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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-01

TAKU. June 27.--The greatest anx-
iety exists concerning the foreigners
at Pekin. Admiral Kempff believes
that large reinforcements are neces-
sary to reach Pekin. Major Walters
command with $40 Russians was am
bushed three miles from Tien Tsin on
June q. They Were compelled TO re-
treat. the Americans abandoning a g.
inch rifle and a Colts guns, losing four
killed ana seven wounded American
casualties in relief OF Tien Tsin follow:
Privates John Hunter and Nicholas.
killed: Sergeant Taylor, Corporal Ped
rick and another. wounded.
Lieutenant Irwin and Cadet Pettin-
gill, with 40 men. We're found in good
condition at Tien Tsln.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-01

(cOntlnued On FOurth 20
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
:. Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received up to
May 7th, a.. D. 1900, at 2 p. M, handed
or addressed to Edgar LaRue, Sec'y,
Devils Lake, N. D., for the labor neces-
sary to construct and build an Audi.
forum building on the Chautauqua
grounds 6 miles from Devils Lake, N.
D., according to plans and speciica-
ton furnished by J. w. Ross, Architect,
Grand Forks, N. D.
Plans will be with Edgar LaRue,
Sec'y, at Devils Lake, N. D., and at the
Architects Office, Grand Forks. N. u.
All material will be furnished on the
grounds.
Each bid must be accompanied by q
certified check of fifty dollars as guar
sntee to furnish satisfactory Bond and
enter into contract.
Said building must be completed by
June 18th, A. D. 1900.
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
EDGAR LARuE, Sec'y.'
Devils Lake, n. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
! Crescent bicycles are equal to
any bicycle made, andscost you
less money. At Adams Bros.
If you want your heating stove
taken down or stored, or your
| gasoline stove cleaned, call on
G. P. Brainard G. Co.,
" Costest Notice.

DepaftHnenL OF tne INFERIOR, Onlteu states Land
Office, Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. p, 1900.
j A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Arthur w. Lane, contestant,
against Alex Benson, homestead entry No 1858.
made September 6, 1898, for the southeast
quarter, section q, twp. is, range 50, by Alex
Benson contestee, in which it is alleged. that
the said Alex Benson has wholly abandoned
said land, that he has changed his residence
therefrom, for more than six months since
making said entry; that said tract is not cul-
tivated and settled upo1 by said party as re-.
uuired by law, that said entryman has never
established his residence thereon, that he the
said Alex Benson is not employed in the United
States army or navy, and that said Alex Benson
is not living Upon or cultivating said tract at
this date; said parties are hereby notified to
appear. respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock a. M, or June /,
1901, before E. B. Turner, a notary public, at
her Office in Devils Lake, North Dakota, land
that final hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock a.
M. on June 5, 1900 before) the register and
receiver at the United States land Office in
Grand Forks, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper aft
dayit, filed April II, 1900, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
4. ~g$ll', E. H. KENT. Register.
E. A. Maglone, Attorney, Devils Lake, North
Dakota. ITO
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
CAUSED A sENsAMoN.
Remarkable Speech by Allan O. Myers q
Wichita, Kan.

Remarkable Speech by Allan o. Myers q
Wichita, Kan.
WICHITA, Kan, April 26.-Allan o.
Myers Of Ohio. responding to . toast at
the banqust Of the Sunfiower league
of Kansas, following William ]. Bryan.
created . sensation by his utterances.
MIR. Myers drew ! dark.pictures The
ocuntryWls fast facingsto destruction.
said he, and Mark Hanna, WilliAmNSNc
Kinley and Great Britain are. doing it.
Then snddenly turning toward Mr..
BryAnhe exclaimed: :
lyon may be elected. sir : million
;maiofity, bat they will n~otSspsrlnit you
to take the presidential chair. Look at
the fate of William GoebelMen whose
ipastime 10 bribery find il murder an
.arnns1sement. Ohio wassbought in 1895,
the country was boughts it will be
bought5agains ii 1901, and Al Hanna'i
reward will 10 seat Ii the United
States ssnaAs. No.
''Thetmassesa Of the country would
continue to permit the encroachments
;of the classes" concluded Nj. Myers
s''until finally, too late for q restoration
SfsHTghts by the hallot Then the gtori
Ands gun, violence, Tevoluton-Ganev
ljoeder Of thihRs.snAss
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

