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The Washington times., 1903-08-20
LAMAR'S COACHMAN
TAKES FRENCH LEAVE

LONG BRANCH, n. j.. Aug. 20
James Mcmahon, the coachman who,
when employed by David Lamar, the
broker, was assaulted, it is alleged, by
Monk" Eastman and his pal. is miss
ing. His disappearance adds mystery
TO the case. Mcmahon left the National
Hotel Saturday night, and a day or so
afterward Eastman was released from
jail on $4,000 cash bail. II is thought
Mcmahon is in New York He declared
that he would go away rather than be
put in Jail as witness.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

The steamer Tourist, of the Peoples
Line, ran aground at Monasl1on wharf
yesterday and was pulled off by the
steamer Caroline, of the Weems Line.
Later large rope became entangled in
the wheel of the Tourist and caused a
break In the steering machinery. which
caused a delay of four hours. The steam
er had a large excursion party aboard
bound for Fredericksburg
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
GERMAN LIEUTENANT
WOUNDED I'M A DUEL

BERLIN. Aug. 20.-Lieutenant Kaysef
was shot yesterday and probably fatally
wounded IN a duel at Allenstein with
Lieutenant Klauenfiugel. Both officers
belong to the Seventy-third Regiment OF
Field Artillery. The duel was the result
of joking at a farewell supper given at
the officers Casino to Captain Fiege-
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
MADE CHIEF OF UNIONS.

DENVER, Aug. 20.-J. H. Maioney. CT
Chicago. has been elected general
president OF the National Building
Trades Council E L. Smyth, of St.
Louis. president during the last year,
was his only competitor.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Bridge Building.

The Pennsylvania Contracting Com
pany. which is waiting for the War De-
partment to approve the plans for the
construction of the Anacostia bridge,
brought into the city today two car
loads OF machinery with which the pre-
liminary work is to be done. dredge is
already on the ground. and as soon as
the plans are approved, the work is to
be commenced with a rush.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
LOCAL MENTION.
Hurt by Stepping on Nail.

Harry Washington, a twelve-yesr-old negro
living at l2l L Street northwest, was walking
along Pennsylvania Avenue, near Twelfth Street
northwest, yesterday afternoon when he stepped
on nail, running II into his foot. He was
taken 10 the Emergency Hospital, where the
nail extracted and the wound cauterized
There is fear Of tetanus developing.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Valuable Brooch Lost.

Mrs. F. Morton, living at Hotel Barton. rode
out to the Willows. on the Tenleytown Road.
last evening When she left home she wore a
breastpin worth s4oO, set with diamonds and
emeralds. When she got of the car at the
Willows her jewel was gone
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Increased Earnings.

The Norfolk and Western has issued
a report showing a big increase in earn
ings. The gross earnings for the sec
ond week in August were S52,75O For
the present fiscal year the Increase In
gross earnings has been $4S3.826.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Young Burglars Foiled.

Harry Higham. of los D Street southeast, re-
ports 70 the police that last night about l0:3O
o'clock attempt was made 20 enter his house
by two negro boys, apparently about fourteen
years old Mr.. Higham was awakened by the
noise and the youthful burglars were frightened
of
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
FLORENCE BROWNS BODY FOUND

GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y, Aug 20
The body of Florence Brown. OF New
York. was found this morning in Can
ada Lake in nearly the same place
where George Evans body was found.
The remains were badly decomposed
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Frank Kelly, Of Pittsburg Pa, stopping at
624 Pennsylvania Avenue. fell in a faint at
Ninth and Street northwest last night about
10 o'clock. falling on his head and cutting It.
lie was taken 10 a neighboring drug store,
where he received treatment, after which he
was able TO go 10 his boarding house
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
VIRGINIA.

The Democratic committee of Hen
rico county met yesterday morning and
the candidates for the various Offices
paid up their assessments. The com
mittee decided to enforce rigidly the
law in regard to election officers. An
effort was made to get an amendment
made 10 the primary plan. but it was
voted down almost unanimously
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
MARYLAND.

