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The Washington times., 1902-07-06
SHARK FOUGHT EIGHT WHALES.
Bloody Struggle Between Marine Mon
sters Seen From Vessel.

Nine gladiators OF the Sea-elght mon
ster whales and a solitary shark-waged
bloody battle last Friday within sight
of those aboard the American Liner
Rhynland, bound for Philadelphia, when
she was off the coast OF Nova Scotia.
This terrible marine duel, in which
one shark was pltted against the whole
whale school, was the first thing OF
which the Rhynland's s passengers told
Yesterday after they had landed at
washington Avenue Wharf. The pier
rang with many languages of the cos
mopoIitan gathering OF men and women
from the stecrage and saloons vividly
describing for friends and newly met ac-
ouaintances the deadly struggle OF the
deeD-sea warriors.
Never have | seen such vicious en-
gagement in all my sea career" declared
Captain Rogers, the Rhynland's COM
ma1der. 1T was a glorious struggle
among giants.
we were going at half speed, at
about 10 o'clock in the morning, and thus
we kept the fighters in sight until the
battle had ended.
when the whales. eight in number
and half submerged. came aheam OF us
the passengers leaned over the side to
catch a view Of what they believed were
islands.
Then the school began to spout, and
suddenly it WAS seen that shark had
run among the leviathans and had start
ed r fight.
Like the throng at a gladiators' con-
test in ancient Rome and Greece, the
passengers, both cabin and stcerage,
clamored merrily for the battle.
For many it was the first sight OF
10 They took sides i'm
mediately. some wagering that the
shark, singly. would put the whale
school to rout The passengers wanted
a battle to the death, no putting thumbs
down. as the Romans did. to stop a
fight.
They got their struggle to the death.
The shark was a courageous customer.
He plunged into the center of the
whales. biting furiOusly this way and
that. spreading a covering Of blood over
the water Sometimes the shark would
appear to leap cut of the ocean; then
he would disappear from view, only to
turn IN to worry one of the whales.
"Strenuously the shark battled. Once
or twice he broke the ranks of the
whales and sent members of the school
away bleeding. But the odds were
against him.
"As he gripped one Of the whales, pre-
pairing to bite, another of the school, the
biggest monster, and evidently the lead
er. swept its massive tail with a swish
against the shark. The next instant we
saw the fish floating on the water,
cloven in two.
Then the whales swept down the At
lantic ahead of us as though nothing
had occurred. d.''-Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
APPRENTICE DROWNED.
Fell Overheard From Monongahela and
Was Lost.

a dispatch from the commanding Of
fcer of the Monongaheia. dated at
Queenstown, Ireland, announces that Ap-
prentice Leslie Clark Stevens fell over
board in a gsle on June IS and was
presumably drowned. The ship hove
TO for twenty-four hours without rccov-
ering the body.
His father is E. F. Stevens. OF sheri-
dan Avenue. Lordne, Elizabeta. y. J.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Youngest Member of the Bench.

Judge C. D. Muir, of Indianapolis, who
is believed to be the youngest member
of the bench in the United States, is a
guest at the st. James. He is but twen-
ty-seven years Of age. and was elected
to the bench more than a year ago.
In appearance he is more Juvenile
looking than Representative Montague
Lessler, the popular young statesman
from Gotham. He is, notwithstanding.
one of the aggressive forces in politics
of the Hoosier State, and his friends de-
clare that he has a bright future before
him now that young men are coming to
the front in political affairs in that
State.
He has recently been nominated by
the Republicans of Indianapolis as one
of the representatives from that city in
the State Legislature.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
BANK BOOKKEEPER'S
BODY FOUND IN A SWAMP
A Laudanum Bottle Tightly, Clasped in
His Hand-A Sufferer From
Nervous Trouble

MEMPHIS. Tenn, July 5.-The body of
James Sellers, aged forty-one years, for
fourteen years bookkeeper in the Union
and Planters Bank, was found in lone
ly swamp ten miles below the city at a
late hour last night. Tightly clasped in
his hand was an ounce laudanum bottle,
the contents of which had produced
death.
He had been suffering for a year from
nervous troubles, and is supposed to have
ended his life while suffering from an
attack of melancholy.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
PAJAMAS FOR HOT
DAY STREET GARB
VINDlCTiVE WORK OF
AN UNKNOWN MAN
Resents Trifling Accident by Firing
Blank Cartridge Into
Another's Face.

