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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
MILWAUKEE LIVESTOCK MARKET

HOGS-Receipt 3 cars: market 5G110c
lower: light. o.20ti5.30: mixed and medium
weights :,.20al5. 321a: common to good pack
ers. 5.1005.30; fancy selected hogs, o.32i1a0
5.::s5
CATTLE Receipts, none: steady; butch
erS' steers medium to good, 1850 to 1900
lis, 4.256I5.00; fair to medium, $50 TO 1880,
3.75@4.2o; heitcrs. common. 3.00G3.5O;
good ;;.75G4.00: cows. fair TO good. 2.S50e
$50: Gamers. 1.7502.50: bulls common,
9. 7J0I3.2a: choice. 3.:s5td4OO: feeders. 500 to
$50 lbs. 500 400; stockers 500 TO $50 lbs.
3OOM3.tO: veal calves. common TO choice
4.500i5.50; mixers and springers. dull, COM
mon to choice. 20.00M40G0.
SHEEp-Receipts, none: market steady,
3C0M3.1o; bucks. 2.5DM3.00; lambs. 4.2o0
90
Chicago receipts: Hogs, $4,000; cattle,
200; sheep, 1900.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
ONLY A DRUNKEN ROW.
The Navy Department View of the
Trouble at Laguira

Washington, ID. c.. Feb. S.--Comman
der Mansfield Of the United States steam
ship Lancaster has made no report of the
trouble that occurred at Laguira recent
ly between some Of his sailors and the To-
cal population. Navy department. off
Gals declare that the affair was nothing
more than the usual drunken row which
is OF frequent occurrence when war
ship makes port, and the men are giyer
orfx
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

Natural gas and oil are reported to
have been discovered in large quantities
near Walla Walla, Wash. Several leases
have already been secured by Cali
fernia syndicate and operations are to be
begun at once.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
TWO-CENT FARES.
Indiana House Orders Engrossed the
Bill for 500 Mile Mileage Books.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. Safer 8
hard fight the House advanced to en-
grossment the bill to require railroad
companies to sell 50O-mile mileage book:
at rate OF 2 cents mile, the books
good for use by any member of the pnr
chaser's family.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-21
VILLA MSTOW n.

Oliver Stone has bargained for the
house and land of Mrs. M. D. Flint in
Mill village for $500.
RehearSals have begun for the mu-
sic to be given Memorial Sunday,
with Mrs. j. X. Lynde as organiSt and
conductor. The chorus is to consist
Of twelve voices from the three village
choirS. Union memorial services are
to be held in the Congregational
church next Sunday at the usual hour
for morning service. Sunday shoots
will meet in the several churches as
usual after the memorial service is
concluded.
Rev. Alven M. Smith preached here
and at South Barre last Sunday IN eX-
change with Rev. frances Kinda
M. A. Smiths condition changed
for the worse the 10Th, but he is
again improving, with good prospects
of recovery.
AT the last meeting OF the Social
Library l55 books were drawn on %
shares at an average cost of about tive
cents. Total received, So OIL. A few
books sold for more than 80 cents.
the committee having the centen-
NAL celebration in charge referred the
fixing of time for holding the same to
the Library, and it was voted to held
it during Old Home Week in August.
Mark L. Beardsley, manager, and
J II. Lucia, appraiser for the Conn
Building and Loan Association, both
of Montpelier, were in town Friday on
business.
Miss Nellie DAILY, who has been in
Sharon with her grandparents for
several months, returned home last
week.
Misses Lula and Sara .Burnham of
Barre have been visiting relatives in
town.
The teachers meeting next Friday
evening is to be in charge of Misses
Seaver, Brush and Dickinson. School
law and the Vermont MT thod Of asses
sing taxes ale among the topics to be
discussed.
A son of Enos Town, who formerly
lived on the Witherell farm, is visit
ing his cousin, Geo. T. Colby.
The Central Association of Univer-
salists are to hold their annual meet
ing with tho parish at North Mont
pelier June and I.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-21
GILLEY 4 ABBOTT.
ia, 118 Main Street, Barre, Vt.
EAST WARREN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Bingham visit.
ed at S. T. Vandeusen' part Of last
week.
Mr.. Casseda was through the town
with his cart last week for the first
time this season.
The Warren Whist Club will meet
at Ed. Heath's on Thursday night,
May %.
G. w. Eagan was in town last
Thursday.
Charles Brooks and family returned
last Friday from Holden, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jabe Senior have re-
turned from Massachusetts.
The Odd Fellows have their an
nual dance May 20 at the town hall.
Howard opera house orchestra will
furnish music, and good time is ex.
pected.
Fred Johnsons boy was sick the
last OF the week.
Mr.. Johnson was in Lincoln over
Sunday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-21
STOWE.

