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The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Greatest Bell Ever
For Arlington Cemetery
Col. Frank Hume, Confederate Veteran, Ex
plains His Project to G. A. Rio Be
TolIed at Funerals of Soldiers.

of dead soldier. the sound of its SOL
emn ring would be something once heard
never TO be forgotten. lis enormous size
would lend il a distinction and dignity
impressive, even when silent
To Be Fully Considered.
All members Of the committee seemed
to approve the idea. 1t was voted that
the matter be held over until the next
meeting, TO be held in the Grand Army
Hall. Fourteenth street and Pennsyl-
sylvania avenue northwest. at O'Clock
next Saturday night.
At this meeting the idea VIII be dis
cussed. 1t will be decided whether OF
no., the Grand Army Of the RepubIil
viii lend efforts TO the furtherance oi
the thought.
The meeting of last night was held
mainly for the purpose of hearing the
arrangements made by tl1e.va-iaus CON.
mitlees for the ceremonies en- Memorial
Day. The chairman of th- various sub
committees appointed two weeks ago
reported progress. and that they expect
ed the ceremonies this year IL i.roVe !
greater success than ever before.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23

1.-The United States is the grandest
country in the world. Its soldiers are
unsurpassed.
Il want it to have the largest bell IL
existence, hung in the Arlington Gene
terry, and solled during the funeral rites
of soldiers buried in that cemetery.
These were the words of Col. Frank
Hume. OF the Confederate States army.
At last nights meeting OF the executive
committee of the Grand Army OF the
Republic he made an address in which
he urged that body to further project
10 construct a huge bell, to be made
from old cannon stored In the United
States Arsenal at Watervleit. y. Y. to
be hung in the national cemetery at
Arlington.
Idea Endorsed.
The idea of Mr.. Hume was conceived
several months ago. and was first sug-
gested to Potomac Post, No. II. of the
G A r., at their last meeting. The
most was unanimous In it's vote to adop,
the idea.
Mr. Hume was referred to A. P. Tas-
ker. the grand commander Of the G. A.
r. Mr. Tasker, 100. fell In with the
plan. Arrangements were made to have
Mr.. Hume address the men, who. forty
years ago, he faced as enemies, and ex-
plain the project IN detail
Mr. Hume said he had been in com
municatiop with the Meneely BelI Com
pany for some time He read a letter
from MIR. Meneely. the president of the
company, and veteran of the civil war
The letter stated that the bell would
ba hut that even when silent
1t In the opinion OF the writer. would
pressiveness.
Obsolete Cannon.
Just one mile from the Meneely fac
tory, at Troy, N. Y. Is the Wateryleit
arsenal, In which are stored cannons
forged several years ago. and Of obsolete
pattern. Mr.. Hume declares it will be an
easy task to get Congress TO grant ar
appropriation allowing the G. A r. tc
use as many of these guns as neces-
sary In the construction of the bell
| This, in addition to lessening the cost
he thinks Will insure the use OF the best
Of material.
longing to the different nations. and said
| It was his ambition to surpass all Others
In tone, size, and quality. Mr.. Meneel,
/ il, himself interested in the venture. and
saws he will do all in his power to put
| the idea into execution.
THE bel,'' said Mr. Meneely in his
| letter, which was read to the committee
| should be deep toned. and should be
placed In the most conspicuous place
! possible. Tolled only at the intermenl
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
RUSSIAN WARSH|PS
| ABANDON SHELTER
OF KAMRANH BAY
Sailed Northward Into
Open Sea Yesterday
Morning
BATTLE NOW EXPECTED
Paris and Manila Both Re-
port Departure Of Admiral
Rogestvensky.
BATTLE NOW EXPECTED

