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La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
AseslHadO pOr DlnsrO.

Tn despacho de Roswell dice
que ell cuerpo de un hombre fue
hallado ell Jueves de la semaua
pasada en- ell Eighteen Mile
Draw" cerca de 20 millas al sudo-
este de la ciudad. Las autorida-
des de Roosevelt no recibieron
aviso hasta ell Martes, siendo las
nueyas traidas por una partida
de hombres que iban en- camino
de Hope. El hombre fue iden-
ti6cado como Ignscio Rubio, hi
10 de un prospero ranchero del
coudado de Lincoln. El difunto
habia sido baleado en- ell brazo
izquierdo y atras de la cabezs, la
ultima bala habieudole salido por
la boca. Ell hombre habia esta-
do muerto Dor 4 10 menos diez
dias cuando fue hallado. La
causa del crfmen fue robo, por ra-
zon que las bolsas dc Rubio Sc
hallaron volteadas al revez, y to-
do cuanto teuian de yalor habia
sido sacado de elias.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
AtentadO d Matar al Rey Alfonso.

Seguu noticias recibidas en-
Londres de Madrid, ell Domingo
pasado por el Daily Mail, parece
que durante una reception dada
el Sabado en- ell palacio real en-
honor del Sauto del nombre del
Rey Alfonso, un complot para
volar el palacio con dinamita Sc
escape de lograrse. La policfa
advirtio dos hombres de miradas
sospechosas sentados en- un ban
co cerca de una dc las entradas,
Estos, realizandoqueer eran observa-
dos, dejaron ell banco con un pa
quote debajo de 81. Este paque-
tie sali6 ser una GAIA de .hojalata
soldada que eontenia una mecha
humeante.
Fue examinada en- un labora-
torio, y Sc halo que contenia una
cantidad de dinamita, p6lvora,
vidrio quebrado y balas. ST sc
hubiera reveutado habria habido
muchas victimas, porque el pala-
clio estaba lIeno de genre. No
hay indicio de quienes sean los
dos hombres, pero Sc cree que son
anarquistas.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
MHerte dc Don PrISClliaHO Garcia.

El dia II de Enero muri6 en-
Roy Don Prisciliauo Garcia, uno
de los mejores y mas serviciales
ciudadanos que poseia el condado
de Union. Fue hermano cumpli-
do, generoso ito, y liberal cinda-
dano en- todo respecto. Por me-
dio de industria saba y concien'
zudamente dirigida, Sc hizo due
no de una respectable competen-
cia habiendo acumulado buena
suma de los bieres de este mum
do. Pero esos bienes siempre es-
taban listos para ell alivio del me-
nesteroso porque su corazon hu-
manitario no conocia ell egoismo
nj el amor propio. Toda la CO.
munidad ha sentido su defuncion
como un atraso general y 10 sien.
te como 4 un hermano y bienhe-
chor. LA Voz, mientras enyia
81 pesame q los angustiados deu-
dos, confia en- que su preciosa al
ma este va coronado de lauros
eternales.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
Mania de Ben TrlmIlu,

Ben Trimblin do Albuquerque que os
tent6 una mania de casar gatos y perroa
en- un empeno do ,exterminar los resi-
dente caninos y felinos de esa ciudad SO
halla ahora aprisionada en- la cdroel de
ciudad de esa ciudad
Evidentemente creyendo que Sc halla-
ba en- las regiones Gel Polo Norte, Ben
Sc quito la rape y quizo meterse en- una
estufa colorado al ser alajada en- este
quietamente comenz6 a rasgar su ropA y
d quemar las tiras. Las sobrecamas
despues reeibieron su atencion, y ha-
biendo consumido casi lcuanto habia en-
su zelda el prisionero demente prooedi6
4 meter sus piernas en- las inangas dc su
camisa, la linica cosa que no habia que
mado
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
La AIHClH0 con DaICeS.


