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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
ROOSEVELT WORKED.
Monday Was Not Much of a Holiday
for the President.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Christmas
Monday was observed as a holiday in
the national capital. All executive de-
partments of the government were
closed and there was a general sus-
pension of private business. The
weather was disagreeable, and the
ground wasJ covered with sleet. To
President Roosevelt the day was less of
a holiday than to many of his fellow
citizens. He spent considerable time
in his office and also kept a number
of engagements which had been made
for the day. During the afternoon
the president in company with Senator
Lodge went out for a walk. The
Christmas dinner of the presidential
family was given at the usual hour
and was a fine affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
HE SUGGESTS BRASS COLLARS.
Conductors Amusing Reply to Train
master Austin.

Trainmaster Austin of the Santa Fe
at Topeka was in Kansas City Monday
and gave a Kansas paper a story of a
new order which he has issued to pas
senger conductors on the Santa Fe.
The order is reprinted in the railroad
news of today's State Journal, and it
provides that passenger conductors
must not wear celluloid or rubber
collars while on duty.
A conductor who always looks upon
the humorous side of everything has
sent the following open letter to Train
master Austin:
''Mr. A. E. Austin. My Dear Sir
Your order requiring passenger con-
ductors to discontinue the wearing of
celluloid and rubber collars is a source
of much surprise. 1t seems that it
would be more reasonable to expect
the conductors to wear brass collars
similar in pattern to those worn by
yourself and the traffic and operating
officials. Very truly. - =.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Voted s15O.OoO for school Houses.

MOSCOW, Dec. 27.-At the meeting
of the Moscow zemstvo today in the
presence of a great audience resolu-
tions of confidence and congratulat1on
were passed on the appointment of
Prince Peter Sviatopolk-Mir as
minister of the interior, and at the
prospect of closer relations and mu-
tual confidence between the govern
ment and the people. The zemstvo
then voted $150,OOO for the construc-
ton of school houses to mark its sat-
isfaction. 1t is reported that Chief of
Police Trepoff, who took an active
part in the suppression of the recent
student demonstrations, is about to re-
sign and proceed to the front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
OUARRELS WITH CHINA.
Russia Demands Restoration of Am
munition That Was Seized.

Pekin, Dec. 27.-The Russian Off
cials here demanded of the Chinese
officials yesterday the restoration of
the three million rounds of ammuni-
ton, apparently destined for Port
Arthur, seized by the Chinese authori-
ties at Fengtai, near here, four days
ago. The Russians assert that the
ammunition was intended only for the
legation guard.
1t is learned at the foreign office
that the Chinese intend taking a
strong stand in view of the frequent
attempts to Smuggle arms and am
munftion. The bales of wool contain
ing the cartridges seized at Fengtai
were consigned an European resident
who is at Tien Tsin taking part in
the investigation into the affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
DO NOT FOLLOW FLAG.
Laws of United States Are Not APP
plicabIe to Panama.

Washington. Dec. 27.-In an opinion
rendered today by Frank L. Campbell,
assistant attorney general of the inter-
ior department, it is held that the laws
of the United States are not applicable to
is described in the opinion as not being
an organized territory of the United
States and the assistant attorney gen.
eral holds that there is no provision in
the treaty with Panama or the laws or
regulations making the laws of the
United States generally applicable.
The question at issue was whether or
not the patent or trade mark law ex-
tended to the canal zone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
TWO DEAD IN CHRISTMAS FIRE.
Women Fatally Burned by Overturn-
ing of Lamp.

New York, Dec. 27.-Two women
lost their lives and two other persons
were overcome by smoke in a fire in
Allen street yesterday. The dead are
Mrs. Fountain, so years of age, and
Miss Skelly, aged 40. In a hospital in
and his wife, who were overcome by
smoke and were taken out of the
building unconscious by firemen.
The fire followed a Christmas cele-
bration and was caused by the over
turning of a lamp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Curzon RECEIVES Ameer,s Son.

Calcutta, Dec. 27-Lord Curzon,
viceroy of India, received Prince
1nayat Ullah. son of the ameer of
Afghanistan, with great ceremony to-
day in the throne room at the govern
ment building. Both the viceroy and
prince were attended by brilliant
STAINS The scene was most affective.
The price was evidently delighted with
his reception
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Another New Bank.