.. IS ...-| :iH >VALS8 WI Z -.h. -
the Interior, United States Land
Office, Grand Forks, N: D., Feb. q, 1900.
A sufficient; contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Victor R. Cheatham, con-
testant, against Otto Benson, homestead entry
No. 1855, made October Is, 1898, for southeast
quarter, section q, twp. 1853 north, range So
west, by Otto Benson contestee, in which it is
alleged that the aid Otto Benson has wholly
abandoned said land, that he has changed his
residence tnerefrom for more than six months
since making said entry, and is lot living on
this land at the present time, that said tract is
not cultivated and settled upon by said party
as required by law, or at the present time that
said entryman has never established his resi-
dence thereon, that the said Otto Benson is not
employed in the United States army or navy;
said parties, are hereby notified to appear, res
pond and offer evidence touching said ale ga
ton, at 2 O'Clock p. mo- June l, 1900, before 7.
B. Turner, a notary public, at her Office in Devils
Lake, North Dakota, land that final hearing
will be held at 10 O'Clock a. M, on June !, 1900
before) the register and receiver at the United
States land Office in Grand Forks, North Da-
kota.
The said contestant having, in a proper afi-
davit, filed April II, 1900, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby Or
dered5and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication. +
E.. A. Magfone:: Attorney, Devils Lake, North
Dakota I-10
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION,

H-IgE1E 49, ~ 49,
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, May
q. 1880, a special election will be held in the
First and Second wards of the City of Devils
Lake. North Dakota. for the purpose of elect
ing the following oficere:f
One Junior alderman for the First ward OF
! said cfty,a All the vacancy caused by the
neglect OF AldermansElect c. B. Davenport to
enter npont the discharge of the duties of his
Office within the time required by law.
One junior alderman for the Second ward OF
said city to fill the vacancy caused by the
neglect of Alderman. Elect Victor Haslam to
enter upon the duties of his Office within the
time required by law.
Said election will be opened at 8 O'Clock in
the fornoon and will continue upen until !
o'clock in the afternoon of said day. ,Nomiaa.
tions may be filed with the city auditor not
Later than April 30, 1900. a..
POLLING PLACES.
First (1st) Ward-Fire Engine House.
Second C2nd) Ward--Tower House Office.
1r EMIL s. EICH,
iat City Auditor.
WIN. h. BROWN,
Mayor.
Dated April 20, 1900. & SO
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
Mr.. choATjE SPEAKS.

American Ambassador Warmly Received
at the L6fdSAfayors nBsnquSt.
LONDON, April 96.-The diplomatic
representives;of the United States, Ger.
many, China, Greece. ServiA and tia
Netherlands were present during thAe
evening at the annual Easter banquet
Of the lord mayor Of London. The
Duke Of Cambridge and the Australian
federation delegates g also Of the
company. The chief feature Of the
function was the warm reception given
Mr.. Joseph Choase, who responded to
the toast, 1.-THE Ambassadors" He
was greeted with vociferoua applause,
sad his speech, although made in {
humorous vein, was punctuated with a
few serious remarks that turned the
tide of laughter into hearty cheering.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
Reception.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hurst was the center of attraction
on Saturday evening, April 21st,
to which many might be seen
vending their way, the occasion.
being a reception rendered Rev.
Murchison BY the friends and
members of his congregation, it
being their manner of showing ap-
proval at his return to the pastor
ate for another year.
r. L. Cleveland. occupied the
chair as master of ceremonies, in
producing Miss Annie Furlong
who entertained by a most stirring
recitation. John Henley then.
came forward and in a few we'll
chosen words congratulated the
people on the return of their pas
tor and bespoke for him the same
sympathy and hearty cooperation
that had been SO cheerfully given
in the past.
Rev. Murchison in replying
said that the one thing a preacher
most coveted was just such sympa-
thy and good will as had been
manifested during the, past year.
He.had tEied to make his relations
both within and without the
church as cordial as possible and
had met with kindness on every
hand. -. +,
Rev. Mr.. Waddle, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church., after econ
graduating the pastor on such
happy relations, spoke Of the good
feeling that existed between the
sister denominations and plead for
a continuance of the same.
Rev. Mr. Rees, of Havana, spoke
a few. words of favorable comment.
The Misses. Cairns and Vale in
terspersed sweet music. Ice cream.
cake and coffee being served the
guests departed with many thanks
to the host and hostess for their
hospitality.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
y l4tu
DEWEY PROGRAMME.

