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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
..Russ" DENIES 1T.

IL Not Opposing a Pension for Mrs.:
Benjamin Harrison.
Washington, Dec. %. = Col. Russell
B. Harrison, son of the late President
BENJAMIN Harrison. was admitted to
practice in the court Of claims at its
last session. Col. Harrison. in 7'eplyttta
an inquiry concerning the reason for
his presence in Washington. said: Il
have been here entirely on legal busi-
ness. The report that am opposing
the granting of a pension to Mrs. Ben
jamin Harrison is absolutely without,
foundation. I have hesitated to make
reference to this matter, even to deny
the truth Of the idle rumor earlier.
simply from disinclination to make
reference to family matters" %
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
BEAT HIS DYING WIFE.
Nan-brute Merely Grins When Given
&$ a Tongue Lasting. .1.

Nan-brute Merely Grins When Given
s& Tongue Lasliing. z
New York, Dec. "a. - James Cum
3mings, machinist of 1856 North Ninth
street, Williamsburg, was sentenced to
six months in the Kings county peni-
tentiary by Magistrate O'Reilly in the
Lee avenue police court Saturday for
brutally beating his wife, Sarah Cum
,nings, who is dying of consumption.
He was drunk when he reached his
home, and he dragged his wife from the
bed and beat her. When the man was
arraigned the magistrate received
note from DIR. James O'Connor, who Is
attending Mrs. Cummings, stating that
the woman bad only a few days to live
On sentencing Cummings the magis-
trate said:
''You are a dirty scoundrel and a
ilcafer and are disgrace to the COM
munity. only wish it was In my
power to give you six years instead Of
six MONTHS
Cummings took his sentence with
grin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
PUBLICLY ATONE.
CHINESE GIVE MAssACRED CHRIS
TIANs A REMARKABLE
FUNERAL.
SEVENTY coffIss ARE BURIED
FULTiLLs AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MISSIONARIES AND Of
FICIALS.
PROTECTION IS GUARANTEED
SEVENTY cofFlss ARE BURIED
PROTECTION IS GUARANTEED
AN IMMENSE CROWD WITNESSES
THE CEREMONIES AT THE
II CEMETERY.

{. Pekin. Dec. 22.-The officials or IunS
Chow have given a number Of native
Christians who were massacred last
wear a remarkable funeral. This action
was taken in accordance with an
agreement between the missionaries
and the officials, by which the mission
aries were to refrain frcm demanding
the punishment of those guilty OF
murderng the Christians II the ofhciais
would make public atonement Tor the
crimes and impress the people with
respect for missi onaries and converts.
The funeral procession traversed the
principal streets Of the walled city OF
Tung Chow. There were seventy COL
fms to be buried, and these were fol-
lowed by hundreds of relatives or the
victims. The procession was composed
Of a company of Chinese cavalry. a
company Of infantry, several bands
and hundreds Of men carrying gaudy
funeral emblems. The procession look
two hours to pass the reviewing stand
where We're gathered the city officials
Gen, Ma, commander Of the Chinese
trops who besieged Tien-tsin; MT.
Coneer, American minister to Chlna'
and many American and English mis-
sionaries.
An immense crowd witnessed the
funeral services at the cemetery. me
Chinese troops, the police and the
funeral attendants formed In square.
with the officials. the missionaries ana
tn, whitehead nourners in the center,
near the graves. Chinese officials from
fifty villages where the Christian con-
yerts had been massaored attended the
funeral, and bowed before banners. as
they eulogized the Christians for hav-
ing died in defense of their faith.
These officials subsequently signed doc
unents guaranteeing protection TO the
Chinese Christians II they would re-
turn to their homes.
The missionaries and the Chinese
Christians Travelled in special tram
from Pekin to Tung Chow. After the
funeral services IN the temple the Chi
nese officials rendered banquet to the
missionaries and the converts. Similar
funerals will be held in other towns.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
FEUD KILLS TWO

