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a of LIt THE A ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT. TRAIN, CITY AND MAIL EDITIONS PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. 34. NIGHT MAIL EDITION. LITTLE ROCK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1904.

NIGHT MAIL EDITION NUMBER 87 DEFENSES FOR COAST Are Urged in Report of Brig.Gen. Story. NOT MEN ENOUGH To Operate Guns Already on Hand Which Would Be Useless in Time of Need -Submarine Mines Should Be Placed Right Away. Washington, November Story, chief off artillery, U. 8.

in his annual 1 report to Gen. Chaffee, chief of the staff, dwells upon what he regards as the most urgent demands for coast defenses. He says that the best and most economical use of the entire armament of the coast requires one complete relief to man each and every element of defense, and adds: "It is inconceivable that congress after appropriating millions for national defense will be willing if its attention is drawn to the fact to leave this defense ineffective for want of proper organization to man and. conduct it." He says' that if torpedoes co operated with proper armament as at Port Arthur and Vladivostok it is not probable that an enemy, however enterprising, would attempt to. force their line of defense.

"To secure at the present time," he continues, "the greatest measure of national safety at least the of an entire torpedo defense of every harbor should at once be made complete," and he adds: "It will be criminal neglect if I did not urge, as earnestly as I can. the immediate completion of the torpedo defense of all our fortifled ports. Today this defense 1s lamentably deficient both in material and personnel." Continuing, General Story says: "If we were suddenly confronted by war no amount of money could procure submarine mines in time to be of service for our harbor defense. Material for such defense is made only to All orders. The poor showing made by the Russian coast artillery at Port Arthur against the Japanese fleet has caused surprise," the report recites, "but the explanation is that the artillery there when ranges are 10,000 to 12,000 metres does not shoot at all or shoots without result." The report adds: "I regret to say even at this day that most of our fortifled harbors are not better supplied with a position of finding equipment than apparently is Port Arthur.

If war were to break out we would not have a trained force required to serve our guns effectively. However good our guns are, yet one-half of them would not be of much more use than so many tons of inert metal." General Story is of the opinion that the field artile lery falls fifteen battc short of the number tactically needed. WIFE MURDERER PLEADS INSANITY Shot at Her Five Times, One Bullet Piercing Heart. Milan, November lawyers of Ripley county have been engaged to defend Darling, who shot and killed his wife at the home of her father, Scott Nocks, at Pierceville. The defense will be insanity.

Darling. was taken to the Versailles jall by 'Sheriff Harry Voss. Fears of lynching were entertained by the officers for a time, but there is now thought to be no further danger. Darling is confined in the same jail where a few years ago five men who were charged with theft were confined and were taken out and lynched. Darling fired three shots at his wife.

Only one took effect and that penetrated the heart. A quarrel a few weeks ago caused a separation, and since that time Mr. Mrs. Darling have not been living together. The couple wore alone at the time of the tragedy.

As soon as the fatal shots were fired Darling rushed from Nocks home and was pursued by the father of the dead woman, who fired three shots at the fugitive. None took effect. As the murderer ran he swallowed morphine and it was thought for a time that he would die. Darling still talks at random of the crime and shows no fear. His parents are aged and respected people and they have the sympathy of the community.

DEAD IN BED Scottsville, November Robert Trout was found dead in bed at his home at Alexander as the result of a blow in the head, inflicted by Thomas Carter, his brother-in-law. Trout and Carter, with others, were engaged in a crap game the woods near Alexander when a row ensued. Carter threw a rock at Trout, hitting him in the head. Trout walke! home, and it was not thought he badly injured. parents were surprised to find him dead.

He was about £2 years old. Carter is 23 years old and a sister of Trout. He was arrested, charged with the murder ct Trout, and lodged in jail here. OPENING OF WAR DIET Japanese Emperor Addresses Parliament and Talks of the Struggle. Toklo, November emperor formally opened the second 'war diet today.

He rode through the crowded streets in his state coach escorted by troops and lancers, accompanied by the crown prince, his staff and some members of the imperial household, to the, house of parliament, where both houses were assembled in the chamber of representatives. The diplomatic corps and many prominent government officials were present. The emperor ascended the dais, from which he read the following address: "We hereby perform the ceremony of opening the imperial diet, and announce to members of the house of peers and house of that to our profound delight our relations with all neutral powers are continually growing more amicable. "We have directed our ministers of state to submit to you the scheme for meeting the extraordinary expenditures necessitated by war. together with a budget for thirty-eight years' meiji, besides other projects of law.

