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The Washington times., 1903-07-05

XE 7 ITH the development of the
wv country the increase in pop
ulation. and the consequent
increased demand for sea foods. there
comes a suggestion that with no larger
srea from which sea foods can be OBJ
tanned. we are nearing period when the
soft-shell crab viii become like the ter
rapin. the property of the epicure. who
can satisfy his palate without regard to
the drain upon his pocketbook.
The terrapin has become an article OF
food that belongs strictly to the tables
OF the wealthy. To cultivate an appe-
tite for this expensive species of sea
food requires an income sufficient TO
provide for an expensive table. for ter
rapins are from $50 to $50 per dozen.
and the supply is becoming less each
year. Finding a diamond back terra
pin in the locality in which the best
terrnpins are found. is like finding a
S. gold piece. as terrapin can easily
be exchanged for IS at any of the little
stores which abound in the terrapin
country. provided it measures up to the
standard size.
Following the Terrapin.
The soft-shell crab seems destined to
follow the path OF the terrapin. alaough
at the present time no immediate dan
ger is felt about such scarcity Of sup
Ply as will make the prize prohibitive.
but the demand is constantly on the in
crease. the territory from which this
tied. and unless transportation facili-
ties are improved to such an extent that
The grabbing grounds are brought near
er 10 the markets. the familiar cry of
the street vender who disposes of crabs
in their season viii become a thing of
the past. and only the wealthy class can
afford this toothsome dish upon their
tables
The crab season is a long one. con-
tinuing in this city from the latter part
OF March until the middle OF October.
and from the time OF the withdrawal of
the oyster from the market in the spring
Until the bivalve again appears in the
fall. the Boft-shell crab is a popular ar
ticle OF sea food. The commonplace
clam may be more healthful and nutri-
tious. but is lacking in popularity when
placed in the standard of comparison
along with the crab.
The Washington times., 1903-07-05
Legend of Piratical DAYS.

Notwithstanding that Tangier Island
seems to be nearer TO CrisfeId, Md. than
10 any other town, the island belongs to
Accomac county. Virginia. and depends
upon Virginia for It's laws and protec-
ton Although there is a suggestion
that in the early history of the island
1t was the resort Of pirates. the present
inhabitants at first deny emphatically
such rumOrs. and afterward in confidence
admit that there is an unauthenticated
The Washington times., 1903-07-05
Neatly Painted Houses.

Although the island has been Inhabited
for more than 200 years there is nothing
to indicate that this is an old village.
The buildings are all of wood, and with
the customary habit of the sailors for
painting at every possible opportunity.
these buildings have either been remod-
eled or repainted so frequently that
there is no appearance OF age or de-
cay, and the house that suffers from a
lack OF paint is a novelty in Tangier.
Another peculiar feature that makes
this island distinctively a novelty is
the fact that IL contains no large wharf
on the water front At the end of the
long street. and at a point nearest the
landing stage, may be found a small
wharf less than ten feet square; this
is the largest wharf In Tangier. II con-
tains nothing in the way of roof for
protection, or a seat upon which the
traveller may rest while waiting for the
small boat to convey him TO the land
ing stage, fully a mile Distant. But
travellers are few and far between, and
the wharf seems 10 be sufficient for the
present demands.
The Doctor and the Minister.
Among the professional men may be
counted the village doctor and the min
lister. The doctor states that the in
the minister has no cause for complaint,
The Washington times., 1903-07-05
A Quaint Community.

The conditions on this island are ex-
ceed1ngly primitive. The island has been
Inhabited since 1886. when a family
named Crockett settled there. This
family has been prominent in the history
of the island ever since, and the descend
ants Of that name have become so numer-
Gus that to address a letter to Capt.
Thomas Crockett would involve the post
master In quandary more difficult than
any of the rules OF the Postoffice Depart
ment to understand, but II you are wise
and know that this particular Capt.
Thomas Crockett is descendant of John
Crockett. and address your letter 70
Capt. Thomas Crockett of j. Cson of
john. the letter will be promptly de-
livered.
The Washington times., 1903-07-05

