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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-07
BY SIR WALTER BESANT

| said the mate; 'besides-"
He is harmless, and you can trust
him not to make mischief. / will pay
for him if you like
What does he want to go home for?'
asked the mate, doubtfully. Indeed, the
appearance of the man did not warrant
the belief that he would be welcomed
by his friends.
He has to pay a pilgrimage; he has
to deliver a message before a magistra tie,
and to be subsequently elevated to a post
of great distinction" said the baron.
"Humph! said the mate. "He looks
as If he'd done something Better keep
IN these ATTITUDES, stranger where no one
asks and no one cares. But about his
fare; who's to pay his passage and his
grub, if we take him?''
You will return some time to Queens
land. Take or send this note" He took
his note book, tore off half leaf. and
wrote few words upon it. "Send this
note to Messrs. Hengstenburg q Com
pany, Sydney. Tell them where you got
it, and they will give you EGO for it, and
will thank you into the bargain for let
ting them know that, so far, the Baron
Sergius Won Holsten is safe. If there
is any money left after paying for your
passenger, give it to this poor fellow
He is not such a bad fellow, though he
looks so miserable, unless he begins to
contde in you. When he does that. lock
him up in cabin. Perhaps he has done
something, as you say; what do we
Know? As for doing things" he said
regarding his humble companion with the
utmost severity, "a man who is tempted
to commit a crime ought always to re-
member that he will some day, in all
probability, be wrecked on a desert ISL
and, an island of cannibals in the COM
pany of one, and only one, other Euro
pean, and that man greatly his superior;
and he ought truly to resolve that under
no temptations will he do anything which
may make him a nuisance and bore to
that companion through the vehemence
of his repentance" David Leighan
groaned. Man." added the baron, SEN
tentiously, docs not live for himself
alone; and he who rashly commits a
crime may hereafter seriously interfere
with the comfort of his brother man. ="
David hung his head. Il forgive you.
David. 1 have protected you from the
natives spears and their pots and cary
ing knives for six months. though il has
curses. l have fed you and sheltered
you. 1 have been rewarded by peniten-
tial groans and by outward tokens of
fervent contrition. These have saddened
my days land have disturbed my slum-
bers. Groan, henceforth into other ears.
l forgive you, however, only on one con-
dition, that you return no more. If you
do, you shall be speared and potted with
out remorse. AS for the document in my
notebook"
Il shall get to England before you"
said David; "and when 1 get there 1
shall go at once to Challacombe and
make a statement just like the one you
have in your notebook. By the time you
come to England shall be-"
Exactly" said the baron. smiling
sweetly. You will have been a public
character. Well, to each man comes
somehow his chance of greatness. 1 hope
you may enjoy your reputation, David.
though it may be short-lived.'
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-07
Dissatisfaction in the Kitobsn

do you think our new servant will
stay?" asked Mr.. Rooral.
II am afraid not" answered bis
wife. "She says her family doesn't
like things we have to eat, and don't
believe my clothes fit her very well"
--Washington Star.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-07
Salmon FONDA.

Stir together one cupful of minced
canned salmon, one cupful of rolled
crackers, three eggs, the yoll1s and
whites first beaten separately, and one
cup Of milk. Whip this mixture
steadily for five minutes. then turn
into a pudding dish and bake for
twenty minutes in hot oven.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-07
Delicious Fritter~-

One quart of water, butter the size
of an egg, boil few moments, stir in
flour to make 1t as thick as mashed DO
tatoes, pour this into a bowl and beat
six eggs into it-one at time, add salt
and nutmeg. then fry In hot lard
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-07
MascuIiue View.

Mrs. Shopps-I see Cutt & Slashem
are advertising some lovely house
gowns at a bargain.
Shopps-Well, our house doesn't
need a gown, but 1t ought to have a
coat OF paint
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-07
Cream Biscuits.

