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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
U. s. DENIES
 THAT RIGHT
TO DESTROY ARMED MFR CHANTMEN AND ASKS
 QUESTIONS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Secre- tary Lansing said today that the answer to the threat made by the German government to the effect that from and after the first of March, all merchantmen would be treated as warships and dealt withr by submarines as such, had been completed and would be sent forth with.
 In the note, the secretary denies Germany's right to sink arm9d mer. hantmen and concluded by ask ing "How can a submarine deter mine whether a ship is armed or not ?"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
HE WISHES TO
 MAKE SURE
IN CASE OF WAR THAT THE GOVERNMENT SEILES
 PRIVATE PLANTS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-Sena- tor Tillman today introduced g bill s,o give the government f1l auth OElty in case of war. or threats of w2E, to <e5ze and otherwise operate every ulwnItiOn, arms or plate plants the private property of any or all citizens or manufacturers in the United States The bill Is said 10 bs favored as IT will give sas government power 10 conSfi- czase plants without being exposed 10 suiss for damages that might follow the seizure of plants
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
DROWNED MAN
 NOT FOUND
PARTY WITH TROLLING GEARS FAILED TO RECOVER
 THE BODY
SEVERAL SEARCHING
ANOTHER PARTY IS PREPAR- ING TO JOIN WITH
 THE FIRST

Ths seins boas Pirate, partner boar 10 the Tree returned to town last ntzaa and from those that came ia Is learned shas the body Cf Adrian Yaa Aspe-52n has no7 b.senfcsans5. h0~ever. two days ot persistent ssa-yhing WAS done by dragging wT.h fishing gear and chain to which hooks were attached Bsss5es dragging she bay, s ssaEch was uazs on 1lae be@eh and hack In ths timber with hopes that ths unfortunate man had succeeded in S5 izsnlIng ashore
 Insnaa5ia4ely after ths rspOr1 by shs captain of ahs Pirate that they wsrs unsuccessful In their search znother parry WAS organized and prsp4zrzeiiqaz made to depa-t 4l Oace 7c 1hs sceaa ot tAe acci5ea-- The dgssvszaizz oecursd a7 shs head of the zgu.h arm af Ael3rax bay and only a6og1 z99 fee5 from the beach 4a8 n shallow water tnt owing to tha bed es shs bay cCat4ining many tso1l1ars 57 s impossible 10 uss sas drag system se any advantage
 Ws wish s.5 cQE1eet ouE statement Eh44 ths three mez aboard taa Tyee were o14 os rrgT5zzrnz- They had plenty oz sEarY 1aag naosssary excsp4 sugar and milk which taey 5ozrowas5 frum another bozs before a71azEzzag ta coma to toMn- Thsy Wers no4 expecting Ehs Pirate with v-uTls5ons, therefore their reason for attempting z0 come 10 town eeald nc. bzve besn for want of something sg gal
 Until the arrival of the Pirate today ns message had bean s=at to any ef Mr Van Aspsrizns people ou5 ef Alaska bas te.3aY his orothsr n San Fr4neszeo was norif5ed-
 As rez1s1 ef tas sad O.rurszes . young wts Is sa5d=nly thrUwn zgz5n5 1ha -szl5z5=s If fife and da- prsve5 q her Faztnas q only fsv ne@.zz-
 B@zs5ss tls hEo1haE n California ME-Vau Aszezzaz lszvss 2 6rozhsr ard zz=+er E Holland, shs brother, Il is rsaer.e.s. 5z czaEk eE sle eosrE 5n zlrz7 e1-1Eg-
 Much sT1pszhy is fels far Mrs Nza Azpsrzn and sTery possible efforz is being made 10 rsegTer the body 1f ths 6rg~za1 man
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
GERMANY SHOWS
 NEW ACTIVITY
SAID TO BE DUE TO THE AP- POINTMENT OF A MEN
 COMMANDER

