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The Washington times., 1905-08-16
Marshall Hall and Indian Head.

II is hard TO imagine more delightful
Way OF spending All evening that 10 be
OF the Manchester as she makes the sail
80 Marshall Hall and Indian Head on
Thursday and Friday evenings. Leaving
at $3.50. While the sun is stil! shining the
air Is far from being unpleasant. and
as darkness comes on the cool TI%ec
breeZes are the greatest of luXuIies to
those who are forced TO remain al home
during the heated term. Dancing At
Marshall Hall still continues as attrGc-
tive as ever for the biz pavilion is al
ways cool ana Prof. Schroeder's Band
plays all the popular concert and dance
music Daily trips are made 10 HEIshaN
Hall al 10 am. Z:SO and 6:30 pm.
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
FLORISTS TO MEET
NEXT IN DAYTON
Continued from First Page.)

Plant Industry. and YVES Illustrated BY
stereopticon pictures.
Reports of the superintendent IF eNhi-
bition and of the Judges on novelties
We're not ready this morning and will
be submitted later.
contest began in the rathskeller alleys.
Eighth and c streets.
Mrs. J. r Freeman was hostess to-
da.. at a luncheon TO the women attend
ing the convention and later took her
Cuests for a drive through Rock Creek
Park Miss Susan Is. Sipe will give d
lecture AT S O'Clock tonight on The
Work of the Bureau OF Plant Industry
III Encouraging Civic Improvement and
the TEACHING of Horticulture in the Pub
lie Schools.
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET.

sales-Potomac Electric 5's, $1,000
1J4%.
Washington Railway, preferred. 100
e5 5O09254, 50Q92&.
Washington Railway common, 60lG4l7s-
American Security and Trust, l042o2s4-
Union Trust, 5q136la 10Q1S6. SQ136,
2d1S61z, 5Q13634
Metropolitan Citizens National Bank.
Mereenthaler, IqIsS94. 5Ql94, 2q194.
After can-WashingtOn Railway As,
s.. .0O0d91.
Washington Railway preferred, 20d93.
Washington Railway common, 50N41lz,
50dH1s. 50Q1ls, 00Q4I1z. 50442. 60q42.
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
A HUMORIST.

What is the box on the back of the
auto?"
"That's a camera; by pushing the but
ton when I run over man get his
picture Just after [ have passed him
Whats the object?"
Object? Come up 20 the house and
see my collection Of photographs; you'll
fairly die aughing.'-Houston Post.
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
KIND FRIDAY.

Now, BOYS" said the Sunday school
teacher, addressing the juvenile class.
can either Of you tell me anything
about Good FTiday2'
Yes, ma am, ! can" replied the boy
1T the fOU of the class. He was the
follcw what done the homework for
Robinson Crusoe. Chicago Journal.
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
WIFE LAUGHS AT
TAGGART'S WORDS
Continued from First Page.)

ed. asking that She plead as she never
had before. counsel attempted to intro
duce part Of a letter. and Il long legal
Wrangle followed. The court ruled in
favor OF the admission Of the letter. Ma
jor Taggart admitted that he wrote the
WORDS because il was the only way to
get out of prison"
"Send for Colonel"
Another passage in the letter which
Major Taggart wrote to his wife when
he was held at Fort Leavcnw,rth was:
''Oh Grace. please send fIr ColoRsi
M.ner"
Smyser asked the witness if he did
not mean that his wife should see Col
onel Miner Before the witness could
answer counsel for Major Taggart in
terposed an objection, declaring that the
letter from which this extract was Of
fcred was Denned under duress.
Judge Eason allowed the evidence tO
ne admitted and stated that if he found
II was written under durc=s ne would
throw II out Major TaggaTt said that
he had learned that his wife had had on
interview with General Miner hcfpre he
wrote this letter to her. Mr. Smyser
Q. You know Billy Taggart? A. Yes.
.. Is he related TO you? A Distantly
y. Ever take a nip with him? a
Never. The last time ! was in Orrville
there, but had some unfermented grape
Juice which my mother put up
Q. You did not take a drink with
lilly in June. 1904. because you knew
there was on file at the War Depart
ment 4 pledge wherein the department
would consider q drink of whisky as
your resignation from the army?
Counsel Objected.
Then ensued an argument to keep the
pledge from being offered as evidence.
Major Taggart was excused at
o'clock. and after a short direct exami-
nation by MI Sterling the case was ad-
journed for another day. The plaintiff
identified twenty letters which he had
written to his wife. and in which he
urged that she forgive him and again
live with him Two letters written at
Fort Leavenworth were admitted.
I never knew what 1t was to be un-
happy" TaEgart said in one. In all
those years I could see an ail-day affec
ton which made my home a heaven on
earth.
IF all the saints had come below to
sam something would come between rs
pray to God that He and you VIII for
give me for the part I have taken in all
IN speaking of Chick. did you write
that the malicious things that We're said
about you were due to your abso&,e
faith that everybody was as innocent as
you?
should be happier,
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

STOCKHOLDERS annual meeting Of
West Virginia and Pittsburg oil and
Gas Company, will be held at 1110 F
street Washington. D. c.. on SEP
TEMPER Il, 1905. MARK G. HIBBS,
President. 1t
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
Prizefghter Friend.
Revealed Identity.

