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The Washington times., 1905-03-05
THIEVES MAKE HAY
WHILE sun SHINES
Robberies Reported During
Inauguration Week.
LARGE SUMS OF MONEY LOST
Some Are Stranded, Being Relieved of
Both Cash and Their Rail-
road Tickets.

Prof. Samuel H Woodbridge, Of the.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology,
who two weeks ago complained to the
Commissioners and Major Sylvester
about the sale of Objectionable souvenirs
in Washington stores. again sought the
aid Of the police last night.
He said his pocket had been picked
while in the Pennsylvania railroad sta
ton some time yesterday and as a re-
suit he is poorer BY so and a return
ticket to New York.
Money Gone; Friend Missing.
Drugged and robbed of s136 and nve
railroad passes, Claude Brown, a civil
engineer. CT Allegheny. Pa. was prae-
ticaIly stranded In the National CAPITAL
last night Brown informed Captain
Boarornan al Police Headquarters that
he picked up a friend near Ninth street.
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
They subsequently, adjourned TO a
house in Third street northwest. where
Brown fell into q deep sleep which he
says was brought on by the use Of
drugs. When he awakened his money
and railroad tickets were not to be
found Neither was his pseudo friend
Victim of a Thief.
Charles de Bodisco TeEnpleman, OF
| last evening that he had been victim
of a hotel thief. When he retired FRI
/ day night his trousers. ia one pocketSef
which he had carefully tucked $98. were
neatly folded and placed beneath his
| inflow. The trousers were there when
| he awoIke yesterday morning, but the
money was conspicuous because OF its
i absence.
Alley Window Forgotten
| Failure to heed the ukase of Major
| sylvester that all windows and doors
| should be double-Ioeked and barred
during the Inauguration season, brought
/ Miss Belle Tanner, manager OF the
/ .yharin apartment house. to grief yes
| terday. She reported 10 the police that
an unfastened. alley window afforded
means of entrance for an unexpected
guest. who helped himself TO the articles
/ used for decorating the room and which
i she valued at s25
Poorer by $40 in cash and check
for $3.50. Benjamin ". Keller, Of Balti-
more. visited Police Headquarters yes
teriay and implored Captain Boardman
j 70 assist in running down thief who
IreHeved him of a wallet containing the
foregoing amounts He was given little
encoura cement
The Washington times., 1905-03-05
Theaters of the City
Filled With STRANGERS
Crowds Good-Natured and Disposition to
Laugh on the Slightest provocation Was
Everywhere in Evidence.

ana battling to describe; and whole rain
bows from the civilian section of the pa
rade.
Many of the young soldiers from West
Point were to have reached Washington
in time to go to the theater Friday
night, but did not. So the seats which
had been reserved for them at the Co
iuTnbia We're sold, and two rows were
obtained for last nights performance.
OF course, those two rows were made
quate for $50 men. But the cadets
merely filled their two rows in most
orderly fashion, scattered in whatever
seats were to be had elsewhere. and
stood up, apparently satisfied 70 see
The Sultan of Sulu' with any seating
accommodations or none. Many West
Pointers were at the National aIso-as
was particularly evident from two Of
the boxes and the sale of practically all
the coat hooks in the lobby for heavy
West Point overcoats.
Fewer of the students at the Naval
Academy could obtain leave TO go to
the tl1eater Those who were able to go
were at the National. where they had
the singular fortune to see q. play with
hero who won his lady by going TO
the Philippines TO fight in the army. If
/ the .'Iniddfes-' were either disgruntIed
or amused by this situation they hid
the fact
The Washington times., 1905-03-05
THOSE GIRLS.

Bertha-Frank says-tlle DAYS seem
awful leeg when he doesfs' e-sss5- st'es.
Mianie-tIe was telling me hss5s
while ago he did enjoy The gooo soas
si.t.s.-Bosfoa Transcript.
The Washington times., 1905-03-05
Strangers Preponderated.

A mere glance at any one of the six
audiences discovered the preponderance
of strangers. In the first place there
were thousands of uniforms-Rough
Riders and Maccabees; cadets from the
academies at West Point and Annapolis;
bandsmen in garb wondrous to behold
The Washington times., 1905-03-05
aBusy Izzy'sn Hard Time.

