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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-22
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS
To the Northwest, West and
Southwest, and Col0nist
Low Rates West.

Via the North-W esJern Line, EGx-
cursion tickets at greatly reduced
rates are GU sale to the territory in
dicated above. Standard and Tourist
Sleeping Cars, Free Reclining Chair
Cars and 1.-THE Best of Everything"
For dates of sale and full particulars
apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. jay15altmr5
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-22
OCEAN TICKETS

We are agents for the best line OF
Ocean Steamers. All parties contem-
plating. a trip of this kind would be
benefited by calling or US. We can
make better ;rates than any Of our
competitors. Write for full informa-
tion. BARRETT & SON,
Phone 1882 Room is. Wells Block
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
Their Condition as Shown by the Last
Reports.

The controller of the currency has COM
pleted an abstract of the condition of ma
tional banks throughout the United States
at the close of business June 8. the date of
the last call for a report from the banks.
This shows that there are 5,33l national
banks in operation in the United States,
1,521 in process of liquidation and Alb in
solvent. Geographically there are sd banks
in operation in the New England states,
1252 in the strictly eastern states. 93S in
the southern states, which includes West
Virginia. l. 595 In the middle states, 761 In
the western states and 196 in the Pacific
coast states.
The total resources of all the banks in
the country was ST, go, 9SS, 6S6. with liahili-
ties the same, while on September 8, 1903,
the total resources were $500. 429, 1856 The
total loans and discounts June was
$685., 0l3, 467 and in September of last year
49, ISL .446, TIP. This Is increase since
June 8, 1003 of $179967. 716. and an in
crease since March %. this year, OF
S50.0l4.90S.
The wealth of the people OF the coun-
shown that the total individual deposits
June last was SO, 312 439, $40, an increase
of Sill, 446,331 since June 0, 1908, and an
increase of $5I. 96S, 9S2 since last March.
The amount of money invested in ma
tonal banks is represented by the capital
stock of $767 1878, 14S. an increase Of $780,
S12, 100 since June one year ago, showing
how fast capital Is being put into the
business The banks have a surplus fund of
$3.50, 647 1873. which is an increase of 500,
454, 800 over the same date one year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
PUBLIC LAND PATENTS.
Increase in Number Approved Over the
Last Year.

During the fiscal year ended June 30 1904.
the public lands division of the general
land office approved 5S.397 cases for pat
enting. This Is an increase over the pre-
vious year of 1892 cases. This division
has also written during the year 49, 161 let
ters and decisions. an increase Of 1896 over
the preceding year. Both Of these items
are in excess Of any previous year in the
history of the division. Notwithstanding the
fact that there have been more clerks en-
ployed there at different times in the past
In addition. there was sold on December
.. 1903. 37S.0OOO0O feet of pine timber on the
Chippewa Indian reservation in Minnesota
for $2.6JO.90S. of which 20 per cent has been
paid to secure the bids. During the year
there has been cut and paid for timber to
the value of $500 49,
Instructions and schedules were also
issued during the year for the disposal un-
der the homestead law Except the Grande
Ronde. which Is by sale) of the following
agricultural lands: Chippewa. Mimi,
LOT .6lS. IL acres; Red Lake Mimi. 1885,
1883 acres: Rosebud. S. d. 1856, SS7. II
acres: Devils Lake. N. D.. 88,94S39 acres;
Grande Ronde. Greg, %, 264.85 acres Total
LIZA. 861 .S5 acres.
instructions were also issued under the
kincaid bill for the disposition of 5000, 600
acres of grazing lands in Nebraska under
the homestead law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

SEATON STREET, NORTHWEST between
18th and 18th streets--Chas. w. King
ct ux. to John Lloyd. lot 277, square
$780, SO Same to John H. Lloyd, lots
27s and 279. square $50; 5000.
NO. 1716 18th STREET NORTHWEST
Bernard F. Locraft ct ux. to THOMAS
H. Hall, lot 1O3 square 1872; $40.
YOUNGSBOROUGH-P Campbell ct
vir, Charles NJ. to Charles +. Nesbit
and John 3. Sleman, jr., trustees, part
$40.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-John L. Warren ct Tx to
George E. Walker, lot 3S2. block 4; SO
FOURTH STREET NORTHWEST be-
tween l and X streets-Nettie Malone
ct yir, Thomas W.. to James r. Mat
thews, part lot 3. square 52I; $40.
PENNSYLVAN MA AVENUE SOUTHEAST
between 18th and 14th streetS-Robert
r. Mahorney to Rena NJ. Ofutt, lot 40,
square 1915; $40.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLEASANT PLAINS-John L. Warren
ct ux. to Charles A Hale, lot 299. block
4; $40.
NO. 1889 FOURTH STREET NORTH
WEST-Ida Schulz to Lula E. Brown.
lot 81, square $40; $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
THE DEATH OF ETZEL.
The Chinese Government Pays an In
demnity of $25, 1000.

