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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
Silence of the Czar
Threatens Disaster

ST. PETERSBURG, April Up to 4
1a.e hour no manifesto had been receiv-
ed from the senate printing Office.
The long awaited announcement re-
garding a Zemsky Sobor has again been
postponed.
A solemn assurance from the throne
is generally recognized as the only
method of allaying the crisis.
The need of q manifesto is particu-
larly urgent on account of the misun-
derstanding among the peasantry in re-
gard to the purport of the rescript Of
March 3.
The newspapers declare that the peas
ants in many cases have been inform d
by the police and clergy that the re-
script was instigated by the landlords
and was intended to restore serfdom.
Ugly rumors are circulating in st.
Petersburg that the reyolutionaries in
tended to mark today's Festival of An
nuucia ton by a terrible outrage
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SLIDES DOWN A PIPE
AT MEMS WORKH0USE

Clad only in his underclothes, with a
blanket drawn around him to keep off
the cold, Moses Galloway. colored. serv-
ing n six-month sentence in the work
house for rohbing,- climbed down a
gteampipe outside the institution on
Wednesday morning and mace his es-
cape. He is believed to be hiding some
V here near the yorkhouse. Captain
Roardnlan, chief of detectives, has been
requested by Superintendent Zinkhan
tc lock out for the escaped ward.
Galloway WIS an occupant of 4 bed
In tl-s :! * rec ON, although he was not
i'll enough to be sent TO the hospital.
He told the guard who was watching
him that the light in the room hurt
his ewes The guard extinguished the
light and a few moments later had oc-
casion to leave the room. When he re-
turned his charge had left the bed. An
omen window, frcm which a pipe led 10
the ground told the story of his escape,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
GARBAGE SYSTEM
To BE REFORMED
Authorities Adopt Policy to
Abate Nuisance.
PREPARING SPECIFICATIONS
Unusually Long Time Allowed So
That Contractor May Have
Ample Time.
PREPARING SPECIFICATIONS

Since the drastic action Of Commis-
sioner West, on the recommendation Of
Superintendent Stidhaia, of the Street
Cleaning Departm mt, few days ago, in
declaring that the ,ervice of the Wash
ington Fertilizer CumpsnS IN collecting
garbage must be improved on pain of
having a supplementary service ct the
expense of the contractors, and the rev.
elation of the existence of conditions
at the garbage transfer station, New
Jersey avenue and K street southeast,
which constitute tie place a nuisance.
the authorities have determined upon
policy in dealing with contractors in fu-
ture which will prevent the recurrence
of similar unpleasant features during
the sve years, after December next.
Specifications on the next garbage con-
tract are already almost completed, and
bids will be invited In the near future.
the unusually long time being allowed
so that the successful contractor may
have ample time to construct necessary
buildings and otherwise arrange details
for handling the material gathered for
the back yards of all Washington
New System of Fines.
During the past few weeks the work
| CT garbage collection has meen mate
rally improved. and Superintendent
| StiIham. who recently took charge OF
| the Street Cleaning Department, has
many more changes in view. The num-
Der Of complaints rgasnst the service
| has dropped off TO no marked extent, but
with the adoption OF a new system OF
fines, whereby the contractor is penal
lied is much as s. for particularly ag-
gcavated case of neglecting to collect
waste. bids fair to accomplish one OF
the most desired ends
Within the year ended April l. there
We're total "f 4,s00 complaints register
l ed against the garbage collector anc
fines aggregating s., 442 were imposed IL
2,315 cases. According TO the existing
contract the District pa TO the Wash
:! ington Fertilizer Company. which col
iects both Garbage and dead animals
the sum of 1880 monthly, the amount!
Of the fines imposed each month being
/ deducted from the vouchers. BY one pro
vision OF the contract the fertilizer com
pany pays TO the District at the rate o
50 cents per ton on all garbage collected
more than 20,000 per month.
Rarely. except in the summer months
| does the amount collected reach sue!
proportions.
A Saving of G8,r-3S.
At the end of the last fiscal year
total of L, ,2S2 tons in excess had beel
gathered, and the amount due the Dis
trict $6l4I, was deducted from tn
vouchers of May and June
If there had been no excess collec
tions during the year and no fines col
, Iected. the District would have paid tn
Washington Fertilizer Company the sur
| OF s51 6tJu but with the fines and re
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
THREE POLICEMEN GO
BEFORE TRIAL BOARD
Accused of Engaging in Game OF
Craps in the Seventh Precinct
Station.

