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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
OYSTER DREDGERS
ARE NOW MOVING
Getting Boats Ready and
Hiring Crews.
WORK BEGINS SEPTEMBER IS
Supply of Washington Market Comes
Chiefly From the Natural Beds
of the Chesapeake.

oyster dredgers are busiIS engaged in
hiring crews and patching up their boats
preparatory TO the oyster season. which
begins on September 10 and lasts until
April Is
During the past summer locals have
been supplied with the shell fish iron.
the planted stock" beds of Hampton
Bar. over which the law has no control.
But Washington being the largest oyS-
ter consuming city in the world i'm pro
portion 20 its population. The supply
yielded 10y these private beds is not
adequate 20 the demand, and il is from
the open beds OF the free domain that
the bulk or the oysters yearly consumed
in this city come
Last year. until the close of the
dredging season. I'm April more than
fifty Potomac slOOpS were engaged in
catching and transporting this tooth
some sea food. and il is expected that
an equal number viii again be seen at
work this year.
Depends on Weather.
The appearance Of the boats actively
engaged will depend entirely upon the
weather. An early fan means brisk
oyster traffic. and should We have such
weather. the first sloop viii be seen on
or about September j..
Should we have a hot September. how
ever. a pOSJpOncment OF several weeks
viii probably follow.
The private beds have yielded only
about nifty barrels daily. and in au-
dition 20 the fact that this amount Is
not sufficient the planted stock IS
not desirable when compared with the
native, uncivilized oyster which grows
OF its own accord on the Potomac and
Chesapeake beds. These oysters are
famous for their size and flavor. and
not until they are brought to this city
In thousand bushel lots and piled on
the Twelfth Street FISH wharf. may the
oyster season be said TO have really
begun.
Benefits From Rain.
Cold rains are considered most bene-
fetal TO the oyster crop. for cold rains
chill the ~ater. and not until cold
weather sets in do the oysters begin
10 take on fat. on the other hand
freshets would in all probability carry
an Immense amount of sand with them
and entirely smother the crop. The
weather must be just so, or the oyster
crop will be a failure.
There Is, however, every indication Of
an early fan, and this invariably means
d brisk oyster trade.
J. II. Hogan, one Of Washington 5
Oldest dealers, is reported as saying:
Reports ] have received from the
Potomac and Chesapeake beds show the
oysters there TO be numerous and in
good condition. I have received a re-
port also from one Of the largest ship
pers OF Blue Point and Rockaway
oysters. at Great South Bay, on the
New York Bay side Of Long Island.
He states that the oysters there are
IN better condition than they have been
for years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Labor Day Hsrpers Ferry Excursion

From Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sta
ton Sis a. IN, Monday. September .
Returning. leave Harpers Ferry $50 D.
m; 81 for the round trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
81 Frederick, Antietam CKeedysville),

and return. via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Leaves station s a.
m. Sunday. September T. Splendid op-
pOrtunity for country outing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
s16-wOrld's Fair-c. C 0. Ry.

Coach excursion each Saturday in Au.
gust. 2-30 p. m Scenic route. One night
mt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Spoke Like a Southerner.

When they answered in denial the man
argued with them almost angrily He
then became angry when Mrs Bryant
told him that Mrs. Harter and her
daughter had gone to Coney Island.
No. they didn't he shouted.
The man was well dressed In a black
suit, a dark neglige shirt ard flowing
black tie. He wore a dark SLOUGH hat.
was smooth faced. Of medium stature
and spoke with a Southern accent.
Mrs. Harter was the wife Of Frank II.
Harter, sc Second Street, Macon. Ga
He left her here charging her with
misconduct.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
ELECTION CONTEST
HAS CLEAR TRACK
Figure Puzzle Now Is Out
Of the Way.
CLOSED ON SUNDAY NIGHT
Bigger Competition Now Has Two
Months to Run-All Have
Equal Chance.
CLOSED ON SUNDAY NIGHT