The Chinese government has settled the
claims growing out of the killing of Louis
EtZel in a manner regarded by the State
Department as highly honorable and sat
isfactory. Minister Conger has cabled tho
department that the Chinese government.
after making a thorough investigation Of
the incident. has ordered the punishment
of the officer and soldiers comprising the
deta chment that fired upon and killed
Etzel. In addition 1t has undertaken to
pay an indemnity of $4,000. Mexican.
which sum will be turned over by the State
Department to the widowed mother OF
EtZei in Denver. and TO other members Of
his family. according to the decision of the
dead mans administrator.
EtZel was native of Butler county. Pa.
and had been for several years serving in
the capacity of a newspaper correspondent
in the Philippines and China. His last con-
nection as such was with the London Daily
Telegraph. and he met his death in a funk
while with brother newspaper man.
coasting off the Liaotung peninsula on June
I. The junk was mistaken by patrol of
Chinese soldiers In another junk for a
piratical craft. The soldiers opened fire
on the other junk. and Etzel was shot in
the head as he emerged from the cabin
Realizing their mistake. the Chinese SOL
diers then made off rapidly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
PRESIDENTS WIDOW IN COURT.
Unhappy Algeria Barrios, Once First
Lady of Guatemala.

A cablegram from London last night
says: Unhappy Algeria de Reina Barrios.
once first lady of Guatemala as wife of its
president, was arraigned before police
court magistrate this week charged with
intoxication 1t is not the first time that
this beautiful but unfortunate creature has
suffered for her besetting weakness.
my husband was president of Guate-
mala," she told the court HE was assassi-
mated. l came here to see my daughter.
who Is in convent.
The court missionary corroborated her
statement, adding that she is a confirmed
inebriate who has been in the hands of
LADY Henry Somerset and Of different tenn
perance organizations. but all to no pur-
pose.
1t was established that Nine Barrios is
an American woman. the daughter of Mrs.
Burton-Bates, and was born in New Or
leans about thirty years ago.
She married Jose Maria Reina Barrios in
New York while he was an exile from
Guatemala because OF his prominent con-
nection with revolutionSt party. They
lived in San Francisco a time and then re-
turned to Central America. Fortune turn
ed for the former exile and his bride. and
in 1895 he found himself dictator. He was
poor then but at the time of his ASA ssina-
tion in February. 1898, his wealth was es-
timated at nearly $10.OO0,O0O During the
later years of her husbands life she at
tracted worldwide attention by the eXtrav-
agance of her tastes. Her jewels were
magnificent.
After Nine Barrios story was told to the
court she was remanded by the magistrate
with a view to sending her back to her
mother in New Orleans
Nine Algeria Barrios has often been con-
fused with Nine Francisco de Aparicio de
Barrios, whose husband was president of
Guatemala until his death in battle in 1885.
He was an uncle Of Jose Barrios Nine. AL
geria'S husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
George B. Sloan Dead.

dispatch from Oswego. N Y, last night
says: Ex-senator George b. Sloan. tho
well-known banker and republican leader,
died here this evening from paralysis. in
his seventyfourth year. Mr. Sloan was
born in Oswego' on June 20. 1891 In early
boyhood he attended such public schools as
there were in those days. but he was COM
PEELED at the age of fourteen years to seek
remunerative employment. Although a
busy merchant and financier. Mr. Sloan
gave considerable time to public life. He
was four times elected to represent his dis
trict in the state assembly. and was dur
ing two terms chairman of the committee
on ways and means. and for one term
speaker of the assembly. and was also
three times elected to the state senate.
Mr. Sloan had been in the habit of at
tending republican conventions in New
York state for many years. In 1888 he rep
resented his district in the republican ma
tional convention which nominated Harri-
son and Morton. His name was placed on
the republican ticket presidential cleo
tor in 1884 and again in 1892.
In 1889 President Harrison offered Mr..
Sloan the Office of assistant treasurer of
the United States in New York city. but
Mr. Sloan declined. being unwilling to leave
the senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
FRIENDLY TO TAGGART
UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED BY
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Appointment of National Chairman
Will Depend Upon the Wishes
Of Judge Parker.

