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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
COUNTY CONVENTION
Sunday School Workers OF
Prominencc VIII Address
Nc ,tiuq.

Rev II. A. Dowiing, assistant $ at +,
secretary, will speak at the coming
county Sunday school convention at
Msssillon, Wednesday and Thursday
April SO.
A noon-day conference Of primary
workers is announced for the second
day of the convention. 1t will be led
by Mrs. A. G. Grouse. state primary
secretary.
z. C. Knapp. state normal worker,
will speak at the convention also. u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
BAUM STILL
\ IN CUSTODY
Attorneys foSthe accused Consent to
a Further Delay in Preliminary
Examination.
Zimmerman after new EVIDENCE

No date has been set, as yet for the
preliminary hearing of Harrison
Baum, accused of shooting Marion
Erase, at Howenstine, Friday night.
Attorneys for the accused have con-
sented to delay in the hearing oi
otherwise It would have been nece5-
sary TO arraign Baum within three
days after his confinement in prison.
Officer Zimmerman returned from
Howenstine Monday evening. He
found new evidence, 1t is reported
Baum still refuses to talk conce ming
the crime.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
isLussER FUNERAL.

David Slusser died Tuesday
evening at Louisville. He was a
member of the United Brethren
church and at one time preached on
the circuit, being once or twice sta
toned at Louisville. OF late years he
was not actively engaged in that
work. He was over 20 years Of age.
He leaves a wife and two children.
besides several step-children. The fu-
neral services were held Thursday at
the U. b. church. Rev. M. f. Fritz
otficiating, assisted by Rev. c. w.
Brewbaker. of Canton, Rev. G.. H.
SOuder. of the Reformed church, and
Rev. Alvin Byers, of the Progressive
Brethren church. Interment In the
Union cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
PEACE PROCEEDINGS.

Newton Wertenberger was arrested
by Marshal Bour at his home about
three miles norteast of Middlebranch
Monday afternoon on peace proceed
ings brought against him by his son
who alleges that his father made
various threats against him.
Wertenberger has engaged Attorney
John II. Monnot TO defend him. while
Atlee Pomerene will act for the &C.
cuser. The hearing will probably hc
held Tuesday afternoon before Mayor
Robertson.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
MISSING SON
Found Dying in Hospital.

Massillon. o., March 17--Six months
ago Karl Geltz, the eighteen-year-old
son OF Theodore +. Geltz, superintend-
ent of the Massillon Coal C Mining
Co., ran away from home and his faith
er was unable to learn anything of his
whereabouts until telegram from
Pittsburg informed him that the hoy
was dying OF typhoid fever at hos
pital there. Mr.. Geltz reached the
hospital an hour before his son died.
The body was brought home for burial,
the funeral taking place today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
BETTER THAN GOLD.

IT was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. ]. Green, of Ian
caster, N. II. mo remedy helped me
until / began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicine I ever used. They have al
so kept my wife In excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are Just splendid for female troubles;
that they are a grand tonic and in
vigoTator for weak, run down women.
No other medicine can take its place
In our family" Try them. Only 50c
Satisfaction guaranteed BY the Dur
hin 4 Wright CO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
JOHN A. ADAMS.

John A. Adams died of coInplica-
tion Of diseases at his home, 507 Haz-
lette avenue Monday evening. Ee-
ceased was 43 years old and leaves a
wife and one child.
He was well known here and his
death Is mourned by large circle Of
friends and acquaintances. He came
TO this city with the Eneber company
from Newport, KY. when that corpora
tion first came to this city. He was
considered one of their most trusted
employees.
Funeral from St Joseph's chapel
Thursday morning at $3.50 O'Clock. Rcy.
Clement Treiber officiating.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
DIED AFTER
/ HIS ARREST
n cart Failure, N o I
Drunkenness Caused
Mans Condition.

The police of Alliance arrested Viii
liam Bevington, Tuesday morning and
placed him in prison. thinking that
he was intoxicated. In less than Ii
minutes after the man was placed In
jail he died and Coroner Schiltz,, OF
Canton. was summoned. IIe found that
Bevingtop had not been drunk, but hal
died of heart failure The dead man
was machinist and was 3S years oi
age.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
The American Boat Has
Been Named RE-
Ilance."
Telegram.