Arraigned on charges OF conduct I'M
becoming policemen, Privates LallageF,
Walsh, and Hoffman of the Seventh
precinct station, in Georgetown, pleaded
not guilty. this afternoon. and their
trial began The trial board, which
will hear the case, Is composed OF Cap
tain Swindeils and Lieutenant Elliott,
of the Police Department, and Assistant
Corpora ton Counsel a. L. Sinclair.
The policemen were represented by
Attorney Wilton ]. Lambert. The ar
raignment of the men is said to be the
outcome of an investigation by Major
Sylvester after he heard that Il game
Of craps had been played in the sleeping
room of the precinct where the men are
stationed.
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Identified at Hospital.
MRS. EARLE DICKINSON
ENTERS PLEA OF GUILTY

Mrs Earle Dickinson today pleaded
guilty before Justice Gould to q charge
Of false pretenses and sentence was sus-
pended by the court.
Mrs Dickinson is the woman who
few days ago failed TO appear in Grim
inal Court No. for trial and her bond
of $500 was forfeited.
When she appeared In court today she
was accompanied by her surety and
upon explaining that she was out of
the city at her given address and had
no attention Of eva1ing the law the for
feiture of her bond was set aside
Mrs Dickinson was accused of pro-
curing a loan on a liano which she
represented as her own property and
unincumbered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
JAPANESE CHECKED
AND FORCED BACK
BY RUSSIAN ARMY
Linevitch's 5 Chief of Staff
Says Enemy Retired
to Sunushu.
FIGHT WITH CHUNCHUSES
important War Conference
Is Held in the City
of Tokyo.
FIGHT WITH CHUNCHUSES

ST. PETERSBURG. April '1.-Messages
from the army IN Manchuria indicate
that the japanese advance has been
checked fr the present and that the
enemy has even been forced TO retire.
A dispatch from General Harkevitch.
General Lneyiteh's chief of staff, says
the Japanese have been forced to re-
tire on Sumushu, MancEuria.
A battle, in which 5000 Chunchuses
were engaged, has been fought, but the
result in not known.
War Conference in Tokyo.
TOKYO. April An important war
conference, which lasted from 10 o'clock
this morning until p. NJ, was held to-
day at the house of Count Katsura the
premier.
The conference was attended by the
Marquis Ito. Field Marshal Yamagata.
Counts Matsukata and Inovye, and the
ministers of war, marine, and foreign af-
fairs.
An official statement issued today says
the bulk OF the Russian force made an
unsuccessful attack on Chinchiatun. and
then retreated TO Shumiencheng. The
rest of the army is moving along the
Fengwa read.
The official dispatches give the first
notice of Russian offensive movement
since the fighting at Telling.
A force of cavalry. with machine and
mountain guns, moved south Monday
from Tawo. on the Fengwa road and
the next morning began bombardmen'
of the Japanese advance position al
Chirchiatun, north Of kaiyuan.
simultaneously large force of infan-
try advanced along the main Changchur
road, while two other columns delivered
flank attacks.
All Day Battle.
The Russians reached within 400 me-
ters of the japanese wings. The fight.
ing lasted all day Tuesday.
The japanese, although nearly SUI
rounded, finally repulsed the enemy. los
Ing twenty-seven killed or wounded Th'
Russian casualties, estimating from tn
number OF ambulances. were about 200.
The Kokumin states that Japanes
squadron is now blockading Vladivostok
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
WORkMEN ORGANIZE
MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY

Under the style of the Mutual Bene-
fit Association OF the Employees OF the
Water Department of the District or
Columbia about 100 mechanics and
skilled laborers in the various pumping
stations and outdoor gangs of this de-
partment have organized a nutual
beneficial order
The object stated is to afford financial
relief to q member in case of sickness
in his family The officers OF the asso-
cIation are: Fred Fletcher, president; r.
X. Steele. vice president; A h Glib
hons secretary and treasurer; board OF
directors. 7. W. S. Phelps j. O. Frank,
d. A. Hurley, Frank Brown, e 5. Aus
tin. and Charles Wenger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
CHANGE OF VENUE
FOR GALLOWAY TRIAL