One quart and half best -four, one
pint sour creahm, two tablespoonfnls
white sugar; one scant teaspoonful
soda, one-half teaspoonful salt, one
scant cup half lard, or fresh butter,
mixed soft, knead lightly and bake
quickly.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
CHEVY CHASE CLUBS
SPRING TOURNAMENT

The annual spring tournament of the
Chevy Chase Club, under the auspices
OF the United States Golf association.
will be held On the clubs, links on NAV
4. sand 6. The following cups will be Of
fered:
Qualification round, stroke competi-
ton, eighteen holes, thirty-two to r,iaI-
ifg. Prize for lowest score
Club Cup--SecoDd prize match play,
eighteen holes.
Consolation Cup-Secopd prize. match
play, eighteen holes for those put cut In
first round of Club Cup.
Handicap Cup-second prize. Stroke
competition, eighteen holes. Prize for
lowest score Entries to be accompanied
by home seoretary's statement of hand
leap
Entries close the evening before
each event They should be addressed to
the green committee.
~. s. g. A. and established local rules
govern. 5-.se
The Handicap Cup. competition VIII be
played on MAY s. Play may begin any
hour after 10 q. sn!f but must be finish
ed by $50 p m
Handicap competition must give way
to- those playing in semi-f1nals and
dnals. both cups.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
MILITARY FUNERAL
FOR VETERAN SUICIDE

TIE body Of William De Vautier the
young man who committed suicide Fri
DAY night as result of draining a bot
tie of carbolic acid on Aqueduct bridge
ls now at FREY Brothers. tuldertakers
lSe Fourteenth street northwest, where
II VIII remain untN tomorrow at D. n.
De Fautier was Spanish War Vet
Gran. The burial Will take place with
military rites
The funeral ceremonies will be AZ 2
o clock at Arlington Cemetery, where
the burial viii take place in the Spanish
war veterans section. Chaplain Charles
&. PIERCE, OF Fort Myer, VIII officlate
fhe commandans at Fort Myer has
been instructed 10 furnish q b,lgler and
9 hring squad of regular troops The
spanish war veterans Of the Henry w.
Iawton Camp. No 4. of which young
De NauIer was Il member will also
take part in the ceremonies.
Members OF the various Spanish wa r
veteran auxiliaries of the Lineal So
cietS, composed OF The mothers, wives,
sisters. al.d daughters Of Spanish war
veterans ard of the Mary a. Babcocx
auxiliary of the Henry w Lawton
camp. as well members of the Dis
frtct National Guard. in which De Vau-
tier had enlisted. and relatives and
friends viii be present at the cere-
monies.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
TO GROW POISONOUS
AND MEDICINAL PLANTS
Agricultural Department Will Make Experiments in the
Propagation of Herbs Of Ancient Days as
a Source of Profit

Over on the Potomac flats" garden
ers of the Department of Agriculture
are at work putting into shape an un-
usual sort of a farm. 1t is to be test
garden in which medicinal and poison
Gus plants are to be raised, the expert
ments resulting. it is hoped. in the
United States saving before long the
S1s,0o0090 now sent abroad annually for
certain medicines.
The new garden will be under the care
of DR.. Rodney Fl. True, OF the Bureau
of Plant Industry Arrangements have
been made 10 begin the experiments
Immediately with opium poppy, BELLA
donna. licorice, capsicum, anise, cori-
ander. murdock, mullen. tansey. bone
set, feabane and a number of similar
plants which were at one time SO cop-
mon in the United States that the farnl-
ers had all kinds Of trouble TO get rid
OF them.
The officials of the department believe
there would be money in growing many
OF the plants needed. There is ready
market for all of those mentioned and
many which are not In the list. k
The officials of the bureau believe
that Virginia and some Of the other
Southern States will be the best In
which to establish drug farms, be-
cause of the long seasons.
SO little attention has been given
Of late years to the growing of medic
inal plants that the United States is
now importing annually 10000 pounds
Of thyme. or as 1t is more commonly
known, sage, oil. a few years ago
sage was common in every Southern
garden. And snake-oot. from which
the old mammies made their famous
tea, is so scarce that it is certainly
worth its weight in silver, II not gold :.
There are other plants once COM
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Marrying Parson Again
Ties q Nuptial Knot
Miss Katherine E. LaWtOn and c. l. IeOnard
Brave Objections of Brides Parents
and Seek Gretna Green