The Annapolis city council met last
night. Most of the session was devoted
10 argument on an appeal from the de-
cision OF the mayor as 10 the election
of city officers. The four Democratic
members held that all their officers were
elected on July 20, when these nominees
received four votes each, their Repub-
lican opponents three each, and there
was one blank ballot cast. The council
sustained the appeal from the decision
OF the chair
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Struck by a Hot Ball.

Victor Harris, q thirteen-year-Old boy living
az the corner of Twelfth and II Streets north
west. playing ball with a crowd Of play
fellows on the Malone lot on North Capitol
Street, last night about $50 O'Clock, when ne
struck in the mouth by q swift ball He
was taken to the Sibley Hospital, where 1t was
found he had escaped serious injury.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Pocketbook Stolen

John G. Brown. Of Il9 E Street northwest,
hung his coat in the hallway Of his home about
IL O'Clock yesterday morning. When he put 1t
on an hour later a pocketbook, containing Sl3,
had disappeared.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Train Derailed.

Dispatches from Charlottesville say
that southbound freight train No. II. on
the Southern Railroad, was derailed at
Arrowhead last night. The accident was
caused by the spreading of the tracks.
Passenger traffic was delayed several
hours.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

While working building at the foot of
South Capitol Street yesterday afternoon, Rob
Crt Short. q negro living AT 10 Pierce Court
southwest, tore one OF his wrists on q nail
lie was taken 10 the Emergency Hospital
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

The clerks OF the circuit courts of
Richmond and Norfolk and those OF the
corporation courts OF Bristol, Buena
Vista and Radford must be elected this
fall. This interesting fact was brought
70 light last evening by Senator George
Wayne Anderson, of this city. and Dele
gate William H. Boaz, members of the
legislative revision committee.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Fresh Churned Butter. asc.

Schmeerkase. with cream, I0c lb ButterTnilk.
sc quart Drop postal. phone East 795-Y.
Henry Reuter-. 300 G ST NV
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Jacob Holfinger. a native of RinggoId.
died at his home, Guilford Springs Tues
day, aged ninety years.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Order Flowers at ShaffeI's
For all occasions 18th & I, 1.II Pa ave
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

John B. Bare, formerly of Baltimore.
travelling salesman for a wholesale
liquor firm. died at the Baldwin House.
in Hagerstown, after an illness of three
weeks. of acute indigestion and com
plication of diseases. aged about sixty
years He came to Hagerstown about a
month ago and registered from San
dusky, Ohio.
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Taken III on the Street.

Our Welsbach Department Is complete.
6l6 18th SC A Muddiman & Co.-l204 81
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Go to S. Bensinger & Co., nth and B

For cheap tents, all sizes and prices; best roof
ing paper, SOC piece; S.0oo feet 1-inch pipe,
rope, blocks, chicken wire. navy undershirts, 25c
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Murray Edwards and Cornelia s Dur
ham. daughter of c. S. Durham. of
Albermarle, were married at the brides
home. near State Hill Church Miss
Durham is only fifteen years OF age and
Mr.. Edwards but twenty. The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev. ].
B. Turpin.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Detective Griffin, of the Roanoke po-
lice force, succeeded yesterday, he de-
clares, in tracing the robber of the
postofice drawer of the National Ex-
change Bank who extracted nearly 100
letters belonging TO the institution on
Sunday night. The police say the cuiprit
was a fourteen-year- boy. He had
checks and drafts to the amount OF S15,-
600. IL is alleged, some of which he de-
stroyed
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Str Charles Manchester leaves az 10 an,
2:So and 6:so pm Indian Head trips every
evening except Sunday at $3.50 pm sun
days. II an, 2:3o and ESQ pm.
FARE, ROUND TRIP. Cents
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Genuine S., So, and 81 Sample Shoes
Three hundred styles at s.. S. Keene's Shoe
Store 9OS G. Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

w. H. Young, for nearly thirteen
years sheriff Of Dinwiddie county, has
withdrawn from the contest for. re-eIec-
tion. J. W. Galusha is the opposing
candidate. Mr.. Young says other busi-
ness demands his attention.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENING TRIPS
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL
For COLONIAL BEACH and COLTON'S WHARF
from River View Wharf. foot eth ST., at 5:45
?. m home again IL pm Sunday. Tieke,s rood
80 days: Colonial Beach. 81: Colton's, 81. so
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Mrs. Lucinda c. Summers, widow of
Isaac Summers, and their children, Mrs
Laura c. Deter, Mrs. Susan E. Palmer.
Mrs May NJ Flock, Mrs. Alta Nj. WiIes.
Mrs Effle L. Anshermnn, through their
attorney. Frank l. Stoner, fled a caveat
at Frederick to the will of Isaac Sum-
mers. who died in June, and whose will
was offered for probate August 8. The
estate is valued at SIC, 600
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Injured a Wrist