The Citizens State Bank of CLANCY
has applied for incorporation under
state laws. 1t has been doing business
as a private bank. 1t will increase its
capital from $1,000 to $4,000, and
take out a charter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
SMASHED ON A BRIDGE.
Two Wagons Wrecked by Locomotive
Man Drowned i'm Consequence.

Kansas City, Dec. 27.-Two wagons
were run down by a Wabash engine
Just south of the draw span on the
Hannibal bridge at $50 o'clock last
evening. Charles Blackman, one of
the drivers, narrowly escaped death,
and while clearing away the wreckage
afterward, Wesley Lee, the engineer
of the draw span, slipped and fell from
the bridge into the river and was
drowned. His body was rot recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Death From am Explosion.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec 27.-John GUY.
foreman of bricklayers, was burned to
death and five others seriously injured
in an explosion today in furnace 'J''
of the Edgar Thompson plant of the
Carnegie Steel company at Braddock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
KILLED INSTANTLY.
Nude Woman Leaps From a Third
Story Window.

New York, Dec pa woman of p
years known as Cisel Hall was killed in
stantly by jumping from the third story
window of a house near Broadway and
West Forty-sixth street Her act created
a commotion in the neighborhood, where
it was declared that the girl was scream
ing for help when she was seen to fling
herself in nude condition head foremost
from the window.
The coroner gave it as his opinion that
the girl had been detained against her will
and was attempting to escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Taken to the Penitentiarv.

st. Louis, Dec. 27-Thomas E. Bar
rett former marshal of the St Louis
court of appeals; John P. Dolan for
mer chairman of the Democratic city
central committee and Policeman Frank
Garrett, convicted of naturalization
frauds, whose ten days of grace expired
today. surrendered and were taken to
the state penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27

early today. The thermometer stood
at degrees above zero at O'Clock
this morning, the eoldest weather of
the winter. Street car traffic was tied
up for an hour this morning and is
still crippled. All railroad trains are
late
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Geo. 70. T,etcher Arrested

Columbus, O., Dec. ga telegram
states that he has arrested George E
Letcher, wanted at Bryan, O.. on a
charge of arson, and that he will arrive
at Bryan Wednesday. Letcher was ar
cisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27

Chicago, Dec. 27.=7 a. m. temper
atures; New York, 32; Boston, "a:
Philadelphia, 40; Washington, 80;
Chicago, So; Minneapolis, 20; Ciacin-
natl. So; st. Louis. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Wednesday;
colder tonight: fresh northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27

Zero.
Wind "a miles from the northwest, at
2 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27

PhlIadeIphIa, Dec -27.-Traffic of
every sort in this city and vicinity was
badly hampered during the early
hours today by a dense fog. Rain fell
during the night. A heavy thaw re-
suited and this, following the two DAYS
and half of snowfall, converted the
streets into rivulets. Train service was
irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-27

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 27.-The first
real blizzard of the winter. which he
gan late yesterday, was still in force
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

J. A. Wyres was in from the Ot
ranch Thursday.
Mrs. @. G. West returned tc
EldUrado Monday.
Miss Bessie Miller returned tc
Ballinger Thursday.
J. M. Douglass, of Mullin, was
in the city Thursday.
Guitars, Violins, etc, at Aliens,
b. B. Hail returned from Bal.
linger Wednesday.
d. d. Thames was reported sick
the last of last week.
E. f. Tillman, of Sonora, was
in the city last Wednesday.
X. A. Blum returned from a
business trip to Sonora Thursday.
f. II. Oberthier, of Comanche,
was here several days last week.
Lee Good of Midland, and will
Good from the ranch were here
Monday.
}. G.. Green, the Armour Pack
ing Co. man, went Ballinger Mon
day, on business.
Jim Allison and II. Eddington,
prominent citizens Of Tennyson,
were in town Monday.
Grover G. Kirk came over fro m
Brady last week and spent several
days with the homefolks.
WANTED TO BUY-Tinners tools
address Box 451, San Angelo.
1t-pd
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

