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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28

Notwithstanding early optimistic pre-
dictions about the present sessi IN of
Congress being devoted to economy.
there is much pressure brought to bear
in search for the doors OF the public
treasury. If all the proposed plans for
spending money materialize, 1t vii!
Aow like water and the prosperity boom
will continue until after the election.
- Washington Correspondence
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
Washington Letter.
(FRoM Gun REG ULAR CoRREsPONDENT.)
Saturday, January %, 1904.

(FROM OUR KEG ULAR CORREsPoNDENtJ
Saturday, January %, 1904.
The body of James smithsou, philos.
opher and philanthropist, was due to
arrive in Washington today, under es-
cort of Alexander Graham Bell. but the
vessel from Genoa has not yet been re-
ported. Smithson was the Legitimate
son of Sir Hugh, fifth Duke of North
cumberland. He was an agnostic. He
spent his life in scientific experiments
and made many valuable discoveries in
chemistry and geology. for which he
was chosen yice-president of the Brit
ish Royal Society. He warmly sympa.
thized with the American colonies and
sent a satirical letter to his cousin, Hugh
Percy, who, in command of British
regiment, fed from the farmers at Lex
ington, and who sheathed his bloodless
sword and ran away at the battle OF
Bunker Hill. Smithson was ambitious
for fame and wrote in his diary, "Fhe
best blood OF England flows in nay veins;
on ny fathers side I am Northumber.
land, on my mothers side ] am related
to kings but it avails me not. My name
shall live IN the memory Of men when
the titles of Northumberland and Per-
cy ere extinct and forgotten" To this
end he sagaciouslY bequeathed half a
million dollars to America, to found
the Smithsonian Institution in Wash
ington. "for the increas and diffusion
of knowledge among men, Americans
are better acquainted With the appear
ance of the beautiful Norman structure
of red sandstone that bears his name
than any other building in Washington
except the Capitol. Smithson will be
buried in Oak Hill cemetery, West
Washington, where many Of the illustri-
Gus dead repose. A monument will be
built in the Smithsonian grounds.
Washington Correspondence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work in Stomach and Liver
troubles. They not only relieve you,
but cure. 25c at Waters drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
A Vest Pocket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry
easy to take, pleasant and never failing
in results are DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers. A vial of these little pills in the
vest pocket is certain guarantee against
headache, billiousness torpid liver and
all of the ills resulting from constipl-
ton. They tonic and strengthen the
liver. Sold by DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many man enduring
pains of accidental cuts, wounds. bruises
burns, ecalds. sore feet or stiff j ,ints
But there no need for it. BncK!en's
Arnisa Salve will kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best SaIve on the
earth for Piles, too. Is cents at Waters
drugstore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
THE CA7oc7lS CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, Jan. %, 1904.
Newspaper Law Decisions.

|. Any person who takes paper regularly from
~ postoffice- whether directed to his name an
rner's or whetf has subscribed or not re-
sponsbe for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued he
OF sh. must pay all the arrearages or the publisher
may continue to send it until payment is made and
olect the whole amount, whether the paperis taken
from the Office or not.
Nopaper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
There Is much excitement in Wash

There Is much Excitement in Wash
ington today over the report from
France deeply duplicating Buuan-Va-
rilla the minister from Panama, in graft
rake off, and fraudulent practices in the
plumber of the French canal company
He has been sharply questioned by the
administration but is very reticent.
- WASHINGTON Correspondence
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
additional Locals.
Good Reason.

A country editor in West Virginia town,
refused to publish obituary notices of people
who while living failed to subscribe to his
paper, and gives this pointed reason: ''Peo-
pie who do not take the home paper are dead
anyhow and their passing away IS of no news
uoluaH
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-01-28
Trains Going East.
Daily. All others daily except Sunday.

EMMITSBURG r r. Tr Tins East leave
Emmisburg daily, excep, Sundays, at 750
md IS n. M, and 2.55 and so p. M arriv-
ing a, Rocky Ridge at $50 and 0s5 a. m.
and 3.a5 and $50 p m. Trains west leave
Rocky Ridge daily, except Sundays, AT S.2G
and 10 36 a, N. and 81 and 6 81 p m, ar
ri, ing ut Emmishurg $50 AMI 1F.05 a. m.
and OIL and Z OF p. m.
FREDERICK DIV. P. r r. tDaily
pxcep, Sunday )-Trains tor Frederick leave
Brucevill AT 8 80, 8 &c and 1040 n M. and
4 45 and 6. 30 p. IN. Trains for Taneytown,
Li,,leslown and Columbia leave Bruceville
. AZ n. m, and As p. IN.
r. II GRI>WOLD, F. NJ HOWELL,
Gen'l Traffic Mgr Gcn'l Pass. Agt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
CLOUDBURSTS AND WASHOUTS
AROUND TONOPAH.

