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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
THEN sHE FLED.

An amusing illustration of English
as she is spoke was furnished the other
day by waii-known builder and a
Bryn Mawr girl who entertained a no.
tion she could speak correct English.
Both We're on a Pennsylvania train en-
route TO Bryn Mawr. Are there any
houses building in the vicinity of the col
IegeY asked the builder, seeking an ex-
cuse for a conversation. mo, sir; there
is new house being built for Mr..
Smtthers. but it is the carpenters who
are building, was the answer This
staggered the builder for a moment, but
he quickly. recovered. .I sit corrected. ~
he said, wishing 20 be gallant TO be
building Is certainly a different thing
from to be being built. How long has
Mr.. Sufthers house been being built p
For a m1l1.ent the young woman was
nonplusseai- After some thought she re-
piled: Nearly Il year How much
longer do you think it will be being
buflt? was the next query. 81 dom
know" blurted out the girl. conscious
that the builder was getting the best of
The argument II should think" OBJ
served the builder. maliciousIy. that
Mr.. Snithcrs would be annoyed by its
being SO long being built forsthe house
he now occupies being old. he must leave
II, and the new one being only being
built, isstead u being built. as he ex-
pecIed, ne But the young woman
had fed to the forward coach--Phiiadel-
phia Record.
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THE CODE IN CUBA.

a duel was fought yesterday between
a congressman and a private citizen.
This duel was an unfair one. because
all the advantage was on the side of The
congressman. II the latter had killed
his antagonist during the duel he would
have been immune from arrest, unless
me mouse decided TO give him over to
the judges. On the other hand if the
private citizen had killed the congress
man he would have had to suffer i'm
mediate trial on the charge of murder
hese duels are considered affairs of
honor, but where one man is at such a
great disadvantage we fail to see where
there Is much honor.-Havana Post.
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AMERICANS To
MEET ENGLISH
Many International Con-
tests Next Summer.
VESPER CREW AT HENLEY
Quaker Eight Will Compete in Royal
Regatta-Tennis Championships.
Shooting.
vESPER CREW AT HENLEY

NEW YORK. May Mathematician
competition, the greatest impetus that
amateur sport can enjoy, will be most
prominent during the season which the
next month will usher in.
unprecedented is the only word that
applies to the ambitious program plan
ned by the athletes OF this country and
Ifeat Britain for dual competitions dur
ing the summer and autumn of 1905. On
sana and water the Drawn of England
and America will measure speed and
endurance The month of July viii be
the banner one for international strug-
giles Three groups of representative
athletes of the United States are ready
TO invade England and endeavor to
WFest from the staid Briton his most
priced trophies.
American 0arsman.
On July 4, 5, and 6, the Vesper Boat
Club. of Philadelphia, will row against
the pick of English water men at the
Henley regatta on the Thames. in an
eHert to bring to this country the Hen
ley plate for eight-oared crews. The
entry of the Philadelphia combination
mas been accepted. new shells ordered
and the squad will leave for the old
country about the first OF June
A few days later the United States
lawn tennis team viii compete upon the
courts of the Queens cup at Wimbledon
Tor the Dwight Davis cup. lifted" from
this country in 1903. This trophy, en-
blematic of the international champion
ship of court and racquet. has drawn
entries from France, Australia, Belgium.
Austria. the United States. For four
years the silver cup offered by the ST.
Louis enthusiasts was successfully re-
tanned on this side of the water Then
came the invincibIe Donerty brothers.
who defeated Champion ". A Larned
ana robert Wrenn in the singles and
the Wrenn brothers in the doubles.
To Bring Trophy Back.
This season determined effort will
De made TO bring the trophy back to
TINS country. and while it is too early
70 give the personnel of the invaders.
me team of four players will undoubt
es1iy be selected from among W. A.
i-afhed. w j. Ciothier. Kre.gh Collins,
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IN COURT SINCE 1u1.

Dickens famous case of Jarndyce VS..
Jarndyce seems but an infant beside
a case in the Spanish courts which has
been running since 1911.
The case, which is between the Mar
outs de Kiana and the Court Torres de
CABRERA, was originally brought to set
tie a dispute concerning d pension. but
instead of settling the dispute 1t started
fresh controversy.
The case 8 still upon the calendar and
has benefited generations of lawyers
Compound interest upon the sum at
issue would now make it n matter of
millions. and the ma gn;tude of the de-
eision tends to prevent a settlement
New York Herald
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GRuBB BROTHERS INCORPORATED

The Grub Brothers, an Insurance
company, have been Incorporated by the
State corporation commission. The
capital stock OF the new company is
placed at $4,000. The officers are J..
FL. Grub, Of this city, president; E. L.
Robey, of Herndon, vice PRESIDENT
Julian Grub, of Leesburg, secretary
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CORPORATION COURT BUSINESS.

