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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
Gordon Armstrong.

After lingering illness at the home
of his parents in the Zion neighborhood,
Gordon, the 10-year-old son of Mr., and
Mrs. Geo. ID. Armstrong, died at 7
o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral
was conducted by Rev. 8. p. HAYES at
Zion church at 5 o clock p. m and the
remains we're placed al rest in the little
cemetery surrounding the building.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

by Miss Blanchard, sponsor, her maids
and many ladies', left here today on Q
special train fol Louisville to attend
the Confederate reunion. For several
months New Orleans has been working
to secure the reunion next year, and a
strong committee went along to make
an appeal to the convention to come
here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

The Navy Department Will have the
guns IN the fighting top of the battle
shins Indiana and Alabama replaced by
range finders, device adopted by the
japanese, and to which the recent victory
over the Russian fleet is said to have
been largely due.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
social.

A party Of young people went out to
Rockdale Monday night to see the fur
mace make a run The OUTING was given
IN honor of Miss Dessia Coffee, of Texas,
who is visiting the Misses Estes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

out in the interest of his school the
Howard Institute.
Home-spun pure Linen Handker-
chiefs Sc. Home.spun Cambria Hand
kerhciefs, good value at l0c each 6
for 25c. JOHN ADAMS.
Mr.. Mike Zingerel left Tuesday for
a week stay with his wife at his old
home in Florence, Ala.
Ladies' Turnover Collars, worth
50. % dozen 20 styles; for 25c.
JOHN ADAMS.
Mrs. Fl. w. Bivins and little daughter,
Elizabeth, arrived Monday from Florida
to spend the summer with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jones.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
Mrs. George PinkIeton.

Mrs. George Pinkleton died Tuesday
at her home near Stiversville. Funeral
Fridenship, conducted by Rev. W. 7.
UsseIy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
THE BON TON

Ladies' Trimmed Hats, made Of Silk
Chiffons, also fine Braid Hats Black,
White and colors-large Hats and Turs
bans both--fine flowers and Silk Tdffe-
ia Ribbon trimmings. They ara worth
up to $500 for 81 so.
An offering OF fine Shirred Chiffon
Hats, In both black and white-made
on wired frames-sb Tired all over-large
and small shapes-$2.50 Hats for CSC.
THE BON TON,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

Have had nice trade in goods pei
tanning to hot weather exclusively.
Our stock at present is replete In
every line. We are entering on home
stretch preparatory for fall business,
and Will make very close prices for
you as we wish to close out strictly
summer goods. We nsed the room and
the money. Give us a call when in
need. JOHN ADAMS, Mt. Pleasant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

The first coach load Of Confederate
Veterans going over the L. & N. r. r.
from the South to the Reunion at Louis.
vile passed through Columbia at $50
Monday afternoon as portion OF pas
seneer train No. 2. Several more vete.
rams went through today on the early
morning trains.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
new ORLEANS A BIDDER

New Orleans, June 13.-louisisns
Confederate Veterans, in command
of Gen A. b Booth and accompanied
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
Emmett Hickman Miller.

Emmett Hickman. the little son of
MIR. ard Mrs. II, G. Miller, of Nashville,
died Sunday at the home Of his grand-
father, Mr.. j. G Hickman, on the
Mooresville pike where he was brought
some days since in hope that the change
might prove beneficial Funeral SER
vices and interment were at 10 o'clock
Monday at the Wikee graveyard. Ser.
vices by Elder Sowell.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
Sick

Mrs. L. L Frierson is seriously ill
at her home on South Main street,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

Won't you let the MT. PLEASANT
FURNITURE co. supply you with
anything you may need in the house
hold goods line? They nave anything
you could wish tol, or Will quickly
gte 1T for you.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
DEATHS HARVEST.
Mrs. J. J. Claxton.

