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The Washington times., 1905-12-18
RARE ANIMALS AT
THE NATIONAL zoo
DR.. Frank Baker, the Director, Secures
Two Valuable Specimens for
the Local Collection.

Those who visited the National Zoo
yesterday, were rewarded for the
trouble of plowing through considerable
sIush by the sight of two new and rare
animals. secured late last week by Dr.
Frank Balze- VIC Is constantly on the
lookout for rare animals.
The new attractions are nothing more
nor less than a full grown, though
young, male Anoa, from the Island of
Celebes. East Indies; and what. in the
eyes OF DR. Baker. is still more valuable,
fulI-grown mountain sheep or big
horn ram from Arizona.
The anoa is remarkable from the fact
that il is the smallest of the true buffa-
IOes- II is found only on the Island OF
CeiebeS and when full grown Is about
the size of a month-oid calf
The specimen at the Zoo was obtained
by DR.. Baker from Hagenbeck 81 Co.
of Hamburg, Germany, and Is in fine
condition.
Although a mere tiny buffalo. no larger
than a common calf. the specimen at
the Zoo is about the most pugnacious
little beast that the Zoo has acquired
for years.
The little animal is quartered in the
Antelope House, in a cage adjoining the
one occupied by the big Philippine water
buffalo, and all day yesterday was the
center of attraction The anOa Is a rare
animal seldom seen in captivity, and this
ts the first OF the species ever owned by
the Zoo.
The mountain sheep acquired late last
week is perhaps more important than
the anoa. For years the Zoo has been
trying hard TO maintain one or more
specimens of this animal but without
success. Young or half grown kids from
the Yellowstone have been tried several
times with the result that they eventual
" died before maturity. This specimen.
however. is a fun grown ram. with a
fine head of horns, that was raised as
q pet by resident of western Arizona
and has consequently passed the tender
age OF development This big horn was
not a present 10 the Zoo. but was OBJ
tained only after considerable trouble
and cost.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
JOE MANLEYS
DAUGHTER WEDS
Becomes Mrs. G. Y. Mich
aelis, of New York.
FATHER CRONY OF PLANE
Child of Maine Politician Known
Throughout United States Mar
ried on Her Birthday.
FATHER CR0NY OF PLANE

AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec. lS.-In the pres
ence of their immediate families Miss
Harriet Manley. second daughter of the
late Joseph II. Manley was married
Sunday TO George V. 3. Michaelis. Of
New York and Cambridge. by the Rev
Harrison b Wright, rector OF St Asaph $
Church Bala. Philadelphia. The we'd
ding day was the brides birthday.
The service was at the Maniey home
stead. Samuel Cony Manley. brother of
the bride. giving her In marriage. Fran
els Woodbridge. of New York. brother of
the bridegroom. was best man.
The bridal dress was of white liberty
satin with family lace tulle veil and
orange blossoms.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
COMPANIES ENTERTAINED
BY GEM PLEASURE CLUB

The Gem Pleasure Club. of Carroll In
stitute, rendered a subscription dance
to the members of Companies f and
G, Of Business High School. at the in
stitute hall Saturday night
Among those present were Cant. Z.
L. Trey. First Lieut. J. r. Zimmerman.
and Second Lieut.. J. +. Troth, of Com
pa1y E; and Capt. w. w. Tolson. First
Lieut.. S. w. Mason. and Second Lieut.
L. S. Johnson. of Company G.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
VALUABLE SECURITIES LOST.

LEOMINSTER. Mass. Dec. 1s.-Fran-
els A Whitney. president or the
Wachusett Shirt Company. has missed
$4,000 In securities, which he believes
have been stolen. The securities are in
the form Of four negotiable notes for
s.. 900 each, drawn by Elmer H Bates,
treasurer of the shirt company, In Mr..
WhitneY's favor.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
STORK PAYS DOUBLE CALL
TO THE SAME DWELLING

WHEELING. w. Va. Dec 1S.-Mrs.
Henry Shaminsh gave birth 20 twins
yesterday morning. and an hour later
Mrs. John Majeski. occupying the upper
floor of the same house. gave birth to
.riplets. two girls and a boy
The mothers and children are doing
well. President Roosevelt viii be noti-
fed.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
AK HANDLE SLIPPED
AND BLADE CUT HEAD

While chopping wood at his home in
Deanwood last night, George Allen. col
ored. thirty-two years old. lost his grip
on the ak handle, and was hit and cut
on the head by the falling AK. He was
taken TO the Casualty Hospital The
attending physicians say that he is in
serious condition.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
FOURTH CLASS POSTMASTER
WANTS PENSION FOR SERVICE

Representative Mudd has received n
letter from a constituent asking for a
pension for service as a fourth-class
postmaster
Mr.. Mudd replied that he hardly
thought special bill of this character
would pass Congress, but that If there
should be any general legislation cover
ing the subject he would certainly look
ont for the interests of the applicant
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
BIBLICAL LORE OF TWO COWBOY.

