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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13
Notice.

Members of the Valverde Camp
No. 1419. T.. c. V, are commanded
to assemble at the court house in
the town of Roswell. New Mexico.
January 18th. 1904, at IL a.. m. for
the purpose of holding memorial SER
vice on account of the death of our
Gen. John B.. Gordon.
j. A. FOREMAN.
Acting Commander.
J. T. EVANS. Adjutant.
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w. T. JONES.
Clerk Board of Education
A Prisoner in Her Own House.
schools.

Mrs. W. H. Layha, of 1901 Agnes
ave-, Kansas City, Mo. has for sew
eral years been troubled with severe
hoarseness and 1t times a hard
cough, which she says, would keep
me indoors for days. l was pre-
scribed for by physicians with no
noticeable result. A friend gave me
part of a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy with instructions to
closely follow the directions and I
wish to state hat after the first day
[ could notice a decided change for
the better. and at this time after
using it for two weeks. have no hes
itation in saying l realize that I am
entirely cured This remedy is for
sale by ali druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13
EPIDEMIC OF SMALLPOX
Causes Closing of All Public Meet
ing Places I'm Lockport, N. Y.

Lockport, n. Y, Jan. 12.-The 10
cal board of health has ordered all
public meeting places closed and
the public library TO cease issuing
books, in order to guard against an
epidemic of smallpox and other con
tagious diseases prevalent at various
places in Niagara and adjoining
counties.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13
Don't Forget Your Box Rent.

Remember if your p~OstOfffce box
rent is not paid by the 10th your
combination will be changed and
you will have to get your mail at
the window. Don't you think it
would be well for you to save your
self all this trouble an possibly a
loss of your temper by attending to
this box rent matter today.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13
Found a Cure for Indigestion.

l use Chamberlain's Stomach and
find that they suit my case better
than any dyspepsia remedy l have
ever tried. and | have used many
different remedies. | am nearly tif-
ty-one years of age and have suffer
ed a great deal from Indigestion. |
can eat almost anything 1 want to
now.-GeO. w Emory, Rock Mills.
Ala. For sale by all druggists.
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Inauguration of Governor warfieId.

nav VI ooSCTffOT iiSto.
Annapolis, Md. Jan. b Ewin
Warfield (Democrat) was sworn in
today as governor of Maryland. The
occasion was one of enthusiasm for
thousands of Democrats who came
from all parts of the state to partic-
ipate in the ceremonies. The retir-
ing governor and his successor were
escorted to the state capitol by a
military parable composed of the mi
litia companies of Annapolis. the
Fifth regiment Veteran corps of
and the cadets of st.
college. The addresses were
delivered from the front portico of
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

Memorial services will be held in
eral John B. Gordon. Roswell will
always remember with gratitude
that it had he pleasure of a visit
from this distinguished General not
many months before his death
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

When bilious. try a dose. of Cha M
lets and realize for once how c,ui ok
Iy a first clIss up-to-date me iic.fne
will correct the disorder. For sale
by all druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13
Strayed or Stolen.

One light bodied rangy looking
bay mare branded running NJ on left
thigh and LEA on right thigh low
down. Right knee was swelled when
missed. So reward for return to ;
c. Lea.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

Mr.. William S. Crane. of Califor-
mia, Md. suffered for years from
rheumatism and lumbago. He was
finally advised to try Char nberIain's
Pain Balm. which he did and it af-
fected a complete cure. For sale by
druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

nifty. and then you will appreciate
your mother: but it will be too late.
Exchange.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

Roswell wants a depot that Meth
er it nor the railroad will have to
apologize for.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

The president will be nOmi-
mated on the soil of the Louisiana
Purchase, the soil added to the
country's domain by that greatest of
Democrats, Thomas Jefferson.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

Hanna was elected Senator today.
He is evidently devoutly wishing
serving his term out.
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Beveridge is still making reports
tory reported. 49,. ..-,.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

There are several things that Ros-
well could have that she hasn't sim
asking for. Why not begin to pull?
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BUGGY CHEAP-A buggy for sale
reasonably. Bought new and used
only five months. Call on or address
Xxx at Record Office. If
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

The stockmen at Portland are in
earnest.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

Russia seems afraid and Japan
dare not.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

