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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

II want to state right here for the
benefit of my brother attorneys that
1 do not propose to let them drive
me out of court wherever I appear as
an attorney. 1 hold that notwith-
standing the fact that l am a men,
Der of the United States senate that
I have a right to practice law.
am appearing here as an attorney for
Mr.. Frye, and not in an official ca
pacity. / resent the insinuations that
have been made that 1 am using Of
fetal influence in behalf of Mr.. Frye.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

lasco & Mayer. The company will
play at the Columbia theater during
the fair season.
Miss Gordon left Spokane n little
over three years ago, BY hard and
conscientious work she has reached
the top of her chosen profession on
the coast.
Last January her Interpretation of
the part of Queen Vashti In "Mizpah"
was the talk of San Francisco. The
best dramatic critics devoted pages
to her great work
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
PRESIDENT FLLION IS
BEFORE THE COMMISSION

giving power to the government to nN
rates would disappear He argued
that complaints against the railroads
could not be remedied by government
control.
William Hoover, representing the
Denver chamber of commerce. pre-
scented statements this afternoon
charging gross discrimination In tho
distribution of products against DEM
yer and I'm favor of San Francisco
and the Pacific coast. He claimed
Denver might as we'll be located In
Alaska so far as fair treatment 10
concerned, He practically criticixsd
TIE private car monopoly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
FORESTER HOME

Frank O'Connor returned from Sc
attic yesterday, where he has been
attending the grand court of the For
esters of America. Mr.. O'Connor was
compelled to return home on account
Of his business and was greatly dis
appointed at not having had an OPP
portunity TO participate IN anything
but the hard work connected with
the grand court. which has just
closed very successful mGe'!aG.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

Mrs. Van Alstyne has been married
three times, her last husband being
dead 2S years. She Is woman Of
about 60 or 65. Mr.. Paul il about
the same age.
After the examination Of Mrs. Van
Alstyne her daughter was put on the
stand.
She denied all the allegations made
against her character and said she
had never gone with men of bad char
acter.
The defendant Is ready to prove
that she was of bad character while
living in this city and her husband in
Idaho. That while over the Delmoni-
co restaurant few years ago She
had to be spoken to by the police on
certain occasions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
SKIN GRATING
ENDS IN DEATH

Or. c. p. Thomas and his skin
grating plan to save the life of Mrs
s. b. Sears did not prove successful
and Mrs. Sears died at the St Luke 3
hospital this morning from the eff
fects of burns she sustained at Lew
fston. Idaho, by going to bed with an
electric light in her bed
S. b. Sears is an Elk and the Elks
OF the city were to donate the skin
for the grating purpose. George a.
Lovejoy was called on to donate his
share, which he was told would be
an inch or two. When Lovejoy was
put under the influence of chloroform
his skin was of "a shade that made Il
hit with the doctor.
Lovejoy came from under the eff
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
HEALTH is THE
PROBLEM IN panama

and sanitation. The climate is against
us. An alarming condition is the re-
port of five cases of yellow fever in
Colon. l don't believe in deceiving
the public in these matters. 1t Is
far better that the truth be known.
I believe the sanitary and health
problems will he successfully solved,
but they far overshadow all others"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
ELEANOR GORDON WILL
BE SEEN IN PORTLAND

Miss Eleanor Swenson arrived to-
day from San Francisco and is visit
Ing her parents at Ills Second ave-
nue..
MS she is known in her profession,
has been leading lady with the Ma
Jestic Stock company I'm San Francis
co during the winter season.
She will spond q week at home rest
ing, after which she will go to Port
land to join the Columbia Stock COM
pany under the management OF Be-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
fScripps News AssociationD

WASHINGTON. May Poorest
dent Elliott of the Northern Pacific
today addressed the senate commit
tee on interstate commerce on the
subject of rate legislation, which he
opposed. He said, while tho fedfal
government might give the commits
sion power to fix the actual rate the
railroad should charge, they could not
make the railroad buy more ears.
build more branch roads and improve
their property. He said II the inter-
state commerce commission were to
use the power now In it's hands much
OF The alleged popular demand for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
Dr.; LATHAM TO
PLEAD MONDAY

