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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18
SMITH VALVES ARRAleNMENr.
Likely That He Will PIead Guilty To
dau

Davenport, Oct 1s.-tS. f. Smith,
Davenport's ex-mayor, indicted for
embezzling $4,000 of trust funds in
trusted to him, waived arrangement in
the district court. Judge House de-
clined to pronounce sentence until he
had further time to look over the evil
dence, and Mr.. Smiths plea Of guilty,
which 1t is understood is to be made,
was deferred
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18
REMARKABLY Low RATE
Excursion to New Orleans
REAL ESTATE AGENTS. AND
HOMESEEkERS
Excursion to New Orleans.

Excursion to New Orleans.
The passenger department of the Ill
inois Central Railroad Company will
run an excursion to New Orleans leav-
ing .Ackley at $50 p. M, Monday. Mo-
vember IA, at round trip rate OF
$23.O5, tickets limited to twenty-one
DAYS for return. The itinerary for this
trip has never been equaled on a ten
days excursion. The route will be via
Memphis Greenwood, Yazoo City,
Clarksdale, Vicksburg and Baton
Rouge to New Orleans, returning via
Hammond, Jackson, Miss, and jack
son, Tenn The object OF this low rate
excursion and this special itenerary is
that Real Estate Agents and Home
seekers may have an opportunity to
personally visit this section of the
south now so rapidly developing and
see 1t under the most favorable condi-
tions. Pullman Tourist Sleepers have
been chartered for the entire trip and
the price per double berth will be $12
from Iowa and Minnesota and $11 from
Illinois points. Application for sleeper
accompanied in every
instance by drafts p. o. or express or
der, should be made to the undersigned
at Dubuque, Iowa, / ot later than No
vembsr 10. Write at once for full par
ticulars concerning this excursion.
j. F. MDRRY,
Asst. Gen. Pass. At
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The entire change In the program at
the Star theater Thursday night re-
suited In overcrowded houses to wit
ness one OF the best vaudeville per-
formances ever given In the city. No
expense is spared In catering to the
public as the expense is Offset by In
creased attendance, and maintaining
the reputation OF the Star, as the most
popular theater in the city. Tonight
and tomorrow night the principal fea-
ture OF the entertainment will be the
unequalled dance artists, the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The charter committee appointed by
Mayor Surprenant will hold meeting
tonight at the Office OF ten city attor-
ney for considering charter amend
ments. Some OF the amendments pro-
posed are as follows. Changing the
valuation of property for which 1t can
be assessed for street improvements.
Changing the time for holding the city
elections from December to the regu-
lar state election In June; amending
the law governing the police commits
sion, providing for vacancies and alb
sence from the city. Other amend
ments will be considered, but these
are the most important.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17
carety Sisters.

Their artistic skill. superb dancing,
is the admiration of the thousands that
have visited the Star this week. The
young ladies are certainly marvel Of
grace and artistic skill, to be appre-
clated must be seen. They are only a
part OF the magnificent program on the
boards at the Star this week. The man.
agement is determined to secure the
highest class vaudeville artists that
can be procured. apd the public are
guaranteed performances equal to any
given in the large cities. The man
agement Of the Star is to be congratu-
lated upon its efforts to please the
amusing loving public of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Attention In called to the announce
ment Of Herman Wise In this issue. II
all the merchants were as progressive
as MFR. Wise and appreciated the value
Of printers ink. Astoria would have
better papers But Mr.. Wise has built
up one Of the largest businesses in
Astoria by judicIous advertising. and
his advertisements are read with an
much interest as telegraphic dis
patches. The success lies In knowing
how 10 reach the public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The windows OF Wherity, Ralston &
Co. the leading shoe dealers OF Asto-
ria. are profuseiy decorated with holly,
but teh most attractiev feature Of the
window IN the fine display. Of mems
and women's shoes. The stock Is equal
to any carried In Portland and is evil
dence OF progressive spirit OF the
firm which should be emulated. II
the display In the window is any cri-
terion of the stock inside, II II certain.
ly equal 10 any store m oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

