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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
DESIR lying DISTANCE AND TIME
Millions Spent BY Railroads Wonderful Engineering Feat to Improve
Pacific Cast Passenger and Freight Service

In building times
EXY told about written of the engineering skill
f6 daring of the iron horse
~ I'm the grandeur and magnitude of
Pacihc-Centra racine mas never
~ ben eouae and with which the work
with which 1t executed
w are without parallel history statements of the special
commissioners to of the Interior
spend work similar to
the world while
builders Central Pacific raced for
was magnificent the OF the road have
of these nectated
Strengthening OF the
the golden spike
Pacific finally
tide between
The Overland Route
One the most interesting of railroad engineering
THE
Raroadhe building Of
bridge across the Ogden Utah. and Lun
Nevada.
The work being practically completed formally
opened Thanksgiving Hartman head of the Ha
magnates partook of Thankg
n middle Salt Lake
Ogdenucn length ~ miles land and
films the of Great Salt lake
practically level track except for short distance on the
slight encountered
this off will throw out the ansconnental traffic
This
the maxi
O4 the mile helper
always The elimination of the of these
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
TRADE REPORT,
Bradstreet's report follows:

Bradstreet's report follows:
Better weather has helped retail
trade, thereby strengthening the tone
of Wholesale and jobbing business. Dis
tribution, as a whole, however, is not
up to a year ago. Additional favor
able features are the unquestionable
better winter wheat condition, dHe TO
general rains throughout the south
west and evidences of further actiy-
ity and strength IN the iron and steel
trades. Weather conditions have also
allowed an increased outdoor activity,
notably in building, but signs of in
creased tension IN labor matters con-
stitute a drawback at several large
centers.
Spring goods in nearly all lines are
in better request at leading northern
centers.
The situation in the metal markets
generally is very satisfactory one.
Other metals have been rather
stronger, copper notably showing an
increased foreign and domestic de-
mand.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
THURSDAYS WAR NEWS.

The Japanese expect to take New
chwang by attack on land within seven
days
Port Arthur is to be sealed if it takes
the japanese all summer. Over a score
of merchant steamers are to be driven
full tilt into the channel. half dozen
at time, until it will be impossible
for a Russian battleship to get out of
Port Arthur.
The whole japanese army, i'll three
column formation, said to be advanc-
ing on the Yalu river from point
north of Anju.
The czar expects Admiral Makaroff
to do business with the japanese squad
ron of Togo, hence the sending of lieu
tenant to Port Arthur to take the place
of Makaroff should he be incapacitated
or killed,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
MODERN BLUEBEARD.
Geo. Crossman, of London Had Eight
Wives

London, Eng.-POlygamy and it's in
fluences over George Crossman, who
had eight or more wives, and the de-
velopments following from the suicide
of Crossman, are absorbing public at
tentiOn. On the night of March %
Crossman, who was living in the re-
spectacle suburb of Kensalrise, killed
himself to avoid arrest by the police,
whose suspicious had been aroused
regarding the contents of a trunk
which Crossmah was sending away
from his house., OnLppening the trunB
the body of woman was found en-.
| cased in cement. An investigation
proved that she was murdered about
six months ago and that she was one
of CHEESEMAN'S wives. Five of his
wives were traced and found alive.
One wife is dead and two are missing.
The body found cemented is in a
decompOsed condition, even to the
skull, which had been split with an
axe
The police believe it possible the in.
vestigation may prove that CrOssman
adopted similar method in Kidding
himself of other wives, of which it is
suspected he may have had several
who have not yet been traced.
Though only 80 years of age, Cross
mans career rivals that of famous
criminals. Under various aliases he
led a double and even a triple married
| life He was an engineer. composer
wigmaker or bOOkmaker.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
BURNED BABES IN A FURNACE
PHILADELPHIA PARTIES SENT
TO PRISON CHARGED.

