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Holbrook argus., 1904-06-11

reoduro Ellas, the murderer of Ofiiyer Katzenstein at Tucson, .Iuiy .26; 1902, was on Tuesday, May 3lSt, sentenced by Judge Davis lo be hanged on July 26, next
Holbrook argus., 1904-06-11

Mrs. Samuel Clemens, wife of the noted humorist, Mark Twain" died at Florence, 1tally, on Iune 9th. She had been i'll but short time
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
: THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN >
INSTALL OFFICERS.

Silver Star Lodge. No. 20. l. o. G. T.
of renleytown. held an interesting meet
ing last night at Good Templar Hall
on the Brookeville Road The officers
elected. at the last meeting were IN.
stalled by j. S. Blackford. deputy of tn.
Grand Lodge of Good rempIars Of the
District. The installation was as fol-
lows:
Chief templar. John T. Finney: vice
templar. Mrs. Curtis M. Smith: seere-
tary, Forrest d. Yoweil: assistant secre-
tary, w A. Collins: financial secretary.
Miss Cora L. Bowling; treasurer, Ellis
Shoemaker; marshal. James Schaeffer
past chief templar. Albert F. Shoe
maker: guard, Harry Grove. and sen
tinel, Charles Il. Dean After the cleo
tive officers We're installed, Chief Tenn
plar Flnney appointed committees, etc.
to assist in the quarters work. The
suing three months.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
ALL NIGHT At SEA
ON SINKING BARGE
Three Men Rescued by the
Steamer Ohio.
CREW TAKEN TO BALTIMORE
Picked Up at I O'Clock Wednesday
Afternoon While Wasp Was 100
Miles Of Cape Henry.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 5.-The British
steamship Ohio. Captain Oliver. has
reached here from Rotterdam. She
brings to port three men, comprising
the crew OF the coal-laden barge Wasp.
which broke away from her tow Tues
day night in blow off Cape Henry and
was abandoned. The men are Capt. Aid
en- c. Roberts. his son Iaborest s. Rob-
erts. cook on the barge. and NJ. II. Reed,
a deckhand.
They were picked up about ] o'clock
Wednesday afternoon after night full
of terror on the half-sunken barge,
which fioundered helplessly I'm the heavy
seas.
Sailed From Norfolk.
The Wasp and two other barges sail
ed from Norfolk for New London, Conn,
Tuesday morning in tow of the tug Min
ME. Tuesday evening a heavy blow set
in. and during the night the towing
hawser between the Wasp and the barge
ahead parted. The wind was blowing
a gale at the time and the seas were
running so high that the efforts of the
tug to get the Wasp back in tow again
were unayailing. The barge and her
crew were left TO fight out the battle
alone. trusting to Providence for the re-
suit
All night the unwieldly craft waIlow-
ed In the trough of the seas, with big
rying away everything movable.
Through the night the crew worked he
roically to keep the barge afoat. but
when the morning broke fully four feet
OF water showed in the pump we'll and
the decks were almost awash. The storm
abated with the rising OF the sun. and
when the steamship Ohio hove in sight
shortly after noon the sea was com
paratively smooth to what il had been
the night before. The barge was in
sinking condition, however. and il is
said that she could hardly have lived
through another night
To Be Sent On.
When the Ohio took the crew or. the
Wasp was about 100 miles from Cape
Henry and about fifteen miles west
northwest Of Winter Quarter Shoals
lightship. Immediately after arriving
here the shipwrecked crew were ta ken
TO the custom house, and later were sent
to a downtown lodging house until ar
engagements can be made 70 send them
10 their homes In New London
The barge Wasp was Quilt in 1884 for
the coal trade and was leo feet long,
81 feet beam and 22.7 feet deep When
abandoned. she was loaded with s2T tons
of coal
The Washington times., 1904-02-05