At a meeting of the democratic national
committee in ST. Louis early yesterday
morning Thomas Taggart of Indiana was
named tentatively as chairman of the COM
mittee Another meeting was held at 4
o'clock in the afternoon. Taggart's friends
proposed to make him chairman at this
meeting.
Chairman Jones said he was bound by a
resolution of the convention to call a meet
ing Of the national committee in New York
to select chairman.
William F. Sheehan left letter with
Norman E. Mack. stating 1t was Judge
Parker's desire that the committee should
defer action for two weeks.
There were forty-ffve members at the
afternoon meeting. The discussion hinged
on the question whether under resolution
adopted by the convention the national
committee had the power to select chair
man at this time. Guffey, Mack. Campau
and others argued that the national COM
mittee is a creature Of the convention, and
must act as directed by that body.
Senator Bailey and Taggart's friends con-
tended the national committee Is a free
moral agent, and Can select its own chair
man at any time. The discussion was ter
minated by a resolution offered by Col.
Guffey. which directed the national COM
mittee to defer action on the craftsmanship
until the meeting called in New York by
Chairman Jones.
Senator Bailey offered a substitute de-
claring that 1t was the sense of the meeting
that Thomas Taggart should be elected
chairman OF the national committee at the
meeting to be held in New York. This was
carried unanimously. and the committee
adjourned. having Endorsed Taggart for the
place.
This does not mean that Taggart Will Do
national chairman. because n Judge Par
ker objects to Taggart the national COM
mittee will undoubtedly bow to Parker's
wishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
WILL BE- NO CHANGE
RAILWAY TRACKS TO BE LAID ON
18TH STREET.
Arguments Not Regarded as Sufficient
to Warrant Transfer of
Location.

The District Commissioners today decided
that the arguments presented at a public
nearing Friday morning by Postmaster
Merritt On behalf of the Post Office De-
psrtments protest against laying the tracks
OF the washington. Alexandria and Mount
vernon Railroad Company along 18th street
northwest are not of sufficient weight to
JUSTIFY the Commissioners in changing the
location OF the route of the road which
was decided upon more than a week ago.
Commissioners mcfarland and West this
morning approved recommendation made
by Col. Biddle before he left the city Sat-
urday evening that no change be made in
the route formerly approved by the Com
missioners.
The statement of Col. Biddle with refer
ence to the protest of the Post Office De-
partment. together with his recommended
tion follows:
After thorough consideration of the
question of the relocation Of the tracks of
the Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railway. made necessary by the
construction of the new municipal building
and after giving due consideration to the
statements made by the Postmaster Cen
eral and the postmaster of Washington,
move that no change be made in the route
as approved by the Commissioners.
while 1t Is acknowledged that the loca-
ton of the tracks as approved may to
certain extent Inconvenience the post office
authorities 1t Is not thought that 1t will do
SO to serious extent, as there will be
sufficient room on the side of the tracks on
18th street for coal wagons to back up to
the post office and for other wagons to stop
there.
Carefully Considered.
THE Commissioners considered very care
fully the circumstances of the case. and the
possible routes were so few, taking into
consideration the principle that the railroad
company is entitled to practically as good
an arrangement as it now has for its pas
sengers, that they determined that the
route approved by them was the most feas-
both to the railroad company to to the pub
lie"
While the Commissioners have disposed
of the protest of the Post Office Depart
ment relative to the proposed route, YET IL
seems that they are not yet through with
the difficulty incident to selecting route
that will pe satisfactory to everybody. This
other protest against the proposed route
from property owners on 18th. and II
streets northwest
The DIRECTORS are thirteen in number,
and they ask for a hearing before the COM
missioners relative to the matter. The
hearing will be held at IL o'clock Wednes-
day morning. The protest of the property
owners along the streets mentioned do not
state the grounds of their objections. The
John Schneider, Charles F. Schriener, VIII
lam H. Dyer. Fred 8. Gichner. James Rlcn-
ardson, c. w. Downing, Charles A Lang
ley. B. T. Trueworthy; Frank L. Hanvey'
Charles Jacobsen, Wilhelmina Finkman'
EmmonS S. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
Senator cockrel Highly Pleased.