Philadelphia, March 31.-Sickening
details of wholesale slaughter of in
fants, who were thrown alive and cry
ing into a seething furnace in house
located in the heart OF Philadelphia,
were brought out under oath at an in-
quest conducted by Coroner Dugan.
The full story of the horrors of this
crematory, where hundreds of babes
are alleged to have been destroyed in
fiendish torture, may never be told.
The curtain which has shielded these
terrible crimes has, however, been
lifted, and as result three accused
persons were sent to prison. The place
where these murder of babes is alleged
to have been committed is the house of
Mrs. Elizabeth Ashmead, 2006 South
Twelfth street, and these crimes Mrs
Ashmead is accused of being the prin-
cipal.
This terrible charge was made by
DR.. David Mosier from the witness
tsand in the coroner's court during in
vestigation into the deaths of Sarah
Hughes and Mary B. Sloan. DIR. Mosier
swore he had seen Mrs. Ashmead throw
living infants nj to red hot furnace
in the cellar of her house. The specta-
tors who crowded the coroner's Office
were held spell bound during the blood
curdling story. The accused woman,
with eyes closed and trembling, sue
cumbed completely under the frightful
accusation and fell back swooning in
her daughters arms.
Following the verdict, Mrs. Ashmead,
and DR.. Matthew McVicker were COM
n iCted to the county prison to await
action of the grand jury.
b tn victims, according to the evil
dence, had been operated on at the
South Twelfth street house.
The Hughes woman had died there,
but Miss Sloan, while STEERING from the
effects of an operation, had been re-
moved to the house of Mrs. Mary
Walsh, 1925 North Nineteenth street,
where the subsequent interview, denied
that she had ever burned q living
child.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
CUTS IN SuNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Nearly Eight Millions of Public
Buildings.


Washington.-The principal items ot
reduction in the sundry civil bill com
pared with the current law, consist OF
1896 $50 for public buildings; $12,-
335,950 for river and harbor improve
ments; 100000 for military posts at
Manila; $4,000 for the office building
for the house of representatives, and
100000 for the Denver mint. The ap-
preparation for furnishing and care OF
the White House was reduced from
100000 to $4,000. The bill appro-
PIRATES the unexpended balance of the
100000 appropriated at the last con-
gress for the prosecution of trusts.
Something over $250000 has been ex-
pended of this amount. A legislative
provision is carried in the bill requlr-
ing that all government carriages and
vehicles hereafter be lettered except
those used by the president, his secre-
tary and members of his cabinet.
The amounts for river and harbor
improvements include the following:
San Pedro, Cal, harbor, $3.50, 1000;
Mississippi river, $3,250,000; Stockton
and Mormon channels, California,
$750,000; Columbia river, at Three
Mile rapids, Oregon and Washington,
100000 The public building apprO'
priations include Evanston, Wyo., $685.,
600; Fresno, Cal, $4,000; San Fran.
cisco, 100000; Seattle, 100000; Spo,
kane, $120,000; Tacoma, 100000; re-
pairs and preservation of public build
ings at Sitka Alaska, $150,000. Other
appropriations are: Reindeer for Alas
ka, $4,000; relief of natives, Alaska
$19,950; boundary line between the
United States and Canada. 100000;
enforcement Of Chinese exclusion act
S60O,000; enlargement of military
posts, 100000; surveying public land
$436,00 improvements and protection
of Yellowstone national park, $3.50,
900.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
BRITT is CHAMPION.
Wins Decision From Young Coreett in
Twenty Rounds.


James Britt OF California was given
the decision over William Rothwell,
better known as young Corbett" of
Colorado, in a 20 round contest at San
Francisco. Up to the 18th round Cor
belts advantage was apparent, but in
that round Britt rallied and rained
right and left blows on various por-
tons of COrbett'S anatomy, forcing the
champion to clinch to save himself.
The styles of the two boxers were en-
tirely distinctive. Britt fought for the
body most Of the time, while COrbett
devoted himself to the face, head and
jaw. Britt weighed just 129 pounds,
but COrbett's weight was not made
public, though it is understood it was
at least pound and half below the
agreed weight, 100 pounds.
Both men fought hard in every
round. Britt, in his crouching atti-
tude, was able to guard his stomach
effectively, though COrbett was able to
land hard on his head and jaw. In the
first few rounds Britt found the Den
yer mans stomach repeatedly, though
his blows lacked steam.
A Great Fight.
1t was without doubt the greatest
fight fought in California. Britt's abil-
ity to assimilate punishment and his
endurance were simply marvellous. At
no time during the 20 rounds did Britt
break ground. He always brought the
fight to Corbett. Britt was severely
punished, yet was at all times willing
to take more, and finally outgamed
the champion. The pace that both
men set was of a nature to make both
tired. However, their condition, after
minutes respite, brought them to the
center of the ring with renewed Vigor.
Britt was better at the Outfighting;
Corbett superior in the infighting. Britt
had the BEST footwork and the greatest
speed. Corbett showed himself the
cleverer fighter at times and the heav-
Ter hitter.
After the fight Referee Eddie Graney
said: Il simply gave the decision to
the man who had the best Of the
fight"
Up to the 18th round Corbett had
the better of the fight, but from this
round on Britt outfought Corbett at
every stage Of the game.
When Corbett reached his dressing
room he burst into tears.
There were about 5000 people in
attendance The club officials state
that the receipts would total about
$40 900. which is the greatest amount
ever contested for by fighters of Cor
belts and Britt's calibre. Included in
the assemblage were prominent sport
ing men from all over the country.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
FATAL TORNADO IN MISSOURI
Six People Known to Have Perished
in Storm