Busy Izzy'' had hard time to keep
going at the Lafayette. Every solitary
song was eneored at least twice, every
joke delayed the action OF the piece
minute or two, and every act suspended
the change of scene for numerous cur
tain calls. 1t will be long time before
George Cohen and his company meet
with a like reception anywhere else.
Chase's was so crowded that late
Corners thought Themselves fortunate to
get in the fourth row from the parti-
ton behind the seats.
At the Academy David Higgins and
Eleanor Monten We're eheered to the
echo-Inore than once.
And the burlesque at the Lyeeum.
which seemed to be fairly Iight-run-
ming under ordinary circumstances, was
boosted along by the responsiveness
of the audience until almost anything
passed for joke and almost any song
went for half dozen extra staazas-
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07
MOrdecai Jones Returns to England.

Mordecal Jones, who owns larg'
estate about ten miles back from the
Columbia river in Washington, left
here recently for England. Mr.. Jones
was accompanied by his family and
it is his intention to make his home
on his native soil in the future. His
sons will be placed in Oxford College,
of which Mr.. Jones is graduate and
which is one of the main reasons for
bis returning to England.
This makes the tenth time that this
much Travelled Englishman has crossed
the Atlantic, and when be reaches old
England he will be eligible to mem
bership in the celebrated Travellers
Club, which is the desire of most ev-
cry Englishman of note, but is at
tanned by comparatively few. One of
the conditions of membership IN this
organization is that applicants must
have travelled $1,000 miles in foreign
waters or lands. On his arrival MIR.
Jones will have fulfilled this require
ment and will apply for admission to
this exclusive organization.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07

See our Bargain Counter. Any hat
on it for two dollars Nine. Abbott.
Go to Mr.. Onthank for abstracts and
notarial work, renting and collecting.
Pension papers executed and legal pa
pers carefully drawn. Money to loan
on first mortgages.
| now have the most complete line oil
watches, clocks, jewelry, cut glass and
silverware that ever came to Hood
River. | would lik, very much to show
them to you, because | believe that |
can save you money. Clarke, the jew
eler.
Pulverized Mocca and Java coffee at
McDonald's.
carry full line Of Dubar, Hemp
den, Wanham and Elgin watches, liz
all sizes, to 23 jewels; or If you wish
something cheaper, have line of
Swiss and German made watches on
all of these witches. My prices ale
the hest this sitr of Chicago. Call aud
look at them. Clarke, the Jeweler.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07

You don't have to buy 1G0 pounds
of meat in order to get it cheap at
Alcorn's City Market.
All the latest styles Photos at the
Deitz Studio.
You can depend on clean goods
when you buy of Alcorn.
Remember Riggs shoe shop, next
door to McGuire's meat market. All
work strictly first-class. Also boots and
shoes made to order.
Call and examine my new line Of
watches | can save you money. Clarke,
the jeweler.
PatroniZe home industry by buying
ranch butter at McDonald's.
Shoes half soled while you wait-in
20 minutes. All work frst-class and
guaranteed. Ladies' sewed soles and
0. Sullivan's rubber heels speciality.
Donovan's Shoe Shop, opposite Will
liams' pharmacy.
The Gem Candy Kitchen makes fresh
candy every day.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07

am carrying more accounts on my
books than l can afford, and earnest
ly request ali persons owing me to call
and settle as PROMPTLY as possible.
DR.. Dumble.
Wanted-To exchange 5-acre fruit
farm, well improved and near Hood
River for residence property in city.
Apply TO Geo. d. Culbertson 4 Co.
You will stop and look when you see
the good things to eat at Mcclure Bros.
Thanksgiving.
If you are contemplating making
your father, mother, best girl or young
man Christmas present, | have just
the thing for you. Clarke, the Jeweler.
Fine line of fresh fish every day at
the City Market.
The residence advertised for sale last
week by A. S. Blowers is his home resi-
dence. viii s,ll all or portion of the
land around it. A. S. Blowers.
Alcorn does not sell cheap meat, but
high grade meat cheap.
All persons who are indebted to me
come and settle at once in some way.
j. 7. Holman.
If yon want anything put up in good
shape, so you can cook it, the City
Market is the place to get it.
Mems hats and shirts at wholesale
price at Knapp's,
In order that their patrons may take
advantage Of the discount allowed on
bills paid before the tenth of the month,
the Water and Light Co. has arranged
to keep their office in the Davidson
building open till $3.50 p. m. the first,
ninth, tenth and every Saturday even
ing of each month.
1t is to your interest to refer to Mr.,
Bartmess' ad under the new system.
For rent-Two or three good houses,
furnished rooms for light housekeep-
ing, or nicely furnished house for a
short time. See W. j. Baker.
Wanted-To trade ten acres of partly
improved fruit land, buildings etc, in
Hood River valley for improved acreage
at White Salmon, or Pacific county,
Washington. Apply to Geo. d. Cul-
bertson & Co,
/ am carrying more accounts on my
books than / can afford and earnestly
request persons owing me to call and
settle as promptly as possible. Dr.
Dumble.
Holiday goods, consisting of dolls,
toys, fancy baskets, etc, which will be
be on display Saturday in Dallas build
ing, next to millinery store. Call and
examine goods and prices. Geo. f Coe
& Son.
Closing out holiday goods at less than
cost in the Dallas building. Geo F.
Coe & Son.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07
k KNAPPS