story that at one time pirates did stop
there on their excursions up and down
the bay
Whether the present Tangerians have
any trace of the blood of pirates, or
whether they can trace their ancestry to
more reputable sources. is of little con-
sequence. The present occupants of the
island are not only law abiding, but seem
to be a very exemplary class of citizens
and appear 20 have demonstrated the fact
that a community does not need lawyers
10 insure peace and freedom from law
lessness. II is true that the citizens
have organized a society for the preven-
tion Of lawbreaking, known as the Law
and Order League. but this society seems
more Of an advisory than OF a prohibitory
character, although its officer. known as
the policeman, is supposed to keep order
on the one road or rather lane of the
island.
But II does not seem that this officer
has any authority TO make an arrest, and
the extent of his power seems to consist
in warning offenders. and in making a
list OF the lawbreakers and of such per-
sons as have witnessed the unlawful acts.
and preferring charges against the Of
tenders on the occasion OF the next visit
Of the legal representatives OF the State,
who make occasional visits TO the island
for the purpose Of Weighing out justice.
A Town of One Street.
The one road OF lane referred TO Is
officially known as King Street, but 10
cally referred to as 1.-The road" Along
this narrow street, which is only nine
feet wide. are located the five stores
which exist on the island; a majority
Of the dwellings. the one church of the
Methodist denomination, and a barber
shop. This comprises the business and
the residence portion of the town, and
although the road is a long one and
places, the duties of the one policeman
are not arduous, and as he happens 20
be a Crockett, and one of the eldest
of the residents OF the island, in this
instance he is regarded as a man OF
wide information.
The Washington times., 1903-07-05
Catch Sold to Agents.

The catch Of the crabbers is usually
sold on the Grabbing grounds to the
agents of the shippers who are on hani
with their boats TO purchase the crabs
as soon as they are taken from the
water. In this way the crab fisher is
not troubled about the perishabIe ma
ture OF his product. as It is soon taken
of his hands, and a record made of each
sale. for which payment is made on Sat-
urday OF each week The customary
price paid by the shippers is cents
per crab, and at this rate OF eompensa
tion the earnings of a boat with two
men will range from s25 to s45 per week.
A large number OF the crab fishers re-
side on Tangier Island. on the west Of
Tangier Sound. and about ten miles
from Crisfield. Nd, which is situated
on the opposite side of the sound. Here
is community Of some 1.40O people
who derive their living from the water,
Of the sound. and from this island
nearly every man and boy of sufficient
age TO follow the life of a crabber 10
absent from before daylight on Monday
morning until the following Saturday
afternoon, when the feet OF fishing
boats turn toward home and remain an
chored near the island until the time
for departure on Monday morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
WED OVER A BIER
Dead Father Is Present at His
Daughters Marriage.

Philadelphia, June standing by the
side Of the coffin which had the body Of
her father. Henry G. Morse, president Of
the New York Ship Building company,
Miss Marie Morse has become the bride
of Harry A. Horner. The wedding was
originally set for next Saturday, when
the sudden death Of Mr.. Morse, who was
stricken with apoplexy on Tuesday after
noon in the office of j. P. Morgan in New
York, was communicated to his family,
the announcement was made that the we'd
ding had been indefinitely postponed. Miss
Morse reconsidered the matter, however,
and, accompanied by a small group of
relatives, the bridal couple entered the
room where lay the body Of Mr.. Morse,
and were married by Rev. DR.. Tompkins.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
RAIL ROADS.
A 99.YEAR MERGER
Canada Southern and Michigan Cen.
trial Will Make a New Long
Time Agreement.
Michigan Central Will Guarantee
21a Per Cent on Canada
Southern Until 1910. 4