Or. Mary Latham and John Mess
ner were arraigned before Judge Gil
liam this morning on the charge of
arson. They will plead on Monday.
DR.. Latham Is held for the burn,
ing of her drug store at Mead some
time ago, The building was the prop
erty of n Miss Johnson.
Messner is held for being one OF
the party and for counselling DR.. La
than to do tho deed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
PRESIDENT ROOSEYELS
ASKED TO INVESTIGATE
INSURANCE BUSINESS

about by the Equitable trouble and
institate national investigation of
the insurance business. King says
he intends to start an agitation in
every state IN the UEion with the oh,
trct OF briaging about government
contrcl OF the Insurance companies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
LOSE THEIR STRIK]
May SOON OCCUR
BETWEEN OYAMA and LINFVITCH

GUNSHU PASS, May 20.-A gem
eral engagement Is imminent. Oyama
is deploying heavy forces against the
Russian left, contracting his troops
along the center, but his base is OPP
posite Linevitch's right 1t is not yet
clear which wing will make the dem
onstration and which will deliver the
main blow. 1t is evident from Line
vitch's preparations that he intends
to accept a decisive battle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
BANK OFFICIALS
ARE IN TROUBLE
(Scripps News Association.)

FORT WORTH, Tex, May GO.
J. Lowden, O. w. Stetllns and w. j..
Thompson, president. vice president
and cashier of the American National
bank of Abilene, were indicted by the
federal grand jury on the charge Of
embezzling funds to the amount of
$145,000 and also making false re-
turns to the comptroller of the cur
rency. 1t is alleged the money was
used in cotton speculations. Lowden
was the republican candidate for gov-
ernor last campaign.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
TALK OVER THE
BOWEN-l
CONTROVERSY
{scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON. May 90. The
president and Secretary Taft had
conference today regarding the
Bowen-Loomis controversy. At the
conclusion Taft stated other wit
nesses would be called before he
makes n formal statement to the
president.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
AMERICAN YACHT
Is SEEN AT SEA
(Scripps News Association

NEW YORK, May 20,-The steam
er Princess Alice arrived today and
reports having sighted the American
yacht Apache yesterday CT miles east
OF Nantucket lightship. The yacht
was running due east with every
stitch OF canvas set.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
(Scripps News Association

IBcrIpps News AssOclntIon.J
NEW YORK, May 20.--John Bar
rett, United States minister to Pana-
ma, arrived this morning on his way
to his new post at Bogota. He said;
Conditions on the isthmus present
many difficulties. engendering admiu-
istrative problems of secondary con-
sideration 70 the problem of health
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
KILLED f1OTH[Q
THIN H||1}[[f
(Scripps News Association.)

SACRAMENTO, Cal, May 2O.-C
L. Christianson was released from
the Stockton insane asylum Thurs
day. He cut his mothers throat this
morning, then cut his own throat
Both were dead when found. The
mother was so years old. He was 40.
He is a brother of A. d. Christianson,
a prominent merchant of Eureka,
Cal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
WILL REFUND
HAWAIIAN DEBT

WASHINGTON, May 20,-Secre-
tary Atkinson of the territory of
Hawaii is here for a conference with
various departments and has just
closed negotiations in New York for
refunding the 100000 territorial
debt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
SKELETON
IS FOUND

Someone telephoned to the police
this afternoon that while digging a
cellar for house in Dennis * Brad
ley's addition Il skeleton was uncov-
cred The house is to be built on
lot /, block 10.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
.UNlONISTS OR
NON.UNIONISTS
,Scripps News Association,

FRESNO, Cal, May 20.-There was
no session of the CHAMBERLAIN Presby-
terrain assembly today Monday morn
ing the fight between the unionists
and anti-unionists will begin in earn
est and the unionists still have the
better of the argument, though not in
the majority.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
MCARDLE ELECTED
(Scripps News Association.)

DETROIT. Mich, May Pop. f..
McArdle of Muncie. Ind. was today
elected president OF the Amalgamated
Associated Iron, Steel and Tin Work
ers, defeating Theodore Shaffer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
TOWN BESIEGED
(Scripps News Association.)

BELGRADETOWN, Guillone, Ma
cedonia, May 20.--Besieged by a force
of 1000 Albanians, 500 soldiers took
refuge in the town, where the resi-
dents defended them from the AL
banians. A relief force has been dis
patched to the beleasuered city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
REPRESENTATIVE
ASSEMBLY i To
6[ CALLED SOON
(Scripps News hssociation.)

ST. PETERSBURG, May 20.-The
minister of the interior at a confer
ence today decided to call the pro-
posed representative assembly, for
which there has been a general clam
or, by the end of June. Members will
be appointed by the government in
stead of allowing the people to select
their own representatives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
MURDER
(Scripps News Association.)

