
ABDUL HAMID
 Is NUT DEAD
CRy Alaska News sureaul

(By Alaska News Sureau)
 CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey Feb. 24-Abdul Hamid, the deposed Sultan, is not dead. He is in comparatively good health, the rumors in Europe to the contrary.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
HOUSE FOR SALE.

Four large rooms; furnished. In. uuire of Mrs. Cliff Hayward, t
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24
(By Alaska News Rureau)

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 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. 24-Two hundred state mounted police, known as the Cossacks of Pennsylvania, have arrived in town and have been given
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-24

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Imperial Valley press., 1910-08-13
THE PRIMARY SKIRMISH.

Candidates for nomination the primary fighting fervdy if they considered the result of the primary the final decision nomination equivalent to election As to few off, primary virtually will determine the result of the election but in the main is only preliminary skrmsh for positon in which great number of independent voters will take After the selection of candidates by the organized pares the real independents take the field and put stronger for offices than any in the contest
 The direct primary law makes provision for the nomi nation of other than party candidates It that partisan and permits participation in the choosing of candidates only by those who declare their intention to support But the number of voters who do not belong syndicate of politicians calling itself party large and is increasing and they cannot be dfranched at the general election by the machines There way by which the participants the primary be forced to abide by the result and the registration of voter partisan does not the party organization srange hold his voe
 The real campaign will after the primary, and the bosses and bossets be painfully surprised by the which the independents insurgents against the mrue of allied machines and big ineresupset their bestad plans and bowl their dummies
Imperial Valley press., 1910-08-13
IRRIGATION DISTRICT MOVES.

virtually opposition in Imperial Valley to the formation of irrigation district under the state law. It is we'll by the settlers that toward acquisition canal system by the waterusers be made until they shall be organized public corporation having authority to levy taxes and issue bonds
 The water-users recently appointed commission of selected by the presidents of the mutual companies and in body work the details of district organ zaon obtain the opinion of competent lawyer the legal questions involved employ engineer to study and report physical features and report its findings and recommendations early date.
 Before reasonable time for doing this work had elapsed
 meeting of called at Fl Centro ostensby to expedite organization and M w. Conng urged that the first steps immediately and that petition to the supervisors prepared himself be circulated through the country and sented the board all simple he argued and it necessary await the advice of eminent counsel the report commission vote declared to be in following the Conng plan and the petitions placed in circulation
 commission of eleven debated the question of nzng the meeting but took action It need bother about the Conkng petition for that document utterly worthless The boundaries described impossible being careesy that they do enclose anything and the form of the conformity with the The eminent lawyer mo such petition"
 No safe attorney did think of doing About half the attending the meeting stampeded by rusler for votes yelling at them They have had their and arrived nowhere and perhaps they will be content to mill while and wait for competent advice and knowledge of the ter in hand
Imperial Valley press., 1910-08-13
GUTTER-SNIPE POLITICS.

As rule the candidates for nomination the primary this county have conducted their campaigns deceny and with dignity and have abstaned from attacks upon opponents conspicuous exception to this rule the combination of petty political bosses opposed to the nomination of Phil Swing District Attorney whose methods disgust intelligent and fair minded The anonymous letter the last desperate of aves and fools and that is of the weapons the of Swing have employed The contest for the Republican nom nation is between Swing and Conng and any citizen finds himself hestang in his choice he had better consult aeni for his head needs fixing.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-08-13

Fred Judson the San Diego county candidate for Assembly from this district he is out and insurgen but he picks Ed Meserve corporation attorney and machine candidate, his second choice for U Senator He really to take seriously and to believe Meeves transparent buncomb about standing by the people against corporations by the Herrn Mr. Judson appears be honest simple chap but he altogether creduous and unsophs cated to be of any to this district in Sacramento
Imperial Valley press., 1910-08-13

Delay is dangerous" the cry raised by Conkng stampede the Opera House meeting into precae action irrigation district Delay in falling for the schemes of political bOsset perous headOng haste in bOchng a job that competent lawyers approach cautiously
Imperial Valley press., 1910-08-13
FENCE PRICES LOW
HOG PRICES HIGH

realize that about three a half of of hoof of bestf Blwood?
 Pork has up-Fence has gone down.
 the highest prices years-Amercan and Elwood fencing the lowest prices known for
 a pound worth approximately 41ac pound cash
 esmable visiting hostes about the caller seated in adjoining which slightly difficult either all that family which had cotton which needing did what could do live the should be lost The kindly closed her by saying that she nothing but housef of children The other lady what followed, they might expect be since they had for thing only that didn't they
 And that is question ask-Why pigs and chickens when pork and high American Ellwood
 Edgar Bros. Company. Imperial CaIexico BrawIey hoitvitle
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Missionaries and Merchants
With Eastern Connections
Agreed AS TO Outlook.
BOXER REVOLUTION
MAY BE REPEATED
British Government Urged TO Take
Steps TO Check the
Movement.