That our expeditionary forces have been victorious in every has repeatedly shown fresh proofs their battle, loyalty and bravery, so that the progress of the war has been so constantly to our advantage that we expect by the loyal devotion of our subjects to attain our ultimate object, and we call upon you to discharge your duties by harmonious co-operation, thereby promoting our wishes and ends." PEABODY MAKES A STRONG FIGHT Denver. November step in the Colorado governorship fight took place today when the supreme court gave a hearing on the motion made by the attorneys for Governor Peabody asking that the election commissioners be enjoined from certifying any returns whatsoever from precinct 8, ward 7, of Denver. The significance of the motion lies in the fact that if it is granted similar motions will be made to throw out every precinct in Denver, and also in many other parts of the state. The Democratic leaders declare that the court would dare take such revolutionary action and they profess not to feel any alarm over the outcome. WANTS $200,000 FOR HIS PLAN York, November Thomas C.

gave evidence before a referee today in the case of A. D. Wales of Binghamton against President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers to obtain $200,000 for furnishing a plan for settling the anthracite coal strike two years ago. The case came up for trial at Binghamton some time ago, but was postponed because Senator Platt, J. Pierpont Morgan and other prominent men subpoenaed as witnesses failed put in an appearance.

It is pected that the case will be tried at Binghamton in January. REPUBLICANS WILL CELEBRATE VICTORY New York, November small army of caterers and decorators was busy at the new hotel Astor today, completing the preparations for the Roosevelt and Fairbanks jubilee dinner tonight. The banquet, which is in celebration of the victory of the Republican national and state tickets, promises to be the most notable affair of its kind that New York hast seen in many years, Plates will be laid for more than one thousand of the Republican speakers who took part in the recent campaign. Secretary of State Hay, Governor Odell, Senators Platt and Depew, ex-Governor Black, Governor-elect Higgins and other party leaders of national nence have accepted invitations to address the gathering. MANY PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR THE ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS Washington, D.

November The national capitol is being put in readiness for the assembling of congress next week, During the last few months the big building has been cleaned from basement to dome, and a number of improvements has been made. A large archway has been cut in the wall which formerly completely divided the two dining rooms of the house restaurant. A steam table 'has been installed, and it is announced that a less elaborate menu, MUCH MONEY SPENT AT FAIR Merchants Say It Has Influence on Holiday Shopping. UNIVERSITY'S FUNDS Treasurer Miller Says He Did Not Know It Was Against the Law to Have More Than $10,000 on Hand at One Time. Pine Bluff, November -Local merchants are beginning to appreciate the effect of the St.

Louis exposition on Christmas shop- ping. A merchant who probably sells more Christmas goods than any other in Pine Bluff, remarked yesterday: "I have yet to sell my first Christmas goods; last year at this time I had laid aside on orders a large amount of such It is estimated that Pine Bluffans have spent many thousands of dollars at the fair and tightened their purse strings when they returned, G. home. is building one of the most complete' residence establishments ever builded in Pine Bluff. Capt.

Madding is one of Jefferson county's most prosperous planters, and, at his plantation home, he has been unaccustomed to the restrictions which accompany life in a municipality. Hence he is building with an eye to independence of these things. On a block of ground between Thirteenth and Fourteenth avenue, facing Linden street, his home is being constructed. A large water tank and well operated by mechanical power will supply his water. Electricity will be generated on the premises, and meats will be cured in a smokehouse situated in rear of the residence.

Capt. will plant an orchard on a the place, and Madding, will raise fine vegetables and, flowers in his gardens, Ernest Hays of Fayetteville has been transferred to Pine Bluff to succeed Ernest Bordeaux as agent of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Mr. Bordeaux goes to Newport as agent of same company. DEPOT AT GREEN FOREST ROBBED OF $1,000 CASH.

Berryville, November depot at Green Forest, a station nine miles east of here on the St. Louls North Arkansas Railroad, was burglarized and robbed last Friday night. The robbers secured about $1,000 in money. The robbery was not discovered until daylight, and of course theives had made good their escape. officers and officials of the railroad have been diligent in their search for the burglars, but no arrests have yet been made.