Reno, New. Aug 5.-Cloudbursts
and washouts In Tonopah and along
lines Of Tonopah and Carson & Colo
RADIO railroads Is the most disastrous
IN the history OF these districts. on
the Tonopah road an OF the track re-
built after the last washouts has been
swept away and IL win be a week at
least before any traffic can be resumed
A Walker Lake, near Hawthorne. tho
track is under three feet OF water for
nearly four miles and the lake has
risen above its level from six 10 nine
feet. Great chasms have been washed
IN the desert and traffic IL In state of
chaos
Tonopah and GoldAeld, which are on
the verge OF starvation, are being tenn
porarily relieved by the rushing I'm OF
supplies via Grow Springs. Silver peak
and Candelara by wagon trains, but
this Is only temporary as over Ave
thousand people must be fed In the
different camps and extraordinary
measures adopted for their relief, Food
supplies AZ the camps are practically
exhausted Flour bacon and all sta
pies have gone out only canned goods
remaining. Heroic measures are being
adopted and with the resumption OF
stage lines relief Is hoped for. While
the situation Ia critical and much suf-
fetng must be endured, II Is hoped
that the next few days will bring about
better conditions
Denver Colo. Aug. 25.--It was am
ncunced al the state house that the
officers Of the guard in this city have
bten notified TO hold themselves In
readiness to take their companies TO
Cripple Creek az a moments notice.
Adjt-Gen. Bell refused TO confirm the
report but there Is activity at the
armorles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25

ming from attending the Star valley
(Wyo.) conference on Saturday and
Sunday, report that the people In that
section are prospecting greatly with in
crease in worldly goods, livestock and
commodities. The Star Valley stake
conference was well attended on both
days, especially on Sunday. when the
meetings were overcrowded, people
coming in from all nine wards. Elk
celent reports were received and a fine
spirit prevailed, Both Apostles Smith
and Penrose addressed the Saints at all
meetings. on Sunday evening there
was conjoint meeting Of the Mutual
Improvement associations, when some
good instruction was impaired to those
present. Between the morning and att
ernoon meetings on Sunday the High
Council met for the purpose Of organic
ing the Bishoprlc of the Smoot ward,
the Bishop having moved out of the
district some time previous. Elder
Frank Cranney was chosen as Bishop,
and his name, together with those Of
the counselors he had selected were
presented 20 the Saints and unanimous
ly sustained, as were the general au-
thorities Of the Church and the OFF,
GERS Of the stake Elder Frank p.
Cranney was ordained a Bishop ana set
apart 10 preside over the Smoot ward
by Apostle Charles W. 'Penrose. Chas
III, Peterson was set apart as his first
counselor by Apostle Hyrum NJ, Smith
The second counselor selected viii be
set apart at some future date.
After the Sunday afternoon session
the congregation adjourned to the site
Of the new tabernacle, the foundations
Of which had been built. Here the cere-
monies attendant upon the laying OF
the foundation stone were performed.
President George Osmond opened with
prayer. followed by singing by the con-
gregatlon Elder Hyrum NJ. Smith de-
livered a very appropriate address and
the corner stone was laid by Elder
Charles w Penrose. The services were
impressive, and were productive OF
great good funds being forthcoming for
the completion Of the structure After
the laying Of the stone came singing Of
the Doxology, and the benedlction by
Counselor A V. Gail. The main room
Of the tabernacle Is to be 5OX96 feet in
side.
The residents Of Star Valley are pros
pering In spite Of the late and early
frosts. There was a severe cold snap
IN June, while on Saturday and Sunday
last the crops were affected by the chill
~ weather. Two good creamenes In
the district are helping out the settlers
wonderfully.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
.CORONER'S JURY
IS INVESTIGATING
Mysterious VirmiIiOu Shooting
Tragedy is Still Being PrObed
For Solution.
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES.
Principal Ones Being /, R. Martineau
Aud Father of the Dead Man
Nothing New.