old neighbors will gladly welcome
them.
u. Ii. Shepard made business trip
to Portland Wednesday.
DR.. Brosius and wife went to Port
land, Wednesday to visit their son.
r. d. Shelley of Odell made trip
to The Dalles by boat Tuesday.
Chas. j. Gray, travelling freight
agent of the Chicago q Northwestern
Railroad, located at Portland, has
been in town for several days.
Miss Florence Morton a trained
Nurse who has been in charge of a
case at Goldendale was visitor here
+ Tuesday. Miss Morton went from
here to Portland.
The ladies of the W. @. 7. U. will
hold their meeting next Tuesday
afternoon at the Congregational
church.
The Young Ladies' Guild held their
meeting this week at the home Of
Miss Bowen. The meeting was we'll
attended.
DR.. Cooper, with party of rela-
tives and friends drove out into the
country Thanksgiving and spent the
day.
A fine new show case has been add
ed to tn > equipment Of Clark 3 jewelry
store. 1t is for outdoor display and
when trimmed will present very
attractive appearance.
party consisting of Miss Owen
and Miss Sousa and Mr.. J. NJ. Cul-
bertson and Mr.. McCauley drove out
to Mrs. Schlller's Thanksgiving and
had dinner.
In the Barrett correspondence we
print an item saying that the boys Of
Barrett school will hold basket So
oial December s. Just as we are ready
to go to press we have been notified
that it has been decided to postpone
it.
The office cat walked over the types
last week and hoodooed them to such
an extent that Bartmess's ad. was
made to read crooked. The cat has
been chastised and the ad. corrected
as intending purchasers will observe.
Frank Mcfarland, agency director
of the Provident Savings Life Insur-
ance company of New York, with
offices in the Stearns building at
Portland, was in town recently visit
ing friends and relatives.
The Mount Hood Railroad company
is erecting a building to shelter its
engines during the winter The build
ing is only temporary one and is
situated at the foot of Front street.
la order to keep steam up it win be
necessary to have man on duty at
night, and the shed is being built for
his protection from the elements.
| Considerable blasting has been 60
ing on across the river for several
days and many persons have been led
to believe that the sounds have emen-
ated from the work on the new rail-
road. Such is not the case, however
the blasting is being done on the
wagon road leading up the valley from
Underwood.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07
PROFITS

for YOU NONE for US at our CLOSING prices
All we ask you is the factory price and the freight
charges on any of our stock except millinery. We
have made something out of profits on merchan-
disc, and now if you do not make something out of
it then it is YOUR fault
We have seasonabe goods in Mems Ladies'
and Children's Arctcs and Rubbers Silk Velvet and
Felt Slippers, all sizes. Sweaters, Underwear
Gloves, Mittens, Shawls, Hosiery, Shoes, Caps,
Leggins. Get the goods and take our profits all
home with you.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07