- .i;Reur Of tassAdnifsss ~ 4 ehi-
7 , cage Provided For.
5 CHICAGO, April 26.-The official pro.
,Namme providing for each hour d the
,threeday stayi6 Admiral andsMra
dewey in thisa cty&ncxt weak hassbeen
decided upon. A reception will be ten
s!dered Admiral Dewey at the Auditorium
Monday afternoon by representative
Canadian Americans and an invitation
attended d him TO visit Canada at hi
convenience. The admiral will visit the
ball at the First regiment armory with
Mayor Harrison and members of hii
official staff at II o'clock Tuesday even
ing, and will, attend the entertainment,
given for the benefit Of the Seventh
regiment at Central Music hall Wednes
day. Tuesday will be observed a.
general holiday throughout the city.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
Penn

yySS
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Paul. Of
Freeport, Iowa, are visiting Mr..
VIM. Stoeser.
John Robinson made abusiness
trip to- Devils Lake Thursday and
Friday. Is
Fred A. Kaeding and Mic
Muehlen Sundayed with friends
in. Devils Lake.
Mr..and Mrs. "A. j, Jones, who
have resided here with their sons
through the winter, left forMinne-
EApolis Tuesday where they will
make their future home.
Louis Schill, who spent the
winter in Michigan, returned
Saturday.
Pete Stoeser and Louis S9hin
took in the sights at Devils Lake
Monday and Tuesday.
&sS14SSl1o. AuS &CAll0Q
to Hurricane Lake Monday BY
her sister, Mrs. Otto. Schultz, on
account Of illness.
Mrs. Robt. Love visited Grand
tHarbor and Churchs Ferry friends
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pete Kertsen, of Devils Lake.
was up Tuesday to engineer load.
ing his carload of trees which he
had hauled in from Grahams
Island, and is shipping to- Cando
Geo. Gets, of Devils Lake, was
lin town Wednesday, sold an organ
and then skipped back home.
Rudolph voegler, who visited
fhome and friends in Fall Creek
Wis, during the winter, returned
Wednesday.
Albert Wolbrink took in thu
sights at the county Seat Tuesday
Miss Olson visited in Church,
Ferry Wednesday between trains
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
NORTHWESTERN 70 BUILD,
Will Extend . Branch From Appleton to
. -.-,,. - Gillet. VIA.

VIII Extend . Branch From Appleton to
cyss = ~ Gillet. Wis.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April ga spe.
cial from, Appleton, Wis. says: It ia
stated the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway company will build q branch
this summer from Appleton due north
to Gillet, in Oconto county. This branch
will not only open a very rich hard
wood country, not now touched by a
railway, but win also relieve the north
ern end Of the .Northwestern's main
line from the immense pressure Of pull
wood business from the north to Fo1
river points which each spring seriously
,interferes with the = carrying trade
The new line will also reach. Seymour
Outagamie county, and Shawano, Sha
,Wapo county, -. +.sa.a4 g.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

Real estate is becoming valu-
able in this section of the country.
It would be well to see that your
title is perfect. Order an Alb
|%stract. Leave orders with VIM.
II. Brown & Co.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
Registration.

Registry of LIST and ID wards will meet on Tues.
day, May 8, 1900, at 9 o'clock q. m. at the
above named polling places, for the purpose of
m ss;5 h tne ae Ell hoI9 it iss sed p5oG'a mee Py Jaw on
Tuesday. May Is, 1900, at 8 o'clock a. m. land
will remain in session until s o'clock p. m.) at
the above named polling places for the pur-
lists.
$50 OLE SKRATAss.
City Auditor.
Dated Devils Lake, April 26, 1900.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 acres. M, Sec. 4, Up. 1853, R. g.. Six miles
from market, $50 acres under ~cultiva-
cultivation, 100 of it new breaking. Al
plowed and ready for crop. Price $500:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$50 Acres-In Sec. 6, TIP. 1854, R. 81; and Sec. 1
and II, Up. 1I, R. So; s miles north of
Crary and II northeast Of Devils Lake;
900 acres under cultivation good dwell
ing: stables for 40 head of stock; stable
for hogs; :10.000bushel granary 2 wells
$50 tons hay every year; fine young
grove. Price, only $14 per acre, one
third cash. Buildings are worth s., 800.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