In spite of objection on the part of the
parents of the bride. C. l. Leonard, en-
ployed as a typesettcr in the Govern
ment Printing Office. and Katherine f..
Lawton, of 7o1 Second street northwest,
took an early train for Rockville yes
terday morning, and a short time later
were pronounced man and wife by the
Rev. Dr. White, who has earned the
sobrfquet of the Marrying Parson.
The marriage was the result OF a
courtship the beginning of which dates
back three years. Mr.. Leonard. it is
said, met his bride at a dance, and i'm
mediately fell in love. His affection was
reciprocated by Miss Lawton, but ow-
ing to the youth of the bride her par
ents objected TO a marriage Time pass
ed, and Mr. Leonard moved to board
ing house at 1914 Sixth street northwest,
in order to be nearer his fancee. The
courtship was continued with renewed
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
PRINCE GUSTAV ADOLPHUS
.HURRfES TO SWEETHEART

NAPLES, March 2e.-The Duchess Of
ConnaugM and her daughters arrived
last evening on board the yacht Essex
which landed at the Santa Lucca pier
Prince Gustaf Adolphus of Sweden was
waiting atTanother quarter of the har-
Dor, and had arranged an elaborate
banquet for his fance and her parent.
Owing to the delay this had to be
abandoned. and he finally rushed bare
headed through the rain to the wharf
where he boarded the Essex, which i'm
mediately proceeded
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

ardor. and last week the couple decided
TO brave parental objection and eiope.
Not one word of their plans reached
the friends Of the bride who, when they
heard of her marriage, were greatly
surprised. The groom was less reticent,
and told his landlady that he intended
becoming a benedict, only to have his
assertion rfdiculed
Leonard, however, obtained leave of
absence from his work yesterday morn
ing, and shortly after breakfast met
Miss Lawton. The two boarded an cleo
tric car for Rockville, where Leonard
obtained license without difficulty. and
the two were made one in the court
house Office of the Rev. DIR. White. The
marriage ceremony performed, the
happy couple returned TO this city, the
bride to inform her parents of her step.
and the groom to arrange with his land
lady for new tenant.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
TAkACS De K!S-JOKA,
NAME SHE DESPISES

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25.-Mrs.
Carlotte Hart Takacs de Kis-Joka,
member ef the wealthy and prominent
Hart family, of this city, today was
granted divorce from Baron Takacs de
kis-Joks, hungarian nobieman. They
were married In London November 25
1903. and separated in Rome January l6,
1904
The baroness alleged her husband
lured her into the marriage by pretend
Ing to have much property and social
standing. She also alleges that the state
nnents were false.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALE OF FINE HORSES
AT the ARLINGTON HORSE CO.'S stables
32S7 and 1899 NJ ST. NV. on MONDAY
MARCH "a. 1906, at 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ
Horses consigned by the following shippers
Chas. Clpp OF Frederick. Md. load: Harry
McHenry. of Chambersburg, Pa, load Of
extra draft and driving horses; VIII Nc
Henry. of HagerstoWn. Nd, ! load. These
are an exceptionally iire lot of horses and
worthy the attention OF contractors, coal
men, and wagon men; also some teams for
Gne driving ARLINGTON HORSE CO. 3zsi
and 52S9 NJ ST. NV, Washington, d. c.
mh25-2t
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.