Mrs. Hattie Dangerheld, Mrs. J. \
Douglas. Mrs. CORTLAND H. Smith. Mel
lie Wattles. of this city. and Mrs. War
rem Buckler. of Baltimore. The german
VIII be led By CORTLAND H. Smith and
VIII be danced until after midnight
When a supper Will be served After
the supper the usual hop will take place
curing which the hunt lanciers and the
virginia reel will be danced Among
those from out OF town who will be
present Will be: Charles X. Harrison
il, Jervis Spencer, Annie CamDbelle
Ihomas. Mrs Charles Carter. and Or
ana Mrs. Warren Buckler. OF BsIti-
more; Dion Kerr. and John Gaines Of
Mfia,rirenton; Henry Higgerson. OF the
Middlesex Hunt Club. near Boston. VII
nam Waters. OF the Patapsco HINT
CIub. and others
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
C0NGENIAL CLUB GIVES
FIFTH DANCE OF SEASON

The Congenial Pleasure Club gave it.
fifth dance of the season last night al
the National Rifles Armory. The
armory was Astefully decorated with
greens. and red flowers, the music was
furnished by the CongeniaTs orchestra
under the leadership Of w. A. Butler
The officers OF the club are: Joseph z
Simpson. president; Mabel Jacobs, vice
president; Louis @. Ostermayer, secre-
tary: Louis A. Spiess, treasurer.
The members of the club include Hugh
Augusterfer, Charles Z. Castle. John A.
Fogle, Vivian F. Holt, William Miller.
George Schulz, Jennie Boyer, Anna c.
Castle. Annie Downey. Bessie Johnson
Dena Meininger, Leona Meyer
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
TIME LIMIT ON COAT.

An interesting case was heard yester-
day by Justice of the Peace Halbert
Z. Paine, of the Georgetown district
James Giles, OF the mounted force OF
policemen of the Seventh precinct, was
the plaintiff, while NJ w Michael. a
cleaner and dyer. was the defendant
The plaintiff sued for the value of an
overcoat, which was left with the de-
PENDANT TO be cleaned When Giles
called for the coat. about five weeks ar
ter having left II at Michael's estab-
lishment he was unable to get II, the
time limit having expired
Attorney Frank J. Wissner represented
the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
ILLNESS P0STPONES
SEVERAL RECEPTIONS

On account of illness in the family
Mrs ID. Pratt Mannix and her daughter,
Mrs. Ernest G. Walker. will be unable
TO receive today
Mrs. Eugene T Chamberlain will not
receive today on account OF illness.
Mrs William O. Parks will not be at
home today.
Mrs John c. Goodrich will not be at
home today
Mrs Jules Guthridge will not be at
home today.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
EXPECT A FLOOD.

The ice gorge which formed in the
Potomac near the Three Sisters. just
above the Aqueduct Bridge. some time
ago. has frozen tight. and TO doubt viii
remain until warm weather comes.
When the gorge breaks local rivermen
expect considerable damage TO be done
10 the wharves and small craft along
the Georgetown front
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MRS. o,coNNoR Eat HOME. .

Mrs. George H. O'Ccnnor Will be at
home with her mother Mrs. J. J. Hig-
gins. at 63s East Capitol Street, on Mon
day afternoon. February Is. from 4 10 Z.
After March / Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor
will occupy their apartments in the De-
catur. in Twenty-second Street
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
DIR. ISAAcs PREACHED.

The Rev. Dr. Isaacs. pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Of Ana
costa. d. c.. preached last night Al
the Dumbarton Avenue NJ E Church
at the union revival service The ser
vices have been in progress for the
past two weeks, and have been very
successful, conversions taking place al
most daily. The Rev. DIR. Frank II
Havenner is pastor of the Dumbarton
Avenue Church
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
W00DLEY TO LECTURE
ON "WHY TEACHERS FAIL"