Birds to board. schmid, 7l2 18th st.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
DIR. LEATHERMAN,
: DIR. CZARRA :

DIX. CAARRA
The Well-known German Specialist
81 SIXTH STREET n W
10 years permanently located in Washington
City. His success in treating old and So-caiied
incurable cases is acknowledged BY the public
and profession. See testimonials at his Office
RUPTURE permanently cured, without pain
OF loss Of time. X-RAY for examination and
treatment CURES cancer, structure. var1eocele,
akin. blood poison. and private diseases quickly
for lifetime.
CONSULTATION FREE
Cftce hours-From 10 10 10 an. and 70 pm
aul4-u
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

A northbound freight train of about
forty cars, drawn by two locomotives.
with a pusher behind. parted while pass
ing through Hagerstown last night. The
front section went on short distance
and stopped. The engineer of the push
ing engine, not knowing the train had
parted, continued, and pushed the cars
into those ahead with terrific force.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Mrs. Lawrence, OF Baltimore, who is
boarding at the Bolingly Hotel, Queens
town, was seriously injured in a run
away accident In Centerville She was
driving down Liberty Street with her
husband, when the breeching on the
horse broke and the dayton ran up on
the animals hind quarters. The horse
became alarmed and kicked the dash
board off and upset the wagon into the
ditch
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
EXCURSIONS.
COLONIAL BEACH

WASHlNCTON'S ATLANTIC CITY
STEAMER 7. v. ARROWSAITH
from River View Wharf, foot 9TH ST., every
Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. and
Sunday at $40 am; home again about II pm.
GOOD DAY OF ISSUE
auuits' -oO NSntA
Snl4uren- Cents
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
DEATH OF JAMES M. SIMPSON
One of the Oldest Masons in the United
States Dies in Seattle

One of the Oldest Masons in the United
States Dies in Seattle
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Simpson return
ed Tuesday from Seattle, whittier they
were called last week by news that Mr..
Simpsons father was rapidly failing
and could live but few, days. he
died Friday morning and was buried
Sunday, the services being under the
direction of the Masonic order. The
Sunday Morning Times reports his
death as follows:
"In the death of James M. Simpson,
in Seattle Friday morning, Masonry
loses one of the oldest, if not the oldest,
member in the United States. Mr..
Simpson was 81 years of age at the time
of his death and had been a member
of the Masonic order since his twenty
third birthday. At the time of his
death he had been member for seven
ty-four years.
"Mr. Simpson came to the state of
Washington in 1891, from Des Moines,
Ia, where his wife had>died the same
year. He made his home with son
at Fairhaven, and later removed with
him to Friday Harbor where he re-
manned until two years ago, when he
came to Seattle and lived with his
daughter at 1926 Thirty-second Ave.
"Mr. Simpson spent the earlier years
of his life in Oneida. County, New
York, and remained there until 1871,
when he moved to Des Moines, la. He
leaves three sons and three daughters,
Mrs. e. b. Hunt and Mrs. J. It. Long,
of Des Moines; Mrs. Hunnell and j.
M. Simpson, Jr., of Seattle; F. A. Simp-
son, of Friday Harbor, and Leroy Simp-
son, of Fairhaven.
"Mr. Simpson enjoyed good health
all his life and up to within few days
of his death worked about his daugh-
ter's house and was able to read with
out the aid of glasses. Although he
was reared by Presbyterian parents, he
did not join any church. He was q
member of the Odd Fellows, but took
the greatest interest in the Masonic Or
der"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
GOVERNMENT
WILL NOT HELP
CANNERYMEN MUST WORK OUT THEIR
OWN SALVATION
Death of Jas. NJ. simpson and Robert
Wiley-Edward Mosena "fkidn APPS" His
Little Daughter--San Juan's State Tax
Levy Lower Than Last Year.