Cruz Castro una viuda, dc El Paso
alega en- una queja protocolada el Lunes
ante el Juez Mitchell do ese lugar que
su hija de doce amos, Concha, fue asal.
tada criminalmonte por Faustin Armen.
dariz, un aboratero de esa ciudad.
So reclam6 por Ia actora que Armen-
daris ha tenido por practica de lamar
a la muchachita 4 su tienda y regalarla
dulces y otras delicadezas que apelan al
corazon de los ninos, con Ell deseo de
congraoiarse bien con Ia muchaeha, FL
Juez Ubalde Burns, que conducira el
pleito que Ia actora intenta poner dice,
que demandardn por $4,000 de perjri.
clos.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
RemltldO.

Rinconads, N. NJ, Feb. 4, 1904,
Sr Editor de LA Voz;
Muy senior mio; Anticipando a
Vd. mis- mas sinceras gracias SUI
plico a Vd. de cabida en- las CO.
lumnas de su apreciable semaua-
rio al comunicado siguiente: vi
en- Eel Nuevo Mexicano" de San
ia Fe, del dia 80 de Enero, de
1904; un communicate que salio de
Rinconada N. M. con fecha "a de
Enero de 1904, referente al balea.
miento de Jose +. Romero. Ell
tai comunicado sali6 anonimo, VI,
habiendo yisto que NADIA de 10 que
contiene en- sustancia es verdad,
me veo obligado q refutarlo, para
probar que ell baleo no fue un ac-
cidente. rs ell case que habien-
do salido Jose Trujillo Jose +.
Romero, con el fin de cazsr cone
jos, cuando llegaron a uu lugar
cerca de la casa de Romero, Sc
pararon. Entonces Trujillo dijo
4 Romero, "tl me debes dos rea-
les" lMe los pagas? Romero,
creyendo que era chanza, lie res.
pondio no. Entonces Trujillo lie
as sl6 el rifle al pecho y Romero
desvi6 el cuerpo y el tiro le di6en
el brazo izquierdo penetrando al
gunas lagrimillas al cuerpo. Aun-
que Ia herida fue grave y Romero
sufri6 mucho, 4 la fecha el Me.
dico reporta que esta fuera de pc
ligro.
Respetuosamente.
NJ AmrAc RnAsUpn
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
Los RepubIlCanOS de Arizona So
lldOS contra Cl tStadO
COmblPadO.

La convention territorial repu-
blicaua de Arizona, tendra lugar
en- Tucson ell dia 8 de Mario. La
base de representation para esta
convention sera un delegado por
cada so votos republicanos echa-
dos por Ell delegado en- la Ultima
election congressional. Esto dara
a la convention 1S5 delegates.
Por los presentes prospectos los
republicanos de Arizona estan
s6lidos por Roosevelt, y toda indi-
cacion muestra que la delegation
ira a Chicago instruida por
Roosevelt. Hay mucha activi-
dad entire los dem6cratas y mu-
cho trabaio Sc esta hacienda en-
favor del representante w. Il,
Hearst como candidate presideu-
cial. La question del estado es
la question principal en- el terri
torio. Juutas en- masa Sc han
tenido en- todos los precintos del
territorio declarsudose en- contra
del estado undo.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
Blen HeChO,

El Juez II, S. Baker, de albuquerque
ha expedido los comisionados do con.
dado del coudado do Bernalillo, una Or
den de nlandamus ordenandolos auteri-
gar oil procurador de distrito Clancy
para que entable pleito en- contra del ex.
superinteDdente de escuelas de condado
Frank A Hnbbell, 81 actual superin.
tendente Eslavio Vigil para oblgarlos a
devolver ciertos dineros omados mala.
meute do Ia tesoreria de escuelas
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06

Por estas doy aviso que haee un aiio
que esta un macho color Iardo do s as
amos de edad con esta marca en- Ell iado
izQuierdo y en- lado derecho que figuran
una cruz y una A. 81 aiguna persona
tiene buen derecho al reclamo de dicho
macho puede venir al Oi0 del Sabine
condado de Leonard Wood Y Sc 10 entire
CARA siendo que pagne la cuiday la pu-
blicaeion en- este papel
/ 80-3t CANDELARl0 RAEL
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
La PeOr en- Su Historic.

