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The Washington times., 1905-11-02
TREASURY DEFICIT
IS CUT ONE THIRD
Present Fiscal Year Shows
Up Well.
OCTOBER BROUGHT INCREASE
The Governments Expenditures Were
Heavier in Month Just Ended.
Statement of Circulation.

The deficit for the four months of the
present fiscal year is much smaller than
it was for the corresponding period of
the last fiscal year. The total deficit for
the fourfmonths of this year. according
to the Government official statement Of
receipts and expenditures. is S14,992, geo,
while for a like period last year it was
So, ,sO9, 600
The statement of the receipts and ex-
pcnditures shows that for October. 1905,
the receipts were $50. 1872, ,691; the expendi-
lures. $55. .71OOS7, leaving a deficit for the
month of S5.Z17,S46. October, 1904, the
deficit was 100000
Receipts Larger.
The receipts were as follows: Gus
toms, s25, ,621 .531. a gain of 100000 as
compared with October 1904: internal
revenue. So, ,I73, ,779; increase $1,000 900;
miscellaneous. s., ,697. .381; decrease. 81. 1872
COO. The expenditures for the month
show a total increase over october, 1904.
of about 81, 767. 600
The monthly circulation statement
shows that at the close of business Oc-
tober 81 the circulation of national bank
notes was 1924 .4OS. .249. an increase for the
year of S61.126, T49, and an increase for
The month Of sS.Oo6 O0y. The circulation
based on United States bonds was $4Sy,-
a f-0u ;
225. and an increase for the month Of
S.249 80.
Circulation
The circulation by lawful money was
S34 40. 443. an increase for the year of
81. .719. .524 and a decrease for the month
of S193,271. The amount Of bonds on
deposit to secure circulating notes was
S494 OF, go, and to secure public deposits
S56. .090, 300.
In October, 1905, the total coinage ex-
ecuted at the mints of the United States
was &. .1SS, $50. as follows: Gold, H,1S2, 500;
silver. S762, 900: minor coins. 1924, $50.
The public debt at the close OF October.
1905, less cash in the Treasury, is put
at 8. .O02, ,646. .125 an increase OF s6O6s, ,116
for the month. the Increase being ac-
counted for by the decrease OF cash on
hand due to increased expenditures.
The debt is as follows: Interest-bear-
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CHIEF CLERK DENNY
NOT TO BE EXAMINED

On account OF a special order by the
President, relative TO the appointment
as chief clerk of the State Department.
Charles DENLY will assume the duties of
his Office without examination under the
civil service rules.
Mr.. DENLY succeeds former Chief
Clerk Michael, recently appointed con
sui general at Calcutta, the change tax
ing effect November 10.
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Baltimore and Return SI.a5, Baltimore
and Ohio r. r. every Saturday and Sun
day All trains both ways both days,
except Royal Limited. Hourly Service
week days. ....- $780,.
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Guaranteed Cure for Fits

A new method OF home treatment for cpl
Ieptic fits. originated by a famous Washing
ton scientist. with AL the Government iah-
oratOrIes at his hand has been discovered
Elixir kosine Is recommended for only ona
disease. epilepsy. or nts. E Is 50 unfalItnE
IN curing this dread trouble that its dIsoov-
erer has Instructed the local agent in this
city Mir. Henry Evans, the druggist 20 sell
II under his absolute guarantees to refund
the money II IL fails and he VIII pag for the
remedy himself When used according 70 d.
rectfons IL can no more fail 20 cure epilepsy
than can the sun fail to rise. but this guar
anfee is made 10 inspire perfect confidence
Both sexes. young or old, who have any
tv-itchtngs or trembinEs. should use Elixir
Kosfne al once the only guaranteed cure-
price 81 so Mail orders fled- The kosins
90 washington. = c.. or Henry Evans
g22-24 + street northwest Washington. D. e
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Circulation.