PARIS. April G.-The French foreign
cffice has received advices from the adj
miraf In command of the French SQUAD
ron in French Cochin China stating that
Admiral Rogestvensky's Baltic feet sail
ed north from Kamranh bay early yes
terday
This intimation was received by tina
French people with much pleasure There
was no public feeling to countenance
disregard Of neutrality by France
Battle Imminent.
1t Is believed in Paris that the long
promised naval encounter between the
feet of Admirals Togo and Rogestyen-
sky cannot much longer be delayed
French naval experts, who have fol-
lowed the situation, profess to believe
the outcome will be a dernolishing of
the Japanese feet. to be followed by the
rayishing OF the coast OF Japan by the
Russians
lnasmuch as the adYices relative to
The announced departure of the Russian
feet come from Foreign Minister Del
casse.. they are believed TO be worthy OF
eredence
Togo Ready for Fight.
MANILA. April 2s-The Japanese con-
sui here late last night received q dis
patch which states Admiral Togo's Iieet
is now off Formosa ready for battle
with the Russian feet which sailed
north early yesterday.
The belief IS general here that a bat
tie cannot be much longer delayed in
asmueh as the fleets of the hostile ma
lions are ready for a fight.
That the Russian fleet left the coast
OF French Cochin China is apparently
authentic. This action Is believed 70
have followed the presentation Of the
Briti;ii protest to the French Office.
Supplies for Russians.
SAIGON. April 22.-The Russians are
short of stores French ard German
steamers. including the Eva anS Da-
guisAs, are leaving Saigon almost t.aily.
They are carrying immense supplies
intended for the feet. The steamer Gri-
dan has been sold for SEX, geo to be used
for conveying stores. and another
steamer has been chartered for the same
purpose.
The British steamer Hindu is unload
ing coal here. and it is suspected that
1t Is for the Russians. who already have
$500 tons Of coal stored at this place
FIVE Russian golfers have arrived to
convey this coal TO the fleet Saigon is
reaping big harvest from the risit Of
the Russians.
Abandons Trip.
Governor General Beau intended To
visit the bays on the AMMAN coast, but
has given up the trip on account of the
presence of the Baltic feet
| Another Russian squadron. consisting
OF seven battleships and cruisers (vice
Admiral Niebogaton' is expected to
| arrive here daily. 1t is thought this
squadron will remain for two weeks on
the Amman coast.
One portion OF the Russian fleet, it is
expected. will meet the japanese, while
the other will make a wide detour and
endeayor to reach Vladivostok.
| There is much comment among for
eigners here concerning Frances action
| ir allowing the Russians to obtain com
plete supplies of provisions and coal.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
TIGER ALUMNI HOLD
AN INFORMAL SMOKER
rendered the Varsity Baseball Team
To Offer Cup for District
Teams.

Princeton men, alumni, and under
graduates gathered at Rauscher's last
night at an informal smoker In honor
OF the varsity baseball team. which de-
feated Georgetown yesterday afternoon
Dr. Wallace Neff. president Of the 10.
cal alumni association, presided. and
among those who spoke were Henry E
Davis and Charles G. McRooe-ts.
1t was decided at the meeting TO Of.
fer a cup for the championship baseball
teams among the high and prep schools
OF the District, committee composed
of Henry v. Tullock, Wallace d. Nc
Lean. and James L. Norris, jr.. wa:
appointed to look into the details OF
the awarding OF the cup.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
MISS ETA HOSKiNS
WEEDS BRIDGEPORT MAN

A wedding announcement of interest
is that of Miss Eta Louise H0skins. OF
this city, TO Elmer Dwight Harris, Of
Bridgeport, Conn. The wedding was
solemnized at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr. and Mrs Edwin s. Hoskfns.
1884 First street northwest. on the morn
ing of the 10Th instant. Rev. Samuel H.
Greene d. D.. officiating. Only the
family was present. Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ris will visit friends at Bridgeport for a
few days, after which they will reside
near New York city, where Mr.. Harris
is In business
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Japan Asks United States
to Complain to France