With much pomp and large. good
natured crowd to attend the obsequies
the figure contest Saturday night was
dispatched into the retirement OF past
performances" and the way cleared for
the Times great $3.50 election con-
test which will hold the boards from now
on without interruption until the con-
test closes in November
The Will OF the figure contest viii be
read in next Sundays Times, and the
names Of those TO receive legacies an
nounced. The estate will be wound up
Immediately and requests turned oven
to the heirs as specified.
With a clear track the election contest
should take on renewed speed and come
down the homestretch in a record run.
The judges have $500 in gold 10 pass up
10 those who win. and the only way TO
win is to get into the running.
Chance of All Equal.
The chief item of advantage in this
contest is that no matter where one
lives. and no matter when answers are
registered, the chances are the same
Winning depends upon neither time nor
distance. merely upon good fortune IN
putting eight numerals together in such
shape llldA LlltA VIII LlDSA III eAl ~ beAA a.
lei the combined vote for Parker and
Roosevelt.
The entrance fee is merely a subscrip-
ton or a dollar or more 20 The Times
II YOU are already a reader o. the paper
by signifying your intention of remain
ing such. and sealing the compact with
a dollar or mare, you are eligible TO
compete for tho big cash prize. II you
are not q reader, the constantly increas
ing number Of readers indicates that you
will not undergo great hardship II YOU
should decide to become one and at the
same time take an even chance at win
ming one of the election prizes.
Now Two Months to Run.
The contest has practically now but
two months more to run. With it's close
there VIII have been registered the
names of forty people who will be en-
titled TO as many prizes. ranging from
a thousand TO five dollars in value. with
a bull pup mascot thrown in There Is
no likelihood that anybody viii be able
TO strike the vote right. 1t is more
probable that the winners will be many
thousands, perhaps hundred OF tnoCs-
ands, out OF the way
ore thing is certain. however, and tn|t
il the prizes viii be awarded 10 those
who are nearest regardless Of how FAR
they may have come from hitting the
bulls eye.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Household Gccds Properly Packed

For shipment or stored in hreprOOf ware
house Very reasonable rates. Uni N
Trust and Storage Co l4l4 F st
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Mother Opposed Marriage.

Some OF the police are Of the opinion
that Druien killed the woman and that
the note he left was an endeavor to
shield his relatives from disgrace Dru-
len and the beautiful child. who is stIll
I'm snort dresses. were in love and want
ed 10 marry.
This the foster mother opposed. Mrs.
Harter had been dead for six hours or
more when the coroner and police ar
rived and DTuien had just expired II
Is possible, the police believe, that
he Killed tire woman, and then pleaded
with the girl to elope with him. When
she finally refused he shot himself. They
are not, however. committed 10 the the
DRY that he killed the girls foster
mother.
Mrs. Bryant and her sister-in-lay-.
Mrs. MCAndrews, told story 10 the
police which in 20 way tended to clear
up the mystery.
They say that at GAS last night they
entered The main hail OF their building
where they were acCOsted by a strange
man. VINO asked for Mrs Harter. He
seemed excited. and when they reached
the top OF the first fight OF stairs called
after them, insisting that Mrs. Bryant,
VINO i about the same build and COM
DleNion as Mrs. Harter, was Mrs. Har-
ter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Several Murder Cases.

There are several persons IN Jail
charged with murder. IL is expected,
however, that the first OF the impnr-
tant cases which viii be tried at the faIl
term Of the Criminal Court will be that
Of James NJ A. Watson. the District
clerk who Is under Indictment for -hs
enbeZZlement Of $4,000 OF public moley.
In the early part Of the term tn dis
trict attorney will be busy with tn ap-
peal in the Aachen-LOreuZ-G-o case.
which will come on for hearing before
the Court OF Appeals.
In the other branches Of the court
there are many important matters com
ing on for final hearing, the res ul-s Of
which will be watched with interest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Found Mother Murdered
And Sweetheart Dying
Strange Tragedy in Cincinnati Discovered
by Girl of Fourteen Whom the Man
Had Asked in MARRIAGE