''Wheni asked how he came to lis
cover thu real identitv of the Patterson
girl Mr.. Ash said that he had known
Helen Needham three days and was
surprised when she asked him If he
really IlIed her He replied that he did
She saidk
- Would you like me Just as much
He again replied in the affirmative.
Then she said:
- = m Nan Patterson -
Mrs Handy declared that she unbraid-
ed Ash for his conduct, to which the
Duluth man replied he would have given
81 600 if he could have avoided the in
troductiCn.
Ralph, visited the Considine brothers
saloon az Broadway and Forty-secon6
street In, company with Nan, and met
lot of her sporting acquaintances. in
cluding horsemen, prizef1ghters. ard
actresses, The pair also dined at the
SpauldinE on Forty-third street and Wis
tied the Hotel Astor
AT THIS junCture a week ago a sup
posed friend OF the Patterson girl came
TO me with new Information I tmme-
diately sailed Mr.. Ash on the tele-
phone and he promised to cult Mans
company. The next day he was again in
Mans company.
y threatened to write to the City Ma
ional Bank. of Duluth. to an official I
knew. and have his bank account stop
ped. IL IS not true that Ralph spent
-, 900 with Nan and her friends: but he
did get rid Of a smali-sized fortune
a few days ago Mr. Ash said that
Nan had pretty pair of blue eyes. I
reminded him Of his wife in Duluth my
sister, and of his four pretty babies
each having blue eyes. He broke down
and promised not to meet the actress
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
IN FINANCIAL WORLD. y. !
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

reported by W. B. Hibbs s. Co. 14l9 +
street Members New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board OF Trade. and Washington
Stock Exchanged
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
II Never Knew the Man.
Is Mans Strong Denial

Nan Patterson. at the home of her
sister, Mrs slaytor, of 1880 Fourteenth
street northwest, this morning denied
all knowledge OF the story concerning
her escapaGes at Brighton Beach and
New York city with c. r. Ash.
Miss Patterson declares she does not
even know Mr.. Ash
Miss Patterson arrived in WASHINGTON
last night from New York accompanied
by woman friend. They went at once to
the home OF Mrs. SIaytor. This morning
Miss Patterson declined to be seen. but
authorized the denial of the New York
story through the friend who came to
Washington with her.
This friend. who declined to give her
name, said:
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
(Cou tinued from First Page)

When seen today Mrs. Handy said:
II Nam Patterson says that Ralph
Ash asked her to marry him, and that
she did IAot know he was married, she
lies.
why. khe knew perfectly wen that
We Were after her with a blacksnaka
whip 10 Eive her a thrashinF. and she
knew perfectly well why
Mrs, hlndy, who formerly lived in
Syracuse . y Y, was bitter ia her de-
nunciatiCk T. of Nan. Ash. according to
Mrs, Ha.sGy, has known the FlorodCru
girl only four weeks, and in that time
has eairk Broadway notoriety as a
liberal slsendeT.
Ralph, Ash met Nan Patterson in
bathing lit Brighton Beach four weeks
ago 50 Ii Mrs. Handy.
Prizefghter Friend.
The utFoduction came through Abe
Atteu, "a prizehghter. who is friendly
with Na,1. The actress and her brother
in-law. j. Morgan Smith, and Julia
Smith, NOR sister. became very much at
tracted tto my brother-in-Iaw.
Information reached me linking the
name Of Mr.. Ash with that of the for
mer sweG theart of Caesar Young.
y questioned Ralph about 1t. ana ne
said ne had been introduced to Young
woman NAMED Helen Needhan, and int
after warti he found out she was Nan
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
Always With Nan.

