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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-18
Rifle Practice.

An interesting statement has been re-
ceived by the national board for the pro-
motion. of rifle practice concerning rifle
practice in the Netherlands Consider
able interest is taken in this subject by
the government OF the Netherlands and
much encouragement Is given 10 the for
nation iof rifle clubs and 10 the practice
with tine military weapon of that cOun-
Try.
The government takes the grounds
that tho object Of such rife practice is
10 awalsen an interest in the subject;
10 prompte skill in the handling of the
rife among soldiers on furlough and IN
the reserve; FOR the training or service
able rifemen from persons outside tie
military service. and 10 enable sood
rifemen 10 keep themselves In form.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-18
HATSON'S TRIAL
BEGINS MONDAY
May Last a Week or Go
Over.
NO COURT DURING HOLIDAYS
Justice Wright viii Adjourn if Case
Is Not Concluded BY
Saturday.
NO COURT DURING HOLIDAYS

James NJ A. Watson. the former Dis
trict clerk who is under Indictment
for the embezzlement Of more than SD
900 Of public money viii be called 10
trial In Criminal Court. No, 1, tomor-
row before Justice Wright and a jury.
The crime for which Watson is called
TO answer was committed prior 10 June
g. 1903. when he was "A clerk in the office
of the Auditor of the District. On the
date mentioned Watson was arrested.
In Jail Ever Since.
lie has been confined in the District
jail since. with the exception Of a few
occasions when he was brought into
court to testify as a witness relative 10
matters In which he was concerned, 9TH
er than the charge for which he is now
held 10 answer
When Watson was committed 10 jail
his bond was fixed by District Attorney
Beach at so, 900. This he was unable 10
give. and remained IN Jail
Last summer Watson was called TO
trial. On account of the misconduct Of
member of the jury which had been
empaneled 10 pass upon his innocence
OF guilt the trial was. however. aban-
doned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
Something About the Greatest
Worlds Fair

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition covers
two square miles, 1,24O acres, a larger terri
tory than covered by the last Chicago, Omaha
Buffalo and Paris expositions combined.
Fifty foreign countries and colonies and all
Of the states and territories will exhibit
The Globes twelve will return to their homes
with the idea that they have been around the
world. and, like the favored guest in the ARABIAN
Nights tales, they will, indeed, have adventures
to tell of The Sleeper Awakened"
The trip to New York needs no mention. It Is
the metropolis of the United States and is a veri-
table worlds fair In itself
The trip to Niagara Falls will be one of splen-
dor. Certainly no place is beautiful and awe
inspiring as Niagara-the falls, the rapids, the
tower, the bridges, the islands, the roar Of rush.
ing water, all tend to make forget the trials
of earth and holds them in sort of chaos dur
ing their stay
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
PROSPEROUS AND PROGRESSIVE
YANKTON COUNTY, SOUTH OAK.
Continued From Seventh Page.


which do exceedingly well, . and blue
grass is getting set in all the older
pastures, and as the country is natu-
rally adapted thereto, it has worked in
spontaneously, wherever the wild ma
ture is out of the soil. The wild
grasses are the same as those of Iowa
and Southern Minnesota, and to one
familiar with those states no explana-
ton is required, more than to state
that they afford abundance of the
best quality Of pasture. Hay can be
cut on an average of one to two tons
per acre. Timothy, bluegrass and
clover do as we'll as in any section in
Iowa or Illinois.
With the opening of the Rosebud
Indian reservation to homestead set
Element and the cheap sale of those
lands for homes. there will, without
doubt, be largely increased demand
for the lands about Yankton. The es-
adjustment of an entry office at Yank-
ton will unquestionably stimulate bus
mess there, and such of the landseek-
ers as are disappointed in securing the
reservation lands can be well cared for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
THE RULES

Ordinarily adopted of govern The votes will be
he of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
A Practical Parent.