Florida Families Fight to the
meath After several Fisxles.
& sommersyille, Fla, DecA A battle
with firearms occurred Saturday after-
noon five miles from here between the
Hogan, and Dorman families, al OF
whom are we'll known in this section.
"a feud has existed between the tWo
families for long time and on on former sfrl
occasions a fight was almost precipa-
tated. The dead are joshua Hogan
and William Dormant; the wounded. ''ll
Andrew Main and Thad Dorman, tne
latter said to be fatally W@ouna'ee'o'l'' @ tl'e' \
Lewis Hogan Is missing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
EXPLOSION KILLED THREE.

Boiler Lets Go and Causes Death and
Destruction.
Pittsburg, Dec. 22.-Three dead, one
missing and twelve injured Is the re-
suit Of terrific boiler explosion at the
Black Diamond steel works Of Park
Brothers on Thirtieth street yesterday.
Reuben Miller. Jr., superintendent Of
the plant states that the boilers were
examined last week and pronounced in
excellent condition. No known cause
can be given for the explosion, but a
thorough investigation is now in prog
rees
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
TWO MEN On aEarATlEID. . !
FrishtfsI coili.io. . tne Nertlh.-- 4

FrixhtfuI C0l1ialOn3 On the North
Il a5s IA 35 western In Wisconsin.
Green Bay. Wis, Dec. 2l-Two men
cremated and another frfghtfully
burned about the lower part Of his
body ana the destruction Of locomo-
tives and cars, was the outcome Of g
rear-end collision Of two south bound
special freight trains on the North
western railway early yesterday at
Little Suamico. The first train. In
charge 6f Conductor Moran and Engi-
neer Oliver. had reached Little Suamtco
and Oliver stopped his train on the
main track to take water The night
was frosty but clear. Suddenly q !
headlight OF the special behind shot
out from q curve near the depot and
q few seconds later the collision oc- '-
cured @g ~. ~ s u Il 81 n
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
One Hurt and Cars

One Hurt and Cars llamnRed. G
Racine. Wis, Dec. "a. I'm g rear-end
collision between two local cars Of the
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light
company yesterday morning several
persons narrowly escaped being badly
injured and killed. Charles p. Wells
was hurled against the glass windows
and his nose. head and hands were
out, hut not seriously; ]. r. Dishingt
fsurerinte tendent OF the electric light
company; Charles Rayerman. mer-
chant, and others were on the car, but
not injured. Both cars were damaged.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
,1Er a HonnInLE DEATH.

Gfrrs Nude BODY, Cbyered with Al
cohol. Catches Fire.
I Philadelpkia, Dec. %. Miss Lillian
Vickers, a young student ct Bryn
Mawr college, met death In q horrible
form. Her nude body. covered with
alcohol, caught fire In some unex-
planned manner and she roasted alive
before a number Of her companions.
whether the girl was mentally up-
sound and set FIRE to herself, or :wheth-,
;er the alcohol was ignited accidentally
Is not known. 38 s s,iS3 .i1s &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
FAMILY SHOOTING SCRAP.
Father and Son Are Both serious1!
~ 7tss Injured. st4t i.+

Father and Son Are Both Seriously
Injured.
Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 24.-During
q family quarrel in Central City yester-
day William Lafferty was shot and
seriously wounded by his son Burt
Lafferty. After being injured the
father, seizing shotgun. ran into the
street and fired at his fleeing son, the
shot penetrating mis- back. His injuries
will result fatally. Rebecca Lafferty,
a daughter, interrupted her father,
wncn he turned and fired at her. inflict-
ing u serious wound. Lafferty was
aoverpowered by the officers and is now
In jatl.. Lafferty had not been living
with his family. and claims that he
called at the home to try and heal Up
old differences Neighbors allege that
Lalfelay was WHIPPING his wife when
sthe son reached the scene and opened
fire q IS 81 4tSss ,a3s,t$ IS 81 5 y = 81
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
Fooled am Old Ma n.