LONDON. June 5.-Missionary socte-
ties with branches IN China and business
houses that trade in China unite today
Ia the opinion that the warning sent
yesterday 10 the foreign legations IN
Pekin by Chinese revolutiOnists OF an
impending anti-dynasty uprising pre-
sents q serious danger 10 foreigners
throughout China
The foreign office. which is seeking 70
minimize the danger. IS severely criti-
clsed BY those best acquainted with con
ditiOns IN that country. Yesterdays
news is wholly confrnatOry Of recent
advices received by missionary head
quarters and London merchants with
branch houses IN China
A vast network Of Chinese secret soci-
cites and guilds, embracing millions Of
members and working under The gen
eTal direction Of an organization called
The Triad is back OF the present dis
turbance.
While IL is primarily an anti-8Ianchu
movement those best informed on Chi
neSe affairs declare that IL viii inevitably
assume the proportions OF a war on all
foreigners For this reason they are
urging that England wait no longer 10
take steps 20 check the movement
Unless drastic action is taken imue-
dlately, the Boxer uprising OF a few
years ago viii be repeated on a far
larger scale, in the ceini0n Of students
OF Chinese aairs.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
MRS. DOKEy AWAITS
VERDICT Of JURY
Arguments of Counsel Made
and Case Is Drawing
to a Close.

ST. LOUIS, June 3,-AIrs. Dora E.
DOXey, accused Of the murder Of her
alleged bigamous husband, William J.
Erder. sat IN an ante-room of Judge
Grim's courtroom today waiting for the
jury to return a verdict.
For four hours previously the woman,
defendant in one Of the most remark
able murder cases tried in this section
in years. listened to the arguments Of
counsel
She heard words Of the prosecuting at
JOrney Characterizing her as z wanton
slayer. without any conception Of high
morals and guided only by a greed for
money TO sati7fy her desire for luxury,
ease and idleness.
On the other hand, she was painted
by her counsel as being a weak, hapIess
woman. a mere tool in the hands OF her
husband, DR.. Loren 3 DoXey, and a
slave 10 the use Of morphine. the use
OF which, she declared, wss taught her
by the physician, who is awaiting trial
for completely in the murder.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
PARK ROW SINKS
AF TER A GAVE-IN
Slide In New York Lowers
Street Level-Five Men
Buried.

NEW YORK. June 3.-Park row.
New York, at the point where pedes-
trian traffic Is heaviest, apparently is
sinking as the result OF a tremendous
Cave-ln in the foundation OF the new
SS,UOO,u0U municipal building, in which
nve wOrkmen were buried alive today.
Three were dug out an nOUr later
They were still alive. The other two
could not be located. and they were
believed 10 be buried under thousands
OF tens Of earth and rock.
With half an hour OF the cave-in.
Park row began 10 sag from the west
ern side 10 the center The depression
was fully four inches and slowly deep
ened- Pedestrians and vehicles were i'm
mediate!y ordered on the street, traffic
was stopped on the Third avenue ele-
waited roads. and steps were taken 70
brace the massive iron elevated struc-
ture, which began 70 sag
The accident occurred when the uacrn-
ing crowds were pouring into the Row
from Brooklyn Bridge. the East Side and
the Bronx Thousands who heard the
terrific rumble with which the earth tore
away and partly filled the immense ex-
CaVauOn. we're thrown into a panic that
taxed tht resources Of the police reserves
that were hurTiedly rushed 10 the scene.
The excavation In which the cavern
occurred is an irregular area Of 10000
square feet in the TWO blocks bounded
by TyTOn Row and Centre, Duane street
end Park Rev
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
DAUGHTER IS BETTER
WHEN SHIP LANDS
Joyful Reunion of SenoraS
Covarrubias and de Lima
In Washington Today.