Scripps-McRac Telegram.
New York, March 1.-THE Anne. |.
ca cup defender is to be named "Reli.
ance," c. oliver Islien. manager and
director of the new yacht made the
announcement before the New York
Yacht club last night.
The selection of name for the boat
has caused no end Of discussion
among the owners The first sug.
gested was Eagle" but that was new
er brought up formally. The next
name was Republic" That received
consideration but Reliance" finally
got the votes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
FEUSSNER REMAINS.

The Erie conference of the Evangel-
ical church in session at Lorain has
given out the appointment of pastors.
Rev. III. Feussner. of Canton. has
been returned again to the Evaugeli-
cal church in Canton. c. F. Schaeh-
fin has been appointed presiding elder
of the Cleveland district.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh i5 blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to cure il
YOU must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years and is a
regular prescription. II is composed
Of the best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingre-
dients Is what produces such wonder
full results In curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
II. ]. Cheney & Co.. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 7tic.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
MARRIAGE PERMITS.

Peter Wymer. 4s. and Sarah BoIand.
As. New Baltimore.
Curtis Knight. 32, and Edna Mil's.
is. Alliance.
Harry Erwin %. and Emma thinner
man. IL, North Lawrence.
Gilead w. Crawford. As, and Lucinda
c. Bechel. 46. Alliance.
Harry r. Davidson, 22. and Stella
Caller IS, Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
BARNETT FUNERAL,

The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Bertha Barnett, who
died of consumption Saturday. were
held from the residence Of her par
ents. sos South Mckinley avenue
Monday afternoon. Rev. Brewbaker
officjated.
Bertha Barnett had been active in
many branches of church work and
her death is a distinct loss to the
United Brethren church OF which she
was a member. She was also a mem
Der of the U. B. choir. Interment was
in Westlawn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Notice Of Attachment.

Before John +. Splitter. J. p. of Canton town
ship, stark tounty, Ohio.
chns. sliker { Co.. Plaintiff,
VS.. NO. l1J.
John Marcen, Defendant.
The defendant will take notice that on
March 3rd, 1908. sa!d Justice issued an order
OF attachment in the above action, for the
sum OF sj6.54,
6-iS-2o N. A. ERNST. Atty for Pltfi.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
KNAPP'S HEARING

Hamilton. o., March 17.-,Alfred
Knapp. the confessed stranger. had
his preliminary hearing before May.
or Bosch Monday. The defense pre-
stnted no witness. The story OF his
confession was retold and Knapp was
bound over to the grand jury without
bond
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Notice of Attachment.

Before John L. Splitter, J. r. OF Canton
Township, Stark County. Ohio.
The Pen Liquor Co., Plaintiff
vs. No. i5l.
John Marcen Defendant.
The defendant will take notice that on
of attachment In the above action, for the
SUN of $3.50 m6.l3-20
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
LITTLE HOPE FOR
DESSLER'S RECOVERY

Jacob Dessler, the man in jail WHO
inflicted such serious injuries upon
himself, is still in critical condition
Tuesday. however, be was reported a
little better. but there is little hope of
his ultiiuate recovery
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

Two American cities. and only two,
have no mayors. They are Washing
ton and Pittsburg. Washington Il
governed by district commiss, ,oners
and Pittsburg. under the ripper act,'
has . recorder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
COUGHS. COLDS. AND CONSTIpA
TON.

Few people realize when takins
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey ana Tar. that they contain
oplates which are constipating be-
sldes being unsafe. particularly for
children. Fcley's Honey ana Tar con
taina no 0pletee. h safe and sure sn6
vilI net Sopstipats. For sais " Ron
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
DISTRESSING sT0MACH DISEASE,

Permanently cured by the inasteriy pow-
or OF "A SOUTH AMERICAN NERyINr
TONIC" !nvalids need suffer no long ,r'
because this great remedy can cure then
OF stomach weakness ana indiReStion
The cure begins with the first dose TsSs
relief Il brings 10 marvellous aud surpris-
tng.s II makes no failure; mover dlsap.
suffered. your cure u cerknin 0ndnr ~
We of this great health-glviiIg forsS
wsisSs ssd .nG s'TeS. cU. Sc Ds:.s sc's 6
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be cured by using Foley's Kid
~ Cure IN time For sale by Roth
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

!, yoley's Honey ana Tar positively
elsreo al1 thrno& and lung diaeases
Heeuse subetitutes' Ron = Hug
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
NOTICE.