So the convention gees to St.
Louis.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-01-13

entered May 10, 1908, at Roswell,
New Mexico, under the act OF Con-
gress of March 8. 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

s. 4. Parsons, at one time proprietor
of the best known sporting ranch in
the Dead river region, was arrested,
last summer, for killing deer which he
claimed We're destroying his growing
crops. He stutcS he intends to fight
the lnatt,l. 10 the bitter end. and says
that ;he amount of damage done his
crops by protected wild animals will
aggregate over $119-I:Sston Globe.
Charles @. Emery died ut his home at
Sanford. Tuesday. He was born in
Sanford, Nov. IL, 1895. Mr. Emery taught
school When a young man and later
held the offices of town treasurer,
member of school board, supervisor of
schools ana deputy sheriff. He was
for many years prominent in politics.
He also conducted a large farm. \
wife. three Sons and on,. daughter sur
vive him.
The Rockllnd Board of Trade held a
3-hour session, Tuesday night. and
among other things indorscd the plan
OF Eoston and New York capitalists to
locate Il slr,iine factory there which will
employ 800 persons. \ recommendation
Will be presented to the city council
for an elaborate celebration of Rock
lands semi-ccntennial during Old
Home week. Resolutions asking for
government aid in the determination of
doSfiSh We're passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
THIRTY FRESHMEN QUIT WORK
In Sympathy With the Striking Print
ers at Boston.

Boston. FEB. lO.-The International
Printing Freshmen and Feeders Union
and other labor unions who are defend
ants In the suit brought by the United
Typothetae of America in connection
with the strike of job compositorS in
this city. today. filed demurrer in
the supreme court to the plaintiffs bill.
which Seeks an injunction to restrain
n sympathetic strike upon tho ground
that 4 strike OF the prcssmen i'll SYM
patty with the CompositOrs would be
in violation of 4 contract made in 1902
between the Typothetae and the Press
mems Union.
The defendants in their demurrer
claim that the plaintiffs bill should be
dismissed on the ground that ii does
not appear that any Of the defendant
labor unions had any power to make
a valid contract binding unor it's mem
bers or that the pressmcn We're in any
way responsible for the strike OF the
Compositors.
Thirty union preSSnen struck. late
this afternoon. at the printing plant Of
Samuel Usher in this city. One of them
refused to handle a non-union form.
whereupon he was discharged. The
others then left in sympathy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

| New York. Feb. lo.-Thc average level Of
| prices in the stock market got hici. tn
| about where it WAS, Monday night. That
is u say, the recovery Of yesterday was
| lost. There Were no new dcrelopmc nj $
| to account for the reaction, but there
was some rccurrcnt force to the consider
| Htions which weakened the market on
| Monday. The principal factor in check
ing the advance was III" distInst felt as
| 10 tn" character of the operations which
! carried prices upward, yesterday. This
WAS emphasized by the Very patent profit
| taking III tuitcd States Steel prnf.r on
! Tia" part of n prominent trader and the
! Very obvious maninulatiVc tactics by
| which it sought to offset this by bidding
UP Il few Spccialtie' mere and there
| There was :, suspicious feeling also that
| been more or lcs. Hrtt'cial and designed
| to- afford basis for some Scilin. which
! iosSc.; in Baltimore, although it is possi-
| bic that it may he deferred. Prices re-
c"'icd On the additional news OF Russian
| tary Of the treasury 20 discuss the meth
| od Of clfcrtinE the Panama canal pay
incnt directed attention anew to that sub
j"ct. although the scCretaryS opinion was
quoted that the operation could IL. con-
cludcd without disturbance tt the money
market and even with the 2Ctual addition
To resources OF such portion of the canal
payment as is Withdrawn directly from
| the suh-rieasury II is expected also that
The obligations Of foreign insurance. com
rani' on account Of the baltimore t;r,
losses may facilitate til" completion of
| the Panama canal payment without DIS
turhinG the exchange market.
| TT" real reprcsSive influence seems to be
the fear OF excessive corporations borrow
iirgS ana the extra requirements involved
| i'll the Baltimore fire losses, the cOnSt-
ducnt necessary extension of credits and
the Panama canal payment. The heavy
offerings: of Pennsylvania on the Slight
early advance created Il bad impression
| Tho sharp Use i'll Brooklyn Transit and
| in Amalsamated Copper divided iniIucacc
| with the weakness of United States Stre,
| PREFER for time. but weakness gained
on the whole market ana the closing was
ut nearly the lowest. An important bank
4 ing failure in Bremen was IL contributing
| factor to the weakness ana rumorS were
| circulated several times during the day
| of the death of Senator Banna. The
| statement Of exports of domestic pro-
duets for January fc!l s" far short of TIE
| recent level of inCrc:'s" eyer previous rail
| roads as To cause disappointment.
| Ponds We're easy. Total sales, par value
$l.-!'t;.1H.
United States bonds were unchanged on
call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