Alene, where he has also business in
terests. Mr.. Offield lives in Washing
ton, near Lewiston, Idaho, where he
has fine ranch and fruit farm.
Fred Miller, who lives a few miles
out of town, had the misfortune to
have a runaway Monday. The team
ran through town toward home and
created quite a good deal Of excite
ment. Beyond slight injury to the
wagon and bruise or two sustained
by Mr.. Miller, there was no damage
done. The team was caught short
distance away from the outskirts of
the city.
The new water tank at the railroad
station is proving a eat convenience
to the o. r. d N. trains. They can
now run through from The Dalles
without stopping at Mosier to take
water. By placing tank here the
company has obviated the necessity
of taking water between here and
Portland. The raising and lowering
apparatus did not work very smoothly
at first, but it has been "iled" up
and adjusted and is now rs conven-
lent as the town pump.
The Salem Statesman notes that the
Hon. A. A. Jayne, late representative
of Wasco county in the legislature,
was recent visitor In that city.
Allen Macrum of Mount Hood left
Tuesday for Nashville, Ore, where he
will spend the winter. Mrs. MaCrum
preceded her husband and they will
make their home with her parents
during their stay,
The dancing class being conducted
here by Prof. Hoist, of The Dalles Is
proving very popular and new men,
bers are being added to 1t each week.
The professor Is painstaking and
patient teacher and any one wishing
to bring his refractory pedal extrem-
cites into subsection will do well to
consult him.
The Glacier Office was visited by
DR.. Adams recently. The doctor,
although 85 years old, has a mind
that is alert to all that Is going on not
only in Hood River, but In the state
as we'll. Mr.. Adams came to Oregon
III 1CtO Eduu was uIbb III Jub
state to publish a Republican news
paper.
The store windows are commencing
to take on a very pronounced holiday
look, and judging from the displays,
we have with us some experts in the
art of draping windows. 1t is very
seldom that you see so much clever
ness In this line In town the size OF
Hood River. 1t looks well and speaks
well for the town. Before going tC
Portland or elsewhere remember that
Hood River merchants are not In bus.
iness for their health.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Anson and
daughter, Thelma, returned to theiI
home near Klondike, Sherman county,
ON the lst inst. Mrs. Anson had been
staying with Mrs Cunning for FIVE oil
six weeks, receiving "Viavs" treat.
ment from Mrs. DIR. Edgington with
Miss Maude Pattie as nurse, and wai
greatly benefited by the treatment.
Mr.. Anson is one Of the substantial
lanchers of that well named section,
and was an old time neighbor Of the
Hartleys, Brooks, MERGERS, Wood
worths and EdgingtoDs, and as soon a.
he can complete bis fortune, will
gravitate to Hood River to round out
. happy life where many besides theiI
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07
What Have You!

We have client who desires to rent
q fruit farm near HOoi River with a
view to huying a place later.
Another wants to rent a small place
with cottage for home next summer.
We daily receive many inquiries re-
garding Hood River aud White Salmon
fruit land. Let us know what you have
to offer. We are in a position to sell it
for you. Langile & Rand, Sixth and
Oak streets, Portland.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07
BRIEF LOCAL MATTERS.
Money to loan. E. II. Hartwig,
Mr.. Bartmess is Oh a cash basis.

Money to loan. Il. ii. Hartwlg.
Mr.. Bartmess is on a cash basis.
-hoes at manufacturer cost, X napp,
Do you use Naptha soap2 &c per bar
at McDonald's.
Fresh Olympia and Eastern oysters at
the Gem Candy Kitchen.
See that dandy line of Folders at the
Deitz Studio.
Shingles. See us for best prices.
Oregon Lumber Co.
Use Williams anti-septic hair tonic
and keep off gray hairs.
Sidewalk lumber. Delivery same
day order is received. Oregon Lumber
Co.
Do you use Lath? Get our price and
compare it with that Of competitors.
You will make money this way. Ore
gon Lumber Co.,
Closing out all but millinery, KNAPP.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07

Notice is hereby given that on Dec
1t, 1906, a special school meeting of dis
trict No. 3 will be held at the State
street school for the purpose of voting
rhe district tax for the coming year
Signed, c. II. Vaughan, Clerk.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07
Born.

BOrns
Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs. L. N.
Blowers, asgirl.
To John Sosey and wife on Deeemr
Der l, son.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1905-12-07

Notice..

OF all pattern hats below actual cost
Nine. Abbott.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
JAPANESE ARE GRATEFUL
Tenor of an Article In the Toxic
Hochi Meicoming secretary Tart
and Party TO Japan.

Toxic, July 25.-The Hochi, Count
okuma's newspaper organ. publishes
leading article welcoming the Taft
party and gratefully recalling what the
United States has been 10 the Japanese
since the time OF Commodore Perry
an unerrlng guide and friend. The
policy Of the United States toward
Japan, the article says. has been an
unbroken record OF kindly assistance,
politically and commercially. In fact.
n all departments OF the progress OF
modern Japan, Americas help is clear
ly traceable Especially Presiden
Rooseyelt's successful endeavoring IN
bringing the peace penipotentiaries to-
gether adds memorable chapter TO
the already magnificent record OF
Americas Invaluable aid TO Japan.
The paper regrets that the short
ness of the party's stay will not admit
OF an adequate manifestation OF the
general feeling 81 gratitude and appre-
citation toward the government and
people to which the distinguished par
~ belongs.
The Hochi leader is typical OF the
feeling throughout the empire.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
STILL BURNING FIERCELY.
Twelve Persons Believed 20 Have
Lost Their Lives.