4 haven't left Mans side in the last
month for five minutes at a time, and
If anything occurred such as stated In
the New York papers. it must have all
happened five minutes at time.
Nan has been expecting to come home
for the last six or eight weeks for the
purpose Of going - some quiet country
resort with myself and her mother, who
has been in i'll health all summer At
ter a few weeks rest we shall return
to Washington, where We will remain
until Nan receives a theatrical offer to
suit her.
''Furthcrmore wish TO state most
cmphaticalIy that Nan and myself left
New York al our own time. and for no
such reason as was stated Ia the pa
Eers'
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson, when
seen at their home, at 1852 Howard ave
nue., were very much surprised at the
story. denying having even heard Of the
affair.
Mrs. Patterson said:
The Story IS ridiculous. My child has
been expecting to return 10 her home 10
visit rs for some time, and will in a
f@w DAYS go TO some quiet country place
tor a few weeks"
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
He Denied Her.

A reporter saw Ash at the apartment
of Mr. ard Mrs. Handy last night II.
AZ first said that he did not know the
Patterson girl and that 10 his recol-
lection he had never seen her After
"a few questions had been answered ASH
;cfuted his first statement. saying:
4 know Nan Patterson, and met her
a month ago at Brighton Beach under,
The assumed name OF Helen Need
ham "
This dispatch from Duluth was then
shown 10 Ash:
&C, r, Ash (Ralph ASH has been fer
years welI-knOWu lumber broker Of
Duluth He left Duluth a month ago.
saying he was going to the Pacific
coast. He sold a sawmill at Virginia,
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
Paid the Bills.

Mr.. Ash paid for the hotel bill OF
one OF Mans friends at Brighton Beach
l know this because I saw the bill 1
have knowledge of other money transac-
tions, including bets made by Nan at
the race track
while in The company Of Mr.. ASH,
there was quarrel between J. Nor
gan Smith and Nan. Mr.. Ash said he
was shocked by what he heard -
Mrs. Handy Informed a friend of Nan
that something serious would happen
II the "FlOrOdOra" girl Persisted In her
attentions to Ash. This news was car
ried to Nan yesterday Later Nan took
the Congressional Limited for Wash
lEPtOn
The Morgan Smiths re It the Hotel
Gerard. IL Forty-fourth street. near
LrJaGWay
The Washington times., 1905-08-16
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. Aug. 16.-Following wer,
the quotations on tndaN.s eNchnnre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

port Of every effort put forth TO climi-
nate corn upton ~ politics. No cause
can prosper permanently that docs
not appeal TO the moral sense Of the
country, and the moral sense Of the
country is now being awakened to the
Importance Of purifying politics.
"The Commoner will do It's part in
aiding every movement that has for
its object the asccrtainmcnt Of the will
Of ,hc people and the scrupulous en-
fOrccmcnt Of that will.
THE Commoncr will also furnish
all the Information that it can upon
the questions which are before the
public TO the end that its readers may
be prepared TO render the max imum Of
assistance TO every worthy cause.r
"Who will be the first to make this
pledge? A record will be- kept in The
COmmOner Office Of the name and ad-
dress Of each person who enters into
this movement. Those who desire 10
bc enrolled can either write APPROX
ing the object Of the organization, and
asking TO have their names entered on
the roll, or they can I'll out and mail
the blank which is printed below.
"The Commoncr will be pleased TO
publish limited number Of brief let
tcrs on this subject. Mr.. Bryan is
encouraged by his correspondence TO
believe that there will be a prom pit
and hearty response TO the above
proposition"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08
The Primary Pledge--Organize Now.


TO all who are willing that the ma
jority shall govern In party manage.
ment and In the nation, IT does not
mean that those who exert themselves
TO secure a good platform will be
bound 10 support bad platform
that Is q question which each must do
terminc for himself-but II does mean
that the democratic platform shall
give voice TO the prevailing sentiment
OF the democratic party, and that the
party shall take the country into its
confidence. The pledge proposed is a
primary plcdge-bccause the people
speak at the primaries. The national
convention IL attended by delegates,
and each delegate represents tens OF
thousands OF democrats. The state
convention Is also attended by dele
gates and these represent thousands
OF democrats. The county convcn-
lions are, ~ IL rule, attended by dele
gates, and these in turn represent hun.
dreds Of democrats. At the primary
the voters speak for Themselves: there
democracy has It's citadel.
"Whcn the work Of organization IL
sufficiently advanced, q time can be
set for the meeting Of the members in
their various localities. The members
Of this organization, while pledged to
but one thing namely, attendance
upon the primaries urged to CO.
operate among themselves for the sup
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08
THE PLEDGE OUTLINED.