Mrs. j. j. CIaxton died at O'Clock
Friday evening at her home at Century
after a short illness. Funeral services
were at the home Saturday at IL
o'clock by Rev. Shelton, of Nashville,
the minister who united Mr.. and Mrs.
C'axton in marriage years ago. Inter-
ment was at Rose Hill later in the day.
! Deceased leaves husband and one
child, boy, about two years old. She
was formerly Miss Eugenie Huddleston
and resided in Purdy. Tenn, until her
marriage. after which she lived at
Braden, Tenn, up to six months ago
whom she and Mr.. Claxton removed to
Century. She was devout christian
lady and was member of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church. She leaves
large circle of friends who deeply mourn
her departure.
Mrs. Sarah Polk Jones.
Mrs. Sarah Polk Jones died Monday
morning in Nashville at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. james @. Bradford, In
terment was at o clock pm. Tuesday
at ST. John 5 Church, Ashwood, with
prayer at the grave by Rev. Walter
+. Capers. Mrs. Jones was the eldest
daughter Of the late General Lucius j.
Polk, Of Maury county, and sister of
Mrs. Campbell Brown, of Spring Hin.
Major Will Polk, Of Mississippi, Col.
Lucius J. Polk and Capt George Polk,
Of Texas She had not been a resident
Of Maury County for many years but
leaves many old friends and number
Of relatives in this county.
The following grapdsons and nephews
acted as pail b arers vii lam +.
Cooper, Rcbdn "A rnt on. Thos. Bradford,
Robin Cooper, Duncan Cooper, Percy
Brown. Eucius Z. Brown, George @.
Brown, Minnick Williams and Treze-
want P. Yeatman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
VILLAGE
IS MARRIAGE MAD
Wedding Celebration Re-
sp0nsible.

CHICAGO. Sept. a.-Great are the do
ings in the thriving community OF
Schaumburg. H., where all work has
been suspended for three days 10 permit
the celebration of a wedding in the ap-
proved old-fashioned German way.
The entire population is being enter
tairfed by the parents of the bride, and
the spirit Of romance has taken such a
hold on the place that already in this
the first day of the merry. making re-
port is made of some half dozen engage
mentS
The young women Of SchaUmburg are
joyous. while il is said the youths are
filled with dismay at the pervading good
cheer having removed every barrier 10
the citaGeIs of their hearts. Sz
The marriage ceremony took place
yesterday afternoon. Miss Lucy Often
dorf becoming Mrs. Henry r Lichthard-
y procession a mile long wound its way
through the scattered streets of the town
to the German church. and in front OF
the bridal coach marched brass band
keeping increasingly at it.
More than 200 vehicles holding farmers
and their families were in line. and there
We're "A dozen floats wonderfully deco
rated and showing dancing youths and
maids in old German costumes Schaunn-
burg and the country surrounding has
now settled down TO getting away with
the following:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
YELLOW PERIL
GRIPS CITY HARD
Council Has to Employ
ASiatic Labor.
PECULIAR CONTRACT HOLDS
Citizens Money Goes to Buy Rice and
Tea for japanese and
Chinese.

SANTA ROSA. Cal Sept 9.-The city
Of Santa Rosa finds itself N the unique
position of employing japanese and Chi
nese labor. and being unable TO rid 1t
self Of the AsiatIcs for some time 10
come This il believed 10 be the first
instance in California where Chinese
and japanese have been employed by
a municipality
Though this unusual state Of AFFAIRS
exists, II is no reflection on the MEM
bers OF the common council Two mern-
bers Of that Dody-James n Donahue'
chairman of the fire and water COM
n1ittee. and j. F. Wallace. chairman OF
the structure committee. were elected
on the Un-on Labor ticket. and eacn
has made vigorous protests in the
employment of this labor, but nothing
can be done at present.
The explanation of this awkward Sit
uation is that recently the city pur-
chased land Of Harry L. Hall and Her
vev Britain. west OF this city. for a
sewer farm. In making the purchase
the municipality had 20 assume All or
the contracts which Hall and Britain
had made for the cultivation OF crop
of hops thereon. and also for the sale or
the crops. a portion OF the crop having
been contracted last year.
No thought was given IN the negotlS-
tons TO the fact thai the labor on me
places was performed ~ Asiatics- and y
was not until Sanitary inspector Myron
III. Damon called attention 10 the fact
that the citv's labo<e-s required rice.
tea end othe.- foods 5.ader the terms or
their contract that the true situation
dawned on the city lawmakers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
japanese and Russian
Money Goes to Charities

