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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
Mistakeu Identity,

x81AAc AuCAkAty
Sir Thomas Robinson was a tall, un-
couth man, and his appearance was
rendered still more striking by his
hunting dress, which consisted of a
tight green jacket, buckskin breeches
and q postilion's cap. He once set off
in his hunting suit to pay a visit to his
sister in Paris. He arrived at the
house while there was n large CON-
pany at dinner. The servant announc-
ed NJ. Robinson. and in walked this
remarkable figure. to the amazement
Of the guests. One of them, a French
able, lifted his fork three times to
his mouth and each time laid it down
without tasting the food. Unable at
last to restrain his curiosity longer,
he burst out eagerly. Excuse ne,
monsieur, are you the famous Roi;.a-
son Crusoe so remarkable in history
London Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
REVOLT BREWING IN SPAIN.
Arms for Six Thousand Men Found in
an Orchard.

Arms for Six Thousand Men Found in
an Orchard.
Madrid, Aug. 25.-A sensation has
been caused by the finding by the po-
lice of 1856 boxes of Mauser rifles, bay
onets, sabres and cartridges, sufficient
to arm 5000 men, which had been hid
den in the orchard of the republican,
Juan Ramirez. off Rens. All the arms
and ammunition had been made in
Germany. The Ramiroz family and
two of his friends have been taken
into custody.
The police are informed that other
large consignments of arms are en-
route to Spain and the strictest vigi-
lance has been established to prevent
their delivery. The officials of the gov
eminent are very uneasy owe the dis
covery, as it indicates that the pacific
protestations of the republicans were
merely a cover for their plotting.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
BECOMES A DEAD LETTER.

Russian Papers Opinion of Chinese
Neutrality Agreement.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-The No
vosti says:
Continued violation of neutrality
laws in the Chinese ports by the Jap
anese will compel Russia to regard
the Chinese empire. or at least part
thereof, as being within the sphere OF
active hostilities.
China lacks either the power or the
inclination to prevent Japanese incur
sions. The warships of neutral pow
ers idly watch these violations. There
fore the agreement as to China's let
trality made at the beginning of the
wal becomes a dead letter and Rus
STA must ignore it in self-defense."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
Fired on by Natives.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 25.-Walter
York, a boat puller connected with the
bealer Carmencita, was shot and dan.
serously wounded by natives of Cop.
per island, off the Siberian shore OF
Boring sea, Aug. 2. He and two other
men were in an open boat seal hunt.
ing. They within 200 yards of
the island when the natives opened
fire. Nearly 200 shots were discharged
at this and other boats belonging to
the Carmenclta.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
ELECTRIC CARS COLLIDE.
Thirty-five People More or Less seri
CuslY Injured.

S~Sy ''JSSS
Rochester, N. Y, Aug. PA headon
collision occurred dullng the day on
the Rochester and Eastern railroad
near Fittsford. AS far as can be
learned thirty-fiye people were injured
some badly, but none fatally.
Details Of the accident are very inca.
ger owing to the fact that the tele
phone lines of the railroad are down
and communication is shut off. 1t is
said that the conductor and motorman
of the westbound car disobeyed orders
and attempted to steal a switch with
disastrous results. The collision hap
pened at a curve in the road while
both cars were going at a high rate
of speed. Falling glass and splinters
were responsible for many of the
wounds. The shock of the collision
damaged the cars.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
Cotton Firm suspends.

New Orleans, Aug. ga notice was
posted on the board of the Cotton Elk.
change during the morning that Fl. F.
Page & Co., cotton brokers, were una
BILE to meet their calls for margins.
Fl. F. Page & Co. is one of the most
important firms doing business on the
Exchange. No details Of their trouble
have been learned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
usi