LONDON. Feb. 16.-The evident renewed activity of the German navy is giving the Britishers some concern. and ln anticipation of some near future conflict, the ad- niiraity Is issuing new orders daily.
 This activity on the parz of the Germans Is said to De wholly due to the recent appointment of new commander and the addition of afew new warships-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
TWO STEAMERS
 ARE DESTROYED
WHILE LAYING AT ANCHOR CAUGHT FIRE AND ARE,
 BLOWN UP

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The steamers Pacific and Bolton Castle while lying at anchor, caught firr which was soon followed by a ter rife explosion that was heard for miles. Both steamers were totally destroyed. The origin is still un- known. While many of the crews were saved, it is reported that there are many coolies missing.
 The loss in the destruction of these two boats is said to exceed thee million. They were loaded with war supplies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
THE ANSWER TO A QUESTION

A reader asks:-"Is it not sene- rally understood that Great Britain is furnishing money to Russia, France, Belgium and others and taking their bonds as security?"
 Yes. Great Britain is bearing the brunt of the Allies finances. She is the nation best able to as sume the burden of financing the Allies cause, whether by direct loan or by the usual way by the sale of securities, and nqurally SC.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
SCHOOL DIRECTORS
 ARE ELECTED
AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR A CHARCOAL
 POINT SCHOOL

Al the election Of School direc- tors in the Charcoal Point district yesterday E. 4. Heath was chosen Chairman. Frank Stivens, Clerk and H. c. KubIey Treasurer.
 With the election of the School Board necessary steps for school building will be taken at once.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
KING ALBERT
 WANTS HELP SENDS MESSAGE TO ]. J. HILL ASKING HIM TO REBUILD
 BELGIUM
BY SPECIAL WIRE
WHICH Is DELIVERED BY A SPECIAL MESSENGER TO
 EMPIRE BUILDER

ST. PAUL, Feb. 16.-Late yes terdaye vening messtge was re- ceived at the local office from King Albert of Belgium, addressed to James J. Hill, the great railroad magnate. In the message, which was delivered by 8 special mes senger, the King says that he wishes Mir. Hill to rebuild Bel guim, his beloved country and thereby help his poor people.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
GIVEN FULL
 AUTHORITY
TO TAKE ANYTHING THAT MAY BE NEEDED FOR
 THE ARMIES

LONDON, Feb. 16.-An order in council was issued today giving the minister of war full authority to consfieate and otherwise take from individuals any stores, muni- tions, arms and all things that he may think useful for the armies. By the order, he is absolute in all thar the armies may need and not have anyright to object, although the government will repay for whatever damage is caused.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
ADMIRAL EVANS GOES SOUTH

The Admiral Evans arrived from the north about o'clock yesterday evening and departed about two hours later with the following pas sengers from Ketchikan: J. D. Typne, H. V. Stevens, Mrs. Mihara z. Mihara, J. Daugherty and MT. and Mrs. R. J. Minich.
 Eleven boxes of fresh halibut and five boxes of fresh salmon were taken aboard at this port.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
ZEBRA MEEKER VISITS THE
 PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Ezra Meeker, a pioneer of the State of Washington and a trail blazerof the northwest, called upon the Presi- dent today to solicit help in the pro posed connection by highway of St. Louis and Olympia. The Presi- dent is said to have been deeply interested and listened to the old pioneer with great attention.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
zC-1ELL 1ELLES-AN-HOUR BOAT
 ORDERED FOR L. & NAVY

NEW YORK. Feb- 16--A naanu- tzc4ursr ot n.osor boats znnounced Eoday Shata representative of the nary department had oriered the building of 2 high speed, I6-cylin- 9ar. 3sl0-horsepower boat for use ia eoasF p41nal service The beat wlll haT= 2 speed of more than 40 miles zn hour and will he equipped with small czlibeE guns and tor pe3o tube. Several beats Of his type are being used now by the Russian government ID the Baltic zaz
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
SALESMEN'S
 BAGGAGE TO BE LIMITED

Advice is received at the local American Steamship Agencies that hereafter all travelling salesmen will will be allowed 15O pounds of baggage and all over that amount will be considered as excess and Q charge made for same.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
ROOT CRITICIZES
 THE PRESIDENT
SAYS HE USES BRAVE WORDS BUT HIS ACTIONS ARE
 IRRESOLUTE

