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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
BENEFITS HER BOY.
Mrc. a. 6. Sigeiow of Augusta En-
doriss Father Johns Medicine for
Coughs and Bronchitis.

We find Father Johns Medicine very
hcilehclai for ny little boy, Merrill
Hi&eioW. since he had diphthcria and
had cough and a bronchial trouble
John Cou3hlin, our druggist. recon-
mends it highly. (SisneO Mrs. A. S.
Eiselow, 2 Gannctt St. Augusta Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
1T BUILT NE UP."
Mrs. M. S. Murphy of &c Mil ST., Cured
of Throat Trouble by Father Johns
Medicine.

1 nave used number Of bottles OF
f"ther johns Medicine for bronchial
trouble. 1t has helped me, and il built
ms w. l would not he without il in
the house in winter as think it an ex-
ceilent cough medicine. l use it in my
iamlly. You may use my name.
tSign"D Mis-. NJ. $. Murphy, &c Mill
st., Augusta Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Mrs. Horace Smiley, formerly of this
city. died December %, at Midway.
Mass, where the family has resided
for the past y years. She is survived
by her husband and married daugh-
ter. Mr. Smiley was formerly in the
broom handle manufacturing business
in Augusta, but has been for some
years employed in the Boston & Maine
car shops in MedWay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The board Of county commissioners
was in session, yesterday, at the court
house and organized for the year of
1901. and elected John A. Spear as
chairman. The day was taken up in
clearing the business of the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Among recent births in the city is
that Of daughter, born to Mr. and
Mrs. Antonio Bonardi, on Tuesday, Dec.
90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

H. L. Cummings sold handsome
drauaht horse. Thursday, to George
TiIton of Sidney. The animal weighed
1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

a dance was given III the c. A. r.
hall, last evening. and was attended by
i large number of young people who
thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Arthur Dawson of Boston, is in the
city, called by the death of his mother
Mrs. Edna Dawson, which occurred
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

There will be a Degree Of Honor
dance in Union hall, next Monday even-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
SPECIAL SALE LOCALS.

II. Chernowsky's al will give you full
particulars of the low prices at this
gre:lt department store. Take this ad
with you and verify these prices that
YOU may be convinced of the great re-
ductiOn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Quite Il number of the North End
grocery stores We're closed, yesterday,
in Observance of the first legal holiday
of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Many citizens We're surprised, yester-
day, on going to the LithgoW library
to find its doors locked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Greatest cut in clothing prices ever
made in Augusta" You know c. II.
Mason? Call at his store, or look at his
ad. to see what such an announcement
means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The reduction sale of silver plated
ware ut y. NJ. Nights is one of the
genuine mark downs" that commands
attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
AUGUSTA PEOPLE YOU KNOW,

EigneO Mrs. r. p. Morton. 90 Spring
ST, Augusta. Me. Cures coughs and
colds. prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

You should sac the beautiful lines of
fur trimmed slippers in Stevens &
Rallard's. Your choice today of these
lovely goods in all cclors. The $1.5U
slippers now only SOC. and the 81 pair
only G9c. Such b2rs;;ii.s are rare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

,;,o of 1ro ,,a- IL Also oooo,r,,+
p-,. ,1 1,.a,,,s. ~ o,1,.
M, ,,;r1,I III, ..,ar,,J
no..o,, a,,;,s. ~ M window. uhi,,, of
.,' ,aii..,,.., ~, ,n,..1, aoo l.. hoin~
,I',. ,oa
-, Ia, >,
my .,, e., =.
No." ,'.". ~ W., ,,:o,l S., t,,a S,,,,
Vi '". NY CIV, ~, I'm. ~ .',c er,,.
way "'''' -. -: ,+,;1 .,ta,.o
Vi gu 80
yo,, should goo the beautiful lines of
f,,r t,.in,.na1 s,innars in Stevens &,
D.uo,a,s y,ur ahcice toa,v of those
iu'cis sue ~ '',' c.
s'';'i';H nov '.i', NV. ''-'u 'i'o ~ pom
o''S Wv
-
ioie''e ' 49,
pom P,ou''' A,''' a.
'": anu YOU N'i' De 'o''' ny 90 '''''
pil'es "ie io"'
roo,;, IA Nor- yo,r r;sbt Row
clt'h. WEBSTER 90. are olierli'S "ii-
o'hef lo1 OF l"fe CliNe ~ SOUP
Years oiu. Hiir"!tcu ii"iii Wy isi"lin =,
H'hlle. ! hlS lo' u s"'" + ii'i'i'ta any
NJ thc price . -. i'As cahe VII h"'
last long. Lanes VINO appreciate y
fine SOAP ;hat VIII not make tnc SKIN
rough should tax" advantage OF thls
sale ard secur" a supply.
MI, N ,o.,,. 80. ,,-,,a, = y u,s,,o1,
al. INK. : ,1i,,,. nr ~, a.. r. ,.,te.
You know The tc1!cncy Of oil. Three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