dressed. knocked at her door and called
tc her that her mother had been muir
uered
While she was dressing she heard two
shots and heard the fall OF a heavy
body. She looked I'm the room and saw
Druien lying on the floor
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CINCINNATI. Aug. 29-Nirs Amanda
Is. Harter. thirty-eight years old. was
found dead and Joseph Leonard Druien
dying I'm fiat No g. Normandy Building,
SIG Race Street. here. The discovery
was made by frankie Harter. fourteen
years old. an adopted daughter OF the
woman
HurryinE TO the rooms of Mrs Charles
r. Bryant. on the door below, she rN-
claimed: "Oh, Mrs. Bryant. please como
upstairs, mamma has been murdered
and SO has Leonard" Mrs Bryant
rushed upstairs. on the bed was Mrs.
Harter with a sheet wound tightly
around her neck. and her head cat IN
fearful manner with a Ratchet which
lay beside the bed on the floor
In the next room. on a sheet neatly
spread upon the floor Druien lay dying
with a bullet hole through his head.
He expired while Mrs. Bryant and the
child. who was in love with him. looked
ON the scene. frankie was arrested
and held Tor the coroner.
Left Letter of Denial.
A note written by Drulen in which he
denied all knowledge of the murder OF
Mrs. H1rter. was found ON 4 table. It
read as follows:
sunday. Aug. 2S-Some one has bru-
tally murdered Mrs HarteT and as /
am here / fear suspicion may fail on
me, and rather than undergo anything
Ike that. l Will die.
Il did not even dream anything sad
had happened until 1 had dressed and
was ready 10 go out. Mrs. Harter has
taken $3.50 of my money and never re-
turned fl to me.
Il do not know where she has placed
1t. but hope that a search Will be made
II found. Frankie shall have 500 of il.
Il trust whoever reads this Will have
il made known. for God in heaven
knows 1 am innocent Of this horrible
crime. / take my life. as / am tired of
living anyway. May God clear up this
awful crime"
The child. frankie, says DrIien. fully
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
SUMNER RECESS
ONE MONTH MORE
Then District Courts Wi |
Begin Years Work.
JUSTICE STAFFORD ON DUTY
Watson Case Among the First to Be
Taken Up After Va
cation.
JUSTICE STAFFORD ON DUTY

Only one month more and the sumner
recess Of the District Supreme Court
VIII be over Then the work OF the fan
term will begin in earnest.
Justice Stafford. who is now doing va
cation duty in the District court. will
be relieved September ] by Justice An
derson. who viii attend 20 business in
all branches OF the court until about
the middle OF the month, when Chief
Justice Clabaugh VIII do vacation work
until the close Of the holidays. the
first Tuesday IN October.
Since the holidays begun. July / many
important LUgsuOns have been started
IN different branches Of the SuDrems
Court OF the District which together
with those left over from last term. VIII
keep the justices in the six branches OF
the court busy through the IAN and
spring terms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Baltimore g. Ohio Worlds Fair Excur-

sions. 81 round trip, Wednesdays in Au-
gust. September. and October. Tickets
good ten days. Coaches only.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

The Twice Five Club was enter.
tanned on Monday evening by Mr..
and Mrs. +. o. Petit. The sub
ect for the evening was "Does the
Brain Think" DR.. Steward read
ing a very interesting paper, al d
one which showed that he had
thoroughly Investigated his sub
ject. One Of the features Of the
evening was the examination by
the club Of collection OF letter s
of famous people, fac-smiles of Il e
originals which are in the British
Museum. DIR. Rannells had sect r.
ed the collection for the examina-
tion of the club. The visitors
were Misses Elizabeth Vail, Els.
tella Finney, Sadie McCrsy, Mrs.
Clarence McCray and Miss Bowlhy.
On last Thursday evening Mr..
and Mrs. 7. j. Tritsch celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary.
The Nondescript Club and other
guests were present, about fifty
responding to the invitations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tritsch were the re-
cipients of many beautiful pres
ents from their friends and rela-
tives.
Miss Grace Finney will entertain
the Pedro Club this evening.
The Short Skates gave a ban
quet at their club rooms on Satur-
day evening in honor of three Of
their members who will soon join
the ranks of the benedicts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
Flftieth Wedding Anniversary.

"A pleasant family reunion took
place last Monday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rochester, to
celebrate their fiftieth wedding
anniversary. The day was espec-
tally enjoyable, as the celebration
was surprise planned by the
children, who were all present with
their families. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rochester, are among the oldest
residents of Logan, but not so old
in years, and in ambition and good
cheer they are as young as their
children. Mr. Rochester has for
many years been one of our prom.
inent business men, and has
always been identified with those
who have been active in the pro.
gress and prosperity of our town
We wish Mr.. and Mrs. Rochester
years more of happy companion
ship,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
Around the Depot.