Sioux City. Iowa. Dec. 22. = Patrick
Warren OF West Superior, an old man,
slept in the police station. He is walk
ing from Deadwood. s. D.. II was sent
out by an employment agency" he
said, ito work on q railroad. Three
hundred and seventy-five men Is the
greatest number employed there, and
over 5000 have been shipped there by
the agencies. Many have been forced
to walk back home" tsa
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
4 EsCAPED N NIGHTGoWNs.

Women Flee in scant Dress From q
burning Building.
Il East Grand Forks, Minn, Dec. "a
At 1 o'clock Saturday morning fire
broke out in the building known as
..19O1, ?, on the Point" and occupied by
dissolute characters. The department
responded promptly, but was unable to
get the fire engine working properly
until too late. House and contents are
q total loss. It was owned by J. w.
spargur. No casualties occurred. The
women escaped in their night clothes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
scoFIELD' HAS BRONCHITIS.

Doctor Has No Apprehension. How,
ever, Uniess ;Pneumonia Sets In,
s Occnto, Wis, Dec. 24.-Ex-Gov. Sco-
field rested somewhat eaeier last night.
DR.. stoelting, the attending physician,
says he is suffering with bronchitis
and his isstemperature is 102. He appre-
hends no serious results, however, un-
less pneumonia sets in. He has bad
cough and has not yet been able to
leave his bed. 3,tl ~. 3e.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
MIR. HILL EXPLAINS.

The MerHer WIN Protect the inter-
ests Of the NOrthyvest. ts5fa
st. Paul, Dec. 24.-President James ].
Hill OF the Great Northern railway
and Northern Securities company. on
his return Saturday from New York,
gave out a statement regarding recent
developments in railroad affairs. He
argues that all that has been done In
the organization of the new company
.is' for the protection Of the Northwest
ern railroad situation and for the de-
Tense Of general Northwestern inter
.ests against attack from other inter
eSt1, 8 F. assf
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
PEllTTIGREw IS DEAD.

BROTHER OF ex-senator Never Re-
gained Consciousness. 4
Sioux Falls, s. d., Dec. l24.-Fred r.
Pettigrew, brother Of ex-senator r. y.
Pettigrew, died Saturday night Of the
injuries sustained two weeks ego. He
had LEFT his house and was walking.
toward his barn. Shortly afterward he;
vas four:d unconscious en- the road,
and is supposed to have been run over
by team. For two weeks he lowered
between life and death and never. re-. e.
covered consciousness.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
foRIY-flyt PERSONS KILLED. J
CITY MARKET BURNs AND MANY Any
ARE CAUGHT IN THE III, +
b RUINFs.
BUILDING SUDDENLY collAPsfs. 3
VICTIMS BEG TO BD
]. KILLIsD BEFORE THE FIRE
REACHES THEM. "A

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 24.-By the
burning of the city markethouse at
Zacatecas, Mex, fully forty-f1ve lives
have been lost and over a score of per-
sons seriously injured. some of them
SO badly that they cannot recover.
Fifteen bodies have been taken from
the ruins and large force is, at work
clearing away the debris in order to
recover others, though there is no hope
that any of those caught in the col-5
lapse of the big structure will be
found alive. Among those caught IN
the collapse were several of the minor
officials charged with the management
OF the building. The markethouse was
one Of the largest buildings in Zaca-l
,tecas, and was owned by the city. Its
lower portion was composed chiefly Of
cold storage cellars in which local ner-
chants stored their perishable[ goods.
and it was in the basement section
that the fire originated. The flames
had gained such headway when dis
covered that the entire building was
seen to be doomed and the efforts of
the firemen and citizens We're directed
to save goods from the storage COM
partments in the basement and on the
first floor. Hun lreds Of men We're
formed into gangs and were busily c17
gagged in the work of saving goods
when the entire supcrstructure, weak
ened by the ss IL
Rapidly Spreading Planes,
collapsed without a moments warming,
crushing and burying dozens of those
engaged In the work of salvage. Those
who escaped uninjured from the blaz-
ing ruins We're 50 panic stricken that y
was some time before an organized at
tempt at rescue could be made, and N
the meantime the moans and cries Sl
those who had not
could be heard. Many OF them begged
to be killed before the fire could reach
them as they saw there was no hope OF
rescue. The fire department Is poorly
equipped and the supply Of water IN
adequate so that no effective resistance nee
could. be offered to prevent the spread
ing OF the fire, which finally burned
itself out, leaving many sunfortunas ses
buried beneath tons Of wreckage. AS
soon as possible an effort was made to
get out the bodies of the dead, but the
heat droveback the rescuers for hours
and only fifteen of those who We're
nearest the outer walls Of the building
could be removed. Exactly how many
have been killed cannot be known un-
I'll the ruins are completely cleared
away, and this work, with the primi-
tive methods in use, will occupy days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
Initiates Carnegie.