ALTOONA. Pa, July 5.-"IH just
mark you SO that l will know you in the
known man to Isaac Plummer last night,
and. so saying. he drew a 3S-caliber re-
volver, and fired a blank cartridge right
in the face of Plummer, burning it hor-
ribly.
Plummer's sight may be destroyed.
Plummer was setting off fireworks in
front OF his home. He pointed a Roman
candle a trifle low, and one of the lights
sped across the street and struck the
unknown man on the hat.
The man walked up to Plummer and
shot him in the face. Then he fled.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
JUMPED FROM THE HIGH
BRIDGE TO HARLEM RIVER
Harry Clark, in Attempting Suicide,
Makes a Sensational Leap of
IIS Feet and Is Rescued.

NEW YORK, July 5.-A sensational
attempt at self-destruction was made
today by Harry Clark, who jumped from
High Bridge into the Harlem River, lis
feet below, and then battled in the
water with two would-be rescuers.
Only the timely arrival of a police
man, who swan out to the trio, pre-
vented all three from drowning. Clark
was finally brought to shore, but will
die.
Scores of people on the Speedway and
others boating on the Harlem saw Clark
leap from the bridge. Clark whirled
through the air and struck face down.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Furnishes All Information.

This manual Is intended to furnish all
the information which applicants Will
need concerning the classified civil SER
vice. These instructions should be care
fully read, as they answer most of the
questions which applicants ask in their
letters of inquiry. and If carefully stud
led will save much needless correspon-
dence. Letters in regard to examina-
tions and other business of this Commits
sion should not be addressed to members
OF Congress or other persons not con-
nected with the Commission, as this only
causes delay and does not in any way
assist the applicant. Such communica-
tions should be addressed directly to the
United States Civil Service Commission,
Washington, ID. c.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Charged With Housebreaking.

Theodore Williams, colored, waived
examination in the police Court yester-
day on a charge of housebreaking and
was held in bonds Of 81 900 TO await the
action of the grand jury. II is said
Williams forced his wny into the store
OF /. L. Blout, on Seventh Street, and
stole S35. He was about to board a train
for an outing at Atlantic City when ar
rested.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Thousands of Letters.

Thousands of letters are received by
the Commission asking for information
about these industries which unbar the
gate to royal road of learning and a
high salaried sinecure for few paltry
dollars. When these letters are received
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
FRAUDULENT CIVIL
SERVICE SCHOOLS
Give Commission a Large
Amount of Trouble.
ADVERTISE EXTENSIVELY
Do All But Promise an Assured Posi-
tion-Alluring Propositions Presented
in Captivating Forr-Rules on the
Subject.

There are in Washington a number OF
institutions that make a business OF
coaching applicants for civil service po-
sitiols. Many of them do good work,
and against that class the Civil Service
Commission has no word to say.
There is another class. however, that
they could see go to rack and ruin with
the shedding of very few tears.
Those who run this class of alleged
schools are said to be not altogether
so scrupulous in their representations
as they might be. They do a large
correspondence" business as a RUIZ,
and their advertisements appear in the
weekly papers of the rural districts.
where the people are supposed not to
have eaten to repletion of the fruit of
the tree of knowledge. Their chief bait
consists in making, by inference, the
statement that Uncle Sam" is simply
feverish with the desire to have thou
do little work for him every day for
very large salaries per annum.
The educational qualifications are, in
lerentially, very easy; in fact, so easy
that anyone who subscribes to the
course of study furnished by the par
ought to be able to slide past the ex-
aminers with the facility generally ae-
credited to the long and lissom eel.
In Country Papers.
These advertisements are inserted in
the country papers under the guise of
news items or editorials" and general
ly begin by telling of the large number
of employees taken into the service in
the past year. They omit to state, how
ever, that a great per cent of the posi-
tons filled are taken by people who are
experts along certain lines of work,
scientists and men of ripe experience.
They always end by the statement that
they will send free a list OF examina-
tions to be held soon.
This list may be secured at any time
by an application to the Commission,
which fact the proprietors of the
schools of correspondence" also omit
to state. Thei. advertisements lead to
the Inference that they. being on the
spot, possessed of an inside knowledge
OF conditions, and Of much influence
with the powers that be. are able to
land lucrative positions by reaching out
their hands.
Their business is productive of money
to them. a great deal OF disappointment
10 their pupils" and of much annoy
ance to the Commission. 1t is only oc-
casionally they overstep the limits of
the law, however. in their representa-
tiors. the tenor of their publications
being such as rather to inspire hope
without direct statements of results to
be accomplished.
The Commission is watching the peo-
pie who thus accumulate money from
the purses of the aspiring uniformed,
and 1t is likely that a vigorous legal
campaign will be inaugurated against
them in the near future. Chief Examin-
er Seryen is also considering the advisa-
bility OF preparing circulars telling o.
the examinations for the use OF these
country papers which are the uncon-
scious disseminators of so much misin-
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Young MenOrganize Club
to Further Dress Re-
form Movement.
PARADE ON THoROUGHFARES
First Taken Up as Jest, the Scheme
Now Appeals to Members of the Club
as a Good One-Evening Promenades
in Order