Carroll Scribner and wife of st. AL
bans visited in town over Sunday.
Mrs. A. J. Heart is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
A picnic supper and ball will be held
at the town hall Thursday evening,
May 23d. Good music furnished. Full
bill 80 cents
Stowe Military Band assisted by
Mrs. H. W. Barrows, soprano; H. W.
Burnham, tenor and a male quartette
composed Of the following voices: FL.
W. Burnham, T. A. Douglass, tenor;
A. L. Morrill,, w M. Douglass, bass,
will give a concert at Unity church,
Wednesday evening, May goth. Tick
cts rs cents; children under 10 years,
Is cents. -.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-21
WEST TOPSHAM.

Mrs. w. W. KeyeS, who has been
very i'll, for several weeks, is much
improved.
Mrs. Charles Poole is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. NJ. Dufur were in
town Friday and Saturday.
Miss Lena M. Church is in Brad
ford doing some typewriting for Miss
Lydia E. White.
H. o. Bagley had the misfortune to
Sprain his ankle last week.
Or. r. F. Willard was in Corinth
recently to examine applicants for the
Mutual Life Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-21

Oliver Stone has bargained for the
house and land of Mrs. M. D. Flint in
Mill village for $500.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
TORPEDO BOATS ACCEPTED.
TIC Barney and Bassey omcialIy
Taken Into the ssvy.

TIC Barney and Bassey Officially
Taken Into the .tsvx.
The Secretary of tae Nay today finally
accepted for the Government the torpedo
boats Barney and Bagiey. recently con-
structed BY the Bath Iron Works, OF
Bath. BE
These boats in their .oale.aI trials feIIy
met the contract require-aents. Their
contract speed is Is knot i5ut this Was
slightly exeeeded-1n the tsszs.-The Gov
ernment pays &1s1 600 e4ci. for the little
vessels
There has recently been 8 change OF
sentiment among the leading officers OF
the navy relative TO the efficiency of tor
pedo boats and iestroyers. This year, for
the first time IN ten years. the Naval
Board on Construction did not recommend
that the navy be increased in the tor
pedo-boat type.
Members Of the board are now con-
vineed that the utility OF torpedo boats
has been greatly exaggerated and that
they are entirely too costly for The service
which they render. It is pointed out that
during the Spanish war the torpedo boat
did little real service and oftentiules
proved hindTance TO the movements Of
the fleets TO which they were attached
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
Shot Wife, Three Children,
and Woman Clerk.
LAST NAMED AND ONE CHILD DEAD.
Tragedy Occurred at Turner Falls
Mass, This Morning = Other
Victims Are Al Ser iously
Hurt.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dee 31.-Reports
received from Turner Falls this morning
say Louis Bitter, a jeweler. shot his wife
and three children. a boy and two girls,
and also woman clerk, Miss Ida cullom,
in his employ.
f. Bi.zer is under arrest.
Crazed by Business Troubles
Bitzer- is supposed TO have been Worry
ing over business troubles, and was seized
by a TT Of dementia when he committed
the crime
Miss Cunom, the clerk, and his son
were killed. and his wife and his two
young daughters were seriously wounded
by the bullets from his revolver.
Bitter is d 5eweler and has been in bust
ness here for several years He is about
thirty-fve years Of age.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
4 PLEA TO SELL PANAMA CANAL.
stockhoIder Says This Alone VIII
Save Company From Ruin.