II guess III have to send my boy to
college," said Mr.. Jiggs.
He seems to be of a very studious
disposition
yes. Unless I get him interested in
athletics or amateur theatricals, I'm
afraid he'll turn out to be a regular
bookWorm. Washington Star.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
MINOT, COUNTY SEAT OF
WARD COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTl
Continued From Eighth Page.

few selections Of government land may yet
be taken. but they are not generally de-
sirable quarters. Improved lands near
to markets and other advantages may be
bought from SIS to s25 per acre. For
mixed grain and stock farming there is
probably no other section of the county
that offers so many advantages to home
seekers. with low prices as this section.
1t is only within the past few years
show what it could do in the way of
producing crops, but the showing it is
now making is attracting much attention.
Less than half dozen years ago the gem
eral impression even in the eastern part
of this state was that this section was
only good as a cow country" This i'm
preston is being revised by several points
In view of the immense crops being har-
vested out this way.
There are number of Ignite coal mines
In Ward county which prove a source of
considerable revenue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26

on lands in this vicinity, sold on easy
terms at most reasonable prices.
Roberts & Son, the "old reliable"
real estate firm of Yankton, are in a
position to supply any desired infor-
nation as to the opening of the Rose
bud lands, or to conduct any business
negotiations for non-residents who de-
sire to become interested in this To-
cality.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
a Practical Girl.

Refuse met he cried wildly, "and
life will be an empty dream
The beautiful girl crushed the v1olets
in her hand.
"'Tis better to have an empty
dream" she said firmly, than to get
married and have an empty pocket
book. Chicago News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
His Recording Angel.

s'Who was that stunning blonde 20
spoke tor
That's my. recording angel"
my typewriter.-Tewn Topics.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26

No votes will be given for a cash payment
unless the amount exceeds $1OO, but it may be for
back subscription well as in advance
This Is on the basis Of one vote for every cent
paid; except where $500 is paid at one time on
one subscription, when a certificate for 1000 votes
will be given.
Where remittance is sent by mail It must be
stated positively that the is to be entered as
credit for votes; otherwise, none will be given.
Votes will be given for collections made from
newsdealers5 but in that event no returns viii be
allowed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
A Unique Plan

The Globe has decided to send twelve people
on delightful outing to the Worlds Fair, one
to New York City, one to Niagara Falls and two
to Chicago, making in all sixteen grand prizes the
readers Of the paper to decide who are to go. The
winners are to be decided by ballot.
In every issue of the paper will appear an
official coupon which, when filed out and voted
as designated and deposited in the ballot box in
the business Office Of The Globe win be counted
for the person voted for.
Votes will be given for every cash payment
made subscription to either old or new
subscribers for either the daily only daily and
Sunday Sunday only Globe, follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
UNIVERSAL ALPHABET
 FOR DICTIONARIES $

Chicago, Dec. BOA universal alpha bet to be adopted by the dictionary publishers of every country is the ob- ject. of the central division of the Modern Language association of Amer lea whose members have discussed the subject at their ninth annual meeting here.
 After hearing the report of the joint committee on the subject of a phonetic English alphabet the members, led by Professor Francis A. Blackburn of the University of Chicago, engaged in q discussion.
 The proposed changes will neces- sitate a number of additions to the English alphabet The system, if once introduced by dictionary makers, 1t is said, would in time lead to the employ ment of the phonetic spelling in all literature.
 According to the plan advanced, all foreign words retaining their original pronunciation when incorporated into the English language will be repre- scented by phonetic spelling.
 Attempts will be made to interest other societies, especially those in for eign lands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
SAW HIM SHOOT.
Jacksonville Man Who Wit- messed the Young Trag-
 edy in New ' ork.

