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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
Joseph Burke My.terioasiy Hart.

Joseph Burke os No. 80 Windsor r:sce
was found unconscious OF tie sidewalk AZ
Spring and Sullivan avenues Saturday
night and taken 70 his home. where Il
was found that he was suffering from
concussioa Of the brain He had not re-
covered consciousness last night. and the
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
Fail. to Ide.tify U.recos.i.ed Body.

Mrs WlIIlan CuIIop. N1te OF PROMINENT
attorney Of Ntrcennes. Ind. was in ST
Louis yesterday. In an attempt 10 identity
one Of the victims OF the Iron Mountain
wreck as Der sca- who was expected 20
arrive in 81 Louis from Texas on the
train which was wrecked She viewed the
body AZ EoEne.syer's Norgue No. TlS
South Bro9cgay. but was convinced that
IL was not that OF her son.
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To Manage nIi.oI, B.iIdt.x.

Julius kespohI. J--. OF Quincy. who has
been appointed custodian OF the Illinois
building by Governor Yates. viii take
charge OF the building this morning. Mr.
kSpohl speaks several LANGUAGES which
adds 10 his qualifications for the roSifion-
He arrived IN the city Saturday. zcco-i-
panied by Perry g Ellis EDITOR. ald Wal
ser W Miller. business manager. OF the
Quincy Whig
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
SHOW DIAMONDS WORTH S5oo.ooo-
Twelve Years Search Required TO
Match stones In Necklace

NJ A Herentz and E Chairistain of
Paris ard H H James of New York ar
rived yesterday TO arrange for a Sdp.eo
exhibit OF colore3 diamonds az the Worlds
Fair
The exhibit viii be made by the firm OF
A Eiknsyan % Paris in TIE French con-
csssion- The gems have already arrived
n th-s United States and VII De brought
10 ST LOUIS next week
IL Is said that 70 make one necklace II
required twelve years sezrch before the
ston-S could b- matched
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
You Know

that IL you have fainring. s-noiherinE.
weak and hungry spells. il you have
shortness Of breath when walking OF soing
rp stairs. Il yoU- heart Is irregular. 1iEt-
sers or pelpitatsS. II ycl have pains
around the heer-. IN side and under
shoulders. cannot sleep on left side: hars
c1Hculty in tresthing when lying down.
thzc you are suffering from heart trouble
and tha: il L liable At any minute 20
prove fatal
Then don't delay. Counence at once 20
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02

State buildings and the afternoon and
eveninE concerts by In1sS's and SOUSS's
bands viii b. the only attractions except
th- Exposition itself
Innss-s Band VII rlay in Ine grand stand
between Ihe palaces % Machinery and
Transportation Sousa wil OCCUPY the
stand on the Plaza OF 81 Louis
The afternoon concsrts viii begin =. 4
O'Clock while the night concerts viii begin
at O'Clock
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
May See scouts o.. Parade.

Major Johnston, IN command OF the
Filipino Scouts a. the Worlds Fair.
stated yesterday that the scouts would Be
reviewed every evening q; SD O'Clock dur
Ing the progress OF the Exposition While
patrons % the Philippine Exhibit will not
be allowed within the camp lines. they
may stand on the outside and see rhe
scouts execute their naneuvers
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
kEsPoHL Is MADE CUSTODIAN.
Quincy Man VIII Watch Over Illinois
State Building.

H~1-f = Ee-4N SE[I4aL~
Quincy. H. Nay i.-Juii-s Ksspohi. Jr-,
a member % the dry goods firm OF Kes-
pOhl-MohreaS;echer. last night received
nocce OF his appointment as custodian OF
morning for ST Louis. and the building
viii be turned over TO him ro-mOrrow
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To Dedicate -yutmeS- BundIur.

The Counecticut building Will Dc form
ally dedicated tomorrow with elaborate
ceremonies Lieutenant Governor RoberSs
Frank L Wilcox Charles Phelps. Secre-
tary Walter 3 stevens ?. " JuSion. l.
+. Parker. Horace BrinSnsde General
Phelps Montgomery. Frederick A Bets
and Frank h Bee1s Will speak There
are several music numbers on the pro-
gznme-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
Montana Visitor. Here.