save Company From Ruin
PARIS. Dec. 31-Philippe BunauvarfIla.
a large shareholder in the Panama Canal
Company, and an eL gineer If the old COM
pany, has published an open letter today
tc the shareholders urging them TO sell
the canal TO the United States TO save it
from utter ruin. as she success of the
Nicaragua Canal would Be fatal to the
Panama Canal
BunauvarfIla, continuing. quotes a letter
of his 10 the president OF the Panama
Company. in which he says:
4 eonsider the completion OF the work
by America the only solution to save our
fortunes and the national honor. The
vacfIIatfng policy of the last two years
has caused universal prejudice in Amer.
lea. but this antipathy to the Panama
company will be overcome by frankness
and promptness- I believe that if en or
before January 1 representative OF the
Panama Comnany VIII tender to President
Roosevelt a reasonable offer he viii lay
the matter before Congress, which viii
order a supplementary report. I propose
that $40, ,000, Geo be the price set for the
Panama canal, OF that the American Gov
ernment be allowed to fix the price ITSELF
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
FIDUCIARY NAMED
FOR SHANGHAI
COMPANY SELECTED BY CABINET.
To Handle the Chinese Indemnity ON
Commissfon-F'Irs4 American
Financial Institution
in That City

It was decided at the Cabinet meeting
this morning TO appoint the International
Banking Corporation of New York the
fiduciary CT the United States at Shanghai
TO receive the payment OF The Chinese in
demnity. Secretary Hay VIII make the
designation at an early date, and the cor
peration viii succeed Consul General
Coodnow. VINO was appoipted fiscal agent
a few days ago.
It has not yet been decided just when
=he first payment viii be -4ade- the cor
poration, which was oEly recently or
ganized for the purpose of Oriental busi-
ness, has made an American named Fer
ron its agent in Shanghai. and a banking
house viii be opened there at onee-the
first american financial institution ever
established in Shanghai.
End of Hot Contest.
The designation Of the International
BANKING Corporation closes d hot fight for
the position CT fduciarv between that
company and the Guaranty Trust Company
OF New York. Some time ago it was an
nounced that,the Guarautv Trust Company
had been made United states dduciary
This vas not the case, however. fnasmueh
IS the Guaranty Trust Company's charter
DIES not permit it to do business outside
Of New York. The Internal tonaI Banking
Company was only recently organized With
a capital Of 100000 Edward f. Cragin.
Of New York. weII-known anancier IS
the president OF the con.psHy. Together
with Gen. J. J. MeCook. its legal repre-
sentative, ana H Hardy Secretary, Mr.
C-agin made formal application for the
a2poiStment as fdueiary . few days ago
tn BE Paid in Cs8psmissfon.
The corporation viii receive a commits
son for making the collections. but The
exsct figure has not yet beeR determined
upon. The imperial treasurer at 2ekiAg
viii pay over to the deyen OF the Diplo-
matte Corps there the total sym Que.
I'ha doysn viii il turn deliver 10 the fn-
49,. I representative Of each Power the
3, t--e thar nat =on. A bond Of prob
a..r $50 eco EilI be posted by the cor
Position
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
RESTRICTING HIGHER PAY.
An Order ATectinE Army officers
Serving Above Their Grades.