price of 15c. per lb. Also cocoanut
chocolate covered caramels at only
lie. Have you noticed the assorted
Boston chips in the window. Think of
these delicate and lovely gools being
but 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Hon. G. X. Hastings will install the
officers at CushnOc Grange. this even
ing, Jan. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
1T WILL
HAPPEN

sometimes that almost
whole set of China or Glass
ware is demolished. That
calls for an immediate expcn-
diture of time and money. BE
economical of both. II
will take but a few minutes 10
md something beautiful and
OF fine quality in our immense
stock Of crockery, and at
prices that must command at
tention. The best potteries of
England. France. Germany and
America arc represented. Din
her sets are offered at prices
ranging from six to seventy
I'VE dollars. and other wares
al proportionately low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

In the fall Of 1902 contra ctcd very
severe cold that left my lungs in bad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

IL may be families will be glad to
know that Merrill Bros. have a fine lot
Of turkeys and chickens for the Sun
day dinner. The grape fruit and fancy
oranges are very tempting in this store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
FOR ALL LUNG TROUBLES.

Jas. M. White Of Augusta Strongly
Endorses Father Johns Medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

log Cabin" cookies are as delicious
as ever and they will be very accept
able at this time, after the great labor
OF cooking for the holidays. Only Sc.
per dozen 1T +. NJ. Hayes Jr., also
brown bread and beans for Sunday
dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

"Wholesa!e prices for all kinds of
pork products" Read Percival Bros
ad. and You viii be convinced that
prices are low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

No one is liable to overlook the very
low prices c. +. Bilodeau quotes; in his
ad. If any man fails to stock UP at
these prices, don't blame the Boston
clothing store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Yes, it is at Il. w. SouIe's YOU will
sec tn. old ana new cut prices: ~ p!ali-
ly marked on all goods that no mistake
need be made. What Il chance is this,
did you ever see the like?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Smokers take warming. 1t is not
many days POGO nice cigars will last
when the price is only 81 per box. At
John Cou2hiin's. See the goods in the
window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

It is at Frederick PulOs. the talk is
about fancy box candies and chocolates
that were in glass cases. you can now
buy at half price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

LODGE, d. Of H.,
l 80. 2 a o. U. ". Meeting in
I,rion Hall the first and third Fri
Il days in each month. at $50 o'clock.
SADIE f. METCALF. e. of II.
HtI'DE f. ANDREW 5. Recorder.
E.MAIA NJ. ROBEETS. Finan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Whitman G Adams 90. say that their
prices are "ridiculously low for Gle
giant suits. coats anu furs. also chill
drens jackets. an inspection Of these
lines ana prices is what they ask.
There is one line of ladies' SOC. golf
gloves to be closed out al only 33c. per
pair, will be a quick sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Likely you know how fine Pettis'
chocolate filed chips are. Today. they
are only 100. per h.. 3 flavors. Those
delicious "creoles' only 15c. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Russell & Westons ed is quite start
lin% regarding the big cut in the prices
of their whole line of furs. Here is Il
stock large and varied enough to
satisfy all and the prices are made low
enough so all may be able 10 pass over
fro.:l the desire. to the possession OF I,
beautiful and rich fur jacket. scarf. or
mu1. Remember 9 months of winter
are still due u.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