Mrs Marcus Daily has been q guest AT the
Washington FOR few DAYS Her dzugh-
ter. Miss H H DalS. of Anaconda Mont
and NtsS Lee Of San Francisco Joined her
n the Washington yesterday afternon-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
BALL CAUSES BOYS DEATH.
Baltimore Youth. Struck i1 Head.
Lives But Few Hours.

Baltimore. May Frank J. Duncan. -
years OF age vas hit By eatied ball in
an amateur ball same to-dly ard died In
= hoSpIra! tonight
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
s.ioonkeeper IL ROBBED.

While asleep n room hack Of his sz-
loon at No - South Third street Gus
Meyer vas robbed Of 50 and a revolver
The th.s< sneaked into tie room and s-o,e
the money ana weapon from Meyers
pockets
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
Harry Wiley Arrested 4. Cneye-

police were unable 10 Learn how he sus-
tained the injury
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02

Cheyenne- Wy May 1-Detecsiyes
John Norton and W. J. E<zn OF the Chi
Harry Wiley. alias Charles johnson, who
Is charged with the murder Of sam Mat
thevs- whom be shot on April Is. Wiley
papers
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-02
EEEY-HoxHY.

Ss-rte,. IL May I-x-- C~o-r- = s,e--r
- TsNto-Tfiis- ~ and Es-s Nlrr5s f4cr--v -
th.z city 80. --4--le1 Ee-x te--zy bT re Ess-
s=ta- IL. LsrE-.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
HAS A SLACK DAY
General Wilson and Secretary Hitch
cock Clean Up a Lot of Core
spondence

There We're few callers at the head
Quarters Of the inaugural committee
this morning, and General Wilson and
MT Hitchcock spent their time over
CORE spondence. The days mail was IN
usually large, and contained onIv the
usual applications for employment on
the work of the committee.
Mr.. Mcclure, chairman of the com
mltsee on souvenirs and badges, has Sc
iected official photographs of the Presi-
dent and Vice President. and Will in a
few days, give his order for their prem
aratfon- These pictures will go In the
souvenir book, the contract for which
wiI probably be let by the committee on
printing the latter part of this week.
This committee will meet on "Wednesday
evening, and go over the bids which
have been submitted
"a l. Weller, chairman of the com
mittee on public comfort, has ordered
the maps OF Washington which will be
used by his committee and expects TO
put them in service this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
BULLDOG ON GUARD
At HIS MASTERS CAMP
Proves Faithful Sentinel Although
Almost Starved-Owner Believed
to Be Dead.

BEMIDJI. MINI, Dec. ga big bull
dog guarding its masters camp was
found in the northern wilds OF Min
nesota by members CT the surveying
party just returned from several weeks
work along the northern boundary line
4 trappe~ named Edwards, who had
lived near Eastwood Lake, north OF Ely,
for a number of years, has disappeared
His only companion during his long
trips in the woods was a huge bulldog,
and the scores of deep scars on the ami
NAL testify to the many hard battles
he has been engaged in with beasts Of
the forest.
The surveying crew found Edwards
camp outfit and boat On an island in
Bear Island Lake. The bulldog was there
almost starved, but still on guard, and
it was Il long time before he would let
one of the party get near. 1t is the be-
lief that Edwards may have been killed
in Il quarrel with Indians, though X is
possible that he may have been drowned
The dog refused to go until the boat
and camp outfit had been loaded on the
surveyors wagon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Occupied All Morning
With Calls of Of
fetal Visitors.
GOES HORSEBACK RIDING
Gets Away From Executive
Offices at About Noon
and Gallops Off.