In the Corporation Court, Judge
Louis c. Barley presiding. the follow
ing business was transacted today.
a decree was entered in the case of
the City Council VS.. Margaret Haynes
confirming the sale of certain property
ana appointing Gardner l.. Boothe spe-
cf2l commissioner to convey same.
4 final decree was entered III the
case of J. A. Seaton, jr. VS.. NJ. L. Rob
inSon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
FINDS coLoRED MAN Ill.

Policeman Patterson found q colofed
man named Samuel Johnson living seri-
ousIy Ill on the street near portner.s
Brewery, yesterday evening. He was
sent to the Alexandria Hospital for
treatment
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Robert LIE Roy. Beals C. Wright and
/ r. D. Little.
! The challengers will not have the ser
vices of Edward B. Dewhurst of the
University of Pennsylvania. and the
holder of the indoor championship In
| singles. owing to the fact that he will
| captain the Australian players Mr.
| Dewhurst is one of the rapidly rising
| players of the new generation. and were
| ii not that he is going to strive for the
Davis trophy, under the coiors of his
| own country, he would be almost certain
| of place on the United States team.
Tennis Tourney.
On July 6. the day previous to the be-
ginning of play IN the international
tennis tournament, the Seventh Regi-
| ment marksmen of New York will face
at Bisley the most famous of England s
rife rangers, the target experts of the
Queens Westminster Volunteers, for a
handsome silver urn, offered by C. E.
Howard Vincent. colonel commandant
Of the English regiment.
This will be the first rifle match be-
tween the volunteer troops of the
two countries. and will follow close
ly the conditions that prevail in
matches for the Palma trophy. Each
competitor of the team of six will fire
a string of fifteen shots at four ranges
300. 600, 800 and LOCO yards each. using
the rifles IN ordinary service in each
regiment. The Seventh Regiment team
will sail on June IT. going directly TO
Bisiey on their arrival, and will sail
from Liverpool on the return trip on
July Is.
Cricket Matches.
The season of International COMPETE
ton will not be confined entirely to In
vasions OF England by American athletic
teams. however. On July 10 a cricket
team from the famous Marylebone
Cricket Club will sail for this country
for a series of matches throughout the
-rieket centers OF Sh.e United States and
Canada.
The opening play OF the visitors will
be against the Gentlemen of Phiiadei-
phia, on July q, and will be followed
by long list of contests in New York,
Boston. Toronto, Montreal and other
cities of the continent.
Corinthian Football
A month later the equally renowned
Corinthian football team will also land
on our shores. Famous as the leading
exponent of the Rugby game, it will
tour both Canada and the United States
during the months of August and Sep
TENDER. playing series of some twenty
contests at Chicago, st. Louis, Detroit,
Pittsburg, Philadelphia, New York, Bos-
ton Toronto, Gait, Ottawa, and Mon
treal.
The tour OF this aggregation is expect
ed to boom Rugby football In this coun-
c hA9nTa will he
played against the leading colleges
which have recently adopted the English |
sport, including Harvard. Columbia, !
and Pennsylvania.
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HAVE PASSED EXAMINATIONS.

Lucien Smith and Harris Franklin. of
this city. have been notified that they
have satisfactorily passed their final ex-
aminations at the George Washington
University, These young Aiexandrians
VIII receive the degree OF NJ. D. on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
WILL GIVE MINSTREL SHOW.

Much interest is being taken by the cit
liens of this city In tn eminstrel enter
tafnment to be given by the Reliance
and Relief Fire Companies at the Opera
House On Tuesday and Wednesday next
Prof. Hoybergers orchestra, OK Wash
ington, will be on hand on the occasions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
JUST WHAT SHE WOULD Do.

She-What would you Go. George. if
YOU Were left widower?
He-Oh, / suppose pretty much the
same as you would do if YOU were left
a widow
She-0h, you wretch. And you al
ways told me you could never love any
body else.-Pick- Me-Up.
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OWE VISITING CLERGYMAN.

Only one minister from out of town
will occupy a pulpit in Alexandra to-
morrow. That Will be at the Second
Presbyterian Church, where the Rev
T. G, Johnson will preach the sermon
in the evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
STOP BALL PLAYING IN STREETS.