Sonora de Covarrubias, wife OF the
Mexican minister to Great Britain. ar
rived in Washington this afternoon after
a race with death across the ocean in
order TO reach the bedside Of her sup
posedIy dying daughter, the four months
bride Of Senior R de Luna e Silva, the
Brazilian charge d affaires.
The efforts Of Washington authorities
to hurry the grief stricken mother from
New York TO Washington last night
were rendered fruitless by the lateness
Of the arrival Of the Lusitania, on which
Sonora de Covarrubias sped across the
Atlantic. Though she had the sympathy
OF every passenger on the ship, it was
not until she landed. after several hours
unexpected delay and frantic anxiety
that she received the reinsurance which
made further delay in reaching her
daughters bedside bearable- This was
news 10 the effect thai Sonora de Lima s
condition is greatly improved, and that
her physicians now entertain every hope
for her recovery.
Sonora de Covarrubia as was met at the
train TODAY by tie second secretary or
the Brazilian er Jassy. G. de Wanna
KeIsch. who confirmed the glad news
which she had learned from Washing
ton dispatches awaiting her in New
York last night.
Sonora de Lima. who is a girl barely
out Of her teens, is a bride Of but four
months, having been married in London
to Senor de Lima, whC at the time of
their wedding. was connected with the
Brazilian embassy there. The wedding
was the elimination Of a two-years ro-
nance. and interrupted the studies
which the charming daughter OF the
Mexican minister was pursuing in con-
vent.
Immediately after their marriage,
Senor de Lima and his bride left for
America. where he had been appointed
charge d 'afaires of the Brazilian en-
bassy. Since arriving here, they have
made their home at the Highlands.
where some days ago. the young bride
was taken i'll. She grow rapidly worse
and on last Friday. and again on Tues
day. her condition was so critical that
no hope was held out for her recovery.
The girl bride and her mother We're
re- united today. TO the delight Of the
mother. the wife and the husband
Crossing on the LUsitania with
Sonora de CovarrubiaS were the Prince
and Princess Fushimi, Of Japan:
Baron Hengenmuller. Austro- Hum
garian ambassador to America. and
Zio Pasha, Turkish ambassador to
Washington.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
AROUSED.
TRY TO STEM TIDE

Washington shippers and those in this
entire region, including those IN Alex
audria and Baltimore, viii feel the
effects Of the increased railroad rates.
The Interstate Commerce COmmis-
sion has made public a list OF some OF
the increases Of rates on the Balti-
more and Ohio road from Chicago 70
New York, effective July J. These In
creases range from 6-6 per cent 70 Il
per cent. This means that similar in
creases viii be felt in this part Of the
country.
Building material, for one thing
VIII pay higher freight Wall plaster.
for instance, VIII pay Il per cent
more on the basis Of the increase from
New y Ork 70 Chicago sand win nav
10 per cent more. Crushed stone un-
derEOes an increase OF II per cent
The following are some OF the in
creaSeS in rates between New York and
Chicago on the Baltimore and Ohio
Camel coal, 60 per cent ammonia.
per cent; asphalt. 9 per cent. flint.
per cent; tar, Q per cent. wood pulp.
10 per cent; potash, 9 per cent, ash, 70
per cent
Il is said AT the Interstate Commerce
Commission that Washington. Ba1ti-
more, and Alexandria. VIII feel about
the same increases.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

Lage Regions early in the week. The
center OF The disturbance was character
lzed oy extreme cold. and in some in
stances, snow fell In Minnesota and
I.eiSc9 Wisconsin slL ,Ireezlng temperature pre-
Valied and 1urther South frost occurred.
The Thermometers in the West show,
a decided rise The Pacific coast IS
having higher temperature than Is ns,,sI
al TINS tiire OF the year, the mercury
resisterlng more than 100 degrees. The
same conditions prevail in fhe Souffe
vest, Texas being the worst sufferer
from the heat
Frost is predicted for tonight in the
northern New England States. with
moderate winds prevailing throughout
- northwest
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
KICKS AGAINST WEATHER
TO LAST THIRTY-S SIX HOURS
ForecaSter Sees No Relief From Unreasonable Con
ditions Until Tomorrow Night-Lake Region
Responsible.