CONCORD, y. H, Sept "a move
ment TO perpetuate for all time the sign
ing of the treaty Of Portsmouth and the
liberality OF the Japanese and Russian
plenipotentiaries. by the distribution an
nually on September OF the income
from the gift of the ENJOYS, is now Iu-
der consideration by Governor John Nc
Lane.
Governor McLane has received from
Baron Rosen. the Russian ambassador.
A check for $4,000 20 be distributed
among the charita bic institutions OF the
state by which the Russians duplicate
the gift OF the japanese ENJOYS made
before leaving Portsmouth.
IL has not yet been decided what dis
nosi don shall be made Of The funds. but
the p-oba bilities are that the fund Will
b.. kept intact and the proceeds Dc dis
tributed on the 9Th OF September each
wear as a substantial reminder Of the
great anniversary. and of The libcrality
az the visiting ENJOYS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
SHONTS DENIES
ALL CROOKEDNESS
considered Personality of
Canal Bidders.
IN GIVING FEED CONTRACT
says He Did Right in Not Giving Job
to Other Firms Who Now
Protest.
IN GIVING FEED CONTRACT

NEW YORK, Sept chairman
Shonts said today at his home in Green
wien, Conn, concerning the ward of the
contract for feeding the Panama canal
employees:
This is a Panama railroad matter
and not commission matter. The rail-
ROAD authorized me to take charge of
the affair. 1t was not necessary to ad-
vertise. There was nothing irregular or
crooked about the matter.
In awarding the bid 1 took into con-
sideration tho personality of the bidders,
their organization and experience
Mr.. Markell was the only man who
had been on the ground, and this and his
equipment and long experience in The
West made him the best man for the
work"
Hudgins e Dumas. who had the res
taurant privilege at Ellis Island for
three years, and H. Balfe & Son, who
now control that privilege. have united
In protest to the President against the
award of the $4,000 900 concession to ].
E. Markell, of Omaha.
Withdraw Bids.
The two firms have also sent letters 10
Chairman Shonts withdrawing their
bids. with the intention of invaIidat ting
The award by Withdrawing competition.
Hudgfns & Dumas bid is lower as il
stands than that of the successful bid
der, and. although Chairman Shonts in
vited bids from both Hudgins G. Dumas
and H. Balfe & Son, J. Z. Markell was
invited by the Government in July TO
go TO Panama and lock over the ground.
and, as an expert. devise a scheme for
furnishing healthful food to employees.
he spent month on the isthmus,
and mapped out plan for the establish
ment of the hotels along the canal
route, each capable of entertaining Isl
TO 300 boarders and twice as many table
boarders. Just why the other firms were
asked to bid. when Chairman Shonts
says the matter was private. and no ad.
Vertising for bids was necessary, is
something Chairman Shonts has not ex.
planned
IT is not known what action will bt
taken by the President in regard to tn.
protest. but IL is thought an investiga
ton may be ordered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
ARMY HOSPITAL SITE
ON BRlGHTW00D AVENUE

The United States Government has
purchased nearly nifty acres of land On
the west SIDE of Brigntwood avenue as
a site for the Army General Hospital
The purchase price is more than SlU9.00o
The property was purchased from:
George w. MaderI in two parcels. One
marcel contains +3-z1 acres for which was
naid SOS. ID nd IS Ges- grated as part
of Girls Portion. The other is also de
scribed as part % Girls Portion. bu; the
acreage is not given. The consider a
ZION named Is $40
The property formerly belonged TO the
estate of james Donald Cameron. Of
PENNSYLVANIA. and was decided to MIR.
Madert by Mr.. Cameron and his wife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
Secret Treaty by Gar
And Mikado, Says London

LONDON. Sept. 9.-It is known per
fectIy well at the japanese legation
here that a secret treaty has been made
between the Car or Russia and The
Emperor Of Japan. despite the usCa!
diplomatic denials.
These facts concerning the treaty. ;he
way by which IL was reached. and us
purposes. can be stated on the highest
authority:
The Kaiser advised the Car II make
the secret treaty when they met on
their Yachts Hohenzollern and Polar
Star. in the Baltic sea.
The Intermediates IN the negotiations
were the japanese minister a. London
and the German ambassador at St
Petersburg King Edward helped me
making OF the treaty
1t provides that the Gar OF Russia
the Gar. not the empire-shali paw
$500 90 600 indemnity To Japan la five
years less the amount which Russia will
pay Japan for her care and maintenance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09

were called "silver men," There was
of course. a distinction between the
fare to be served 10 gold men" and to
silver men" The employees will have
TO pay for what they get, but the idea
was to furnish wholesome food under
Government stipulations at a minimum
cost
Hudgins & Dumas declare that after
presenting their BID the received a
letter from Mr.. Shonts In which he in
timated that their figures We're too low.
and setting forth conditions which were
not mentioned in the draft of the pro-
posed contract on which the bids were
based
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
Kaiser Wanted Peace.