In spite of the fact that it was a hol-
iday in the District ana nearly everyone
was observing Christmas Day, Presi-
dent Roosevelt had little opportunity
for rest from his arduous official du-
ties
He was at the White House early
For an hour or more he was busy at
his desk with Secretary Loeb debating
letters and looking after the accumu-
lation of mail.
Then a number of official visitors ar
rived. The President went over vari-
Gus matters of. state with them.
Diplomatic Changes.
tary Hay and Assistant Secretary
Loonis. Both said, on leaving the
White House, that details only were
taken up. 1t is supposed their pres
ence had relation to the numerous
changes in diplomatic ranks that are
expected TO take place the coming
year, and 10 which the Administration
is now giving careful consideration.
Secretary Hay is also understood to
be giving close attention to the Ven
ezuelan situation, which is regarded as
acute, and to the Santo Domingo sit
uation.
Dominican Situation.
1t is reported persistently that the Ad-
ministration is exercised because of the
likelihood ii will be necessary for the
United States to step in and reorganize
the government of the West Indian re-
public and act as a sort of receiver until
its large accumulation OF debts is
paid
The fact that Secretary hay had a
long conference with the President. Sat
urday is regarded as indicating that
the Venezuelan and Santo Domingo SIT
nations are given close attention
Western Postoff1ces.
Postmaster General Wynne was ana
other caller He brought in a report re-
garding certain Western offices, which
viii be submitted to Congress.
Representative Cooper of Texas. who
is one of the Democrats with whom the
President most freely consults. was a
visitor
After finishing up his work about
noon the President took a long horse
back ride.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
A|RSHIP ARROW
IN 2O-NILE SAIL
Captain Baldwin Makes a
Successful Trial
He ROSE TO 5000 FEET
Gasoline Gave Out and He Did Not
Land Where He Had In
tended TO.
He ROSE TO 5000 FEET

Los ANGELES, CALI Dec. 8-Captain
Baidwin's airship California Arrow. in
ITS tlrst trial in this State, was in flight
an hour and thirteen minutes
In that time the Arrow sailed probably
twenty miles at a speed of twenty miles
an hour Returning in The face of gale,
II made from six to eight miles an hour.
The airship was steered in every di-
rectlon, responding readily to its rudder,
and rising and dipping as Roy knaben-
shue, the operator, directed.
It's greatest height was about :. 600 feet
owing TO the supply CT gasoiene run
ming short, the operator was unable 10
effect landing at the desired spot but
came TO earth about a half mile away
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
MAJOR SYLVESTER
REMEMBERS HIS AIDES

There was unbounded joy at Police
Headquarters today when Major Sylves-
ter summoned to his office the ten
lieutenants of the police precincts and
presented each with a Christmas gift.
These ten officers, as well as Captains
BoaTdman. Pearson. SWindelIs, Cess
lord. and inspector Williams. were given
handsomely framed pictures Of their
chief
The numerous clerks and assistants
as well as the messengers and janitors
We're given presents, either something
useful in the lire of wearing apparel
or cash
Major Sylvester returned TO his home
distributing presents and reading his
morning mail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 26.-Police
Justice Cation had a large docket before
him this morning in the police court,
all cases of trivial character. however.
As the prisoners had all been locked up
over Christmas Day the Justice had pity
on them and dismissed a large number.
The police report yesterday as having
been exceptionally quiet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
IN CRITICAL CONDITION..

\ negro man, James Miller, is lying
at the Alexandria Hospital in a criti-
cal condition from injuries received
at the hands of unknown assailants
last Saturday night. The man was as
sauited IN house in Union Street, be-
The house was raided and all the ne
grces therein brought to the STATEN
house. In the police court this morn
ing all of them testified that they did
not know the man who stabbed Miller.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. E. NORRIS.

The funeral OF the late Mrs Ella Nor
ris viii take place from her late home
in this city, tomorrow afternoon. The
Rev Father Cutler will conduct the
services Interment will be made in ST.
Mary's Cemetery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
TEMPLARs HONOR CHEF.

At y o'clock noon today, the Knights
Templar of this city assembled at their
hall and proposed toast to the Grand
Master of the Grand Encampment. The
toast and response was as follows:
Toast: From Most Eminent Grand
Master George II. Moulton. May the
Prince OF Peace reign in all our hearts
anu his love unite all the nations"
response: "All hail the day when love
divine shall ennoDIe and dominate every
heart-each for others and all for GOD.
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DIED.