Japan has asked the United States
Government to make representations
to France regarding the alleged infrae-
ton OF French neutrality through the
use of her ports In Indo-China by the
Russian fleet under Admiral Rogest-
vensky. This request was made by
Mr.. Hioki. charge d'affaires of the
Japanese legation, in note presented
to Secretary of War Taft.
The note was forwarded to Presi-
dent Roosevelt Friday by Secretary
Taft, but no answer has yet been re-
ceived. 1t is the decided opinion Of
the officials here that the Japanese re-
quest will be politely declined A rep
resentation Of the sort desired would,
it Is thought, not be kindly received
by France.
Mr.. Hioki called upon the Secretary
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Russian Governors
Not to Leave Posts

ST. PETERSBURG. April 22-The gov
ernors of all the provinces have been
ordered not TO leave their districts dur.
ins the Easter holidays.
1t is supposed that this order has been
issued as a precaution for maintaining
order, in view of the fears of the au-
thoritfes of disturbances
Outbreaks against the Jews are espe-
ciaiiy feared.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
COL I0RED MAN CAUGHT
AFTER A LONG CHASE

Policeman Montgomery, of the First
precinct station, last night arrested
Roy Allen, colored. eighteen years old,
on charges Of carrying concealed weap-
ons and disorderly conduct. The man
was captured after an exciting chase
through Ninth. E, and F streets north
west.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
BILLINGS TO RETIRE.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, April &C. G. X
Billings wiz sell some of his inferior
horses this year. but will retain Major
Delmar and his brood mares which are
with foal by some prominent stallion.
but in 1906 ne will sell out and expects
to take q general tour OF the world In
that wear, and will retire temporarily.
Whether he viii enter the turf again
utter that Is problematical.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
FIVE YEARS FOR FORGERY.

ST. LOUIS. April Emil kempner
has been sentenced to five years I'M
prisonment on conviction OF havins
forged and cashed check lot 90
Kemnner. who Is twenty-six years OF
age. said he was secretary to the chle1
OF police OF Hamburg, Germany.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
BL OWS OFF TOP OF
HIS BROTHERS. HEAD

BINGHAMPToN. N. Y, April 22;-
Michael FeIisito, aged twelve. while
piaying % with shotgun at his home in
whitney, Point, yesterday afternoon.
blew off the top OF his brother John
head.
The victim was seven years OF age.
Michael says he did not know the gun
was loaded
The Washington times., 1905-04-23

MANILA. April 22-Word was re-
ceived here today that a large force OF
Moros attacked the city of Jolo on April
g. They fired into the City Club, where
a ball was being given by the officers
OF the United States garrison and the
Philippine constabuiary.
On April 10 Tie Eatiye secretary OF
Governor Scott was ambushed and
killed within range Of the sentries.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
InsurrectiOnQry MOrOs
Attack City of Jolo
General Wood Gives Them Ten Days in
Which to Surrender--A Refugee Datto
Who Is Their Leader.

A Datto refugee from Borneo has or
ganized the Moros. who are defying the
Americans.
Gen. Leonard Wood arrived at Jolo
from zamboanga on April II. and gave
the Moros ten days within which to
surrender the refugee Datto- II this is
not done he will concentrate a sufi-
cient force to obtain a compliance with
his demands.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Ambassador Cuts Vacation:
Presents British Protest

LONDON, April 22-The Paris corre-
spondent Of the Pail Mall Gazette says
he understands the British ambassador
TO Paris had been interrupted in his
Easter holiday. and has returned to
Paris to present a note from his govern
ment. supporting the protest made by
Japan against the stay of the Baltic
fleet in Kamranh Bay.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
COL0RED MAN SNATCHES
POCKETB00K AND ESCAPES

AS Miss Julia McChesney was return
ing to her home. 1879 Thirteenth street
northwest, last night, her hand bag was
snatehed from her by a colored man.
The only description she could furnish
the police of the man that he was a big
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
HEAVY DECLINE
IN MAY WHEAT
May Be the Deathblou of
Gates Corner.
HEAVY BgEAK IN PRICE
Drops From Sr.Io to ss Ia Cents.
Rallies S1ightly-Situation Still
Shrouded in Mystery.