Joe Montague was in from the
ranch Thursday.
w. Fl. Leake, of Brentwood,
was here Thursday.
Wayne Pack was in from the
Sugg ranch Monday.
Little Miss Lila Marberry went
to Balllnger Thursday.
Bob Holland made a business
trip to Ballinger Monday.
V. Barfeld, of Silver, Coke
county, was in town Monday.
Lawson Daley went as far as
Ballinger with the crowd Sunday,
returning on that belated train.
II. l.. Stevens, the foreman at
the round house, returned Satur-
day from n business trip to Tenn
pie.
Mrs. w. A. Wright and M ISIS
Margaret returned from Dallas
Tuesday where, they had very
pleasant holiday visit.
A. II. Elicit went to Waco
Thursday TO attend celebration
gwen by the State manager for
the firm for whom he sells hosiery
and underwear and participated
in by all local agents.
&. G. Irwin, division store keep
or of the Santa Fe, was here yes
terday and Sunday on his month
ly inspection trip. Mr.. Irwin
makes his headquarters at Tenn
pie and makes the rounds once
a month checking up stores, etc.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

J. b. Lucas, the tall and popu-
lar county and district clerk of
Reagan county, was IN San An
gelo Monday on business trip,
The directors of the San Angelo
Business Club met Monday night
at the Spence-Ions office, but
transacted no business of public
interest. The regular meeting
will be held Monday, January 10,
at which time officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
Sweetwater is dead sure that
she will get the Santa Fe cutoff,
from Coleman to Portales, New
Mexico. If she does get it, the
road would be "cutotf" to Abb
lene, includingi nearly all the
trade beyond the mountains.
There is no use in our allowing
such a line, if contemplated,
missing Abilene, Big Springs
thought that she would get this
road, and neither town may get
it, but Abilene should look into
the question and do it without
ay,-Abilene Reporter.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
ID. 4. Hodges for Sheriff.

In this issue on page two, APP
pears the announcement Of ID. r.
Hodges of this city for sheriff
and tax collector of Tom Green
county. Mr.. Hodges is we'll
known to the people Of San AM
gelo and needs no words of COM
mendation in these columns. He
has been deputy U. S. marshal in
this district for some time and is
well fitted for the duties Of the
sheriff's office. His friends, and
they are many, believe he will be-
elected ard are working earnestly
and faithfully to that end.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

j. r. Hamilton returned from
Sonora Monday.
J. G. Stokes, of Miles, spent
Sunday IN the city.
Mrs. r. P. Smith returned
from Ballinger Monday.
r, A. Hall went down east Sat-
urday, returning Sunday.
Miss Jessie Valentine returned
from Santa Anna Sunday.
Prof. Abbott came home from
Marlin and Waco Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Walters who,
have been visiting relatives here,
returned to Winona Monday.
Mrs. Will Oquin and two SONS
returned Monday from a pleas
ant visit to relatives in Proctor,
Comanche county.
j. ID, Creth is holding down the
job of city solicitor for G. II.
Cox & Co., having entered upon
his duties on Jan /.
Claude Sites and wife went to
Sonora Monday after spending an
enjoyable Christmas and honey
moon with relatives in the city.
John Cornelius and son, J. F.,
of Bronte, were in the city last
week and paid the Press office a
pleasant call Monday afternoon,
Austin, the hackman, at the
Landon for night calls; days,
phone 800. z,,y3 46-tf
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
Big. DOUBLE INSTALLATION
Odd sFelIows and Rebekahs Jointly
Install Officers for the
Ensuing Term.

