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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
A Very Hard Luck Story.

BclOit (I<anS) Gazette
Here is Il remarkable story OF con-
tinued hard luck i'll the case of r. d.
Dukes, farmer Within short
space of time a lot of things happened
to him. He lost his crops; cholera
killed most of his hogs; a shed fell
and killed his two cows; his wife
was thrown from a buggy and hurt
so badly that she Wen. on crutches
for months, and she Was just begin
nlng to walk again when she was
burned to death by an exploding lamp.
Mr.. Dukes also was seriously burned
in the fire; then he injured his knee
and had to go on crutches; then he
was badly burned again in a prairie
fire; a few weeks later his mother
died, and last Sunday his house burn
ed up. with all its contents
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Disuracefui Conduct.

Hattie Anderson, who was a prom
inent figure in Mayor Kinseys court
the first of this week, is now county
prisoner. Last night she was found
out in East Park somewhere in dis
graceful condition. She had been
there through all the rain that fell
in the first part of the night. Some
men were seen near her but no one
was with her when arrested She
was committed to the county jail by
Squire Swindler on charge of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct
where she will remain until she is
able to appear before him for trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Linn is All Right.

Bernard Linn has assumed his du-
ties as driver of the hook and ladder
wagon of the city fire department.
The fire committee recommended
Nj. Inns appointment. and while
of the place.
He is one of the most popular young
men in the city, and his appointment
means that the department has Sc.
cured an excellent man.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

Cyclone" Davis. of Texas, enter
tanned the Prohibition convention yes
terday with an address He told them
that he was corled up in the Demo-
cratic jug for twenty-five years, and
ran at large in the Populist play
grounds for twelve years. He said:
when my State instructed for that
New York dumb man. Parker, who
is managed by Belmont. and who is
tied TO the trusts | got disguised With
the gang and Joined the Prohibitions
lists" The chances are he will die
OF dry rot" now.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Gun Club Practicinq.

The members of the Fairmont Gun
Club are practicing a great deal
these days at the Google farm be-
yond East Park. w. A. Wiedebusch
is ahead in the shooting contest. a
new trap has been ordered and will
be here for the Fourth when the
members expect to break hundreds of
pigeons. This club has a large mem
bership and some of them are good
markSmen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Hearing Tomorrow.

Late last evening a pair of buggy
shafts was stolen from the livery
stable of Chilson and Clayton on Jack
son street. Suspicion pointed to Mike
Connar, a stable hand at Stancil's
camp, on the B. & N. above Miners
vile. This morning Deputy Sheriff
Watson drove up and brought the man
to the county Jail. He will have his
hearing tomorrow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Successful Dance.

Another enjoyable dance was Civ
en- at Traction Park last evening. AL
though the rain kept some away,
enough were there to make the
dance a success. "a good crowd, a
good dance and good order" was the
way one who was there described
it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
After Championship.

A game will be arranged in the
near future between the Y. NJ. G. "A.
base ball team and an all star team
to be made up in the city. The lat
ter will be composed Of the best play
ers here not playing on the Y. NJ. c..
A. and professional teams. The game
will be for the amateur championship
of Fairmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Policies Paid.

During the past several weeks the
National Union has paid, through its
secretary, y. j. Stone, the following
benefits in this city: Mrs. R. c. Dun
nington, $1,000, and Mrs. Thos NJ.
Fleming. $1,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Teachers Institute.

The teachers institute for Marion
county will be held in August, begin
ming on Monday, the 18th. DR.. San
ford, of New York, and DIR. Albert. OF
Pennsylvania. are to be the instruct
ors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Base Ball the Fourth.