DR.. ]. s. Hall. OF Delray. tells this
story:
Two cowboys were bra gging about
how much they knew. One o. them
said TO the other: '-In bet you 30 you
can't repeat the Lords prayer
"1'il cover the money" said the other.
He started of and repeated: Now
1 lay me down TO sleep. l pray. thee,
Lord. my soul to keep" 10 the end
The other replied: The money IL
you did
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
Get the Christmas
Candies Here

Headley's Delight Chocolate. ID. .25c
Headley's Delight Chocolates.
Headley's Maple Walnuts. .S7sc
Headley's Nut Chips.
Headley's Chocolate Creams. .4izc
Fine French Bonbons. lb.........-l2lsc
French Gum Drops. lb...............l212c
Best Mixture Including Choco-
Best Mixed Nuts. -l242c
! Fancy Figs; &c baskets s.........-1s
Fancy Figs; 25c glasses.
Best Washed Figs.
Fancy Washed Figs; large box......25c
Best. Selected Dates. lb............-.7Bc
Extra Selected Dates. lb.............s3sc
The Washington times., 1905-12-18


covered, my eyebrows came out, and
then 1t got In my eye. then went to
another doctor. He asked me what
l was taking for it, and | told him
Cuticura. He said that was a very
good thing, but that he thought that
my face would be marked for life Rnt
Cuticura did its work and NV facr Is
now just as clear as il ever was
My brother-in-law told me abou,
the wonderful Cuticura remedies
l took his advice and got the Ointment.
Soap, and Resolvent / washed with
the Cuticura Soap and then applied
the Ointment, and took Cuticura
Resolvent as directed. In a short
time my face began to get better, and
when | had taken one bottle of
Resolvent | could brush the scales
off my face like a powder When
had taken four bottles my face was as
clear as ever.
told all my friends about my
remarkable cure. / feel so thankful
/ want everybody far and wide to
know what Cuticura can do. 1t is O
sure cure for eczema. (signed) Mrs.
Emma White, GAL Cherrier Place,
Camden, N. j., April 25, 1905"
Complete External and Iniernsl Treatment for every
Hnmor from Pimpes 20 sorofui. from Infancy Ag.
consisting % Cutieurs sosp, 25c oinn.ns Soc. Resol-
vent s0c lin form OF Chocolate Coated Pills per
o. eo may be bad Of all druggis single
fo,ieI mug chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston,
IN (,nre
The Washington times., 1905-12-18

six months / had
tried three doctors,
but did not get any
better. It was on
my body and on my
feet so thick that
l could hardly put
a pin on me with
out touching &C.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
DAMAGE CLAIMS
MAY COVER YEARS
Litigation Over Terminal
Railway Station.
LOCAL LAWYERS DIFFER
Disagree Over the Termination of
Time Allowed to File
~ Demands

The adjustment of damages sustain
ed by property owners in the vicinity
of the new railway terminal station, as
a result OF the change Of grade in GER
tain streets. alleys, and avenues will
probably occupy the attention Of the
local courts for several years
Already there is difference of
opinion among local lawyers in refer
ence to the meaning Of the act of Con
gress providing for the new station
which will 1engthen the litigation
many years. According to the terms
OF the act the time OF filing claims for
dame ges done to property by the
changes of grade in abutting streets
expires December 81.
Many local lawyers. however, are of
the opinion that this Limitation of
time refers only to the property on
such streets, alleys, and avenues, the
grade Of which has already been
changed In cases where property abuts
on thoroughfares which have not yet
been graded they contend the time
Limitation does not, and, in fact, should
not, apply.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
GREECE'S CABINET RESIGNS.

ATHENS, Dec. 1s.-The cabinet OF M.
Rail- resigned Saturday as the result
OF the defeat of the government over
the election Of a president of the cham
Der of deputies. King George has sum-
moned former Premier Theotolds to
fern a new cabinet.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
NEW POLICE CAPS
KEEP EARS WARM
Fur Hats Protect Heads of
Mounted Men.
EXTRA CAPES ISSUED, ALSO
Horsemen of Suburbs Needed More
Safeguards From Early Morning
Cold, Major Sylvester Thought.