Notice is Eereby given that on the 10th day
~ at,t,nn a., t,he ~" nonrt nf cor,,non ,ieosa of
Stark county, Ohio, against Thomas p.
Housel, praying for a divorce from said
neglect of duty and willfuI absence as set
forth in her petition. Said case Will be for
hearing after legal publication OF this notice
and as soon as the court can hear the same.
flgd6 EDITH Is. HOUSED.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
No. $50.

The defendant will take notice that on
March 2nd, 1903, said Jus ,ice issued an order
ofattachment In the above action. for the
sum OF 1880. m6-f8-gD
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Notice of Attachment.

Before John +. splitter. J. p. of Can ton town
ship, STARK county, Ohio.
V. Mraz, Plaintiff,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Notice Of Attachment.

Before John +. Splitter. j. =. OF Canton town
sbio, stark county, Ohio.
The Gresser. Brand
Brewing Co. Plaintiff, NJ I'M
vs. AVE- ''o'
John Marcen, Defendant
The defendent will take notice that on
March end, 1909, said Justice issued an order
OF attachment In the above action. for the
sum OF s5ios m6l3-20
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

While driving during the wind storm
OF last Saturday the top of T. D. Gar
rison's carriage of Cheswold was blown
off and carried in the adjoining field.
The horse became frightened and
started to run, but one trace broke and
the other became unfastened, thus re-
leasing the horse. Roland and Norris
VINO were driving the team, escaped
with slight injuries.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Mrs. Mary Cowdright, of Little
Greek, died at the home finer daugh-
ter, Mrs. James T. York, near Leipsic
Sunday afternoon, Feb. %, age s4
years. The funeral was last Tuesday
and interment was made at Gum
swamp. There was a large number of
friends at the cemetery and public
school children of Little Creek sent a
beautiful floral offering.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
What is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows.
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly.
PAIN results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting
In Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
quickly re-adiusts this. It's gently.
yet thorough. Only 25c at Benton II.
Weldon's Drug Store, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
HOW TO MAKE MONEY,

We offer you an investment guaranteed
by two Trust Companies. 1t may make you
rich. This is no scheme or fake, Send
$500 for INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE.
Hyou are not satisfied upon investigation,
we give you your money back.
WELTNER Il DUNN, Fiscal Agents,
2254 60 Broadway, New Yort
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Mrs. NJ. J. Warren, widow of the
late Geo. R. Warren, of Kent county,
and mother of Rev. DIR. Benjamin G.
Warren and State Assemblyman
Thomas E. Warren, died at the home
of her son Benjamin G. in Pough-
keepsie, n. Y, Sunday. Feb. % age
SO years. The remains were brought
to Barratt's Chapel last Tuesday for
interment. A funeral sermon was
preached in the old chapel by Rev. r.
N. Joscelyn to large assemblage of
relatives, friends and acquaintances.
The deceased was a general favorite
with all who knew her, being greatly
respected and beloved.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
Kent County School Commissioners.

Ameeting of the Kent County School
Commissioners will be held at Dover,
on March 9th, 1908, at II o'clock a. m.
THOMAS C. ROE, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

The Ladies of the Mite Society will
give a supper in the Opera House to-
morrow Thursday evening, March 5th.
All are invited. Proceeds are for a
fund to be used in purchasing a new
iron fence around Glenwood Cemetery.
For 20 cents you can get a good sup
per and at the same time help a worty
organization.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Register of Wills Wilson has granted
letters of Administration on the fol-
lowing: Estate of Jane A. Goodwin TO
Gamaliel Garrison and E. P. Good
win; estrte of Phillip Barrett to James
H. Lester and Charles W. Barrett;
estate of Samuel Loatman to John
l. Loatman.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Full supply of all sizes of cOal-nut,
pea and stove, at COsgriff & Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.5O, $50 A. NJ. 800, 4.55
7.35 2. M
Going South.--s.15 A. NJ. 4.55, 7.S5 p. NJ.
For Clayton and D. & G. Roads, .15 A. NJ.
and 3.20 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.15 AN.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