THE Pajama Club" is the name of 4
new hot weather dress reform society
which has been recently organized in
Washington. The idea had its inception
ht an extremely unconventional smoker
given about two weeks ago by a young
an who combines fondness for fads
with an originality. which has gained
1or him e reputation as man with
some thing always up his sleeve.
The particular night on which the idea
had its birth was a hot one, and the
guests of the young man mentioned were
IN extremely nesligee costumes. Natur-
ally enough the conversation turned up
On the summer agories that the men
CT civilized countries had to endure in
contrast with their brothers of other
lands
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Only Question One of Nerve.

Ouly question Une OF NERVE.
IF fellow could only wear patamas
in the summer" :'aid one Of them.
"A fellow can, if he has the nerve" "
said the host.
The subject was debated pro and con.
at first whimsically and then with Sc
ricusress. 1t was decided that an Amer
lean had rs much right IS Turk to go
about in loose fitting and comfortable
garments.
The idea was advanced that pajamas
were an ideal summer street garment,
sLd that they would be universally
adopted if some little laad Of pioneers
g. uld be found who were brave enough
to inaugurate the custom. There is
nothing in the garb that could b. con-
strued as contrary to police regulations
A Dozen Give Adherence to Idea
But with all of the ideas advanced as
to the propriety, convenience, and rea-
"sonableness of the garb, only dozen of
the men present could be persuaded to
riedge themselves to its adoption. The
fear of ridicule was stronger within
them than the consciousness that they
were to become the henefactors OF man
kind. Finally it was decided that the
first adventure on the streets should be
made at II O'Clock on the night of July
l. The garb adopted for the first expert
ment was simply a suit of pajamas, a
Panama hat, ard pair of white canvas
shoes. The matter of underwear vas
left to the discretion of the individual
On the night of July ! only eight o.:
ilie dozen showed up. These, however,
carried out the program to -he letter,
with the eXcertion that they did not get
started on their nocturnal promenade
until midnight The route taken was
down Connecticut Avenue and Seven
tcentl Street to II Street and back on
the other side of the street. Only few
people were met with on the route. The
policemen on duty either did not notice
them or did not see anything out of the
ordinary in their apparel. for they were
not molested in anv way.
Other Trips Made.
The next evening, and on each sue
cecding. the same route has been taken.
The Young men have become used Z tn:
attention their strange garh attracts
among the few passers by, and are now
perfectly at home in the dress. A trip
down town in the day time has been
planned for July Is.
The club has been organized just as
ether clubs are. The young men who
originated the idea want to get all the
glory C! being charter members" of the
new movement if it becomes generally
adopted.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Specials in Lawns.

07Efcr cne ,ot of Colored
16I Lawns; all col1rs in scroll.
20 figures. and stripes. Regular
Sc value. Special a 35sc.
H1Cfor orc lot of fancy Striped
h@J White Lawn. suitable for
W waists and shirt waist suits.
Regular 10c Grade. Special at 6Iac.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
1nc for Underwear worth
CIS I'D to Sl.25.

One lot of soiled Skirts, Drawers.
Corset Ccvecs: garments nadc OF
cambria, muslin. and nainsook, trim
med with embroidery and lace:
skirts with umbrella flounces trim
med with embroidery; corset covers,
lace and embroidery fronts. draw
ers with two TVS lace inserting and
lace ruffie; garments in this lot
worth up to Sl.25. Special tomorrow
al 3Sc.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
51c for l24c
Wv Vests.

