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A WONDERFUL CLOCK.

With scroll saw, plane, a hammer
and common pocketknife. Marvin
Shearer, a one-armed cripple Of Akron.
Ohio, has made the most wonderful
clock in the world. 1t is twelve feet
four inches high, more than four feet
wide, and almost three feet deep. 1t
contains 4.161 pieces of wood Of thirty
seven different kinds. There are 102 pic
lures in or on the clock, all of which Mr..
Shearer painted. The motive power con-
sists of water pump H. ring a capacity
of 200 gallons per hour, a one-half horse
electric motor and several other cleo
trical appliances.
The clock weighs $50 pounds and is
constructed in three sections. On the
face of the top section are rine dials,
seven of which give the time in three
foreign cities and four American cities
one the local standard time. the other,
the calendar dial. indicating all the
changes of the moon. the month. day
and date The weather signals are
translated by signal flags on a revolving
STAFF directly IN front Of the calendar
dial. Thermometers, barOmeters and hy-
drometers each tell its tale, and around
The dials pieces Of wood from each State,
Territory. and foreign possession in the
Union are arranged. decorated with the
coat-of-arms OF each. On either side of
the clock dial can be seen every man-of-
war in the United States naVy.-BostOn
Transcript.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICES.


OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS DIS
trict of Columbia. Feb. 15 19O4.-NOtice
is hereby given that in conformity to
law. the pamphlet containing a list Of
taxes in arrears on real property in the
District Of Columbia on the 1st day of
July, 1903, has been printed. A copy
thereof will be delivered to any tax
payer applying therefor at the Office of
the Collector of Taxes Of the District of
Columbia, and If the tax due. together
with the penalties and costs that may
have accrued thereon. shall not be paid
prior to the day named for sale: namely.
the STH DAY OF MARCH, 1904. the
property involved will be sold under our
direction, at public auction. at the office
OF the Collector of Taxes Of the District
of Columbia. commencing on the said
9TH DAY OF MARCH. 1904. between
the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon
and 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Sundays
and legal holidays excepted, until all
such delinquent property is sold.
HENRY b. J.. MACFARLAND, HENRY
L. WEST, JOHN BIDDLE, Commits
sioners Of the District OF Columbia.
fe15. Is. 2. %. q. mil
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worth Of his ideas was demonstrated in
Algiers, where he accompanied the
French soldiers for a year.
SkObeleff chose him for his aide in the
war; with Turkey. which began in 1871
His wisdom was shown by later events,
when II was apparent that Kuropat-
kin's keen. well-balanced brain was
needed TO, direct Alright the reckless
bravery and impetuosity Of Skobeleff.
Was in Charge at Plevna.
In SkobeIeff's wonderful charge at
Plevna. when he took the Turkish fort
ress, leaving more than 5000 dead Rus
SLAMS In the quarter of mile that sep
arated the Russian line from the Turks,
KurOpatkin was the only member of
Skobeleff's stan that was not killed or
wounded
In attempting. with 500 Russians, to
take redoubt defended by 5000 Turks.
the 800 were decimated, but Kuropatkin,
falling from his horse. was seized and
borne away by soldier.
His gallantry during this campaign en-
deared him to the army. The Car gave
hin a golden sword. Later he led the
Russian forces against the rebellious
tribes In the Caucasus and subdued
them He has been minister Of war
since 1898.
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ANOTHER LARGE DEAL
IN EXTREME NORTHWEST

The removal Of former First Assistant
Postmaster General Perry S. Heath from
Washington to Salt Lake does not seem
10 have lessened his faith in the value
of real estate in Washington, nor the
advisability OF investing therein. He has
bought large building site on Florida
Avenue and S Street. The lot IS part
OF triangle bounded by S Street, Flor
ida Avenue and Phelps Place. and con-
tains about $500 square feet. Mr.. Heath
is understood to have paid about $4,000
for the ground, and IL is also believed
that no intends to acquire the remainder
OF the triangle with a view to the cree
ton on the whole plot of a fine apart
ment house. The transa elton has spe-
Cial interest. from the fact that II dem
onstra.es anew the constantly increasing
trend OF real estate and building ven
lures ia the direction Of that part Of the
city in Zhich the new Connecticut Ave
nue. Bridge is to be a conspicuous fea-
ture.
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"EnOch Arden" Nearly
Lost Legacy for Wife
Provided She Did Not Wed Again---Hus-
band Returns After Long Absence.