New York, June A complete merger
OF the Canada Southern railway with the
Michigan Central was effected yesterday
at the special stockholders meeting. held
In St. Thomas, Ont, says the Herald. It
is said to have been effected by a lease of
the Southern to the Central for ninety
nine years.
There was some opposition on the part
of minority stockholders. but the Wander
bilt interests were able to- control about
two-thirds of the stock. The new lease
succeeds a former one which expires Dec.
81. Its life was twenty lone years and it
provided for the operation Of the COM
pany's lines in connection with the Michi-
gan Central, the gross earnings of the
whole system to be applied first to the
payment of the operating expenses and
fixed charges Of both companies. and the
net surplus to be then divided in the pro-
portion of two-thirds to the Michigan Cen
trail and one-third to the Canada South
ern.
Under the new lease the Michigan Cen
trail, 1t Is stated, will guarantee TX per
cent on Canadian Southern stock until
1910, and three per cent after that date.
Directors of the Canada Southern will
be vested with the power to issue bonds
to retire first and second mortgage bonds
maturing in 1908 and 1918.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
DESERVED DEATH.
Governor Of Texas Pardons the Stay.
er Of His Sisters Be
trayer.

Dallas, Tex, June 4.-The most remark
able language ever used by governor Of
Texas in pardoning convict, is that ems
ployed by Governor Lanham In the case
Of Milton Young. who on May s, 1901,
walked into restaurant at Arlington and.
without warning. shot j. B. Oldf1eld, a
school teacher. Young was recently con-
victed of murder and sent to the peniten-
tiary. His defense was that he was JUS
titled because Oldfeld had betrayed his
only sisterea girl just In her teens, and
one of his pupils.
The people Of Arlington generally signed
a petition for Young's pardon. The state
board Of pardons. Of which Governor Lam
ham Is chairman, has now granted the
pardon. Governor Lanham, in his review
OF the case, uses this unusual language:
1.-THE deceased had been on intimate
terms Of friendship with the family Of tho
applicant and that of his father. and such
a base and brutal betrayal Of confidence
and friendship deserved death at the hands
| of the applicant"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
ANSWER OF THE NORTHWESTERN.

The North Western filed In the federal court
at Chicago yesterday an answer to the govern
ment charge of discrimination in favor of certain
shippers at Missouri river points. The company
admits that it has connections with railroads in
the Omaha district, reaching from Omaha to the
Mississippi river, and to Chicago, and that 1t Is
engaged in interstate commerce. An admission
is made that prior to Jan. /, 1901, copies Of the
schedule of rates for transportation Of packing
house products dressed meats and grain were
fled with the interstate commerce commission.
A general denial is made. however. that the
defendant has combined agreed with the other
companies to transport such commodities between
Missouri river points and Chicago at rates other
than those givcn In the published tariffs.
The other railroads are expected to file answers
in short time. .......
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
NECK BROKEN BY A BLOW
Friends Of Riley Believe He Was
Murdered and Thrown Into
the River.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal.
Livingston, Mont, June 4.-The body
of Pat Riley, who was. found Tuesday in
the Yellowstone river, near Gray Cliff,
has been brought to this city. An exam
nation shows that his neck was broken
and that he received very serious injuries
about the head.
1t Is the belief of those who have the
case in hand that Riley was killed before
being placed in the river. His neck APP
pears to have been broken by a club, and
the wounds upon the head are Of such
a character as to indicate that they were
caused by an assailant with a club or
some blunt instrument
1t Is possible that the injuries may have
been caused by fall from the high bank
into the river, but those familiar with the
situation do not believe it probable
At the time of Riley's disappearance he
had about $50, but when found his pock-
cts were empty. Riley's friends believe
ne was murdered and afterwards thrown
in the river. a.
The officers are working on this sup
position, and it is said have discovered a
clue which may lead to the detection of
the guilty person. It is said that Riley's
whereabouts until a short time before he
was placed in the river are known and
that the man who accompanied him is be-
ing shadoWed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
GOVT AND THE BANKERS
Former Wants to- Be Admitted as q
Member Of Clearing House.
New York Sun Special servic,