Keep your seats. please, ladies and
gentlemen" said a theatrical manager.
There is no danger whatever, but for
some inexplicable reason the light has
gone out" Then a boy shouted from
the gallery. Perhaps it didn't like the
play"
The Lucky Day.
"What day of the week do you think
is the luckiest to get married on?"
queried the soft and sweet young
thing.
1.-THE eighth" replied the confirmed
bachelor. refusing to be sentimental
even for a minute.-Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
WITH IMPOSING CEREMONY.
Christening Of the Heir to the Russian
Throne.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-The chris
tening Of fr to the Russian
throne took zoe during the morning
at the church of the Peterhcf palace
with imposing ceremony. A process
sion of gilded coaches, accompanied
the infant prince from the Alexandra
villa to the church. After the metro
politan OF st. Petersburg had admin
istered the sacrament to the heir the
emperor invested the latter with the
insignia of the Order of st. Andrew.
Immediately thereafter the ringing of
church bells and the firing of a salute
of l01 guns announced the completion
of the ceremony.
Both Peterhof and St. Petersburg
are lavishly decorated. There We're
~Nluminations at night.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
TWO JAPANESE CRUISERS BON.
BARD AND SILENCE IMPoR.
TANT RUSSIAN FORTS.
CARS wARsHIP SERIOUSLY DAMAGED
pATTLEsHlP sEvAsToPoL HITS A
MINE AND IS APPARENTLY
BADLY CRIPPLED.

Chefoo, Aug. 25.-Information Of IN
doubtable authenticity states that the
Japanese armored cruisers Nisshin and
Kasuga have bombarded and silenced
the Russian forts east OF Golden hill,
at the entrance of Port Arthur.
The forts referred to are probably
the same or very close to Forts Tai
pingtze and Chaochanko.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
DECISIVE BATTLE IMMINENT.
Revolution in Uruguay Nearing a Crit
jcal STAGE. So.

New York, Aug. .25.-The revolution
in Uruguay is approaching a decisive
phase, according to a Herald dispatch
from Buenos Ayres.
The insurgent leader, Sarvia, has
now about $4,000 men. The govern
ment forces amount to 10000. A de.
cisive battle is believed to be immi-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
A Disconsolatc Widow

Life has no mor "liilrn.s to- l@r
I'll retire to a convent and >t":!.: =.
rest Of my days in pray"i aMn :,,"G. '
ton" said a young w;i,inw
THAT would be the >a..lr us cohHli.i
ting suicide. You are VIII r"'! i:~...:
full and only thirty years of age"
"Twenty-nine. il o please"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
r v DEAD.
Man Probably Killed His Wife, Babe
and Himself,

New York, Aug. 25.-George Boyce,
his wife and their six-months-old baby
were found dead in a tenement house
in West Sixty-third street. A revolver
lay on the floor near the body of the
man. From this the police believe
that the man killed his wife and child
end then himself.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
FIvinu Russian Naval FIao,

Nyborg. Denmark, Aug. 25.-A large
steamer flying the Russian naval flag
passed through the Great Belt during
the day, southwark bound.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27

Chefoo. Aug. 25.-The Russian bat
tleship S%evastopol, which struck a
mine Tuesday on Port Arthur and was
towed inside the harbor by a steamer,
had previously been injured while fir
ing on the Japanese land positions
from the outer ro%adstead.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
MORE TIME FOR REPAIRS.

Russian Ships at Shanghai Given Until
Aug. %.
Washington, Aug. 25.-The state de-
partment has been advised that the
Chinese authorities have extended the
time for repairs on the Russian ships
At Shanghai to noon of Aug. %.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
Enough.

II understand that the relatives of
the late Jabez Flint, the millionaire.
are going to erect a monument to his
memory"
What did he ever do to deserve a
monuments"
"He ied."-Brooklyn Life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
A Close Einiah.

1om-And sc you Won on the last
race? Harry-Yes, but the finish was
so close that I would have lost If the
other horse had stuck out his tongue
Kansas City Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-08-27
SMELLING JAP BATTERIES.

Russian BattIeship %sevastopoI Strikes
Contact Mine.
London, Aug. ga telegram from
Toxic to the Japanese legation says
the Russian battleship Sevastopol was
bombarding the Japanese land posi-
tons Tuesday from outside the har-
Dor at Port Arthur when she struck a
mine. Besides a list to starboard the
battleship's bows were submerged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Port Paragraphs.