Una tempestad dc aire que yisit0
el Lunes Ia parte norte de Colorado fue
la peor que jamas ha visitado esa parte
del estado. Treee personas fneron lasti-
madas, aunque ninguua fatalmeute, por
el desbaratamient del tren o. & S. cer-
ca de Georgetown, habiendose volcado
tres ooches Gu ando el tren estaba para
do. En- Denver el yiento adquirio una
velocidad de 90 millas por hora. Las
dnicas fatalidades que Sc reportan son
las dc dos hombres que SO agarraron do
un alambre acortado y fueron muertos
por un choque eleotrico.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06

uomuIGS luCdpdOCS y piCoNu ffNoof
que no tienen otra cosa EN- su IA
vor que los recomiende para los
empleos publicos, que su notoria
falta de escrupulo' para cometer
toda clase de arbitrariedades y
oosas deShonrosas, con ell dehil
pretexto de que son en- bien del
partido.
Para mas desahogada mente To-
grar el prop6sito de 10 que nos
proponemos, siuceramente iuvi-
tamos la cooperation de todos les
hombres honrados del condado de
Mora, que tengan a pecho ell bien
procomunal. asegurandoles de an
temano que no es otro nuestro
m6yil que el de corregir los abu-
SOS existeutes en- los empleos pu-
bliooi Y proporcionarnos un go
bierno local Ell nuestro coudado,
que por su honradez y cordura
veuga a ser la gloria y el orgullo
de todos aquellos que nos precia-
mos de ser ciudadauos del conda-
do de Mora.
Para mejor y mas facilmente
lograr ese prop6sito, por estas
presentes, declaramos que es
nuestro fin trabajar desde ahora
hasta ell dia de las elecciones en-
pro de la election, para toda clase
de empleos publicos. de hombres
de capacidad, { intachable hon
radez, y de quienes Sc sepa posi-
tiyamente, que no tienen liga con
ninguna clica polftica del parti
do reinante en- ell territorio. Con
sideraudo ademas Que de por 81
solos nos sera difcil lograr ell
triunfo de los principles que he
mos enunciado, por estas presen-
tes declaramos tambicn, que es
nuestro proposito, 81 podemos
conseguirlo, tener una alisuza
con cualesquier otro partido en-
el condado de Mora, que en- asun
tos locales tenga en- vista el misA
mo elevado ideal que tenemos
nosotros.
Recordando que las ambiciones
personales y falta de abnegacion
en- la mayoria de los hombres han
sido obstaculo para la consuma-
cion de graudes empresas en- be-
nefcio publico, nosotros por estas
presentes nos comprometemos ba-
10 nuestra palabra de honor a
trabajar en- pro de nuestros favo-
ritos para empleos publicos, y a
someternos a la decision de la ma
yoria de los delegados a la con-
vencion de condado, cuaiesquiera
que sea esta, y de antemano de
claramos que sacriicaremos nues-
tras ambiciones personales, 81 al
gunas tuvieremos y 81 fuere me-
cesario, en- aras de nuestra noble
causa.
Epimenio Martinez, Lucas
Maestas, Pedro A Ortega, NJ
Patenge, Saul Padills, Luciano
Aragon, Casimiro Trujillo, Sa-
muel Padilla, Manuel A. Crespiu,
Pedro Martinez, Pedro A. Pache.
co, Transito Chayez, Joseph Hal
brook, Tiblrcio Martinez, Emilio
Ortiz, Ramon Ortiz, Eutimio Or
tiz, Marcelino Martinez, Andres
Ortiz, Reyes Montoya, ]. Patten-
ge, Tomas Ortega, Juan c. Du
ran, Manuel S. Martinez, G, p.
Sanchez, Palemon Ortiz, M6nico
ArchuIeta, Juan e. Chavez, Prox.
E. Ortiz, Modesto Martinez
Prox NJ. Martinez.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
Sc Ia Tragd Ia Terra.