An order Affecting Army officers
Serving Above Their Grades
The Secretary OF War has recently rem
dered a decision of the utmost impor-
tance to officers Of the army on duty with
troops and exercising commands eDove
that pertaining to their grades.
It is held by NJ. Root that to entisle
an officer to additional pay under the acts
of April 20. 1855, and May 26, 1860. for
exercising such a command ne must have
exercised such command Of troops oper-
ating against an enemy for a period Of
three months or more continuously, in
obedience to orders issued by superior
authority which he was bound to obey.
and no pay or allowances as of higher
grade than that actually held by an officer
will be paid hin under this reguiat ton
unless d certified copy. in duplicate OF
such order. accompanied by q statement
Of service hereunder, is fled with the
paymasteT.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

abandoned her They were married on
July Il. 1895. Since deserving her Mrs
Lipphard says her husband has not con-
tributed to. her support Robert ". Wells
is named as her counsel.
Mrs. Rosa B. Lanhan's married life was
brief. On December Il, 1899. she says she
was married to Henry Joseph Lanhan. at
York. Pa, and that on December 1 fol-
lowing her husband deserted and absn-
doned her. Mrs Lanhan also asks for
divorce from her husband on statutory
grounds. She named William E, Ambrose
as her attorneY-
Threatened to Kill Wife.
Mrs. Ida s. stetson asks fer divorce
from Walter 8. stetson on the grounds Of
cruelty, desertion and on statutory
grounds. He often threatened to kill her,
she declares. and once attacked her with
razor and tried to cut her throat. Ed
ward L. Gies is named as counsel for the
complainant.
Sarah E. Hagen, through her solicitor
| Edward G. Niles, fled suit against her
husband, Clarence o. Hagen, for divorce
She alleges that her husband willfull5
deserted her for more than the past txt
years Mrs. Hagen further charges that
her husband has cruelty treated her, en-
dangering her life and health, in that hF
has beat. kicked, and otherwise abused
her. and that he is an habitual drunkard
Continued on Second Page.)
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
TITLE TO NEW-MADE
LAND IN QUESTION.
SQUARE NOT NOTED on CITY PLATS
Attorney for District Advises. to
Avoid Complications. No As
seSzmcnts to Individuals
for such Property.

The question Of ownership to certain
lands situated south of Georgia Avenue
and designae eei IN a conveyance of rscoId d
as south Of square S92, the land in ques-
ton NOT being shewn on he plats Of the
city, is the subject Of an opinion subn {
ted to the District Commissioners BY their
Attorney. Andrew B. DuvaH-
The question involves the validity OF
the early maps OF the city and the title
to lands Ieft by aceretion from the river.
According &c statement submitted n the
case By the Surveyor of the District be
examined all the records Of the War De-
parment, as we'll as taose Of his own Of
fee ana found no reference TO 4 square
south of square SEE. except IS square So2
on the King pIats and The MeDermott
map
The Surveyor further states that the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

rupt nation and the revolution against
President Castro IS likely to increase the
margin between her debts and her ability
to pay.
President Roosevelt. while expressing
his intention to stand aIoof from all
armed strife between the debtor and cred
itor cannot fail TO appreciate both Ven
ezuela's inability to pay and Castro's dis
position not to pay a break in the pro-
ceedings might permit arrangements to
be made which, in the event Of war. would
become impossible
Further than this. action by Germany is
more than likely 10 be followed by pres
sure upon Venezuela by France and Eng
land, with most disastrous consequences
to the South American Republic ard at
the same time possible enlargement OF
the United States.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