The base ball team will play.
double header here on the afternoon
of July Fourth Two games will be
played and many people will no
doubt attend.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
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t. # 81 II IL e
Mrs. N. 81 staleysot Tiftin. Ohio, is
city.
81 Frank Pinnel1, the liveryman, had
valuable horse to die this morning
sof collie:
Mr.. John Book, Of Allegheny, Pa,
Visiting Miss Grace Durham, of
Fairmont avenue.
Mrs. Goldie NIala, of East Liver
pool, Ohio. is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Amos o. Stanley.
Mrs. Rena Core, of Columbus
Grove, Ohio, is visiting her parents,
sSDr. and Mrs. ]. E. Dowden.
Miss Ada darlington, of the Fifth
ward. returned today from a visit of
several days in. the country.
Mrs. Thompson, of Warrington,
was brought to Cooks Hospital this
morning for surgical treatment.
R. F. Nuzum and family left last
might for Muncie. Ind, where they
LOT SetSIdl "SShS.
Miss Della Toothman, who has
been visiting her sister at Columbus,
Ohio, for some time, has returned
home.
Mrs. Gertrude Nichols and chill
dren,s Noel and Margaret, of Grafton,
are the guests OF Capt. Thos. Reed
and family.
o.sSW. Frazer, late B. 6 o. agent
stationed at Monongah, has accepted
position with the c. & Q. r. R, Co.,
at Charleston.
Doctor. and Mrs. E. w. Howard re
turned from PIT. Marion to-day. The
Doctor reports his father much i'm
proved and doing nicely.
Mrs. A. NJ Berns was called to
Ptttsburg yesterday on account Of
the death Of her grandmother, Mrs.
Anna Thrcner, of that city
Miss Lutte Kincafd, who has been
4 the guest of Miss Edith Bryan for
s2the last few days. returned this morn
8 ing to her home at Cameron, Mar
i shah county.
y55s Milton Hawkins, Of the Fifth ward,
IS SUFFERING from a severe attack OF
appendicitis. However the danger
point is passed and it is now thought
6 that an operation will not be necas-
sary.
airs Henrietta Bartlett and Miss
panied by Misses Lora and Pearl
Bartlett, of Barbour county, are at
i Chiefton today visiting General T.
z Bartlett, manager of the Fairmont
& CoaI Company's store at that place
DIV. c. Iamison, who is assist
v ant superintendent OF the Miners
u Hospital. has full charge of that in
stitution during the absence of DR..
) J. w. Mcdonald, the superintendent.
8 DR.. Mcdonald is attending a meeting
of the B. & o. Railway Surgeons at
g St. Louis. He will be absent about
!. a week. The Hospital is in excellent
condition, having at the present time
about thirty patients.
His Honor, Judge John w. Mason,
is at home again and called to see
US. this morning. He adjourned his
court yesterday at Morgantown, this
ending. a siege of eight consecutive
weeks for him at that place and
ClaTllsburg. Beginning with 1905 His
Honor's labors will be considerably
1essened by the looping off of Har-
rison county from his district, but he
viii be Kept still busy enough in
Marion and AIonongalia.
From Warrington Record.]
$s5 Miss jamie Carpenter, of Fairmont,
I is visiting Miss Lena Prichard.
Judge Raymond, of Fairmont. was
here Wednesday taking dispositions
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
SHH BBR SSHHB BR
Work Suspended.

The work of cobbling the wharf
has been suspended on account OF
the high water.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01
Wabash Mules Sold.

About a dozen Wabash mules are at
Jack Flemings livery barn, and will
be sent to Baltimore, where a con-
tractor has bought them
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

IAN institution is but the length
ened shadow OF one man" and if your
stores shadow is to be heightened
measurably it must be done through
publicity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

tiers invite the public to the lawn fete
and merry-go-round Saturday night
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

Everybody come TO the merry-go-
round Saturday night and help good
cause.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

From Warrington Record.]
III Miss jamie Carpenter, of Fairmont
is visiting Miss Lena Prichard.
s5s Judge Raymond, of Fairmont, was
here Wednesday taking dispositions
SSin a law. case.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

BOARDS
COME IN FoR. "A RAlDiNe BY As
sISTAHT CHIEF OF POLICE
ScHUETTEER-SoMEs Poll!
CLANS scooPED.

CHICAGO J. July / - Assistant Chief
! 81 Police schuettler through his
gambling detail, Thursday struck at
the yitals of the handbook system
by raidfng and tearing out telephone
switch boards in all of the gambling
exchanges or he dquarters known to
DE operating. Il
The main Offices. Mount ,T'enness, :
! Kid Weller and James O,Leary were
deprived :of practically all of their
aequIprnent by the raiders, who were
operating simultaneously. Several
was on loads OF fixtures and gambling
para hernalia were hauled to the City
Hall some Of it coming as far as
sSixtS-thirG street, where the head
quarters OF Edward Brennan. the Sew
enth ward politician. was wrecked.
---s--
5s5 An old bachelor says that ladies'
who study Lars expect to lay down
the law to their. husbands after they
are graduated.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

Halls ice cream.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-01

Looks good, tastes good, it is good
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
Young Mems Roosevelt Club.