Nuevas recibidas en- Amsterdam, Ho-
landa dicen que una plaza entera on la
extremidad oriental DO la Isla de Java,
en- las Indias Orientales, fue tragada por
una erupcion voleanioa que eentena-
res de personas fueron muertas.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06

Don Jose Isaac Lujan, tiene en-
su Comercio un variado y selecto
surtido de toda clase de Mercan-
cias. Sus precios son muy mo
dicos. Avisa ademas 4 sus pa
rroquianos y al publico que COM
pra y vende zacate y alfalfa, pa
gando por estos artfculos los me-
nores precios del mercado.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06
EAs LAS VEGAS. NUEVO MEXICO. sABADO 6 FEBRERO d

parece probable la guerra Sc rom
pc habra sido instigada por los
Yankees con sus miras utilita-
rias.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-02-06

We yunrantes the largest rireula-
ton - aHy other HeckiF publishes
ia Ne - Mexico ant Eirc car pusf-
.ofhce - Fefercnca % verify e.
,aa.,ascSs.aaass,a0Sa.,a.,.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
RenlSen Is Not Seeking
To Succeed DR.. Gilman
Has Given Subject of Becoming Head OF
Carnegie Institution No Thought@--May
Accept If Place Is Offered.

BALTIMORE, Dec. I0.-President Ira
Remsen Of Johns Hopkins University is
not candidate for the position at the
head Of the new Carnegie Institution in
Washington, vacated b. the resignation
OF Dr. Gilman, former president Of the
local institution
Whether Dr. Remsen, whose name Il
being mentioned ia connection with the
position, would accept the place were
1t voluntarily offered 10 him s. another
question.
Dr.. Prichett. the president OF the Mas
sachusetts Institution Of Technology, at
Boston. was al first looked upon as the
probable successor OF DR.. Gilman, but
his pronounced views regarding the in
dependence Of the head OF such an in
stitution have tended 30 make his sclec-
ton less and Jess probable. until at
the present time, I'm the opinion of many.
his name can be safely eliminated from
the list of those upon whom the choice
Of the trustees Of the institution Is likely
to fail
The fact that ne would find dictation
OF any kind in regard to the policy OF
the institution upon the part Of the trus-
tees utterly obnoxious is looked upon as
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
FURTHER GUT PLANNED
IN DISTRICT ESTIMATES
Appropriation for High Pressure Fire
Service System Likely to Be
Thrown Out in Committee.

An Informal conference was held by
the District Commissioners and the Dis
trict subcommittee of the House ApprO-
priations Committee al the Capitol yes
terday. regarding the District appro-
priation hin.
no announcement was made OF the re-
suit OF the conference. az n was entirely
informal and confidential
II is understood however. that the
subcommittee viii cut the bill even
more closely than was done by the See
rotary Of the Treasury, who has already
taken 81 $4,000 from IL.
In consequence of this, such items as
tie $4,000 for the high-pressure fire
service system, and the increases FOR
the school teachers salaries viii, IL Is
feared be dlsali0Wed
Beginning tomorrow, the Commission
ers viii have daily session with the sub
committee. going over the Blk item by
item.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11

sufficient reason why he would fail Of
election.
DR. Remsen's name has recently been
given great prominence in this connee-
ton
You may state authoritativeiy that !
am in no sense a candidate for this posi-
/ ton" said DR.. Remsen. Il have not
turned my hand over in any way To
have may name brought forward g.
connection with il. ] do not have any
opinion as 10 what is ia the minds Of
the trustees OF the institution. II is r
matter which 1 have not discussed and
10 which / have given no thought. J an
not seeking any position at all.
When asked what action he would
take in the event Of the position being
rendered 10 him, DR.. Remsen laughed
heartily II have not. given it a
thought" he said. 1T is not wise To
anticipate a likelihood 50 vague
Asked If he would give such All offer
a serious consideration, he replied: 1T
would surely be worthy OF most serious
consideration. i have wasted no timeRin
thinking Of H. however, and what de-
cision / should reach IN such an event,
1 am positively unable 10 state al this
time.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
Republicans Will Hold
ROuSing Notification
They Will Celebrate ROOseVeIfs Victory With
a Banquet at Rifles ArmOY Tomorrow
Niqht-prOminent Men Will Speak.