The Washington Times adyertis-
ing representative in Atlantic City
is John c. Benson, general manages
OF the Resort Advertising Co., Bari.
lett building, North Carolina and
Atlantic avenues. Ali advertisements
will be accepted at the same rates as
at the home office of The Washing
Ton Times.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
STATE FUNERAL
FOR De hP|ROz
Services Tuesday at st.
Matthews Church.
DIPLOMATS WILL ATTEND
Elaborate Arrangements Being Made
in Mexico to Pay Tribute to
the Dead.


The funeral of Senor Manuel de Az
piroz, the Mexican Ambassador, will be
held at st, Matthew's Church. on Tues
day at noon. Requiem. mass viii be
SAID. -
After the ceremony the body will be
taken to Oak Hill cemetery, where. it
will be placed in a vault until final ar
rangements for taking the body to Mex
leo can be made
The funeral at the church VIII ue "A
state affair. It will be attended oy. the
entire Diplomatic Corps high officials
OF the Government. nd=:probably by
President RooseveIt.3s ycsz-s z<=aacs
Selection Of PaIIbease-s.: T:a
The rallbearers. though not finally
selected, will consist of two members
of the Diplomatic Corps of amhassa-
dorial rank. two ministers, a justice of
the Supreme Court. Gen. John w Fos-
ter, ex-Secretary of State, and counsel
or of the Mexican embassy, and two
Senator's
The ambassadors will be Count Cas-
sln1. the dean of the corps: and Baron
Mayor des PIanclles the next ii, rank:
the ministers will be Mr.. Grip. senior
IN rank of the ministers. and one Of
the. South American representatives,
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
VIII designate member of that fri
bunai to act as pallbearer. Senator
Cuiiom. chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. and m jptiuarA
friend of Senor Azpiroz. will be cne of
the Senatorial representatives.
II has not been decided whether the
hc t.,l H.,
States warship or by rail In p1tter
event this Government will send. a mill
tary guard as an escort. There will he
d detah of Mexican troops to receive
Inc pody at the Mexican frontier.
Arrangements II Mexico.
flaoorate arrangements are being
mace In Mexico to pay proper tribute
~ Senor Azpiroz. The BODY will he
IaEsh 70 Mexico City and will lie in
st'+te IN the main public building of
that city.
lhere will be an outpouring Of the
mexican people to the funeral and
PRESIDENT Dlaz will probably issue a
proclamation making an event of re
day.
Senor Azpiroz enjoyed the bfghest
esteem Of the Mexican chief eyAcu-
tive, and in fact his services were. re-
sarded OF such great value by the
administration that recently IT was
contemplated making him minister of
foreign affairs
Tender of Warship.
This Government has made ,ta .s,,,ou
OF warship 10 take the body of Senior
Azpiroz Rome.s lsiit President Diaz"has
1.ot signified his wishes in the rnatta,
IN case the body is sent on a boat. the
vessel would go 10 Vera Graz. and from
there the body would be taken TO Mexico
City
ne secretaries and attaches of the
embassy in this city yesterday received
many expressions OF sympathy. During
his long residence in this citv. since
1879, the ambassador had made hundreds
OF friends. and among the members of
the diplomatic corps and public men
alike his death has caused great sorrow
Ihe funeral on Tuesday viii be largely
attended
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Hay Says His Health
Has Greatly Improved
No Recurrence of Painting Spell on Board the
Cretic, Which Reached the Azore ISL
ands Yesterday Afternoon.

of the time in his cabin as he desired
to rest as much as possible. He thlaks
that he viii be fully reeuperated before
the Cretic reaches Naples. and will be
fully able to enjoy the European tour
that he has planned.
IN bidding good-by Mr.. Hay said that
the voyage. 50 far. has been the most
comfortable he has ever enjoyed across
the Atlantic Mr. Hay was Informed
of the Venezuelan Developments. but
decided that undse the circumstances he
must refuse 10 discuss them.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