NEW YORK. Feh is.-Ex-Sen- stor Elihu Root in addressing the republican state convention yester- day. criticized President Wilson's policies, particularly m reference to his foreign poliey. He said in part that Wilson uses brave woris but that his actions are irresolnts- Such policy he SSid was detrimental 10 s1ae best interest of our country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
PRICE OF FUEL OIL TAKES
 ADVANCE

Following the advance of one cent per gallon for gasoline and naptha, fuel oil is increased five cents per barrel.
 This price applies to all Stan dard Oil stations in Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
LOSES HIS JOB " THE BANK

CH4S CaAPLIysS misbeazvior in tLs bank Izzt week eqss him his ssa5, So ks 5s eE h HIS NEW JOB tS1gz7 zs zhe Dream. T takes t~9 Ese1s b find him another plzess az3 he has sgzhs fan ca the wzy- Da1ss uss l.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
GASOLINE AND NAPTHA
 ADVANCE IN PRICE

The local Standard Oil Agency is in receipt of advise that the price of gasoline and Naptha has advanced one cent per gallon.
 This price applies at all Alaska stations.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16

ITHACA, N T.. Feb. 1.-The fire ehis morning destroyed the Cor niela University Chemical Labora- tory together with all the seienti- fzr instruments t contained
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16

Soft looking and delicate clouds fo-ezsII fIz.a weather ]. is said, wzsh moderate brsezes;hzrd edged clouds fsEe.sl wind; rolled or rag g=s1 clouds. s4zcug wind | bright g=llow sky al sunset. also prssage wInd- Ehi5e 2 pale yslEOw sky fore casts wsF weather These signs may he fo-stealsrs in zosns count riss. B2t not here The Banana Bels E exeeptad froEn this general xuls-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The senate today ccncurad with inc house n the deficiency bill in re- ter=1,s 10 Alaska am re-o1-uentl- ed ths appropriation of the TWO million for izansadiase use
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16
MOVEMENT OF BOATS
SouthbOund
NorthbOund

Spokane, 8 am. tomorrow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-16

Eavalii about the 10th. Princess May Monday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
ARTHUR WOODS PICKS UsHERS
Plans OmpIeted for His Marriage
10 Niss Hamilton,

Arrangements have been completed
for tho wedding of Miss Helen Morgan
Hamilton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
william Fierson Hamilton, II Arthur
Woods, Police Commissioner of New
York, which will be celebrated next Sat
urday at | o'clock In ST. Luke's Chapel
at S~terlinaton. y. Y. The marriage GER
emory Will be performed by Rishop
Philip NJ. Rhinelander OF Philadelphia,
an uncle by marriage of the bride.
Miss hamilton's only attendant will
be her small sister. Elizabeth SCHUYLER
Hamilton. h best man will be David
NJ. Goodrich. and there will be four
ushers' fierpont Morgan Hamilton
and laurens Morgan Hamilton. broth
ers of the bride Chalmers Wood, Jr.,
and Francis II. Appleton. Jr.
Az the chapel seats fewer than 100
persons, none but relatives will witness
the ceremony. This will lie followed by
"a large reception at Table Rock, the
country place Of the brides parents.
A special train for those who will attend
the reception will leave Jersey City at
1910.
After the reception. which will be
held In tho gallery OF the country house,
a seated breakfast will be served under
a marquee on the lawn.
A squad Of twenty-five inspectors OF
| the Police Department under Chief In
spector MAI 0chmittbergcr will be
present.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
N. Y. U. GRADUATES T
Alumni Day starts Commencement
Week Activities To-day,