GLASGOW, Ky, May 2o.-J. Skin
ner, prominent man of Cumberland
county, was murdered near Burkeville
last night. Two thousand dollars in
currency and a bag of silver which
he had with him Is gone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
b0ND5(AN' b[ TAXED

this state and those previously in
corporated under the laws of Arizona
and New Mexico were incorporated
under the laws of California, can not
be taxed, as a direct tax is paid upon
the lines in this state and in the two
territories in which they lie.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

TOXIC, May 20-A report from
the front states three Russian col
umns advanced southwark May 1S
to the vicinity of the railroad, where
the japanese engaged them and drove
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
tseripps News Assoc.aiion.)

tseripps News Association)
NEW YORK. May SOW. r. King.
former president Of tho Merchants
association OF this city. has written
President Roosevelt as a policy hold.
or asking tho president to take cog
Aizanos of the situation brought
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
PASSENGER GOES
THROUGH BRIDGE
(Scripps News Association)

PARIS. Tex, May 20,-A Frisco
passenger train from St. Louis went
through bridge near here today and
II Is reported many were injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2o.-In an
opinion rendered at the instance of
the assessor, City Attorney Long
states today that the $160,000,0o0 in
bonds to be issued by the Southern
Pacific under the consolidation three
years ago, in which al 1.-The lines in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

SAIGON, May 20.-A fleet of 100
junks, loaded with provisions, which
have been off the Island of st. John,
sailed today, supposedly to join Ro.
jestvensky
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20
MARBLE
WORKERS
ON STRIKE
tSeripps News Association

NEW YORK, May 20.-A strike Of
several hundred employees led to the
closing of a number of the largest
marble yards in the city. The strik-
ers demand reduction of hours and
increase of wages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

SAIGON. May 20.-Admiral Dejon-
quieres sailed today on the cruiser
Cuychen. 1t is understood he will
make another inspection of the coast
to see If French neutrality is being
infringed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-20

the Russians northward. Five hun-
dred Russian cavalry then attacked
the japanese, but were dispersed with
heavy loss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
Sale es stock for osi;oausot Assess.
mNnt.

Whereas. iessie r. ttat'.y. holding
.wo shaf .s of stock IN The Rocky t'or,i
ANAL. Reservoir. t.and. Loan q Trust
somyrny. evidenced by certificate No.
Ia: and ". =. t,attcy. holding 5-io OF
share OF stock IN said Company. evil
,enr,yi by certificate M. SO: and !.
" Parsons. holding ~ shares Of stock
in saii Company, evidenced by certil-
ate 80. gSs: and Groves q Son. hold
fnu y of a share of stock IN saIl Cow
rany. eSidenCe'l by certificate No. s'3.
and James Brunker. Beneficiary. hold
ing shores Of stock in sni1 Conn
~ary. sviIenC 4 by certificate No. 1855.
have zach failed ty nav the asscss-
r'eut uuOn said respective parcels Of
s,Cci;. saiI assessments having been
regularly made, due notice given there
Of; and.
whereas. u is provide l n t''o by
Isws OF the Company ih1t the stock nf
these falling TO ray their assessments
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
Novsss 0soesd.

The bitter cry went forth before our
famous prohibition clause went into
eject tht our business would he stag
occupants.
One OF the opponents whose loss
would he a few houses rented TO sa =
looms on a side street. thought the
calamity would be inestimabie. men
would absolutely die Of thirst. and
stass would grow In the middle OF
the street.
HIS trr ,redi~.ion been ve-ifei7
This frightened man has had his
hpt'sss rented to- rtns-nruus and ic-
Ultimate lines cT husiu ,ss almost ,un-
tinuallv since they wetc Vacated by
the s~'oors. or ne We might cay. as
soon as the vile smell had time 10
lisTessc.-D. II.
-lus Erys.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

may be sold: therefore. by virtue Of the
power vested In US and pursuant 10
tho directions of the hoard of directors
Of the above named Company. we shall.
on the 7tth day Of Arrii. 1895. ut ten
\. ~. at the office Of the Company ,n
Rocky Ford. Oterc County. Colorado.
sell the stock Of the above names, par
tics to the highest bidder for cash.
q. NJ HALL.
Secretary.
Dated n; Rocky Ford. Coloradc.
March GARD. 1906. i3-i1
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
CHURCH NEWS