FREEHOLD. y. J.. Feb. pa pecu-
liar romance of the Enoch Arden vari-
ETY. developed at the hearing of the suit
of Mrs. Catharine Cline. for many years
housekeeper in the employ Of Capt. VIII
liam H. Pearce, a stage driver at
Branchport. against the Pearce heirs.
which she has won. after a long contest
before Vice Chancellor Reed.
She lived in the Pearce household for
several years. and in the will of Captain
Pearce he left her an allowance OF 81
a week. with the proviso that she could
get IL If she did not again wed.
First Husband Appears.
Shortly after Captain Pearce died.
Henry Theuret made his appearance az
ter an absence of thirty-six years. He
was the first husband of Mrs. Cline.
and thought to be dead. Years prior 10
his return he had gone West to seek a
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home for his wife and self and while
there was captured by Sioux Indians
held a prisoner, and kept in slavery for
years.
He saw the Custer massacre. and
helped Sitting Bull take care of his
plumber. After getting out OF the
clutches Of the Indians. Theuret wrote
the Branohport postmaster as TO his
wife and family. and in answer to the
letter came East
He was surprised to find his wife had
married again.
Woman Wins Out
The Pearce heirs disputed the claim,
because she had remarked. but Vice
Chancellor Reed recognized the woman
as Mrs. Cline. and the return of the
first husband did not change her rela-
tons so as 10 affect the Will She will get
the money. amounting TO several hun
dred dollars.
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lexington Realty Active.

Unusual activity is noticed in Ecking-
ton realty. The extensive changes and
additions to be undertaken by the Bal
timore ard Ohio Railroad Company I'm
that section are stimulating investors,
SPECTATORS. and business men toward
the acquisition OF property In that
neighborhc cd. The construction not only
OF warehouses and stores, but Of apart
ment houses and smaller dwellings IS
contemplated Plans have been drawn
by Architects Harding & Upton for fl
teen two apartment houses on Y Street.
AT a cost Of about $4,000. 1t IS under
stood that other ventures OF like char
scteT arc scheduled for the near fu-
ture.
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Gafarrh is not a
Luxury
OR a NECESSITY

Cstarrh makes a man ridiculous-it
makes him an offensive nuisance and II
makes him dangerously sick. 1t is pretty
sure to bring on consumption. pneumo-
MIA or at least a throat affection. You can
not afford either. but you can AFFORD the
cure for IL. It is DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder. It relieves a cold or catarrh,
or cures a headache in ten minutes.
Don't hawk and spit and disgust your
friends, but cure yourself by the use Of
this remedy.
Or. kgnsw's Ointment relieves eczema In
Day, $50
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS will be received at the
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts. Navy
Department Washington d. c.. until u
O'CLOCK Noon MARCH Is, 1904 and
publicly opened Immediately thereafter,
for the construction OF buildings for the
accommodation Of the L. s. Naval Hos
pitai Washington. ID. G. on the grounds
belonging to the L. S. Naval Museum OF
Hygiene. Plans can be obtained from
the architect Mr.. Ernest Flagg, 30 Wall
Street New York. n. Y. upon deposit
of fifteen 05) dollars ten 00) dollars of
which will be refunded upon return Of
plans. Specifications and blank proposals
can be obtained upon application to the
Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts. Navy
Department Washington d. G. H T.
b. HARRIS, Paymaster General,
L. S. N fel6.23
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
D. c.. Washington. February Y. 1904
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until u O'CLOCK NOON. SAT
URDAY. FEBRUARY p. 1904. for grad
ing certain streets in AnacOstia ID. c..
amounting TO about 10000 yards. Blank
forms of proDosal. specifications, and
necessary information may be had at
the office OF the Engineer Commissioner
ID. c. II. p. F. MCFARLAND. HEN
RY L. WEST, JOHN BIDDLE. Com
missioners d. 9. fe17-6f zsSSU
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LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. HOLDING A PRO
BATE COURT. NO. 1887. Admins
tration
This is to give notice that the sub
scriber. Of the District of Columbia has
obtained from the Probate Court OF the
District Of Columbia. letters OF admin
istration on the estate OF John T. Cal
lahan. late of the District Of Columbia,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the deceased are hereby warned
20 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof. legally authenticated. to the
subscriber. on or before the 18TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY. A d. 1905. otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate
Given under my hand this 18th day of
February. 1904. THOMAS CALLAHAN,
sos Twenty-sixth Street northwest.
(Seal) Attest;
JOHN r. ROUZER,
Deputy Register Of Wills for the Dis
trict of Columbia. Clerk OF the
Probate Court.
II. F. DOWNING. Attorney.
fe16, d, mil
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Kuropatkin, Greatest
Soldier in All Russia
Nation Depends on Him to Repeat in the
East Some of His Exploits in Other
Great Wars