When the action of the democratic ma
tional convention at st. Louis was told him
Saturday Senator Cockrell expressed him.
self as highly pleased with the nomination
of Parker.
Parker is an affable. capable man. who
is loved by all who know him." he said II
think his nomination Is the best that could
have beo1 made under the circumstances"
Senator Cockreil sent the following tele-
gram:
Judge Alton B. Parker, Esopus. N Y: I
tender you my sincere congratulations and
will heartily labor for your election"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
THE MEXICAN CONSTITUTION.
Important Amendments, Including
Provision for q Vice President.

Mr.. McCreery. the charge of the United
States embassy at Mexico City. has sup
piled the State Department with copy Of
the amendments to- the Constitution of
Mexico passed by CONGRESS-. ratified by the
legislatures Of the several states and pro-
mulgated by the president. Mr. McCreery
says that heretofore the minister of for
eign affairs was, q lawful successor. to the
presidency in case of death or disability
on she part of the incumbent. Under the
amendment the succession will fall on a
over the senate, but may be also a MEM
Der of the cabinet. The presidential term
is extended from four years to six years;
the elections viii be held next month. and
the president and vice president will be
inau9urated December 1 next The only
candidates are Porfirio Diaz for president,
and Ramon Corral (the present secretary
of the interior) for vice president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
Fugitive Murderer Kills Himself.

dispatch from Raleigh. N. c., says:
VIII Boone of Yancy county. in the
western section of this state. who last
Saturday killed Ed Moseley at Pinola,
in quarrel over l cent in a game of
"crackaloo." and who had since been a
fugitive from justice. shot himself dead
on the upper waters of Flat creek. in the
northern part Of Buncombe county Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
why Men Do Not Vote.

In his sermon yesterday morning at the
Foundry M. e. Church Rev. Robert NJ
Moore. DID,. said that in the church and
in the state men are prone not to vote
and do other things that they can do for
the good OF their fellows, because they
can have nothing of Importance to do. A
proper performance of ones duty, he de-
clared, requires that each do his duty
with what means he has, whether that
best be great or little. He said IL a man
does not use his opportunities an ele-
ment of retribution will take them away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11

A dispatch from st. Louis last night says:
While running at full speed the tender of
an engine drawing an east-pound excursion
train on the Missouri Pacific road jumped
a switch near I.abadie forty-five miles west
Of here, tonight. derailing four coaches.
which were thrown down the embankment.
Thirty-eight passengers were injured 1t
IS considered remarkable that none was
killed and only three were seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
clingine by Teeth Wire Artist Falls.

A dispatch from Norristown. Pa. says:
John Devine, a wire walker while giving a
performance at Plymouth Park Friday, fell
fifty feet and received injuries that win
probably result fatally,
Devine's act consisted OF sliding along the
on with his teeth. He lost his hold and
fell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11

The Neftall- Moorwftz breach of promise
suit was compromised at Newport News,
Va, Thursday. In the first trial Miss Nef-
tall, who resides in Chicago. was given
81 OOO In the second trial, which ended
a few days ago, she received q verdict OF
50 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
Reiley-Cahill Nuptials.