CHICAGO. April 22--There was a SEN
board OF trade today.
Just before the close the price broke
to 9st.c, 111z cents under Thursday 8
close, railying a little. however, and
closing at 81.
After the close, the opinion of many
coed judges of the maIkct-the majority
IN fact-was that the famous ara long
drawn-out Gates May wheat deal had
received deathblow Some brokers
estimated that the losses on the en,ire
bull campaign must foot up IN the mil
liens.
All sales today from s109 down to
ss14 cents represent losses of from TO
;512 cents a bushel.
Gates Called Away.
1t is said that wnen Mr.. Gates was
called from the city by the death of his
father, early this week, the entire man.
agement Of the deal was turned over to
| the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS interest, which
| had been thought to be merged with Mr.
Gates. but HAD not Until this time come
| into the open.
| Such n move Is that of today indicates
| the settlement Of The Armnur short line
which was the heaviest one. a. a figure
very advantageous to Chicago elevator
| men.
On the other hand there are q rumbe]
4 of prominent brokers who assert thai
although the May deal may be practi
| cally killed, yet they you'll not be sur
prised II there was something doing.
very soon.
Agents Collect Wheat.
| The high price prevailing here has in
duced some people I'm the grain business
TO send agents throughout the country t,
| hunt UP wheat to sell TO the MANAGER
of the May wheat deal The latte
are not the kind, however, that easiiy
fall victims to such transparent scheme
| of taxation for others benefit
BY dropping the price 10 cents a bushc
today those astute spectators made I
| clear that II the country is raked owe
for wheat to bring here, they mean L
tuy II at q figure of their own making
There was probably 100000 bushels O
more sold today In getting the pric
down from ITO to 9Sk.
Owned 3o,oco,ooo Bushels.
| Inc amount CT wheat Owned at on
time Dy Mr.. Gates was said to have bee,
3O. .0O0, 900 bushels. That Is now much re
duced Some, perhaps the largest par
of It. was sold at 40 and over, the pric
It was bringing last February
The believers In Armours and Gates
'smartness' also refer to little some
thing going on In July wheat.
The Armour grain company has thi
week been heavy buyer of July whea1
1t was thought that May holdings ha
been previously hedged by sales for tn
latter delivery. Probably three bushel
Of July sold for every bushei of Ma
I held Theory is that the selling of Jul
commenced soon after the May price ha
seen its elimination at l2l last Fet
ruary.
Hedges Taken Off.
Under that theory the supposition
that, as the May wheat was being sol
this week. the July hedges were at III
; same time being taken off. The on
exception, helped when in connectio
with the bearishness in the July Pre-
; vailing In the pit, and in the openin
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Hedges Taken Off.

Under that theory the supposition is
that, as the May wheat was being sold
this week. the July hedges were at the
same time being taken off. The one
exception, helped when in connection
with the bearishness in the July pre-
vailing In the pit, and in the opening
The Washington times., 1905-04-23

CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
The Washington times., 1905-04-23

mortgage Flan FaSSed By.
When these Fluctuations had been con-
cIrlded the business Of the session was
taken up. and the congress at once
plunged into a discussion as to the pro-
posed plan of placing a mortgage of
500. 600 on the new Continental Hail.
1t was announced that $35, 600 had been
subscribed to the hall fund during the
congress just closed, and this, with
$4,000 transferred from the current
fund, placed $4,000 in the hall treasury.
Continued on Third Page.)
The Washington times., 1905-04-23