4sO Acres-SEA Sec. ii, and En- Sec. Il, To. 1874,
R 81, 800 acres under cultivation, good
house, two stables, granaries, good well
water, two acres young trees, 30 acres
pasture, Price only $9.5O per acre.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
100 Acres-sEA Sec. 81, TIP. 1855, 81, Prizes 81, $50

$40 Acres-Wh sec.27, TIP. 157, R. GA, Bergen
township, Ramsey county, Is acres un.
this is situated in a well-settled neigh
borhood. Price $500
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 Acres-SH Sec. %, sWA Sec. %, NWL Sec.
S, TIP. 1874, R 20. six miles northwest from
LakOta. 100 acres under cultivation.
Here is a splendid section of land, Price
Is 100
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 Acres-Au in Sec. 26, TIP, 1884, r, e.; only
miles from Crazy; 100 acres under cult
walton. Price $3.50 per acre, onethird
cash.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$50 Acres-E, n Sec. 10; Tp. 154, r. s.; NE, Sec.
Is, Tp. i54, +. s., $50 aer,s under cult.
walton small house and stable. Four
miles from Devils Lake. s., 700
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

100 Acres-SA Mex Sec. 80. 81 NWA Sec "a,
Tp. 1855, R 6, three miles from Penn, l26
acres under cultivation, 20 acres good
a. meadow. g 100
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 Acres-In Sec. 2, Up. 1855, R 81, 30 acres new
breaking, Price nly............""..S s. 400
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

100 Acres-NEA Sec. 81, TIP. 1852, R 60, so acres
under cultivation, Price only...$1,2 CSC
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 Acres-WA, Sec. So, TIP. 1853. R. 81. This is
only l mile from market and railroad.
A splendid half section.
u Price....:.... s., 800
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
$50 Acres-EM in Sec. %, t. 154, r 81. Price, s., 400

800 Acres-NW hSec. %, TIP. 154, R.. SO, $50 acres
under cultivation, good we'll, house and
barn, 6. smiles from Devils Lake.
Price only S11.0O per acre
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
Purchase 4 Home, Sweet Home
from l. j e 80
VIM 4 ! ! ] i. Brown p n s CO. !
Some only. $500 an Acre Down. Balance to b sPaid in One, Two,
Three and Four Years, with interest alta Low Rate
or buy and Pay Cash and you will =
get a little better deal.
SEE THE BARGAINS
SEE THE BARGAINS

$50 Acres-NWA Sec. s, TIP. l55. R IS. 80 acres
under cultivation; SWA Sec. 50, TIP. 1855,
R 6S. SWN Sec. 5, TIP. 1855, r. 6S, 80 acres
under cultivation. rice...."$4,50 500
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 Acres-sWN Sec. 2, NEA Sec. II, TIP. 1874, B
s., $50 acres under cultivation, splendid
farm, Price Only"."... ..............$2 600
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$50 Acres-W4 &c., q, TIP. 1854, R 81. Only Z
miles from railroad. 100 acres under
cultivation; a splendid FARM
Price only $500, $500 cash balance easy.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$40 Acres-In Sec. IL, TIP. 1855, R;62. 60 acres
under cultivation. Price only".""s2,50 500
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$50 Acres-SWA Sec. 8 NWA Sec. 10, TIP. 1853,
R61, so acres under cultivation. Only
1 miles from Bartlett. Price only $500
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

1850 acres NV corner of Tp. 1856, R. g., all in a
body, fine nnimproved wheat lands, only
$3.50 per acre; y cash, balance !, 2, and
years.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

It costs you but 10 cents a book
out Of Haslam's circulating library:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27

$50 Acree-NEA& SEA Sec. 2, TIP. 1853, R 81. Only
y 81 miles from Bartlett. Price only $2,600
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-27
Contest Notice.

E. A. Maglone, Attorney, Devils Lake, Mort
Dakota. ITO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-31
THE OREGON's OFFICERS.
Capt Wilde Denies Published State.
ment That They Are inefficient.