W. R. Ragland, who conducts a restaurant on the east side of the square, purchased the public school building last week and will convert it into a hotel. A new public school building, made of brick, larger and more modern, will be built the coming year in Hinchman's addition, ready for occupancy by the first of September, 1905. Several other transfers of real estate were made in the town past week.

There was a party in the town the past week seeking a location for A woolen mill. No definite arrangement was made. However, the was well pleased with this place for a tion for such an enterprise, and with the proper encouragement from the business men of the mill will likely be located here." Miss Ethel Doxey, who has beeu conducting a private school in the public school building, closed her school Friday on of the sale of the schoo! property. Col. E.

J. Black returned Sunday morning from a two weeks' visit to Spencerville, Ohio, where he had gone to see his daughter. He took in the World's Fair on the trip. Berry Freeman of Fair Land, I. visited relatives here the past week.

His father, Uncle Billie Freeman, is probably the oldest man in this county. He is 91 years old, able to go where he pleases, and looks to be a man not over 65 years old. BAPTIST CHURCH BURNED AT PLEASANT GROVE. Rogers, November The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, five miles south of town, was destroyed by fire Thanksgiving. The church was a good.

strong building and well furnished, but carried no insurance. The cause of the fire is not positively known, but it is thought it resulted from a fire left by campers. B. Martin of Paragould recently sold his farm and came to Rogers with his family to make this his future home. Miss Mayme Keller and Jack L.

of Mena, were married Sunday, the night at bride's 8:30 parents, o'clock Mr. at and the Mrs. T. J. Keller.

Rev. R. M. Thompson of the Christian Church performed the ceremony in the presence of a few invited guests of the family, They were the recipients of many handsome presents. Refreshments were served, after which the newly married couple left on the southbound train for Fort Smith, where they will visit a few days and then go to Mexico, where they will spend the winter.

Mrs. F. P. Morehead Dead. Hazen, November Mrs.

F. P. Morehead, one of the oldest citizens of Prairie county, and for a number of years a' resident of this city, died Monday at 12:30 p.m. The funeral services were conducted yesterday at 9:30 m. at the Methodist Church by her pastor, Rev.

Louis Hundley, assisted by Presiding Elden Dr. Dye. Mrs. Morehead was 68 years living. Mrs.

Morehead was the motherof eight children, five of whom are living. Mrs. Morehead is the motherin-law of Rev. J. R.

Moore of Mansfield, once presiding elder of the Little Rock district. E. A. MORROW DIED. IN CLARENDON HOTEL.

Clarendon, November -E. A. Morrow died at Garrett Hotel yesterday. He was about 46 years old and registered there November 22, from Little Rock. He said he had a brother in Omaha, Neb.

HAS THREE TIMES TOO MUCH MONEY Report of Auditing Committee on University of Arkansas Funds. Fayetteville, November -The special committee ed last Saturday at the meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas to audit the books of the treasurer of the institution have completed their work and addressed the following communication to that official: "Fayetteville, November 29. "Dr. Otey Miller, Treasurer of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. "Dear Sir-At a meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas held last Saturday, 26th at Little Rock, our attention was drawn to the fact that the appropriations made by the last legislature had all been drawn out of the state treasury, and passed to your credit as treasurer of the university, whereupon the board of trustees appointed the undersigned two members of the board to come to Fayetteville and audit the accounts of the treasurer and the secretary of the university, and ascertain what moneys were on hand with which to sustain the university and the making of the regular semi-annual appropriations by the next legislature.

We shall report to the governor and the board of trustees that we find as follows: Total amount of appropriations year 1903, by $123,008.11 Total Morrill fund received. 36,863.64 Total from matricusation fees and all other sources. 10,836.64 receipts 170,208.39 Total expenditures, as shown by books of 139,409.57 Balance on 30,798.83 Certificates of deposit exhibited to us on three Fayetteville banks 34,568.76 Balance over 3,769.94 "This apparent excess of money in your hands, as shown by bank certificates of deposit, sexplained by the fact that many persons receiving checks from the secretary for 'November salary and other current expenses have not presented same to the banks for payment, which may be explained by the fact that $4,700 of these checks were only issued on yesterday. "Yours respectfully, "HENRY STROUP. "JERRY C.