Continued on Third Page,)
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08

below the standard named in the
contracts. There are many
places, where. u compliance with
contract would insure a good
road, that will, as matters stand,
become impossible again this
winter.
Now, / believe that we are pay
ing amply for all that the con
tracts call for.
The bt,ard of supervisors have
just a PLAN, common sense, bust
ness propositions hefore'it. The
members are paying themselves,
under the law, out Of the county
treasury, tn see after the roads.
Ii is a plain duty then to know
whether The people are getting
what, through the board, we have
contracted aud paid for. If the
board does not think that the
contractors are complying with
their obligations, then it is plainly
the duty of the board to take
legal steps, i'm mediately, to com
pei them to do -. and [ will re
mark, en- psssant, that If the
board believes that all of the con.
tractors have duue their duty,
then the board differs With every
single taxpayer and voter that |
have me, in thi, neck of the
woods.
Surely We nave had enough
diliy dallying. We contracted for
good roads, we have pad the
price, and the goods have not
been delivered; aud time Is up,
| why delay?
j. II. SIMPSON,
Watson, Miss.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08

Editor Times s-Promoter:

Editor Times Promoter:
Under the old regime our pub
lie roads we're sadly neglected.
To trans Storm a t of gullies into
4 we'll rounded system OF high
ways is no small matter. SO, like
most others, / was disposed to be
lenient, even indulgent, with the
contractors. But surely they
have now had ample time and
ample pay to comply with their
contracts Notknowing, | cant
say that ali have failed, but / do
know that some Of them have.
Last winter there was . time
when some Of the roads were i'm
passsble. But the weather con
ditions were such that the board
Iindnlged the contractors, which
act was heartily commended ~
most Of the people. They have
now had q long and favorable
season, and some have found time
| to take their machines into m
other county and do some work,
and yst our roads are yery tar
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08
NUMBER 4s
Neurological.

Mr.. T. f. Johnston. an aged and
well known citizen of Nesbitt,
died of pneumonia. last Saturday
night. Mr. Johnston was man
of more than ordinary intelli.
gence, widely read and an inter-
esting talker on events past and
present. He was a Confederate
soldier, and was noted for bis
bravery during that struggle and
the trying days of reconstruction
that followed that period. He
leaves good wife to mourn his
death, aud the sympathy OF tho
community is with her in this
trying time.
A death of unusual sadness
was that of Mr.. Thomas Grizzelle,
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L.
Grizzelle, which occurred at the
home OF his parents near Love
last Saturday night While only
twenty four years old, this Young
man was holding a responsible
and lucrative position at Gnnni-
son, from which place he return
ed several weeks ago, suffering
from consumption, to spend his
last days with his people. At an
early age, Mr.. Grizzelle joined
the Methodist church, and has
always lived an upright, Chris
tlan life and his death is mourned
by many friends. Funeral SER
wees we're held at Gray's Greek
church by Rev. j. b. Randolph
last Monday.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08
DISPENSERS OF JUSTICE
HAVE BUSY WEEK

What was apparently a cold
blooded murder was committed
near Pleasant Hill on Thursday
night of last week by Clifton
Jones, a young negro. His father,
Sandy Jones, was the victim. The
only witness to the affair was a
brother of the slain man, who says
that the killing was without pro-
vocation. A shotgun was the
weapon used, and death was in
stantaneous. The accused waived
preliminary hearing before JUS
tice Wilroy yesterday, and was
sent to Jail without bond to await
the action of the grand jury.
Will Shaver got shaved for $40
and costs in Justice Undertakes
court last Saturday. Trespas-
sing was the charge that brought
Shaver to grief. He coveted a
coat and vest belonging toa neigh.
Dor and, without the owners con
sent, he appropriated these ar
ticles of wearing apparel and
started to take in the sights of
Memphis. His triumphant march
was checked by a warrant and
now he is doing time on the coun-
ty farm, not possessing the amount
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08
Heart FIuttering.

