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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-01-13

on suits with which Sardlnla CLONES
it's prisoners.
These suits are made of stuff very
similar to that in use for the same
purpose in the United States, but the
colors, instead Of running in stripes,
are divided in the middle. One-half
measuring from line drawn from the
nose downward, is dark and the other
light When l had been thus clothed
had one arm, leg and the right side
of my body black, and the left arm,
leg and half of my body dirty gray.
My watch, the geld locket and pin
that had taken from Maligni were
taken from me, but the letter of An
tonic Sigmotta was returned to me
with a shrug of the keepers should
ers, as if to say that If the possession
of piece Of paper would make me
any happier, l might have it, for all
lie cared to the contrary.
This done, I was conducted with
scant ceremony to dungeon cell.
My cell was perhaps twenty feet
square, high up in the tower, and
overlooked the north.
The floor was of stone, and the walls
of some kind of cement. The fur
niture consisted of an iron bedstead,
an old chair, and small tble. The
light came through small grated
window which was above my head.
For a time, after reached my cell,
I was greatly worked up, the excite
ment of the day and Of the previous
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-01-13

Arti-Id hus bands
in on?"
He lost
ulation last winter"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
NO TIME TO COUNT MONEY.
Sad stery of n Military Pooh Bah In
the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Lieuten-
ant c. L. Morton Of the Sixteenth in
fantry has lost $500 of the pay coming
10 him because court of officers has
decided that it was due TO his negll-
gence that 81 900 worth of Mexican
half dollars was not found among GER
tain funds which were turned over TO
him. Lieutenant Morton has filed an
appeal from this decision.
According TO Lieutenant Morton, he
was at Echague, Luzon, in the Philip
pines, almost all alone as far as com
missiOned officers We're concerned, and
he was the holder of many offices. He
was battalion adjutant post adjutant,
adjutant of the subdistrict, recruiting
officer, officer of the summary court,
post treasurer, ordnance officer, pro-
vost marshal, quartermaster and com
missary for the subdistrict, which sup
piled six other subdistricts, in imme-
diate command of Companies Il and
ID of the Sixteenth infantry and of
Company A of the Cagayan scouts,
member of a general court martial and
military commission and commander
OF the post. ON top Of all this there
were thrust on him the duties of en-
gineer of the district This task in
volved the caring of the roads and
bridges through a strip of hundred
miles and for the payment of the la
borers kept constantly at work along
this line.
Money was sent him regularly to
disburse among the men. One day an
other officer turned over to him $1S,'
141 in Mexican half dollars. Morton
received the money and asked If II
was all there, and upon being told II
was he signed the receipt. He did moi
have time to ascertain whether or MOI
every one of the 36,2S2 silver coins
was in the chests. 1t was later dis
covered that 1000 Of them, worth $50(
in gold. were missing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
Bookmnkers Hard Hit.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 31.-Book.
makers were hard hit at Montgomery
park when five favorites and Spence
rian, second choice in the Montgomery
handicap consolation and the strongest
played horse in the race, landed first
money. The Bennett entry, Little
Scout and Kings Trophy. ruled odds
on favorite in the handicap, but the
bulk of the play was on Spencerian
Miss Doyle was first away from the
barrier and set hot pace until the
turn into the stretch, where Spencerian
which had been running well in hand
at her flank, collared the leader and
won in hard drive to the wire
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
FAVoRlTES AT JENNINGS.
Bohemia, Pater, Preen, sandhurst
and Little Woods Won.

WASHINGTON, March 3L.-Favor-
ties continued their winning streak at
Bennings, five out of siX-Bohemia,
Pater, Preen. Sandhurst and Little
Woods-crossing the wire first. Through
masterfu riding Baird piloted all four
of his mounts to victory. In the third
Legerdemaln, heavily backed for first
place, finished last. The steeplechase
was an interesting event. Croxt0n led
all the way TO the stretch, where he
was overtaken by Sandhurst and then
fell back, finishing last. Summaries:
First Race.-Bohemia, first; Brush
Up, second; Girdle, third.
Second Race.-Pater, first; Cross
ways, second; Ambitious, third.
Third Race.-Cologne, first; Old
Guard, second; Ratio, third,
Fourth Race.-Preen, first; Cabin,
second; Yorkshire Lad, third.
Fifth Sandhurst, first; Calico
rahatchee, second Champs Elysees,
third.
Sixth Race.-Lttle Woods, first; Bill
Curtis, second; The Huguenot, third
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.