PONTA DELGADA, Azore Islands,
March 25.-The White Star Liner Cretic,
en- board OF which is John Hay. Sec
retary of State of the United States,
arrived here this afternoon shortly be-
fore o'clock
Mr.. Haystoid the newspaper men that
he was much improved in health, ard
that there had been no recurrence of
the fainting spell with which he was
seized just before he sailed from New
Y York city last Saturday.
He said that he has remained most
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
SIGNED. COMMISSION
OF j. MARTIN MILLER
President Formally Appoints Newspaper Correspondent
Consul at AK la Chapelle-He Goes to State Depart
merit and Is Sworn In
merit and Is Sworn In

President Roose relt signed yesterday
afternoon the commission of j. Martii,
Miller, the well-known newspaper man.
who has been appointed consul at AK
la Chapelle, Germany.
AS soon as ne received notice of his
formal appointment 1Mr. Miller went to
the State Department and was, sworn
in. He will probably depart for HE new
post Within the next six weeks
J Martin Miller has been prominent
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
TWO ALLEGED ANARCHISTS
ARE SAILING TO SPAIN

MADRID. March g5.-The government
authorities have received word from the
New York police that two DANGEROUS
Spanish anarchists have embarked from
that port bound for Barcelona.
The police at Barcelona have been in
structed to keep a careful watch for
them on their arrival.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

mon about the District, Maryland and
Virginia that are now practically ex-
tinct, or are so scarce that il is
cheaper to import them from abroad
than 1T is to hunt for them.
The officers Of the bureau expect
that all of these plants are going to
be growing in the States from which
they have disappeared within year
or two, II the experimental farm
proves to be a success
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

among Washington newspa pei men fer
several years. a native of Virginia
Mr.. Miller mas lived in ali sections Of
the United States, and has made sew
eial trips aro:lnd tbs: world. In od1i-
ton to his newspaper work Mr.. Miller
has written Two or three books on va
rious foreign topics.
Accustomed to gathering information
and fluent writer AR Miller shnui,l
make an able consular representative
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
ANTtAOSQU|T0
VAR DESCRIBED
Lecture by DR.. Howard to
Biological Society.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIMENTS
Much Money Is Spent in Efforts to
Annihilate Insect Disease
Bearers
GOVERNMENT EXPERIMENTS

Fill all of the pools possible and
clean out The others around the
house, stables. and yards. especially
In the suburbs.
Colonies OF mosquitoes will thrive
ali summer, one after the other, and
often III a cup of water, hidden in a
discarded tin can or disk, lying any
where In the open
In the country and suburbs almost
every householder is personally re-
sponsihle for his malariai fever and
mosquito supply.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
HEBREW SENDS MONEY
TO HELP REVOLUTION

BRUSSELS, March 25.-The interna
tioral socialist bureau has received
letter from New York signed by a Pol
ish Jew. inclosing $4,000 for the use of
the Russian terrorist committee.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
SPENCER HALL.

Maryland ave. and Beach, near Steel Ptae.
SPECIAL.
Atlantic City's Best Moderate Priced Hotel
New and elegant. Offers special spring rate
$40, $3.50 per week; 81. $3.50. 90 per day. Ey-
erythfng first class. Elevator, steam heat
baths. sun parlor. Coach meets all trafna
Booklet SPENCER & RGTTER
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
HOTEL RALEIGH,

Ocean and St Charles Place. {Capacfty o.,
A Hotel that offers everything high-elass and
modern. with superior cuisine. Elevator pri-
yate baths, large porche5. with ocean view.
etc. Special spring and Easter terms Au-
romobile meets trains Booklet mailed
c. SEINN
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
DIED.

pGRFEY-On Saturday. March %.
1905. at 10 a. M, SUSIE J. DURFEY,
beloved wife of James G. Durfey. 1t
WILLIAMSON Saturday, March 25,
1905 at $50 a. m, at her residence ia
LIAMS beloved wife of Col jeremiah
Williams. in her sixty-seventh year. In
terment private 1t
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