Muffied 10 the ears In large overcoats
lcng cavalry capes. and the heavy black
fur caps which Major Sylvester has pro-
vided. the members of the mounted
squad of the police force are more COM
Portable than ever before. and better able
to stand the hardships in the early
morning hours In the winter.
Many weeks ago. Major Sylvester
realized that the mounted men who pa.
troll beats in the suburban districts In
the night should have better protection
from the cold
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
Outer Overcoat.

He designed a long. wide cape of dark
blue material, lined with yellow flannel
for the men 70 wear over their heavy
overcoats. Then he decided upon fur
caps TO supplant the light. box~like he'll
met. which affords practically no pro-
lection for the head In the winter.
Saturday afternoon all OF the men
we're given their caps. The cap is heav-
ily lined, and has a silk band around IL.
When pulled down. the earmuffs reach
TO the policemans neck. and afford him
ample protection from the cold air and
wind. When the muffs are not in use
they are rolled up on the back and sides
Of the cap.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
Unsightly and Unhealthy.

Under the present conditions as the
snow is shoveled back from the cutters
and crosswalks IL naturally piles up in
the streets, presenting an impediment
to passing vehicles and remaining so
until a heavy thaw sets in and carries
1t off into the sewers. It's true that
We cannot complain that the snow is
serious obstruction to business, as
is the case in New York but that IL
is unsightly as well as unhealthy is not
to be denied.
Il have recommended in my annual
report an appropriation of at least
$4,000 for snow purposes. which, If Con-
gress sees fit to give il to us, viii great
Iy enlarge the scope or our snow clean
Ing work
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
D|SF|GURED
WITH ECZEMA
Brushed Scales from Face Like Pow
der-Under Physicians Six Months
But Grew Worse & Some Said
Face Would Be Marked for Life
Now Without a BIemish.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
WORK WONDERS.

"As i was a sufferer with eczema
l write TO tell you what a great friend
found in Cuticura Remedies IN
The Washington times., 1905-12-18

that is given to us by Congress. 1t
is not possible to remove the snow
from the streets we make no at
tempt to do this. but confne our work
to clearing the cutters and street cross
ings. In all. about 700 men are employ
ed, which. II VIC would attempt to ac-
conplish the larger proposition, would
necessitale cnEloXinE AZ least e.C0l.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
Appraisers Appointed.

Last summer, in accordance with
the terms of the act of Congress. Jus
tfce Barnard, of the District Supreme
Court, appointed three appraisers to
assess the damages of lands affected
by the change OF grade in the streets
and alleys within the territory known
as the new terminal station. This
commission gave notice by publication
to all persons interested in the land
which would be affected to file their
claims for damages within sixty days
after the first meeting of the ap-
praisers. which was held October 81
last.
According TO law, the owners of the
land which will be erected have sixty
days after October 81. or until Decem-
ber 81, to file their claims. Already
hundred or more property owners
have filed claims for damages. These
however. it is believed. cover such
such damages as have been caused by
the grading Of certain streets and al
leys already completed.
When the proceedings to assess the
damages to property were commenced
IL was announced by those in position
TO know that there are a thousand or
more claimants for damages As
stated. very few, IN fact. only about
10 per cent. of this number have al
ready filed claims
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
MONEY NEEDED
IN SNOW FIGHT
District Commissioners Ar
peal to Congress.
APPROPRIATION TOO SMALL
Street Cleaning Department Handi-
capped-Stidham Does Well With
Means at Hand.

No more serious problem confronts
the District Street Cleaning Depart
ment than that which involves the re-
moval of snow and ice from, the streets
of the city
With each succeeding winter it be-
comes more apparent to the Commits
sioners that to meet the snow propo-
sition successfully and TO give the
streets after heavy snow fall SEM
blance of cleanliness it is necessary to
have at hand a sufficient appropriation
for the purpose
That Superintendent of Street Clean
ing Harrison Stfdham feels his inability
to cope with the larger problem OF re-
moving the snow from the streets with
the Insignificant sum of $500, all that
is carried with the annual District ap-
preparation bin, he has little hesitancy
in stating.
Stidham's Improvements.
Since taking up the reins of the de-
partment, cleaning out the antiquated
customs in force some years ago as
indicated in Mr. Stidham's last report.
and establishing new and systematic
order he has aimed at a larger appro-
priation. holding that to increase the
efficiency of his department is OF great
est Importance.
In superintendent Stidham's s ability to
produce good results from the means
he has at hand. the Commissioners ex-
press greatest confidence. They point
TO his long service as an assistant to
the late Colonel Waring In New York
city, where is annually expended In the
neighborhood Of 100000 for the re-
moval OF snow alone.
A Serious Handicap.
superintendent Stidham's own words
may be taken as authority for the
statement that in the limitations of
the present snow appropriation his de-
partment suffers a serious handicap. On
this subject he says:
with the present sum of $500 all
The Washington times., 1905-12-18
May Affect More Property.