Prof o. ]. Woodley. superintendent
of public schools Of Glen Ridge, N J.,
will lecture at o'clock this afternoon
at the NJ Street High School. on why
Teachers Fail"
The lecture is to be the third in the
course under the auspices of the Prin-
ctpals' Association of the District OF
Columbia. Prof Woodley VIII give an
other lecture on Saturday morning at
1880. in the NJ Street school when his
topic will be English"
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES

NJ Mason Smith, %. and Florence G.
Alfred FOshey, 30. and Lizzie John
Pinkney. %.
IRVING c. Munk. %. Philadelphia. Pa.
and Lula. G. Munk. q. Prince George
county, Md.
I: William Simpson, p. Baltimore.
and Henrietta Dawson. 20, Atlantic
Walter +. Moore, %. Norfolk. Va
and Fannie c. Cunningham. Is.
Mitchell Harris. "a. and MagdaIene
Summers. %.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY LECTURE.

The important work Of the Bureau OF
Statistics viii be described before the
National Geographic Society Friday
evening by the Hon. o. P. Austin, chief
of the bureau. During the past year
the work of this bureau has been greatly
enlarged and new plans have been form
ed TO increase the practical usefulness
OF the bureau.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
NEW APARTMENT HOUSE.

The new apartment house built by
Samuel s. Lutz. Of .Leesbrg. Va, is
about ready for occupancy. The front
portion of the building was formerly the
home of the late Thomas Entwisle In
spector of Buildings of the District OF
Columbia. The improvements represent
an expenditure Of about $25 600
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
WILL TALK ON LONDON
FOR BENEFIT OF BLIND

Mrs Robert Thompson, OF New YORK,
will give q talk on Saturday afternoon
at 2:S0 O'Clock. in the reading room for
the blind at the Library of Congress
Mrs. Thompson's subject will be a
series Of word sketches of London past
and present, and her description of the
English capital of today and in years
gone by promises 10 prove of much in
tereSt.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MISS JONES ENTERrA1Ns

Mamie Jones entertained the MEM
oers Of the Junior Euchre Club al her
residence i'm Prince Street "Wednesday
night Miss Jones was assisted In re-,
celglng by Miss Ashton. Prizes were
E Eon py Arthur Herbert and Eleanor
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
IN POLICE COURT.

In the police court. Justice Cation pre-
siding. this morning. two residents were
before the justice. charged with fail
ing 70 have the snow cleaned OF their
pavements. Both gave excuses for not
doing so and were dismissed. War
rants for the arrest of several other
were issued
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
CITIZENS, MEETING CALLED.

A meeting OF citizens has been called
by President NJ. 3. Harlow. Of the Bust
ness Mems League for Saturday night.
The meeting Will discuss the advisa-
biIity OF taking steps TO have the new
normal school located In this city.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
LECTURE AT ST. ALBANs.

A lecture will be given this evening in
St. Adams Episcopal Church, on the
Tenleytown Road, under the auspices OF
St Marks Friendly League After the
lecture reception will be held by Mr.
and Mrs. G. G. f. Bratena hi in the rec
tory Of the church
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MR.. HALLS FUNERAL.

The remains OF w. r. Hall, a native
OF Alexandria. who died I'm New Castle
"a. on Wednesday. are expected 10
reach this city today. Mr.. Han was q
painter and lived at 1903 King Street
dren Sisht Shll-
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MONTEREY TO CANTON.

Unrest in Canton as a result OF the
strained relations betweens Russia and
Japan Il supposed 10 have caused the
Navy Department 70 send the monitor
Monterey from Hongkong 70 Canton.
The vessel should reach Canton today.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MANILA JOB FOR STEEL TRUST.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The United
States Steel Corporation has secured a
contract for the structural steel 10 be
useo IN the new plant of the Manila
Electric Railroad and lighting Cornora-
ton, IN Manila The plant will be the
largest ever constructed In the Far
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
THE PRESLEY CENTENARY.