If residents of Washington and the
vicinity would eliminate the mosquito
from their domestic economy. with the
levers and discomfort they carry around
with them, in the coming summer, it
would be we'll to harken to the advice
given bX DIR. L. 0. Howard, chief of the
Bureau Of Ethnology OF the Department
of Agriculture. In lecture given be-
fore the Biological Society of Wash
ington yesterday he went into the do
ings of the buzzing annoyance in de-
tail, including in his remarks those lead
ing this article.
In introducing his subject DIR. Howard
reviewed the work and the results there
of in which the United States and vari-
Gus States have been busy for five years,
and called attention to the large sums
spent by these governments in their ex-
neriments.
Culex and Anspheles.
The lecture was Illustrated with lam
tern slides. The speaker described az
considerable length the life history of
the Culex, or non-malaria1 mosquito,
and then, In discussing the character
istics of the Anepheies he illustrated
some OF the breeding places OF the
genus Among his pictures were many
showing the operations carried on In
the Roman Campagna, which resulted
in doing away with the Roman fever
His description of the Investigations
OF the yellow fever mosquito, instl-
tuted by the American army of occu-
patton IN Cuba, was especially fuil.
Portraits were shown of Drs, Reed,
commission. That of DR.. Lazear. the
first person who died as the result OF
an undoubted bite of the yellow fever
mosquito, was of especial interest.
- Pictures were shown OF Camp Lazear.
in which the conclusive experiments
were made. the mosquito house and the
infested clothing house and the labor
atory in which the experiments were
made Portraits of the principal men
engaged in the work being also shown
In Jersey Marshes.
Operations against mosquitoes which
are now being carried on in HonoIsiu.
On Long Island, and in the salt marshes
of New Jersey, were also described in
full and pictures were> shown illustrat-
ing the different operations of drain
age, filling in the marshes and the
large-scaIe collecting of tin cans, bot
ties. and other accidental water recep-
tacles.
The speaker, IN closing, dwelt espe-
ciaIly upon the mosquito conditions III
the city of Washington, and told of the
prevalence of mosquitoes in South Wash
ington before the filling in of the Po-
tomac marshes.
He announced that Baltimore. after
an agitation of municipal appropria-
tions for mosquito work for the last
two or three years. has at last taken
active steps, and that an expert has been
engaged to locate al mosquito breed
~, EloIf frrir1
coming summer for the purpose cf be-
ginning the work of eXtermina ton.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

oRANGEMAN DEAD AT re5.
ACTON, Ont, March 25.-Robert Mills,
the old AT Orangeman in Canada, is
dead He was 195 years old. Mills Joined
the order In Ireland ninety years ago.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
YOUNG'S HoTEL.

EUROPEAN PLAN FfREPRo0P
Adjoining Boardwalk: fun ocean view Opeu
all year. Long distance phones In rooms:
fresh and sea water in baths. Pura water
from artesian well. s25 feet deep. ice made
from this water. White service
JAMES r. KEENAN,
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
HOTEL RUDOLF.

European and Am Plan Ocean front rooms
Hot and cold and fresh water baths.
Special spring rates. Orchestra C. r. MYERS.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
HOTEL LAWRENCE.

Ocean eDd Maryland ave. Unexceiied iocaa
ton New. with every appointment; supe-
terms. $40 mp weekly. Booklet. FRANK A.
COLEMAN.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
The Fennt1urst ss.ssas Sssaa End q q

Atlantic City. \. J. Rooms en- suite, with
bath: long distance telephones In rooms; ele-
vator to street level. Booklet mailed
VIM. r. HOOD.
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BEAUMONT Tsansssss ave: NJ. beach
n-5o daily; special weekly. J. B. CORE
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
HOTEL. PONCE DE LEON.

Always open Virginia ave at Beach. Mod
ern n appointments Capacity $50 First
class cuisine and service. Special sprin4
rates. Booklet. S. z. SWEENEY.