Mayor PAN has directed the police to
keep a lookout for boys playing bail In
the street and to put a stop to the prac-
this city for the past few weeks.
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ALEXANDRIA. May 1s.-stephen
Davis has bought from George L Bland
the sloop Water Lily. The schooner
George c.. a Travel's, from Norfolk, is
at the river front unloading lumber for.
Smoot &c CO.
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SALE IS POSTPONED.

The auction sale of property adver-
Used by Capt. r. f. Knox. auctioneer,
took place today but after bid of
50, 500 had been made the property was
withdrawn and the sale postponed until
next Saturday.
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SUES TO RECOVER DAMAGES.

In the circuit court of Alexandria e.
D. Webster has instituted suit in the
sum of 5000 against the Washington.
alexandria, snd Mt. Vernon Raiiroa
C.onpass Tor Injuries alleged 10 have
been received In an accident on the IA
PENDANTS load.
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TO HOLD CARNIVAL IN JUNE.

The Alexandria Light Infantry has
contracted with the Jones & Adams
Congress, of Nashville, for a carnival to
be held on the old fair grounds, in this
eitry. from June to 10.
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OFFICIALS INSPECT ROAD.

a small motor car attracted attention
as II passed over the Washington, Alex
andria and Mt. Vernon road this after
noon. the ear had on board the Officials
OF the road. who were on an inspection
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14

Church. at the Lyceum Hall. next Mon
aiay night. The proceeds will be de-
voted TO the organ fund of that church.
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COUNTRY PROPERTY.

LITcRFIELD CO.. coNN-Large 14-roora.
2-story white frame house. with green blinds
and wide eerandasi overlooking Cornwall
lake; completely furnished; running spring
water; telephone and rural free delivery
Address S. r. SCoYILLE, West Cornwall.
Conn 1t
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WILL HOLD EucHRE PARTY.

All arrangements have been completed
for the progressive euchre party TO be
given b. the women Of St Mary's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
HAD BEEN THERE.

'"rhe architect assures me that ST., 900
viii cover the cost of the house
Then, why don't you go ahead and
build it?''
i've only got SIS. Houston Post.
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FOR sAL-FARMs.

s8o-oPPoRTUNITY OF A LIFETIME al
81 400--100-a acre farm, dwelling barn out
buildings spring. stream orchard. where
city man can come to business THE
soULE GO. 1nc.1. $50 Louisiana ave.
InyI3-3t
FOR SALE, coo farms and country homes.
near Washington, D. c., in Maryland ana
Virginia and District OF Columbia; stamp for
bulletin BOOTHS FARM AGENCY. corner
10th and G NV. We can exchange city
property for FARMS free and clear. fiy5-s6t
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NEW JERSEY FARMS.
WEST EGG HARRoR

WEST EGG HAKBOR. \. ].
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 81 MONTHLY.
vegetables, fruit. berries. truck or poultry
raising. cannot be exeelled; buy at West
Egg Harbor and get the very best soil and
location In New jersey Two good railroads:
within gunshot of large town and only Is
miles from Atlantic City: fine climate;
acres or more. $50 acre. VIII build you .
house II desired and take payment monthly
Write for booklet, DoBBS s. FRAZIER. so
Bailey Building. Philadelphia. It
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FOR sALE-LoTs.
FOB SALE
We MApn IT Orr BUSINESS

FOR SALE
WE MADE IT OR BUSINESS
Five to ten years ago
To acquire the exclusive agency for sale
OF many of the best lots and squares Ia
'.FETNORTH ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON. Some of the choicest.
OF which the following are part. ara
stiil for sale by
IT'S l. 2. and 8. So 49, Its g. q & g. So -
LIS. i. Il e. q. LIS L. il & s. IS 3 q. -.
T =. sq, a. LIS. u p, and 80 =.
Its II. 2S and pit ., 81
50. 81 Its Ind 8. So. %.
Its. II and 49, sa. So LII %, SO 81.
Its. 20 and 81. so. 70 Its TO- So TO-
Lts 9. 7. Is. 50. z. Its. Is. .. 2. .. q
Its IS and ie, 50. 81 80, 50. IA
Its. Il and q. So ia. LIZ 20. so g.
Its. and g. So ia
And others, many of them similarly fo-
Gated. This Is an opportunity for pur-
chasers, and we invite the attention az
agents TO these lots The prices are an
unusually low. some of the lots have ~.
service of sewer, water gas electric
lights. cement sidewalk and asphalt road
~ays-just what you get down town. with
the attitude of the heights north of ths
W.T. ssfy- H. SAUNDERS = CO ,.az
FOR SALOON Laurel electric line: beausl-
ful building sites; Ave acres rich iandi sles
per acre great bargains; easiest terms
BOOTHS FARM AGENCY 10th and @ a..
nyI0-et
ExeEEDINaLY cHEAP-Practically cor
ner, Northwest; splendid location for mar
Get store, fats, and storage. Address BOX
Sss, this Office. my1s-st
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN
TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.
Choice lot. 5o115o, in Brightwood pars.
Price, $50. VIII sell half
LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER, oIa 18th NV.
n1yl2-st
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FOR SALE-Several desirable and handsome
country and suburban estates in Maryland
and Virginia. ISAAC H SAUNDERS 1907
ST. nv. Phone Main I01T NJ Ynvl2-at
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SIS0(E Well Located
w Modern House