Christian Church.
IN. NJ. Nelson. pastor)
Morning Subject. "John IL"
Evening Subject. "What Must do
Revival Services every night next week. !
John T. Stivers of La Jcnta will do y
preaching. All cordially invited. 80
Rocky Ford Circuit
Edward Burns Martin. par
Vices psxt Sunday as f0ar Tor. Ser.
Newdale. 10 and - 'ws'
"Who arc Missionsra> .. a. a.. N" a.,e .neate'
~" = TSis s ;s % ~ Conversion What Is
mons Coa,r . first Of a series Of SER
-. Christian Science Society.
d Masonic hall. North Main. Sunday
service II a. m.
Topic. Are Sin. disease and death
: real?"
Testimonial services every Wednesday
at p. m.
Annie Louise Norris. First Render.
Baptist Brethren.
Morning sermon by Elder Neyinger.
Other services as usual.
Methodist Church.
Frank II. Hollenback. pastor)
Regular services next Sunday morning.
The pastor will preach at tho morning
service and receive now members. Sum
day School at $40 q. M. and Epworth
League at $3.50 p. m. Morning Anthem:
"Sing to tho Lord" Al z:45 tho eongre-
CATION will participate In union service
At tho opera house. in tho interests Of q
clean town.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Sssiaa q Ne~1ass. Fst1sy sigss, ~
1loe.
he yoaas psopis os Nswda,s win give
. Boa Social q The school house Fs,day
nigh. Ths psoessds 70 b used h sspais
ing and cleaning the Sunday Sehoo, room.
Come girls and bnne boz and smile.
Come boys and pay for bob.
Co nsritsee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
Sthoo toys Rhy me.

Even the children are interested in the
causs Of temperance. A school boy
h,nd US the following:
Aiekoryl Iiiskoryl Hickory kec'
Eos., oG is tn town for me;
S.v', ~. Oa,s..s.,. -S'.s ,,o ~rsou,
Wen nzA. old Rum, ill he's dssi,
oesd. dead.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Everything you want In the
seed line and . lew speeiaIties.
Ebbest's Seed House.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

LOST. set Of sin lie harness. between
Eoeky Ford and OBJ IN Dy way oi
Covers. Suitable res ard
44-p 4. S. PSFsea.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
FOR RENT.

Al talfa. beet. and grain land
with and without houses. Apply
10 American Beet Sugar Com
pany. Lamar. Colo. AI.Aa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

My SPARKS EAsiiana tomato sssd are
Of my own srowiad Ny chaits Hariy
Jewell were grown By J. G. Sanders.
Both were hns crops. Burrsll.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
Died.

Laura Sherman. the daughter Of J. w.
Sherman. the Tsibuns's foreman. died
Tuesday night at eleven O'Clock Of tubsr-
eulosis. aged 20 ysars and 20 days. Mrs.
Sherman lsft Thursday morning with the
body. taking Il to their old home At 0esals
Iowa, for burial.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

s,-sss Superintendent Dukes has beer
ieior a god job In circulating tie pssi.
ion Us: upon the Santa Fe officials
he urgent demand for . new depot in
Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

When you buy your seeds remember
am writing tomato eoossaets for the Bar.
.o~ Canning Co. Burssli.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Everybody bvsy now in tho mountains
Grow soms produce for them from
eufrsll's Best Seeds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

FOR SALE. potatoes. early and late
varieties: eantiloIIe. Wattr melon snc
,urnip ssd.
44u J. =. GUTHRIE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
DIR. Il. l.. BROWN.
- TSSr

Crown and Fridge ork ard ne Gold
Filling speciality.
tai. -. ....-. .'zs4
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
Our prices arc right; Goods

arc r hg iv.C ,"ils = H.nt a
suJs,.s 49,. .,vu G.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

for inersassd facilities for summer susi-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Save grocery bills by growing a sooe
garden. Get the seeds from Burrsll.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

FOR SALE. a No. | mich eow. Cal
on Bert r. Gregg. SOL N. iiih. as;
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

ALFALFA SEED for sale BY George
q. Todd. Rocky Ford. a5-ss-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Opening Of all Tho is:ss: creations IN
Summer Millinery. Saturday April l.
45-s Foft's No.ion Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Fresh fish always In stock d
Staulfer's meat market.
Jersey sweet potatoes, onion
sets. all kinds. sssiy Ohio. Nam.
moth Pearl. Guthrie. Rose Seed.
ling seed potatoes.
Ebbert's Seed House.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Alaska Peas 6 cents pound a. DsfrsIi,s
-o,.y
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Sec tho row three ;ono Ribbs, =; The
Exchange.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
NXaniefi

Wanted.
Man who understands drain tiiins.
J. y GACCi:i,.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Onion Sets quarts 2s cents. igre~
ON. Daffoll.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Well beoken strong horse.
with names wanted Tor fsrn
work. Continuous employment
Apply immediately for further
information TO The American Beet
Sugar Company. Lamar. Colo.
4a-47
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

&c. Early Ohio Potatoes a: nansII's
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31
Notice Of Election.