SOUTH." Treasurer Miller says that he was wholly unaware of the law which provides that the treasurer of the University shall have on hand at one time not to exceed $10,000. He explains that the balance in the local banks is larger than usual, as they are expecting to make payment on the new engineering hall and the equipment. His statement is as follows: "It was a matter of amazement to me to learn yesterday that the treasurer of Arkansas cniversity is allowed only: $10,000 on deposit at one time. When I I I I I I I I had more than that amount I have only followed the precedent established by all former treas. urers since the foundation of the university.

Frequently investigations of the treasurer's books been made during the last few years, both by the university treasurers and the legislative committees, and according to the records no comments appear to have been made concerping any surplus over the $10,000. I was in utter ignorance that such a law existed. The newspaper report that I had $50,000 on hand was utterly erroneous. I learn that report was formed on an estimate made by an employe in the state treas. urer's office in Little Rock.

At the present time the university deposit in local banks is' larger than usual, this being occasioned by the fact that we are expecting every day to pay the balance due on the new engineering hall, and to settle for the machinery and equipment for the same building. I delayed making the statement, wishing to append it to the report of the investigating committee. "Yours respectfully, "OTEY MILLER, "Treasurer." ARKANSAS CAPTURED MANY MEDALS ON FRUIT. St. Louts, November cial.) -Senator John P.

Logan, who has been in charge of the horticultural display from Arkansas, makes the following pleasing announcement: "The awards have been made in the horticultural department. and Arkansas captured medals. We secured a grand prize on fruit and eight gold medals, 47 silver and 151 bronze medals, besides a special gold medal for merit was awarded me as super-' intendent. I have not seen the awards to states, but my understanding that Arkansas is the other, only state capturing a grand' prize on her fruit. Some other states won a grand but it is on what is known as installation, that is to say, on fur'niture and furnishings," BANK CLEARINGS.

Daily report Little Rock clearing house, November 30, 1904: Clearings $232,001.73 Balances GOOD PRICE FOR COTTON If Farmers Will Hold Remainder Few Months. BOLL WEEVIL PEST Expected to Cover Large Portion of Arkansas- Must Be Reduced to Make Fight on it--Rapid Growth Necessary. Calvert, November E. S. Peters, president of the Texas Cotton Growers' Protective Association, says he feels positive that the crop.

is less than eleven. million bales, while the requirements of the world are at least eleven and one-half millions. He strongly advises every planter to hold the remainder of his cotton until he can get 10 cents per pound, in the interior, basis middling. "If the farmers will stand by each other on this proposition," he says, "success is assured. The farmer proper has already sold at least 65 per cent of his crop, and he is certainly in a position to hold the other 35 gether, per cent, and, if they stand to.

can command almost any price they agree upon. "In my judgment the world doesn't yet realize what serious proposition they are facing in regard to the boll weevil. The bool weevil in another year will be practically in every ty in the state of Texas and Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and in proctically every parish in Louisiana, and no doubt will cover a large portion of Arkansas. And, it is an assured fact that the acreage another year will be reduced. is being strongly advised by Mr.

Hunter and Dr. Knapp, the boll-weevil experts employed by the United States government. They know that the only possibility of making any cotton in the weevil-infested districts is by reduction of acreage and more rapid cultivation. "The farmers of the south have had their noses to the grindstone ever since the civil war, and only within the last two or three years have they gotten anything like fair prices for their cotton, and now they have the situation in their own hands, and if they do not grasp it they are standing in their own light. As I have heretofore said, I now most earnestly urge them to stand together and hold the remainder of this crop for at least 10.

cents. "It is well-known fact that the rainfall in Mississippi and Louisiana is much greater than in Texas, and it is also well known that the boll weevil does much more damage in sections where the rainfall is excessive, and another thing, in the rich Mississippi Delta country I believe the boll weevil would make complete destruction as the cotton grows 80 rank that it will make the production of cotton in that territory impossible." VICTOR EMMANUEL OPENS PARLIAMENT Procession to Senate Gorgeous -Witnessed by Thousands. Rome, Emmanuel, who November is Vietor accompanied Queen Helena, reopened parliament today. From his seat in the senate at Palazzo Madama the king read his speech from the throne, expressing liberal and peaceful principles, which were enthusiastically applauded. The weather is magnificent.