The buckeye Silver Spray is hauled
out on the railway at the ship yard for
repairs.
The schooner Belmon. has landed at
Fort Washington 10000 laths and a
large quantity of lumber for the new
quarters building in process OF erection
there. The river steamers the past day
or two have been taking down quantities
of roofing material tor the new building.
As soon as a pile-driving machine can
be obtained the work of rebuilding the
long wharf at Gunston, Fairfax county,
will be Begun. The owners of the wharf
propose to strengthen the structure, and
will put new platform on it.
The three-masted schooner Norman,
from Nova Scotia, with spruce laths to
Smoot & Co., is discharging her cargo.
The schooner John P. Robinson, from
Vienna, Nanticoke river, Md, has ar
rived with canned goods to Alexandra
merchants.
The Norfolk steamer arrived this morn
ing an hour and halflate, the boat hav-
ing been detained in Norfolk.
The treasurer aud general freight
agent representing the new owners of the
Weems line ofsteamers were here yester-
day. They left on one of the boats for
an inspection of the line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Personal

Capt. S. B. Davis, who formerly
commanded the United States army
lighter Kearney, but who vas few
weeks ago transferred to quartermas-
ter's department vesssl on duty at Fort
Monroe, has entered upon the discharge
of his new duties. Captain Davis is EN-
ployed 10 placing the targets for the big
gun practice from the fort and be has
also to take his boat outside the capes
and steal in, if possible, Undecided by
the searchlights from the fort. Captain
Davis has several times succeeded IN
getting in unobserved.
Mrs. S. L. Monroe has returned from
Swarthmore Pa, where she spent the
past few weeks.
DIR. Thomas N. Pease and party and
Messrs. Cornelius Hagerty and John n.
Patterson, of Philadelphia, were regis
tered at the New Rammel Hotel this
week.
Mrs. Henry F. Robertson and Mrs
William J. Boothe, jr., are entertaining
the members of the Golf Club at tea
at the golf clubhouse this afternoon.
DIR. and Mrs. Hugh Mcclure, OF
Alexandria, are with Mrs. Hunter Nc
CURE Tor the horse show Richmond
News Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Opera House.

One of the very best popular-priced
attractions on the road this season is the
Arnold Stock Company, which begins
a weeks engagement at the Opera House
next Monday night. Misses Flora Mel
son, Lee Clover, Alice Bolton, Edna
Baldwin, Baby Daniels, Marion West,
clyde Franklin, and 7. G. Molyneaux,
George Llewellyn, Charlie Raynard,
Raymond Paine, Harry f. Price, the
Southern Brothers and Royce Alton are
among the company. The following
plays will be. presented: "a Daughter
of Satan" Midnight in Chinatown"
Resurrection" "The Little Mother, p"
"The Deserter," Struggles of Life, "
and "The Sleeping City" An entire
car load of special scenery is carried tor
these plays.
The manager of the Opera House has
engaged Mr.. Lucien Duffey, formerly OF
this city, the well-known scenic artist,
to paint new set of scenery for that
house which will be used during the en-
gvgement of the Arnold Stock Company
This company also carries complete
set of new scenery for eath production
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Red Men.

At the regular meeting Of Osceola
Tribe, No. /, l. o. R. NJ, held in their
wigwam last night, degrees were con-
ferred upon two "pale faces" and much
business for the good of the order trans
acted, at the close of which the tribe
was commanded to trail to Mr.. F.
Schwab's restaurant and seek out his
oyster rooster and bivalves. Guided by
Sachem John Shuman the braves (more
than thirty strong) found the retreat
and the camp fire burning under rooster
sufficiently large to serve barrel oil the
bivalves at time. In the cache the
oysters in quantity were found in their
pristine glory, fresh from the waters OF
the Chesapeake bay, for they were still
fat, plump and salty, giving assurance
that with a disregard of evil germs
this is an appropriate time to eat them
from the shell in their delicious salty
Juice or roasted to crisp. The Red
Men of the West were remembered amid
the iollity of the occasion and sympathy
was expressed for their privation OF the
luxury of the east, when brave remarked
"Bufalo and fire water is good en- ough
for Them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Wedding.

One of the prettiest autumn weddings
so far this season took place last even
ing at 7:45 O clock at the residence OF the
brides parents on south Fairfax street,
when Miss Edna Earl TOmlin, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. o. Tomlin, was
married to Mr.. Ferdinand Lewis Knight.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Joseph A. Jeffers, of Trinity NJ. +.
Church, Mrs. Charles g. Lennon render
ing Mendelssohn's wedding march. The
parlors we're beautifully decorated with
palms. ferns and cut flowers. The bride
wore white brussels net over tafteta,
deliberately trimmed with lace. A re-
ception lasting from s to 10 O'Clock fol-
lowed, attended by large number oil
friends. at which elaborate refreshments
were served. Mr.. aud Mrs. knight left
at 9:2O D. m. over the Southern Rail-
way for Charlotte, N. c., and Palm
Beach, Fla. The brides gOing-away
gown was blue cloth with hat to match.
On their return home they will live at
3O4 south Fairfax street. The young
couple were the recipients OF many
handsome aud useful presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Junior Order Mechanics.