49, 3'0H WILL 15stk0 0teyeItC Club. I8
u Az the young u man d ii Il, reaches Tia apa
OF maturity ii becomes ad yisable il moi
imperative, that he should affiliata him
self with one Of the other ~ the great 4;
political parties, The organization 81
the Young Mens n noseva,t .c,uh 4, !
Burleigh county il i project wort4,v ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
held he at the Atheneum Thursday even
ing at 8 o'clock. .ss3 :l 5.5
WHERE IS ldceILL7
A5 Missing Husband Wanted by His
&&,s5G Family II. petnslxa.. Mist,

A5 Missing Husband Wanted by His
!. n III Family in Petoskey, Mich.
The Bismarck Tribune is in receipt
of following clipping from the Grand
Rapids Post, and also a letter from
the daughter of the missing man,
pleading for information regarding
the whereabouts Of her father who
was last heard from in Bismarck few
weeks ago: 5r;g3g.s5 %s s,
:.F Mrs. c.. F. McGill has been trying
since April Of last year to find her
4 husband who mysteriously. disappear
ed. Friends of Charles r. McGill
would like to have him come to Petos-
key or make his Whereabouts known,
and anyone who knows where he is
is requested to call his attention to the
effort being made to find him or. ad.
dress M. & NJ, box 296, Petoskey. The
missing man is described as being
about feet 10 inches in height weight
about $50 pounds, sandy hair and
mustache, unusually heavy eyebrows
slight limp Of left foot on account Of
left big toe being amputated and
mole ON left under jaw, He usually
wore small Odd Fellows pin at the
bottom of his vest. al. ia $sS.g.,, VII
Mrs. McGill is seriously i'll and re
newed efforts are being made to find
him. @ NTH !, d ]. g5ts.a 3-S3s ..55 &
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
Il Get your clothes cleaned and pressed,
at the Boston. s,s:l u.
personal.

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Win vest arday q.
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.tor II Ina citv
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p,,ast q m f.ra,n.d 5. 4,
Mrs. NJ = Rohip an u M, s ,.,,,- nv
i stonnin j III H. Nort hu,ast
" u, II Crawford can,x, - from sn, IL,
inaon last n,pbt 81. J, 8 j "a q =. 81
II 4 wh,tmn1an, 8, U,lton. I. Is II, !
city stonpIn Z q ma No,tb vast
Rev IA, mo . ;3Tamn,arn = sRraddocI s.
rived il. the cdtv last nirbt over IL.
So S. s'.s a
M IS Richards :, Mex - -. an.r q
Monday. II the7 c,tv 7attand,na tba =.
5ouest
"a 4 M Ma gaa ana y, 8 Is I An i, e,o.15
Harbor came Town last d. nIaht ~ 9 Fan,
d.ys -y,sit 81:
M I'M ,.r,,he VEG & ~ ovar h, ,,o,,
Nan 4 II AZ az 8 1ast ,,asht, M I, E
atonnin q a N "a Northvast q ga 35
Mrs sIno an arl,,nd nm 81 a. ,.,
terday tram: v,,.,n,a mari wharas s az
A haan ,na,.ine, 81 a.,r !, v,s .
vith IA a,at q Mrs Toni. + i rson D
I iart IS M 81 ,aav,tt 2sth sinfaptrvs
INST o,,ar d .,,,na st.,r NJ Fort h lncoin
iesvee this afternoon 4 81 the q aast 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

mains will be taken to Linton for inter

mains ~ I Will be taken 20 Linton Tor Inter
ment. III
Capt a. =. Prescott, 2lst infantry,
leaves Cor Fargo this afternoon to Join,
the Shrtners on their pilgrimage to
Aberdeen. The captain Is one Of the
class to be initiated and has been
duly warned BY local friends to chang
on to the rope
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
y 3E so ! 80 . Z 4 b & z! ETi;f4
Good Yields.

Washburn Leader: Gottlieb Klein
living on Turtle Greek. fourteen miles
northeast Of Washburn. was II town
Tuesday and reported that he had;
just finished threshing. He had in.
142 acres which yielded from 20 to 26
bushels per acre flax SIS acres, is.
bushels per acre; oats 80 acres, AZ
bushels per acre; speltz went A bush
els to the acre. Mr.. Klein is well
satisfied with the country. He will
farm quite extensively next year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

4. Geo. Schneider now has work
bench in the Boston, and is doing fine
pressing promptly. e = 80 -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

Now it the time to have your storm
windows examined, repaired and ready
for cold snap. Not wait until it gets
here and all cry at once, but sec
Faunce at once and have it attended
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

It will pay you to see the new shirts
at The Boston, CSC, worth $1.25 and
$1.50. ~ 4. S ., s.: 3 u. -. .s5s=$
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

