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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
"SAM" PARKS SALARY
WILL BE CONTINUED

NEW YORK. Aug. 29.-By a unani-
nous vote. a resolution of confidence in
Samuel Parks. the convicted walking
delegate. was carried last night at a
mass meeting of the Housesmiths and
Bridgemen's Union. II was also decided
to continue his salary of $4s a week
while he is in Sing Sing prison. This
means that the union will continue to
hold out against the arbitration agree
ment OF the Employers Association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Mrs Mary L. Anderson, thirty-eight years
olds, Of 1916 Seventh Street northwest, was
passing New York Avenue and Fourteenth
Streets northwest, en- route from an Street
TO New York Avenue car. last night about
O'Clock. when she slipped on the wet pave
ment, fracturing her left shoulder. She was
taken in ambulance 10 the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment, where Drs. Dunn and
Perkins reduced the fracture.
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THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Mrs Tracey R. Bryan died Thursday
night at the home OF her daughter. Mrs
Dixon Gould, Hagerstown, of consump-
ton. aged sixty years. She leaves the
following children: John A. Shower. of
Harmony, y. j.; William c. Bryan, of
Hoboken. n. J.; Mrs. Harry Garting and
Mrs. Dixon Gould. of Hagerstown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
QUAKER NOW A MORMON.

SYRACUSE. n. Y, Aug. 29.-After
eight months of steady work the three
Mormon elders of Syracuse have made
one convert, Homer C. Stevens, a
Quaker, He will go out to Utah and
says he will send for his wife, also a
Quaker. to join him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

There collision at Eleventh and F
Connecticut Avenue car. due TO a misunder-
standing of signals. The only damage done
was the breaking of the fender Of the Ana
costa car, and the tying up Of traffic for an
hour The passengers shaken up and
badly frightened, but no one was hurt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
U. S. CAPTAIN FINED $500.

MANILA. Aug. 29.-The court OF Gus
toms appeals has fined Capt. Harry B.
Chamberlain $500. He was caught bring
ing in unmanifested. dutiable goods from
Hongkong while he was acting as quar-
termaster
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

William Lewis, forty-ive years old living
on Four-and- a half Street southwest. was taken
suddenly i'll the street, Ninth and (
Streets northwest He was taken 20 the EIner-
gency Hospital for treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Welby Rector, son OF Bush Rector. OF
Fauquier county. blew out his brains
with pistol this week at the home OF
his brother in that county He pre-
vfously had made other attempts 10
commit suicide.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Frank Farantino, eleven years old Of I0G
Street northwest. fell from the second story
Of his home yesterday while playing with some
companions. At the Casualty Hospital il was
found that he had sustained compound frac-
ture of the forearm, and his condition is Sc
rious.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Overheard. But Not Drowned.

In getting of the steamer Mcseley as the
wharf slip shortly after midnight last night,
Robert Reardon, negro, thirty weight years
cid lost his balance and fell overheard There
was some excitement until II was seen that
Reardon was swimming out. He suffered no Sc
rious injury from his ducking-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Virginia opticians will meet in an
nual session in Stanton today The
officers are H. L. Lang, president,
staunton; A F. Jahnke. jr., first vice
president, Richmond; E. w. Green, sec
ond vice president. Roanoke; John W.
Buchanan. secretary, Petersburg; G.
Leslie Hall. treasurer, Norfolk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Mrs. Annie NJ. Murdoch. aged forty
years. died at the Washington county
almshouse at noon yesterday. She was
committed to the institution last Mon
day. and lay In a semi conscious condi-
tion for three days. She was formerly
a resident of Baltimore. where her hus-
band was engaged In business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Edward Kainz, employed by Frederick Fl.
Kramer the florist and who sleeps at the
greenhouses in Anacostia, will hereafter seek
another repository for his money. He had 81
stored under the mattress of his bed, and
il is gone. He told his troubles to the police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
sI.oo To Frederick, Harper's Ferry, and
Winchester