the railroad authorities at Big Moose
that Edward Madison of the later place
who for some time past has been working
in a hotel there, was coming 10 Utica on
the New York CentraTs Mohawk and Ma
lone train, which arrives at 4:30 o'clock.
It was believed the man was afflicted with
smallpox
Train Put in Quarantine.
The train was met at the station by
Health officer Douglass and a squad OF
policemen and put into strict quarantine
The suspect was examined and found
to have the disease beyond any question
OF doubt. He was removed from the train
by Health officer Douglass and taken TO
the Ravine Hospital, where he viii be
confined, awaiting developments.
Passengers All yaccinated.
The other passengers in the car were
taken in charge by the physicians, and
they. as we'll as the members OF the train
crew, were compelled to submit to vaeci-
nation.
when this haa been done the car and
all the clothing of the occupants were
thoroughly ftnigated- Then passengers
and trainmen were allowed 10 go free.
The case was treated with al the pre-
cautions known to science. and it Is
thought there VIII be no spread Of the
disease.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
CASTRO HOLDS
LOFTY IDEALS.
He Defends His Policy in
Venezuela.
LOYALTY 10 THE FA7HERLAHD.
Interesting sidelight on Impending
German Observation-Disclosures
ances Given of Disprov-
ing Charges of Enemies.


President Castro of Venezuela has writ
ten an open letter, coDIes of which have
been received by officials here, in which
he defends the general policy he has pur-
sued sna tlirows considerable light on his
aspirations An Indirect alusion is made
TO The German affair in the Presidents
appeal for united support in defence Of the
Republic The letter was in response to
Rgappiication. which was granted for the
release OF several journalists imprisoned
at Caracas, IN the course of the letter
President Castro says:
Complex Conditions Existing.
1T IS painful 20 observe that the rash
ness Of some, the impatient ambition of
e others the mistaken criticism Of the lead
ing classes. ard the obstinacy of the revo-
lUtionary spirit have sorely tried the
virtues of my liberal policy. At d time
when have desired to see the country
happy and its citizens enjoying every
comfort, 1 have had the painful duty OF
adopting repressive measures, contrary
10 my. character, my education. and all my
sentiments
Peace and Prosperity Delayed
II the offenders N this case have not
succseded in overurowing the Govern
ment, they have. nevertheless. contributed
TO the propaganda which delays the fruit
of peace and makes Gus progress and our
prosperity captive in the clutches Of the
monster Of civil war. Our prosperity has
been withheld through errors and entan-
clements for which my Government is not
responsible, but which claim a prompt
and quick solution. IN carrying out this
policy I should have the support Of all
the citizens Of Venezuela. because therein
rests the sovereignty of the fatherland.
No Fear OF Criticism
1t is my wish that you convey TO these
journalists ny wish 10 see them again
fulfilling their duties Of party opposition
desire that the press shall bring all the
charges it may have against ne. being
confident that its Judgment viii not af-
feet ne. 1 do this in order to establish
under our republican system the absolute
justification Of my political purposes.
do X also because have no fear of an
adverse public judgment upon my acts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
NEIL NEIL CR0PSEY'S BODY
CONSIGNED TO GRAVE.
FUNERAL WAS SIMPLE AFFAIR
Remains Taken Direct From Rail
road station to Graveyard, and
Inferred In Presence OF
Hundreds of People.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Wjth simple cere-
monies. and in the presence of several
hundred people, relatives and friends, who
had known her IN childhood, Nell Cropsey
was laid to rest in the cemetery of the
New Utrecht Reformed Church at n:2o
O'Clock today
The body arrived in Jersey City from
Elizabeth City. n. C, where tie girl met
a violent and mysterious death, at S-55
O'Clock this morning. 1t was driven direct
to the little cemetery. which is located
at Bath Beach. about half mile from
Grayesend.
Under Bleak Cedars.
In corner. under TWO bleak cedar
trees, new grave had been dug, and
there the Rev. Alfred H Brush. of the
New -Utraeht Dutch Reformed Church, as
sisted by Revs Dr. Davidson and ". T
Adams. conducted brief religious serv-
ices and consigned the body to the grave.
The casket was of rosewood, with silver
trimmings On the wooden box, which
enclosed It. was the following certificate
from Coroner Fearing. Of Elizabeth City.
This is 10 certify that this is the
corpse os Ella n. Cropsey, who died Of no
disease. but Of violence or drowning
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
big HURRY TO
GET DIVORCES.
Day Under Old Code
GauSeS Great Rush.
q CASES FILED IN TWO HOURS.
Worlds Record Of Yesterday win
Be Broken Law Going Into
Effect January 1. Allows
But One Cause.