General Kuropatkin, whom the Car
has relieved as minister OF war and sent
to assume command OF the army IN the
Far East. enjoys the reputation, which
IS merited by his record as a soldier.
of being the most capable military
man. both in mental and practical at
tainments. that can be found in the en-
pire.
Russia evidently depends upon Kuro-
patkin to repeat in the East. on a larger
scale. some of the exploits which won
for him his reputation in the various
wars that Russia has waged since Kuro-
patlKin left the Imperial Cadet School
Kuropatkin has this advanta ge-the
army. rank and file. reposes a degree
of confidence in his leadership that IS
withheld from any Of the other COM
manders. He has proved his ability as
leader. a strategist, and a master OF
tactics II any man has power 20 bring
success to the Russian arms in land
ccmbats, Kuropatl1in probably is the
Individual
Served in the French Army.
The general was born in 1s4s. and pro-
crossed steadily in the army, which he
entered in his eighteenth year, until for
the last few years he has been COM
mander-in-chief of the Russian armies,
except for the title.
After winning medals and promotion
in the war with Turkestan, which occu-
pied his time for two years after he
quit the cadet school. Kuropatkin was
afforded opportunity by the government
20 study I'm other countries. notably
Germany and France. He served on the
stan Of De Galifet, the chief of the
French cavalry, and by his suggestions
brought about the reorganization Of the
cavalry system OF the republic. The
The Washington times., 1904-02-23
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

London showed a somewhat better
tone today. There is however, still con-
siderable apprehension over the situa-
ton in the foreign markets Russian
bonds are steadier. but this is due to the
fact that the settlement has disclosed
considerable short interest
The Washington times., 1904-02-23
Georgetown Dwelling Sold.

Mrs. Marion z. Stockton. wife Of the
novelist, Frank r. Stockton, has pur-
chased from Andrew Devine the house
l4O8 Thirty-first Street northwest, the
rrice paid being $1,000. IL is roomy
mansion. containing about fifteen apart
u,ents and IL Is understood that Mrs.
EtocktOn VIII take up her residence
there.
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4 rumor was current in London this
morning that the United States Supreme
Court would hand down today a decision
I'm the Northern Securities case and that
it would be favorable 10 the company.
This had something to do with harden
ing the American list. although there
was little disposition to buy stocks for
new accounts.
The Washington times., 1904-02-23

Selling in Southern Pacific has been
very good. The management of the com
pany is said to have come to a definite
decision not TO pay any dividends this
year. and consequently long stock is
coming ont
The Washington times., 1904-02-23

The Observation-Disclosures crowd have
started to buy copper again. They have
the Guggenheimcr pool behind them and
can practically do what they like in
copper. The best posted people believe
copper is going much higher
The Washington times., 1904-02-23

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN RE
WILLIAM ENGLISHNAN. CHANGE
OF NAME TO WILLIAM ENGLISH.
Equity No. 244s3
William Englishman having filed his
petition 20 change his name to William
English. IL is by the court, this 18th day
Of February. A. ID. 1904, Ordered. that
n hearing be had thereon on the STH
DAY OF MARCH. A. d. 1904. at 10
O'CLOCK A. M. provided this order be
published once a week for three consecu-
tive weeks In The Washington Times
newspaper prior to the hearing OF the
petition.
(SeaL) Justice
True Copy-Test: J. r. YOUNG,
Clerk
BY J. W. LATIMER, Assistant Clerk
WOLF g. ROSENBERG. attorneys for
petitioner. fef6 ., mh1
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Back, xvi Desires, Lame Back, Nervous Debil-
ity. Headache, Naricooele, OF Constipation.
Stop Prematureness, Stop Nervous witch
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undeveloped organs. Stimulates the brain and
nerve oenters. Soc box six for 81. 81. by mail.
written guarantee 70 cure, or money refunded
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The Banking
Department

of UNION TRUST & STORAGE
CO., 14l4 + st. NV, is an exceptional
ly desirable place in which to deposit
ycur surplus funds. Interest paid on
deposits subject to check at will.
Savings accounts solicited.
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FOR HIRE.