New York Cniversity's eighty-four,h
will open to-day with alumni day on Uni
versity Heights, Five hundred graduates
meeting Of the Alumni Association will
be followed by II parade and IA contest
between several classes IN the presenta-
ton Of burlesquc shows.
Chancellor Elmer T.. Brown has in
yitcd the members Of the class of 1866
and all previous graduates to be the
guests of the university throughout the
week Of festivities. Among the nifty
wear graduates who have accepted the
invitation are the Rev. q. Hell OF Gran
by, Mass. Dr. James +. Stone. phila-
delphia, and j, VI. Hunting. Glassboro,
y. j, A reunion Of the forty year alumni
Is being arranged by the Rev. Henry &.
Alvord. for thirty years pastor Of the
old South Church, In south Weymouth,
Mass.
The oldest alumnus Of the university,
Lewis benedict Reed. "a. the only sur
living member Of his class, will be un-
able to attend. lie had never been alb
sent before. His home il In Brooklyn,
but his year he Is In Los Angeles visit
ing a son.
Tomorrow at 4 o'clock the bacca
laureate service will he held. The ser
mon will be delivered by the Right Rev,
James Henry Darlington. Episcopal
Bishop OF the diocese OF Harrisburg, Pa,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
CLAY.
Well nOwn Kentucky breeder
and THURMAN Dies.

PARIS. Ky. June "-Woodford Clay.
the well known turfman, died here to-
day. lie was the son CO 81. T.. II.
clay Of the old firm OF Woodfrrd ~
clay. breeders of some VI the best thor
oughbreds this country ever knew.
NJ clay. who was about 40 years Of
age. a graduate of Yale. and unmarried.
raced among other good horses ON the
tracks In the vicinity of New York.
Lady Amelia. %I,unning Water. Fixing
ship. Outcome. Kentucky Beau, Ocean
hound. and he brought 10 New York
tho invinclbie little Roamer. which he
disposed of TO Andrew Miller "A. the
price OF n good selling platter. tn" great
worth of this unscxed son of Knight En-
rant not having shown itself. Woodford
a. Clay bred Rudmer as we'll as most or
the other horses raced by him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
STEPHEN M. GR1sw0LD.
For Siaty Years an Usher In PIym MT
Outh Church,

stephen ". Griswold. so years Did,
who served three terms rs Alderman In
the old city Of brooklyn and one term
as state senator. died suddenly yesterday
from apopleNy ut his home. 1s7 Carroll
street. He was born W a farm at Wind
sor, Conn. and when l6 years old came
TO Brooklyn. lie later engaged In the
cutlery business In Manhattan, and after
a few years established himself In the
iewclry business in Nassau street and
Maiden lane, in which he retained an
interest until the close OF his life.
He became n member OF Plymouth
Church in 1851 and served as usher for
sixty years. In 1907 he published a
book. sixty Years in plymouth Church"
In which were recountcd many OF the
interesting events which occurred during
the pastorate of Henry Ward Heecher.
lie was "A former president Of the So
ciety of old Brooklynitcs. an associate
member of Grant Post. 327. G. A.. r., a
member of the New York IiVss Club
and vicc-president Of the Brooklyn
Young Republican Club. one of his
most cherished possessions WIS a cloth
which VAS used in bnndaging president
L~incoln's head after he was shot.
He is survived by his wife. Louisa NJ.
a son. Frederick a grandson and a
granddaughter. The funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
MISS M. A. THOMPSON
TO WED IN SEPTEMBER
Her Engagement to Theodore
SchulZc Made Public
Other Announcements.

Mr. and Ms william r Thompson
announced the engagement az Their
only daughter. Mss Margaret A.
Thompson. 10 Theodore Schulzc. son Of
NJ. and Mrs, Theodore y. Schuize OF -
Paul Miss Thompson was introduced
last December. when her parents say"
a reCsution for her at the -. Regis.
where they had hccn passing the winter.
Ttey are now NJ their summer nome
Alder. at Yonkers Mr.. Schulze was grad
uated from Yale in 1903 and is a brother
OF Mrs. jeremiah Milbank of this city.
The wedding will take place in Sep
TENDER
col. John r. Williams, L. $ A, re-
tired. and Mrs. Williams OF Washing
ton have announced the engagement a.
their daughter. Miss Frances T. Will
Jams. to John Blllantine Pitney. son oi
Mr.. and Mrs. John q. II. P.tney Of
Morr!stown, y. j. Miss Williams IL the
sister Of Mrs. Joseph Letter and Mrs
William T.. McCombs. Mr.. Pitney was
graduated from Princeton In 1914 n he
is row II student at the Harvatd law
school. He is n nephew OF Associate
Justice Mahlon Of the United States SUI
preme Court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan q Buckley hf
Hartford have announced the engage
ment OF their daughter. Miss Elinor
Bulkeley. TO John Avery lngersoll OF
this city. No date has been set for the
wedding.
The wedding of Miss Helen Connect.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene V.
Connect. Jr., Of Convent, y j., to Fred
erick r. Turrell,. son OF Mr., and Mrs,
~ ..l "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
COMPETE FOR CORNELL TOD
Scholarship Candidates 20 He EH-
amined In six S~ubjccts.