The called meeting of James W. Jack
son Council, No. IS. Junior Order OF
American Mechanics, for the purpose OF
Welcoming home and honoring Mr.. w.
X. Griffith, member of Jackson COun-
Gil, who was elected State Councillor at
the State Council, held in Danville,
was largely attended, number OF wish
tors from Washington being present.
After listening to an encouraging report
of the Danville proceedings and remarks
made By Councillor Griffith, a social
smoker was INDUCED in. About 9
O'Clock the council adjourned to as
semble at Mr.. f. Schwab's restaurant
and pariake of banquet in honor of
their newly elected State Councillor.
Past Councillor Frank Warder presided
at the banquet, and during the evening
several appropriate speeches were made
and in discussing the menu Mr.. Wm'
Mullen alluded 10 the patriotic decora-
ton made by the festooning OF hags IN
termingled with palms and ferns. lie
spoke of the oysters as they were served
enveloped Gin rolled cracker crumbs
and done to chesnut-brown as appeal
ing to the lover of an appetizing dish,
about which there need be no inward
qualms, no danger from bacilli or menace
Of typoid fever if you used matted water
with them" Pleasantries were ex-
changed and an enjoyable entertainment
closed by singing "My Country tbs OF
Thee"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The Mutual Ice Company Is supply
ing the police station with Mico water
free of cost.
A called meeting of the Seventeenth
Virginia Regiment Chapter, ID. OF o.,
will be held in Lee Camp Hall tonight
at 1880 o'clock.
The Southern Railway is building a
large coal bin at Somerset, six miles
southwest of Orange, where all their en-
gines will be supplied with coal.
The annual meeting of the Virginia
branch of the Woman's Auxiliary will be
held in st. Paul's Church, Wednesday
and Thursday, November I'd and Sd.
Mr.. A. Berwanger, who has lived in
Washington for the past forty years,
died Tuesday, after an illness OF six
months. He was well known in this
city.
The Council committee to inquire inc
the condition of the water supply OF the
city will meet the president of the water
company tomorrow evening to discuss
the matter.
There is said to b. strong sentiment
ia Washington against the purposed ad-
vance in the price of milk, and some
local dealers are contemplating receiving
supplies from New York at present
prices.
People living on Prince street, be.
tween Henry and Fayette, were COM
planning this morning OF the disorderly
conduct last night OF some boys who
rang door bells and in other ways caused
annoyance.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to John E Bell and
Ida f. Shumate, both of Fauquier
county, and to Elbie Z. Kite, OF Abe
marie county, and Marie &. Cunning
ham, of Orange county.
Genuine Lynnhaven Bay Oysters on half
shell exclusively at the Opera House Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
The McCue Case.

As stated in the Gazette of that day,
the McCue murder case was continued
in Charlottesville yesterday until tomor-
row in order to secure jury.
William o. Durrette, the witness
whose absence caused some delay in the
proceedings OF Tuesday, reached Char
lottesville yesterday.
Another chapter in the murder story
involves a man st one time suspected of
the crime, whose escape from arrest and
possible summary punishment was al
most by accident. There is woman
also indirectly in this story Of the early
suspect.
The description given by the ex-mayor
the night of the tragedy pointed toward
Lester Marshall, OF Earlysyille, Abe
marie county. His wife, who is now
suing for divorce, is resident OF Char
lottesvile. Marshall was known to
have a grudge against the ex-mayor and
to have no liking for Police Justice
McCue. Officers were sent on a hot
truil after Marshall that night, but they
found that he was at church at the time
of the murder. Marshall believes, as
do many Others, that had been IN Char
lottesville on the night of the tragedy,
he would have been arrested, identified
and promptly hanged.
The woman who wrote McCue afiec'
tomato letters in Jail is said to have been
identified, and that evidence concerning
his association with other women than
his wife will be introduced in evidence
Another "woman's" side of the case Is
the great bitterness felt by many femi
mines against the accused. Many letter.
are being received in various quarter
from women, and they are terrific il
their denunciation of the accused. A
remarkable document came to hand yes
terday. 1t originated in Petersburg an'
was written by a woman, who says sh
is fifty years of age. 1t warns the Com
monwealth not to look to Petersburg mel
for conviction OF any man accused o
wife, murder. Several wives have beef
murdered in Petersburg, continues tn
postal, and they have all escaped. Ii
fact, asserts the fair writer, in conclusion
there is not a man in all Petersburg t
whom a woman can safely trust her life
The communication has been the sourc
of much keen amusement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Delay i'm Building.