1t is now believed that the remain
der of the claimants property is such
as will be affected by the grading Of
streets and alleys, the work on which
has not yet been commenced.
1t is in connection with the validity
Of claims for damages filed after De-
cember 81. the time limited by law.
that members of the bar hold different
opinions. Thnse - - o0IItvna mat it
will be lawful to file claims after the
time set by law argue that it would
be impossible for their clients to make
a just and intelligent claim for dam
ages until after the grading Of the
street or alley which abuts their land
is completed
The work of grading has ben com
pleted on l. street bSrween First and
Third streets northeast; Florida ave-
nue. between Second and Fifth streets
northeast; n street between First and
North Capitol streets: in minor streets
and alleys in square 749, and in Sec
ond. X. and l. streets bounding the
square mentioned.
1t is believed the claims already filed
are based upon alleged damages suffer
ed by property owners whose lands
abut on the streets and alleys named.
The Washington times., 1905-12-18

Give the Girl a
Stylish Coat
Lot of Girls Hlgh-grade Goats, ali
finely tailored and vera styl- CO
under $40; now reduced to-. Az
Girls Stylish and Good Quality
Coats. in excellent quality cloth;
we've been selling them q r Or
at IS; now re uced , .VS
Girls Colored Cloth Coats; lined
throughout and cape; nicely trimmed:
sizes l TO years; good Ct no
quality and very service y Ok
ably made; tomorrow ~
Another lot OF those up-to-date Bear
skin Coats. white and colored: just
enough for a days selling; gray,
green, red, and white; q n M
sizes 1 TO 1 years. Get y y UA
one tomorrow at .......... ~
Lot OF Infants Good Quality Sweat
ers, in sizes 1 to 4 years: fine, soft
wool. and perfectly made: mr.
for tomorrow we've re- u
duced them o..-----.-----.--.-.(
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
Held Up and Robbed

MI G. S. Dntts, merchant of Cher
ry Kun, was held up and robbed last
Wednesday evening about o clock by
two men who got Off of an East bound
freight train, and did the job while the
train was standing at the station The
men hid behind clump of bushes,
and as Mr. Butts passed by they sprang
out, and at the mouth of pistol, or
dcred him to hold up his hands, after
which they relieved him of his watch
and what money he had on his person
After completing their job they board
ed the train. Mr.. Butts followed
them and noted the part of the train
they were on, and te!egraphed the au-
thorities in Martinsburg of the occur
renee and the location of the robbers
Detective Martin, policeman Blake and
constable Lemen met the train and
found the man just about where Mr..
Butts had described. They were lodged
in Jail, where they are Awaiting The
ARRIVAL of Mr.. Butts TO identify them.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
GAS Plant wREcLEp

Washington, Dee. s. The plant
the Washington Gas Light Company
on Twelfth street, between NJ and n.
streets southeast, was wrecked by an
explosion shortly after 3 o'clock this
morning. The double building which
contained the big engine and the con-
densing machinery was demolished
and the machinery was made unfit for
future use. The estimate of the dam
age was $4,000
Three men who were in the building
at the time the explosion occurred es-
capped without serious injury. Thomas
Woods, the night engineer, was blown
through an opening in the building
and la nded in a dirt pile. He was
slightly stunned, but got up and went
back into the building to lend assist
ance to his companions. III. G.. Grady,
the night Waterman was found seated
in chair in the engine room. 1t was
necessary to help him from the debris
around his chair. He was taken to the
Casualty Hospital, where it was found
that he had cut on his neck. John
Deming, an oiler, who was in the
basement when the explosion occurred
was uninjured except for scratch on
his face.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
MES. RoaERs IS nANGEp.