meeting Of the Unitarian Club of
Washington will be held at All Souls
Church Sunday evening. February Z. at
o clock. to commemorate the centenary
OF the death Of Joseph Priestley Gen.
A. w. Greedy will preside and there
win be addresses by Frank w Clarke.
the Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale. and
the Rev. Ulysses @. B. Pierce. The
The Washington times., 1904-02-05

VII heaters.
olS lzth ST. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Want advertisements and subscr,r
lions for the Evening and SUNDAY
Times will be received at any of ths
following branches at regular Office
rates: Library Pharmacy. I'd st. ana pa
Ave Sc: William II. Davis & Bro nh
and L SITS. NV; William G.. Genrnar
cor. l4th and SITS. NV; L. FRENCH
Simpson, cor. 7th St, Rhode Island a,,a
and r SITS. NV; Theodore A. n IndS
cor 9Th and + SITS. sw.; w. Armstrong
cor. 3th and II SITS. me-; Astoria Pbar
macy, w. A. Evans, mgr, cor 3rd and
O NV. Charles II. Blumer, North CAM
tol ard X SITS. mel Il. A. Veitch. 26th
and M SITS; NV; n A Yates. ne. cor.
9TH and NJ SITS. NV; Quigley's Phsr-
macy, 21st and G SITS. NV; O'DonnelI
& Rogers, cor sth and @ SITS. Sc: w ~
Clarke 1913 SD St NV
Anacostia-Bury's Pharmacy, corner
Monroe and Jefferson sts.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
Swamp. Root is Pleasant to lake

II you are already convinced
that Swamp-Root is what you
need. you can purchase the
regular 50-cent and 81 size bot
ties at the drug stores every
where. Don't make any mis-
take, but remember the name.
s W m PR o I. DIR. Kilmers
Swamp-Root, and the address.
Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
TO GIVE HUNT BALL.

The Cameron Run Club will give a
hunt ball at McBurney's Hall tonight.
The chaperons will be Mrs. Lewis Hooff,
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
LOCAL MENTION.
The increasing Homo Demand

Tor 'Muenchener" Beer proves its ev-
ceptional value as a table beyerape ,
doz.. N-25. Nat. Cap. Brewing co
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
How to Find Out.

II there is any doubt in your mind as to your
condition, take from your urine on rising about
four ounces. place IL In glass or bottle and
let II stand twenty-four hours. II on examina-
zion II IS milky cloudy, IL there IS a brick
dust settling, IL small particles float about
in it, your kidneys are I'm need OF immediate at
tenton-
SWamp-Root is pleasant To take and is used
in the leading hospitals, recommended BY ply
sicians I'm their private practice. and Is taken
by doctors themselves who have kidney all
ments, because they recognize in IL the great
est and most successful remedy for kidney liver
and bladder troubles.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. 5.-The city
school board held its regular meeting
last night. Ex-Mayor Strauss was
called To the chair and the following
trustees were present: Ex-MayOr
Thompson and Messrs. Yates, Carne
Harrison. and Stabler. with the super
intendent and clerk. Mr.. Harrison
from the committee on school houses
and furniture. reported sundry repairs
to the school buildings. but that no bids
had been received for the construction
of the sanitary toilets. and that thu
building Of them had been postponed
until more suitable weather Plans for
fire escapes had been presented. and
awaited the approval OF the city en-
e,ineer.
The bills OF Tomlin. the Alexandria
Iron Works. and the Alexandria Ga
zette' Were presented and approved.
The superintendent announced that the
State board of education had requested
him 10 designate a joint committee OK
trustees and teachers TO consider the
introduction of new school books. He
had selected Messrs. Carne, Thompson,
and Stabler. as trustees. and Mr.. Flick
lin and Misses Summers and Gregg, as
teachers. The superintendent was au-
thorized to allow the use Of one Of the
ture. provided the proper conditions for
The hoard, after a short session, adj
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
Skaters Flowers Are Chosen
Gas Radiators.
Oil Heaters

For all occasions. l4th & l. III Pa. Ave
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
CLERKS, BALL A SUCCESS.