A Washington dispatch says that il
an international fish hatchery Is to be
established and maintained on Fra
ser river In British Columbia, in ac-
cordance with the Wishes of the salmon
interests on Puget Sound, it will in all
probability have to be established un-
der mutual arrangement between the
state of Washington and the province
of British Columbia.
Assistant Secretary of State. Adee is
quoted as saying that the state depart
ment had long considered this propo-
sition and concluded that the general
government was not justified in enter
ing into treaty relations with Canada
on this question. Moreoxet the ma,
tional fish commission is opposed to
such negotiations. :. 9
In government circles it is felt that
no action of the two governments
would bring about satisfactory results.
If the Puget Sound Gamers, wish to
increase the supply of sockeyc salmon,
which spawn in Fraser river and are
caught in Puget Sound, government
officials believe these Gamers, through
the state authorities, should conduct
negotiations with the British Column
bia officials, and in that way secure
permission for erecting and maintain
ing private hatcheries. The state de-
partment will not interfere with such
plan, but does not want to become a
party to the negotiations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
Eau Juan's State Taxes

The state board of equalization has
fixed the state tax levy for this year at
3-5 mills, which is the same as the
rate was last year. OF this amount five
mills is for school tax, which levy is
fixed by law. The total valuation Of
property in this county for purposes of
state taxation, as equaized by the state
board, Is S669,271, as compared with
$7l0,17S last year. The total county
valuation for county purposes, as equal
lied by the county board, is $99S, 1924, as
compared with $l,Ol9,176 last year.
Ths'total levy for all purposes this year
is S53S3.62, which is S96.ls less than it
was last year. The schoollevy amounts
to $3530.50, which is less by several
hundred dollars than, the amount
which the county received from the
state last year as its portion of the state
school funds.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

whom he had known for the last 81
years. There are but few who have
lived OH this island, especially in the
early days, who do not remember with
Kindly feeling "Uncle Bob" as young
and old~called him. u
He was born at Fairmount, Philadel-
phla, Pa, Jan. 10, 1888. With his par
ents he removed to Galena, Ill, IN
lS43. In April, 1850, in company with
his brother, James, he crossed the
"plains" to California, arriving in Don
nerville in September, 1850. He came
to San Juan Island in July, 1859. In
August of that year he went to Port
Townsend to reside. but returned to
the Island in 1901, where he had re-
sided ever since. He knew, no NAL
ice, envy or hate, and charity for all
aud under all conditions was the one
ruling principle of his life.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
Mutual Telephone Plan.

Petitions have been circulated and
generally signed asking the county
commissioners to aid the proposed tels-
phone cable project, to connect the
larger islands of the county with each
other and with the Sunset Telephone
Co.'s system at Whatcom. The petit
tian does not set forth the amount or
precise nature Of the aid sought, but it
is understood that the commissioner
will be asked to appropriate a sum of
money in the nature of bonus for a
term OF years. Before the owners of
the local system decided to make q can
vas for such guarantees as they feel
would justify them i'm undertaking the
cable project, a plan was formulated by
number of citizens for the organiza-
ton of mutual telephone company to
establish and maintain at minimum
cost such a service ss the county needs.
The chief promoters of this project, on
Orcas and Lopez islands, Believe that
their plan will best serve the interests
of the public. They say it is in no
sense "a speculative proposition. They
propose to issue stock of the par value
of $50 per share, no person to be per-
mitted to hold more than one share for
each instrument used, and their plan is
to make the monthly charge for the
use Of instruments, sufficient only to
defraygths cost Of operation and keep
the syktem in good repair. The ISL
ANDEk IS informed That it is the inten-
tion tb begin soliciting subscriptions
for stock in few days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
"Kidnappsd" His Daughter.