The authorities investigating the
death OF Wilford A. S. Virmilion the
young druggist, are no nearer the So
luton OF the strange case today than
they were on Monday morning,
The police officers still hold to the
theory Of suicide, while Virmillon's
friends, almost to a man, declare that
the young man was murdered The cor
oner's jury is still in session. but Moth
ing new or startling has been brought
out.
The jury was in session this morning
the principal witnesses being l., r.
Martneau an agent for the firm OF
W. A. Nelden, wholesale druggists, ana
close friend OF the dead man, and Vir-
Millions father, Judge j. S. Virmllion.
The former testified that he had
known the young man since last May;
was personally and intimately ac-
quainted with him, and had been out
with him considerably. In the begin
ming OF his testimony, the witness said
that he did not favor one theory more
than another He thought that Viz
million was doing a good business, and
knew that he paid cash for all that he
purchased.
ION one or two occasions" said Mr.
Martineau, "Virmiion said that he was
not making as much as he could wish.
His ambition was to become an NJ. ID.
Last month, so he said, he only cleared
about S29, He told me that he could
not AFFORD TO take q girl out on that
money, and that he was not making
as much as he desired on that account.
] know a young lady of whom Virmilion
seemed TO think a great deal, but
don't think he ever called on her al
though he met her on one or two Oc-
casions In fact / introduced them"
Witness stated that he was sure that
Virmilion did hot drink that he was
not cowardly in any sense of the word.
The gun found under the dead man
was shown the witness but the latter
said he could not identify It positively.
The remains of the dead man will
be buried tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock. The services viii be held at
St. Paul's Episcopal church, The in
terment will be AT Mt OliVet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
RUSSIANS LOSE
ANOTHER VESSEL.
Two TOrpedoboat DestroyerS
Strike Mines at Entrance
To Port Arthur
JAP ASSAULTS REPULSED.
Armies in Manehuria Are Awalting
Result Of Attack on Russian
Stronghold.

Toxic, Aug. 25. % a. m)-Two Rus
Sian torpedo boat destroyers struck
mines az the entrance Of Port Arthur
last evening. The larger one OF the
destroyers, four funneled one, was
sunk The name OF the vessels and
the number Of lives lost is unknown,
RUSSIANS REPULSE ASSAULTS.
Chefoo. Aug. 25 Russian adyices re-
celyod here say that the Japanese as
saults ON Port Arthur Aug q and %
were repulscd with tremendous losses
II IS added that the attempt OF the
Japanese to capture Fort No. / cost
them 10000 men, and that their attack
on Fort Etzshan resulted IN their losing
1900 men killed or wounded Port Dany
is said 10 DO filed with wounded men,
The Japanese are hiring laborers here
for service on the Lao Tung peninsula.
II Is reported that the japanese are
obtaining provisions through the port
of Wei Hal Wei.
AWAIT RESULT OF sTORMING
Lao Yang, Aug, 25-At the Russian
headquarters here Gen, Kurokis army
liz estimated at 100000 men, Gen Nod
10000. This Is exclusive Of two divisions
of about $4,000 men moving upon the
right bank Of the Llao river.
According 10 The Chinese the Japan
csc have converted the branch railroad
from Newchwang 70 Tashichao into a
marrow Buage and ARE conveying thlther
20 siege guns
Field Marshal Oyama the Japanese
commandcr-in-ch is understood to
be with the besiegers OF Port Arthur
II continues to De believed here that
the Japanese armies I'm Manchuria are
awaiting the result Of the stormlng OF
Port Arthur before renewing their
movements against the forces Of Gen.
kuropatkin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
L. D. S. QUARTERS BURNED.
Fire Destroys Mormon" Property at
Portland, Ore. No Insurance.
lspecIal to the oNews.,O

Portland, on. Aug. 2i-All the prop.
erty Of the local Mormon" Church on
the east side was destroyed by fire here
last night When the j, S. Ross build
ing was burned to the ground, tho
"Mormons' mad their church property
IN the building The loss r. severe, as
the church Is having a struggle to build
up hero.
The Macabbees, Order OF Washington
and Spanlsh-Amcrican war veterans
also lost heavily, Five horses were
burned TO death while the family OF
J. s. Ross had a most narrow escape
from the flames. Losses OF the Nor
mons amount to about $1,000 with no
insurance.
The fire originated az the rear Of the
building from the light Of a cigar care
lessy thrown down by a passerby.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
Car Confers Christening Honors.