Supt. r. S. Quigley and Train
master 7. NJ. Connors were in Lo-
gan last week.
Mr.. Ed Allen, engineer at CO.
Iumbus, is spending several days
this week in Logan
Travelling passenger agent Hart
sough was a visitor in Logan last
week.
On last Monday No. 1875 with
VIM. Bennett as conductor and
VIM. Davis as engineer, when
coming north between Addison and
Chesher ran into a flock of chick
ems. Nothing was thought of the
incident, till on arriving at Logan
one of the fowls was found to be
perched on the engine, having
travelled the distance to Logan on
the engine trucks. The prize was
quickly captured and taken pos
session of by one of the members
of the crew.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Executive Committee, Mary Strawn
and Alice Toole; Auditing Com,
Alice Toole, Clara Acker, Vista
Garrett; Home and Employment,
Addie Case, Gathering Wood and
Esther Sandersoni Conference
Committee, Lou Streutz, Nancy
Lemon, Lydie Krinn, Mary Nc
Manigal and Sarah Tritsch.
The Installation was held Jointly
with the Post, and after the cere-
monies, nice supper was given
by the Ladies of the Corps.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
Marion Township.

Abner Blosser, life time res
ident of Marion, died suddenly at
his home the 7th. in st. He was
past IS years old. The funeral
was held at the Mt. Tabor church
January 8, Rev. Wright, of Logan
officiating.
Elder K. B. Bagwell, of Bre-
men, preached at the old Marion
church, Sunday, January 10 both
morning and evening.
George Mowery was presented
with fine baby boy on Dec. 81.
DR.. Rutter lost valuable horse
few weeks ago.
Vernie st. Clair after pleasant
visit with his parents, has return
ed to his post of duty at Colum-
bus.
The two small children of Jas.
McLin have been very sick.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
"An ArIstocratic Tramp"

can Aristocratic Tramp" a
beautiful and interesting comedy
drama will be produced at the
Opera House. During the action
Of tile play numerous specialties
are produced. In most plays
where specialties are interpolated,
the action is impeded and the
audience consequently irritated.
In this new drama, can Aristo-
cratic Tramp" the incidental
musical numbers ore so spontane-
Gus and typical of the scenes of
which they form part, that the
audience is continuously entertain
ed. Gan Aristocratic Tramp" is
booked for Wednesday, Jan. 81.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

The committee on Improvement
Society of Logan, will give home
talent entertainment some time
next month. The proceeds of the
play will go to the beautifying of
the Worthington Park. The man
ayers, Mr.. George Gage and Mr..
Edward Beck have consulted with
Mr.. Roy A. Magic, who will write
the play. 1t will be a laughable
farce, entitled, "The Village Pic
nic." The most popular talented
people of Logan will take part in
the entertainment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Kilroy and Britton's "An Aris-
tocratic Tramp" has seven big
speciality acts. Come and have a
good laugh. It's worth the price
you pay to see the scenery and
stage effects alone. We call this
our guaranteed attraction. Why ?
Because we guarantee you a show
that will give you the best of sat
isfaction, If not, we don't want
your money. If you are not sat-
isfied with the performance after
the first act, second or third acts,
90 to the box Office and we will
refund your money. Remember
you take no chances. can Aris-
tocratic Tramp" is booked for
Wednesday evening, January 81.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

The automobile race and explos-
ion will be startling scenic effect
in the play can Aristocratic
Tramp" Will be seen at the
Opera House on Wednesday,
January 30.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
Coastlng Record Broken.

There has been exceptionally
good coasting from the School
House Hill this winter, but the
bob-sleds broke the record Mon
day evening. They run to the
Electric Light plant. 1t was in
deed inspiring to see the sleds
cross Main Street like passenger
trains and plow down through the
mill yard onto the bridge at the
light plant. On Tuesday night a
load of seven girls was dumped at
the foot of the hill, very painfully
hurting four of them. They are
laid up in bed with their bruises,
but not seriously injured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Cap. Ryan has been offered three
very lucrative positions by mine
operators, and needing out door
work will accept one of the posi-
tions. He will however retain his
interest in the Ryan d Waner
popular hostelry.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

The Thurness-W Wright Company
of Logan, $l5, 900, was Incorporate
ed Monday by Harry H. Wright,
D. V. Thurness, May 1. Thurness,
Nellie B. Wright and Harry S,
Hamilton. General merchandise
This company have purchased the
Stiers & Co. store, we understand,
and will take charge Feb. lst.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