Folks Who Know Good Butter
like Red Clover Creamery Butter. Gro
GERS.
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the truth of this bv finding traces of
the drug The motive you ought not to
have much difficulty to find. Her doom
was sealed.
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The Problem of Getting Butter

that is uniformly pure. fresh and de-
licious finds many solutions at James F.
Oysters. 9th & Pa ave. All noted brands
at lowest consistent prices 5-lb. boxes
''Four-leaf Clover Creamery a speciality.
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$l.5O and $l.75 0QC
untrimmed hats, /VO

A variety Of shapes to choose from
in {Tntrimmed Hats. some with
braid tons and chiffon facings;
others of velvet. Some ready-tO-
wear Hats of felt included. Stylish
shapes. Choice, 9Sc.
Second Floor.
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$a.OO Cumberland; sI.ss Berkeley

Springs: 81 Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg and return. Leave Baltimore and
Ohio r r. station, Washington. sos a.
m Sunday November >. Beautiful
scenery en- route.
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Baltimore and Return. S1.zs,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, every Sat
urday and Sunday. Ali trains except
Congressional Limited
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lCDC

Rival & q V cred
Ash Sifters, will
At barrel or ash
Q a N S, strongly
made with re-cn-
forced sides. Reg
ulaT price 10C
T5c, cut tO.8 y
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BARGAIN SPOTS.

Extra Fine COf-
fee Mills. &c
quality; } &C
cut TO-E L -
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-07-01
SOME AFFIDAyITS
That Discredit Mr. Emery's State
rnents They Are From Dallas.


In spite of its great length, and
in spite Of the further fact that the
Dallas system has little or no bear
ing on the Corvallis system, the
Times gives place to the above let
ter hp Nj. Emery. Some little care
had to be taken, however, to ascer-
ts;.a whetb tber, or not Mr.. Emery's
stss ssmenrs were facts and application
was made by phi to Dallas people.
Its a pack of lies" said
one man. "The id rascal" said
another. Accordingly the letter
was sent to Dallas with the result
that the afidavits printed below
were supplied the TIMES without
solicitation. Others in the same
lins were offered, but these two, es-
pecially as oneais by an uncle of
Mr.. Emery, are deemed sufficient.
All along, it has been apparent
that the opposition t. mountain wa
ter had to be based on misrepresen-
tation. The theory that the COM
mission could not be made elective
was exploded aud resort had to be
made to other features. Going from
one thing to another. the Dallas
plant was taken up and this letter
by Mr.. Emery ooncccted.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-07-01
CORVALLIS, OREGON. /. 1905 -

line cost So 600 and three lawsuits, how many
dollars and how many lawsuits would 16 1-2
miles of pipe line cost
dy-Dallas has approximately 400 families with
in the city limits Ol these,less than so per cent
are using the city water in spite of the fact that
1t was asserted and. believed before the bond
election that all or almost all wotld discard the
use of well water, and it was upon this hypoth-
esis that the promised rate Of sl.25 per month
or less was based. Every water plant must me-
cessdrily have minimum revenue or be run at
a loss to the city, In case of municipal owner
ship this loss necessarily would have to be
maae up by direct taxation AS 400 families in
Dallas Gid not pay Sips per month, the. 200 CT
or less familie that do use the water have to
pay double for family e alon, besides tie
dltions the results in Corvallis would logically
be the same In Dallas, the people in poor or
moqerate c1rcum Stances and many who were
neetions. piping, faucets and fixtures not count
ing water charges. when they conid getWell wa
teIfor nothing. Besides as the months rolled
round, it was found that the ice cold, pure
sparkling water atthe intake of the pipe line had
lost som eWhere along the road much of these
desirable characteristics. last summer and
warm sthatsit was undrinkable unless cooled
with ice During the winter this and after
heavy rains the water became muddy and i'm
pure. The result is aeondition of affairs. never
dreamfd of by the citizens of Dallas. Their
much wanted mountain water ts now being used
principally for lawn sprinkling, flushing closets
anu stW6rS aHQ tne OlQ ldk III On0a Caken spuckeL
and the moss covered wells are depended on for
water for family use. I had the pleasure OF in
teryiewing quite number of the good house
wives Of Dallas and their statements in regard
TO The matter are emphatic and to the point.
The city council OF Dallas has evolved unique
scheme for forcing the citizens to attach to the
Water mains whether they want to or not. Sew
ers are being built in the city and an ordinance
has been passed compelling property owners to
stall patent closets In the residences and make
sewer connections. If they are not near main
sewer they must build private sewers. By the
Time the charges ior tipping the water main
and cost Of pipe, patent closet and connect with
the sewer is met a necessarily large bill cou-
fronte the owner DR.. v. B. Embree, a former
wel1.known citizen of Corvallis, who lives about
aimAe from the business part of the town, and
who, BY means of owning water piped from a
spring on a hill alb I'VE him has p'end1dsanttary.
e0noltion about his- home, has been ordered to
build private sewer and make connections
with the water main. The estimated cost of this
work Is over $780, This Is merely given as one
OF ascore OF similar cases in Dallas.
h cohclusien will say that in thus present
ing the real facts as to Dallas and her mountain
water system, am doing simply what consid-
er my duty as citizen of Corvallis and MEM
Der of Its city council Interested in the future
w. G. EMERY.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-07-01
SAYS IT'S A LIE.