II there In lover Of the drama In
this city who has thus far failed to
appreciate the beauty Of the com
monplace. let him 90 and see James A.
Hearne's ideal OF American home life.
"shore Acres" at Fishers opera house
Tuesday evening. This famous play
wright has found in the everyday life
of lowly Maine community all the
intense interest, all the longings. am
bltions and heart -burnings that stir
the larger centers Of population. shore
Acres" win be given fine scenic set
ting Seat sale Monday morning at
Grlffin's book store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

A large number OF logs were floating
around the river yesterday near
Tongue point. The Melville was tow
ing a raft OF logs to Astoria when the
boom chains broke and It was Inn
possible TO secure the logs. II is re-
ported that several gasoline launches
succeeded In securing the logs. II Is
reported that several gasoline launches
succeeded in securing a large number
and sold them to the local mills. This
procedure Is contrary TO law. and is a
reprehensible practice frequently in
dulRed In.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The case Of Miss Nan shIyley, for
merly Of Astoria, who was employed
as q teacher In the Cottage Grove
school. was decided yesterday by the
state board OF education against Miss
shivley. When she went to teach
she forgot her certificate, which the
law requires must be registered in the
county where a person is employed to
teach. Miss shivley contended that
inasmuch as the school board had
made a contract with her to teach the
school, that the recording of her cer-
tifeate was unnecessary. The state
board did not uphold this contention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Just what action the common coun-
ell Will take In the police commission
business next Monday night has not
been determined. Unless some action
Is taken TO declare the offices Of Cook
and Barker vacant. the republicans will
be justified In carrying the matter into
the courts, There In no legally-con-
stituted police commission In the city,
and II IN the duty OF the council TO
remedy the defect The people are not
In a frame OF mind to stand any nom
sense.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

A man named Matti johnson. who IN
incarcarated In the county jail on a
charge Of insanity, will be given a
hearing tomorrow. He seems to be
afflicted with hallocination that ne
Is but ~ years OF age and that ne has
several wives. This IL considered sur
fcent evidence OF his insanity. John
son Ia about sc years of age. II a
large number OF the emmigrants COM
ing to this country we're examined be-
fore they are discharged from Castle
garden. there would not be no many in
sane people sent to Salem from clat-
sop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Mark T. Brownson OF Portland, who
is special agent for the Western Loan
and Savings Company Of Salt Lake
city. Is in town looking after the In
terests OF his company. The Western
Is one OF the strongest and most relia-
BILE institutions In the country, 1t hav-
ing an authorized capital Of s500.000,-
900. and permanent reserve fund
with the state Of oregon alone. OF
si00, 900
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

through a series OF years for building
q court house. Az soon ms Il IL passed
petitions win be circulated throughout
the county asking that the levy be
made. When this s done work on
the court house will be resumed. An
effort will be made to have II COM
pleted within the time specified In the
contract.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Christmas novelties at Hoeher's have
been received. All candy manufac-
tured at home. 10 cents per pound and
up. Decorations for Christmas sur
pass anything ever brought to Astoria.
Everything In the line Of connections
ana pure candy guaranteed to be first
class. The largest and most complete
line In Astoria can be procured at
Hoener's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

AZ meeting OF the good roads con-
ventlon In salem yesterday. Hon. G. J
Trcnchard was elected one Of the vice
presidents and also treasurer. Judge
Trenehard is one OF the most ardent
advocates OF good roads in the state,
and the fact that more roads have been
built In Cla,sop county under his ad-
mlnistratIon. is evidence OF this fact.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Circuit court viii convene next Mon
day and viii probably continue for two
or three days. Considerable import.
ant business win come up for hearing
and cases will be set down for the
February term OF court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The Bee Hive was crowded nll day
yesterday and the business OF the firm
IL constantly Increasing. Holiday goods
can be purchased cheaper here than in
Portland. and there Ia just as good an
assortment OF stock 10 select from.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