Windsor, VT. Dec. 8.-Without tre-
mor.and without a word, Mrs. Mary
Mabel Rogers today marched to her
death on the gallows at the State pris-
on here and paid the penalty OF muir
dering her husband, Marcus Rogers, at
Bennington on August IL, 1902.
To all appearances Mrs. Rogers was
the calmest person in the chamber OF
death She faced her death with the
same stoical Indifference that had
marked her demeanor ever since her
arrest, more than three years ago.
Greatly to the relief OF those officials
who assisted in executing the senten ce
Mary Rogers last hour was remarkably
! free from narrowing incidents. 1t had
been feared that the woman's wonder
full nerve would desert her at the final
moment and that she would be carried
to the scafIold in state of collapse. In
stead however, she met death bravely.
She was very pale.
There were no sensational incidents
in connection with the hanging.
Although the woman was not Off =
cially pronounced dead until IA min
utes and 80 seconds after the trap was
sprung, she evidently suffered no pain
Her neck was broken at the second
cervical vertebra and she lost conscious
ness instantly after the drop fell. A few
feeble convulsive movements of her
pinioned hands were the only evidences
that vitality had survived.
STORY OF THE CRIME.
The crime for which Mrs. Mary Ma
bel Rogers was sentenced to death was
the murdei of her husband, Marcus
Rogers, at Bennington, August 1902
Mrs. Rogers was only 10 years old. She
had been separated from her husband
for some time, and desired TO a
young man named Maurice Knapp.
On the day of the murder Marcus
Rogers went to Bennington to visit
his wife, and that night she arranged
to meet him in the woods near the
Walloomsac river.
While caressing him she induced
him to allow her to bind his hands, and
while he was powerless she chloroform
ed him. In this she was aided by Leon
Perham, half-witted son of the
woman with whom she boarded. An
other woman, Estella Bates, was pres
ent.
After chloroforming Rogers, Perham
and Mrs. Rogers rolled the body into
the river, where it was found the next
day. In order to divert suspicion the
woman wrote a note, to which she
signed her husbands name, giving the
impression that he committed suicide.
Immediately after the murder Mrs.
Rogers endeavored to collect her hus-
bands life insurance, amounting to
5000, add also made arrangements to
purchase furniture for the house where
she expected to live when she married
Knapp.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
Farming Implements
Terms of sale.

A credit Of months al sums Of and over. the
pure give note with approved security. paya
bic al Merchants and Formers Bauk OF Martin,burg
with interest r5m date but interest TO be remtted il
paid maturity, under o the cash will be required
No properly to be removed until settled for
JOSEPH HARRIS.
I. W Dodd, Auct.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

DR.. Jas, w. McSherry entertained a
few of his friends last Thursday night
at delightful supper in honor of his
72nd birthday. He gives every indica-
that he will live to celebrate many
more, which his many friends fervent-
y hope may be the case.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
CHES APEAKE STEA dSHIP COMPANY
CHESAPEAKE LINZ.

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
"AUGUSTA" AND ''ATLANTA."
E1r OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK
VIRGINIA.
steamers leave Baltimore daily except
sunday ut OPP. m, and arrive Old Point
Comfort at 9 a. IN. and Norfolk at us a. nl
where connection is made with the Rail Lines
for all points South and Southwest.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
A DRIAS C NAEDNBoUsoH
Attorney-At-Law.

Practices In State and ederal Courts. Con-
vey@nclng ard Collections specially. AS
missioner OF accounts will give prompt
attention TO settlements OF estate accounts, etc.
oFFICE-corner Publicssqusre.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

c. KENNEDY GEO W MARTIN
Vice Pres. & Gen1 SUI t. Supt,
II. A. Riddle, (ien'l pai,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
YORK RIVER LINE.

Ell hGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
"CHARLOTrE" AND "BALTIMORE,'
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND, VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except
Sunday at s p. M, and arrive West Point at
so a. M, and Richmond ut 92j a. m.
Steamers leaving baltimore on Monday,
Wednesdays and Fridays, aud leaving West
Point on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
ca II at Gloucester Point ant Almonds Wharf
and steamers leaving Baltimore ON Tuesdays,
THURSDAYS and Saturdays, and West Point on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, call at
Yorktown and Clay Bank weather permit
sTE AMERs LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIERS IS AND 10 LIGHT STR EEr WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points car be secured
baggage checked and staterooms ressrvet
from the City Ticket Offices Nos. ll9, e. Ralti-
more Street, ARTHUR w. ROBSON, Agent
~ f. Baltimore street, or the General Offices
$50 Light Street. Baltimore, Md
REUBEN FOSTER, X. j. CHISM
General Manager General Passenger Ag'
T. Ii. McOANNEL, Asst Gen. Pass Agent.