Thirty-six hours more of unreasonable
weather is the best the Weather Bu-
reau can see ahead for the District
Of Columbia and its vicinity.
Whether or not the temperature will
then begin 10 rise and June days as
sumo their normal balminess none Of
the experts will predict. 1t is possible
that the temperature viii be even low
er tonight than it has been during the
last twenty-four hours, when the record
for June weather for the last decade
" as broken.
The conditions that cause the unpre-
cedented chilliness at this time Of the
year result from a disturbance over the
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Cost of Stock Jugglery

The COudy resolution pending prevent
Monopoly issuing
1903 the o S26OOOOO
Why should pass2 How do these certificates pocket
books o. the people?
Here is the
For years Monopoly paid per
o those certificates o
This that sl56OOO year has been taken
given certificates received
the certificates present, gratis.
other paid S3l2
annually yeaa people holding little
pieces of Gas Monopoly paper which they paid nothing
The Coudrey would prevent the Monopoly issuing
such pieces paper
What expect when the COudrey resolution
a final
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
WEATHER REPORT.

A disturbance that developed over the
lower Lake region Thursday is now
passing OF the middle Atlantic coast.
Low temperatures continue in the mid
die Atlantic States. and during Thurs
day night there was frost in upper
Michigan, mort lesstern Minnesota, and
the extreme Northwest. In the South
west the temperatures continue high
and were above 100 degrees Thursday in
the interior Of Texas and in the extreme
Southwest.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
PUBLIC is INCITED
TO TAKE THE LIVES
OF ALL FOREIGNERS

An ominous condition prevails AZ
Marking and there is fear that an out
break which may spread ever the er-
tire fangtze valley may result The
city has been posted with placards in
citing the people 10 the destruction o.
foreign lie and property And there Is
general uneasiness-
The warships Of four OF the powers
Die IN the harbor ready 10 land sailors
a. any moment. The American cruiser
New orleans, or the ASiatic feet. IS
anchored side by side with German
japanese and British ships IL is fear
eu lnat the Eloor Z % becomes Viol~nt,
may attack ,Ee consulate.
The condition is all the more serious
because OK -Le opening rIdav OF The IN
QuStrlal exposition which las brought
INTO Ile city people from All adjacent
parts OF Lne empire Although this Is
oe'Qled mainly 10 the display Of native
products some foreign countries are
represented.
Outbreak Expected Any Minute.
Il IS suspected that the exposition
has been made tne gathering OF many
noun1aineers from remote parts. and
that the unrest which has been stirred
up by the systematic pIacardinG OF the
cities and towns throughout the south
ern region may break out into open
hOSIllUeS al any moment
NankIlE is. besides The old capital
Of the empire. and IS the center OF nos
Utility against The MaIchu dynasty It $
uelled viii former officials Of the old
Chinese reSIeme who base their hopes
for restoration 10 power on the over
throw OF the MaDcLuS- These have
taken advantage OF the famine COldi-
ton existing throughout the NauStze
valley and have iuclred the people 10 Iz-
volt against the existing government
The present excitement Is not directed
against foreigners. but. occasions of this
kind often develop into autl-f0relgl
outbreaks. There are no extensive for
eign commercial interests ia NangkIng.
but IL is the seat Of many missionary in
stitUtiOns.
Ships Held IN Readiness
Minister Calhoun, at Pekiug. in dis
patches 10 the State Department to-
day, confirms the report that the city
OF NaDkinE has been pIacarded, incit-
ing L. the destruction of foreign life
and property. The New Orleans is
there, and with the German, japanese.
and British warShipS can land severaI
hundred sailors IN case Of trouble
Some time ago Minister Calhoun re-
QUested Admiral Hubbard, Of the
ASiaJic fleet. 10 hold ships in rea6i-
ness in case they viii be needed TO
protect American interests in China
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
HOTTEST DAY IN OKLAHOMA.

HOBART, Okla. June 3.-Thermome-
ters registered IOs degrees yesterday.
marking the hottest day in the last
seven years
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
TENrPERATUREs
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TABLE

IOday-High tide, 3.Jf q. m and 4.33
D. m. Low tide. 1851 a. m. and 10:4S
.. m.
Tomorrow-High tide, 4:49 a. m. and
5:22 p. m. Low tide, u:S4 d. m. and
u:H D. m.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Partly cloudy, continued cool tonight:
Saturday fair, with slowly rising tenn
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

CONDITION or THE WATER
HARPERS FERRY. ". Va. June g.
Potomac muddy and Shenandoah cloudy
this morning.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

Pairs of No. I Blinds for SI.25.
Frank Libbey & Co., 6th & n. Y Ave
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