Six People Known to Have Pershed
in storm.
Charlottesville, Mo, March ga
tornado swept the country 90 miles
north of here. Six persons are known
to have been l.1led and thousands of
dollars worth of property was destroy
eu. The wires have been down all
day and details are lacking. Near Port
agev.44e four members of the Shue-
maker family were killed in the de-
structiOn of their home. Two miles
north of Mount Pleasant. Wesley Mil
Ter, a wealthy mil owner and planter,
and his wife were killed. Their home
was wrecked and their bodies found
200 yards away. 1t is feared that later
reports may reveal a greater loss of
life. Much stock was killed. The
coronado swept q. path 800 yards wide.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
President MohIer Promoted.

Omaha, April An official notice
has been posted on the bulletin board
at Union Pacific headquarters announc
ing the appointment of A. l.. Mohler,
until recently president of the o. r. q
NJ, as general manager of the lines
west of Omaha and Kansas City and
east of Green River, Wyo. The notice
also stated that Mr.. Mohler succeeds
w. H. Bancroft, transferred to the
Or egon Short line
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
STORM IN CENTRAL STATES.
Chicago Damaged by Severe Winds
and Rains.

Reports from the recent storm
swept area in and about Chicago indi-
cate that the havoc wrought is even
greater than at first believed. The
property loss from the wind, which
was of tornado character in several
districts, was augmented later by a
heightened flood. In Dauphin park and
vicinity the water has risen until the
first floors of many homes are sub
merged and families are fleeing in
panic by boats.
Business in the town is suspended
and schools are closed, the saving of
life and relief of suffering being the
chief concern.
The business part of East Chicago
was flooded and much damage from
wind and water is reported in the res
idence portion OF the town.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
PANIC IN CHURCH.

Cry of Fire Causes a Stampede to the
Doors.
New Haven, Conn. March 2S.-A
pane occurred at Inc morning service
in st. Michaels Italian church here
Sunday in which score of persons
were injured. Four, two women and
two children, we seriously hurt. Dur
ing prayer some one in the congrega-
ton shouted "Fire!" Immediately the
worshippers arose and rushed for the
door ~ tho rear the only exit
Women ana cundren were trampled
and dragged along the moor by others
in the effort to get out.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
Northwestern Wheat Report.

Portland, Ore.--Walla Walla, 75c;
bluestem, sic; valley, Sic.
Tacoma.-Bluestem, lie higher, at
SIC; club, unchanged, at 75c.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02
Volunteers for Russia.

Ekaterinoslay, Russia, March %
Lieutenant General Count Keller, gov.
ernor of this province, has gone to st.
Petersburg ne has volunteered for
service in the far east.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02

Mr.. Grouch-Cant you stop that
kids bowling? What's the matter with
him?
Nurse Girl-Well, sir, he was chas.
ed by a crazy man wanst. and he
'nlhKs you're him.-Boston Globe.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02

1t sometimes happens that man
who fails at everything else marries
well.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02

All the county superintendent OF the
state are expected to meet in Spokane
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02

A poor man may be able to point 10
rich relations with pride, but he ser
dom does.
A strong contingent of French COLO
NAL troops is being organized fo9 SER
vice in Indo- China.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-02

June 2. and 4 at their state conven'
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
LITTLE TALKS
About
Next Sunday S Times.
UNCLE SANS SANITY.