South Of T Street. three story and
cellar. four rooms deep tiled bath,
hot water heat; facing south: offered
at this very low price to close a SYM
dictate. The house alone would cost
more to build.
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To acquire the exclusive agency for sale
OF many of the best lots and squares Ia
.PETWORTH ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON soine of the eholcest.
OF which the following are a part. ara
The La Jara chronicle., 1905-08-25
-. CAPULlN -.

From Our Special Correspondent.
Jose Damian Munoz has been
sick for few days.
Mr.. Juan Pablo Gallegos is re-
ported to be very sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Romualdo Ortiz
were at La Jara Thursday.
Farmers are all very busy now.
cutting and stacking their grain.
The seven months old baby of
Mr.. Macario Torres died last Mon
day.
Emilio Girard and Rafael III.
Trujillo made business trip to
Coneios last Wednesday.
Mrs. Amenda G. de Arellano,
wife of Mr.. Lazaro Arellano died
last night after a long illness.
Mr.. johnson. of the johnson
Supply Co. of La Jara. was among
his Capulin friends last Tuesday
J. Luis Rivera and family went
on visit to La Sauses last Sun
day and report having had nice
time.
The popular merchant of Los
Sauses. p. j. Chavez, was seen
among his relatives and friends
here this week.
Mrs. Jose +. Atencio and child
rem, of Monte Vista. returned home
after a pleasant visit among rela-
tives and friends.
DIR. Scheussler and wife. of La
Jara, passed through Capulin Sun
day morning on their way to the
reservoir for IA visit.
1t is rumored that several of our
citizens have missed some of their
horses lately. This thing is being
watched very closely
Rafael H. Trujillo, Juan Ignacio
Valdez and Hilario Ortiz went to
the northern part of the valley this
week on important business.
Q. Noises Martinez. of La Jolla.
has been stocking his store with a
fine line of mems shoes. shirts. un-
The La Jara chronicle., 1905-08-25
ROMEO ...
..,.:,.:.,:..:.
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent.
The work is advancing favorably
on the new Mullen elevator.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes. of Des
Moines. have been visiting with
Mrs, Forbes people, Mr.. and Mrs.
Starr and family.
Messrs. Smith and Carson are
arranging to feed about 1000 head
of sheep. Mr. Frank Eldredge ex-
poets to feed about 800 also this
winter. 1t is likely several others
will feed if enough peas can be OBJ
tanned.
Miss Pearl Eldredge, of Denver,
is spending few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Eldredge. Miss
Eldredge is one of the fortunate
winners of claim in the Uintah
reservation drawing and will leave
for Nernal. Utah. to file
Mr.. c. A. Lyman came down
from Denver Wednesday and gave
out the information that store
would be put in at Romeo. No
particulars were given. 1t is to be
hoped that it is true. as such an
accommodation to the settlers will
be greatly appreciated.
The La Jara chronicle., 1905-08-25