The little daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Edward Mosena was taken from her
boarding place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Middleton Monday night by her
father, and the two left town early
Tuesday. morning, presumably with
the intention Of returning to their for
msr home in Kansas. They did not
leave the island upon either of the mail
steamers and their present whereabouts
are unknown here. The parents sepa-
rated about year ago but they are not
divorced. Mr.. Mosena went back to
Kansas but returned here last spring
and was lately employed on the steam
er Garland. The mother and little girl
remained here. For some time past.
on account of the mothers employ
ment at various places, the child had
been cared for at the Middleton home,
the father paying her board, Upon
complaint of the mother, represented
by w. H. Wynn, an injunction was is
sued by Justice Blair Tuesday restrain
ing the father from taking the child
away before date fixed for a hearing
upon the question of her custody, but
as they had already disappeared some
difficulty is likely to be experienced in
serving the papers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
Death Of Robert Wiley

On the 18th inst. there passed away
one of the oldest settlers of San Juan
Island, Robert Wiley. He was taken
i'll on the 27th of August at his home
where he lived with his friend, Thad
8. Smith. ON the let of September he
was brought to the home of his old
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Higgins,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

J. G. Mead, of the San Juan. Cream
cry, visited West Sound and Orcas
during the past week and secured s.
number of new patrons for the cream
cry, who have heretofore been shipping
to Seattle. On
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

Congressman Humphrey has made O.,
strong protest to the Commissioner o.
Immigration against the appointment
of non on-residents Of this state to posi-
tions in the immigration service in this
district. He says that "men are now
here, sent from the east asimmigration
inspectors, who cannot tell Jap from
q Chinaman.O
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

The Bellingham Bay Inmbermen'f
association has reduced the price OIL
common lumber from So tc $lOa thou
sand in the hope that others will follow
their example and reduce the price OF
labor and materials entering into the
construction of houses in order that
building operations, which have been
falling off, may be revived.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

The first building erected In. Friday
Harbor, about twenty-five years ago,
and which was used for number of
years for county purposes, is being re-
modelled for use as an office by DR..
Muscott, of Lopez. 1t has been turned
half around and moved to the adjoin.
ing lot. John Douglas is the owner.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

Ten, Chinese watchmeh have been
appointed for duty at various points OH
the Sound in connection with the en-
forcement of the Chinese exclusion act
Thos. M. Fisher, Jr., at one time a pho
tographer here, is one of them.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

"There's nothing like advertising il
you have anything to SELL" says For.
mer Commissioners Buckley. "After L
advertised my live stock, farm imple-
ments and furniture for sale, buyers
came by the wagon load. All l have
left now are pair of horses, five cows
and thoroughbred red polled bull"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

The San Juan Cannery Co. received
5000 gallon fruit cans from Portland
Monday. They have been advised
that their large shipment from San
Francisco by the brig VIM. G. Irwin
may be expected in few days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

III. A. Armstrong brought to the Is
LANDER office few days ago small
branch of a plum tree, twenty-eight
inches long, upon which there were 49
or SO large, luscious golden egg plums.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

Friday afternoon Greek laborer at
CowelPs Lime Works, called "Mike,'
had his hand severely injured by an
.explosion of giant powder, He had
just been "springing" hole, which he
had drilled in the rock, and probably
placed the powder in while the rock
was still hot enough to ignite it. His
hand was badly lacerated ard pene-
trated with many pieces of rock.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

,, Prosecuting Attorney Wynn ha.
been appointed commissioner of the
United States district court here bt
Judge Hanford.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

Whatcom and Fairhaven are again
agitated over the question of consolids-
ton under the name of Bellingham.
The two towns should have been uni
ted years ago. Only the lnachinations
of ward politicians in Fairhaven have
delayed it so long. The union is i'm
portant from every standpoint and un-
der any name, but 1t is pity that such
a distinctive and desirable name az
WhAtcom should be sacrificed for any
other.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24
Local News Briefs

The steamer Buckeye was beached a i
Newhall Saturday night and had Il
new wheel put on.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-24

Census figures show that the total
value of the poultry and eggs we pro-
duced in the last census year was $751;
ls7, ,247. The industry was worth more
than all the cattle and hogs we slaugh-
tered. 1t was worth more than the
wheat crop OF twenty eight states and
territories; and the value of our eggs
alone was higherthan that of the COM
bined gold and silver peoduct of the
United States in any year since 1885,,
except Ia 1890, when the precious met
ais exceeded the eggs by S9sS14, 4,l2s.