son oliver. father Of Judge John r.
oliver; OF the district court. yesterday
proposed a free public library for On
ava, giving building, two lots and
$4,000 on condition that the town pay
$1,000 yearly for Its support.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
u IA; ;$siaIl,etirs q ~ c,,s Bpeach.1 !

Aberdeen, 81 ec..ssE ~. So the
;cioses 81 the present rm sofs court;
gsJuIidEe Campbe ell viii retire from the: 81
bsnch afterS having served stns the fA--
EpaIcity o1 s1ldge since statsilood: I4s.
selsdoys thu conn dence esteem ofs
fhe sEsople tos sall ,ln,ssilai setJee. ana; J;
anueh sre9Iarret SIRE II expressed at his retire,
WI. NJ ies TIE of
lSNsirS
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
Place for Rswli.son,

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. q. Charles 81.
Rawlinson Of this city has been ap-
pointed commercial clerk IN the Office
OF State Treasurer Davidson at q SAL
ary OF 1920 a year. He II g. WELL j
known Republican. a. y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
BONNIE LIES DEAD IN A c4AsI<IsT.

was shot In = saloon Tight I'm Wis
cslp.sil.. I .:.s
y Rhineiander, wis. j. Dec. 4. - Elmer
Bonnie lies dead In an unde taking
room \ here Bas a. result OF a. bullet
Wound in the back received In q saloon
!fiRht IN T.. b. Gouelett' 9 place. River
street. Bonnie was member Of Com
5pany u. Second regiment, Wisconsin
national guard. Gouelett Is In jail
awaiting the verdict of the jury.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-28
BEG COMES VICTIM Of sCnltY CASE.
HEAD OF ARMY PUNISHED SEWERS
LY FOR COMMENTS on iNTyY
u n MATTERS. lss si3.ssl rs "a a
VIEWS OF C0URT ARE APPROVED
s,IswEY,s FINDINGS An = a Reflect
i ED AND HISTORIAN 1IACL4AY
::55t, Vi ii rs NIRED.

~ washington, Dec. "a President
Roosevelt Saturday privately scored
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson a. Miles for his
/ Cincinnati interview commencing the
report OF Admiral Dewey on the Schley
case. B 3if4 4 " ;sI 5s, ISL 4! \.
b subsequently, by the special direction
Of the president, Secretary Of War Root
sent to Gen, Miles an official letter OF;
censure, which was given to the public
by direction Of she president. Il. 4
Il Practically at the same time Secre-
tary. Long promulgated his letter APP
proving the findings Of the court Of In
quiry, disapproving OF the report sub
mitted by Admiral Dewey alone, and
declaring thit this minority opinion
could not have been submitted without
impropriety. III 53f 4 "a B. .5isil
Miles, Dewey and schley were all
made the recipients Of official and pub
lie displeasure within few hours. il
5F3 Maclay Told to Resign.
\. The one ray OF light from the Schley
point OF view was the fact that the
president Immediately on receiving the,
report Of the court OF inquiry showing
that Schley had not been q catiff and q
coward teleEraphed for the resigna-
tion Of Edgar s. Maclay,, who wrote the
remarkable naval history which pre-
cipitated the court Of inquiry. Il
The approval Of the findings Of the
court was a. foregone conclusion. and It
was well understood that President
Roosevelt, In spite Of his own personal
opposition Of schley. would not hest-
tate q moment IN; putting Maclay out
Of the service; In fact, would have done
so long ago, had he not feared such
{ action might prejudice the court Of e in
sqatrY. sS. IN y 81 d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22