The ball given last night by the Re
tail Clerks Union was a decided sue
cess. both financially and socially. A
large crowd was present, and dancing
was kept up until the wee sma' hours.
Prof Pistorio's orchestra furnished mu-
sic for the dancers.
The Washington times., 1904-02-05

In
TO
formation absolutely
ourrea
sample sending
neness one = $40
The Washington times., 1904-02-05

GIG 18th st. Muddiman & Co. isoa {
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-11

then he Is a more wonderful fighter than
Terry Mcfiovern was when the latter was
NJ bis best, and that Is saying a great
deal, even for so wonderful fellow as
the champion"
on the other hand there Ia Tim Nc
Grath, who IN considered about as good "A
Judge OF pugilistic timber as there is ON
the coast. He says:
when tho little champ beat Hanlon so
decisively II left no room for further ar
gument In my mind as TO which Is the
best, Corbett or Britt, would rather sos
him fight Britt a dozen times than fight
Hanlon once. He takes greater chances
battling With Eddie than he does with
Britt, and when l heard he was anxious
TO clash with Jimmy ! advised him max.
Ing the match. He Will win. barring an
accident, TO a certainty"
Bddy Bishops opinion Is worth sonle-
thing even IL he did engineer fake bout
In this city
Britt can hit as hard as Corbett.
while on the other hand the champion can
put Jimmy away In punch II he hap
pens to land on the right spot. Corbett's
entire record shows that he has wen most
Of his battles by the Knockout route. ana
a fighter OF that caliber IL always danger
Gus at any part OF the journey. II will be
a great battle. however. and hard one
10 pich."-
Billy OTIS can see nobody but Corbett;
II know what am talking about and
when / say that Corbett can win mean
II. have seen nearly all Of Britts fights,
and know he cannot defeat the champion
Britt has let such men as Fitzgerald.
Sieger and Candle 20 the limit, and It's a
cinch they never would have gone TO the
finish with Corbett. saw him box Fitz-
gerald and Selger, and ! know what he
could do 10 them"
The little Denverite has gone to the
Catalina island fer couple OF weeks
for ]. Edwafd Britt. Harry Tuthill who
has trained Corbett for all OF the cham
pion's big fights. left for New York to-
day, He will return In time to train his
man for the big fight
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-11

He was arrested and brought before
Justice Kirkendall, who promptly sen
fenced Price TO IL hours In jail and to
pay fine Of $50.
Then II was that the populacc arose
and threatened to break into the Jail
and scatter the walls Of that house OF
correction all over the snow-clad hill
sides OF fair Scofield. Capt. Call OF
company T. prepared to prevent trouble
but his services were not required as
the justice promptly ordered the imme'
date release of the marshal.
BARRED FROM POSTOFFICE.
The coal miners at sdnnyside who are
out on strike are making vigorous pro-
test because they are not allowed to
20 into the town to the postoiilce for
the purpose of securing their mail. The
matter will In all probability be laid be-
fore the federal authorities.
Joseph f. Patrick, Representatives
Of the miners. IL responsible for the
statement that the road leading 10 the
postoffice Is maintained out OF the coun-
ty road fund and Is the only means Of
reaching the postofiice. AS the Utah
Fuel company has drawn dead line
around the camp none can enter with
out written permit.
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-]~"~'~~NI~.~~lO~
SOCIAL AND
Personal.