There is no complaint about business
at the Star saloon, Good goods and
courteous treatment will draw trade to
any frst class saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. The
best ID none too good for our customers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Alex Normand OF Youngs River was
In the city yesterday. He states that
his company has about two million
feet of logs which they are now raft
Ing preparatory TO sending them to the
mill. The season was a very good one.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

In the matter Of the settlement OF
the estate OF Albert Leighton. deceased.
the court today confirmed the appoint
ment OF Sarah Leighton as adminls-
tratrix. The estate 10 small.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

In the probate court yesterday. an
order was made setting the time for
hearing the final account OF the estate
Of Anna J, Foster, deceased. for March
q, 1905.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The Shetland colts are the drawing
card at the Unique this week. Nothing
like them ever seen before In Astoria.
An unusually attractive program this
week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The ladies OF the Congregational
church will serve a lunch at noon on
Saturday, December II. IN the annex to
Johnson Bros store. Entrance also
through the store OF A. Dunbar Com
pany. There win also be for sale, mince
meat. plum pudding, fruit cake. jellies.
doughnuts and candy. The public are
cordially invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

New shipment Of Mems and Young
Mems Raincoats, Mems -Neckware,
Hosiery. Handkerchlefs, Shirts. Um-
brellas, Suspenders, etc, at lowest
prices at Danzigsr e. Co.'S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

A large number OF people from out
side towns were In Astoria yesterday
making Christmas purchases and many
OF the stores did good business
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

schlitx's beer made Milwaukee ia
nous and Ii having the same effect on
the drotto. Nothing better on the
market.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Mems Smoking Jackets, plain and
fancy wenves beautiful styles In big
variety; wonderful values at So to
si?.b0 at DanEiger A. Co.'S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Contractor Palmberg has force Of
men at work remodelIng Hedricks
theater, II IL expected that n VIII be
completed and ready for business dur
Ing the holidays.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

We have few boxes OF nice apples
which we offer at 75c per box while
they last. Astoria Grocery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The Eagles are making preparations
FOR their annual Christmas tree for
Sunday, December 2b, and Il promises
TO eclipse anything OF the kind ever
held before.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

2S per cent of on fancy chinaware
and money aatchels this week only.
woodneld's Art store. bond street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

work on the new city hall II pro-
crossing IN rapidly as the conditions
OF the weather will permit
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Everybody is saving the Imperial
cigar bands, not only because they en-
joy a good smoke, but are also anxious
to win the diamond ring.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

shiliing'a spices are best. Every can
guaranteed. Your money back II they
don't suit. Astoria Grocery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Ladies' Terry Cloth and Elder
down Lounging Robes. 80 and up at
Danzigcr a Co.'S,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Mems Lounging Robes. plain blue
and gray colorings. cord and tassel:
great values at So and up at Danziger
4 Co.'s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

srcv vitogIch. native Of Austria,
was granted hrst citizenship papers by
County Clerk Clinton yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Mammoth line OF Smoking Jackets
In the newest and best styles and ma
terials at t5 and up at Danziger 4
Co.'S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

ters In quantities Of pints and quarts
70 supply the family trade. Colonial
oysters always on hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Ribbonsl Ribbonsi Ribbons' at hal
price at ahanahan's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

only few days more 70 save the
la Imperial bands, They are a sure
/, winner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

Just recelved--A lot Of brass candle
sticks at woodheld's Art store, Bond
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17
LOCaI BrevItIeS,

90 to the New style Restaurant for a
square meal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

A bill Ia being prepared to submit
20 the legislature empowering tho
county court to levy tax running
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-17

The Imperial oyster house Ia pre-
pared TO furnish Shoalwater bay oys-
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
SCHOOLS IN SESSION
IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY
Opened Last Monday With Full Quota
of Teachers and Pupils-COlum-
bia Begins Next Week.