With the advent of the month OF
December the United States mail be-
comes laden with curiously address,
ed letters from very young CORE
spondents OF the result of which are
pinned many youthful hopes. The
Postofice Department is decidedly
perplexed by the question OF a de-
livery Of these little missives; it has
no delivery that extends to the Moon
OF Toyland, nor yet to the North
Pole. Consequently an official Santa
Claus has been appointed TO receive
the children's letters. The duties of
THE office and an interesting story of
the letters received will be told next
Sunday. Among a large number that
are most amusing there are OCCASION
ally some which bring a tear TO the
eye of the hardened employees Of the
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
CALLED MEANEST
NAN IN CHICAGO
Fred Smith Robs Friend Who Cared foI
Him-Was Saved From
Poverty.

CHICAGO. Dec. Fred Smith, brand
ed as THE meanest man in Chicago"
and accused Of having robbed the man
who succored him and took him into
his home on the streets. was held in siJy
bonds.
Smith was arrested on complaint oi
j. Thomas S64 North Campbell Avenue.
Here is what happened 10 cause the
complaint, according 10 Thomas;
August-Thomas found Smith hungry
and begging ON State Street. Smith
asked him for aid Thomas took him
TO his home. then at 8l6 West Monroe
Street.
eptember-Thomas supported Smith.
helped him hunt work, paid his bills. fed
and clothed him.
Octobch-Same as September.
observation-disclosures fel sick and for a
time was near death
Thomas testified that while he was
sick Smith stole all his money, $50 and
watch. and left him.
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
Fire Is Reduced.
4 CORONER'S INQUEST
OVER PETER B. JONES

For the purpose of fixing the respon-
sibility for the death of Peter b. Jones,
lightweight years old. which occurred
at lae Methodist Home, Sixth and NJ
Streets northwest, this morning, Coroner
Nevitt viii hold an inquest at the
morgue tomorrow morning.
The aged man WAS crossing NJ street
at Seventh Street on November =. when
he was knocked down by the horse at
tached 10 "a carriage belonging 10 +.
Burgd0rf. of HG Eighth Street north
west. and in charge OF Edward Diggs,
"a negro. living al 5S Pierce Street north
west. 1 The horses ho0fs bore the old
man to the ground and the wheels OF
the vehicle passed over his head and
chest
lie was assisted 10 the Home by Diggs
and several citizens. Dr. Sncet was
called iu To attend him. IL was believed
his injuries were not seTtoGs until last
night. when he suffered "a relapse ana
died.
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
JIU-jITSU CLASS
At ANNAP Oils
Course viii Be Established
at Naval Academy.
JAPANESE PLAYERS ENGAGED
president Strongly Recommended This
Form of Training for OH
GERS Of the Navy.
JAPANESE PLAYERS ENGAGED

II is said an the Navy Department
that arrangements are being made FOR
starting course of jiu-J.tsu at the
Naval Academy.
President Roosevelt some time ago
recommended that the Japanese exer-
else be made a part of the Annapolis
curriculum, but the Naval Academy Off
Gals had difficulty in securing an in
structor at that time, all of the expert
hu-Jitsu players in this country being
employed i'm the Japanese village AT the
81. Louis Exposition.
Now that the fair has closed this diff
hcuIty has been removed. and Superin-
tendcnt BroWnsOn. of the Naval Acad-
emy, Is about 10 sign a contract with a
couple OF the best jiu-jitsu players ever
seen IN this part OF the world
resident Roosevelt iu recommending
lhat Du-lltsu be introduced at the Acad-
eIhy' sald the exercise was splendid
training Tor the muscles and for the cul-
UE"lIon Of alertness and agility, OF
"hlth qualities he said it was desirable
'ha' naval officers should be possessed.
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Mckinney. % '-
Wm. 3. Hayden. q and Mary c.. Kier-
nan, 40
John a. Mcdonald. 30. and Katherine
j.. Englehart, 2S
Harry N. Ellis. %. and Emma L.
Patrick A Gilhooley. 25. and Margaret
A. Vaughan, 30
John H.. Fletcher. ., and harriet
Virginia
Mace Edelin. 4s. and Harriet Johnson.
John J, Pallas. %, and Bessie r.
Morris w Thomas. 70 and Annie T..
Graham -
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
OFFICER JUSTIFIED
IN ARRESTING BATHER
Detective Proctor VIII, However, Probably Pay Small
Fine for His Manner Of Taking Offender in Custody