in health. He has sold his interest
in his saw mill on Fox creek To
Lambert l.. King. He and Alma
c. Mortensen We're visitors in town
Sunday.
Those of the valley who are
seeking homes will not find if as
expensive and uncertain to locate
here as it is to go to the Uintah
reservation. We also have a
healthy climate.
Simion H. Dunn is home from tbe
sheepcamps on the Conejos range.
He reports them very numerous
but all the sheep seem to be doing
well. He also states that fishing
is!good still in the Conejos river
and brought home some fine speci-
mems.
Joseph King is home from Mt.
Blanca to care for his parents
ranch while they 90 to Blanca for
AN outing to ENJOY raspberry pick
ing. He says that the delicious
berries were never better or more
plentiful on that mountain than
they are now. He also reports "a
rich strike in Judge Holbrook 5
mine in that district.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mrs. John w, Flintham has re-
turned from II two weeks trip to
Denver.
H. X. Christensen. of Sanford.
saw the sights of La .Jara the
middle of the week.
p. V. Carter. of Eastdale, was in
the city "Wednesday and reports
that section as having the fines,
crop for years.
Jno. w. Carvey, of Champainge.
ILL.,, II capitalist of that section. has
been inspecting Conejos county
with ii view to investing in San
Luis valley land. Mr. Carvey was
much impressed with the outlook
and invested heavily before re-
turning home. Mr.. Carvey is
nephew of our hustling real estate
man. Mr. b. w. King.
Capulin was the scene of quite
fire last night which resulted in
the partial quitting of the saloon of
Emilio Girard. Mr.. Girard. who
is always fixing up his place. had
purchased new gasoline lamp.
1t WIS one of the pressure variety
and whether pumped up to light
or not, it exploded soon after being
lighted and threw gasoline all over
the front place which was quickly
afre. Prompt assistance soon
brought the flames under control.
The loss will be about $50.
The La Jara chronicle., 1905-08-25

fenced. six miles from town. one
half mile from school house. ar
tesian well, no alkali. $500 per
acre.
No. 20. 100 acres. one and one
fourth milestfrom town. one two
story-fouf room house. stables and
other out buildings. all fenced and
cross-fenced. 60 acres under cul-
tivation. $4,000 water right. $500
per acre.
No. -. 100 acres. 32 acres
plowed. artesian well. fenced. good
water right. three and one-haif
miles from town. $1,000 per acre.
This is rented for one year.
No. %. 100 acres, house of four
rooms. barn granery. artesian well
all under cultivation, extra good
land; 5000 per acre. has not
missed II crop in fourteen years.
good water right. three miles from
town. This is rented.
No. 24 100 acres. unimproved.
good water right. 1t is Colorado
Land Company's land. two pay
ments made on it sixteen years to
pay the balance. six miles from
town. one and one-half miles from
school house. $1,000 per acre.
No. %. 100 acres. all improved.
all fenced. house and stables, four
miles from town, S25,OO per acre.
No. 26. $50 acres. all fenced.
100 acres alfalfa. 100 acres more
plowed. three room house, stables.
fenced and cross-fenced, good
water right. peas raised on this
land took first prize at state fair.
fine hog ranch. $500 per acre.
i have a good many other de-
sirable farms not described in
this circular. For further infor-
nation write TO or inquire of
b. w. KING.
La Jara. Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1905-08-25
NEWS NOTES ABOUT ALL
OF OUR NEAR NEIGHBORS
-. SANFORD -.

From ur Special Correspondent.

From ur Special Corre-po ndcnt.
Mrs. Flower, of Los Cerritos.
was visiting her Sanford friends
Tuesday
Mr.. Lopez made a business trip
to La Jara Wednesday.
Hannah Thomas was transact
ing business in town Monday.
Supt. Nelson is sparing no eff
fort to improve the schools of our
county.
Every one interested in educa-
tional advancement should attend
the Teachers Association meeting
at Antonito tomorrow.
The cement for the reservoir
arrived Monday and those who
have patiently waited so long
now have employment.
Fred Christensen has been APP
pointed assistant postmaster at
Sanford. Mr.. Christensen had
charge of the postoffice during
Mrs. Coray's absence.
Mrs. Julia A. Coray and Mrs.
VIM. Dean drove up to the reser-
voir Saturday, returning Tuesday
They report IA pleasant trip and
: the work on the big dam progress
ing nicely.
The Stake presidency were
speakers at services last Sunday.
The people We're exhorted to beau
tify their homes and abandon the
idea of discomfort. A few dollars
worth of paint and II few hours
work each would make our town
one of the prettiest in the valley
Come on neighbor dollar invested
i'll home improvement will pay a
dividend the first year of 100 cents
in good old fatherly contentment
Eugene NJ. Decker and Maud
Nelson were married Wednesday
at the home of the brides par
ents. The young people are both
of Sanford and have the good
wishes of their many friends. Mr.
Decker just finished four year
normal course in one of the best
schools of the west. Mr.. and Mrs
Decker will leave in IA few davs
for Centerville. Utah. where the
former has position in the pub
lie schools.