Undigested food aud gas in the
stomach, located just below the
heart, presses against it and causes
heart palpitation. When your
heart troubles you in in that way
take Herhine for few days. You
will soon be all right. soc a bot
tie. E. D LauderdaIe, Herman
do, Miss, j. VI. Solomon, Love.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08

of his fine. He claimed that he
intended to return tho clothing
when he got through "doing the
city,"
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08

Charley Marshall, colored, was
brought here the latter part OF
last week and placed in Jail on a
charge of harboiing criminal.
He was sent from Justice Nichols
court.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08


Don Rice, a negro boy, was
given tria! before Mayor Jones
last Monday on a charge of as
sault and battery and bound over
to await the action Of the grand
jury. The affidavit charged him
with committing the as-ault> on
Cute, the eldest son of [. G. Fris-
bic. The trouble occurred on
Thursday night of last week, End
the negro claims he acted in self
defense. Rice was released on a
bond of $3.50.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-12-08
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Supervisors Refuse to Repass Game Ordi.
nance...Other Business Transacted.

nance-.-Other Business Transacted.
A three-day's session of the
Board of Supervisors was held
this week. All of the regular
business was finished IN two days,
and the third day 5 session was de-
voted TO the commissioners for
the Hurricane Creek Swamp Land
District. Followir is "a synopsis
of the proceeding:
Petition of Ton Chamberlin to
be relieved of street tax was re-
jected.
Petition of NJ. G. Lewis ct al for
re- establishment of Lee road, con
tinued.
Petition of w A williamson ct
al to re pass game ordinance, re.
jected
J W Barbee, l. l.. Jones. G
/. Thomas are appointed a com
mittee to inspect bridge built near
Penton.
G F. Sanders and j. S. john
son, commissioners appointed to
lay out change in Nesbitt and
Pleasant Hill road, report same
necessary for the accommodation
of the travelling public.
Account of j. w Odom, agent,
for $25 for damages caused by
change in Neshi,t and Pleasant
Hill road was allowed fo" SIS,
Clerk was ordered to have
shelving put in vault in chancery
clerks Office.
Report of county health officer
focelVeu anu lieu.
Petition OF W. A. Williamson
ct al to buy land for road near
Bean Patch creek. rejected.
Petition for Geo Banks ct al
commissioners, asking for change
bond in issue in Hurricane
Greek Swamp Land District, was
granted.
Account of F. M. Cain for build
ing bridge over Hurricane creek,
continued.
Petition of B. A. Goad for
bridge over ditch on Pratt road
was granted and contract let to
Z. H. Nail for 81 "a per foot.
ALLOWANCES
w L Mckay. statutory reward. .~~........ 800 90
Mike Flannipan same. - 100 90
w A Williamson, same me................ 100 90
E Birmingham lumber. ~. ........ 40
ii II DICKSON. holding lDUueSL III w
Hernando Drug Store. sunCries SO
Dockery & Emerson. Is 90
E Birmingham. lumber and nails 49,. ~ "
Dockery & Emerson. same - 16 25
W r Gore state costs IN. 450
| A NJ Lauderd ale. same. 1 90
Up Withers. circuit court cost 3N 30
r Logan. same ... 1877 35
Times Promoter. printing and pulling 20 81
| VI Weissinrer. snndries 225
| A I Spencer. same 5L,........... MA / 20
Marshal & Bruce. stationery - 80 so
II l. Dabney. salary 4th d.. q ~
I'll M Wheeler. lumber. go. -......-...... LOG "
| i w Ferguson work on Jail Q IS
I q Lomax building bridges - 96 SO
y Nail. same n. .. So Is
Birmingham Bros same 40 60
Sam Miller. erroneous ass mt. - 3 %
10 oeIsn1p contractor rss Jones ioao Wuas 30 90
J P Withers keeping prisoners. l0S 90
r p Fnnderbn rk. lumber Is 30
Droke Williams. same. .......... 8 80
| G T Thomas. nails AS
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