An interesting controversy has arisen
between the Commissioners over the ap-
neal of Detective Proctor from the de
cision of the Police Trial Board finding
him guilty of conduct ulbccoming an
omccr in arresting young man charged
with taking a bath i'm an exposed bath
room.
The officer was fined SlG0 on the first
trial the person who charged the officer
was held i'm personal bonds on the
charge OF obscene conduct. and on "a
subsequent trial the case was dismissed
The following extracts from lengthy
opinions by the Commissioners show the
progress in the appeal.
West UphOIds Proctor.
Commissioner West. November %.
The conditions which prevailed within
full sight of Omcer Proctor's premises
were due 10 the failure 10 properly
screen the bathroom and We're reported
TO the occupants of the house in which
the latter is situated by officer Proctor.
II seems 10 me his action was in line OF
duty and i'm the interest OF common de-
ccncy. / cannot agree 10 the tine i'm
posed and move that il be remitted."
Commissioner MacfuTlduu. November
25-'I think the recommendation OF the
trial board should be approved. The
punishment suggested seems To be the
least that should be imposed Tor sucn
conduct as that of Detective Proctor. j
am willing i'm view or his long and gen
orally satisfactory service. 20 let nlm
on with the penalty recommended ne
rights Of the citizen should be leaIously
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

There will be reproduced next Sun
day a new Christmas carol written
especially for The Times by Robert
Lowe Fletcher. The song is a joyous
outburst Of melody characteristic of
the happy Christmastide and reflect
ing In its tuneful meter the praise
and glory to Him whose birth will be
so gladly celebrated two weeks from
next Sunday Mr.. Fletcher has won
much distinction in the field Of com
position, and the copyrighted song
which appears next Sunday is his
latest and best effort.
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
TWO ARE INJURED
BY FALLS FROM CARS

Hurled 20 the ground as he tried 20
aight from Ninth Street car, John
j. Cam. forty-Hiue years old. OF lZ5 =
Street northwest. received a severe cut
on The head about S o'clock last night
at Ninth and + Streets northwest.
Conveyed 10 Jhe Emergency HosS!tal
in the patrol wagon from the First pre-
cinct station. he had his injuries dressed,
and then went home.
Slightly injured about the legs and
body as a result of falling from a street
car al Seventh Street and Florida Ave
nue. northwest. q. r. Getty, OF 1927 Fiji
teentE Street northwest. was taken %
Freedman Hospital about O'Clock last
night. Physicians dressed his injuries
and lie proceeded on his way.
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
Three Times Weekly to California.

The sunset route 10 California As
me Southern Pacific COmpany's line Is
oIlch termed, Us undoubtedly the most
enjoyable route. particularly at fbf.
tlme OF year. N0t only Is The scenery
the most picturesque presented in the
land and the train service uurxcclIed
Dut the changing distances carry one
through uo great extremes of ter1uera-
ture. Personally rouductcd trims via
tllis route are made tri-WeeklE from
Washington. the tourist slcrDcrs used
providing all the essential travel com
Iorts, but greatly reducing the expense
The cIhce of the general agent. A J.
Poston. is located al 81 Pennsylvania
Avenue
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
MISS ANNIE LARRABEE
RENAMED P0STMlSTRESS

President Roosevelt today reapp-intcd
Miss Annie Larrabee as postmistress at
Oyster Bay, his home town on Long
Island
Miss Larrabee has held the position
for twelve or fourteen yesr and mad
practically the undivided support OF
the people OF the village for reappOint-
ment 10 the place.
The Washington times., 1904-12-07
QUIET WEDDING AT
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Patrick A Gilhooley and Margaret A.
Vaughan were quietly married yester-
day afternoon at Holy Trinity Church
Dy the Rev Father Samuel CaLilL
L-ast evening al the residence of the
bride on the Conduit Road. the newly
welded pair received their friends.
Many called 10 congratulate Mr.. and
Mrs tllhooley, and the evening was
most pleasantly spent.