"Mr. Bryan has been in receipt OF
a multitude or'lettcrs since the cleo
ton urging organization for the cam
,palgn OF 1908. The rank and file Of
the party are ready to beg the light;
they only await - plan OF Incorporation.
This plan has been under consldcra-
ton for some weeks and Is herewith
submitted.
Let each democrat pledge himself
TO attend all Of the primaries OF his
party to be held between now and the
next democratic national convention,
unless unavOidably prevented, and to
use his influence TO secure a clear,
honest and straightforward DECLARE
tion OF the party'B position on every
question upon which the voters Of the
party desire TO speak.
"Thls plan does not involve the
writing Of platform in advance OF
the primaries; It docs not rest upon
the paramount Importance OF any one
Issue. II recognizes the right Of the
democratic voters TO control the policy
OF the democratic party, and TO deter
mine it5 position upon public ques-
'tions. 1t also recognizes the import
ancc Of honesty and sincerity in poll
tics.
"This proposition will appeal to all
who believe In the rule OF the people
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08
ONLY THREE SHIPS OF FLEET ESCAPED

Toxic, June 2.-Confirmation
was received this morning of
the sinking of the Russian cruis.
err Jemtchug, This leaves only
the cruiser Aurora unaccount-
ed for, but it is believed that
she was sunk during the night
attack by torpedo boats.
If that surmise is correct,
then all that remains of the
once magnificent Russian fleet
is the cruiser Almaz, and the
two torpedo boats which reach.
Vladivostok.
A remarkable report has
reached here from the captured
Russian battleship Orel, which,
however, is not confirmed The
report says that the crew of the
ship fought with the greatest
bravery, During the fighting
140 men, mortally wounded,
were thrown overheard to pre-.
vent interference with the fight
ing, The slightly1 wounded
were tied to the masts. The
crew lost 300 men killed and
wounded during the battle.
A ninth report from Admiral
Togo this morning shows that
the eastern seas are swept clean
Of Russian warships. He furth-
err confirms the report of the
sinking of the Russian cruiser
Jemtchug' The report says!
mo Russian ships have been
seen between Tsushima and
Shanghai.
"Rear Admiral Kamimura re-
ports that his flagship, the
Iwate, cannonaded the Jem.
tchug vigorously at distance
of 5000 meters the afternoon of
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08
Wiped Out.

Galveston. Texas, June O.
The record breaking Rio Grande
Hood is growing, with 1estrct.
i've results, and it is feared that
the loss Of life will aggregate
100. lie Mesa has been prac-
tiCally washed off the map aud
Chamberino, N. NJ, is battling
with the raging torrent, its in
babitants fleeing to the hIi.s,
North Of Ell Pdso the river has
stretched to d maximum width
of ten miles and the boundary
lines have been SO changed as
to place La Mesa nearly a la f
mile on the Mexican side.
The crop losses in the Rio
Grande valley are estimated at
nearly $500, 900. and are grow
ing at the rate Of $l5, ODO day.
Whole farms Iln that section
have been destroyed. Hundreds
of head Of live stock and ,mdny
lives have been lost among
the MeXicans. An army Of me
are fighting in hopeless at
tempt to divert the food waters
INTO the canal, with property
owners along the canal resist.
ing the encroachment. For a
distance Of eighty miles the Rio
Grande has cut it's course from
the original channel from one TO
ten miles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

May 81, and undoubtedly sank
her"
The Russians had 1000 killed
and 10000 taken prisoners in
the battle.
Toxic, June "A Russian
view OF the reasons for Togo's
victory is voiced by the
captain of the Dmitri Donskoi,
as follows;
Il am sure no navy in the
world is like the Japanese.
Noncommissioned officers and
men are cool and so brave as to
be almost demons and not hu-
man beings. Their officers are
equally calm and great strate-
gists. Their whole combination
on the sea is immovable and as
impressive as a rock. We made
a foolish mistake in trying to
force the Tsumhima straits.
Now | weep with tears of re-
greet.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08
B.! 10 No..

Or two 10 one is what the
Monroe THIRD Nine did 10 the
Indian Creek boys when they
crossed bats on the diamond at
Turner's park Friday afternoon.
The Monroe penant has been
trailing in the dust, maybe the
Third Nine will raise it on high
and shake it TO the breeze.
where it can be looked up too.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

Roy Meriwether came in
from the Law Department Of
the Missouri State University
Saturday morning to spend the
summer at home. He has one
more year before becoming a
full hedged lawyer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

We could use some Of that
money which is due US and
would be pleased 10 receipt
for it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

st. Petersburg, June 3.-The
Gazette estimates Russia finan.
cial loss as the result of the
battle in the sea of Japan a t
S73, 500, 900.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

For good ice see McClintic
aud Donley. Phones 40. y.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

Mrs. Clarence Shields went
to Hannibal Saturday for a
visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

When you want a square
meal or first class luncheon, go
to Charlie Young's restaurant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