New York. Dec 3O.--Another man who claims to have witnessed the tragic death of Caesar Young the bookmaker, with whose murder Nan Patterson is charged, has been found in Jacksonville, Fla, according to in formation received in this city to-day. The alleged witness is w. h. Meyer. who is said to be wealthy naval stores dealer4in the Florida city. Miss Patterson, who has been ill the Tolnbs since the day Young was killed last June, still is facing q long term of im- prIsonment even in event of her ultf- mate acquittal of the charge Of mur- der
 According to the story which came here to-day in a letter from Judge A. ID. D. TWiggs of Savannah, Ga. to the counsel for the prisoner, Meyers claims 10 have seen the tragedy in the cab and declares that Young fired the shot which ended his life. Judge TWiggA writes that Meyers came to him for consultation in legal matter soon after the Young tragedy and casually mentioned that while in New York q few days before he had witnessed l. most remarkable affair. In reply to questions, Judge TWiggs writes, Mey- CTS said that he had seen q man shoot himself in cab, giving at the same time the exact location of the spot where the Patter- son Youno affair took place. He said !, that he had learned that the mans name was Young, but beyond that he knew nothing When informed that Nan Patterson had been arrested charged with the murder of Young, Judge Iwiggs says. Meyers declared that he knew the girl to be innocent and said that he would send her his name and that he would go to New York to testify if she were put on trial
 Continuing, Judge TWiggs says that , he followed the proceedings in the Patterson trial watching eagerly for the testimony of Meyers and was greatly surprised when it did not ap- pear. Finally concluding that Mey- CTS had not written to the girl or her counsel, he decided to do so himself and forwarded the letter.
 The Meyers referred to by Judge Iyyiggs is not the Algernon C. Mey- CTS. formerly of Deland, Fla, who made his appearance as an alleged eyewitness immediately after the tragedy. AIgernon c. Meyers made a statement before the coromers jury, but did not appear as witness dur ing the trial.
 It is believed by Miss Patterson's counsel that Meyers is the man re- l ferred to by4M. w. Hazleton, the aged inventor of Oneqnta, N, T., who tes- 1 titled that he saw the shooting while standing in West Broadway with a stranger. Ifa2leton said that Young killed himself and that. the strange man also saw the act, The identity of the stranger remained a mystery and he did not appear during the f trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
C0ASI ING ACCIDENT.
Ten Year Old Chatf .e.d oy Had ais
 Thssh Broken.

There was bad coasting accident on Welton street this morning in which ten-year-old son of Benjamin Chatdeld had his thigh broken and several other youngsters had close calls. The ripper came down High street and turned into Welton stTeet, where it got from under control of the steerer and started at n go as you please pace. Spectators thought ev- rybody on board was killed or mai1n- ed. but some of them came out of the mix-up without q scratch, while oth- CTS, the Chatfeld boy in particular received serious injuries. Dr Dwyer was called and he reduced the frac- ture Some of these rippers travel gvith such speed that it is about all one's life is worth to collide with them and many think that the busi- ness. is being overdone in Waterbury and that the time is not far distant when streets on which coasting is per mitted by the city will be ordered closed to all other travel during the winter season. It is fine sport for the boys and girls, but it. has another meaning for people who don't know what minute they will hear of their children being disa bled for life, if not killed outright
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
RABIES PRE V ALIEN I.
Asriculsurists in York State Are
 Aroused to Action.

Albany. N. r., Dec 30.-Rabies has been more prevalent in New York state during the past year than ever before, according to the state department of agriculture. In its annual report the department says:
 Action has been taken promptly upon notice of information reaching this Of. flee that the disease existed. Notices have been issued in each geographical district where th edisease existed as required by statute, and such suryeil- lance has been given in such cases as could be given with the men and means at command. It is believed that the disease in these localities has been practically suppressed. This be lief is based upon the fact that mani- testations of the existence of the dls- ease have not shown themselves since the enforcement of the quarantine, exs cept in one instance in the town of Halfmoon; in this case the dog was immediately killed.
 Rabies has been found to exist in the following counties: Sullivan, Ulster, Saratoga, BroOnae, Tioga, Tompkins, Chautaqua.
 Tn enforcing the provisions of the agricultural law relative to the disease l of bees the agents of the department have visited 624 apiaries, inspected 7,21O colonies of bees and have found among them 1,137 diseased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
DEATHS III NEW YORK.
Pneumonia Claimed So0 Victims Last
 weeR.