News OF the Town land village Briefly
Told for Busy Readers.
Miss Ruth Graves is home for a
vacation.
The Misses Madden OF Pleasant-st
are in New York for few weeks.
Henry Root is home from Law
renceville to spend his vacation.
George w. Keeseman has been con-
fined to the house most OF the week
with the grip.
Mrs j. d. Stehman will entertain a
number of lady friends this evening in
honor Of Mr. Stehman's sister who is
visiting here.
1t is said that Charles Evans OF
North Bennington will soon enter
Burr q Burton seminary and will
pitch for that baseball team.
In the weekly report of Bradstreet's
1t says, SAT Bennington an improve
ment In business is noted in all lines,
both at the mills and among retail
merchants. F"
Horace Hoxie Dryer father of Mai
II. Edward Dryer died in the hospital
in Rutland Wednesday evening. He
was operated on for hernia couple of
days before. He was IS years of age,
and for many years was prominent and
active in business.
Mrs A. l.. Miner OF Manchester al
ways invites to dinner all those in
town who were present at the wedding
This year was the Sind anniversary
and only three of the guests to the
wedding were present, G. f. OrVis,
Mrs A. G. Roe and Mrs | B. Wilson.
The Vernon Co which is playing in
Library hall this week has been un
fortunate during its stay here. How
ever tonight they present Faust for
which the comp any isespecially adaDt-
ed and will finish their engagement
with matinee tomorrow afternoon
and performance in the evening.
L. E. Reagan and Frank Wheeler
who IL is Claimed swindled Nathan
| Saunders out of his house in South
| SALISBURY were here Wednesday with
the intention of settling the matter up
with Saunders. The attempt was not
a success. IL is said that they offered
$500 to straighten things all up, and
this Mr. Saunders was not willing to
accept
The Yale Costume company OF
st Johnsbury the largest costumer
in this section will be at Foresters
hall all day Tuesday April 4th with a
large and complete line of costumes.
This will avoid all the risk of order
ing by catalog. Pick out costume.
try it On, If it is not satisfactory select
another. You do not have to send II
back and go without If the first one
is not correct. The Yale Costume CO
are the only Authorized costumers fol-
the ri Alpha MASQUERADE april 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
silver Sue Mt Lo. Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 81
The feature of the Ascot park races
was the Santa Monica stakes race,
with $1,000 added, which was won by
the riding of Jockey Dugan on Silver
Sue. There was a strong play on the
Baldwin entry, Rey del Mundo and El
Dinero. Dr. Hollis, favorite, had the
best of the start and led into the
stretch by three lengths, but under a
strong finish Silver Sue managed to get
up in time to win.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
WILL STOP TAMPERINo.
Two Witnesses SHY Beef Trust Men
Tried TO Influence Them.

CHICAGO, March 81. - Conspiracy
indictments are threatened against
heads of the big meat packing con-
Germs unless alleged tampering with
witnesses who have been summoned to
testify before the federal grand jury is
discontinued at once. With two wit
nesses on the stand here, who, 1t is as
serted, admitted that they had been
approached with suggestion that
their testimony be mild, the jury, 1t is
declared, is getting ready to take dras-
tic action.
eve will shut off interference with
witnesses said Assistant Attorney
General Pagin, "even If we have to re-
sort to proceedings under the conspir-
acy statute to do So"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
Negro Complains at White House.

WASHINGTON, March 81. NJ. ].
Hornsby, young negro, who twice
passed civil service examination and
twice has been appointed to clerlships
in the postofiice at Yazoo, Miss, has
complained at the White House that
he is prevented from holding his posi-
ton by reason Of the brutality of white
citizens of Yazoo. Hornsby was pre-
scented at the White House by the Rev.
s. l.. Crothers. te.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
Music.