a , HnpE =" + : stated meetings
7 he r. r.. LILY. r !, I; \, Ai v m"m
"a hnrs soJya.n.nE ~ 'hc '''S -
Invited !, !" !, at t4t. ". NJ.
=, i,;z,,.H II 4. IIlOMPSoS. Secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
QUEER THINGS GROW
OUT OF CHESTNUTS
Willie Ties His Trousers at the Ankle
and Becomes a Living
Warehouse.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Oct lS.-The
big chestnut crop iu the Connecticut val
ley. the finest ON record. is responsible
for several extraordinary happenings.
IL developed the inventive mind of
William Crust, OF Greenfield twelve
years old, who tied cord about the
ankles OF his trousers, hued his apparel
ana managed TO waddle home with
tWenty-seveu quarts OF fine chestnuts.
Two ChicOpee boys broke their arms
while trying 10 shake from the trees
burrs which the frosts had failed 70
open.
A HOlyoke boy had a dispute with a
roast-chestuut yeuder as to the price
the Veuder should pay for the boy
hoard Of nuts. The argument ended IN
the youth kicking the stove OF the curb
stone merchant into the street
Elsie Rlvet. of Turner Fails. eleven
years old, persIsteutly ate chcstnuts Ia
spite or warning and died OF acute iudi-
EesJlou after a three days illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
PANAMA DIFFICULTIES
ENGAGE THE CABINET
It Is Believed That Certain Concessions
VIII Be Made in Matter Of
Customs Duties.

The pending dispute with Panama
over questions Of Jurisdiction was the
principal topic Of discussion at the Cabi-
net meeting this morning A plan OF
action was determined upon, which it is
believed viii be satisfactory TO Panama
and Will lead to an adjustment OF all
difficulties.
What the decision was. IL was not
deemed proper to give out but it IS be
heved that certain concessions viii be
made to Panama in the matter OF Gus
toms duties.
It is altogether unlikely that the Ad-
ministratiOn will surrender the SOW
ereignty Of the canal strip. which Pam
anna has insisted is vested in her. II
is the Panaman contention that only
control OF the strip for the purpose OF
the building and guarding OF the canal
" as granted. The Administrations S pO-
slton In this matter VIII not be sur
rendered.
In addition TO this "a definite policy for
TIE administration OF lsthmian AFFAIRS
VII De announced. so that the uufOrtu-
nate conncts Of authority that have
taken place in the past viii be ODVtated
There viii be an exact definition OF the
duties Of Minister Barrett and the com
mission, and no further mistakes viii
md room 20 show their heads.
The Slocum report was also discussed
at length No definite decision was
reached.
The meeting was attended by Secreta-
ries Hay, Hitchcock Morton and Met
calf. Attorney General Moody. and Post
master General Wyune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
PRICES CONTINUE
ON UPWARD SCALE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STRONG
Missouri Pacific Making
Further Advance.
Steel Preferred Still the Leading Factor
in Helping Other Issues Toward
Improved Standing.

NEW YORK, oct. 1S.-The speculation
was inclined TO be hating at the open
ms OF the market today. A haif-dozen
stocks continued decidedly active, but IN
the rest the dealings seldom reached
1000 shares. ana prices were variable.
Reading opened with the sale OF GOO
shares AT IS higher. Union Pacific 1ell
away S, and Rock Island lost r. Steels
We're active. Preferred was on IS, but
the common held fairly wen. COnsoli-
dated Gas rose per cent. The market
did not promise more than half OF yes
tDroay activity
The reactionary tone did not last ten
minutes after the opening. but 10 looked
genuine enough so that traders took the
short side occasionally on a large scale
This was especially the ease In Missouri
Pacific, where half a dozen traders went
short Of about 800 shares in the nTsL
hall hour The market turned stronger
with Erie, the leader The buying or II
was mostly by wire houses. The room
traders sold Pennsylvania rather freely.
but covered quickly when Lincoln Cas-
GOO shares. Missouri Pacific rose easily.
George y. Butler & Bro. had a heavy
selling order on a scale every eighth up.
81 Paul was lnCOuspICuOus during the
IOr the long string Of transactions which
appeared on the tape. taxing an omeE-
lHss Tor about ~ per cent up, Subse-
4ueuLly trading became general A. H.
Rutherford bought about 1000 Steel pre-
Eerred. u. O.. Gates sold C0usIderab BILE
Consolidated Gas on the advance.
a great many orders around the room
were given out by c. G.. Gates & Co. II
Is said they are the principal active
lClE interests in both Missouri Pacific
and Reading. and have had as much 70
do as anyone In Erie.
the bond market does not possess Iuy
TraEErUFI.aT feature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
COTTON PRICES KEEP Up
EVEN AT BEAR PRESSURE