WILL PRoBATED.-In the Corpora
ton Court today the will of the late
Miss Eliza K. Davis was admitted to
probate and Mr.. @. l.. Boothe qualified
as executor. Messrs. 4. F. Knox, J.
It. Burke and N. P. t. Burke were ap-
pointed appraisers of the estate, which
consists of personal property only and
is valued at about $4,000. The de.
ceased left her nephew, J. G. Davis, OF
Woodstock, 500; Mrs. J. G. Chapman,
of this city, $500, and the residue is to
be divided into six parts equally among
her nieces, Margaret, Virginia and
Lucy Dyer, of Washington, and Sallle
M. DAVIS, Annie Miller and Mary ID.
Kelly, OF Woodstock Two Ismsll be-
qussls to oolored servants were also
made. -,
The will of the late Owen Carroll
was refused probate because it was not
executed and attested according to law.
The deceased named Mr.. M. SCHUYLER as
executor and left bis estate to his daugh'
ter, Mrs. Lizzie Greene, except house
and lot at the corner OF Columbus and
Wolfe streets, which he left to his
grandchildren. The property will now
have to be divided according to law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22

Boy RUNAwAys ALFRED 2. Shields.
Davis Knight. Robert McGruder and
Clarence Gilbert, well dressed white
youths, claiming to hail from Rich
moDd, were arrested yesterday evening
on the charge OF being runaways. The
boys say they left Richmond Wednes'
day, on the ~ o'clock train, arriving 10
Washington at o'clock. They then WIS.,
tied the National Thestre. and yester-
day morning came over TO this city
They claim they went to Washington
on a sightseeing expedition. Knight
saws he is q son of Postmaster Knight,
of Richmond. The boys were 10 the
best of spirits, and say that they tele'
graphed their parents OF their safe ar
rival. The other three are sons Of
prominent families. All are IA year:
of age. Eddie Baker accompanied
them, but left them for she purpose Of
visiting relatives in Washington. They
were held awaiting word from theii
parents and this evening were sent
back to their homes in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22