BROTHERHOOD or zMERIcAN YEo.
s, ", u, IIs \ Y,
J. 4 Insurance. orgsni alton. 81 Meets the second
and last Tuesdays Of each month II the
Oddfellows' hall. w. Jones foreman;
h John Belk correspoIden |: r. =. Best M.s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

Rebeckah Degree Team There will
be meeting Of the Rebeckah degree
team Of Odd Fellow hall tomorrow
afternoon atS 8 o'clock for drill. sS Nh
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

~: The holsekeeper should bear Id
mind that alum makes q cheap baking
powder. Il costs but two cents q
pound, while cream Of tartar costs
thirty. The quality Of the powder is
therefore, usually indicated by the
price. q s3sy
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
y WANTED Girl for general house
work Mrs. w s1A. Falconer. Iass ;ss2
insure Will 6. I. EaIek. s IN Yslt Llts''
SECRET CIETES,

wv. ASsl MIC. ss S%
BISMARCK LODGE, "a. Al. & A. M, No. s.
4 Meets FIRST and third Mondays In each
month at Masonic hall. III I. Reade, Nv.
M. Burt Finney !, Secretary. ~
rANCRED CoMMANDERY, KNIGHTS
j. Templar, No IL Meets third Thursday in
each month 1t Masonic hall, Dakota block
n 9; Jewelll ~ g Murdoch Mckenzie,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
parents as we'll as the authorities take
the mattersin hand.

the matterSin hand.
.-
General Washburs1 Here 1eneral
Washburn. accomp panied by his wife
and private secretary, arrived On the
noon train Id the Generals private car
and Will proceed to Wilton this after
noon to inspect his coal mining inter-
ests. The general IL quite enthusiast
TIC over the prospects OF briquetting
Ignite and his machine is now being
perfected In n Minneapolis with a view
OF transferring It to Wilton as soon
as some minor changes are made. 81
The Erickson Appeal Washing
ton dispatch says: An appeal has
been filedf on behalf 81 Ingvald Brick
son from a local land once decision
rem1anding 4 case involving Maxem
{Bellemare's timber culture entry for
the southwest quarter Of section /,
township 147 north range 81, III the
Bismarck land district. The difaculty
arose out Of an error and nlisunder-
standing as to Mi. Bellemare's adj
dress; also over the spelling of his
name. The depar tment, In going over
the case again, has decided to stand
pat and refuses to cancel the Belle
mare entry as desired BY Erickson.
Progress 81 the Inquest The In
quest as to the cause Of Sundays
wreck is being conducted behind
closed doors, beyond which the public
is not permitted to enter. AT the con-
cluston Of last evenings efforts three
witnesses had been examined, and
there are q dozen others to be ex-
amined. Those examined at the SEES
sion yesterday afternoon were the con-
.ductor and the rear breakman Of the
wrecked train and the night. operator
at Sterling. The nature Of the test,
monyi is Of course not being made pub
lie at present. Further progress Of
the inquest is being made today but it
will be another day or two before the
final verdict Is arrived at. 81. So 5
Election inspectors The county
board was busy yesterday and today
In establishing voting precincts and
selecting inspectors. In the city there
will be four precincts the school
house, Fourth ward and those parts
sof the First and Second ward south
lof the township line running midway
between Thayer street and Avenue A.
Two years ago It will be remembered
the city was divided into precincts in
such a way as to destroy ward
boundaries the y Fourth ward being
entirely obliterated much to the dis
gust az Mr. p II. Byrne and other
democratic and Independent leaders,
who took the matter into the courts.
Now it seems the lines have been re-
stored as desired by these people
two years ago. The Inspectors ap-
pointed for the city are Robt. Mac
nider. P. H. Burton, Peter Wilcox and
Frank Donnelly. all unobjectionable
men probably satisfactory to both
sides. sss5 Z 5;Sss ,5s :,.4 s. sEEi f Il.
81 Get your clothes cleaned and pressed
at the Boston. IL
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

D NEWSPAPER BAR The best
paying weekly III North Dakota for
sale account owner accepting position
with 80 rporation III the east. No one
with less than - 800 cash need answer.
Complete dnyestig Hon Is courted.
Wilkinson. 40 Enddcott. st. Paul.
MINI.
WANTED Girl for general house,
work. Mrs. ". IA. Falconer. 3s: ;ss55
LOsT strap 9 feet long. buckle
on end. Finder please return to
Wachter' transfer barn.
LOST English setter puppy. nine
months old. White right shoulder,
marked. Liberal reward for informa-
ton leading to recovery. VIM. y.
Hughes. s9-.s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
YEsTER, I AY,s MA RK FRS.
Duluth wheat and Fla

Duluth Wheat and Flax. Il
Duluth. Oct. 5 3, Wheat 10 arrive -.
No. q Northern, .1451zz ~ North.
sern Loo On track 10. II North.
ern, $1.141 v 10. 2 Northern, $1.O95<
Dec, 81. 1254 RI May, IA Is * u Flax
arrive, on track. Oct. Nov. and Dsc..
$1.15a; May, 81 Lis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04
THE WEATHER.