FOR HfRE-Good horses buggies. and daytons:
cheap rates 70 irummers and business people
J. W. PRESTON'S STABLES, "a i 81 NV.
phone last ism. feI6-SOt
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SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. HOLDING A PRO
BATE COURT No. 1851. Admins
tratiOn.
This Is 20 give notice that the sub
scriber. who was. by the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia. granted let
tiers Of administration on the estate OF
Fannie Meyers. otherwise Mrs. Gilbert
Meyers. decreased. has, with the appro-
val OF the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia. holding n Probate
Court. appointed MONDAY. THE It'll
DAY OF MARCH, 1904. at 10 O'CLOCK
A. NJ. as the time. ana said court room
as the place, for making payment and
distribution from said estate. under the
courts direction and control. when and
where all creditors and persons entitled
10 distributive shares or legacies or a
residue. are notified 70 attend. in person
OF by agent or attorney duly authorized,
with their claims against the estate
properly vouched.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
February. 1904 IDA MAY MOVERS.
BY Q. 9. COLE. Attorney,
(Seal) Attest:
JOHN r ROITZER
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VIM, VIsOR, VITALITY FOR MEN

Mormon Bishops Pills have
been IN use over 50 years by the
leaders o. the Mormon Church.
and their followers. Positively
cure the worst cases in old and
young arising from effects Of
dissipation. excuses, or cigar
cite smoking. Cure Impotency,
Lost Power, Insomnia, Pains in
The Washington times., 1904-02-23
DENTISTRY.
FOR sAIE-HoRsEs AND VEHICLES

FOR SALE-One seven-year-old horse. delivery
wagon and harness. Apply POI Center Market.
fs22-s-
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STORAGE.

FOR SALE-First-class lcather-top buggy. so
Cor S7th and n sts- NV fe2l-ss
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WHY PAY MORE? We store for 7Jc load
UNITED STATES STORAGE CO.. Hs-420- ts2
10th 81. feI-50c
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FOR SALE-Bav mare. suitable fer buggy
delivery wagon. A. WAHLSTROM All New
YORK are feZ3-2t
The Washington times., 1904-02-23

Deputy Register OF wills for the Dis
trict Of Columbia, Clerk OF the
Probate Court. fel6 23mhl
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FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
<SSHNAnQ1u<
" BANKING x
CORPORATION
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S7,o92,I73.

Fiscal Agent of the United States in China the Philippine
Islands
The Washington times., 1904-02-23

PRESIDENT:
WILLIAM L. MoYER Of Shoe and Leather Bank
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-24
HEAVY FLOOD
IN CALIFORNIA
Rain Storm Continues and Serious
Accidents are Reported from
Rising Waters

SAN FRANCISCO, Fb. 24.-Floods
in the northern and central portions
of the state as a result of the present
rain storm are assuming serious Iropor
tions. The first serious accident due
to the situation occurred last night
near Keswick when the Portland ex-
press was caught in a slide. The car
in the middle was nearly buried and
two japanese were injured. Merely the
mail, express, baggage and one coach
came on the rest were dug out and sent
back to Keswick
There is heavy rain all along the
mountains from Dunsmuir to Placer
vile. The Floriston paper mill dam on
the Central Pacific has gone out. The
American river at Auburn is higher
than since 1862.
The track from Marysville to Oro-
vile is under water and no trains are
running The railroad embankments
IN many places are threatened. AT
Silverthorn the ferry broke loose last
p,ght and was carried down tn river
past Reddng The storm may strike
southern California tomorrow right.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-24
FIRST RUSSIAN SUCCESS
CLAIMED AT PORT ARTHUR
Report that Four Japanese Warsllips and Two
Transports We're Sunk and Japan
RepuISed in the Attack