.js 5s& iSs
 New York, Dec Reports to the health department show that pull, monary and bronchial diseases are causing great mortality in this city. IncleInent weather before Christmas combined with fatigue from oyer-exer- ton in preparation for the holidays caused the epidemic. There were 3O9 deaths from pneumonia last week. all increase of. 36 over the week previous and 37 more than during the cor responding week of last year. Pleurisy, bronchitis and colds of all degrees dourished.
 Officials of the department say the death rate from phthisis has been steadily rising and that since January more than 12,O00 new cases have been reported in the cfty. Added to those already known and allowing for unreported cases and for deaths during the year it is estimated that there are now between .25,O0O and 2s,OO0 cases. To prevent the spread of the disease and to cure or aid those suffering from 1t the board of health has opened it's free clinic and is trying to find a suita- ble site for a sanitarium outside the city where ineipient cases may have chance for recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
BULLET IN
 HIS BRAIN
More Shooting in
 New York.
Row Started in a Negro EOarding House--Brother of Nan Shot is Now Un- der Arrest for Shooting

New York, Dec 30.--Ofe man is dead, another has serious bullet wound in his head and the dead mans brother is under arrest charged with the shooting as q result of a quarrel in a negro lodging Mouse in West 29th street last night. The prisoners wife is detained by the police as a witness. All the parties in the affair are ne- groes. The dead man was Cassfus Green, about 30 years old; the one with 3 bullet in his head says he is John Brown, 35 years old, of 1,226 Rodman street, Philadelphia, and the prisoner is Sterling Green. Sterling was arrested after chase on Broad way after he had made threatening demonstration with a revolver against two detectives in a saloon. The police say he has confessed that he killed his brother in 3 quarrel.
 The cause of tha quarrel between the brothers has not been explained, but from the appearance of the room in which the dead man was found the police suspect that duel to the death was fought and that only the inferior marksmanship of Cassius explains the fact that Sterling is still alive, Bull lets were found inbedded in the walls on two sides of the room, indicating that at least two persons were en- gaged in the duel and that shots were fired from opposite sides.
 Other occupants of the house on be- ing informed of the tragedy recalled hearing 2 fusilas.de If shots early this morning. Cassius Greens body was found lying across the threshold and his shirt, partially burned off, indicat- cd that the fatal shot was fired while the revolver was held close to his body. Brown was found by the police some time later while the police were searching the house.. While the wound in his head was . severe one, 1t was thought that he would be able to appear in court later in the day and tell the story of the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
MONEY GONE.
East Main Street Woma n Gets After An Insur-
 ance Agent.

Mrs Belle Garnsey of East Main street has brought suit against D. J. Sullivan, an insurance canvasser, to recover S4OO. Her attorney is Abner F. Hayes. Mrs Garnsey's husband died about a year ago and since then she has been conducting a boarding house. Sullivan was one of her board. CTS. There was an insurance policy on Garnsey's life and, to protect it from possible creditors. Mrs lGarnsey as, signed 1t to Sullivan. There is a dis pute, however, on that point. Sullivan deposited the money in his own name in bank and few days ago Mrs Garnsey heard he was leaving town. She immediately brought suit to re cover the money. A local bank and q bank in Naugatuck, in both of which Sullivan had money, were garnisheed, but twas found he had withdrawn the money and disappeared. The case is retllrnablc to the district court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
THE FALL RIVER STRIKE
 WILL BE CONTINUED.
Members of the Textile Unions Voted on the Ouestio Great Excitement in all Parts Of the City- Majority of the Five Unions Are in Favor Oi Continuing the Strike

Fall River, Mass, Dec Meetings of the five textile unions this forenoon to consider 8 question of continuing or ending the cotton mill strike held the undivided attention of the entire city. All classes of citizens were intensely interested 4s upon the vote largely de. pended the temporary welfare of the city. The textile council called all five meetings simultaneously, two-third vote to be considered as the oficial expression of each union. The decis- ion in such cases is always dependent upon the vote of the majority of the five unions.
 The result of the vote of the five unions was as follows: Carders, for a continuance. 218, against, 30; weav- CTS. for. sir, against 15O; loom fixers, for, 40, against, SS; slashers, for, 64, against. 128; spinners, for. 162, against, 84 The total for 8 continu- ance of the strike was 1.4O1, and against a continuance. APO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
. TUNNEL IS OPEN.
Boston Opsned Another Nsw Subway
 karIy this morning.