~ Rain turning to snow and colder to-.
night. Wednesday partly cloudy and
cold. Max. So min. 81. IS 5:s5i
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

E p, l5yE5 "a V q. ". w SS5
BISMARCK LODGE NO. l3O. MEETS THE
LIST and Sd Tuesday at I. q. o.. +. hall, 1t
8 o'clock. a. E. J. Rupert, NJ. w. II Bradley
q c. Marks, Recorder. 5BsgE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

s Name ii Punt A cldnson report
states that the man killed ii Sundays
Wfeck oing ~ the name o. Geo.
Davis. ~ Alexand er Punt. and that his
former home was Saginaw. Mich. Fred
Yalpsths mot her 81 the victims. form
ssssr1y lived 81 New Albany Ind. Other
1than this thing 10 known 81 either of
the men III DICKINSON
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

improving Residence Frank G..
Granlbs is moving his residence back
on his Third street lots. putting in "a
new foundation and otherwise improv-..
ing the property.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

q Methodist Aid Society Regular
business meeting of the Methodist.
Ladies' Aid society will be held at the
residence Of Mrs. ]. p. Dawson Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. !
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

Ladies' Nd ocular monthly bust
ness meeting Of b the Presbyterian
Ladies' Aid society Thursday; after
noon, with Mrs WILDER Field. All
members should be present. Ss :s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

FOR RENT A large front room.
I'll 9th street.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-10-04

q inspecting Fort Lincoln Major
George Gale. Of the insp ector generals
department. head quarters NJ st. Louis,
finished inspe ction ct Fort Lincoln
today and proceeds eastward tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
RESOURCES OF JAPAN
MUCH UNDERESTIMATE

United States Deputy Consul General
John Mclean. OF Yokohama. japan, ar
rived in Washington this morning and
registered at the Arlington When ask
ed about the condition in the Far East
ne said war between Russia and Japan
was looked upon as inevitable.
Japan is afame with war fever" said
he. "and every man. woman and child
in the empire is ready 10 fight. Japan
recognizes that her life depends upon
the maintenance Of the independence Of
Korea. and Russian aggression is GER
tain 10 bring abouR clash.
Statements were made today that the
power OF Japan is greatly underesti-
mated. An officer Of the array who
served with the allies in the recent
campaign, and who has the friendship
and confidence of some of the highest
commanders in the Japanese army, said
today:
Some statisticians are saying that
Japan can only put 100000 men in the
field. This is a bad mistake. Japan
can raise an army Of 2OC9 600 men. and
happen to know that Japan has begun
TO tap the yellow millions OF China.
She has plans with China for the lat
ter to put 1000. zoe more soldiers in the
field under Japanese officers. which will
give Japan an army Of 100000 This
army can be put in motion in less than
two months. Consequently Russia is
going TO have the fight Of her life when
she tackles the Asiatics."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
ASBESTOS CURTAIN
NOT OF BEST GRADE

BOSTON. Jan. &C. w Trainor. OF
the firm Of TrainOr & Company, OF this
city, who manufactured Tie asbestos
curtain used in the Iroquois Theater.
Chicago, was seen at his home in RoX-
bury last night and shown q Chicago
dispatch stating that the curtain was
Of inferior quality. beng utterly de-
stroyed by the fire. Mr.. Trainor said:
we make curtains ~ two grades Of
asbestos cloth. The one with wire in
scrticn Is the best and most expensive
The one we made for The IrOquOis
Theater Of Chicago did not have the
wire insertion, but was of a good grade
Of cloth. ! don't think il possible that
II was entirely destroyed. I believe that
had the curtain been lowered it would
have served the purpose ror which IT
was designed. namely, TO check the fire
and serve as a fire screen.
ITO be sure, the Ere would take the
life out of the curtain, but even If It
did il would have been checked long
enough for the people to make Their es-
cane"