NHEAT-Reccipts 1872; sales. 1900 go
futures. iS.~p spot; spot firmcr: No. i,
y elevator; No. > red. ~ O y aicat;
No northern Du!uth, 1oli, + q atloat
No hard Manitoba, nominal i o j
aficat.
CORN Receipts. sl.o75: exports 1881 /;
"alrS. id.g0 futures. il2,"0 spot; SPOT
Stc:tdy: No. .. - elevator and ~ f b
ah"at: No. yellow. =: No. " white. 49,.
OATS i5 ccipts. -5,Jt-l; exports, 10; spot
steady: No. :. lS
HAf-Luic;
BEEF Firm.
l.ARD--E,asy; western steamed. ..oJ: re-
fine. easy.
poRN-Film: mess. 1I..pyGi16"J
III 'lTER-F'irm extra fresh creamery.
81 state Dairy. 1inzI.
Et;GS-fiigher and firm: state and
Fenna. average finest. 3n,3I: state ard
P"nna. seconds to firstS. 39G&4: western
tictS 33GI:i
POTATOES-Firm: Long Island. 30ff
80: Jerseys. 2.''aIt3..55; Jersey sweets. l.50
gin; state ana western sacks. o:tl,t..trJ
StGAtt-R:.W firm: refined steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
President Considering Whom He Viii
Appoint as Members.

washington. Feb. 10.-The President
Is considering Very carefully the COM
position of the canal commission. Nc
Official announcement of his intention
regarding any of the many candidates
mas been made, but it is thought to be
certain that Rear Admiral Walker
president of the present commission
VIII be a member of the new commits
sion and probably will head it. Isham
randolph. the chief engineer of the
Chicago drainage canal. and Gen. Geo
W. Davis. L. s. A.. retired. also. it is
believed. have been decided upon rs
members of the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
DlSRANDED.
Failure Of the Household Workers
Union at Marlboro.

Holyoke. Mass. Feb. 10.-The House.
hold Workers Union which was organ
lied in this city last spring by domes-
tics. has been disbanded. the expert
ment having failed. The formation of
the union in the interest of shorter
hours and better wages attracted wide
attention in the larger cities. Few
householderS looked with favor on the
project and when many of them re-
fused to conduct their domestic affairs
under union rules a large number OF
the members withdrew from the or
ganiZation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
Fifteen DEAD
As the Result Of Train Collision
in Ontario.

Ottawa. Ont. Feb. 10.-A revised list
of the dead, the result of yesterdays
collision of two 500" trains near Sand
Point. shows that there are Is dead, az
follows:
J. j. jackson, engineer.
j. Robinson, express messenger.
G.. Price, fireman.
J. Dupuis fireman.
VIM. McCullcn, ncwsboy.
John TOolc. baggageman.
l. Thompson, Montreal, express mes
senger.
Passengers:
Adolphus Seguin, Hull.
Joseph Chalute, Hull.
Emma Pouliet, Whitney.
James Higgins. Ottawa.
]. Cartier. address unknown.
NJ Ia Rrunt, address unknown.
Two Sh"ntY men. names unknown.
Twenty persons were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
Reply to Boston's Mayor.

BOSTON, Feb. 10.-Mayor Collins. to-
day. received the following telegram
from Mayor M"Lane or Baltimore, in
response to the one sent by Mayor
Collins. Monday:
Many thanks for kind words Of SYM
pGthy. Assistance not needed at pres
cnt. Call will be issued if necessary"
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Father Said "Hurrah!"