'STATEzoF OREGON, .-..--
COUNTY OF Polk. CD
I,Dan P. Stoufer, being first du-
ly sworn according to law, depose
and say: That am, the anditor
and police judge of the city of D IL
lis, Oregon, and as such officer am
the legal custodian of aud have
charge of all the ordinances and re.
cords. of the city of Dallas; that
with the exception of about one
month, I have filled said Office con.
tinueusly for period of more than
ten years last past.
That | have read the communi-
cation of W. G. Emery to The Cor
wallis TIMES, in which it is said:
"The city council of Dallis has
evolved unique scheme for forcing
the citizen to attach to the water
mains whether they want to or not.
Savers are being built in the city
and an ordinance has been passed
compelling property owners to in
stall patent closets in the re.iden-
ces and make sewer connections. II
they are not Lear main sewer they
must build private sewers. By that
time the charges for tapping the
water main and cost of pipe, pat
ent closet and connect with the sew.
er is met, a Necessary large bill con.
| fronts the oWrer.p
That said statement is false In
every detail and particular; that nc
person whomsoever has ever been
compelled to connect with a sewer
or to build a private sewer; neither
has person ever been compelled to
install patent closet of any kind
and to connect with the water
mains OF said city; that such mat
ters are left wholly to the choice Of
the citizens of Dallas, aud no ordi-
| continued on page A
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
PREACHER ROPES OFF
PEWS,, SPLITS CHURCH
Pastor Determined to Make his
Hearers Sit Up
Front

PARKERSBURG. W. Va. Nov. ~
Ropes have split the Beechwood Presby-
terian Church ssunder. and its very ex-
istence is now threatened. Because the
congregation would not SIT anywhere ex-
cept in the back pews. the pastor, the
Rev. Harry E. Porter. took steps 70
make them sit up front. and The church
war resulted
Mr.. Porter's congregation is too small
for his church. And the people who at
tend are very modest. preferring the rear
pcvvs. Notwithstanding the pastor several
tines requested his congregation to
move up toward the front OF the church.
Two weeks ago the pastor roped OF
the rear Pews, so that his hearers had to
take front seats or leave the church.
Most OF the congregation have done the
latter. and are attending the Methodist
church. which permits them to sit where
they please.
Mr.. Porter says: Il want my congre-
CATION to be close enough to hear ali
that 1 say. and if they do not sit W
front they need not come to church al
all -
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
GENERAL If. MEAGHAA
BURIED IN ARLINGTON

The funeral Of Gen. John F. Meach-
am. who died early Saturday morning.
was held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
from the Meacham residence, 122 s street
northwest. Short services were held at
the house and services at the grave were
conducted by George II. Thomas Post,
G. A r. Interment was in Arlington.
The pallbearers were selected from
the O. A. r. and the Union Veterans
Union.
General Meacham was born in Rock
vile, Ind, July Il. 1874 At the outbreak
of the civil war. although only seven
teen years OF age. ne enlisted. He served
until the close Of the war. He made a
brilliant record and was mustered out
with the rank of adjutant of his regi-
ment
He came TO this city in 1892 TO accept
a position in the Treasury Department,
and held the position until his death.
General Meacham was well known
among the various Grand Army posts
and also as a member of the Union
Veterans Union.
A widow, two sons and six daughters
survive
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
MARYLAND HORTICULTURAL
SOClETY'S ANNUAL MEETING

The eighth annual meeting Of the
Maryland Horticultural Society will be
held in Mccoy Hall. Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. Baltimore. Nd, December 6
and :
II viii be particularly interesting to
all persons Interested in the growing
OF fruits, flowers. or vegetables. and the
members Of the society are urged by the
mana cement to see to It that the mem
bers of their families and their friends
attend the sessions
The address welcoming the visitors
will be made by DR.. Ira L. Remson,
president of Johns HOPKINS University.
and the response viii be by the Hon.
James s. Harris.
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
LITTLE INTEREST FELT
IN PARCELS POST PLAN