gust 30, leaving Washington IN. Returning,
leave Winchester o. HsTper's Ferry and Fred
erick D. m same day.
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The Kent and Queen Anne's fair closed
yesterday. Despite the rain. which inter
fered with the attendance. the fair was
the most successful ever held by this as
ISOLATION The attendance by steamers
yesterday was small, but many persons
came IN the afternoon from the sur
rounding country.
Mrs Margaret Smith. a young woman
residing in Port Deposit, was struck by
the 4 O'Clock passenger train at Port
Deposit yesterday afternoon and re-
ceived injuries from which she died at
o'clock last night. Her skull was
fractured.
One of the heaviest thunderstorms OF
the season swept over Washington
county last evening. causing much dam
age by wind. rain and lightning. Sew
eral buildings in and near Hagerstown.
including William Stubank's house.
Elizabeth Street, were struck and dam
aged. At Williamsport the storm was
severe and in the nature of a cIoudburst.
The Republican judiciary contest In
Washington county. which has been
waged with unusual vigor ever Iince
the death OF Judge Edward Stake last
winter, was practically brought 10 a
finish last night and the various aspir-
ants are lined up for tonight's primary
battle The contest has narrowed down
until there are but three real candidates
| in the field-Charles ID. Wagaman. Mar
| tin Luther Keedy and Alexander R.
| Hagner-
| Mrs Mary A. Fluharty died Thursday
morning at her home In Templeville at
an advanced age. Her husband. Samuel
! X. Fluharty. and three sons-John T..
Joseph S. and Harry S. Dailey-survive.
! She leaves an estate in lands in Queen
| Anne's county and Delaware and securl-
| ties valued at $50 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

DR. George II. Denny. president of
Washington and Lee University. who has
Just returned from n trip to Chicago
announces that the widow and children
of the late Cyrus Mccormick have given
a fund of $4,000 to the university, the
proceeds OF which are to maintain the
new Science Hail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Complete Stock Of Lamps and Lanterns.
6l6 th-Muddiman's-l204 c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

double wedding took place at the
First Baptist Church in Charlottesville
yesterday afternoon. The Rev. John 3.
Turpin officiated. The brides were the
daughters of S. Carson Wingfeld, of this
city. Lulu WingheId became the bride
of Daniel Webster Mayes. and Bessie
Lee Wingheld is now Mrs. Charles
Piaco.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
Give Reisinger's Ice Cream a Trial
Collision of Cars.

And you'll take it always. Absolutely pur,
81 gal. soc n gal. 235 C ST. Phone E. SOP
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Palpitation of the Heart,
Faint or Dizzy Spells,
and Nervousness
RELIEVED I'M 40 MJNUTES.

DR.. Agnew's Heart Cure not only cures the
heart. but the nerves well. In a trice it
allays pain, ia twinkling II gives strength
and VigOr. and it works a quick and permanent
cure by magic. This remedy cures by a new
process, and is an honest, harmless, wonderful
remedy for weak hearts, weak nerves, weak
blood 20
Dr.. Agnews Liver Pills, 20 doses, l0e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
Marshall Hall.

Str. Charles Manchester leaves at 10 am,
$50 and $50 pm. Indian Head trips every
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 6.S0 2. m
Sundays, II an, 2;30 and ESQ pm.
FARE, ROUND TRIP . Cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
Genuine S., Sc, and 81 Sample Shoe
Mattress Not a Good Safe.

Three hundred styles at g S. Keene's Sh
Store eOs Street northwest
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Taken Ill in Street.