and William c. Fox. president of the
New Jersey Club, viii be the toastmas-
ter.
Gus A. Schuldt. secretary of the
League OF Republican State Clubs. is
acting as treasurer Of the affair, having
headquarters in the Columbian Building.
0rchestras and Singers.
In addition TO the orchesuas. the
committees in charge have obtained the
services Of a number of well-l1nown
voealists aud other specialists. who will
introduce novelties in the way of enter
tainment during the evening.
The general committee is composed of:
Old BOYS. John b. Chase; New York,
William - Connor and Middleton
smith; New Jersey, William c. Fox and
r. A. NJ. Lawson; Nebraska, Phil r.
Winter and Charles z. Thatcher; Mis-
souri,, William IL. Smith and VIII A.
Morris; Ohio, Major Fred IL. Braggin
and William IL. SymOns. Kentucky,
jackson Morris and Milo Shanks: West
Virginia, G. NJ. Shihn and J. William
De Grange; Wisconsin, a. +. COWles
and T. s. Becker; Illinois. Capt. l. NJ.
Kelley and r. Stone Jackson; Connectl-
cut. Henry NJ. Camp; American College
League William e. Ruckert.
In addition 10 the election JOllihcatlOn
the banquet will also be N honor OF the
hftieth anniversary OF the organization
of the Republican party.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
RIDE A BICYCLE FOR HEALTH.

Exercise, gymnastics. tie strenuous
life. is ROW the fad OF ali outdoor
exercises none il more beneficial than
bicycle riding. The bevel gear cha.nless
bicycle put on The market by the Pope
Manufacturing COmFary is now the
best and most easily RIDDEN wheel Of the
dag.
rms company now manufactures half
Il dozen oil the WOrld-IamOus wheels.
samples OF which can be- seen Ia the
splendid salesrOoms az Si7-Sl9 Fourteenth
street. q bicycle Is most acceptable as
Christmas gift ana the seeker can
ana just what is wanted in SO large "A
stock. ranging from tiny bicycles gor the
Fef% small child. 10 the latest beVel gear
chainless, tWO-speed gear machine for
the man.
The pope automobiles are today
among the best liked and most reliable
machines on the market A Pope Toledo
won "a grand prize al ST Louis and re-
Gently made q great record ia the Van
dSrhiit races nn Long islsnd
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
COMES TO WASHINGTON
AFTER LONG SERVICE
Rev. Dr.. Mcleod, Presented With
$4,000 by Brooklyn Pensioners,
Now Resident of the Capital.

After twenty-five years of continu
service as pastor Of the Clinton Avenue
Congregational Church. of Brooklyn,
y. Y. the Rev. Thomas b. Mcleod ar
rived in Washington last night TO make
the National Capital his home.
a feature OF his departure from Brook
Ign, was a farewell reception given him
by his old-time parishioners. al which
he received as "A token Of regard a GER
tilted check Tor $4,000 and a gold watch
and chain. His wife was presented by
the women Of the church with a hand
some Persian lamb cloak.
Dr. Mcleod Is stopping at 1910 Con-
necticut Avenue. with his wife. He de
ciined 10 receive visitors. pleading IA
tiguc.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
MAN ALLEGED TO HAVE
PASSED A BOGUS CHECK

Five hundred dollars bond was asked
by Assistant District Attorney Given in
the Police Court yesterday in the case
~ "a charge at forgery against William
Boyer i<eppler, siEty-fve years old In
default of this he was rcnauded TO
jail TO await a preliminary hearing.
Ia is alleged JhaJ lie gave "a bogus
chccl, FOR s2J 20 q clerk in jeweIry es-
tablishmeHt. where he bought a pair
Of cum buttons ana received Si9 .
change ID was minated yesterday
that there Will be several other chr-r~s
OF the same nature against hiU before
the authoItttvs ia the Police Court finish
with his ease.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
Cop on the Scene.
MAKE CIGARS FOR THREE STATES

Hamilton and Company, cigar manu-
faeturers, Alexandria, Va, whose fac
tory is known as No. 81. Sixth district
do an immense business all through ths
State and North and South Carolina.
They began business IN the old Mar.
shall House IN 1883 and have been in
their present location about six wears
/ having bought the property where they
now carry on business. This firm works
about twenty men and Is well known
Tar and wide as solid conservative
business house
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
Toys at Hudson's