Announcement has been made Of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Nellie Kelley,
formerly of Georgetown, to Mr.. Byron s.
Cahill. The ceremony will take place at
First NJ. E. Church. 4th near G street south
east Miss Kelley resided at 1924 Both street
northwest.
Lightning struck the house owned and
occupied by Mrs. l.. D. Shepard. at JD32
Richmond street Fairview Heights north
west, Saturday evening about 73O O'CLOCK.
No one in the house was hurt.
Dr. Samuel L. Owens and DR.. Abrams,
whose terms as senior and junior resident
physicians at Georgetown University Hos
pital have just expired have been succeeded
at the hospital by Dr. Ray d. Adams and
DR.. Mahlon Ashford 1t Is understood to
be Dr. Owens intention to enter the prac-
tce of medicine either here or In New Or
leans, his native city.
Personals.
Louis F. Rosenbusch George F. Hunt and
Raymond Hunt of 35th street. Georgetown,
are off on a northern trip. which will In
clude Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Toronto.
: Miss Lula Durham of Perth Amboy, N. j.,
Is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Lucy G:ssel or
1919 32d street northwest
Mrs. Margaret Cole of 12S5 L street north
west who was stricken with paralysis sew
eral days ago, is reported to be improving
rapidly.
The quiet marriage of William w. Flick
ling and Miss Frances F. Pryor took place
Wednesday evening at the home of the
brides parents in this city. The groom Is
well known in Georgetown as the son OF the
late Rev. Charles Tickling of S1st street
northwest
Miss Agatha N. James of 1919 32d street
northwest who has been visiting Miss Rosa
Hartzell of Shepherdstown. w. Va, has re-
turned.
Daniel Sullivan. who has been visiting In
Norfolk, Va, has returned.
The following officers were elected by the
members of the Congress Street M. r.
Church for the ensuing term: President. H.
Clyde Grimes; first vice president. Miss
Mamie Wheatley: second vice president.
James H. Croson; recording secretary.
Harry Portch; treasurer, Miss Clara Black
NAV: organist. Mrs. Edward 8. Smith:
chorister, Robert T. Ballard; delegate to
Christian Endeavor Union, Miss Bessie
Portch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
New Naval Chaplain.

The Secretary of the Navy has decided to
appoint E. w. Scott chaplain In the navy
to all q vacancy now existing in that grade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
TWO RUNAWAYS HELP ENLIVEN
THINGS IN WEST END.
W. W. Tickling Welded to Miss
Frances F. Pryor-Oficers Elected
for Congress st. M. P. Church.

A runaway occurred last Saturday even
accident are lying in the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital in a precarious condition.
A horse attached to wagon owned by
Atchison Pollock of 41th and Brandywine
streets northwest, and driven by John G.
Pollock, young white man about thirty
years old. became badly frightened on Muir
dock Hill road near Tenleytown. Robert
Simms, a boy about eight years of age, was
in the wagon with Mr.. Pollock. The wagon
contained load of boards. and a portion
of these fell to the road. The noise fright
ened the animal. which became unmanage-
able, and in a moment was rushing wildly
down the road. The wagon swung from
one side of the road to the other, and both
occupants were pitched from the vehicle.
The Tenleytown SubStation was notified
and the Potomac Electric Power Company s
repair wagon was used as an ambulance.
Simms appeared to be the more seriously
injured. Pollock's right leg was broken be-
tween the ankle and knee. while young
SimmS sustained a fracture of the right
arm between the elbow and shoulder. He
was also badly injured about the head. 1t
was stated at the hospital today that, while
slightly improved. the condition OF the
patients is still dangerous.
Katie Lockwood, about twentySix years
of age. who gives her residence as 1910 32d
street northwest while driving on the Mill
way fell from the vehicle. She received a
severe scalp wound and had to be taken to
the Georgetown University Hospital for
treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11

Every trunk that has been shown as a
sample on our fioor-more than hum
bred in all-at a big reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-11

r for trunks that were
600, $3.50 and $3.50.
? for trunks that were
500, $3.50, S.75 and
! $10.50.
for trunks that were
S12. -, $1,000. $500 and
| $3.50.
for trunks that We're
s15.OO, $17.D, $500 and
| 5000.
for trunks that were
So. co. $500 and $50. 90.
Third Floor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-24
$4,000. 900 Yearly Fer Golf.

Would you imagine that something
like $5OO00.OO0 could be spent yearly
on the game Of golf? To begin with,
there are $40 golf clubs In England.
760 In the United States. 632 i'm canny
Scotland. 1874 in ireland. 43 In Wales
and SO in different parts of the CONT.
nent There are. all told. probably NOT
less than 5000 organizations devoted
to golf playing.
These clubs. counting their grounds,
buildings and preliminary expenses,
represent a permanent investment OF
$4,000. 900 or Sc. O0O. 600. and compare.
lively few Of them can be run at q
yearly expense Of less than $1,000. The
average membership is about 200. and
the average yearly subscriptions OF
these 100000 golf players amounts to
nearly $20.0OO.OO0. Each Of the play.
srs Is equipped with an outfit that
costs on an average about $40. and the
yearly purchase Of golf clubs all over
the world amounts, therefore. to sew.
eral millions Of dollars.-Springfield
Union.