The following have been the col
lections of classes from March 1st, 1909
to March 1st, 1903.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

You may miss the opportunity of
your life if you fail to read ady. of w.
L. Porter in this issue.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

The Smyrna Transportation and
Mfg Co. has just received another
float load of coal.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

To Cure a Cold iu One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II 1t fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c,
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Why not own a nice farm in high
state of cultivation? See advertisement
of COsgriff & Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Subscribe for the Smyrna TIMES.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
The SMYRNA TIMES.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH; 7.1s, s.4S, 9.57, Am, $40, $50, P. NJ.
SoUTH: s4S, 9.S5. 11.47, A. M, 4.12, s. .Os, and
sos p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Garden and other seeds at J. B.
CoOper's.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Mrs. WiIhelmina Stinson, wife of
wife of John Stinson, died at her resi-
dence on Delaware Street Saturday,
age 49 years. She leaves besides her
husband two children-Mrs. Edward
Higgins of Philadelphia and Roy Stin
ton OF this town. Ipterment was
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery yester-
day morning.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

During the Week.
Garden and other seeds at J. B.
CoOper's.
Full supply of all sizes of coal-nut,
pea and stove, at Cosgriff & Reynolds.
You may miss the opportunity of
your life if you fail to read ady. of w.
L. Porter in this issue.
Why not own nice farm in high
state of cultivation? See advertisement
of COsgriff S Reynolds.
See advertisement of George Cole
about the young Kentucy mules he
i'll have here Friday.
On Saturday March the 7th, W. H.
Collins will sell at his stables carload
of first class Virginia horses. See adv.
Look pleasant! Cummings, the
photographer, will be at his gallery in
the postofice building every Wednes-
day.
q. W. Prettyman has purchased
from Capt. Joshua Davis farm of 1876
acres, situated near Bayview school
house.
Twenty-Five head of young mares
will be sold at the stables of Frank
Armstrong, Friday March the 18th, by
G. f. Donovan. See advertisement.
The Quarterly Conference of SIN yrna
Circuit will meet at the parsonage, the
home of Rev. G. L. Hardestv, at .
O'Clock tomorrow, Thursday afternoon.
Look pleasant! Cummings. the
photographer, will be at his gallery in
the postofie building every Wednes-
day.
Large frying oysters for sale by John
Caldwell, Mt. Vernon street. for one
cent apiece, fresh daily. Families
supplied with oysters, 80 and 35 cents
quart Restaurant attached
The great play "Circumstantial Evil
dence" will be presented at the Opera
House Tuesday, March 1eth This is
the original company the one that
presented this play at the Manhattan
Theatre, New York, last summer. See
advertisement.
TOMATO Growers. AT noon Thurs.
day. March 5th, 1908, Mr.. G. K.
Sewell who will manage Fleming's
Landing Cannery in the interest of
Smith, Rouse & Webster of Belair.
Nd, will be at Flemiug's Landing
to contract for tomatoes at the rate of
eight dollars per ton. D. B. ARTHURs.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Stinson, wife Of
wife of John Stinson, died at her resi-
dence on Delaware Street Saturday.
age 49 years. She leaves besides her
husband two children-Mrs. Edward
Higgins of Philadelphia and Rov Stin-
son of this town. Iuterment was
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery vester-
day morning.
Register of Wills Wilson has granted
letters of Administration on the fol-
lowing: Estate of Jane A. Goodwin 70
Gamaliel Garrison and E. p. Good
win; estrte of Phillip Barrett to James
H. Lester and Charles w. Barrett:
estate of Samuel Loatman to John
Loatman.
The Ladies of the Mite Society will
give a supper in the Opera House to-
morrow Thursday evening, March 5th.
All are invited. Proceeds are for ]
fund to be used in purchasing a new
iron fence around Glenwood Cemetery.
For 25 cents you can get a good sup
per and at the same time help a wortv
organization.
Mrs. NJ. j. Warren, widow of the
late Geo. R. Warren. of Kent county,
and mother of Rev. DIR. Benjamin G.
Warren and State Assemblyman {
Thomas E. Warren, died at the home t
of her son Benjamin G. in Pough- s
keepsie, N. Y, Sunday. Feb. % age J
SO years. The remains were brought q
to Barratt's Chapel last Tuesday for g
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04
sNA TIMEs. WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON NTARCu ,ooo
MISSIONARY.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