Considerable delay has been caused
to the contractor, Mr.. ]. F. Rodgers,
in the remodelling ofthe Miller building,
on King street, to be used by the Vir-
ginia Safe Deposit and Trust Company,
by reason of the failure to receive the
terra Gotta to be used in the building.
The terra Gotta specially ordered for the
building and which was to have been
here some weeks ago was ruined in its
burning at the kilns and an entirely new
lot had to be made. Thisis expected to
reach here in short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Auction Sales Tomorrow.

Mr.. S. II. Lunt, auctiOneer, will offer
for sale at noon tomorrow in front OF the
Royal street entrance to tue City Hall
the following property:
Lot No. 500 sOnth Columbus street,
on west side, near Duke.
House and lots Nos. 42S, 425 and
A27 south Columbus street; west side,
near Wilkes.
Lot on Columbus street, between
Wilkes and Wolfe streets, on west side.
House and lot in court bounded by
Columbus, Prince, Alfred aud Duke
streets.
House and lot No. 10l4 Cameron
street, near Henry.
Five frame houses and lots in the court
in rear of Nos. 90S, 9lO and 9l2 Pln-
cess street.
Lot of ground with the brick house
thereon 90S Princess street.
Lot of ground with the two frame
houses thereon $40 and 9l2 Princes;
street.
House aud lot ON the south side o.
Prince street, near Fayette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Funerals.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Dolly
Callahan took place from the residence,
on Dcke street, between Fairfax and
Lee, this afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev. DIR. Brooke of the
Second Presbyterian Church. The fun
eral was attended by number of rela-
tives and friends of The family.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary j.
Wilbnrn took place this afternoon from
the residence on Commerce street. Rev.
Mr.. Ewell of the Methodist Protestant
Church conducted the services. A num-
Der of relatives and friends attended.
The remains of Miss Selma E. Horst
man, who died in Washington on We'd
nesday, were brought here this afternoon
and inferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
CorpOratiOn Court.

fudge L. c. Barley presiding
Com VS.. Joseph Horseman, indicted
for grand larceny in stealing two barrels
of whisky; prisoner pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to pay fine of s. and to
serve six months in Jail.
J. VIM. Goods qualified as administra'
tor of the estate of w. J. Burroughs
deceased.
G. II. Sizemore, administrators vs.
Southern Railway Company, demurruri
argued and submitted.
In the matter of w. d. P. King, an
appeal from the decision of the registrar
of the Second ward denying him the right
to register; right granted and registrar
directed to place Kings name upon the
list.
o. w. Kerner ct al, vs.. w. H,
urhooler; case dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
The Weather.

The cloudy and threatening weather
of yesterday brought rain last night;
There we're several heavy showers, and
an hour or two before day the wind
changed to the northwest and blew with
considerable force. No serious damage
resulted in this city or vicinity. During
the prevalence OF the wind a large
schooner loaded with stone for the new
highway bridge across the Potomac was
blown against the iron railroad bridge
As the day advanced the weather became
fair and cool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-21
Football.

The Alexandria Athletic Club will
play the Tanglewood football team Sat.
urday evening at 4:30 o'clock on the old
rair grounds. The line up of the Alex
andrias will bess follows Delsney, Gen.
ter Tenneyson, r. guard; McKenney,
|. guard Hobson, r. tackle Green,
|. tackle; Gray, ]. end Green, r. end
Kirk, q. back Patterson, !. hslf-backi
Chauncey, full back; Bradley, r. half
back; Tomlin, Garrett and Scrivener,
substitutes.