One case % Ladies' Swiss Ribbed
Vests; drawing tape in neck and
srmhole: a good value at 12hc.
Special tomorrow a1ac.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
Exclamation of Joy.

The exclamation of Joy from the bride
as she saw him re-enter the waiting
room did not strike responsive chord
in his breast. and he at once began to
berate her for the awkward position in
which she had placed him by leaving the
train.
How could | know that you would
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
1Ac for Child's
HVS Drawers.

Lot of Madras Percale anG White
Lawn Waists; varied assortment of
styles, but only "a, Sc. and IS sizes.
embroidery and lace trimmed others
tucked and hemstitched. A special
value at 33c.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

And you have a most splendid as
sortment from which to select, en-
bracing all the seasons favorite
shapes and colorings-the Hats
which sold like wildfire at 81 and
So. Clearance price S125.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06
71c for I21c
IN ChiId's Hose.

One lot of Children's Ribbed Hose,
double krce. spliced heel and toe.
Regular l2l3o value; tomorrow at
715c
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24
new METHODS OF
HOUSE CLEANING

The good housewife gets ready, all
plans are laid carefully, all prepara-
tionS are made before hand. and when
the day for commencing this mnmen-
tons occasion arrives, everything in
the house Is "topSy turvy;" not u
mock or corner in the house Is over
looked by the vigilant eye of the
housewife. \ recent house cleaning
in Canon City'S most prominent bust
ness houses took place. Mr.. Geo. W.
Bethel cleaned house in earnest; hay
ing decided to handle the highest
grades of merchandise obtaniahle, he
was compelled to clean house. After
going through the stock, MIR. Bethel
found, to gain his point, he would
be compelled TO meet with loss,
SIS, worth of goods We're sold to
the Chicago Wrecking Co, who came
to Canon and removed the stock
hence there is not stock Of merchan-
disc in this country to be compared
with Bethel's, The opportunities
offered at this store are unsurpassed.
Each and every item in the stock is
right up to the minute in style and
fashion. Anyone wishing few
pointers ON house cleaning should call
on Geo, ". Bethel.
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Cañon City record., 1902-07-24
PLAN TO ATTEND THE FAIR

We urge upon our readers to count
upon attending the State Fair TO be
held in Pueblo, September 10th to
Goth. The Fair last year exceeded all
expectations and the one this years
promises TO be much better. the seat.
ing capacity of the grand stand is be.
ing enlarged, more stables are being
built and the grounds are being inn
proved. The street car service will
be perfect in every way and the man
agement feel that they will be able
to provide variety of entertainment
to suit all that may attend.
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24
Notice To Owners of Dogs

NoTIoE-owners of dogs arc here.
by notified that dog taxes are now due
and payable to the undersigned, OF to
the City Marshal or his assistant,
either of whom will furnish tags by
the payment of the required fee.
Promptness in the payment will save
the pet from danger. ED MINOR,
City Clerk.
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24
SHOT A NEGRO

! Last Saturday night Chandler wa
/ the scene Of a shooting scrape and tn,
demonstration which followed amount
ed TO almost a riot. As is generally
known there are only about doze1
white men in the camp, the balaHc,
of the population being negros.
When the colored fellows Were i'm.
ported into the camp, most of them
became indebted to the company store
for household goods. provisions and
rents.
During the past month the darkies.
for the mO.t parr. worked only a small
portion OF the time. II il a very
common thing for a colored miner to
go into the mine in the morning.
work until he has earned fifty cents
or dollar. and then he taken with
an attack Of sickness aud lay of for
the rest of the day In this way their
pay checks Were small Saturday, and
large or small, the company held ont
the big end of the pay to apply on the
indebtedne-s of the miners. This en-
z
ing drinking and carousing began,
guns Were everywhere in evidence.
Several qusrrels occurred among
them, and several times guns Were
drawn, but the compsny's guards sue
ceeded In preventing bloodshed
Finally the guards attempted TO dis
arm a black One of the guards
WAS Ed. Bakewell, commonly known
a. Tex. Tex and the darky had their
guns leveled on each other. Twice
Tex commanded the man to drop his
weapon and finally Tex alleges he
thought the negro intended shooting
him. 30 he fired. the ball passing
through the colored mans body.
Tex immediately rushed through the
crowd and escaped from the now thor
oughiy wild mob. All night the
dsrkies surged back aud forth through
the camp, shouting like Indians and
firing their guns. AT least two hun
dred shots were fired. and the white
inhabitants of the camp did not know
but what general raid would be
made upon them.
About O'Clock Under Sheriff Hsw-
kins arrived. and Tex was glad to
come out of his hiding and place him
self in the hands of the sheriff. He
is now in Jail in this city.
The wounded negro, whose name,
psradoxicsl. as it may seem, is White.
will r,acoyar He Is haIpv capad for
by the company physician.
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24
im-"eo'' -. .Jenver Today.
Dinner in Chicago Tomorrow