st. Peterbusg, Aug &-The list Of
christening honors Is very large contain
ing plentiful recognition OF the army and
all departments OF state except the navy,
Where the honors are practically limited
90 the appointment Of Admiral lessen and
capt Dablch as Imperial aldes-de-camp
The comforting Of the high order " St.
Alexander Neysky on Foreign Minister
Lamsdorff and the order of the White
Eagle ON NJ. Witte, president Of the coun-
ell Of ministers, is regarded as significant
and as indicating the complete return TO
favor Of the emperors conservative coun-
Clllors.
While there is some popular dlsappolnt-
ment with the empelors manifesto be-
cause II was hardly Az broad as expected,
the papers unite IN praising II and In ex-
pressing good wishes for the heirs good
health and happiness. They also publish
special articles ON the abolition OF cor
poral punishment
The Noyoe Vremya says that the peas
ants were RENTED arrcages Of taxes
20 exceed $G,50O 600, adding
Nothing is forgotten Provision Is
made for soldiers and sailors orphans,
the legaliging Of unauthorized marriages,
for amnesty and even for the Firms. who
are relieved of quarter OF their arrear-
ages OF taxation. The manifesto rewards
the brave soldiers ana sailors by abolish
ing corporal punishment In the service,
and rewards the engineer officers Of the
navy by giving them substantive rank
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
CONVENTION SIDELlGHTS,

The chairmen Of the county delega-
tons are requested to meet Marshal
Zen Haywood at the Young Mems Re-
publican club IN the Atlas block tomor-
row morning az 9 O'Clock 10 arrange for
the parade and festivities attendant
uron Republican day.
The Utah State band rendered STIR
rngly patriotic selections both before
and during the sessions OF the conven-
dion.
SEWER county did Itself proud In pre-
senting the Roosevelt Junior quartet"
four little girls dressed IN blue, who
pleased the delegates with their selec-
lions. The quartet was made up Of
the Misses Anna Anderson, Colestia
Salisbury, Laura ogden and Janet
Jones, all from Rlchned. They wore
James Christensen badges, Sewers
candidate for state treasurer
Gov Wells happened into tho Thea
ter shortly before II o'clock and re-
NAMED long enough to admire the dec
orations and content himself with the
outlook for his nomination.
Cutler badges were much IN evidence,
many Of the delegates displaying them
IN manner which left no doubt as TO
whore they stood
The plaCards indicating whore tho
county delegations We're 10 SIT were
made resplendently Satrouc by small
American flags.
The Brigham city band occupied
seats ON the stage and discourscd sweet
music at frequent Intervals,
THE News Ia not justified IN stat
lng that / am seeking reelection as Re
publican state chairman" said Mr.
Anderson 10 News representative
today 81 was not after It two years
ago. but when chosen by the committee
without solicitation on my part ] took
up the work under many disadvan-
tages az a matter Of duty 10 the par
ty. Whether or not that duty was well
performed was shown IN the result OF
tho general election ~ 1902, when we
scored q signal victory. The position
~ Republican state chairman is not
one 10 be sought after. 30 far as my
experience goes. There Is compensa-
lion, but there is lots 81 hard work and
worry, and a vast amount Of criticism
much Of It unjust and even cruel No,
ndeed,I am not chasing after the place
rs the other fellow II Is only sense
of duty 10 the Republican party and
hope that ! could contribute TO its
success that induced me to take up the
Work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
THE VICTORIAN LAUNCHED.
Is the Largest Turbine Vessel
Ever Built.

Belfast ireland, Aug. 25.-The Allan
line steamer Victorian, the largest tur-
bne vessel yet built, was launched here
today. IL IS expected that she VIII be
ready for service before the end Of tho
year. She Is $40 feet long, has 60 feet
beam aud her depth Is 40 feet, inches.
The Victorian Is to he fitted IN a
most luxurious manner and IL to carry
1 500 passengers but the chief interest
IN her Hes IN her propellIng power.
Turbine steamers on the clyde and IN
oss-channel service have proved very
successful ainly because they have
afforded more comfort 10 passengers,
but considerable notifications had 20
be devised 10 meet the requirements OF
the Atlantic service. including enor-
nous propelling power and great stop
ping, packing and steering power.
These difficulties are understood 70
have been overcome by Charles A. Par
sons, the engineer who has developed
the steam turbine and made # suitable
for the generation OF electricity and
the propulsion Of mercantile and war
vessels a special arrangement has
heen devised for the Victorlans ma
ehinery, whereby reversing power
equal to that ~ her forward propell-
ing power can be impaired 10 t. Sc
curing the almost Instant arrest Of
the steamers forward motion and
speedy backing in case II is needed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
COURT NOTES.