Boston, Dec. 3O-The submarine tunnel connecting Boston and East Boston was opened for public travel at 5 80 o'clock this morning. The dedi- cation of the tunnel to public use was carried out without any formality or ceremony An electric car left the terninal of the tunnel at East Boston at the hour mentioned and made the run to the main land terminal under meath. ScoIley square. Despite the early hour q large crowd of people was present and there was a friendly IT, yalry to obtain place upon the first car to pass through the tunnel.
 The passengers found the tunnel to be very much like the subway with it's white colorings and bright illumination by electricity From the surface terminal station at Maverick square, East Boston, the tunnel slopes gradual ly downward till it reaches the harl1or short, under which it passes in the form. of a curve until 1t reaches the op- posite side of the harbor and then as- centis again until at the terminal in ScolIay square. It is the same distance below the level oft1e street as the sub- way station directly .adjacent.
 The tunnel is double tracked with q broken stone road bed. There are two stations in addition to those at Scollay square and Maverick square, one on the Boston shore of the harbor under the corner of State street and Atlan- tic avenue. the other under State street near Washington The stations are roomy and differ from the subway stetions in that they. are free from pillows. 4 pure white tiIing which covers the interior of the tunnel at all points except underneath the harbor gives it an aesthetical effect not found in tlie subway. Tn arranging for the stations the builders made use of his tOric ground, for the entrance near Washington street is directly under meath the old Massaehusetts state house while the ScoHlay square termin- al lies underneath the old Boston court honse.
 Tae passengers learned to-day that q toll of one cent WasA tss be naid for every ride in the tunnel in addition to the customary five cents. IransDorta- tion through the tunnel is. however. subject fo the same rules of transfer as san the rest of The system of the Boston elevated railway eonpany.
 Persons lenying an elevated train af F VI 81tfg Y may, bV Tassillg through a st1b-na ssag ge WAY reach the tunnel terminal by fhe l naymeBt of the reuuired cent to ride through the tighe. For service in the tunnel about 40 trolley cars of special ltadanfahiIitv are inz use. It is esfiitaafe1 { that between 6,tp0O000 and s. GOO, ,O00 peonIe will use f1le tube annually. in clnding the inhabitants of Chelsea and other points beyond East Boston. who will save an average of from 15 to 20 ]! minutes lime over the old ferry ], method of reaching Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
POT OF BOIL ING COFFE
 I'M WCfaANss

Hartford, Dec 30.BKrs Brooks. trained nurse. living e7 Asylum street was severely ed by coffee at her home vest
 morning. She left the pot on tha with the coffee boiling, Inc lsa on tight. In some way the suon came stopped up and the steam ka no way to escape Just as Mrs was taking the pot off the stove lid blew off and the steam ana ing coffee were thrown 1p ln heE burned, the skin being eeM burned off two large spots one each eye. Her eyelids were also ed, but it is not thought that her was injured or that there WAS a jury 10 the eyeballs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
CIT Y NE WIS

American band prom at City hall New Years eve,
 A son, Joseph Ambrose, was born today to MT and Mrs Walter n Wall of No 5 Platt street.
 The case against Mrs Thomas O'Don, nell for embezzlement from the estate of her aunt who died in Sharon may be next heard of in the superior court i'll Winsted. The case was partly heard in sharon yesterday, Mrs O. Don, nell being bound over to the superior court under bail of $1,5O0, which was immediately furnished.
 Henry Matthews was arrested this afternoon charged with theft. He claims that his employer, whose name has not yet been disclosed, refused to pay him and that as he considered he had honestly earned his money he took q barrel of apples belonging to the employer and sold 1t. Gases of this kind come before the city court once in a while and the excused are generally told that under such cir cumstances they should have sued the employer.
 Operations have already been opened for the fitting up Of the headquarters of the detective bureau in the office formerly occupied by the prosecuting attorney, directly in the rear of the city court room, and when the job is finished it will be a convenient spot. A door leading from the hallway in the police station to the city court room is being opened which will en able the police officers and the detee tives to pass back and forth to each others headquarters without passing through the entrance used by prison CTS enroute from the lookup to the court room.