Mr. and Mira II, c. Hill have ret,rr.,
from California. ''-'"Va
Miss eta Powers is expected to return
home this week '""
DR.. and Mrs. Donoher have gone Ia IN,
rope where they expect 10 remain Tor the
next year, ''''
Mrs. j. c. Hanchett will entertain thu
card club next Wednesday afternoon. Wv
A. leap year party will be given AZ ,ho
Ladies Literary club next Friday night
the hostesses 10 be among the well knoUn
young society girls. ana matrons OF he
city. VI VIZ
Tonight at Unity hall the regular meat.
Ing Of the Unity club will he beld The pro.
gram to consist Of the following: A papsr
perior," by Mrs Arthur il s IL R I.lI'
Frederick Barbafossa, and the Legend
Connected with Him." Miss Eliza6etS
Balm; Victor Hlugo's les Burgrayes'
Miss Estalla X. Watson. Tho muslca,
numbers OF the evening will be given Inv
Miss Emily Larson.
On last Thursday evening a most on.
toyable sociable was given by Nh. and
Mrs, Andrew Jensen at their residence, Is,
north Second West street. to the presl.
dency of the Third quoroum Of Seventy
10 which Mr.. Jensen belongs. and ais,
to a number of their most Intimate
friends, The evening was spent delight.
fully in social pastlme and Viewing
sketches Of different scenes which M
Jensen had visited on his missionary
trips gathering historical and genealogi.
cal facts Delicious refreshments were
served by Mrs, Jensen and assistants.
and the evening was most enjoyable
one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-11
OUTLOOK DlSCOURAGING.
Looks as II Pacific National League
Were Thing OF the Psst.

II really begins to look as II the Pacific
National Baseball league were thing OF
the past. The attempted desertion OF
Spokane and the probable desertion Of
Seattle has raised havoc with the plans Of
the league managers, and at present the
fans don't know whether there IL a
league or not. Just as often as Dugdale
denies the charge that he Is going TO the
outlaws. the charges are renewed.
There IL considerable talk Of organizing
an intermountain league with Salt Lake
and Ogden In 1t, but nothing OF a definite
waiting,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-11
PERSONALS.

j. r. Cosgrlff has gone to San Fran
cisco on a 30 days trip.
Inspector Sharp Of the postofiice de-
partment has returned from Cali
fornia trip.
Glen Miller Is convalescent from his
severe rheumatic attack, and expects
10 be out this week.
Mr.. Henry Slegel continues very III
In New York, and his two sons have
been summoned east by telegraph,
Mr.. Sol Siegel and Captain $. ]. VI.
man OF c troop, Utah national guard,
have arrived from the east, and tha
captain Will shortly assume his mill
tary duties.
Miss Grace BEETLES, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. BEETLES. has gone
for Los Angeles, after having spent the
holidays at home, to resume her sudies
at young ladies' seminary there.
Col. John w. Donnellan, ex-cashier
of the Commercial National bank OF
this city, came In from Sacramento
Saturday and registered at the Kenyon.
Mr.. Donnellan expects to remain here
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Siegel have re-
turned from an extended stay In New
York. and are at the Knutsford, They
expect to leave early In the week for
California. where Mrs. Siegel will re-
main until June, returning then to Salt
Lake.
Il. J. Jolly. formerly manager in this
city, Of the Pacific Board Of Underwrit-
ers, and for the last two years with the
Tyson general fire insurance agency Of
San Francisco, is visiting in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs, Jolly now have their
home In Oakland, where Mrs, Jolly is
singing In the principal Presbyterian
church. Her many friends In this city
will be pleased to learn that her health
has materially improved since removal
10 sea level.
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THE CITY ANSWERS,
What it Has to Say in the Alcatraz
Paving Case.

Salt Lake City has filed its answer In
the suit brought against 1t in the, fed
eral court by the Alcatraz Asphalt Paw
ing company In which all OF the ma
teral allegations of the complaint are
denied and judgment Is asked against
the paving company for $4,000 as for
feiture for failure to complete the paw
Ing within ,contract time.
In It's complaint the paving company
sought judgment against the city for
$3.50, which amount was deducted from
the contract price for the paving of
west Second South street, from First
to Sixth West streets and Third South
street from State TO West Temple, for
failure to complete the work within
contract time. In the answer city At
torney Dey alleges that the company
took 293 days over contract time to COM