FOR SALE-Five building lots
being Nos. S43, S44, S45 1916 and
s26 in Riverdale, Logan, Ohio.
Call on or address JOHN G.
PETIT, Logan, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Staff Captain, Miss Claire Mont
gomery.
I. o. o. F.
HOOKING VALLEY LODGE, NO. 262.
The lodge had an installation of
officers on Tuesday evening. The
following were installed: Noble
Grand, George Wycuff, Jr. Vice
Grand, w. j. Price; Recording
Secretary, Porter Waugh; Finan-
cial Secretary, w. w. Mcdonald !;
Treasurer, j. I. Sanderson. After
the installation, the first degree
was conferred upon one candidate,
the second upon two candidates
and the third upon three.
MINERAL ENCANPMENT.
At meeting of Mineral En-
campment No. 91 on Monday night
the Patriarcal degree was confer
ed on four candidates.
On last Friday night two new
members, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Buchanan, were initiated into the
Rebekah lodge. On next Friday
evening three candidates will be
brought into the fold and all mem
bers are requested to be pIssent.
The Rebecca Lodge initiated
three candidates on last Friday
evening. The installation of Off
GERS will be on tomorrow evening,
and all members are requested tc
be present.
The second degree was conferred
on Mr.. Karn Ferguson at the meet
ing last week of Mingo Lodge
F. Il A. M.
a PoCAHoNTAs.
The standing committees as ap
pointed in the Pocahontas Wig
wan for the ensuing term are a
follows:
Flower Committee, Sarah Deish
ley, Lizzie Philips and Debb,
Slater.
Printing Committee, Susie Tim
berlake, Alice Heft and Ari
Jadwin.
Finance Committee, Adda Ka
node, Mary Brandt and Grac
Allen.
First Ward Relief Committee
Rosa Heft, Malinda Magic.
Second Ward, Eta Philips
Anna Blosser.
Ihird "ara' Nancy Eby, Llzzi
Miller.
Fourth Ward, Mary Ryan, Lizzi
Benidum.
j. X. ROCHESTER, w. R.C.
The following officers of j. K
Rochester, w. R. C. No. 326 wer
duly installed by VIM. Montgomer
on Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 1904
Pres. Lauretta Williams; Sr. Vic
Clara Acker; Jr. Vice, Sara
Tritsch; Chaplain, Esther Sander
son; Treasurer, Faun Speelman
Sec'y. Tillie Montgomery; Guart
Catherine Wood; Assistant, Mar
Crow; Conductor, Eliza Vail
Assistant, Mary Larimer; C. B.
| Addie Kanode; end, Lizzie Ber
} edum; 5rd. Mary Strawn; 4tl
Susan Timberlake; Patriotic Ii
structor, Mary E. Chase; Pres
Correspondent, Laura Martin
, Organist, Alice NJ. Toole; Asst
, tant, Jennie Harden.
The President appointed II
: the following committees:
r Relief Committee, Addle KanoC
lClara Acker and Mary Lapper
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
Notice of Election.

The annual election of the Agri-
cultural Society of Hooking CO.,
will be held in their room at the
Court House, on Saturday, Jan.
30th, 1904, at 10 o'clock p. m.
standard time.
BY Order of the Board,
FRANK ADCoCK, Pres.
c. w. Cox, Sec'y.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Fr. Casey and FIR. Moran of st,
Josephs were the guests of FIR
Kane last Thursday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Messrs Earl and Flave Lindley
of Jacksonville spent Sunday with
their parents in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
RUG AND SKIRT FACTORY .

Mr.. w. F. Morford of Columbus
one of the directors of the Logan
Garment Co., is spending this
week in Logan.
The busy season in the rug de.
'partment has commenced, and a
supply of new orders is received
every day. From all indications,
the business this year will be all
the factory can possibly handle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21
Lodge News.
RATHBoNE SISTERS,

The Rathbcne Sisters have or
ganized a degree staff and are pro-
crossing rapidly under the Degree
Staff Captain, Miss Claire Mont
gomery.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Mrs. Abe Goodllve and daughter
Emma of Zanesville are visiting
Mrs. Nancy Angle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Mrs. F. P. Dennis and daughter
of Sugar Grove spent last Satur-
day with relatives in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Mrs. H. r. Harrington and
children returned Tuesday from q
nths visit in Columbus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Mr.. Charlie Speelman was called
to Jacksonville Sunday by the SER
ious illness of his brother.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-01-21

Mr., and Mrs. j. M. White spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. N. w.
Hamblin of Smiths Chapel.