Edward Galloway, otherwise known rs
Egypt Galloway who is under in
dictment in Marlboro county, Nd, for
the murder of Arthur Dorsey. at Blad-
ensbure. in August. 1899. has been grant
ed Il change or venue. He will be tried
in Anne Arundel county. Nd. in the
week beginning Monday, April It, in
Stant.
After committing the crime for which
he VIII be called to answer, Galloway
fled from the State and was recently
captured in Seattle, Washington. He
Will be represented by Attorney Rob-
ert w Wells. of Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
WOMAN IS FOUND
UNCONSCIOUS WITH
GAS TURNED ON
Timely Discovery May
Save Life of Mrs.
McDevitt.
FAITHFUL DOG is DEAD
Physicians at Casualty Hos
pital Hope to Revive
Patient.
FAITHFUL DOG IS DEAD

Unconscious from the effects Of inhal-
ing Illuminating gas, Mrs Savenia Nc
Dewitt, thirty-fve years old, was found
In her room, 82T G street northeast, this
morning, by her tWeIve-year-old son,
and was later taken TO the Casualty
Hospital. For several hours Drs Lloyd
and Perry. who attended her. entertain,
ed no hope FOR recovery
At noon, however, they said she was
in a semi i-conscious condition and would
probably be out OF danger this after
noon.
Police Of the Ninth precinct investi-
gated the case, and Policemen Hayden
and Smith reported that the woman had
attempted suicide. They said both gas
jets in the room were turned on full and
they were almost knocked of their feet
by the gas when they broke open the
door about o'clock.
Separated From Husband.
Mrs. McDevitt and her husband, It "a
said by those who know them, have
not been living together for about six
weeks. The separation is believed TO
have preyed upon her mind. Several
weeks ago she went to Providence Hos
pital, where she underwent an opera
ton. Since then she has been In Inn
paired health Last evening several Of her
relatives took dinner with her and left
about 1890 O'Clock. Her son, by her first
husband. retired at that hour. but says
his mother remained up about an hour
longer.
This morning shortly before O'Clock.
when he awoke to go to work in a dry
goods store he smelled gas. He called
to his mother, who was usually down
stairs preparing mis- breakfast at that
hour. but received no response Going
to her room door he found 1t locked and
smelled gas coming through the key
hole. Believing something tosbe wrong
he ran to the Ninth precinct station,
where he requested that some one go
and investigate. Hayden and Smith
went to the house and broke IN the
door.
She Was Nearly Dead.
The woman lay face downward on the
left side of he bed. Her face was blue
and her fingers waxlike. The policemen
discovered faint beating Of the heart
and telel noned for a patrol wagon, m
which she was hurriedly conveyed to
the Hospital about eight blocks away.
On the foot of the bed TTfiby, little
pug dog. VITA a silver-Enounted collar
around his neck. lay dead. From the
appearance of the bedc1othes the little
animal made stubborn fight for life.
This is looked upon as strange, because
animals are said to be able to stand
gas and noxious fumes longer than hu-
man beings.
| At the hospital the doctors resorted to
| heroic measures to save the woman's s
| life. and did not leave her bedside until
| several hours after she was brought in
! for treatment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The Atlantic coast disturbance has
moved to the mouth oi the st. Lawrence.
and is slowly filing up. Pressure is high
over the South eastern States and in the
Mississippi valley, and there is a depres-
son OF considerable magnitude in the
upper Missouri valley
There have been local rains in the
upper Ohio valley, and light snow in
the western portion of the lake region;
elsewhere fair weather with low tenn
peratures for the season prevails.
Far weather Is indicated for tonight
ard Saturday, except in eastern New
York tonight, where local rain is prob
able
The temperature will rise slowly in
all portions OF the Washington fore
cast district.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
War Clerk Disappears
In Mysterious Manner
Edward Atkins Leaves Department With
Valise and Friends Are Anxious for His
Safety-poliCe Begin Search.