Tho competitive examination for state
scholarships in Cornell University falling
TO New York county will take place at
. o'clock this morning In pc witt CHM
ton High School The scholarships will
be awarded according TO candidates
merit, one arpp tn,'t being made for
each Assembly district IN the county.
Candidate U.u' b. 10 years Of z
and residents e tn" state and must
have six months standing IN the common
schools or academies Of the state during
the year preceding tho examination. Eng
lish. history american, English, an
c!ent), plane geometry. algebra, two for
cign language and mathematics will
constitute thc examination. chemistry
or physics may be used ~ az alternate
for advanced mathematics The papers
on American history viii include civil
government. Papers on the six required
subjects must be submitted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
JOHN D.. WAVES GREETING.
OH Go on BORt 10 larry
town and Enjoy Fine Day.

Five hundred women who have been
attending the biennial convention OF
the Genera Federation OF Woinen's
Clubs g to Tarrytown yesterday on
the came Commander. They were
met AZ TIC pier by n committee headed
hy Miss e. +. Mason and il2 automo-
tiles. The visitors drove through Sleepy
t'"llow and then to the William Rookie
Teller estate. after which they went to
the Philipse Manor House.
As they We're entering the beautiful
estate OF John II. Rockefeller Mr.. Rookie
teller. who was on his links. removed his
golf cap and waved a salute. The
women We're received at the big house by
Mr.. Mitchell, NJ. Rockefeller's secre-
tary. and by william u. Bosworth, his
landscape gardener. who escorted them
over the estate. Later they visited the
Castle at Miss Masou's School whore
they listened 20 an address 10y the Rev.
John Knox Allen. They also went to
Christ Church, which Washington Irving
attended.
The visitors We're entertained al The
I%.yndhurst. the home Of NJ. and Mrs.
Finley J. Shepard. and before embark
ing for the return trip to New York en-
ioyed music u tea at the Dobb Ferry
home of Henry Willard.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
ECCENTRICITIES OF
EMO FURTHER TOLD
Condemned Jekyll Island Fish
and Was "TOO Poor 10
Pay Cab Fare.
HOSTILE TO COLLEGE MEN

charles Grob. manager of the club.
rouse nj the Jekyll Island Club. was
On lcd Yesterday before Surrogate CO.
naIan and the jury in the contest Of the
amos II, Emo will as n witness to aid In
proving that Mr.. Eno's change of man.
ner and habits in the year or 40 before
MS death justified the contention tina,
he had lost his reason.
The witness said Mr.. Enc made
'hree trips to the Southern colony and
on tne hrst trip was a general ~favorite
because OF his courtly manner and con.
vcfsational ability. On his later visits
MS manner changed and he becam.
quarreisome. on one occasion, he said.
Mr. Emo complained that certain fish
served was rotten and that 81. was n
ulsgrace 10 serve such food nj n million.
aires club" lie caused some ~ tho
same fish TO be served to Mr.. Emo the
Following day and Mr.. Emo then pro.
nounccd the fish great"
f'ugen Roissevain. husband Of Mrs
inez Milholland R~oissevain. testified
concerning the unexpected reception he
got when he called az Mr.. F.no's Office
To see him on business and asked 10 talk
with him alone. Mr.. Emo at once or
dered him out.
III he hadn't been a wealthy man
I should have thought from his manner
ma he was expecting n creditor" said
Mr.. Boissevain. The witness said Mr..
Emo shouted II don't know YOU and
Will not see you"
Mr.. Eno's dislike for colleges and
college men was the subject of further
testimony yesterday.
George w. Hubbell. general counsel
for he New York Life Insurance COM
pahy and FOR many years a friend OF
MIR. Emo. said Mr.. Emo reprovcd him for
sending his son to college. the son be-
ing n member of the Yale football team
AT the time. Mr.. lIubbell said the de-
cedent old him colleges made boys
lazy and that he had no Use for them.
Charles w. Kohlsaat testified that
during six years tina he was Mr.. E,no's
confidential adviser the decedent ex-
pressed his dislike for colleges occa-
sionaliy and said they raised ~drunkards
and made useless business men"
Mrs. Grace Rowland. daughter Of
Gcorge W Hubbell. testified that when
Mr.. Emo visited her she had to engage
"a cab TO take him home because he
told her he was TOO poor to afford IT"
The trial will continue on Monday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
CLUB WOMEN BURY
AXE AT WEST POINT
nrop chickering's and as Cham
her Of Commerce Guests,
See Cadets Drill.
DANCE AND SING on BOAT