Fresh bird seed and gravel schmid. 10 18th
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Have You Tried Eclectic fiemedies,

Are you discouraged, and have other ptysi-
Clans failed 10 cure your No matter what
your trcublc may be, mental, physical nervous
acute. or chronic, consult the ECLECTIC REM
EDY CO Physicians free. ea3 18th ST nvr
Closed on Sunday. y3l-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

The Hampton Roads Railway and
Electric Company. which has encoun-
tered lot of litigation within the past
few weeks. is in the hands OF receiver.
The suit which brought about this con-
dition of affairs was brought by John G.
Powell & Bro, of Philadelphia. largest
stockholders of the company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

Winchester was thrown into excite
ment at midnight over a murderous at
tack made by two negroes upon Capt
James NJ. Haymaker. city councilman
and night Waterman for Baker Co.
wholesale grocers. When one of the &C
cused negroes. SHACK" Johnson. was
captured, he narrowly escaped Iynching.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
EXCURSIONS.
COLONIAL BEACH

COLONIAL BEACH
WASHINGTON'S ATLANTIC CITY.
STEAMER 7. v ARROWSAITH
From River View Wharf foot 9TH ST., every
Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday Friday, and
Sunday at s:45 am home again about II pm
TICKETS. GOOD DAY OF ISSUE
Aoaiss- ~ cents
Ol44sI cl - Ot1iA
SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENING TRIPS
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL
Fer COLONIAL BEACH and COLT0N'S WHARF
from River View Wharf foot 7th ST. at 5.s5
pm; home again II pm Sunday Tickets. good
80 days: Colonial Beach, 81; ColtoH's. sl-5a.
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Beware of Typhoid Fever.
Fell From Second Story.

-Babek" prevents it. All druggists.
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When You Want a Cut
Fell and Broke Shoulder.

OF anything-Joyce Engraving Co.. Star Bldg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
lsneolnl 10 the oNewao y


Washington, March 2.Maj. Richard
w. Young, representing the Utah Sugar
company Is in Washington on business
for that institution. lie had session
with the commissioner Of the land Of
fee Saturday afternoon regarding the
use OF Bear Lake in Idaho as a reser-
yoir for storing the waters of the Bear
river for use In the dry season. The
sugar company and the government
are understood TO be working In entire
harmony in regard to the operations In
and around Bear Lake. Should the
plans be successful the question Of ir-
rgation IN the Bear River valley viii be
forever disposed Of, as the Bear Lake Is
great natural reservoir and can be
used to hold back the flood waters for
use when they are needed In the dry
summer months.
FACTORY FOR BLACKFOOT.
Hon. John G. Brown of Blackfoot
Idaho, is in city. Mr.. Brown has been
In Chicago and Detroit consulting with
capitalists of those cities about estab-
fishing a beet factory at Blackfoot
He brought a contract with him from
the farmers in southern Idaho for the
planting OF $500 600 acres OF beets and
is well pleased with the outlook for es.
adjustment Of factory. He will leave
for New York In a few days.
D. ECCLEs ON sMooT CASE.
David Eccles, president Of the First
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
BEAR LAKE ASA RESERVOIR
Major Young Representing Utah Sugar Co.. Confers With Com
missioner o. General Land Office on Question Of
Storing In it Waters Of Bear River

Natlonel bank Of Ogden, is a guest at
the Raleigh and is accompanied by his
wife ard daughters,
1T ir astonishing" said Mr.. Ec-
Giles, what news one can learn Of his
home wen he gets away from It. For
instance | have known Mr.. Reed
Smooi al his life, and though | knew
all about him, but Il was not III / got
In the east that learned he was a
polygDmist None of his Utah friends
know this and they would be glad to
see some Of these wives he is alleged
TO possess, The charge against Mr..
smoot Is utterly without foundation.
The people who sent him here 10 rep
resent them in the United States senate
know him 10 be worthy
and honorable gentleman. His life
has been blameless and there never was
a man in our state who has obtained In
a greater degree the confidence OF all
classes Of our people, Gentles and
"Mormons" alike.
j. G. Cutler IL expected here this af-
ternolp 20 meet Mr. Eccles on business
In yanection With sugar interests.
TO IMPROVE PEN p'oRIELLE
RIVER.
Senator Dubois presented to the sem
ate joint memorial from the Idaho
Legislature asking for an appropria-
ton that Will render suitable for nav
igation that portion Of pen d'Orlelle
river lying between Albany Falls and
the mouth OF Priest river.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02