Officials at the PostOffice Department
ard members of Congress who have ar
rievd in the city are giving no serious
consideration to the announcement that
the National Grange will make an ac-
tive campaign for legislation establish
ing parcels post system in the United
States.
Agitation for parcels post system
has been in progress for many years.
but 1t has never achieved any results.
and until there is a marked change in
the attitude Of Postofice Department
officials. as wei as Congress, little re-
suit is possible.
Friends CT the system declare that an
express monopoly, composed OF the five
great express companies. backed IN their
efforts BY the 10000 urban and inter
urban parcel carrying companies, can
block every scheme for Federal par
GELS post system.
These express companies are, these
men say. well championed among the
officials Of the POstOffice Department.
where the argument IS steadily ad-
vanced that a parcels post would work
disastrously against business interests.
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
SCOTCH FAMILY CLAIMS
SLICE OF NEW YORK
It Represents Sixty-ave Acres and It's
Present Valuation Is About
S35o,ooo,O 900.

GLASGOW, Nov. "a Glasgow
family claim. and have evidence to sup
port their claim. that they are heirs
20 a great part OF the land upon which
New York is built
The value OF this property is said 10
be SSso. .000.000.
Robert Edwards was born OF Welsh
parents in the County OF Perth In 175e
he emigrated TO America. made for
tune. and bought sixty-fye acres Of land
n Manhattan Island
J. II smith and his three sons who
are carrying on stationery business
IA Glasgow. claim TO be heirs 70 this
property, as Mt. Smith. sr., married
The daughter OF Mrs. McNair. who wa :
a niece OF this Robert Edwards
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
DEATH BY ACCIDENT
CORONER'S VERDICT
hewitt Gives Certificates in Case of Four Coored Men
Burned in Orr's Coal Yard--McDanielS and Nc
Donald in Hospital, But Will Recover

Death from accident was the sub
stance of the certificates given by Cor
oaer hewitt today IN the cases of the
four colored men who were burned TO
death in the fire which started in the
Office of James C. OTIS coal and wood
yard. Thirtieth and X streets. George
town, shortly after O'Clock yesterday
morning.
The men who were burned to death
were James Orr. owner of the place;
Harris Savoy. of So Twenty-fourth
street northeast; Richard Thomas. of
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1916 street northwest. and Gus Gray,
Of Stevens court northwest. Their
bodies were taken from the ruins of the
kindling wood factory office shortly af-
ter the flames had been subdued.
Luther McDaniels and Matthew Nc
Donald. also colored. VINO were sleeping
In the office and leaped 10 the ground
when they discovered the flames, re-
ceived injuries about the ankles and
several burns. They are in the George
town University Hospital. Their recov-
cry is practically certain.
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
WILL LECTURE TOMORROW
ON PROF. WILLIAM JAMES

At the meeting OF the Society for
Philosophical Inquiry. to be held at
4:45 tomorrow afternoon. at the George
Washington University the ''Prag-
matism Of Prof. William James. of Har-
ward University" will be discussed. the
leading speakers being c. H Hinton
and Edward s. Steele.
All students of philosophy are invited
The Washington times., 1905-11-27
HOLMES IS COMING
WITHOUT CLOTHES
That Is, of His Own, Wnlch
Were Stolen.
LOST EVERYTHING IN HUB
Lecturer Is Travelling and Talking in
Borrowed Raiment-Circumstances
Make Affliction Sore.
LOST EVERYTHING IN HUB
Fresto ! Wardrobe Gone I
Two suits of evening clothes.