NEW YORK, oct. lS.-The cotton mar
ket this morning displayed surprising
steadinsss, for. based on the cables from
the market at Liverpool. prices were
fully 10 points too nigh. Good sup
port OF The winter months was in evil
dence led by a prominent Southern OPP
orator. Even after this call the buying
continued 70 sustain prices ia the face OF
pressure from the bear crowd, designed
10 affect the spot markets OF the South,
which have been wavering under heavy
receipts.
me receipts OF cotton at the ports to-
day are estimated at IS GO bales, against
actual receipts or 70,523 bales on this
day last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
6s, S5.o00al0Fz. S5,00JQI9Ha, s. 0JJa15zlz.
81 900aI04lz. s5000alg4lz SlO,0JJQ10Ha. S. 600
GlO4ls. $40 O0J0l041z
Capital Traction, ZJ4l50E. 1al32
Washington Street Railway preferred,
15Q76. 5oa757s, 5J4757s, 501757s, 50Q15. 5Jg
los 50076.
Washington Street Railway common,
5JUz1ls l1UzJ.
Union Trust ana Storage. 10Q1CS4l. 1UQ
ltola. l11 1857. lJfl ltoes-
American National Bans. l94lG9. 24l55.
Washington Gas, 10000, 5IG0. l5U5J.
MeTgelLhaler. l0G6o1z. 1Ja6slz.
LansuOu. 1yuQ55s, lUJus5s, IJJuS5ss Zoo
So 1o0Q874.
Greene Copper. 10l0205s, 10JQzJ5a.
after Call-Washington Gas certificates
ind 81 JlJ0 1865, 81. pJJQL2J7s-
Union Trust and Storage, lg4 l0sSs
Washington Street Railway common,
IGUU20 lUJaZJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
IL CoRPoPATIoN COURT.

Ina the corporation court Judge Barley
presiding. yesterday the viii OF the late
Susan Rafferty, was admitted 10 probate
Edward Quinn qualified as executor.
The case of Richard Burnett. indicted
for receiving stolen goods. also occupied
the attention OF the court The follow
Ing jury IS trying the case: Jerome
kaufman. A. Sullivan. jr., n. d. Ashton.
n. j. Baker. Wayne Byers. Max Pretz-
fielder, O.. S. r.. Burke, j. @. Cockey, F..
j.. DiQzOuelt. 1r., u. 81. French c. T.
Goods. and II. T.. knight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
a Jud eIOu Inquiry.

A well known travelling man vino visits
the drug trade says he has often hearc
druggists Inquire OF customers who ask
ed for a cough medicine. whether il was
wanted for a child or for an adult and
if Tor q child they almost IuVaTiably
recommend Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. The reason for this is that they
know there is uO danger from iI and that
IL always cures. There Is not the least
danger Ia giving a.. and FOR coughs
colds. and Group it Is unsurpassed For
sale by all druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
NEW YORK.

Wall street is as intensely bulIish at
present as iU was bearlsh six months
ago, and With the speculative tempera-
ment in its present buOyant CONDITION u
is useless 20 discuss factors and posi-
biities which might turn the course OF
values in another direction. y large
distribution OF securities Is un0sr way,
but the people iu control or specuia-
tfOn appear confident that they are pow
erful enough to hold the market in its
present advancing path, and that under
the effect of public support they VIII be
able 10 secure much higher quotations
Tor their securities.
II is hard TO be bearlsh on the bust
ness outlook with good crops and plenty
OF money in the country, but there are
some observers In Wall street who are
cOura geOus enough 10 believe that, de-
spite the favorable features in the coun-
try's Industrial position, stock market
values have reached level which more
than measures present and prospective
Industrial expansion.
1t IS learned that besides the group Of
leading Paris banks headed by the
HanQue de Paris ct des Pays Bias and
MessTs. BIeichrOeder, OF Berlin. there IS
strong syndicate composed Of the
SpeyeTs and the DeuLscHe Bank. under
York competing Tor the so, 600 4 per
cent Mexican government gold bonds.
Some Well-iuf0Tmed people believe that
there is something under way IN Ameri-
can sugar. II Is pointed out that the
preferred, which has been hanging
around ll5 for "a long time, but which
has advanced 10 1874 is very steady at
that price. All offerings al 133 and less
are absorbed without trouble. and 81 is
cumulatOn. No Information on the
point is sDtainaDle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
LIEUT.. COL. S. S. LEACH
TO SUCCEED MILLER