The passage of the king in a procession to and from the palace senate was a gorgeous spectacle. The streets through which the royal cortege passed were lined with troops, and behind them the people. were packed, while windows, balconies and terraces were crowded sightseers of the sovereigns, who were accompanied by Prince and Princess Francis Joseph of Battenberg, Princess Xenia of Montenegro and of Servia, the Count of Turin, Duke of Genoa and Duke of Urbino. The king and queen rode in beautiful silver-mounted carriages escorted by a guard of honor of mounted cuirassers, whose helmets, breast plates and swords sparkled in the sun. INMATE OF ASYLUM WINS PRIZE MONEY St.

Paul, November woman inmate of one of the state insane hospitals won a prize offered by a Boston magazine for solving a rebus and a short essay on the ASsigned topic, The prize is a trip abroad or $250. She applied to the state board of control for permission to make the trip, but the board does not deem It safe to allow her to go. The board, however, will endeavor to secure $250 for her. AN UNKNOWN CRIPPLE KILLED NEAR HELENA. Helena, November An unknown white man was yesterday killed on the railroad tracks of the Arkansas Midland.

The old man was crippled, having but one leg, and has been seen on the streets here for the last few days. He had evidently become wearied and laid down uhder a car on a sidetrack that is seldom used. However, in switching this morning the engine backed against the car -under which the unfortunate man lay and cut him in two. Henry Mosby, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Mosby, died 'here yeschild was sick but a very few days. terday of membranous croup, The This is the only child of the parents, and it has been a reat blow to mother and father. NEGROES ARE NOT WELCOME Plans Being Made to Form Settlement of Them in Minnesota. Duluth, November settlers of Beltrame county, in the vicinity of Blackduck, are aroused over the knowledge that Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee Institute and leader of the colored race in America, has an agent getting options on lands in Blackduck township with a view of purchasing an area on which to establish a colony of southern negroes.

The settlers declare that the colony shall never come to pass if they can help it. They say they will make it hot for the colonists if they undertake to come in numbers to Beltrame county. The agent of Washington is said to have obtained options on several sand acres. The country is new and the land good, and it is said that Washington figures on very gratifying results from the sending of southern negroes to the northern home. The proposition is to cut the land up into farms of forty or fifty acres to each family.

The agent who has obtained the options says that plenty of money is forthcoming to close the deal. He has contracted to pretty good prices in some cases. INAUGURAL PLANS ARE UNDER WAY Washington, D. November Plans have already been started for the inauguration ceremonies for President Roosevelt's installation, and it promises to be quite the most elaborate in the history of the United States. Chairman Cortelyou will undoubtedly have the general charge of the arrangements, and in the details he will have the assistance of a very numerous inaugural committee, which as usual will be largely made up of residents of the city of Washington, and although no name has been announced it is understood that the nominal chairman of this committee will also be a Washingtonian.

Although the date of the inauguration is three months away, it is the custom to begin the prevara- tiong for the event as soon after the result of the election's known as possible. IMMIGRANT ATTENDS HUSBAND'S FUNERAL Galveston, November permission of the immigration authorities at this port and through the kindness of Capt. Shatlock of the steamer William Cliff, Mrs. Oliver Pike was permitted to attend the funeral of her late husband at San Antonio, Capt. Shatlock, accompanied by Mrs.

Pike, left for the Alamo City and after the funeral the lady will he returned to the ship to await the action of the immigration authorities. Mrs. Pike and her four children arrived in this country from Colombia on the steamer William Cliff for the purpose of joining the husband and father, who had secured a position as a travel- ing salesman, but arrived in port too late to meet him alive. At the time of their arrival Mr. Pike lay dying in a hospital in San Antonio and expired before news of his family.

location or The of his family condition will probably reached be returned to Colombia via Liverpool unless Mrs. Pike produces evidence of her husband's citizenship and ex- presses a desire to remain in this country. CORBETT HIS MEAT San Francisco, November the greatest fight witnessed between little men in vears, "Battling" Nelson of Chicago won last night from "Young Corbett" of Denver in ten rounds. From the tap of the gong until Corbett's seconds threw up the sponge, Nelson was master of the situation at every stage of the game. Nelson will now take on Britt.