DR.. Hornback, Oculist and
Aurist, Hannibal, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-08

Mrs. r.. j. Bradley and chill
dren, of Quincy came over
Thursday to visit her parents.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
A h FL A T

j. w. Mclean is holding down
the postoffice, and is doing it in
good shape.
j. n. Porter of near Hardy
was in our town the first Of the
week on business.
DR.. F. NJ. Cox informs US thai
he will soon move to his farm,
near Evening Shade. We re-
grel to lose him.
Messrs. Phillips & Bristow
have added a saw rig 10 their
gin and grist mill, and will soon
be ready to cut lumber.
Mrs. J. L. Helm OF this place
is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Hardister, at Batesville, and will
remain with her until after
Thanksgiving.
r. E. Semple drove a carload
of fine steers to Hardy last Satur-
day, which he sold to a Kansas
stock man at a fancy price. The
cattle were mostly his own rails
ing.
Improvements still 60 on in
our town, and the sound of saw
and hammer can be heard on all
sides. Our population has al
most doubled in the past few
months.
What has become of the elec-
trio car line? We do not hear
much talk Of it now, but as it is
said that "still water runs Deep"
we will not lose faith in the en-
terprise yet.
R. M. Biggers, formerly OF
this place but now at Talhequah,
|. T., is here visiting relatives
and friends. "Bob" is a jolly
good fellow, whom everybody is
glad to see. His mother will ac-
company him back to his home
in the Territory.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
M O B | E Y

Theo. Johnson left here last
Tuesday for Caddo, Texas.
Cotton is about seventy-f five
per cent gathered IN this section.
G. s. Jernigan and J. M. Cor
bit made a trip to Cave City Sat-
urday.
w. A. Clark and wife were vis-
iting G. T. Dawson and wife
Sunday.
There is talk of d writine ?
school being taught in this Sec
ton soon.
George Wann, one of our best
citizens, is selling out to 60 west
for his health.
A travelling picture man passed
through this vicinity last week
Several parties gave him work to
do.
Raj Dawson and the writer
were at Batesville Monday and
Tuesday. No, sonny, we never
got drunk.
Frank Herring went to Newark
Saturday to return a span OF
runaway mules belonging to a
gentleman at that place.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
pard0ns Issue ).

The following pardons were
granted by Gov. Davis Monday
James Gilbert, convicted No
vember 8, by the mayor of War
rem, and fined $40 for trespass.
j. E. Lindsey OF Lonoke coun-
ty, convicted last August of SELL
ing whiskey and fined $50. The
fine and not the cost was remitted
John Journey of Pulaski coun-
ty, convicted in May, 1896, OF
arson, and given two years in the
penitentiary. The pardon is to
restore citizenship that he may
testify in another case.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
Temperance Lecturer Exhausted d.

Our correspondent from Hardy
says: "At this place on Sunday
night last, temperance lecturer
was found by H. K. McGinnis,
section foreman, lying on the
sidewalk in a helpless condition.
After being revived, he stated
that he had walked from Thayer,
Mo-, and had collapsed from ex-
haustion. He was taken to the
hotel, aud Monday morning he
went his way. The man had
many letters of recommendation
to his credit.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE.

1t Ia a bad habit TO borrow any.
thing, but the worst thing you can
possibly borrow, Is trouble. When
sick, sore, heavy, weary and worm
out by the pains and poisons of dys-
peps;a, biiousness, BrighL's deasase,
and similar internal disorders, don't
SIT down and brood over your
symptoms, but fly for relief to
Electric Bitters. Here you will find
sure and permanent forgetfulness of
all your troubles, and your body
will not burdened by a load of debt
disease. At Shows drug store.
Price soc. Guaranteed.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
TO OUR PATRONS.

The Record docs not belong to
that class of newspapers which
burden their readers from week
to week with dun notices and
calamity howls to its patrons,
but at this season of the year we
expect what is due the office on
subscription or other accounts To
be paid, A large per cent Of the
printers accounts are usually
email, but in the aggregate they
amount to a considerable sum.
Come in and see US.
Sharp County record., 1905-11-24
CURE WINTER COUGHS.

J. f. Cover, l0l N, Nam Str.
Ottawa, Kans., writes. Every fail
it has been my wife's trouble to
catch a severe cold, and therefore
to cough all winter long. Last fall
! got her a bottle ii Ilorehound
Syrnp. She used 1t and has been
able to sleep soundly all night long,
Whenever the cough troubles her,
two or three doses stops the cough,
and she Is able to be up and we'll"
Csc, so, and sl.OU. Sold by w. A.
Edwards.