Messrs John H. Daley and II. NJ.
Richie wish to announce that they are
prepared TO furnish music for dances,
receptions, etc. Any number of in
struments desired, prices reasonable.
1t is needless to say that the music will
be of the highest quality. Call 122
Adams street. Telephone ll-3.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-03-31
WAN Ed +!

ooo people TO buy farms. located In Vermont
and New York. II you have property you don't
want | can exchange II for something you
want Ihave 25 farms in or near Bennington
fof sale or exchange. Write TO JOHN NASH,
Bennington, VI, for catalogue OF farms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
FOREIGN POWER
AFTER SULTAN?!
Asserted Other Nations
Planned Assassination.
EITHER ENGLAND OR RUSSIA
Sensational Statement Made by Vienna
Papers Said to Be Conserva-
tive and Reliable.
EITHER ENGLAND OR RUSSIA

BERLIN, July 26.-The Vienna pa
pers. Die Zeit and Die Reichsbote, both
known as conservative and reliable,
make the sensational statement that
they are in possession OF reliable in
formation which seems to show that the
attempted assassination of the Sultan
was arranged by n foreign power for
political reasons, and insinuate that this
power must either be England or Rus
STA who are most interested II the
death of the Sultan, and who are both
worried at the growing interest of the
Kaiser In ConstantinopIe. which will I'M
douktedIy continue TO grow as long as
Abdul Uamid Is alive.
Only through the connivance of one OF
the amba ssad OF these countries. the
papers say. could the would-be muir
derer penetrate the lines of troops al
ways drawn around the person of the
Sultan The Turkish authorities did
everything possible to prevent the de-
tails of the attempted assassination
from leaking out. but 1t was neverthe-
less known all over Constantinople be
fore nightfaH.
Eyewitnesses say that the stories of
the Suitans reported GOODNESS in the
presence of danger were all made up
and that in the moment the bomb was
thrown Abdul Hamid crawled under the
seat Of his carriage, trembling with ter
ror and emerging a couple Of minutes
afIeTWdTd, trying to eSCap pc by running
away. In this he was prevented by his
oachman, and then went back under
meath the seat, where he tainted, and
after he was brought back to the
palace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
LATE ADOLF CLUSS
BURIED IN OAK HILL
0bsequies Were Attended by Many
Relatives and Friends of the
Deceased Architect.

Tho funeral of Adolf CIuss, a promI-
nent architect and civil engineer. who
died at The home Of his daughter. Mrs.
William H. Daw. 1901 II street Mon
day afternoon. took place at o'clock
this afternoon from the residence IF
Mrs. Daw. The Rev Dr. Butler. OF
Lutheran Memorial Church. ofieiated.
Intcrment was made III the family lot
At Oak Hin Cemetery. Those serving
as palibearers were selected from the
deceased friends and associates. Those,
acting were Glenn Brown, ex-president
OF the Washington Chapter OF
the American Institute Of Architects
Snowden Ashford, building inspector for
the District; Clement \. DIddeu. James
6. Hill. eX-president of the Washing
ton Chapter OF the American Institute
Of Architects; W NJ POindexter, ex-
president of the Washington Chapter
Of the American Institute of Architects.
and w. c. Downs, present vice presi-
dent Of the Washington Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects. Mr.
Horn blower the president OF the chap
ter, Is out of the city.
Many floral tributes from prominent
people OF the city We're received, and
large numbers of the relatives and
friends of the deceased attended the
obsequies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
BUILDING TRADES ELECT
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

James 4. Mcdonald. Of the Plumbers
Union. was reelected president Of the
Building Trades Alliance, last night. at
its meeting. at CosteIlo's Hall, SIG @
street northwest.
The meeting was we'll attended. and
several matters OF Importance to local
labor circles were discussed. Creden-
tails We're received and delegates seated
from the Carpenters. Tile Workers, and
Electrical Workers Unions.
The officers. In addition 70 Mr.. McDon-
aid, who were elected at the meeting
were: James s O Hagan. of tho Plumb
ers' Union, reelected secretary-tr easUT-
ct; John PiIard, of the Joint District
Council Of Carpenters. vice president, in
place Of Joseph Croft. of the Hosting
Engineers Union. Hugh Digny, the ser
geant-at-aTms, having been withdrawn
by the Painters and Decorators Union
a. a delegate from that body TO he al
lance, \. W. King. of the hoisting en-
gineers. was elected to succeed him.
Standing committees will be announced
a. The next meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
ANAC0STIA BRIDGE MATTER
SEEMS ABOUT SETTLED