Edward Atkins. a clerk In the War
Department, has mysterioosly disap-
peared and the police have been asked
to assist IN locating him,
Atkins, who has been living for Ions
time in Falls Church, Va. left his desk
iii the militia division of the War De
partment Wednesday afternoon at .
O'Clock. taking with him a valise in
which * is said were his possessions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
TWO INCHES OF SNOW
IN TOWN OF POCOHO

STROUDSBURG, Pa, April There
was a recurrence of winter yesterday
morning Snow commenced falling on
the Pocono at o'clock and continued
to fall for two hours.
The earth wis covered to depth OF
nearly two inches Coal trains that
passed through here during the early
hours of the morning were covered with
snow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07

He did not tell anyone where he was
going and did not apply for leave.
At the house where he was staying in
Falls Church, alarm is felt over his alb
sence and the landlady visited the War
Department asking for information as
to Atkins whereabouts. Yesterday the
police were notified
Atkins is siXty-five years old and was
drawing a salary of sl.400. Thus far
nothing has been learned of his where
aboutS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
SNOW DOWN IN GEORGIA
THREATENS PEACH CROP

GAINESVILLE Ca. April 7.-Snow
has fallen here at intervals throughout
last night and the mercury has dropped
Much uEeasiness is manifested about the
peach crop, ana only cloudy weather
will save 1t from frost.
This IS the first snow to fall in Gaines
vile during the month of April in the
memory OF the oldest inhabitant 1t
melted as fast as it fell, and no damage
resulted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
UNION LABOR MEAT
COMPANY INCORPORATED

certificate of the incorporation of
the Union Labor Meat Company has
been placed on file IN the Office of the
Recorder OF Deeds The capital stock is
$1,000, and the incorporators Fred c.
Feiger, George II. Corey, and ]. l.. Co
hencius. The object Of the corporation
is to conduct a general provision busi-
ness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
BUILD A CITY FOR
RAILWAY CONGRESS
Convention Structures OF
Mushroom Growth.
FIRST TIME In AMERICA
Delegates Coming From All Over the
World-To Be Held May
3 to "a.

A small city of convention and expo
sition buildings is growing up over
night, like mushrooms. in the Monument
Lot.
Washington contractors are rushing
things to be ready for the International
Railway Congress, which meets here
from May 10 May II. inclusive.
Today the grounds surrounding the
great monolith erected IN honor of the
Father of His Country resemble the
Worlds Fair at St Louis, on a small
scale.
Covers Half a Block.
The largest structure, which is to con-
tan an exhibition of all known railroad
appliances. is nearly complete 1t oc-
cupies nearly half a city b.coh, is two
stories In height, and has on its roof a
small forest of flag poles. on which are
to fly the colors of many railroads
Exhibits are to begin TO arrive next
week Soon after the delegates viii
come to the city.
The congress is to be the most i'm
portant gathering of railroad men ever
held in the United States. 1t meets
every five years This is the first time
ii has come TO this country, other meet
ings taking place IN the capitals of Eu-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
sras to Baltimore and Return, s1.a,.

Pennsylvania Railroad. Saturday and
Sunday; tickets good on all trains ex-
cent Congressional Limited. and good
Tor return until Sunday night.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
Covers Half a Block.
Delegates From Everywhere.

Delegates are TO be present from every
country in the world IN which railroads
are being. operated. including Africa.
China, Japan, Siam. all European ma
tons, the republics of South and Cen
trail America, India, Turkey, and even
the minor Asiatic countries.
j. Alexander Brown. of New York.
and his assistants, who are in charge
CT the preliminary organization, and the
exhibition, arrived in the city today, and
will open headquarters at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
Entertainment Committee.

4 committee Cf cntertainment mas
been appointed by the local railroad
officers. The names, announced this
morning, arc S. H Eardwick. passenger
traffic manager of the Southern rail-
way. H. w. Fuller, general passenger
agent Of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road; Joseph Crawford, general agent of
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington railroad: Fairfax Harrison, as
sistaat to President Spencer, Of the
Southern railroad. and George j.. Hamil-
ton. counsel for the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad.
been appointed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
TEMPERATURE.
DOWNTOWN.

(Registered Affieck's Standard Thermometer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-07
THE SUN.

Sun sets today ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. go
Sun rises tomor:o " -.---.................5:3
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
ARDmosE POULTRY CLUB.
Permanent Organization Effected and
Poultry Raising Discussed.