Two suits of evening clothes.
One Tuxedo suit.
One collection of fancy waistcoats,
including a special confecticn with
gold buttons.
Six suits of highly embroidered silk
pa 5amas.
One silvcr-mounted dressing case
and appurtenances. with owner 5
monogram.
Six pairs OF shoes. pumps. etc.
One assortment of linen and d
galaxy of cravats, neckties. etc
Miscellaneous articles OF toilet, suit
able % the condition Of u traveloguist
vita means and taste for dressing
vel.
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By the underhand eaternrise of a
citizen of Boston. Burton Holmes, the
man who delivers ''travelogUes." is
minus a goodly list of wearables.
They We're taken from outside his
oressing-room in the fremont Temple
in Boston. Saturday morning. and to
the best Of Mr.. Holmes belief the Bos-
ton thief or thieves still have them.
The police of the Hub City hav,
searched the pawnshops in their Juris-
dictfon in vain.
As a consequence. Mr.. Holmes ap-
peared on the stage of the Lyceum
Theater in New York last night under
conditions which it is painful even to
discuss. This afternoon he lectures AT
the Columbia Theater in this city under
similar conditions.
Almost All Gone.
The stolen bags contained the bulk
OF his working wardrobe Deprived Of
them, the traveloguist was thrown on
the mercy OF his friends for suitable
outfit in which TO appear before =.
polite audience.
Mr.. Holmes went over TO Boston Fri
day night in company with his secrc-
tary, S s. Breese Smith; his lantern
operator. Fred White. and his man
ager. Louis Francis Brown He arrived
in Boston Saturday morning.
Manager Brown got of at the Back
Bay Station. This depression alone
saved him from sharing the fate of the
rest of his companions. and he is the
only one who left for New York Satul.
day with wardrobe complete
Mr.. Holmes and his other companions
went to fremont Temple from the Ter
minal Station The usual dressing-rooln
assigned 10 tlssIa ~as locked when they
arrived. so they placed their baggage
In an adjoining room and went out TO
breakfast al downtown restaurant.
When they returned about an hour
later they looked in vain Tor their
The thieves were seen when they
started 10 go out Of the building wiki
the booty.
Thieves Slick.
In the lower corridor they met the en-
g1neer Of tine building.
Mr.. Holmes baggage" they told him.
Then" said the engineer. you had
better put them in that little room there
for safety"
There are surely no thieves around
here?" asked the thieves.
There might be. said the engineer.
IN that case" said the thieves. I'VE
win go up and get the other suit case"
When they returned the engineer was
IN a few moments the thieves were
gone.
The suit cases and the clothes are
still gone
The real game was not discovered un-
I'll Mr.. Holmes and his ass Istants re-
turned from breakfast.
Mr.. Holmes was the heaviest loser
inasmuch as he is an exquisite dresser
and indulges in only high-priced wear
ing apparel
In Bad Way.
The expense Of replacing them. how
ever. IS not the greatest Inconvenience
the lose- VIII suffer, for with a sches .uie
including Washington, Pittsburg. Brook
iyn, New York. Philadelphia, and Bos-
ton. all IN a single week. and repeated
for several weeks, he viii have little
opportunity OF dealing with tailors and
haberdas hers.
Every night is spent in the sleeping
car.
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In Weather Bureau.

Sam Mednl Howard was born in Dan
VILE H.. In 1881. At the age of sixteen
he came TO this city as an employe of
the Weather Bureau. and remained here
for about flve years. He entered the
newspaper field in Illinois. and for some
time was a prominent figure in Western
Journalism
He was a bicycle enthusiast. and trick
riding came SO natural TO him that four
years ago he gave up newspaper work
and went into the amusement business
as professional rider. In 1891 he concefv-
ed the idea of straight wall riding. and
the same year patented a device for that
purpose.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Olga Reid, of PhiladeI-
phia: his mother. and a brother. Frank
A Howard. both of whom reside here.
and brother. Phocion Howard. of New
York Mr.. Howard's wife is a grand
daughter of the late Dan Rice, the
Snowman.
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DEAD CIRCUS MAN
A WASHINGT
s. III. Howard Killed in
Auto Loop.
MISCALCULATED SPRING S
Well Known as Newspaper Man
and a Daring Bicycle
Rider.
MIsCALCULATED SPRING IS

Sam MedH Howard. better known Of
late years as Luke Howard" who was
killed a few days ago at Columbus. Ohio,
while exhibiting Il new and dangerous
feat of looping the gap. and turning
Il somersault simultaneously in ar i'm
provised automobile, was formerly one
of the best-known men in Illinois. and
at one time a resident of Washington
Mr.. Howard had been with the Bar
mum show for several years. He first
won renown throughout the amusement
world as Nick Howard and "Cyclo,
the I<ineotic Demon" Although at
tempting with success feats of a more
deadly nature for several years past. he
had never met with a serious accident.
Most Daring Feat.
At the time of his death, he was per-
fecting an apparatus which stood out
to circus managers as one of the most
daring feats ever attempted The act
he had contemplated was shoot down
an incline. constructed at an angle Of
about 50 degrees. and then a jump into
space for twenty feet when the ma
chine. in which he was strapped. would
strike a resisting spring board, turn a
complete somersault In space. and roll
off the incline. In constructing his para
phernalia the inventor had miscaiculat-
ed the strength of the springs under
meath TIE board.
Lew Sells and other noted circus men
were present at the exhibition. To the
horror OF the spectators the machine
crashed down with terrible grind, TAX
ing Mr. Howard with 1t His spine was
fractured. and he died within a few
hours.