All the schools Of Alexandria county
opened on Monday last, except the New
Columbia School, just south Of Airing
ton. which was delayed until Monday
next. in order 20 place therein the
school furniture.
Joseph Z. Supplee. Roswell r. Virgin.
and Or. Charles b. MUnson. the clerks
Of the different district school boards
were busy on the opening day prepar-
ing and having executed contracts with
the several teachers for the ensuing mne
months school session.
superintendent Of Schools James r
Clements visited all the schools that
day taking around the blank forms Of
The superintendent made a brief address
TO the teachers and pupils at each school
ia which ne encouraged the scholars 70
be studiOus. ambitious. and Obedient.
telling the pupils that the present time
was an era of education; that there
seemed 10 be a friendly rivalry I'm CdU-
cariOnal work between all counties
States and even nations. and that he
cid not want 10 see the schools of Alex
andria county inferior to any others in
this great contest
The superintendent called attention 20
the fine school houses that had been con-
strUcted in Alexandria county. and TO
the new and improved furniture that
had been placed therein. and implOrrd
the teachers TO be watchful over IL, and
admonished the pupils not TO defaCe OF
disfgure II. He said IL was the desire
OF the school trustees Of the county and
supremacy his own desire TO make the
every respect among the best in the
State or nation.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17

direct to Lisbon. reaching there in fifteen
days. At that port the Enterprise.
Massachusetts training ship was al an
Choir and the lads from both school
ships went about the city together, and
also had boat races IN the harbOr The
st. Mary's crew won the gig and the
whaleboat contests. but lost the cutter
races.
The shin ran into a gale before reacn-
ing Lisbon that carried away some iron
work. which was repaired at sea
Fishers Island, " Y, was reached
at about / o'clock Thursday morning of
this week. Captain Hanus says the hur-
ricape on Thursday morning was herald
ed as early as Wednesday noon by the
falling % the barometer. Rain fell in
torrents, and the ship was worked be-
hind Fishers Island. and an anchor
heaved. The wind Increased toward
morning. and the ST. Mary's was found
10 be dragging coward the island, and a
second anchor was let go.
The St Mary's will remain IN port q
Few days, and then cruise up Long Is
land Sound as far as Glen Cove.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
ANCIENT SCHOOLS SHIP
WEATHERS THE STORM
After Pleasant Cruise the ST. MaryS Encounters Hurr-
cane Near Home. Passing Through Strenuous Days

NEW LONDON, Conn. Sept. 1.-THE
schoolshiP St Mary's. in command OF
capt. {. 9. Hanus. arrived in port yes
terday. after her summer cruise in for
elsh waters officers and crew are IN
excellent health and spirits
Inc 81 Mary's voyage this season
mas oeen one Of the best ever recorded
on the log Of the old training craft. The
worst weather encountered was a hurri-
cane and rainstorm this week The ST.
Mary made good time from Montauk
10 southampton on her outward voyage.
reaching Southampton in nineteen days.
four days liberty were allowed the boys
II southampton. and many OF them
went TO London. where they met the
lord mayor, and went through the
houses Of parliament
Inc ship was scheduled to stop at
Cadiz after leaving southampton. but
hard WINDS prevented. and she proceeded
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
BRITISH SHIPPING
COMBINE EXPANDS
Will Absorb Belfast Ship
building Concern.
HAS NOT BEEN A SUCCESS
Some Shareholders of Incorporated Firm
Withdrew, Holdings Being Taken
by New Corporation.

LONDON. Sept 1.-THE Express
says Il hears that the international
Mercantile Marine Company Is about 20
absorb the shipbulldinE firm of Harland
q Woln, OF Belfast. II adds that the
combine has not proved the success pre-
dicted, and that the Harland & Wolf
ouilding agreement with the company
has been anything but satisfactory TO
the firm. especially in view Of its heavy
expenditure for new plant
The paper understands that the in
terests OF some OF the shareholders viii
De Withdrawn and replaced by the In
ternational Mercantile Marine Company.
This new development partly explains
the hitherto inexplicable stoDDaEe OF
work on the building Of several OF the
company steamers. About 1900 hands
already have. been discharged.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
BICYCLES HURT TWO
ALIGHTING FROM CARS