In letter from Miss Annie c. Roberts
OF w. Southport, Me-. whose father had
taken one bottle Of U-ri-cene. the new
Rheumatic Cure. she writes: Father
says "Hurrah" he feels better He Gets
UP out Of his chair without help and
0Qe0 cut o. doors. walking about quit.
= Httle. We are certain that U-ri-cere il
Skvtng the rheumatism out Of his sys-
U-n.nene d sold and guaranteed by
80Wy3fHh. Webster & Co.. Augusta. Me
tMthlon & Co.. HalloweN. Me-, and mon,
~ W1n Be refunded Of q fair trial Sails
- cum Rheumaaism.
A6let fosm only. Price e0c.
.Xf. HS go cAI CON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

Another opportunity to see good polo
and basketball games will be given.
this evening. and at that time Augusta
and Gardiner will play n game of polo
that has the promise Of being an cxcep-
tionally fast one. These teams have
met before and have proven that they
are worthy opponents. In basketball
the Holy Name Society of Portland will
be the visitors. and the prospect is for
an interesting contest in this sport
Preliminary basketball and polo will
be played before the big games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
CUBA g.
Boston Tropical Industrial Co.
CAPITAL S1o0, 00o
1000 SHARES. S1cn EACH

The company has acquired a large tract
OF Rand consisting of $3.50 acres in the hiIl;
Of Pinar del Rio twelve miles from
EAHlA HONDA. the United Estates
toaling Station. it is part of The Old
CAFE1'AL QUiNTANA. The San Miguel
River runs through the property and the
whole tract is Well watered by it and its
tributaries. The soil is very rich and
specially adapted for coffee and the finest
tobacco culture. z
The land was bought at a very low
price and can be sold today Tor twice its
original cost The company has been or
saniZed under a Massachusetts Declara-
ton OF Trust, recorded in Suffolk Regis
try of Deeds and also a Pinar del Rio
'uba- II is not a land company but. pure
~ industrial -
800 shares Of stock are preferred. BEAR-
ING NON-CUM ULATIVEs. DIvIDENDG
ot' Ten PER CENT. (the prevailing rate
The preferred stock is now~for sale att
me C0mpany's office, 20 Euslitabie Build
ing. Bosfons where. full particulars viii
be given. ssl4
A.sSPATLpINes WELD. 4
JOHN III. DUANE,
FRANK =. PRATT.
- Trustees. r
ian30eod1mo. sIg@Fss-s 49, 800 n d I'll
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New York Cotton Market.

New York. Fob. 10.
Ccttcn spot closed steady. Midti!ing nv
lands. l3o3; do. gulf. lG.50 Sales. -, hal,.s.
GaiEc$ton firm. 49,: Charleston nominal.
I'M: Memphis nominal. -; Ncw orleans
nCrliHal. -: Mobile nominal. -; Savan-
nah nominal. 1874.
consolidated-Nct receipts for FIVE days.
oal.S. Exports 70 Great Britain. 20 Al !:
to France. 20; to the continent, 12,3S3; to
Japan. 81. Stock. 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

Baltimore. Md, Feb. 10.-The night
was marked by two new fire alarms of
fire. the fall of a number of walls and
conditions of extreme discomfort for
the soldiers and policemen on guard.
the temperature dropping about 10 de-
grees and keen wind blowing
throughout the night. The weather
conditions. it is thought. We're respon-
sible for the falling walls. the racking
effect of the cold upon the heated
bricks and mortar aiding the wind in
bringing down several of the ruins. The
firemen We're called out early durinS
the night by an alarm of fire. the blaze
originating in the engine room of the
lumber yard of VIM. D. Gill & Son in
the southwestern district not far from,
the burned lumber district. though the
fire was an entirely independent one.
Three companies and the fire boat Cat
aract responded and extinguished the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Feb 20.
An Increased foreign demand incident t.
war mnvcm, hts. combined with TIE con.
geGtcd local situation. caused an crrttiC
wheat market. today. At one stage in the
from thu low point Of the day. and ~
clos" was tim and iTsc. higher than yes
tcriay's closing figure. coarse grains
Mere Weak on hca": liquidation. May corn
clUSlng sc. lower and oats down IL. Pho
Visions We're &c. higher to 10 cents lower.
TIE leading futures closed as follows:
NiiEAT-Nay. EisfI':.; july. H.i.: Sept
S.i1
CoEN-Frb. 30; May. -?9.m-3: July. ~.
OATS-Feh.. 39-s; May. i2as: July. BIS
Sent, SCI.
MESS PORK-May. 14.7G,; July. 1880.
I.ARD-Mav. 10: July 80.
SHORT RIBS-May. 1.17s2; July. 30.
Cash quotations were as follows:
l'I.bI'R-Quiet but firm.
WIII.A1-No. ) spring. S0T9i; Ne. red.
Cni;N-No. .. 4o,.: No. yellow. 1917.
OATS-No. >. 1861 i0A; No. white, 400
a.
RYE-No. .. g.
BARLEY -l0Ht4li.>
MAITING-f19t5S.
FLAN-1ll; northwestern. 11lia.
TIMOTIIy-o?l.
PORk-li.SI nj 4.!o
LAIRD. -0m,.53.
SHORT EiBS-f176i7. \,
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-7.l o!.G.c5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