AsH-At her residence, 1916 K Street. on
saturday. December n. 1904. at $50 p m
Hebb. II
GooDWINaon Sunday, December .. 1901.
ALICE NJ GOODWIN.
MARGARET GREEN, relIct Of Mr. Henry
d Green viii take place from the residence
of the latter 2429 Columbia Road. Deem
lawn, New York
Columbus (Ga-) papers please copy II
HfDE-on Saturday. December "a 1904. at
~ ?. m, MARY HYDE. beloved mother
Sy1.t a. 50. 10y p. m, at his residence. 4l3
ciarl) in the GI Mary l. Lauxmenn lnee
New York papers please copy.
MILLS-On December %, 1904 HARRY. the
beloved husband OF Sophronia Mills after n
long anG painful illness. IN his sixty-second
Funeral win take place from his late resi-
d Gen. S999 = street northwest. on Wednes
NOoNE-On Saturday. December a. 1904
MARY a, beloved wife of Daniel p. Noonl
and daughter of John Mccormick.
PARIsH-on Monday, December %. 1904
J at d. m, JOSEPH W. PARISH
Notice Of funeral hereafter. II
RIES-On Sunday December %. 1904 a, :
y. m. at the residence Of his parents WILL
| LIAM A, beloved son OF Henry T. and Fred
| RIGA Ries. aged thirty-two years.
Funeral from MS hate residence II25 Fifth
Street northwest. Wednesday December.
IS. at p. m Relatives and friends Invited
de2e-2t
SPARKS-On Sunday. December Is. 1904
at 100 D IA. ELMER MAY, beloved daugh-
ter OF J. Ernest and Abbie Power Sparks
aged two years and three months.
WALKER-On Saturday, December "a 1907
at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Sarah
A Phillips, In the eighty second year of his
age, BENJAMIN WALKER, father Of
George H and Frank e Walker. OF this
city William b. Walker. Of Chico. Cal.
and Albert z. Walker of RedGing Cal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
GENERAL REYES RULING
WITH AN IRON HAND

General Reyes. the new President of
Colombia is taking drastic measures TO
suppress any evidences of dissatisfac-
ton with his administration.
Minister Russell, at Bosota advises
the State Department today of the ar
rest Of three former members OF the
lower house for circulating publications
antagonistic TO the government Min
lister Russell adds that the government
IS firmly established and well organized
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
v. HALL HARRIS GETS
THE POST MASTERSH|P
Guided by MIR. Bonaparte the President
Solves Problem of Baltimore
Appointment

The President today appointed w.
Hall Harris postmaster of Baltimore.
The choice of Mr. Harris for the posi-
ton viii doubtless be a surprise to the
regular Republican organization. as his
naInt had never been mentioned by them
in this connection
Inc appointment vas made upon the
recommendation of Charles J Bona
parte.
Mr. Harris is a member of the Balti-
more bar and has an Office in St Paul
Street
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FUNERAL OF MRS. S. V. wHITcoMB,

Whiteomb took place at $50 O'Clock
this morning. from her home in South
Lee Street. The funeral procession pro-
ceeded to St Mary's Catholic Church
where a mass of requiem was sung bv
the Rev. H. j. Cutler. The internnent
was made IN St. Mary's Cemetery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Times Want AID Branch,

Want advertisements and subscriptions
for The Evening and Sunday Times will
be received at regular Office rates at
Gentner's Drug Store. corner nth and
You Streets northwest
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MEETING of the stock holders of tho
capital Traction Company for the cleo
ton of directors VIII be held an the ONCE
OF the company, Union PASSENGER Sta-
ton, on Wednesday, the IIth dav of
January, 1905. The polls win be 1nere5
at 10 a. M and closed at u M. q T
DUNLOP. President c. NJ KOONES
Secretary. de2s-I5t-exsu
]. H BURNS or BYRNES. foreman Zoo
Park VIII the gentleman who gave This
name and address TO the conductor of q
18th st. car, in the neighborhoed of IT
St, on Sunday. Nov. -, 1904 dad davS.
please communicate with CONDTT(vTOR
Box 166, Times Office. de2g g 9o-ia1
TAKE NOTICE-AIy wife leaves nv bed
ana board That is. she viii not follow
me s where am able 10 support her +
therefore forbid anyone trusting her as
VIII not be responsible and VIII not
I "a any debts which she may contract.
w w GILES. II
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Fire
men insurance Company of Washing
Ton and Georgetown will meet ar ti1a
oLIlce OF me company on Monday. Jam
udIy Z, iS0o, between the hours of II m
aao p m, for the purpose of electins
tnlEteen directors for the ensuing YEAR
= w HOWARD, Secretary. de2s-fIt
NOTE THIS: While having receIye(,
$3.50 IN the past six months fer nv
pleyeie rldinS. yet 1 will continue max
ing my original best grade 80 for sc
Fllnng cards while you wait. HARRY
EAflh o1o r DEBIT
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Walking Good.