Knocked down by a bicycle ridden by
an unknown man as she stepped from d
Brookland car at North Capitol and 1
Streets northwest. Mrs. D. Foley, TWEEN
ty-two years old. was severely bruised
about the limbs and body about 10
o'clock last night.
She refused TO go to any hospital and
was assisted 10 her home. l. ! Street
northwest. by friends.
Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue north
west was the scene Of another accident
this morning, when Thomas Rathbone,
seventv-one years old. OF Hyattsville
Nd was knocked down by a bicycle
ridden by Barney Brady. negro.
His right leg was painfully Injured, but
he went TO work without assistance.
This is about the twenty-hftI accident
which has occurred at this crossing as
persons alight from cars.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
BARKLEY GIRL FIGHTS
AGAINST GOING HOME

Lieut.. John DAILY and Sergeant Falvey.
OF the Ninth precinct, have found
Mamie Barley. the twelve-year- old
girl. who mysteriously disappeared from
her home. 1902 Seventh Street south
east on last Tuesday.
She was found at 1895 Duncan Street
northeast. the home Of William Leech,
an elevator operator in the Treasury
Department.
Mr. Leech at one time lived at 704
Virginia Avenue southeast. near the
Barkleys. She reached his home on
Tuesday and seemed contented there.
This morning she was taken back
home but fought every step OF the way
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
CHARTERS GRANTED
UNDER DISTRICT LAWS

A certificate OF the Incorporation Of
the Keystone Exploration Company has
been recorded The capital stock is list
ed at 5000. and the incorporators are
William W. Fentress, G. Albert Stevens.
J. NJ Stevens. G. II. Fentress. and
Charles r. Fisher
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
FOOTBALL CHAMPION
STUDIES LAW IN JAIL
Harry BatcheldeI Sends for His Books
and Industriously Utilizes
His Time

READING. Pa. Sept. 17-Yale's for
mer champion football player. Harry 5.
Batchelder. will utilize his six months in
jail in studying law.
He gave up his law studies at Yale for
the sake Of Miss Cassidy. whom he
married
As there Is no employment for him in
prison. he was advised by his friends
to send for his law books.
Batchelder's cellmate IS Eddie Day.
negro. who was janitor IN Batchelders
cigar store. and who was sentenced to
jail for month for gambling.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
CAPTAIN JUDSON ILL.

Capt w V. Judscn. Of the Engineer
Corps. who Is the representative Of the
United States Army. with the Russian
armies in the Far East. has been seri-
ously ill. but has advised the War De-
partment that he IS now better. and IS
again with the Russian troops in Man
churia
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
"h'LUD" WOULD WEAR
KNIGKERBOCKERS AGAIN
Plan in London to Substitute Them for
Mems Evening Dress-Club Form
ed for Purpose.

LONDON. Sept. IA movement has
been started among English uobicmen
and others to revive the old custom Of
wearing knickerbockers and stockings
as a substitute for evening dress.
A club has been formed, called the
KnickerbOcker Club. TO push the IL sh-
ion. a reception will be held at the
Carlton shortly TO inaugurate the move
ment
King Edward is said 10 be Ia sym
pathy with the movement.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
New Times Want Ad Branch.

Want advertisements and subscriptions
for the Evening and Sunday Times will
be received ct regular office rates at
Nichols Pharmacy. 1901 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
Baltimore and Ohio to the Worlds Fair

Shortest and quickest route No change
of cars. Three through trains daily
Most complete service. Coach excur-
sions. 1906 a. m. Wednesdays, 81 See
Baltimore and Ohio ticket agents for
particulars.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
YERMONTER FNTERS ARMY.

Alien r. Williams. OF Vermont, has
been appointed a second lieutenant IN
the army and viii be commissioned on
November g when he Will attain his
majority
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
Baltimore and Return. Sis.

PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. Every Satur-
day and Sunday. All trains except Con-
gressiOnal Limited. Good returning un-
tu Sunday night.
The Washington times., 1904-09-17
Gas to Baltimore and Return, B. & o.

r r.. every Saturday and Sunday
Tickets good returning until SUNDAY
night. Hourly Service" Saturday.