Notice Of EtcStiou.
NOTICE Il HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ rrguiar tBstripal .Ir-ttpn IN AMI iur
the city as HaaeT lssd. in tho ratintS ct
Otpsu and state ct sislssss.iia vill 10 .hrid -,
TUESDAY. tho lih day .st ApsiI. 4. u. ls,6s AZ
Ins narn-i usliocfs roS the susss Of two y-afsI
use Mayer.
Two AIlcrt.-n fas wart Ne. I.
Two Alaernen fus ward Nasz.
Jwo Aidrvm.n fur wsfd No. n
pnr t'Ifv Tr~sssurer.
un- t'iIy tsrss
One .Ity ysr.hst.
sss.s ts.lie- Nsslstrs,-.
One ,nty Fnsiss--r.
s,us tIty ~tse,t -ut~pvSisaf.
sspr tIty Attorney.
Visru ~ Il q ssy hs-d and the seal OF the
City .i tss3.y t.s,i. this !. dap ot March. A.
GL. MCKINLEY.
..!'s"+' e'' Clerk
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

s.'-aysd from ranch 5s miles south
S. ',wn one black SOW. weight about
~ Leave word with City
marshal.
r., - ~ flower
Eight assorted packages =.
Sseds-your ehoics-26c. Burf5n,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

can,aloupe Seed. 20 pounds No. ! for
sale ., es esa.a. John Little.
lyH
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-31

Guthrie Potatoes al Burreli's row.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Captain Levin ]. Houston
\ Seriously Injured

Ex-Sheriff Levin J. Houston was
seriously injured while experimenting
some work in his saw mill at Stockton.
Thursday just before nom. He was as.
sisting colored man to place a log on
the saw carriage. when the man releas-
ed the log and it rolled over on Mr..
Houston, breaking one leg, and crush
ing the other so badly that it had to be
amputated.
He was placed on the north bound
train, which came along shortly after
the accident occurred. and carried to
Berlin, where a special train was secur-
ed to convey him to the Peninsula Gem
eral Hospital. at Salisbury. DIR. J. ID.
Dickerson, of Stockton, accompanied
him to Salisbury, and did all that he
could to relieve his suffering. Although
i'll very weak condition. from loss of
blood, when he reached Salisbury, the
surgeons in attendance at the Hospital
decided that an amputation of the leg
that was so badly crushed was neces-
sary. This they set about to do, ampu-
tating the right leg about four inches
above the knee. The physicians were
fearful that Mr.. Houston would expire
during the operation. but he bore up
heroically. His left left leg was placed
in a plaster cast, and late report
Thursday night stated that he was rest
ing somewhat easier, but was in very
weak and precarious condition.
Capt. Houston, as he is Familiarity
called, is well known business man of
Stockton. being engaged extensively i'll
the mercantile and lumber business in
that town. He has twice filled the
office of sheriff of Worcester county.
and has also served one term as County
Commissioner. He has host of friends
in the county. who were distressed TO
hear of his accident, and who sympa-
thiZe with him in his affiiction.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Six Hours ON Flaming
Launch.

Fighting fire single-handed for six
hours in a gasoline launch on Chesa.
peake Bay in darkness and storm was
the terrifying experience of Captain H.
q. VonPlack, who when exhausted and
momentarily in danger of death by
drowning or the explosion of the 200
gallon tank of gasoline. was rescued by
the crew of a tug. The Captain arrived
in Baltimore. Sunday land told his story
The handsome launch Cleopatra had
been sold to Crisfield parties. and Cap
tain VonPlack started Saturday to take
the boat to Salisbury. The night was
intensely cold and stormy. About mid.
night fire broke out i'm some waste. In
vain the Captain tried to extinguish the
flames, which soon enveloped the greater
part of the boat. He kept the fire away
from the gasoline tank by desperate
fighting, but was finally forced to the
extreme bow of the boat to escape the
flames. The swash of heavy seas then
kept the FIRE from the tank.
A large steamer, passing, threw her
searchlight upon the burning boat, but
did not stop. About 6 o'clock Sunday
morning the Captain was rescued by the
tug and the fire extinguished.