George w Stewart was charged with
vaSrancy. He expressed a desire to go
to Hartford. Conn, and as he had 80
cents in his pocket and promised 10
leave town at once, Judge Scott dis
missed him with the injunction. walk
ing's good
I'm generally a pretty quiet man.
your honor, but Saturday night was
Christmas Eve. and l guess 1 got pretty
tight" was the frank admission of John
j. Sheehan. an employe at the Soldiers
Home, who had wandered down town
and into the arm of the law. He was
released on his personal bond
Filthy clothes, unkempt hair, dirty
face. and glaring eyes bore out the de
Scriptfou of William Jones, vagrant
which Officer Vermiiifon furnished the
court.
He sleeps in stable in jackson Hail
Alley, your honor, with a bunch of
thieves, walks the streets nights and
gets drunk repeatedly
Five dollars fine" And the next case
was called
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
CHRISTMAS GR|ST
IN POLICE COURT
Big Number OF Offenders
Face the Judge
S0MEcELEBRATEDTOO MUCH
Other Unfortunates Did Various Things
to Entitle District to Their
Labor.
s0MEcELEBRATEDTOO MUCH

Christmas in the Sums was this
title of a story told Judges KimbaH
and Scott in Police Court todey-a story
OF many chapters, with many n fairy
tale that the court dared not believe,
and many a bitter truth that could not
be denied
Anyone curious enough to know how
the day was observed by the 'other
half could have had that curiosity
satisfied had they listened TO the mar
ratives OF unfortunates caught in the
undertow, who crowded the prisoners
box in both courts
There Were more than sixty men and
women locked up for trial when the
day after Christmas came. They were
the srist of the police mill on Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day
Many New Faces.
The usual number of regular offenders
leaned on the railing and listened to
the arrangements. There was larger
proportion Of new faceS-those to whom
Police Court is not familiar except
after such holidays as yesterday, when
they celebrate not wisely, but too well
There were many who did not appear.
and collateral piled up in the clerk 5
office in consequence.
Ferguson Thanked Up"
Charles Ferguson came home on
Christmas Eve and the spirit of the oc-
casion ran riot in his soul He was
thanked up" When his wife, Amelia,
got in his way he hit her in the jaw
with his fist. At least, so Amelia told
the court and the court believed her
She sent her daughter TO the nearest
station. Officer Mullhall responded and
stopped the celebration in the Ferguson
home.
Il didn't hit her, yer honor; just
showed her was Ferguson's defense.
'One hundred dollars was the courts
reply.
Struck Policeman.
James F. Collin got funny with the
majesty of the law as embodied in the
person of Officer Greene down on Four
and-a-half Street, Saturday night, and
struck him. Not satisfied with that he
kicked him and even dared to trip him
".
He will do $50 worth of work for the
Joseph Edwards purloined watch
from Thomas Wormley on Saturday
sold II at secondhand store and
started to celebrate He ended his ceIe-
bratlon behind barred doors judy.
hinabaH presented him with Christmas
GIT IN the shape of a S100 fine.
Worth go Cents, Cost $40.
George Williams was buying Christ
mas presents in 10-cent store Satur-
day night He tried TO walk away with
two dishes he hadn't paid for They
Were worth 10 cents apiece, and they
cost him SO
Daniel Rynex, of 515 Louisiana Ave
nue. northwest, had a pocketbook con-
tanning &c. He exhibited his wealth on
short acquaintance to Joseph Thomas.
a nineteen-year-old negro, on Twelfth
Street, near Street, on Saturday
night
Thomas grabbed the pocketbook and
ran. He was chased by a hundred bows
and men and cornered in a lumber yard
near the Agricultural Department
Patrolman Garrison found HIM
What did you show him your pocket
book for?' asked Judge K mbalI of
Rynex.
Just TO let him see Ii, sir
Thomas was held under 81 900 bond
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Experts at Work.

ing stones. An officer interfered and
Arnold tossed a stone In his direction
He told the court this morning he
didn't see the officer, but il didn't do
any good He was arraigned on two
charges and fined $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
HEADACHES FzoM COINS

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the
cause To geS the genuine, call for the fun
name and look for the signature Of E W
Grove. % cents