New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, June 4.-The bankers Of Chi
cago will meet tomorrow to take action
on a plan for the admission Of the United
States government as member of the
Chicago clearing house.
It is almost certain that an arrange
ment will be concluded similar to the
deal of the secretary Of the treasury,
John Sherman, and the associated banks
In 1873, whereby the sub-treasury in New
York became a kind Of business partner
Of the great banks of that city. r..
Secretary Of the Treasury Leslie M
Shaw reached Chicago yesterday and was
In conference for a long time with J.
B. Forgan, who is chairman of the exec
utive committee Of the Chicago clearing
house. Late in the afternoon Mr. Forgan
issued a call to all the members Of the
clearing house for a meeting tomorrow
afternoon when the bankers will decide
whether the application Of the United
States government for admission shall be
accepted or rejected.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
A HARVEST FOR BROKERS
Flood Sufferers Pawn Their Jewels
and Watches Rather Than
Take Charity.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Iowa, June 4.-Following
close upon the heels of the flood comes the
news that the pawnbrokers are doing 400
per cent more business than they did a
week ago. It is said that the flood vic
Tins are borrowing money on their watch
es and bric-a-brac rather than accept
charity from the city relief committee.
Five hundred have already applied at
relief headquarters, most Of them seek
ing clothing, many asking for medicine
and a small percentage begging food.
Work has been found for every able
bodied man at $1.75 day, and 1900 men
are needed. The work consists chiefly Of
repairing damage to railroads and places
of business in the path Of the flood.
The river has converted Vail street in
to new channel in which the current is
so swift that no boat can beat it. This
leaves an island on which 800 first class
homes are located. It Is doubtful If the
river can be diverted from its new chan
mel.
The wife of Governor Cummins has is
sued an appeal for clothing for women and
children. The river is declining rapidly
and the situation is greatly improved.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
wiNoNA COMPANIES MEET
WInona & Southwestern and Winona &
Western Hold Elections

n
The Winona & Southwestern Railroad
company, the Winona & Western company
and the Winona Bridge company held an
nual meetings at Winona yesterday. The
latter's stockholders listened to reports and
adjourned to meet at Chicago in July. The
Southwestern stockholders elected direct
ors as follows: w. j. j. Landon, William
The officers elected were: President. H.
w. Lamberton; vice president, v. Simp-
son; secretary, Thomas Simpson; treas
urer, NJ. G. Norton; additional executive
COMMITTEES: E. s. Youmans Charles Hor-
ton. The Western elected directors as
follows: v. Simpson, H. w. Lamberton,
President Fl. w. Lamberton; vice presi-
dent, V. Simpson; secretary, Thomas
Simpson; treasurer, NJ. G. Norton; addi-
tional executive committee, M. G. Norton,
e. S. Youmans.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
warshIps to Remember.

An exceedingly comm endable movement
is on foot to restore the names Of some
of our famous battleships by bestowing the
same names on new ships Such. names
as Ironsides, Constitution, Guerrero, Es-
sex, President, Delaware, Maine, with as
many others, are SO intimately associated
with the history Of our country that they
should be made forever memorable. < The
name Of golden grain belt beer is another
that should live forever, for 1t recalls a
tonic that has done wonders to improve
the health and strength Of the men and
women who have made the great north
west, the golden grain belt Of America.
You will enjoy case at home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
A ROAD TO BREMERToN.

special to The Journal. 7zf- tgsys 1.s
j Tacoma, Wash, June 4-Incorporators of the
Olympia & Bremerton railway say that grading
will be commenced before Aug. 1. 1t Is claimed
that the company is an independent one and that
1t will merely connect with the Northern Pacific
mt Olympia. Bremerton is the Puget sound naval
station and rail communication with the trunk
lines would be great convenience in deliveries
of heavy machinery and material.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
FARMERS AT YELLOWSTONE.

Stops at Billings, Deer Lodge and Fargo to
have been made by the party Of fifty German ag-
rculturists have been Cancelled to permit the
farmers to spend few days in Yellowstone
Park They will arrive June IL In Minneapolis
over the Northern Pacific.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Montana Central trainmen have been
granted the same increase as that granted on the
main line of the Great Northern.
Call was made for meeting Of the executive
officials of western roads for to-day at Chicago.
The general situation, including labor troubles,
ia being discussed.
The Southern Pacific Will consolidate its rail
road shops at Bakersfield, Truckee and Wads-
worth, removing them all to Reno, New. One of
the reasons for the change is that the climate at
Reno Is particularly favorable.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders yes
terday the Chicago & Eastern Illinois was prac.
tically added to the Rock Island system. Daniel
6. Reed, chairman of the board of directors OF
the Rock Island; w. B. Leeds, of the Rock
Island, and William Il. Moore and ]. H. Moore
directors Of the Rock Island. were elected direc
tors of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois.
The Santa Fe's California Limited will rur
semi weekly only thru the summer months. East
bound 1t will leave San Francisco and Los An
geles Mondays and Thursdays, beginning June g.
and westbound will leave Chicago Tuesdays ant
Saturdays, beginning June 2. This train will
carry Pullman drawing room sleeping cars, Pull
man observation cars buffet smoking car ant
dining car. Trains equipped with electric
lights and fans and run Santa Fe all the way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
FREIGHT BUREAU MEETING.