There is no decline in the activity Of
business in the divorce courts. The rapid
pace yesterday by persons seeking to
dissolve their matrimonial ties was kept
up this morning.
Usually the business Of fling suits does
not commence IN the Office Of the Clerk
Of the Supreme Court until 10 a. 70. To-
day. however, soon after the doors we're
opened a number of petitions for divorce
were offered for fling.
New Record Certain.
The rush which was begun early con-
tinued. and in two hours twenty-seven
petitions for divorce we're placed on file
II this rate is continued throughout the
day the worlds record. made yesterday,
viii be broken.
Jcs:e I Edwards fled suit Tor divorce
against George " Edwards on the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
TREASURY IN
FINE CONDITION
Secretary Gage Pleased
With Showing Made.
IIHEEAHEPLED FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Receipts For Calendar Year Hx-
ceed Expenditures By 500, o,ooo-
ooo-Tncrease in Per Capita
ofPopulation Of Country.

The treasury IS in a condition of un-
exampIed strength said Secretary Gage
today when asked to review briefly the
Treasury situation at the close Of The
year.
For the calendar year we show re-
eeipts in excess Of the ordinary e1pendi-
lures amounting roundly 70 s1oe eo.eoo.
Such an excess might have resulted IN
serious embarrassment had not the de-
partment been able by means OF this sur
plus 10 reduce the public debt in large
amount. Since april I last the Treasury
has redeemed and Cancelled United States
bonds to the par value of $5s. III. .7eo. which
would have been applied 10 the sinking
fund. AID the disbursement resulting
theTefrom was 81. .226.845. The available
cash on hand is. therefore. only about
$so.o0o,oeo larger than the amount held
year ago.
Comparison of TIE Situa4Ion.
Comparing the situation as it Is to-
day with April I, 1897, the result is most
gratifying On the latter day the Treas
ury held money of all kinds TO the amount
Of $685. .S73 900, including 800 -o00. .0e6 as
gold reserve, leaving, therefore $3.50. 900.
coo as cash balance Today. in money
Of all kinds. the Treasury holds <2qe. .e5a.-
600, and if we deduct the sI50. .eo0 600 now
held as gold reserve. the balance. stands
at $f46.o06,oo0. OF S4.g08. 900 less than It
was April /, 1887.
II will be seen, therefore. that sub
staHtiai equilibrium has been maintained.
Increase IN Per Capita.
There has been very material IN
crease in the volume of money in c:rcu-
IatioR since March /. 1897. Is well as in
the amount per capita. The volume of
money on that date outside the Treasury
was $3.50 So. .453, and the amount per
capita was s23.14- On the frst OF Decem-
Der last the amount OF money outside the
Treasury WAS $2-25o 256 go. and the
amount per capita was S2S7s. The in
crease IN amount therefore, vas S574.-
561,277, and the increase per capita was
1888
Gold Coin and Certificates.
! he amount Of gold coin and gold Ger
tificates in circulation increased fro,n $553,
86o,515 on March I. 1897, to 5sI4, 4,3g0, ,0s9 en-
December I, 1901 Every other kind Of
money in circulation is greater IN amount
now than it was on March 1. 1857. with
the single exception OF the Treasury notes
Of the act of July Il. 1896 The amount
of these in circulation December / 1901,
was only $40. .01z, ,6Zz, as against SIS, .6ZI
on March L 1897, This reduction in
volume grows out of the natural opera
tion OF the act OF July Il, 1880. and the
| act OF March Il, 1909
'-TEe increase in the amount Of na-
tional bank notes in circulation turing
the period in question was $1S2. 132, ,7S1.
This increase is mainly attributable to
the act of March Il, 1901