| hhouthk tCfus
At the opera house Tuesday
night, Fort Concho Lodge No. 2e6
and Concho Rebekah Lodge in
dulged in grand public double
installation of officers, followed
by an oyster supper and general
jollification which is reported by
the participants to have been one
of the happiest events in the his
tory of the order. The opera
house was handsomely decorated,
arches being thrown across tn
aisles, and the three links, and the
letters IF l. r." emblematic of
the order, were suspended from
the center of the ceiling, while q
large portrait of Thomas Wildey,
the founder of American Odd Fell
Iowship, occupied the place of
honor above the links. 1t was es-
timated that about 250 people
were present, visitors being in
attendance from Miles, Sherwood
and other points,
District Deputy Grand Master
August Balfanz conducted the
installation ceremonies, which
passed off very smoothly. For
Concho Rebekah Lodge the follow
ing officers were installed: Miss
Rosa Rau, N G Mrs. Nellie Bar
nett, V G.; DR.. f w Bryan, secre-
tary; Mrs. w Il Gentry, treasurer.
Fort Concho Lodge No 26G fur
nished the following officers for
installation: w E Gentry, N G.;
j G Skaggs, V G; S G Price, secre-
tary; John Freeland, treasurer.
Appointive officers were: Tom
Jones, conductor; &C Carpenter,
warden; Austin Spencer, II. S. N.
g.; G d Burley, L. S. N. G.. II
ii Mitchell, chaplain; w 9 Bar
Der, r S s; III Piellusch, l. S S ~
G Clark, r S V G.; Lee Upton, l.
S V Ct; John Rau, l G.; w B
Withers, o G..
After the close of the installa-
tion ceremonies, supper was an
nounced, and all proceeded to en-
JOY an excellent repast of oysters,
celery and other "trimmin's."
AS John Freeland was the caterer,
the high character of this portion
of the evenings entertainment
was assured.
Fort Concho Lodge No. 266, is
in most healthy condition.
Three years since there were
thirteen members in good stand
ing, while the last report of Secre-
tary S. G.. Price shows that the
roster now musters 102 names.
The lodge is out of debt, and has
recently placed an order for a set
of fine silk plush regalia, which
will represent considerable III
vestment. The Press wishes for
the lodge many more years Of
prosperity.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
Branching Out.

J. B. Alexander e. Co. have
decided to add to their business
interests, and will put in a line
of barber supplies of all kinds.
Messrs. j. b. Alexander and h.
II. Balfanz leave Sunday for Dali
las to purchase the stock. The
Alexander shop will be fitted with
show windows and the goods will
be placed on sale there. San
Angelo is the distributing point
for so extensive a territory that it
seems certain the enterprise will
be a success, and will keep at
home u good many dollars which
now go to foreign houses for the
purchase of such goods.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
WAGE SCALE CONTROVERSY
Advance Asked by Printers May
Cause Trouble in Standard
Office.

A difference of opinion EXISTS
between the proprietor of the San
Angelo Standard and the en-
ployes in the mechanical branch
of that publication. concerning
the new wage scale recently
adopted by San Angelo Typo
graphical Union No. $50. The
new scale provides for an advance
from 20 cents per hour, day work,
and 30 cents per hour overtime,
for journeymen, to minimum of
SIP per week and 4Oc overtime
for journeymen, and $15 per week
and overtime for foreman. The
proprietor of tie Standard has
refused TO sign the scale, and has
advertised in the daily papers of
the state for non-union printers,
offering S12 to S15 per week, ac-
cording to ability Beyond send
ing II full statement of the exist
ing differences TO International
Typographical Union headquar.
ters at Indianapolis, Ind, the
printers have as yet taken no
steps, and are awaiting instruc-
tons from headquarters. There
seems to be the making of u very
pretty little scrap" in the con-
troversy. but The Press, III COM
mon with all other friends of both
interested parties, trusts it may
be ad justed without trouble.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
Real Estate.

Currier d Thames report the
following land deals this week /:
TO O NJ Whiteside, of Bartlett,
Williamson county, for j. S
Faucher, $40 acres on Lipan Flat,
for $500.
TO Mr.. Stiles, Of Oklahoma, for
/ G Peterson, 100 acres of the } N
Mcleod ranch, near Miles, for
$1,000.
To G w Holcomb, of Collin
county, for B l. Stiles, $40 acres
on Paint Rock road, II miles east
of San Angelo, for $1,000.
TO Mr.. Moreland, of Hill coun-
ty, for Currier q Thames, house
and four acres of land in Miles,
for $1,000, cash.
A. II. Elicit IS back from
Waco.
S. l., Ogle went to Balllnger
Sunday.
j. A. Wray and little folks
came home Sunday.
Miss Charlie Clark returned
from Coleman Sunday.
j. d. Sugg left Monday on a
short business trip to Bolton,
Emory Foreman has added a
line of papers and magazines to
his tailoring business. Soft
J. II. Girvin, one of Pecos
county's hustling commissioners,
arrived in San Angelo Tuesday
on supplying expedition. ,;s.o,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
J. N. Farquhar for Treasurer.