Emperor William desired peace; he
had his own reasons but he desired
peace. That the Kaiser was sincere
and helpful al through, President
Roosevelt has assured the world in s
letter acknowledging the <aiscr's con-
gratUlatious
when the Kaiser met the Car. Nicho-
las told him that he wished FOR peace
but that The Russian people would
have his throne j. they had u pay al
indemnity William told him most plain
~ that Japan would never agree 20
peace without an indemnity.
lie finally advised the car TO offer
secretly. - pay the indemnity out Of
his own pocket. The Emperor Of Japa n
acqniesced in this proposal. il made
peace certain; Il saved RusSias face"
and Japan gets the money. or part OF
IT, And when the Russians learn that.
after ali. an Indemnity VIII be paid. IL
can be said 10 them.
See. Japan asked 500. 900. 900; she gets
only S40D 900 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
SOUTHWEST WON
COLORED LAURELS
In Line for Championship
Banner.
WHITE CONTESTS TODAY
If They Do Not Overcome Southwest's
Score Latter Will Get The
Times Trophy.

The Southwest grounds won the cham
pionship meet between the colored play
grounds of the city. held at the Coliseum
yesterday afternoon. The tournament
proved a great success. The entries in
the events were much larger than the
directors had anticipated, and parents
and friends OF the children turned out
In great numbers to witness the spots.
BY winning the. tournament, the
Southwest reservation Is ~ line for the
handsome championship banner present.
ed by The Times to the playground
scoring the greatest number Of points.
Should the ground that wins the meet
for white children this afternoon fail
to score more points than Southwest
did, the banner will go TO the colored
ground
Southwest, however. was not allowed
TO walk away with the meet The
events were closely contested and IL
only one or two of the races were
the winners more than a few feet
to the good. Theodore Matthews. one
of the contestants from the Southwest
grounds did much to assist his col
leagues to win the championship pan
ner. He captured four events ana mn
ished second IN two others, winning
four gold medals and two silver ones a.
well as scoring twenty-six points Io'
hic ground
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
Sure He Was C-azy.
Times Want AID Branch.

Want advertisements and subscrip-
lions for the Evening and Sunday TIM.
viii be received at w. +. McNultr's
newsstand. northeast corner 18th and p
streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
BRITT AND NELSON
WITHIN THE LIMIT

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 9.-Jimmv
Britt and Battling Nelson weighed in a,
Harry CorbetJ's cafe AT 10 o'clock this
morning. thus fulfilling the next TO last
condition called for by the articles for
their battle 1T the Colma Athletic Club
this afternoon. Each mad" the 13a
pounds called for
Now all that IS left for the rival fight
ers 10 90 il 10 enter the ring and battle
until one bites the dust.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09

L
mouth.
Free Hand N China.
II is reported also that Russia agrees
in the treaty TO give Japan Il free hand
in China though this point is not so
certain as the other.
The compact was made without the
knowledge even Of Baron komura and
Nj Witte
The Car and the Emperor OF Japan
bound themselves Solemnlv 10 secrecy
about The treaty. Gable dispatches state
that. when Mr.. Martens took steamer
from New York Yesterday he admitted
that a secret treaty is in existence
Martens. one Of the mCSt aStl.tc Of
diplomats. never would have dared To
make the ackuowledSment without his
sovereign s permission II Is more than
likely that Martens was ordered 70 drop
the hint about the treaty and thus. as
Will be soon seen. 10 relieve The En-
peror Of Japan from Il most embar-
RAISING position at home.
Indeed. il is not improbable that Mar
tens was ordered to sail from America
10 make an opportunity 70 speak. He
spoke. he Salied-nOw come dcuialS from
al over the earth that there is a secret
treaty.
To 81 - glr..fa lff+F..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09

The last excursion of the season &c
Colonial Beach will be made by the
steamer T V ArrowSmith tomorrow,
the steamer leaving her wharf here at
SIS o'clock, and Alexandria half hour
later A quick trip 10 the Beach VIII
be made. and those who visit the resort
viii nave several hours in which 70 en-
joy the fine bathing. crab5in2l and hSh-
ing There is still large throng at the
Beach who Will remain 10 enjoy the TAU
season or4thee river On the return trip
the smith will leave the Beach at s
.. m. and will reach home about Il ..
m. The last Saturday evening trip VIII
be made today. the steamer leaving her
wharf here at 5:40 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
CHINA'S RESENTMENT.