Report OF Missionary Secretary.
Amounts contributed for year end
ing March 1st, 1909.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

TOMATO GROWERS. AT noon Thurs
day, March 5th, 1908, Mr.. q. X.
Sewell who will manage Fleming's
Landing Cannery in the interest of
Smith, Rouse & Webster of Belair.
Nd, will be at Fleming's Landing
to contract for tomatoes at the rate of
eight dollars per ton. D. B. ARTHURs. +
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

See advertisement of George Cole
about the young Kentucy mules he
i'll have here Friday.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

The great play "Circumstantial Evil
dence" will be presented at the Opera
House Tuesday, March 1eth. This is
the original company the one that
presented this play at the Manhattan
Theatre, New York, last summer. See
advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

On Saturday March the 7th, W. H.
Collins will sell at his stables carload
of first class Virginia horses. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

For if you let this
opportunity escape
you it's your fault,
not ours. Ifyou will
come in for a look
you'll buy-rejoice at
your bargain and
wonder why you
didn t come before.
Are you going to
miss it ?
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Large frying oysters for sale by John
Caldwell, Mt. Vernon street, for one
cent apiece, fresh daily. Families
supplied with oysters, 30 and 35 cents
quart. Restaurant attached.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Look pleasant! Cummings, the
photographer, will be at his gallery in
the postofie building every Wednes-
day.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Our reduction Sale
soon ends. The goods
must be sold to make
room for Spring, This
IS our last announce
ment and we give you
tair warning.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

G.. W. Prettyman has purchased
from Capt. Joshua Davis a farm of 1876
acres, situated near Bayview school
house.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

The Quarterly Conference of Smyrna
Circuit will meet at the parsonage, the
home OF Rev. G. L. Hardestv, at 2
O'Clock tomorrow, Thursday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-04

Look pleasant! Cummings, the
photographer, will be at his gallery in
the postOffice building every Wednes-
day.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
BLAME THE POWDER.
Cause of Slump in Target Practice
Records

Port Townsend, Sept. 21.-Officers
and men at the three forts in this vi
cinity have been greatly disappointed
and somewhat nonplussed at the sud-
den slump made in target practice rec
ords during the present quarter, which
ends with the last day of this month.
The gunners at Forts Worden, Flagler
and Casey have in the past shoots made
excellent scores. In fact, the 126th
company, of Worden, not long ago
broke all records for coast artillery
Workmanship. During the last few
days heavy practice has been engaged
in, and the work dsone was of the very
poorest order.
The officers in charge, from Col.
Grimes down, we're 10th to believe the
men at fault, and thorough investiga-
ion was set on foot. Officers were sent
from fort to fort, and ip every case was
found the same state Of affairs. 1t now
develops that the last consignment of
powder is deficient in gas generating
power, and the blame is thus laid at
the door of the powder manufacturers.
OF the many shots fired from the big
twelve-inch guns on Wednesday, not
one hit the target. This state of affairs
applies to all three forts alike. The
result of the investigation, however,
which showed that the men behind the
guns were not to blame. was a great
source of relief to Col. Grimes and bis
staff, and the matter will most likely
be taken up with the war department,
and the powder manufacturers taken
to task.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
MORE RESERVATIONS.
Baifour of Burlcigh, and Financial
Secretary.

London, Sept. 21.-.Lord Balfour of
Burleigh. secretary for Scotland, and
Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliott, financial
secretary of the treasury, have resigned,
and their designations have been ac-
cepted by the king. Mr.. Elliott was
not in tn > cabinet. These two resigna-
tions make total of four vacant posts
and one secretaryship at the disposal
OF Mr.. Balfour.
With these designations, both OF whom
are strong free traders, it is understood
that the ministerial designations are
completed, and apparently the Duke of
Devonshire has concluded to remain in
the cabinet. 1t is practically certain
that Austen Chamberlain, Lord Miner
and Mr.. Brodrick will take the OK
chequer, colonies and India portfolios,
respectively, and the only surprise in
the new appointments is likely to be
the appointment of strong man to the
war Office to determine how far the
plans of the South African war commits
sion can be carried out.