Lieut. Col smith s. Leach. now in
command of the First Battalion OF En-
giuesrs q Fort Ieayeuw0rth. has been
ordered 10 Waahingtou To succeed the
late Col. A. n Miller. in charge OF the
Washington aqueduct and river improve
ments-
Lieutenant Colonel Leach is q native
of Indiana. He was graduated from the
Military Academy ia 1870 and imme-
lIateiy commissioned "a second Heuteu-
ant He was advanced 10 first lieu
tenancy four years later. and became a
caplaIu in Issl- and u maIcr i'm 1897.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
CHICAGO BOY BABIES
FAB 0UTNUMBER GIRLS

CHICAGO, Oct 18.-Chicago's boy
crop. gradually Outstripping the prOduc.
tion OF girls. viii this year break all
records. In 1892 the balance in favor OF
boy babies was i ,0Z3- Last year IL was
1,105. Based on reports for eight months
the present year viii show more than
60G clear boy majority.
A peculiar feature, according TO physi-
clans, Is that the increase Is shown
chledy In Republican families.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
TYPEWRlTlNG RECORD
is BROKEN BY FORCE

Commissioner OF Patents Allen made
his report for the month ending October
10. 10 the Department OF the Interior
this morning, and the report shows that
the typeWriting record iu the office was
broken BIZ the whole force in the last
week Of the month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
u. C., Washington, October Is. 1907
SEALED PROPOSALS. viii be received
at this office until - O'CLOCK NJ, OC-
TOBEk % 1904 for constructing au an
mex 90 Engine House for the Fire De
paTJmeuJ at the southeast corner OF
Tenth and O. Streets southwest. Forms.
specifications, and Necessary iufOTma ton
may be obtained at this once. 1t. y. t..
MAtF4hLAND. HENRY l.. WEST,
JOHN BIDDLEs Commissioners ID. G.
Ocl7-4J
OFFICE or THE COMMISSIONERS
ID. c. Washington October H. 1901
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
at this office until - O'CLOCK NJ, SAT
URDAYs OCTOBER % 1891, 10 furnish
70 the District of Columbia one chemical
engine and hose wagon. All necessary
Information as 10 specifications may be
obtained from the Chief Engineer Of the
Fire Department. Washington, ID. Q.
Ccl5lI.ls
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONING,
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received
az TINS Once until n O'CLOCK NJ
NJ EbN LHDA1s OCTOBER %. 1904, t0T
constructing Municipal AlmshOuse build
HgS on lots ], q. s. and O. and parts
or lots 3. D. and ID in the subdivision
Of Bellevue and Blue Plains. y. T..
toTms, specifications. and necessary IL
formation may be obtained at this Of
zee. HENRY B. t.. MCFARLAND.
HENRY l. WEST. JOHN BIDDLE.
commissioners II. = 0GlA-eJ-exSu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
AGED ENGLISH THEATRICAL
MANAGER PASSES AWAY

LONDON, Oct lS-Char.es Morton.
the oldest ana one Of the most popular
theatrical managers iu Great Britain.
died this morning
in spite of his ninety years he man
aged the Palace Iheater varieties until
q fortnight ago
The anniversaries OF his birth always
brought a wonderful tribute both from
the stage and from the public
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, oct. 1s-The re-
mains of the late Edmund +. Wilmer
were brought from Baltimore 10 this
city. this afternoon. and Inferred in the
Presbyterian Cemetery. The Rev. Dr.
Brooke performed the funeral service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
10 PROMOTE POLITENEss.

CHICAGO. oct. 1s.-"To promote po-
likeness and a more accurate and digni-
fed use OF the mother tongue" is the OBJ
JeCt OF the Knights and Ladies OF CouT-
tesy. a cub just organized by the pupils
and alumni OF Holy Angels Academy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
PORTUGUESE CABINET RESIGNS

LISBON. Oct. ls.-The Portuguese
Cabinet has resigned because King
Charles declined 20 adjourn paIIia-
meut iu order that the government
might consider plans for "a punitive eN-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
BENEFIT OF BUILDING FUND.

Mrs. Martha s. GieIow gave an enter
taiumeHt al the grand opera house here
last night for the benefit of the Lee
Camp building fund. The entertainment.
which consisted or plantation songs and
stories. was largely attended.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
VOTING PLACE CHANGED.

The voting place for the First ward
has been changed from Prince, near
HaIiflz Street. TO ZJ2 South Royal
Street. The new location is more cen
lTal