For two weeks the clubwomen q, TN,
country. IN convention assembled. IKE
the conscientious beings they are. have
been attending meetings and conferences
and councils. three and -four n day. AMI
all the while growing more ard more
tired and nxiou and worried as they
tried TO assimilate the culture with wh.cl,
they were filled. For two weeks the
local clubwomen and all the best speak
ers Of here and elsewhere have lahore /
valian,ly TO make them happy. with \
very moderate measure OF success.
But Yesterday the Chamber of Com
re-ce Just said TO 500 OF them:
Come on up to West Point and Gee
the soldier boys. Forget culture and
board meetings n such things and
board the steamer Albany for n trip NJ
the Hudson. Wen give you the time
Of your lives
Did the clubwomen accept They did,
with enthusiasm. Did the Chamber of
Commerce make good It's promise? 1t
did. These women forgot biennial prob
lens and tins and enjoyed themselves
with a wholeheartedreSs and simplicity
that made the New Workers. who wen,
Avis t'oiASV as anu W lhtti
New York IL.
~Grayhaired clubwomen from Oregon
and Kentucky tangoed in the lower sa-
loon with the abandon of girls. Dele
gates from Texas and California gos-
slipped about their grandchildren and
their gardens as II they'd known each
other all their lives. They ate sand
witches and ice cream. they exclaimed
with wonder at the hills and Palisades
and the estates along the way. and when
they got TO West Point and saw the
cadets drill they gave those nice boys
an ovation which must have made the
budding defenders of their country feel
that even their sweethearts are unap-
preciative by contrast.
Frederick Il. Dalzell as host in chief
and the other representatives from the
Chamber of Commerce went through
wit their duties nobly and received the
women's praises.
As the return trip drew 20 a close
most Of the women gathered In the lower
saloon and sang to the accompaniment,
ot the band The musicians played al
the old fashioned tunes the women knew
and loved. To the sound Of Old Ken
lucky Home the steamer drew INTO tn,
Forty-second street pier.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
BUYS BOOK LINCOLN OWNED.
aI3S for volume Containing
r%rcsident's signature.

Abraham Lincoin's autograph on the
lily leaf OF a cop Of the Political De-
bates Between Lincoln II Douglas In
the celebrated Campaign OF 1858" made
IL worth Sl35 10 George II. Smith, who
bought ii Yesterday at the sale at the
Anderson Galleries of the rare books on
California and other states from the
library Of Mrs. William l.. Bull.
A dictionary OF the Chinook jargon,
printed in 1851 in Portland. ore. for
the benefit OF merchants and traders
to facilitate their dealings with the
Indians. was bought by r II. Dodd for
$3.50.
\ handbook and gulde 10 the gold re-
g!ons of Thompson's River by the chief
trader of the Hudson Bay Company.
probably the first copy OF this rare
guide roc ever sold at auction, was
bought by L. G.. Harper for $50,
\ copy Of the Governor Dongan char
ter of the city OF Albany, 1856, was
bought by r.. Thomas for sG5.
The sales yesterday amounted to 81
ao9l5