HAVE FAITH IN UNITED STATES. St. Petersburg, November Newspapers commenting on the Russia-Anglo North sea convention, while declaring that rightly or wrongly, the sympathies of the United States are supposed to be with Japan. express the greatest confidence in the impartiality of whomever President Roosevelt may select to sit on the international commission. MONEY FOR PHILIPPINES.

San Francisco, November local mine turned over to the war department today a large consignment of Philippine money. The coin will to the islands on the transport Logan, which sails tomorrow. There will be 800,000 pesos in 50 centavo pieces, 60,000 20 centavo pieces and 150,000 pesos in 10 centavos. Hon. -F.

Henley of Marshall will apply for the receivership of the Harrison land office CLEVELAND CAT SHOW Aristocratic, Tabbies Have Championship Contest. MANY CONVENTIONS District Jo Brotherhood 1 of St. Anu. Seing Held at- Memphis-Methodie: Conference Is in Session at Marshall, Tex. Cleveland, Noyember first annual championship cat show of the Cleveland Cat Club opened auspiciously today.

About 150 cats and kittens, including Manx, Siamese, Persian, Angora and the ordinary shorthaired variety are on exhibition, representing a value of nearly $25,000 in feline loveliness and beauty. A large number of the exhibits come from Chicago, Pittsburg, Detrolt, Washington and other cities. Judging began today and wil continue until the close of the show next Saturday. Fourteen silver cups will be awarded to the winners, To Fix Fair Cates. Chicago, November of the American Association of Fairs and Expositions are rounding up at the Grand Prairie Hotel for their annual meeting tonight.

The purpose of the meeting, is to fix the dates for holding the fairs of the middle west. during the coming year. Winnipeg Poultry Show. Winnipeg, November -The poultry and pet stock show which opened here today is the largest and most notable exhibition of its kind ever given in thig part of the Dominion. The entries number several thousand and include choice spectmens of turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, and other varieties of poultry.

in addition to an elaborate display of dogs, cats, Belgian hares and other pet stock. The exhibition will continue through the remainder of the week. 8t, Andrew's Brotherhood. Memphis, November 30.4 Several score of, delegates are taking, part in the district convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, which opened its sessions today in St.

Mary's church, this city. The chief purpose of the conference is to outline plans for the future work of the brotherhood. Among the prominent divines taking part are Bishop Brown of Arkansas, Bishop Gailor of Tennessee and Bishop Bratton of Mississippi. Indiana Master Bakers, Terre Haute, November Indiana Master Bakers' Association held a convention in this city. with delegates present from Ft.

Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette 'and other cities. Plans were discussed for extending the scope and influence of the association and for the protection of its members against unfair competition. M. E. Conference at Marshall.

Marsha.l, November hundred delegates and visitors are here for the Methodist Conference which will be in session during the next few days. The delegates represent all of the territory from Texarkana to Galveston and include a number of prominent divines. The conference program provides for a number of sermong and addresses in addition to the transaction of routine business. DIAZ AND CORRAL INAUGURATION City of Mexico, November capital has assumed gala attire in anticipation of the inauguration tomorrow of President Diaz and Vice-Prestdent Ramon Corral. The intention is to make the inauguration notable in the history of the republic.

A great national holiday has been proclaimed, the. ceremonies will be far more elaborate than have ever been seen thus far on the induction of a president into office, and the celebration will last for three or four days. Parades, illuminations, games, addresses, balls, banquets, feasts for the people and other forms of entertainment make up the program. The city is rapidly Alling with visitors from all parts of country, and from -all indications the crowd will be one of the largest ever seen here. but more satisfactory one, will be served to hungry statesmen, beginning at 12 o'clock each day after the session convenes.

For the first time in a quarter of a century the base of the dome has been scraped and painted and 8 number of leaks stopped, The committee rooms have been redecorated, new carpets laid. and new mahogany furniture installed, and the old furnishings of both the house and senate have given way to new. ALEXANDRA'S BIRTHDAY. London, November number of distinguished people have been invited to Sandringham to assist in properly. celebrating Queen Alexandra's birthday tomorrow.

A royal salute will be fired by all garrisons and ships and the day will be observed as a general holiday throughout the United Kingdom..