The Press, in it's announce
ment column, on page 2 today,
carries the card of Mr. ]. N. Far
quhar as a candidate for Treasur-
er of Tom Green county. Mr..
Farquhar has many friends who
will rejoice that he is in the race
and who will work hard and
earnestly to see that he is elected.
lie is well known throughout the
county and is fully capable of
taking care of the duties of Treas
urer
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

Miss Mary Week and her guest,
Miss Hahn, of Houston, accom-
panied by Mark Week, went to
Robert Lee Monday and will re-
turn today or tomorrow.
A. Ii, Miller, who came here to
relieve Frank Matthews tempora-
rily will remain permanently as
operator and baggage clerk at the
Santa Fe office.
l.. A. lIough has accepted a
position as travelling salesman for
North Texas with the Allcorn
Manufacturing Co, of Corinth,
Miss. He left for Austin Satur-
day where he will receive his sam
pies and will Immediately take up
his work. Mr.. Hough is a good
salesman and is particularly fitted
for a travelling position. The
Press predicts success for him and
believes in his ability to win it.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

A. A. Allen was here from
Stiles Friday.
Philip Cornick went to San An
tonic Monday.
Geo. Thompson was in from
the % Ranch Friday.
Miss Lila Marberry returned
from Balllnger Sunday.
Miss Pauline McAlpine return
ed from Ballinger Saturday.
Miss Dorsie Crow returned from
Sulphur Mine, La, Saturday.
J. r. Murrah was here from
Eldorado Friday and Saturday.
Walter Lard and wife went TO
Santa Anna Thursday, where they
will reside.
Mrs. Frank Russell went to San
Saba last Wednesday to visit rela-
tives and friends.
w. ID. Cufrier came back last
Wednesday from trip to Cen
tral and Eastern Texas.
WANTED:-A lady solicitor for
work in town on commission basis.
Apply at the Press office.
Mrs. Lee Holland, of Paint
Rock, came in Sunday on u visit
to her mother, Mrs. Early.
Master David Guion returned
to Ballinger Monday after a pleas
ant visit to friends and relatives
here.
Misses Annie Hewitt and Mag
gle Bent came back from their
Christmas visits to friends abroad,
Sunday.
Miss Minnie Guion Francis, af-
ter a pleasant visit to the Misses
Millspaugh, returned to Ballinger
Monday
Miss Ethel Reeves went to
Llano Monday at which place she
will visit relatives and friends for
several weeks.
Jno. Chappell, of Page, who
has been visiting his father II.
Chappell, of Christoval, returned
home Saturday.
Music Books at Aliens.
Misses Mary Lard and Grace
Kelly returned Sunday from a
pleasant holiday visit to friends
and relatives in Fort Worth.
Mrs. E. J. Mcdonald, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. j. T.
Hartman, returned to her home
in Wilsonville, Neb., Monday.
Mrs. Leonard Kipp and daugh-
ter, Miss Jennie, iwho have been
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S.
Shupert, returned to their home
in Grand Rapids, Mich. Monday
Miss Johnnie Irwin, who has
been associated with her sisters in
the photograph business. left We'd
nesday for Ada, l. u. where she
will spend several weeks with her
sister.
Mrs. r. McMickins, of Okla
homa, is visiting her father, Jack
Daley, of Tennyson. The lady is
also u sister of Mrs. Doc Ander-
son and will visit her before re.
turning to Oklahoma.
G. L. Fisher, wife and daugh-
ter, of Fulton, Mo-. are in the city.
Mr.. Fisher is a retired merchant
of Fulton and has come to San
Angelo to rest up and recuperate.
They are stopping at the Landon.
Piano Stools, Scarfs and Covers
at Aliens Music Store.
G. G. Clark, the we'll known
lock and gunsmith, has been con-
fined to his home for some weeks
with what his physician desig-
mates as gangrened ulcer upon
his right foot. The old gentle
man is reported to be in a serious
condition, with strong probability
that he may lose his limb. His
friends-and they are legion
trust he may soon recover his
unpta1 mad baoltb
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07
A Horse Buyer.

j. r. Caldwell, representing
Guyton 81 Harrington Mule Co. Of
Kansas City, Mo-, Is in the city
and wants to buy good horses.
The firm he represents is one of
the largest of it's kind in the world
and Mr.. Caldwell is here for bust
ness. If you've any good horses
to sell see him. His ad. appears
in this issue.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-01-07

For "a bad taste in the mouth
take a few doses of Chamberla in s
Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Price % cents. Warranted to
cure, For sale by Central Drug
Store.