congratulated by his colleagues and by
the assembly generally.
Congressman Ban is in Washington.
The result Is regarded here as an Ad-
dicks victory. Pressure brought to
pear upon the Regular Republicans
from Washington Undoubtedly had
much to do with preventing the accent
ance OF the Democratic offer 10 ioin
with the Regulars TO elect one Regular
ana leave a vacancy
Mr. Dick Is said TO have come here
under instructions from National
Chairman Hanna 10 urge the Regular
Republicans 10 accept the proposition
agreed on by Mr. Addicks and his adj
herents on Saturday for the election Of
a Unicn Republican to the long term
senatoship and a Regular Republican
to the short term, Addlcks himself be-
ing eliminated
u am very happy said Mr. Addicks
after the result was announced I,
gratites me 90 make one Of my best
friends, j. Frank Alice, United States
senator He deserves the place from
a party point OF view and greatly
strengthens the Union Republicans and
myself IN making the fight to carry
the state In 1904 for the president.
propose to help elect a majority of the
legislature Of 1904 favorable TO my can
dldacy for the United States senate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
LIES STRUGGLE OVER.
Mrs. Clara Clawson Benedict Called TO
the Great Beyond.

On Saturday afternoon at 3.i5 o'clock
Mrs. Clara Clawson Benedict. who for
the past three weeks has been hover
ing at deaths door, passed into the bet
ter life, her spirit yielding after hard
struggle with the dread summoner. and
when all OF human skill and hope and
faith had been offered In the vain ef-
fort 10 preserve her life. Some three
weeks ago a son was born 10 Mrs Ben
edict and since that time hope and de-
spair have iiuctuated hourly at her
bedside, the struggle, during the two
days before her death, seeming finally
TO promise victory 10 the faith that was
constantly exercised for her recovery.
But suddenly and almost in a breath.
the battle ended ana the life Of the
young wife and mother went out. Dur
ing her Illness there was constant tri-
butte Of praise from all who watched
at her bedside. for the unyarying cheer
fulness and f0rtitude with which she
met her sufterngs, traits which have
aroused the same tribute In their dem
Onstration In the other trials that have
come TO her life She was young. and
had seemingly a bright ana useful lie
before her, and numberless hearts viii
be- touched with grief al the news Of her
early passing from scenes and assOcia-
lions which hold her in sore need. But
TO the blight OF such griels there comes
always the sprngtime touch Of faith
In happier dispensatlons awaiting the
path Of the absent. and hope for the
moment OF unveiled vision when the alb
solutc good under the seeming evil win
be revealed 10 all tear dimmed eyes.
Mrs Benedict is the eldest daughter
OF Spencer and the late Nlbbie Young
ClaWson. and is the wife Of DR. Chaun-
cey NJ. Benedict their marriage having
taken place In October, 1901 She was
On her twenty year, her birth
day anniversary occurring two days
before her death.
She was one OF the brightest and most
popular OF the young circle n which
she moved. and her absence vii leave
a gap which no other can iill.
The funeral VIII take place tomor-
row at o'clock from Inc family resi-
dcnce, e south State street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
WHlTTAKER'S LITTLE JOKE
Pushed the Hold'up Button and Called
Out Three Deputies.

John NJ. Whitaker, OF the county
treasurer's Office played a joke on the
sherins office this afternoon that was
hot altogether appreciated. In the last
named department IL was regarded as
just @ little too practical There Is a
private burglar alarm system between
the two Offices and while the clerks IN
The treasurer's Office were at lunch Mir.
Whitaker pushed the button "just for
fun
Instantly there was a mighty ringing
co. the shemds office and visions Of
trouble stood out before Deputies But
Ter Booth and Edwards who. armed 70
the teeth. rushed across the corridor
expecting 90 see regular Jesse James
gaHE in the act or lootlng the countys
cash box. BUt Whitaker was alone.
he explained what h. had done ami
the men went back To ,heir work saying
things under their breath that would
n1t look very Wll in a family newg-
paper Blu; one thing was found our
uat was that the burglar system is a
Success between the two Offices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
Senate Proceedings.