Local hOrSemcn are anticipating the
race on the ice track. Friday, with Il
good deal of pleasure. as an afternoon
OF good sport will be in order. The
track has been Scraped and put in first :
class condition and all conditions point
to 4 good race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boston left.
"Wednesday. for Florida, being accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Whitney,
who are going to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

The regular meeting Of Samuel Grant
Chapter. ID. A. r.. will be held at Mrs.
G. D. Libby's. Dresden avenue. Friday,
Feb. IL, at } +. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
Boston Stock Market,
New York Produce Market.
New York Feb

rro,-o New York. Feb. 10.
tLOl Receipts. 13s6:: exports. 5I72:
sales. l2.GD: firm and held higher on
choice grades; winter patents. 4.O0I1 81:
winter straights, 4.4O@4.i5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

Annapolis. Md, Feb. l0-A resolution
directing Brig. hen. Riggs of the Mary
land state gard to he summoned by The
- rr"ant at arms to the bar of the House
of Delegates, tomorrow, to answer the
charge Of having his authority in can
ceiling al passed to al persons who wish
ed To go within the fir" lines in lalti-
,norc. was passed. today.
The Senate passed bills authorizing The
mayer of Baltimore to appoint 4 commit
tee of four to transact all further bust
ness connected with the Baltimore fire:
although authorizing the mayor and cit y
council of Baltimore to borrow $",G6D. UG
to meet the emergency IF the ire.
4 Joint resolution was also passed ask
ing the President to instruct the secretary
of war to send such troops to Baltimore
as are needed.
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GARDINER.

f. s. Newell has resumed his posi-
ton as engineer on the shifter, after
an extended vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

The Randolph Clothing Club will
meet with Mrs. Augusta Mckenna.
Second street, Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

George Wellman. who has been en-
ployed in Boston clothing store, is
visiting his folks in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
New York Money Market.

New York, Feb 10
Prime mercantile paper 4i,NoJ,4 per cent
Sterling exc hanee weak with aetna! bus
mess in bankers bills at %15ffu .SI55 for
demand. and ut 4.S2.65lrt.$o 20 for 60 day
bills.
Posted'rates 4S3.I4Gti and 1861.
Commercial bills 4.SaI
Var silver -6:i
Mexican dollars as.
Government bonds steady
Railroad bonds weak
Money on call o1Sy It IiGa nor ra.,i .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co., office, Opera House
Block, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-11

dec3tues. thurs. sat, 3mos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEATH.
Joseph Loveday's Body Found In
Philadelphia Boarding House.

Joseph G. Loveday of $50 street north
west, employed in the bureau Of engraving
and printing. early yesterday morning re-
ceived intelligence of the death in Phila-
delphia, Pa, Of his father, Joseph Love-
day, formerly clerk in the Treasury De-
partment, in this city. Immediately upon
the receipt of the news Mr.. Loveday went
to Philadelphia, to arrange for the funeral
of his father.
The dispatch stated that Joseph Loveday
was found dead in the hallway of board
ing house at 1434 Ridge avenue last night,
but from what cause neither the police nor
Coroner Dugan will say. Loveday, who was
almost sixty years old, had been living in
Philadelphia for nine months. He made his
home in the boarding house Of Mrs. Beck,
an aged woman. At the time his body was
found he and the woman were the sole oc-
cupants of the dwelling. The police say
Loveday was seen to enter the house at z
o'clock the previous morning. Nothing
more was seen of him by the policeman on
the beat until night, when he was called in
and found the mans body stretched out on
the floor He was fully dressed, and, ac-
cording to the police, had been dead since
early morning. Mrs. Beck, the aged house,
keeper, admitted that she had seen Love-
days body in the hall throughout the day,
but made no attempt to disturb him, think
ing he was Intoxicated.
Detectives say the mans clothing was
searched and nothing found, not even a
gold watch, which Loveday is believed to
have worn constantly. An inquest will be
held over the body tomorrow.