made possible by the Rock Mountain
Limited" via Rock Island Route.
Leaves Denver l pm, and Colorado
Springs i:so daily Pullman sleepors.
Free chair cars and dining cars for all
meals Midday luncheon, fifty cents.
6-R-21t5
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

One of the best advertising journals
published in the West is Whites Say
ings of Seattle, Washington. Bust
ness men who like to keep up on sd-
vertising subjects would be interested
in Whites Sayings. est4
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

School-Girl - Boy - s. gold -
a lehteb - sure
thing
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

Record Want Ads chesp-four lines
for a dime-if paid in advance
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

Save money suit Bethel's 4,
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

5. r. Robinson, Charles Hill,
Charles Thornton and James Webb left
for Routr county Sunday for
months camping and outing
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

I Couches of all styles and prices. If
needing couch or Davenport, let me
show you q big assortment
Cañon City record., 1902-07-24

There WAS quite large crowd at
the band concert last Friday evening,
in spite of the threatening condition
of the weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-28
Society,".

R. F. Jones. the well known cloth
ing merchant, and Mary Ellis Jones.
a popular and accomplished lady,
were united in marriage at the home
of the bride, 217 Record street, at two
O'Clock this afternoon Rev. W. E.
Evans of the Welsh G. M. church
officiating. It was very happy
affair, only a few relatives were
present, and at the conclusion of the
ceremony--a wedding dinner was serv-
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones took the 40
p. m. train for the twin cities to re-
main a few days. On their return
they will take up their residence at
217 Record street.
The happy affair will come as a
surprise to the many friends of both
parties. Mrs. Jones has been resi-
dent of Mankato for many years and
has many friends in the city and
county. She is organist and member
of the choir of the Welsh g. NJ
church. Mr.. Jones has resided in the
city since 1880, and since 1885 has
been engaged in the clothing business
He has numerous friends. The best
wishes of all will accompany Mr..
and Mrs. Jones through life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-28
March 20, 1902
March %. April Ali, 1902.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON FILING PETI
TION TO SELL LAND.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blus
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court,
In the matter of the estate OF Peter
Erick son, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Maids
Madison, administrator OF said
estate, setting forth the amount OF personal
estate that has come into his hands, the dis
position thereof, and how much remains undis-
posed of; the amount of debts outstanding
against said deceased,as far as the same can %
asGeritaIned; the legacies unpaid, and des-
of which said deceased died seized, and
the condition and value of the respective por-
u95s OF lots thereof the persons interested In
said estate, with their residences; and praying
that license be to him granted to sell the west
half of the south west quarter Of section thir-
teen in township one hundred and seven norths
of range twenty seven west, in Blue Earth
county. Minnesota,
Audit appearing by said petition that there
hands of said MAIDS Madison, admins
traitor to pay sale debts, the
legacies or expenses of ,administra-
ton, and that it is necessary for the payment
of such debts, legacies or expenses to sell all OF
said real estate.
1t is therefore ordered that all persons inter
ested in said estate appear before this court on
Saturday. the 18th day of April, A. d. 1909.
at 10 o'clock a. m, at the probate otice
in the city of Mankato in said county, then
and there to show cause, if any there be, why
license should not be granted to said adminis-
real estate of said deceased as shall be
necessary to pay such debts, legacies and ex'
penses.
And it is further ordered that this order shall
be published once in each week for three success
sive weeks prior to said day OF hearing in
the Mankato Free Press, weekly newspaper
printed and published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at Mankato the oath day of March
A. D. 1902.
BY the Court:
[Seal Probate Court.] VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
Thos. Hughes, Atty. for Administrator