Washington, March 2.--Immediately
upon converting today the senate on
motion Of Mr.. Hale took up the general
deficiency bill
In course Of the reading OF the bin
the amendments TO the omnibus public
building bin were sent 10 conference.
and Mr. Fairbanks, Warren and Tur-
ner We're appointed conferees
The conference report on the fortlh-
cations appropriation bin was agreed
to.
Consideration OF the general deficiency
bill then was resumed.
At l o'clock the unfinished business.
the Aldrlch financial bill, was laid be-
fore the senate. At Mr.. Aldrich's re-
quest It was laid aside temporarily TO
permit the general deficiency bin to be
disposed OF.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
RULES AGAINST FILIBUSTERINO.

Washington, March 1.-The Repub-
lican managers in the house have de-
yiscd another rule to further reduce
the minorlty's power to flibuster and
this morning It was ordered fayorably
reported by the commmittee on rules.
It adopts methods of sending to con-
ference general bills with senate
amendments which has been pursued
with reference to appropriation bills,
thus cutting on several rollcalls. and
by further provision cuts out the de-
mand FOR the previous question on con-
ference reports, thus eliminating a
rCllcall on each report. The rule Is as
fellows:
"Tlevolsed. That Immediately on the
gdoption Of this order or at any time
thereafter the speaker may lay before
the house the bill III. b. 1850 10 regu-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02
PEOPLE DON'T KNOW MUCH
Substance Of Remark Made BY Senator Sherman in His Oppo
stioR to Initiative and ReferenduH-Bu viii be
Reported Favoraby

was not a party policy, that the Repub-
llcan house voted il down two years
ago.
Chairman Lawrence made the casual
observation That he had never seen a
policy established by the house since
he had been a member OF the Legisla-
ture that would be safe to follow. any
way.
Senator Bennion suggested that the
people had voted for the constitutional
amendment providing for the Initiative
and referendum. the same year a Re-
publican majority was counted az the
polls.
II venture 20 say, replied Sherman,
that large proportion OF the people
ala not know what they were voting
for; they may have thought IL was
something TO eat
On motion Of Senator Bennion n was
decided TO submit q favorable report A
minority report win be- returned by
Senators Johnson and Lewis. but % Is
likely the majority report viii be adopt
ed by the senate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02

late the immigration Of aliens into the
United States now on the speakers ia
Bile, and the senate amendments there
TO having been read the question shall
be at once taken without debate or in
tcrvening motion following the ques-
ton, will the house disagree 10 the sem
ate amendments en- bloc and ask a con-
florence with the senate? And II this
motion shall be decided In the af-
firinatiye the speaker shall at once APP
Point conferees without the interven.
ton Of any motion. If the house shall
decide the motion in the negative the
eject OF said vote shall be to agree
20 sad amendments and. further. that
for the remainder Of this session when
ever a conference report shall have
been presented and read there shall
be 10 minutes Of debate and at the
end Of that time the previous question
shall be considered as ordered on agree
ing 10 this report
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-02

The final test between Senator sher-
man and the senate judiciary commit
tee relative to the initiative and refer
endum BILL came this morning and the
committee won. Although senator
sherman had secured a recommitment
OF the bill on the representation that
there were citizens who wanted 10 be
heard. he was the only one who ap-
peared against the measure. some u
the members Of the committee made
no effort 20 conceal their conviction
that the committee was being badgerei
by the one antagonist Of the bill, and
that they had gone 90 all the trouble
to reconsider the measure merely TO
please one man. Some OF the friends Of
the measure were present 20 open up
their oratory on the bin. but Chairman
Lawrence said u was not necessary for
anything more 60 be said. as The major
ty OF the committee had made up their
minds to report favorably.
Senator Sherman made a quiet but
determined fight along the line that II