There once was Il country named China,
Who asked that her trca tment be fina,
So she boTCoJted all
OF the stuff that We haul
On satlnoat or freiShter or lima.
Baltimore American.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09
FRANKS OF JUNATIC
WITH PRETTY HEIRESS
Compelled Girl Whom He Abducted to Wear Apparel of
Feathers and Take Up Position n-LuxuriouS
Bird Cage.

ST PETERSBURG. Sept. 8.-Vladi-
kavkaz. in the Caucasus. has just been
the scene Of an extraordinary trial
which has set all Russia talking.
Ivan NitkoVski and IsTeal Grun. two
venerable, wealthy, and highly respect
cd citizens. were charged with kidnap-
ing numerous young women Of good
family As result of the trial. boJn
Vitkcvski and Grur viii spend the even
ing of their days as paying guests n
an asylum for the insane.
During the years 1892 and 1893 no few
Ct than fourteen girls. belonging 20
;he most exclusive families in Nladi-
kavkaz. were abducted under remarE-
able circumstances. IN every Instance
the victim returned to her home. af-
ter a short absence, with an amazing
story Of her adventures. Not a girl was
any the worse for her experience. and
ali had such extraordintry tales 70 tell
that il was evident that the town CON
tanned more than one eccentric, If no;
insane. inhabitant OF great wealth
The Last Victim.
The last victim of the demented and
aged pair of kidnapers was Marya
SaVin. who. about 4 year ago. was sup
posed To have been captured by brigaIG'
FOR the sake of a ransom. Marya Was
an heiress, and the belle of Nlad!kavkaz
and police and public united in sys-
tematic search for the missing heiress
Bloodhounds were employed, bat in the
midst OF the excitement Marya return
ed 10 her home Us suddenly as sac hat
disappeared. Her story was even more
exciting than that of previously kid
mapped women. and lie was owing TO tbs
I following tale which she told thai
: Nitkovski and Grun Were eventually
{ brought TO Justice:
Il woke up in the night" she said
land Was terrified by seeing two gray
| bearded men. both masked. bending
! over me was TOO frightened Il
! scream. and the men. without utterinf
a word. placed n gag I'm my mouth an'
/ blindfolded me. Then they lifted IN,
! from my bed and carried me as ! wa
| into the street. where l was thrust int
4 awaiting carriage,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-09

We drove at a furious pace. for what
seemed but 4 short distance. but |
think l must have tainted. When /
revived and the bandage was taken from
my eyes / discovered that / was in a
luxuriously appointed room. furnished
as a library. In The corner of the
apartment stood Il large gilGed cage.
constructed. il appeared. for some gi-
Santic prehistoric bird My captors,
sJill without uttering word. handed
me a closc-fitting fea her dress, made
apparently of many thousands Of vel
low birds skins They nnotioncd 20 me
to put this on, ana chen gently pushed
me into the cage. fastening the door
behind me one OF the ola men (vho
now proves Ia have been NitkovsKD
brought me costly food; the other man
tGrun) l never saw again.
.'Nitkovski used TO come and gaze at
me through the bars of the cage: some
times he threw Jumps of sugar through
the bars Early every morning he would
enter the library with jug of boil ng
water This he would pour into big
birds bath attached to the side of the
cage. Wash bird he would eXclaim-
These were the only words l ever heard
him utter.
Sure He Was CEaZy-
II felt sure that he must be a luna
tic and was extremely nervous of
what he would do to me But when /
almost despaircd OF rcgainins my free
dom. the old man came 10 my cage late
one night and signed to me TO come
down from my perch and remove my
feather costume. Again, without a
word. he blinGfolded me. and. guiding
+ me to carriage. drove me within few
wards % my home.
Almost al the fancy shops in Vlad-
picture post cards adorned with photo
graphs OF the ''Ladybird in Gilded
/ Cage.