MOTIONS. &C.-We cannot mention the
IN thousand aud one articles to re fourd Ia
our Notion Department. But following is q
list Of some Of the useful articles to be found
in this important department Of ours, at the
lowest prices for good quality notiobs.
Fancy Hair Ornaments, shell and metal,
8, 10, 10, 25c Zach.
Fancy spring and solid head Hat Pins,
8, 10. Is. 90, soc each.
Fancy Stick Pins Each......5. 10 and 25c
The genuine ID. F. Taylor English
Pins. Per paper........ ......"..... Zoe
The belong Hook ard Eye Tape, in
white black ard gray. Yard..-....... 25c
Black and Colored Velveteen Facing,
TO-, 10. 20, 20, 30c each.
One lot OF B ack and Colored Velvet BIB
bon, by the piece only OF 10 yards,
for.".. .-.... ,........ -.....~ ....". lHc
Good steel Scissors, all sizes. Pair. 25c
Pure Sea Grass Whisk Brooms, two
Sizes Each..... ...-.........16 and 26c
Good Straw Whisk Broom. Es.. 10 and 15c
Boys new Windsor Ties. Ea.. 16 and POO
Boys ehirtee, the newest and latest for
very small boys. with collars attached,
white aud colore@. Each .................. 25c
White Pleated Bosom. Esch........ 39c
Good Toilet Paper, round roll Es..5 & Zoe
Square package. Each. 1Oc
Fifty gross OF small Pearl Buttons,
seconds three sizes, &c doz 2 doz for Sc
San Silk for crc,het and knitting, sll
colors, 100 yards to spool. Each ....... &c
Genuine Shirt Pearl Buttons. all
sizes. Dozen. ..".-.."...... .........1O, II, 16c
Genuine Ball Pearl Buttons. DCz.,
Is, 1S 20. 25c
Ladies' Black Leather Belts......1 ard 25c
Ladies' Patent Leather Bets, rain
and gold trimmed. Esch...-..2 and soc
Ladies' New Gray Belts. .. .35 and SOC
Ladies' Metal Belts, gold 4 silver,
color will not tarnish so and Toe
Plain Black and Psieat Leather Belts,
with f.ncy laces and spikes attached.
Each ..". ......."..........." roc
Black Silk Belts, with fancy lsces
and spikes attached, Each ............... SOC
Fancy Belt Buckles, gold and silver
color, very pretty.......... ......... % and SOC
New Fancy Brooches, the very latest,
10, 10, % and soc each.
Fancy Spikes for necklaces,
2lb, 8, 10, and 1915 each.
Very pretty Chenille Cord for spike.
neck lees, in red, blue. lavender,
white, black and pink. The yd...... So
New Neck Laces, with fancy spikes
and ball ends. Es......-.... 10, 10 and 25c
DfOWns blhrk O. Tau cnOe FOllSb. BOZ. lOc
Finest Sperm Machine Oil. Bottle..... &c
Clark's DarniDg Cotton. Two for...... &c
The best Needles. Pkg..........v....... Sc
Good Pins Psper.... s, 10c and 15c
Rrainerd & Armstrong; Sewing Silks,
ell colors. Spool. .........................,, &c
Clsrk's bJst Cotton, ali numbers. Spool. Sc
Good Basting Cotton, 200 yds to spool. 2ic
Good Correct Clasps. Pr................5 and 10c
Good Shoestrngs Pr....... -. ........1 and &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The schooner Ellie, loaded with lum
Der by Messrs. Smoot & Co, sailed to.
day for Coan river.
The Rev. DR.. W. L. Deveries, OF
Washington, last night preachtd an il .
teresting Lenten sermon before large
congregation 10 Christ Church.
The Westminster League held their
monthly musical and literary enter
tainment at the Second Pret byterian
Church last night, when an interestipg
programme was rendered.
In the notice OF the death of Mrs.
Lillian Crump Woodhouse on Wedues-
day il WIS stated that she had been
married for two years. She was mar
ried last October in Richmond.
The Rev. w. F. Sheppard, Grand
Chief Templar of the Independent Or
der OF Good Templsrs OF Virginia, last
night delivered an interesting address
to the congregation Of the Methodist
Protestant Church.
Nicolas Nautis, Greek, % years
old, was buried from Mr.. Demaine's 10.
dsrtaking establishment ct l O'Clock
today. He died at Providence Hos.
nitsl, w, shington. yesterday. Rev. c.
Z, Ball, OF Grace Church, officlated.
George W. McElfresb, who at one
time was considered ore Of the best de.
tsctives 10 the country. and who in re-
cent years has been special examiner
ia the Pension Office, died at his hons
10 Washington yesterday of Bright'i
disease. BE was 81 years OF age and
native Of Maryland.
A contractor has begun the demoli'
ton OF the old Stewart Castle on Dr'
pout Circle, Washington, Senator
Clark, Of Montana, the Lew owner O.
the property, is understood to have d.
rected the contractor to rsze the struc
ture. Whether the owner intends te
tree. an apartment house there, as was
announced when he obtained possession
of the property from Senator Stewart
or is to build handsome residence il
not known.
Little Frank Stephens, aged z years
had on exhibition In market this morn