on next Friday, Aug g. County Clerk
James, County Atty Whitaker and
County Treas. Carbis will make q draw
ing Of Jurors 10 serve In the two divi-
sions OF the district court during the
September term, which begins on Sept,
h. There viii be about 70 names drawn
as jurors,
An attachment suit has been
filed I'm the district court by
the Utah Association of Credit Men
against Eliza A, Hoaglin and II. A.
Hoaglin, doing business under the firm
name OF e. A. Hoaglln The action was
brought TO recover total of $l,l05.W
alleged to be due on accounts with 10
different parties I'm the city, all Of which
accounts were assigned 20 plaintiff. It
Is alleged In the affidavit for the at
tachment that defendants have con-
cealed and disposed Of their property
with intent to defraud their creditors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
CRIPPLE CREEK CITIZENS.
Capiases for Many Prominent
Ones Put in Sheritf's Hands.

Cripple Greek, Colo, Aug U.s.
Capases were placed in the hands Of
Sheriff Bell this afternoon for 2S prom
inent citizens Of the Cripple Creek dis
trict, against whom informations have
been filed IN the district court by Dep
uty District Attorney G. G. Butler,
The charges are conspiracy and assault
TO kill. conspiracy and false mprison-
ment and conspiracy, malicious mis-
chief and larceny In connection with
the deportations last Saturday, Among
the alleged leaders of the mob for
whom capiases were issued are:
Nelson Franklin. former mayor OF
Victor; r.. f. Russell and John Sharp,
lessees; II. c. Newcomb. cashier of the
First National bank; Henry Dahl,
manager OF the Ophir mlne A. Il,
Carlton. president Of the First National
bank. Harry Waters. Frank Vanneck,
Chas. Gum, Elk Young deputy sheriffs,
a. G. Cole, former secretary OF the
Citizens Alliance at Victor Daniel Nc
Carthy, superintendent Of the Granite
mine A. =. Holman, superintendent of
the Golden Cycle; william Carruthers.
solicitor for the Denver & Southwest
ern railroad, Louis Henry. superin-
tendent Of the Rose Maud mine, John
Balzel. superintendent OF the Sedan
Mining company: William Baybridge,
superintendent Of the III Paso mine;
w. e. Dngman, merchant OF Victor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
ARMOUR RETURNS.
Drives Through Crowd of Strik.
ers to Stockyards.

Chicago. Avg 25,-J Ogden Armour re-
appeared az the stnCkyaids today having
suddenly returned FROM his vacation IN
the east In proceeding 10 the packing
center he drove through a throng Of strk-
Uis aud pickets VINO tesenttully fell back
before an attack by the police! When Mr.
Armour and companion arrived az the
Exchange avenue entrance 10 the yards
az Halsteac avenue In a ght buggy over
100 strikers had arrived there ON their
way 10 a meeting The police were In
the act 0f dispensing the gathering when
Mr. Armour arrived and drove through
the crowd There was no demonstration,
although he was recognized.
In connection with the unexpected re-
turn Of Mr Armour reports OF another
effort to bring about peace negotiations
independent of the councils EFFORT were
circulated strike leaders called q meeting
and unusual activity was manifested
President Edward rilden ~ Libby Nc
Neil q LIBBY, has received a Communl-
cation from the council committee. in
vitng him to meet that body tomorrow
Referring 10 tho appointment Of a peace
committee by the city council. President
Donnelly said today that he would not see
the mayor and the city committee before
tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-25
ARMY OF employees,

Some idea of the size Of Greater
New York may be gained by the state
ment that there are 10000 employees on
the pay rool. This is greater number
than many South American republics
and petty monarchles Of the Old World
carry, including their standing armies.
This number includes the flremen,
policemen and school teachers AS re-
puired by the charter, the list was
issued the other day at the end OF the
semi-yearly period. The list shows not
only the present salaries. but all in
creases and decreases made during
the last six months. The changes have
been comparatively few and slight, OK
cept in the departments Of police, fire
and education, IN which salaries are
graded according to length OF SER
vi ce-[Omaha Bee.