There was no blockade at the Ana
costa bridge last night, nor were there
any untoward scenes at the place this
morning. The forty-passenger order Of
the Commissioners Is being observed in
satisfactory manner up to date. The
through cars over the bridge which We're
put on yesterday morning seem to have
smoOthed out a troubled situation, and
everybody appears TO be placdtcd.
Dr.. Q. NJ. Emmons, one of the pTOmi-
ucut members Of the Congress Heights
Citizens Association. said this morn
ing that his organization was entirely
satisfied with the present arrangement.
The association, he said, had no more
complaints to make. and would, he
thought. take no further action N the
matter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
REPORT ON LANSTON
WAITS ON ONE BRIEF
Mergenthaer Attorney Holds Up Keep Commission-De-
lay Will Cease Soon However-Another Candidate
for Public Printer in A. H. McQuilkin

The report on the typesetting machine
Investigation al the Government Print
ing Office will soon be in the hands OF
President Roosevelt. The commission
has been slightly delayed by the inabili-
~ of one of the Mergenthaler attorneys
TO complete his brief in the specified
time
The last brief will be in hand by tOmor-
TOW noon. II is thought the commission
viii not require a deal of time TO com
plete the details Of the report.
The fact that Commissioner Clifford
Pinchot has gone on an extended West
ern tour. and that two other members
of the commission are now out OF the
city would indicate that the general
outline OF the report has already been
agreed upon Nothing has leaked out,
however. that could be taken as a fore
cast OF the commissions findings.
Mergenthaler Appreciates.
The rapid rise in Mergeathaler stock
Is thought by some 10 be significant.
This stock has jumped fifteen points in
thirty days. and has reached the two
hundred mark on the local exchange. 1t
IS hard 10 account for this remarkable
Eise IN any other manner than by the
progress Of the investigation made a.
the Government Office.
As the time approaches for Preslden-
tiaI action IN the case interest in the
outcome among the employees Of the
Government Printing Office is greatly on
The increase. 1t is said the impression
prevails that the official tenure Of Pub
lie Printer Palmer and at least three
other officials depends In a large meas
ure on the findings Of the commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
WOULD KNOW HOW TO DEAL
WITH LAWLESS BUILDERS

Commissioner BiddIe has requested an
opinion from the Corporation Counsel as
TO the further prosecution of property
owners, beyond a mere appearance in
the Police Court, for violation of build
ing regulations.
This prayer for legal light is Incl
dental to the case Of T. R. Guernin. of
412 East Capitol street. who made an ap-
plication for a permit to do some slight
repairing 10 a window. and then erected
a show window. projecting some three
feet from the main building.
Inspector of Buildings Atkinson gave
him notice to remove this window. On
his failure TO comply he was brought
into Police Court Mr. Guerfn deposit
ed $50 collateral which was forfeited
In his request for a legal opinion
from the Corporation Counsel. Colonel
Biddle says:
If these cases of unauthorized. and
therefore Illegal, constructions, can bs
pat up without permit and then allowed
to remain by the forfeiture of cola terai
it will put a premium on the violation
of law, in many instances 1T has been
found a person is willing to pay such
fines as are imposed If they will thereby
secure him immunity from further pun
ishment and allow him to retain an I'M
lawful construction"
Exquisite Floral Designs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26