The Navy Department today received the
following cable from Capt. Wilde of the
Oregon. which is in dry dock at Kure un-
dergoing temporary repairs:
KuRE. July 81, 1850.
Secretary Navy, Washington:
Please correct press statements of tnefi-
Gent officers on Oregon. No ship has more
efficient officers. WILDE
The dispatch from Capt. Wilde came as n
surprise to the department, as there has
been no disposition here to criticise him or
his officers for the mishap to the great
battle ship. AT the time of the accident
one of the New York papers contained a
story from Washington criticising the naval
personnel act and charging that the accl-
dent to the Oregon was the first disastrous
res ult of the transfer of engineer Officers
to the line of the navy.
II seems that the navigator of the Ore
goh mad been an engineer officer who had
been transferred to the line under the per-
sofnel act. The department was moi IN
sympathy with the attack and did not con-
slider IL worthy Of attention. Ii Is sun
posed that In some way this article has
come to the notice of Capt. Wilde and has
drawn from him this prompt denial by
cable. The bureau of navigation states
that Capt. Wilde has aboard the Oregon
al unusually competent and efficient COM
plement of officers, and pleasure was taken
In giving Capt. Wildes denial to the public
Capt. Wtlde's official mail report on the
accident IL expected here shortly.
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PLAYWRIGHT HOYTS CASE
HIS FRIENDS DECLARE HIM VICTIM
OF AN OUTRAGEOUS PLOT.
Frank Mckee. His Partner. Makes "a
Statement of His Connection
with the Affair.

A dispatch to the New York Herald from
Hartford Conn, dated yesterday, says
Mr. Henney, an attorney acting for George
II Dickinson, appeared before Judge See
man tonight and obtained a writ of habeas
corpus directing officials Of the Retreat for
the Insane TO produce Charles ii. Hoyt In
court tomorrow and show cause for his de-
tention. The question as to whether he
signed an application for admission will be
raised
Dickinson and DIR. Henry McManus OF
this city intimate friends Of the play
wright, called on Mr. Hoyt at the Retreat
for the Insane this morning. Mr.. Dickin
son said afterward:
~ can't ina ine how such an outrageous
piece of business could have been commit
ted in this century. and in the oldest ant
most civilized part of the United States.
can imagine Ii Hung Chang doing some
thing of the kind. but here, today-well
IT. simply terrible"
AS to Mr.. Hoyt's condition. Mr.. Dickin
said: "HOyt is all right, but suffering
terribly with mental agony, caused by hi:
being detained We all know he is eccen
trio, but eccentricity is not insanity. Mr.
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GAlTHERsBURG EVENTS.
Death of Zacharinh DOwden. Prom
fnent Fnrmer-PersOnal Mention.
Snecial resnnndence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Nd, July 30, 1900.
Mr.. Zachariah Dowden, prominent far
mer living near Germantown, died Satur-
day afternoon of paralysis of the heart.
He had. complained for a week, but his
death was unexpected. He was aged sew
enty-one years. Mr.. Dowden had twice
married, and his wife and ten children sur
vive him. Funeral services took place this
morning in Neelsville Presbyterian Church,
of which the deceased was for years a
leading member. The pastor, Rev. T. D.
Richards delivered the sermon, and the re-
mains were laid to rest in the cemetery ad-
joining the church.
Charles Clagctt, son of the late James
n. Clagett, and formerly of this town, died
recently in Newport News, Va. of con-
sl;mption. For years he had been a great
sufferer. He was twenty years old. The
remains arrived here this morning, and
funeral exercises were held in the NJ. E.
Church South, Rev. VIM. A. Mcdonald Of
ficiating. Mr.. Clagett was widely related
here. and the large attendance of relatives
and friends attested the esteem in which
he was held The interment was made in
Forest Oak cemetery
Mr. Vernon Owen Is home from Chicago
to visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
J. owen. Mrs. G. G. Baker and children
Of Baltimore are the guests of Mr.. VIM
Allen.
Mr. Sylvester G. English and family have
been here from Washington, with relatives,
recuperating.
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couid take what action they pleased in
the matter but that If they opposed the
writ OF habeas corpus they must act on
their own responsibility
have not said anything about this mat
Is all very painful subject to me. | feel
now, however, that l ought to make some
statement, since the report has got around
that Mr. Hoyt was kidnapped from his home
In Charlestown / would like to say first of
al! that l have not applied for the guar
dianship of Mr.. Hoyt. l have asked the
court to appoint some one to take charge
OF his affairs but personally 1 would rather
not be the person selected. 1t Is not q
position l want at all. l made the applica-
ton simply as his friend. All that l have
done In the matter has been actuated by
a feeling of friendship for Mr. Hoyt and
through no desire to benefit myself Indeed
any one who understands the case at all
must know that am not, cannot, be seek
ing any gain for myself"