The second day Of the transcontinental freight
bureau meeting in Chicago yesterday was occu-
MED with discussion of schedules and various
claims presented by shippers asking changes In
classification. Members say that the only object
of the meeting Is the consideration Of applications
for changes end to harmonic tariffs and not to
increase rates.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
MERGER ARGUMENTS.

Tie suit of the state of Minnesota against the
Northern Securities company and others Will be
argued before Judge Lochren in the United States
circuit court tomorrow at the federal building
in st. Paul. The attorneys for both sides are
expected to make extensive arguments and the
suit will probably take two or perhaps three
DAYS. &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
Soc Zinc chance 81 HING.

on and after June LIST, train los, the
Dakota Express, will leave Minneapolis
at $50 p. m. instead Of 9:10 p. m. This
is Of interest to fishermen. Full partic-
ulars at tho ticket office, 119 Third st s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
Atlantic City, Cape May and seashore

Can be most comfortably reached via
Niagara Falls If the through trains Grand
Trunk -Lehigh Valley, Chicago-New York
Route are taken advantage of. Convent
ent terminals in all important cities; mag
nificent scenery. Descriptive literature,
timetables and full information regarding
route will be furnished by Advertising De-
partment. Grand Trunk Railway System,
1876 Adams street. Chicago, Geo. w. Vaux,
A. G.. p. & T. A.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
N. P. CUTTING OUT GRADES.

Bpecial to The Journal
Tacoma, Wash, June 4.-Work on the North
ern Pacifc's new line from Tacoma to Olympia
which will shorten the running time between
Tacoma and Portland about thirty minutes, has
bene commenced and will be pushed thru to COM
pletion as fast possible The purpose OF the
company in building this line is to obviate the
many steep grades the present line. The
work will not be completed until some time
next year. S4c
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04

why don't you try Carriers Little Liver
Pills? They are positive cure for sick
headache, and all the ills produced by dis
ordered liver. Only one pill dose.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04

Special Train to Hotel ST. Louis, Lake
MInnetonka, Sunday, June 4, Via c., M.
& st. p. Railway.
Leave Milwaukee Station 10 a. M; ar
rive Minnetonka 10:45 a., M. leave Min
netonka p. m.; arrive Milwaukee sta
ton 4:45 p. m. SO cents for the round trip.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04

# New Shooting and Fishing Guide
OF the Great Northern railway shows
you where to go for FISH copy free
by calling at the City Ticket Office, 800
Nicollet avenue. Special rates every Sat-
urday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
Gets 500 GOO 4 Year

Because he has keen, clear brain in a
vigorous body. Electric Bttters give both
and satisfy or no pay. Try them, SOC.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
DECLINE OF VITALITY

Is the result Of indiscretions in the
past. You are rapidly approaching
that stage when you will be a COM
plete wreck in the sea of human in
frmities. Your physical and mental
disorders are increasing in numbers,
and you will soon realize the hopeless
and dangerous condition of your exist
ence. Nature has endowed you with
all the factors necessary to make q.
success, and yet the story of your life
is but a pitiful tale Of shipwrecked
hope and unfulflled promise.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
Strength and Firmness

+ OF body and mind will return when
proper remedial means are employed
which may be obtained from the
Helping hand of this old experi-
enced and reliable ply sician; cer-
tain, sure and speedy means only
will effect cure.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-04
CROWDING HIS PARLORS

Among whom are worn-out business
men,, who suffer from failing power,
clergymen, lawyers, professional men,
bankers, teachers, mechanics and
farmers, cured through the applica-
ton Of his skill, experience and ad-
vice.