The hope is freely expressed, however.
that the report viii not contain any
thing that viii reflect on the integrity
Of the Public Printer, or in any manner
question the motives that impellcd him
TO make the Lanston contract His
friends say he acted on what he thought
to be reliable statistics submitted TO him
by the commission appointed for the
purpose of making an investigation into
This matter
The evidence Of stock iohbins.. WHEN
will probably involve several chiefs OF
divisions in serious difficulties before
the incident is closed and the clan
destine character Of the transaction. is
thought not to seriously reflect on the
Public Printer. His friends claim moth
ing was brought out in the testimony
that indicated that Mr.. Palmer had any
knowledge that his commission was
specializing in Lanston stock
New Candidate for Public Printer.
\ new candidate for the position of
Public Printer In the person Of 4. H
McQuiIkin, of Chicago, is said to have
entered the field. Mr.. McQuilkin is edi-
tor OF the Inland Printer and manager
OF the Inland Printer Technical School
He is one of the best known printer
journalists in the middle West, and is
said TO possess all the necessary qualifi-
cations for the position.
The candidacy of Editor McQuilkin
serves 10 recall a report current shortly
after Roosevelt became President to
the effect that the position of Public
Printer had been rendered TO Henry O.
Shepard, the founder and former editor
Of the Inland Printer. He is said TO
have declined the DlaCr at the time. not
caring 20 displace Mr.. Palmer, who was
a personal friend. Shepard has since
died.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
FELL TO HIS DEATH
WHILE ENJOYING JOKE

NEW YORK. July 3G.-Laughfug at IA
remark of the man working near him.
Joseph Koon. an expert rivcter WORKING
on The Brooklyn bridge, fell into The
East river yesterday.
His body never came TO the surface.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
Innings. 6zc
Tonorrow our regu

tomorrow orr rsgu-
lar 9&c MORE finish
Percaline Innings III all
wanted colors and black.
Sc inches wide at 67sc.
II you do not need it
now bear in mind that
fall needs are not far
away.
Lining Bargain tables,
cross aisle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
Times Want Ad. Branch.

Want advertisements and subscriptions
for The Evening and Sunday Times viii
be received at regular Office rates at
Goldeuberg's DEPARTMENT Store, Seventh
and K streets northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion, Balti-

more and Ohio r. r. Leaving Washing
ton 700 a. m. july .. special train stand
ard coaches and Pullman paTlor cars,
via Philadelphia and picturesque Lehigh
Valley Tickets good ten days. Liberal
stOpovers returning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
For 40ld Point Comfort" Norfolk, and

Newport News. via Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Co. foot It'll st,
daily. $50 p. m, connecting at Norfolk
with steamers for New York and BOs-
Ton Round trip Fridays and Saturdays
during summer, $3.50. See ad. page Il.
Phone 2Zy4-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
Toilet articles
The prices for Thurs

TIC piece 1oF IhuFs-
day only.
25c size Aliens Foot
ease, box 15c.
WoodWorth's l0C Nina
Talcum Powder. tomor-
row &c.
sc SnoWbcrTy floating
bath soap. two cakes To-
morrow for SC.
LIST floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
Valuable Papers Should Not Be Lett

At home during your absence from town.
Rent a safe deposit box In vaults OF
Union Trust Co. l414 f St NV. s. year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
500 HarpeEg Ferry and Return, Thurs

day. July y, account Y NJ G. a. BaIu-
more and Ohio r r station $50 a m
Returning from Harpers Ferry $50 D. m.
same day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
List of Subscriptions.

The following is the Est of subscrip-
items received up TO date in answer to
The Times appeal;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
Roman sandals

For Misses and Children
at tAs following
specially cut prices you
may have them in either
tan. kid, or patent colt
skin.
We shall also include
at same reductions a lot
of very pretty and styl-
ish Christy Ties.
Sizes Is TO S. were $3.50
now sf.20.
Sizes 8la TO Il. were
5I,75; tomorrow. $3.50.
Sizes III 10 ,, were
500; tomorrow $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
ParasOIs, 69C

All-silk ParaEoIs, in
a number of pretty iuve-
nile effects. regular 9Sc
and S1.25 kinds. tomor-
row only CSC.
lst fioor-bargain tables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26

Exquisite Floral Designs.
GUIDES floral designs show themselves
to be the work Of artists. 1914 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-26
Dress goods

Dress goods
36-inch wide Cream
Cashmere that usually
sells for 39c q
I'd Special for 00c
tomorrow, I'd. L \
SG-inch Cream Alba
trOs that sells regularly
for Ace. tOmOr-
row special at = &C
Nd ... y ,
Fine MOhair black
lustre, alike on both
sides. 10 inches
wide. T c < I'll a T
price is Sc: to- Qc
morrow only. =