The growth OF Hudson's Vuriet, Stora
from small beginning 10 its present sne'.-
ious bu,ioius ol three floors an ana e.
cuth Street, one 81 the MOST coT.ti.t 4.
housefuruishiag stores ia the citv r. D..
source on price 20 ar. Hudson and 10 his
many patrons and friends
The store has millions OF TOYS This
year-a whole floor Of ther-sitd almost
enough 10 give every child IN Wasblro-
ton supply OF Toys for tho coming
year The Toy stock Is truly enormous,
embracing almost every Toy known. and
especially those most dear 10 the child
lgh heart
Besides the Toys The big store Is filled
with China. Glassware. CrOCkerV pic
lures and Stayuary, Observation-Disclosures
ANA lununeFabIe articles for the home
mat would b. suitable FOR GIFTS Prices
are always moderate az thls place and
customers are sure Or courteous treat
nIfHt.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Ne" officers were elected by the Wis
''ii5iE association last night al the an
,-'sl meeting which took place al the
D'"eF Hotel Owing 10 the weather nor
MANY Oh the 80 members genured 10
"t',iIe' Addresses we're made euIo-
si~'ii' me mother State, and having Fun
Win the new officers. by Representa-
''lrs Charles ;. Weisse and Theo Otgen.
assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
~ 4. Taylor was chosen president Of
'he aSsoeis tioni NJ G.. Parkinson. 6-st
vice president. Assistant ATTORNEY Gen
eral second vice president; sydnev r
Jacobs secretary: Charles n. Beclnr
treasurer. and y. ~. Beebe. y. " aol-
,l, Charles j. Summer. Thomas NJ
i'Ia nancy, and Morris T.. Swim. Nom
bers ar the executive commit. '''
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
ANALOSTAN ISLAND
BOUGHT FOR Taxes
Owners Adopt a Curious
Scheme.
Property Of the American Colonization
Society-Taxes Allowed to
Accumulate

In some cases In the District OF Co
lumbia il is cheaper 10 buy in property
every year at tax sales than II is 10
pay accumulated taxes themselves
This is the story Of Analostan Island.
the bit OF marsh. and one or two low
hills covered with sparse timber, which
obstructs the Potomac River a few
rods below Aqueduct Bridge.
J. Fred Kelley, chairman of the CEN
tral Democratic committee, has Just
bought in the property.
The price paid this time was $429 20.
A Peculiar System.
Mr. Kelley did not buy the Iand FOR
himself Behind this fact lies a pecu-
liar story.
Long years ago, and by some means
not now known the island fell into the
hands OF the Mason family Hard times
came. and James FendaIl, treasurer of
The American Colonization Company.
loaned money 10 the people who owned
the island
II Is said he loaned more than the Is
land was worth The owners in the
course OF human events let him have
the island In lieu OF repa yment Of the
cash.
Then taxes began TO increase. Once
or twice the property was sold for taxes,
and then the officers of the society
learned that il cost less To buy II IN at
tax sales occasionally than 10 pay taxes
regularly. Since this discovery the
system has been followed rclig.ously
IN Norris Charge
James l.. Norris is now treasurer OF
the society lie is the man who has 10
care for the island, and Kelley is his
friend. For reasons best known 10 him
SELF. Mr.. Norris did not care to appear
In the matter and Kelley was asked 10
act
Consequently TO him was sold the
seyenty-fye acres OF ground, for $3.50.
He obtained "a deed from the District Of
Columbia. which was recorded a few
days ago.
When asked about the purchase yes
terday Mr.. Kelley refused 10 talk. be-
yoEd stating ne did not buy the property
for himself
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
PRESIDENTS YACHT SYLPH
REPAIRED AT NORFOLK

The Presidents yacht sylph, left this
city yesterday Tor Norfolk where sac
VIII uIIG+rso her annual repairs
She will have AN entirely new deck
this year. 81 is estimated that the
sylpn viii be detained ut the navy yarG
for Two mO.ths.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
&c LAuKpRY BUSINESS.

The Alexandria Steam Laundry Com
pany. 36 South Fairfax Street, Aiexau-
diia, Va. is getting its share Of bust
ness. our representative had hardly
room enough To find his way around the
plant Ii was crowded with work.
H. l.. Purdy is given auch credit Tor
the present success. This concern does
a large business in the District OF Co
lumbia along with their Alexandria bust
ness.