Houston. Tex, July 25.-The fire ID
the Humble oil fields is still burning
fercely. but II remains confined TO the
tanks OF the Texas company While
no names are ascertainable. II is be
lieved that II persons lost their lives.
SO far as can be learned. these were all
negroes who were employed in trying
TO prevent the spread OF the flames
Forty-three mules are known TO have
persisted. The managers Of the Texas
company state that the tanks contained
approximately $4,000 barrels OF oil.
which was valued al about % cents per
barrel, and that none Of the oil will be
saved. In addition. they say the bic
pumping plant at the tanks was en-
tirely destroyed. making a total loss OF
more than 5000. 900. The efforts OF the
fire fighters have been confined 10
throwing up earthen embankments be-
tween the burning tanks. Of which there
are eleven. and those in which 100000
barrels Of oil belonging 10 other com
panies are stored
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
THE HUMBLE, TEX,
CONFEDERATION
A Number of Lives Lost and Mill.
ions in Property Destroyed.
THE FIRE STILL SPREADING
Hundreds OF People Rendered Home
less. with the Loss OF Al Thesr
Beiongtngs-A Thousand Men
Fighting the Fire.

Dallas. Tex. July ga bulletin
from Dustin. the nearest station to The
Humble oil field, states that the fire
is still burning and spreading. The
fire was started by stroke OF light.
ming. II hit an earthen tank. and in
a moment a million barrels of oil We're
al ,aze.
Nearly one thousand men are at
work Fighting the FIRE, the mnIu
effort being directed TO connne tse
flames 40 their present limits.
The estimates Of loss are 100000
barrels OF oil. eight large tanks and
collateral properties.
The loss in money values. according
to these estimates. would reach s2NO0
600 at least. ard may possibly 20 70
double that figure
Covering an area OF three-quarters of
a mile square. with a great canopy Of
smoke covering two square miles. the
oil tanks OF the Texas company con
tinue to boil and bubble under the great
heat OF the burning Oil When II can
be extinguished no one guesses. Ger
tainly not until il has burned all OF
the oil in the IL big tanks
There nre hundreds OF homeless
people, many OF them only awaiting
IA train 10 go Ia Houston for shelter
They were living in tents and shacks
in the oil field. and fled for their lives
To the town away from danger. They
left all their belongings and they have
been destroyed by fire. which runs out
toward the oil field. II has not yet been
communicated to any OF the derricks
or wells. During the whole Of the nigh
there was a heavy downpour Of rain
and this covered the ground with
sheet Of water. coated with thick film
Of oil.
II this waste oil catches fire then
IS probable that the tanks OF The Guf
fey company. the Sun company ami
the smaller owners may go Th.-,
tanks hold 4 800 600 barrels Of oil.
Shortly after the big tank began
blaze 200 worl.men with Is mules were
hurried TO the place TO throw up earth
en- emhankments TO confne the fire
the tank where II originated
suddenly the oil gave an upheavRI.
dubbed and iifted a great mass OF
the burning nuid bodily out OF the
tank. and the Are was mmunicar-
ell To three Of the other tanks.
The burning oil caught the men am
mules ard hemmed them in. There
vas wild scramble for safety. mcN
dropping the scrapers ard reins ana
fleeing Some Of them mounted mule
and got out. but at least 40 Of the mule
baked and were cremSed. Five ne
groes were seen to 30 down. and Il Is
not believed possible they could have
escaped. While all of the men have
not been accounted -or. these FIVE arr
all that are certainly known TO have
persisted
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

Reports came on the morning OF the
Gath that a battle had begun on the
Tumen river in Manchuria ard that the
Russians were retiring fighting stub
bOTniy
japanese warships. according 10 a St
Petersburg dispatch OF the 2lst. have
been sighted near Nikolaievss. 1t the
mouth Of the Amur river Many OF the
inhabitants OF Nikololevsk ana Nlati-
vostok have fed 70 Kharbarovsk-
The Toxic correspondent Of tie Lon
don Daily Telegraph says that Jap
anese army has been landed north OF
NiadivOstok and that a complete en-
velOpment OF the fortress IS imminent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
CL0UDBUST AT DALLAS. TEX.
streets of the city Flooded Three
Feet Deep aud the Lighting
Plant Crippled.

Dallas. Tex. July 25.-A cloudburst.
the like of which was never seen here
before. converted the downtown
streets Of Dallas. Monday night. into
running streams.
All traffic was stopped for hours and
the electric tight plant was so badly
crippled that most of the city was in
darkness
Five inches of rain fall in just one
hour, and before 1t ceased water was
three feet deep in many of the down
town streets
To add to the city's woes. report
came last night that the dam OF the
waterworks above the city Is weaken
ing and may give way at any moment.
This is the second cloudburst in 2.
hours