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LONDON, Feb. pa Russian ere
port that just reached here says that
four Japanese battleships and two
transports were sunk in an engage
ment off Port Arthur. The dispatch
adds that the Japanese attack was re-
pulsed.
The Russian consul declares that the
japanese fleet began the attack short
ly after midnight. Passengers arriv-
ing from Chinwangtao say that con-
tinuous firing was heard off Port Ar
thur between one and four in the morn
ing of the twentythird. There was no
moon and the conditions were ripe for
a surprise. They declare that, un-
doubtedly, the Japanese were trying to
steal through the entrance to the har-
Dor when they We're discovered and de-
feated.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-24

Especial Telegram to Evening TeIler.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The house
naval bin was again taken up in the
committee of the whole this morning.
Floor Leader Williams today intro
duced a resolution calling on the sec
retary of war to say whether or not
press censorship was maintained in the
Philippines.
The democratic members of the house
committee on naval affairs held a con-
ference this morning and decided to
make an effort to have the naval ap-
preparation bill recommitted to the
naval committee with instructions to
eliminate two heavy ships cutting the
appropriations fifteen millions also
placing the limit on the price of armor
plate and directing that small vessels
be constructed in the government navy
yards.
The senate today agreed to the res
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-24

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IL
From our correspondent-Fo two days
the nations capital has been city of
grief, national legislative affairs have
been put aside and amid an atmo-
sphere of gloom. sorrowing thousands
paid their last tribute of respect tot he
honored statesman. the ;oyal frienGs,
the kindly, simple-hearted man,
Marcus Alonzo Hanna
The simple but impressive funeral
IN the senate hall today will be his
torlcal among the obsequies of the cap
roL At IL o'clock this morning the
body of the late senator. escorted by
the capitol police, was taken to the
capitol where it was met at the east
Irot by the entire joint committee of
congress. On the floor of the senate
10 the right of the president pro tenn
pore seats were prepared for the pres
iuent of the United States, the cabinet
oilcers' ambassadors, and the diplo-
mats corps on the left we're Mrs.
mama and other members of the i'm
'e ldinlly, ana just back OF them
wee seated members of the supreme
'ourt' After the conclusion of the ex-
ceedlnsly simple services the body laid
:" state until o'clock and was viewed
oy thousands. At o'clock the funeral
,ortege proceeded to the train which
,eit at o'clock for Cleveland. where it
- expected to arrive Thursday morn
ing.
Inc train from where it enters Ohio
WI De under the escort of Governor
ierrlck and his staff. and will be met
cleveland by the national guard of
ohio' committees from the legislature,
'iAehs' and labor committees. The
efal train was followed Immediately
congressional special bearing
hUy-hve members from each House
IN the death of Senator Hanna the
antry has lost one of it's most faith
servants. the senate one of its
s' and strongest members. the re-
a",iean party it's greatest leader, and
''e one of its most attractive fig-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-24
POSTMASTER
WAS STOPPED
Homestead Applicants in Line
roday Thought He Wanted
File Scrip

,,orridor of the local land office
crowded early this morning by the
.,o who had gathered in this city
.ha nurpose of filing homestead
-,sbts on the lands. of which the plats
..ora recently. filed covering l4o'ooo
ros of government land situated in
the Pierce country.
The applicants filed in line accord
N a numbered tag which each re-
.oived on entering the building and
.,ore was no conflict for position as
,ros first expected. Ferd Roos, Jr., of
,,,oroe Citv was the first in the line to
ale on a homestead when he doors OF
tho land office were thrown open by
pegister West. The only diversion
trom the routine was when clerk from
.ha nost-office arrived on the scene
oftar the door had been thrown open
ond tried to force his way into the Of
fire Those in line refused to let him
mass believing that from the bulky lot
of papers in his pocket that he was
ordeavoring to enter the land office for
the purpose of placing a blanket fling
IN the tract for the state or placing
scrip for some timber corporation.
The clerk stated to the parties who
held him from passing into the office
that he had been instructed to make
the attempt to get inside and if he
could not to return to the office. He
stated that he had special delivery let
ters for the rgister of the land Office
hut the crowd would not believe him.
Postmaster Chapman appeared on the
scene in a short time and advised those
who were holding him back that he was
carrying United States mail and would
pass the line into the Office. Those in
line asked whether he was going in
to file on land and he stated that he
was not going in for the purpose OF
filing on any land whatever. After this
statement was transmitted to the reg
lister and receiver of he Office he was
allowed to pass in where he delivered
two special delivery letters.
0. L. Niles of Moscow was in charge
Of the line which had been formed ano