Permanent Organization Effected and
Poultry Raising Discussed.
The Ardmore Poultry club met Sat.
uIday night at the city hall and effect.
ed permanent organization by The elcc-
tion OF $. 5. Tolson president and f.
j. Griffin. secretary. A committee com.
posed of W f. Iandrum, Dcen Harr
and F. /. Griffin was appointed to
draft constitution and bylaws.
The matter Of the exhibit az the Ara.
more Fair was discussed and Judging
from the active interest that IS being
taken this portion Of the Ardmere Fair
will be replete with exhibits and will
be of especial interest.
Poultry raising was given a general
discussion and the use of the incuba.
tor came in for a good share OF the
discussion. The best methods for rails.
ing poultry on a small scale and with
a limited plat Of ground was thorough
ly discussed.
The club has for its object. educa-
tion in fine poultry raising and already
has good membership.
The next meeting viii be held
Thursday night and all who are inter
ested in poultry raising are requested
to be present
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
The High Price of Building
Houses has Been Solved
in Ardmore
S559.OO

The United states House Mrs. com.
pany OF Fort Smith. Ark. saved Mr..
Walter Colbert. $3.50 bidding on a
house to be built in the city Of Ard
more The L. 5. House Mfg. company
rated al $4,000. owning their own Tim
Der lands, saw mills. machine shops al
Fort Smith. Ark, are prepared to save
you from $500 to $1,000. II you allow
them to bid from plans and specifica-
tions submitted by you.
The L. s House Mfg.. company will
build you a house on instalments AL
lowing the rents Of the house TO pay
for the building.
If you want TO save from $500 to
$1,000 call at the office of the Pena
Mutual Life Insurance company or al.
dress me p. o. Box, No. 81, Ardmore,
/. T. ROY ALEXANDER,
1l-2 Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
New Schedule.

The new schedule on the FrIscO
road went into effect yesterday. The
most important change noted is the
departure of the train which formerly
left here at 2.05 o'clock. Tb's tran
now leaves at 1902 and ar. 1t the
usual time 7.25.
The morning train leaves at the
usual time, but arrives shortly after
9 o'clock instead of the noon hout.
This will enable passengers to reach
here without much delay and the new
schedule is decidedly more convenient
than the old one. Passengers who
came in yesterday were highly plea s.
ed with the new time card.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
Climate and Crop Report.

Following is the climate and crop
report for the week ending, noon, Sat
urday, Sept. 9, at Headlton station:
Highest temperature 103 on the 7th,
lowest temperature 81 on the 4th.
Rainfall 1876 Sunshine 75 per cent.
The rainfall will benefit cotton 10
some extent, but is too late to mater.
tally revive the yield Plenty Of stock
water and grass good.
c. II. HEALD
Voluntary Observer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
Matchless Stock
of School Supplies

Every year trade school supplies larger Stock
has grown fast faster than die trade. that
buy these items in extremely large quantities.
Two Advantages
Many OF the items of school supplies trifng taken sepa
ra.ey yet there why should not get most
and bes for your money Our large stock affords the widest
possible choice and there saving all nrythng
either better goods smaller price Ia nets vii Ford
good illustration You will find that in eaI instance you
will get better paper sheets for the money @
had elsewhere difference in almost every other
worth saving.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11

7. G. Caldwell has resigned his for
mer position as bookkeeper with T. C.
Randol and has accepted a similar po-
sition with Virgil Landrum. the West
Main Street Grocer. He invites his
friends in to see him at his new place
OF business 22lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11

See me and get a contract TO sell
lots in Banquete, Texas, the coming
city of Southern Texas. Twelve good
agents wanted.
l.. J. TYER. Gen Agt.
I'm Ardmore. /. 7.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11

For long term loans on the surplus
allotments OF inter-married citizens,
write the American Investment Co,
Atoka, I. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
CITIZENSHIP,

r. you claim citizenship rights and
are not on the rolls or have business
before the interior department, write
Immediately 10 w w Wright, regis
tered attorney, Corcoran building,
Washington, ID. c. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11

Mrs. Nixons school opened last
Monday with a good attendance. A few
places remain for other pupils. Miss
Pauline Higdon is in charge of the
kindergarten. 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11
Kahn is the candy man.

Mrs. Gates is now showing some of
the new winter shapes in ladies' tail
ored hats at Miss Collins Millinery
Parlors. 1l-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-11

Let every man, woman and child in
terested in the city's welfare, attend
the mass meeting under the CONNER
cial club auspices, Monday night.